December 2024 Last posting dates for Train Trax UK - also - new 🚊stuff from KATO!
I had a fantastic Saturday with the Yorkshire Area Group of the N Gauge Society, where we set up a T-TRAK layout equivalent to over 100 single modules, complete with four independent running loops. A lot of mince pies were enjoyed too!
But now, back to business. Here are a few quick updates from us:
Holiday Postage Deadlines
We’re starting to see some seasonal delays with UK Royal Mail deliveries. The official last posting date for Christmas using Royal Mail’s Tracked 48 service is 1 PM on Friday, 20th December. To avoid disappointment, we recommend placing your orders as soon as possible.
If timing is critical, we offer Special Delivery at cost based on weight. Prefer another courier? Just email us, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Holiday HQ Schedule
Our website will remain open for orders throughout the festive season, but our HQ will be closed from 20th December (end of day) until 30th December. During this time, we won’t be answering emails or phone calls, and no parcels will be sent out.
Please note there will be no dispatch on 1st January (bank holiday), but we’ll be back to normal after that.
A Note About Pre-Orders
Last week, a technical glitch caused all pending pre-orders to be mistakenly ‘released.’ Some of you may have received an email incorrectly stating your items were ready. We deeply apologize for the confusion and disappointment this caused and hope it hasn’t affected your confidence in pre-ordering with us.
Exciting KATO Announcements
KATO has unveiled its latest releases, and it’s a bumper crop! Here’s a quick rundown of what’s coming:
- Unitram Track: Back this spring in all its glory, with new options for plain ‘E’ versions or pre-printed road markings.
- Buildings: A mix of residential and office blocks in fresh colours (due Feb/March).
- Rolling Stock:
- German BR175 6-car set and VT18.16 4-car set (HO scale in May; N gauge in July).
- Japanese E231-1000 series renewal sets, 323 Series ÅŒsaka Loop Line, and DF50 Shikoku Version setups with HOKI 5200 Limestone Freight Train sets (arriving April/May).
- HO scale Japanese baggage cars.
- KATO Class 66 (+77): A surprising return! Built to 1:160 scale, it’s perfect for European layouts, with continental liveries plus one UK version: ‘DB Cargo Climate Hero.’ Arriving May-ish.
Pre-orders are open now at https://traintrax.co.uk/preorders-reserve-them-here-c-51-html. Be sure to browse beyond the first page for all the latest releases!
Warm Seasonal Wishes
Thank you so much for your support throughout the year. We truly appreciate your interest in our little business. From all of us at Model Railway Magic, Train Trax UK, and The Model Tree Shop, we wish you the happiest of holidays and a wonderful New Year!
Best wishes,
Ian Miller
