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I've been in two minds about getting one of these as I'm not convinced about the lift off body section. I have the Dapol 59 001 which I'm pleased with, but thought I'd take the plunge and purchase 59101 – Heidelberg Materials. Will be interesting to compare.

I know what you mean about finer detail, I do worry about more things falling off, especially at this size. I am tempted by their 59101 – Heidelberg Materials Ltd Edition though.

A question for anyone that's received their Dapol Class 59 (I know people are raving about the RevolutioN 59, I'm still not convinced by the look of the removable body section), especially 59 001, have you got an NEM coupling on one end? Mine has arrived with 2 full air dams and no coupling. Is this a factory mistake with mine or are they all like that? Thanks.

Got to have a play, looks pretty good. 20240310_115633_658560532432406.mp4

Paddington has arrived from Japan. Hopefully I'll get to play shortly.

I'm guessing the GWR Paddington 5 Car unit has been released in Japan. Well Plaza Japan seem to be showing it as in stock.

I tend to agree. I think the Mk3s from Farish is a bit of a masterstroke. As mentioned, the tooling probably owes Farish nothing, so why not use it. I'll be getting some of the GWR packs. Be rude not too at that price.

I think it'll be nearer £300+ once the UK retailers list it.

Ah, thanks Adam, really looking forward to them.

I see Dapol have given a few updates recently, however no news on the latest 153s. I did notice some decorated examples at TING in September. Is there a timescale? I'm particularly waiting on 2D-020-005 153333 Transport for Wales.

I'm guessing pre-orders may have been good. I think it's due in the next few weeks. A bit disappointed that a TfW 158 hasn't been announces, I guess the Arriva Trains Wales one will have to do for now.

The Colas pair have to be a no brainer! Can we also have some separate Network Rail Mk3s as add ons? Great selection by the way!

Had an interesting (well to me anyway) thought. When it comes to distribution of models to shops is there any particular order they are sent out from the manufacturers warehouse? I've noticed some shops get models a good few days before others. For example, 374-740 MK2F TSO NETWORK RAIL has been available since Friday in some shops but yet to appear in others?

I wonder will the new release show up in UK shops? I've just seen it as a pre-order on the Japanese sites so far.

I see 377-702Z curved top has sold out. Hopefully RoS have kept one back to send me as a replacement.