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The prototype black lined Manning Wardle has been spotted on a running in turn on Chris K's Cwmbach layout. Our intrepid photographer, Eddie Click, took these pictures, we hope you enjoy! Not sure of the names of the crew, but they are painted by Claudia Everitt from ModelU, and can... read more →

The provision of DCC sound to the tiny Mannings has proven to be rather difficult, but we finally have solved the conundrum. We are therefore pleased to confirm that the prices for the DCC and DCC sound Versions are as follows. DCC only             £310.00 DCC Sound         £380.00 The decorated samples... read more →

Chris K, in a private commission for a customer, has produced these stunning weathered models. We hope you enjoy

Chris K has been working on lightly weathering a plain green Pannier, using a GW roundel to decorate the tanks. Hope you enjoy the photos and become encouraged to have a go at your model. Further details on how to do it can be found on Chris Klein's Facebook thread... read more →

With thanks to David Richardson for providing the link, a short clip of the K class in action https://www.flickr.com/photos/29765089@N03/3886132129/

The Minerva Manning Wardle advance order discount is scheduled to expire at the end of Sunday 30th September 2018. However, as it is a Sunday, we are not able to take orders by telephone so we will honour orders placed until 2359 on Monday 1st October 2018. Hope this helps... read more →

Just a reminder that the advance order discount for the forthcoming Minerva 0 gauge RTR Manning Wardle K Class 0-6-0ST locomotive will expire on 30th September 2018. Order forms are here or phone or email us.

We have approved the livery artwork for the Minerva 0 Gauge RTR Manning Wardle K 0-6-0ST. The drawings are attached. Please note that the shades on the blue and black drawings are much lighter than the actual colours on the finished models. The shade of blue is Prussian Blue Pantone... read more →

As demand for Minerva’s models in Australia has grown, as well as the costs associated with the shipping of individual models and recent imposition by the Australian Government of the new rules around collection of the Australian GST, Minerva Model Railways is delighted to announce that the specialist 7mm Scale... read more →

The first fully assembled working engineering prototype of the Minerva RTR 0 gauge Manning Wardle K Class 0-6-0ST locomotive arrived this week. As you see from the comparison with a Minerva GWR 57XX 0-6-0PT, she is a dainty thing of beauty and moves smoothly and elegantly. We are very pleased... read more →