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A Christmas Message from Mark

by Mark Johns | 7th Dec 2019 | News | 0 Comments

Introducing the ‘MarWick’ Brush Insulating Sleeve

by Mark Johns | 4th Feb 2017 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Mark's Trains and Wickness Models are pleased to introduce the 'MarWick' Brush Insulating Sleeve - for easy DCC conversion of early Graham Farish locomotives. This is a joint venture by Mark's Trains and Wickness Models. The 'MarWick' sleeve was designed and...

Lenz Standard 8-pin decoders now in stock

by Mark Johns | 29th Jan 2017 | News | 0 Comments

This week I have received my stock of Lenz Standard decoders with a wired 8-pin NEM652 plug on a loom, and they are now available to purchase through the web shop. These decoders are excellent quality and are priced reasonably too. The decoder is single sided making...

HO scale Baldwin VO-1000 sound conversion

by Mark Johns | 27th Jan 2017 | News | 0 Comments

The new year so far has seen plenty of work coming through the door keeping me rather busy, which is great news for business, as it looks like it is going to be another great year. There is also a fair bit going on behind the scenes which is being kept under wraps...

Lenz decoders now available from the shop

by Mark Johns | 15th Jan 2017 | News | 0 Comments

Mark's Trains is pleased to announce that we are now an authorised Lenz dealership, with a new range of decoders now stocked and available to purchase from the online shop. The range currently in stock consists of the Silver Mini direct 6 pin, direct 8 pin, direct 21...

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Amazing new products and a Christmas offer

by Mark Johns | Saturday, 26th September 2020 | News | 0 Comments

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Update Due to the ever changing corona-virus situation, Mark's Trains is introducing some necessary changes to the way we operate - so that we can continue to operate safely for all concerned. We are still open and working normally where...

May 2020 News

by Mark Johns | Saturday, 9th May 2020 | News | 0 Comments

Door to door courier serviceWe are currently offering a temporary door to door courier service during the COVID-19 crisis. Are you having to isolate yourself or follow the government guidance to shield? If so we can help to arrange a door to door courier service with...

VE Day 75th anniversary – 8th May 2020

by Mark Johns | Thursday, 7th May 2020 | News | 1 Comment

Who will be joining in with the stay at home street party, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day? I remember the 50th anniversary, that certainly shows my age! The current COVID-19 situation means that the majority of planned events and celebrations for this...

Great news – we’ve moved!

by Mark Johns | Wednesday, 15th April 2020 | News | 0 Comments

Mark's Trains has moved!Hi everyone, welcome to your newsletter from Mark's Trains.We have some important news and developments to announce.Yep, it's official - we have moved our office... With the business growing and evolving over the past four years we have found...

March 2020 Newsletter

by Mark Johns | Friday, 20th March 2020 | News | 0 Comments

Coronavirus / COVID-19 update Due to the on-going coronavirus situation, Mark's Trains is introducing some necessary changes to the way we operate. We are still working normally where possible, although there may be some delays owing to possible supply issues or...