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For full details see the "Rapido - HO March 2022" news item, here, or in the archive.

I'll knock 10% off any order for Rapido freight or passenger cars in stock, if requested.

For full details see the "Rapido - February 2022" news item, here, or in the archive.

For full details see the "Atlas - January 2022" news item, here, or in the archive.

I'll give free shipping on all in-stock mobile decoders (DC and DCC/sound) - Canada only.

For full details see the "Bowser (HO)" news item, here, or in the archive.

Train Control Systems will be raising the price on most products by 20% on January, 21st 2022. "Due to the ongoing, unprecedented changes in the world TCS has been forced to introduce our largest price increase to date. Some of the factors which have forced us into this decision include: • Double standard inflation at around 6% for 2021• COVID shutdowns and shortages across industries• Massive, global, completely unprecedented electronic component shortages• Ongoing shipping and manufact …

The January newsletter and the earlier Rapido news item have now been posted in the archive. All subsequent news items and newsletters should follow in the normal manner. It was not feasible to include earlier items; even if included any links would probably not have worked. 

It was clear that the last store update nearly two years ago had problems and deficiencies which were difficult to fix, so the decision was made to go to a brand new platform. This has taken much time (and expense) to produce, with a focus on a store that is easy to navigate and search. We have also aimed at making the ordering and purchasing process as smooth as possible, by giving more information on product availability and more payment options. You'll note that there is now a dedicated pr …

Another new freight car has been announced. It will be produced in seven schemes, including Ontario Northland. See the catalogue for full details. We have listed ONT in the store - other roads can be ordered by email.