Crosland Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Has anyone completed any of the "2mm Locomotives" kits to 2mm who wishes to share their experience? Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John lewsey Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I've tried to contact them a few times without success have you had problems John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 The bloke behind it was flogging a couple of Fencehouses/Bob Jones BR 9F kits on eBay last week. Very very high reserve price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted September 24, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2014 I was very excited by the list of MR locos he first announced but, having seen the design spec and, in particular, his aversion to listening to any advice from a host of experienced modellers in 2mm, I avoided them. I am all for new ideas and innovation but there were a number of areas which for me made them virtually unbuildable. I've never seen one completed and running though I know a number of people who bought them. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branwell Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I've tried to build one but got very frustrated with it and put it to one side. Could just have been me but I've found other 2mm kits a lot easier. Edit: Looks like he's set up another website - same real world address as 2mm - http://thelocoworks.co.uk/Contact.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kylestrome Posted September 24, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2014 I've tried to build one but got very frustrated with it and put it to one side. Could just have been me but I've found other 2mm kits a lot easier. Edit: Looks like he's set up another website - same real world address as 2mm - http://thelocoworks.co.uk/Contact.html I can't say that I take the new website any more seriously than I did his first one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crosland Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I've had a number fo issues but one of the biggest ones, caused by the lack of instructions for some of the kits, or maybe I was naive in my inexperience, is that there is insufficient clearance for 2mm wheelsets on at least one of the kits. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I've had a number fo issues but one of the biggest ones, caused by the lack of instructions for some of the kits, or maybe I was naive in my inexperience, is that there is insufficient clearance for 2mm wheelsets on at least one of the kits. Andrew Which kits? There is a downloads section on his website which appears to contain some instructions; http://www.twommlocomotives.co.uk/TwommLocomotives/Downloads.html I haven't built one of the kits, but I did struggle to understand why it was necessary to build the chassis as split frame when using the plastic-centred driving wheels that he had developed. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crosland Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Which kits? The class 3 goods. There are no instructions and Damien could not supply any. I haven't built one of the kits, but I did struggle to understand why it was necessary to build the chassis as split frame when using the plastic-centred driving wheels that he had developed. Indeed. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I am sliwwwwwwwwly building one of his original models the Midland 1 P with some problems (mostly cos i am ham fisted) i see the new site has gone from 2 mm FS to all scales and none of the older kits are on offer. the reason for building the chassis split frame is the stub axles are metal yes the muffs in the center will insulate but the chassis will short out from one wheel to the other Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crosland Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 the reason for building the chassis split frame is the stub axles are metal yes the muffs in the center will insulate but the chassis will short out from one wheel to the other Damien's wheels are now insulated from the axle, there are no muffs, but the instructions that exist still show uneccessary split chassis construction. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 ahhhh i have the early wheels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CF MRC Posted September 29, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2014 Will be interesting to see the working inside motion on the Johnson and Stirling 4-2-2s. Quite tricky to get the drive gear and inside cranks on the former, the latter because you can't see the valve gear as its's tucked in close to the high frames! The Stirling single has more than a few issues in terms of clearances to get a working model. Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P. Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 My 1P has moved under it's own power, on my layout, Burnham-on-Sea. A little more lead & perhaps some adjustments to the bogie mount it should run reasonably. It's only got to pull an autocoach, for which I think I have more than enough power. In the original version it would have been very underpowered, I changed things somewhat. I will bring it to the Exeter show, unfinished, unpainted but hopefully sort of working. As to the 3F goods I am using the basic etches. Damien did tell me I would need to widen the footplate clearances for 2mm wheels. No problem, just awkward to someone inexperienced like me. John P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crosland Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 I have all but given up on the two kits I bought. They may become static features on a layout. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted May 26, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2015 My 1P has moved under it's own power, on my layout, Burnham-on-Sea. A little more lead & perhaps some adjustments to the bogie mount it should run reasonably. It's only got to pull an autocoach, for which I think I have more than enough power. In the original version it would have been very underpowered, I changed things somewhat. I will bring it to the Exeter show, unfinished, unpainted but hopefully sort of working. As to the 3F goods I am using the basic etches. Damien did tell me I would need to widen the footplate clearances for 2mm wheels. No problem, just awkward to someone inexperienced like me. John P. we like pictures I have a couple of these kits stashed away I have a feeling they may end up on that auction site Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I have a couple of these kits stashed away I have a feeling they may end up on that auction site Any chance of offering them up on here first - to avoid the auction site fee's? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P. Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 we like pictures I have a couple of these kits stashed away I have a feeling they may end up on that auction site Nick, you mean I have to learn to take and upload pictures now? As if it wasn't hard enough to get this thing to work! Actually I was very pleased with the running, shoving it's little autocoach about with gusto. Still needs work on bogie stability though. If I can do pics I will also let you see where I am with the 3Ftender loco. John P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebnoswal Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Does anyone know the status of 2mm Locomotives at present. I made a purchase of eBay from Damien for a 2mm MR 0-4-4T. This was back in March, so the 60 day period has expired. My last contact was at the end of May. I don't want to muck-raking, but I'm presently out of pocket $200+ for a loco and I can't the person responsible to respond to any emails, directly from the 2mm loco website and eBay. Its is further compounded by the fact that I live down under. Any assistance or news would be helpful cheers Ben of Oz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted July 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2015 This came up on the 2mm virtual area group and I made some offline enquiries but no-one knew of any particular problems. The failure to respond is worrying. Have you used delivery & read receipts on emails? A whois lookup http://www.nominet.org.uk/whois/lookup?query=http%3A//www.twommlocomotives.co.uk returns this info: Result of WHOIS query: Domain name: twommlocomotives.co.uk Registrant: Damien Johnson Registrant type: UK Individual Registrant's address: 6 Oulton Close Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 6SW United Kingdom You might be able to get a phone number via one of the directory enquiry services or simply write a good old fashioned letter. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/phones/directory-enquiries-free I've tried a few searches but not been able to find a phone number. You could also contact the local trading standards team for advice: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/living/business/tradingstandards/ There are template letters available from that web site, looks like the "time is of the essence" one suits the situation. I'm also wondering if consumer law overrides any period imposed by ebay and/or paypal? http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/problem/ive-been-waiting-months-for-an-item-i-bought-can-i-cancel-it- Hope this helps a little bit. Feel free to PM me offline with more details and I'll see if I can dig out some more information. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted August 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2015 Just wondering if there's been any positive progress on this? I was having PM exchange with another forum member on this subject who'd located work contact details for Damien Johnson via LinkedIn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex Duckworth Posted August 7, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2015 These built locomotive offers where pointed out to me on E-bay, and so I gave in to curiosity and offered £130 for a 2mm wheeled Dukedog (partbuilt or finished) which was accepted - I wanted a Dukedog for a future project and I thought that whatever it looked like when it arrived, at the worst I would have a set of basic parts which would probably be useful, at best it could be a nice model. Several e-mails went unanswered so after a month past the quoted delivery date I opened E-bay's dispute procedure which meant that E-bay made the inquiries, and I then got a reply saying that the seller was "away for a couple of weeks" and would be painting the models on his return, so I accepted a three week delay which I thought was reasonable on my part. Three weeks came and went so I contacted E-bay who initiated the final part of the dispute procedure and who returned my money plus postage the next day, zero reaction from the seller. Still want a Dukedog, looks like I'll have to scratchbuild after all. Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branwell Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I've seen a couple of posts on Facebook from people saying they haven't heard anything and that e-mails are going unanswered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygfletcher Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Did anyone get an update from the supplier? It looked like they had some interesting offerings. Has anyone got pictures of completed locos? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted October 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2015 Did anyone get an update from the supplier? It looked like they had some interesting offerings. Has anyone got pictures of completed locos? To be honest Gary, it promised an awful lot but in the end delivered very little. The kits that did emerge were pretty much unbuildable as designed. I've not seen any completed locos although I understand there are one or two out there. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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