Olivia's Trains becomes part of Rails!

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https://railsofsheffield.com/blogs/news ... qhU.RXkVMS

More rationalisation in the industry \ hobby.


We are delighted to announce that Olivia's Trains has now become part of the Rails family!

Olivia’s Trains has long been renowned for its exceptional weathering, customisation, digital sound and finishing services, and we are proud to bring these services to Rails in the near future. News of which will be shared very soon.

We’re excited about this new chapter and look forward to providing hobbyists and collectors with the very best in bespoke model railway customisation and digital upgrades.
KEY POINTS ABOUT THIS NEWS:
‍‍ The Rails Family is Expanding

We’re proud to share that the Rails family continues to grow with the addition of Olivia’s Trains.This marks the next exciting chapter for us, strengthening our reputation as the UK’s No.1 leading model railway specialistand enhancing our service offering for all customers.

Olivia’s Bespoke Services at Rails

You asked, we listened - Although we currently offer digital fittings and weathering, it has long been our ambition to take these services to the next level! Olivia’s market-leading customisation and weathering services will soon be available directly through Rails of Sheffield.

Highly Skilled Olivia’s Team Joins Rails

Nine members of Olivia’s skilled team will be joining Rails of Sheffield. Their jobs and expertise are fully preserved. You can be confident that you will continue to receive the same personal touch and exceptional standards of craftsmanship. This takes the Rails family to over 70 members of the team - and growing!

Generations of Expertise

As we celebrate our 55th anniversary in 2025, the Olivia’s team brings with them over two decades of professional experience in bespoke model railway finishing. Their knowledge and passion for detail is second to none, and we are honoured to have such highly qualified specialists within the Rails family.

Website Updates Coming Soon

Our website is currently being updated to include details of the new services, examples of custom work, and options for placing orders online. These features will begin to roll out during October. We thank you for your patience and look forward to sharing the new Rails Customisation hub with you soon.

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RAILS BESPOKE & OLIVIA'S UPDATE
We would like to provide an update following our recent announcement regarding Olivia’s Trains.

Since our original statement, circumstances have changed, and Rails of Sheffield will no longer be taking over the Olivia’s Trains brand. Olivia’s Trains have decided not to proceed with the agreement, and as such, they will continue to operate independently.

However, we want to reassure our customers that very little has changed in our plans. We are still moving ahead with the launch of our own customisation services - Rails Bespoke, offering digital & sound fittings, high-quality weathering and other customisations for your locomotives and rolling stock.

Our new highly experienced customisation team is eager to begin. We are applying the finishing touches to our bespoke studio with state of the art technology, heavily investing in expert technicians and equipment. No expense has been spared making sure we have the best of the best.

The Rails Bespoke service is currently in development, and we look forward to sharing full details with you some time later this month.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we finalise these exciting new services and can’t wait to bring you the best in model railway customisation — directly from the Rails of Sheffield team!

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RAILS BESPOKE & OLIVIA'S UPDATE
We would like to provide an update following our recent announcement regarding Olivia’s Trains.

Since our original statement, circumstances have changed, and Rails of Sheffield will no longer be taking over the Olivia’s Trains brand. Olivia’s Trains have decided not to proceed with the agreement, and as such, they will continue to operate independently.

However, we want to reassure our customers that very little has changed in our plans. We are still moving ahead with the launch of our own customisation services - Rails Bespoke, offering digital & sound fittings, high-quality weathering and other customisations for your locomotives and rolling stock.

Our new highly experienced customisation team is eager to begin. We are applying the finishing touches to our bespoke studio with state of the art technology, heavily investing in expert technicians and equipment. No expense has been spared making sure we have the best of the best.

The Rails Bespoke service is currently in development, and we look forward to sharing full details with you some time later this month.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we finalise these exciting new services and can’t wait to bring you the best in model railway customisation — directly from the Rails of Sheffield team!

Bizarre! Just been reading the email Rails sent me as above. According to Rail's original announcement per my original post, they said Olivia's 'had become' part of Rails. Seems Olivia's got cold feet for whatever reason.