RMweb Gold Patrick Posted September 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2018 Nah, I think Patrick was just looking at the same display as me in ExpoEM North yesterday... You were looking at the Fell loco, too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Please don't look too hard at Class 50's or I'll be bankrupt! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 You were looking at the Fell loco, too? Just a class 37 with slightly squarer noses an' different wheels innit ??!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 You were looking at the Fell loco, too? Typical - I've gathered all the pieces to scratch build one and doubtless someone will come along and announce it.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted September 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2018 Typical - I've gathered all the pieces to scratch build one and doubtless someone will come along and announce it.... I bet you’ll get two at once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Typical - I've gathered all the pieces to scratch build one and doubtless someone will come along and announce it.... Well, it has sort of been announced as a kit by Judith Edge Kits with availability next month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) Well, it has sort of been announced as a kit by Judith Edge Kits with availability next month. That will probably be more complex to do than my scratch built effort so I'm fine that. However an Accurascale Fell is gonna surpass all of us. Of course they record sounds for their first engine project so unless Accurascale have perfected time travel (possible given they only take months from announcement to release while others take years), a Fell is less likely for now. But - as a rail crossing sign near me says - "one train can hide another". Edited September 13, 2018 by JSpencer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 It will be the Fell, but with Co-Co wheel arrangement, a stretched body and an English Electric 12CVST prime mover - that version had more livery variations and subtle nose differences. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Of course they record sounds for their first engine project... If it’s the Fell, they’ll have to record six engines. An outstanding example of coming up with a completely different solution to a problem. I don’t believe it was ever going to be adopted as a standard type but it did work and what finished it was a fire in the heating boiler; nothing to do with its extraordinary innards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Hope its a more popular loco. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 If it’s the Fell, they’ll have to record six engines. An outstanding example of coming up with a completely different solution to a problem. I don’t believe it was ever going to be adopted as a standard type but it did work and what finished it was a fire in the heating boiler; nothing to do with its extraordinary innards. We already had Rapido (which from memory I think was Legomanbiffo) starting up multiple turbines on the APT-E. So I guess the same functionality could be used again for a 6 engine Fell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 We already had Rapido (which from memory I think was Legomanbiffo) starting up multiple turbines on the APT-E. So I guess the same functionality could be used again for a 6 engine Fell. Don’t! You’re making me salivate! The inner two wheelsets were geared together and also had coupling rods. The centre coupling rods had to be removed because they fought with the inner gearing. “Those who do not remember history are condemned to relive it.” Can anyone think of a model range where the same thing happens? (Rhetorical question.) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 The inner two wheelsets were geared together and also had coupling rods. The centre coupling rods had to be removed because they fought with the inner gearing. Can anyone think of a model range where the same thing happens? (Rhetorical question.) Well, based on the horror stories I've herd - I'm scared to run my "OO" Gauge Bayer Garrett for fear of it distroying itself - is that close? If there is a new improved version -how about the manufacturer providing new motors to those with the "original" locos? Surely its poor design if the two motors work against each other..... Regards, C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) Well, based on the horror stories I've herd - I'm scared to run my "OO" Gauge Bayer Garrett for fear of it distroying itself - is that close? If there is a new improved version -how about the manufacturer providing new motors to those with the "original" locos? Surely its poor design if the two motors work against each other..... Regards, C. He was referring to another make that produced steam locos with coupling rods and gears. To be honest, personally I think the problem on those models was down to the motors being too small but I accept the 1:1 scale example. Like you, I also suffer from Garrett trauma despite never having had a problem with mine (although that may be due more to the fact that I rarely run it thanks to the trauma!). However the Garrett is basically 2 conventional chassis and if both have the same running qualities, then its fine. I leave all heavy freight work to my fleet of three 9Fs (2 Bachmann, 1 Hornby). Edited September 18, 2018 by JSpencer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 He was referring to another make that produced steam locos with coupling rods and gears. To be honest, personally I think the problem on those models was down to the motors being too small but I accept the 1:1 scale example. Like you, I also suffer from Garrett trauma despite never having had a problem with mine (although that may be due more to the fact that I rarely run it thanks to the trauma!). However the Garrett is basically 2 conventional chassis and if both have the same running qualities, then its fine. I leave all heavy freight work to my fleet of three 9Fs (2 Bachmann, 1 Hornby). Go diesel JS...you'll find a 24/25 can do the work of 2 9Fs...BR did! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Go diesel JS...you'll find a 24/25 can do the work of 2 9Fs...BR did! My interest crosses into diesels, in fact most DCC sound conversions are concentrated there. Those Heljan Cromptons are such reliable strong beasts with 6 so far and a 7th on order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2018 There was a post on Facebook today, saying they love class 37s. A hint, red herring or totally outside the subject of speculating on their first loco? I think I saw one saying they love grids. Spreading the love I guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Go diesel JS...you'll find a 24/25 can do the work of 2 9Fs...BR did! Not on the Tyne Dock - Consetts they didn’t... ;-) Davy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted October 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2018 Okay guys and gals; own up! Who wrote this on the side of the graffiti hoover at the 50 jubilee gala? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted October 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) Okay guys and gals; own up! Who wrote this on the side of the graffiti hoover at the 50 jubilee gala? image324.jpeg I thought the SVR was closed and had been taken over the Network South East.Http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/138155-class-50s-at-50-years-svr-gala-october-2018/ Good luck reproducing 50033 in its graffiti livery, though i’d Imagine all the hundreds who’ve tagged it would buy one. Edited October 6, 2018 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted October 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2018 Crack on then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3109 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 It will be the Fell, but with Co-Co wheel arrangement, a stretched body and an English Electric 12CVST prime mover - that version had more livery variations and subtle nose differences. IMHO, the Lima and (sadly) Bachmann 37s and 40s look like the bloody Fell loco anyway, I mean how difficult is it to actually mould the window rubbers onto the loco body where it should be, rather than the glazing (where it shouldn't be). It's a sad state of affairs where (in my opinion) the Jouef version still holds its own looks-wise, despite being too wide and despite having windows in the wrong place on one side. In this day and age, we shouldn't have to correct blatant errors with brass etches on £100+ locos. Cmon Accurascale.... You know you want to... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Okay guys and gals; own up! Who wrote this on the side of the graffiti hoover at the 50 jubilee gala? image324.jpeg Not guilty but what an excellent idea. Great event by the way. Can I have this one please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2018 This is getting silly, everybody knows (or ought to know) that the 'in thing' nowadays is narrow gauge and where else should folk be looking but Ireland. Just think how r-t-r Listowel and Ballybunion would sell (probably not if we're honest I suppose) but motive power for the Burtonport Extension of the 'Swilly would be really something. And there are various CDR items preserved and measurable of course. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted October 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2018 I am sure the gang will make "A" classic decision when the time is right. Robert 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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