Popular Post The Nth Degree Posted March 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2016 Little Loco Company announces its first ready-to-run model BTH Type 1 / BR Class 15 supporting the Class 15 Preservation Society Little Loco Company, in association with the Class 15 Preservation Society, proudly announces its first model – a 7mm scale 0 gauge ready-to-run model of the British Thompson Houston Type 1, commonly known as the Class 15. From the outset we wanted to produce a high quality, innovative and accurate model that not only offered value for money, but gave something back to our railway heritage. We teamed up early in the process with the enthusiastic C15PS, who have supported and technically assisted us to ensure our model is as accurate as possible. In return for their help we will donate over £10,000 toward the restoration of D8233 – the only remaining Class 15. We believe our model will be the most technically advanced 0 gauge RTR yet produced. With a fully integrated Plux22 DCC socket (a first for 0 gauge) and independently controlled train classification lighting, PLUS working headcode discs (a first in any scale) you can choose whatever train classification you like - and change it again in a minute. Our model includes a built-in audio quality twin-speaker sound system. The bass reflex cabinet has been professionally designed with two 34mm speakers offering excellent bass response. This has been pre-wired to the Plux22 socket, avoiding both soldering and finding the space to cram in an after-market speaker. To create the space for this innovative sound system a unique low-slung die-cast metal chassis has been designed. This not only lowers the centre of gravity, making a more convincing and stable ride, but also encloses the flywheel-equipped high torque motor and cardan shafts. These in turn drive the durable gear trains in each bogie, with pick-ups on every wheel. A fully detailed cab interior, sprung metal buffers and couplings are, of course, included. All five running liveries are being produced, along with two Limited Editions; the Liverpool Street pilot and D8233 – the proceeds of which go directly to the C15PS. Each standard model will include alignment assisted numbering and detailing transfers with a choice of shed plates, making your loco unique to you. The price for the standard models is only £375, or £395 for the fully decorated Limited Editions. We are currently talking to retailers, and approved stockists will be listed on our website. You can also purchase directly from us with PayPal or secure online card payments. Delivery is expected in May, and you can reserve yours from this weekend on our website. BTH15-GDB Green with duck egg blue cab panels £375 BTH15-GDS As above with small warning panels £375 BTH15-GDF As BTH15-GDB with full yellow ends £375 BTH15-GSY All green with small warning panels £375 BTH15-GFY All green with full yellow ends £375 BTH15-LSP Liverpool Street pilot Limited Edition, fully decorated £395 BTH15-CPS D8233 Limited Edition, fully decorated £395 Thanks for your continued support and speculation – who wins the kitty? Steve 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Ok, not a Class 22 (yet??!! ) but other than that, just one word.... WOW..!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted March 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 11, 2016 Thanks for your continued support and speculation – who wins the kitty? Well I never actually said what it was but you did give the game away 6 months ago on the Guild Forum . . . . . . Always good to welcome a new manufacturer and I hope this venture is a great success - and you are to be commended for your commitment to support the Preservation Society. Mike . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Steve, I have to say that is a fantastic spec at an incredible price, and I take my hat off to you. I do hope it works out for you and rewards your bravery in taking the project forward. Good luck! Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Ok, not a Class 22 (yet??!! ) but other than that, just one word.... WOW..!!! All in good time, sir, all in good time... My problem with the NBL locos is there's nobody to donate the money to! I'm currently talking to the Ballast Trust who hold all the plans. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Steve, I have to say that is a fantastic spec at an incredible price, and I take my hat off to you. I do hope it works out for you and rewards your bravery in taking the project forward. Good luck! Richard Thanks Richard, very kind of you to say. If I ever get to play on Heyside I'll bring one over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Steve, I can only agree with everything that has already been said above.However I am delighted by the choice of model and the price.As an old in the teeth DC Analoge modeller I was reading the spec thinking oh no all this is going to make it so expensive, but my word in this day and age that is a fantastic price.The very best of luck with this project. Regards,Derek. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Thanks Derek, I've tried to reuse, and therefore share the cost, of as many components as possible. The sound system can be reused, with only a slight modification, the working headcode discs (which took two months of prototyping!), and a few other parts ensure that I'm not starting from scratch on every model. I've also tried to include free technology - Plux22 effectively costs no more, but will future-proof your model. The parts of the speaker system cost very little, but is worth quite a lot. Individually controllable lighting costs no more than block lighting. This ensures that those on DC are not penalised by the DCC-oriented spec - it would have cost exactly the same, or within £5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Dale Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Steve, That looks superb. I'm admiring the spec, the price and also strongly support your work with a preservation group. There's some really good ideas in there and you wish you the very best of luck with the project. Steph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I'm pleased to say that Trains4U is one of the retailers invited to stock Little Loco Company models I very much look forward to their arrival Please let me know if you want to pre-order. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnought05 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just want to check that price is right!? I'll definitely be ordering one this weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 As has already been said... wow!! Promised to be a fantastic model at a decent price. Good luck with this project Steve and I look forward to seeing the model in the flesh!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Steve, That looks superb. I'm admiring the spec, the price and also strongly support your work with a preservation group. There's some really good ideas in there and you wish you the very best of luck with the project. Steph Thanks very much Steph. In a very early outline plan of this model your clever mini gearboxes were going to be used. Unfortunately no other British manufacturers could meet my spec and I reluctantly had to take the project offshore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 I've just got back from the web people. As soon as the DNS have been populated the website should be up and running. Unfortunately they couldn't complete everything I wanted for today, but over the next week or two everything should be operable. I've bought me and the little fella some ice cream. We're now off to indulge. Have a great weekend all. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Ditto. Wow! Ok, not a Class 22 (yet??!! ) but other than that, just one word.... WOW..!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 All in good time, sir, all in good time... My problem with the NBL locos is there's nobody to donate the money to! I'm currently talking to the Ballast Trust who hold all the plans. Just a suggestion - what about these guys...? http://www.class22newbuild.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted March 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 11, 2016 Commendably innovative design, drive, features, delivery, price, all invite (favourable) comparison with Heljan. If 'Kestrel' can sell then a whole class of 44 locos in this range of liveries (no static ETH option!) should do well. I'm more of a shunter man myself, so future J66-69 or 03 will be of greater interest. But this does make the Heljan 05 look pricey. Deserves to succeed, Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I had my fingers crossed for an 07, but hey...... I do wish you well with this, who knows, I might fall in love with it and buy one anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just a suggestion - what about these guys...? http://www.class22newbuild.co.uk/ I will reiterate exactly what you said. WOW! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 A class 15 is not for me but I wish you all the success in this venture. Hopefully something will follow that I will buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Steve, Put me down for a couple assuming they can be converted to s7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm more of a shunter man myself, so future J66-69 or 03 will be of greater interest. But this does make the Heljan 05 look pricey. Deserves to succeed, Dava Totally agree with that. Personally I am really hoping for a Class 03 in the near future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Let the wish-listing commence... I want a Class 22/D63xx, done as D6320 of course, but as the Class 15 gets working headcode discs (as can early D63xx's) then I don't think it's unreasonable to demand working roller-blind headcode boxes, is it...??!! For those with total Sense of Humour Bypass, I am only joking about the headcodes..!! Edit - and the numbers; I can do that bit myself... Edited March 12, 2016 by F-UnitMad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 @ The Nth Degree I hadn't seen this topic so I had started one as a separate thread. IMO I think that should've been left open to discuss the Class 15 only. Anyway, I'm not sure if I will buy one, but it looks too good to resist. Loco has the typical ALCo style design and so brings back memories. Is the artwork for these done? I am curious to see what BTH15-GDB Green with duck egg blue cab panels, BTH15-LSP Liverpool Street pilot Limited Edition, fully decorated look like. Any prototype photos in colour? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Hello MGR, I also wanted the announcement in a standalone thread to maximise exposure – I think the cause is worth it alone. Where is your thread, I can't find it. Yes, all CAD/CAM is complete and tooling will start early next week. It will take approx 4 weeks to complete and squeeze out the first test sample, and from there at least one of each livery will be sent over for review. I'm hoping this will be complete within 6 weeks, but it won't take too much longer for full production to ramp up, so keeping my May deadline. If you can hold on a little longer you can see the actual models in each of their liveries. Thanks, Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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