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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!

We are happy to confirm that 'Victory has been achieved', and testing and packing of individual orders will start tomorrow, under the expert guidance of the 2 Chris'.   Those who placed their orders first will start to receive their models on Friday, with subsequent orders being dealt with in... read more →

Our new Kerr Stuart Victory class model has now arrived in the UK, and after clearing Customs, could well be here in South Wales tomorrow (Wednesday). The entire Minerva staff will be present on Thursday and Friday to unpack, test and start shipping to customers, so that we hope that... read more →

With thanks to Don Mason who received his brand new Peckett last Friday, a weekend's work has seen it emerge as though it has worked for years.

You may have heard from other sources, but just in case, the Reading Trade Show has been moved to the 10th December, a week later than advertised, due to a double booking. We are pleased to confirm that we will be attending on this date, along with Dragon Models, but... read more →

We are delighted to announce that Minerva has agreed a special offer with Narrow Planet to supply custom-made etched brass number plates for the forthcoming 7mm scale RTR GWR/BR 57XX/8750 0-6-0 pannier tank locomotives at half price. British Railways era modellers are able to buy a set of GWR cabside... read more →

We have now placed order forms for the various versions of our new Pannier model on the website for downloading. Since our announcement some 3 or 4 weeks ago, we have confirmed production with our factory, with one small change from the original plan. This means that the batch of... read more →

Just in via 'suitcase' post is our sample Victory in the lined red livery. We have requested two minor changes, firstly that the overall red is slightly darker and secondly, that the red valence becomes black. However to say the overall effect is outstanding is an understatement... we are well... read more →