Moderators AY Mod Posted November 12, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 12, 2020 The partnership of Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield will today (12th November 2020) at 1200 (Noon) announce a new ready to run locomotive. This model has never previously been available in ready to run form in OO Scale. Quote The announcement would normally have been made in front of invited guests but unfortunately the current situation resulted in us having to seek alternative ways of communicating this exciting news to you. We are delighted that Hornby Magazine volunteered to film the announcement for us and you can come back at 1200 to see us reveal what the partnership of Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield will be producing next in conjunction with Bachmann Europe Plc. We look forward to you joining us. 10 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Popular Post AY Mod Posted November 12, 2020 Author Moderators Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2020 NEW OO LOCOMOTIVE SETS A PRECEDENT The partnership of Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield has today (12th November 2020) announced that they have commissioned Bachmann Europe Plc to produce a brand new OO scale model of the London & North Western Railway Improved Precedent Class 2-4-0 locomotive. This locomotive has never been released before as a ready to run OO Scale product and is currently at the livery approval stage, with delivery expected next Summer. Prototype Information Technological improvements prompted the LNWR‘s CME F. W. Webb to replace 96 of the 6’6” Curved Link ‘Newtons’ and 62 of the 6’6” Straight Link ‘Precedents’ with locomotives featuring thicker frames and 150 PSI boilers. These emerged between 1887 and 1901 and became known as ‘Improved Precedents’. Though new, an accountancy contrivance meant they were considered ‘renewals’ and kept the names and numbers of the locomotives they replaced. Gaining the nickname ‘Jumbos’ or ’Big/Large Jumbos’ because of their performance, withdrawals of the ‘Improved Precedents’ started in 1905 with the London, Midland and Scottish Railway inheriting 76 at the 1923 grouping. The last was withdrawn in 1934. No. 790 ‘Hardwicke’ was the only example to be preserved in 1931, having become famous during the ‘Races to the North’ in 1895. It ran between Crewe and Carlisle at an average of 67¼ MPH, a record which stood for 40 years thus assuring ‘Hardwicke’ a place in British railway history. Another member of the Class No. 955 ‘Charles Dickens’ clocked up over 2 million miles, another record for a steam locomotive that has never been beaten. The model The OO Scale model has been developed for Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield by Bachmann Europe Plc. The model incorporates a die-cast body and chassis with a set of optional traction tyre-fitted driving wheels for increased haulage capacity – (crankpin tools and spare traction tyres will be available via Bachmann Stockists). The model features a coreless motor, with power pick up from both the locomotive and tender wheels. Mounted inside the tender is a 21 Pin DCC decoder socket and a 11mm x 15mm ‘sugar cube’ speaker. All versions feature a fully detailed back-head whilst there are numerous tooling options enabling the accurate portrayal of specific locomotives during the chosen time period. Two boiler types are modelled, either with or without wash-out plugs, and both cowled Ramsbottom Safety Valves and Ross Pop Safety Valves have been catered for. There is a representation of the inside motion whilst the front driving wheels can be modelled with either leaf or coil springing as the prototype dictates. Options are also available for plain or fluted coupling rods. Two whistle variants can be seen covering a single whistle on the roof, or two whistles on locos where alarm gear is fitted. A working fall plate between loco and tender is provided whilst the locomotive can have either Webb or Cook style buffers and two types of lamp bracket are modelled – LNWR lamp sockets or the LMS style lamp irons. Four exclusive edition locomotives are being produced as follows: For Locomotion Models LNWR ‘Hardwicke’ No. 790 in LNWR Black (Pristine) as preserved as part of the National Collection. Currently on display at Locomotion, Shildon - see For Rails of Sheffield No. 1673 Lucknow’ in LNWR Black livery No. 5036 ‘Novelty’ in LMS Crimson livery No. 5018 ‘Talavera’ in LMS Black livery The recommended retail price of the model is £220 and can be pre-ordered now with a deposit of £30 from www.locomotionmodels.com for ‘Hardwicke’ in preserved condition whilst ‘Lucknow’, ‘Novelty’ and ‘Talavera’ will be available through www.railsofsheffield.com 26 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Well. Did NOT see that coming! 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2020 Somebody did drop a hint in the Hatton's "Genesis" coach thread. What a cracking looking model! 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsalDan Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I was way off...looks amazing. Will be pre ordering. I imagine these will sell quick 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2020 Wow, that's gorgeous! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, 69843 said: Well. Did NOT see that coming! I had a feeling since hattons train formations featured the loco class. LMS red model looks lovley 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 . Could someone please list the applicable dates for the 4 loco models, Thanks . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Stunning looking piece of engineering. Congratulations to those who have made this happen. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) Wow, there isn't an emoji button for this one. Edited November 12, 2020 by woodenhead 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2020 Just now, woodenhead said: Wow, there isn't an emoji button for this one. Of course there is another annoucement to come isn't there - where is Hardwicke!! It's on the Locomotion thread as a NRM exclusive. Completely out of my modelling interests, but a very pretty engine that is likely to be the second loco on my "Bought but never planned to run" fleet. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2020 Wow. In some ways, thats out of the blue, and really great to see that we are already at the livery sample stage. As has been said, the Hattons formations guide made a lot of chatter around this. Rails are building a reputation on pre-grouping stuff, with the Caley Jumbo, the SECR D Class too. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2020 Oh, that railway. Well done to all parties on announcing with livery samples. Cracking model. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2020 Excellent news and very pleased Bachmann is the chosen partner 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2020 Hello everyone Many congratulations to all those involved with these locos - we wish the project every success. We listed Harwicke in The 00 Wishlist Poll - in the last Poll, the loco only just missed being in The Top 50 by a handful of votes. Brian (on behalf of The 00 Poll Team) 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 minute ago, newbryford said: It's on the Locomotion thread as a NRM exclusive. Completely out of my modelling interests, but a very pretty engine that is likely to be the second loco on my "Bought but never planned to run" fleet. I went back up and saw the link. It really is one of those 'should I stick it on the shelf' models. Now this good news for London Road models as it opens people to testing LNWR modelling as clearly some LNWR models will never see the light of day in RTR but you'll maybe want to expand your range. Ratio had the range of bogie coaches too if you want more than just generic 4 wheelers behind it. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2020 Interesting that these will be shipping next Spring. Which is when Hattons will be shipping their LNWR liveried 4 & 6 wheel coaches.... if I didnt know any better, I'd say these things are not a coincidence... 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, MikeParkin65 said: Excellent news and very pleased Bachmann is the chosen partner I agree with that. Bachmann produces the best blacks. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmdon Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) Lucknow going on pre-order imminently. Not my period, not my railway, but she just looks right. Destined to spend a lot of time in a display case at this address. Probably the only buy to date that I can say that for. Edited: now pre-ordered. Good job it's my 40th next week - can just about slip this in as a present to myself Edited November 12, 2020 by Helmdon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daltonparva Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) Edited November 12, 2020 by daltonparva Just noticed the ghostly bedroom wall lights, sorry folks! 10 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maico Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Looks like an excellent fine scale model 11 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2020 Just about perfection for me Better get my orders in for the LNWR versions. Thank you 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Locomotion No. 3 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) No one outside of a small group of people within the NRM, Rails of Sheffield and Bachmann had any prior knowledge of this model and it was kept very securely under wraps. Indeed Hornby Magazine only knew about it a couple of weeks ago when we began story boarding the video and they have also kept strictly to the embargo that was 1200 today as none of us wanted to spoil the effort we had all put into this. Our thanks to Mike Wild and Richard Watson at Hornby magazine for making it happen. Fortunately it was scheduled for filming at Shildon last Tuesday (3 November) and was achieved before we all went into lockdown 2 last Wednesday. Sometimes people make educated guesses - at least one person did so in the 94xx thread earlier today! Dennis Lovett Exclusive Models Marketing Executive Locomotion Models Edited November 12, 2020 by Locomotion No. 3 Literal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) What? No BR coloured version? I want one for BR. Would No. 1673 Lucknow’ in LNWR Black livery make a good doner for BR black livery? (Well, someone had to ask!! ) Just ordered one from Locomotion, now when is Gladstone coming? Edited November 12, 2020 by JSpencer 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Well, I watched the video and when the great unveiling came, it was Dennis Lovett! Very nice to see him again. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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