SDJR7F88 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Not sure if anyone's seen this yet, but it pop up on Facebook today. Seems the first livery sample for the NCB version has arrived. Must say it really does look stunning! Going to be a hard chose between this livery and the Port of London version. Can't wait to see what the other versions look like! http://www.goldenvalleyhobbies.com/index.php?page=product&prodID=12262 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2016 Not sure if anyone's seen this yet, but it pop up on Facebook today. Seems the first livery sample for the NCB version has arrived. Must say it really does look stunning! Going to be a hard chose between this livery and the Port of London version. Can't wait to see what the other versions look like! http://www.goldenvalleyhobbies.com/index.php?page=product&prodID=12262 I have actually seen it and the printing is extremely good, decent dense colour and very neatly printed. I don't know much at all about the real thing so I'm not fitted to comment on its accuracy but it definitely looks the business although the end handrails are 'very flexible'. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I like the initiative of Golden Valley in commissioning this locomotive. The family link to Oxford Rail must make liaison smooth. Looks like this will result in a really good product. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 See the news from Corus in the prototype page here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/116449-corus-janus/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy Y Posted November 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 28, 2016 Second most desirable model to sit in the photo box this weekend after Hornby's Peckett. 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted November 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 28, 2016 Looks smashing that, can't wait to see the other liveries. I would prefer the nameplates not to be printed though, they date the loco to the preservation era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig85 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 This little loco looks amazing, one of the reasons I must start my OO gauge shunting layout. Besides the other projects I have on the go. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Looks smashing that, can't wait to see the other liveries. I would prefer the nameplates not to be printed though, they date the loco to the preservation era. I'm hoping that they and the numbers come off easily - Northumberland Area NCB had a blue one that would look nice next to the DJM/Hattons Backworth WD, Hornby's Backworth No.49 and with a time warp machine Model Rail's Deleval No.35 USATC tank... Les 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted November 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2016 I'm hoping that they and the numbers come off easily - Northumberland Area NCB had a blue one that would look nice next to the DJM/Hattons Backworth WD, Hornby's Backworth No.49 and with a time warp machine Model Rail's Deleval No.35 USATC tank... Les Which colliery/loco was that do you know? I didn't realise there were any other YE Janus in the NE apart from the (slightly different) ICI Billingham examples. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Nice photos, Andy. Looking forward to seeing the Peckett too. I do love a bit of 'industrial'; and for a change I'm not referring to my occasionally disgraceful language! ;-) Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Ashington Colliery had one, Cleveland Potash had two secondhand ones at Boulby in the early 90's one I believe was ex Tees and Hartlepool Port Authority! Did the Scunthorpe ones ever make it to Jarrow? Mark Saunders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Which colliery/loco was that do you know? I didn't realise there were any other YE Janus in the NE apart from the (slightly different) ICI Billingham examples. Yorkshire Engine 2708 of 1959, Janus type 3'8" driving wheeels, 440hp rating. Delivered new to NCB Ashington on 11th March 1959, renumbered the following month to 101, with 9312/101 as its plant number. This was displayed in small numbers below the worksplate. It remained at Ashington until December 1974 when it moved briefly to Bates Colliery, Blyth, then to Horden Colliery in January 1975.. On 27th November 1978 it was sold to Thomas Hill, Rotherham then sold on to British Steel, Brookhouse Coking Plant, Rotherham. By 1989 it was running as No.6 at Orgreave works. I have no records of it after that. Can someone else fill in the blanks? Ashington had a demonstrator from YE before 2708 was purchased. Hope this helps. Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted December 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2016 That's great info, thanks very much. I just had 2708 down as NCB Northern Division, but didn't know where it worked. Paul Bartlett has two photos of what is reportedly 2708 in green OOU at BSC Shelton in June 1994, carrying plant no 4044-23 and No. 69. All YE locos that worked at Orgreave seemed to get green livery. http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/britaingeneralrail/h50d55ce#h50d55ce http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/britaingeneralrail/h50d55ce#h275f371 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 A short video taking a look at the Oxford Rail Stand, during the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition.On show, as well a huge display of Diecast Vehicles, was a number of up and coming and prototype Oxford Rail items, featuring the all new GWR Dean Goods (including the new limited Edition NRM Version), a selection of BR Mk3 coaches and Carflat.On top of this there was also running samples of the new Sound Fitted Adams Radial Tanks, as well as the all new Golden Valley Hobbies, YE Janus 0-6-0DE.Filmed Saturday 26th November 2016, we take a closure look at these new models, plus more. Hope you enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIalnjuuW4U 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted December 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2016 Thanks for the video. Credit card not looking forward to 2017! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pannier Tank Man Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Well they do look nice! No expert on the prototype though but i still think it would look nice in my collection maybe even build a colliery layout in the future (still haven't built my first layout yet!) but do i splash out and get the sound one? well still got plenty of time to decide. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessy1692 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Any new news on when these lovely things will be arriving? Last iv seen is early 2017 and i have overtime money burning a hole in my pocket! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted January 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2017 For what it is worth, Hattons say 'Due into stock between January 2017 & March 2017'... I've got my finger on the trigger too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Any new news on when these lovely things will be arriving? Last iv seen is early 2017 and i have overtime money burning a hole in my pocket! Golden Valley have shown the NCB version as a January release in their adverts in the Feb model magazines, with no dates for the other versions, but looks like Jan is not going to happen. My local shop is trying to find out from GV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessy1692 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Golden Valley have shown the NCB version as a January release in their adverts in the Feb model magazines, with no dates for the other versions, but looks like Jan is not going to happen. My local shop is trying to find out from GV.Thanks Rembrow, thought Jan might be slipping out of reach now but you never know. I hope these sell like the pugs have so GV may consider a Taurus next...heres hopingJames Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thanks Rembrow, thought Jan might be slipping out of reach now but you never know. I hope these sell like the pugs have so GV may consider a Taurus next...heres hoping James Somebody mention Taurus? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessy1692 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Somebody mention Taurus? Cheers, Mick I have been tempted by a kit build but i just know as soon as i get one/build one a rtr will be announcedCheers James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I have been tempted by a kit build but i just know as soon as i get one/build one a rtr will be announced Cheers James I should think you'll be fairly safe with a Taurus - they wouldn't sell enough to cover the cost of the tooling. Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessy1692 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I should think you'll be fairly safe with a Taurus - they wouldn't sell enough to cover the cost of the tooling. Paul A. Didnt they say that about Heljans dinosaur diesel collection ? You just never know these days, admitedly it is a very specialist loco with a limited market but if the Janus sells well i wouldnt be surprised. I will no doubt take the plunge one day soon into etched kits and im sure a Taurus will be on my list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Didnt they say that about Heljans dinosaur diesel collection ? You just never know these days, admitedly it is a very specialist loco with a limited market but if the Janus sells well i wouldnt be surprised. I will no doubt take the plunge one day soon into etched kits and im sure a Taurus will be on my list. Oddly enough the Janus seems to be one of the better industrial survivors. Considering how long it is since any were built and the ready availability of ex-BR shunters cheaply there seem to be a remarkable number still running. Perhaps it isn't quite as "specialist" as might be thought- and it can work a siding on any layout set in the late fifties, sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties, noughties or this current decade. That gives a loco with a span approaching sixty years. Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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