Dan Griffin Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 YES YES YES!!!! Just what I've been waiting for, this is the same as Derek Crouch at NVR in repsonse to Dan, a loco I've been cosmetically restoring for the past 2 1/2 years!!! A 00 model is just what I've been waiting for Thank you. Thats excellent news, and cemented my decision to preorder one. Is there any hint that maybe one day crouch or even jacks green May steam again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 and seeing locos at the old mine close to Patricroft on my way into Victoria.. In the early 80's. There weren't any mines close to Patricroft, well, not that hadn't closed pre 1900. Nor any other industrial steam operations which were that close, I know, it was my local shed. Do you mean Agecroft perhaps? Agecroft Power Station (CEGB), immediately adjacent to Agecroft Colliery, operated three RSH 0-4-0ST's. I cannot recall when they went out of service there but they were certainly in use in the late 70's, probably longer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonhayes Posted July 23, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hi Can I just echo the comments of the other members who have issued their thanks. I look forward to some industrial fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 23, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2014 Finally. This is, if I'm not mistaken, the first genuinely industrial R-T-R steam loco, if you exclude the 'J94' types, which also count as a BR type. Arguably the Essar/Hamblings Gnat was the first but it was semi-freelance although with very much the look of a small industrial 0-4-0T. This is I think the first accurate model of an industrial steam loco apart from the Model Rail Sentinel But nice to have one coming in 00 that looks like a railway engine! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted July 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2014 Good to see such good news in 00 industrial RTR, especially for quality at this price and a big step up from those odd Spanish-type locos masquerading as Scots and Welsh ones. Deserves to succeed. Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted July 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2014 Oh dear, looks like sugar may trump Nocton's wholesome potatoes. Great choice of prototype, Dave. I can see all sorts of fun freelance light railways resulting as well as industries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Oh dear, looks like sugar may trump Nocton's wholesome potatoes. Yes, lots of interesting industrial branches will soon be possible. Edited July 23, 2014 by Ozexpatriate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Ahh another that I will be purchasing at least one.... Dave my Visa card has scarpered and is hiding under a pile of stuff in the corner..... Another great choice and one that I have to support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi Dave How do i go about ordering one of these loco's ? Darren01 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ryde-on-time Posted July 24, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi Dave How do i go about ordering one of these loco's ? Darren01 Dave's site has a list of dealers, I saw earlier that Kernow already have the new models listed to pre-order Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanjw032 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thank you. Thats excellent news, and cemented my decision to preorder one. Is there any hint that maybe one day crouch or even jacks green May steam again? Hi Dan, Derek Crouch will be coming out cosmetically restored in Derek Crouch house colours of maroon, at the September steam gala over the weekend of the 13/14, when it will be replacing jacks green which is going to be cosmetically restored as well into Nassington quarry livery. As to either returning to steam, it all depends on finances really, although I and others would love to see Derek Crouch steam again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dickerson Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I missed this. Another lacklustre announcement. Poor choice. Utterly, utterly wrong. A great leap backwards for the hobby and humanity in general. p.s. HOLY ZARQUON'S SINGING FISH!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkea1 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Absolutely over the moon at this announcement. Can I make a plea though on behalf of us wierdo's who like EM or P4 modelling - please can you make sure this is an "easy" conversion. I'm not asking for off the shelf finescale, just please try to avoid the complications some models force us into in converting them! Many thanks Alastair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi Alastair, I promise I'll do my best. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkea1 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 That's all we can ask! Many thanks Dave. All the best Alastair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 And for your next trick Dave.... Bellerophon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Was thinking something equally 'interesting' but not for a few years. lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 ... Can I make a plea though on behalf of us wierdo's who like EM or P4 modelling - please can you make sure this is an "easy" conversion... Positively, on a subject without splashers or outside cylinders, this will likely make for a better OO model too. Could be a problem catering for EM on a subject with outside cylinders and splashers close fitting for width. P4, not such a problem as the wheel face finishes up practically co-located with an OO 'commercial fine scale' wheel face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Positively, on a subject without splashers or outside cylinders, this will likely make for a better OO model too. Could be a problem catering for EM on a subject with outside cylinders and splashers close fitting for width. P4, not such a problem as the wheel face finishes up practically co-located with an OO 'commercial fine scale' wheel face. You could always go for EM gauge with P4 wheels? Gordon A Bristol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Could anyone tell me what the cylinder size of these are please? I would like to model a prototype which has 13'' X 20'' ideally, but am unsure if this is a size smaller (12")? https://www.flickr.com/photos/5611hongkong/8448299578/in/set-72157632698705665 Paul A. Edited July 29, 2014 by 1whitemoor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 1 whitemoor, As the cylinders are between the frames I suggest 12" or 13" diameter cylinders won't notice. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Hi Gordon, It's more likely that there will be other dimensional differences if they are different, such as overall length, wheel spacing, tank height etc. Cheers Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Hello. The Eric Tonks book on Corby gives PEN GREEN as Hudswell Clarke 607 of 1903, with 13" X 20" cylinders and 3'3" wheels. I think the 24 ton Hudswells are 14" cylinders. All the very best Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Hello. The Eric Tonks book on Corby gives PEN GREEN as Hudswell Clarke 607 of 1903, with 13" X 20" cylinders and 3'3" wheels. I think the 24 ton Hudswells are 14" cylinders. All the very best Les Hi Les, Yes I have the same (excellent) book - but I've just found out that the 24 ton design does indeed have 13" cylinders, so good news. Cheers Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hell's Bells Dave! I missed this one completely 'til today. What with the J94, Q6 and these I'll definitely need a new layout. So many locos, so little time.......................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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