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Manning Wardle News We are advised that the delivery of the new, smaller motors being manufactured for our Manning Wardles has been delayed by two weeks.  They were due to our factory two days ago, but are not now expected until the 22nd January.  This has disrupted production in our... read more →

As this is a very busy time for everyone, can we just say that our last day to order for a guaranteed delivery for Christmas is Friday 21st December. In case we forget, can we also wish you the compliments of the season, and thank you for your custom, support... read more →

The prototype black lined Manning Wardle has been spotted on a running in turn on Chris K's Cwmbach layout. Our intrepid photographer, Eddie Click, took these pictures, we hope you enjoy! Not sure of the names of the crew, but they are painted by Claudia Everitt from ModelU, and can... read more →

The provision of DCC sound to the tiny Mannings has proven to be rather difficult, but we finally have solved the conundrum. We are therefore pleased to confirm that the prices for the DCC and DCC sound Versions are as follows. DCC only             £310.00 DCC Sound         £380.00 The decorated samples... read more →

Chris K, in a private commission for a customer, has produced these stunning weathered models. We hope you enjoy

Chris K has been working on lightly weathering a plain green Pannier, using a GW roundel to decorate the tanks. Hope you enjoy the photos and become encouraged to have a go at your model. Further details on how to do it can be found on Chris Klein's Facebook thread... read more →

With thanks to David Richardson for providing the link, a short clip of the K class in action https://www.flickr.com/photos/29765089@N03/3886132129/

The Minerva Manning Wardle advance order discount is scheduled to expire at the end of Sunday 30th September 2018. However, as it is a Sunday, we are not able to take orders by telephone so we will honour orders placed until 2359 on Monday 1st October 2018. Hope this helps... read more →