I sent last week's email in a bit of a rush and forgot a couple of important things that I wanted to say.

1. We have gift vouchers available. This is the time of year that some people might well be interested in such things.

2. We won't be trading at the NEC show at the end of the month. It looks like a great show (I'm hoping to be there as a visitor on Sunday) but the costs and logistics didn't add up for us to attend with a stand this year. We don't have any more shows booked for this calendar year so please make your purchases online!

3. As of today stock levels are good, with the exception of some points.

4. As the festive season approaches, it's more important than ever to get your seasonal shopping done early! Demand for model railways and accessories always peaks in the lead-up to Christmas, and stocks of some items will run out. By shopping now, you not only secure the items you want but also avoid any potential shipping delays during the busy period. Plus, buying early lets you focus on enjoying the season instead of worrying about last-minute gifts. So why wait?

5. Newest announcements are now available. See 'posters' above. Amongst other things it's great to see something from Europe again - new versions of the ICE4 trains. From KatoUSA there's the return of the 'dash nine' (GE C44-9W) in three liveries, each with two road numbers and DC/DCC/Sound versions available. You'll find more details and pre-order links below. All our pre-order items can be found together here.

It's a busy time of year for us, but please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need help with your KATO or Model tree purchases! We'll do our best to get back to you as soon as we can.

Start shopping now and get ahead of the holiday rush!

Best wishes,

Ian Miller

on behalf of Model Railway Magic/Train Trax UK and now The Model Tree Shop