26power Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) Four crew missing, hopes fading, according to 9th March press release: https://www.maerskline.com/news I'm sure your post not meant to make light of the situation. So long as they aren't on the Maesk Honam. https://www.maerskline.com/en/news/2018/03/07/serious-fire-on-maersk-line-container-vessel-in-the-arabian-sea Edited March 12, 2018 by 26power Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Four crew missing, hopes fading, according to 9th March press release: https://www.maerskline.com/news I'm sure your post not meant to make light of the situation. When they say "worse things happen at sea", this is probably one of them. The problem is that the crew of such ships have no idea about what they're really carrying, despite what the manifests say. All you have to do is watch what comes out of containers in those fly-on-the-wall programmes about Customs services. I imagine that the fire is possibly due to a consignment of dodgy Chinese Lithium cells that can't be transported by air. It would be bad luck for Hattons, and by extension us, if the boxes of Barclays were on the ship. But not the end of the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity125 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 When they say "worse things happen at sea", this is probably one of them. The problem is that the crew of such ships have no idea about what they're really carrying, despite what the manifests say. All you have to do is watch what comes out of containers in those fly-on-the-wall programmes about Customs services. I imagine that the fire is possibly due to a consignment of dodgy Chinese Lithium cells that can't be transported by air. It would be bad luck for Hattons, and by extension us, if the boxes of Barclays were on the ship. But not the end of the world. It is very sad news. I'm sure that anyone who reads the article about the Maersk Honam will realise the dangers that a ship's crew face whilst at sea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Four crew missing, hopes fading, according to 9th March press release: https://www.maerskline.com/news I'm sure your post not meant to make light of the situation. No. I definately wasn't trying to do that. It must be awful for crew in a situation like that because there is only one way to escape from it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I noticed in the latest update from Hattons they show a weathered Barclay with some wagons. All very nice but the thing that really sticks out for me is the lack of hook and bar couplers makes the whole picture look so much better. I know you need something to couple up with but on smaller engines the hook and bar is such an eyesore. Cheers, David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2018 I noticed in the latest update from Hattons they show a weathered Barclay with some wagons. All very nice but the thing that really sticks out for me is the lack of hook and bar couplers makes the whole picture look so much better. I know you need something to couple up with but on smaller engines the hook and bar is such an eyesore. Cheers, David Thanks, looks good: http://hattonsimages.blob.core.windows.net/mediaimages/weatheredab_3.jpg The green NCB version featured here is the one I have ordered too. cheers, Keith 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 - mink then grey squirrels, muntjac deer & Barclay pugs - what next ??!? English people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2018 Please note: This thread is being monitored by Barclays Under Mother's Supervision..... B.U.M.S. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovbulleid Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I’ve been admiring these engines from afar and while they look fantastic, I have two queries about them. With the exception of the GWR and CR versions, do any date from before 1947? My layout is entirely pre-nationalisation so all the NCB or other state owned industries wouldn’t be right. Also, do any AB enthusiasts know if any of the Devonport Dockyard ABs were the 14” or 16” variety? I looked in my bible on the matter, Paul Burkhalter’s otherwise exhaustive book on the railway, but couldn’t get confirmation. It would be great to have one in their smart maroon livery with my collection of Wessex Wagons’s naval wagons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I’ve been admiring these engines from afar and while they look fantastic, I have two queries about them. With the exception of the GWR and CR versions, do any date from before 1947? My layout is entirely pre-nationalisation so all the NCB or other state owned industries wouldn’t be right. Also, do any AB enthusiasts know if any of the Devonport Dockyard ABs were the 14” or 16” variety? I looked in my bible on the matter, Paul Burkhalter’s otherwise exhaustive book on the railway, but couldn’t get confirmation. It would be great to have one in their smart maroon livery with my collection of Wessex Wagons’s naval wagons Yes to 14", though note that the cabs of the Devonport ones were different so far as I am aware and most Barclays at Devonport were 12": Works numbers were 1397 of 1915; 1406 of 1915, 1516 of 1919. Hope that helps (info' from the appropriate Industrial Railway Society volume). Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Have read both the Hornby magazine and Model Rail magazine reviews of the Barclay and must say I am looking forward to them arriving ( have 2 on order). But am a little concerned that the Model Rail reviewer had problems with fitting DCC to the loco that he abandoned the fitting as he could not remove the body after removing the 2 screws and a couple of pipes, It was indicating that the body was somehow stuck to the chassis. I just hope this is an isolated occurrence and not a reflection on the assembly of the model. Hattons your response to the article would be most appreciated. Edited March 15, 2018 by johnd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 But am a little concerned that the Model Rail reviewer had problems with fitting DCC to the loco that he abandoned the fitting as he could not remove the body after removing the 2 screws and a couple of pipes, It was indicating that the body was somehow stuck to the chassis. I have been in and out of four separate models and not experienced any issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I’ve been admiring these engines from afar and while they look fantastic, I have two queries about them. With the exception of the GWR and CR versions, do any date from before 1947? My layout is entirely pre-nationalisation so all the NCB or other state owned industries wouldn’t be right. Also, do any AB enthusiasts know if any of the Devonport Dockyard ABs were the 14” or 16” variety? I looked in my bible on the matter, Paul Burkhalter’s otherwise exhaustive book on the railway, but couldn’t get confirmation. It would be great to have one in their smart maroon livery with my collection of Wessex Wagons’s naval wagons Nationalisation of the coal industry was a year before nationalisation of the railways so you can justify a bit of Rule 1 license there ............ but the CR one is post nationalisation, post lots of other things and post preservation I'm afraid ( Rule 1 on overtime ! ) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted March 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Have read both the Hornby magazine and Model Rail magazine reviews of the Barclay and must say I am looking forward to them arriving ( have 2 on order). But am a little concerned that the Model Rail reviewer had problems with fitting DCC to the loco that he abandoned the fitting as he could not remove the body after removing the 2 screws and a couple of pipes, It was indicating that the body was somehow stuck to the chassis. I just hope this is an isolated occurrence and not a reflection on the assembly of the model. Hattons your response to the article would be most appreciated. Might be an idea to order them DCC fitted by Hatton's, then it becomes their problem. John Edited March 15, 2018 by Dunsignalling 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Nice clip of a Barclay at 45 secs in. British Film Noir, Tread Soflty Stranger (1958). Filmed in Rotherham, the works featured is Parkgate Iron and Steel, by then part of the Tube Investments Group. . 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2018 I have been in and out of four separate models and not experienced any issues. Mmmmmmmmmm......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Might be an idea to order them DCC fitted by Hatton's, then it becomes their problem. John Must admit I have bottled it and preordered with the decoder fitted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) I have been in and out of four separate models and not experienced any issues. That's good to hear Andy lets hope they are mostly OK. So you've been 3D modeled as well then ! Edited March 15, 2018 by johnd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted March 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2018 I have been in and out of four separate models and not experienced any issues. Not even a little tired? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Not even a little tired? Hmm, I didn't want to comment - but, as usual, someone has! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Been looking at the Ribble Steam Railway at Preston. They seem to have Barclays/Pecketts & Sentinels preserved there ! Feel a visit with the camera coming on some time soon ! Edited March 18, 2018 by johnd 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I’ve been admiring these engines from afar and while they look fantastic, I have two queries about them. With the exception of the GWR and CR versions, do any date from before 1947? My layout is entirely pre-nationalisation so all the NCB or other state owned industries wouldn’t be right. Also, do any AB enthusiasts know if any of the Devonport Dockyard ABs were the 14” or 16” variety? I looked in my bible on the matter, Paul Burkhalter’s otherwise exhaustive book on the railway, but couldn’t get confirmation. It would be great to have one in their smart maroon livery with my collection of Wessex Wagons’s naval wagons I recall Hatton's Dave on this thread predicting that any lettering will be easily rubbed off [damn well hope so considering what I have in mind] so really its a matter of picking your colour and glazing configuration and steaming away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 After concerns over the whereabouts of the Barclay-containing container - I hope it wasn't coming via Karach i : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-43480719/container-ships-collide-in-karachi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Warrior Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Been looking at the Ribble Steam Railway at Preston. They seem to have Barclays/Pecketts & Sentinels preserved there ! Feel a visit with the camera coming on some time soon ! We have two in traffic at The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, just north of Derby. A 14” and a 16”, working on our 1 in 27 incline above Wirksworth. See posts near the beginning of this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I have been in and out of four separate models and not experienced any issues. Its that Katie again, I'll warrant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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