LATEST PICTURES! Farish, Dapol models emerge at N Gauge Society 40th anniversary event

Both Dapol and Graham Farish took the opportunity to showcase prototypes of forthcoming models at the N Gauge Society’s 40th anniversary event on September 15/16. BEN ANDO reports;

Running models of the Farish LMS ‘Jubilee’ 4-6-0 were on show. The model will be supplied with two front bogies: one, with the usual ‘trainset’ small wheels and another with scale wheels offering a far more realistic appearance for those with more generous curves. Unpainted bodyshells for a complete range of Stanier coaches also caught the eye, as did unpainted samples of the new Class 37/0 diesels and intermodal twin wagons. Painted versions of the Freightliner HHA coal hopper were also on display (see Model Rail October issue).

Dapol trumped its rivals by releasing two new models at the show – the Virgin Class 221 Super Voyager in four different running numbers, and the ‘Q1’ 0-6-0 steam locomotive in various versions of its two BR liveries (black with late crest and early crest.)

New models on display from Dapol included the forthcoming FEA-B container flats, telescopic hooded steel carriers and BR fish vans, along with the bodyshell of the Class 73/0 loco, to complement the firm’s existing Class 73/1.

Both Graham Farish and Dapol had versions of the Low Emission Class 66 models on display in Eddie Stobart livery – the Farish locomotive is a noticeably darker colour than Dapol’s; it’s up to the modeller to decide which they prefer!

Not to be outdone, CJM announced that it is introducing a Class 58 in 2008. The locomotive will be largely produced using the latest CAD design technologies, and its development will be shown on CJM’s website, allowing modellers to follow its progress from design to mastering and completion. CJM’s Chris Marchant is also planning to offer rakes of Scotrail Class 47/7+ Mk 3 push-pull sets in the new year using Class 47s fitted with his own Saturn series chassis, and hand-built DBSO vehicles. Initially, ScotRail livery will be offered.

For more on the NGS 40th anniversary and the models released see November issue of Model Rail magazine, on sale October 11.