We've never had it so good - poll for new industrial loco models

[Ruston]

Industrial railway modelling is definitely on the up.

 

In the past few years we have seen some really well designed and produced kits from the likes of RT Models and Judith Edge; In 7mm we have seen Ready-To-Run industrials from Ixion and Minerva and now there are even RTR industrial engines in 4mm, with Hornby's W4 Peckett and now the Oxford Rail Yorkshire Engine Company Janus diesel-electric.

 

Soon there will be the RTR Ruston 48DS, in 7mm, from The Little Loco Co., which is something I never thought would happen in any scale- ever!

 

So, is it time we industrial enthusiasts lowered ourselves; oops! I mean joined the main line chaps in wishlisting for new industrial loco models?

 

The poll has been edited to distinguish between 4mm and 7mm and also now allows multiple choice. If you have already voted before the change you will have to delete your original vote to be able to vote in the new choices.

Edited July 28, 2017 by Ruston

[Hroth]

I went for the Manning Wardle in the steam poll, but I think a tiny "Contractors Locomotive" would be even better.

 

I wasn't going to choose an I.C. loco, but the poll insisted I did so, so I googled them all and chose the "Yardmaster" as it looked the oddest!

[Gordon A]

Personally I would like to see a Barclay saddle tank 0-6-0.

 

Gordon A

[Nick]

Which scale are we talking here? 

 

I would like a 48DS in OO scale.  Yes it is done in O scale, but not in OO, at least not RTR.

[Gordon A]

Which scale are we talking here? 

 

I would like a 48DS in OO scale.  Yes it is done in O scale, but not in OO, at least not RTR.

 

Not rtr but Judith Edge kits do a kit for it with a High Level quad drive gear box.

 

Gordon A

[Arthur]

 

Personally I'd go for one of these;

 

 

Nasmyth Wilson 0-8-0T, Emanuel Clegg.

 

Quite happy to photoshop it heading the Pines Express over the SDJR and simmering at some GWR branch terminus.

 

It'd then sell in shed loads......

 

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[Ruston]

Which scale are we talking here? 

 

I would like a 48DS in OO scale.  Yes it is done in O scale, but not in OO, at least not RTR.

Both 4 and 7mm, I suppose.

 

When I said the choices were off the top of my head, they do have some reasoning; that being that there is neither a kit or RTR available. Personally speaking I am quite happy to build kits and because up until very recently anyone who is into industrial loco modelling has had no choice but to kit or scratchbuild I think most of us are happy to do so.

 

If something is available as a kit I don't see it as being that important that a RTR version be produced, so I have put in the choices as being locomotives that are unavailable in both kit and RTR, with the exception of the Barclay, which is available as two versions by two different manufacturers in 7mm but is only available as the 16-inch type in 4mm and then only as a very expensive whitemetal kit that is dated and has no cab detail due to the motor being inside the cab.

 

Perhaps the poll needs editing to seperate the scales and maybe the choices in each.

[rope runner]

Who knows

 

I for one wouldn't have guessed that Hornby would have chosen a Victoria-era Peckett of which there is only 2 of the diagram preserved, neither of which are in operational condition, as their first foray into industrial steam...

 

I think 75% of the people who bought the Peckett wouldn't recognize any of the locos in the above poll, and it may simply come down to "what looks nice" - In that case I would guess at a pre-war Barclay or a 14'' RSH/HL next. 

 

 

Paul A. 

[Ruston]

The poll has been amended. If you have alredy voted before the change you will need to delete your original vote and vote again.

[Arthur]

 

I think I may have misunderstood the amended voting options Dave.

 

I thought by multiple choice you could pick more than one per category. I was going to add the fireless to my original Manning Wardle choice, keeping my i/c choice as it was.

 

Deleted my original vote then found that it wouldn't accept two in the same category. That's fine, but the poll then seems to want me to vote in the 7mm category too before I can submit it. I'm reluctant to do that as I wouldn't be a buyer and would not want to skew the results.

 

So at the moment, my votes have dropped out.

 

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[Andy Y]

I've been in and edited it Dave so you can have multiple responses to one question but I can't get it to stop forcing an answer to the 7mm questions; maybe it needs a separate topic with poll for 7mm?

[Arthur]

Or just a 'no choice/opt out' button.

 

Edit; Basically I'm voting for what I would definitely buy.

 

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Edited July 14, 2017 by Arthur

[Andy Y]

Or just a 'no choice/opt out' button.

 

 

 

 

Good man; I'm brain-dead today. Now edited to reflect that.

[Arthur]

 

Thanks Andy, appropriate votes now cast!

[Killian keane]

I'm not too pushed by diseasels, but in terms of steam I voted for the manning wardle and the Borrows well tank, I've always had an affection for the latter, those two and a box tank would be my three industrials of choice (in my case 4mm), come to think of it kitson 5358 would also make a handsome model

[Poor Old Bruce]

Why just 0-4-0s?

 

I'd like to see a Manchester Ship Canal 'Jazzer' 0-6-0T (standard Hunslet design) or a Hunslet (again) 15" or 16" 0-6-0ST.

[Ruston]

Why just 0-4-0s?

 

I'd like to see a Manchester Ship Canal 'Jazzer' 0-6-0T (standard Hunslet design) or a Hunslet (again) 15" or 16" 0-6-0ST.

From a personal point of view I like and prefer 0-4-0s and as far as persuading a manufacturer to do a RTR loco it would need to be something with appeal to as many potential customers as possible. 0-4-0s, especially in 7mm are likely to be more popular due to their smaller size. We also need to think about how widespread a prototype was.

 

The 15 and 16-inch Hunslets are already available as kits from Judith Edge.

[RSLR]

Or just a 'no choice/opt out' button.

 

Edit; Basically I'm voting for what I would definitely buy.

 

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I would agree with this chap, each to their own with the above but if a trader had the above models at a show as a ''latest model from a manufacturer'' I'd probably just look at it for about 1-3 seconds then move on - They wouldn't make me want to part with my cash to be honest.

[Osgood]

I would agree with this chap, each to their own with the above but if a trader had the above models at a show as a ''latest model from a manufacturer'' I'd probably just look at it for about 1-3 seconds then move on - They wouldn't make me want to part with my cash to be honest.

 

Care to share what industrial might cause you to part with your cash?    

Edited July 15, 2017 by Osgood

[Poor Old Bruce]

From a personal point of view I like and prefer 0-4-0s and as far as persuading a manufacturer to do a RTR loco it would need to be something with appeal to as many potential customers as possible. 0-4-0s, especially in 7mm are likely to be more popular due to their smaller size. We also need to think about how widespread a prototype was.

 

Fair enough.

[Norton961]

My vote in 4mm went for the barcley 0-4-0t as these were a common loco. The RTR manufacturers want to maximise sales and liveries for any proposed Industrial loco and the large number of Barcleys would give them that. Picking a rare or unusual loco is really where the kit manufacturers fit in.

This is the loco I want!

 

 

David

Edited July 15, 2017 by Norton961

[RSLR]

Care to share what industrial might cause you to part with your cash?    popcorn.gif

Right you are:

 

These two and available in a boxed pair, as scale models with the detail differences (and there are differences!) and not the over scale happy land Thomas the choo choo versions.

 

 

I have a few others but this is the main 'industrial' I'd like to see ^

[Hippo]

I'd go for any of the above and would buy any of the above in 4mm.

 

But what I would really like to see is other Mountain Ash loco's done. We already have the Bachmann/Modelzone limited edtion of Panier 7754, and the DJM/Hattons Austerity No8.

 

So that still leaves Avonside 'Sir John', Andrew Barclay 'Llantanum Abbey,' Hudswell Clarke 1885 or Peckett 1203 'The Earl'

 

Thanks Owen

Edited July 16, 2017 by Hippo

[Zunnan]

I'd be quite happy to see Barclay tanks appear. A bit more purposeful and utilitarian (IMHO) than the W4, but still has that charm of a small industrial, so voted that way...but I'd much rather see a big Bagnall 15" 0-6-0ST.

[Poor Old Bruce]

Why just 0-4-0s?

 

I'd like to see a Manchester Ship Canal 'Jazzer' 0-6-0T (standard Hunslet design) or a Hunslet (again) 15" or 16" 0-6-0ST.

 

The 15 and 16-inch Hunslets are already available as kits from Judith Edge.

 

Come to think of it, DJH do a Barclay 0-4-0ST kit.