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  1. Dear Lord Woody

     

    Chris here at Minerva.

     

    All emails received during our holiday shutdown have been answered and replied as appropriate.

     

    As you choose not to reveal your actual name, I have no way of checking to see if we have missed anyone, or if we have assumed that no reply was necessary.

     

    So who are you please so that we can see if anything has been missed.

     

    Chris B

    1. DK123GWR

      DK123GWR

      Should this be a private message instead?

    2. 47137

      47137

      With a very public topic now locked a public message seems sensible to show the efforts of our smaller suppliers.

       

      See

       

      https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/166477-impossible-to-contact-or-buy-via-their-website/&tab=comments#comment-4545243

       

      - Richard.

  2. Dear Ric (or 57xx if you prefer to be anonymous!) Thank you for your comment re 'a complete work of fiction '. Of course you will have the same drawings and photographs as we do, so will be qualified to make such sweeping comments. As K14 has said, the underframes varied considerably, and we have to make a choice about which one to go with. So we stand by our offering, apart from the 'missing' battery boxes which do not appear on the CAD. They will be available, in two different sizes for the purchaser to add to their choice. Photographs show that these grew in size over the years, so we may have missed an intermediate size or two, but hopefully will cover the most common. Trusses are another issue, we have an option for 2 or 4, but have not committed either way as tooling is not at that stage. Handbrakes are another variant, we are minded to go with the later type at the moment as the body is tooled first. Finally I hope this reassures you and you can retreat up to 'Colonville' with a peaceful mind Chris Basten Minerva Model Railways
  3. In the past few weeks, despite the sad and sudden death of Chris Klein, work on new products has continued, and I would like to reassure everyone that Minerva Model Railways is forging ahead with new offerings and will continue to offer a high quality range of models, together with our renowned customer service. We are announcing three new models on the 31st October 2020, at 11am via our website, and in conjunction with the Gauge 0 Guild’s virtual show. These models are already well advanced with tooling, and it is expected that they will be available in the spring of 2021. Advance orders will be taken and a form available to download from the ‘Shop Online’ part of top menu bar. The Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ diesel is making progress though not as quickly as we would like, due to political issues in Hong Kong, and, of course, the Covid virus. Decorated samples are expected imminently, and we will post photographs as soon as they arrive. We had confidently expected production in October, but this now seems optimistic, and latest thoughts is perhaps delivery around Christmas, but please don’t hold your breath!! Finally, can I say thank you to everyone who has expressed their sympathy and the offers of help have been really appreciated. The way that Chris K and I set Minerva up to run means that it can continue almost seamlessly, especially now that model railway exhibitions seem a long way away. Stay well Chris B
  4. I have received the following message from Chris's son Nathan As a family we would like to thank everyone for the many kind wishes, words of support and help that we have received during this difficult time. My father's funeral service will be held tomorrow on Wednesday 9 September 2020 at 11am. Due to Covid restrictions it will be a very limited family funeral but we know that his many friends from the model railway world will be there in spirit with us and will be wishing us well. In lieu of flowers perhaps, if you felt so inclined you could give a donation to the Poppy Appeal in his name, a cause he worked for in recent years. Chris B
  5. Hi Richie The 97xx will be supplied with a donor chassis/footplate and cab, all in one package. It will have an 8 pin plug, ready for the DCC and DCC sound chips, Hope this helps Chris B
  6. Minerva Model Railways announce the production of a fine-scale RTR, injection-moulded 0 gauge model of the Great Western Railway OPEN A wooden-bodied goods wagon in 7mm scale (1:43.5, for 32mm standard gauge). It follows is Minerva’s successful GWR IRON MINK and Gunpowder vans. The Great Western Railway built a huge number of open wagons, designated eventually by the Code O. They ranged from one to seven planks and were ubiquitous throughout the United Kingdom. Minerva’s model depicts the five-plank version introduced around 1902-4 to Dia O4. The first were fitted with DC1 brake-gear, but this was changed to DC3 after a few years when the Board of Trade insisted on either side brakes. A large number were fitted with sheet supporting rails, but not all. Minerva’s model OPEN A is the first in a range of similar wagons, and comes with DC3 brake-gear and optional sheet rail. It will be available in four liveries: 1903 Great Western, 1923 GW, 1936 6” GW and British Railways unfitted. Three different numbers for each livery will be offered. The models feature a plastic injection-moulded body and chassis with full internal detail, metal-tyred wheels on shouldered axles fitted in compensated axle-boxes, sprung buffers and hook draw-gear with three-link couplings. A removable steel ballast weight is clipped to the underside of the floor to ensure good running. All versions will be £46.00 each plus £4 carriage per order. Orders for five or more wagons will be £43 each. Release is expected to be in late 2019. The models will only be available direct from Minerva Models via mail and telephone order, the Minerva website and from the Minerva Models’ stand at selected model railway shows.
  7. A little quicker than even we expected, our limited edition ‘Modernised’ Minks have arrived safely and are now being despatched to customers who have already ordered. To the same standard as our other two iron bodied vans, but with replacement planked doors, they offer another option to modellers building a varied train. Priced at £42, with postage £4, they are available to order via the Online shop, by phone, or at exhibitions.
  8. Hi Chaz Minerva will be there as well, so if you want a sound fitted GW pannier to help out, just come to stand 43 and we will be more than happy to oblige...........
  9. Hi Mervyn All part of the Minerva service, though it was a very quick fix, a little plastic swarf clipping the crosshead. Next time stay a little longer, have a cup of tea and a natter!!! Chris
  10. Hi CME, Both are the later 8750 panniers. Our records show that 4697 went new to Swindon in 1945, then Reading Feb 1956, back to Swindon June 1956, but then Southall 1964, finally being withdrawin from Westbury July 1965. 3763 was new to St Philips Marsh 1937, Weymouth 1948, back to SPM at the end of that year, then Weymouth again for a few years in 1949. She went to Swindon March 1956, Didcot May 62, then Old Oak 1963, finally to Southall in March 65, being withdrawn from there in July of that year. So the MSWJR is definitely possible, from 1956 to 1962 at least. Hope this helps Chris
  11. Chris B will be there, with the full range of Minerva goodies.
  12. Despite a little worry over potential delays at Heathrow, we are delighted to report that the 57xx Panniers have arrived and will start to be despatched tomorrow (Friday 24th) to customers. Our first impressions are extremely good, as the models appear to be as good as we could hope for. And by coincidence, the first one was picked up by David Roberts less than 20 minutes after arrival, as he made his way to the Warley show this weekend. He kindly offered to display his model on his demo stand, so if you are going to the NEC, be sure to seek him out and admire his acquisition.
  13. With the risk of putting a hex on it, the Minerva 57xx panniers will be arriving next week, about 10 days before the Reading 0 Gauge Trade show on the 2nd December. If anyone wishes to pick up and pay for their advance order for the 57xx on the 2nd December and save the postage, please email us at Minerva at sales@minervamodelrailways.co.uk in the next week or so. We have over 200, so help with the date the order was placed or the reference number will be gratefully appreciated!! Please note that sound and plain DCC models will be shipped week commencing 4th December, and it is very unlikely that we will be able to supply any of these at Reading. Thanks Chris B
  14. With the risk of putting a hex on it, the Minerva 57xx pannier will be arriving next week, about 10 days before the Reading 0 Gauge Trade show on the 2nd December. If anyone wishes to pick up and pay for their advance order for the 57xx on the 2nd December and save the postage, please email us at Minerva at sales@minervamodelrailways.co.uk in the next week or so. We have over 200, so help with the date the order was placed or the reference number will be gratefully appreciated!! Please note that sound and plain DCC models will be shipped week commencing 4th December, and it is very unlikely that we will be able to supply any of these at Reading. Thanks Chris B
  15. Hi Rich Minerva are at Bristol, and we are sponsoring the show as well. If you are lucky, you can win one of our Panniers, details from the show organisers on this link http://www.bogg7mmexhibition.com/268486986 Hope this helps Chris
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