Jon Harbour Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I received a small package from Dart Castings in July this year. Dropped them an e-mail asking about whether they were still shipping to Australia - as they indicated on their web site that shipping overseas had slowed down. Once they had confirmed all was good with shipping 'down under', my order was filled, shipped and delivered very quickly! The figures are beautifully detailed as well! Will definitely order more. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I do wonder if Dart castings are again behind with orders again or still, placed a small order for some DEMU parts (bogie frames, roof grill and carriage ends) on 5th October, still waiting for them as of today NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted October 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2020 I've noticed quite a lot out of stock again so reading into that, they are definitely busy. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted October 21, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2020 Been waiting over a week, but I am patient Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTD4479 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Ordered three MJT items ten ago and got them in three days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 My order turned up today, so they are busy it would seem as normally here within a week, but guessing with more and more areas moving to Tier 3 theres more of a demand on online ordering. Good to see that even the small places like Dart Castings are busy though NL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I had an email from Nigel at Dart Castings today apologising for the delay with my order. Their suppliers shut down completely for a while and now have a reduced workforce so they are experiencing significant delays getting stock in to meet orders. The new lockdown now in place seems unlikely to help. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 All of which only serves to remind me that I need more bums on seats! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Had an update today from Dart Castings. They have finally had a delivery of etches so my order is now on the way. Hopefully, others will be too or will be soon. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 28/11/2020 at 13:47, robertcwp said: Had an update today from Dart Castings. They have finally had a delivery of etches so my order is now on the way. Hopefully, others will be too or will be soon. Woo hoo - some bits that have been out of stock over a year are back in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted December 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 On 01/12/2020 at 10:01, Bucoops said: Woo hoo - some bits that have been out of stock over a year are back in And next day they are here! Now, what did I want to do with them?! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Asterix2012 Posted January 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2021 Placed an order on Saturday for some MJT bits all received today, great service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavymetalwagons Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Ordered a few bits on Thursday, arrived Friday. Excellent service, many thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty.ian Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Ordered some castings yesterday using the online systems. They arrived today by post. Pretty good service, thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted October 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2023 I see there have been previous comments about Dart castings not replying to emails. Its a shame when a small company like this can’t keep up - possibly a victim of their success. I emailed last week about on item that was out of stock (Dean GWR carriage buffers) and chased this weekend for a reply. Im loathed to order anything on line in case it doesn’t arrive 🙁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted October 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Neal Ball said: I see there have been previous comments about Dart castings not replying to emails. Its a shame when a small company like this can’t keep up - possibly a victim of their success. I emailed last week about on item that was out of stock (Dean GWR carriage buffers) and chased this weekend for a reply. Im loathed to order anything on line in case it doesn’t arrive 🙁 I had an order arrive last week without issue. The last I heard on buffers that use a narrow diameter shank is their manufacturer can't make them correctly any more after their business changed hands. As there is still no stock I can only assume that issue hasn't been resolved yet. It's the heads that is the issue, they cast the bodies in-house. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Ordered something on Sunday and it turned up on Tuesday. Which surprised me, as I normally expect orders to take a week or two. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted October 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2023 34 minutes ago, Bucoops said: I had an order arrive last week without issue. The last I heard on buffers that use a narrow diameter shank is their manufacturer can't make them correctly any more after their business changed hands. As there is still no stock I can only assume that issue hasn't been resolved yet. It's the heads that is the issue, they cast the bodies in-house. 19 minutes ago, pete_mcfarlane said: Ordered something on Sunday and it turned up on Tuesday. Which surprised me, as I normally expect orders to take a week or two. Thanks very much for this guys, I’ll place my order then thank you. For the time being I’ll use some Collett carriage buffers…. No one will know! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted October 12, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2023 I finally heard from Nigel at Dart castings last night…. He apologised for the delay in replying which was good, but unfortunately the Dean buffers are unlikely to be stocked again. Although he did say they have found one set….. Sprung buffers are currently out of stock, but should be back at some point. Unfortunately, yesterday I started adding the Collett buffers to the carriage. Although I placed an order with Dart for other bits and pieces for the same project. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 I think Wizard are having the same problem with the buffer shanks. They've been out of stock for quite a while. https://www.wizardmodels.ltd/shop/wagons/loc413/ Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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