The Ghost of IKB Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 There are so many detail variations with 24's that finding two exactly the same can be a bit of a minefield! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm81 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 They did have D5098 and D5107 with the "correct" number of grilles, but both appear to have sold out now. They may have had small yellow warning panels, but it would not be difficult to paint those out. As it stands, all of D5000, D5016 and D5017 have the extra grilles fitted to many, but not all of the pilot batch. Additionally, both D5016 and D5017 have the distinctive Athermos axleboxes.Ah, so I should've bought D5098 or D5107, except they were sold out before I decided what I was doing with my blue 24 - which I would always need for the "non-valanced" chassis which also has correct SKF axleboxes. I wrongly thought all the green bodyshells with the end doors were the same. We live and learn, at least I bought D5000 as DC so not as much wasted cash as it could've been. I now think I should've just bought a 32-430B... I don't know the intricate detail differences of this class anywhere near well enough despite trawling flickr for reference photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Davidjsmith Posted March 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2017 I Just want to thank Philip & Jamie for superb customer service re a lighting problem on one end with my 24081 Loco .They went well beyond the norm !Cannot Praise them enough . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD400 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Would like to thank Phillip and Jamie on picking up my latest addition to the fleet 24091 for the Wakefield Show nice to have chap will catch up again at York any here's a few pictures of SLW small but very effective layout showing of the super 24's 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 SO according to Facebook there's an announcement being made this weekend at York! This only leaves us 3 days to get over excited, make futile, pointless and over emotional, often heated arguments about why it must be a (insert name of lost cause here) locomotive, only to find out that it isn't any of the things any of us said it MUST be, and slink off to our corners demoralised and broken. Cue the usual suspects to say with glee, "I won't be buying any of that!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Doo dah dah dee..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Davidjsmith Posted April 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2017 All I would like is a 24/1 or class 25 of any description !But it may be more class 24 variants! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
srihaggis Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 All I would like is a 24/1 or class 25 of any description !But it may be more class 24 variants! Hope it's not a 25... as daft as it sounds I bought the 24 as I wanted a 25, and given the exceptional sound quality I thought it'll pass for a 25 haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseRambler Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 SO according to Facebook there's an announcement being made this weekend at York! This only leaves us 3 days to get over excited, make futile, pointless and over emotional, often heated arguments about why it must be a (insert name of lost cause here) locomotive, only to find out that it isn't any of the things any of us said it MUST be, and slink off to our corners demoralised and broken. Cue the usual suspects to say with glee, "I won't be buying any of that!" This is actually one manufacturer's announcement that I am genuinely excited about. Anything blue with TOPS numbers will be fine by me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6975 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 This is actually one manufacturer's announcement that I am genuinely excited about. Anything blue with TOPS numbers will be fine by me Me too (excited), but it's got to be green and a former inhabitant of Inverness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Nick , you seen what's lurking on that demonstration Layout? 24082 complete with water tanks. A Conversion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) And 24 073 with centered headcode discs. Which I have already done! Kev. edit - and now maybe 24 090, which I have also done! I have voted for a Highland 24/1 even though I'd rather have a 25/0. Edited April 13, 2017 by kevpeo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) I must admit a 24 doesn't really fit the place/era I'm modelling, but I don't care. I'm a huge fan of my 24. I've recently been upgrading/updating the sound in some of my other locos, but my SLW 24 is still the best sounding loco on the layout. And it completely looks the part too. I was a bit concerned as to what I'd think of the main bodyside grilles, as they didn't look quite right in some of the photos I'd seen. Now that I've got one, I can't say I've noticed, the loco is that good. A 25 next, please SLW. I'd be in the market for a few of those. My guess is that the latest announcement is likely to be a variant of the 24 though. Edited April 12, 2017 by Waverley West 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Wallgate OO Gauge Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Here's hoping for a 25, however, any new announcement by SLW will be a great one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Will be interested to see what is announced at York. Will be there on the DEMU stand on the Sunday. A 24/1 or 25 would make sense, but a curveball is equally likely i expect.In the meantime I've found the photos from Scalefour North of the SLW 24s on display: I'm eagerly awaiting my two on order (D5000 and D5017 (changed from D5016)). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 here's a few pictures of SLW small but very effective layout showing of the super 24's I built that John 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I am just going to add to the superlatives about this loco! In accordance with the 'Mission Statement' Suttons have, I've altered both my engines identities. Can I recommend the excellent 24/25 website. I used this in conjunction with my own photos with great success. I await with interest the announcement at York. Chris. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Me too (excited), but it's got to be green and a former inhabitant of Inverness. I know a Celtic supporter who once lived in Dingwall, would he do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 24082 complete with water tanks. A Conversion? Yes a conversion and renumber, all those 24's are part of the Mostyn fleet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Yes a conversion and renumber, all those 24's are part of the Mostyn fleet. That being the case, has anyone tried obtaining the extra water tanks from SLW to do the Conversion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Here you go folks, fill yer boots! http://sulzertype2.co.uk/page.php?p=vote-01 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 http://sulzertype2.co.uk/page.php?p=vote-01 So who has voted for what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Davidjsmith Posted April 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2017 Later Blue 24/1 would like one with tops number but this one the nearest for now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benachie Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Still not what I want - I want EARLY Scottish 24/1s. Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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