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We are pleased to announce the production of a fine-scale RTR, injection-moulded 0 gauge model of the Great Western Railway Gunpowder Van in 7mm scale (1:43.5, for 32mm standard gauge). It is Minerva’s second model in a range of rolling stock and will be available during March 2018. The first iron Gunpowder Van actually preceded... read more →

We think it would be useful for friends and customers to know when we expect to announce new Minerva models. We are delighted to say that 3 new models will be announced in the next  5 months. We are not going to tell you yet what they are, but look... read more →

Riveted Panniers As you may recall, the initial delivery of our 8750 Panniers was about 6 weeks late last summer, due to a moulding issue that needed a little extra time to put right. Despite our best efforts, and of those in our factory, it was not possible to recover... read more →

During 2017, we were both surprised and delighted to hear that Model Rail readers had voted our Peckett loco as their 2016 Model of the Year. As we have been a little busy with Panniers for the last six months or so, we have not had a chance to say... read more →

May we wish all our customers, friends and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We look forward to meeting many of you in 2018, and expect the following models to tempt you! Riveted Panniers Gunpowder Vans Our next loco, to be announced at the Gauge 0... read more →

Just a reminder that the last date we can post to guarantee your model getting to you in time to unwrap under the tree is Thursday,21st December, for a before 1pm arrival on the Friday. It MAY be possible to get a Saturday delivery, but this will be at a... read more →

Now that the vast majority of advance orders have been completed and despatched, we are able to open the On line shop for 57xx orders, as well as all the other models that we offer. Easy ordering if you find this easier and quicker, though the usual telephone numbers are... read more →

We get a lot of enquiries about the superb sound modules we use, so to give everyone more information, below you will see the various options and functions that are available. Firstly we only use Zimo chips, the 645R for the sound version. Secondly, we would mention that both F1... read more →

Despite a little worry over potential delays at Heathrow, we are delighted to report that the 57xx Panniers have arrived and will start to be despatched tomorrow (Friday 24th) to customers. Our first impressions are those of deep joy, as the models appear to be as good as we could... read more →

With the risk of putting a hex on it, the Minerva 57xx panniers will be arriving next week, about 10 days before the Reading 0 Gauge Trade show on the 2nd December. If anyone wishes to pick up and pay for their advance order for the 57xx on the 2nd... read more →