buffalo Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I think the 64XX were introduced after the roundel came in so none would have Great Western on the tank sides, if you want to model them as built you will need to remove the top feed and bunker side steps... I'm sure it's all been said several times already in this topic. 6400-9 were built in 1932. 6410-19 in late 1934 should have been the first with the shirtbutton. Steps and whistle shields started to appear with 6430 in 1937 and had been fitted to most earlier builds by the end of WW2. Topfeeds started to appear in about 1944. Nic 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted March 1, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2015 Russ had usefully compiled various notes (including I believe from this thread) on 64xx details here: http://www.gwr.org.uk/no-64xx.html 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 My mistake regarding Great Western lettering should have checked before posting. But did any have British Railways on the tank sides? Off topic but I don't like any of the later company liveries G crest W I can't stand, I prefer the roundel GWR on unlined locos I can just about tolerate, LMS passenger Black instead of red and Bulleid Green and sunshine lettering? Oh well just waiting for my 64XX to turn up in the post. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppercap Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Mine is on it's way, so now kind folks I need your help. 1) will it run on DC without having to remove the decoder? 2) what is the best way of removing the GWR so I can put a shirt button or GREAT WESTERN on it? 3) are there any parts of the bodyshell that would not have been there in the mid to late 1930s? Thanks Rich Rich, 1. Yes, it's DCC ready - no decoder fitted (please read the leaflet inside!), so will run on DC no problem. 2. Not sure, without it possibly leaving a 'shadow' of the GWR. 3. Certainly the top feed and associated pipework, bunker steps and associated handrails, which really makes it unsuitable for having 'Great Western' on the tank sides, but that's what I and probably several others will be doing. It would be a difficult job trying to remove them without leaving evidence, and then a repaint would be required to cover up the removed details...in which case 2 above won't be a problem! Now, if you choose to have a GWR roundel, you could have the cab steps, and possibly even the top feed. But you'd need to check out photos of specific locos though, as usual. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrock Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Has anyone had a BR black one yet? Hattons says that it's "on order" but the GWR green one is in stock. Has the latter arrived first? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted March 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2015 Looking at getting some etched plates for mine but can't see them on my first choice supplier Modelmaster.Am I missing them or is it a case of 247 at a show or the dearer Fox alternative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity125 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I know black early crest and GWR models are on sale now, but does anyone know when the lined late crest green livery model is due in the shops? Thanks, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted March 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2015 I know black early crest and GWR models are on sale now, but does anyone know when the lined late crest green livery model is due in the shops? Thanks, Paul Listed as March/April on Bachmann's website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted March 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2015 I know black early crest and GWR models are on sale now, but does anyone know when the lined late crest green livery model is due in the shops? Thanks, Paul Listed as March/April on Bachmann's website. IIRC MREmag reported that the late crest green versions were shipped from China after the others, but are on their way. So hopefully in the next shipment to arrive in the UK. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Has anyone had a BR black one yet? Hattons says that it's "on order" but the GWR green one is in stock. Has the latter arrived first? Well the black early crest versions are in stock at the Cheltenham model centre, had a look today, very nice, but saving my pennies for the late crest lined green version. Edited March 2, 2015 by steveb860 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted March 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2015 Has anyone had a BR black one yet? Hattons says that it's "on order" but the GWR green one is in stock. Has the latter arrived first? Where does it say it is stock at Hattons? I checked and it is still showing as pre-order and my Pre-order from last March is still sitting awaiting fulfilment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity125 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Thanks for the update. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Having been lucky enough to have a look at the finished loco, I'm pleased to say that all is well and the final test etch for my chassis kit is being prepared, should anyone wish to go down this particular route. Although I tend to focus on the areas where the body meets the chassis, I couldn't help but note that the model is of a high standard with crisp detail and dimensional accuracy throughout - my etches were based on drawings of the real thing, with a bit of educated guesswork for things like footplate thickness, fixing points etc. and the two matched up perfectly. I'm fairly confident that 54 and 74xx versions will also be possible using this bodyshell. More info on the High Level thread as things progress... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Just in stock at Hattons now, and even though they're way out of my period they look so nice that I've ordered one anyway ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john dew Posted March 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2015 Heard this morning that mine is on its way to Canada from Liverpool. Typically takes a couple of weeks..........would appreciate some feedback about running performance ..........its going to replace a Hornby 14xx that is hardwired to an Autocoach containing the decoder and stay alive capacitor ..........it would be nice if I could run it without all this..................in which case I need to order a 6 pin decoder Regards from Vancouver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted March 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2015 Got the emails today, processed and dispatched Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2015 They had 4 black ones (and an unknown number of GW ones - I didn't enquire) in Expressway Models at Buckfastleigh as of first thing this morning. By the time I relieved them of one at lunchtime, one other had already gone... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted March 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2015 They had 4 black ones (and an unknown number of GW ones - I didn't enquire) in Expressway Models at Buckfastleigh as of first thing this morning. By the time I relieved them of one at lunchtime, one other had already gone... So much for waiting till mid summer Captain ! Resistance is futile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2015 So much for waiting till mid summer Captain ! Resistance is futile. I wasn't looking forward to the wait, I just thought that that was how it would pan out... glad to be mistaken! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNE Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 31-635 and 31-636 are in stock at Transport Models in Preston Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
County of Yorkshire Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Autotrain to Bannister Halt... 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2015 "Ere, Denzil, blummin' sat-nav has sent us down the Treamble branch!" 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted March 4, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2015 An interesting price comparison with the Bachmann 57xx I bought in 1993 for around £25 brand new . Today's 64xx purchase was for nearly £70.I wonder how that works out allowing for inflation.Very nice models, both of them over 20 years apart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted March 4, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2015 An interesting price comparison with the Bachmann 57xx I bought in 1993 for around £25 brand new . Today's 64xx purchase was for nearly £70.I wonder how that works out allowing for inflation.Very nice models, both of them over 20 years apart. According to the inflation counter on thisismoney.co.uk £25 in 1993 is equivalent to £45.16 today, so you woz robbed, Rob. Or you got a massive bargain in 1993 (70 today is the equivalent of £38.76 in 1993) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john dew Posted March 4, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2015 Has anyone had the body off to fit a decoder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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