RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted November 2, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hello Dana I haven't seen the article you mention, but looking at the website of Southern Region Models, they said they planned a Class 70 kit (quote) 'for this summer' - but that was posted in April 2013. If anyone knows any different, I'd be glad to hear. Bachmann has indeed produced the LMS Inspection Saloon - and that is why it doesn't appear in The Poll. Brian (on behalf of The Poll Team) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dana Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thought so , just checked the December 2015 issue and yes ( posted a saved pic of the cover for proof ) A how to build a class 70 (Hornby ) kit (southern region models ) by Phil Parker on Pg 32 in Practical BRM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 ...As a fair amount of the major post 1923 and post 1948 steam designs seem to be covered there seems to be a trend by manufacturers to release earlier designs that survived into preservation. It would be interesting to see what type of extinct locomotives modellers would like to see... An observation on this; thanks in large part to the efficiency of BR(E) in disposing of displaced steam traction and stock, it's long been about extinct classes on the dry side, of pre and post group origin, and even solely of BR build date: Peppercorn A1. ...This may have been covered in the past and, if so, please accept my apologies for bringing it up again. In a future poll do you think there could be a category for Pre-Group locomotives not by specific class but by wheel arrangement with a choice of railway companies? e.g. 4-4-0 LNWR, Midland, Caledonian, North British, Great Eastern, Highland etc. ... An alternative question could be "For which 2 of the following Pre Group companies would you like to see a ready to run locomotive produced?" and have a choice of the major companies in existence between 1890 and 01/1923... I sympathise with the intent, but contingent on the LNWR Coal Tank's arrival, I think every significant English pre-grouping Railway south of Manchesterish, is now covered with at least one recently introduced OO locomotive model, other than the LT&SR and NLR, both small and 'swallowed up' before the grouping. The lucky few (presently GCR, GNR, GWR, LSWR, MR,) which most significantly or completely defined loco and stock policy in their groups have rather more. Any such question for this area needs to be shaped in some detail around what additional models would be useful, both locos and stock; and also in what condition: as built, or as modified in use, to as finally operating? Really I feel there is enough of a present enthusiast following that individual votes will suffice. The sorely neglected parts I would propose are six: Northern England, East(=NER) and West, Scotland, Lowland and Highland, Wales, North and South. (Other divisions are available!) Some way of indicating which of these might prove popular genres in terms of generating sales would be useful. Would it be as simple as 'put down your mark for one of these'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenman Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 ... I think every significant English pre-grouping Railway south of Manchesterish, is now covered with at least one recently introduced OO locomotive model, other than the LT&SR and NLR, both small and 'swallowed up' before the grouping. ... Depends what you mean by "significant". The M&GN was the UK's largest joint railway, and even survived Grouping by virtue of its two owners being placed in different companies (LMS and LNER respectively). The LMS gave the LNER a gift of its half of the railway in 1936, so from that date I guess it could be said to have lost its independence. There's a rather lovely M&GN loco in this year's Poll... Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted November 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2015 An alternative question could be "For which 2 of the following Pre Group companies would you like to see a ready to run locomotive produced?" and have a a choice of the major companies in existence between 1890 and 01/1923. If you are going to go this way, I assume you would count all of the south Wales railways (Taff Vale, Rhymney, Barry, Brecon & Merthyr, etc.) as a single choice, otherwise selecting just 2 of them would be too much of a restriction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted November 3, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hello again John (Dickie) (#79) We have had a look at the situation and agree that - in hindsight - the second link noted by you should come out for next time. We do say in the Introduction, Q&A and at the head of each category in The Guide that links are supplied as 'supplementary information'. It would be impossible for us to detail every single development or alteration within classes over the years. Links were put in at the request of numerous voters, but we have no control over them. I have loaded a link one day only to check the next and find it has mysteriously changed! With regard to No.52135, we are still of the opinion that this is a Class 27 - not a Class 28 - although rebuilt with a Belpaire boiler. We will be revising the whole entry for next time and thank John again for raising the issue. Brian (on behalf of The Poll Team) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Depends what you mean by "significant". The M&GN was the UK's largest joint railway, and even survived Grouping by virtue of its two owners being placed in different companies (LMS and LNER respectively). The LMS gave the LNER a gift of its half of the railway in 1936, so from that date I guess it could be said to have lost its independence... I freely admit regarding the MR Johnson 3F as close enough to what became J41. But it doesn't have anything 'native' from Melton Constable, and none of the GN designs available suit. Although a C1 in M&GN golden ochre with a Derby smokebox grafted on would be a sight to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted November 3, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hello Jane (#80) Was your posting for The Poll Team or a reply to Devo? Thanks Brian (on behalf of The Poll Team) PS to All: Apologies, but I can't seem to reply by quoting the original post! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted November 4, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2015 I've done the poll but forgot to look a jubilee with a 3500gal tender is it in the list? Can I go back in? And if so can I just add that wish or do I have to redo it all again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted November 4, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hello Farren I'm afraid we don't list 'tender variants' per se. The subject would be too vast. We rely on manufacturers 'extracting the most' from the models they make. However, I will make a note of your comment and add it to the agenda. Thanks for writing. Brian (on behalf of The Poll Team) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted November 4, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks for getting back to me and I have to agree with the reason for not adding tender variants. I'll just have to hope Bachmann sees the error of their ways and put it right one day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Slightly disappointed that a decent ready to lay 4mm scale bullhead turnout was not included ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted November 10, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hello 2750 I'm sorry to say that track is a vast subject and one which cannot be handled within The Wishlist Poll. If you search the forums for 'Track Poll' you will see that RMwebber, Joseph Pestell, ran (or is still running) a very comprehensive survey which should give you some idea of the complexity. Brian (on behalf of The Poll Team) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOgaugeJaf Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Just a thought around the industrial section. 0-6-2 tanks such as the Lambton tanks. We're these widespread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOgaugeJaf Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Slightly disappointed that a decent ready to lay 4mm scale bullhead turnout was not included ....... After all the previous campaigning I thought that too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted November 13, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hello OOgaugeJaf We don't go into any specific detail about Industrials, so perhaps your question might be best directed to one of the Industrial threads? Brian (on behalf of The Poll Team) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted November 16, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2015 Dear All Very many thanks for the comments so far. This is just to remind you - if you haven't already voted - that The Wishlist Poll 2015 closes at midnight Saturday 21 November. Brian (on behalf of The Poll Team) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted November 21, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just a final reminder that The Poll closes at midnight tonight (Saturday 21 November). We hope to have the results published before Warley and you will find those under a new thread entitled Results - The Wishlist Poll 2015. They will be in the usual format of: Most Wanted Results by each category Top-to-Bottom Note to Mods: Could you 'lock' this thread sometime after 17.00 today as we will not be able to answer questions after that time. If anyone has any suggestions for the next Poll, we will take them up via the Results thread. Many thanks Brian (on behalf of The Poll Team) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted November 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just a final reminder that The Poll closes at midnight tonight (Saturday 21 November). We hope to have the results published before Warley and you will find those under a new thread entitled Results - The Wishlist Poll 2015. They will be in the usual format of: Most Wanted Results by each category Top-to-Bottom Note to Mods: Could you 'lock' this thread sometime after 17.00 today as we will not be able to answer questions after that time. If anyone has any suggestions for the next Poll, we will take them up via the Results thread. Many thanks Brian (on behalf of The Poll Team) May I extend my thanks to Brian and the team for another successful wish list poll, on behalf of us RM webbers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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