leopardml2341 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 ............. We've received some very interesting emails from the factory when pressed extremely hard for the reason for all the delays.............. Steve I know! The dog ate the CAD files Thanks for letting us know though. Rgds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 On the stand we will still have the decorated samples and a running DCC sample on our rolling road so you can see and hear it. reminds me of taking your dog into the butcher's shop to show him the sausages, but not letting him have any... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 My brother in law set up a factory in China. After operating successfully for a while, deliveries started to dry up and then ceased altogether. Emails and phone calls went unanswered. Eventually he and the partners jumped on a plane, rode in a taxi, arrived at the factory gates... only to find the place empty. According to the locals, 'someone' had thieved the lot and set up shop in a different special economic zone. Needless to say, the local Party were not interested, nor the police, nor anyone else... . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Interesting story! It's not necessarily the factory itself that is the problem in this particular situation. I can't go into it unfortunately, but it would be unwise for Little Loco to use this factory again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted December 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2016 Hi Steve, I know you said you were going to unveil your next model at Reading this coming weekend - when can we expect an online unveiling for those of us that can't make Reading? Looking forward to hearing where your going next, especially as it's UK built! Rich PS Don't let the delays get you down, your being very open with people about what's happening, and that only builds trust and confidence in what your doing. It's a learning curve, and the various aspects of this project will just show you what to do, and what not to do (lol!) in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I was wondering what's next, I'll be paying attention. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Thank you very much for your support everyone. I keep reminding myself about what this is all mostly for - to support preservation groups, volunteers and societies that keep our railway heritage preserved for future generations. That usually keeps me on the straight and narrow. After Reading I will post pictures from the show and the CAD. We're still working on the PCB, which affects the position of the motor and gearbox, so the 3D printed prototype will be empty of running gear. I won't have time to paint it so it may be difficult to work out the details on the printed model, but you can see everything on the CAD. I'm still looking, but I haven't found a smaller ready to run full DCC sound model in O gauge anywhere - especially with this much detail. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 reminds me of taking your dog into the butcher's shop to show him the sausages, but not letting him have any... This particular butcher would love you to eat his sausages, but the sausage maker has not yet delivered them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Steve, As others have said, don't let the delays get to you, it'll be worth the wait for everyone concerned and anyone who is reasonable understands the situation. I cannot wait to hear about, and see, the next loco too it sounds like it is going to be a fantastic little model!! Keep up the good work!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted December 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2016 I'm still looking, but I haven't found a smaller ready to run full DCC sound model in O gauge anywhere - especially with this much detail. Very intrigued Steve, My wallet is complaining of pains because it feels your going to cost me more money!!! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Very intrigued Steve, My wallet is complaining of pains because it feels your going to cost me more money!!! Rich Mine too!! I think I've deduced the prototype but I could well be wildly wrong 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr_Style Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Everything comes to those that wait, so Steve, you have my support, and I expect the vast majority of users on this forum. I take it that the new unveiling is your new type 2?????? I'm hoping that it has three windows at the front ;0) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 If it makes you feel better and it is a type 2 class 24/1 I hope, i' ll have two to pull my consett ore hoppers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toffee Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Type 2 ? Nah, what we want is a small but wonderfull ( very small ) 0-4-0 diesel shunter that would fit in with all that has been released in the last couple of years, in fact my scrapyard demands it to move my 16Ts around !! Type 2 can come later. :-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 .... And I think you're getting your wish - aren't you....? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Gristwood Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Please could someone who was at Reading yesterday kindly let the rest of us know, that couldn't make it there, what the new Little Loco Company release will be? If there was an announcement it has been very low key, I can't find any reference to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeing7572t6 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Please could someone who was at Reading yesterday kindly let the rest of us know, that couldn't make it there, what the new Little Loco Company release will be? If there was an announcement it has been very low key, I can't find any reference to it. Seconded. The silence is deafening!!Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyewipe Jct Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 If there was an announcement it has been very low key, I can't find any reference to it. Seconded. The silence is deafening!! Bob Could this possibly be because Steve rather had his hands full at the show yesterday, and as today's Sunday, he's probably sat with his feet up enjoying a well-deserved rest and a cup of tea...? I'm sure an announcement will be along in due course - as he said it would be... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 i think the clue is in Steve's profile picture but I could be wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) Yes, it's the Ruston - there was a basic model in white plastic on the stand which has got me hooked - it's the only standard gauge engine I've ever driven. I think it's a really clever choice for the next model, and probably one that few would have predicted, including me. The chap on the stand - presumably Steve though I don't know him - said he was going to fit full DCC sound inside the bonnet so the cab would be completely clear. Bring it on! The Class 15 looked superb, a really top quality product. Peter KIRTLEY MODEL BUILDINGS Edited December 11, 2016 by kirtleypete 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeing7572t6 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Could this possibly be because Steve rather had his hands full at the show yesterday, and as today's Sunday, he's probably sat with his feet up enjoying a well-deserved rest and a cup of tea...? I'm sure an announcement will be along in due course - as he said it would be... Ok I am sure a well earned rest is due, but the question was aimed at attendees at Reading, did no one go?I live 2000 miles from Reading so the silence is not only deafening but also frustrating. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeing7572t6 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Oh dear, 2 replies whilst my thumbs typed my contribution. Good luck with the Ruston but for me the choice is very disappointing. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2016 Oh dear, 2 replies whilst my thumbs typed my contribution. Good luck with the Ruston but for me the choice is very disappointing. Bob not for me..thanks guys.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted December 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2016 Wonderful news if it is the Ruston 48DS - stick me down for at least one! That will be one half of the motive power for Burneside sorted (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/117525-burneside-tramway-in-7mm-scale/&do=findComment&comment=2532726) - just need to sort the Simplex now! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I think it will prove extremely popular - it fills the 'factory' and yard function beautifully. If the quality is anything like the 15, and I'm sure it will be - it wil be a smashing little loco. Inspired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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