RMweb Premium Dominion Posted March 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2017 I just heard some distressing news. Not about the Stirling Single fortunately, but about personnel at Locomotion. I understand that Sandra Rewcastle is to be made redundant at Easter. I am sure many of us have come to know Sandra not just from our purchases from Locomotion but also by her presence on RMWeb. She has always been extremely helpful in the many things I have bought from Locomotion models, and in questions inbetween purchases. She is always knowledgeable about the model content and also the order and fulfillment process, more so than at some of the better funded commercial retailers I deal with. She is also clear in communication, which is also much appreciated by me. Finally, she communicates a sense of fun and appreciation for the hobby and also for the NRM, and I assume that fun is also one of the reasons why we are involved in model railways. So I think the NRM and Locomotion are about to lose a strong asset. Without knowing any of the other context, I wonder if the decision could be changed. If others agree, perhaps we should start an RMWeb petition ? I would suspect that Brian Greenwood may be the best person to communicate with there. So here is one name for the list. Tom King, Toronto Canada. ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted March 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Very sad news that. Sandra was always very helpful and quick to respond to any queries I had re their models. Edited March 24, 2017 by Hilux5972 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thank you Tom.. And Hilux , I'm not gone yet but shout if you want to know anything in the next couple of weeks. I hope to be at York show so I may see some of you to say ta-ra otherwise a whole new world opens up after Easter and I have no idea what I'm going to do....... Cheers Sandra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2017 I hope to be at York show so I may see some of you to say ta-ra otherwise a whole new world opens up after Easter and I have no idea what I'm going to do....... Cheers Sandra Very sorry to hear that Sandra and I wish you well finding something else quick. The reputation for efficiency, a good part of the Locomotion brand, owes a lot to you and your colleagues sorting out and keeping people informed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted March 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thank you Tom.. And Hilux , I'm not gone yet but shout if you want to know anything in the next couple of weeks. I hope to be at York show so I may see some of you to say ta-ra otherwise a whole new world opens up after Easter and I have no idea what I'm going to do....... Cheers Sandra As a show of appreciation for your hard work I've just ordered Single No 2....and so have to say you're an expensive girl to know! Good luck with whatever you do in the new world. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Another one here who is sorry to see Sandra go 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted March 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2017 I had the pleasure of meeting Sandra last year at Ally Pally and have spoken to her several times on the phone. Always cheerful and willing to help even when being bombarded with calls about the APT-E among other things. She will be missed by me and many others. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted March 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) As a show of appreciation for your hard work I've just ordered Single No 2....and so have to say you're an expensive girl to know! Good luck with whatever you do in the new world. Single No2. Would that be a double? Best wishes Sandra. I'm sure your CV will put you in demand. You were very helpful to me with my APT-E order especially when I changed the sound option and ordered extra trailer coaches. . Edited March 25, 2017 by Colin_McLeod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted March 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2017 It's so he can convert one to a domed boiler and Ivatt cab - you heard it here first. Hi Sandra, we've only messaged once when I mixed up my (UK) billing address with my (Canadian) delivery address - doh. I appreciate all of the hard work you do, and I hope you find something new and exciting to do. Best wishes Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted March 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2017 Here is a post I did not expect to be typing and certainly for me one of the saddest.Since the launch of Locomotion's C1 Atlantic in 2014 and the warmth and enthusiasm of the hospitality she gave us on that happy day,Sandra has epitomised a willingness to go that extra mile for both Locomotion NRM and her many customers worldwide. She is always bubbly and cheerful whenever you meet her presiding over her stall of goodies at shows and swapmeets and is a persuasive....not to say fanatical sales person. Your wallet creaks with a smile and a giggle on its face.She has succeeded brilliantly in what is essentially a man's world.Indeed I cannot imagine this little world without Sandra's effervescent,infectious bounce. Thank you,bonny lass for being you and for all you have done for the model railway community.I wish you well. Ian. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Here is a post I did not expect to be typing and certainly for me one of the saddest.Since the launch of Locomotion's C1 Atlantic in 2014 and the warmth and enthusiasm of the hospitality she gave us on that happy day,Sandra has epitomised a willingness to go that extra mile for both Locomotion NRM and her many customers worldwide. She is always bubbly and cheerful whenever you meet her presiding over her stall of goodies at shows and swapmeets and is a persuasive....not to say fanatical sales person. Your wallet creaks with a smile and a giggle on its face.She has succeeded brilliantly in what is essentially a man's world.Indeed I cannot imagine this little world without Sandra's effervescent,infectious bounce. Thank you,bonny lass for being you and for all you have done for the model railway community.I wish you well. Ian. A www thank you Ian, I'm filling up!!!!!! I have had the pleasure of meeting so many of you amazing wonderful and sometimes mad people! And I have actually learnt a lot about geography!! I've loved every minute of my time here and will miss everyone very very much! Who knows what the future will hold, if it be models or not I'll give it my all! Cheers Sandra ❤️ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 All my best wishes to Sandra for the future. She is always willing to hand out contact numbers and availability times and make the extra effort to help if an order got tangled up. Such helpfulness is rare. Wouldn’t it be nice (and productive) if someone in model railway production or retailing were to snap her up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD0-6-0 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Very sad to hear you're going Sandra, you have been so very helpful every time I have pestered you about Atlantics and Singles, always lovely and pleasant even though I never remembered to ask all my questions in a single phone call. Thanks for all your help and I wish you all the best with the future Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Single No2. Would that be a double? Best wishes Sandra. I'm sure your CV will put you in demand. You were very helpful to me with my APT-E order especially when I changed the sound option and ordered extra trailer coaches. . A single double Fairlie? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 In the rails exclusive video there is mention of a running sample of the sterling single, anyone have any insight into this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 In the rails exclusive video there is mention of a running sample of the sterling single, anyone have any insight into this? Yep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 the sterling single, So it is to made of either money or silver? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidobill Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Yep Well, they WERE running... By way of clarification, both samples that we have at the show were fully functioning, and one made many laps of Brian's layout Monday night. However, both have now been coated in Halfords' primer after having all the extra detail bits added and the wheels need further cleaning before they will run well again! Part of the "fun" of trying to get things ready for the show! Bill 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted April 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2017 So it is to made of either money or silver? Not a bad idea, as the pound only goes down it's got better chance of holding to the track Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium it's-er Posted April 15, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 15, 2017 Any photos from York this weekend? John Storey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted April 15, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 15, 2017 Better yet any videos of it running as was said in the Dynamometer Car launch video? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertiedog Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Is there an estimated delivery date as yet? Any video references of demonstration running would be appreciated as I cannot get to shows being house bound these days. Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted April 17, 2017 Administrators Share Posted April 17, 2017 Seen at York yesterday. I couldn't resist tipping it on its side to see how the thing works. Bill will be able to explain more, the bogie is a way of being finished, but there will be adjustable frames for "scale" or "will actually go around a corner". Power will be to the drivers and rear wheels, via some "interesting" gearing making it a 4-4-0 rather than a 4-2-2, but this means it will be able to haul stuff rather than just sit and spin. Mind you, this model is no lightweight so no traction tyres here. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 some "interesting" gearing making it a 4-4-0 rather than a 4-2-2 Quite rightly so, just like a 4-6-0 Atlantic...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertiedog Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Thank goodness no traction tyres are being fitted, I had wondered about the bogie splashers and the position to get around even modest corners, being adjustable makes good sense. I see that they are attached to the footplate rather than the bogie, which is near impossible from experience in building singles in the past. A couple were ex-Kitmaster, which with care and no splashers on the front worked quite well, with a Sharman type tender loading on the driving pair, but four easy running coaches was about the limit, unless a dead flat layout. An all metal scratchbuilt version I built had full splashers but was in P4, so had no troubles on reasonable curves. Weighing more helped with the single driver and with the Sharman type tender it pulled very well indeed at eight bogied coaches, with a bit to spare for gradients. So the two axle drive looks like the best solution, I wonder if it has been tested yet under practical conditions and what is expected of it. Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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