This is a part-time business which does not make a profit, so at times progress on new projects can be rather less rapid than we would like. Nevertheless, we have plans to develop the range as time allows and when sales suggest that there is a demand.
Having completed the GNR outside-framed van we intend to use many of the same fittings on at least one GNR open wagon (probably a 5-plank). The LNWR Large Cattle Wagon is also so advanced that we really must finish it off!
We have drawn out all the lettering for GNR vans and wagons, as well as a selection of Private Owner wagons. We hope to introduce these as transfers in due course. We have no plans for post-1923 designs, partly because the other major Gauge 3 manufacturers (GRS and Brandbright) already cater for that market. Slaters have declared their intention to enter Gauge 3, but not announced the subjects of their kits, so we will also shy away from Midland Railway subjects, at least until we know their plans.
Having experimented with laser cut steel carriage body parts we have abandoned that and gone for etched brass. Thanks to Adrian Rowland (Northstar Models) the first test etch for the body shell is being assembled (October 2007) and work will soon start on the patterns for the details and the underframe.
We are also well advanced with our first locomotive kit - an LNWR Coal Tank 0-6-2. This is being made possible with the very kind assistance of Peter Hicks. With luck we will have a sample on show at the Gauge 3 Society's AGM next February.
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