RMweb Gold Kaput Posted November 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2020 Wonder if they'll be available for retrofit into the older models. Assuming of course it actually happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMafia Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Roy Langridge said: Looking pretty good. Two comments though: The blue for the DRS loco still looks wrong - perhaps to ensure it matches the others; I thought Fragonset 33021 Eastleigh had a crest above the nameplate - I have it in my head that all the named Fragonset locos had crests. Roy Yes you're right. As long as the Eastleigh plates are not bigger than the Shawplan etches I won't mind if the crest is missing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWT442 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Likely be 33025 in Dutch for me to pair with 33116. I'm hoping though the weathering is toned down a bit and the marks where the plaques were is adjusted. Looking at pictures, the paintwork is more faded and grimy rather than coated in brake dust. The marks where the plates used to be aren't quite right. For the period it's being done as was when it went to Scotland in late 1999 through to 2000, the marks look to have been painted over to get rid of the rust patches. Certainly the depot plaque marks are barely noticeable apart from 4 rusty holes. Aberdeen in April 2000 Eastleigh in June 1998 after withdrawal. (Neither picture is mine) I'd probably still go for it if it's released as is, but try and sort the weathering out. Andy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Seen the painted samples on Hattons, shame the 33008 Eastleigh has got a too dark grey roof. Not a problem as all the bolts on the removable panels need to be cut off, so repainting roof likely anyway. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMafia Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Erm, has anyone else spotted the SRP has gone up from £149 to £159? Andy's post clearly says £149 and Heljan Facebook now says £159. Kernow have already put their prices up to £136.....hmmmm!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 A pity they still havnt addressed the Bodyside radiator grille, although it probably stands proud of the bodyside because the framing is plastic, and if made too thin itll be brittle and be too delicate NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 12 hours ago, NickL2008 said: A pity they still havnt addressed the Bodyside radiator grille, although it probably stands proud of the bodyside because the framing is plastic, and if made too thin itll be brittle and be too delicate NL can't help feeling that Heljan tried to fix a problem that was not there - one of the earlier iterations had a very acceptable grill that a very few people objected to. Roy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottrains29 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Has there been any further update about when these are due to hit the shops? Last I heard they were due this month (March). Looking forward to the weathered Dutch one to join last year's EWS version for my Scottish based layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alan Oliver Posted March 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2021 I thought they were this year, last I heard was July, August. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushpull33 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Call me cynical, and it's great news that Heljan are doing a re-run of the class 33s for 2021. It just seems that the one everyone wants to go with there 4TC sets from Kernow is more exspensive than the rest of the range. That's the post Tops, BR Blue with Yellow ends, no orange 'cant' rail or white window surrounds. Or is it just me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47423 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 3 hours ago, pushpull33 said: Call me cynical, and it's great news that Heljan are doing a re-run of the class 33s for 2021. It just seems that the one everyone wants to go with there 4TC sets from Kernow is more exspensive than the rest of the range. That's the post Tops, BR Blue with Yellow ends, no orange 'cant' rail or white window surrounds. Or is it just me. It's weathered, that's why it's more expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David41283 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Can anyone pin a timeframe on 33023 with a headlight in this livery. I can find post preservation photos at Barrow Hill with an ugly black headlight, but very clean livery. I have also found photos in this livery in work-stained condition before headlight fitting at Stewarts Lane. I know it was withdrawn in this livery in 1997. Did it ever run in BR service in such heavily weathered condition with a headlight, or is this model a strange mix of pre-withdrawal livery and condition with post preservation headlight? Thanks David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David41283 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 8 hours ago, David41283 said: Can anyone pin a timeframe on 33023 with a headlight in this livery. I can find post preservation photos at Barrow Hill with an ugly black headlight, but very clean livery. I have also found photos in this livery in work-stained condition before headlight fitting at Stewarts Lane. I know it was withdrawn in this livery in 1997. Did it ever run in BR service in such heavily weathered condition with a headlight, or is this model a strange mix of pre-withdrawal livery and condition with post preservation headlight? Thanks David answered my own question! If the dates on Flickr are accurate the headlight was fitted sometime between late 1992 and early 1993. It also sported mini snowploughs during this period. It remained in this condition until withdrawal in 1997, so the model is probably accurate for late 1992 to 1997. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted March 2, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2022 I’ve recently purchased 3465, the WCRC 33025 and surprised to find that it’s still only got a 8 pin DCC socket. Is it easy to fit a sound chip and speaker as I’ve never owned a Heljan Class 33 before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 On 02/03/2022 at 21:29, jools1959 said: I’ve recently purchased 3465, the WCRC 33025 and surprised to find that it’s still only got a 8 pin DCC socket. Is it easy to fit a sound chip and speaker as I’ve never owned a Heljan Class 33 before. It is not straight forwards. It depends on how fussy you want sound quality to be. This seems to be the simplest route: https://www.youchoos.co.uk/Index-Resource.php?L1=Guides&Item=OOHeljanCL33 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1989 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I’ve seen that Heljan are doing 33114 in nse livery again but with a hi intensity headlight on the front is this correct for this loco? As only ever seen pics without it. cheers Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50030 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Craig1989 said: I’ve seen that Heljan are doing 33114 in nse livery again but with a hi intensity headlight on the front is this correct for this loco? As only ever seen pics without it. cheers Craig Yes it carried a headlight from late 1992 till withdrawal in early 1993 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMafia Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) On 25/07/2022 at 21:16, 50030 said: Yes it carried a headlight from late 1992 till withdrawal in early 1993 The only pic I can find of it: Edited July 28, 2022 by SouthernMafia 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted July 29, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) More here (all flickr urls, not my images) Its worth pointing out that 33114 was only in service for 9 months in NSE livery… May 1992 until February 1993, in Mid November it didnt have headlights, on a railtour with 4TC stock, but by Christmas it did, suggesting 4.5 months ish with, and without… i seem to recall it was like 25912, in that it was knackered, resurrected for the openday, did minimal use, several railtours, and assisted on some workings, but burst after being used on Waterloo Exeters unsuccessfully. Edited July 29, 2022 by adb968008 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33052 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 On 25/07/2022 at 19:43, Craig1989 said: I’ve seen that Heljan are doing 33114 in nse livery again but with a hi intensity headlight on the front is this correct for this loco? As only ever seen pics without it. cheers Craig Indeed ,Heljan must like 33114 ( as i do ) ,this will be the 3rd iteration of it they will have produced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted July 29, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, 33052 said: Indeed ,Heljan must like 33114 ( as i do ) ,this will be the 3rd iteration of it they will have produced. Lima did 2 as well. it seemed to be a hit, even though it was short term…. Probably due to the railtours/open days. 33035 by all accounts replaced 33114 and lasted several years, and preservation in NSE, but just isnt the same hit. Edited July 29, 2022 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEARJAMMER Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Was 33114 withdrawn before 33035 got NSE livery, im assuming so as ive never seen the two together in NSE colours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50030 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 8 hours ago, GEARJAMMER said: Was 33114 withdrawn before 33035 got NSE livery, im assuming so as ive never seen the two together in NSE colours? 114 withdrawn early 92 035 outshopped in NSE September 92. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 looking to get the WCR release of the latest batch and wondered if it is a suitable renumber candidate for 33207 Jim Martin. Not an expert on the 33's and wondering if there were any differences I have missed? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted September 28, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2022 On 26/09/2022 at 12:15, WCML100 said: looking to get the WCR release of the latest batch and wondered if it is a suitable renumber candidate for 33207 Jim Martin. Not an expert on the 33's and wondering if there were any differences I have missed? thanks 33207 is one of the narrow bodied 33/2s built to the narrower Hastings line loading gauge, so only another 33/2 donor model would be authentic. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now