Blue Max Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Was anything further ever reported on the Model Rail survey to identify their next commissioned loco, it included interesting subjects such as a Jones Goods, a Vale of Rheidol loco, 15xx and 16xx loco’s amongst 6 others. It all seems to have gone very quiet on the subject? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Was anything further ever reported on the Model Rail survey to identify their next commissioned loco, it included interesting subjects such as a Jones Goods, a Vale of Rheidol loco, 15xx and 16xx loco’s amongst 6 others. It all seems to have gone very quiet on the subject? There will be an announcement in due course. We have a plan. (CJL) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I haven't gotten to take the survey, any chance I still can? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I haven't gotten to take the survey, any chance I still can? Sorry, I'm afraid it closed a while back. The choices have now been made, so the outcome wouldn't change. (CJL) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I haven't gotten to take the survey, any chance I still can? Were many people really aware of the survey? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I think it only went out to previous customers. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 There will be an announcement in due course. We have a plan. (CJL) My Money is on the V o R loco 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Max Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 My money is on the Vale of Rheidol loco also, especially as Ben Jones previously of Model Rail has now joined Heljan I have noticed today. With Heljan's steps into the narrow gauge market with the L&B loco albeit faltering at first, I am sure this will be improved with the next batch giving them a good base to move on to the V of R loco. Time will tell 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Max Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 I think it only went out to previous customers. Jason It was actually posted on RM Web, well at least thats where I found it and responded to the survey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 It was actually posted on RM Web, well at least thats where I found it and responded to the survey. Not officially though. The cool kids were sent a link. To be honest I forget what was even in it and can't remember what I ticked apart from panniers. I did pick the Rheidol tank in it's proper livery of BR Blue though. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 My money is on the Vale of Rheidol loco also, especially as Ben Jones previously of Model Rail has now joined Heljan I have noticed today. With Heljan's steps into the narrow gauge market with the L&B loco albeit faltering at first, I am sure this will be improved with the next batch giving them a good base to move on to the V of R loco. Time will tell That did occur to me, only thing though is V o R rolling stock, Re the MW I reckon the NEW version will be OK ( For the record I bought THREE OF THEM! all of which failed in the valve gear dept.) In fact the actual chassis of the MW was very good it was only the Valve gear issue and the strange way that power collection to the pony wheelsets was arranged which were the main issues. I will have no hesitation in buying at least one MW when they eventually turn up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Vale Of Rheidol rolling stock? *cough* Look at page 56 of the current magazine. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted April 19, 2018 Administrators Share Posted April 19, 2018 To be honest I forget what was even in it and can't remember what I ticked apart from panniers. I did pick the Rheidol tank in it's proper livery of BR Blue though. Jason I'd buy one of those, as anyone who gets the free BRM Express newsletter will already know (https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/brm/information/rail-blue-steam-by-phil-parker?utm_source=Communicator&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=buttonLink34&utm_campaign=BRM+Express+jumps+aboard+heritage+railways&_ccCt=usg%7e%7e0zWfBj3DjNYsvnSTevYXmr%7ecKvMLQWWlx7qrzx61qshe5usYf%7egqpRqXqVn) Can I have it in 7mm scale please? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Not officially though. The cool kids were sent a link. To be honest I forget what was even in it and can't remember what I ticked apart from panniers. I did pick the Rheidol tank in it's proper livery of BR Blue though. Jason But would that be plain BR blue with white BR arrows ? https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8633/15821629600_346e507da1_b.jpg Or how about lined BR blue with brass logos ? https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=N9w%2bULvH&id=41E8D5283F8539E5E182BBA31BD4F72A540CB018&thid=OIP.N9w-ULvHlgAoZSQvONZhGQHaE6&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fthebeautyoftransport.files.wordpress.com%2f2015%2f03%2f8656039010_77747ec0ef_z.jpg&exph=424&expw=640&q=vale+of+rheidol+loco&simid=608000112462465831&selectedIndex=53&ajaxhist=0 The bigger problem of course would be do you produce the model in preprivatisation condition with small cab and conventional tanks, or the higher cab and air pump version ? I always preferred them in BR condition but the cabs were very cramped indeed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 The problem I had with the VOR was when growing up my dad used to always refuse to go there on family trips as it wasn't a "proper" narrow gauge railway as it was BR. He's still got the same view when it comes to the Snowdon Mountain Railway in that's not a preserved line. He never had a problem going to the Welsh Highland even though it was just a diesel that went up and down the yard. Jason 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 But would that be plain BR blue with white BR arrows ? https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8633/15821629600_346e507da1_b.jpg Or how about lined BR blue with brass logos ? https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=N9w%2bULvH&id=41E8D5283F8539E5E182BBA31BD4F72A540CB018&thid=OIP.N9w-ULvHlgAoZSQvONZhGQHaE6&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fthebeautyoftransport.files.wordpress.com%2f2015%2f03%2f8656039010_77747ec0ef_z.jpg&exph=424&expw=640&q=vale+of+rheidol+loco&simid=608000112462465831&selectedIndex=53&ajaxhist=0 The bigger problem of course would be do you produce the model in preprivatisation condition with small cab and conventional tanks, or the higher cab and air pump version ? I always preferred them in BR condition but the cabs were very cramped indeed Definitely 1970s condition rather than when they got hit with the ugly stick. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted April 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2018 I'd buy one of those, as anyone who gets the free BRM Express newsletter will already know (https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/brm/information/rail-blue-steam-by-phil-parker?utm_source=Communicator&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=buttonLink34&utm_campaign=BRM+Express+jumps+aboard+heritage+railways&_ccCt=usg%7e%7e0zWfBj3DjNYsvnSTevYXmr%7ecKvMLQWWlx7qrzx61qshe5usYf%7egqpRqXqVn) What's that bloke in white doing? Divining or is it a remote controller for the loco? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Two classes I'm hoping were on the survey are the George Englands and Double Fairlies as I'd love those two in R-T-R form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Two classes I'm hoping were on the survey are the George Englands and Double Fairlies as I'd love those two in R-T-R form. They weren't. So you can rule those out. From Model Rail at least. Maybe someone else has already "claimed" them. The only narrow gauge on the list were the VoR tanks. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) For the avoidance of disappointment, it's not a Docklands Light Railway carriage, and it might have been one of these, but that was derailed earlier! (CJL) Edited May 15, 2018 by dibber25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 For the avoidance of disappointment, it's not a Docklands Light Railway carriage, and it might have been one of these, but that was derailed earlier! (CJL) I'm mainly hoping for the VoR tanks and GWR 16xx. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I'm mainly hoping for the VoR tanks and GWR 16xx. I would prefer a 15XX, but would be happy with either of them. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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