N GAUGE NEWS

Model Rail Scotland saw various N Gauge announcements and samples on display, here we summarise those from each manufacturer exhibiting at the show. Revolution Trains The big news from Revolution Trains was the announcement of the Class 175 'Coradia' and Class 180 'Adelante' DMUs in N Gauge (and OO, but we don't talk about that...) Check out the full details for these welcome new models in our news article here. Also announced was the FNA-D bogie nuclear flask carrier now in

On the opening day of Model Rail Scotland, Revolution Trains have announced their intention to produce N Gauge models of the Alstom Class 175 'Coradia' and Class 180 'Adelante' diesel multiple units. Class 180 'Adelante' 5 Car DMU The 125mph Class 180 5-car trains are designed for higher speeds and while they share many family similarities with the Coradia units they feature very differently styled aerodynamic cab ends. They were constructed for First Great Western expresses

Revolution Trains is following up its award-winning KUA four-bogie nuclear fuel carriers with another nuclear vehicle – the new-build FNA-D ‘standard’ flask carrier now in use across the network. These wagons were built by WH Davis from 2014 and have now fully displaced the older style wagons built in the 1970s. They are used to convey spent nuclear fuel in hardened flasks from power stations in England, Scotland and, until recently, Wales to Sellafield reprocessing plant in

=C=Rail= have announced a new range of N Gauge 20 & 40ft 8' 6" high containers, with the models now in production. =C=Rail= state: We have been beavering away in the background with some more N Gauge containers for when the FSA FTA wagons come out we felt it was time to tackle the 8'6" high containers , these are shrunk down version's of the OO models as is all the artwork. We are doing both modern corrugated types and ribbed types , when the FSA FTA wagons first appeared in

The battle of the N Gauge Class 59s is heating up with Dapol showing EP samples of their forthcoming N Gauge model. Both Dapol and Revolution Trains are producing N Gauge models of the first American built Electro-Motive Diesel locomotives to enter service in the UK. The Class 59 is Dapol's latest 'Next Generation' Diesel model, incorporating a re-designed chassis and electronics. The model will have the same impressive technical specification as can be found with the N Gauge

Revolution Trains announced the Class 321 and Class 320 EMUs in 2015 as the follow up model to their acclaimed n gauge Class 390 Pendolino. Various events, including a change in manufacturer, have conspired to extend the development and production of these models, but they are now arriving in eager hands and here we take a look at the Class 321 in London Midland Livery. The Prototype Based on the Mk.3 profile, the first batch of 25kV AC Class 321 EMUs, classified as 321/3, we

Revolution Trains continue to expand their range of N Gauge modern image freight stock with the IWA SFINS2 Holdall ferry vans which are now available from Revolution stockists. The Prototype With production starting from 1987, 160 wagons were produced by Waggon Union for Cargowaggon GMbH and Norsk Hydro. Classified as IWA under the BR TOPS coding system, they are also known as Sfins2 in the UIC international code system. The Hydro wagons were mainly employed on fertiliser fl

The N Gauge Society have show painted samples of their next members exclusive RTR model, the BR VIX Ferryvan. The Society states: Two liveries have been received; the remainder will arrive sometime after Chinese New Year, it is expected. The samples will undergo a full review shortly. Already some small errors have been identified with colour application, but overall they look good. 7 different liveries are planned for release: NGSR0731/2 BR Plain (era 5) – Early non boxed t

As part of their Spring 2022 announcements, Bachmann will be releasing the following N Gauge items in their Scenecraft range of buildings and scenic accessories. 42-002 Coach Washing Plant £42.95 42-0004 Coal Staithes - Stone £17.95 42-210 Low Relief Multi Storey Car Park £54.95 42-216 Low Relief High Street Store £39.95 42-294 Double Track Tunnel £31.95 42-556 Storm Haven Tent £21.95 More information is available on the Bachmann Europe website.

As part of their Spring 2022 product line up for the Graham Farish N Gauge range, Bachmann Europe have announced a new model of the Class 769 Flex bi-mode BMU units now entering service with Transport for Wales, and a DCC sound fitted class 08 shunter. The Class 769 takes advantage of the Class 319 tooling, with suitable alterations to represent the bi-mode equipment. The model features a coreless motor with flywheel, electrical pickup from all axles, an unobstructed interior