This week I've been making preparations for a big move for Train Trax HQ. I'm staying on the same site, but taking on a much bigger unit which comes unfurnished. It would have been easy to pop along to a Swedish furniture website and get everything I need, but instead I've been sourcing pre-owned shelving, tables and other bits and bobs to re-use. I know it's not the easy way, but in the long run I feel it's more sustainable, and certainly more full of character! After I've moved I'll have lots more room to hold more stock, both new Kato and pre-owned trains.

The Januaryclearance sale is still running - in fact I've added quite a lot of new items and increased reductions this week! Substantial discounts on all sorts of stuff - take a look. Less stock will make the move easier, and then I can spend the cash on re-stocking bigger and better than ever.

A few new arrivals have also trickled in over the last few weeks, including many of the new livery KatoUSA P42 locos. Pre-orders have been fulfilled, and on this occasion there's a few left. Check the 'Just Arrived!' page to see the range.

More stock from Japan should arrive sometime next week. If an item is showing as out of stock, remember to hit the 'Email me when available' button on the website and join the waiting list. When the item arrives you'll be sent an email and then it's first come first served for placing an order!

A new payment method 'Super' has been added to the website recently, which will give a 1% discount when you use it. You may have seen this on other sites. It won't be for everyone as it involves a bit of faff with a mobile app, but paying with the bank app through Super saves us money, so we can take 1% off the price. Give it a try and let me know how you get on. If people have trouble then I'll remove the option, but some folk might like it. 

It's almost exactly one year since I took on Train Trax from the previous owner Keith. I've learnt so much along the way and after a slightly rocky transition I hope you agree everything is working smoothly. Thank you so much to everyone who has bought something over the last 12 months and supported this small business.  I really enjoy hearing from (and sometimes meeting in person) my customers so do keep in touch.

Have a great weekend!

Ian