Oliver Rails Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) On 06/10/2019 at 14:25, Stanley Melrose said: Is it just me - or does the roof really not sit right down on the bodywork? Stan Hi Stan, The van was designed so that the roof is detachable. This would allow access inside should customers wish to add extra weight for example (although the weight of the van is good). The roof could be glued in place if desired. Looking at the sample, clearly the last person to handle it didn't push the roof down fully! Also many elements of the van has altered from this original day 1 grey van pictured above, including the size of the roof. Edited October 7, 2019 by Oliver Rails 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I was in the shop for the first time yesterday and forgot to ask about these. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Benson Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Is it possible to place a pre-order for the BR unfitted grey example? Cheers Jack B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold greatcoleswoodhalt Posted October 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) On 10/10/2019 at 09:10, Jack Benson said: Is it possible to place a pre-order for the BR unfitted grey example? Unfortunately "the order book is currently closed on all versions" however "there is a small possibility a few will become available once in stock but this is not guaranteed"... https://railsofsheffield.com/news/articles/3044-rails-br-ex-secr-dia-1424-van Edited December 16, 2020 by jafcreasey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 But the more people ask the question, the more chance there is of a re-run at some time in the future ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted October 15, 2019 Administrators Share Posted October 15, 2019 In the shops next week we are told. 6 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNR Dave Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Surely not 'In the shops next week' I thought they were all sold out to pre-orders. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big James Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 So glad these are coming next week. Feels like a long time since I pre-ordered. But they do look good. Big james 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2019 Are these the printed ones or plastic mouldings as Dapol are involved? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted October 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 minute ago, PaulRhB said: Are these the printed ones or plastic mouldings as Dapol are involved? These are the 3D printed models as per the thread, Dapol have been involved from the outset in the livery application and final assembly etc. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2019 Thanks Graham, I haven’t followed this much. Hopefully the D announcement and the C around again might push another batch through Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) Nowhere to run mine..... Edited October 15, 2019 by woodenhead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, PaulRhB said: might push another batch through Talking to Rail's at GETS and there will be another batch. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 26 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Talking to Rail's at GETS and there will be another batch. Booo! I was hoping to sell mine to someone who missed out and was willing to pay vast amounts of money for them. Jason 1 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted October 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 15, 2019 The way the system works these days does make a futures market approach very tempting! Who would like to buy my pre-orders? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Well, not long now. On display at the NRM today, two boxed box vans. These are the production vans - not samples - and should be delivered to customers over the next few weeks. I suspect Rob's information was slightly premature, but likely to be confirmed soon. They looked stunning out of the boxes, though I neglected to take pictures at that point, and the painting and printing that Dapol have achieved is first rate. First up the 'transition livery', SR brown with the BR number And the standard BR Freight Grey version .... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2019 It was John Barber who told me there would be another run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 22 minutes ago, gwrrob said: It was John Barber who told me there would be another run. Well, as one involved inter alia in the project management of this van to the production sample stage and generally in touch with progress since then, I can tell you that the order for another batch only went in today. I know, as the saying goes, 'cos I was there! The van was a test product for the pioneering application of a new technology. If it worked, there was always the intention to do more, and Rails have always been open about that. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiraffe22 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Sooooo when can we expect the Rails / Dapol 00 LBSCR and / or SECR 3D printed carriages? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Just now, GreenGiraffe22 said: Sooooo when can we expect the Rails / Dapol 00 LBSCR and / or SECR 3D printed carriages? You may think that, I couldn't possibly comment. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted October 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2019 Cant wait to get this one on the layout. Also cant wait for the next project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LU Standard Stock Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Is there a plan for ones in SECR livery in the future? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, LU Standard Stock said: Is there a plan for ones in SECR livery in the future? I think that's probably fairly likely. It would require a revised design - Hills rather than Freighter brakes, roof vents - and different wheels. It's certainly possible. Edited October 16, 2019 by Edwardian 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LU Standard Stock Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Just now, Edwardian said: I think that's probably fairly likely. Excellent! Also glad to hear there is another batch as I would like an SR livery one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Just now, LU Standard Stock said: Excellent! Also glad to hear there is another batch as I would like an SR livery one. Early SR, i.e. large "S R" lettering as opposed to small 1936 lettering, will also require the design changes I mentioned. Late SR would continue to use the version we've seen. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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