Fat Controller Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 That revised style suspension chassis was also used experimentally on a few other types of van (old Standard BR type and the early Palvan) though in small numbers, though probably with detail differences given the Vanwide's original brake levers were more LMS-like than BR. There were very small numbers of Vanfits and Palvans so converted for a test train on the WR; perhaps a dozen or so of each; curiously, despite being rated to run at 75 mph, they retained conventional axleboxes and bearings. Here's a link to Paul Bartlett's site for the Vanfits:- https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/standardabvan and the Palvans https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brpalvanvpb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Revolution Ben Posted November 29, 2018 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2018 Hello all, Revolution has received painted samples of all three versions of the VEA van currently proposed. They are BR maroon as applied to the first 50 wagons converted in the 1970s: BR Railfreight red/grey applied to the majority: And in RfD dark grey/yellow with Roundel squadron markings and Carlisle Currock fox: There'll be five different versions of the first two liveries, and three of the RfD as there were significantly fewer of those in real life. Each will not just have a different number, but correctly printed maintenance panels, hazard labels and even traces where diamond warning stickers have been torn off. We are very happy with the work Sonic models have done on these wagons so far. The next step is to produce masters for the weathered versions, then they will be ready for production. Delivery is expected early next year. Cheers Ben A. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted November 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2018 The pealed off hazchem diamonds are a nice touch! Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Fantastic looking models, will be ordering a few of these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Look excellent, think a late 80's Speedlink working will be seen passing through Dallam. Cheers Simon 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted November 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2018 Looking good , looks like 3 RFD and 2 MOD for Poldeene. Any chance of knowing axle length to see how many for 2mmFS project ? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47475 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) These look superb. I will certainly be buying a few, mainly in red/grey but I'll take at least one each of the other two as well. Edited December 1, 2018 by 47475 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedepot Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 look good! are any retailers taking pre orders yet? who / what is sonic models? Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted December 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2018 Hello Tim, Sonic Models has been created by a former Kader engineer with a long pedigree of designing models for Farish. He has exciting plans for a variety of models going forward - the VEA van and 56XX steam loco in N are the first two. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedepot Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 thanks interesting that they have decided to go it alone looking forward to the vea vans how about triple packs of them? Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted December 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) Hi Tim, For the VEAs Sonic selected single models as their preferred option. But there are 5 different numbers in each of the maroon and red/grey liveries, and three in the less common grey/yellow, so lots of variety! Full details of the exact configurations of liveries and numbers will be clear very soon. Cheers Ben A. Edited December 2, 2018 by Ben A 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedepot Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 ok great thanks ben tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 We are also planning to stock the VEA I am intending to place orders in the next few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted January 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2019 I can't decide which train to replicate: RfD Class 47 + VDA + Six VEA + VDA + VGA RfD Class 47 + single VEA Class 31 + eleven VEA Class 31 + BPA + three VEA + BDA Class 90 + Three TTA + four VEA + two VGA Class 47 + four VEA + VDA + four VEA + four VDA or maybe a scrap yard special Decisions decisions.... If only we knew somone who could produce a VDA to go with them 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted January 21, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2019 Are we able to order these yet? Nothing apparent on Hatton's website a week or so ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted January 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi there, Once they are in production then we will be in a position to outline how/where they can be obtained. We are just working on those arrangements now. cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Lovely little wagons but alas too late for my time-frame. RevolutioN really do deliver. Paddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Harvey Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 A listing of 13 different versions has now appeared on the Hattons website:- https://www.hattons.co.uk/stocklist/3156206/1000589/1000637/0/_/prodlist.aspx 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Can we have a OO gauge version please? Or have I missed something earlier in thread?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedepot Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 i believe Bachmann make them in oo so probably not worth sonics time to compete ive ordered some of these now thanks for link mike h c-rail and revolution... for mod trains how about some mod containers to fit on kfa wagons? tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu from EGDL Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 5 hours ago, bluedepot said: i believe Bachmann make them in oo so probably not worth sonics time to compete ive ordered some of these now thanks for link mike h c-rail and revolution... for mod trains how about some mod containers to fit on kfa wagons? tim Hi Tim, C-Rail already make MOD 20’ containers for N Gauge. https://www.c-rail-intermodal.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=18_46&product_id=86 Hope this helps. Later, Stu in EGYP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedepot Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 ah ok nice one thanks stu! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peak experience Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Were these wagons exclusively restricted to MOD traffic or could they be found working for other customers? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted March 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 28, 2019 40 minutes ago, peak experience said: Were these wagons exclusively restricted to MOD traffic or could they be found working for other customers? Not sure they were exclusive, but they were used by the MOD due to the tight curvature at some depots precluding the use of the newer long wheelbase vans, ie. V?As, but allowed them to move provisions within the Speedlink network. Dave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted March 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 29, 2019 Hi there, I am sure there was some non-MOD use, but I am not sure of specific flows. Some were recoded ZRA and used by the engineers too. cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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