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The first batch of 97XX conversion kits for the Minerva 8750 GWR pannier tank sold out very quickly. We are pleased to announce that a new batch of kits is in stock. The kit comprises a complete RTR DCC-ready chassis with footplate, cab and bunker; resin, lost-wax brass and whitemetal... read more →

A little late as they arrived some 12 days ago, but just an update to say that the on line shop is now open for orders for our two new Cement vans. Our apologies for not posting earlier, but we have been a little busier than we expected.

Minerva Model Railways and the Corona virus As Directors of our company, we take our responsibilities to safety, both of customers and ourselves, very seriously. We have examined the issues that we are faced with and have decided that, for the foreseeable future, we will continue to supply models by... read more →

To all our friends, We are pleased to report that the Minerva Blue Circle and Ferrocrete cement vans are on the high seas and scheduled to dock in the UK in the second week of April. Subject to the postal service being available, we expect to be able to dispatch... read more →

We have received the decorated samples of the limited edition Minerva 0 Gauge RTR cement vans. These have been approved and the vans are now in production. decorated samples will be available for inspection at the Bristol 0 Gauge Group’s show on 26thJanuary 2020. Stay tuned to this website for... read more →

Minerva is delighted to announce that its GWR OPEN A 5-plank wagon has arrived in the UK before the end of 2019 as promised. The wagons will go on sale on Thursday 2nd January 2020 and can be purchased on-line via the Minerva website, email and telephone. The wagons will... read more →

Chris Basten and Chris Klein wish all of our friends and customers a very happy Christmas and a successful 2020. Please note that the last day before Christmas on which we will send parcels is Monday 23rd December 2019. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible... read more →

We are pleased to announce the production of a limited run, fine-scale RTR, injection-moulded 0 gauge model of the private owner Iron Mink van in Blue Circle and Ferrocrete liveries in 7mm scale (1:43.5, for 32mm standard gauge). The models are in production with expected delivery in Spring 2020. The... read more →

Shipping of the Minerva 0 gauge RTR GWR OPEN A 5-plank open wagon has started. Sadly, they will not arrive in time for Christmas and Chris B and Chris K apologise most profusely for the five-week delay. The model represents Diagram 11 with Dean-Churchward Mark 3 brake gear. It will... read more →

The Guildford 0 Gauge Group, which organises the Reading Trade Show, suggested that we extend the deadline for discounted orders for the Minerva RTR Class 14 Teddy Bear 0-6-0DH locomotive until the end of the show on Saturday 7th December. We are pleased to announce the deadline has been extended... read more →