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• Hornby have announced further corrections to their 2021 range of new tooled MK4 coaches.

  15 Apr 2021 00:00am

  Hornby have announced further corrections to their 2021 range of new tooled MK4 coaches.
  
  Previously they announced that the new Mk4 coaches would be produced as the original British Rail InterCity and GNER Mk4 coaches, pre-Mallard 9 car formations (not including the DVT or Power Car).
  After due consideration and in keeping with the forthcoming Class 91 models Hornby have taken the decision to reduce the BR IC Mk4s to the more common 8-car formation by removing one Standard Class coach.
  They will now produce the GNER Mk4s in post-Mallard refurbished condition which equates to one less Standard Class coach, while at the same time including the correct later buffet as well as adding a First Class Disabled coach. Following this update please find the updated formations below, including two deletions and one reinstated coach. Please also be advised that some coach letters have changed.
  
  R40192 LNER, Mk4 Standard, Coach B - Era 11
  R40148 LNER, Mk4 Open First, Coach K - Era 11
  R40149 LNER, Mk4 Open First (Accessible Toilet), Coach L - Era 11
  R40150 LNER, Mk4 Open First, Coach M - Era 11
  R40157 LNER, Mk4 Standard/Kitchen, Coach H - Era 11
  R40151 LNER, Mk4 Standard, Coach E - Era 11
  R40151A LNER, Mk4 Standard, Coach D - Era 11
  R40151B LNER, Mk4 Standard, Coach C - Era 11
  R40155 LNER, Mk4 Standard (Accessible Toilet), Coach F - Era 11
  R40158 LNER, Mk4 DVT - Era 11
  R40193 GNER, Mk4 Standard, Coach B - Era 9
  R40163 GNER, Mk4 Open First, Coach K - Era 9
  R40164 GNER, Mk4 Open First (Accessible Toilet), Coach L - Era 9 - Reinstated
  R40165 GNER, Mk4 Open First, Coach M - Era 9
  R40146 GNER, Mk4 Restaurant First, Coach H - Era 9
  R40166 GNER, Mk4 Standard, Coach E - Era 9
  R40166A GNER, Mk4 Standard, Coach D - Era 9
  R40166B GNER, Mk4 Standard, Coach C - Era 9
  R40166C GNER, Mk4 Standard, Coach B - Era 9 - Deleted
  R40145 GNER, Mk4 Standard (Accessible Toliet), Coach F - Era 9
  R40147 GNER, Mk4 DVT - Era 9
  R40191 BR, Mk4 Standard, Coach A, - Era 8
  R40156 BR, Mk4 Standard, Coach B - Era 8
  R40156A BR, Mk4 Standard, Coach C - Era 8
  R40156B BR, Mk4 Standard, Coach D - Era 8
  R40156C BR, Mk4 Standard, Coach B, - Era 8 - Deleted
  R40152 BR, Mk4 Open First, Coach G, - Era 8
  R40154 BR, Mk4 Open First, Coach H, - Era 8
  R40159 BR, Mk4 Standard (Accessible Toilet), Coach E - Era 8
  R40160 BR, Mk4 Restaurant First, Coach F, - Era 8
  R40161 BR, Mk4 DVT - Era 8
  R40162 BR, Class 43, DVT - Era 8
  
  The Hornby Mk4 range can be found here>>>
  
  The full Hornby 2021 range can be found here>>>
  
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• Dapol announce a new production runs of MJA Bogie Ballast Wagons in both 00 and N Gauges.

  9 Apr 2021 00:00am

  Dapol have announced new production runs of MJA Ballast Wagons in both 00 and N Gauges.
  
  The MJA bogie ballast wagon was introduced in 2003 and was designed for the transportation of minerals, aggregates and spoil. The wagon was operated exclusively by Freightliner Heavy Haul Limited and has a maximum carrying capacity of 101 tonnes with a tare weight of 23 tonnes. The length over the buffers is 14 metres. GBRF have now taken ownership of a number of these wagon sets.
  
  
  
  In 00 gauge the proposed models are as follows:
  4F-025-011 MJA Freightliner Heavy Haul Bogie Box Van 502013 & 014
  4F-025-012 MJA Freightliner Heavy Haul Bogie Box Van 502039 & 040
  4F-025-013 MJA Freightliner Heavy Haul Bogie Box Van 502047 & 048
  4F-025-014 MJA GBRF Bogie Box Van 502009 & 010
  4F-025-015 MJA GBRF Bogie Box Van 502009 & 010
  4F-025-016 MJA GBRF Bogie Box Van 502009 & 010
  
  You can pre-order the 00 Gauge Dapol MJA Bogie Ballast priced £50.95 for a pair of coupled wagons here>>>
  
  In N gauge the proposed models are as follows:
  2F-025-008 MJA Freightliner Heavy Haul Bogie Box Van 502019 & 020
  2F-025-009 MJA Freightliner Heavy Haul Bogie Box Van 502005 & 006
  2F-025-010 MJA Freightliner Heavy Haul Bogie Box Van 502011 & 012
  2F-025-011 MJA Freightliner Heavy Haul Bogie Box Van 502039 & 040
  2F-025-012 MJA GBRF Bogie Box Van 502009 & 010
  2F-025-013 MJA GBRF Bogie Box Van 502027 & 028
  
  You can pre-order the N Gauge Dapol MJA Bogie Ballast priced £35.95 for a pair of coupled wagons here>>>
  
  All are expected Q2-Q3 2021
  
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• Latest Expected Hornby releases for April - more Merchant Navy pacifics docking

  8 Apr 2021 00:00am

  We have been advised by Hornby that the following Merchant Navys, Ganywayed Luggage Vans and rolling stock are due during April. Click on the items below to pre-order with confidence.
  
  
  
  R3649 * Hornby Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2 Steam Loco 35029" £161.99
  R3716 * Hornby BR, Merchant Navy Class, 4-6-2, 35022" £161.99
  
  
  
  R3717 WSL Hornby Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2 Steam Loco No. 21C7" £161.99
  R3861 Hornby Merchant Navy 4-6-2 Steam Loco number 35017" £170.99
  
  
  
  R60020 Hornby Bogie Luggage Van - 2362 - SR Olive Green livery £33.99
  R60020A Hornby Bogie Luggage Van - 2471 - SR Olive Green livery £33.99
  R60021 Hornby Bogie Luggage Van - S2477S - BR Crimson livery £33.99
  R60021A Hornby Bogie Luggage Van - S2467S - BR Crimson livery £33.99
  R60057 Hornby Bogie Luggage Van - S2464S - Winston Churchill £36.99
  
  R6980 * Hornby GWR, Siphon H, 1433, Era 3 £17.99
  R6981 * Hornby BR, Siphon H , W1429 - Era 4/5 £17.99
  
  R6984 Hornby BR, ZRA Civil Link Van, DC200488 - Era 8 £17.99
  
  Subject to alteration.
  
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• Rapido Trains UK model range are now available to pre-order via Kernow Model Rail Centre.

  1 Apr 2021 00:00am

  Rapido Trains UK was initially launched last December and they announced 6 new British outline model trains and road vehicles. You can now view and pre-order the Rapido UK range available from us here>>>
  
  
  
  The six models announced in December that are now available to pre-order here are:
  Western Region Hawksworth ‘15XX’ 0-6-0PT, ‘OO’ gauge
  
  
  Hunslet 16in 0-6-0ST, ‘OO’ gauge
  
  
  RCH/GWR Dia. Z4/BR Dia. 1/260 gunpowder van, ‘OO’ gauge
  Available in10 versions including: BR bauxite, BR grey, GWR, LMS, LNER, and Royal Ordnance Factory liveries.
  
  MetroVick Type 2 Co-Bo (later Class 28), ‘N’ gauge
  
  
  Road Vehicles
  1:76 scale Leyland Fleetline double-decker bus
  1:76 scale Birmingham City Transport Guy Arab
  
  
  Availability
  The above models are due for release during 2021 and 2022 and will feature where applicable: Die-cast metal construction, High quality motor and mechanism, Next18 decoder socket, DCC Sound options, High level of detail, NEM coupler pockets and Sprung buffers.
  
  You can view and pre-order the Rapido UK range here>>>
  
  Titfield Thunderbolt
  
  For details on the Titfield Thunderbot range announced by Rapido Trains UK today see here>>>
  
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• Rapido Trains UK announce Titfield Thunderbolt 70th Anniversary Range

  1 Apr 2021 00:00am

  Rapido Trains UK has announced a new range of models inspired by The Titfield Thunderbolt that will be available in time to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the film’s release in 2023. These will be the most accurate The Titfield Thunderbolt models ever produced and are being developed with full co-operation of STUDIOCANAL, which owns the rights to this seminal railway film.
  
  
  
  Rapido Trains UK will initially produce five new ‘OO’ gauge models:
  Thunderbolt, aka Liverpool & Manchester Railway 0-4-2 Lion
  The Buffet Car, aka Great Eastern Railway Diagram 603 No. 8
  No. W68740, GWR Diagram AA20 ‘Toad’ brakevan
  ‘Dan’s House’, aka GWR ‘Loriot Y’ No. 41989 with fictitious Victorian coach body
  Pearce & Crump’s coach GAM338, aka Bedford OB with Duple Vista body
  
  
  
  The Titfield models will be available in three packs:
  Pack 1 (SKU922001) is a standard pack, containing Thunderbolt, ‘Dan’s House’ and Loriot Y with No. W68740.
  Pack 2 (SKU922002) is a deluxe pack, containing sound-fitted Thunderbolt, Dan’s House and Loriot with W67840 plus 4mm:1ft scale figures and commemorative booklet.
  Pack 3 (SKU922003) contains the Buffet Car and No. W68740, plus 4mm:1ft scale figures.
  The Bedford OB will be available as a standalone model in full Pearce & Crump livery (SKU920001).
  
  All models will be in stock by March 6 2023, the 70th anniversary of the film’s release, although it is expected that some models will be available during 2022.
  
  Full item details and pricing is yet to be confirmed but you can pre-order the range here
  
  IMPORTANT NOTE RE PRICING
  Rapido have yet to set a price for this model. Our system requires a price to allow the item to be visible and available for pre-orders. Rather than invent a price we have set these products at 1p. Once Rapido have provided a price we will update this. Nearer the release date we will contact everyone who has pre-ordered this item with the confirmed price. You can cancel your pre-order without penalty at any time.
  
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• Dapol announce a new production runs of JNA Ballast Box Wagons in both 00 and N Gauges.

  26 Mar 2021 00:00am

  Dapol have announced new production runs of JNA Ballast Box Wagons in both 00 and N Gauges.
  
  A large fleet of 555 JNA bogie ballast wagons was built by Astro Vagone (part of the Trinity group) in Romania and was principally designed to carry ballast and spoil. The design incorporated a large reinforced door in the centre bay to aid inspection, discharge and cleaning. The fleet came into service in 2004 and are now a common site nationally in their distinctive yellow engineers livery of Network Rail. They commonly operate in rakes of five and have been given the nickname Falcon.
  
  
  
  In 00 gauge the proposed models are as follows:
  4F-010-009 JNA Falcon Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow NLU29008
  4F-010-010 JNA Falcon Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow NLU29042
  4F-010-011 JNA Falcon Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow NLU29099
  4F-010-012 JNA Falcon Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow NLU29144
  
  You can pre-order the 00 Gauge Dapol JNA Falcon Ballast Box Wagons priced £25.95 each here>>>
  
  
  
  In N gauge the proposed models are as follows:
  2F-010-011 JNA Falcon Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow NLU29006
  2F-010-012 JNA Falcon Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow NLU29023
  2F-010-013 JNA Falcon Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow NLU29149
  2F-010-014 JNA Falcon Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow NLU29239
  
  You can pre-order the N Gauge Dapol JNA Falcon Ballast Box Wagons priced £21.95 each here>>>
  
  All are expected Q3 2021
  
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• Dapol announce a new production run of 6 Wheel Milk Tank Wagons in N Gauge.

  26 Mar 2021 00:00am

  Dapol have announced a new production run of 6 Wheel Milk Tank Wagons in N Gauge.
  
  Milk tankers were developed to allow the safe, efficient and fast transportation of large quantities of milk from the country into the towns and cities. Prior to the introduction of rail transportation, herds of cows were kept in cities to meet inhabitant demand and this was supplemented by small amounts of milk transported from the country typically in milk churns. With the advent of rail, the churn was initially still used but transported in larger volumes and more efficiently by slatted goods vans such as siphons. As locomotive design progressed and their haulage capacity increased milk tankers were developed which carried milk in bulk and bore the liveries of the dairies and producers. The ownership of these tankers was unusual in that it was shared, the tanks themselves were owned by the producers and the chassis by the rail companies. There were many variants of milk tanker produced with the Dapol model representing a typical post war variety of which over 600 were produced.
  
  
  
  Six models are proposed:
  2F-031-020 6 Wheel Milk Tank - United Dairies 44018
  2F-031-021 6 Wheel Milk Tank - CWS Green
  2F-031-022 6 Wheel Milk Tank - Express Dairy 'E No. 37
  2F-031-023 6 Wheel Milk Tank - United Dairies (Green Text) 4430
  2F-031-024 6 Wheel Milk Tank - CO-OP LONDON No. 133
  2F-031-025 6 Wheel Milk Tank - West Park Dairy No. 142
  
  Expected Q3 2021
  
  You can pre-order the Dapol 6 Wheel Milk Tank Wagons priced £15.00 each here>>>
  
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• Dapol announce a new production run of IOA Ballast Open Wagons in N Gauge.

  24 Mar 2021 00:00am

  Dapol have announced a new production run of IOA Ballast Open Wagons in N Gauge.
  
  The Romanian built IOA wagon is a type of high sided open wagon designed to carry ballast and spoil. They were first released in 2009 and all carried the distinctive Network Rail Engineers yellow livery and were designated Mussel. The IOA had a maximum load capacity of 102 tonnes and usually travel in block trains of 10 wagons or more.
  
  
  
  Four models are proposed:
  2F-045-009 IOA Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow 3170 5992 118-7
  2F-045-010 IOA Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow 3170 5992 107-0
  2F-045-011 IOA Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow 3170 5992 091-6
  2F-045-012 IOA Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow 3170 5992 115-3
  
  Expected Q3 2021
  
  You can pre-order the Dapol IOA Ballast Wagons priced £21.99 each here>>>
  
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• Dapol announce new 00 gauge GWR 43xx mogul production run with new tooling variants

  15 Mar 2021 00:00am

  Dapol have announced a second production run of their GWR 43xx 2-6-0 Mogul. The original production run featured locomotives with numbers starting 63xx and 73xx. The tooling suite is being expanded to allow an increase the range of prototype models and their associated liveries that can be portrayed, locomotives with numbers starting from 4321 up to 5383 inclusive can now be accurately modelled.
  
  
  
  The prototypes of the models that Dapol will be producing are from from numbers 4321 up to 5383 built prior to, during and just after WW1. These locomotives delivered into service between June 1913 and May 1914 (and all subsequent examples) had their frames lengthened by 9 inches at the rear, making maintenance easier as well as giving the crews more room in the cab. Further members of the class up to number 5383 introduced by July 1920 complete this series before the motion bracket was changed forming the 63xx and 73xx classes. Tooling modifications allow for different cab roof styles, port hole cab windows above fire box where appropriate, new motion and boiler support, alternative chimneys and buffers, new footplate with longer middle splasher and a new smooth sided tender.
  
  The models will feature Dapol’s slide out PCB and the easy connect, wire free, tender to locomotive electrical draw bar. Other features include: a die cast compensated chassis, all wheel pick up, revised 30-1 gear ratio and improved slide bars and crosshead.
  
  The proposed models are as follows:
  
  4S-043-008 GWR 43xx 2-6-0 Mogul 5322 Khaki
  4S-043-009 GWR 43xx 2-6-0 Mogul 4321 Lined & Lettered Great Crest Western
  4S-043-010 GWR 43xx 2-6-0 Mogul 5350 Great Western
  4S-043-011 GWR 43xx 2-6-0 Mogul 4377 GWR Shirt Button
  4S-043-012 GWR 43xx 2-6-0 Mogul 5320 GWR
  4S-043-013 GWR 43xx 2-6-0 Mogul 5370 BR Lined Black Early Crest
  4S-043-014 GWR 43xx 2-6-0 Mogul 5377 BR Black Early Crest
  4S-043-015 GWR 43xx 2-6-0 Mogul 4358 BR Lined Green Early Crest
  4S-043-016 GWR 43xx 2-6-0 Mogul 5330 BR Lined Green Late Crest
  
  You can pre-order the Dapol GWR 43xx 2-6-0 moguls here>>>
  
  Subject to alteration.
  
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• Accurascale announce PFA nuclear waste wagons with new nuclear waste containers in OO gauge.

  13 Mar 2021 00:00am

  Accurascale today announces a new production run of their popular PFA two axle intermodal wagon with a variety of newly tooled and interesting low level waste nuclear containers.
  
  
  
  Following the success of the first low level nuclear waste containers Accurascale developed for the first run of PFA wagons, they have now developed five new interesting containers to represent the wide ranging nuclear traffic these wagons have operated on for DRS for over 20 years, right up to current day operation.
  
  Nupak Containers
  
  Around since late 1990s, the Nupak reusable drum carriers have found themselves a wealth of heritage traction in the early years of DRS, right up to their replacement by Novapacks in 2017
  
  These new wagon packs will feature the most typical pairing of green 3739-series and blue 3390-series Nupak containers and one 20ft 2896-series container in brown red livery.
  
  Super Novapak
  
  The Nupaks were replaced from 2017 by the Novapak Type Bs, which were larger in size and offered better protection of their hazardous contents. These once again will be offered in a pack of two wagons with Novapacks and one wagon carrying a 20ft 2896-series IP-2 container.
  
  2031 Containers
  
  The final container is one that that runs in longer rakes and more akin to a standard 20ft ocean going ISO container. However, it does display subtle differences such as a subtly angled centre panel and two strengthened ribs each side. These more conventional containers are finished in a brown red livery with distinctive markings. Accurascale are producing three packs of these wagons, each fully loaded.
  
  
  
  As you can see the loads are fully tooled and ride on Accurascale’s diecast PFA wagon, steeped in a wealth of detail. Artwork is complete and painted samples are due in the coming months. Delivery is stated for Q4 this year and will have a price of £74.95 per set of three wagons.
  
  You can pre-order the Accurascale PFA nuclear waste wagon packs here>>>
  
  Subject to alteration.
  
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• Latest Expected Hornby releases for March including A2/3s, B2 Pecketts and LMS Coronation Coaches

  10 Mar 2021 00:00am

  We have been advised by Hornby that the following Thompson A2/3s, Peckett B2s and rolling stock are due during March. Click on the items below to order.
  
  
  
  R3832 * Hornby Thompson Class A2/3 4-6-2 Steam Locomotive 500" £189.99
  R3833 * Hornby Thompson Class A2/3 4-6-2 Steam Locomotive 514" £170.99
  
  R3765 Hornby Bloxham Whiston Ironstone Co Ltd Peckett B2 £98.99
  R3766 Hornby Peckett B2 Class 0-6-0ST Steam Locomotive 1426 £98.99
  R3870 Hornby Peckett B2 Class 0-6-0ST Steam Locomotive The Earl £103.99
  R3871 Hornby Peckett B2 Class 0-6-0ST Steam Locomotive Henry £103.99
  
  LMS Stanier Coronation Scot coaches
  
  R4960 * Hornby LMS, Stanier D1905 Coronation Scot 57 BTK, 5812 £43.19
  R4961 Hornby LMS, Stanier D1961 Coronation Scot 57 BFK, 505 £43.19
  R4962 Hornby LMS, Stanier D1960 Coronation Scot 57 FK, 1069 £43.19
  R4963 * Hornby LMS, Stanier D1912 Coronation Scot 50 RK, 30084 £43.19
  R4963A * Hornby LMS, Stanier D1912 Coronation Scot 50 RK, 30086 £43.19
  R4964 * Hornby LMS, Stanier D1902 Coronation Scot 65 RFO, 7507 £43.19
  R4965 * Hornby LMS, Stanier D1981 Coronation Scot 57 RTO, 8961 £43.19
  R4965A * Hornby LMS, Stanier D1981 Coronation Scot 57 RTO £43.19
  R4965B * Hornby LMS, Stanier D1981 Coronation Scot 57 RTO, 8996 £43.19
  
  4 and 6 wheel coaches Lights Fitted
  
  
  
  R40107 Hornby LSWR 4 Wheel 1st Class Coach number 123 £32.49
  R40108 Hornby LSWR 4 Wheel 3rd Class Coach number 302 £32.49
  R40108A Hornby LSWR 4 Wheel 3rd Class Coach number 308 £32.49
  R40110 Hornby LSWR 4 Wheel Brake 3rd Class Coach number 179 £32.49
  
  R40131 Hornby SR 6 Wheel 1st Class Coach number 7514 £32.49
  R40132 Hornby SR 6 Wheel 3rd Class Coach number 1908 £32.49
  R40132A Hornby SR 6 Wheel 3rd Class Coach number 1909 £32.49
  R40134 Hornby SR 6 Wheel Brake 3rd Class Coach number 3750 £32.49
  
  R40119 Hornby LNWR 6 Wheel 1st Class Coach number 1889 £32.49
  R40120 Hornby LNWR 6 Wheel 3rd Class Coach number 1523 £32.49
  R40120A Hornby LNWR 6 Wheel 3rd Class Coach number 4671 £32.49
  R40122 Hornby LNWR 6 Wheel Brake 3rd Class Coach number 7463 £32.49
  
  Other rolling stock
  
  R4988 * Hornby Network Rail, Mk3 Lecture Coach £31.49
  R4989 * Hornby Network Rail, Mk3 Standby Generator Coach £31.49
  R6969 Hornby 4 Wheel CCT Van - 1292 - LNER Brown - Era 3 £21.99
  R6970 Hornby 4 Wheel CCT Van - E1336 - BR Blue - Era 5 £21.99
  
  Subject to alteration.
  
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• Dapol announce 0 Gauge ex LSWR/SR/BR Adams B4 0-4-0 Dock tank

  8 Mar 2021 00:00am

  Dapol have announced that they are to produce an 0 Gauge version of the ex LSWR/SR/BR 0-4-0 Dock tank, These follow from their well received 00 gauge range versions.
  
  
  
  Dapol have are initially producing six models in the first production batch:
  
  7S-018-001 – L & SWR B4 0-4-0T “NORMANDY” – As Preserved – Open Cab
  7S-018-002 – L & SWR B4 0-4-0T “CAEN” Southampton Docks lined brown 90
  7S-018-003 – B4 0-4-0T SOUTHERN Black 88
  7S-018-004 – B4 0-4-0T (Drummond Boiler) BR Early Emblem 30084
  7S-018-005 – B4 0-4-0T BR Late Crest 30096
  7S-018-006 – L & SWR B4 0-4-0T Lined Green
  
  You can pre-order the Dapol 0 Gauge B4 dock tanks here>>>
  
  
  
  Normandy in preservation has an open cab whilst 88 and 90 both had closed cabs. 30096 before preservation in BR days had a closed cab that differs from 88 and 90 as it was modified from an open cab at the start of the war. 30084 being part of the later K14 batch originally had a Drummond boiler with dome mounted safety valves and a Drummond style chimney rather than the Adams stove pipe.
  
  The specification includes:
  
  Slide in PCB – With space for 2 x sugar cube speakers and a 21 pin decoder socket
  Removable cab roof held in place with magnets to allow easy crew insertion
  Highly detailed cab interior with fire box glow
  High torque five pole skew wound motor driving the rear wheels
  Fully compensated die-cast chassis to give excellent running capabilities
  All wheel pick up
  DCC Ready, DCC Fitted and DCC Sound Fitted models available
  
  Dapol advise that the tooling will allow for four cab types, two different boilers, two forms of chimney as well as other prototypical features catered for such as water injectors and buffers.
  
  You can pre-order the Dapol 0 Gauge B4 dock tanks here>>>
  
  Expected Q2 in 2022.
  
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• Dapol announce a new production run of IOA Ballast Open Wagons in 00 Gauge.

  25 Feb 2021 00:00am

  Dapol have announced a new production run of IOA Ballast Open Wagons in 00 Gauge.
  
  The Romanian built IOA wagon is a type of high sided open wagon designed to carry ballast and spoil. They were first released in 2009 and all carried the distinctive Network Rail Engineers yellow livery and were designated Mussel. The IOA had a maximum load capacity of 102 tonnes and usually travel in block trains of 10 wagons or more.
  
  
  
  Four models are proposed:
  4F-054-13 IOA Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow 3170 5992 005-6
  4F-054-14 IOA Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow 3170 5992 005-5
  4F-054-15 IOA Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow 3170 5992 043-7
  4F-054-16 IOA Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow 3170 5992 104-7
  
  Expected Q3 2021
  
  You can pre-order the Dapol IOA Ballast Wagons priced £25.95 each here>>>
  
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• Dapol reveal new information on the ex LSWR/SR M7 0-4-4t in N Gauge

  22 Feb 2021 00:00am

  Dapol have released an update on the development of their all new ex LSWR/SR/BR M7 0-4-4T along with images of their latest Engineering Prototype.
  
  The LSWR M7 is a class of 0-4-0 passenger tank locomotive built between 1897 and 1911. Drummond designed the class for use on the intensive London network of the London and South Western Railway (LSWR). 105 were built, the class went through several modifications over five production batches. For this reason, there were detail variations such as frame length. Many of the class were fitted for pull-push operations that enabled efficient use on branch line duties.
  
  
  
  The model will feature a highly detailed body with many separately added parts die cast chassis, a 3 pole can motor and all wheel pick up
  
  
  
  Initially eight models will be produced in the first production run, all representing short frame versions. You can pre-order the Dapol M7s here>>>
  
  2S-016-005 M7 0-4-4 Southern Lined Green 37 (we assume Olive Green)
  2S-016-006 M7 0-4-4 LSWR Lined Green 245
  2S-016-007 M7 0-4-4 Southern Black 246
  2S-016-008 M7 0-4-4 British Railways Lined Malachite 30038
  2S-016-009 M7 0-4-4 British Railways Lined Black 30248
  2S-016-010 M7 0-4-4 BR Early emblem Lined Black 30673
  2S-016-011 M7 0-4-4 BR Late Crest Lined Black 30245
  2S-016-012 M7 0-4-4 LSWR Lined Green 35
  
  Note: No DCC decoder supplied in this model. The space has been used to add more weight to the model and provide improved, balance, traction and running properties.
  
  You can pre-order the Dapol M7s here>>>
  
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• Accurascale UK announce cut-down OO Gauge short HYA Hoppers

  19 Feb 2021 00:00am

  Accurascale have announced the cut down / short HYA hopper wagons.
  
  The doubling of the UK’s carbon tax from April 2015 had a severe impact on the railway industry and almost overnight, hundreds of coal hoppers, most between five and 15 years old, were stored. While many vehicles were redeployed to carrying aggregates, this was not ideal because the more dense nature of stone compared to coal meant the wagons could only be partially filled. VTG was the first to look at reducing the length of the hoppers to make them more suitable, commissioning WH Davis at Langwith Junction to remove the centre bay – some three metres or so – from the HYA/IIA variant operated by GB Railfreight and, previously, Fastline Freight. Prototype No. 371051 was released in February 2016 and by 2021 almost half of the original build of 368 wagons had been converted for a new life as aggregate hoppers, most taken from the IRS, Romania-built batches.
  
  
  
  All rebuilds are TOPS coded HYA, whether they started life as an HYA or an IIA, and they wear a number of different liveries and finishes depending on the owner, operator and customer. The first production batch of 24 vehicles in mid 2016 was for VTG, GB Railfreight and Tarmac and these were smartly repainted in overall light grey with a black lower section with branding for all three companies. A similar approach was taken with 2019’s GBRf/Cemex fleet, although these wear Touax, VTG or no lessor branding depending on the actual owner.
  
  The cut down HYAs are mostly to be found behind GBRf Class 66/7s, although they work all over the UK on behalf of Aggregate Industries (from Bardon Hill, Coton Hill and Grain), Cemex (from Peak Forest), and Tarmac (from Arcow and Rylstone). They are often partnered with unmodified HYAs and IIAs and can also been seen mixed with other types, including AI, GBRf and VTG JGAs and even ex-Freightliner HHAs.
  
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