MGR Hooper! Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) http://www.revolutiontrains.com/revolution-brings-cemflo-to-n/ Revolution Trains is teaming up with highly-regarded new modelmakers Accurascale to offer the PCV “Cemflo” wagon in N gauge. The wagons were built for Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers (APCM) and introduced in 1961, lasting in service until 1988. Photo courtesy John Boyes/APCM They were famously associated with the long-distance flow between Uddingstone, near Glasgow, and Cliffe in Kent but were also widely used elsewhere by Blue Circle. The models will be available in both pre- and post-TOPS liveries, with several different running numbers. The Cemflo is Revolution’s third wagon aimed squarely at the popular Transition Era and follows our well-received Class B tankers and forthcoming Sturgeon engineer’s flat, and reflects Revolutions enthusiasm for collaborating with other manufacturers to bring models produced in other scales to N gauge enthusaiasts. Accurascale have made a big impact on the 00 market since launching their first model, the HUO hopper, and their 4mm Cemflo is already well underway. This CAD rendering shows the 00 model, and we anticipate as far as possible similar levels of detailing in the N gauge model: Image courtesy Accurascale We believe this model will offer customers not just an interesting and distinctive model, equally at home behind steam or diesel traction, but also the chance to bring an exciting new manufacturer into the N gauge fraternity. If successful we look forward to further collaborations with Accurascale, but as ever we need supporters to step forward and order to ensure this model proceeds. Edited September 8, 2018 by MGR Hooper! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 And with promises of more, so the HUO looks on too. And they said N Gauge was dead, actually that might have been me once 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted September 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2018 Whilst these were not built until a few years after my preferred modelling period, I might make an exception for a couple (price dependant). I also have a soft spot for these from the ancient Hornby offerings, that I had as a child. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 PLEASE could the title be corrected, it is a Cemflo.. I don't know of a Chemflo but it would be a different wagon! Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Were these used on the cement trains in West Cornwall, I suspect not as I have not found any pictures yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 All we need is someone to do an R-T-R DP2 and we can recreate the Thirsk crash. It was a rake of cemflos that fell off the track just as DP2 was approaching with fatal consequences. The prototype was found not to like continuous welded rail the hard way, tragically. I'm up for a rake of these. Then I need a pair of Class 33s to haul them (though a York 9F might do). These were the wagons that took green Class 33s on occasions to Tyne Yard. Just right for Croft Spa. Les 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Great announcement guys, a much needed wagon for N Ideal timing for my east coast just south of edinburgh layout under construction Edited September 17, 2018 by millerhillboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted October 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2018 Were these used on the cement trains in West Cornwall, I suspect not as I have not found any pictures yet? Not as far as I can tell. The Chacewater cement trains in Cornwall changed from the CPV type to the PCA type with the depressed centres some time in the mid-1980s. It doesn’t stop you buying some though! The “Chacewater” cement train on my layout will be a mix of the Farish “Metalair” PCAs and the recently announced Realtrack PCAs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted February 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2019 Ben and/or Mike, I know there is a lot of excitement around the Mk5 coach announcement, but I'm wondering if there is a loose timescale/plan associated with these Cemflos at all? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted February 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hi Scott, We will be ready to open the order book for the Cemflos once the CAD is finished. cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted February 13, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2019 18 hours ago, Ben A said: Hi Scott, We will be ready to open the order book for the Cemflos once the CAD is finished. cheers Ben A. Many thanks. Best Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Harvey Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Now available to order on the RevolutioN website:- https://www.revolutiontrains.com/product/cemflo-pcv/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted August 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2019 Can the various triple pack options be amplified please. What would I be getting if I ordered Triple Pack A for Pre-TOPS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted August 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Crepello said: Can the various triple pack options be amplified please. What would I be getting if I ordered Triple Pack A for Pre-TOPS? Hi there, On the order page, when you make a selection a graphic appears showing the particular wagons in the pack. cheers Ben A. Edited August 9, 2019 by Ben A 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Hi Ben Good work on the cemflos, having just placed an order what is the anticipated turn around time for these now that you've got the CAD in place? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted August 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2019 Hi millerhillboy, It's very difficult to give a definitive answer because It largely depends on how quickly people order. The sooner we reach the minimum "safe" order number then the sooner we can ask Accurascale to crack on with the tooling. Of course, once we reach that point it's over to them, but their track record in 4mm suggests they won't dawdle. cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Ah right, fair enough Ben. I didn't appreciate there was a threshold you guys needed to cross before it went ahead. I'd really imagine this will be a popular choice of wagon, and hopefully you hit your numbers with ease. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted August 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2019 No probs. For our crowdfunded models we are very careful to ensure that adequate funds are in place to see a project through before we start spending any money. cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted October 4, 2019 Moderators Share Posted October 4, 2019 An update from RevolutioN: Revolution Cemflo is ready to go! Revolution Trains has opened the order book for its forthcoming Cemflo/PCV cement wagon, produced in association with Accurascale. The models will feature NEM couplers in kinematic sockets and numerous separately fitted parts. We believe they will maintain the high standards set by our award-winning Class B tankers. CAD design work is now complete and tooling will commence once enough orders are received. On offer are pre-TOPS versions in silver with the attractive Blue Circle name boards in four triple packs (A, B, C and D) making a total of 12 differently numbered models available. TOPS versions are also being offered, in silver with no name boards, in three different triple packs. These are more suitable from the mid 1970s on. Each wagon features subtle differences in the colour, style and position of the number. In their original livery the wagons could be seen with steam locomotives and diesels across the network. One of the most celebrated workings of the 1960s was the traffic between Cliffe, in Kent, to Uddingstone, near Glasgow, a turn which often involved pair of Class 33 locomotives reaching as far north as Dconaster – something of a rarity in the days of steam. These models are available to order now for £79.50 for each triple pack. As ever, production will only go ahead if enough orders are received. For more information see www.revolutiontrains.com . If you require any further information or photographs/images please contact us. 6 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Could just be me, I may have missed previous announcements but pleased to note that these can now be pre-ordered, my account at RevolutioN duly logged into and a triple-pack of pre-TOPS duly added to my other items. Might I suggest it may be worth RevolutioN raising the profile of this one a little bit?? Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingley hall Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 On 05/10/2019 at 19:29, Roy L S said: Could just be me, I may have missed previous announcements but pleased to note that these can now be pre-ordered, my account at RevolutioN duly logged into and a triple-pack of pre-TOPS duly added to my other items. Might I suggest it may be worth RevolutioN raising the profile of this one a little bit?? Roy Agree - very much a niche model. I got my order in some weeks ago now for 3 x triple packs, but am nervous about it getting across the line. If people cast their minds back a couple of years, at one stage the B class tanks were no certainty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted October 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) Hello all, We've taken to only opening the order books once CAD is done, as at that point the factory can have a much clearer idea of the production costs of the model. So although announced a while ago, the order book has only been open for a few months. As bingley hall pointed out, the Class B took considerably longer to get to the line than most of our modern stuff, and so far while the Cemflo isn't quite as slow it has still been overtaken by modern stuff announced more recently. I think we have to accept that for whatever reason the "concept buy-in" for crowdfunded models is stronger among those modelling the present day; possibly because, historically, there has been less choice. Having said that, we definitely want to produce the Cemflo (and in time other models aimed at the transition era) so we will certainly be continuing to push this. If you know of a fellow transition era N gauger who might be interested please let them know! cheers Ben A. Edited October 7, 2019 by Ben A 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted October 7, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) I don't need another cement train (and if I did it would be a Clyde Cement from Clitheroe) but photos like this one are very temping: 40024 (LO). 6H33 1201 Widnes (Carterhouse Jn) to Earles cement empties at Arpley Jn (Warrington) on 260483 by Michael Hart, on Flickr Edited October 7, 2019 by Steven B 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedlee Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Great to hear the Cemflos are in tooling! Faster than I thought!! cheers, Ged. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Theres an update on tbe Revolution news section including sample pictures. Looks like these are coming quickly. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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