N GAUGE NEWS

C&M Models of Carlisle have commissioned a second run of the ScotRail Class 156 2-car DMUs in the 'Saltire' livery from Dapol. These models will be produced with the standard run of Dapol Class 156 currently scheduled to be released in Spring 2022. This commission will differ slightly from the previous version that C&M produced. Running number 156508 One side of each car will feature the Gaelic language ScotRail branding. The previous run was English on both sides. 156508 is

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the National Railway Museum in York, Virgin Trains East Coast repainted HST power car 43238 in an eye-catching special livery and named it 'National Railway Museum 40 Years 1975 – 2015'. The unit carried this livery until it was transferred from LNER to East Midlands Trains in 2020. Rails of Sheffield commissioned an exclusive N Gauge commission from Dapol of this power car in March 2020, to be included in a twin pack with 43302 which is t

Dapol have stated that the entire batch of Class 50 models which recently arrived in the UK have been rejected due a PCB issue.

Revolution Trains have provided images of early EP samples of their recently announced N Gauge Class 59 diesel locomotive.

Paint samples for Revolution Trains N Gauge Caledonian Sleeper Mk.5 sleeper stock have arrived, and the order book will close soon. Revolution Trains say they are very happy with the paint samples, and after a few minor tweeks are made they will enter production as soon as factory capacity allows. Like many factories in China, power shortages are causing delays. Revolution Trains expect the order book for the Caledonian Mk.5s to close within the next 6-8 weeks. The Revolution

Dapol have announced they are to reissue their N Gauge Class 58 diesel locomotive in four livery variations.

Absolute Aspects are to re-introduce working N Gauge colour light signals to their range after a 7 year absence.

Revolution Trains have shown the latest CAD images of their forthcoming N Gauge Cartic-4 wagon.