On the road

◆The Road Transport Images range of 1:76 scale commercial and military vehicles is back in business following the death of founder Frank Waller. New owners Graeme and Lorraine Mcquaker will continue to produce and develop the range.

Availability: www.roadtransportimages.com

◆Arnold has introduced four new ‘N’ gauge catering trailers, offering scrumptious delights such as French crêpes, Italian pizza, Spanish paella and German Bratwurst catering points.

Price: £4.50 each Availability: Hornby stockists or www.hornby.com

◆Osborn’s Models has produced a new range of ‘N’ gauge road vehicles called ‘British Classics Commercials’. Most are available ready finished but others come unpainted. The latest additions to the range include this front bucket loader and this Bedford S Type box van.

Price: £15.95 (painted) Availability: Osborn’s Models Tel: 01237 423453 Web: www.osbornsmodels.com

◆German manufacturer Faller has introduced a range of detailing parts to bring your 1:76 scale garage to life. Highlights include compressors, tyre balancing machines, lifts and engine hoists and even a pack that contains a miniature trolley jack, ramps and axle stands. Availability: www.gaugemasterretail.com

◆Scalemodelscenery has launched a selection of ‘N’ gauge road markings. These include straight and curved double yellow lines, as well as white road markings suitable for the 1950s/60s. Price: £4.99 Availability: www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk