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Good news! The first batch of replacement cabs arrived late yesterday (Friday) and we are delighted with them. We will be starting to fit these promptly, and expect the first models to be despatched to customers on Monday. We will be sending them out strictly in the order received. However,... read more →

I have just confirmed with our factory that the first replacement cabs for the Class 14 will be despatched today. However, due to the 3 day week, and staff shortages, they have only managed to complete around 200 at the moment, so we will not have enough to complete all... read more →

As always there is a last minute rush for models as Christmas presents. So to give as much warning as possible, please note that we will be closing for Christmas at 3pm on Wednesday 22nd December and reopening around 9am on Wednesday 29th December. We will take orders and ensure... read more →

I have accepted an invitation from the 7mm Scale Society to talk about the RTR market in the UK, the ways with which we bring a new model to market, the trials and tribulations experienced on the way, and the satisfaction and pleasure gained as well. The Society are arranging... read more →

We have to report that when the Class 14s arrived yesterday, we saw that, despite our best efforts, the cab colour that we modified from the decorated sample was still not correct. It still has too much green to match the prototype we are seeking to accurately model. We briefly... read more →

Firstly an apology for the lack of updates, but the situation with the Class 14s has been ‘fluid’ to say the least. Time after time, when we thought that things were moving at last, progress just fizzled out and we seemed to be back at Stage 1. However, at long... read more →

Our shipping agents in Hong Kong have confirmed that 3 pallets of the Class 14 models shipped on Friday 3rd September as below. CMA CGM BOUGAINVILLE/0FM83W1MA ETD HK 3 SEP ETA SOU 6 OCT With an estimated arrival in Southampton of the 6th October, the latest we should receive them... read more →

As you have gathered by now, our web site is back up and running. A problem with our server worldwide has caused multiple sites to crash and unfortunately we suffered as well. Our apologies for any frustration caused by this issue, hopefully it is all sorted now. Chris

In the past, when Chris Klein or I took holidays, the other would take on the full running of the business for the time away. With Chris's sad passing last year, I have decided that it is simplest now to just close for 3 weeks. So for the time above,... read more →

The wooden Minks are now available through the online shop, just click on the menu top bar 'Shop Online' and scroll down through the Rolling Stock option and click on the wooden Mink photo.