Andy Y Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Rails of Sheffield launches ‘Rails Limited’ product range with OO gauge model of the iconic LNER Dynamometer Car. Rails of Sheffield is delighted to reveal that it is working with Rapido Trains Inc. to produce an outstandingly detailed OO gauge model of the LNER’s record-breaking dynamometer car No. 23591. Best known as the vehicle that recorded the 126mph run of LNER ‘A4’ No. 4468 Mallard on July 3rd 1938, the iconic 1906-built North Eastern Railway test car is now part of the National Collection, reunited with Mallard at the National Railway Museum in York. See the attached information sheet for a comprehensive history of the prototype vehicle. Unveiled today, the all-new OO gauge model of No. 23591 will be the first of a series of products released under the ‘Rails Limited’ brand of high-quality, collectable ready-to-run models, produced exclusively for one of the UK’s largest model railway retailers, Rails of Sheffield. Two versions will be offered initially, depicting No. 23591 in July 1938 LNER teak condition, as it was during Mallard’s world speed record run; and post-1946 LNER teak with its later number - No. 905202 - as seen during the famous 1948 Locomotive Interchange trials. Rapido Trains is famous for producing models that capture famous or unusual vehicles right down to the tiniest detail, and the LNER dynamometer car will be no exception. Based on detailed research of the prototype, archive photographs and official drawings, the ‘Rails Limited’ model will feature exceptional interior and underframe detail, including depictions of the recording equipment and the additional speed recording wheel between the bogies . A 3-D resin print of the bodyshell is already complete and will be on display at the York Model Railway Show on April 15-17. A decorated sample should be ready in time for the Warley NEC show in November, with the first production models expected to start shipping in late-2017/early-2018. These very special models will retail at £125.00 each and, as demand for such an iconic vehicle is expected to be high, customers can secure theirs now with a £50.00 deposit when the order is placed. For further information and advance orders go to https://www.railsofsheffield.com/exclusive A programme of further ‘Rails Limited’ releases, encompassing both new tooling and re-liveries of existing ready-to-run products, is also being developed and further details will be announced as they move closer to production. However, three Bachmann limited edition OO gauge models announced recently, and due for release later this year, will also now form part of the ‘Rails Limited’ range. These are: Bachmann 32-979W GB Railfreight ‘Maritime’ blue Class 66 No. 66727 Maritime One. Price £169.95 https://railsofsheffield.com/class-66-727-maritime-one-gbrfmaritime-diesel-locomotive-32-979w-Bachmann-JJJA33038.aspx Bachmann 32-726X Freightliner green/yellow Class 66 No. 66614 Poppy. Price £169.95 https://railsofsheffield.com/class-66-614-poppy-freightliner-diesellocomotive-32-726x-Bachmann-JJJA33039.aspx Bachmann 32-384Y Railfreight Construction sector grey Class 37/4 No. 37425 Sir Robert McAlpine/Concrete Bob. Price £149.95 https://railsofsheffield.com/class-37-425-sir-robert-mcalpineconcrete-bob-br-construction-sector-diesel-locomotive-32-384ybachmann-JJJA33040.aspx Advance orders are being taken now. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2017 Certainly an interesting model with appeal to A4 collectors - but £125!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2017 It's a one off coach with very few liveries available to it. £125 sounds good to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Jackson Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 £50.00 deposit on orders. I've ordered mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2017 If someone made an etched kit of this vehicle, and I commissioned a competent person to build and paint it to the sort of standard coming from China these days, I would not expect change from £300. £125 is a bargain! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I have built the 4mm D&S version on commission and it wasn't a easy build (polite description). It was so poor/hassle to build , I then sold my kit on, once was more than enough for me. Not cheap but hopefully a beauty on arrival !!. I have ordered mine thanks to Rails/Rapido !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimbus Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 If Rapido go to town on the Gresley bogies, I'm sure there would be an appetite for them supplied separately. The Nim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Very nice indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2017 Hello everyone Congratulations to Rails and Rapido on what looks to be a lovely model. It has been High Polling in The Wishlist Poll since 2014 and was within the Top 100 in 2016. Brian (on behalf of The Poll Team) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2017 Great to see another retailer entering the custom commission market, even if this particular release is not for me. a GWR dyno car on the other hand would be much welcomed... The price sounds exactly what I would expect for a limited production, in full teak livery. Hopefully it will be a big success and Rails will follow with more new toolings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I thought this was the GWR design of dynamometer car, but as built elsewhere. Relivery opportunity? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) Bloody hell! Thats North Eastern! *Faints....* Edited April 13, 2017 by The Black Hat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Graham_Muz Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) I thought this was the GWR design of dynamometer car, but as built elsewhere. Relivery opportunity? The GWR had their own design of cars this one is the North Eastern built version This NE/LNER one carried a number of liveries including lined and unlined teak and as was also used on many of the 1948 locomotive exchange trials, both passenger and freight runs, including on the Southern as can be seen below in model form on my own Fisherton Sarum layout Further information on the 1948 Locomotive exchange trials, mainly from a Southern perspective can be read on my blog here https://grahammuz.com/2011/09/26/talking-stock-2-the-1948-locomotive-exchange-trials/ here https://grahammuz.com/2014/08/31/talking-stock-30-the-1948-locomotive-exchanges-from-the-freight-perspective/ and finally here https://grahammuz.com/2014/11/05/talking-stock-31-my-own-thoughts-on-the-1948-locomotive-exchange-trials/ Edited April 13, 2017 by Graham_Muz 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oliver Rails Posted April 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2017 Hi, Please take a look at a selection of images of the 3D resin print model (more to follow). I'm sure you will all agree the level of detail looks superb! I have also added an image from the press release this morning at the NRM which shows the model inside the actual Dynamometer Car. ThanksOliver 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2017 Who could resist ? Not I...... £50 straight off card.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Certainly makes a very handsome model. This must be the first high standard RTR model of a clerestory roofed coach. Bloody hell! Thats North Eastern! *Faints....* Two in a decade even! Keep the faith, the NER's star had to rise sometime... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I shall limit myself to saying what a bargain my APT-E was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Rails Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The 3D Resin printed model will be in display over the easter weekend at the York Show. The model and full details will be on the Rapido Trains Inc. stand with myself and Adam from Rails both been present. We look forward to seeing you there. ThanksOliver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 So... who's having three ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 So tempted to purchase both Version 1 and Version 2... for now though just Version 1 will be enough!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Graham - you missed one opportunity. Image from: here 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2017 Certainly an interesting model with appeal to A4 collectors - but £125!!! With universal appeal to all four regions of the fledgling BR.and not merely to "collectors" of A4's. This unit was an integral and essential part of the 1948 Locomotive Exchanges. This has been posted recently on the forum but I will add my approval and opinion that you are getting exceptional value for your £125. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2017 I never expected to see this announced. But does it actually work and measure the performance of our model locos? Only joking! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 This should be interesting. Lots of things to potentially trip them up if taking the preserved vehicle as gospel, especially regarding the lettering. Reported in detail on this here and subsequent posts: https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=9331&p=93383#p93383 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2017 This should be interesting. Lots of things to potentially trip them up if taking the preserved vehicle as gospel, especially regarding the lettering. Reported in detail on this here and subsequent posts: https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=9331&p=93383#p93383 It somewhat bemuses me that there is an interest.....already.......in potential errors.I wonder why this relish for denigration rather than celebration....? The way of our world,I suppose...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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