Kernow MRC

KMRC announce Exclusive Graham Farish N Gauge Mk3 and Mk2b Royal Train coach packs in Royal Claret livery. The current Royal Train comprises of seven Mk3 vehicles along with two former BR Mk 2b Brake Corridor Firsts that provide Couchette accommodation for staff, and one is fitted with a generator to provide independent power supply to the train. The formation of the Royal Train is varied according to who is on board and the type of journey, therefore not all vehicles always appear on each Royal Train service. Each of the vehicles within the Royal Train fleet is unique and two have now been redesignated following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with Mk3 2903 originally HM The Queen's Saloon now known as HM The King’s Saloon, while Mk3 2904 formally HRH The Duke of Edinburgh's Saloon becoming HM The Queen Consort’s Saloon. The Royal Train is operated by DB Cargo, who provides the motive power and is maintained at Wolverton Works in Buckinghamshire, that has incredibly been associated with the Royal Train since 1842. The Kernow Model Rail Centre Exclusive Royal Train coach packs in N Gauge are being produced for KMRC by Graham Farish. These coaches are from the original Graham Farish tooling without interiors, this permits accurate window and door arrangements for the Royal Train coaches to be reproduced. The three coach pack versions that will be in stock within the next two and available to pre-order now are as below: Pack A 374-990X Graham Farish Royal Train Coach Pack A – priced at £104.99 • Mk3 HM The Queen's Saloon number 2903, now HM The King’s Saloon • Mk3 HRH The Duke of Edinburgh's Saloon number 2904, now HM The Queen Consort’s Saloon • Mk3 HRH The Duke of Cornwall's Saloon number 2923 Pack B 374-990Y Graham Farish Royal Train Coach Pack B –priced at £69.99 • Mk3 Royal Household Sleeping Car number 2915 • Mk2 Royal Household Couchette number 2920 Pack C 374-990Z Graham Farish Royal Train Coach Pack C – Priced at £69.99 • Mk3 Royal Household Kitchen / Dining Car number 2917 • Mk2b Royal Household Couchette number 2921 Chris Trerise, Managing Director, said: “our range of N Gauge KMRC Exclusives continues to grow, and these Royal Coach packs are suitable accompaniment to our currently available 372-262Z Graham Farish Class 47/7 Diesel 47 799 Prince Henry or the Sound fitted 372-262ZSF version allowing an accurate Royal Train to be created.”

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Kernow Model Rail Centre announce LBSC ‘Open A’, SR Diagram 1369 & 1364 five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge as exclusive models with the tooling designed, developed, and owned by Kernow Model Rail Centre. The 10-ton five plank ‘Open A’ wagon later SR Diagram 1369 on a wooden underframe became the most numerous LBSC wagon comprising of over 3,500 wagons built between 1905 and 1926. The distinctive curved ends allowed the fitting of a tarpaulin sheet rail. The first versions built from 1905 had brake gear on one side only and ‘J’ / ‘hockey stick’ diagonal framing. They were soon fitted with ‘Freighter’ style brakes on each side with a single vee Hanger. From 1912 the diagonal strapping changed to be straight at the bottom end. After approximately 1914 double vee hangers were fitted and these could either be mounted in front and immediately behind the solebar, or the rear pair hung from the middle longitudinal timbers with a short connecting rod between the two. Those built from 1924-6 had square ends and no sheet rail and were given diagram 1364, many of those built with round ends were also cut down to square ends and most but not all were re-diagrammed in the registers to diagram 1364. General withdrawal on the mainland of the diagram 1369 and diagram 1364 open wagons took place between the years 1944-7, and relatively few survived to receive British Railways livery. Isle of Wight 450 of these wagons were shipped to the Isle of Wight between 1924 and 1931 with one in 1934 and a final six in 1947. All the Isle of Wight wagons had square ends (diagram 1364); except the first 20 (diagram 1369), these were later altered becoming diagram 1364. Unlike those on the mainland these wagons survived well into British Railways ownership and gained BR unfitted grey livery with lettering on black patches. By 1955 320 remined in service, and this was reduced to 150 by 1962. Preservation A number of these wagons are preserved with examples at the Bluebell Railway, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, and the Telford Steam Railway. The KMRC Models The KMRC tooling suite allows for the diagram 1369 with post 1912 diagonal strapping, rounded ends and fully posable sheet rail in any position between vertical or side positions; and the diagram 1364 square ended (as converted from D1369) and those built new between 1924-6; all on a wooden chassis, with either 8 open spoke or LBSC 4-hole disc wheels and either LB&SCR, SR lettered or plain axle box covers. Brake options allow for single inside or outside and double and middle Vee Hangers along with plain tapered or ribbed taper shank buffers. The specification of the model includes highly detailed body and chassis, prototypical brake gear and safety loops fitted, fully posable sheet rail (diagram 1369) sprung metal buffers, etched brake handles that can also be posed in the ‘on’ position complete with locking peg chains, coupling hooks and metal three link couplings. The models are currently in production, the RRP is £32.99 but we offer an early bird order payment in advance price of £29.99 each. Initially eight diagram 1369 and eleven diagram 1364 (including eight Isle of Wight) versions are available, allowing for multiple running numbers per livery: Diagram 1369 SB009A LBSC Diagram 1369 5 plank open wagon in LBSC Grey livery No. 4342 SB009B LBSC Diagram 1369 5 plank open wagon in LBSC Grey livery No. 4206 SB009C LBSC Diagram 1369 5 plank open wagon in SR Pre 1936 brown livery No. 24290 SB009D LBSC Diagram 1369 5 plank open wagon in SR Pre 1936 Brown livery No. 23042 SB009E LBSC Diagram 1369 5 plank open wagon in SR Post 1936 livery No. 23062 SB009F LBSC Diagram 1369 5 plank open wagon in SR Post 1936 livery No. 22512 SB009R LBSC Diagram 1369 5 plank open wagon in LBSC Grey livery (As Preserved on Bluebell Railway) No. 3346 SB009S LBSC Diagram 1369 5 plank open wagon in SR Pre 1936 brown livery No. 23221 Diagram 1364 SB009G SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in SR Pre 1936 brown livery No. 22615 SB009H SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in SR Pre 1936 brown livery Isle of Wight No. 28422 SB009J SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in SR Post 1936 brown livery Isle of Wight No. 27842 SB009K SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in BR Brown livery Isle of Wight No. S28404 SB009L SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in BR Grey livery Isle of Wight No. S27875 SB009M SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in BR Grey livery Isle of Wight No. 28391 SB009N SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in BR Grey livery Isle of Wight No. S19072 SB009P SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in SR Pre 1936 brown livery Isle of Wight (As Preserved on Isle of Wight Steam Railway) No. 28345 SB009Q SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in SR Post 1936 brown livery Isle of Wight (As Preserved on Isle of Wight Steam Railway) No. 27834 SB009T SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in SR Pre 1936 brown livery Isle of Wight No. 27724 SB009U SR Diagram 1364 5 plank open wagon in SR Pre 1936 brown livery Isle of Wight (As Preserved on Isle of Wight Steam Railway) No. 27730 For more details and to order click here https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/pg/234/KMRC-Wagon---LBSC-5-Plank-Wagon---00-Gauge Graham Muspratt, Development Manager, said: “The numerous LBSC 5 plank ‘Open A’ wagons of both Diagrams 1369 and 1364 could be seen all over the LBSC/SR network and lasted even longer into British Railways days on the Isle of Wight. We hope these will be popular amongst LBSC / SR mainland and Isle of Wight modellers alike. Our tooling suite covers many detail permutations to be able to offer a number of variations across the range.”

Kernow Model Rail Centre announce an Exclusive N Gauge 1910 RCH 10T seven plank open wagon in the livery of W Tilbury and Sons of Guildford. W Tilbury and Sons were Guildford coal merchants from the first Decade of the 20th century. The business was run by William James Tilbury, who was born in 1887, but named the business as “W Tilbury and Sons” after his father also named William. Their Private Owner wagon was built by R Y Pickering & Co Ltd of Wishaw, North Lanarkshire in Scotland and registered with the London & South Western Railway, Registration No. 1712 in 1910 and its painting date is listed as being 21st March 1910. It is not clear how long the business continued after the early passing of William James, aged 36 in 1923. The Kernow Model Rail Centre Exclusive model in N Gauge is being produced for KMRC by PECO Ltd. The model is based on their RCH 1907 specification seven Plank open wagon with a 9 foot wheelbase, detachable couplings and metal-tyred wheels for free running. The Exclusive model NRC-015 Peco 7 Plank Open Wagon - W Tilbury Guildford is priced at £18.95 and is available now online and from both Kernow Model Rail Centre branches. Matthew Mazzocchi-Higgs, Guildford Branch Manager said: “I am pleased that we can announce our first Exclusive N Gauge local private owner wagon W Tilbury and Sons – Guildford.” Matthew continued: “This adds an N Gauge model to the range of Exclusive local based wagons that we have already produced in both 0 and 00 gauges.”

*Reminder* The in-store event is *This Friday* 17th May.

We invite you to join us to mark the 5th anniversary of the opening of the Guildford Branch with a special in store event on Friday 17th May. The Guildford branch opened on 1st May 2019 and was chosen as a location as being familiar to KMRC, following the then regular exhibition attendances in the area, and noting there was a lack of any dedicated model shops to be found in the locality. The event at the Guildford store on Friday 17th May will include: several manufacturers being present including Hornby, Bachmann and Rapido trains UK, a brand-new tooled KMRC Exclusive product announcement and a range of special offers available only to those that attend on the day. Visitors will be able to meet the members of the Guildford branch team and also the opportunity to speak with Chris Trerise, Managing Director and Graham Muspratt, Development Manager. Chris Trerise, Managing Director, said: “We look forward to celebrating the 5th anniversary of the open of the Guildford with another of our now popular in store events, we look forward to welcoming our guests and customers alike on the 17th May to the Guildford branch.” Chris continued: “this will be the first of two in-store events this year as our Camborne branch annual event will be Friday 20th September.” The Guildford store is located at: 75b Stoke Road, Guildford, GU1 4HT and is open between 9.30am and 5pm.

KMRC have announced an Exclusive model as Moger & CO. Ltd - LB&SCR as per thread below

Kernow Model Rail Centre announce an Exclusive 00 Gauge 1907 RCH 12T seven plank open wagon in the livery of Moger & Co Ltd as running on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR). Joseph Moger and his sons were coal merchants and known to have operated by 1865 out of LB&SCR yards at Crystal Palace (including high level), Gipsy Hill, Norwood junction and Penge stations. By the turn of the century Moger also had a presence at yards including Tulse Hill, Peckham, Sydenham, Epsom, Ewell, Merton Abbey and Raynes Park. Wagon number 232 was one of twenty 12T seven plank wagons built by Charles Roberts in 1911 numbered 232 to 241 and lettered “Moger& Co Ltd” and although registered by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway they were lettered as L.B.&S.C.Rly. The Kernow Model Rail Centre Exclusive highly detailed model in 00 Gauge is being produced for KMRC by Rapido Trains UK Ltd. The model is based on their RCH 1907 specification seven Plank open wagon and features angled brake hangers, double sided brakes, round bottomed grease axle boxes, smooth tapered buffers and split spoke wheels running in brass bearings. The Exclusive model 967233 Rapido RCH 1907 7 Plank Open Wagon number 232 - Moger is priced at £32.95 and is available now online and from both Kernow Model Rail Centre branches. Matthew Mazzocchi-Higgs, Guildford Branch Manager said: “I am pleased that we can announce our first Exclusive local 00 Gauge wagon the “No. 232 Moger & Co Ltd.” Wagon in partnership with Rapido Trains UK. This wagon being LB&SCR based was an ideal choice for our exclusive model with the LB&SCR having arrived at Guildford in 1865.” Matthew continued: “the wagon will also be in stock and available to purchase at our Guildford store open event on Friday 17th May when we will have a number of other manufacturers present along with in store special offers on the day.”

Bogies... As spotted by Robin above, the distinctive 9 foot wheelbase bogies either 'Fish belly' or 'Equalising beam' as fitted to our GWR Steam Railmotors (Diagram O and R respectively) are also suitable for use with other GWR coach types, we have therefore made these available as RTR complete spare parts with wheels, brake rigging and electrical pick ups, suitable for kit builders etc. Click here to order https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/pg/144/GWR-Steam-Railmotor#Bogies

With preparation for attending exhibitions this weekend (the van is now on the road) and Alexandra Palace next it has been a busy week. We have now dispatched all pre orders paid up to the end of December 2023, we currently have just over 100 orders to complete fitting decoders and dispatch. Thank you again for your patience.

The Model rail exclusive Class 48s are now in stock and available to order here https://www.modelrailoffers.co.uk/c/1814/Class-48-Diesels

Truro Signal Box has just been closed - however get your own N Gauge model here https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/79070/42-011X-Graham-Farish-Scenecraft-GWR-Type-7-Signal-Box---Truro

Hopefully this goes someway to help appreciate the amount of work that goes into the production of the thousands of these models made with the level of detail and fidelity that the market demands.

Whilst the last pre-ordered non-sound pre-ordered Railmotors have been sent, we are continuing to complete the pre-orders for sound-fitted models. These models are fitted at our workshop and we currently still have, over 300 to fit, as new orders are arriving almost faster than it takes us to fit them, however all sound fitted orders placed prior to December 2022 have been dispatched, so please be patient! These models have been incredibly popular, we are down to limited stocks of K2302 and K2303 and amazingly now sold out of K2305. We are of course also processing and dispatching our standard run rate of online orders at the same time! We thank everyone for your patience, the outstanding models will be with you very soon, there is no need to contact us to ask where the models are.