81A Oldoak Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 We are pleased to announce that our third O gauge model will be revealed at the Gauge O Guild’s 60th anniversary celebration of all things 7mm at Telford on Saturday 3rd September. It will mark a significant widening of Minerva’s offering and will give modellers an opportunity to own up to 8 different body variations and four livery styles of this particular prototype. Additional parts will also be included with each model to enable further customisation to represent the modeller’s favorite engines. Minerva will be on Stand 24 at Telford, and we look forward to seeing you there. Chris Basten and Chris Klein Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted August 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2016 Wonderful news - very intrigued now! I am assuming the usual announcement time of 11am? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Sounds interesting Chris! With such a wide variety of options it must be a very popular and long-lived loco, perhaps putting it into BR territory? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Very intriguing! Given the hints... sounds like possibly a BR loco and given Minerva's interests/track record I'd go for something small and GWR Maybe.... a 14xx!? That's my ill informed guess!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Announcement at 1000 Alfa time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Interesting another one to watch with enough time to save up the pennies to be dedicated for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePurplePrimer Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I am putting my piggy bank on standby in case it is a 14xx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I don't usually join these speculative threads, but working on the clues it just a puzzle. Not looked at the maths in detail, but a LSWR Ilfracombe goods might fit the bill; Livery LSWR, SR, EKR etc etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Sounds like something that lasted until or originated in BR days and had rebuilds / modifications. If its going to represent one of my favourite locos then it will have to be in LNER livery and a J classification. Either a Jxx tank or tender loco will do.selfishly... wishful thinking but a J72 would tick the longevity and different livery boxes... but not the body variations! Mind I think Chris mentioned Minerva had considered and dismissed it in the past. If it is one mind I'll gladly eat my words! Idle speculation will get me nowhere mind but not long to wait before finding out! "... body variations..." now that is intriguing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I don't usually join these speculative threads, but working on the clues it just a puzzle. Not looked at the maths in detail, but a LSWR Ilfracombe goods might fit the bill; Livery LSWR, SR, EKR etc etc Neither do I but I'm enjoying the clues and hints... all harmless fun and my Hudswell Clarke may benefit from a friend!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Being selfish i'm hoping its not a LSWR Beattie Well tank as we are about launch it as a kit and ready to run at telford? LSWR G6 or a J72 would be nice. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brack Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Bet it's a class 66 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted August 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2016 I don't usually join these speculative threads, but working on the clues it just a puzzle. Not looked at the maths in detail, but a LSWR Ilfracombe goods might fit the bill; Livery LSWR, SR, EKR etc etc Lovely thought, I can feel my credit card squirming ever deeper into the recesses of my wallet at the very idea of it. My own guess is that the industrial theme will continue but as the last (Peckett) and next (Kerr Stuart) are quite heavy-duty types, maybe the next will mark a return to something a little daintier - maybe a Manning Wardle? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted August 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2016 I have two guesses... 1) Something South Wales related, perhaps along similar lines to the Peckett or the Kerr Stuart...a Manning Wardle perhaps? 2) Cambrian/Furness Small/Large Seagull...in CR/GWR and FR/LMS liveries...now that would be lovely! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm looking forward to seeing what it is, but I'm also hoping that it's not an Eastern J-tank as these are already on my drawing board, along with a couple tender locos. My guess is something a little more universal. This will be my first ever visit to Telford so I hope to be at the unveiling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 The previous two Minerva locos have been prototypes which Mr Klein has already built kits for, following that thread, an RSH 0-4-0st or GWR 2021 Pannier should be favourites... Thinking about a curve ball, a Cambrian / Furness small Sharpie 0-6-0 tender loco would be rather delightful and have me reaching for the order form... Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 The previous two Minerva locos have been prototypes which Mr Klein has already built kits for, following that thread, an RSH 0-4-0st or GWR 2021 Pannier should be favourites... Thinking about a curve ball, a Cambrian / Furness small Sharpie 0-6-0 tender loco would be rather delightful and have me reaching for the order form... Cheers, Andrew Your wish my command we are developing a whole range Sharp Stewart locos which will be out early next year Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Your wish my command we are developing a whole range Sharp Stewart locos which will be out early next year Marc Wonderful news! This one would have terrific potential for industrial use too - with the unusual wheelbase chassis maybe adaptable to the Kitson panniers: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 About time Minerva got a little diesel on the books too……. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modfather Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 A small Ruston perchance? I'd love to see an avonside like the m shed though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I am putting my piggy bank on standby in case it is a 14xx With 8 body variations, a 14xx / 48xx could be a possibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Black 5? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 8 different body variations and four livery styles of this particular prototype. Additional parts will also be included with each model to enable further customisation to represent the modeller’s favorite engines. snipped! 02? Adams/Drummond boilers, high and low cabs, different bunkers etc etc. Only wishing guessing frothing..... Jon F. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 If "Additional parts will also be included with each model to enable further customisation to represent the modeller’s favorite engines.", surely that means we're being taken back 50 years to the days when a Tri-ang Jinty could be converted into just about any type of loco that ever existed. I'm fascinated to see how one model loco, even with 8 body variations and all these additional parts, could be converted into all my favourite locos . If I've misunderstood, something that Colonel Stephens owned in 1905 could be very useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 A generic 0-6-0 chassis, a la Triang Hornby. Body kits for 8 models - Jinty, E2, J83, J52, 08, 3F tender loco, 57xx and 27xx panniers. Hmmmmmm.... But what about my broad gauge Bristol & Exeter Railway 4-4-0ST? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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