Spring Kit update
After a slow start we are in the process of building boilers for the LMS 2P, GW14xx and the Jubilee. The steam chests are being machined...
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Mel@Barretts
Oct 16, 2023
October kit update!
We are now taking deposits for our GW City of Truro and Atlantic kits (LBSC Or GNR) Tenders are being put together, and will be complete...
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Mel@Barretts
Sep 18, 2023
September kit updates!
Gauge 3 E22: This kit is now 98% complete, only missing the final detail casting. All other bodywork, castings , steam fitings and boiler...
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sheila749
Jul 27, 2023
Workshop Days!
Our ever popular workshop days are returning this Autumn! Running on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout winter, these give you the...
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Mel@Barretts
Jun 21, 2023
June 2023 Kit status
Starter Kits: LMS 2P - Tenders complete, Loco pack 2 due july GW 14xx - First pack due july, awaiting etchings Ruston 48DS - Static...
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Mel@Barretts
Jun 21, 2023
Gauge 3 Scratch Builders
We have now published our Gauge 3 castings and fittings Catalog online! check it out from our scratch builders page. Our E22 deisgn is...
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Mel@Barretts
Jun 21, 2023
Seven Valley Weekend!
We`ve had a fantastic time running on Midsummer Norton at Chasewater railway this weekend! Thank you to all those who came to join in and...
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Mel@Barretts
Jan 20, 2022
January Kit update!!!
The following list shows the current stage of the kits we are producing: LMS 2P - Apr 2021 start - Pack 1 and 2 complete, Pack 3 due...
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sheila749
Jan 20, 2022
Price rises
We have tried to keep our prices the same for the past few years. This year due to the changing climate we have had to increase our...
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Mel@Barretts
Oct 19, 2021
Workshop shutdown week
NOTICE FOR ALL CUSTOMERS: Please be aware that the workshop will be closed from Monday 8th November - Friday 12th November 2021 for...
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Mel@Barretts
Aug 25, 2021
August 2021 Kit update
The following list shows the current stage of the kits we are producing: LMS 2P - Apr 2021 start - Pack 1, Tenders complete - Sept...
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Mel@Barretts
Jul 16, 2021
July 2021 Kit update!
The following packs have been completed: 2P - Sept 2020 start - Pack 3 2P - April 2021 start - Pack 1 Manor - Pack 1 Grange - ...
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Mel@Barretts
May 20, 2021
Garden open days
Spread the word! This year we will be opening our garden layout for two days!! Come along and join us on the 12th June or 10th July for a...
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Mel@Barretts
Mar 17, 2021
Severn valley railway meet!
Back by popular demand, our Midsummer Norton track will be returning to Kidderminster station for the 7th and 8th august 2021!! Running...
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Mel@Barretts
Jan 6, 2021
Lockdown #3
WE ARE STAYING OPEN! (Again) Please be aware that some of our suppliers are taking longer to complete orders. This means some of our kits...
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Mel@Barretts
Nov 27, 2020
SDJR Transfers
NEW TRANSFERS for 10mm SOMERSET & DORSET JOINT RAILWAY Full loco set £22.50 A new waterslide transfer set of yellow faced, red shaded...
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Mel@Barretts
Nov 27, 2020
Gauge 1 accessories
We are putting together 2 kits of each of the items on our accessories page! Knowing our etchings are taking time to be ordered we are...
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Mel@Barretts
Nov 27, 2020
GW Manor
We are starting a new batch of this kit in January 2021, with pack 1 being completed by March. Reserve your kit now, once this batch is...
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Mel@Barretts
Nov 27, 2020
2P Kit Status
Pack 1 (tender) is now complete. This pack will be posted to customers at the end of November Pack 2 will be complete by late February.
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Mel@Barretts
Oct 23, 2020
Welcome to our New Website!!!!
Having been told our website package was 'too old to work properly' we have taken the leap of faith to redesign it with a more modern...
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