hartleymartin Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I did a lot of research into building a few different models over the past 10 years.I actually planned on building an 0-4-0 Manning Wardle and a Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 before Ixion announced theirs! Thankfully the Fowler diesel wasn't on my radar too!I also planned on building an X200 Rail Tractor, and then someone said that a R-T-R brass version would be released. No sign of it yet, but I bet I'll get half-way through building it and one will come out. I was going to adapt a Roxey Mouldings Terrier into an NSWGR N67. I believe that this is the former Vulcan Models kit. The announcement of the Dapol Terrier made me decide to try to convert one of those instead as it was much cheaper, would have a proven R-T-R chassis and being in plastic, hopefully easier to modify. I'm still waiting for that to come out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexible_coupling Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Waiting patiently for the first excitable chap to post details of the new loco online...! I've grown rather curious.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Waiting patiently for the first excitable chap to post details of the new loco online...! I've grown rather curious.... Me too...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 See http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96810-minerva-model-railways-a-new-o-gauge-manufacturer-is-launched-and-announces-peckett-e-class/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 See http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96810-minerva-model-railways-a-new-o-gauge-manufacturer-is-launched-and-announces-peckett-e-class/ Hi Andy, Thanks for that link - interesting! Here's what I Posted on that Thread as perhaps it applies here too?;- Good news for many and I wish the fellows well with their new venture - nice looking loco. Hope this wont affect Ixion? Still, waiting, as a modeller of the so called 'modern image', for some smaller locos of the Ixion, Manerva ethos to appear (love the esoteric names BTW) from someone, anyone - up to BoBo size? Kindest regards, CME. ATVB, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcher 1 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 See http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96810-minerva-model-railways-a-new-o-gauge-manufacturer-is-launched-and-announces-peckett-e-class/ I wonder what the minimum radius is for the Peckett(?). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I wonder what the minimum radius is for the Peckett(?). I wonder what the M R is for a BR02? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I wonder what the minimum radius is for the Peckett(?). Probably in the same ballpark as the Fowler. As said recently in this thread, the limiting factors will most likely be buffers and/or couplings in the train as opposed to the loco, especially when propelling (and other than perhaps a tight radius entrance to an engine shed I can't think of many situations where the minimum radius of the loco alone is particularly critical). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I suspect that Porth Dinllaen will have yet another small shunting loco come next Christmas! The artwork looks great I wish the new venture all the best. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 ..... And certainly all the previous locos from this (sort of) stable have done exactly what it said on the packet..... Very good choice of prototype, I think - a fit-in-anywhere type loco, with a great charm, an excellent price - and building on the experience of the previous locos - which is even better! I know what my lovely wife will be getting me for Christmas - I better let her know..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 More info here folks: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/forum/259-minerva/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Great news on the Peckett Chris and the cad work looked stunning too. Already told the wife what I would like for Crimbo, sending the order form off tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 My mate Dennis is feeling a bit sick now having just bought an Agenoria kit......... Looking forward to them coming out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Well, I know what I'm buying this year whilst I am still waiting for the fabled Dapol Terrier to hit the shelves! I must say that it is a very good choice of prototype as it will suit light railway and industrial layouts. Small locomotives, high quality, excellent prices... what more could you ask for?I am sure that there are plenty of modellers who will stick with R-T-R locomotives and build kit rolling stock, but it may also help nudge people into building other locomotive kits in the future as their skills and confidence builds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 ..... And certainly all the previous locos from this (sort of) stable have done exactly what it said on the packet....You mean 'does what it says on the Peckett'....?! /Coat. Hat. Sprinting for Exit..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliebanger Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 You mean 'does what it says on the Peckett'....?! /Coat. Hat. Sprinting for Exit..... Only in Oz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 My mate Dennis is feeling a bit sick now having just bought an Agenoria kit......... Looking forward to them coming out No need for him to feel sick. The Agenoria kit goes together very well and, providing the frames are given some flexibility (springing or compensation) will run well. And when he has built it he will have a brass model - which is likely to look that bit sharper and more convincing than a plastic one. Chaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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