RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted June 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDhrUL9YBTY something a bit like this for a gala? Go to about 15min30 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Despite all the variants being produced, there's only really one that stands out for me. (Although isn't that the point, as all the variants being produced means at least 1 of them will appeal to most people, and it's easier on my wallet.)Although, given I'm forcing myself to save up for more long term items (a car etc), I'm struggling to find the funds currently, especially as the one that appeals to me is one of the Ltd Eds. Ah, the material pursuits of life... Regards, Matt Edited June 23, 2015 by TheSoutherner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I think there are about seventy WD saddletanks still in existence out of the 484 or 485 built (must count them and work out which of the two quoted numbers is right). One version not covered and left for the aftermarket is this one- I have a Hornby loco in bits waiting for me to pluck up the courage to anneal the cab kit so I can bend the roof. The kit is a single part that bends to mahe the cab roof, sides and bunker with other bits to solder onto it. It is in the shed at the moment and I can't remember who the kit is by. At least if I bog it up I don't lose the engine- you only fit the cab AFTER you've made it. Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 It is in the shed at the moment and I can't remember who the kit is by. At least if I bog it up I don't lose the engine- you only fit the cab AFTER you've made it. Les Sounds like the same as mine by RT models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 That's right- RT Models. When I am able to take my wrist strapping off for a decent length of time I'll get on with it. Might not be for a month or two... Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
highpeak Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 There is one or two out there who do seem to be in on some sort of vapour-war, let alone vapour ware They act like spoiled obnoxious kids and then accuse others of being the same thing One often sees in others the characteristics one dislikes most in oneself I'd not name names cos they mite gang up and beat me up - or summat hahaha Be interesting to go over to the very silent world of weblog7 or whatever name it is generally ignored by, and see how Mr Angry's latest P4 EM cos P4 dont work trainset is getting along I only found the above mentioned rantathon cos I googled "Vapourwear DJM" - talk about hell hath no fury.... A benefit of being an old f*rt is a long memory and, if you are lucky, some useful back issues of railway magazines. Now I think my googling skills are good enough to identify Mr. Angry, and my magazine collection happens to include a 1993 Railway Modeller where this gentleman described a railway layout built for exhibition where he admits that half the stock was out of the box. Some of the rest simply received a swipe of a paintbrush to weather it. I will credit him with having made some progress in the intervening years, but he really should pause a moment to see where he came from before launching forth on a tirade aimed at those who buy RTR products. His literary style at the time is perhaps described as "cringeworthy", the progress of time has moved him on to "abrasive and rude". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) The recent photos, and thanks for keeping us well up to date, have persuaded me to get an order in. I was on the fence as to whether I wanted one, now it seems that I medically need one! I don't mind waiting, heck, I've got a Q6 ordered too and that's way off, so I think I can cope! It'll give me time to ferret some pennies away for it! Cheers J Edited for autocorrect nonsense! Edited June 14, 2015 by JaymzHatstand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium maq1988 Posted June 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 16, 2015 Great work Dave, I'm sure the results will be worth the extra wait and the recent updates indicate that it will. It's a shame I no longer model in OO but these are very tempting for a small industrial layout. I hope the N and O gauge versions get the same amount of attention, those two will make cracking models as well (those are the ones I'm looking forward to!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I'm pleased to see the tank seam has gone and the detail under the cab is sorted. The EP pictures look absolutely wonderful and if this is the shape of things to come I'll be looking for an excuse to run a 71! Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted June 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2015 Looking through the limited editions on the Hattons website, I see that they are all available with DCC sound fitted. Does anyone know any more about this? It looks like it will be a Locosound v4, but doesn't say who has provided the sound for it. I'm trying to decide whether to pre-order one fitted with sound, or get one without sound and retrofit sound later. Any info or advice appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted June 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2015 The previous models I have purchased sound fitted from Hattons have been Olivia's sound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 The previous models I have purchased sound fitted from Hattons have been Olivia's sound. Ah, that is useful. I had brought a Heljan class 35 from them pre-fitted with sound and wondered who sound it was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLPG Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Thought I would post a picture from the Legends of Steam event at Tanfield Railway today. On tomorrow as well if you are free. The pending Hattons J94! Edited June 20, 2015 by DLPG 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold unravelled Posted June 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2015 When the RMweb austerity was announced, I asked how good it would be as a basis for 3883, the loco tested on the WR in 1963. The most obvious difference there is the ladder, not present on 3883. With all the other versions announced, is there a better match? Or even any rumours of a model of 3883... Thanks Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted July 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2015 Thought I would post a picture from the Legends of Steam event at Tanfield Railway today. On tomorrow as well if you are free. The pending Hattons J94! Please, please, it's not a J94... It's a Hunslet 18" Austerity. Still a nice loco though........ Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 A benefit of being an old f*rt is a long memory and, if you are lucky, some useful back issues of railway magazines. Now I think my googling skills are good enough to identify Mr. Angry, and my magazine collection happens to include a 1993 Railway Modeller where this gentleman described a railway layout built for exhibition where he admits that half the stock was out of the box. Some of the rest simply received a swipe of a paintbrush to weather it. I will credit him with having made some progress in the intervening years, but he really should pause a moment to see where he came from before launching forth on a tirade aimed at those who buy RTR products. His literary style at the time is perhaps described as "cringeworthy", the progress of time has moved him on to "abrasive and rude". Couldn't resist googling 'vapourware DJM' after reading the above. Dear me, don't some people get their knickers in a twist! Interestingly, following the group 'vapourfests' over 2014, the last comments were in April 2015. After that they seem to have gone quiet. I wonder why............................... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Western Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Is this the locomotive based at Pontypool and Bleavan Railway ? Cheers Great Western Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Underwood Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Is this the locomotive based at Pontypool and Bleavan Railway ? Cheers Great Western Yes, was in use today in fact. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) Shouldn't the frames be black, not red ? Back in the day... Red. Actually, to be pedantic, maroon (to match the body). The coupling rods were red... Porcy Edit: Apologies. Forgot to add the link. https://flic.kr/p/Zu4tnC https://flic.kr/p/9PusFq Edited to add another link as original has been removed. Further Edit as original has returned. Edited October 30, 2017 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decauville1126 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Saw two of the test/sample/ep Austerities today in Lord & Butler's shop in Cardiff. Very impressed and will look forward to their release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted October 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2015 Thought I would post a picture from the Legends of Steam event at Tanfield Railway today. On tomorrow as well if you are free. The pending Hattons J94! A cracking shot with loads of lovely atmosphere! Thanks for posting Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandydancer Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Check out austerities tanks being thrashed at Astley Green Colliery in my films: Astley Green and Walkden Railway Part 4. Battle for the Canal Bridge. - YouTube Astley Green and Walkden Railway Part 2 - YouTube Astley Green and Walkden Railway part 3 - YouTube Astley Green and Walkden Railway 1969 - YouTube 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Check out austerities tanks being thrashed at Astley Green Colliery in my films: Astley Green and Walkden Railway Part 4. Battle for the Canal Bridge. - YouTube Astley Green and Walkden Railway Part 2 - YouTube Astley Green and Walkden Railway part 3 - YouTube Astley Green and Walkden Railway 1969 - YouTube Many thanks for these – terrific stuff. May we have a Giesl ejector variant, please, Mr. Jones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Check out austerities tanks being thrashed at Astley Green Colliery in my films: Astley Green and Walkden Railway Part 4. Battle for the Canal Bridge. - YouTube Astley Green and Walkden Railway Part 2 - YouTube Astley Green and Walkden Railway part 3 - YouTube Astley Green and Walkden Railway 1969 - YouTube If I was unsure about getting one before, after eyeing those videos now I know I must have at least one! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Many thanks for these – terrific stuff. May we have a Giesl ejector variant, please, Mr. Jones? I do have plans :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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