Late August 2022 News from Train Trax UK 

For the last few days I've been promoting the range of T-TRAK modules on social media. Click through to see a couple of modules that I made, and various links to some background information about this fabulous modular system. There's also a 10% discount code which will work until Monday 22nd August if you were thinking of trying it out. I currently have stock of all the different types of module kit (designed by members of the NGS Yorkshire Area Group and manufactured within Yorkshire). Each kit is simple to assemble and produces a baseboard ready to lay track. Uni-Track and cables available as optional extras. See the full T-TRAK range here

Late last week, the latest batch of Swiss RhB items arrived - locomotives, containers and wagons. The individual wagons sold out quickly but I still have some locos, containers and wagon sets available. I'm hoping for a re-stock of these in the next few weeks. To quote a review of the wagons, they are  "brilliant product very well detailed, smooth running, look very nice with container loaded". Other recent arrivals are listed below.

I'm still offering 5% discount to anyone who leaves a product review on the website. I've been making other improvements to the speed and usability of the website. Do let me know if you have any problems. In the case of password troubles, just use the Lost password function if you have difficulties logging in. Some people (only a very small minority) have reported trouble using Paypal. if you do have trouble then please do try again with the 'Credit Card (Stripe)' option. Stripe is our preferred high security payment provider, which often works better than Paypal.

A reminder that KATO Japan made their monthly announcement for the end of July. If there's anything you're interested in the 'poster' below let me know. I've made a few of these available to pre-order, but as these mostly appear to be re-releases or niche interest Train Trax will only list on request!

If you missed it in the last newletter, KatoUSA have officially announced the ALC-42 'Charger' sold both as individual loco
motives as well as in “Starter Series” and “Starter Set” packaging! Pre-orders are now open - see further below. These are due to arrive from December 2022 through to May of next year depending on the DCC or DCC sound configuration you want. If you see them cheaper elsewhere let me know and I'll match the price.

Remember, I carry a large range of N gauge locomotives, carriages, wagons and sets from Kato USA. Any Kato item not listed can be obtained to order, subject to availability, I source KATO items from the USA, Japan and Europe. So if you are just starting your layout or you are a seasoned Unitrack modeller I endeavour to have the products you are looking for!

Order with confidence through my website, join over 3,000 satisfied customers and be assured of competitive prices and my personal attention at all times.

Due to a combination of  Royal Mail industrial action, a few days away and the August Bank holidays. there will be no orders despatched between Friday 26th August and Wednesday 31st August inclusive. Last orders at 2pm on Thursday 15th August, any orders placed after that won't be sent until 1st September.

Kind regards,

Ian

I send best wishes for 2023 to all email subscribers!

Two important things to note this time:

Firstly, the new and returning N gauge products from KATO Japan announced just before Christmas are now available to pre-order at Train Trax UK.

• Note the return of the Turntable, and new station platform accessories as well as new versions of the high rise buildings which are sure to be popular - all due January/February 2023.
• Coming around May/June 2023 there's re-runs of Series E353 "Azusa/Kaiji" and new Series 113-1000 Yokosuka Line/Soubu Express Line sets as well as the Kumoha 52 (2nd.) Iida Line 4-Car Set.

All available to pre-order in the usual place: https://traintrax.co.uk/preorders-reserve-them-here-c-51... Why pre-order? Only a limited quantity of each KATO release makes it to the UK. During last year there have been instances where a release has 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. Unlike some retailers, I do try to keep pre-orders open until the item arrives if possible. 

Secondly, I have launched a clearance sale today. Substantial discounts on all sorts of stuff - take a look. If you're interested there's two reasons why I'm doing this: primarily because such things are traditional around this time of year and also because I'm planning to move my store room to a much bigger unit (on the same site) in February. Less stock will make the move easier, and then I can spend the cash on re-stocking bigger and better than ever.

Clearance prices remain in place until the end of January, and there will be very limited re-stocking during this time across all lines. Get your orders in early! If you're looking for something in particular that shows as out of stock then please do get in touch.

It's very rare that anyone is disappointed with a KATO train, but just in case they are, I'm offering free returns for any items bought in December. I aim to make this as hassle free as possible - just let me know before Jan 15th by emailing sales@traintrax.co.uk and I'll sort it out!

Keep well and keep modelling.

Ian