RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted January 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thanks for that Tony.... I was sure I had seen an LNER one with Robinson fittings but must have been mistaken (not the first time!) Ah well, I know Alan Gibson do cast brass Robinson bits so I guess I'll put a call into them when the time comes. I recall getting excited at seeing one with a Robinson chimney so you are not alone. There were three versions in the display case at one point and I am sure there were two with "flowerpots" and one with the Robinson variety. The one with the Robinson chimney was for an early LNER livery version. Plus there is the "phantom" GCR liveried version, which appeared on the website then went again. Was it a model that got "accidentally" photographed and released onto the web prematurely? Methinks that is a good probability as Bachmann have the lettering and lining for their GCR 2-8-0. Here's hoping...... Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted January 12, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2014 Having a look at some of the reviews in the mags, it seems that the reaction to the J11 is highly favourable. Has anybody else spotted the slight blooper in one of the reviews? The coal can be removed to show the operating gear for the water scoop, not a fire iron tunnel. Fire irons were kept on the U shaped bracket on the front LHS on the tender, often with the loop of the fire iron handle over the bracket so that it couldn't go anywhere. I do think it looks lovely and really captures the look of a J11 very well indeed. Nice one Bachmann and hurry up with the early version please. I have 4 J11s already but that one is too nice to allow it to pass me by. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium it's-er Posted January 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2014 I think the Robinson chimney and dome is in the 5th photograph down here: http://www.mremag.com/news/article/picture-from-the-Bachmann-open-day/16056 John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I think the Robinson chimney and dome is in the 5th photograph down here: http://www.mremag.com/news/article/picture-from-the-Bachmann-open-day/16056 John Yes they certainly are - hopefully that is not JUST for the 'special' GCR livery one....... Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Melrose Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I heard today that Bachmann are shipping the first arrival J11s after their Christmas break. Stan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knapper Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I heard today that Bachmann are shipping the first arrival J11s after their Christmas break. Stan The Bachmann site is now showing the first version (BR early) as in stock, so dealers should be receiving them any day now. The downside is that the other two versions now have a arrival date of Feb/March. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Good enough for me, I think mines arriving fairly soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted January 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think the Robinson chimney and dome is in the 5th photograph down here: http://www.mremag.com/news/article/picture-from-the-Bachmann-open-day/16056 John Well spotted! That is the photo I remember seeing. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Shame Bachmann aren't being more forthcoming about the "phantom" J11. Would go well with my O4 but with no word, do I risk waiting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The e-mail from hattons said the BR early ones are due this week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 31-319 now showing on Kernow's site. Looks very nice, even if I do model the S&D! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Colin Posted January 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2014 31-319 now showing on Kernow's site. Looks very nice, even if I do model the S&D! Everything else allegedly ran on the S&D, why not a J11? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Everything else allegedly ran on the S&D, why not a J11? Why not indeed! V2 where apparently seen on the line during WW2. The new Duke Dog is extremely tempting too and a bit closer to home. So much choice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Why not indeed! V2 where apparently seen on the line during WW2. The new Duke Dog is extremely tempting too and a bit closer to home. So much choice! I'm sure I can persuade you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'm sure I can persuade you Nice try Will! Will have to see! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Cheltenham model centre had the early Br version 64311 available to buy today at the Kilmarnock show. Regards Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I keep hearing far too many stories on these.....allocated to Cambridge, used on the M&GN, etc. Here I am trying to resist one, just too much stock already, but.... Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted January 19, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2014 Here I am trying to resist one, just too much stock already, but.... Stewart Stewart, You know resistance is futile And, You are not alone. (In having too much stock already) Regards, John Edit to clarify ( - ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I keep hearing far too many stories on these.....allocated to Cambridge, used on the M&GN, etc. Here I am trying to resist one, just too much stock already, but.... Stewart You can always donate some to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted January 20, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2014 Everything else allegedly ran on the S&D, why not a J11? More likely the Stockton & Darlington than the Somerset & Dorset though? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 More likely the Stockton & Darlington than the Somerset & Dorset though? John Or the Stockport & Duckinfield GC section..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 or the Sandringham & Dersingham section of the Hun'ston (aka Hunstanton) branch.... Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 or Southport and west Derby on the CLC north Liverpool extension. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Or the Sheffield Victoria and Derbyshire lines... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 or Southport and west Derby on the CLC north Liverpool extension.It is true that Pom-Poms ran on the CLC (because I saw them!), but I'm not so sure that they were shedded on CLC engine sheds in BR days, which might seem to be an odd thing to say, but ... On nationalisation it would appear that the details of the CLC were not yet dealt with and so, for the first fortnight, the former LNER organisation continued, then the CLC was transferred to LMR Western Division. In that fortnight almost all LNER Group Standard locos (excepting two J39s) were transferred to ER sheds as were the Pom-Poms and 04s but the smaller J10s stayed. In exchange, so to speak, ER transferred in as many of the old knackered GCR engines as they could lay their hands on. LMR promptly scrapped these and replaced them with 3F and 4F engines and later the Stanier 8F. I'm pretty sure that there weren't any J11s on Western Div until Gorton (40A) became 9G on changes to regional boundaries in 1958. Notwithstanding this 40A and 40B (Darnall) J11s could be seen on the CLC. I would be interested if others would like to add anything, my memory is far from being what it was! Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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