MRDBLUE17 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Hi everyone, Having seen a Hattons sample at Perth, this weekend at St Andrews I was able to borrow Bifs sound fitted sample for a bit and gave it a run round on my layout Rannoch. My layout has some very tight curves and Insulfrog pointwork but with the heavy weight chassis the new 66 ran very smoothly and quietly even into the front siding which is very rarely used. It didn’t stay quiet for long as I was interested to hear the new sounds and have to say it’s absolutely superb. The EMT speaker fitted gives this a whole level of realistic sound never achieved in a RTR model so far. The extra time to save up for a couple with sound is very welcome as it’s going to be impressive. thanks Mark 1 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted August 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2019 I’m holding out for (hopefully future release) Evening Star and Royal Scotsman versions. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Hilux5972 said: I’m holding out for (hopefully future release) Evening Star and Royal Scotsman versions. Oh yes, an Evening Star version would be very welcome. Unlikely, given the Locomotion/Bachmann version, but we can dream! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Evening Star please! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Another vote for 'Evening Star'! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Hattons do seem to listen, so if they perceive that demand justifies the cost of manufacture then they may produce it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, YesTor said: Another vote for 'Evening Star'! Another here too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted August 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2019 I know it was reported they said they wouldn’t produce any version that was the same as one available by another manufacturer but I’m not sure where that came from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mevaman1 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Hattons Dave - can you answer my question? I, for one, would like our armed forces to benefit from any sales of the loco. Will Hattons be paying a contribution to army charities on each sale of 66418? If I remember correctly this was the case for the Dapol N gauge model. Edited August 23, 2019 by mevaman1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 On 20/08/2019 at 23:23, mevaman1 said: Hattons Dave - can you answer my question? I, for one, would like our armed forces to benefit from any sales of the loco. Will Hattons be paying a contribution to army charities on each sale of 66418? If I remember correctly this was the case for the Dapol N gauge model. Why not message privately? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 On 20/08/2019 at 23:23, mevaman1 said: Hattons Dave - can you answer my question? I, for one, would like our armed forces to benefit from any sales of the loco. Will Hattons be paying a contribution to army charities on each sale of 66418? If I remember correctly this was the case for the Dapol N gauge model. If you had cared to look at Hattons Dave's profile you would see he has not been on the site since 9th August, if you have asked him this question before on here did you actually tag him - how would be know you've asked the question if you did not direct it to him in a manner that might actually draw his attention. Tagging would be like this: @mevaman1, then he would get a notification when he next logged on to RMWeb or if he has email notifications turned on then he may receive an email notifiying him of your post. But maybe the best way would have been a direct email to Hattons. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mevaman1 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Sorry guys. I have seen others ask Hattons Dave questions and had not realised that I needed to tag him. Anyway, what do other Rmwebbers think about 66418 and contributions from sales to army charities? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted August 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) IMO contributions should be voluntarily, not built into a price we all have to pay regardless. Edited August 24, 2019 by Colin_McLeod typo 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 7013 Posted August 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2019 I think it is a nice gesture, however all charity donations should be voluntary. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mevaman1 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 The Dapol Model of 66418 ‘Patriot’ was made with the agreement of Freightliner under the ‘Railway Honour’ Project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. The locos were distributed by Revolution Trains and a contribution from each sale made to army charities It seems a shame that this does not apply to the OO models. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) 59 minutes ago, mevaman1 said: The Dapol Model of 66418 ‘Patriot’ was made with the agreement of Freightliner under the ‘Railway Honour’ Project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. The locos were distributed by Revolution Trains and a contribution from each sale made to army charities It seems a shame that this does not apply to the OO models. How do you know that it isn't? Maybe Hattons have made/are making a contribution as part of their agreement with Freightliner........ Maybe it's worth asking Hattons directly? Whenever I've emailed Hattons directly in the past, I've usually received a timely reply. Edited August 24, 2019 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mevaman1 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Hi Mick I have asked Hattons Dave but haven’t yet received a reply. Really my point is that, surely, Hattons could make this a special model and gain support from its customers for the charity concerned - in the same way that the ‘Railway Honour’ project did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted August 25, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 25, 2019 Is it going to stop you buying one if they don’t? It’s entirely up to them whether they do or not. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Remember it’s a bank holiday weekend so I wouldn’t expect a reply until Tuesday at the earliest. perhaps if they aren’t donating anything and you buy the loco you can make a personal donation yourself. personally like others have already mentioned I think charity donations are better left as voluntary 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hattons Dave Posted September 3, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2019 Morning everybody, Apologies for the late response on here. I can confirm that we will indeed be making a donation to ABF - The Soldiers' Charity after the Class 66s have been delivered. I hope this helps. Cheers, Dave 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mevaman1 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Hattons Dave That’s great news. I am now planning to buy one. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 21 hours ago, mevaman1 said: That’s great news. I am now planning to buy one. Is that suggesting if they didn't make a donation then you wouldn't buy one? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted September 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 4, 2019 59 minutes ago, Sir TophamHatt said: Is that suggesting if they didn't make a donation then you wouldn't buy one? Considering he made 4 quite strong posts about Hattons seeming to have some kind of obligation to donate over the last 2 pages alone, I’d say that’s a pretty safe bet. I however agree with others, that any donation should be voluntary by the purchaser of the locomotive, not built into the price no matter your wishes. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 mevaman1 can easily make a donation of his own if he likes. I don't see the need to have such strong posts basically telling Hatton's what to do. There is no obligation.... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted September 4, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2019 Just to add balance to this issue,some of you may remember the reaction to Locomotion’s special edition Hornby 125 HST during Simon Kohler’s time there.I believe Simon publically....much to his credit......agreed a donation should be made. Several years ago now and I cannot recall specific details. Is this really something to get wound up about ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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