Brian D Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I promised a video and here it is. I hope the video shows that the loco runs very well despite issues with the tender - as others have commented it is far too light and the front pair of wheels tend to skate over the track in places. I intend to close couple the tender so I'll sort out the those issues at the same time. Regards, Brian. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishdurham Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 About two weeks ago I received an email from Oxford to say that the J27 in L&NER Livery with DCC & Sound was now in stock. I had placed an order some time ago with a retailer and expected that within two weeks Oxford would have been able to move stock from their warehouse to the major retailers. A quick search on line shows that nobody ( apart from Oxford) has it yet. Has anybody received theirs? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RichardT Posted September 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 1, 2021 Had a call today from Monk Bar Model Shop in York to say they’d had a delivery & that my L&NER livery version was there waiting for me. 29 minutes ago, Bishdurham said: Has anybody received theirs? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bishdurham said: A quick search on line shows that nobody ( apart from Oxford) has it yet. It's probably worthwhile ringing your local retailers as it I Imagine it will take them time to add new stock to their website. Priority may be to send out pre-orders. I had a phone call from my local retailer (Durham Trains) first thing Tuesday morning telling me his stock had arrived. With decent weather and a favourable wind, I'll collect one tomorrow. Edited September 1, 2021 by Porcy Mane Remove gobbeldegook. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) Having spotted here that Monk Bar Models had the BR late livery version in stock I ordered one yesterday and it arrived this morning. Runs very nicely indeed. Here it is, looking far too clean, on the layout. Edited September 2, 2021 by Neil 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 Just bought the BR late crest example from Monk Bar Models. It is the second one to be tested since the first one had a slight knocking sound coming from the front drivers on being tested in the shop. I’m very pleased with the model, and hope to post some photo’s of it later on tomorrow - it’s now much too dull for photography. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 22 hours ago, Bishdurham said: Has anybody received theirs? Derails has the L&NER version in stock -- https://www.derails.co.uk/oxford-or76j27004-j27?filter_name=J27 cheers, Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floreat Industria Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) My 65817 with late crest is on its way from Derails today. 2 shown in stock as I write Edited September 2, 2021 by Floreat Industria Addition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) Got mine home earlier this evening. OR must have tooled up for two chassis castings as the boiler bands line up. Wasn't expecting that but I would have liked the pick ups to align with the wheels along the same lines. I've since given it a good looking at. Edited September 2, 2021 by Porcy Mane 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 Mine arrived from Derails today. Initially, it ran indifferently , as one of the rear sandpipes was bent down, and catching on some sleepers and pointwork. A quick tweak with tweezers and all was well. Yes, the tender is very light, but has caused no problems on 18 mineral wagons and a brake van. The BR crest isn't quite as sharp as some I've seen, but won't be noticed if I weather it. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 12 hours ago, Porcy Mane said: Got mine home earlier this evening. OR must have tooled up for two chassis castings as the boiler bands line up. Wasn't expecting that but I would have liked the pick ups to align with the wheels along the same lines. Mine has pick up problems too - disappointing as my first early crest version was perfect straight from the box. Also have a coupling rod nut missing - no sign of it in the packaging. Not sure what thread OR are using so rather than potentially damage the wheel using an incorrect thread mine is going back for repair or replacement. Shame really, I was looking forward to running it in whilst working from home 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 3, 2021 12 hours ago, Porcy Mane said: Got mine home earlier this evening. OR must have tooled up for two chassis castings as the boiler bands line up. Wasn't expecting that but I would have liked the pick ups to align with the wheels along the same lines. Bradwell dome? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 22 minutes ago, Flying Pig said: Bradwell dome? Bu99er! That's lost me a bet. I said to a mate no one would notice my attempt at subterfuge. It's a from a Bachmann J39 which in turn is fitted with a dome from Bradders. Which reminds me, I need to order some more. I've had a list of required Bradwell components sitting around on mt desk for weeks now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Floreat Industria said: My 65817 with late crest is on its way from Derails today. 2 shown in stock as I write There was a pile of them on the counter there when I visited yesterday…. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 3, 2021 19 minutes ago, Porcy Mane said: It's a from a Bachmann J39 That's a relief - it doesn't quite fit and I was beginning to wonder which of Oxford or Mr B. had got the J27 boiler diameter wrong... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 39 minutes ago, Flying Pig said: it doesn't quite fit Neither did the prototype... in a lot of cases. The Oxford Rail Smokebox door lacks relief for the later periods but has a good knob. Hallelujah for Mr Bradwell. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, Porcy Mane said: The Oxford Rail Smokebox door lacks relief for the later periods but has a good knob. I hadn't noticed their ads bragging about the size of their knob! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 24 minutes ago, Michael Hodgson said: I hadn't noticed their ads bragging about the size of their knob! Cos it's a little dinky thing but perfectly formed. I've never heard anybody boast about small knobs but I'm prepared to be educated. Would have been better if OR had fitted its twin down below on the valve access. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Porcy Mane said: Cos it's a little dinky thing but perfectly formed. I've never heard anybody boast about small knobs but I'm prepared to be educated. Would have been better if OR had fitted its twin down below on the valve access. Ohhh sounds painful !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 3 hours ago, MikeParkin65 said: Not sure what thread OR are using so rather than potentially damage the wheel using an incorrect thread mine is going back for repair or replacement. I've just tried an M1.2 in mine. Perfect fit. I was expecting it to be M1.0 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Porcy Mane said: I've just tried an M1.2 in mine. Perfect fit. I was expecting it to be M1.0 Thanks though its on its way back north with the Royal Mail now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian D Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 01/09/2021 at 18:32, Brian D said: I hope the video shows that the loco runs very well despite issues with the tender - as others have commented it is far too light and the front pair of wheels tend to skate over the track in places. I intend to close couple the tender so I'll sort out the those issues at the same time. Regards, Brian. Well, what a faff that was! The screw holding the tender/loco link seemed to be seized in the plastic spigot on the underside of the tender "footplate". Lacking any suitable WD40 type stuff I was forced to use a bit too much torque on the screw driver which unfortunately sheared off said spigot at the root. After screwing and unscrewing the screw into the spigot many times until I was satisfied the screw would not get seized again, the spigot was duly super glued back in place and left to dry overnight. Today it has all been reconnected in the close coupled mode but I also took the opportunity to bend the link downward slightly which has solved the tender wheel skating issue. I am working on a removable coal load incorporating some steel washers to add additional weight. I'll post pics in due course. Regards Brian. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam here! Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Well I picked up my NER P3/J27 on Saturday and just can’t believe the value for money. Straight out of the box, it ran smoothly and quietly, now ran in both directions, what a lovely loco. Now fitted with no: 20 Kadees at both ends, the loco won’t take anything smaller due to the hook coming out so far. I went for the LNER red lined version no: 1214. I really wanted a pre-grouping liveried version, this will do though. Here it is seen pulling a goods train, the equivalent of 194Tons (including a 20Ton brake van). Just out of curiosity did these just pull coal wagons only, or did they do other types of freight? Would anyone know if there are any records, photos or films of these working on branch lines, during the NER, LNER or BR period? Callum 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam here! Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Included in the accessory Bag are: 2x fire irons 1x long shovel 1x extra drawbar 2x 3 link couplings Also a shot from the back of the tender looking forward. Here’s a photo of the rear no: 20 Kadee and the rear hook stretching outwards from the buffer beam. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 05/09/2021 at 19:04, Brian D said: I am working on a removable coal load incorporating some steel washers to add additional weight. I'll post pics in due course. The "coal" (are we allowed to say that word any more?) as provided by Oxford Rail is removable. Should provide a bit more space for those wishing to add weight. I might have a go at taking a mould from the original and making a white metal casting. Looks like Oxford rail PCB designers are still fitting a reset-able fuse into the track feed. On running on OO track the tender had a slight wobble. Checking underneath one of the wheels on the non pick-up axle was suffering with the worst case of buckling I've ever seen. Looks like the wheel-set must have been assembled on the day the factories wheel press threw a wobbler judging by the dent in the flange. Good job I'm well stocked up with Gibsons. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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