Republic of Ruislip Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I saw the sound equipped version being demonstrated to a potential customer earlier today and I'm now regretting buying the non-sound one. It ran like a dream out of the box and the sound sounded really good - I don't know the protoype but it sounded like there were two engines in the loco, just as it should do. the potential customer very quickly got his wallet out :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Here is NCB Janus "Nellie" on shed at Kirkmellington for driving & fitter training alongside a Sentinel 0-4-0. Kirkmellington (and Nellie) are on show st the Farnham Exhibition in Aldershot this weekend. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted October 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2017 They look a good match! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedman Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Yes, I have one of each, and I was surprised at how closely the colours matched. I have now turned down the sound CV on my Janus from full power to 150 to ease the pressure on the amplifier and speaker with little discernable effect. Trevor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 My sound fitted one arrived yesterday when I was at the Middleton playing with 305mm:foot scale trains. Just had a chance this morning to give it a little run. I'm pleased to say she seems to stall less on the track than other locomotives and the sound is spot on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hippo Posted October 21, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2017 Before i fire off an e-mail to Golden Valley has any one seen anything about the next batch (British Steel). Our friendly liverpool based retailer is still showing it as October delivery!. Thanks Owen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP 4000 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Mine came back yesterday (Friday) all sorted and sounding great, Big Thank you to Golden Valley Hobbies, Turned round inside of a week! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Mine came back yesterday (Friday) all sorted and sounding great, Big Thank you to Golden Valley Hobbies, Turned round inside of a week! Which livery? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP 4000 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Which livery? NCB, Bit judderey in reverse at slow speed but only been on a metre of test track, Needs running in and a good run, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 NCB, Bit judderey in reverse at slow speed but only been on a metre of test track, Needs running in and a good run, Thanks, I was beginning to think that the BSC ones had made an appearance but I had not received mine! Mark Saunders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Bendall Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Before i fire off an e-mail to Golden Valley has any one seen anything about the next batch (British Steel). Last update from them was its due in November. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hippo Posted October 22, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 22, 2017 Last update from them was its due in November. Thanks Simon. I won't bother e-mailing them :-) Owen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
all Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Now somewhat nervous about the arrival of mine, probably tomorrow... I am nervous even ordering one, especially from this distance(Nova Scotia). Would that a dealer might test it before sending? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I am nervous even ordering one, especially from this distance(Nova Scotia). Would that a dealer might test it before sending? There are many shops that stock these all its takes is an email or phone call to ask them to test it prior to dispatch. It isn't rocket science! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted October 31, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2017 It isn't rocket science! Harsh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) A short running session with my new sound fitted version of the model. I must say I'm very impressed indeed! Can't wait to get it on my Mirco Layout at the Wincanton Model Railway Exhibition this coming event! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_B3DhnAwAU Edited November 7, 2017 by SDJR7F88 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted November 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 7, 2017 Many thanks for another great and useful video. Looking forward to getting my BSC Janus. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Many thanks for another great and useful video. Looking forward to getting my BSC Janus. Thanks ever so much Colin! Glad it was of help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Bendall Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Email from GVH this morning states British Steel version going through customs today with dispatch to retailers beginning later in the week. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opelsi Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hoping the BP ones will show up before too long! Lovely model - can't wait to get mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 It appears that the BSC version is about to appear as mine is allegedly in the post heading towards me! Mark Saunders 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hippo Posted November 17, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2017 Sorry no pictures. Mine has arrived safely from Hattons and I am very pleased with it. The finish is very good although the wheels do look a little plasticy in yellow. Nothing that can't be easily resolved. I like the fact the front/rear hand rails have been changed to include lights (nonworking). It ran well on the club layout last night (in the right direction). I'll whip the body off over the weekend to check the flywheel arrangement. But all in all a very nice useable model. Owen 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole @ Footplate Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Just got these little beauties in, really top job on the livery and finish. Alex @ Footplate 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Is it lazy research, or they just can't be bothered? I had hoped that they'd at least get the buffers right for the Appleby Frodingham locos but they haven't and they've even forgot to put the Yorkshire plate on the ends! Not only that but the hole in the LH end of the valance is still present where it shouldn't be. And something that I don't think anyone has mentioned at all is how these models have the air intakes on only one end. It may be like that on the original single loco that they measured up for the first (NCB) model, which has preumably had modifications in service or preservation but when built they all had air intakes on each end. http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-3/p1692913703-3.jpg Never mind, it's only an industrial loco, it's not like it's the Flying Scotsman or anything... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2017 I don't think it's a case of can't be bothered, I think it's more a case of economics. There were 102 of these locos built, and just a quick scan through this thread shows some of them were rebuilt several times over the years, goodness knows how many detail differences there are. Producing RTR models costs time and money, and the more differences in lights/panels/exhausts/cab doors etc that you incorporate in the model the higher the price will be, so there has to be a balance struck between detail levels and final selling price, otherwise the model becomes uneconomic to produce. I would much rather have a RTR Janus at an affordable price with some (potentially) incorrect details that I can personalise to my own needs than no RTR Janus at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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