EMGS News
Two new Manual Sheets added to Database
The following have been added to Section 2 of the Manual Sheets database and will be distributed in paper format with the Newsletters as print constraints allow.
2.5.2.3A Notes on Alan Gibson crankpin system – author John Cutler
2.4.0.6 Re-tyring RTR Loco Wheels to EM gauge standards – authors Geoff Stenner / James Maxted
John Simpson Oct 2026
Website Update on Recent Potential Security Issue
You may have heard on the news that there has been identified a potential security risk using PHP. PHP is one of the standard programming tools used by a large number of websites around the world, including our own
Our web provider has just updated our site with the latest upgrade to PHP to close this threat
Trade Officer Holiday
Starting Friday 23rd October 2026 I will be away from home until Sunday 1st November 2026 inclusive. During this time the stores will be open for orders but orders won’t be sent out for delivery until week beginning 2nd November 2026
AMBIS Products
The AMBIS stock that that I have yet to catalogue is listed under menu list in the store. If there is something that you are interested in purchasing, click on the waitlist for that product.
I will do my best to get it into the main store listings as soon as I can
John
Test Track Photos for Bracknell expoEM 2026
The Test Track photos for expoEM Bracknell 2026 have now been released and are available to view in the gallery section
John Simpson
End of Financial Year Store closure
The trade store will be closed between 28th August 2026 and 31st August inclusive to enable end of financial year stock taking and finalising the trade accounts
New Job TOR Manual Sheets – 19 August 2026
From Manual Sheets Editor – John Simpson
The inclusion on the website of the three Society “Roles Terms of Reference” Manual Sheets – 0.1.0.(10) Manual Sheet Editor, 0.1.0.(11) Trophy Coordinator, and 0.1.0.(12) Test Track Manager referred to in Newsletter 249 were unavoidably delayed due to multiple hospital stays – my apologies. They have now been posted. Members should note that due to their limited applicability these Manual Sheets will not be distributed in paper format. If you are interested in any of the three roles now or in the future then in the first instance please contact the appropriate current holder.
New EU Regulations – PPWR Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
New regulations regarding mailing items to EU countries mean that at present I cannot mail orders to EU countries.
The new regulations that came into force on August 12th 2026 and regulate the type of packaging the empty space in the packaging and what the items themselves are packaged in. It also requires a appoint an Authorised Representative in each country you ship to in order to handle these obligations on our behalf. Not to mention the paperwork involved in registering and proving compliance
Unfortunately there is no exemption for clubs and societies selling to members
Whether there is any way we can legitimately circumvent this is doubtful
Newsletter 249 mailing
Just to advise that the latest Newsletter was mailed on 1st July.
I will sort out the overseas electronic copies over the weekend.
Steve Young – EMGS Newsletter Editor
Members Who Live in EU Countries
The following import duties will apply to all deliveries. Below are the new rules
From 1 July 26, changes to EU import rules mean a duty will apply to all parcels containing goods sent from Great Britain (excluding Northern Ireland) to EU countries.
- The duty doesn’t apply to gifts under €45.
- The €3 duty will apply per HS code, plus any EU handling fees, to parcels valued at €150 or less.
- The €3 duty, plus any EU handling fees, will apply to all business-to-consumer goods under €150, including those sold by non-EU sellers registered under Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS).
Orders only contain one HR code
I will add the additional cost to the actual postage. If you prefer that you pay it prior to having the Parcel delivered please put a note on the order