AUSTRALIAN MODEL RAILWAY NEWS - DECEMBER 2021

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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.
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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

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16 июл 2024

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@michaelhall8586 2 года назад

Oh this is wonderful! It’s great to find a RU-vidr that covers model trains in a way that’s fun and informative with an Australian flavour

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you very much Michael!

@FromtheWindowSeat 2 года назад

100 per cent agree about preordering. It should be simple, straightforward and automated. ✅

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you!

@xela-nw8eh 2 года назад

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

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Very nice! Which one are you getting? Thank you very much!

@xela-nw8eh 2 года назад

@@WillJamesRailways G512 in Freight Australia

@UnionPacificAustralia 2 года назад

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

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you! Likewise mate!

@timosha21 2 года назад

Choo choo! I'm a train and I approve this video and would like to wish you a happy new year choo choo!! :D

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thanks! Happy new year to you as well!

@kanduworkshop 2 года назад

Thanks for the updates Will! Nice job as always.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thanks mate!

@johnd8892 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you John! Yeah they certainly do look excellent!

@OONeal 2 года назад

Great Update Will. Your video of the running shots of the locos are excellent!

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you very much mate!

@tahuaroa 2 года назад

I just stumbled across this video & I just want to say how well it’s presented. congratulations on such great work. subscribed

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you very much!

@MrMontrose1967 2 года назад

Always look forward to these videos

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you Damian!

@medwaymodelrailway7129 2 года назад

Nice video you done.Hope to see you in 2022.Thanks for sharing.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you!

@medwaymodelrailway7129 2 года назад

@@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.

@josephjara3681 2 года назад

Happy New Year! Keep the content coming mate.🤘🥳

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you very much Joseph!

@ajb1963 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you very much Andrew!

@Chris75572 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@darylskene1360 2 года назад

I noticed you were highlighted on OO NEALS you tube channel on his yearly review , you deserve the additional recognition

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

That I was! I’m very honored he mentioned me! Really was a great way to end the year!

@joelpackett7582 2 года назад

Very nice!! The DERMs look very exciting Anyway have a happy new year!!

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank Joel! Very exciting! You to mate!

@rjl110919581 2 года назад

thank you for the detailed video the happy year 2022

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you very much Robert!

@deanbrookes2609 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thanks Dean!

@JasonWood_Escarpment 2 года назад

A Budd set would be nice. Great video Will..cheers

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

An excellent suggestion Jason!

@thedie-castaviator4081 2 года назад

Happy New Years Will. The Derms look fantastic😎 So do the G/BL class👌

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Happy new year to you as well! I reckon! Very exciting things to come!

@Sakura-zu4rz 2 года назад

🙏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! 😊

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you

@HemelDownModelRailway 2 года назад

Great video 👍🏻

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thanks Mark!

@alandavidson886 2 года назад

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!

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@jd0192 2 года назад

AfterPay does not allow its service to be used on preorders.

@chrisj6321 2 года назад

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

@trainstrains1 2 года назад

@@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.

@higgphoto 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@sarhoblackwood7566 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Ah great to hear! Thanks for watching! Now that's an excellent suggestion!

@calebs3764 2 года назад

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!

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Caleb! A great suggestion!

@peterainsworth8466 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Peter! Couldn’t agree more on that one!

@vandenbricks 2 года назад

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!

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

As am I! Ah i reckon that could actually happen at some point! At least i hope so as well! Likewise!

@vandenbricks 2 года назад

@@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

@railtrolley 2 года назад

Big challenge would be fitting DCC with sound.

@vandenbricks 2 года назад

@@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

@railtrolley 2 года назад

@@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?

@mr.shadestrains6033 2 года назад

Great video 🚂👍👍👍👍👍👍

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thank you!

@NicholassTrainChannel 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@NicholassTrainChannel 2 года назад

@@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.

@gavindwyer6504 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

haha i know mate! thanks for supporting they videos!

@nealehanning4700 2 года назад

Another good video , thanks. I would like to see someone do a run of the Victorian Railways Y Class diesel.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thanks Neale! SDS are! I mentioned it maybe one or two episodes ago, but no full details yet, just that they’re coming soon!

@chrissim6481 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Somethings I can certainly have a look into Chris! Thanks for the message!

@marklaidlay6842 2 года назад

Good to se at least some of the NAs running without headlights.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thanks Mark.

@Hayden-Linehan 2 года назад

I am so excited about the auscision Movember😂

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

I reckon a lot of people are going to be jumping on them Hayden! Thanks for watching!

@waynemoore8741 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@waynemoore8741 2 года назад

@@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.

@wateroverdose5205 2 года назад

Hi Will, love your monthly news videos. are you aware of what auscision models have been doing to small model train shops?

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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.

@skazztheterrible 2 года назад

Typo in the web link in the intro/title Will (railwas). Happy New Year tho mate!

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

So there is! Maybe it was a test to see if anyone reads the title? haha Happy new year to you as well!

@Matt-Jones 2 года назад

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?

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@Matt-Jones 2 года назад

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.

@raymondleggs5508 2 года назад

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!

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@johndenmead2745 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

I reckon if the DERM goes well it might be something that would happen! That train builder one does look very nice however!

@Walshy196 2 года назад

Thnx WillId like to see N class locos and also XPT

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Absolutely David! I think a lot of us are waiting on the re run of them!

@railtrolley 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

I reckon that’s a pretty solid guess!

@philipaddicott9904 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@Iain1957 2 года назад

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?

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Thanks! Yeah I guess with everything going on that might be holding off holding events!

@fabgaming7121 2 года назад

steam era models kits exist so yeah if you see news about their kits post them up on here

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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.

@paulboger7377 2 года назад

I’ll just get what I fancy.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Nothing wrong with that Paul!

@michaelmurphy4402 2 года назад

Have you or any of your friends had any thing to do wifitrax controllers

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

G’day Michael, unfortunately no one I know!

@1johnmcwilliams 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@newobanproductions999 2 года назад

Auscision and IDR going to make the same thing, I smell a Hornby vs (insert other OO gauge manufacturer here) battle here.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Ah not a first here either, SDS and Auscision both announced the NR's at the same time a few years ago!

@railtrolley 2 года назад

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.

@davidksuter8734 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

This seems to be a very common thing unfortunately! Hopefully they all get on board with something a bit more modern!

@davidksuter8734 2 года назад

@@WillJamesRailways Thanks.😇

@Shitphototaker69 2 года назад

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

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Ah never say never! Might happen eventually!

@kerdazproductions4606 2 года назад

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

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@ashleybishop9937 2 года назад

What about someone making N Gauge steam in 2022

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Excellent suggestion, I could perhaps see Kato doing it or perhaps someone new?!

@sithlordofoz 2 года назад

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.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@unlockingsnow8571 2 года назад

I'm still hoping that Southern Rail does a third release for the Vlocity DMU.

@leonkernan 2 года назад

Put it this way, those Southern Rail tanks were mentioned on Railpage in 2013!! Don't hold your breath.

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

That would be excellent!

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Ohh right! Thanks for sharing that Leon!

@alby6728 2 года назад

Ordered tanks olo in 2018, still nothing

@rohanferg1 2 года назад

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

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Not 100% on what you mean there Rohan.

@jays670 2 года назад

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

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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?

@jays670 2 года назад

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

@cudgee7144 2 года назад

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.

@mathewdickenson4908 2 года назад

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. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_YealufhRqc.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

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!

@karlmarton6474 2 года назад

I just bored a brand new Aussie vision set v

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

Nice one! Thanks for sharing Karl!

@jordankeeps 2 года назад

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

@leonkernan 2 года назад

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.

@Tony_P 2 года назад

@@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.

@Iain1957 2 года назад

Agree - the preporder system needs a refresh plus automatic refunds of deposits is the model is delayed!

@WillJamesRailways 2 года назад

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!