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 DateMeeting timeLocationPurpose
25 Jan 202613:30 to 16:30StanningtonGeneral
22 Feb 202613:30 to 16:30StanningtonGeneral
15 Mar 202613:30 to 16:30StanningtonGeneral
19 Apr 202613:30 to 16:30ElsdonGeneral
31 May 202610:00 to 16:00ElsdonModelling day
21 Jun 202610:00 to 16:00ChestersModelling day
19 Jul 202610:00 to 16:00StanningtonModelling day
30 Aug 202610:00 to 16:00ChestersModelling day
27 Sep 202610:00 to 16:00ElsdonModelling day
24 Oct 20268:00 to 17:30Stannington‘Workshopwise – 2026’
29 Nov 202613:30 to 16:30StanningtonChris King trophy presentation
13 Dec 202613:30 to 16:30StanningtonXmas special

Contact

PositionNameEmailTelephone
OrganiserAllen OakesAllen@Oakesa.co.uk07973895644

Charges

MeetingsAll meetings – £5 per person
StanningtonVillage Hall, Main Street, Stannington, Morpeth
Northumberland, NE61 6EL
ElsdonElsdon Village Hall, Northumberland, NE19 1AA,
ChestersSouthdean 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

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