Guest Locomotion No. 3 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 D Class Livery Samples Received We are happy to announce the livery samples for the South Eastern & Chatham Railway D Class 4-4-0 locomotives have now been received from Dapol. Seven different versions have been produced by the partnership of Dapol, Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield. For details of other versions please see the thread under Rails of Sheffield. The Locomotion Models locomotive features the preserved example No. 737 which is currently on display at the National Railway Museum, York. This locomotive has been produced exclusively for Locomotion Models, which is part of the National Railway Museum. All versions have a NEXT 18 decoder socket fitted which can be accessed by removing the smokebox door to fit the decoder. Information relating to DCC FITTED and DCC SOUND options will be released in due course. The tooling suite encompasses alternative options depending on which locomotive is modelled. Other options including a plug-in panel which fits into the NEM coupling pocket. This is in the accessory pack, for those who do not want to fit a front coupling, along with the cab doors. The coal load for the tender is removable to reveal a fully detailed tender interior. Minor livery alterations have been identified during the evaluation process. These will be carried out by the factory before moving into the production stage with delivery expected in 2021. Prices have yet to be set and will be dependent on the exchange rate at the time of shipping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 Gorgeous - you already have my deposit cash and it looks like it well be Rule 1 money well spent 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opelsi Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 So elegant. Always loved seeing the prototype and will be delighted to have the model. A real stunner - will look wonderful running with the Dark Lake Birdcages. Cannot wait - thank you for producing this lovely model! There will be quite a stable of SECR RTR now. Surprised that no RTR 'Dancehall' brake has emerged as yet, bet they would be popular? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tramshed Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 On 10/09/2020 at 06:12, Opelsi said: Surprised that no RTR 'Dancehall' brake has emerged as yet, bet they would be popular? I think more learned contributors than I to this forum have covered this sub topic. 'Dance hall' vans though of SECR design, only appeared after grouping with the possible exception of a prototype. There are several SR brake vans e.g. Pillbox, Queen Mary, Warner and (soon) Road vans, as well as the elderly LBSC van available, that I doubt the RTR market needs another SR van for what was predominantly a passenger railway. Happy to be proved wrong though. Agree the D looks fantastic and amply justifies investment in dark lake birdcages! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 11, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2020 A significant % of RMweb is taken up with wishlisting. However many excellent products are on offer, they never satisfy everyone. Cambrian make a kit for a dancehall brake. Their kits are within even my meagre capability, but RTR is a world of its own, in which impatience is a keyword. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell Model Railway Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 As I said on the other topic.. Still work to do nice model looks elegant like the prototype. Running plate colour is off... Too red, also like to see more of the polished brass work on body itself as this is a key feature on this locomotive. Not bad but plenty to improve upon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Locomotion No. 3 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thank you for yours and others observations regarding the SE&CR liveried locomotives No’s 737 (Locomotion) and 488 (Rails). The factory have advised us that it is impossible for them to accurately line the top surface of the splashers. Due to the shape of the splasher it would need to be printed in a number of passes. Because of this there would be a detectable overlap/slight misalignment in the lining at the joins. We therefore decided at the review meeting that this would have to be omitted. Dennis Lovett Exclusive Models Marketing Executive Locomotion Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drt7uk Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Thanks @Locomotion No. 3 really looking forward to this model! Hope it sells well - would love to see more pre-grouping locomotives. Have you any plans to produce a replica of Gladstone? That would be the absolute dream! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 15, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 15, 2021 D Class Production Samples Received Examples of all seven versions of the South Eastern & Chatham Railway D Class 4-4-0 from the Dapol production line have been received by Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield. These have now completed extensive running trials and final checking. Following approval, shipping from the factory can now commence. The preserved example No. 737 is currently on display at the National Railway Museum, York. This locomotive has been produced exclusively for Locomotion Models, which is part of the National Railway Museum. The other six models have been commissioned by Rails of Sheffield and will also be available direct from Dapol. The models are currently available to pre-order as follows: From Locomotion Models (www.locomotionmodels.com) South Eastern & Chatham Railway No. 737 NRM as Preserved in full livery for £199.99 Link to pre-order - http://www.locomotionmodels.com/coming-soon/secr-d-class-no737.htm 4 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 She does look absolutely stunning. Fantastic effort to establish such a realistic-looking and detailed locomotive. Al. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 . Excellent. Now, which 1 / 2 / more companies will produce "generic" short bogie coaches suitable for being hauled by this lovely loco in SECR livery ? . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Beautiful! Certainly looking forward to its arrival, I’ve a nice rake of 6x Birdcages to go behind it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2021 16 hours ago, phil gollin said: . Excellent. Now, which 1 / 2 / more companies will produce "generic" short bogie coaches suitable for being hauled by this lovely loco in SECR livery ? . No need for any generic bogie coaches to go with it. While not necessarily absolutely correct for the engine in this condition there are already Bachmann Birdcage coaches in SE&CR livery. And (honest) I already have a short set of them waiting oir it. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 This preserved loco got a full Ashford overhaul in 1959 and has been in full Wainwright SECR livery since 1960. You could get away running her in a 60s setting under rule number 1. I'm planning on her doing Bluebell trips (never happened yet but it is not in the realms of science fiction). Coach stock, I have 2 sets of lined SECR birdcages waiting, 1 set of SECR Wellington birdcages waiting, then 16 Hattons generics coming later in the year. The 60ft sets are a tad late for full Wainwright livery locos but they are better than generic bogie coaches IMHO. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Great News. Just got a newsletter mail saying they are expected in the next few weeks and we can pay off the balance (which I just did). Looking forwards to this. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tramshed Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Email from delivery company suggests 737 should be here sometime today. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Mine arrived without a dispatch or delivery email being received so it was a nice surprise when it turned up at work! Initial thoughts are it's a stunning model and almost instantly noticed the fresh air all the way though the chassis around the representation of the inside motion. Should also say its fitted with traction tyres as standard but a standard set are included. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell Model Railway Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Received mine this morning just looking over it looks nice and in one piece... Didn't get a dispatch note at all so was a suprise it turned up while I was out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bluebell Model Railway said: Received mine this morning just looking over it looks nice and in one piece... Didn't get a dispatch note at all so was a suprise it turned up while I was out. No dispatch note here either so a nice surprise. Still looking a it passes time during the quiet day I'm having at work. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Looks good.Anyone received a sound fitted version yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Godfrey Glyn Posted June 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 15, 2021 Yes mine arrived too today. It's an absolute beauty, congratulations to Locomotion, Dapol and Rails for producing such a wonderful model. It deserves to sell well and hope it brings some much needed cash into the NRM. all the best Godfrey 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Here is the Locomotion one running up the club test track tonight. Lovely engine, looks superb running with a decent sized train. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) My sound fitted one arrived the day after I left to go on a family (wife+kids) holiday for 3 weeks! (typical sod's law). Suffice to say i had an e-mail from UPS telling me it was comng and arranged for the in-laws to be there to collect it (would have asked my mistress but.... oops what am I saying?) . When I got back, and after sorting out all the holiday things (laundry etc..), I managed to find a little time to test it. Sounds worked fine, running forwards fine, but no running backwards (only sounds). Forntunately the chip is easy to reach behind the smokebox door. Tried the chip in another D class (I have 3 rails versions) and same result. Contacted DCC supplies (service agent in the booklet) and had the chip sent to them (no point risking the entire loco which was fine). Very fast turn around, they found the same issue and sent a new sound chip. Fitted it into the loco and it now works fine. Edited August 7, 2021 by JSpencer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 13 hours ago, JSpencer said: My sound fitted one arrived the day after I left to go on a family (wife+kids) holiday for 3 weeks! (typical sod's law). Suffice to say i had an e-mail from UPS telling me it was comng and arranged for the in-laws to be there to collect it (would have asked my mistress but.... oops what am I saying?) . When I got back, and after sorting out all the holiday things (laundry etc..), I managed to find a little time to test it. Sounds worked fine, running forwards fine, but no running backwards (only sounds). Forntunately the chip is easy to reach behind the smokebox door. Tried the chip in another D class (I have 3 rails versions) and same result. Contacted DCC supplies (service agent in the booklet) and had the chip sent to them (no point risking the entire loco which was fine). Very fast turn around, they found the same issue and sent a new sound chip. Fitted it into the loco and it now works fine. I’m glad it was sorted out for you. How on earth do you manage to support a mistress and model railways? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2021 Mistress is famously defined as something between mister and mattress. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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