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Picture of first sample on hattons Facebook page.

I think when he said 'Original' he meant the NSE that was originally announced in the catalogue but deferred rather than the livery.

Hi Dave I had read that which was what prompted me to respond. I knew I had read on here in the past for the plans for a red stripe 56 so pasted it for that reason. Also to prove I wasn't going completely mad as i placed a pre-order with Rails shortly after it! I'm not after an argument, and i'm not going to cry about the fact there is no red stripe 56 (there really are more important things in life!! ) my intention has been purely to back up my suggestion that maybe the intended production list was amended slightly. Best wishes with the project anyway!

From thread ' Dapol Cl 56 in "N" - When? ' Posted 06 February 2012 - 19:45 Hi Lee, Initial releases will be Romanian version BR blue Red stripe rfg Coal sector. Plans are in hand for others later this year before we move onto the Doncaster built versions of which we have done the cad/cams already. Hope this helps Dave

This months model rail magazine also describes this one as a forthcoming release. Production versions changed after announcement perhaps? as it seems a bit strange for 3 different sources to have this apparently incorrect information. Anyways hopefully a red stripe version will be produced in the future!

Lucky you then!

Can't wait for this one!

First tooling sample perhaps?

What would be a suitable rake for the TOPS Br Blue 85? A rake of blue/grey mark 1's?

The 'D' version looks like it has now been released http://www.ehattons....tockDetail.aspx

The previous issue was, the latest edition out now is the Class 44-46's

I bought one today and what can i say..,......WOW! To say i'm impressed is an understatement, this is the best model i have ever purchased, superb value for money. Take my hat off to Bachmann for a truly outstanding model.

I picked A NSE unit up today at last. Have to say i'm really pleased with it. My unit is a great runner, the lights are fantastic and the livery application is top class. Tucks in nicely next to my NSE 2EPB and i for one am a happy customer.

I've just had a look in my local modelzone to see one 'in the flesh'. Sadly they didn't have either version in stock. Think i'll go for the NSE one in any event!

That is correct regarding this years catalogue, but this model was actually first announced in the 2010 catalogue so has slipped back a bit. I had read September in one magazine but i'd imagine it's release to be closer to September 2012 rather than 2011! Best Wishes