New and interesting things to look out for at Stoneleigh this year
Here is a selection of some of the interesting things that are on offer at our National Show this year
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Roundhouse Engineering
Roundhouse Engineering are pleased to announce that their new locomotive "Tom Rolt" will be on their stand at Stoneleigh
The prototype locomotive was designed by John Bate at the Talyllyn Railway Pendre works and was built using parts from a 1948 Barclay 3' gauge locomotive as well as many new items
The project took over 20 years to complete and the loco entered service in 1991 as No.7, 'Tom Rolt'. It is named after the transport history and engineering author, LTC Rolt who inspired the rescue of the Talyllyn Railway by volunteers and was the TR's first General Manager after preservation
In the last 19 years, the loco has undergone a number of minor changes and our model is based on the engine as originally built.
Interestingly for many years during construction the intended name for the loco was 'Irish Pete' but following an uprising against that particular name 'Tom Rolt' was chosen at a Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society AGM
Loco-Boxes
Loco-boxes will have the long awaited 'Carrier' on display at Stoneleigh this year. The 'Carrier' keeps all your loco related bits & bobs (not forgetting your loco!) in one place & ready for a steaming session at a moments notice - no more rushing round at the last minute making sure you have your water, gas, oil, tools, loco, radio transmitter etc, it's all here & ready to go! The 'Carrier' is available in any length & can be supplied with the divider in the centre section set at any width. The example shown in the photo is set for a standard width 'Loco-Boxes' box, but as shown, the loco can be placed direct into the 'Carrier, if required. The 'Carrier' is avalable stained or unstained.
The loco 'Cradle' that has proved a hit with locomotive operators has been improved yet again! The 'Cradle' now has the options of being ordered with a one piece handle & end stop, allowing the operator to lift the whole loco using just one hand. This will be on the Loco-Boxes stand & available for closer inspection as well as the range of boxes (made for all sizes of locomotive) & butane gas, butane/propane mix gas & coal at the best prices. (Photo courtesy of Huw Williams)
Loco-Boxes are also the worldwide distributors for Notx products. Notx electronic products have been developed with the garden railway modeller in mind. These products are designed to interface with standard radio control hardware available from good model shops. Notx One operates standard radio control servos without using a radio transmitter, this unit was initially developed to simultaneously operate both sets of Beyer-Garratt type locomotive valve gear, but has many other applications. Notx Two gives an on-board manual control option to an existing electronic speed control. Notx Three has been developed for remote operation of points using radio control servos as the prime mover. Pleas ask us to give you a demonstration on our stand (situated next to 'Ttarrag Shed') at Stoneleigh
Miniature Scale Models LLP
Miniature Scale Models LLP will be exhibiting an example of one of pdf-models hand made garden railway buildings.
AnDel Models
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AnDel Models is pleased to introduce
two new Electronic Items, The ACME Engineering Sound System
and AnDel Models Cruise Control.
The Sound System has been developed by ACME
Engineering and is ideal for use with the O&K Loco and the Baldwin
Loco. The system is designed to run in a wagon on the train, such as
the M.O.D. Box van illustrated, and can be used with multiple locos.
AnDel Models will have a completed unit running on the test track as
a demonstrator. Priced at £36
Designed in conjunction with Timpdon
Electronics, the Cruise Control Unit is designed to work with R/C
systems, such as the Planet 5, and on Steam locomotives using a
separate reverser channel, such as Roundhouse. The unit allows the
user to toggle the direction of the gear using the transmitter
stick; the gear will not be altered until the stick is toggled in
the opposite direction.
The unit also acts as a Fail Safe; if the radio
is tuned off, or signal lost, the gear will remain in the direction
of travel. The unit allows Locomotives to be set at the required
speed and direction of travel, then the handset to be put down.
Priced at £18
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AnDel Models specialises in the production of
pre-coloured, simple to assemble resin rolling stock kits and ready
built locomotives. The AnDel models website and stand have a large
range of kits and accessories with Locomotives from Roundhouse,
Regner and Mamod. Accessories range through from modeling tools and
working lamps from Miniature Scale Models, to Planet 5 2.4 GHz radio
systems. We also stock a large range of StarLoc superglues including
brushable and non-fogging types for glazing.
The new Baldwin Locomotive, in the F.R. Moelwyn
form. Available pre-built to order; £450 for the radio control
version using an AnDel Models specification Ultra Rad radio system,
and £320 for the manual speed controlled version. Colours are green,
dark green and maroon. Both versions are provided with a dedicated
charger.
The new Baldwin Locomotive, in the War
Department form with the gas tank on the bonnet. Available pre-built
to order; £450 for the radio control version using an AnDel Models
specification Ultra Rad radio system, and £320 for the manual speed
controlled version. Colours are khaki or grey.
The new Bogie Open Coach is the next small
bogie coach on offer. Like the original this is short in length,
pre-coloured in a variety of colours and quick to assemble. Wheels,
bogies and couplings are included in the price of £60
The G.V.T. coach, always a popular model, has
been updated to simplify the build and incorporate the latest ideas
and production techniques. The chassis has been designed with
correct size wheels and pattern axle boxes, the interior simplified
and a lift off roof fitted to allow access for populating and
detailing. The kit is available in pre-coloured green, and other
colours by request, and priced at £45 for 32mm and 45mm gauge.
The AnDel models Ffestiniog Bug Box is to scale
and pre-coloured in either red and green, or Victorian brown.
Assembly is simple and straightforward with pre-curved ends and a
lift off roof. The wheels supplied can be set to either 32mm or 45mm
gauge. Current Bug Boxes are the 3rd class and the 1st class, as
illustrated, with the other versions planned for the near future.
Kit Price £36
The model of the D Class is a scale model and
is based on a steel frame and bogie prototype. Versions of this type
found their way on to many narrow gauge railways after they were
sold as surplus stock at the end of hostilities in 1918. The model
is simple to assemble with a one-piece body and chassis, with
separate casting details. The body of the model is pre-coloured and
only a small amount of detail painting is required. The kit is
available in Khaki or Grey at a price of £57 and includes Bogies,
wheels for 32mm gauge, and couplings.
The War Department Bogies are available on
their own for the home builder for £26 inc wheels for 32mm gauge.
They are simple to assemble, taking approximately half an hour, and
require only detail painting of the brake wheel and rod to complete.
Another updated design for 2010 is the cast
slate buffer stop. Now available as a kit of 3 parts and the price
reduced to £6.50. The perfect end to that siding!
MODELTOWN
We have several new Resin Cast Kits to whet your appetite these include:
A Tin Tabernacle, A Corrugated Iron Goods Shed, and a Corrugated Iron Engine Shed, the Engine Shed is also available in extra height for 7/8th Scale
Many New figures are available including a new range of Edwardian figures, along with Great British Heroes (GBH)
We have also extended our range of Bespoke Drivers with a new Fowler and Simplex Driver for the IP Range, and a Moelwyn driver for the Andel Model
We have available a range of twelve Brass Signs priced at only £1.75 each
Brandbright Ltd.
As has been the case since 1983, Brandbright Limited will be displaying a large array of their products at the Show.
Their popular all metal Q1/0 and Q1/1 tipper wagon kits now also have the option of insulated wheels for those who run on 2 rail. The wheels are available separately and are turned to the same high standard as their all metal counterparts. Part numbers RSA36/0 for 32mm gauge and RSA36/1 for 45mm gauge.
The Brandbright manufactured range of laser cut kits is constantly being refined, a typical example being the inside door detail of the Festiniog Railway single balcony brake PS10.
The ever popular 4 Wheeled Premier Panelled Coaches are now joined by two versions of bogie coaches – the whole range matching in style and cross section.
In addition to this brand new freelance and prototypical coaches are being announced and displayed for the first time at the Show.
The Brandbright Cricket locomotives, when supplied with radio control, are now fitted with the 2.4GHz Planet radios, interfacing with the new Beltrol control system. The Planet radio transmitter and receiver combo is available from Brandbright at a discount.
Magnetic couplers from Timpdon are now available from Brandbright.
Catalogue Number 18 will be launched at the Show and will contain details of all the newest products, including the latest steam locomotives.
Jackson's Miniatures
Jackson's Miniatures will have its latest Terraced House kits for sale. A cunning design that allows back or front kits to be assembled either left handed or right handed so that they can be joined to make a terrace, and the backs and fronts can be joined to make a complete house!
Jackson's Miniatures will also be hosting Summerlands Chuffers for the day. Chris Bird will be there on stand 7 with his ever expanding range of Summerlands Chuffers. These can transform the live steam experience by adding a real chuff to the majority of 16mm locos and all come with a 56 day, no questions, money back gauarantee. The well known Chuffer videos will be showing and Chris will be there to help you find the right Chuffer for your loco.
And finally Jackson's Miniatures will have a brand new "small country station" kit which is based on Groudle Glen station on the Isle of Man. The original design by Martin Prior of Buildings Bespoke Ltd has been used by permission as the basis for a new, smaller station building kit.
Back 2 Bay 6
As well as his usual extensive range of 16mm and G-Scale products Steve will also be displaying a demonstrator version of "HORATIO", a new coal-fired 0-6-0 saddle tank locomotive from Shropshire-based ELR Engineering. Reservations are now being taken for the first production batch, which will be available through Back 2 Bay 6
The locomotive uses the proven Roundhouse chassis, cylinders and motion with a new and very free steaming boiler.
The boiler design has been developed through the construction of several pre-series locomotives that have undergone extensive and highly successful steaming trials.
Features include dropping grate for easy disposal, water carrying saddle tank, axle pump with bypass valve, boiler filler valve, pressure gauge, steam blower, gauge glass with blowdown tap, electric blower for steam raising and a set of firing tools
The price is £2,200 for a ready to run, manual loco. 2.4 GHz radio control is available for an additional £200
The photo is of the prototype "Horatio" in the final stages of completion. The loco will be fully complete for display at the show
Slaters Plastikard Ltd
In addition to its growing range of highly detailed locomotive, carriage and wagon kits, and steel tyred, glass-filled nylon centred wheels, Slaters Plastikard Ltd will have on sale their new kit for the War Department Light Railways D class bogie wagon, later also used by lines such as the Ashover, Festiniog and Welsh Highland. The kit is in injection moulded polystyrene, with lost wax cast brass details, and comes complete with the correct wheels. Price £65.91. The bogies are available separately at £40.36 including wheels.
Perfect World
Brian from Perfect World will be exhibiting his latest coach which is Talyllyn Railway No. 18 Six Compartment Third built circa 1965, one of the purpose built coaches for the preservation society (hopefully more will follow in the range).
This new coach will be on display at the AGM where Perfect World will be taking orders. Hopefully Brian will have his new GVT 4-wheeler available for display at Stoneleigh as well
Garden Railway Specialists
GRS will be offering the follwing at the show
RTR Coaches - Vale of Rheidol / Ffestiniog
Manufactured in powder coated steel with litho
printed relief and full coach details. Detachable roof to provide
access for lighting, people, etc. Plastic bogies with metal wheels
and couplings.
SW104: VoR 3rd Class Coach
SW105: VoR Brake 3rd Class Coach,
SW106: Ffestiniog 3rd Class Coach
SW107: Ffestiniog Brake 1st Class Obs Coach
All at the same price: Price: £199.00 each
New!! Hunslet and Quarry Hunslet loco body
kits.
New ‘easy to build’ cast resin body kit with
plastic footplate and white metal fittings.
CMD235: Hunslet Body Kit
Price: £99.75
CMD237: Quarry Hunslet Body Kit
Price: £89.75
New!! GRS 0-4-0 Chassis (available for 45mm or 32mm gauge)
(Ideal for Hunslet / Quarry Hunslet body loco
kits)
RTR Steel chassis with insulated wheels -
suitable for battery current.
G120: GRS 0-4-0 Chassis (45mm)
Price: £134.95
G121: GRS 0-4-0 Chassis (32mm)
Price: £134.95
Optional Extras: G122: GRS Pick-up set
Price:£15.95
GRS Special Show
Offer:
CMD235 + Chassis purchased together
Price: £225.00
CMD237 + Chassis purchased together
Price: £215.00
New!! British Telegraph Poles - Now in stock
| 1. (TP1) 2 Bar £4.80 |
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| 2. (TP2) Power Pole £4.80 |
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| 3. (TP3) 3 Bar £5.60 |
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| 4. (TP4) Line Man £13.70 |
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| 5. (TP 5) Telephone Pole oo £4.00 |
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| 6. (TP6) Telephone Pole % £3.20 |
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| 7. (TP7) Small Transformer £8.00 |
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| 8. (TP8) Transformer £14.50 |
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Single track Suspension Bridge Kit —
Aluminium. Requires track base.
Price: £ POA
Concrete support pillars available at
additional cost
Milton Locomotive Works
Paul from Milton will be offering his latest Planet T5 2.4GHz Radio Set with 6-Channel 2.4GHz Receiver at a Special Show Price
Mikes Models
Mikes Models will have a new bodykit design from Simply 7/8ths available at the show. It is the first body available for a Roundhouse chassis and is named Billy. (The name plate on the loco is one of many that will soon be available from us as well)! Other new items will be on display at the show as well as the full range of Simply 7/8ths 16mm and 7/8ths body kits
TM Models
Mike from TM MODELS will have a new range of signal lights, using the latest low profile 8mm four chip LED's giving an extremely bright light in sunny conditions, and having a near 180 degree spread. These signal lights will be suitable for UK, European, and USA Railways.
Also available will be a new range of interlocked point control, featuring totally weatherproof pushes and switches, these will be totally encapsulated in polyurethane resin, to prevent the egress of any water.
Plus a new Signal Box to accommodate a point lever switch system.
Mike may even have his new working Semaphore Signal system working, well the prototype to see at least!
At least three new buildings will be available.
As will tailor made lighting units for W&L, I.O.M. and IP Coaches.
Filcris Ltd
Filcris Ltd will be exhibiting at Stoneleigh for the first time this year, offering customers the chance to see and feel their range of recycled plastic products useable for track beds and other bases. Phil and Chris will be manning the stand and giving away free samples of the material as well as offering advice on how to use recycled plastic and taking orders.
Imp
Models
Imp Models will be attending this year with Simon Whenmouth of Anything Narrow Gauge now in charge. Mick and Jan will be on the stand, which will give them the opportunity to thank their past customers for all their support
Simon is currently putting together a nice selection of second hand locos for display (and purchase!) and will of course be open to part exchanges and purchase of pre-owned locomotives and stock as usual.
This year Simon will also be selling the Hog Hill Works rolling roads and will have a selection of 32mm, 45mm and the dual gauge rolling roads with him. Additionally he will have sample 3.5 inch and 5 inch rolling roads for which orders can be placed.
Finally he has also sourced a nice / well-built lighter / gas-match which will be on sale
Garden Railway Centres – Cheltenham
New products on show on Garden Railway Centres’ stand include new ready to run coaches from the Ffestiniog Railway and the Vale of Rheidol Railway. These coaches are made of laser cut steel and have durable printed sides. The current models are;
Ffestiniog Coach
Ffestiniog Guards/3rd
Vale of Rheidol Coach
Vale of Rheidol Guards/3rd
Also on show will be the newly introduced live steam 0-4-0 Switcher with tender from Aristo-Craft. This is a radio controlled model at the very attractive price of £885.
The full range of available items can be seen on Garden Railway Centres’ website www.gardenrailwaycentres.co.uk
IP Engineering
IP Engineering will have their latest coach kits available for purchase at Stoneleigh along with a 'Bargain Basement' of discontinued models available until stock runs out.
From their North Wales Narrow Gauge 16mm scale range the following are available:
Gladstone Observation Coach
Ashbury Glazed Coach
Ashbury Open Coach
Ashbury Semi-Glazed Coach
New from their range of coaches in conjunction with Atlantic Publishing is their Buffet Coach:
From their Ezee range the following new vehicle are available:
'Mandie' Railcar
Open Coach
'Timothy' timer wagon
Closed goods van
From their brand new Talyllyn range:
TR Bogie coach No. 18
TR 4 Wheel coach Nos. 1,2 & 3
TR 4 Wheel coach No. 4
.... and a new Fowler Railbus
And finally, a new Goods Stock Range
ACME Engineering
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The new Mk2 ACME chuff pipe will be on sale on the ACME stand. See and hear it in action on the Youtube video > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CPJWMYdiQw
One of these new pipes fitted to a Accucraft engine will be running on a layout at Stoneleigh. Full details are available on the ACME Engineering stand at the show.
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Things to look out for on the ACME stand this year include:
1) An extension of range of 1/2" diameter pressure gauges to include a model to fit the latest range of live steam engines from Accucraft, Roundhouse, Regner, Aster, etc.. In addition to the exiting 0-80 lbs/sq" range our gauges can now be supplied in a range from 0-100 lbs/sq" range.
2) An extension of the ACME range of chuff pipes to fit the latest Accucraft live steam engines. We have made and sold 100's of our chuff pipes for Accucraft engines since we began working closely with what was then Marches Models in 2001. These cost only £15 and if the engine is brought to our stand the ACME chuff pipe will be fitted for free. Your warranty is not affected because we are a authorised Accucraft UK service agent. Compare this with others priced at £40 fitted.
3) Spectacle plates to fit new models of live steam engines.
4) As UK agent for sound units from Mylocosound of Australia we will be demonstrating and selling their excellent value systems available in either steam or diesel sounds. The tempo varies with the speed of the engine and have a horn or whistle sound. Working with either track power, external trigger or RC. See > http://www.mylocosound.com/
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Our
own range of ACME sound unit systems which are actual recordings of
the real thing. The range includes a Lister twin diesel with typical
,"Kerchunk, kerchunk," sound, a single cylinder engine of the JAP
petrol engine fitted to some early small industrial engines and a
multi cylinder diesel of the Petter Atomic/Gardner type. All the
sounds undulate to convey the impression that the engine is working
and come in a ready to fit kit comprising sound unit, loudspeaker,
on/off switch, PP3 battery and holder, insulated wire and full
instructions. The units are compact and easily fitted for example
into a Andel models small box van. We also make our own CNC laser
cut coal wagon kit which is designed to accept the system and can
be run on either 32mm or 45mm gauge track. Complete vehicles already
fitted with sound can be supplied. Our system adds a whole new
dimension, realistically bringing life to small diesels such as
those from Andel and IP. Fitting a sound unit to a wagon means that
one unit can be used with many engines.
6) Some engines will be for sale from the stand, including a Gosling G.V.T steam tram engine with original tools and in perfect condition.
7) Our new range of 16mm CNC laser cut kits. On offer will be a G.V.T 1891 centre door body kit @ £18.
8) Our range of 7/8" CNC laser cut quarry wagon kits. Designed for ease of assembly the range now includes a Ffestiniog/Penryhn slate wagon, flat wagon, horse dandy, coal wagon, (To accept our ACME sound unit system), G.V.T 1891 centre door and clerestory coaches and Penryhn open workmens' coach.
9) Some examples of our custom built engines made for customers, using commercially made parts wherever possible to reduce expense and provide for ease of maintenance.
10) ACME are sharing their stand with Rob Bennett from Busybodies. Rob is making and selling in conjunction with ACME a range of accessories to go with their 7/8" kits. These include brake men, slate loads and seated/standing figures. ACME's 7/8" kits have been designed to accept Accucraft wheelsets in either 32 or 45mm gauges. They will have these on sale as well as couplings made for them by Andel.
And Rob being Rob just couldn't resist bringing along three ladies from Slough with a rather famous poet.....
Andrew Neale
As well as bringing the full size "Edward Sholto" to the show for all of us to see Andrew will also be running a stand selling his range of books and of particular interest to us A0 size drawings of narrow gauge prototypes
Maker's drawings include most standard Kerr Stuart narrow gauge types, various Hunslet slate quarry 0-4-0ST, various other Hunslet NG steam locos, sundry Peckett locos, various Motor Rail petrol and diesel locos, Lister petrol/diesel auto truck locos, Avonside 0-4-0T, Barclay WDLR 0-6-0WT, Hudswell 0-4-0WT, some Fowler steam & Internal Combustion and some 2 truck Shay loco drawings
If you want to purchase any of the above drawings at the show please contact Andrew beforehand via email andrew@railway-books.co.uk to ensure that he has them there for you
*** Pre-Show Update ***
Andrew has just confirmed that he will be bringing down a selection
of drawings which will include some from Hunslet, Kerr Stuart,
Peckett, Motor Rail, Andrew Barclay, John Fowler etc etc Prices are
mostly £18 each, a few @ £20 and some cheaper, it all depends on
size!!!!
Accucraft UK Ltd
Accucraft will be displaying their latest model, the SAR NG15 (a whole yard of locomotive), in its final painted finish along with the rest of their range.
In addition Accucraft will be showing both of the following 'just landed' live steam Isle of Man locomotives
Jim's Models
Jim's Models will be showing their new Dinorwic Guards Van plus their proposed Greenhouse
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They also have some new exclusive 'Busybodies' figures including:
- A Dinorwic guard
- A Gardener
- A Traffic Policeman
Figures will be £12.00 ea, and the Van is £48.00 single flanged and £50.00 double flanged
DJB MODEL ENGINEERING LTD
DJB will have the following new engines on show:
- "Lady Eleanor" which is a coal fired engine based on a
modified Roundhouse "Lady Anne" chassis and Mike Atkinsons
"Baldrick" body this includes all the usual features that DJB
supply with their coal fired engines
- 7/8th's scale version of the coal fired "Robert" engine but using a Roundhouse "Billy" chassis.
- Coal and gas fired versions of the Heywood "Katie" 0-4-0 engine
- Plus the chassis for Heywood "Ella" 0-6-0 and "Muriel" 0-8-0 with radiating axles, both these two engines will be gas fired only with hidden Ceramic Flue Burner
Also on show will be DJB's regular stock of parts, Resonator Whistles and Rub Down transfers
The Compton Down Railway
Nearly
everyone knows of Peter Jones's amazing railway, and his overall
contribution to 16mm modelling from the very early days. It ended
sadly all too soon, and his family now have the very difficult task
of disposing of his collection of locos and stock, currently in
secure storage. They have decided to auction everything by way of
sealed bids, and a basic stocklist is available for viewing on the
Compton Down Railway website,
http://web.me.com/djescher/Comptondown/comptonstock/
Whilst most 16mm modellers will be familiar with some of the items
through Peter's writings, and a few will have lucky enough to have
visited the line, in the main his collection has not been on general
view and certainly not all together in one place.
With very grateful thanks to Peter's family, they have kindly put
the final date for bids back to April 14th, and are allowing the
complete collection to be displayed on the Phurcombe Hall stand at
the AGM. Make no mistake, this is a golden and once in a lifetime
opportunity to see the achievements of one of the true 16mm greats.
Triassic Model Works
Unfortunately due to the untimely death of Alan Walker of Triassic Model Works at Ealing Hospital on Tuesday 16th March there will be no Triassic models available for purchase at Stoneleigh.
Raif Copley intends to bring almost the complete collection of Triassic Models for display on the stand which Alan had booked, but will not be able to fulfill any orders which may have been placed or take any new orders. There will be no kits available for sale. Raif intends to display the models in such a way as to be a tribute to Alan.
Triassic Model Works are pleased to announce the release of two new South African Railway coach body kits - TM23 SAR 4 compartment first/lavatory bogie coach and TM56 SAR 5 compartment composite/lavatory bogie coach.
Classic Models
Classic Models of Cleethorpes have been appointed agents for Paul Industrial (India). This is an Indian Model Rail company. At Stoneleigh they will launch a new loco - a Brass Bo-Bo Himalayan Diesel with sound and radio control.
Its 32/45 re-gaugeable and will be on their stall for all those running the 'B' class and who need to make their Roundhouse Loco's redundant! They will also have a Fowler resilient and a small Lister, both these are brass with electric motors/battery control.
Camden Miniature Steam Services
Camden will be attending the show again this year with their wide range of books etc.
We are particularly delighted that John Snell has agreed to our reprinting this novel, originally published in 1958, shortly after graduating and his experiences helping to keep the Talyllyn running.
As far as we know, this is the only family saga ever written set on a narrow gauge railway - not surprisingly a Welsh one in this case.
The Gwernal Valley Railway is fictitious, but embodies the characteristics of many Welsh narrow gauge lines, and this truly delightful book chronicles four generations of the Roberts family, and their adventures as they work on the railway, from Owen who joins as a teenager when it is being built, to Gwilym who final moves away after it is shut.
Brian Jones
Brian is hoping to have the steam sound version of his FX4U soundcard ready for Stoneleigh. The first recording will be of the 9F 2-10-0 from the Bluebell Railway (92240), but there are others to follow. At present he doesn't have recordings of any narrow gauge steam locos. So, if anyone wants one just let him know at the show....
