mvrnut Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Latest news is that restoration of the T3 is progressing well. There is to be an open day at The Flour Mill on the 16th. Nov. for those interested in viewing first hand the work done thus far. Donations would be greatly appreciated to assist in completing this loco to steam. Owners are the Swanage Railway Trust. Cheers, Chris 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvrnut Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Hi All, Due to unforeseen circumstances the open day at The Flour Mill has been cancelled. No other explanation was given. Cheers, Chris 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvrnut Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Work is progressing on the T3 by the 563 Locomotive Group of the Swanage Railway Trust. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvrnut Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 From the June newsletter from the Swanage Railway Trust 563 Locomotive Group. 1 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvrnut Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Further news from the 563 Locomotive Group. Definitely time for a OO RTR model of this iconic locomotive. 7 1 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 I was rather critical about the transfer of this loco when it occurred, but I must eat my words and say, well done to the NRM, the Swanage Railway, and of course those involved in the restoration for a magnificent job. 7 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 5, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 hour ago, caradoc said: I was rather critical about the transfer of this loco when it occurred, but I must eat my words and say, well done to the NRM, the Swanage Railway, and of course those involved in the restoration for a magnificent job. Sometimes it is nice to be wrong! Many of us feared that the poor loco was doomed to rust, tarpaulined obscurity and eventual decease. A magnificently different outcome indicates someone somewhere knew what they were taking on. Brilliant. 8 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 5, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2023 20 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: A magnificently different outcome indicates someone somewhere knew what they were taking on. Yes well done to Nathan and the team, video updates by Nathan on the website, https://563locomotivegroup.co.uk 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 5, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2023 And I should have added that I am far more interested in restoration of old locos than creation of new ones, but recognise the buyer - i.e sponsors with cash - often see it differently. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mvrnut Posted August 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2023 Latest news today is that the locomotive is now complete and work has been progressing at a rapid pace on the tender. Latest photos below are from the Swanage Railway Trust 563 Locomotive Group, August newsletter. 21 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted August 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2023 Superb job :) 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Brasher Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 You will be pleased to read that 563 has arrived at Swanage and can be viewed from King George's playing field 16 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2023 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2023 Looks lovely. Quite surprised there were so few people watching. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Brasher Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 The Swanage Railway has made some enquiries to Dapol and Bachmann about making an 00 gauge model of 563. They said that there is not much demand for one and if they charged £350 no-one would buy it. This leaves the door open to other model railway manufacturers so it is an idea for the 00 Works. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted September 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Robin Brasher said: The Swanage Railway has made some enquiries to Dapol and Bachmann about making an 00 gauge model of 563. They said that there is not much demand for one and if they charged £350 no-one would buy it. This leaves the door open to other model railway manufacturers so it is an idea for the 00 Works. That seems a strange response,considering that Bachmann have just released the EFE LSWR Cross Country 4 coach set. I wonder if the response to its release may change minds . OO Works would certainly make a superb job of it as they already have a pedigree in LSWR models. An intriguing prospect….who will jump first ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted September 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Robin Brasher said: The Swanage Railway has made some enquiries to Dapol and Bachmann about making an 00 gauge model of 563. They said that there is not much demand for one and if they charged £350 no-one would buy it. This leaves the door open to other model railway manufacturers so it is an idea for the 00 Works. What the whole railway has enquired... A typical sales rep type / non committal response that any manufacturer might give... Edited September 3, 2023 by Graham_Muz 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invicta Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 02/09/2023 at 18:19, Robin Brasher said: You will be pleased to read that 563 has arrived at Swanage and can be viewed from King George's playing field That really is a beautiful loco - I'll bet Swanage are already getting enquiries from other heritage lines about 563's potential availability to hire for steam gala weekends next year and beyond! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvrnut Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Robin Brasher said: The Swanage Railway has made some enquiries to Dapol and Bachmann about making an 00 gauge model of 563. They said that there is not much demand for one and if they charged £350 no-one would buy it. This leaves the door open to other model railway manufacturers so it is an idea for the 00 Works. Very strange response from Dapol and Bachmann. How do they know there is not enough demand for the T3. Have they done a survey to see how many people would buy one or more ? They haven't asked me. There is always Rapido or Accurascale, and of course OO works if a major manufacturer doesn't pick it up. Chgeers, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted September 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, mvrnut said: Very strange response from Dapol and Bachmann. How do they know there is not enough demand for the T3. Have they done a survey to see how many people would buy one or more ? They haven't asked me. There is always Rapido or Accurascale, and of course OO works if a major manufacturer doesn't pick it up. Chgeers, Chris Because it's a bit of a hearsay unrealistic post... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Brasher Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 03/09/2023 at 14:34, Graham_Muz said: What the whole railway has enquired... A typical sales rep type / non committal response that any manufacturer might give... The Swanage Railway shop made the enquiry. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted September 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Robin Brasher said: The Swanage Railway shop made the enquiry. I thought as much and I refer you to the response I gave previously... :) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2023 What sort of response would be expected? "Oh, we hadn't thought of that - thanks very much and we'll get on with it!"? Manufacturers have to be more wary of showing interest than ever these days, with so many start-up firms making excellent models, and some big players allegedly deliberately duplicating others' products. Cost, anticipated retail price and timescales to deliver all govern decisions. We will hear of any model when the promoter/manufacturer/commissioner feels the time is right. Campaigning on RMweb does not represent a convincing market interest, and there are many on here who regularly bemoan the lack of this or that model they are convinced would be a sellout. 3 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium phil-b259 Posted September 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 03/09/2023 at 20:54, mvrnut said: Very strange response from Dapol and Bachmann. How do they know there is not enough demand for the T3. Have they done a survey to see how many people would buy one or more ? They haven't asked me. There is always Rapido or Accurascale, and of course OO works if a major manufacturer doesn't pick it up. Chgeers, Chris Maybe another manufacturer already has (or at least Bachmann / Dapol think someone has) so both are downplaying its sales potential as a kind of face saving / exercise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 03/09/2023 at 14:14, Robin Brasher said: The Swanage Railway has made some enquiries to Dapol and Bachmann about making an 00 gauge model of 563. They said that there is not much demand for one and if they charged £350 no-one would buy it. This leaves the door open to other model railway manufacturers so it is an idea for the 00 Works. On 03/09/2023 at 20:54, mvrnut said: Very strange response from Dapol and Bachmann. How do they know there is not enough demand for the T3. Have they done a survey to see how many people would buy one or more ? They haven't asked me. There is always Rapido or Accurascale, and of course OO works if a major manufacturer doesn't pick it up. Chgeers, Chris 9 hours ago, Graham_Muz said: I thought as much and I refer you to the response I gave previously... :) 3 hours ago, phil-b259 said: Maybe another manufacturer already has (or at least Bachmann / Dapol think someone has) so both are downplaying its sales potential as a kind of face saving / exercise. Any contact between a Manufacturer/Commissioner/ Interested part is a strictly confidential matter , and treated with circumspect and due diligence. I was involved with some nearly 10 years ago, and despite not being employed by one party anymore I am still not expected to disclose any commercially sensitive information. Nor will I. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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