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You’ve been very quiet with Dallam this summer and autumn Simon … hope all is ok? How’s your TPM Class 87 kit progressing? Rich

No problem - I should have added, that like all projects with new rolling stock, things keep moving and the number on the dice changes with each shake, so timescales could move forward or backwards as things develop! I am looking forward to the Revolution 93 ... may even have to get one for the cabinet!

Tom, sorry for some reason rmWeb didn't flag up that there had been a post on this thread, so I missed it! Yes I understand that Stadler do not have the design rights to use the '68/88' style cab which is a Vossloh copyright. John, unless you know something I dont (which is feasible!!), while DRS have rights to the tech spec and design, the cab and intellectual property (IP) on the 'look' including the cab design is Vossloh. So my understanding from a Stadler source is that no more locos could be built with the '68/88' style cab, as Stalder do not have the rights to use it, such IP was not included in the sale. I suppose there is nothing to stop Stadler going to Vossloh, requesting and paying to use it, but I my source was very clear that any further 68 or 88 acquisitions would need a new cab design (or use the 93, as that is a Stadler design). After all why would a manufacture want their products to look like somebody else's? From a DRS point of view, the whole 'would it be worth it' quandary, could come down to whether a new external cab design could need re-certification and validation etc. It depends how far such a change would go. Some minor issues with electrical testing have flagged up, which have now been traced to an issue with the OHL power source I gather, rather than the locos. 93001 should start WCML testing in November now. In terms of delivery, because the testing has been pushed back, I gather the delivery schedule has altered. Nope, all 10 are allocated to traffic from next year, 2 with ROG once mainline certification is valid, the other 8 with an external operator, but I can't say who! Only that they are required from June (I think) next year. Likely hood is that the eight will also have the Dellner couplers removed, as they won't be needed for stock movements. Yes 93001 has dynamic testing to be done on the WCML overnight for a few weeks to finalise the certification. Then it's probably two months for ORR to review all the paperwork and (hopefully!) grant the certification. With testing originally expected in September, it was hoped that certification would be granted just before Christmas, so I am expecting now that the hope is main line certificatio from February 2024, assuming no problems. But once they have certification there will be a number of runs on the WCML and ECML on diesel and electric, for crew training - the 93 is a VERY different beast to a 37. Depending on where the fleet is based, which has not yet been decided (there are four companies in the running for that), could dictate whether more of those runs are West Coast or East Coast based. They will likely be with Mk3 stock in tow, to provide some train weight and train handling experience. Yes, 93002 will be the last to be delivered, as it has to go back to Spain for mods. Basically to remove all the various testing equipment and make it the same as the rest of the fleet.

Many of us have been there, and thought the same thing, the 7mm bug is dreadful to get rid of! I got caught with an 08 (well actually 3), which led onto a pair of Class 20s, 31, 37, two 47s, 60 ... an industrial Peckett and a superb scratch built LNER A2 Pacific (which I didn't scratch build) ... really dont have the room for 7mm, but wow they are lovely! That damm bug never leaves you tho :) I seem to keep relapsing. The 009 coaches will be nice, I think you will need to provide a sneak preview when you have completed them! Rich

Hi Roge, Nice to see some new pictures and great to see you're still progressing with the layout. I have my fingers crossed for the 'more modelling updates over the winter!' Both locos look great and well worth the effort you've spent on them. Rich

Great work Jerry - the dogs looks as if they weren't too keen to come home!! Happy Birthday for tomorrow! Rich

Recently a lot of work has been taking place on Laurie's layout to make the hidden sidings usable. While I can claim to have helped a bit in soldering various relays and diodes onto breadboards to aid in the control system, its is a very minor amount! Full credit goes to Laurie for the design work (which follows the why keep it simple when complicated will suffice methodology 😂) and the final wiring up. The North Mercia Area Group meeting on 5th October, had a small attendance from the regulars, but despite Laurie's best efforts the new control panel just missed the evening. However, a manual process, allowed a small amount of rail operation to take place, and with some careful operation of two controllers, we managed to run my blue & grey Class 108, and Laurie's 1960s green 108 together, and passing on the Junction route for what is thought to have been the first time. While it was only filmed on an iPhone, the attached video, shows this historic event.... Rich

Thanks Ben, I have just noticed there's a last updated date above the table, which either is a new edition, or somehow I had completely missed when looking on the iPad! Had I seen that, it would have answered the question for me!! Thanks for the confirmation all the same. Rich

On the premise I looked on the Revolution website earlier and couldn’t find anything bar one line on a page that I wasn’t sure whether it was up to date or not, would I be right in assuming that no idea on production dates or prices for the PTA wagons has been announced? I know Revolution say something, when there is something to say, but the lack of mention on the website did make me wonder if it had gone off the drawing board for some reason? Hoping it’s still there, I am assuming (read hoping) it will be like the Accurascale wagons, with a set on outer/inners/outer and a second set of inners only? Rich

Great to see Llanbourne back in action Peter. Always followed you since I joined rmWeb 10 plus years ago!

Probably not, it must sound strange after the Gresley Pacific’s … but at least it was an era when a Twitter post, was an old tree stump that a bird perched and whistled! Sorry couldn’t resist that one! I generally stay in the background, but am an avid reader of Peterborough North, superb modelling and the accurate operational details really make the final touch for me. Wonderful. Rich

Superb modelling as ever. I love the weathering on Deltic too ... I know the production Deltics were around 1960,, but what period was that on the ECML? Rich

Thanks to everyone for their pointers and advice, my mate tells me he's acquired a second edition of the book at a very reasonable price. But he comments the Supplement seems to be going for silly money! @Steamport Southport Do you happen to know what benefit the supplement gives for modelling? It is additional information, extra info on vehicles that weren't included or a combination of extra pictures and error updates? He's just trying to decided if it's worth buying, or wait until he can find one in a shop somewhere that he can look through. Rich

Glad to hear the enthusiasm and mojo has returned Andy ... dont get too carried away with the RnR! Being a child of the 80s .. I thought Rock and Roll related to a trip on a 141 Pacer for many years til I knew better .. then of course I realised it was nothing to do with music but the rollercoaster at the fun fair!!! :P Enjoy the band time mate. Rich

Thanks Chaps, I thought there had to be a suitable book, but decided against a simple Google or Amazon search, as I wouldn't have known whether it was an 'accurate' source or not! Cheers! My mate can go hunting around the second hand book shops now. Rich

I was asked on a Zoom call with some modelling friends last night if I knew where drawings (either full size or scale) could be obtained to model Mk1 coaches. Other than Kew or the NRM for full size versions, I concluded there must be a source (akin to Isinglass for LNER coaches) or a book that has done a decent job of reproducing them? Can anyone point me in the right direction and I can advise my mate accordingly.... Rich

And not a weed or bush insight look. A well maintained railway, very different from what we have today :(

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Great to see some 3mm modelling on here ... and good modelling at that. Following along and keep going at it!

No personal experience of SEEP, but I know a few people who have had problems ... having said that I know quite a few are used on exhibition layouts, so maybe it could be more quality issues, not sure? I think I'd go with switching polarity from the switch tho if you could? Perhaps some form of momentary relay wired from the switch to actually trigger the point motor? Rich

Superbly done. I look forward to seeing some videos of both the railway and your new lever frame in action. Great modelling.

Looks nice Duncan, you have done a superb job with the painting. While it may not be authentic, it somehow looks at home! Rich

Very nice Adam, Looking good. I am about to start drawing up some CAD stuff for a 2FS tram chassis. Which could be fun, or a total unmitigated disaster! Looking forward to your 3D printed chat next month. Rich

Thank you guys, I'm missing MR No. 2 thats why I couldn't remember it! I'll have to go search eBay! I dont think the MRS have a No. 2 left in stock from memory. Rich

Oooh, now that looks a fascinating book ... defiantly one to 'get over the line and finish'! Thanks for the thoughts everyone, I'll try and find the Midland Record article. Rich