N GAUGE NEWS

Sonic Models have released images of painted samples for their forthcoming N Gauge LNER J50 0-6-0 tank locomotive, which will be available exclusively from Rails of Sheffield. The Sonic Models J50 is based on the Group Standard design known as J50/3 (with steam brakes) and J50/4 (with vacuum brakes) and features a host of detail variations including GNR or LNER buffers, open or plated coal rails, plain or fluted coupling rods and raised or flush Ross pop valves. Rails of Shef

British Finescale have been producing the Finetrax range of N Gauge Code 40 point kits since 2012, providing N Gauge modellers with a much finer appearing track for their layouts than using PECO code 80 or 55. Following a similar design to the 2mm Scale Association's Easitrac system, the Finetrax range was initially launched in 2012 with a milled plastic base, individual chairs locating into pre-drilled holes and a cast metal frog unit, however the modeller had to file switch

Revolution Trains have opened the order book for their Class 313/314 EMU, with 9 versions of the model now available to pre order via their site. Available at the earlybird price of £210 for DCC ready, and £305 for DCC sound fitted models, liveries being offered for order are as follows: Class 313 Blue/Grey Class 313 Network Southeast Class 313 Silverlink Metro / London Overground Class 313 First Capital Connect / Great Northern Class 313 Southern Railway Coastway Class 314 S

The organisers of the Model Rail Scotland exhibition, AMRSS Ltd, have announced an exclusive model of Revolution Trains Class 320 EMU in the Strathclyde PTE Carmine & Cream Livery. The model is expected to be released at the show, which is taking place at the SEC in Glasgow over 25th - 27th February 2022 For more information visit the Model Rail Scotland website.

Following the sneak peak in their 2021 roundup, Revolution Trains have now released images of the full EP samples for their N Gauge Class 313/314. Announced in 2019, Revolution are proposing both Classes 313 and 314. The models will feature the usual Revolution Trains refinements including directional lighting, power transfer couplers and a low profile drive so the motor is not visible. DC and DCC sound versions will be offered. The photos provided of the EP samples show the

Dapol have announced a new run of their N Gauge Class 86 electric locomotive with 4 new liveries to be released. The proposed liveries are as follows: 2D-026-005 Class 86 86245 BR Blue FYP 2D-026-006 Class 86 86253 INTERCITY Swallow 'The Manchester Guardian' 2D-026-007 Class 86 86426 EWS 'Pride of the Nation' 2D-026-008 Class 86 86622 Freightliner Powerhaul The Dapol Class 86 features: Finely detailed body with many extra fitted items 5 pole super creep motor with incredib

Revolution Trains have released images of the latest paint samples for the DRAX IIA-D biomass hopper wagons which will be available exclusively via Rails of Sheffield. In their recent project roundup, Revolution stated that production of these models is due to be completed around the end of June this year. These giant wagons – volumetrically the largest on the network until recently – were introduced in 2013 and a fleet of 225 are now in service ferrying imported biomass to t

The N Gauge Forum, a popular Internet forum for all things N Gauge, have released a special edition 20T mineral wagon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the launch of the forum. Produced in collaboration with The Wagon Yard, the model is available now for £14.00 plus postage. You can order your wagon here, and you can find the N Gauge forum here