stock_2007 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 You have no idea how glad I am to hear about your mark 5's and the class 92 omg!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 Brilliant. i didnt see this one coming. I had my first experience of the Cale Sleeper a month or so back, and was given literature onboard regarding the new sleeper stock... I am thrilled about the class 92 to pull it, i’d lost all hope of a DJ version. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Inspired choice, awesome, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 Thanks everyone! As you can see work is very much in progress. We will keep you up to date with news and other info in due course! 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 You have been busy boys. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, KDG said: You have been busy boys. Today was supposed to be a day off for me as well! 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 I only purchased a Dapol class 68 in TPE livery yesterday at Doncaster, and what a beautiful model it is! I asked about the carriages, and the guy I spoke with, from Rails, said you never know, the carriages might turn up one day. That one day is not so far away today compared to yesterday. What a delightful end to a typical Monday! I look forward to the Mk5a carriages with the greatest of anticipation. The train will soon be complete, and I know it will be to such a very high standard. Thank you to all concerned. I will sleep contentedly tonight. Best regards, Rob. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Here's a rather unique version / destination... One for the Revolution guys... as they've done both in 'n', taken around 6.40 am on Friday 11th Jan... Edited May 9, 2021 by adb968008 9 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Tim Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Fantastic announcement!! (Especially after Saturday's purchased of a TPE 68!) Will be sure to pre order a rake of TPE ones! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 7 hours ago, 071 said: .... Although the Mk5 and Mk5a vehicles share many design features and common components, there are also significant differences - primarily the Caledonian Sleeper vehicles are slightly wider to offer more room in the side corridor. ..... . As someone totally ignorant of the Mark 5/5a coaches, why did they make one thinner than the other, presumably the wider one is still within the standard loading gauge ? . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 Hi Phil, It's all about the kinematic envelope. You can make them fatter, as long as you also make them shorter. So my understanding is that the Caledonian Sleeper coaches are slightly wider and shorter than those operated by TPE. cheers Ben A. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, Ben A said: Hi Phil, It's all about the kinematic envelope. You can make them fatter, as long as you also make them shorter. So my understanding is that the Caledonian Sleeper coaches are slightly wider and shorter than those operated by TPE. cheers Ben A. May just be me imagining things, but seem to remember a comment that the CS Mk5s are shorter to allow a full rake of 16 to fit in the platforms at Euston. The current rake is 16, but remember that Mk2s are shorter than Mk3s. 16 Mk3 (or other 23m vehicles) would not fit IIRC. May well be wrong... Also many thanks for announcing these (and the 92s), I think a Mk5a set will have to grace Bank Quay at some point. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Great to see such high quality models of present day trains being made, well done Accurascale ! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroborus Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Had a bit of a smile to myself when I saw this news. For the last few days, Facebook forums have been awash with Dapols TPE 68, all with nothing to pull. Fast forward a few days....... With the Dapols TPE 68 now selling out in some places, seems the chaps are Accurascale are going to be well blessed with pre orders. Congratulations, I hope these and the 92 will be a success for you. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ouroborus said: Had a bit of a smile to myself when I saw this news. For the last few days, Facebook forums have been awash with Dapols TPE 68, all with nothing to pull. Fast forward a few days....... With the Dapols TPE 68 now selling out in some places, seems the chaps are Accurascale are going to be well blessed with pre orders. Congratulations, I hope these and the 92 will be a success for you. They’re selling out already? Wow! (Joel, if you’re reading, send on that sales commission Cheque to Dublin haha) thanks for the well wishes! 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, 071 said: They’re selling out already? Wow! (Joel, if you’re reading, send on that sales commission Cheque to Dublin haha) thanks for the well wishes! I just purchased a Dapol TPE 68 about 30mins ago off Rails, before today I had no intention of getting one so there you go...and yes will purchase your TPE Set to go with it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, classy52 said: I just purchased a Dapol TPE 68 about 30mins ago off Rails, before today I had no intention of getting one so there you go...and yes will purchase your TPE Set to go with it. We will send an apology to your bank manager in the morning! cheers! Fran 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 @adb968008 I assume the photo was of a unit destined for the AUS/NZ market if the destination blind is to be believed ........... https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/monthly_2019_02/IMG_6381a.jpg.5fe316a6bda3d55766760bc0c24d6f17.jpg Cheers, Philip PS: Why is it that way anyway? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Absolutely no need for them myself, but a good bit of joined up thinking it seems and highly likely to be very popular with the number of 68s already sold. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ely_South Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, 071 said: They’re selling out already? Wow! (Joel, if you’re reading, send on that sales commission Cheque to Dublin haha) thanks for the well wishes! At Doncaster, I was suggested to me that Rails had tried to get more of the TPE 68s from Dapol, to be told that there were none left. So yes; it appears they’ve been popular..! I was wondering what to do with mine, and you’ve given me the answer... :-) Great stuff! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroborus Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Hattons don't seem to have any left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelG Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 8 hours ago, 071 said: Accurascale and Revolution Trains are teaming up to produce Mk5 coaches in 00 and N gauge. Congrats guys. Great choice. Looks like there is hope for Irish Rail CAF Mk4 sets with a DVT in the future. :) At long last the Intercity MM 201s will have something proper to haul or push. :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 This is all very unsettling - not my region, not my era - but the 68 looks gorgeous and coaches to boot ........... what to do ??????????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Philou said: This is all very unsettling - not my region, not my era - but the 68 looks gorgeous and coaches to boot ........... what to do ??????????? We both know the answer to that... lol It’s your railway Cheers Fran 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I know, I know - Rule 1 always applies to my stock. I suppose I shall be in the market for a 92 and the full rake too!! Aaaaarghhh!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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