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• Our exclusive Ex LSWR / SR Diagram 1541 10T Road Van is approved for production

  15 Jan 2021 00:00am

  We are please to advise that the much-anticipated ex LSWR / SR Diagram 1541 10T Road Van has been approved for production. This follows the careful review and approval of the Engineering Prototypes received last year and the decorated samples of all ten of the versions being produced that we received last week.
  
  First introduced by the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) in 1884 they were later classed as Southern Railway Diagram 1541. Almost 500 of these were built between then and 1905 making them the most numerous LSWR Goods Brake Van. Brake Vans with side doors through which parcels or other goods could be loaded were known as road vans.
  
  
  
  The decorated livery samples can be seen above, (note that some of the samples were only the body assembly). Approval for production has been given subject to a couple of minor amendments to the printing on the solebar cast plate for two of the SR livery versions, the spacing (Kernow correcting the Kerning - a designers injoke) of the numbers on the LSWR SB003B version and the solebar and buffer colour on three of the BR grey versions.
  
  SB003H LSWR Road Van number 54611 in pre-1936 large SR lettered livery is illustrated and shows the correct SR Goods Wagon brown, lettering style and the solebar cast plate that has wording "SR" "54611" an "Eastleigh Works" all perfectly legible.
  
  We anticipate production to commence at the end of March 2021 (following Chinese New Year) with shipment to the UK during May 2021 (subject to shipping availability) and hope to have them in stock for fulfilment of orders at the end May /early June 2021.
  
  Details of the ten versions and additional images of the EPs can be found here >>>
  
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• Something in the Air... the Revolution's here - The Revolution Trains N Gauge Class 92s have arrived including our Exclusive Stobart Rail liveried 92 017

  14 Jan 2021 00:00am

  We have taken delivery of the Revolution Trains N Gauge Class 92 electric locomotives including our Exclusive Stobart Rail liveried No. 92 017.
  
  
  N23194 Revolution Trains Class 92 Electric Locomotive 92 017 £179.95
  Note: Image is painted sample. The cab windows incorrectly have black window surrounds - this has been corrected on the production versions.
  
  The full range of Revolution Trains Class 92 Electric Locomotive can be found here>>>
  
  Please note: we have now been advised that these models are now fitted with a Next 18 DCC socket instead of the originally specified 6 pin socket. Please ensure you order the correct decoder. We will check and send the correct type of decoder for anyone who has pre-ordered a decoder with the model.
  
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• Hornby amend Transport for Wales Mk4 coaches included within their 2021 range.

  14 Jan 2021 00:00am

  Hornby have announced corrections to their 2021 range of new tooled MK4 coaches in Transport for Wales Livery as these are formed into 4 coach plus Driving Van Trailer (DVT) sets.
  
  
  
  The amended items are as follows to make up 2 separate sets:
  Set 1
  R40194A Transport for Wales, Mk4 Standard (End), No.12225 £33.99
  R40189A Transport for Wales, Mk4 Standard/Kitchen, No. 10325 £33.99
  R40185A Transport for Wales, Mk4 Open First (Accessible Toilet), No. 11323 £33.99
  R40187A Transport for Wales, Mk4 Standard, No.12454 £33.99
  R40190A Transport for Wales, Mk4 DVT, No. 82226 £61.99
  Set 2
  R40194 Transport for Wales, Mk4 Standard (End), No. 12219 £33.99
  R40189 Transport for Wales, Mk4 Standard/Kitchen, No. 10328 £33.99
  R40185 Transport for Wales, Mk4 Open First (Accessible Toilet),No.11324 £33.99
  R 40187 Transport for Wales, Mk4 Standard, No.12447 £33.99
  R40190 Transport for Wales, Mk4 DVT, No. 82229 £61.99
  
  R40184 – has been amended to be R40185A
  R40186 – has been amended to be R40189A
  R40188 – has been cancelled
  
  The full Hornby 2021 range can be found here>>>
  Customers who have already pre-ordered the amended coaches have been contacted to confirm the changes.
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• The first Hornby Thompson A2/2 models due this month.

  13 Jan 2021 00:00am

  We have been advised by Hornby that the following Thompson A2/2s are due this month. Click on the item below to order.
  
  
  R3830 * Hornby Thompson Class A2/2 4-6-2 Steam Locomotive 60501 BR early emblem £189.99
  
  
  R3831 * Hornby Thompson Class A2/2 4-6-2 Steam Locomotive 60505 BR late crest £189.99
  
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• The brand new Hornby range for 2021 is announced

  5 Jan 2021 00:00am

  Hornby have today announced their new range for 2021. It includes a number of brand new tooled locomotives and coaches and a whole host of new liveries for existing models.
  The full range can be viewed and pre-ordered here>>> Note: this listing also includes previously announced items that have not yet arrived.
  
  The highlights of the new tooled items in the range are summarised below.
  
  New Locomotives
  
  The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, having already built 60163 Tornado, is now building a brand new Gresley class P2 2-8-2 ‘Mikados’ locomotive to be number 2007 “Prince of Wales” and Hornby are releasing the P2 as the new build and also in original condition and as later A4 style front end.
  Continuing the LNER theme the A1 and A3 tooling gets an upgrade with a diecast running plate. The W1 “Hush Hush” appears with its double blast pipe and additional liveries in its streamlined form.
  The BR Standard 9F 2-10-0 is completely retooled and is being released in three liveries including 92220 “Evening Star”.
  Following on from the popular diminutive Ruston and Hornsby 0-4-0 48DS diesel shunter, new for this year is their bigger brother the 88DS in four liveries.
  
  Hornby Dublo
  
  Following the popular diecast bodied “Duchess of Atholl” as part of last year’s centenary range representing the Hornby Dublo brand, this year’s range includes three new Hornby Dublo models with diecast bodies as BR Coronation Class “City of Leicester” and two original style SR/BR Merchant Navy pacifics “Elders Fyffes” and “General Steam Navigation”.
  
  New Coaching Stock
  To complement the Class 91 electric announced as part of last years range a new range of Mk4 coaches and Driving Van Trailer will be available in InterCity, GNER, LNER and Transport for Wales liveries.
  Two new Southern catering coaches, the third class dining saloon and the dining saloon / third composite join the popular Maunsell coach range.
  The range of BR MK1 coaches is expanded with the addition of Brake Corridor Composites (BCK) in Chocolate & Cream, Maroon, Blue and Grey, InterCity and Network Rail yellow liveries.
  
  
  Hornby are also introducing a range of ‘generic’ 4 and 6 wheel coaches and 4 wheel baggage brakes suitable for use with a wide range of pre-grouping and later locomotives. They are being released in a number of livery options including: NBR, SR, LNER, BR, LNWR, LBSC, LSWR, GNR, and GWR. They are being offered with or without fitted lighting (lighting unit can be retro fitted to the non fitted versions.
  
  Wagons
  
  The SR Gangwayed Bogie Luggage Van GBL/COR PMV that has been regularly in the range since the days of Tri-ang has been retooled to modern standards and will be available in both SR Olive and BR crimson liveries along with No. S2664S in the Pullman livery carried when used as Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral hearse on 30th January 1965.
  
  L&MR Stephenson’s Rocket
  
  A new Stephenson’s “Rocket” train pack complete with a Royal Mail Coach, First Class carriage and 3rd Class open carriage is added to the range along with an Open carriage pack and a new flat bed wagon pack.
  
  The full range can be viewed and pre-ordered here>>>
  Note: this listing also includes previously announced items that have not yet arrived.
  
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• Kernow Model Rail Centre open for business Covid-19 Safe

  4 Jan 2021 00:00am

  We continue to closely follow the latest updates on the COVID-19 situation
  
  Remember "Hands - Face - Space"
  
  The teams are looking forward to continuing to meet your needs during the latest lockdown.
  
  Our Guildford branch is operating a 'Click & Collect' or 'Phone & Collect' service from a designated collection point. You MUST wear a face covering, which should cover the nose and mouth and be self-supporting. Certain medical conditions are exempt.
  You can also place an order through our website or via phone to collect from the Guildford shop. Please select the "Click and Collect Guildford" option if ordering through the website. You may not enter to shop to browse, only click and collect is permitted.
  
  Camborne is operating a 'Click & Collect' or 'Phone & Collect' service from a designated collection point. It is located to the left of the shop (if standing facing the front of the shop). Please look for the signage!
  
  In all cases You MUST wear a face covering which should cover the nose and mouth and be self-supporting. Certain medical conditions are exempt.
  Opening hours for both shops will be Monday to Saturday 0930 - 1700 and Sundays 1000 – 1600.
  
  If placing your order for 'Click & Collect' on our website, please select the Click and Collect option for the store of your choice. Please remember to bring the payment card used to place your order with you when making the collection. You can also make a phone and collect order by calling us on 01209 714099.
  
  For more detailed information see our full COVID-19 page here >>>
  
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• Bachmann Bulleid coaches Engineering Prototypes on show.

  23 Dec 2020 00:00am

  Bachmann have released images of the Engineering Prototypes of their much anticipated Bulleid Coaches. Graham, our development manager has assisted Bachmann in reviewing and evaluating these EPs first hand.
  
  You can read his review and full details of the variations being produced on his own website here >>>
  
  These stunning looking coaches are available to pre-order here>>>
  
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• Latest Expected Hornby releases for December and January

  18 Dec 2020 00:00am

  We have been advised of the latest expected release dates from Hornby for the following items up to the end of January. Click on the item below to order.
  
  21/12/2020
  R7282 Hornby Skaledale GWR Goods Shed
  R7283 Hornby Skaledale GWR Engine Shed
  R7285 Hornby Skaledale Platform Straight x 2
  R7286 Hornby Skaledale Platform Ramp x 2
  R7287 Hornby Skaledale Platform Island x 2
  R7290 Hornby Skaledale Bungalow - Avalon
  
  28/12/2020
  R3903 Hornby ScotRail Class 43 HST Train Pack
  R3944 Hornby Class 43 HST Intercity Train Pack
  
  04/01/2021
  R3910 Hornby Railroad Class 73 Bo-Bo Electro-Diesel Locomotive
  
  18/01/2021
  R3863 Hornby Class T9 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive number 120 LSWR
  
  25/01/2021
  R3830 Hornby Thompson Class A2/2 4-6-2 Steam Locomotive 60501
  R6990 Hornby Retro Wagons, three pack, Crawfords Biscuits
  R6991 Hornby Retro Wagons, three pack, United Dairies
  
  Note the release dates are subject to change.
  
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• The new EFE Rail Class 58s arriving next week!

  7 Dec 2020 00:00am

  We have been advised that the NEW EFE Rail Class 58s will arrive next Week. Pre-order now to get yours.
  
  All four versions are due to arrive next week:
  
   E84005 EFE Rail Class 58 Diesel number 58 011 in BR Railfreight weathered £157.95
  
   E84006 EFE Rail Class 58 Diesel number 58 018 in coal sector livery £148.95
  
   E84007 EFE Rail Class 58 Diesel number 58 021 Hither Green Mainline livery £148.95
  
   E84008 EFE Rail Class 58 Locomotive number 58 039 in EWS livery weathered £157.95
  
  If using DCC control the 36-566 Bachmann 8 Pin DCC Decoder is a perfect match and can be ordered here for £20.95>>>
  
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• Rapido Trains launches UK business with six new models

  2 Dec 2020 00:00am

  Canadian based Rapido Trains Inc. have this week launched its new UK Business Rapido Trains UK and announced the launch of 6 new British outline model trains and road vehicles.
  
  Rapido Trains, founded in Canada in 2003, has a proven track record of manufacturing museum-quality models for the British market but working in partnership with other organisations. This new range of British outline models will be produced under the Rapido Trains UK brand.
  The first six models are:
  Western Region Hawksworth ‘15XX’ 0-6-0PT, ‘OO’ gauge
  
  That will be available as
  904001: No. 1506, BR unlined black, no emblem
  904002: No. 1500, BR unlined black, early emblem
  904003: No. 1505, BR lined black, early emblem
  904004: No. 1504, BR unlined black, late emblem
  904005: No. 1501, BR lined black early emblem (as preserved)
  904006: No. 1509, NCB maroon
  
  Hunslet 16in 0-6-0ST, ‘OO’ gauge
  
  That will be available as:
  903001: No. 3716/1952, Alex, Oxfordshire Ironstone lined red.
  903002: No. 3782/1953, Arthur, Markham Main Colliery lined green
  903003: No. 2705/1945, Beatrice, NCB lined red
  903004: No. 3783/1953, Holly Bank No. 3, NCB lined blue
  903005: No. 1953/1939, Jacks Green, Naylor Benzon & Co lined green
  903006: No. 3715/1952, Primrose No. 2, NCB lined black
  903007: No. 3714/1951 Thorne No. 1, plain green
  
  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
  
  Post 1961 flat screen version available as:
  905001: D5709, BR green
  905002: D5711, BR green with yellow warning panels
  905003: D5713, BR green with yellow warning panels
  905004: D5707, BR green with yellow ends
  905005: D5705, BR green with yellow warning panels
  905006: D5701, BR blue with yellow ends
  
  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
  Full product listings and information will be added to our website as soon as it becomes available.
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• Dapol announce 14T Anchor Mounted Tank Wagons in 0 Gauge, Class A and Class B

  17 Nov 2020 00:00am

  In 1944 a new specification was agreed between the private owners, the Petroleum Board and British Railways. The major difference from the 1927 design being that the saddle and cradle timbers, and the end stanchions were abandoned, and the tank anchored to the underframe by a central steel anchor of riveted or welded construction, the so called anchor mounting. The supporting saddles were also fabricated from steel.
  The majority were built 1949 and into the early 1950s with Class B tanks being the predominant type to be built. They remained in service up to the early 1970s. A few examples making it into preservation along with several of the larger 20 ton version.
  
  Features of the Dapol Class A and Class B Anchor Mounted Petroleum Tank Wagon Include
  - Detailed and accurate body shell and chassis
  - Many separately added fine details, including, where applicable, long and short fillers, correct filler position, with and without ladders and platforms and where relevant heating pipes.
  - Sprung metal buffers
  - Metal sprung coupling hook and three link coupling
  - Finely profiled wheels with sprung axles
  
  Class A
  
  
  
  7F-062-001 Dapol 14t Anchor Mounted Tank Wagon Class A - BP £47.95
  
  7F-062-002 Dapol 14t Anchor Mounted Tank Wagon Class A - Fina £47.95
  
  7F-062-003 Dapol 14t Anchor Mounted Tank Wagon Class A - Benole £47.95
  
  7F-062-004 Dapol 14t Anchor Mounted Tank Wagon Class A - National Benzole # 855 £47.95
  
  7F-062-005 Dapol 14t Anchor Mounted Tank Wagon Class A - Regent £47.95
  
  Class B
  
  
  
  7F-063-001 Dapol 14t Anchor Mounted Tank Wagon Class B National Benzole £47.95
  
  7F-063-002 Dapol 14t Anchor Mounted Tank Wagon Class B - Fina £47.95
  
  7F-063-003 Dapol 14t Anchor Mounted Tank Wagon Class B - EGS £47.95
  
  7F-063-004 Dapol 14t Anchor Mounted Tank Wagon Class B - Gulf £47.95
  
  7F-063-005 Dapol 14t Anchor Mounted Tank Wagon Class B Midland Tar £47.95
  
  Note: images above is a rendered CAD and provisional artwork for illustration only.
  
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• New Gaugemaster Collection Class 60s in O Gauge

  16 Nov 2020 00:00am

  Gaugemaster have announced two new commissions of Heljan Class 60 diesel locomotives.
  
  60 081 was repainted in a mock Great Western Railway green livery and renamed Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 2000 and soon cemented itself as an incredibly popular locomotive amongst railway enthusiasts all over the UK.
   GM7240201 Heljan Class 60 Diesel Locomotive 60 081 I K Brunel £564.95 available for pre-order now
  
  In 2019, Cappagh acquired four former DB Cargo Class 60s, from store, which were overhauled and repainted by DB Cargo at Toton TMD. 60 046 and 60 055 were repainted in the DC Rail Freight corperate grey livery. The locomotive that we have chosen to reproduce, 60 046, regained its original name, William Wilberforce, and is now a regular sight all over the UK undertaking freight and contract work.
   GM7240202 Heljan Class 60 Diesel Locomotive 60 046 DC Rail £564.95 available for pre-order now
  
  Each will be a limited run of 75 models and available 2021.
  
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• BACHMANN Europe Announce NEW Products for Winter 2020

  3 Nov 2020 00:00am

  Bachmann Europe Plc today announced several new products across its Bachmann Branchline, Graham Farish, Scenecraft and EFE Rail ranges – with models in both N and OO scale being added to Bachmann’s extensive portfolio.
  
  Graham Farish has always been at the forefront of British N scale and was the first manufacturer to introduced British consumers to models with factory-fitted DCC Sound Decoders (now known as SOUND FITTED). The selection of SOUND FITTED models from Graham Farish expands further this Winter with the unveiling of six new Class 31 locomotives with SOUND FITTED.
  
  There are SOUND FITTED developments in OO scale from Bachmann Branchline too, with this feature being added to the 94XX Pannier Tanks and Class 117 DMUs. All-new versions of the H1 and H2 Atlantics and Class 57 locomotives are also announced – each with a SOUND FITTED option available.
  
  
  The Scenecraft range of highly detailed, hand painted buildings, structures and accessories welcomes a new collection of OO scale models – Lucston and Wigmore – offering quintessential structures suitable for any setting. There are new additions in N scale too, including the reappearance of models depicting iconic structures such as the Coaling Tower and Gasometer.
  
  EFE Rail is already becoming an established name on the shelves of Bachmann retailers and there are new additions in both OO including new versions of the KMRC Beattie Well tanks and Gate Stock and N scale this Winter, with models of two different wagons – the Shark Brake Van and JIA Bogie Hopper – being made available in ready-to-run format in N scale for the first time.
  
  
  
  Click here to read our dedicated Bachmann Showcase page to see all the new releases
  
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• Dapol announce new 0 Gauge Streamlined Diesel Railcars

  2 Nov 2020 00:00am

  The first diesel railcar was introduced by the GWR in 1933. The innovation was to prove extremely successful and they continued in operation well into the 1960s when their use was eclipsed by the introduction of the BR first generation DMUs. The railcars art deco air smoothed styling has lead to their nickname of Flying Banana although later variants were produced to a more angular style. In all 38 GWR diesel railcars were produced from 1933 to 1942 at three different sites with three surviving into preservation.
  
  
  
  Features will include:
  Operational directional lighting and full interior lighting (DC and DCC switchable).All wheel pickup, low profile die cast chassis with 5 pole motor driving a single bogie. DC and DCC fitted options available, easy DCC fitting, 21 pin via a removable plate.
  The body will include fully detailed interior, correct floor height and prototypical two level seating.
  Flush glazing and sliding luggage doors.
  
  
  
  Prices: DC £297.50 and DCC fitted £323.00
  
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  Versions available to pre-order
  
  7D-011-001 Dapol Streamlined Railcar number 12 GWR Monogram £297.50
  
  7D-011-001D Dapol Streamlined Railcar number 12 GWR Monogram DCC Fitted £323.00
  
  7D-011-002 Dapol Streamlined Railcar number 10 GWR Monogram £297.50
  
  7D-011-002 Dapol Streamlined Railcar number 10 GWR Monogram DCC Fitted £323.00
  
  7D-011-003 Dapol Streamlined Railcar number 16 GWR Twin Cities £297.50
  
  7D-011-003 Dapol Streamlined Railcar number 16 GWR Twin Cities DCC Fitted £323.00
  
  7D-011-004 Dapol Streamlined Railcar number W11 BR Lined Chocolate and Cream £297.50
  
  7D-011-004 Dapol Streamlined Railcar number W11 BR Lined Chocolate and Cream DCC Fitted £323.00
  
  7D-011-005 Dapol Streamlined Railcar number W8W BR Lined Carmine & Cream £297.50
  
  7D-011-005D Dapol Streamlined Railcar number W8W BR Lined Carmine & Cream DCC Fitted £323.00
  
  Note: images above are decorated prototypes and are subject to further review and amendment.
  
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• New exclusive LSWR Type 3a ‘Petersfield’ Scenecraft Signal Box in 00 available now

  30 Oct 2020 00:00am

  We are pleased to announce the release of exclusive commission from Bachmann Scenecraft in 00 of the ex London South Western Railway (LSWR) Type 3a, Grade two listed, signal box at Petersfield.
  
  
  
  The Petersfield type 3a signal box was built c1885 and is located on the Portsmouth Direct Line between Havent and Guildford (where of course the 2nd Kernow Model Rail Centre store opened in 2019).
  Petersfield station was opened by the Portsmouth Railway in 1859, it was leased by the London & South Western Railway, who bought it outright in 1861. The station was extended and enlarged in 1864 to accommodate the traffic from the new Petersfield Railway to Midhurst.
  
  The box is unique as it combines features of both ex LSWR type 2 and type 3 designs. It protects the Station Road level-crossing and it formerly controlled the junction of the Midhurst branch that was closed 1955. Although the closure of the goods yards occurred during the 1970s, the volume of passenger traffic and the need to guard the busy level-crossing has ensured that the signal box has remained in operation. It still contains a ten-lever Stevens (Railway Signalling Co.) frame and locking rack (c1880), together with a circuit diagram, blockshelf and block instruments.
  
  Chris Trerise, Managing Director said: “The Petersfield signal box was a logical choice for us to commission due to its unique style and its location on the Portsmouth Direct Line local to our Guildford store” Chris continued: “We are pleased that our Guildford store has been able to remain fully open to our customers since the Covid-19 lockdown.”
  
  
  44-074X Bachmann Scenecraft LSWR Signal Box - Petersfield £79.99
  
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