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The first working engineering prototype (EP) of the Minerva RTR 0 gauge GWR 8750 0-6-0 pannier tank locomotive has arrived. Because this is an EP some features will change as we refine the design e.g. the balancing pipe between the tanks is missing as we are revising the way it... read more →

With thanks to Dave, we are delighted to show his model of our Victory, at repose at the coaling stage. There is little doubt that low angle shots usually work well, but this one shows the detail to an amazing degree. The rivets on the tank are applied by hand,... read more →

  On show at the Gauge 0 Guild Spring event at Kettering, we displayed the first test shots of the 8750 Pannier. Courtesy of the Chris Klein studio, we can show progress so far, and are happy to report that we are still on target for a June/July release of... read more →

          MINERVA GWR 57xx PANNIER TANK LOCO ADVANCED ORDER PRICES The discounted offer price for advanced orders of the Minerva GWR 8750 0-6-0PT locomotive arriving this summer expires on 31st March 2017. Deduct £40 from the normal prices shown below: DC £265 + £9 carriage DCC... read more →

Following a lot of interest, we are pleased to offer the loose toolboxes included with our models as a separate item. Packed as 3 pairs of varying sizes, they cost a mere £4.00 a set, with postage only £1.00p. Also available at the various exhibitions and shows, where Minerva have... read more →

Minerva Model Railways hope to be at the following exhibitions during 2017. We will have good stocks of most of the variants of our models, but only one or two of each livery of the DCC Sound fitted Victory's with us. If you want one of these, could we ask... read more →

Here are some of the CAD drawings for the forthcoming Minerva GWR 57XX/8750 0-6-0PT locomotive. Both locos will be available with or without top-feed. We have cut away the drawings to show the cab interior and  the representation of inside motion under the boiler. The various "flying" parts such as... read more →

After analysing the nearly 100 orders we have received so far for our forthcoming Pannier model, and after discussion with our manufacturer, we have decided to make the following alterations to the options on offer. Overall, the changes mean that more choice will be available to everyone, but at the... read more →

Now we are catching up on the advance orders and deliveries for our Kerr Stuart, we can publish some photographs of the model in all three available liveries. Hope you like them!