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News for July 30th 2010

 

Almost the last batch of ACE Trains Stanier Tank Locomotives have just  arrived  3 different BR variants and for those wanting to add their own touch a number of Staniers in BR and LMS black without running numbers . Some interesting Collectable models on the site this morning, ACE Trains A4 Locomotive ‘Wild Swan’ in LNER Doncaster green and A3 Class ‘Flying Scotsman’ also in LNER Green. Kitmaster unmade Beyer Garrett kit (Mint) , a good collection of Hornby Dublo loco’s including  Rebuilt W/C, A4, Castle, Deltic, Co-Bo and 8F. Note we have a large Unused ACE Trains Collection arriving next week watch out for more information.

ACE Trains Pre-owned Locomotives

Hornby Dublo 00 Gauge Locomotives

Kitmaster

News for July 29th 2010

New on the site this morning, a small Wrenn collection, with Bullied 'City of Wells'- Golden Arrow Version, 3MT Tanks, LMS Maroon, GWR Green and Caledonian Blue, also Castle's , Duchess's and others .Also just added a simply fantastic kit built 2 HAL EMU finished to a v high standard

Kits & Kit Built 00 Gauge Locomotives

Wrenn

News for July 28th 2010

Just in from Bachmann new Rolling stock:

Shock Absorbing open Wagon, and two different Shock Absorbing Vans (one corrugated end and one planked) MOA low sided bogie Box Wagon and two versions of the MBA 'Megabox' bogie box wagon.

Bachmann New Wagons

News for July 27th 2010

An interesting pre-owned collection on the site this morning, Bachmann: DCC FITTED 4 CEP in plain green, Class 37 ‘Driver John Elliot’ Hornby Princess class, ‘Princess Margaret Rose, Princess Beatrice and Princess Elizabeth , 92 Squadron, T9 No 729 in Maunsell green, A4 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ Limited edition , a quantity of Dapol and Bachmann boxed wagons with many limited editions and finally a number  of Bachmann and Hornby Catalogues all in tidy condition.

 

News for July 26th 2010

Exciting news from Bachmann, Coming Soon!  6 Car Midland Blue Pullman DMU in Nanking blue, this is a fully specified model, with working directional lighting, working cab lighting, working internal coach lighting and working table lighting.  A new system of close-coupling will be utilised. DCC Ready ( 21 Pin Decoder) Twin Motors, Sound ready- we are taking pre-orders for this model although we think it will not appear until next year. Bachmann have also announced they are to do the ROD 2-8-0 GWR locomotive in a number of guises.

Locomotives available for Pre-ordering

Locomotives available for Pre-ordering

News for July 15th 2010

New Wagons from Bachmann, China Clay open wagon with and without hoods, BR Bauxite Cattle wagon.

Bachmann New Wagons

News for July 14th 2010

New in from Hornby, Class 60 Diesel  60042 ‘The Hundred of Hoo’ DCC SOUND FITTED , Class 153 single car DMU in the attractive ‘London Midland ‘ livery , Maunsell passenger brake and the Rail Road car transporter.

News for July 13th 2010

The Complete trilogy of Pat Hammond’s wonderful history of Tri-ang  to Hornby all in mint condition.   

Model Railway Books and ephemera

 

News for July 12th 2010

Starting the week off with a trio of fascinating larger scale models, Gauge 1 Aster Live Steam Class 86 2-8-2 German tank locomotive , Golden Age Gauge O A4 Locomotive 2512 ‘Silver Fox’ in LNER silver( simply magnificent) and a ACE Trains Stanier 2-6-4 tank locomotive in BR lined green

Golden Age Models

Aster Live Steam ( for Fulgurex)

Ace Trains O Gauge Locomotives

 

News for July 7th 2010

Special price Limited quantity offer, Bachmann J72 in LNER green split from the Kader set, repackaged by Bachmann - our price £42.50.

Bachmann New steam locomotives

Lots of pre-owned models added to the site including: Bachmann 9F, J39 , Ivatt 2MT in BR black and a  green version. Limited edition Class 171 Turbo Star in Southern,   Bit of a Southern thing from Hornby, with 'Clan Line', '92 Squadron' 'Sir Eustace Missenden'

 

 

News for July 6th 2010

Pre-owned models new to the site today,

Bachmann Ivatt Class 2MT in BR green (hard to find) , Bachmann limited edition loco's Jubilee 'Trafalgar' and Scot 'Royal Scot' both in wooden display boxes. Hornby Rebuilt Merchant Navy class 'Holland Afrika Line' in BR green, Heljan Hymek in BR blue.

 

News for July 5th 2010

We have just got back in stock the full range of Murphy Models Cravens coaches inc the Snack car.  Pre-owned items include Hornby D49 'Fitzwilliam' in LNER green & A3 'Humorist' also in LNER green a good quantity of Dapol boxed wagons including a number of Limited Editions.

Murphy Models- Irish Coaches

Hornby Steam Locomotives - Pre 1948

 

News for July 2nd 2010

New Models from Hornby , Bournemouth Belle Train Pack (with 3 12 wheel  Pullman coaches and Britannia Class ‘Alfred the Great’ , Bournemouth Belle Coach Pack with 3 further 12 wheel Pullman coaches,  Schools Class ‘Cheltenham ‘ in Southern Malachite ( this is the NRM version ) Class 153 in the attractive Arriva Northern light blue livery, 6 Wheel Milk Tanker and the Maunsell Brake C parcel coach in BR maroon

 

News for July 1st 2010

New Coaches arrived from Bachmann British Railways Mark 1 BG Full Brake and CK Corridor Composite both in BR carmine and cream livery. Also the last few Robinson LNER 04’s have arrived, they are going short be quick if you want one.  Pre-owned Bachmann NRM DELTIC twin set in Mint Boxed condition, Lord Nelson Class ‘Lord Nelson’ Hornby A3 ‘Galtee More ‘ in BR late green with smoke deflectors

Bachmann new coaches

News for June 30th 2010

A new batch of Heljan Class 86’s have just arrived including the popular Virgin, Freightliner and BR Blue versions,   Pre-owned new on the site: Bachmann limited edition A4 2509 ‘Silver Link’ in LNER Silver,A1 ‘Great Central ‘  , K3 in LNER Doncaster green, Manor ‘Lechlade Manor ‘  Hornby Un-rebuilt West Country ‘Clovelly’ in BR Malachite A3 ‘Humorist’ LNER Doncaster green.

Heljan Class 86 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive

News for June 29th 2010

New models from ViTrains  Class 37 Diesel 37415 in EW&S maroon and gold livery and Class 47 Diesel 47237 in Advenza Freight colours

ViTrains Models

News for June 25th 2010

Pre-owned models on the site today including a Collection of Hornby King Arthur N15 Class locomotives around  6 different models with a heavily weathered renamed  'Sir Dodinas Le Savage' in BR early green which is outstanding.  Castle Class ‘Goodrich Castle’ Limited Edition Hornby Class 31 , Bachmann Diesels Class 57 ‘Lady Penelope’ in Virgin a  class 37 in regional.

News for June 24th 2010

The Bachmann Robinson 04’s are now being shipped out to pre-order customers , a couple of snaps of the LNER and late crest variants – fantastic looking locomotive

Bachmann Locomotives

News for June 23rd 2010

New arrivals from Bachmann: Mark1 RMB Mini Buffet Car in maroon, Mark 1 RU Restaurant car in Blue grey and further stocks of the popular Mark 1 GUV in maroon, also new in Scenecraft buildings, Depot Sanding Tower, Water Tank, Lifting Jacks, platelayers hut and coach washing plant.

Bachmann Branch-Line Coaches

Bachmann Buildings

News for June 22nd 2010

A batch of new coaches just in from Bachmann comprising:  Bullied 63ft coaches in BR Southern Region green inc Corridor Brake 2nd, 2nd Corridor, 2nd open.  BR Mark 1 coaches in Carmine and Cream inc  Corridor composite Brake, FK 1st class corridor, Open 2nd and Restaurant car .

Bachmann new coaches

News for June 21st 2010

Midsummer day and the Bachmann Robinson class 04s are here, for those of you who have pre-orders please contact the office with your payments details on 0161 748 8021, there is still a little available stock,  I understand Bachmann Have already sold out so be quick

Locomotives available for Pre-ordering

News for June 18th 2010

A few new models from Hornby This Morning, 8 Wheel Pullman  Kitchen Car 3rd Class ‘Car No 169 with white roof and match board sides, and a selection of Private owner wagons with some attractive liveries

Hornby Railways coaches post 1948, BR and later

Hornby New Wagons Private Owner

News for June 17th 2010

Latest from Bachmann Class 108 3 car DMU in British Railways Green livery with small yellow ends- looks great.

Pre-owned models on the site this morning  Bachmann Class 158 in Regional , Class 55 Deltic in original two tone green D9006, Class 20 in Original Green , Class 25 in blue, Virgin Voyager and others.

Bachmann Locomotives

Bachmann Diesel Locomotives

News for June 15th 2010

The rest of the Bachmann ‘Art Deco’ Station buildings have now arrived, and look great.  Just on the site a small N gauge Modern Image collection , 10 locos including Class 57, 37, 170, 158 etc also a large quantity of modern image freight wagons

Bachmann Buildings

Graham Farish N Gauge

News for June 15th 2010

Special offer on New Hornby Train Packs:

‘The Red Dragon’ with Rougemont Castle + 3 Collett coaches in BR Blood and Custard £94.00

‘’The Irish Mail’ with Rebuilt Royal Scot 'Old Contemptibles' + 3 Mark 1 coaches in Maroon £105.00

‘Heart of Midlothian’ with A4 ‘Falcon’ + 3 Mark 1 coaches in Blood and custard £94.50

Hornby Train packs

We are also splitting these sets up and have the Locomotives and coaches available separately, follow links below

Hornby Railways 00 Gauge Locomotives

Hornby Railways coaches post 1948, BR and later

News for June 14th 2010

Starting the week off with a magnificent Gauge O ACE Trains A4 Class Locomotive, No 12 ‘Commonwealth of Australia’ in LNER Garter Blue –without valances in unused as new condition

 

ACE Trains Pre-owned Locomotives

News for June 10th 2010

The first part of the New Bachmann 00 Gauge Scenecraft ‘Art Deco’ range of station buildings have arrived, very attractive models.

Bachmann Buildings

News for June 9th 2010

Just arrived new coaches from Hornby, R4423 Pullman 8 Wheel  1st Class Kitchen Car 'Aurelia', with Match Board sides and white roof along with Maunsell ‘High Window’ Corridor Composite Coach in SR Maunsell green

Hornby Railways coaches post 1948, BR and later

News for June 7th 2010

An interesting collection of Pre-owned ACE trains rolling stock to start the week off, some  C1 Coaches in LMS ,LNER and BR . Early Main line BR Corridor stock, Set of 3 ‘Stanier’ BR Blood and Custard coaches both set A and set B and a C/4 LNER Teak Buffet Car, Pre-owned Bassett Lowke Wagons in great condition.

 

ACE Trains pre-owned coaches

Bassett Lowke Gauge O Wagons - pre-owned

News for June 4th 2010

Intermodal Wagon ‘SamSkip’ in blue, 100Ton TEA Tanker wagon ‘Shell’ in grey,  90 Tone JGA bogie hopper wagon 'Tarmac' , 5 plank open wagon in BR grey, 7 Plank end door open wagon in BR grey, 24 ton GLW open steel sided wagon, 5 plank open wagon ‘Salt Union’, 7 Plank open wagon ‘Eales and Roberts’ , BR mark 1 Restaurant/Mini Buffet car in BR lined maroon.

Bachmann New Wagons

News for June 2nd 2010

Blue Grey Pullmans back in stock from Bachmann, also New Intermodal Wagons- K Line and Hyundai.

OO Gauge new Wagons

00 Gauge New coaches

 

News for June 1st 2010

 New ACE Trains book just released, makes for a great read, Pre-owned City of Carlisle in BR late maroon, and Bachmann 4MT tank in BR late green 

Bachmann Steam Locomotives British Railways

Hornby Steam Locomotives - British Railways

New Model Railway Books

News for May 28th 2010

Just in from ViTrains , Class 47 Diesels: 47810 ‘Captain Sensible’ in Cotswold Rail silver and 47839 ‘Pegasus’ in Riviera Trains dark blue,  New models from Bachmann including a number of coaches, BR Mark 1 2nd Open and , 2nd Corridor both in BR lined maroon, BR Mark 1 Open 2nd in BR green, along with Private owner wagon ‘Shaka Salt’

ViTrains Models

Bachmann New Wagons

Bachmann Branch-Line Coaches

News for May 26th 2010

A bit of a mixed bag this morning, with a pair of Hornby un- rebuilt Bullied Battle of Britain Class loco’s in Brunswick green – ‘Tangmere’ and ‘605 Squadron’, along with a quantity of boxed wagons, Wrenn, Hornby, Dapol and Bachmann- with a number of limited editions

 

 

News for May 23rd 2010

We have just received the 1st of the production ACE Trains Air- Smoothed Bullied Pacific’s- what a magnificent model. Currently we have only had a handful, larger quantities are expected in the next couple of weeks.

Ace Trains

News for May 22nd 2010

Pre-owned N Gauge just added to the site, Class 66 Freightliner, Class 08 Diesel Shunters in EWS, Class 170/5 2 Car DMU ‘Central Trains’ , EWS Class 60 Diesel, Central Trains Class 158, Arriva Trains 158, and a good quantity of Modern image freight rolling stock

Graham Farish N Gauge Diesel Locomotives

News for May 21st 2010

New on the site this morning, pre-owned Hornby and Bachmann Locomotives:  Late Crest Fairburn tank, ‘St Edmond Hall’ in BR early lined black, 57xx Pannier tank (BR), Class 46 Diesel, ‘DELTIC’ prototype, 'Resolven Grange' BR late green (W),Fowler 4P 2-6-4 Tank in late BR black, Black 5, Q1 Class, Stephenson's Rocket Train Pack and a pair of Class 08 Diesel Shunters in BR Blue.

Hornby

Bachmann

News for May 20th 2010

New Rolling Stock from Bachmann, BR Mark 1 Brake 2nd & Restaurant Car in BR Maroon( these never seem to last very long)  , a further Intermodal Wagon ‘Geest’ , a 57ft panelled Corridor brake 3rd coach in LMS maroon, Private owner wagon ‘ Crane & Co’ & EWS MEA Mineral wagon.

Bachmann Branch-Line Coaches

 

Bachmann New Wagons

News for May 19th 2010

Something for gauge O modellers today, a rake of Lawrence Scale Fine scale 7mm LMS Coaches, simple superb, 4 wood panelled stock and two flush sided vehicles,  with a fantastic level of detail

Coaches - O Gauge and Larger

News for May 17th 2010

Its been a long time coming, but we finally have a decent coaling tower- Hornby really have done it justice

 

News for May 14th 2010

More new rolling stock from Bachmann, including Conflat wagon with Container load, OCA LWB dropside wagon, Brake van in BR grey etc

Bachmann New Wagons

News for May 13th 2010

New Rolling Stock from Bachmann:  100 Ton TEA Bogie Tanker wagon in BP Green, Intermodal Bogie container flats with 2 pairs of 20 ft containers 'K Line' & 'MOL' and 'CMA CGM ' & 'Hyundai' along with Pullman First Kitchen Car 'Falcon' in umber and cream

News for May 12th 2010

New from Hornby, the attractive Class 67 Diesel ‘Thomas Telford’ and DVT both in Wrexham & Shropshire grey and silver livery- a nice pack – sure to be popular-  our price £102.50

Hornby Train packs

News for May 11th 2010

We are working our way through a large collection of pre-owned rolling stock, including coaches and parcels stock from Lima, Replica, Mainline. Hornby etc.

 just added the hard to find black weathered Hornby Breakdown crane

 

News for May 10th 2010

More pre-owned models on the site this morning  including a large quantity of Wagons both boxed and unboxed from Wrenn, Airfix, Bachmann,  Dapol , Hornby, Lima Mainline and Trix with some rarities ,also a nice trio of Hornby Class 90 Electric locomotives in the European liveries.

 

News for May 7th 2010

Just added to the site, a superb Bachmann A4 triple set in mint condition, a number of Dapol A1X ‘Terrier’ Class Locos , Hornby Duchess, some interesting kit Built rolling stock including a Diesel Brake Tender and Derby Research coaches.

 

News for May 6th 2010

 

New on Election Day 2010, Modelfair Express Warship Diesel Hydraulics, ‘Highflyer’, ‘Zest’, ‘Benbow’ and ‘Intrepid’ all in BR corporate Blue

Modelfair Express Locomotives

News for May 5th 2010

An interesting mix of pre-owned items today, 4 ex shop stock Bachmann class 37s all sound fitted all different, a quantity of well made Gauge O kit built wagons, including Brake vans, fish vans etc.

 

 

O Gauge Finescale Wagons

Bachmann Diesel Locomotives

News for May 4th 2010

New models from Bachmann , BR Crab late crest , and a range of new coach releases including: LMS Corridor stock, BR mark 1 coaches in BR Southern region green and a pair of new Pullmans.

 

Bachmann New steam locomotives

Bachmann Branch-Line Coaches

 

News for April 29th 2010

 

A nice collection of ACE Trains locomotives new on the site today, 4 different 4-4-4 Tanks including the hard to find Metropolitan variant, and a tidy Stanier 2-6-4 Tank engine in BR early crest.

 

ACE Trains Pre-owned Locomotives

News for April 28th 2010

 Modelfair express range of (Bachmann ) Warships just in , including: ‘Daring’, Magnificent, Druid and Zenith all in British Railways maroon DCC FITTED.  On the pre-owned side more interesting Limited Edition models, Jubilee Kolaphur in LMS crimson, Prototype DELTIC diesel and the very attractive NRM twin DELTIC set with  Prototype DELTIC and production Deltic D9002 in two tone green.

News for April 27th 2010

New today, a Pair of pristine unused Bachmann Collector club limited edition locomotives, 9F ‘Black Prince’ and Fairburn tank in Caledonian blue

Bachmann Steam Locomotives British Railways

 

News for April 26th 2010

 

Starting a new week with a pair of beautifully built Gibson 3F tender locomotives built by Nick Dunhill, one early and one late crest both S&D locomotives with Templecombe shed plates- delightful

 

Kits & Kit Built 00 Gauge Locomotives

News for April 23rd 2010

New from Bachmann Class 42 ‘Warship’ Diesel Hydraulic locomotive 812 ‘The Royal Naval Reserve’ in BR Blue, a much improved model with working lights and is DCC ready

 

Bachmann Diesel & Electric Locomotives New

Our Price £47.50

 

News for April 22nd 2010

 A real mixed bag of pre-owned models today including: Tri-ang RS71 Starter set with North British diesel Shunter, a completely unused still sealed CKD coach kit, ACE Trains Gauge O Coach sets, Hornby J94 in NCB livery, Hamblings 0-6-0T Tank loco and a rare Stewart Reidpath 4F locomotive to name but a few.

 

News for April 21st 2010

A pair of popular new locomotives from Bachmann, A4 Class 60019 ‘Bittern’ in British Railways late crest and Class 43 B-B ‘Warship’ Diesel Hydraulic D809 ‘Champion’ in BR Maroon.

 

Bachmann Diesel & Electric Locomotives New

our Price £55.50

Bachmann New steam locomotives

our price £76.50

News for April 20th 2010

Some quality Bachmann locomotives  this morning,  a pair of 4-CEP’s one green one blue grey, Class 37 twin pack (with British Steel and Railfreight liveries) Class 40 Diesel 40145 Limited edition, Class 66 ‘Maltby Raider’ Limited Edition, Class 42 ‘Warship’ ‘Zulu’ in BR blue, A4 class ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ in express passenger blue.

Bachmann Diesel Locomotives

Bachmann Steam Locomotives British Railways

News for April 19th 2010

New this morning a nice pair of interesting finescale Gauge O Locomotives, a 1907 Deeley 0-4-T Tank loco in LMS black and a 14xx 0-4-2T in Great Western green.

 

Fine Scale O Gauge Model Railways

News for April 15th 2010

A couple of rolling stock gaps filled today, new from Hornby LNER Teak all 3rd coach and 1st Great Western TGS.

Hornby Railways coaches post 1948, BR and later

 

News for April 14th 2010

An intriguing collection of pre-war Hornby Dublo models on the site this morning including 2 pairs of Articulated LNER teak coaches in fantastic condition along with a complete ‘City Station Kings Cross’ with two canopy sections and further buildings all in wood.

Dublo

Dublo

News for April 12th 2010

New Models from Dapol 'Silver Bullet' China Clay Slurry tankers, Hornby 1st Great Western HST pack and the Brake Composite LNER 'Teak' coach

 

News for April 8th 2010

'Bournemouth Belle' train pack with Britannia 'Alfred the Great' and 3 x 12 Wheel Pullmans.

 

New Train Packs & Train sets

News for April 6th 2010

New from Bachmann Class 57 Diesel, 57315 in Arriva trains livery- looks great, and Collett Goods in British Railways early black factory weathered

Bachmann Locomotives

 

News for April 1st 2010

It’s more like Christmas than Easter- all sorts of goodies arriving,  From Hornby the new SOUND FITTED A4 60001 ‘Sir Ronald Matthews’,  SOUND FITTED Black 5 45377 late crest, 1957 Suburban train Pack with Schools ‘Haileyberry' and 3 Maunsell coaches ( high Window versions) also new today a number of Pullman cars, including:  Pullman Brake 3rd ‘Car No 27’, Pullman 3rd Class Kitchen Car’ Car No 171’ , Pullman 1st Class Kitchen Car, ‘Zenobia’ , 3rd Class Parlour Car ‘Car No 66’ , Pullman Bar Car ‘ The New Century Bar’ , along with the very attractive DVT Driving Vehicle Trailer in Intercity livery, Teak Buffet car and a number of new wagons

 

 

News for March 31st 2010

Just in, Hornby Duchess Class, ‘City of Coventry’ in British Railways lined maroon  ‘DCC SOUND FITTED’ looks and sounds superb, also new today Schools Class ‘Dulwich’ in Southern Maunsell green

Hornby Railways 00 Gauge Locomotives

Hornby Railways 00 Gauge Locomotives

News for March 29th 2010

The 1st of the 12 Wheel Pullman coaches are here from Hornby,1st Class Kitchen Car ‘Monaco’ and two 8 Wheel Pullmans ‘Octavia’ and ‘Car No 35’ along with the   latest M7 0-4-4 Tank in Southern Maunsell green

 

Hornby Railways 00 Gauge Locomotives  our Price £78.49

Hornby Railways coaches post 1948, BR and later  Pullman -Our Price £33.49

 

News for March 24th 2010

Brand New Model just arrived from Heljan - Class 86 Bo-Bo Overhead Electric Locomotives in all liveries- our price £89.00

 

Heljan 00 Gauge Locomotives

News for March 18th 2010

 

Brand New Model, Heljan Class 15 Bo-Bo Diesel now here, we will be sending out pre-orders today.

Heljan 00 Gauge Locomotives

 

New from Bachmann, B1 'Gazelle' in BR Black, 56xx Tank in GWR (pristine finish) & 56xx Tank in BR weathered black. along with a number a new wagons

News for March 16th 2010

New Models just in, Hornby 'EWS Mangers' train pack our Price £139.99, M7 in Southern Malachite our price £78.25, 8 wheel Pullman 'Rosemary' (grey roof) our price £33.49, Hornby Year Wagon (2010) our price £5.85, 'Southern Suburban 1957' coach pack - our price £59.49

News for March 12th 2010

New from Hornby - Castle Class 5068 'Beverston Castle' in BR early green with single chimney, also just in Class 31 Diesel D5511 in BR original Green.

Hornby Railways 00 Gauge Locomotives

Hornby Railways 00 Gauge Locomotives

Also new today- The Bachmann 2010  'Branchline' Catalogue, Farish 2010 Catalogue and Heljan 2010 Catalogue .

 

 

News for March 10th 2010

 

More new models from Hornby with the release of 3 BR Mark 3 Coaches in 1st Great Western Livery and we understand from Heljan, that the Class 15 Diesel should be with us in the next week.

Hornby Railways coaches post 1948, BR and later

News for March 9th 2010

New from Hornby DVT in 'One' Livery and the very attractive 'Double Pot ' Castle 'Ince Castle'

Hornby Railways coaches post 1948, BR and later

 

Hornby Railways 00 Gauge Locomotives

 

News for March 2nd 2010

Big stuff today,

We are selling on commission the following 3 ½” gauge Live Steam Locomotives, Stanier 2-6-4 Tank in LMS lined black, 3F ‘Jinty also in LMS black, a Magnificent Jubilee in LMS Crimson Lake livery, GNR Atlantic in lined green and a Gresley A4 for restoration

 

2 inch Gauge Locomotives

News for March 1st 2010

It’s the 1st day of Spring and we have blue skies in Manchester and a brace of new Class 47s from Bachmann,    47535 'University of Leicester' BR Large Logo Blue & Class 47 Diesel, 47612 'Titan' BR Intercity livery.

Bachmann Locomotives

News for February 24th 2010

Several new models this morning- Hornby DVT in Virgin – an excellent model DCC ready, Maunsell Brake Comp in Blood and Custard and a new Gauge O Wagon from Bassett-Lowke’ ‘Pratt’s’ Tanker

Hornby Railways coaches post 1948, BR and later

Bassett Lowke Gauge O Wagons

News for February 17th 2010

Some interesting pre-owned models this morning, Hornby Streamline Duchess of Hamilton, Bachmann A4 Class ‘Silver Fox DCC Fitted’ in LNER Grey , V3 Tank in Apple green along with the New Hornby Class 142 2 car DMU

 

 

News for February 16th 2010

New Models : Bassett Lowke Gauge O Tanker

New From Bachmann , Class 08 Diesel Shunter in BR weathered Blue, Class 57xx Pannier Tank and Class 87xx Pannier Tank both in BR Black

News for February 12th 2010

 Just in from Bachmann, the attractive ‘Arriva Trains ‘ Class 150/2 2 Car DMU

Bachmann Diesel Locomotives New

News for February 10th 2010

Software upgrade completed although it may be necessary to for more work to be carried out this evening. New models on the site this morning,  Hornby Merchant Navy ‘Ellerman Lines ‘ NRM special, N2 0-6-2 Tank in BR black, 17 Squadron- and a quantity of kit built wagons and coaches

 

 

News for February 9th 2010

We are in the process of a software upgrade to the web site, and will be unable to take orders until the upgrade is completed, we are working as fast as possible to complete this  work

 

News for February 5th 2010

Just in- the New Class 20 Gauge O 7mm Diesel from Heljan- what a stunner!

Heljan O Gauge Locomotives

News for February 3rd 2010

A mixed bag this morning, Live Steam Bassett Lowke Stanier Mogul in mint boxed condition, Hornby ‘Coronation ‘ in LMS blue and silver, Cadbury Castle, Bachmann A4 ‘Commonwealth of Australia’ Class 08, Class 158 & 170/4 DMU’s

News for February 1st 2010

Latest releases from Vi Trains

The long awaited DRS ‘Compass’ 47,  47802 ‘Pride of Cumbria’ and Riveria Trains Class 47,  47848 ‘Titan Star’

ViTrains Models

News for January 29th 2010

Just in from Silver Fox Models, Class 71 Electric loco and Class 74 Electro Diesel

Silver Fox Models

News for January 28th 2010

New Wagons from Bachmann, Presflo's in all flavours, all so in the 3 plank wagon with BD container in BR Bauxite

Bachmann New Wagons

 

News for January 27th 2010

Some big stuff this morning, Bassett Lowke twin Tender Scotsman, Scot Class in LMS Black, Princess in BR lined black, ACE Trains EMU in SR green, Ace Celebration and Q Class, a nice rake of Middleton Mint and boxed coaches.  New in Ace Trains Goods Vans in all liveries.  A little smaller new from Bachmann the 1st of the Presflo Wagons – Fantastic!

Middleton Tinplate Coaches

Bassett-Lowke Locomotives

Ace Trains O Gauge wagons

Bachmann New Wagons

News for January 21st 2010

Good Morning to you all, we have not had any Continental models for quite a while, just put a nice collection on the site, with Roco Crocodile, Bo-Bo-Bo Electric loco and others, Fleishmann  ICE set, and Roco & Fleischmann coaches including SSB double deckers and ICE stock

 

News for January 20th 2010

Wrenn Models added to the site , A4 ‘Gannet’ in NE black, A4 ‘Golden Eagle’ LNER green & Royal Scot , No.46110 "Grenadier Guardsman" in BR green all in great unmarked condition.

 

Wrenn

 

News for January 19th 2010

Staying with pre-owned models,  There’s a lot gone on the site, A Hornby Dublo Collection with some very tidy 3 Rail items, Montrose, 4MT, early wagons and coaches all boxed, from Bachmann, Super D, Ivatt Class 2 in BR green, B1 ‘Springbok’, V2 in BR (W) black, K3 LNER Black, B1 ‘LNER Green, 43xx in GWR Green, more to follow

Bachmann

 

 

News for January 18th 2010

New this morning, a pre-owned collection including: Triang Hornby Rocket train pack, Battle space Turbo Car, Triang Hornby Blue DMU set, Limited edition Bachmann loco’s, Jubilee ‘Silver Jubilee’ in LMS black and Silver. B1 ‘Mayflower’, A1 ‘Tornado’ Hall ‘Raveningham Hall’  all in wooden display boxes

Bachmann

Triang Hornby

 

News for January 15th 2010

 

Just in the new 2010 (56th Edition) Hornby Catalogue

New Model Railway Catalogues

News for January 14th 2010

Something for N Gauge modellers this morning, a mix of Dapol, Farish, Bachmann and Britannia Pacific locomotives. Including ‘Falcon’ in BR blue, Class 40 in BR green, a pair of Duchess Class (one in Blue and one in green) Terrier tank, M7 Tank, Class 66, Class 31 and others

Graham Farish N Gauge

Dapol, N Gauge Locomotives

 

News for January 13th 2010

 

A couple of new Modelfair Express loco’s – Jubilee ‘Trafalgar’ in BR late green with Stanier tender and Jubilee ‘Meteor’ also in BR late green (with AWS gear)

Modelfair Express- Custom Finish Locomotives

Some interesting pre-owned models on the site today, Hornby Dublo GWR Goods set (EDG7) in fantastic condition . A pair of Bachmann 9F’s one a limited edition both with chips fitted, Bachmann Dub D and a knockout Class 20 sound fitted which has been ‘Blown’ by Howes (sounds superb) also a heavily weathered G2A.

Hornby Dublo

Bachmann Steam Locomotives British Railways

 

 

News for January 7th 2010

Just in from heljan, a trio of Class 33 Diesel's, Original green( no warning panel) and a pair in  West Coast Railway maroon.

Heljan 00 Gauge Locomotives

News for January 6th 2010

Just announced by Bachmann, 'Carnforth' two track coaling tower, demand is sure to be high, pre-order now to ensure you get yours.

News for January 5th 2010

News for Jan 5th 'Snow' and lots of it!

This was the view from the Modelfair office at 9Am this morning

News for January 4th 2010

 

Hornby's 2010 programme looks like a cracker!

With 15 new models, Southern EMU, L1 (LNER ) 2-6-4 tank, B17 'Sandringham', GWR Class 28xx and Class 38xx , Hawksworth coaches and some great looking train packs- it’s going to be an interesting year( the majority of the new models are already on our site and can be pre-ordered at the prices shown)

Hornby Railways 00 Gauge Locomotives 

 

News for 24th December  2009

From all at Modelfair

We would like to thank Customers and Friends for your support during 2009

And wish you all a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year

 

News for 23rd December  2009

A last minute flurry of new models , Hornby:  Class 50 Sound Fitted Diesel( sounds spot on!), Castle Class ‘Earl Cairns’ BR green, Schools Class ‘St Lawrence’ in BR early black, Hitachi Intermediate coaches and 3rd Class Maunsell coach in carmine and cream

Hornby Railways 00 Gauge Locomotives 

Hornby Railways coaches post 1948, BR and later

MODELFAIR CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

 

Wednesday 23rd Open

Thursday 24th Christmas Eve, Closed

Friday 25th Christmas Day Closed

Saturday 26th Boxing Day Closed

Sunday 27th Closed

Monday 28th Bank Holiday Closed

Tuesday 29th Open

Wednesday 30th Open

Thursday 31st New Years Eve Closed

Friday 1st Jan New Years Day Closed

Saturday 2nd Open,

2nd onwards open as normal

 

News for 22nd December  2009

New from Hornby,  Class 09 Diesel Shunter in BR Green, A4 Sound Fitted 'Herring Gull', Railroad Black five in LMS black a number of differentMaunsell coaches.

Hornby Railways 00 Gauge Locomotives 

Hornby 00 Gauge coaches pre 1948

 

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