RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted October 16, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2019 Looking good. However, the smokebox door numberplate on the BR liveried one still seems to be a bit high in relation to the hinge strap. I wonder how easy that will be for us to fix ourselves? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 4 hours ago, LU Standard Stock said: I agree, and I like seeing them, but I would always think starting with the more common liveries that more people could use would make sense and then release the pretty ones afterwards. I vaguely remember this being discussed in another thread. Th counter point was that if they release all of the 'colourful' and 'pretty' liveries first, they are more likely to sell to people who want one just 'coz. After that they can release the work-a-day liveries that are slightly less exciting to look at e.g wartime black. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LU Standard Stock Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Fair enough, and it's not like I'm in a hurry. If a wartime livery one is ever done I'll get it, if it isn't I wont lose sleep over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted October 17, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) Bachmann, at least, seem to prefer to release their coaches in everything but the 'most wanted' BR maroon first, then wait to release the maroon ones later. I think they've done that with the Portholes and the Thompsons. Edited October 17, 2019 by Ian J. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, Ian J. said: Bachmann, at least, seem to prefer to release their coaches in everything but the 'most wanted' BR maroon first, then wait to release the maroon ones later. I think they've done that with the Portholes and the Thompsons. They seem to be hold outs on the Malachite green too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonetown Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 @Edwardian Thank you for the additional pictures! Has anything been said about the coal railings for the A1X Terriers? They are still significantly out of proportion and in my eyes the biggest distraction. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 35 minutes ago, stonetown said: @Edwardian Thank you for the additional pictures! Has anything been said about the coal railings for the A1X Terriers? They are still significantly out of proportion and in my eyes the biggest distraction. There have been some minor physical tweaks as a result of the livery sample review, but that was more a case of ensuring the right combination of parts for each version. I suspect the bunker rails will be as you now see them, having been revised, I believe, after their first iteration. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted October 17, 2019 Moderators Share Posted October 17, 2019 I had a chat with Brian and John about the Terriers and the van whilst we were at the D Class launch. 17 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiraffe22 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Was just having a chat to someone about how long these early built steam engines lasted. The Bluebell Railway's Fenchurch is 147 years old next month. 147 years. And although currently awaiting overhaul I believe? It is still effectively earning a living. 147 years later. Isn't that incredible? Engineering at its finest. 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) Printed Coaches.....hmmmmm Looking forward to mine even if they have to stay in the boxes. Rails and Hattons are really doing interesting things in the market and Dapol for that matter. And that final comment - more surprises at Warley. Edited October 17, 2019 by woodenhead 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big James Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, GreenGiraffe22 said: Was just having a chat to someone about how long these early built steam engines lasted. The Bluebell Railway's Fenchurch is 147 years old next month. 147 years. And although currently awaiting overhaul I believe? It is still effectively earning a living. 147 years later. Isn't that incredible? Engineering at its finest I find it amazing. When we visited the bluebell my partner who only has a passing knowledge of railways from her grandad and dad didn’t realise how old some actually was till she saw the builders plate on fenchchurch and 488. Amazing that 488 even survived at all. Isn’t Fenchurch one the oldest operational steam locomotives in Britain. I know the design of the Beattie well tanks are older but both survivors was built after Fenchurch. Back in topic I’m gonna pre-order one the ex isle Wight terriers I think. big james. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iltman Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 41 minutes ago, Big James said: I find it amazing. When we visited the bluebell my partner who only has a passing knowledge of railways from her grandad and dad didn’t realise how old some actually was till she saw the builders plate on fenchchurch and 488. Amazing that 488 even survived at all. Isn’t Fenchurch one the oldest operational steam locomotives in Britain. I know the design of the Beattie well tanks are older but both survivors was built after Fenchurch. Back in topic I’m gonna pre-order one the ex isle Wight terriers I think. big james. I believe the oldest working engine at the moment is Furness Railway number 20 ( another attractive small loco) which I believe was built in the early 1860s 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Iltman said: I believe the oldest working engine at the moment is Furness Railway number 20 ( another attractive small loco) which I believe was built in the early 1860s Thats currently undergoing an overhaul so not sure what is the next oldest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted October 17, 2019 Moderators Share Posted October 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Pre Grouping fan said: not sure what is the next oldest Bellerophon, 1874? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyKarl Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, AY Mod said: Bellerophon, 1874? But also not working (as boiler expired 2018)? So next is? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted October 17, 2019 Moderators Share Posted October 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, JeremyKarl said: But also not working (as boiler expired 2018)? Hopefully just the certificate rather than the boiler itself. I should have remembered that as I was lucky enough to have had a hand on the regulator of Furness No.20 and Bellerophon in the same year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PJT Posted October 17, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, JeremyKarl said: But also not working (as boiler expired 2018)? So next is? (326)62 Martello, 1875? Pete T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PJT Posted October 17, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, PJT said: (326)62 Martello, 1875? No, I'm wrong, one of the Beattie Well Tanks - 30587 - is still working isn't it, and that's from 1874? Pete T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, AY Mod said: I should have remembered that as I was lucky enough to have had a hand on the regulator of Furness No.20 and Bellerophon in the same year. Showing your age there Andy, no wonder this keen interest in Pre-Grouping and the War You probably remember the actual Peaky Blinders too 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 5 hours ago, woodenhead said: And that final comment - more surprises at Warley. I don't know if I can take anymore surprises! (I can, I definitely can) Thanks @AY Mod for posting that video. It's great to see the passionate people that are part of the teams bringing us these fantastic new models. It will be interesting to see what comes from Warley, and the 'all important' January announcements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted October 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2019 17 hours ago, Edwardian said: There have been some minor physical tweaks as a result of the livery sample review, but that was more a case of ensuring the right combination of parts for each version. I suspect the bunker rails will be as you now see them, having been revised, I believe, after their first iteration. That's a shame, it looks so obviously wrong that it totally ruins the look of those versions. Seems very silly when they've gone to such efforts to get the tiny details right! I also agree that the smoke box number plate is too high, but hopefully that will be easier to fix - it should be centered on the upper hinge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 13 hours ago, PJT said: No, I'm wrong, one of the Beattie Well Tanks - 30587 - is still working isn't it, and that's from 1874? Pete T. Depends on your definition of 'working' ...... she blew a tube on her Bluebell visit in March and hasn't steamed since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PJT Posted October 18, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Wickham Green said: Depends on your definition of 'working' ...... she blew a tube on her Bluebell visit in March and hasn't steamed since. Thank you for the update - that rules out 30587 then. Maybe I was right first time around when I said 62 Martello? At least it's a Terrier, in a thread about Terriers... Pete T. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted October 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2019 On a global scale, you can ride behind Fairy Queen, built by Kitson in 1855 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_Queen_(locomotive) tickets here https://www.indianluxurytrains.com/heritage-trains/steam-express/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PJT Posted October 18, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 hours ago, adb968008 said: On a global scale, you can ride behind Fairy Queen, built by Kitson in 1855 Crikey. Even assuming it's a bit of a Paddy's hammer (or Trigger's broom) by now, they got their money's worth out of that bit of classic Leeds engineering then, didn't they? Pete T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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