First, the not so good news We have been notified of a small production problem by the factory, during the assembly of the first batch of 8750 Panniers, and, rather than rush to get models to us as promised this month, we have agreed with them that they will leave... read more →
Jul
12
Jun
24
As our photo studio is unavailable for the next week or so, we asked the factory to take some photos of two other different liveries that our panniers will carry. As before, these photos are of decorated samples, the brass buffers etc. will be blackened on production models. Also we... read more →
May
26
We are on Stand 30 at this exhibition, and look forward to showing the first decorated sample of our forthcoming 8750 Pannier Chris K has obtained a pass to enable him to attend, so for those who missed him at Railex, Aylesbury, when he had to cry off for family... read more →
May
18
Happy to report that we will be at Railex, Aylesbury on the above dates, Stand No.48. This is roughly in the middle of the hall, so fingers crossed we may get a signal for the card terminal, but not counting on it!! We will have the first EPs of our... read more →
Apr
20
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 →
Mar
28
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 →
Mar
06
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 →
Mar
03
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 →
Feb
23
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 →
Jan
01
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 →
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