BVMR21 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 It very much is. A friend of mine decided to acquire one having heard my high praise of these magnificent beasts, and he does agree in with my position it is simply the best 0-6-0 on the market. The reliability and running characteristics generally unrivalled, it really deserves more credit more widely than it does currently attract. I know the PI chaps have said they are not committing, as of yet, to a new locomotive, but I sincerely hope that they do consider doing so, for it could only be to the benefit of the hobby. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted March 19 Moderators Share Posted March 19 Well, I did say... I'm very pleased others have found the same. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 On 19/03/2024 at 16:03, BVMR21 said: I know the PI chaps have said they are not committing, as of yet, to a new locomotive, but I sincerely hope that they do consider doing so, for it could only be to the benefit of the hobby. They should only go for a railway company with no RTR representation, that built and operated an 0-6-0T that looked like an 'industrial' design. I give you the North London Railway's Park 0-6-0T of 1880; 8" less wheelbase, 3 feet shorter in the frame than the Victory. These latterly achieved some fame on the Cromford and High Peak. Made to the same standard as the Victory - I support all the praise already expressed in this thread - 'twould be a knockout. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 41 minutes ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: They should only go for a railway company with no RTR representation, that built and operated an 0-6-0T that looked like an 'industrial' design. I give you the North London Railway's Park 0-6-0T of 1880; 8" less wheelbase, 3 feet shorter in the frame than the Victory. These latterly achieved some fame on the Cromford and High Peak. Made to the same standard as the Victory - I support all the praise already expressed in this thread - 'twould be a knockout. Having spent time last year smartening up the paintwork on the sole survivor I have been looking for one to add to my collection. I would definitely put my name down for a couple of them. Seen on the 19th April last year: 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVMR21 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 I have to say I am more inclined towards asking for the likes of a 16" Bagnall or a 14" Cylindered Andrew Barclay 0-6-0ST, rather than that which is essentially a "mainline" design. Though it is up to the PI chaps to decide what would make most economic sense for them to produce as a second ready to run locomotive. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SR71 Posted April 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 9 25 minutes ago, Pre Grouping fan said: Having spent time last year smartening up the paintwork on the sole survivor I have been looking for one to add to my collection. I would definitely put my name down for a couple of them. Seen on the 19th April last year: Having tried to clean it up when I was in the 9F club many years ago it's nice to see it looking respectable again. If it helps I can dig my GEM kit out the roundtoit pile. Not sure how far through it I have to get to guarantee an RTR model though? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 3 hours ago, SR71 said: Not sure how far through it I have to get to guarantee an RTR model though? Do that raindance! Please... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Scotian Posted Monday at 23:41 Share Posted Monday at 23:41 Riffing on the Inland Waterways and Docks theme... how about an Avonside 0-6-0ST? Portbuy started with I.W &D, before going to PBA. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVMR21 Posted Tuesday at 07:56 Share Posted Tuesday at 07:56 8 hours ago, Nova Scotian said: Riffing on the Inland Waterways and Docks theme... how about an Avonside 0-6-0ST? Portbuy started with I.W &D, before going to PBA. The Avonside B4s would make sense, decent size to them etc. Though I guess there is a similar problem as to variations in that design, same with the 16" Bagnalls, or 14" 0-6-0ST Barclays, you're dependent upon it being viable to produce. Last I checked the B4 would require 2 different saddle tanks, so by far not the worst in the world. Avonside B3 though, as far as I am aware, had very few differences between class members, so may be a better option? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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