A fairly quick email from us this time. Mainly as a reminder that we're going to be at the NEC this weekend for The National Festival of Railway Modelling.
'NatFest'
This is the first time we've had a stand at this or its predecessor show, but we're looking forward to seeing how it all works, and of course meeting our customers face-to-face. Hopefully we'll get a moment to see some of the 60 layouts and other attractions!
It looks like the show plan has us as 'Model Railway Magic Ltd' on stand 12. We'll be bringing the bestselling Train Trax KATO stock as well as selected items from The Model Tree Shop.
To guarantee that we bring what you want – and enough of it – you can order from our website for collection by 3 pm on Thursday. No delivery charge. If you're a little unsure about something but want to take a look with no commitment, then drop us an email before the same deadline and we'll try to find room to pack it. We leave York early on Friday and sadly can't bring the whole of the KATO or tree ranges in full!
KATO Announcements
As promised in our last email, the latest announcements from KATO in Japan are now available to pre-order. All will be arriving during the next six months or so. Take a look below for details, but in summary we have:
• N: 683 “Thunderbird” starter set + renewed 681/683 add-ons
• N: E259 “Narita Express” (renewed colours) – basic & add-on packs
• N: E233 Saikyō Line 40th-anniversary 2-car top set
• N: Tobu 8000 (Tōjō & Urban Park) 6-car sets
• N: E4 Shinkansen “Max” & “Max Toki” 8-car sets
• N: JR 50-series coaches + ED78 & EF71 electrics
• N: SBB RAe II “Gottordo” set
• HO: EF81 (Cassiopeia & general colours) + upgraded parts
We certainly weren't expecting the Gottordo set. This is a DCC friendly re-run, representing the preserved/refurbished version, featuring the iconic red-and-cream TEE livery!
Now in stock
Just Arrived at TrainTrax HQ🚄:
• NEW: Nagoya Rinkai Railway ND552 2-car loco set (special project)
• EH800 (with/without JRF mark), EF210-300, EF64-1000, ED79
• “Kangaroo Liner” Koki 102+103 8-car freight set
• Hoki2000 8-car cement hoppers
• E233 Saikyō Line (4-car basic + 6-car add-on)
• E233 Chūō Line with Green Car (basic, A/B expansions + special 2-car set)
• Figures and accessories: People with Smartphones, flag-waving sets, shopper pack
• Starter sets: F7 Freight (UP, Santa Fe Red/Blue)
• North America highlights: VIA Rail P42, CPKC ES44AC w/ factory DCC + Sound
Browse the full up-to-the-minute list.
Whether or not you're coming to the show, I hope you all have a productive weekend modelling. I think it's going to be one of those weekends when you want to be indoors!
Best wishes,
Ian & the Model Railway Magic team
PS. Now it's past my wife's birthday; I'm officially allowed to talk about Christmas. More next time, but in the meantime, don't forget to mention our vouchers to anyone asking for ideas!
