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O Gauge
Fulgurex
To accompany the Nord/SNCF 141TC 2-8-2T just released, Fulgurex have some suitable
suburban stock, representing the 400 or so vehicles
built between 1928 and 1936, in either Nord or SNCF markings.
They are sold in a set of three - first/second composite,
third or second (according to period), and second/baggage
driving trailer (above). To extend the set, an additional
second or third is offered separately, as is the essential
second (or third)/baggage which ran next to the loco.
The Est/SNCF 230K is progressing nicely, and samples of the three variants were
shown (above). The SNCF version is offered with either
a six-wheel 22A tender or the bogie 35A type, as fitted
to the final fifty of the class, 180 of which were built
between 1903 and 1926. The models have cab detail, opening
smokebox door, constant lighting, a precision motor,
and come fitted with an ESU digital decoder which also
works automatically on plain DC.
At the end of the year they expect to deliver the SBB ‘Roten-Pfeil’ single
unit bogie electric railcar, in four versions - original
1935 red, light red, standard red, and Oensingen Balsthal
Bahn blue & white.
The Bugatti ‘Presidential’ bogie railcar, in both État 1933
red & cream and PLM 1934 blue is still on the future
list.
Also still noted as being in preparation are the Nord/SNCF 221 Atlantic, the
Est/SNCF 141TB, and the German BR05 4-6-4 in DB rebuilt
condition.
Lemaco
Five versions of the SNCF 140C, including État and PLM, have recently
been delivered (below).
Both proposed versions of the BB9000 world speed record electric are already
fully reserved; they should arrive in the second quarter.
In the third quarter, the range of OCEM FL (smooth sided) coaches in 1960s form,
plus a six-wheel baggage van and a postal sorting van, should be delivered.
Two previously announced models, the SNCF BB8100 electric, in six versions,
and the SBB RAe4/8 ‘Churchill-Pfeil’ electric
railcar, in either light or dark red, are now due in
the fourth quarter.
Looking ahead to 2008, there should be two versions of the SBB A3/5 700 series 4-6-0, in grey as preserved or black; six versions
of the SNCF 141R, encompassing coal or oil firing, and
normal or Boxpok drivers; and six versions of the SNCF
CC6500 electric.
The forward programme for 2008/9 includes the SNCF CC72000 diesel, in four versions;
a PLM Mikado; SBB C4/5 2-8-0; SBB Bm4/4 diesel; DR/DBAG
BR132 Co-Co diesel; SNCF X2400 autorail; and FS TEE Aln442/448
two-car diesel set. Versions will be announced later.
Wunder
The E10/110/112/114 Bo-Bo electric in seven versions is now expected at the end of March.
The 1962 Rheingoldstock is also making progress
- saloon, compartment, dome observation, and dining car - a sample of that was shown (below). Both blue & beige and red & beige liveries are planned. Delivery is now anticipated
in September.
The order period for the Silberlinge stock previously announced has been extended until the end of March, but a delivery date
is not quoted.
Kiss
The BR945 0-10-0T (Prussian T161) is now available, in KPEV, DRG, DR, and DB versions.
The next ‘special line’ model, fitted with a Faulhaber motor, will
be the BR64 2-6-2T, in three versions: DRG Epoch II,
DB Epoch III, and DB Epoch
IV. The all-brass model has full working lighting,scale couplers, sprung buffers,
and sprung axles; it should negotiate a minimum radius
of 800mm. Delivery is planned for the third quarter,
and an advance sample was shown (below).
The ‘Thunderbox’ four-wheel coaches, with sprung buffers and switchable
internal lighting, were delivered late last year, and quickly sold out (though may still be in stock with
dealers). They will be re-run with different numbers,
and undecorated versions will also be offered.
The V364 0-6-0 diesel arrived just before Christmas. The loco is finely detailed. It
employs a high power motor driving all axles, and
both automatic and scale couplings are provided. It comes fitted with a load-regulated DCC decoder, providing for constant intensity lighting,
remotely operable couplings either end, the bell
and whistle, and the sound of the engine related
to load and speed.
A painted sample of the next model, the DB V100 B-B diesel, was shown again,
but no delivery date is quoted.
 
By way of a simple starter loco,
Lenz have decided to produce a Köf
II diesel shunter. It will be fitted with an
authentic sound unit. The original intention
was to market it only in a start set, but in
response to demand it will be available separately.
An unpainted sample was shown (above).
Samples were also shown of
the Gr 20 van (above) and the Om12 four-wheel
open (below) which is offered unbraked
(piped), braked, with brake house, and with brake
platform. The wagon body is plastic, with opening
doors, the underframe cast metal, with sprung
buffers. The X05 flat wagon is billed as coming
next.
 
There was no mention of the other previous proposals - the BR64 2-6-2T, second and first/second composite bogie Umbauwagen,
and the Pwie-30 four-wheel baggage van with cupola
lookout.
Stangel
This Polish enterprise is diversifying from their traditional area of structures
and accessories to offer rolling stock, handcrafted
in brass and nickel-silver. Their first venture
in O are the Wittfeld battery electric railcars,
offered in both Prussian Epoch I (above) and
Deutsche Reichsbahn Epoch II (below) versions.
The models are also being offered in Gauge II!
The new offering from this German O scale specialist is a model of the OOtz50/Fad167/Fal167 bogie hopper. The wagon has an injection
moulded plastic body with cast brass details.
It is offered in three different period versions, each with different running numbers and six different
owner or advertising graphics. It is available
as a kit or assembled, with discounts for
quantity (five or ten).
Schnellenkamp have also taken over the range of colour light signals formerly
made by Schullern/Hassler. The first item
to be re-released is a shunting signal, either
in ground or mast form. The signal is all
brass and equipped with 14volt bulbs.
Also new is a kit
for a platform canopy, made from brass
castings and profiles; five double supports
make a canopy 50cm long (above).
WMK
Work
progresses on the ÖBB class 4010 ‘Transalpin’ electric
railcar set as a complete train, and the class1016/1116/1216
Taurus Bo-Bo electric.
The ÖBB class 1045
electric is now complete and should be released
during the year, along with the so-called ‘profile’ coaches
to form a suitable train.
The Lenz ‘Thunderbox’ four-wheel
coaches will be offered with Austrian markings.
The
SBB heavy duty bogie flat as used for carrying
armoured vehicles will be available loaded
with a Centurion tank and in civilian service
with loads such as steel plates or iron bars.
Loads
for other types of wagon (cable drums,
boxes, steel plates, etc.) have also been developed.
NMJ
The latest model in O is the NSB class 31b
4-8-0 (above), in three versions, with different
smoke deflectors, steam and sand domes, and
tender types. These machines were built in
the early 1920s and some remained in traffic
until 1970. The model has the internal third
cylinder, valve gear, and crank axle, plus constant
lighting - not only front and rear lights but
also in the cab and around the running gear.
Next, in co-operation with Hermann of Switzerland,
will be the NSB El18 Bo-Bo electric (below),
a variant of the Swiss 460, with all the appropriate
Norwegian modifications - lights, cab, snowploughs,
etc.
Philotrain
 
It
seems that the Dutch 200/300 class four-wheel
diesel shunters, introduced from 1934, nicknamed‘Sik’ (‘goat)’,
will never retire and to honour this NS stalwart
Dutch specialists Philotrain have created a
new high quality brass model in O (above),
covering all the variants and liveries from the
pre-war period to the present day.
Philotrain
have worked through all permutations of the NS
1100 class Bo-Bo electrics in HO scale, and now
plan to do the same in O. The first version will
bein the classic Epoch III dark blue livery (above).
In
collaboration with Treinshop Olaerts in Belgium,
Philotrain created HO scale models of the famous
SNCM/NMBS series 12 streamlined Atlantics; now
they will repeat the process in O (below).
They
also propose to model one of the best known
and most numerous (with more than 3,300 built)
goods wagons in Holland, constructed byWerkspoor
of Amsterdam for vegetables and other perishable
goods; they were later used for milk. They travelled
all over Europe. Philotrain will produce five
different versions of this historic van.
Heljan
The DSB MY Nohab in both Epoch III wine red (above) and Epoch IV black & red
(below) versions is almost ready for
release. It features a detailed cab interior,
rotating roof fan, and prototypical sprung
screw couplings (as well as NEM pockets).
The model weighs three kilos (!), and is
driven by two powerful five-pole motors.
Deák
As well as a range of tinplate replica wagons, Deák offer O scale models
of the pioneering Hungarian V40 ‘Kandó’ 1-D-1
electric in Epoch II green, and the modern
V43 Bo-Bo in ‘Szili’ blue.
Mabar
Mabar are also catering for the replica tinplate market with models based on
the LAG four-wheel electric
loco No.895 (described as a motorised
brake van!), a steam tram loco reminiscent
of the Chiemseebahn machine (upper),
along with a matching four-wheel coach
(above), plus a small industrial electric
loco (below). The mechanisms are substantially
engineered, and very heavy.
ETS
ETS from the Czech Republic produce robust metal-bodied locos and stock with
sophisticated electronics for sound and control.
New is a version of the 2-6-0 representing an 1896 B3/4 Jura - Simplon Bahn
machine (above).
There will also be four new versions of the Austerity 2-8-0, in black with either
early or late British Railways lion & wheel
emblem on the eight-wheel rigid tender,
in War Department khaki, and in US Army
Transportation Corps grey with a tender
on archbar trucks.
New versions of the bogie stock (first, second, and baggage with cupola
lookout) are due with DRG markings.
The second is also offered in DB blue,
and there will be ‘Mitropa’ DRG
Epoch II and ‘DSG’ Epoch III
dining and sleeping cars in red. Also new
is an interior lighting kit.
The only additions to the range of freight stock are two new four-wheel oil or petrol tank wagons, one twin and one triple, with CSD markings (below).
 
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