3MM Society AGM 2013.

The AGM for this year was held in somewhere called Manchester and the distance involved precluded me from attending for many complex reasons.
So there are no pictures of competition entries as previous years.
As I understand it there were no contentious issues-I wasn't there!
The main bulk of this post is the expected new releases in the Premier Scale over the next few months.
Andy Shillito- New Products Officer revealed the following to the attentive masses.
Progress has continued apace.
As regards track, ply templates will be available in .8mm and 1.5mm thick. Presently B6 turnouts are available but others will be available on request. Sheets of sleeper strip in both 2.5 and 3mm widths were available for inspection.
Wheels-Seven new wheelcentres are imminant including Webb and Bulleid drivers. Other types including pony's will require new or existing tyres.Other types including those for the Pug will be produced but maybe in short runs.
Wagons-The LMS Brake van, part of the Eric Bruton lagacy is still awaited and some test shots were available for inspection.
Locos-A cast 4F was also part of the aforementioned Eric Bruton leagacy and this appears to be bearing fruit and may be available fron both the Society and an outside supplier. The LMS Pug which ahs wheels mentioned above has some work to do but should be available later this year.The Patrit is progressing as is work on a Stanier Mogul. The Garrett should finally be released as will a batch of Stanier 2-6-4T cast kits.
Transfers-Replacement transfers are becoming hard to source with makers seemingly reluctant to take the Societies money!
Additionally, plastic coaches and the Jinty have stalled due to illness of the toolmaker. Castings are needing some work- professional and practical to replenish stocks but this is being actively pursued.
Altogether a full programme carried out by some very willing volunteers whose dedication is recognised by your scribe.