AUSTRALIAN MODEL RAILWAY NEWS - DECEMBER 2021
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Welcome to the December 2021 episode of Australian Model Railway News! In this episode we take a look at all the new announcements, releases and updates from Australian model railway manufactures. Featuring many scales, manufacturers, eras and states!
Don't forget to leave a comment with some feedback and of course subscribe if you haven't already and I'll be back next month with more model railway news.
Nothing in this video is sponsored. All opinions and statements and are my own.
Me:
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AUSCISION
Web: www.auscisionmodels.com.au
Facebook: auscisionmodels
Instagram: auscision
IDR:
Facebook: idrmodels
Web: idrmodels.com.au
CUSTOM HOBBY DECALS
customhobbydecals
Website: www.customhobbydecals.com
BERG'S HOBBIES
Facebook: BergsHobbies
Website: www.bergshobbies.com
Southern Rail Models
WEB: southernrailmodels.com.au
FACEBOOK: / southernrailmodels
SDS
Facebook: SdsModels
Web: www.sdsmodels.com.au
sales@sdsmodels.com.au
PHOENIX REPRODUCTIONS
Facebook: Phoenix-Reproductions-Pty-Ltd-379355122536927
Web: www.phoenixreproductions.com.au
Kandu Workshop
WEB: kandu-workshop.myshopify.com
FACEBOOK: / kanduworkshop
Modeller's Warehouse
FACEBOOK: / modellerswarehouse
WEBSITE: www.modellerswarehouse.com.au/
Train O Rama
FACEBOOK: / bobshobbies
WEBSITE: www.bobshobbies.com.au
Roundhouse Boxes
FACEBOOK: / roundhouse-boxes-10085...
AMRA
Facebook: AMRAvictoria
Instagram: amravictoria
Website: www.amravic.com.au
INDEX:
0:00 - Introduction
0:54 - Auscision
6:08 - IDR Models
9:43 - Custom Hobby Decals
10:30 - Bergs
12:00 - Southern Rail Models
13:16 - SDS & Phoenix Reproduction Models
16:00 - Kandu Workshops
17:40 - Trackside Models
18:30 - Modeller's Warehouse
20:35 - Train-O-Rama
21:34 - Roundhouse Boxes
22:39 - My News
23:21 - Exhibition News
26:04 - Question & Sign Off
Oh this is wonderful! It’s great to find a UA-camr that covers model trains in a way that’s fun and informative with an Australian flavour
Thank you very much Michael!
Thanks Will for all the amazing videos in 2021, wish you a great 2022 and looking forward to meeting you soon! All the best Martin from Tumut
Thank you! Likewise mate!
Thanks for the updates Will! Nice job as always.
Thanks mate!
Thanks for the news Will. Always look forward to it.
Especially pleased that I may be able to purchase some of the versions of the D3 that SDS/ Phoenix underestimated demand for. Although even I did not think I wanted the preserved versions as well as the standard in service versions until I saw them in the flesh.
Thank you John!
Yeah they certainly do look excellent!
I just stumbled across this video & I just want to say how well it’s presented. congratulations on such great work. subscribed
Thank you very much!
What im looking forward to this year: my Auscision G class
The news segment is one of my favourite things about this channel, keep it up
Very nice! Which one are you getting?
Thank you very much!
@@WillJamesRailways G512 in Freight Australia
Very impressive video! I'm not really into the Australian railways but it is great to see the amount of manufactured items becoming available. I could be tempted - lol! I've subscribed to keep informed.
Thank you very much Andrew!
Great work as usual mate.
I'm with you, Automated pre-orders are the way to go.
Happy new year and keep up the awesome work.
Thank you Chris! Seems to be a very large amount of people agreeing on this. Hope the manufacturers take note!
Happy new year to you as well!
Great Update Will. Your video of the running shots of the locos are excellent!
Thank you very much mate!
Happy New Year! Keep the content coming mate.🤘🥳
Thank you very much Joseph!
Always look forward to these videos
Thank you Damian!
Very nice!!
The DERMs look very exciting
Anyway have a happy new year!!
Thank Joel! Very exciting! You to mate!
Nice video you done.Hope to see you in 2022.Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
@@WillJamesRailways Thanks very much for replying to my comment. More uploads in 2022 to look out for and supporting my channel..Take Care & Stay Safe.
Choo choo! I'm a train and I approve this video and would like to wish you a happy new year choo choo!! :D
Thanks! Happy new year to you as well!
I noticed you were highlighted on OO NEALS you tube channel on his yearly review , you deserve the additional recognition
That I was! I’m very honored he mentioned me! Really was a great way to end the year!
Happy New Years Will.
The Derms look fantastic😎
So do the G/BL class👌
Happy new year to you as well! I reckon! Very exciting things to come!
100 per cent agree about preordering. It should be simple, straightforward and automated. ✅
Thank you!
thank you for the detailed video
the happy year 2022
Thank you very much Robert!
Thanks Will, another great summary of the state of our hobby. Like you I agree that better/automated model ordering systems which include confirmations would improve confidence for the buyer.
Thanks Dean!
Will, yes the concept of purchase pre order is a very good idea. I purchased the NSWGR 45'; GLX vans this way. Your videos are great and well done. I would to see the SAR Bluebird railcars made RTR with crew car options as they are still running today, albeit as trailers.
Ah great to hear! Thanks for watching! Now that's an excellent suggestion!
A Budd set would be nice. Great video Will..cheers
An excellent suggestion Jason!
Thanks Will for another great model rail news! What I want from an Australian model rail manufacturer is for someone to produce a RTR version of the NSW Z26 class!
Thanks for watching Caleb! A great suggestion!
Bought your VR Hat. Fantastic! I agree that Australian Rail Model websites are antiquated. In this day and age, it is simple to have an instant ordering online system. I also don't bother with the printout and post option. I take my chances when they appear in a store. I buy everything else online, Heck I also have an N Scale Japanese layout predominately Shinkansens. I can order online from a Japanese retailer and have them door to door within 5 days via DHL. Amazing service.
Thank you very much Mark! I agree completely on that one! Now that's an awesome turn around! Hopefully they see some of the comments here about the amount of us who don't pre order and would if it was online! Thanks again for grabbing a hat and watching the videos!
I'm late for this update (Christmas holidays). But this is great once again Will. I agree 100% re pre orders and online etc. In general they all need to modernise and they all need to make their websites mobile friendly. Get with the times people... Thanks Will.
Thanks for watching Peter! Couldn’t agree more on that one!
I am so excited about the auscision Movember😂
I reckon a lot of people are going to be jumping on them Hayden! Thanks for watching!
Another good video , thanks.
I would like to see someone do a run of the Victorian Railways Y Class diesel.
Thanks Neale! SDS are! I mentioned it maybe one or two episodes ago, but no full details yet, just that they’re coming soon!
I’m excited for the IDR DERMs, and I’d love to see someone make an RTR rail tractor as unrealistic of a hope that is haha, have a great 2022 mate!
As am I! Ah i reckon that could actually happen at some point! At least i hope so as well! Likewise!
@@WillJamesRailways I’ve ordered a 3D printer so hopefully I’ll be able to sort out an RT for myself and maybe some others, but I think an RTR would be great, especially if it was in a similar style to the Hornby Ruston 48s, with the extra pick up wagon
Big challenge would be fitting DCC with sound.
@@railtrolley I don’t run DCC so it’s not an issue for me, but I’ve seen people who’ve fitted the steam era models ones with DCC sound so it’s certainly possible
@@vandenbricks I'm still on DC too. A couple of ancient H&M controllers. The RT is a very small enclosure, but then they do manage to fit sound and lights to flat objects like mobile phones, so I agree it could be done with todays electronics. A keep alive for the very short wheelbase would help with crossing long points frogs, or any other potential dead spot in the track. I wonder if there are caps small enough?
Great video 👍🏻
Thanks Mark!
Dang if only I had thousands of dollars at hand. Waaaayy too tempting haha. Maybe I shouldn't watch these hehe, nah it wouldn't help you out hey. Happy New Year Will.
haha i know mate! thanks for supporting they videos!
Great video Will. I'm most looking forward to the G class from Auscision so that will be one that I get in the future. As for your question I would love it if manufactures did locomotive patch jobs such as a National rail NR with Pacific National logos as far as my research goes no one has done that. Can't wait to see what 2022 gives us. Happy new year. - Nicholas.
Thanks Nicholas, oh nice which one or ones are you getting? Now that's an excellent idea, i know some of the American producers do and yeah that would be awesome if they started doing it here as well!
Thanks again!
@@WillJamesRailways I'm only going to get 1 G class either G512 or G515 in V/Line orange and grey as I have seen both units quite a few times now.
Surely Auscision et al should realise by now that they need to change their pre order system. I certainly would have pre ordered a number of models if the system had been better. Australian Modeller offer Afterpay so why can't Auscision?
Keep up the good work Will!
I mean not just them, but the other big players as well! But yes i do agree with on that! I know you can't have after pay on a preorder, but surely something could be done!
AfterPay does not allow its service to be used on preorders.
u still need to print off and fax those sheets for preorders dont you with ur card details written on. agree process puts me off
@@chrisj6321 I agree, the whole idea of actually printing and faxing is so out of date they must be losing an awful lot of orders. Like you I don't order until I really have to.
🙏Hello❤, Warm wishes on New Year to all of our wonderful and very special friend. May you have a meaningful and successful year 2022 that brings you many joys and great big smiles! 😊
Thank you
Great video 🚂👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
Hi Will,
For future shows I would like to hear news on EVERY Manufactures undelivered models they have taken orders for.
I see that Auscision have not provided you with any news on the NSWGR 44 Class Locos I have had on order for almost 2 1/2 years now.
Really enjoy you show.
Cheers.
Wayne.
Hello Wayne.
I understand the frustration with no updates on some model, but if I have no news I can’t really say much about it!
@@WillJamesRailways Hi Will,
Thanks for your prompt reply.
I understand your position and I know it would be very frustrating for you also.
I was just replying to your request of what we would like to see Manufactures do in the future.
I E Mailed Aaron at Auscision asking him for an update of delivery times after you didn’t mention the 44’s in your News.
I am aware that you will pass on any information when it is available to you.
Keep up the good work.
Cheers.
Wayne.
Hi Will, love your monthly news videos. are you aware of what auscision models have been doing to small model train shops?
Thanks! No one has ever mentioned or accused them of potentially doing something to small model train shops. I don’t think I want to delve into rumors, which could land myself or others in hot water.
Will, like your work. In a future episode, I'd like to see you canvas a discussion about RTR HO NSW 57/58 class models. Unless I am deeply mistaken, these models would be a licence to print money for an importer. Another subject I would like to see discussed is for high quality models to be made in India, vis-a-vis uncertainty about China's future relations with western countries. India's manufacturing standards are on the up, their latest cars and motorcycles are high quality.
Somethings I can certainly have a look into Chris! Thanks for the message!
Typo in the web link in the intro/title Will (railwas).
Happy New Year tho mate!
So there is! Maybe it was a test to see if anyone reads the title? haha
Happy new year to you as well!
Good to se at least some of the NAs running without headlights.
Thanks Mark.
Great to see a channel focusing on the Australian side of things. One small question. Is the shop at AMRA still there or has it changed? I only asked as I saw Photos on the wall where the shop would be and wondered?
Thank you Matt!
Ah I guess in short yes it’s still there, and the cabinets are rather full! But we haven’t really been able to have to many people in the club the last two years!
Yer with this all going on I'm not suprised. I ran at the club just under 10 years ago and then moved to the UK to live so its nice to see it again and running. When I next come out to Australia I might come by and say Hi to everyone if I can am allowed.
Thnx WillId like to see N class locos and also XPT
Absolutely David! I think a lot of us are waiting on the re run of them!
Interesting update. There seem to be heaps of exhibitions in the first quarter 2022 but none in NSW until Epping. Is everyone dead up here?
Thanks! Yeah I guess with everything going on that might be holding off holding events!
15:25 Period appropriate (passenger) rollingstock for the K and D3 locos? My money would be on V carriages, the predecessor to the W cars.
I reckon that’s a pretty solid guess!
Hi Will
you mentioned sprit car art deco decals from Jacob Franklin do you contact details for him as i am looking to purchase sprit decals. thanks
Hello! Yeah send decal man a message and he should be able to link you up with him! If that doesn’t work I’ll see what I can find!
What I want from an Australian model rail manufacturer is for someone to produce a RTR version of the VR 153 HP Walker railmotor. Trainbuilder did one but hard to find and expensive.
I reckon if the DERM goes well it might be something that would happen! That train builder one does look very nice however!
Have you or any of your friends had any thing to do wifitrax controllers
G’day Michael, unfortunately no one I know!
Those are some Good looking Diesel locomotives, but at nearly $300.00 they better be nice engines, Never seen any Aussie loco's for sale in the US except for a Lima model from some time ago. Those Coaches and steam locomotives would not look out of place on a 1900's-1940's american layout!
Hello Raymond! I mean $300 comes in at the well priced end! Smaller market than the US and UK scenes, also shipping seems to factor quite highly into the price!
From what I've been told from my US watchers, most if not all seem to order from stores here and have them shipped out to them. Not wrong there, we had some US built Pullman stock out here as well, so there is certainly some US influence!
Rather concerned with SDS only using printed order forms. Did not get a confirmation of the order. Had to phone, but still no receipt or confirmation of pre delivery. Not sure what's happening.
This seems to be a very common thing unfortunately! Hopefully they all get on board with something a bit more modern!
@@WillJamesRailways Thanks.😇
HNY Will. I would like to see Auscision N Class rerun for Overland Cars ,harris cars {plastic) Norman car (plastic} rail tractor and I think a 50% deposit like Trainworld has done for the T Class is a great idea ,as you have time to plan for the the full payment. But there are plenty of good models already coming out BL/G Class ,C Class, Overland cars ,Clp/Clf's ,T class the Derms ,So plenty to spend money on already.Cheers John.
I agree with you on the N class re run as well as your other suggestions!
Yes i forgot to mention what the team at Trainworld are doing with the SDS releases. A really good step forward!
Having purchased an AUSTRAINS NEO twin BPL set at the end of 2020, beIng too late to get the set with a BCPL. I was interested in obtaining a BCPL as a single unit and did send an email to this effect to the supplier when they indicated more stock would arrive in 2021. There was no reply and, again, the BCPL is only in twin sets. A bit disappointing as I only want to run small branch line consists, with the long awaited K. Perhaps your comments page has more “clout” with the supplier. Well done on your excellent presentations.
Thanks for the message Philip! Unfortunately this is a comment I’ve seen quite a bit about the distributor of Austrains Neo/sds about no response to emails!
I whish auscision released more V set car variations like DCTs or DMT cars even DK series cars I doubt it'll ever happen unfortunately
Ah never say never! Might happen eventually!
Auscision and IDR going to make the same thing, I smell a Hornby vs (insert other OO gauge manufacturer here) battle here.
Ah not a first here either, SDS and Auscision both announced the NR's at the same time a few years ago!
Same model releases has been going on for decades now. In 1990, 2 manufacturers released at the same time, 2nd and 3rd series VR T class diesel locos, in brass.
steam era models kits exist so yeah if you see news about their kits post them up on here
I’m very aware of steam era, I have many of their kits! But if they have no news, there is not much I can say.
What about someone making N Gauge steam in 2022
Excellent suggestion,
I could perhaps see Kato doing it or perhaps someone new?!
I'm still hoping that Southern Rail does a third release for the Vlocity DMU.
Put it this way, those Southern Rail tanks were mentioned on Railpage in 2013!!
Don't hold your breath.
That would be excellent!
Ohh right! Thanks for sharing that Leon!
Ordered tanks olo in 2018, still nothing
I’ll just get what I fancy.
Nothing wrong with that Paul!
Shame N scale never rates a thought from the manufacturers - not everyone has the room for a HO layout. At least there is UK or US outline.
I agree Kevin, it is starting to gain more traction I fell, but still quite under represented! I think in the next few years it'll really be side by side with HO!
Morning Will and Happy New Year! Thanks for another great news video. I just wanted to let you know, you were mentioned on another youtube channel in England. OONeal told us how he likes to watch your video's. ua-cam.com/video/_YealufhRqc/v-deo.html @18:37 into the video, he show your channel. Thought it might be the best thing you have heard all year.... well on the first day at least. Thanks again
Happy new year to you as well Mathew! Yes it was a great honour to see his video! Certainly was a great way to end the year! I'm a big fan of his channel as well!
Hi Will.I like your updates .I notice you had a little rant at the end about a simple click and order system.This is never going to happen ( Your to old you wouldn't understand ) I only just hear you say .So whats so wrong with writing your order on a small piece of paper and attaching it to a pigeons leg.And hoping for the best ! The first and second world war was won with this sort of stuff.Thanks Rohan
Not 100% on what you mean there Rohan.
What better than the model railway news to cure the new years hangover 😆
Had a really bad experience pre ordering a 930 through Bob's models and hobbies last year. They sent me the wrong model, and when I returned it they never sent me a replacement. They acted happy to help at first but became extremely unhelpful and untrustworthy. after over 5 months of dealing with these professional time wasters, I'm still waiting for my refund.
exercise caution with this mob
Thanks Jay! I don't know about that, mine isn't going away anytime soon haha!
That's an awful experience, would it be worth taking it to VCAT, ACCC or something similar?
Haha.
Well unless I see some digits in my account soon I'll be taking some form of action.
It's just been really underwhelming and frustrating as someone trying to get back into the hobby. SA rolling stock is hard enough to come by as it is lol
Thanks for the tip, always good to here actual customers experiences with retail outlets. I have had some similar experiences. I would report them to consumer affairs, and notify the ombudsman for consumer affairs. 5 months is simply not acceptable.
Im the same way, i dont pre order a single thing, its like where in the stone ages of interrnet. Auscion want full payment upfront. Yea nah lol, If they made it click buy and even with afterpay as a available funding i reckon they would Get a lot more pre orders. I know i would being doing it and getting in trouble with the wife :D
According to Auscision, Afterpay's terms specifically don't allow preorders.
I do wish companies would do preorders better though. I sent a form off to SDS in November and it's radio silence since.
I did a separate preorder with Little Train Shop in Tassie, they had an awesome website cart system, took the payment and have sent updates since. A few other companies could learn a lot from that.
@@leonkernan I had the same experience with an SDS pre order , I did eventually get confirmation of order receipt , it took a couple of months though.
Agree - the preporder system needs a refresh plus automatic refunds of deposits is the model is delayed!
I mean i know they can't use after pay for preorders but i mean there are other ways around it, like how Trainworld are currently doing 50% deposits on the upcoming SDS T class'. I'm glad I'm not alone in just all together not bothering with preorders because of the system!
I just bored a brand new Aussie vision set v
Nice one! Thanks for sharing Karl!