Lynton & Barnstaple 2-6-2T from Heljan

[Chris Harvey]

I believe the answer is that the models from both the originally announced versions and the subsequently announced variations of the original three L&B Manning Wardles will arrive at the same time. Heljan have stated that they have switched factory for this production.

Chris H

[Tom Haythornthwaite]

I've just cancelled my order (from Hatten's).  I've just received my Fourdees WG Bagnall - Bowater and it's everything I want in a loco.

[Michael Melton]

Just got an email from Hattons:

Project Updates
All the latest news on up and coming releases!

Heljan OO9 Narrow Gauge - Lynton and Barnstaple locomotives
Heljan have provided us with a number of updates regarding their forthcoming Lynton and Barnstaple locomotives.

Batch 1 - Product Codes 9950 to 9956

We have been informed that revised samples of all above models have been received, tested and approved by Heljan allowing production of these models to commence, with delivery expected in September 2018.

We have a limited amount of these models remaining available to pre-order.

Batch 2 - Product Codes 9960 to 9963

Heljan have confirmed that models of Nos. 188 "Lew" and No.190 "Lyd" are also to be produced, with delivery expected in early 2019. These are now available to pre-order via the link below.

To see more images and for further product information, visit:
Heljan OO9 Lynton and Barnstaple
As soon as we have any further updates on the progress of this model, we'll be in touch! However, don't hesitate to contact us in the meantime if you have any queries.

Just in case anyone on here wanted to know.

[Pete Williams]

Advised by hattons will be in stock (first batch ) in september
One advertiser offering pre-orders at a eye watering

[S Wilkinson]

I recently bought one from Footplate and I haven't tried it yet (I've not built a layout yet) - I'm hoping it's from batch 2!

I was wondering how wide a loop would need to be to run safely please?

Any points would be mainline rather than short to hopefully ease the issues there too.

Any advice would be appreciated.