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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Rivarossi - Latest announced miniatures:
FS - E.444.001 electric locomotive
Recommended retail price: from 379,90 €
FS - E.444.035 electric locomotive
Recommended retail price: from 359,00 €
FS - E.444.005 electric locomotive - experimental prototype with electronic equipment and additional grilles
Recommended retail price: from 359,00 €
FS, express train steam locomotive with tender Gr. 685 089, 2nd series, with short boiler, historic locomotive, ep. VI
Recommended retail price: from 363,99 €
FS, express train steam locomotive with tender Gr. 685, 1st series, with short boiler and electric lamps, ep. III
Recommended retail price: from 363,99 €
DB, high-speed steam locomotive 61 001, black with stripes, ep. III
Recommended retail price: from 299,99 €
BASF, Vossloh DE 18 diesel-electric locomotive, orange/grey livery, ep. VI
Recommended retail price: from 249,99 €
DB Cargo, Vossloh DE 18 diesel-electric locomotive, red/grey livery, ep. VI
Recommended retail price: from 249,99 €
DB, 4-axle diesel railcar BR 627.0, blue/beige livery
Recommended retail price: from 166,99 €
DB AG, 4-axle diesel railcar BR 627.0, traffic red livery
Recommended retail price: from 166,99 €
FS, 4-unit pack of ETR 401, "Rapido 871/872 Rome-Ancona", 50 years ETR 401
Recommended retail price: from 390,49 €
FS, 4-unit base pack of ETR 450, 1st/2nd class, IC 500/517 "Giotto" Milan-Rome
Recommended retail price: from 390,49 €
Rivarossi - Now available miniatures:
Intraflug / CIWL - "50 years of Nostalgie-Istanbul-Orient-Express" set
Recommended retail price: 499,90 €
Trenitalia - ETR.460 "Frecciabianca" tilting high-speed train (5-unit pack intermediate coaches)
Recommended retail price: 274,90 €
Trenitalia - ETR.460 "Frecciabianca" tilting high-speed train
Recommended retail price: from 399,90 €
SBB CFF FFS - ETR.470 tilting high-speed train
Recommended retail price: from 399,90 €
SBB CFF FFS - ETR.470 tilting high-speed train (5-unit pack intermediate coaches)
Recommended retail price: 274,90 €
Cisalpino - ETR.470 tilting high-speed train (5-unit pack intermediate coaches)
Recommended retail price: 274,90 €
Cisalpino - ETR.470 tilting high-speed train
Recommended retail price: from 399,90 €
SBB CFF FFS - Habils freight wagons set
Recommended retail price: 99,00 €
TRANSFESA / HISPANAUTO - Laeks "Mega Car Carrier" freight wagon
Recommended retail price: 69,90 €
DB - "TEE Bavaria" passenger coaches set
Recommended retail price: 223,90 €
CIWL - "Edelweiss Pullman Express" passenger coaches set
Recommended retail price: 259,90 €
CIWL - "Edelweiss Pullman Express" passenger coaches set
Recommended retail price: 259,90 €
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Rivarossi - Latest catalogs:
Der Triebzug 627.0 – Vom Prototyp zum Modell (Rivarossi HR9001ACS)
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The "TARTARUGA" grows up!
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ETR 401 - Einmalige Serie für 3L-Wechselstrom mit ESU Sounddekoder und Innenbeleuchtung (ref. HR9014ACS)
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Neuheiten & Katalog 2026
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Novelties & Catalog 2026
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Neuheiten 2025
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Neuheiten & Katalog 2025
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Novelties & Catalog 2025
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Model Expo Italy 2026: Hornby (Rivarossi, Electrotren, Jouef, Arnold, Lima)
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