roundhouse 56,010 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 36 minutes ago, cornelius said: We have an exciting new product launch today, check it out! https://shop.narrowplanet.co.uk/pages/narrow-planet-rivet-counter I notice that you are using this on narrow gauge locos. Will it work on standard gauge ones aswell? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
cornelius 733 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 54 minutes ago, roundhouse said: I notice that you are using this on narrow gauge locos. Will it work on standard gauge ones aswell? It is being demonstrated on a standard gauge loco in some of the photos. Please double check your pedantry before commenting 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites
JaymzHatstand 765 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 There's a lot of laughing reactions to this incredibly useful and serious product! Of course, a 'proper' modeller wouldn't need one as they can spot such errors from a scale mile away! Hopefully there will be an armchair adjustment tool coming soon too, but make sure there are errors in there so there's something to complain about! Cheers J Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever 20,336 Posted February 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2020 Very pleased with my latest NER number plates, NER class 44, No. 44. 11 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cornelius 733 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 NAMEPLATE SALE As you may be aware, our etching supplier has suspended production during the Coronavirus lockdown so our popular custom etched plate service has stalled. However from time to time we end up with duplicate sheets of nameplates; either because the same artwork has been etched on different materials, or to correct a production error. So while new production is on hold we've had a dig in the cupboard and sorted out all the "spares", which are now listed on our website at reduced prices. Smaller scale nameplates are priced at £2.50 per pair, large scale £5 per pair. Generally there is only one pair of anything! https://shop.narrowplanet.co.uk/collections/spare-plates If you're waiting on a custom order and see something here that will do the job just as well, please feel free to order it and then contact us (preferably at [email protected]) with details of the custom item(s) to cancel - we will handle this asap. Hopefully custom production will resume in the near future. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cornelius 733 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 For a while now, we've felt it’s been getting harder to distinguish between “Narrow Planet”, the range of kits in 009 narrow gauge, the “Narrow Planet” custom etch service, and “Narrow Planet” the online marketplace that hosts a growing range of model railway products for many scales and gauges. From the start, our aim was to support other specialist model railway producers by creating a well-designed online store that could offer a channel to sell and promote their wares without the cost and hassle of setting up their own website. You only need to glance over our current homepage to see how many producers are now stocked, with many customers buying from several complementary ranges in the same transaction. With everything 2020 has thrown at us, we felt it was time to seize the moment and move forward by creating a refreshed website that stands alone - ensuring that the Narrow Planet range and our partners are given equal billing. So in the next couple of weeks you will see the Narrow Planet online marketplace change to become Light Railway Stores, at www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk (the old address will still work too) and if you previously registered an account with us it should move across seamlessly. Then in early 2021 we’ll reintroduce our popular custom etching service, with additional options and features in the works. We’re also on the look out for more producers to join our marketplace, with a range of options in how we’ll stock and sell models, and we’ll have more details soon on how to get in touch if you know someone who might be interested in coming aboard. Until then it just remains for us to say thank you to all of our customers and partners who have stuck with us through what has been a challenging year for everyone, to wish you a peaceful, safe and happy Christmas - however you’ll be spending it - and we look forward to welcoming to you to our new store in the new year! 6 Link to post Share on other sites
cornelius 733 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 It's done! The new look is live at https://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/, do take a look if you have a moment. All feedback greatly appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Cram 589 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Have you stopped doing the custom number plates? I can't see them on your site. Link to post Share on other sites
cornelius 733 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, Paul Cram said: Have you stopped doing the custom number plates? I can't see them on your site. We'll be reintroducing this service early in the new year. https://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/pages/faqs 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Cram 589 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 ok thanks Link to post Share on other sites
cornelius 733 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 It's back! The Narrow Planet Custom Nameplate Studio is online again, with a bit of an upgrade... (click on the above for a video) This has been on the to-do list for longer than I care to admit, but there is now a live preview of your nameplates (on most styles) complete with estimated dimensions as you enter text. Over time we'll add this to number plates and works plates as well so you can be confident you're getting what you expected before you order. For a limited time you can get 30% off all custom etched items with the code WEWANTPLATES at checkout. I should also note that, while our etching supplier is currently operating, lead times are still expected to be a bit longer due to their social distancing measures and of course there is still a risk that production may have to be paused again. Hopefully with the new live preview and other automation methods we're working on, the time orders spend in the production queue before they're etched can be reduced - more on this soon! https://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/collections/custom-etched-products 8 Link to post Share on other sites
cornelius 733 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Light Railway Stores is on the move! We're filling our box cars and shifting everything to new, larger premises as our business grows. While our online marketplace will remain open, we will be pausing order dispatch until the week commencing 8th March. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Rockalaucher101 318 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Order placed, very excited. Don't suppose you know how long before this batch of etches goes out? Link to post Share on other sites
rsh7684 124 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Good evening, I wonder if someone in the know can tell me when the batch of custom plates from order date circa 29th January 2021 is likely to be posted? Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Wellyboots 178 Posted May 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5 I'm not really in the know but I placed an order for custom plates on the 19th January, the email with a preview of the artwork for approval arrived on 11th March, and the etched were sent out on the 6th April. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rockalaucher101 318 Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 2 hours ago, Wellyboots said: I'm not really in the know but I placed an order for custom plates on the 19th January, the email with a preview of the artwork for approval arrived on 11th March, and the etched were sent out on the 6th April. If that's the case I'm gonna need to chase them. I requested some plates on the 4th of March and I'm yet to see any artwork or hear anything about them. Link to post Share on other sites
Hal Nail 2,956 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) Varies enormously. If you place an order just as a batch is being done it can be very quick. Given a batch was done in April going back to orders in jan, it may be a while if you just missed the cut off for that one. Edited May 6 by Hal Nail Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Collier 1,512 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) I placed another order back on 21st February and actually spoke to them yesterday. My plates are scheduled on an upcoming production batch and the artwork should be drawn up for review in approximately 2-3 weeks time. They have been affected indirectly by covid, namely their etchers. Edited May 6 by Gareth Collier Link to post Share on other sites
Rockalaucher101 318 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, Gareth Collier said: I placed another order back on 21st February and actually spoke to them yesterday. My plates are scheduled on an upcoming production batch and the artwork should be drawn up for review in approximately 2-3 weeks time. They have been affected indirectly by covid, namely their etchers. Pretty much the same response that I got. Glad they're still managing to get orders looked at. Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold GWR57xx 354 Posted May 12 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12 I ordered some 7mm cabside number plates on 2nd Feb. On 27th March I received an email with the samples for approval and today received a shipping confirmation. As others have said, the plates are produced as a batch so if you happen to order just before a batch is processed and your order can be added to the batch then you'll get them relatively quickly, but if you order just after a batch is processed you just need to be patient. Link to post Share on other sites
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