Electric Locos & Trains

Leading Japanese N gauge model train makers Kato are following on from the success of their Eurostar by producing the Hitachi Class 800 IEP train now in service UK high-speed lines.

A superb model of the classic all-Pullman all-electric Bright Belle train finished in the Britsh Pullman livery of umber and cream as running about 1934. This model has been produced under the Arnold banner, Hornbys' well-known and respected German N gauge brand, for the British market with the models are to 1:148 British N gauge scale.
The pack contains 2 end coaches from unit number 3053, driving motor brake parlour third class Pullman car numbers 92 and 93 finished in the classic Pullman umber and cream livery. A coach pack HN3502 comprises the three trailer coaches allowing a full 5 car unit to be recreated.
DCC Ready 6 pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Dapol N Gauge 2D-026-001 86401 Mons Meg Class 86 25Kv electric locomotive Servo Caledonian Sleeper Blue

Owned by the AC Locomotives Group 86401 has been found productive employment with the Serco on the Caledonian Sleeper hauling empty stock from the depots to London Euston or Glasgow Central stations. For these duties 86401 carries a version of BR blue livery with small warning panels and the Caledonian Sleeper logos. 86401 was working in Glasgow early this year.

The Dapol Class 86 features:

• Finely detailed body with many extra fitted items
• 5 pole Super Creep motor with incredible controllable slow running speed
• All wheel drive and pick up
• Directional lights
• Finely detailed and posable pantograph
• DCC Ready with provision for a 6 pin decoder
• Accessory bag with optional fitted parts

  Order now for delivery expected end Q3 / start Q4 2018
  DCC fitted version will be available, please contact us if you would like to order the DCC fitted model.

Dapol N Gauge 2D-026-002 E3137 Les Ross/86259 Peter Pan BR Blue small warning panels
Number/name combination and livery details to be confirmed - Dapols' retailer information is unclear as to their intentions with this model! It may be intended to produce the model in preserved form and as seen running in special trains and railtour service in electric blue livery.

The Dapol Class 86 features:

• Finely detailed body with many extra fitted items
• 5 pole Super Creep motor with incredible controllable slow running speed
• All wheel drive and pick up
• Directional lights
• Finely detailed and posable pantograph
• DCC Ready with provision for a 6 pin decoder
• Accessory bag with optional fitted parts

Order now for delivery expected end Q3 / start Q4 2018
DCC fitted version will be available, please contact us if you would like to order the DCC fitted model.

N gauge is well suited to modelling the modern railway scene with multiple unit trains. These useful class 319 units were built for cross-London Thameslink services and equipped to work from both the 25kV AC overhead supply north of London and the Southern region 750V DC third rail supply. Working between Bedford/Luton and Brighton/Gatwick via the former Metropolitan 'widened lines' these trains carried the Network SouthEast blue/white.red stripe livery with grey cabs.

These models will feature switchable directional lighting including destination blind lights, a detailed interior with passenger saloon lights, an accurate non-electrical working pantograph and the unit is DCC sound compatible using the Next18 technology.
Era 8. DCC Ready Next18 decoder required for DCC operation. Directional lighting. Sound decoder ready. NEM plug-in couplers. Length 560mm.

N gauge is well suited to modelling the modern railway scene with multiple unit trains. These useful class 319 units were built for cross-London Thameslink services and equipped to work from both the 25kV AC overhead supply north of London and the Southern region 750V DC third rail supply.
Following the privatisation of British Rail the Thameslink services were transferred to a specific route franchises, Thameslink. This franchise remit was too small for successful commercial operation and has now been folded into a larger London regional franchise, approaching the original 'Network SouthEast' concept!

These models will feature switchable directional lighting including destination blind lights, a detailed interior with passenger saloon lights, an accurate non-electrical working pantograph and the unit is DCC sound compatible using the Next18 technology.
Era 9. DCC Ready Next18 decoder required for DCC operation. Directional lighting. Sound decoder ready. NEM plug-in couplers. Length 560mm.

N gauge is well suited to modelling the modern railway scene with multiple unit trains. These useful class 319 units were built for cross-London Thameslink services and equipped to work from both the 25kV AC overhead supply north of London and the Southern region 750V DC third rail supply.
Class 319 units are now being replaced in the London area by new class 387 and 700 CrossRail units and are being redeployed to other areas, including services operated by Northern Rail over newly electrified routes in the North West of England.

These models will feature switchable directional lighting including destination blind lights, a detailed interior with passenger saloon lights, an accurate non-electrical working pantograph and the unit is DCC sound compatible using the Next18 technology.
Era 9. DCC Ready Next18 decoder required for DCC operation. Directional lighting. Sound decoder ready. NEM plug-in couplers. Length 560mm.

Release date to be advised.
Siemens Desiro electric multiple unit trains can be equipped to operate from overhead or third rail electrification system or both systems, although usually only one power collection system is installed. These trains have become popular with operators ordering new trains for outer suburban and long distance stopping services.
This model of 350407 is finished in the TransPennine Express livery.

Siemens Desiro electric multiple unit trains can be equipped to operate from overhead or third rail electrification system or both systems, although usually only one power collection system is installed.
This model of 450073 a third-rail Desiro unit operated by South West Trains on outer suburban and regional services from London Waterloo towards Southampton,Portsmouth and Weymouth. Price to be advised.