September - 2022

Sep 17, 2022

REVIEW - Revolution Trains JNA/MMA EALNOS box wagons

Following on from their acclaimed 4mm scale model, The Revolution Trains N Gauge JNA/MMA EALNOS box wagons are now hitting retailers shelves. In this review, N Gauge News takes a look at two examples of these impressive wagons. The Prototype Built by Astra Rail, who are now part of the Greenbrier Europe Group, and introduced in 2016 there are now well over 500 of these distinctive box wagons in use on the UK rail network. These distinctive open box wagons have approximately 6

Sep 13, 2022

The International N Gauge Show 2022 - Round-up

TINGS 22 saw a large number of new announcements and updates on N Gauge products. Below is a summary of the news from the event from the major suppliers. Graham Farish Whilst there were no new announcements during the show from Farish, several updates were provided on soon to be released models. Class 60 The DCC ready Class 60s are due to arrive imminently with the sound fitted examples following behind later in the year. 'Crewe Cut' Class 47 The 'Crewe Cut' Class 47, so name

Sep 13, 2022

Revolution Trains add retailer exclusive Class 128

Revolution Trains have revealed a previously unannounced version of their forthcoming Class 128 Parcels unit which will be available through all Revolution stockists. The attractive two tone blue Express Parcels livery as worn by 55994 fills a gap in the range of liveries previously announced by Revolution. Revolution State: Our retailers would appreciate early expressions/pre-orders for this version so that they can order sufficient stock – so if you are interested in one pl

Sep 11, 2022

Revolution 'Caroline' inspection saloon - Close-up look

Revolution Trains displayed the first EP samples for their N Gauge version of inspection saloon 'Caroline' at The International N Gauge Show. We took a close up look at the sample, which already shows excellent levels of detail and features, including a full interior. The underframe exhibits plenty of excellent detail as can be seen in the following photos The model will feature: Accurate headcode details and lighting for the livery variations RP25 wheels Kinematic couplers A

Sep 11, 2022

Revolution Trains Class 59 - Close-up look

During the 2022 International N Gauge Show, we took a close-up look at the Revolution Trains Class 59 samples that have been recently received. These are early samples with some changes and adjustments to be made before they enter production. The order book is expected to close shortly, so if you want to take advantage of the early bird pricing available direct with Revolution Trains don't delay! Even at sample stage, the models exhibit exceptional levels of detail, and in pa

Sep 10, 2022

Dapol release new West Country / Battle of Britain CAD images

At the International N Gauge show, Dapol provided a short update on the status of the long awaited SR West Country / Battle of Britain class Light Pacifics. First announced in 2012, the Light Pacifics have had a somewhat protracted development, but new CAD images have now been released by Dapol which suggests progress is being made, although release is expected to be 2024 at the earliest. Dapol will initially be producing the the as built locomotives with airsmoothed casing,

Sep 10, 2022

Dapol announce N Gauge GWR 63xx 2-6-0 Mogul

Dapol have announced a brand new N Gauge GWR Churchward built 63xx 2-6-0 Mogul. The series of models being produced by Dapol are to the later Churchward build from numbers 5390 through 7321, constructed between 1920 & 1923 with the final eight (6362-6369) in 1925 under Collett. These Collett locomotives had outside cylinder steam pipes fitted from new, whilst this feature was added to the majority of the earlier batch from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. The last to be wit

Sep 10, 2022

HJO/HJV Iron ore hoppers in N Gauge from Revolution Trains

Revolution are to offer the 1950s- built HJO/HJV family of iron ore hoppers as its next transition era model in N. Between 1955 and 1959, British Railways built more than 2,000 hopper type wagons to carry iron ore between ports, quarries and steelworks across the network. The wagons Revolution are offering are those to diagrams 1/163, 1/165, 1/166 and 1/168 and while used primarily for iron ore they also saw service on limestone, sand and salt traffic and these variants may b

Sep 10, 2022

PTA box wagons & JSA steel carriers in N Gauge from Revolution Trains

Having delivered the modern style MMA/JNA ‘Ealnos’ box wagons, Revolution Trains have not forgotten those modelling the 70s to the present day, and are delighted to confirm that they will be offering the Redpath-Dorman-Long built PTA box wagons, and some of their steel carrying derivatives, as their next bogie wagon in N Gauge. The PTAs were first introduced in 1972 to transport imported iron ore to steel works. Several batches were built to serve Redcar – Consett, Ravenscrai

Sep 10, 2022

Revolution Trains announce N Gauge Class 120 DMU

Revolution Trains are to produce the Swindon-built Class 120 cross-country units as its next powered model aimed at transition era enthusiasts. This model builds on the development carried out for the Class 128 Diesel Parcels Unit, and will use the same tried and tested chassis to speed development and allow Revolution to keep costs as low as possible while retaining the performance, specification and detailing expected of their models. The units were built in 3 batches for t

Sep 10, 2022

Rapido Trains announce N Gauge Class 44/45/46 'Peak'

Rapido Trains UK is to produce a series of all-new ‘N’ gauge Class 44, 45 and 46 1Co-Co1 diesel locomotives. Collectively known as ‘Peaks’ due to the original Class 44s being named after English and Welsh mountains, these distinctive Sulzer engined locomotives were built between the late 1950s and early 1960s, resulting in ten Class 44s, 127 Class 45s and 56 Class 46s. Rapido’s all-new ‘N’ gauge models will reflect the detail differences between class members and also feature

Sep 10, 2022

Revolution Trains propose 'Electrostar' EMU family

Revolution Trains have announced their intention to produce the much requested Electrostar EMU family in N Gauge. The Electrostars cover a variety of prototypes from TOPS Classes 357, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379 and 387, though it is unlikely every variation can be offered. The Electrostar family was manufactured at Derby from 1999 until 2017 with over 650 sets now in service for a variety of operators including: Southern; South Eastern; c2c; London Overground; GWR; Heathrow Expr

Sep 4, 2022

Another Class 08 for BCC members announced

Bachmann Europe have announced another Class 08 to add to the growing list of livery variations available on the newly updated model.

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