Rivarossi
During its "golden era" in the 1960s, Rivarossi achieved significant international success, particularly in the United States, where it exported a vast majority of its production. The brand became legendary for its meticulously detailed recreations of massive American steam locomotives, such as the iconic "Big Boy" and "Allegheny." These models were praised for their mechanical reliability and aesthetic fidelity, often featuring multi-part drive rods and scale-accurate liveries that catered to a growing market of serious collectors.
In the 1990s, Rivarossi expanded through the acquisition of other major brands, including Lima, Jouef and Arnold. However, financial challenges eventually led to the group’s acquisition by Hornby PLC in 2004. Today, headquartered in the United Kingdom, Rivarossi remains the flagship specialist for Italian and international H0 prototypes within the Hornby International portfolio. The brand continues to focus on premium, museum-quality rolling stock, utilizing advanced digital features and fine-scale components to preserve its legacy of Italian engineering excellence.
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Latest released miniatures from Rivarossi:
SBB CFF FFS - Habils freight wagons set
Article number: HR6650
Recommended price: 99.00 €
Released: 1st Quarter 2026
TRANSFESA / HISPANAUTO - Laeks "Mega Car Carrier" freight wagon
Article number: HR6684
Recommended price: 69.90 €
Released: 1st Quarter 2026
DB - "TEE Bavaria" passenger coaches set
Article number: HR4373
Recommended price: 223.90 €
Released: 2nd Quarter 2025
CIWL - "Edelweiss Pullman Express" passenger coaches set
Article number: HR4391
Recommended price: 259.90 €
Released: 2nd Quarter 2025
Latest disclosed miniatures from Rivarossi:
FS - E.656.023 electric locomotive (anniversary edition)
Manufacturer: Rivarossi
Article numbers: HR2977, HR2977HM
Disclosed: September 2025
Trenitalia - ETR.460 "Frecciabianca" tilting high-speed train
Manufacturer: Rivarossi
Article numbers: HR2962, HR2962S
Expected: 3rd Quarter 2025
Trenitalia - ETR.460 "Frecciabianca" tilting high-speed train (5-unit pack intermediate coaches)
Manufacturer: Rivarossi
Article number: HR3024
Expected: 3rd Quarter 2025
Cisalpino - ETR.470 tilting high-speed train
Manufacturer: Rivarossi
Article numbers: HR2963, HR2963S
Expected: 3rd Quarter 2025
Latest catalogs from Rivarossi:
ETR 401 - Einmalige Serie für 3L-Wechselstrom mit ESU Sounddekoder und Innenbeleuchtung (ref. HR9014ACS)
H0 / HO (1:87) / de
Novelties & Catalog 2026
H0 / HO (1:87) / de, en, fr, it, es
Neuheiten & Katalog 2026
H0 / HO (1:87) / de, en, fr, it, es
Neuheiten 2025
H0 / HO (1:87), N (1:160), TT (1:120) / de
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