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Kato's new C11 Imperial version is so beautiful!!!

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Painted up a 2 car express set, and a 2 car Green car set that will run with various trains. I didn’t know those green cars had doors on the end.

The original 2 car set is a Keifuku ER 3000 series. Still some details to add.

This Tomytec set is VERY rare. They included the non-pantograph car in a New Days release, but one car is useless. Some guys tried to use another one and add all the roof details, but it looked naff.

I added the power unit, pantographs etc. It looks so good, I don't have the heart to repaint it for my private railway, so it can run as a “demonstrator” set!a

Getting more done on my mail and baggage cars. Ends painted and roof details finished. Just need to add the glass and some lettering.

1 more KuMoNi83 being done, this one with 1 pantograph and a toilet window.

This is a very special release, not sure if it's limited.

KuMoYa145-118 used as a training vehicle at JREs Hachioji depot.

All JNR 20m double-cab cars, so they can run by themselves. KuMoHa40, KuMoHaYuNi64 (the ultimate small layout do-everything train), KuMoHa42, and a KuMoYa90-100 that didnt fit in another box.

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Pictures show a freight train come to grief. In fact it looks like my layout at exhibitions sometimes. 😁

1 of several I will post. Amazing service, posted Saturday afternoon, arrived today (Monday) morning.

This is the Train Box KiHa40-2000 Sakubi Sakura being operated by JR West on weekends and holidays.

The SAKUBI SAKURA (formerly known as SAKU-bi SAKU-ra) is a pastel pink sightseeing train operating on the Tsuyama Line between Okayama Station and Tsuyama Station in Japan. The 1.5-hour journey highlights the region's cherry blossoms, hot springs, and local gourmet food.

2 new releases in Seiko's Field GMT series.

Following on from the international release of the white "Rolex Explorer II" GMT, Seiko have announced 2 more colours. Khaki Drill (HBD001) and Desert Sand (HBD002).

All specs same as previous 3 models.

This is what I got when I asked Gemini to generate a picture of a KuMoYa145. It's a nice picture, but not so accurate ;-)

But the colour I asked for is correct!

Some non-revenue cars joining my private fleet.

Firstly, 2x KuMoYa145-0 and -100s.

Secondly, KuMoYuNi74, KuMoYuNi82, KuMoNi83, & KuMoYuNi81.

Just noticed a notice from Greenmax about the first item in a series of ready-made buildings - a 2 storey Tobu store. Has a nice range of accessories too. Due next year!

https://www.greenmax.co.jp/gm-poster/2026/05/260513a.html

The small swag I brought back from Japan last weekend (as well as a bag full of couplers for the KiHa125s).

They was kind enough to hold all the "Romancing Saga" stuff for me, for several months!

For those of you who have never visited Rail Gallery Rokko in Kobe, hete are some shots of "a few" of their stocks. For some reason, the upstairs section was closed last Sunday.