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New Dapol O Gauge GWR Railcar


Adrian Stevenson
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1 minute ago, ROSSPOP said:

Well I`ve just pre-ordered GWR No 10 through Rails of Sheffield for £297 DCC ready......

 

so...what shall I do with my ancient kit built No 12 ????

 

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It's beautiful! Keep it, compare it with the Dapol version. Put it in a display case and admire it...

 

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15 minutes ago, Harlequin said:

It's beautiful! Keep it, compare it with the Dapol version. Put it in a display case and admire it...

 

:smile_mini:

 

That`s a good idea....I`m still quite fond of the old girl.

 

It does`nt bother me too much but I`m wondering whether the O Gauge version will still have the OO version inaccurate bogie frames ( based on the earlier preserved example with shorter axle box springs)

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An update on these from Guildex today.

 

Sound fitted ones might be out at Xmas. Delayed due to a lack of decoders and sorting out the running lights.

 

They certainly look very nice. Body is easy to remove to add figures to the interior.
 

The valences can be removed to expose the bogies and the oil lamp ( not shown here) can also be moved.

 

Cheers, Ade.

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Yep!  Mine arrived today from ROSh

Brilliant 7mm version. Runs smooth as silk from the box. Excellent rendition of upholstered seating and prism free glazing.

I've got No 10 with Gwr roundel but has 1940's buffer steps and below window handrail ( not sure about that) BUT WON'T detract from a very very good Dapol product.

Being super super picky ,the bogie side mouldings are a little shallow for me like the 4mm version.

 

Breaking News!

Just grabbed a photo from Ebay... of Railcar No 10 in Dapol`s exact livery date 1940so ignore the above comment....

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Sorry for the poor quality pics.....

 

I`m pleased that my Gataneal 7mm kit hold up well next to Dapol`s 7mm version. I built mine back in 2015 , so glad that Dapol agree with my roof livery.......😎

 

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So now I have No 12 in 1930`s livery and Dapol`s No 10 in 1940 livery.

 

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Dapol`s has opening sliding luggage doors which are a little stiff at first and I managed to knock out a glazing panel whilst playing.

 

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Dapol`s is an ultra smooth runner....

 

mine is a little bit of a growler in one direction....

 

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I`m very pleased with the Dapol product

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