Andy Y Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Heljan are pleased to be able to make a New Year 'OO' release announcement! Ruston & Hornsby Diesel Shunter D2985 - D2998 07001 - 07014 Introduced in 1962 this class of 14 locomotives was designed specifically for use in the Southampton Docks complex on trip and shunting duties. With the decline of traffic within the docks the class was re-assigned to duties in the Eastleigh area before withdrawal and finding further work with a number of industrial companies. Several happily survive in preservation. Two versions will be produced reflecting 'as-built' condition and later modified locos with waist height air brake connections. Proposed for release in 2017, further details will be announced as the project develops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Heljan are pleased to be able to make a New Year 'OO' release announcement! 07012a.jpg Ruston & Hornsby Diesel Shunter D2985 - D2998 07001 - 07014 Introduced in 1962 this class of 14 locomotives was designed specifically for use in the Southampton Docks complex on trip and shunting duties. With the decline of traffic within the docks the class was re-assigned to duties in the Eastleigh area before withdrawal and finding further work with a number of industrial companies. Several happily survive in preservation. Two versions will be produced reflecting 'as-built' condition and later modified locos with waist height air brake connections. Proposed for release in 2017, further details will be announced as the project develops. Excellent news. It should soon(ish) be possible to chart the history of Southampton Docks with the B4, USA and 07. Congratulations to Dave Jones, who spilt the beans a while ago. I was beginning to wonder! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D5541 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Well, due 2017 so better get on with my kit before I run out of time... Great news though, I'll be ordering a Heljan one as well, can never have too many shunters :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted January 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2016 Will fit in nicely with a new project I have in mind, both type of locomotive and timescales for building the layout. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon 123 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Nice. I shall be looking forward to a couple of these!! Paul J. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted January 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2016 Very nice to see this, as they did work down towards Poole as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenn Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Brill i nearly finished my kit i been working on...sod law i guess but i'll look forwards to getting TOPS or 2 B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Nice. I shall be looking forward to a couple of these!! Paul J. Was hoping you would have a 1:1 scale one by now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacon Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Excellent news. This seems to have been a long time coming! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Excellent news...now to get them to go 7mm, like the 05. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon 123 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Was hoping you would have a 1:1 scale one by now Nahh. Need to get an 06 first, plus the fact they are D/E and I'm all right looking after things mechanical, but electrics, not my cupatea. Paul J. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted January 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2016 I knew this would happen, I've just started my second Silver Fox 07. Delighted with the news. I wonder if someone is going to do. Sound chip for it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted January 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2016 Great news. I might finally get to retire the Craftsman one I built 25 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2016 2017 - plenty of time to get the current layout built and start another little one. Tontine Street Mk2 maybe. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2016 A long-awaited announcement, a small class with a significant following and an extant example available for scanning (possibly already done for a 2017 release) so this is very welcome. At this early stage I'd tentatively expect two to find homes here as I slowly build up my collection of Southern (South Western Division) types. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold papagolfjuliet Posted January 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2016 Excellent news. It should soon(ish) be possible to chart the history of Southampton Docks with the B4, USA and 07. All that's needed now is 'Ironside'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold papagolfjuliet Posted January 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2016 A long-awaited announcement, a small class with a significant following and an extant example available for scanning (possibly already done for a 2017 release) so this is very welcome. Not so small. Remember that many outwardly almost identical hydraulic versions were built for the Army and that some of the military examples are now in service with Chiltern Railways and various heritage and industrial users. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushVeteran Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Congratulations to Dave Jones, who spilt the beans a while ago. I was beginning to wonder! That would have been a pure assumption on his part as the decision to go ahead with this was only made in the last month! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Yawn! Another esoteric locomotive with limited use from Heljan. How about correcting the 86 (wouldn't take too much effort). Went all over the country, spans multiple eras, many, many liveries etc. Might actually sell better if they get it right (i.e. don't introduce new errors when fixing the old ones as per the 33/0). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2016 Yawn! Another esoteric locomotive with limited use from Heljan. How about correcting the 86 (wouldn't take too much effort). Went all over the country, spans multiple eras, many, many liveries etc. Might actually sell better if they get it right (i.e. don't introduce new errors when fixing the old ones as per the 33/0). Alternatively, and while acknowledging the 86 (and indeed other large-class releases) might not be as precise as hoped for, let's celebrate having a quality manufacturer with enough product and customer base to be willing to take on these "niche" items. I'm convinced the Danish Blue box people have taken a long hard look at the other British major manufacturers and opted to continue not by competing directly but by offering limited-appeal items which might have just enough quirkiness to succeed. The 07 has been requested in numerous forums and online surveys and despite its very limited geographical range with BR it is a well-known type with at least one survivor still on home turf at Eastleigh depot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Hi, Thanks Heljan ! I'd love to do this Eastleigh one for my layout just for the extra details all over it, that's some collection of couplings on the end : What are the black strengthened bits underneath the buffers though ? Thanks, Shed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Colin Posted January 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2016 Great news - another Southern Region gap filled. Quite attractive as diesel shunters go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 ...just one more of the other side for your attention : Thanks, Shed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted January 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2016 Looks like 07007 has already been fitted with Kadee couplings. Should have been named James Bond! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Have I got time to finish off my Craftsman 07, then?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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