2/2/12 - Currently finishing the revised chassis etches for the Deutz so these will be back in stock soon. The Diema and R&R will be ready soon. The new gears mean that I can also offer the Diema DL6 with a 12mm gauge chassis. The new chassis for the Lister is also ready to do - again just waiting for gears and this will be back in stock.
1/2/12 - Karlgarin 100/7 rail now in stock at £12.50 per pack.
4/1/12 - Karlgarin have advised a price increase for the 82/7 rail to £11.50 per pack.
4/1/12 - We are having some supply issues with gears and this is effecting the introduction of new loco kits - hopefully it will be resolved soon
2/1/12 - Happy New year! Sorry for the lack of updates recently - normal service should be resumed soon.
17/6/11 - There has always been one part of the Rapier construction that I have never been entirely happy with and this is the main reason for the delay. I have decided to completely redraw these parts to make it easier to assemble. Everything else is ready to go so it won't be long now.
12/5/11 - Wagon Wheels page updated with current types in stock and currently under-way. Let us know if you need something different.
23/3/11 - The LBT/LBU chassis has been updated to make assembly a little easier and to incorporate the new 15:1 all-metal gears.
23/3/11 - The R&R loco kit is a little delayed while we finish production of the correct pattern wheels.
17/11/10 - Karlgarin 82/7 Code 82 Rail now in stock
4/11/10 - We are currently reviewing all the wheel projects and tooling and making a new page for online ordering. Lots of wheels under development. Let us know what you need!
17/9/10 - We restarted work on the ready-to-lay turnout bases project and started to make some tooling test cutting. However, the desktop CNC isn't accurate enough so it has been rebuilt with new lead screws and a much thicker bed.
10/9/10 - Both versions of the Hudson Hunslet are now in stock.
25/5/10 - Due to several requests from sctratchbuilders we have added individual gears to the 'Motors & Gears" pages.
12/5/10 - Instructions for fitting Greenwich Couplings to the Rugga chassis using our etched hooks now available for download here
12/5/10 - Rolling stock kits back in stock. Sorry for the long delay!
26/4/10 - Some work is happening on the Wren. Test castings have been produced.
26/4/10 - The earlier version of the Hudson Hunslet kit will be delayed while we re-do the nose castings.
3/3/10 - New and improved link & pin couplings will now be included in the rolling stock kits. These are also available to buy at the bottom of the couplings page
1/3/10 - Hudson Hunslet kit will be available to order soon!
24/11/09 - GDNGRS have advised an increase in the price of the Greenwich Couplings for £5.00 per pack.
10/11/09 - Lost wax brass castings for the Hudson Hunslet are now ready. Test building in progress.
10/8/09 - The first test etches for the Hudson Hunslet are being assembled. There is a still a little work to to as we are experimenting with the etched grilles to get them as fine as possible. We might be biased, but they really are looking good.
22/7/09 - New etched hooks are planned for easy use of the Greenwich Coupling links on the Rugga chassis.
20/7/09 - Rivets for turnout tie bars added to shop.
10/7/09 - The new gearbox (GBLK05) featured in the Hudson Hudswell kit is now available as a separate item for use with the original versions offered by Roy C Link and Wrightlines. See Motors & Gears page. The 59:1 two-stage gearbox is used as a part of the etched chassis and allows the Mashima 10/15 to be truly vertical in the firebox.
10/7/09 - The new nickel silver chassis etch for the Ruston LBT kit is ready. This will replace the original milled chassis. The new parts will allow us to offer the kit at a lower price. The chassis kit will also be available separately.
30/6/09 - L&B Rail Clips to suit the Karlgarin 82/7 rail are now in stock - see Track Parts page.
27/6/09 - Roller track gauges to suit the Karlgarin 82/7 rail are now in stock - see Track Parts page.