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  1. . IF Oxford Rail have any sense they will release the crane(s) in as many (incorrect) pre-grouping and BR regional liveries as they can - nearly all layouts can find a use for a light crane. .
  2. . E-Mail Update from Oxford Rail today : Oxford Rail Update March 2024 For those of you who attended Warley Model Rail Show in November 2023, will know that we featured some first shots of the J26. We also had a 3D print of the much anticipated Cowans & Sheldon 15t Crane. Here we are updating you on the progress of development. . J26 Current Stage We have just finalised the CAD for our tooling amendments and we are now looking forward to receiving new samples. We have reworked this product to ensure that it is produced accurately to a high standard. Once we have received the latest samples, we will make any necessary amendments before moving to production. Below – 3D render of all four versions of the J26, (Left to right OR76J26001, OR76J26002, OR76J26003 and OR76J26004). Product Updates There are the 4 standard versions and 4 Sound Fitted versions we will be releasing Q4 2024 (estimated date) From our original announcement Version 001, we have amended the tooling and changed variant name. We have also announced version 004, an NER version. OR76J26001LNER (plain black) 1057 0-6-0 Class J26£129.95*description and tooling amendment OR76J26001XSLNER (plain black) 1057 Class J26 Sound Fitted£229.95*description and tooling amendment OR76J26002BR Early (plain black) 65767 0-6-0 Class J26 £129.95 OR76J26002XSBR Early (plain black) 65767 0-6-0 Class J26 Sound Fitted£229.95 OR76J26003BR Late (plain black) 65736 0-6-0 Class J26 £129.95 OR76J26003XSBR Late (plain black) 65736 0-6-0 Class J26 Sound Fitted£229.95 OR76J26004NER P2 (lined black) 1678 0-6-0 Class J26£129.95NEW livery announced OR76J26004XSNER P2 (lined black) 1678 0-6-0 Class J26 Sound Fitted£229.95NEW livery announced .
  3. . I received an e-mail today from Oxford Rail as an update on their J26 and the rail crane. They showed a 3D of the rail ; Crane Current Stage The crane is currently undergoing some major changes for the new mechanism, also CAD development has started on the now included match truck. There is still a lot of work to do on this but we’re still pushing for a 2024 release! . .
  4. . Now that most of the initial fuss over the Class 11 release is over is it the right time to ask whether Model Rail will go ahead with the Southern Class 12s, and if so, when ordering may be opened ? I hope they do go ahead. .
  5. . Does anyone know the external differences between the Mirlees engined Class 30 and the early EE re-engined class 21' ? .
  6. . Hopefully that means that they will be profitable, and Kernow will be able to produce another ( Southern 😏 ) oddity just as popular. I will agree with others that that power bogie is a wonderful work of art. I await my two with baited breath (and greed). .
  7. . To the central section you could add West Croydon/Wimbledon for the Mitcham branch. .
  8. . LOOK at your post that he is responding to " "... Ah! Well according to O S Knock the term is Box-pox? (British Locomotives of the 20th Century, Vol 2 page 151) Hence my use of it. ..." ONLY one "K". .
  9. . The POSSIBLE sell out of 20002 in plain BR green gives EFE the opportunity to do a near repeat run of 20001 in plain BR green (no yellow panels) with slight changes. .
  10. . Any news of when when the next batch of 43xx Moguls will be ready ? Thanks in advance. .
  11. . Wow ! Hornby have really gone off the Southern ! Still with more announcements during the year ( anyone have any details ? ) there is still some hope. Hope these sell well for Hornby. .
  12. . https://www.steve-banks.org/prototype-and-traffic/128-pigeon-traffic-historical And this page has some interesting photos - including the one of an 8F with 21 bogies at the bottom. .
  13. . No, he's looking for the hole to put the key in. .
  14. . There is a short video of a Stanier 8F pulling south out of East Croydon with 21 associated full brakes of all different types - no proof, but I have always ASSUMED this was a pigeon racing special going down to the South Coast for a long distance race. I am holding on for a really good Stanier 8F as it is an "honest" rule 1 for me. EDIT ; On this link ; https://www.photosfromthefifties.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SUR-December-2021.pdf On page 17 of 35 there is a photo listed, possibly, of the same train ; X704 # - Stanier class 8F 2-8-0 48544 heading a Newcastle to Hove pigeon special, formed of 21 bogie vehicles, through East Croydon; - ¾ view - 4 June 1965 .
  15. . I got my 3 at lunchtime - I was surprised at how much they weigh, but very pleased at how they look. I hope they sell well and they do a 20001 in plain BR green, such that it can double head with 20002. Excellent. .
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