Martin_R Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) Just been told SR Class 4DD EMU is a new project. Believe there is an advert in BRM. YES!!!! Edited October 1, 2021 by Martin_R Image found 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Oldddudders Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2021 That looks like Slade Green. People seem fascinated by the DDs, so I'm sure they will sell. In practice they were route-restricted, and had inconvenient peak-hour dwell-times in stations due to the extra number of people using each door. They pre-date my commuting on the South Eastern, but I was assured that in the mini-skirt era they provided some views that could brighten a man's day..... 5 2 1 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 . Good luck to them, however it is a very weird choice as there were only 2 of them ! Although I am very biased, I would have gone for a 4-COR, used on the Western and central divisions of the Southern, pre-war Southern through to BR Blue. Oh, and masses of character. Still, as I said, good luck to them. . 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainwright1 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) That is some very nice news. I used to see them run past the back of my uncle and aunts house in Lewisham, but I never got a ride on one. I agree that it is an unusual quirky choice, but then, that is what KR specialise in. I think that they can do these two units in four liveries: BR green with all green ends. BR green with small yellow ends. BR green with full yellow ends. (Unusual for suburban sets). BR rail blue. I hope that they are not too expensive. Definitely have at least one. I would also like a 4 Cor/4 Res/4 Buf et al., but can wait for those. All the best Ray Edited October 2, 2021 by wainwright1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 . Yes it will be fascinating to see what the price is considering what Bachmann charged for the 4-BEP. . 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97403_Ixion Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I was always fascinated by how these had an 'upstairs'... My Dad told me how they worked, though not sure he had ever seen one. Then one day I found a video (film) somewhere of people getting in one and it made more sense. I never rode on one - I only remember doing so on the unusual (at the time) 210 units... engine on full revs with little movement! These unusual concept vehicles really suit my kind of interest but I will need to see anticipated prices and I hope to get one (probably BR blue) but good luck to KR Models - certainly keeping up with a reputation for going for the unusual vehicles. I am sure there is a market there for people like myself as well as those with layouts that suit the era/location of the models... or just want something a little different - all good for the hobby and collector, alike! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) The Hornby magazine article now works, price is £350 per 4 car unit with 2 motorised coaches and interior lighting. https://www.keymodelworld.com/article/kr-models-reveals-4-dd-emu-oo?utm_campaign=kmw social&utm_content=181763455&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-129246407114953 Edited October 2, 2021 by Pre Grouping fan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2021 Hello everyone All the best to KR on this announcement! The units were High Polling in the 00 Wishlist Poll 2019 (the last Poll to run). Brian (on behalf of the 00 Poll Team) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big James Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Amazing. These units always fascinated but was long gone by the time I started my regular commute to dartford. Quirky seems to sell so good luck to KR models. Big James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2021 I did get a ride on their last day, but only from CX to LB. Tony Carter was the announcer at London Bridge that day, and he was announcing their impending withdrawal to anyone who cared to listen. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainwright1 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 25 minutes ago, Pre Grouping fan said: The Hornby magazine article now works, price is £350 per 4 car unit with 2 motorised coaches and interior lighting. https://www.keymodelworld.com/article/kr-models-reveals-4-dd-emu-oo?utm_campaign=kmw social&utm_content=181763455&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-129246407114953 Interesting comparing RRP prices with Bachmann: 2 Hap £270 less 5p. 4 Cep £420 or £450 less 5p depending on which batch. 4 Bep £500 less 5p. Don't think that the 4 Cep or 4 Bep have two motor bogies, but do have the interior lights. These look very good for the money, so I will have to start saving my pennies. No doubt they will do an instalment plan again which will help spread the cost. All the best Ray 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
43179 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Wow! - My mum remembers travelling on these - She really liked them - often telling me that in winter they were really popular because if you got an 'upper' seat - you stayed nice and warm, not sitting in a draught every three minutes when the train stopped again and the doors were opened. Although I imagine in summer it was quite the opposite... Jon 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2021 Looking forward to this appearing. Got an MTK folded brass and a resin kit of the 4DD in the stash which will now no doubt never be built. Cheers Darius 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2021 I don't think that anyone saw that coming! A really left-field choice. Like others, I saw these units almost every day at LB when I was commuting (early 1976) but never managed to travel on one. I think that I would have found it a bit claustrophobic. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2021 44 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: I did get a ride on their last day, but only from CX to LB. Tony Carter was the announcer at London Bridge that day, and he was announcing their impending withdrawal to anyone who cared to listen. I saw them (both sets) at CX but never rode on them - which would have been interesting as they were a fascinating attempt at getting a double decker into the British loading gauge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prtrainman Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I saw these a lot when I used to travel to LB in the 60s on the way to school but never rode in them. Good luck to KR but I can personally only see them appealing to niche collectors, even though they apparently polled well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelboy45 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I used to travel on these and politeness deters me from mentioning how cosy they were when one was 'courting'........... I'm off to sell the farm! Please, someone do a Bullied 4Sub Gerry 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wass Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) I had better start saving my pennies for a 4DD and go into getting myself fit. Mind you a Bullied 4Sub would be just as good for me, less running. I do wonder why two motors are required. I had two of Bachmann's 4-Ceps which I ran together on my layout "Meopham East Junction" at many exhibitions in many countries. At one show, one motor re-programmed itself and I had to remove it. The train ran on and every time it stopped, I removed the lonely power car and sniffed it for overheating. All was well. One motor or two will not stop me having one on my home layout as I have retired and "Meopham" has been sold! Edited November 2, 2021 by John Wass extra copies 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Hi, Pleasantly surprised to see a 4 Car EMU announced by a smallish company after the price rises in Chinese manufacturing. I would like a Bullied 4 SUB even more. Regards Nick 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2021 A really good idea and a pretty good price considering its two motor bogies, I can imagine this as being quite popular. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Only ever rode in one ( coach ) at Ashford Steam Centre - pushed/pulled by O1 No.65 I think ........ perhaps that should be their next project ? Maybe this announcement will trigger a proper debate about getting the two surviving ( motor ) coaches back together - and restored to presentable condition ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Wickham Green too said: Maybe this announcement will trigger a proper debate about getting the two surviving ( motor ) coaches back together - and restored to presentable condition ? If I were the DfT, I'd pay to have one/both restored, and stuck on a plinth somewhere in central London. Anyone demanding that the UK have double decker trains can then be invited to take a look.... Edited October 2, 2021 by pete_mcfarlane 7 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Methinks a bit big for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square ! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium reddragon Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2021 Website link live https://www.krmodels.co.uk/products/expression-of-interest?product_id=78 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meld Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Wickham Green too said: Maybe this announcement will trigger a proper debate about getting the two surviving ( motor ) coaches back together - and restored to presentable condition ? The DMBS at NIRT has been gifted to the Sellindge 4DD Group, the plan was to move it last Thursday, but the weather and the current fuel supply lottery issue for the volunteers cause it to be called off. For those of you who do Facebook ... https://www.facebook.com/groups/bulleid4ddemu Meld 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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