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28th Dec 09	Self Quartering Wheels - We are serious about developing the range to include self quartering versions, unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it) we've been busy supplying to our existing customers. We're hoping that we'll be able to kick start things again in the new year.
26th Jun 09	We've just noticed that there has been a problem with a batch of short crankpin bushes it seems somebody nodded off and didn't notice the edge going off the drill and wandering through the bush making it eccentric. We're not sure how many have been shipped. If you have some eccentric bushes we will of course exchange them.
25th Jun 09	In a further development, prototype self-quartering wheels have been produced. The wheel selected is suitable for an LNER P2 and was linked into a chassis building feature in MRJ 191 for testing purposes. The theory and process has proved sound. It involves using the existing detail tool; therefore the range can be expanded without producing all new tooling. The system involves an axle with square ends and a taped hole, the ABS plastic centre has a matching square directly moulded in to it. The wheel is secured to the axle using a countersunk torx screw. The existing range of wheels will still be available and branded as ‘standard’ with the self quartering version branded as ‘deluxe’. It is intended to initially release popular wheels starting with the standard GWR 4’7” wheel. Work is in progress and releases will be publicised as they are made, pricing has yet to be determined, but will be at a small premium.
25th Jun 09	We have shipped the first kits since the business changed hands. Two batches, one of 12 GWR 850 Saddle Tanks and one of 12 GWR 1076 ‘Buffalo’ Saddle Tanks. Both batches have been made to order based on a pre order system where the kits are produced when demand matches an economic production run. Two further kits are in production, with more planned.
1st Dec 08	We have decided to pass on the cut in the VAT rate to all our customers, we did consider leaving the VAT inclusive prices alone as £5 per driving axle and £2.50 per bogie/tender axle which would have made the maths easier than £4.89 and £2.45 per axle. Therefore, for trade customers the net price will remain the same. For mail order from the workshop and for exhibitions we'll use the existing prices but multiply the final total by 0.9787 to reflect the cut in the VAT rate. We will not be reprinting the catalogue as yet since this is only a temporary reduction in the rate, however we will add an explanation to the cover of the next batches of catalogues.
1st Dec 08	We have discovered that due to a manufacturing glitch some defective 4mm Medium Handrail Stanchions have been packed and shipped out to customers. In essence the slender shank is bent over by a variable amount and theoretically the number of defective items in a pack of 25 could range from 0% to 100%. If you have any defective items please returm them to us for exchange.
2nd Jun 08	We've produced some batches of 3mm wagon and coach wheels for trade customers as well as narrowguage wheels to OOn3 and OO9. We have almost exhausted our stocks of 20mm and 15mm axles but more are on the way. We would like to produce these ranges in batches at intervals throughout the year. Anyone who may be interested is encouraged to put in a proviosnal order ASAP
29th May 08	We have discovered that due to a manufacturing glitch SOME Bogie / Tender Wheels available since April 08 are a 'slack' or 'sloppy' fit. If you have purchased any of these there are two options open to you: Return them to us to be re-centred (real word?) or use your choice of adhesive to secure the wheels to the axle.