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Last weekend I had the opportunity to take some peictures of the new MTH O gauge rolling stock due for release for Christmas.

First up is the CIWL Set.
Truly staggering value at £420 for the set of 5 coaches.
Available with both finescale or course scale wheels and fully lit.
As with all photographs of pre production models, minor details may change and corrections made but they do give you an idea of the quality of the model.






These models are basically finished. The production models will have black buffers rather than the white.




Next up are the Staniers
These are the first pictures of these coaches published.
They are the very first samples produced by the factory.




They will be available in both finescale and course scale 2 or 3 rail. It is intended that they should be available for Christmas.
They will be priced at £420 for a set of 4.

My thanks to Stephane for the opportunity to take the photographs.

These models are available from
Stephane’s Model Railways & Concept Ltd.
27, Applins Farm Business Centre,
Farrington, Dorset, DT11 8RA UK
United Kingdom
Phone & fax number: +44 (0) 1747 812 250
Contact France: +33 (0) 139 705 285
e-mail: thebigfour@orange.fr]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:06:00 +0100 http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14528 http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14525

Low relief form - 350 x 60mm
Stand alone form - 120 x 185mm
Height - 205mm

This is a new model based on the old one, but with a few subtle changes. More detailed and sturdier than the old design.


The PO282 Warehouse kit in it's 'stand alone' form. It can be modified very easily to make it in to a huge working mill just by adding extra kits.


The Warehouse kit in low-relief form.

Available on the Metcalfe Models website or from your favourite Metcalfe stockist.

Soon to follow will be the all new PO283 Boilerhouse and Factory Entrance, and the PO284 Factory Buildings.


Remember the old half-relief warehouse was part of the series I built at the beginning of the year. See the topic here: http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index...showtopic=11428]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:01:51 +0100 http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14525 http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14449

This is 1st of September, not 1st April and yes, Noch have released DCC digital trees.


Noch present their new digital trees with motor and digital decoder for H0, TT and N scale (see photos below):

51010 = Lime Tree, digital falling tree, 7.48 in. / 19 cm
51015 = Nordic Fir, digital falling tree, 7.48 in. / 19 cm
51020 = Spruce, digital falling tree, 7.48 in. / 19 cm

The digital tree is falling realistically like a typical tree: starting to tip over slowly, then faster due to overbalancing and finally reaching the ground with a slight bounce. After a short time the tree is automatically stood up again – and the spectacle can begin again.

The fall is trigged by an integral switch. Alternatively it can be released by a pre-installed digital decoder and a digital control system. The digital decoder is programmable and automatically recognizes the Märklin® / Motorola and the DCC / NMRA format. With smaller digital controllers, e. g. "Märklin® Mobile Station 60652", the digital tree can be released using a locomotive address. By using DCC the release can also be triggered from a locomotive address.

Special tip for digital fans: If the tree is falling near a track, the following scenario can be replicated on the model layout: lights on, signals to red, trains stopping…

Digital tree highlights:

• Natural tree with servo motor and switch
• Multi-protocol digital decoder for Märklin® / Motorola and DCC / NMRA
• Release by solenoid address or locomotive address

Spruce


Nordic Fir


Lime Tree]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:17:29 +0100 http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14449 http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14089

OnTracks have announced a new fully licensed product representing a Ferry Wagon that was in use during the 1970's - 1980's by British Leyland.

These are part of an extension of the OnTracks themed models of Ferry wagons. Tim Mulhall of OnTracks said: "We found huge interest in the STVA car carriers, and Taunton Cider wagon, and we've about another 12 UK suitable models being produced under the Hornby International banner this year."

The BL wagons will be in Electrotren branding for OO/HO and feature Hornby couplings in addition to European standard ones.

OnTracks plan on producing two versions with varying liveries and running numbers. Delivery is late 2010/and mid 2011 for the second version.

Ordering info: http://www.ontracks.co.uk/index.php?page=s...tring=226HE1643

This British Leyland vehicle was used to move body panels, engines and motor parts between factories.
The wagon had fixed ends and roof, but tarpaulin sliding sides. Our model will feature realistically moulded tarpaulin style sides.

At it's peak the British Leyland group had 46 factories in the UK. Plus assembly plants or supplier agreements with France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark & Spain.

Meaning this vehicle would have been seen across Europe.



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PRESS RELEASE

Blue Pullman takes to the tracks

Bachmann Europe today announced that it is to produce an all new 6 car Midland Pullman diesel unit as part of its highly regarded Branchline OO scale range. Metropolitan Cammell built two of these iconic luxury trains in 1959 for use on the Midland Main line between London St. Pancras and Manchester Central during peak business travel times.

Following completion of the West Coast Main Line electrification scheme the two Midland units moved to the Western Region to complement the similar three Western Region sets which were 8 car units. There were differences between the two types. After carrying the Pullman grey / blue (the reversed corporate blue / grey colour scheme) for a period they were withdrawn from service in May 1973.

The Blue Pullman has been a much-requested model and Bachmann was due to announce this project in March 2011. Graham Hubbard, Bachmann’s Managing Director said today “we are aware of others announcing the possibility of producing this unit. We have been working on it for several months and in order to bring clarity to the situation we have made our plans public ”.

Graham continued “we first looked at this famous train some years ago and at the time we did not consider it viable. However the market has changed considerably over the past two years and we felt the time was right to dust off our plans. We had decided to do so long before the recent announcement from a retailer”.

Each six car unit will comprise 2 x Power cars, 2 x Kitchen Cars (Type 4) and 2 x Parlour Cars (Type 6) and will be sold as a 6 car unit.

The new model will incorporate today’s leading edge technologies and will include the following features:

Drive System in power car
New style close coupling concept
Central coach ceiling and table lamp lighting
Directional lighting
Cab lights
Sound prepared
Etched fan grilles
DCC socket

The full six car unit (Catalogue No 31-255) is expected to retail at around £300. It is our intention to look at DCC SOUND options at a future stage.]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:12:11 +0100 http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14024 http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13849

Bachmann Europe Plc is now distributing four new HO scale open sided excursion coaches which are in service in the USA with a number of tourist and heritage railroads.

These newly tooled HO models have many fantastic features including blackened metal wheels, friction bearing Battendorf trucks, RP25 wheel contours, body mounted E-Z Mate® Mark 2 couplers and fine scale detailing.

Four versions are available in the livery of Cass Scenic Railroad (17445), unlettered silver & black (17447), unlettered silver & yellow (17448) and unlettered red, green & gold (17449).

These items are available from Bachmann USA stockists at £18.20 each.





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Noch present new railway staff figures from 10 European countries. They are hand-painted and packed in a shock- and shatter-proof plastic box. They are a highlight for every model rail fan.

15265=German Railway Staff


15266=Swiss Railway Staff


15267= Austrian Railway Staff


15268=Dutch Railway Staff


15269=French Railway Staff


15270 Spanish Railway Staff


15271=British Railway Staff


15272=Italian Railway Staff


15273=Czech Railway Staff


15274=Danish Railway Staff


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Just found this news item reported on the BBC website.

I note that it's ticket only and currently opening just at weekends. Perhaps someone will get a chance to visit and let us know what it's like? Margate is a rather remote...

David]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:10:12 +0100 http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13727 http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13529

Noch are expanding their range of special purpose vehicles with 4 HO models:

Single axle tractor "Bucher"


Tractor "Fahr" (HO)


Tandem Roller (HO)


Road Sweeper (HO



Additionally, Noch have some new boats to add to their existing range.

Kayaks (HO)

As you see in the top photo, they look quite good. Flat bottomed so they can be added to existing 'water' surfaces. They would look good on a fast moving section of river with a few rapids to liven things up.

Canoes (N)


Fishing Boat (HO)


Family Fishing (N)


Fishing Boat (N)
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New insulated tiebars

• For all scales/gauges from 2mm to 7mm scale
• All-soldered construction requiring only 2 simple solder joints to the pointblades
• extended both sides to assist in operation and to keep the blades from rising up
• representative of the earlier round section tiebar although the modern rectangular bar can also be supplied
• Price £3.70 inc P&P from http://www.borg-rail.com

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