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In stock now is the GM9970 Gaugemaster New Items Leaflet 2020.

This FREE 24 page full colour leaflet outlines every Gaugemaster product announced since the GM360 Gaugemaster Catalogue was published and you can order it directly from us or pick one up from your local Gaugemaster Stockist.

You can also view an online version on our website HERE.

There are details of new items across the Gaugemaster range in the DCC, Analogue, SEEP Point Control, Track, Scenics, Structures, Highways, Lighting, Tiny Signs, Kestrel, Tools, and Electric ranges, as well as the ever-expanding Gaugemaster Collection of ready-to-run locomotives and rolling stock.

The British Rail Class 153 Super Sprinters are single-coach railcars converted from two-coach Class 155 diesel multiple units in the early 1990s. The class was intended for service on rural and branch lines where passenger numbers do not justify longer trains.

In 1987/88, Regional Railways took delivery of 35 two-coach Class 155 units built by Leyland Bus at its Workington factory to replace older DMUs. In 1989, the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (WYPTE) took delivery of seven two-coach units for use in Yorkshire. After the Class 155s entered service, it became an emerging requirement for ageing rural and branch line trains to be replaced. In the early 1990s, British Rail decided to convert the Regional Railways Class 155 fleet into single-coach multiple units and to replace its fleet of Class 121 and 122 diesel railcars.

In 1990, British Rail awarded a contract to Hunslet-Barclay with the work completed at its Kilmarnock plant in 1991/92. Seventy single-coach Class 153 multiple units were created and numbered 153301-335 and 153351-385. Individual coaches are numbered 52301-335 and 57351-385 (originally 57301-335). The seven WYPTE Class 155s were not included in the project.

The layout of the original non-cab ends was different from the original cab end, so the ends are noticeably distinct, and the vehicles are not symmetrical. Their maximum speed is 75 mph and they generally operate less busy local services. They are fitted with standard BSI coupling and are able to work in tandem with other multiple units.

This limited run model produced for us by Dapol features:

• Finely detailed body with many extra fitted items 5 pole Super Creep Motor with excellent controllable slow running speed
• All wheel drive (in motor equipped units) and all wheel pick up
• Directional lights (switchable)
• Light bar ready
• DCC Ready with provision for a 18 pin decoder

Due December 2020

GM2210401 Class 153 329 First Great Western Revised

£124.95 each

GM2210402 Class 153 380 GWR Green

£124.95 each

Prices correct at time of publication

It is with a heavy heart that we have inevitably had to cancel our 2020 Model Railway Open Weekend in September, due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic. We cannot predict what restrictions will still be in place at that time and we want it to be absolutely safe for visitors and staff to be on site over the weekend before any event takes place.

As we are now welcoming shoppers back to our physical store in West Sussex and restrictions are being eased, we hope that we will be able to hold events in one form or another in the future, and an Open Weekend in September 2021. Keep an eye on our website and RIGHT LINES for details in the new year.

Gaugemaster/The Engine Shed will be re-opening 9am Monday 15th June, see the link for details of the new guidelines that we have put in place for customers:

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Gaugemaster/The Engine Shed will be re-opening 9am Monday 15th June, see the link for details of the new guidelines that we have put in place for customers:

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Due to popular demand we are re-running our Track Cleaning Wagon, previously available in Network Rail livery (GM4430101).

As you can see from the image above, this new run is in Railfreight livery, so it will be more suitable for layouts set in a slightly earlier era.

This is the evergreen PIKO Track Cleaning vehicle with a modern British twist.
Fitted with NEM tension lock couplings, this vehicle is hauled around your layout and dust is collected by the track cleaning pads mounted underneath the wagon.
This wagon is in no way prototypical but will be an essential part of keeping your track clean.
A replacement cleaning pad can be purchased under reference GM4930101.

Scale: OO
Product Type: Wagon
Continent: UK
Country: British
Operator: British Rail
Length over buffers: 160mm
Minimum Radius: 358mm
Couplings: NEM Tension Lock
Age recommendation: 14 years and older

GM4430102 BR Railfreight Track Cleaning Wagon
Only £40.95

Available September 2020

Price correct at time of posting 14/05/2020

Gaugemaster BAHNFEST Continental Model Railway Day

Sunday 5th April

CANCELLED

Hi everyone, go to Heljan.uk for details on how to order spares.

In Stock Now

GM7240101 61xx Large Prairie 6111 BR Unlined Green Weathered

This classic C.B. Collett design for the Great Western Railway was a development of the '51XX' general purpose 'Large Prairie'.

The boiler pressure was increased to 225Ib sq/ft giving the locomotives the extra power and better acceleration needed to work intensive Thames Valley suburban services from London Paddington towards Reading and Oxford. This class of 70 examples proved to be ideally suited for this work and remained dominant until the arrival of BR suburban DMUs in the late-1950s and early-1960s.

FEATURES

- DCC Ready

- Sprung Buffers

This is a limited edition of just 25 pieces, uniquely and exquisitely weathered by our friend, Adrian Butler at "DIRTY BOY!" weathering.

GM7240101 61xx Large Prairie 6111 BR Unlined Green Weathered

Available September 2020

Exclusive Class 43 HST Sets

Class 43 HST 43041/093 GWR Castle Set

This GWR ‘Castle Set’ is supplied with 43093 ‘Old Oak Common HST Depot 1976-2018’ in it’s striking modified livery featuring trains through the lifespan of the depot, 43041 ‘St Catherine’s Castle', TS Coach 48103 and TGS Coach 49101. Although not featuring new tooling for the sliding doors, it’s hoped that clever use of tampo printing will ensure an atmospheric representation of this train.

FEATURES

• All wheel pick up
• Directional Lights
• New design motor for smooth running
• Detailed body with many fitted items
• Accessory bag with spares and optional detail parts
• Cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring
• Coaches can be be fitted with Dapol plug-in lighting bars

GM2210301 Class 43 HST 43041/093 GWR Castle Set

Want a complete set? No problem...

GM2310101 Mark 3 TS 48101 GWR Castle Livery

GM2310102 Mark 3 TS 48102 GWR Castle Livery

Class 43 HST 43002/185 GWR Final Days Celebrity Set

This GWR Set features the two celebrity power cars used by GWR in the HSTs final days, 43002 - the first production HST re-shopped in it’s immaculate original BR Blue and Yellow colour scheme and 43185 ‘Great Western’ in the beloved BR Intercity Swallow livery. Two GWR liveried green Mark 3 coaches make up this colourful set.

FEATURES

• All wheel pick up
• Directional Light
• New design motor for smooth running
• Detailed body with many fitted items
• Accessory bag with spares and optional detail parts
• Cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring
• Coaches can be be fitted with Dapol plug-in lighting bars

GM2210302 Class 43 HST 43002/185 GWR Final Days Celebrity Set

Class 43 HST 43014/062 Network Rail New Measurement Train

Some Class 43s have been converted to New Measurement Trains (NMT), also known as the Flying Bananas, by Network Rail. This set contains a four car HST complete with a head and tail unit and two coaches. The Network Rail New Measurement Train travels the length and breadth of the country and is very popular with enthusiasts and the general public alike. This train pack contains 43014 ‘The Railway Observer’ and 43062 ‘John Armitt’ providing the power, with Conference Coach 975814 and Track Recording Coach 977994 making up the consist. No new tooling has been produced in order to represent the coaches but clever use of tampo printing will ensure an atmospheric representation of the train.

FEATURES

• All wheel pick up
• Directional Light
• New design motor for smooth running
• Detailed body with many fitted items
• Accessory bag with spares and optional detail parts
• Cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring
• Coaches can be be fitted with Dapol plug-in lighting bars

GM2210303 Class 43 HST 43014/062 Network Rail New Measurement Train

Network Rail Track Cleaning Vehicle

This is the renowned Tomytec Track Cleaning vehicle with a modern twist. It needs to be hauled by a locomotive as the often described ‘motorised’ element of this item reflects the motor driving the cleaning heads and not the movement of the model. It works by the track cleaning vehicle supplying a small amount of cleaning fluid and then polishing the rails with the rotating pads. A full range of spares and fluids are available in the Dapol range. Please note that Track Cleaning Fluid is not supplied with the model.

So, all in all, it's the same as the hugely successful Dapol OO Scale version, but in N!

GM2250101 Track Cleaning Vehicle Network Rail Yellow

1 x 12v DC @ 2A Smooth Regulated for Peco Turntable
Available January 2020

This 2 amp unit has a regulated 12v DC Output with bare-wire terminal connections.  It is our recommended power supply for the Peco Turntable Motor (PEPL-55).

Input: Mains (240v AC) / Output 12v DC Regulated (2A)

GMC-WM5 Wall Mounted Transformer 1 x 12v DC @ 2A Smooth Regulated

A couple of us ‘of a certain age’ here fondly remember the local scene of the late 1980s. Two of the more distinctive locomotives that passed us here at Ford from time to time on the Brighton to Cardiff Central trains were 33008 ‘Eastleigh’ in its BR Green livery and 33025 ‘Sultan’ with its light grey roof.

When we were given the chance to replicate these two items, we jumped at the chance, especially when our friends at Heljan agreed to apply the most subtle of weathering to really capture the locomotives in the condition they were most frequently seen when passing our offices.

GM4240101 33008 Eastleigh Full Yellow Ends Lightly Weathered
Only £119.95

GM4240102 33025 Sultan BR Blue Grey Roof Lightly Weathered
Only £119.95

Class Profile:
Hugely capable and versatile mixed traffic machine built for the Southern Region, but seen further afield from the mid‐1980s. Class 33/0 is the standard variant employed on freight and passenger work both singly and in pairs.

Built by: Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Co., Smethwick
Number built: 86
Number series: D6500‐85 (33001‐065)
Service Career: 1962 onwards
Region: Southern
Purpose: Mixed traffic
Status in 2018: Active/15 preserved

Model Features:
DCC Ready (8 Pin Socket)
Working Lights
Sprung Buffers
Sound Readyd

8 hours ago, meatloaf said:

So are these definatly not dcc concepts rebadges?

That's correct, the Ruby decoders are not DCCconcepts rebadges.

IN STOCK NOW

GM2000101 Brighton Belle Premium Train Set

This set comes complete with a two car Brighton Belle unit, an oval of Kato UNITRACK and an easy to use Kato controller. The coaches have illuminated table lamps installed which come on whilst the unit is in motion. Additional coaches are available to form a full 5 car unit. This unit is DCC Ready so a 6 Pin Decoder will fit into the front coach.

Contents

2 Car Arnold Brighton Belle Unit

Oval of Kato Track

Kato Controller

UK Power Supply

Welcome to our new range of decoders!

The decoders in the Ruby range are extremly reliable, and have been specially chosen to cover as many eventualities that may arise when you are running DCC locomotives. We also have the 'PowerPal', which can attach to the 'Standard' or 'Pro' Ruby decoders to give smooth running over dirty track or poor contacts.

The decoders have a whole host of features, including:

- 2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing
- 128 Speed Step Operation (14 or 28 steps can also be used)
- 3 Step Speed Tables set start, mid, and max voltage for custom controls
- 28 Step Speed Tables with 256 level resolution for precise control
- Torque Compensation for smooth silent running
- Constant Brightness Lighting with directional or independent control, with effects
- Advanced Consisting
- Direct mode programming
- Decoder Reset CV with or without speed table reset
- Motor Isolation Protection helps prevent damage to your decoder
- Direct plug socket for DCC99 PowerPal (DCC90/91/94/95 only)
 

CLICK HERE to view the full range

DCC90 Ruby Series 2 Function Standard DCC Decoder 8 Pin
Physical Size 17mm x 28mm x 7mm approx.
Only £18.95

DCC91 Ruby Series 2 Function Standard DCC Decoder 21 Pin
Physical Size 21mm x 16mm x 4mm approx.
Only £19.95

DCC92 Ruby Series 2 Function Small DCC Decoder 8 Pin
Physical Size 12mm x 10mm x 3mm approx.
Only £20.95

DCC93 Ruby Series 2 Function Small DCC Decoder 6 Pin
Physical Size 10mm x 11mm x 3mm approx.
Only £24.95

DCC94 Ruby Series 6 Function Pro DCC Decoder 8 Pin
Physical Size 17mm x 27mm x 7mm approx.
Only £29.95

DCC95 Ruby Series 6 Function Pro DCC Decoder 21 Pin
Physical Size 21mm x 16mm x 4mm approx.
Only £29.95

DCC99 Ruby Series PowerPal for use with DCC90/91/94/95
Physical Size 40mm x 14mm x 8mm approx.
The PowerPal is a capacitor that, when connected to the decoder, allows it to run over dirty track without losing performance.

- See the PowerPal in action on our stand at Warley!

Only £19.95

Prices correct as of 22nd November 2019

Designed by Charles Collett, the GWR 6100 Class was introduced in 1931 as a development of the 5101 Class, the main difference being an increased boiler pressure and subsequent improvement of tractive effort. There were 70 in the class built between 1931 and 1935 specifically for commuter services from Paddington to various home counties destinations such as Aylesbury, Oxford, Windsor and Reading. Most were looked after by the depots of Old Oak Common, Southall, Slough, Reading and Aylesbury where they stayed until the end of steam on the Western Region in 1965, rarely straying from their home turf.

Following their replacement on passenger duties by first generation diesel multiple units, they ended up on more general duties before they were ultimately scrapped. It was, however, a more happy ending for 6106 which ended up as the sole survivor from this class. Having been withdrawn from service in 1967 from Oxford depot, it was bought by a private individual who housed it in the old Taplow goods shed where it was steamed when possible until it was able to move to the Didcot Railway Centre in 1967.

Upon moving to Didcot, 6106 was frequently used and occasionally guested at other preserved railways too. It has also featured in several films, most notably “The Bliss of Miss Blossom” where it was painted in psychedelic colours and powered through a faux snowstorm at Taplow much to the surprise of other drivers! Currently out of service, we really hope to see 6106 back in action again soon.

As appealing as modelling 6106 in the previously mentioned psychedelic colour scheme, we’re offering it in GWR unlined green as part of this starter set, which really lends itself to modelling a small shed, goods yard or maybe even your own preserved railway.

Contents

Class 61xx Prairie Tank Locomotive

5x Peco PEST-700 SETRACK straights (400mm)

1x Peco PEST-725 SETRACK curve (Radius 2)

1x Peco PEST-U751 SETRACK L/H Point (394mm)

1x Gaugemaster GMC-COMBI Single Track Controller with wall mounted transformer

1x Pair of power feed track wires

GM7000102 The Didcot Survivor Premium Starter Set

15 hours ago, woodenhead said:

So this is a commission off the Dapol production run?

That's right, it is the new Dapol model also due next year.

The Class 66 is a type of six‐axle diesel electric freight locomotive developed in part from the Class 59, for use on the railways of the UK. Since its introduction, the class has been successful and has been sold to many British and European operators. The first locomotive shipped to the UK arrived at Immingham in June 1998 and was taken to Derby for testing. The second was taken to AAR's Pueblo Test Centre for endurance testing, before shipping to the UK. The locomotives then shipped at a rate of 11 per month into the UK via Newport Docks until the order was completed in December 2001. After unloading, EWS engineers then simply took off the tarpaulin, unblocked the suspension and finally as each was shipped with water and fuel, hooked up the batteries before starting the engine and handing the locomotive into service. The ability to simply start up the 66s on the dockside and drive them under their own power to depots to enter service was nothing short of a revelation when compared to many other BR locomotives.

There were over 500 examples built, such was the success of the design.

The model will have the following features:

• Operating front/rear lights (independent operation for DCC, switched for DC use) including day/night mode
• Operating side lights where lighting cluster is applicable
• Cab light (independent operation)
• Illuminated cab control panel
• Two balanced and matched motors for maximum pulling power and slow speed runnning
• DC control switches accessible via a lift off roof panel
• 21 pin DCC ready
• Etched grilles with through body transparency
• Separately fitted details such as handrails, handles and grilles
• Heavyweight diecast chassis
• Diecast bogie frames
• Sprung centre wheel
• Rotating axle centres
• Appropriate couplings attached
• Sprung buffers
• Expertly applied livery
• Officially licensed DB product

GM7210401 Class 66 Diesel Locomotive 66009 DB Red

AVAILABLE 2020

LAST FEW REMAINING - N Scale Class 66 783 'The Flying Dustman' GBRf Biffa Livery

Grab this Gaugemaster Collection locomotive before they're all gone!

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OO Scale version in stock now -

GM4430101 Network Rail Track Cleaning Wagon

GM2210101 GBRf Class 66789 'British Rail 1948-1997' Large Logo Blue in stock now!

Prototype images of OO Scale GM4430101 Network Rail Track Cleaning Wagon. Some features and artwork/colouring may change before release.

Due November 2019
Open wagons were the first wagons used on the railroad. From the mid 1800s these developed and evolved into a wide range of styles and sizes. In 1923, the Railway Clearing House prepared a set of standards for open top wagons which included load limits and standards of construction. These standards applied to all company and private owner wagons.
The Dapol 7 plank 10ft wheelbase model is based on this 1923 standard end door version, indicating its main use for coal distribution. Tens of thousands of these wagons were produced, with many being used well past nationalisation into the 1960s. There are numerous examples on various preserved lines through the UK. This model features a finley moulded body, profiled wheels, an accurately applied livery, and is supplied with a coal load.

Please Note - Images are livery mock-ups and not photos of the finished product.

GM4410203 7 Plank Wagon T Tullet & Sons
Only £12.95

GM4410204 7 Plank Wagon T Tullet & Sons (Weathered)
Only £13.95

GM4410205 7 Plank Wagon Chichester Coal Co Ltd
Only £12.95

GM4410206 7 Plank Wagon Chichester Coal Co Ltd (Weathered)
Only £13.95

GM4410207 7 Plank Wagon Sussex Brick Co
Only £12.95

GM4410208 7 Plank Wagon Sussex Brick Co (Weathered)
Only £13.95

GM4410209 7 Plank Wagon Jury Brick Co
Only £12.95

GM4410210 7 Plank Wagon Jury Brick Co (Weathered)
Only £13.95

GM4410211 7 Plank Wagon Botrill
Only £12.95

GM4410212 7 Plank Wagon Botrill (Weathered)
Only £13.95

OO Scale

This is the evergreen PIKO Track Cleaning vehicle with a modern British twist.

Fitted with NEM tension lock couplings, this vehicle is hauled around your layout and dust is collected by the track cleaning pads mounted underneath the wagon.

This wagon is in no way prototypical but will be an essential part of keeping your track clean.

A replacement cleaning pad can be purchased under reference GM4930101.

Scale: OO

Product Type: Wagon

Continent: UK

Country: British

Operator: Network Rail

Length over buffers:160mm

Minimum Radius: 358mm

Couplings:NEM Tension Lock

Age recommendation:14 years and older

GM4430101 Network Rail Track Cleaning Wagon

Only £39.95

Available September 2019

N Scale

Digital composite image

This is the evergreen Minitrix Track Cleaning vehicle with a modern British twist.

Fitted with UK compatible couplings, this vehicle is hauled around your layout and dust is collected by the track cleaning pads mounted underneath the wagon.

This wagon is in no way prototypical but will be an essential part of keeping your track clean.

Replacement cleaning pads can be purchased under reference GM2920101.

Scale: N

Product Type: Wagon

Continent: UK

Country: British

Operator: Network Rail

Couplings: NEM British N

Age recommendation: 14 years and older

GM2420101 Network Rail Track Cleaning Wagon

Only £34.95

Available October 2019

Get Ready For The Summer!

FREE Garden and Large Scale Model Railway Show

Have you ever thought of building a layout in the garden? Do you want to see fantastic large scale modelling?

If your answer to these questions is yes, then come and see us on Sunday 26th May!

Layouts

Displays

Special Offers

We will have layouts on display, and we will be demonstrating the latest rolling stock and control equipment - with expert help on hand, whether you're a beginner or already have a layout built.

There will also be very special offers and show-only discounts in our shop during the show.

Free parking will be available - We are right next to Ford railway station, with regular trains from London Victoria, Brighton and Portsmouth.

The show is here at our HQ in West Sussex.

Sunday 26th May 2019

10:00am to 4:00pm

Gaugemaster House, Ford Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0BN United Kingdom