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. 2 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: 6 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. 2 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 April 15 Share Posted April 15 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. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVMR21 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 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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