Andy Y Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 WORLD'S MOST POPULAR BOX FROM FROM REVOLUTION Revolution Trains – the new company that uses crowd-funding principles to produce niche train models – is teaming up with C-Rail Intermodal to produce the 40’ hi-cube container in N. The 40’ hi-cube is now the world’s most common container type, and the stepping effect seen when they are mixed with standard height containers is a characteristic feature of intermodal trains. So far none of the taller 9'6 containers have been produced at RTR models or kits, so in many ways it's the missing link for those modelling intermodal trains in British N Gauge, and it fits perfectly with our ethos of filling the gaps the mainstream manufacturers can’t. Although optimised to fit Revolution's forthcoming KFA container flat, this model will be compatible with any suitable wagons already available in N. The wagons will be offered in six versions selected to reflect the most numerous containers observed in service: 1) Maersk 2) MSC 3) UASC 4) Hamburg Sud 5) Evergreen 6) Hanjin In the 18 months since we started work on our first model - the Class 390 Pendolino - we have learned a lot, and feel we have shown that our crowd-funding methodology can work. Hopefully those who've supported us so far will continue to have faith in our approach, while those who are understandably more cautious might be ready to give it a go. Although we are announcing this, and one other, rolling stock project now we are holding back from offering further motorised models until as we feel modellers deserve to see models actually being delivered before we can justifiably ask them to hand over money for more potential new items. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted September 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hello all, Thanks to Andy for starting the thread. This weekend Mike and I are at the N Gauge International Show at Leamington, which makes it hard to update our website, but anyone interested int hese models should be able order them from early next week onwards. Cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 HI All Oh well back to what i really started =C=Rail= to do and that was N gauge models. As you can see I have teamed up with Revolution to bring this model out with us sharing production and hopefully bring in the critical mass of orders to make this worth while. The Cad work is basically the OO models shrunk down so that will produce we think the best model possible, also the artwork is all from the OO gauge range only the UASC will have to be done but i will do the OO for that and shrink it down for the best possible results. Regards Arran 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboy Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) I presume it's now going to cost more to buy the Hanjin containers? Edited September 10, 2016 by bennyboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted September 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 10, 2016 Well of course as they'll have to be made collapsible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2016 Now what we really need is one container with door's open and full of boxes with Revolution Trains printed on them!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium steam-driven boy Posted September 18, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 18, 2016 Hi, Placed my order without problems yesterday, I had tried on Friday but the postage addition wasn't playing ball... I've enjoyed the white text on white completion button going back to my Pendolino orderings - very reversed DNA! - I hope it's retained... Regards, Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Now what we really need is one container with door's open and full of boxes with Revolution Trains printed on them!! http://www.revolutiontrains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image-1.jpeg ...............but these are TEAs in N. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 HI All Im sure some of you seen the first tooling samples at warley, but for those that didnt here are some pics. Regards Arran 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnshutts Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Gents, Are numbers being produced to match specific orders as with other RevolutioN models and, if so, is there a closing date? Regards John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Gents, Are numbers being produced to match specific orders as with other RevolutioN models and, if so, is there a closing date? Regards John HI John There will be a min of 500 of each model produced and will be for sale through C Rail or Revolution, C rail has not started to take advanced orders yet but will be doing so in the next month. The tooling is currently in getting small corrections done and we will be getting the sample liveries at the same time as i see the second tooling sample, I would think that will be after the Chinese new year now. Regards Arran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnshutts Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hi Arran, My credit card has taken a battering recently thanks to RevolutioN so I'm glad I can keep it in my wallet at least until after Christmas John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnshutts Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi there, I received the latest RevolutioN Trains newsletter yesterday, with Ben and Mike highlighting that they were running low on availability of the Maersk container. They weren't kidding - I just ordered the last one which is fortunate for me but unfortunate for anyone else wishing to order one... John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi there, I received the latest RevolutioN Trains newsletter yesterday, with Ben and Mike highlighting that they were running low on availability of the Maersk container. They weren't kidding - I just ordered the last one which is fortunate for me but unfortunate for anyone else wishing to order one... John HI John Well not really as C Rail has the other 50% which i will update the website soon to take orders, I dont usually work that way as its work and hassle, i didn't do that early as they were taking orders so not to confuse things. Regards Arran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnshutts Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 That's great Arran I was hoping to get a couple more... John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonzack Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Very good news, I wanted a few Maersk and hadn't picked up that the production run was limited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 HI All Samples will be here some time in June, also the undecorated 40ft highcubes are here so i will have them for sale at Showcase at Burton this weekend. Website updating soon Regards Arran 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 HI All The samples popped through the letter box today, so its comment time if i see any issues. the pics were taken with the phone so better ones will follow . regards Arran 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted June 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hi Arran They're looking great! But I doubt there are many on here who know more about containers than you - are you happy with them? Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hi Arran They're looking great! But I doubt there are many on here who know more about containers than you - are you happy with them? Cheers Ben A. HI Ben I can see an issue with the MSC but a placement problem, but overall im very pleased . Regards Arran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted June 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hello all, I thought I would add a few more photos of the approval samples for the 40' hi-cube containers we are producing in conjunction with C-Rail intermodal. These are the world's most common container, and we are producing six versions. Left to right: MSC, Evergreen, Maersk, Hamburg Sud, UASC and Hanjin. There are individual shots of each container, and more detail images, on the Revolution Trains website. They are the ideal load for the forthcoming Revolution/Rapido Trains KFA container flat now in the final stages of development, and will allow enthusiasts to depict the distinctive stepped look of modern intermodal trains. The photo above shows the KFA EP1 sample loaded with a Farish 20' Maersk Sealand container at the near end, and the Revolution/C-Rail container at the far end. Below is the real thing photographed at Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire recently. Unlike our other models we are not producing the containers to order - a fixed number are being produced. They are £6.50 each, from either Revolution or C-Rail Intermodal, and when they're gone they're gone. Cheers Ben A. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 HI All The containers are on there way so will keep you all posted, so that's not bad going, just over a year from announcement to production being in the UK. Regards Arran 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 HI All The containers are on there way so will keep you all posted, so that's not bad going, just over a year from announcement to production being in the UK. Regards Arran That's excellent progress Arran. Well done for bringing this project to market so soon. Looking forward to ordering a selection of these super detailed containers and seeing them in the flesh & on the layout. Best regards, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonzack Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Fantastic, just ordered some Maersk and MSC. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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