You can find a list of N gauge items which have been announced by KATO but not yet released, available to pre-order here:

Pre-orders

Why pre-order? KATO models are generally produced in batches, so once a model has been produced it may not be available again for several years (if at all). Only a limited quantity of each KATO release makes it to the UK. During last year there have been instances where locomotive releases have completely sold out before arrival. A pre-order guarantees that the item is yours, but there is no need for you to make payment until the items are in the UK.

You may see the item marked in stock on my website, this merely indicates I have pre-ordered sufficient allocation of stock to fulfil your order.

Add to your basket as normal. For simplicity of processing, each product will need to be placed on a seperate pre-order as they will probably arrive at different times. If more than one pre-order does arrive at a similar time then it will be possible to combine shipping charges, and/or add any other in-stock items.

When you checkout to confirm the pre-order, you can then choose to provide card details to be held securely by the preferred payment provider 'Stripe' ready for when the item arrives. You will not be charged until despatch.

If you don't want to provide card details up-front, please choose 'Pay Later'. This just enables me to receive details of your order and no payment needs to be made at this time. You will receive an acknowledgment of your order. I will send an invoice when your order is passing through UK Customs, you can then pay the invoice online using any card or BACS. 

Non UK Customers: As always, UK VAT will be automatically deducted from your invoice, you will however be liable for any taxes in your country.

Need to cancel a pre-order? Please let me know as soon as possible, please don't wait until the item has arrived!

When the items arrive, I'll send an email to let you know and check payment details. If Idon't get an answer to the email within 7 days then I reserve the right to cancel your pre-order. Please keep me informed if your contact details change!