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GRS 'Jinty' 645GBP
GRS Sausage Van(GWR or LMS) 259.95GBP
Garden Railway Specialists (GRS)  



LATEST RELEASES :
LMS 3F 0-6-0T ('Jinty') complete 'easy to assemble' electric kit  - price 645GBP. 'Palethorpes' Sausage van kits (6-wheeled) in GWR and LMS liveries. - price 259.95GBP  Revised easy to assemble wagon kits : RCH 5-Plank open (CMD1884 at 88.50GBP) and LMS Brake Van (CMD1885 at 149.95GBP), both with one-piece resin bodies and new resin underframes.

On display at The Gauge 3 Society's AGM in the 'forthcoming releases' category were, the (almost complete) GWR Dean Goods kit. Having an etched brass body, in contrast to other recent releases which have been in large part resin, this may well provide scope for the builder to adapt to live steam.
The pre-production GWR 'Manor' looked magnificent in its fully-lined green livery. A few improvements to the detailing are being made prior to going into production.

The plans for carriages are advancing well . The sides for a GWR 'Collett' gangwayed coach were on view. These are from (suitably reinforced) pre-cut and pre-formed plastic card with semi-flush glazed windows. A strong 'box' structure will be produced with internal partitions and a 'modular' moulded plastic roof (adaptable to suit any length of coach and for other designs with similar profile, e.g. LMS 'Stanier' stock). The kits will be supplied with RTR brass bogies. Initial plans are for the GWR full third and a brake composite (an ideal vehicle for 'tagging' on to a branch set as the 'through coach'). There remains the possibility of a brake third, , composite first/third (and even a 'slip' coach)  being added if there is sufficient demand.

The revised 'easy build' wagon underframes in one-piece resin will simplify the aligning of running gear and brake parts (particularly in the case of the 8-shoe clasp brake types) and this type of construction is included in the recently redesigned LMS and LNER brake vans, RCH 5-plank open and the various box van kits.

On the longer-wheelbase vehicles (such as Southern PMV and GWR Pasfruit/Fruit D) a three-point compensation suspension can now be supplied as an option.

Other new items of interest were the newly-introduced LMS 3F 0-6-0T ('Jinty'), the 6-wheeled 'Palethorpe's' Sausage van and the first sample driving wheels for the SR 'N' class Mogul....and indication that this project is progressing.


To see the full range of kits and accessories available from GRS visit their website grsuk.com
Walsall Model Industries New GWR Wagon Kits added to Gauge 3 Range.
GWR Cattle Wagon, GWR Fruit Van (diagram Y8), GWR Fish Van (dia S2) and shunter's truck have joined the expanding range of etched brass and cast kits.

Visit walsallmodelindustries.co.uk for more details.
National 2.5 Inch Gauge Assocn. Not so much a new product as an announcement that the ‘Alan Headech’ range of wheels is now owned and marketed by the Association. Details can be found at http://www.users.waitrose.com/~n25ga/tocw.htm
Mark Wood Wheels  WHEEL CASTINGS FOR MODEL RAILWAYS
A range of castings for Gauge 3, most recent release being for the LMS ‘Jubilee’.
www.markwoodwheels.co.uk/
MINACO-UK  Your Miniature Builders Merchant!
1:24 scale bricks, slates, roofing tiles, ridge tiles, finials,etc. in a wide range of styles and colours. Moulds and materials also available if you should fancy casting your own!
Diane Carney Name and Number Plates for a wide range of scales.
Holds extensive database of prototype information from which to produce an accurate plate.
www.loco-nameplates.com
You will find more Gauge 3 kit and component suppliers on the LINKS page.
  Peter Wood's Wagons and Model Engineers Laser
Laser cut steel wagon underframes, a 'Gresley' heavy bogie and wagon body  kits from laser-cut timber  (including a PO open and a peak-roofed salt van).
Williams Models
New : Working Screw Coupling kit  in cast nickel silver  10GBP per pair (see review here).

NOW AVAILABLE (see photos to left) : GWR diagram V6 ‘Iron Mink’ Van 125GBP + postage.
LBSC 8/10ton van (SR dia. 1433/ 1436) 140GBP + postage.
GWR and LBSC transfer sheets in preparation and will be available separately.

Due later this year are two LSWR vans (SR D1409 with 3-part hinged doors and D1410 with sliding doors) and the LNWR D88 10 ton van (with optional doors to produce the D88A insulated van and the D88 as modified by the LMS). The body master patterns are completed for all these and the running gear and other components are in preparation.

Future plans include LNWR D17 20 ton 6-wheel brake van, a horsebox (probably GNR), the NER G2 van and at least one L&YR van. These distinctive pre-group vans will be welcome additions to this rapidly expanding  range.
 
Contact Williams Models for availability and details of all kits and parts.  williamsmodels.co.uk
Barry C Lane       Lancashire & Yorkshire Loco Transfers and Number Plates.
A sheet of water slide transfers for LYR locomotives (lettering + crests ; enough for up to 8 engines) - GBP15.00 +pp.   Loco number plates (a limited range) are available at GBP8.00 a set.... enquiries welcome, for the smaller LYR engines of the pre 1900 period.        Barry C Lane, 26 The Hawthorns,  Sutton-in-Craven,  Keighley,  BD20 8BP.   
Tel. 01535 632948
Williams Models
GWR V6 Iron Mink
Walsall GWR Cattle Wagon
 (part-constructed)
GRS LMS Brake Van