MGR Hooper! Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) RevolutioN Trains announce Limited Edition O gauge Class 37 #37405. This is being done in association with Heljan and the model will be sold exclusively through RevolutioN gauge. This will be the only DRS Class 37/4. Quote Revolution Trains is teaming up with Heljan to offer its first 0 gauge/1:43 scale model – a limited run of 37405 in the stylish Direct Rail Services “Compass” livery. Photo courtesy Neil Downing The Heljan model is highly detailed, digital and sound-ready, and features a 5-pole motor on each bogie, NEM couplers, rotating roof fan, directional head, tail and headcode lighting and detailed cab interiors. The livery has been extensively researched and the model will be painted and printed to artwork generated by Revolution. This release builds on the launch of Heljan’s successful and award-winning Class 37/4 locomotive and offers Revolution a chance to assess demand in the O-gauge market. If successful, Revolution will examine options for upscaling other models to the “senior scale.” This release is not crowdfunded but is being backed by an angel investor to offer DRS fans and 0-gauge enthusiasts a much sought-after livery. The DRS “Compass” livery is being produced exclusively for Revolution by Heljan under licence from DRS and numbers are limited. Originally numbered D6982, the locomotive was built at English Electric’s Vulcan Foundry and entered service in 1965. Two decades later it became one of a number of Class 37s rebuilt and fitted with electric train heating at Crewe Works and was renumbered 37405. Following privatisation it was sold by EWS to Direct Rail Services in 2011, overhauled at Barrow Hill and re-entered service in 2013. Today, 37405 remains in the DRS operational fleet (XHAC – Kingmoor 37/4), retaining its iconic ‘Compass’ livery. The locomotive has worked a variety of trains including passenger, charter, test trains, empty stock moves and nuclear flasks, across the UK. Photo courtesy Rob Sandford Revolution Trains would like to thank Direct Rail Services for their assistance in producing this model. Artwork has been approved and the model is available to pre-order now for £599 including postage. Payment can be in full now or in two installments of 50% each. Delivery is expected in December 2020/January 2021. More details in the link below:- http://www.revolutiontrains.com/o-la-la-revolution-offers-0-gauge-class-37/ Order yours here: https://www.revolutiontrains.com/product/o-gauge-Heljan-37-4-drs-compass-livery-37405/ Edited May 27, 2020 by MGR Hooper! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Shouldn't this be in the Heljan section as it is a Heljan Class 37/4...? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Quote O-la-la! Class 37 in 0-gauge from Revolution! Revolution Trains is teaming up with Heljan to offer its first 0 gauge/1:43 scale model – a limited run of 37405 in the stylish Direct Rail Services “Compass” livery. Photo courtesy Neil Downing The Heljan model is highly detailed, digital and sound-ready, and features a 5-pole motor on each bogie, NEM couplers, rotating roof fan, directional head, tail and headcode lighting and detailed cab interiors. The livery has been extensively researched and the model will be painted and printed to artwork generated by Revolution. This release builds on the launch of Heljan’s successful and award-winning Class 37/4 locomotive and offers Revolution a chance to assess demand in the O-gauge market. If successful, Revolution will examine options for upscaling other models to the “senior scale.” This release is not crowdfunded but is being backed by an angel investor to offer DRS fans and 0-gauge enthusiasts a much sought-after livery. The DRS “Compass” livery is being produced exclusively for Revolution by Heljan under licence from DRS and numbers are limited. Originally numbered D6982, the locomotive was built at English Electric’s Vulcan Foundry and entered service in 1965. Two decades later it became one of a number of Class 37s rebuilt and fitted with electric train heating at Crewe Works and was renumbered 37405. Following privatisation it was sold by EWS to Direct Rail Services in 2011, overhauled at Barrow Hill and re-entered service in 2013. Today, 37405 remains in the DRS operational fleet (XHAC – Kingmoor 37/4), retaining its iconic ‘Compass’ livery. The locomotive has worked a variety of trains including passenger, charter, test trains, empty stock moves and nuclear flasks, across the UK. Photo courtesy Rob Sandford Revolution Trains would like to thank Direct Rail Services for their assistance in producing this model. Artwork has been approved and the model is available to pre-order now for £599 including postage. Payment can be in full now or in two installments of 50% each. Delivery is expected in December 2020/January 2021. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1023 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 From RevolutioN via RevOlutiOn to RevolutiOn. 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, 159220 said: The Heljan model is highly detailed, digital and sound-ready, and features ..... NEM couplers, ..... NEM couplers??!!?? Since when did any O Scale loco have those??? Interesting initiative, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted May 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi F-Unit Mad I asked the same question! Is there any answer? cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyburns56 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I'm intrigued by this term angel investor. I'm guessing that it means that a wealthy individual has provided the finances to produce the model so as to minimise the financial risk to Revolution. It's funny because I've often fantasized about commissioning some models from companies like Revolution, Rapido etc. if I ever won a large amount on the lottery, but I guess that someone has done it for real! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted May 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2020 7 hours ago, montyburns56 said: I'm intrigued by this term angel investor. Hi there, Put another way, it’s crowdfunded by a crowd of one! cheers Ben A. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 All I can say is thank God RevolutioN have done the research on the livery and doing the artwork for painting & printing. I will seriously consider purchasing this model to have as a shelf queen if funds allow when it is released...a very good announcement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Hi, Just thinking outside the box here and I'm not an O Gauge modeller but... ... Surely a nice O Gauge Inspection Saloon to go with this would be a great idea??? Kindest Regards, Shed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtybella Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Would there be a link to this model carrying full DRS livery, and the Heljan standard model not? Perhaps the crowd funder has secured the rights to produce the scheme in O, or Heljan have signed upto a no “competition” for X months or years? No drama either way, just curious - if the funder could see their way to another 37/4 in EWS then that would be great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted September 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2020 Yes the link is that Heljan were not doing a 37 in full DRS livery so we asked Heljan and DRS if we could - both agreed and DRS gave us exclusive permission. cheers Mike 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Daft question but has this been released already?...order page has 'In Stock' with a green smiley face. Edited November 13, 2020 by classy52 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted November 13, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2020 No (in stock just means available to order), if you look in the description (or project overview table) you can see the expected delivery date of Dec 2020-Jan 2021 ie when the main batch of Heljan 37/4s arrive. Cheers Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lankyandy Posted March 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4, 2021 I have had a notification mine is on its way to me. Delivery expected tomorrow. so it appears they have stock now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonzack Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Tracking says mine is out for delivery 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonzack Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Wow, been after one of these for so long, thanks all involved. Waiting for my FNA Wagon Kit to arrive now for something to haul Edited March 5, 2021 by Vonzack 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Ordered last weekend arrived today,well packed and no sign of any damage.Not tested it yet as I am unwell,but not expecting any issues. Thanks to Mike and Ben ( I believe) . The finish is excellent as the photographs above show. Heres hoping that this is followed up with another O Gauge locomotive, Heljan 56-049 or 60-047 in Colas Livery as examples. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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