HeavyDuty

Can anyone comment on the running characteristics of these?

My pair arrived last week, and while one runs beautifully the other ran poorly for a few inches and stopped. I looked for obvious issues such as an unseated PCB, but it appears to be an issue somewhere near the motor because the firebox light does work indicating power is being picked up. I’m hesitant to pop it open to look for a loose wire, and because the running was rather poor initially I think it will need to make the long trip back across the ocean for replacement. They are truly gorgeous models!

My pair of unnumbered black early BR ones shipped from Hattons... they needed to move me from RM to DHL due to parcel size. I am on mandatory work from home, and DHL to my usual PO Box is problematic so I changed the shipping address to the house. I expect to see them Monday or Tuesday.

Did anything further come of this, please?

He is not alone - your layout was also the catalyst for my jump to 7mm. Seeing a small, well detailed layout like you created was a huge inspiration.

I’ve been inactive for a few years, but the 14xx is enough to reboot my enthusiasm. A small branchline terminus in Devon or eastern Cornwall with a pair of 14xxes, an Autocoach and a few wagons is inspiring, with the goal of building a small layout for exhibition. I’ve been waffling over what version (or versions) to purchase, I generally use Hattons because of their wonderful service shipping to here. One of their representatives emailed me this morning in response to a question and mentioned these are expected to start shipping to customers Wednesday 18th March. Hopefully Narrow Planet will offer number plates for these, because I ended up ordering one numbered and one unnumbered.

Steve, seeing this makes me wonder what magic you could do with a WuM railbus...

I'd be interested in two sets from a future run if you're up to posting them to the US.

Thank you, Rod - that's very kind! I'm remarrying this fall, and I'm hoping to show my fiancé what I love about the UK within the next few years.

Rod, thank you for posting the photos of Bath - it brings back fond memories of my last trip to the UK with my late wife in the summer of 1999. I desperately wish to return...

Well then, how about this: (let's see if tagging works) @81A Oldoak - Chris, would you be possibly interested in a crowdfunding project for a 7mm UCV Clayhood? (Apologies to Steve, but I figure he might be interested too!)

I beleive the UP side sees more frequent and heavier trains.

Late to the party, but West Country modeling and clay hoods were my original interest when I came back to UK outline almost 20 years ago. I've always thought 7mm UCVs would sell well, and are the type if wagon that would generally be purchased in multiples. I personally would want at least a dozen, and that's assuming a small shunting plank.

Would the car float be ATSF themed? If so, Waukegan would be a bit jarring to a local. There were actual car floats on the Chicago River in the past - if that appeals I can come up with some likely street names for you.

What fertilizer do I need to use on my fields to grow a new DSLR like that?