RMweb Gold 96701 Posted March 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2021 I'm seeing all this froth over Class 25s, I'm still hoping that I might see the Class 24 that I ordered way back in October 2018. I appreciate SLW is a very small company, but I have been waiting a very long time since the Scottish versions with headcodes were announced. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted March 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, 96701 said: I'm seeing all this froth over Class 25s, I'm still hoping that I might see the Class 24 that I ordered way back in October 2018. I appreciate SLW is a very small company, but I have been waiting a very long time since the Scottish versions with headcodes were announced. To be fair, in 2018 didn’t we only express interest or “vote” for it? I think it was confirmed much more recently than that. Edit: you are right, confirmed in October 2018. Roy Edited March 28, 2021 by Roy Langridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class26 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 8 hours ago, 96701 said: I'm seeing all this froth over Class 25s, I'm still hoping that I might see the Class 24 that I ordered way back in October 2018. I appreciate SLW is a very small company, but I have been waiting a very long time since the Scottish versions with headcodes were announced. They will be available towards the end of 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted March 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, class26 said: They will be available towards the end of 2021 A lot of water goes under bridges in 3 years. Does this mean the 25s will turn up in 2024? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted March 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, 96701 said: A lot of water goes under bridges in 3 years. Does this mean the 25s will turn up in 2024? Only 2 years 5 months since confirmed (not 3 years) and I think you will not have failed to notice that there has been quite an unprecedented event for the past 15 months or so that has delayed quite a few projects by many manufacturers... SLW have said this impacted them. You seem to be rather putting the boot in? I voted for a headcode 24 in April 2017, I don't feel the need to moan about the wait, nor by cynical about the 25. If you are that desperate, buy the Bachmann version? If you want quality wait a bit more, it will be worthwhile. Roy Edited March 28, 2021 by Roy Langridge 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class26 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Roy Langridge said: Only 2 years 5 months since confirmed (not 3 years) and I think you will not have failed to notice that there has been quite an unprecedented event for the past 15 months or so that has delayed quite a few projects by many manufacturers... SLW have said this impacted them. You seem to be rather putting the boot in? I voted for a headcode 24 in April 2017, I don't feel the need to moan about the wait, nor by cynical about the 25. If you are that desperate, buy the Bachmann version? If you want quality wait a bit more, it will be worthwhile. Roy Exactly, and let`s remember how long it Bachmann to release the 24/1`s. It was more like 6 years if my memory serves me right between announcement and being available 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 28, 2021 2 hours ago, class26 said: Exactly, and let`s remember how long it Bachmann to release the 24/1`s. It was more like 6 years if my memory serves me right between announcement and being available It was first announced as a 25/0 not a 24/1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddles Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Prior to 23/11/2008 Bachmann announced 32-480DS, Class 40, D211 'Mauretania' with indicator discs in BR green (DCC Sound on board). It became available on 07/03/2014 which is at least 5 years and 3 months. Sorry, I've drifted off topic but it seemed relevant. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted March 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2021 Hang on chaps, there was no criticism there, merely an observation that having placed an order in Q3 2018 and with delivery slated for Q3 2021, three years is a long time. Since I placed the order, I have gone down to a 3 day week for a year and retired. And thank you Roy for pointing out that there is a pandemic going on, I'd almost forgotten. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted March 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2021 4 hours ago, 96701 said: Hang on chaps, there was no criticism there, merely an observation that having placed an order in Q3 2018 and with delivery slated for Q3 2021, three years is a long time. Since I placed the order, I have gone down to a 3 day week for a year and retired. And thank you Roy for pointing out that there is a pandemic going on, I'd almost forgotten. To be honest, I have reread your posts and they do read more as criticism than observation, but I can accept that it was not your intent. I did, however, take care not to post that you did not know there was a pandemic, just that it had to be taken into account. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie the plumber Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 13 hours ago, 96701 said: A lot of water goes under bridges in 3 years. Does this mean the 25s will turn up in 2024? Depends if they manage to shift that ship stuck between the banks of the Suez canal 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 18 hours ago, Albie the plumber said: Depends if they manage to shift that ship stuck between the banks of the Suez canal Its been freed today. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie the plumber Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Krieghoff said: Its been freed today. Thank goodness for that ! Now onward with the Rats ! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer71 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Does anyone know where I can get the blue paint which is applied to the model of 24081 (although I Imagine it's the same blue as all the other blue models)?? I have a boiler compartment blanking plate which needs repainting (not something I've tackled before) Tia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted March 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31, 2021 41 minutes ago, sulzer71 said: Does anyone know where I can get the blue paint which is applied to the model of 24081 (although I Imagine it's the same blue as all the other blue models)?? I have a boiler compartment blanking plate which needs repainting (not something I've tackled before) Tia Give Phillip Sutton a ring - I am sure he will have some advice. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer71 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Roy Langridge said: Give Phillip Sutton a ring - I am sure he will have some advice. Roy I've dropped him a message Roy but thought I would ask amongst the collective here too just in case someone had needed to do some paintwork themselves 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) On 31/03/2021 at 11:51, sulzer71 said: Does anyone know where I can get the blue paint which is applied to the model of 24081 (although I Imagine it's the same blue as all the other blue models)?? Unless your modelling ex-works does the shade really matter. https://flic.kr/p/2iNJU5p This one is totally the wrong shade. 7547 by Dave Jolly, on Flickr Edited April 24, 2021 by Porcy Mane 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Davidjsmith Posted March 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) I am Hoping that Phillip will give us an update on the 24/1’s at Easter in lieu of the York Show?I know end of year seems to be delivery date but pictures would be nice.Two on order but if he surprises with other numbers I may not be able to resist!! Edited March 31, 2021 by Davidjsmith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer71 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, Porcy Mane said: Unless your modelling ex-works does the shade really matter. https://flic.kr/p/2iNJU5p This one is totally the wrong shade. 7547 by Dave Jolly, on Flickr I would just like to repaint this little piece the correct colour before it all gets toned down/weathered etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer71 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 14 minutes ago, Davidjsmith said: I am Hoping that Phillip will give us an update on the 24/1’s at Easter in lieu of the York Show?I know end of year seems to be delivery date but pictures would be nice.Two on order but if he surprises with other numbers I may not be able to resist!! I also have 2 on order but same here , if he announces new running numbers in pre tops and tops blue I won't be able to resist but if not I'm considering ordering more of the current batch to renumber Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted March 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31, 2021 When I was talking to Phillip today he said he wants to try and do more newsletter updates, but he is also mindful that there is ony two of them at SLW. Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post D1047 Posted April 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2021 Latest one to the Shenston fleet and a long way from home 5105 in Tyne dock garb . Re numbered ,boiler water tanks taken off and remove and fill boiler roof exhaust and roof hatch and add high level air pipe for operating Consett ore hops and finished off with light weathering copied from pic. Although l operate DC l chose the sound version for this one as the feature works well enough to warrant the extra cost . 21 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter1 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 My recent experience with Phil and the rest of SLW, was very positive. My CL 24 D5000 which I purchased in 2017 developed a fault. It turned out to be the motor that was the problem. I contacted SLW and spoke with Phil, they in turn, provided me with a replacement motor, free of charge and postage paid to Australia! How's that for service? Peter1 11 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2021 I've just received my first class 24, unnumbered version, and very pleased with it. Runs beautifully and sounds superb. Added to my roster on JMRI so easier to access the functions on my phone, making easier to operate and use of the functions. Waiting for a set of numbers from Railtec and then will get weathered. Great service from Phil and Heather. Ordered a further 24 and 25 for future delivery. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Davidjsmith Posted April 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2021 I wonder when this Highland 24/1 update is going to be?I know they will need all crew on deck to answer all those phone orders!!Just getting impatient even though I shouldn't be really! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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