DavidM Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Just spotted these. Class 117/120/121/128 in O gauge from Heljan?http://www.hattons.co.uk/stocklist/1000590/1000673/O_Gauge_1_43_Scale_DMUs/prodlistbyscaleandtype.aspx I've just checked and they're also on Tower Models too Edited September 2, 2016 by DavidM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDDYBEAR D9521 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Great news for us Western Region modellers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I hope Dapol/Lionheart pull their fingers out & produce some competition for them though 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Great news from Heljan, these will surely be popular models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Let's hope they get the coach profile right this time. I was hoping for a 56 Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
56038 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 What's happening..... can't believe what's going on in O gauge just now. Is O the new OO? The 120's good news for Scotland too, ran between Aberdeen & Inverness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40-something Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Just spotted these. Class 117/120/121/128 in O gauge from Heljan? http://www.hattons.co.uk/stocklist/1000590/1000673/O_Gauge_1_43_Scale_DMUs/prodlistbyscaleandtype.aspx I've just checked and they're also on Tower Models too I cant believe Heljan havent updated us on this, its diabolical, why are things always delayed, my life is ruined etc etc etc Phew, feel better for that. Great news, esp the 120!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Great news from Heljan, these will surely be popular models. My wallet`s just ran off to a dark corner on reading this!. And not sure if i should be happy or not that there does`nt seem to be a blue and grey 117 unit listed.(yet!) Bread and jam anyone......? Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Pleased I'm an eastern man I'm cleaned out. With the forthcoming 08, 37, 05', 45 and 25, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Hopefully get some livery information on the 117 at Telford from Heljan or the dealers will get an email update soon, I would be shocked if blue and grey is not an option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I'd want a good old 1980's Tyseley Scratch Set - a 3-car Bug where each car was in a different livery... (one all-blue, one blue/grey, & one white/PTE!!) I bet the 121 Bubblecar is especially popular (regardless of how accurate it is!! ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Oh for heavens sake Heljan ....you are killing me !!!!! Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted September 2, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2016 Easibuild won't like this - seriously, what's good for RTR modellers is not so good for kit Manufacturers! Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Hopefully get some livery information on the 117 at Telford from Heljan or the dealers will get an email update soon, I would be shocked if blue and grey is not an option I think i`m going to give the Heljan stand a wide berth tomorrow.....!! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Heljan announce 03 and Class 117, 120 and 121 DMUs (O gauge) Heljan's Facebook post - https://www.facebook.com/heljanas/posts/1214366185292912 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Very interesting news, I wonder if this might be the precursor to a 120 in 00? Will undoubtedly further fuel the interest in 0 but I wonder just how much cash there is to sustain the crowded marketplace that the diesel era in 0 is becoming? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) They're igetting in quick, Dapol will have missed the boat. Edited September 3, 2016 by woodenhead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) The Hattons site has a lot more detail of the proposal http://www.hattons.co.uk/stocklist/1000590/1000673/O_Gauge_1_43_Scale_DMUs/prodlistbyscaleandtype.aspx I for one would be grateful if this could be translated into pre TOPS coding (number series I could find in my old ABCs for example) with info on where they worked when they were young. Although none of them appear to be in the livery they would have had in their youth - do Heljan realise yellow end panels however small are a later innovation - of course they do as they do the Railbus with whiskers. Paul Edited September 3, 2016 by hmrspaul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted September 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2016 This could get real expensive real quick... Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon 123 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Very interesting news, I wonder if this might be the precursor to a 120 in 00? Will undoubtedly further fuel the interest in 0 but I wonder just how much cash there is to sustain the crowded marketplace that the diesel era in 0 is becoming? A 120 in "00" would be nice. Could even act as a base for a 119 as well. Paul J. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2016 The Hattons site has a lot more detail of the proposal http://www.hattons.co.uk/stocklist/1000590/1000673/O_Gauge_1_43_Scale_DMUs/prodlistbyscaleandtype.aspx I for one would be grateful if this could be translated into pre TOPS coding (number series I could find in my old ABCs for example) with info on where they worked when they were young. Although none of them appear to be in the livery they would have had in their youth - do Heljan realise yellow end panels however small are a later innovation - of course they do as they do the Railbus with whiskers. Paul Best I can do for you then (running numbers as per Winter 1962/63 Combined Volume) - Class 117 . Pressed Steel 3 car Suburban units introduced 1959 and all initially went to the WR London Division. W51332 -373 DMBS; 513714 -51415 DMS; 59484 -59522 TC(L) Non-ganwayed when built. Class 121 Pressed Steel single power car equivalent of the 3 car sets and again all initially went to the London Div as far as I know (must have, they're all underlined in my 'Combined') W55020 - 35 DMBS Class 120 Swindon 3 car (originally) Cross Country sets, all gangwayed from new and most went new to the WR with some new to the ScR, later build power cars came with 4 character headcode. Buffet cars later converted to TS(L). W 50647 - 695 DMS(L), W50696 - 744DMBC(L); W51573 -8 DMBC(L); W51582 90 DMS(L); SC 51781 -87 DMBC(L); SC51788 94 DMS(L); W59255 - 59301 TBS(L); W59279 - 88 TBS(L); SC59679 - 85 TBS(L) Class 128 Gloucester RC&W Co Parcels Car. 2 variants - WR version with gangways and split headcodes W55991 -6; LMR version with no gangways and central 4 character headcode MM559987 - 90 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Interesting info on original uses, thanks. And interesting they are so consistently (almost) WR. Wallet breaths easier again! O seems to be going through the 1960s of 00, model anything you like so long as it is a WR branchline Cyril F would be pleased. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Where is that W and M railbus then? Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ngtrains.com Posted September 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2016 Didn't a bunch of 120's end up at Etches Park? Seem to recall its was them I travelled Home to Grans on (Derby - Collingham & London). If that's right it'll be a 3 car 120 for me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Pleased I'm an eastern man I'm cleaned out. Same here!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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