Derek Lilley from 1st September 2010
155 Spring Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3RD
01442 392875
As at July 2010, the latest mailing is No.184 which contained the combined Newsletter and expoEM Programme.
The next mailing is due in August ready for our expoEM North event at Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield.
Supply of a comprehensive range of railway modelling products for the 4mm scale modeller. Specialising in EM and 18.83mm (P4) gauges but some items also suitable for '00' and other scales.
The wheel profiles for both EM (18.2mm) and P4 (18.83mm) gauges are shown in the Main Menu under "What is EM?" EMGS Members can find these also on the CD Manual Sheet
The current EMGS Price List is No.31 takes effect 1st February 2010 and was sent to all members during the January 2010 mailing. The web site has a fully updated copy with additional information regarding any back orders being experienced etc.
Mail order only to EMGS members. The EMGS Trade Stand attends the three annual expoEM events (May, September and November) and also the Members' and AGM Day held in February each year.
Track making components such as wooden sleepers, crossing and sleeper timbering, track making rivets, and the range of C&L Finescale components are available. Rail (bullhead) in both steel and nickel silver and Flat bottom in nickel silver as well as ready assembled Flexitrack (EM and 18.83mm gauges) are all well stocked.
Above: Set of gauges - Track, check rail, crossing flangeway, and back to back gauges available in both EM and P4 18.83mm. Also packets of track making rivets (Brass 2.5mm diameter head for EM and Copper 2mm diameter head for P4 and EM). The pre-punched sleepers are suitable for both EM and P4 gauges and are available in two lengths (32mm i.e. 8'6" prototype and 34mm for 9'0" prototype pre-grouping modelling)
Below: Punch for the rivet method of track construction; fibre glass stick for general cleaning of rail and can also be used on etches prior to soldering etc. The cleaning block is a 'polishing' block and de-greases rail prior to a running session. The etched fishplates are decorative but can be soldered to the track.
Full range of wagon compensation units (W Irons) and suitable axlebox and spring castings and bearings. Locomotive mainframes, hornblocks, bearings, pick-ups, axles and conversion parts from several manufacturers as well as components of our own design and manufacture are available.
To assist modellers in the conversion of locomotives and stock to either to EM or P4 (18.83mm gauge), the Society provides specialist parts to make the conversions as simple as possible. Crossing V jigs are available as stock items. Three types available For bullhead rail (1:5 1:6 1:7 1:8) and (1:9 1:10 1:11 1:12) Following the success of these jigs an additional tool, a Switchblade Planing Jig, has also been introduced.
Those who are contemplating using the Alex Jackson coupling method, we stock a range of jigs that simplifies construction. Full pack consisting Centre/Height gauge, Dropper jig, Hook jig and 2 coils of wire £15.00p
For non-members 3 x 1st class stamps will bring you the latest Newsletter, prospectus, application form, sample Manual sheet and a full 16-page trade list to enable you to review what the Society can offer you. You are most welcome to attend the expoEM events which are open to all and you are (as Day members) entitled to purchase trade items.
PayPal accepted for all overseas orders. £2 fee to be added to price of goods and postage.
August 2010