EMGS News
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
Increased Cost of RTR B6 points
I have just received the latest delivery of stock from Peco and the manufacture costs have increased a lot more than expected
Unfortunately, despite my Newsletter entry, I have to further increase the cost of the points to £36. I realise that this a very large increase but I hadn’t ordered new stock for a considerable time. However, compared to Peco’s own 00 gauge points it still represents good value.
The plain track has not increased in price to the same extent and so I can keep the cost to that in the Newsletter
Test Track Reminder From John Simpson
Test Track Reminder From John Simpson
Members are reminded that the Test Track will be available in Bracknell to all members to use (FOC!!) and that I am looking forward to seeing (and photographing) yet more examples of ingenuity whether partially built or complete. Rolling stock is also more than welcome – we will always find something to pull it and nothing beats a good running-in session to iron out kinks in a chassis
E.M.G.S. NE & Borders Group – Diary 2026
Meeting Times and Dates
| Meeting Date | Meeting time | Location | Purpose |
| 25 Jan 2026 | 13:30 to 16:30 | Stannington | General |
| 22 Feb 2026 | 13:30 to 16:30 | Stannington | General |
| 15 Mar 2026 | 13:30 to 16:30 | Stannington | General |
| 19 Apr 2026 | 13:30 to 16:30 | Elsdon | General |
| 31 May 2026 | 10:00 to 16:00 | Elsdon | Modelling day |
| 21 Jun 2026 | 10:00 to 16:00 | Chesters | Modelling day |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 10:00 to 16:00 | Stannington | Modelling day |
| 30 Aug 2026 | 10:00 to 16:00 | Chesters | Modelling day |
| 27 Sep 2026 | 10:00 to 16:00 | Elsdon | Modelling day |
| 24 Oct 2026 | 8:00 to 17:30 | Stannington | ‘Workshopwise – 2026’ |
| 29 Nov 2026 | 13:30 to 16:30 | Stannington | Chris King trophy presentation |
| 13 Dec 2026 | 13:30 to 16:30 | Stannington | Xmas special |
Contact
| Position | Name | Telephone | |
| Organiser | Allen Oakes | Allen@Oakesa.co.uk | 07973895644 |
Charges
| Meetings | All meetings – £5 per person |
| Stannington | Village Hall, Main Street, Stannington, Morpeth Northumberland, NE61 6EL |
| Elsdon | Elsdon Village Hall, Northumberland, NE19 1AA, |
| Chesters | Southdean Hall, Hawick, Roxburghshire, TD9 8TH |
Please note – General meetings may include any of the following activities:-
- Group discussion – any relevant item of interest or importance
- Modelling – especially if you are looking for advice or help
- ‘Show and tell’
Short talks (topics and speakers will usually be announced in advance
Short Notice of EM Gauge Auction On Behalf of ex Member
A collection of EM gauge items are being auctioned on behalf of Tonbridge MRC.
Two Day Sale of Model, Vintage & Retro Toys – Online On 16/17 Apr 26
https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/b2701f12222b94a8f37a7950020e7b25/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/two-day-sale-of-model-vintage-retro-toys-online-only-/
Newsletter 248
The Newsletter has been posted today, April 1st.
The overseas members on email distribution will be sent out on Friday 3rd April.
Steve Young – Newsletter Editor
