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29 DECEMBER 2011
27 SEPTEMBER 2011 TELFORD SHOW - This has now come and gone for another year. The allocated stand position at the show as detailed in the programme was altered by the organisers at the last minute. This gave more room to display the kits and models, but did cause some confusion. Overall it was though a successful show and as always a good opportunity to see customers old and new. FUTURE SHOWS - As previously there will be a stand at the Reading show on December 3rd but not at the Bristol one in January. Please get any orders placed in good time. PRICES - As indicated last time there have been some revisions necessary and a new list has been issued. The changes have not been across the board; many are still unchanged for now. The increasing differential between the cost of Brass and Nickel Silver means that the premium for kits with etchings only in the latter is now 15%. CARRIAGE - This has been increased to £11. In some cases it is still less than the actual cost when everything is taken into account. EMAIL – There have been a few problems recently with people not receiving replies even though they had been sent and having to use other means of communication. It is always the intention to reply promptly but this can get extended at busy periods and at holiday times. Even so, if a reply is not received within a reasonable amount of time then please write or ‘phone. NEW TENDER KIT – A 2500 Gallon Tender can now be had with the ‘Dean Goods’ and the outside frame 4-4-0s instead of the 3000 Gallon version if required. The larger version will though continue to be supplied as standard unless specified otherwise. FUTURE PROJECTS – There are already a number in the pipeline but as all designs are originated in house they do take time to complete. One for 2012 is a kit specifically for the new build A1 Pacific ‘Tornado’ rather than the original LNER/BR engines. A picture of a pre-production model appeared in the TMS advertisement in the last Gauge O Guild ‘Gazette’. Recent years have seen the reintroduction of old kits that have been much improved and brought up to the current standards but this process is now nearly complete. Also some more esoteric subjects like the Stephenson ‘Black Five’ and ‘Princess Anne’. There are still other variations on existing kits that can be produced but efforts will now be concentrated on new subjects. As always there will be something from each of the ‘Big Four’, not just one railway or group in particular. Subjects under active consideration include the following :-
Your preferences please!
15 JULY 2011 NEW KIT - A new kit will be available soon to construct a model of the ill fated Pacific ‘Princess Anne’. Rebuilt from the LMS ‘Turbomotive’ as a conventional reciprocating engine in 1952 it was something of an amalgam of the 'Princess' and 'Duchess' types. Unfortunately after just eight weeks in service the locomotive was damaged beyond repair in the horrific accident at Harrow. The kit as always has been designed in house and features 0.028” nickel silver chassis, 0.018” brass body, one piece firebox, rolled boiler, fully illustrated instructions, etc. It is priced at £399. 18 April 2011 READING SHOW - Please note, there will not be a stand at the Larger Scales show on 7th May. It will though be possible to get kits there for collection, so please get in touch beforehand should anything be required. HALIFAX SHOW - There will be a stand at this show on June 4th. Please note however that there will only be an extremely limited number of kits available for purchase on the day. Any orders for collection at Halifax should be got in as early as possible. NEW KIT - Available very soon will be an upgraded kit of the Park designed North London Railway 0-6-0 tank locomotive. These distinctive engines were first introduced in 1879, a total of thirty examples of the class being built. In 1909 some were transferred away from the system to Birkenhead. The first example was withdrawn from service in 1930, but 15 survived into British Railways ownership. In later years the N.L.R. 0-6-0Ts became well known for their activities well away from London. From 1931 up to ten different examples were employed on the Cromford & High Peak line high up in the Derbyshire hills. Four were still there in B.R. days and it was here that the last survivor was to be found. Fortunately after withdrawal it was secured for preservation. The kit contains additional detail; more lost wax castings and fully illustrated instructions. It is priced at £159 for orders received prior to May 31st and £179 thereafter. PRICES - These remain unchanged for the time being. Some supplier increases have come through and more are expected. Following the recent increase in VAT there are bound to be some price revisions this year. STEPHENSON VALVE GEAR ‘BLACK FIVE’ - These kits have now all been sold. SEVERN & WYE RAILWAY – Kits were produced some years ago for both the Fletcher Jennings and Vulcan Foundry 0-6-0Ts. They have not been available for some time so consideration is being given to producing what could well be the final batches of them. Any interest in either locomotive should be registered if they are to go ahead. SOCIAL NETWORKING - Invitations have been received to participate but whilst appreciated it is regretted that these have to be declined. As it is many hours are spent at a computer so any extra would only be at the expense of time at the modelling bench. KIT ILLUSTRATIONS - Following on from the last news, if anyone has any information on a Mr. M. Cornwall residing in the Haywards Heath area it would be gratefully received. FUTURE PLANS – Time has been available of late to make good progress with some new designs. More details soon!
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