I have had a number of complaints that the GWR buffers are not visible on this site. And, on checking I find that you are quite correct. I don't know why this was so, but I have reloaded both new types, and the clasp brakes, and they now appear to be there. So thank you.
The torsion sprung wagon chassis is now in production. This is in 9ft wheelbase configuration. But I am in the process of doing a 10ft and 11ft versions for common company vehicles. The other size which may be useful for metal solebar tank wagons is 10ft 6ins. Whilst it is quite easy to stretch the artwork, new photographic tools have to be made for each size. Furthermore new ballast weights have to be cast for each size, and new brakegear will have to be drawn as well.
I am also being tempted by the '0' gauge market.
Currently I am also exploring the possibilities and limitations of what is called 'Rapid prototyping' or 3-D printing. My first efforts have been in making new mounting blocks for the replacement motors in my cnc milling machine. But if I can find a material which will give me good enough resolution and heat resistance for mould making then we will have a major breakthrough.
I am having problems with file sizes in trying to put instruction sheets onto the website. If you do not see the approprite instruction sheet for any component then e-mail me and I will send it back by e-mail. However there are some hold ups with photographs as well so it may take a day or two.
As I have always said, please look at my list of shows and come and see me - even if you only want to say hello.
(There will inevitably be some errors on the site - a friendly note of such would be appreciated!)
If you wish to make a purchase, this should be done using either a PayPal account, or with Credit card via PayPal.
When processing the payment at the 3rd stage, you are asked to confirm your order in one place and in another to finalize your order. Both instructions refer to the green button on the right which is labelled Place Order. Sorry for the confusion, but these directions are built into the software, and I cannot change them.
Category 1 -- 4mm scale - 3 different wagon suspension systems;
Category 2 -- Wagon brakes and extras for kit improvements, Ratio Iron Mink etc. and jigs for roof rainstrips;
Category 5 -- The Edwardian Collection - 4mm scale whitemetal figures and animals;
Category 6 -- 7mm scale Narrow Gauge - Wagons of the Darjeeling and Himalayan Railway
