gooderz Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 There's a picture of the damage circulating on Facebook. My best guess is that its engine (not the loco itself) will be stripped for parts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
english electric Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) aye its the engine in 37099 is the photo ive seen it n rumour has it the engine out and the one for 37207 is to go in ive read on the internet Edited June 1, 2017 by english electric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Latest update on WNXX says it is getting a power unit from the HNRC spares pool and both it and 37207 will return to the mainline Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 According to the Bachmann stand at Folkestone today, OO scale model due January 2018 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Still at Barrow Hill, but no idea what the status of a repair is ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinC37LG Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Still at Barrow Hill, but no idea what the status of a repair is ? Still awaiting a new Power Unit to be installed I am afraid. There is a big hole in the side of the old one. The connecting rod decided it had, had enough of the pistons company! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Suggestions also that it has lost its bogies for a set in poor condition so now has 2 problems to be solved Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinC37LG Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Suggestions also that it has lost its bogies for a set in poor condition so now has 2 problems to be solved Yes. Bogies are now under 37116 I believe. It's a tough game keeping the old girls rolling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted October 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2017 Yes. Bogies are now under 37116 I believe. It's a tough game keeping the old girls rolling! I thought they were under 37175 now, it's certainly been derated from 90 to 80mph as they are CP9 (or whatever) bogies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinC37LG Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I thought they were under 37175 now, it's certainly been derated from 90 to 80mph as they are CP9 (or whatever) bogies That's interesting Jim. I wonder when 099 picked up cp7 bogies. Never had them in its original BR service period. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 That's interesting Jim. I wonder when 099 picked up cp7 bogies. Never had them in its original BR service period. I seem to recall hearing when SB bought it for preservation it was bought with a good set of bogies which were swapped after sale by Transrail with a knackered pair. When the "error" was flagged a comparable set of bogies was provided and the bogies swapped at Winchcombe (there was a photo in traction at the time and video footage on "The Gotherington Growler" video) so it potentially gained the CP7's then, although Jim's post is the first time I had heard it was on CP7s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinC37LG Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I seem to recall hearing when SB bought it for preservation it was bought with a good set of bogies which were swapped after sale by Transrail with a knackered pair. When the "error" was flagged a comparable set of bogies was provided and the bogies swapped at Winchcombe (there was a photo in traction at the time and video footage on "The Gotherington Growler" video) so it potentially gained the CP7's then, although Jim's post is the first time I had heard it was on CP7s. The plot thickens. I did wonder if 37418 had come into the equation somewhere. But maybe not. Next time we see SB, we will ask! Assuming then Jim. Just for completeness. That 099 was limited to 80 as well? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted October 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Don't take it for granted from me it's on a certain type of bogie, as far as I'm concerned as long as it's got 12 round wheels and a sticker telling me how fast it can go that's all I need to know, I wouldn't know the difference between a cp7 a cp9 or a c3p0 I do know that the bogies under 099 aren't the ones it had when it went into barrow hill with the knackered engine but yes 099 was an 80 mph machine before it went pop Edited October 11, 2017 by big jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shunny Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Bachmann have updated delivery dates the website and all of the new class 37's including 37099 are now showing as May/June next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 That’s merciful! A budget-friendly delay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Did seem an ambitious delivery, seeing as no pre-production sample has yet to be seen. Summer is going to be modern cl. 37 fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I am so looking forward to buying this locomotive, not just because its named Merl Evens (even though its a fitting tribute to this man), but because as a kid I simply loved the look of this loco. Iconic and recognisable and one that definitely stood out from the crowd. The livery is very fitting as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Not my picture, but this is quite recent.... https://www.flickr.com/photos/cwarman/37527487211/in/photolist-RHS62k-YaMFdm-Y6s8U1-Zbbbvz-Nw2uCY-LempxT-MzA4TE-MzA5s5-N5WKQ5-NF3Aw1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Let's hope they don't decide to bin it. In spite of it's worthy tribute, such a small time scale wouldn't make a very marketable model I'd think . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinC37LG Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Bachmann have updated delivery dates the website and all of the new class 37's including 37099 are now showing as May/June next year. Thanks for that heads up. I have updated our pre order website accordingly. http://www.c37lg.co.uk/shop_item.aspx?category=models&item=2722 For those of you that have placed an order for 37099 or 37049, you should have received an email notifying you of the date change. Cheers! Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Let's hope they don't decide to bin it. In spite of it's worthy tribute, such a small time scale wouldn't make a very marketable model I'd think . why should it be binned? All it needs (according to above posts) is a replacement power unit and bogies. Both are easily swappable components. Its not like there is structural damage or electrical rewiring... Plus it was ex-preservation, has (I believe) functioning vac brakes and steam heat, so would be a bit harsh to scrap it, especially given its connection to Bachmann. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Business is business - if it’s not earning its keep is a redundant asset! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Business is business - if it’s not earning its keep is a redundant asset! But Business is NOT entirely business re 37099 - why was the vacuum brake system and steam-head systems retained/overhauled to enable it to operate on heritage lines? Not part of the Colas business, but as a tribute to the loco and its namesake it seems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) But Business is NOT entirely business re 37099 - why was the vacuum brake system and steam-head systems retained/overhauled to enable it to operate on heritage lines? Not part of the Colas business, but as a tribute to the loco and its namesake it seems Steam Boiler no longer operational and hasn't been for some years. Its more fuss than its worth to replace the boiler with a weight (the boiler can do this job quite well) and remove the vac brake system - 37099 got the work required to make it mainline usable and nothing more. A bit of extra metal bolted to either side doesn't make it any less susceptible to withdrawal. A tribute it may be but that doesn't stand in the way of business. Edited October 15, 2017 by DavidM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Yes , I wouldn't call a power unit swap that simple and certainly will cost in labour . I'm worried they'll have excess locos and just won't bother Edited October 18, 2017 by rob D2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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