PGH Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Seven of the locomotives ended up in service with the National Coal Board with the last examples being scrapped in 1969. None have survived. One loco lasted slightly later than 1969, although in a derelict condition. I photographed Kerr Stuart 3066 the first loco of the class in the derelict wagon repair shop at NCB Aberaman, South Wales in August 1970. It was still there in July 1971 but, according to the Industrial Railway Society's Mid & South Glamorgan Handbook, it had gone by May 1972 - presumably scrapped. This loco had the higher cab roof like KS 3067 which leads me to believe that these first two locos were built in that form. 3066 also acquired a rather ugly replacement chimney. Edited February 27, 2017 by PGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 One loco lasted slightly later than 1969, although in a derelict condition. I photographed Kerr Stuart 3066 the first loco of the class in the derelict wagon repair shop at NCB Aberaman, South Wales in August 1970. 11827B.jpg It was still there in July 1971 when I took some measurements for a proposed model of KS 3068 but, according to the Industrial Railway Society's Mid & South Glamorgan Handbook, it had gone by May 1972 - presumably scrapped. This loco had the higher cab roof like KS 3067 which leads me to believe that these first two locos were built in that form. 3066 also acquired a rather ugly replacement chimney. Thank you for posting this photograph. We have seen it before as it has come up on internet searches. We have also seen some close-up shots of the cab and the safety valves that appear to be the same locomotive at the same time. We will be avoiding the replacement chimney! Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Looks good, but not sure if I want green or black. Will you have engineering samples of each before the pre-ordering deadline? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Looks good, but not sure if I want green or black. Will you have engineering samples of each before the pre-ordering deadline? We hope to the first engineering prototype by the end of May. 2nd prototypes with decoration should be ready for Telford or before if all goes well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Excellent. Tight, but doable. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fezza Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 There is an interesting picture of the EKLR loco on the Mike Morant collection site - still with faded IW&D lettering and lining. Its probably unrealistic to expect an RTR version in this livery but it would be a nice modelling challenge. http://mikemorant.smugmug.com/Trains-Railways-British-Isles/Miscellaneous/Private-and-light-railways/i-cmHDFwf/A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaingoat Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) The revised Minerva website is now up and running, and you can download order forms for the Victory from it. We are nearly there for on-line ordering, which will be quicker and save you a lot of hassle, so hopefully in a couple of days, all the i's will be dotted and the t's crossed. Just a reminder that the £20 discount and free postage offer is open until the 5th September for Victory, and we will have plenty of forms at the following shows, if you are planning to visit. 16th April Newport 0 Gauge at the Lysaght's building 7th May Larger Scale ALSRM show at Rivermead, Reading 28th/29th May Railex, Aylesbury 4th June Gauge 0 Guild, Doncaster 13th/14th Aug Railwells, Wells Town Hall 3rd/4th Sept Gauge 0 Guild, Telford Then after the discount has finished 8th October West Wales 0 gauge, Carmarthen 3rd December, Guildford Trade Show, Rivermead, Reading Edited April 6, 2016 by mountaingoat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 A couple of externally-similar locomotives ran in Australia. But I think that they were from Andrew Barclay. It's a close-enough I reckon. http://www.australiansteam.com/Barclay1234.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I should mention here that the wheelbase is the same as the Dapol Terrier which quite happily manages 36" curves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaingoat Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 We have just received the first shots from the main tools for Victory, and now I have finished being very impressed, will have the part finished model at the ALSRM show at Reading this Saturday. Chris K will then have them for his studio shoot, and, all being well, we should have the first photographs to post early next week. Hopefully see you at Reading Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 has Minerva ever considered branching into 'OO'? Consdiering the recent spate of industrials, the 'Victory' may be a bit of a hit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Colin Posted May 5, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2016 I would definitely go for one (or maybe more) in 00, I have rather liked the prototype ever since I first saw one in a Railway Modeller article dated around 1966/67. They look really useful engines (to coin a phrase), it's a real shame none survived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 The first factory test shots of the Minerva 0 gauge RTR Kerr Stuart Victory class 0-6-0T were on display at the Reading ALSRM show today. It is a heavy beast with the footplate and buffer beams integrally cast with the chassis. The chassis is covered with moulded plastic overlays for enhanced detail and the chassis keeper plate includes integrally moulded leaf springs. We hope to have the first fully working engineering prototype soon. A discounted price is being offered for locos ordered before the end of Guldex at Telford. The order form is available from: https://www.minervamodelrailways.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Order-form-Victory-1.pdf We hope you are tempted. Chris B & Chris K 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 It looks outstanding. I shall see if dad gets tempted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted May 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2016 Lovely stuff as usual guys! Very glad I have mine pre-ordered (No.4 on the list!) - can't wait to get my hands on it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted May 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hi Chris, Very tempted by these. I'm assuming the DCC chips on the fitted examples are Loksound? Has any thought been given to using Zimo decoders - a better product in my own view. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Very nice Chrises, I'm thinking about a suitable steam loco from Minerva and this might just fit the bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hi Chris, Very tempted by these. I'm assuming the DCC chips on the fitted examples are Loksound? Has any thought been given to using Zimo decoders - a better product in my own view. Rich Previous ones done through Paul at EDM were Zimo, http://www.ngtrains.com/Pages/Minerva/M1.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted May 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2016 Previous ones done through Paul at EDM were Zimo, http://www.ngtrains.com/Pages/Minerva/M1.html Thanks Paul - now how did I miss that! I've looked at that page on a couple of occasions and just never seen the Zimo reference. Oops - ah well, better head to specsavers ... Again!!! Are EDM involved in doing the DCC for the new model? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 The only problem with all these lovely RTR locos from the likes of Ixion, Minerva and Dapol are that I keep spending money on them that should really be going to getting the layout built! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Hi Chris, Very tempted by these. I'm assuming the DCC chips on the fitted examples are Loksound? Has any thought been given to using Zimo decoders - a better product in my own view. Rich Rich, We will be using ZIMO decoders. The sound version will be the MX645R. The silent version will be the MX634R. Regards, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 The only problem with all these lovely RTR locos from the likes of Ixion, Minerva and Dapol are that I keep spending money on them that should really be going to getting the layout built! Martin, I shouldn't worry too much about this; I'm not. ;-) Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted May 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2016 Rich, We will be using ZIMO decoders. The sound version will be the MX645R. The silent version will be the MX634R. Regards, Chris Thanks Chris, Think you've just sold one ... Maybe two! I'll be talking to you at Doncaster! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted May 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 30, 2016 Just gone onto your website but this Loco seems not to be available to order online, will it be "live" on your site soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2016 Oh dear the not getting back into O gauge collection is going to grow further, must remember to ask if my local supplier is going to stock it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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