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As Minerva's range of models has grown, it has become more and more difficult to take the full range to exhibitions. With the arrival of the 56xx and the USA tank due in a few months, we have taken the decision to limit some of the models available at shows.... read more →

Just a quick update to say the 56xx models are now all safely in our warehouse and we will be sending the first ones out via Royal Mail Tracked 24 service on Monday for Tuesday delivery. Advance orders for DC models will be sent according to the date received, and... read more →

With the kind permission of the 7mm Scale Society, we are now pleased to offer the Stephenson Clark liveried wagon to non members. Over 75% of these wagons went directly to members, and we are delighted that they will now be more generally available. Order via the link below and... read more →

An update on the 56xx delivery.   Our shipping agents have confirmed that the models are due to dock at Felixatowe on the 29th December, so, allowing time to decant the container and a couple of extra days due to the New Year holiday, we expect to receive them at... read more →

One of the reasons the USA tank project is moving ahead so well is the regular communication Minerva has with both Chrezo and our factory. It was therefore a good opportunity for Joel and I to meet with our factory owner this week in London to discuss progress. Edward bought... read more →

As you will be aware, Royal Mail are again increasing their postage charges from the 7th October, the second time this year. As we use them almost exclusively, the price rises could mean that a parcel on a Special Delivery for arrival before 1pm will now cost £13.35. We have... read more →

The two new liveries for the Siphon G are now available, the unbranded Blue and unlettered GW brown models. They can be ordered via the online shop as usual. the link is https://www.minervamodelrailways.co.uk/.../great-western.../ Just scroll for the version you require

Minerva will be offering a total of 5 different liveries for the 56xx, and to show 4 of them in one place, we offer these studio portraits. The plain green option will be available for thsoe who want the GW roundel or post war G W R lettering.

We were producing 4 liveries for the 56xx, as per the order forms. These are Green, lettered Great Western Plain unlettered green, for the cusomer to add G W R or the late BR crest if Black with the BR Early Crest Lined green with the Late BR Crest After... read more →

The second batch of N32 Felix Pole 20ton Coal wagons is now available, and we will be starting to send out advance orders on Monday next week. The price is the same as the first batch, £62.50 with postage £6 per order.