People’s Republic of China N Scale trains

[disturbman]

Analog versions is scheduled for release first half of next year. DCC+smoke will be released later.

Changming will also release their first SL next year, they have been working on it for a while now.

[Kiha66]

Where are people buying Chinese models these days?  I joined an HO club and was considering picking up some in HO as well, but it seems they're kinda hard to come by now.

[disturbman]

It's become impossible to source directly from China has local demand is outpacing production at the moment; at least for N and iconic H0 models. That's why I have been collaborating with @Wolf and J-Scale to bring Chinese and Taiwanese models in. As well as provide CE, WEEE, customer support and spare parts.

Plus the non-Mainland sources proved to be rather unreliable—I have had a few very bad experiences with Khaho and cannot recommend them due to poor customer service—or the announcement to release pace usually requires immediate knowledge and ordering as retailers are allocated very limited quantities and these are often quickly snapped.

In this perspective, I think Wolf and I offer the most hassle free experience at the moment. At least, I can take your tentative reservation now and remove German VAT. Our ex-EU shipping costs has plummeted and are now competitive.

Otherwise, there is Tekkon Models in Japan, though I think they stopped shipping abroad and I have had to rely on the help of a friendly hand to order from there, and CN R Rail Model in Hong Kong if you don't want to go through an EU vendor. Jacky, the owner, is a peach.

Edited October 18 by disturbman