RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) I think Andy Y hit the nail on the head, this may be something much more significant than moves by retailers into commissioning or niche producers but the first step of a mass market competitor to Hornby and Bachmann. There is an interesting paradox in that whilst Oxfordrail see a market opportunity (and very clearly you don't make this sort of investment without first doing a lot of work to establish the market receptiveness and size) others (me included) think that there may be a shake out approaching. Interesting. Edited November 8, 2014 by jjb1970 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 It's the wrong class 415, an EPB would have suited me! Cheers Shane 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium gc4946 Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2014 I'm pleased they've announced an Adams Radial and am encouraged that they're not just focusing on locos, but rolling stock as well. A LSWR 56' brake lavatory third based on the Bluebell's preserved example would be a good addition alongside the Radial in its preserved livery, because modellers and collectors can more easily relate to the actual items. http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/cw_news/1520.html 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Is there any indication as to what material(s) it will be made from? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Plastic, metal and froth. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Being built to 17 and a bit mil gauge in an effort to please one and all as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2014 Whatever your modelling preferences,this has to be good cause for celebration and a clear demonstration of optimism for the future.In that,there surely is something 'in it' for us all. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linners Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I'm happy with this announcement, I've been after an Adams (should I call it a Radial or 415) loco for ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 ... the ideas for modification are endless! If it is a good model, then it will have a concealed low profile drive on roughly 22mm diameter wheels. There's a lot of mileage in that for those who like knocking OO RTR about a bit. And you never know, there might be a P4ist who could use a good body to put on a self built mechanism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Wallet has just walked past with hands up, shouting 'Kamerad, Kamerad.' Kernow has seen off the family silver....looks like Oxford will see off the fine collection of gentleman's etchings..... Rob the pauper. Edited November 8, 2014 by nhy581 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianbs Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hi all Tad worried that there is no mention of 4mm/ft scale, I do hope they know what scale to use. It would be nice to see the Lyme Regis coaches, even just one, as they often ran singly but the only problem with that is they would have to make a complete duplicate of Hornby's Maunsell underframe, very expensive unless they have some arrangement to co-operate. The picture was a bit misleading as the version shown has different frames to the Bluebell Loco and an Adams chimney, does this indicate they will cover other variants of the class in the future or just stick with the Neilson series of 11 locos. Modelling the EKR just got a bit more interesting. Regards all adrianbs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy P Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 When will Oxford Rail get promoted from "smaller suppliers" to a place between Hornby and Rapido? (Alphabetically or figuratively speaking) RP 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2014 An Adams Radial you say, that's a shock, never saw that one coming... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2014 Can I claim my prize now please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2014 Can I claim my prize now please? A jug of froth . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2014 Yeah but.....What was the sigificance of the poem? Isn't anybody else curious? I'm afraid the Radial is out of my time/location frame. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Very pretty, and congrats to the perceptive who thought it was an Adams all along... Now. How much? To be honest, it doesn't fit with my current layout or any future plans but I'll be keeping a closer eye on Oxford from now on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hi all Tad worried that there is no mention of 4mm/ft scale, I do hope they know what scale to use. Before you get started give it a rest Adrian and don't turn up in yet another topic as a prophet of doom. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianbs Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hi all and Roy P It's going to be a very long time before OxfordRail have produced as many locos as DJ models have in the pipeline !! adrianbs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hippo Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hi all Tad worried that there is no mention of 4mm/ft scale, I do hope they know what scale to use. They say it will be 1/76 scale Owen 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2014 Who'll be the first to start a thread titled "Oxfordrail wishlist"...................? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Headmaster's office now Bryan! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 They say it will be 1/76 scale Owen Does that mean it'll be P4 then? Sorry, couldn't resist. Coat, Hat and Umbrella - cos it's raining here............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I would rather have had the Jones goods! But I am Scottish 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Being built to 17 and a bit mil gauge in an effort to please one and all as well!But what size flanges?.........oops, wrong thread....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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