hartleymartin Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 When Skarloey AND Rheneas are both available in OO9 RTR I'll be building a Skarloey Railway layout. I have been tempted for a long time to do my own version of Ffarquhar in OO scale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel11 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Does anyone know if anywhere in the UK has these in stock at the moment? Tootally Thomas and The Diesel Works are the two that I know of but they are both out of stock. Tootally Thomas claims to have more coming in which should have arrived by now. I can't get through to either by phone or email. Any suggestions? Thanks Daniel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 A club member provided this review of 'Skarloey' recently. http://srmg.org.uk/news-blog/2015/12/23/review-Bachmann-skarloey Tony 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 6, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Steve at Tootally is posting on NGRM and says they are on the way due in next few days , drop him an email through his site Quote of part of his post " FYI I have upped my order to 60 due to phenomenal demand . They arrived at my suppliers from Bachmann today so hopefully should be looking at early next week for delivery to me . Thanks for being patient but it has taken my supplier ( one of the major wholesalers in the US ) completely by surprise" Edited January 6, 2016 by PaulRhB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel11 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Ok. Thanks a lot. I will do that. Daniel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomp Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 A club member provided this review of 'Skarloey' recently. http://srmg.org.uk/news-blog/2015/12/23/review-Bachmann-skarloey Tony I asked a question on that review and got an answer. However, I couldn't then reply to say thank you. On the back of that review and being impatient I have ordered one from Bachmann USA via an address in France. It comes to the same I paid for my Minitrains Eigiau lookalike from the FR shop so I'm happy enough with that. And I'm on the waiting list at Tootally Thomas as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesg Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I was fortunate to see one of these models running, and can say that it does run smoothly. Must be due in part to the die cast construction. Also, Chris Ward Railways will be producing a 3D printed replacement boiler front. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 26, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2016 Narrow Planet are doing a Smokebox door and replacement cylinders set too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Narrow Planet are doing a Smokebox door and replacement cylinders set too. Hello, Do you have a link? i cnat seem to find it on their website Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 2, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hello, Do you have a link? i cnat seem to find it on their website www.shop.narrowplanet.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted February 2, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 2, 2016 www.shop.narrowplanet.co.uk I think that might be an old link, try this one http://narrowplanet.myshopify.com/ I don't think the Skarloey conversion set has been released yet, they are still working on it, as far as I know. HTH Moxy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 2, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) I think that might be an old link, try this one http://narrowplanet.myshopify.com/ I don't think the Skarloey conversion set has been released yet, they are still working on it, as far as I know. HTH Moxy Both get you to the same place. http://cwrailways.com has the replacement smokebox door. Edited February 2, 2016 by Rowsley17D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted February 2, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 2, 2016 Both get you to the same place. http://cwrailways.com has the replacement smokebox door. That's interesting, I tried the link you gave, it threw up a silly error message on my computer saying, 'Virgin media cannot find this link.' Very strange. If both links work and end up at the same place, then I'll blame Virgin media! I've found the original announcement on NGRM Online, they are aiming for a release date of 20th February at Narrow Gauge South West. Thanks Moxy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiggCJ Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Basically, until they change their licensing agreement, the UK won't be seeing Skarloey anytime soon! (Unless Hornby or Bachmann Europe can make one...) P.S. In case it's of any interest, I visited the Bachmann USA website and attempted to order Skarloey and before the checkout procedure it came up with an error message saying that the product can't be shipped due to licensing agreements. Edited February 2, 2016 by TiggCJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) As far as i understand the liscencing situation, Bachmann are prohibited from making any Thomas items in the tabletop scales (N, TT, OO, HO, and even O)for the european market, so Bachmann Europe would be unable to do anything themselves. I wouldnt hold your breath for Hornby 009 at any point either... Just had a nice email correspondence with the gentleman who runs tootally thomas - his current batch have sold out, but he is going to be ordering some more. Edited February 3, 2016 by Edge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Basically, until they change their licensing agreement, the UK won't be seeing Skarloey anytime soon! (Unless Hornby or Bachmann Europe can make one...) P.S. In case it's of any interest, I visited the Bachmann USA website and attempted to order Skarloey and before the checkout procedure it came up with an error message saying that the product can't be shipped due to licensing agreements. Response from Bachmann Bachmann in the UK have tried on numerous occasions to acquire the necessary licenses to distribute the Bachmann USA OO/HO range of “Thomas & Friends” products but at the present time the license to manufacture and distribute Thomas model railway items within the UK and the Republic of Ireland (ROI) is exclusive to Hornby Hobbies Ltd. We are only licensed to distribute the G Scale (Large Scale in the USA) “Thomas & Friends “products and have done so for several years. The range has been available in many countries since it was introduced. It is distributed in Europe under license by our German colleagues and is available for distribution to retailers throughout Europe but not within the UK or ROI. Hence the reason why Bachmann USA are unable to ship to the UK or ROI addresses. Bachmann in the UK are not allowed to promote, repair or service any items produced in the Bachmann USA “Thomas & Friends” HO/OO range. They are not covered by warranty as they are not licensed for sale in the UK or ROI. Licensing of products is a complex issue and over the years we have endeavoured to explain it on many occasions why we are unable to distribute these products within the UK and ROI. I trust this will further clarify the position. Dennis Lovett Public Relations Manager Bachmann Europe Plc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I asked a question on that review and got an answer. However, I couldn't then reply to say thank you. On the back of that review and being impatient I have ordered one from Bachmann USA via an address in France. It comes to the same I paid for my Minitrains Eigiau lookalike from the FR shop so I'm happy enough with that. And I'm on the waiting list at Tootally Thomas as well. Apologies - I have only just seen your post. I will thank the author for you tomorrow. Best wishes Tony 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2016 Just to clarify, CW Railways are not the same as Narrow Planet. CW has the replacement smokebox door for the Skarloey engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimO Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Just to clarify, CW Railways are not the same as Narrow Planet. CW has the replacement smokebox door for the Skarloey engine. CW Railways actually make both the NP one and their own as they are the originators and producers of the design Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 4, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2016 CW Railways actually make both the NP one and their own as they are the originators and producers of the design Perhaps I should have said the websites are different and the door is on the CW site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted February 4, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2016 The range has been available in many countries since it was introduced. It is distributed in Europe under license by our German colleagues and is available for distribution to retailers throughout Europe but not within the UK or ROI. Hence the reason why Bachmann USA are unable to ship to the UK or ROI addresses. So if I lived in Germany, France or elsewhere on mainland Europe I can buy a Skarloey and have it repaired under warranty it it went wrong? Where are European anti-competition laws when you need them.... Happy modelling. Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 4, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2016 Yes, Bachmann agreed with their license for the G scale not to sell it here but Hornby don't hold a license for the rest of Europe. It's not stopping at least two UK shops I've linked to earlier selling it with a warranty so why worry. It's available just not through the Bachmann supply chain. There's nothing new about licensing products specifically in countries, loads of Disney products are sold in the same way. It used to be difficult to get them, now there's lots of online options just not official stockists whose supply is governed by the license. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacon Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 It's not stopping at least two UK shops I've linked to earlier selling it with a warranty so why worry. Not sure that's quite true as it was quite clear with the one I bought in the UK from one of those shops that there was no warranty with it. That didn't bother me but it might some people? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted February 5, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5, 2016 It is a warranty from the retailer not the manufacturer - over on NGRM, one of the mail order firms stocking this loco replaced one that was returned with a minor problem (I think the whistle had broken off?) and then sold the faulty one to recover most of his loss. Bachmann weren't involved in this at all but it could still be called a warranty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 5, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2016 Yep as Mike notes it's via the retailer and they have an agreement with the wholesaler for credit. As far as we are concerned as consumers it's a full warranty though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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