Have your say with Rapido

[Edwardian]

24 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said:

Do I get the impression that you have something of a bias towards railways on the eastern side of London but south of The Wash ?   Oh and just to upset the rest of your day I saw a certain ex GER 2-4-0 while it was still in traffic in BR days and, gravitating northwards, I had a number of D49s underlined in my ABC as they were very much North Eastern area (and Scottish) engines.

 

Well, I have a Norfolk-based layout, hence a certain accent on the GER and I have a bit of a thing for the NER, but, also the GWR, the LSWR, as well as a number of others. I'm very broad minded. 

 

My bias is more toward period than company or region. I tend to drift off and lose concentration after about 1914. By 1948 I'm fast asleep. 

 

That said, I do want to model the GW in the 1930s, and have quite a bit of stock for that, but that's fine, because I'm still modelling a pre-Grouplng railway company. 

 

 

[No Decorum]

2 hours ago, Edwardian said:

 

Frankly, I'd subscribe to a Rapido season ticket for Bressingham, 'cos while they are there measuring up the T26/E4 and the LT&S tank, they could take in the Buck Jumper and the Klondyke. 

 

Link

 

Ssssh, don't tell Mr Copy-Cat of Margate!!!

 

That link is to quite a treasure house. I’d just like to mention the LT&S tank again, for emphasis. Stunning machines.

 

 

 

[mdvle]

Perhaps a reminder, that this isn't a wish/request thread for Rapido - if you want them to consider your suggestion you need to submit it to Rapido using the link provided in the first message.

 

By all means post your ideas to this thread to show others what you have suggested, so perhaps they will also request it, but a post only on this thread isn't going to achieve much.

[nathan70000]

10 hours ago, Edwardian said:

Provided we can have pre-Grouping/as built versions, of these suggested GNR locos, I'm all for it. 

 

I think that the GER T26, including their later careers, including more northerly postings, as LNER/BR E4s, would be an exceptionally popular choice. But we really do need one in GER ultramarine blue. Iresistable!

 

 

 

 

Another vote for the E4...honorary NER locos too as they worked over Stainmore!

 

I did specifically note that the C12 in original livery would be an an ideal complement to the Stirling Single should Rapido ever choose to reissue that model in other identities.

 

As for some of the other locos mentioned- as much as I'd dearly love to see a B16, I don't think we'll ever see one RTR, as they were all so different and individual. By BR days no two locomotives were exactly the same. I suspect this might be why we haven't seen an RTR J21 yet although I wouldn't be surprised if one was commissioned sooner or later with the restoration of 65033.

 

Here's a slightly more offbeat NER suggestion- the Raven A2 Pacifics. LNER 4-6-2s are always sure sellers.

[manna]

G'Day Folks

 

Taking into account that you already have the Stirling tender, how about either a 0-6-0 or 2-4-0 from the GNR.

 

manna

[ikks]

On 08/04/2021 at 18:54, Edwardian said:

Just going to leave these here ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Absolutely beautiful!!

[ikks]

On 03/06/2021 at 21:15, No Decorum said:

 

That link is to quite a treasure house. I’d just like to mention the LT&S tank again, for emphasis. Stunning machines.

 

 

 

Yes they are .......love to see "Thundersley RTR

[602Squadron]

My suggestion was one or both of the GNR Royal Saloons 395 and 396, which were in service from 1908 until 1977, and, in later years at least, were frequently used singly in short formations, not just on the ECML but much more widely across the network. Perhaps their best known workings were on the Derby Week royal specials from Victoria to Tattenham Corner, which produced some weird and wonderful formations - e.g 31/5/1968: Met-Cam Pullman Kitchen 2nd, GNR Saloon, Met-Cam Pullman Kitchen 2nd, Mk1 BSK, hauled by Bulleid Co-Co electric 20001. They could, therefore, legitimately turn up on a wide range of layouts, and, given Rapido's track record with their teak finish on the NER Dynamometer Car, I felt they could make a really good job of these distinctive vehicles.

 

I think that Royal Train vehicles have been rather neglected by the trade. They seem to generate a lot of interest among the general public, which could result in them appealing to a wider market than just modellers and enthusiasts, and a Royal coach might make a more affordable souvenir of the NRM than a loco.

Edited August 19, 2021 by 602Squadron
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[Helmdon]

Given we're getting an A5, I've decided to be cheeky and have put in a suggestion for the GCR 1B, otherwise known as the LNER L1/3. Will take a few liveries across a service life of 1914-1955, 20 in the class, worked all over the GCR from Northamptonshire upwards...

[peach james]

On 15/02/2021 at 07:05, peach james said:

FL9 has 5 axles   (I saw it too...and would think of it as a proof reading error, given the model doesn't ACTUALLY have 10 axles...)

I put in for UVY and Conflat P wagons- both are notable in their absence, IMO.  Especially given that the Conflat P would match the Class 28, and Heljan didn't make one to go with it in OO, so the shrink ray or enlarger would allow for both scales at once.  

 

James

Apparently, I need to advocate for a GPV to sit next to the N gauge Conflat P, and blow it up to 4mm

James

[PeterStiles]

As I think Rapido would be the only be people brave enough, I think they should do a finescale OO model of the Holden 101.

I'm sure there's a market...

[NHY 581]

Just a thought, 

 

Given the fact that the E1 is now to be produced by Rapido themselves, could we see the same happen to the J70? 

 

Stocks are very low at Kernow/ Model Rail with some variants sold out. It would be such a shame not to have these available again. 

 

 

Rob

[Crepello]

Hi Guys,

An etched 'Con-dor' headboard for the Class 28 would be a must for customers for the Conflat Ps.

[mozzer models]

19 hours ago, Crepello said:

Hi Guys,

An etched 'Con-dor' headboard for the Class 28 would be a must for customers for the Conflat Ps.

247 Developments have them in stock in 4mm

2021-11-01_10-50-13 by brian mosby, on Flickr

Edited November 2, 2021 by mozzer models

[Covkid]

10 hours ago, mozzer models said:

247 Developments have them in stock

2021-11-01_10-50-13 by brian mosby, on Flickr

 

Nice one Brian. 

I wonder if the Gushetfaulds - Aston Condor service ever carried the same nameplate.  Obviously wasn't as high profile as the "London" Condor and I have never seen a photo of a CoBo in the Aston  Grand Junction area on the train. 

 

I will join the happy throng who would love the Rapido 4mm scale Conflat P, but am realistic that the 2mm tooling could not simply be blown up. Probably depends if the CAD can produce a realistic 4mm tool. 

 

I certainly know Rapido have the capability to produce anything for the British market after receiving the delightful West Midlands Fleetlines. Jason has proved by producing all those North American passenger and freight cars they are well up for the challenge. I am hoping the sales of the gunpowder van prove popular enough for other forays.  The Conflat L with the dolomite / powder containers would fit very well into the niche created by the GPV, but also possibly the Timber P.

[Crepello]

I've sourced an N-gauge headboard from John Peck at Precision Labels; looks very nice and should enhance the 28. 

[Edwardian]

On 27/10/2021 at 05:32, NHY 581 said:

Just a thought, 

 

Given the fact that the E1 is now to be produced by Rapido themselves, could we see the same happen to the J70? 

 

Stocks are very low at Kernow/ Model Rail with some variants sold out. It would be such a shame not to have these available again. 

 

 

Rob

 

Particularly if Rapido had the imagination to introduce the GER liveries.

 

And there's a coach to go with ....

[scottystitch]

On 02/11/2021 at 09:30, Covkid said:

 

Nice one Brian. 

I wonder if the Gushetfaulds - Aston Condor service ever carried the same nameplate.  Obviously wasn't as high profile as the "London" Condor and I have never seen a photo of a CoBo in the Aston  Grand Junction area on the train. 

 

 

The Aston - Gushetfaulds Condor wasn't initiated until the start of 1963, long after the 28s had been exiled to Barrow.  The primary haulage, at least initially,  was Class 24s.

 

There is an image in the 1963 paragraph of this page, showing a 24 at Aston with a Condor headboard.

 

Best

Scott.

 

https://www.derbysulzers.com/24083.html

Edited December 9, 2021 by scottystitch

[DLPG]

No NE options so stopped filling it in.

[rapidoandy]

5 hours ago, DLPG said:

No NE options so stopped filling it in.

I presume you talking about the survey?

 

We don't want to break it down that far - there's no GE option either. I didn't break the Southern down into different sections. Basically it gives us to much data spread for what we want to look at.

 

Thanks

 

Andy 

[simon b]

Just put my suggestion in. 

 

[Michael Hodgson]

9 hours ago, simon b said:

Just put my suggestion in. 

 

 

I'm not interested in the electric unit but I really like the faded period advert on the warehouse behind it

[stewartingram]

And the buses....

[ndg910]

Early prototypes seem to be in vogue at present. There are probably more but the following have been produced or are in development? Kestrel, Fell, GW/WR gas turbines, LM diesels, Bulleid diesels, 4DD units, …

 

Is it time for the SR Raworth Electric locos?

[simon b]

1 hour ago, ndg910 said:

Early prototypes seem to be in vogue at present. There are probably more but the following have been produced or are in development? Kestrel, Fell, GW/WR gas turbines, LM diesels, Bulleid diesels, 4DD units, …

 

Is it time for the SR Raworth Electric locos?

I'd quite happily pay for a twin pack of 20001 and 20002, one in green and the other rail blue.