RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted November 6, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 6, 2012 Aha, there you go you see....its the BR wagons I am after! Put another 4 of each in the pot please. Belly flopping can be painful, but it always gets you noticed, something Dapol might like! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Standard box vans, cheaper than the £55 Skytrex ones, would be good sellers. Some including the BR Standard 12 ton van could be used in a wide range of eras including the brown with BR logos or Railfreight, and of course make life much easier than open wagons because they can be "loaded" or "empty" at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted November 6, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 6, 2012 @CME, I have yet to find a reseller who does not require credit card details to "pre-order" these wagons.......hopefully my local shop will be able to get hold of some of the second batch of BR wagons and I shall exchange some pictures of the Queen for them, by hand no less! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 @CME, I have yet to find a reseller who does not require credit card details to "pre-order" these wagons.......hopefully my local shop will be able to get hold of some of the second batch of BR wagons and I shall exchange some pictures of the Queen for them, by hand no less! HI BB, I was told differently by one retailer - and informed that I could withdraw my intent at any time before - eg.- the 08's hit the shops ie if the model/mag reviews didnt strike a chord with me etc.. A contract - of any sort - verbal or otherwise, does of course encompass many aspects though and such should be kept in mind. Kind regards, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hi everyone, The O gauge wagons (5,7 & 8 plank) came in today, and will start getting shipped to stockists who have ordered them and are in good stead, tomorrow. Some might turn up with Stockists on Saturday morning, if not certainly monday/tuesday i'd have thought. Wagon kits components are also in so special comission models can start manufacture soon as well. cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi Dave, Very much enjoyed the interview in BRM, which gives us all a better insight into your role and the challenges that Dapol face......amongst other incarnations, for my sins I have been a buyer/negotiator in FMCG (manufacturing) so I have empathy with your roles and responsibilities... ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi CME, very kind, and I'm glad someone has read it. :-) Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Oh, and spare a thought for our leader Andy. He came for a couple of hours and was gracious enough not to yawn through what turned out to be 6 1/2 hours of me prattling on. Could have filled a whole issue of BRM with what I said I think. Lol Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi CME, very kind, and I'm glad someone has read it. :-) Cheers Dave I bought BRM today for the first time in a while, a great read and much improved. I really enjoyed the interview too, very candid and some very interesting thoughts on current scene and the the future too. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Apologies for asking if this has been covered, but when will 'Stepney' be on shelves? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
n-gauge Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hi CME, very kind, and I'm glad someone has read it. :-) Cheers Dave Will have to buy / download an App store copy. Will be interesting to compare the interview with the previous visit to Dapol by Railway Modeller in September 1984! George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR_Blue_1986 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Dave, I know you mentioned you have more possibles if these 7mm locos sell well (I have a blue 08 on pre-order) I know it's a long shot, but with your recently released n gauge grids... Would you be in position to scale upto 7mm? I understand you may not want to discuss any plans. But I'd like to register interest in a grid . Edd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted November 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2012 I'd register an interest in anything blue, as long as its not western region Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomstaf Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Dave, I know you mentioned you have more possibles if these 7mm locos sell well (I have a blue 08 on pre-order) I know it's a long shot, but with your recently released n gauge grids... Would you be in position to scale upto 7mm? I understand you may not want to discuss any plans. But I'd like to register interest in a grid . Edd Good shout Ed (from an 'I would like perspective'). I'd certainly take about 3 of them in 7mm Cheers Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Apologies for asking if this has been covered, but when will 'Stepney' be on shelves? Yes. See the first post in this thread for the intended liveries: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/59212-Dapol-201213-o-gauge-range-discussion-thread/&do=findComment&comment=741793 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I saw that lol, just wanted an idea on when its would be available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I saw that lol, just wanted an idea on when its would be available. Oh yeah, ops. That's what happens when I try posting after getting home from work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'd register an interest in anything blue, as long as its not western region Id register interest in anything blue (or green) as long as it is western region LOL!! ATB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Post removed as it refers to content no longer here and makes no sense without context... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Daft as it sounds I can't download the text document so I have disabled the posts; I have a very good idea what's in there as I was kept in the loop about the content (and I don't have a problem with the observations made - and neither does Dave Jones) butI disapprove of registering just to bomb a complaint that was made privately to Dapol. Dapol have responded directly to the customer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted November 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2012 Id register interest in anything blue (or green) as long as it is western region LOL!! ATB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawal1 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I was merely making the point that that there are a lot of 3-rail O gauge layouts out there. Generally I find that 3-rail locos are very well engineered but too much rolling stock is rubbish (notable exception being Darstaed 5-BEL Pullman). I have nothing against 2-rail but believe that existing 3-rail users should not be totally ignored. A simple "conversion kit" for 2-rail to run on 3-rail would be nice. I have wired 16 v AC motors to run on 12-24v DC and it is not that difficult. Thereis a 3-rail Terrier being produced by ETS - available in the UK from WJVintage and raylo (I have no connection with either of these organisations and pass this info on in a spirit of fellowship) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawal1 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have ordered O gauge private owner wagons from HATTONS and await delivery. Will then see what they look like at first hand. Hattons and others take pre-orders for tankers and brake vans. Apparently no word on future availability of locos. For those of you that have used MODELFAIR - the original owner has sold the business on and service at the moment is below par but will hopefully pick up as new owners get the hang of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have just received my Dapol O guage plank wagons and have to admit I am very pleased with them. They are alot more than just scaled up 00 wagons, the detail on the wheels and brake levers is very good in particular and it is a nice feature to be able to open and close the side doors. The only problems I have encountered so far are the fragilityof the side door hinges (one of mine is already broken after opening it once) and the thickness of the plastic sides; I am concerned that over time the sides may bow as the plastic ages. My second point remains only a concern as it is too early to see how they will react over time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Western Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Forgive me if this stated eleswhere, I've used the search function with no luck. The Dapol Class 08, I assume its DCC Ready ? If so would a standard Hornby or Bachmann 8 pin decoder provide enough power to operate the loco. Also does the model have operational lighting ? Regards Great Western Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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