We wanted to share a quick update on the new production run of the Class 37 and explain where things currently stand.
The good news is that the factory is working flat out and is presently reporting that the models should ship in the coming days subject to the usual final checks and approvals. that would see them arriving with us in Q1, 2026.
So why the delay? In short, it’s come down to getting things right. The decoration has taken a little longer than expected as we’ve worked through the culmination of all the information that’s out there, making sure the finished models really capture the subtle differences they should. Alongside that, there have been a few tweaks to the updated PCB, which also needed time to be properly tested and signed off.
It’s also worth remembering just how ambitious this project is. The Class 37 tooling is believed to be the most complex and extensive locomotive tooling suite anywhere in the world, simply because of the huge range of detail variations we’re covering within a single class. That level of complexity inevitably adds time during production.
Our 37s are always massively in demand too, and are absolutely massive production runs, each and every time. We are so thankful for this of course, but also it takes longer to make them so we can satisfy demand.
We know waiting is never ideal, and we really appreciate your patience. We’re confident, though, that the extra time will show in the finished models, and we’re looking forward to getting them into your hands as soon as possible.
As always, we’ll keep you posted with further updates as things progress, and in the new year unveil the production samples of these highly anticipated beasts!
