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Our
new 40-45lb/yard Code 82/7 flat bottom rail is here at last! Along
with our recently introduced special Code 100/7 rail, there are
now three sizes available exclusively from us:
Accurate flatbottom rail specially made for
1:43 7mm scale, but also suitable for use in 1:48
O scale and
1:32 scale/Gauge 1. Perfect for modelling both standard and narrow
gauge prototypes - no more undersized 'fence wire' rails of 00/H0
origin!
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Magnified
photograph showing all three sizes - amongst the detail
differences, note that the 82/7 has the correct flat top
as found on the prototype of this lighter weight of rail. |
Code
82/7 - to represent, in 7mm scale, prototype 40-45lb/yard
rails - £10.50 per 25ft
Code 100/7 - to represent, in 7mm scale, prototype
60-70lb/yard rails - £11.50 per 25ft
Code 125/7 - to represent,
in 7mm scale, prototype 80-100lb/yard rails
- £12.50 per 25ft
In
1:32 scale Gauge 1, these sizes are approximately equivalent to
20lb, 35lb and 50lb/yard rails respectively.
Metric equivalents
in 7mm scale:
Code
82/7 - 20-21kg/m rail
Code 100/7 - 27-31kg/m rail
Code 125/7 - 41-49kg/m rail |
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ALL our FB rail is made
from top quality high-Ni Nickel Silver, giving a far
more realistic appearance than traditional 'yellow' NS rail. One
pack of 25 feet contains 10 x 30" (762mm) lengths. Why 30"?
Years of trackbuilding experience indicates that there will be
less waste from 'short' left-over pieces; it is also easier and
safer to handle, and post.
Mail orders are sent packed in a specially made thick-wall protective
tube. Please note that when sending rail by post, there is a separately
applied postage and packing charge: a minimum of £5.00 in
the UK, £6.50 overseas.
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DELRIN
CHAIN DRIVE SYSTEM
The bad news first: prices have had to go up a little due
to the collapse in the exchange rate. The good news is that we now have
in stock the entire selection of 35 different sprockets, ranging from
8 teeth to 48 teeth, in four shaft sizes, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
and 3/8".
Download: Full
Details and Price List
The use of Delrin chain
and sprockets for driving multiple axles in 0 gauge or larger scale models
of diesel or electric locomotives is now established practice and we recommend
it's use in a number of our own kits. Also useful for other applications,
such as gearing down a turntable drive. Previously, supplies have been
difficult to find and pricey when you did - we can now supply the complete
range off the shelf, at very competitive prices.
DELRIN CHAIN - 45p per inch
SPROCKETS to suit - popular sizes are 8,9,10
or 12 Tooth for 1/8" axle, 10 or 12 Tooth for 3/16" axle. Priced
from 56p each.
The 12T sprocket (0.535" max. overall diameter) is the most widely
used and will fit most applications, but if unsure of your sprocket requirements,
or how much chain you need, tell us what you are building and we will
be happy to advise. At these prices, you can afford to buy a variety and
experiment. |
16th
April 2007 |
IMPORTANT
NEWS
We are very pleased to announce a new addition to the range of 7mm scale
0 gauge lines we carry.
HAYWOOD RAILWAY - Sprung locomotive, carriage
and wagon buffers, sold in packs of four. These buffers have detailed
cast whitemetal bodies, turned steel heads, individual internal compression
springs and 12BA retaining nuts.
Some good news regarding D&S
MODELS - we are delighted to report that we have
once again started receiving supplies of this excellent range. |
10th
March 2007 |
D&S
MODELS
These kits have been in short
supply recently. Happily, Dan Pinnock, the proprietor of this excellent
range, has today confirmed he will be maintaining development and production
of the 7mm scale range, and continuing to attend Gauge 0 Guild exhibitions
with his sales stand. Once he has built stocks up to satisfactory levels,
the 7mm range should again also be available from ourselves.
Some of the 4mm scale range (cast kits only) have now been sold to ABS
Models - these are already available direct from ABS. No decision has
yet been taken as to the future of the 4mm scale etched kits.
Hopefully, this clarifies the situation fully, and will put an end to
the unfounded rumours that we have taken over production of the D&S
range. This is, quite simply, NOT the case. |
18th
September 2005 |
2
DOORS DOWN GE type Box Cab
loco kit. A surprise new addition to this interesting 0 gauge (1:48 scale)
range of little 'Critters'.
In addition, another batch of the popular little GE 25 Tonner has been
produced. Both kits are in stock now, along with wheels, motors and gears
to suit. As can be seen from the photographs, these kits make up into
delightful models.
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10th
March 2005 |
2
DOORS DOWN EMD 300hp kit now
available.
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27th
February 2005 |
We
are delighted to announce that we have been appointed as one of a select
few stockists for the revamped, much improved, EXACTOSCALE
range. A full product listing will be added in due course.
The first releases are highly detailed ABS plastic injection mouldings of
the following track parts, all to suit Code 125 bullhead rail:
S1 3-bolt chairs
GWR 2-bolt chairs
MR/LMS 4-bolt chairs
Bridge chairs
Slide chairs
Functional locking fishplates |
4th
October 2004 |
A
full set of the instructions
for the 2 DOORS DOWN GE 70 tonner added. We have put
these up to allow anyone interested in this new range to see just what they
are getting for their money.
A number of customers have been very complimentary about the way these kits
go together.
This document may take half a minute or so to load if you are on a dial-up
connection. |
27th
August 2004 |
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8th
October 2003 |
0
GAUGE AMERICAN DIESELS by 2 DOORS DOWN: Following
the review published in the November 2003 Continental Modeller, here is
a brief resume to whet your appetites. More details and photographs of
built kits can be found by clicking the link above.
First release will be a 25 ton 4-wheel switcher
based on the GE prototype first introduced in the 1940's.
Next up is the EMD 300hp centre-cab 4-wheel switcher.
Third of the trio is the GE 70 ton Bo-Bo, available in both early and
later versions.
The kits are etched brass, with detail castings
in whitemetal. They are designed to be motorised using Slater's wheels,
Mashima motors, Romford Gears and Delrin chain and sprocket drive, all
of which we can supply from stock. Pickups and couplings are not supplied.
All kits have been designed to accept Kadee™ auto-couplings.
Prices have not been finalised, but as a rough
guide expect the 25T at approximately £45, EMD 300hp approximately
£70, GE 70T approximately £95.
Built examples can be seen on our stand at the
Reading Trade Show in December - details on our EXHIBITIONS
page. |
6th February 2003

Sorry - as soon as the
7mm page is ready, we'll move this lot there!
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Preparing
for the reintroduction of our range of IMPETUS
small locomotive kits, it has become painfully apparent that supplies
of some of the bought-in components required to complete the model were
either rather uncertain, of variable quality, too expensive or, in some
cases, a combination of all three!
In order to overcome these problems, we have decided to direct-source
or tool up to produce these items ourselves. All items will be available
separately, branded under our 'ROO
BITS label. The
first parts are now in stock.
740KMG : 40-1 ratio gears for 7mm scale.
Price £14-50 per set.
Made locally for us by a specialist gear manufacturer, this high-quality
set of gears comprises a stainless steel worm to fit a 2mm motor shaft
and a brass helical gear to fit a standard 3/16" axle. Both gears
are supplied with slotted steel grubscrew fixings. Although intended for
use with our own motor mounts, these gears will also fit mounts supplied
by a number of other manufacturers, including Connoisseur Models.
Careful design means assembly of the worm to the recommended Mashima 1833
or 1824 can motor (also available from us) will automatically give the
correct working clearance from the motor body, allowing easy access to
the shaft bearing for lubrication purposes. In addition, the helical gear
has been made with the toothed working surface 50% wider than is usual,
providing a number of benefits. Not only is wear reduced to a minimum
and lubricant retention improved, but sideplay can be allowed on the driven
axle to help your model negotiate the tighter-than-prototype curves so
many of us have to put up with.
Please remember, however, these gears have been produced to give good
slow-speed running and shunting operation on the average indoor layout.
We do not recommend you install them in the large Pacific or heavy freight
2-8-0 you intend to leave tearing round the garden railway hauling ten
bogie coaches or fifty wagons for hours on end - you need tractor-size
gears for that and we will be happy to obtain these for you or recommend
a supplier!!
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