Fenway Park 111 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 The bufferbeam snowplough fitted to at least one J36 (example 65217 "French" at 65E Kipps) was an asymmetrical pattern that I have not seen before, The attached photograph show the pattern used french and y9.jpg Jim According to "Vanished Railways of West Lothian" this is a double line snowplough designed to deflect the snow way from the tracks. Great book by Harry Knox for Lightmoor Press including many photos of J36 class locos. There are several of "Maude" in BR days without the name painted on the splasher. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sjgardiner 331 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I'm excited by this announcement. I have been trying to convince myself to ease up on buying UK outline models which are display case pieces for me, but I'll be ordering a Maude from my usual supplier. The only thing that would have been an even easier decision would be a Caley 0-4-4 419, which was the first working steam locomotive I ever saw visiting my grandparents in Scotland in the 1980's. I keep thinking about looking into buying a Kit and building one of those, but I know the second I make that investment, an RTR one will be announced. Good on the manufacturers for continuing to go outside the box with further flung prototypes. Cheers, Stephen 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Mad McCann 1,150 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Only a matter of time now I believe, Stephen D4. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart 30 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Had a quick scan through one Geo C. O'Hara book (still two to go) and the Illustrated History of Glasgow's Railways last night and I has not turned up a J36 on passenger duty, J37s seem to have been preferred. Jim I'm away from my books at the moment so can't check, but I'm pretty sure Reedsmouth's J36 had a turn to Scotsgap on the two daily passenger trains. I also think the J36 worked the fortnightly SO passenger Kielder/Keilder - Hexham and late night return until Reedsmouth shed closed. Stuart Link to post Share on other sites
it's-er 293 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Bawdsey of the Albion Yard blog was at London Toy Fair this week, and got some good photos of Hornby's forthcoming LNER J36 - this includes one of the best photos I've yet seen of its cab and its tender.Here is the link to his photos and comments: https://albionyard.wordpress.com/2018/01/25/Hornby-london-toy-fair-2018/ John Storey Link to post Share on other sites
kingfisher24 1,555 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 this has probably already been said before but ive just picked up the latest Hornby magazine and in the news pages theres a sample of the j36 shown with a snow plough, it is very nice to see this nice touch being an option for the Hornby loco. the differant tender cabs would be nice also but we cant have it all straight away i suppose. gary Link to post Share on other sites
DugaldDalgetty 13 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Another email this afternoon - now July! Jim Looks like it's slipped back to August unfortunately. https://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/j36-class-and-all-the-latest-samples Link to post Share on other sites
AJW98Productions 24 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 this has probably already been said before but ive just picked up the latest Hornby magazine and in the news pages theres a sample of the j36 shown with a snow plough, it is very nice to see this nice touch being an option for the Hornby loco. the differant tender cabs would be nice also but we cant have it all straight away i suppose. gary I agree Gary, tender cabs would be nice, but I'm happy to wait to see them in the future. As for snowploughs though, from what I've seen, none of the decoration samples on their website appear to have this snowplough attached - I have seen sample photos from their "engine shed" blog, of an engine with a snowplough attached though. Which for me, begs the question, are we getting snowploughs with these models as separately fitted items, potentially in a detailing pack? Or is that unlikely? Because I must admit, I'm rather confused by it right now, and I'd love to know, as I'd love to have one with a snowplough fitted to the front. And since I've seen a few posts commenting on this, no one seems to be certain about it. Is there a way for us to know this, or do we just have to sit tight and wait until the model is released? ~Alex 1 Link to post Share on other sites
34theletterbetweenB&D 12,079 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 It has to be wait and see. The prototype sample that has been shown with the plough: the clearance of the plough above rail looks rather too finely toleranced to work on Hornby's set track. Link to post Share on other sites
MGR Hooper! 3,264 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 It has to be wait and see. The prototype sample that has been shown with the plough: the clearance of the plough above rail looks rather too finely toleranced to work on Hornby's set track. What part of the set track will it not tolerate? I can only think of inclines. Other than that if it's above the rail then it's above the rail and won't really interfere with much. Link to post Share on other sites
luckymucklebackit 9,098 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Looks like it's slipped back to August unfortunately. https://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/j36-class-and-all-the-latest-samples Confirmed by Hatton's this morning by email Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Legend 5,489 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) I thought it was October so that looks good news . Anyway we’ve been waiting for a Scottish loco for so long it’ll not make any difference a few months either way. What was the last Scottish pre grouping loco release? I reckon it was the Caley Pug aka Smokey Joe in 1980. 38 years later .....a few months don’t matter! I’d prefer one without a snow plough , so if it is offered in the future I hope you’ll be able to remove or disconnect it . Edited February 21, 2018 by Legend 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Black 5 Bear 562 Posted February 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2018 The more I see of the J36 and in particular Maude, the more I want one. A late crest BR version with a separately fitted snowplough would be a most welcome addition. Link to post Share on other sites
DugaldDalgetty 13 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 What was the last Scottish pre grouping loco release? I reckon it was the Caley Pug aka Smokey Joe in 1980. Are you discounting the D11/2? (Would have much preferred a D30!) Link to post Share on other sites
Dunsignalling 7,360 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Are you discounting the D11/2? (Would have much preferred a D30!) D11/2: Introduced 1924, modified Great Central design built to reduced loading gauge for use in Scotland. Scottish, yes. Pre-group, no. John Edited February 22, 2018 by Dunsignalling 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Legend 5,489 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Are you discounting the D11/2? (Would have much preferred a D30!) I had actually forgotten it , but as John said it’s not pre grouping and although the D11/2 had cut down fittings for the smaller Scottish loading gauge , compared to GCR , I still primarily view it as a GCR locomotive. Link to post Share on other sites
DugaldDalgetty 13 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Scottish, yes. Pre-group, no. John Those immortal words - "I wondered which one of you men would spot that one!" 1 Link to post Share on other sites
luckymucklebackit 9,098 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Was speaking to the guys on the Hattons stand at Model Rail Scotland today, the tell me that there has been a huge demand for the J36, hopefully this will show Hornby that there is potential in further models of this type Jim 2 Link to post Share on other sites
34theletterbetweenB&D 12,079 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 What part of the set track will it not tolerate? I can only think of inclines. Other than that if it's above the rail then it's above the rail and won't really interfere with much. Lay the track, any track, perfectly plane and there will be no trouble. But part of the premise of set track is that indifferent track laying standards, worn track pieces, and abrupt transitions onto and off inclines are permitted. Link to post Share on other sites
shunny 238 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I was advised by the guys in Scoonie Hobbies that the rep visited them last week and advised that Haig has sold out to pre order. Looks like Hornby have made a good choice. I have also heard a rumour that Hornby may have measured more than one item at Bo'ness when they visited so maybe something else in the pipeline for next year. Link to post Share on other sites
HOTTODDY 31 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I was advised by the guys in Scoonie Hobbies that the rep visited them last week and advised that Haig has sold out to pre order. Looks like Hornby have made a good choice. I have also heard a rumour that Hornby may have measured more than one item at Bo'ness when they visited so maybe something else in the pipeline for next year. Do you know which likely candidates are at Bo'ness? You could be starting something here. Intriguing! Tod Link to post Share on other sites
luckymucklebackit 9,098 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Do you know which likely candidates are at Bo'ness? You could be starting something here. Intriguing! Tod The Caledonian 439 class loco would be my bet, with the D49 "Gordon Highlander" an outside possibility, they have already done a Shire. Jim 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Alder 11,810 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I had heard the 419 was done already, by another party. Whatever, it is starting to look like interezting times for ScR modellers..... Link to post Share on other sites
Blandford1969 958 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Do you know which likely candidates are at Bo'ness? You could be starting something here. Intriguing! Tod Well there is still the tender frames of a C10 still survive, https://www.flickr.com/photos/kimctomcat/14433213013/in/album-72157644852096456/ now that would be a thing 1 Link to post Share on other sites
truffy 2,752 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) a Caley 0-4-4 419, which was the first working steam locomotive I ever saw visiting my grandparents in Scotland in the 1980's. I keep thinking about looking into buying a Kit and building one of those, but I know the second I make that investment, an RTR one will be announced. Unless I've misunderstood (always a racing certainty!), there was no class 419, but there was a number 419, which was indeed a 4-4-0 439 class. Edited February 27, 2018 by truffy Link to post Share on other sites
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