47423 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 How long do we have to decide before the orders are sent to Heljan ? Still debating on Blue or Dutch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97403_Ixion Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hi 47423, I believe it's the end of May to guarantee a reservation. I too have to decide and was going to contact them this week, to be safe. It says in the top of the green box at the bottom right of the second page, marked "Don't miss out, order today" (<---Click the link for the .pdf Web Flyer file). Hope that helps. Cheers, Ixion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47423 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hi 47423, I believe it's the end of May to guarantee a reservation. I too have to decide and was going to contact them this week, to be safe. It says in the top of the green box at the bottom right of the second page, marked "Don't miss out, order today" (<---Click the link for the .pdf Web Flyer file). Hope that helps. Cheers, Ixion. Thanks Ixion, Better make my mind up this week then. Cheers Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted May 24, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2011 I would like three or four different versions with dcc sound but no way I'm going to pay double to get what I want. If they can do mixed versions of the Cl.37 (like Mainline and Transrail) then surely pairs of say an original green and green syp as one pair and two different more modern liveries should be possible. Would probably involve more work for them but, I would have thought, would increase sales. Certainly don't like the idea of buying a pair and the having to flog or trying to arrange the swap of the one you don't want. I've bought a number of their commissions in the past but think I will pass on these.... Keith 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Have to say , I hope enough are sold for the NSE version to be produced! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47423 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Have to say , I hope enough are sold for the NSE version to be produced! When i give them a bell on Thursday, my choice will be the grey roof BR blue. Hope they pick 027 or 052. If they don`t make that, i could find room for 33035 though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Rail Exclusive do seem to be closed to ideas such mixing sets of locomotives... It seems its Rail Exclusives way or the highway....again..... Bluebird I guess there is only one solution... commission and retail your own batch via Heljan. I cannot say for certain, but from my own experience when on several occassions I have telephoned Rail Exclusive, there only ever seems to be either Jamie or Phil to deal with enquiries and send out any replacement spare parts or deal with returns. To me this suggests a small organization that does not have the support of an army of workers to handle such general matters. It would therefore be logical to conclude that organizing "mixed packs" for some, individual locos for others and the like would be nothing short of a logistical nightmare. Of course, extra staff could always be drafted in, but that would also come with a cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools39 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I only just found this thread after seeing an advert for them elsewhere. For me the problem is not whether to order some, but how many? I think the downside of such orders is the lump sum innvolved, as whilst I dont have a problem with them selling them in pairs, as I want a fair few, forking out say £1000 (or £2000 for sound fitted locos) in one go hurts a lot more than spending £100 (£200) a month over 10 months. I know it adds up to the same, but the initial outlay hurts a lot more! They will all be BR Blue, although this will obviously entail renumbering many of them which is a shame, and a choice of numbers would be nice. I think the £100 per loco is reasonable for a detailed, correct model and even if Heljan were to make some down the line I suspect they would be at least this? The currently available models which, whilst cheaper, require an amount of work which adds to the cost in both parts and time, so I dont think they are particulary expensive when this is taken into account. One thing I am curious to see is that as one of the Construction livery locos is to be 33050 will it have its unique cut out above the coupling? This was the only one like that and it can be seen in the picture of it on the page for these versions. It would seem a bad choice for this reason, as I doubt it will be done and if it is it makes renumbering a non starter if you want to keep in accurate which is surely a big part of spending out for these models? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon-jon Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I am looking at the DRS pair, but i was wondering what i could run with them, i presume the new Bachmann FNA's would be a suitable load, is there anything else i can use? cheers Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Hi, According to the rail Exclusive website the DRS Minimodals first ran on small intermodal trains and later acid traffic as well as flask traffic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 27, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2011 I'm interested in a pair of sound 33s in either of the green liveries and/or the blue version. I'm happy to discuss a 'swap' with a like minded forum member with similar 'wants' so we end up with a different pair. The plan would be for me to buy a pair (only the greens or blue I'm afraid) and swap one for the exact cost to me of a single sound loco. P & P would cancel out at Special delivery. There are several combinations available here if both 'parties' buy a different pair. e.g. I buy a pair of greens but swap one for a blue one! I suppose it's possible to do a three way swap etc. Another option would be I would buy a pair and sell one 'privately' at no 'profit' but would have to charge P & P at Special delivery. This would enable someone to purchase a single loco and I'm happy to have just one initially. Please P.M. to discuss. Obviously if RE decide to do mixed pairs or single locos you can ignore this Cheers Phil @ 36E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools39 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Speaking to Phil early on the Saturday at Alley Pally, there were definitely no plans at all to do single blue/green, or mixed b/g packs. I asked. Just out of curiosity did he say why no singles after all the fuss people have made about this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orcadian Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Just out of curiosity did he say why no singles after all the fuss people have made about this? Perhaps he feels that he has had sufficient orders already by selling it in the way he's announced? Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 5, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 5, 2011 I'm interested in a pair of sound 33s in either of the green liveries and/or the blue version. I'm happy to discuss a 'swap' with a like minded forum member with similar 'wants' so we end up with a different pair. The plan would be for me to buy a pair (only the greens or blue I'm afraid) and swap one for the exact cost to me of a single sound loco. P & P would cancel out at Special delivery. There are several combinations available here if both 'parties' buy a different pair. e.g. I buy a pair of greens but swap one for a blue one! I suppose it's possible to do a three way swap etc. Obviously if RE decide to do mixed pairs or single locos you can ignore this Cheers Phil @ 36E Update 5/07/11. I have invested in two sets (on order); a green no panels and a blue; both sound. I have a reliable swap arranged for the Green machines; I'm getting a SYP machine in exchange for a no YP. I could possibly have a sound blue one available for swap with another sound green that I have not got after the first swap (:huh:why swap you might ask, well if someone wants a different one etc.) OR sale as a single loco. (See original post for arrangements) Please P.M. to discuss if you are interested. Cheers Phil @ 36E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Phil has updated the Rail Exclusive website with news of additional changes from the Heljan model. He has added more detail changes to the bogies and fuel tanks. Cheers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meld Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi All, I have recieved a Progress/Update Report Email from Rail Exclusives .... http://www.railexclusive.com/index.php?category=96 Starting to look extremely good now, especially the extra work on the Bogies and a narrowing of the Tanks and Battery Boxes .. Woo Hoo !! ;D HTH Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Nothing more on this for over 4 months...any news chaps? Martin PS - I'll be looking for a sound green yellow ends and blue if anyone is still looking for a box splitting partner! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted December 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2011 .....spoke with Rail Exclusive a couple of weeks ago (about the Cl.57) and was told that the Cl.33 models are still being worked on won't be ready until maybe end of the first quarter 2012 - was told that Rail Exclusive want to get the models as accurate as possible..... More time to save up the pocket money!! Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Thanks for that news, Keith. That's a collective sigh of relief from my wallet and credit cards as we approach Christmas!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Latest news on rail exclusive site now not expected until autumn! mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Do you mind? It was nice and quiet in here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Do you mind? It was nice and quiet in here sorry- did I wake you!! Half expected the first reply to be complaining I hadn't linked it! I'm not your mother try google!!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted March 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2012 Here is the link: http://www.railexclusive.com/index.php?category=113 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles73128 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Is the Facebook swap/exchange page still open? I cant find it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogace Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 i could be interested in one RE green class 33 no dcc and no sound if any one wants to split their 2 pack... please get in touch, ideally i really want a pukka class 33/1 for when a 4-TC RTR finally appears...lol i have a new Heljan model no. 3346 green 33/1 D6580 SYE which i guess i will flog, never run BNIB is this model not accurate then? http://www.ehattons.com/33094/Heljan_3346_Class_33_1_Diesel_D6580_in_BR_Green_with_small_yellow_panels_/StockDetail.aspx cheers roger https://www.facebook.com/tornado60163talks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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