RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2014 I was thinking a couple of teak suburbans for the passenger and some vans to run on Lulworth obviously they've had a small diesel conversion . . . . It's one of those things that it evokes the rose tinted fun, I'd even considered the ACE trains O gauge one but this OO model will suit the needs as I can run and operate it a bit. If the collection grows I might eventually build a mini specially for it and some proper stock. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Downer Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2014 I was considering a rake of the old Grafar suburbans painted brown. Nowhere near accurate, I know, but if it went by fast enough.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkins Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Third and/or fourth rail essential? I wonder how many Hornby Brighton Belles or Bachmann CEPs/MLVs are running on layouts with 3rd rail? I'll wager its not a high percentage. Lack of fourth rail will make absolutely no difference to sales of the Heljan loco. If people like it/want it, they'll buy it and run it regardless. CHRIS LEIGH I was thinking a couple of teak suburbans for the passenger and some vans to run on Lulworth obviously they've had a small diesel conversion . . . . It's one of those things that it evokes the rose tinted fun, I'd even considered the ACE trains O gauge one but this OO model will suit the needs as I can run and operate it a bit. If the collection grows I might eventually build a mini specially for it and some proper stock. Regards the power rails - how does the Coventry Electric Railway cope with it's 3rd rail stock? And Paul, why bother with a diesel conversion, when you can stick batteries in one of the vans? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2014 Some of the electric locomotives at Coventry have been converted to battery power, the Kelsey power station locomotive is one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingUnderground Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Third and/or fourth rail essential? I wonder how many Hornby Brighton Belles or Bachmann CEPs/MLVs are running on layouts with 3rd rail? I'll wager its not a high percentage. Lack of fourth rail will make absolutely no difference to sales of the Heljan loco. If people like it/want it, they'll buy it and run it regardless. CHRIS LEIGH Chris, As I thought that I had made clear previously, I totally agree with you, that is exactly what many folks will do. As I said before it's their layout and they can do what they want with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 No problem for me Croxley WRD is fully compliant XF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 The EP sample certainly looks clean enough. I'm almost tempted even though I don't model LU. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjgardiner Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 The EP sample certainly looks clean enough. I'm almost tempted even though I don't model LU. I think the engineering sample looks fantastic. I can definitely see me buying one of these to go with my LT Pannier in my collection as I also don't model LT (though a station diorama to show of the pannier is on the project list!). Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) A while ago, I posted in the other thread about these my picture of "Sarah Siddons" at Swanley in the 80's with 6 B&G Mk1's in tow - excuse enough for me Edited April 26, 2014 by Southernman46 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Sarah Siddons is a will travelled loco and long may she continue to do so! XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy P Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Just by way of encouragement for this model, may I put my hand up as one who will find an excuse to run a Met Bo-Bo other than Sarah? Anyone else? RP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 You could always say John Hampden has been restored and run it (or even better-as a double header/push-pull!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy P Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Or...maybe....model pre-1960s and take your pick. RP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L49 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 You can always go for John Hampden one end, Sarah on the other and a rake of RT models brake vans between them. I think that was John Hampden's last run before being carted off to the museum! You could even go for a smoke unit in one of the brake vans to get the effect of the hotbox which brought a rather abrupt end to the tour... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted April 27, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2014 After the Chesham branch was electrified and the A stock was late, there was a short period when there was TnT Bo-Bos on the 1st and last train of the day. For the rest of the day 1 loco came in, and the other took the train out, leaving loco in siding for the next trip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 There is something about these loco's that takes my fancy. As soon as Captain Kernow confirms that they ran over the Somerset & Dorset I will put my name down for one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3, 2014 No problem as soon as they are released I'll take some track and a battery down and run one on the S&D so you can say with confidence that 'this model has run on the S&D' 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy P Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) I hope this is of some interest. Heljan 9000. No.17 - unnamed - Metropolitan Railway livery http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/745_1_107445469.html Heljan 9001. No.9 - John Milton - Metropolitan Railway livery http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/745_1_107445470.html Heljan 9002. No.1 - LPTB/LT Wartime Grey - without nameplates http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/745_1_107445476.html Heljan 9003. No. 8 - "Sherlock Holmes" - LT red livery http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/745_1_107445477.html Heljan 9004. No.12 - "Sarah Siddons" as running during LT150 - 2013 http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/745_1_107445478.html RP Edited May 4, 2014 by Roy P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 You can always go for John Hampden one end, Sarah on the other and a rake of RT models brake vans between them. I think that was John Hampden's last run before being carted off to the museum! You could even go for a smoke unit in one of the brake vans to get the effect of the hotbox which brought a rather abrupt end to the tour... Not quite what you describe and since this photo was taken a few more LT Brake Vans have been added XF 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 I hope this is of some interest. Heljan 9000. No.17 - unnamed - Metropolitan Railway livery http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/745_1_107445469.html Heljan 9001. No.9 - John Milton - Metropolitan Railway livery http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/745_1_107445470.html Heljan 9002. No.1 - LPTB/LT Wartime Grey - without nameplates http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/745_1_107445476.html Heljan 9003. No. 8 - "Sherlock Holmes" - LT red livery http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/745_1_107445477.html Heljan 9004. No.12 - "Sarah Siddons" as running during LT150 - 2013 http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/745_1_107445478.html RP Thanks Roy for the info and the PM. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Listed on Hattons this morning with pre-order prices. Apologies if this is well known. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry.ecmr Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 No problem for me Croxley WRD is fully compliant XF Nor me.....same for Earl's Court! Terry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy P Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 The listing does leave the door open for No.5 JOHN HAMPDEN to be an exclusive from Covent Garden if they're interested. A nice mix of eras and the possibility of others to come. If Heljan follow their usual practice then there won't be a huge number of each item. Logic would suggest they make a few more "Sarahs" RP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Interesting that nobody has noticed the prototype has an NEM coupler pocket under the buffer beam... As one of the few members here to have been trained on the Met electrics and T stock, though I never went on one in service, I want one anyway! There's quite a wide variety of BR b/g stock you can use with them, including early mk2s which were used on District Line tours at times. The mk2 were "route tested" with battery locos on the DR tunnel section, but were slightly foul of the tunnel roof in places. There's a link on District Dave about this. As for tours on BR in later years, again a variety of stock! Luckily the locos were dual-fitted, so could work with anything. They also appeared on some freight workings in Met days. Today of course Sarah can be seen with the LT VEP/TC/whatever they use; top and tail with a class 20, Black 5, class 66.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel85tom Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Does anyone know how many locos we're painted in the wartime grey? I also remember seeing a photo of a bo bo hauling a rake of well wagons loaded with tanks or armoured vehicles, does anyone have that photo in a book or mag? Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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