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New Zealand model railways - 3D prints, decals, parts

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Ready to Run and book sale
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Ready to Run and book sale

You may have noticed I’ve been listed a number of ready to run items in the store. I am selling on his behalf of Jolon Sweeney, who is a modeller who specalises in NZ120. There are a lot of items to list, so I’m posting them as a go. There are also a number of items that need a little work (e.g. painting, decals etc) which I will post as they’re completed.

I’ve also added a new category, Books for sale. This is a selection of many New Zealand and overseas books (mainly Australian and South African)

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A1A chassis update
Lewis Holden Lewis Holden

A1A chassis update

An update on the progress of the A1A chassis, for NZR DA, DC and DBR models, as well as Queensland Rail 1400 class and Canadian National G8 locomotives.

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January update
Lewis Holden Lewis Holden

January update

Updates from 3 Foot 6 Models for January 2026 - chassis progress, NZ120 models, aluminum prints.

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New product: display cases
Lewis Holden Lewis Holden

New product: display cases

Following a request, I’ve now been able to source a local manufacturer of these excellent acrylic display cases.

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