Oliver Rails

We are pleased to work with Hatton's and transfer over the latest batch (batch2) of Hatton's Original Genesis coaches. Over the coming weeks we will share updates regarding production updates, delivery schedules, order transfers etc etc. Just to clarify Rails are purchasing / fulfilling the current run of Genesis coaches which are in production now. We work closely with existing manufacturers but do not manufacture ourselves and therefore we have not purchased any tooling.

https://railsofsheffield.com/products/Heljan-9625-newton-chambers-car-transporter-br-motorail-br-blue-grey-nvv-e96288-289-293e-weathered-pack-3

https://railsofsheffield.com/products/Heljan-rl3171-north-eastern-railway-electric-autocar-no3170-redcream-1904-23

https://railsofsheffield.com/products/Dapol-2p-006-004-jervis-departmental-mk3-sleeper-coach-nodb-977989

https://railsofsheffield.com/products/set-of-3-stroudley-4-wheel-suburban-oil-lit-mahogany-passenger-coaches

https://railsofsheffield.com/products/Dapol-2d-002-005-class-50-defiance-50149-railfreight-grey-refurbished

https://railsofsheffield.com/products/Dapol-oo-set-of-4-tiphook-rail-telescopic-hood-blue-wagons

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We are pleased to announce we are working with Rapido to produce exclusive SECR 12 Ton 7 Plank Mineral Wagon Packs in OO Gauge! Between 1913 and 1914 the SECR purchased a number of wagons from RY Pickering. These wagons were built to move coal and were at the time were primarily used by Willam Cory & Son (Coal Factors) based in Erith. These wagons carried a variety of liveries - Wainwright light grey with small SECR lettering and black metalwork, all over Maunsell dark SECR grey with large lettering and also standard SR pre-1936 brown. We are pleased to offer these wagons for the first time in 4mm OO gauge. These wagons are produced by Rapido using their latest RCH 7 plank open wagon tooling featuring both side and end doors, angled vee-hangers, double sided brakes, flat-fronted axleboxes and split-spoked wheels. Although not all minor detail differences can be captured with this tooling, these wagons will be as close a representation of the SECR wagons as possible and will fit perfectly with the new SECR brake vans – particularly our exclusive single-veranda types. Packs of 3 are available to pre-order now for £99.95 (No deposit required) The wagons are currently in production. The current expected delivery date is Late 2023 / early 2024. (Subject to change) Read more here

Hi, The doors do not open on the Sonic Models version. They do open on the Rapido version

Hi Steven, Sonic actually produced the N Gauge Society's N Gauge version and yes research, design and development ran parallel on both the N and OO version.

Correct, each manufacturers tooling is unique.

We are aware it wasn't long ago that another manufacturer (Rapido Trains UK) released this model in OO gauge. However, unfortunately Sonic were already well underway with their project and couldn't cancel the production. They therefore made the decision to let Rapido sell through before announcing theirs, hence the reason the models are in stock and available now.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT Sonic Models have today announced their next N gauge model. The Newton Chambers Car Transporter Triple Packs Available in both the Eastern Region BR Maroon and BR Motorail Blue/Grey liveries. There are six packs available to pre-order in total, three in BR maroon and three in BR Blue/Grey. Each car in each pack features a unique running number. Other features include: Fully detailed prototypical bodies including original and later style roof sky lights NEM Couplings combined with a kinematic close coupling system Ends with buffer beam original detail and later ETH equipment Correct size RP 25 profile bogie wheels Livery schemes for BR Maroon and BR Blue Grey Models supplied in sets of three in a bespoke box The packs are available to pre-order exclusively from Rails of Sheffield. PRE-ORDER HERE Each triple pack is priced at just £124.95 You can pre-order now with a £25 deposit. The models are currently in production and delivery is expected late 2023. History Originally designated as TCVs, the vehicles later became NVV (vacuum braked) and NVX (dual braked) under BR’s TOPS computer system. Unusually, they featured a hydraulically operated central well capable of storing two cars as well as four cars on the upper deck – a 50% increase in capacity over more conventional car carrying vehicles of the time. When introduced in the early-1960s, the TCV car transporters were used between London, York and Edinburgh in sets of five or six vehicles with a handful of BR maroon Mk1 coaches, hauled by ex-LNER ‘Pacifics’ and later BR green ‘Deltics’, Class 40s, 45s, 46s or 47s. From the late-1960s onwards, they were painted in BR blue/grey and started to venture further afield on ‘Motorail’ services from London and northern England to the West of England, being hauled by Class 45s, 46s, 47s and ‘Westerns’. However, they were closely associated with the East Coast Main Line throughout their career.

Our exclusive RJB House Coal PFA wagon packs are now in stock. VIEW HERE

Peco have today announced a second run of the hugely popular OO-9 "Small England" 0-4-0TT locomotives! https://railsofsheffield.com/blogs/news/small-england-oo9-announcements NEW LIVERY! PRINCE & PRINCESS in green Plus a re-run in maroon ORDER BOOK OPEN PRE-ORDER HERE Delivery is expected: Early 2023 Also being produced is a new batch of their OO9 chassis 51-251A KATO/PECO OO-9 locomotive “Princess” (Maroon) 51-251B KATO/PECO OO-9 locomotive “Prince” (Maroon) 51-251F KATO/PECO OO-9 locomotive “Princess” (Green) 51-251G KATO/PECO OO-9 locomotive “Prince” (Green) Pre-order at Rails for just £135 with FREE UK Postage 57-201 KATO/PECO OO-9 locomotive Motor Unit/Powered Chassis Pre-order at Rails for just £58.50 with FREE UK Postage TECHNICAL SPECS Let's run through the technical specs for these models: Narrow gauge ready-to-run locomotive - OO-9, 1:76 scale, 9mm gauge track; Separate locomotive chassis also available - supplied with detachable unpainted body moulding for protection; DC (analogue) coreless motor fitted within loco body giving smooth and reliable running; Loco and tender electrically connected - pick ups on front loco axles and two tender axles. Inner axle of loco fitted with traction tyres; Will comfortably negotiate 9inch/229mm radius curves; Fully decorated with fine lining and small details; Separate moulding supplied for handrails, etc.; Supplied fitted with standard PECO OO-9 coupling, Arnold N gauge couplings supplied separately. Please note: DCC operation is technically possible but no provision has been made for this in the model due to limited available space. Since the first batch was released improvements have been made with the packaging to ensure protection whilst in transit. The crank pin design has also been upgraded to improve the security of the coupling rods.

The previously sold out NER Electric Autocar No.3170 is now back in stock. Order today https://railsofsheffield.com/blogs/news/autocar-no-3170-red-cream-back-in-stock

Choose any six of our decoders and pay just £99.50 The discount will automatically be added to the checkout! VIEW THE COLLECTION HERE Common Features include: Fully self-adjusting back-EMF for consistent performance Support for coreless motors with a single CV change Brown-out protection for silky-smooth motor operation (like having a built-in stay-alive!) Super-simple 'plug & play' installation in DCC ready locomotives UK based customer service and technical support Please note the discount is available only once per order. Offer ends 11.59pm on Sunday 11/09/22

EXCLUSIVE Bachmann OO Gauge Class 47/4 47812 Rail Operations Group Diesel Locomotive We are pleased to announce a new model exclusive to Rails of Sheffield. The newly tooled Bachmann Class 47/4 locomotive in the striking Rail Operations Group livery. Rail Operations Group (ROG) specialises in ad-hoc movement of rolling stock for rolling stock companies and train operating companies as well as locomotive spot hire services and the operation of charter trains. It has its headquarters and main offices based in Derby. ROG was established during 2014, and received its operating licence from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) during March 2016, commencing rail operations immediately thereafter. Early on, ROG operated a small fleet of leased Class 37 locomotives, and has quickly diversified its fleet to include both newer and more powerful types such as the Class 47, Class 56 and Class 57. The company has stated its ambitions to procure new-built locomotives and to operate its own high speed freight services, challenging the traditional model. The first Class 47 obtained by ROG was No. 47812 The model is available to order DCC ready, DCC sound fitted and also DELUXE DCC sound fitted with the ground breaking motorised radiator fans and authentic tinted windscreen glazing! All version are have a very limited production run with the deluxe version being extremely limited! The model is due in stock September 2022 PRE-ORDER HERE

We are pleased to announce our next exclusive model. The SECR Maunsell D1 Class 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive in OO Gauge. In partnership with Dapol we are very excited to be producing the D1 Class locomotive for the first time as a ready to run locomotive. Production is already well underway with a current ETA being late Autumn 2022. The first livery samples have already been reviewed by Dapol, with images on our website now. This locomotive follows on from the hugely popular Wainwright D Class. The model will be available in six liveries: • SECR Maunsell D1 Class SECR Grey 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive No.735 • SECR Maunsell D1 Class Southern SR Maunsell Green 4-4-0 Loco No.1749 • SECR Maunsell D1 Class Southern SR Maunsell Green 4-4-0 Loco No.1741 • SECR Maunsell D1 Class BR Black (Early Crest) 4-4-0 Locomotive No.31741 • SECR Maunsell D1 Class BR Black (Late Crest) 4-4-0 Locomotive No.31246 • SECR Maunsell D1 Class BR Black (Sunshine Lettering) 4-4-0 Loco No.31487 They are available to pre-order both DCC ready and DCC sound fitted. £199.95 DCC Ready £324.95 DCC Sound Fitted All versions are available to pre-order now with just a £30 deposit. Brief History: After 1901 the D class locomotive fast became the mainline locomotive of choice on the south coast, (making the SE&CR’s first mainline express formation) further (for the time) powerful locomotives were investigated by the companies. After Richard Maunsell took the reigns from Harry Wainwright in 1913 he worked on a series of new locomotives which were intended for a long service life, this involved the conversion and upgrade of 11 E class locomotives, resulting in the E1 class. This proved very successful and led directly to the conversion of 21 D class into the D1 class between 1921 and 1927. Though arguably, not as elegant as the D class equipped with a larger boiler, a belpaire firebox and longer travel cylinders the D1 was able to produce a considerable haulage and power increase over its predecessors. Initially allocated to Ashford shed, this class was to be found all over the south-eastern division from London to the south. Withdrawn in November 1961, no preserved examples exist. Specification: Technical Specification • Diecast Chassis • Low centre of gravity located between the driving wheels • NEM couplings with removable coupling pocket • Sprung buffers • R2 (438mm/17.2”) minimum radius • Pickup from tender and driving wheels • Powerful 5 pole motor located within boiler • Pull-out PCB for tool free DCC & Speaker fitting. • ‘Snap-fit’ conductive tender drawbar • Options for bass reflex speaker in tender (pre-wired) • Firebox glow • Profiled wheels • Detailed motion • Removable coal load with internal tender profiling • Fully detailed back-head and cab interior. • Back by Dapol’s comprehensive warranty and service Variations (dependent on model represented) • Two frame variations (to include early D class conversions) • Two cab types • Two Chimney types • Two Smokebox types • Three dome types (with/without top feed and plated) • Two safety valve types (Ross-pop and Ramsbottom) • With and without snifter valves • ‘High capacity’ tenders • Manual and automatic lubricators • Additional minor detail variations Please note: Production is well advanced and the number of models being produced is limited, so pre-ordering is highly recommended. The images shown are of early decorated production samples and are NOT final production models. Various amendments and alterations have been reported and will be altered on final production models. The decorated samples will be in display this weekend at the Model Rail Scotland exhibition.

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NEW NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY ELECTRIC AUTOCAR DECORATED SAMPLES! WE ARE PLEASED TO SHARE NEW DECORATED SAMPLE IMAGES OF ALL THREE OF OUR EXCLUSIVE NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY ELECTRIC AUTOCAR LOCOMOTIVES. THIS INCLUDES THE NEVER SEEN BEFORE LNER SAMPLE! PRODUCTION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED TOWARDS THE END OF OCTOBER. THIS SHOULD HOPEFULLY MEAN WE WILL BE TAKING DELIVERY MID DECEMBER. DUE TO CURRENT ISSUES WITH COVID, POWER SHORTAGES AND SHIPPING THIS DATE COULD SLIP BACK HOWEVER AT THE MOMENT WE ARE HOPEFUL TO RECEIVE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

Update from Bachmann: We are pleased to report that production is complete on all our exclusive models of the Caledonian 812, LNWR Precedents and LNER V2s. Due to the current shipping / container issues happening in China they are simply waiting for a container for all three models to shipped to the UK. A container is booked towards the end of the month. This means that if all goes to plan we are likely to see the models arrive with us towards the end of November. Further updates will follow once shipped and we should be able to share the ship tracking information so all can see the current location of the models. Order books are almost full so pre-ordering is highly recommended. A big thank you to everyone who has ordered so far. Oliver

Update from Bachmann: We are pleased to report that production is complete on all our exclusive models of the Caledonian 812, LNWR Precedents and LNER V2s. Due to the current shipping / container issues happening in China they are simply waiting for a container for all three models to shipped to the UK. A container is booked towards the end of the month. This means that if all goes to plan we are likely to see the models arrive with us towards the end of November. Further updates will follow once shipped and we should be able to share the ship tracking information so all can see the current location of the models. Order books are almost full so pre-ordering is highly recommended. A big thank you to everyone who has ordered so far. Oliver

Over the last few months we have been working hard and renovating our main store. This has included a total shop refit. We are excited to show you a glimpse of inside to let you see how it's coming along.... With the exception of a few minor tweaks the refit in complete. We will soon commence on merchandising the showroom with the hope to reopen this side of the store at the beginning of August. This showroom will be home to a vast amount of products for all your model railway and modelling needs! Situated right next to our Emporium showroom (which is now open) that houses all locomotives and rolling stock, we feel that once the new showroom is open Rails will be a destination well worth a visit! We will keep you updated throughout July with how the showroom is coming along and we look forward to welcoming you all to the reopening in the near future. The Rails Team