Castles March 11 2023

Assembly & testing continues. Final testing takes place on Cliff Williams railway so we can check on a complete oval circuit. 
group of Castles ready for final testing 

Update March 03 2023

Unfortunately Covid has struck our team so we will be unable to attend Kettering this weekend.

Shipping by DHL will commence next week, pictured below is the box used. The loco is bolted to a thick Perspex base, something we have done since the LMS Patriot project. This allows for safe shipping worldwide. Note that we will be in contact to arrange a suitable shipping date. 

Our new builder was in contact today to confirm he has started on the GWR 850 project. We will post updates on this project shortly.

Castle test run February 24 2023

Double header filmed by Cliff.

Please note as per the project page, each customer will be contacted individually when their model is ready for shipping. Then final invoices will be issued and arrangement's made to ship by DHL.

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Castle test run January 22 2023

Thanks to Cliff Williams for a video showing a production model under test.

GWR K14 running on Bucks Hill December 30 2020

Kevin Wilson sent a short clip of his 1912 livery K14 running on his layout

GWR K14/15 at Snow Hill ! November 04 2020

Thanks to Michael Price for this picture of his newly delivered PBV’s on his Snow Hill diorama 

clock oil for lubrication December 12 2018

 

 

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Another useful tool from Wiha May 10 2017

The magnetiser is very useful to use on the screwdriver to keep hold of tiny steel screws

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Useful screwdrivers May 06 2017

We use Wiha PicoFinish 261 P drivers which fit perfectly on the metric screws used by the Korean builders. Part number 00513 PH000 or 00512 PH00

click here for a link to the Wiha website. They are also available on Amazon.co.uk

How we test the models before delivery September 17 2014

Every model is test run with a train of brass coaches on Cliff Williams track. The track is an oval, which is loosely laid (ie not pinned down) with peco track and points including a peco curved point. There is a section which has foam underlay and a section without underlay, this causes a dip in the track. The test track is laid this way so the models have to negotiate bumps and wiggles whilst running. Always having a train attached shows up any issues of pulling or the engine being pushed.All are tested on DCC which is more sensitive to short circuits etc. We also take time to video a small clip of each and every model. 25 loco's takes 6 hours including unpacking and packing again. its worth the effort so we know each model runs before it's shipped.