RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2018 At the weekend I bought the recent Irwell Press book on this class and found the candidate I had in mind , 7220, had the straight running plate. Now I know Hornby has released models in both types of running plate but has there been a Great Western green version produced yet. So far only R3464 in BR black has surfaced, Have I missed anything ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john dew Posted February 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hi Robin R3225 is in green.....Great Western I bought mine last fall had to search around a bit Cheers John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted February 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) So far there has been the following. R3127 GWR Green 7202 R3128 BR Late Black 7229 R3225 GWR Green 7233 R3226 BR Early Black 7218 R3464 BR Late Black 7224 (this was also in the Collet 72xx Goods Train pack) Edited February 6, 2018 by Hilux5972 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted February 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2018 Hi Robin R3225 is in green.....Great Western R3225 is indeed the one you want as it has a straight running plate. R3127 also mentioned above as being in GWR Green has the stepped version. A few retailers still seem to have it in stock including KGR who I've bought from (at exhibitions) in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbb Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 So far there has been the following. R3127 GWR Green 7202 R3128 BR Late Black 7229 R3225 GWR Green 7233 R3226 BR Early Black 7218 R3463 BR Early Black 7224 (this was also in the Collet 72xx Goods Train pack) there is an R3464 BR late black 7224 as well.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Going back maybe a few years, Mike aka 'stationmaster' put the full list of variations of the 72 class on an older thread of the class - somewhere!! I used the info on that list when I upgraded my two kit-built versions. Edited February 6, 2018 by bike2steam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted February 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2018 there is an R3464 BR late black 7224 as well.... Sorry that’s due to fat finger itis lol. Should be 3464 not 3463. Edited the post now. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 6, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2018 Hi Robin R3225 is in green.....Great Western I bought mine last fall had to search around a bit Cheers John Thanks John. I can get one if I pay through the nose for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thanks John. I can get one if I pay through the nose for it. Arcadia models in Shaw still has them at £115: http://www.arcadiarail.co.uk/products/Hornby/trains/locomotive/R3225/gwr-2-8-2-72xx-class---gwr.html I did check a few other shops, but none of them seem to still have this loco in stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john dew Posted February 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2018 I was initially going to buy one of the bargain BR black 52xxs at around 79 Pounds......then on ANTB (!) I was persuaded, correctly, that it was only the 2-8-2s that were seen in the North West.........so I started looking at a black BR 72xx 100 pounds +_.........then I realised they were unlikely to appear in GWR war time black.........so it was finally the green one one at 120 pounds......I think that is called price creep. I had to do a lot of googling to get that price......none of the big box guys had them and not all the smaller shops take off VAT which is significant for me It seems to me that it is very rare for the GWR versions to sell out before the BR.......look at all the Kernow sale items and the Dapol railcar #8......not suggesting GWR outsells BR but anecdotal evidence suggests the ordering ratio should be adjusted by both the Red and Blue teams. Very happy with my purchase even if it was somewhat over budget! Good luck with your search John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john dew Posted February 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2018 Arcadia models in Shaw still has them at £115: http://www.arcadiarail.co.uk/products/Hornby/trains/locomotive/R3225/gwr-2-8-2-72xx-class---gwr.html I did check a few other shops, but none of them seem to still have this loco in stock. Jenny's post crossed with mine......that is a very good price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted February 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) John here is some info' by John Palk ,Stationmaster Mike and Buffalo http://www.gwr.org.uk/no-heavy-tanks.html Edited February 6, 2018 by 81C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteskitchen Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Does anybody know if the chassis has been altered at all with the 2017 production run? I have an R3128 from the first run and is now very poorly with very sloppy axles due to the bad chassis design. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john dew Posted February 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2018 The later models have brass bearings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 John here is some info' by John Palk ,Stationmaster Mike and Buffalo http://www.gwr.org.uk/no-heavy-tanks.html Thanks for the link, but I was thinking more like this with a little more detail ( especially around post # 31) http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/49734-gwr-8-coupled-tank-engines/page-2?hl=+72xx +variations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted February 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2018 Thanks for the link, but I was thinking more like this with a little more detail ( especially around post # 31) http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/49734-gwr-8-coupled-tank-engines/page-2?hl=+72xx +variations Why didn't you post it up sooner instead of whining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) Why didn't you post it up sooner instead of whining. ???????????????? About what ??????????????????? Perhaps because I'd only just come across it - hope the problem gets better kid. Edited February 11, 2018 by bike2steam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted February 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) ???????????????? About what ??????????????????? Perhaps because I'd only just come across it - hope my problem gets better. You need to improve your grammar, I've no problem but it seems you have. Edited February 10, 2018 by 81C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonMW Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Jenny's post crossed with mine......that is a very good price. TMC has it for £104 at the moment. Was too good to resist, I ordered one... https://www.themodelcentre.com/R3225-1/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tomlinson Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Does anybody know if the chassis has been altered at all with the 2017 production run? I have an R3128 from the first run and is now very poorly with very sloppy axles due to the bad chassis design. FWIW R3226, being early crest 7218, has proper brass bearings for the wheels. John. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 15, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2018 Thanks to a fellow RMwebber I now have the R3225 version mentioned in this thread earlier. This will have the Brassmaster's etch added as well as a new smokebox door handle from Markits. A new identity using 247 plates and the post war GWR livery. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonMW Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks to a fellow RMwebber I now have the R3225 version mentioned in this thread earlier. This will have the Brassmaster's etch added as well as a new smokebox door handle from Markits. A new identity using 247 plates and the post war GWR livery. I just had a look at the Brassmasters EM etch, I assume that is what you mean? Wow that looks like a lot of work... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 19, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2018 I just had a look at the Brassmasters EM etch, I assume that is what you mean? Wow that looks like a lot of work... No its the detailing etch only and I've only used the rear of the cab and grilles . There's a lot more on the etch for the 42xx/72xx if desired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted February 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2018 No its the detailing etch only and I've only used the rear of the cab and grilles . There's a lot more on the etch for the 42xx/72xx if desired. The brake rigging is worth fitting from the kit as well, if you going to buy the kit you might as well use it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonMW Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Running in 7233... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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