No Decorum Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, Wheres_Wally said: Fell. The time is right! I wish someone thought so. Some years ago, I saw a “confidential” document from Kernow being waved about. In it was something which looked as if it might be a Fell. Kernow is the company to do it, after the resounding successes of the Bulleid diesels and D600 Warships. We’ll have to wait at least until after the steam rail motor, though. Heljan seems to have moved away from “oddballs” after having started the whole thing off. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 23 minutes ago, Wheres_Wally said: Fell. The time is right! It wasnt even the right time when the prototype was built 1 3 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted May 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2019 Let’s be honest. How many Fell locos would actually sell? I suspect very few. Roy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class29returns Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Class 02 shunter? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted May 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2019 39 minutes ago, Wheres_Wally said: Fell. The time is right! People can get thrown out of some sites for using the F word. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 3 hours ago, class29returns said: Class 02 shunter? I was going to say that earlier, but then looked at the CAD. Doesn't look much like an 02 to me unfortunately. Or any other small BR shunter. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Roy Langridge said: Let’s be honest. How many Fell locos would actually sell? I suspect very few. Roy It's a unique enough item that while sales for running on a layout may be questionable, sales to collectors to sit in a cabinet could well make it a viable model. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 19 hours ago, MGR Hooper! said: Literally could be anything. Erm....that's the whole point!? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb4141 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Totally agree with the class 101 DMU - I’m amazed neither Heljan or Dapol have snapped this one up, bearing in mind it’s longevity, geographical spread and vast amount of liveries to produce! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb4141 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 17 hours ago, Fenman said: I’m surprised no-one’s yet released an O gauge transition era DMU - such as a Derby Lightweight, a 105 or a 101. I promise I’m not wish-listing. Honest. Paul 1 minute ago, nickb4141 said: Totally agree with the class 101 DMU - I’m amazed neither Heljan or Dapol have snapped this one up, bearing in mind it’s longevity, geographical spread and vast amount of liveries to produce! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Hopefully whatever it is will have a minor defect so we can all, me included, moan like crazy about it for the next 10 years 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 24/05/2019 at 13:31, 61661 said: ...LNER O2/1 and O2/2 - sales of the O2/3 and O2/4 were disappointing and there are still some out in the market several years after release. We feel that putting even more O2s into retailers would not be a wise move at this stage, especially as there's little sign of any demand for them when we talk to customers online and at shows. However, the design work has been done, so it's a possibility in the future if demand does start to grow... Off topic I know, but I had guessed as much. Frankly I would have preferred the 'GNR' versions first. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Francis deWeck Posted May 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2019 I tell you what would be a good idea....sort out the drooping couplers for a start, then improve on the on-board wiring, which is kind of flimsy, devise a different more accessible location for fitting a decoder. Apart from that a Trans-Pennine DMU, or an up to date Class 30/31 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Though a re-release of the container terminal crane in Freightliner green would be awesome, how about a Liebherr RMC found in Manchester, Birmingham and Southampton? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 24/05/2019 at 18:25, Steamport Southport said: So would I. We really need a new 8F.... Jason Not by Heljan we don't Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 24/05/2019 at 18:25, Steamport Southport said: ...We really need a new 8F.... 1 hour ago, MikeParkin65 said: Not by Heljan we don't It could hardly be worse than the present Hornby apology for Stanier's most effective heavy goods; and if as weight packed as the O2 - which has comfortably the most grunt of any RTR OO class 8 goods model - would way outclass the current Hornby 8F for traction, as this model is way too light. Then again, Hornby could tool up an all new Stanier 8F to the same standard as their B12/3. Largely cast metal bodyshell, accurate and with all practical detail faithfully rendered, fully concealed drive, sufficient weight from the construction to deliver ample traction. Much as I really like the B12/3 which is as good a UK RTR OO steam model as any, surely Hornby had a better investment target in the similar size Black 5 or 8F when it came to subject selection? An all new metal bodied 8F would surely have had all the H-D nostalgists wetting themselves with excitement? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2019 2 hours ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: It could hardly be worse than the present Hornby apology for Stanier's most effective heavy goods; and if as weight packed as the O2 - which has comfortably the most grunt of any RTR OO class 8 goods model - would way outclass the current Hornby 8F for traction, as this model is way too light. Then again, Hornby could tool up an all new Stanier 8F to the same standard as their B12/3. Largely cast metal bodyshell, accurate and with all practical detail faithfully rendered, fully concealed drive, sufficient weight from the construction to deliver ample traction. Much as I really like the B12/3 which is as good a UK RTR OO steam model as any, surely Hornby had a better investment target in the similar size Black 5 or 8F when it came to subject selection? An all new metal bodied 8F would surely have had all the H-D nostalgists wetting themselves with excitement? Agree a new 8F is needed but needs to be better engineered and finished than Heljan have managed to demonstrate with UK steam loco’s to date and be affordable. Bachmann have the measurements (scanned?) from their 2mm model but seem to lack the resource to get new products to market quickly. Hornby no doubt have the research in house and there are several examples available to scan. Hornby have also demonstrated the will and have the resource to bring a model to market relatively swiftly. Incidentally an organisation unknown (to me!) scanned the NYMR Black Five late last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I know it'll probably be somewhere in the future, but an 86/2, 86/4 & 86/6 wouldn't go amiss alongside the new early versions (Especially 401 in it's current guise of Caley Sleeper "Mons Meg") Or... back to the wagons and a return and expansion of the sadly missed Cargo-Waggon fleet, extending to the KSA High Cube versions? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) OO Class 31..... Edited May 28, 2019 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Being based on the route of the Carlisle - Chirk log train, we regularly get asked for these wagons which I believe use the Cargowagon chassis (please correct me if I am wrong) Announcement is on Friday morning, and should appear on their Facebook page at 9 a.m. (UK time) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2019 I’m Not convinced it’s a wagon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amand Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Maybe the class 17 Clayton has been put through the shrink-ray and will be launched in N gauge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 its 00 gauge and diesel/electric hence its reveal at DEMU. Class 89. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) I'm wondering whether the image is a 'negative. for a mold. Maybe its 10800? It looks interesting if you rotate it. Edited May 28, 2019 by Baby Deltic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2019 Just now, Baby Deltic said: I'm wondering whether the image is a 'negative. for a mold. Maybe its 10800? Yes please. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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