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Update 23 February 2022

Western Diesels
We have upgraded the firmware and reprogrammed the decoders on 125 locomotives with 14 engines still to go to complete this part of the programme. The drive train has been enhanced with a new design feature on 40 engines with complete engines now being delivered to customers. We will be delivering more locomotives to customers individually by hand and at the Kettering Show. Following our programme of enhancement the models – both O gauge and Scale 7, – have been through a pre-delivery proving programme on our test track and I am delighted to say they run beautifully at all speeds, fully meeting our expectations. The remaining locomotives are now also going through the enhancement programme.

Review of the Western in the March Edition of Model Rail Magazine

Model Rail Western

Model Rail magazine kindly requested that we submit samples of the Western for review by their editorial staff. In the March edition a green ‘Western Emperor’ in Scale 7 and a maroon ‘Western Druid’ in 0 gauge are reviewed by George Dent and David Lowery. Here are a few of their comments:

“The Ultimate Western - Stunning”
“Captures the look of the prototype perfectly”
“There’s no doubt that Masterpiece Models has achieved its aim of producing as close a replica of the Class 52 as possible…”

If you would like to read the details pick up a copy of the magazine – it is also full of articles and ideas to enhance your models and layouts.

Kettering Show 5 March
You will be able to see the new ‘Westerns’ in person at the Kettering Show – their first public outing. We are on stand Number 20 in the corner near the exit doors, which I think is the same position that we had when we last exhibited at Kettering in 2019. Ros and I look forward to seeing you all there.

John Borkowski  23 February 2022