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Hi, this doesn't happen to me. Can you test again, please? All the best TMC

I'm struggling to replicate this can you send a video? All the best, TMC

Hi Kaput, this is now fixed :) Cheers TMC

Hey can you have another look we've been making more improvements, and we'd love to get more feedback! We've now got pre-owned and new options so you can select what you're looking for. Apart from these few glitches, we hope you find our search brings up relevant results! All the best TMC

Look what has just arrived! The staff are going Bananas!

Thank you for the feedback, Hornby/Bachmann now changed so they don’t suggest each other! Other bits we’ll get onto! All the best TMC

If there is an exact match then it brings that up first, if not then it just brings up similar phrases or suggestions. To filter by scale you just hit Rail, then click the categories at the top, so OO Gauge, then hit rolling stock, then hit wagons. Then you're just browsing OO wagons. Then you can filter by brand and whether you want tmc weathered or pristine, era. etc etc. Please see video attached. Let me know if this doesn't work for you! Screen Recording 2024-02-19 at 12.05.26 (1).mp4 All the best Alex

Thank you that's great feedback we will try put that in place! Manufacturers already are sorted alphabetically. All the best Alex

Thanks Phil, we will get this sorted ASAP! All the best Alex

Hi Butler, There does seem to be a couple of products in the wrong category, we are going to address this, but amongst thousands of products we're talking a handful here. Buses and cars and lorries are meant to be in the rail category as many are made for rail scales. Limiting to oo gauge for me works fine. Thank you for the feedback on pre owned, we will add a button in to exclude it or only see new. We'd love you to work with us to help improve the site so any further feedback would be most welcome. All the best Alex (TMC)

Hi Chamby We're sorry you feel this way! What is it about the search that you don't like? For me it gives the exact results I'm looking for every time. The more you type into our search the more specific the results. If you need help on how to use it then please feel free to give us a call. We are in the process of adding 'filters' into the search, this should be live within a week or so. Hope this helps! All the best Alex (TMC)

Correct. We have two samples, a very early sample [shown above] and a pre-production sample, photographs of which have now been uploaded onto our website on the link above showing the ETH plug. The parts pack has also been fitted prior to photographing. Apologies for putting old photograph on this link, although it has at least provided a talking point! Actual model isn't too far away now, so not long to wait now hopefully.

Hi Fred, all we can say at moment is very soon. We haven't got an exact date but latest news we have is that they are expected either this week or next.

Rather than give you a one word answer here is a little insight into the perils of commissioning models, which you and others might find of interest. The Bolster wagons were very significantly better sellers than the plate wagons, this was unexpected since relatively few Bolster wagons even made the sixties with their bolsters fitted and some which were listed as Bolster wagons in the order books we suspect never actually had the bolsters fitted. Plate wagons were more numerous and lasted a lot longer. The only Double Bolster wagons left in stock [but in significant quantities] are the Departmental version [38-830Z] and the LMS version [38-828Z]. Both of these are currently available on our website at a heavily discounted price. The plate wagon sales have been slower and BR Grey versions generally have been more popular apart from 38-850Z & 38-856Z which are amongst several plate wagons also heavily discounted at present, whereas others have or are about to sell out. Strangely 38-827Z which is also a pack of Plate wagons in BR Grey but built with Bolster fittings [no bolsters] still has a reasonable stock. The long winded explanation is because we are thinking of doing a few resprays of the those Plate Wagons we have biggest stocks of, an LNER version might be forthcoming [no promises, it might not even be economical] but we doubt an LMS version will since the Bolsters are hanging around at present. It is therefore worth keeping an eye on the website to see if these appear.

No worries, found on our system and cancelled so you shouldn't get any more reminders.

Hi there, This is strange because when 35-257Z & 35-258Z were cancelled in November 2020 everybody who had ordered one was sent an e-mail informing them of the cancellation and advised that their order was cancelled but if they had any of the models that were being produced on order that part of the order would remain. Those customers affected were also offered the chance to switch to another model. It is possible that there has been an admin error but we will check that out. Either way cancelling a pre-order isn't an issue as there is no deposit. Hopefully we should be able to track this 'order' down tomorrow and deal with so that you don't keep getting e-mails. TMC

As the boss was the nearest to the warehouse we got him up early this morning to check the stock. He confirms that they are exactly the same colour, but because we got him up early is now very grumpy so we are keeping a low profile. If you have a model you are not happy with contact the office tomorrow and they will sort something out for you. All the best, TMC

ACC2076-TMC1 ACC2077-TMC2 ACC2078-TMC3 ACC2079-TMC4

35-250Z 35-251Z 35-252Z 35-253Z 35-254Z 35-255Z 35-256Z

We are pleased to introduce our first exclusive models produced for TMC by Accurascale, some exclusive packs of the D1478/D1479 Banana Vans which will be available at the same time as general release packs and are priced at £84.95 for a Triple Pack and £29.95 for a single pack. Pre-Orders can be placed on our website, no deposit, full amount will be invoiced as soon as packs are on the way from Accurascale to our warehouse. The models being produced for us are:- ACC2076-TMC1 A triple pack featuring both D1478 & D1479 wagons in post 1961 BR livery with Fyffes and Geest labels. The wagon numbers will be S50609, S50843 and S50853. ACC2077-TMC2 A triple pack featuring both D1478 & D1479 wagons in BR 1950’s livery with Fyffes & Geest labels. The wagon numbers will be S50755, S50796 and S50895. ACC2078-TMC3 A single pack of D1478 wagon S50672 In BR pre 1961 livery with a distressed roof and PRODUCERS JAMAICA BANANAS labels. ACC2079-TMC4 A single pack of D1479 wagon S50787 in post 1961 BR livery with a distressed roof and PRODUCERS JAMAICA BANANAS labels. Whilst Fyffes and Geest were perhaps more well known Banana importers PRODUCERS JAMAICA BANANAS were the product of the Jamaica Banana Producers Association and at one time they had a fleet of four refrigerated ships. Virtually all their produce came into the UK. As with all locomotives and rolling stock we sell various weathering options are available for these wagons, details on our website. We have received some initial decorated samples so photographs of a wagon from each pack will be posted below shortly. TMC

The wait is nearly over, a very small consignment was sent by air last month and all is good, in fact all is very good in our opinion! As advised a few weeks back they are arriving on two containers so we anticipate that the first batch will land in our warehouse in last week of June and then we will commence despatch of pre-orders. As soon as we know they are on the way to us we will start requesting payment. As they are arriving in two batches, and the second isn’t expected to be with us until mid July, if a pre-order includes models in both batches a payment request will be made for each batch but a customer can opt to delay until the order is complete. Please note that pre-orders made through the website will be sent post free in line with our current offer of website orders over £100 being post free, so if you have for example two locos on order, one from each batch, both will be sent post free. The models arriving in the first batch are:- 35-250Z NER Lined Green no 2093 with Westinghouse Pump, Coal Rail Bunker and Ramsbottom Safety Valve [Smokebox door handles] 35-251Z NER Lined Green no 1759 with Westinghouse Pump, Coal Rail Bunker and Ramsbottom Safety Valve [Smokebox door wheel] 35-252Z/ZSF LNER Lined Black no 1752 with Westinghouse Pump, Cage Bunker and Ramsbottom Safety Valve [Smokebox door wheel] 35-253Z/ZSF LNER Lined Black no 2082 with Push/Pull apparatus, Cage Bunker and Ross Pop Safety Valve [Smokebox door handles] 35-254Z BR Early Crest Lined Black no 67263 with Cage Bunker and Ross Pop Safety Valve 35-255Z/ZSF BR Early Crest Lined Black no 67342 with Westinghouse Pump, Hopper Bunker and Ross Pop Safety Valve 35-256ZSF BR Early Crest Lined Black no 67282 with Push/Pull apparatus, Hopper Bunker and Ross Pop Safety Valve The remaining models 35-250ZSF, 35-251ZSF, 35-254ZSF and 35-256Z are expected mid July along with:- 35-259Z/ZSF BR Late Crest no 67261 with Push/Pull apparatus, Cage Bunker and Ross Pop Safety Valve TMC will donate £15 for each sale of 35-251Z to G5 Locomotive Company to assist with the new build. Our usual weathering and other customisation services will be available, full details on our website. A few photographs of the production models will follow shortly. All the best, TMC

We have more news! Albeit a little bit later than planned the first container is on its way, but its contents are different to what we originally thought [fun this isn't it!]. The second container is likely to be a few weeks behind so our best guestimate of when we are likely to be sending these models out is now as follows:- 35-250Z Late June; 35-250ZSF Mid July; 35-251Z Late June; 35-251ZSF Mid July; 35-252Z Late June; 35-252ZSF Late June; 35-253Z Late June; 35-253ZSF Late June; 35-254Z Late June; 35-254ZSF Mid July; 35-255Z Late June; 35-255ZSF Late June; 35-256Z Mid July; 35-256ZSF Last June; 35-259Z Mid July; 35-259ZSF Mid July. Invoices and requests for payment on pre-orders will not be sent until we know the goods are in Bachmann's warehouse for onward despatch to ourselves. All versions are still available, though from pre-orders it looks like some are somewhat more popular than others.

Hi Tim, We have been looking at this further and just to be absolutely clear although the hopper is a separate moulding it is glued into position so it doesn't just lift out. Consequently 'should come off fairly easily' might not always be the case. Thank you.

Hi, the quickest way to resolve any queries or upgrade orders will be to email sales@tmc-direct.com and one of the sales team will then investigate and get back to you. Thank you.

We have news! Five of the eight models offered are assembled and should be shipped by the end of the month. Before that happens production samples will reach us and photographs of those will then be posted. The first batch of models should therefore arrive with us between the middle and end of May. The five models arriving first are 35-250Z/ZSF, 35-251Z/ZSF, 35-252Z/ZSF, 35-254Z/ZSF & 35-255Z/ZSF. The three remaining variants are currently being assembled so are likely to be 4-6 weeks after those mentioned above. Further updates as and when we have them.