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We are pleased to report that the Minerva riveted tank 57XX panniers have arrived, and we will start shipping direct to customers shortly. They have already had rigorous testing in the factory, but, in common with all our other models, will undergo more quality inspection here before we send them... read more →

We are pleased to report that our Gunpowder Vans arrived last week, and all advance orders have now been dispatched. It was a mammoth task over the last few days, but worth the effort.

  Minerva Model Railways and ModelU - Crew and Accessories for the Minerva 0 Gauge RTR Great Western Railway 57XX/8750 Pannier Tank Locomotive   Penarth and Shrewsbury 3rd April 2018:  Minerva Model Railways, the 0 Gauge RTR manufacturer, and ModelU, the pioneering designer and maker of figures and accessories, have... read more →

Minerva Model Railways, the independent company formed by Chris Basten and Chris Klein,  announces the production of a finescale, injection-moulded 0 gauge model of the Manning Wardle K Class 0-6-0 saddle-tank locomotive in 7mm scale (1:43.5, for 32mm standard gauge).  It is the ideal locomotive for industrial and light railways... read more →

Owing to the very bad weather and travel conditions in our areas, we regret to announce that Minerva Model Railways will not be attending the Gauge 0 Guild Spring Show at Kettering on Saturday 3rd March 2018. We hope that those who actually get there on the 3rd will understand,... read more →

We are pleased to announce the production of a fine-scale RTR, injection-moulded 0 gauge model of the Great Western Railway Gunpowder Van in 7mm scale (1:43.5, for 32mm standard gauge). It is Minerva’s second model in a range of rolling stock and will be available during March 2018. The first iron Gunpowder Van actually preceded... read more →

We think it would be useful for friends and customers to know when we expect to announce new Minerva models. We are delighted to say that 3 new models will be announced in the next  5 months. We are not going to tell you yet what they are, but look... read more →

Riveted Panniers As you may recall, the initial delivery of our 8750 Panniers was about 6 weeks late last summer, due to a moulding issue that needed a little extra time to put right. Despite our best efforts, and of those in our factory, it was not possible to recover... read more →

During 2017, we were both surprised and delighted to hear that Model Rail readers had voted our Peckett loco as their 2016 Model of the Year. As we have been a little busy with Panniers for the last six months or so, we have not had a chance to say... read more →

May we wish all our customers, friends and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We look forward to meeting many of you in 2018, and expect the following models to tempt you! Riveted Panniers Gunpowder Vans Our next loco, to be announced at the Gauge 0... read more →