Swindon 123 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 The only two early disk 24's I've found with miniature ploughs are D5027/24027 and D5077, as mentioned in an earlier post. I haven't found any others with even the hint of the required plough brackets on the buffer beams, although I haven't got photos of all the locos between D5000-113 to be able to definitively say they were the only two. Of the remaining non Scottish members of the class, D5134-7 all carried miniature ploughs at some point in their lives. I haven't found any more as yet. Just as an aside on the modelling front, the Shenston Road/Eastwell Ironstone fleet of SLW loco's has been growing over the months. Although this photo had appeared in the Shenston Road thread already, I thought you might like to see the livery variations that have been modeled so far, "Crewe style" line up on Shenston road SP. 5000, D5033, 5025, D5087. More photos of the loco's can be found on the Shenston Road thread here, http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/85490-on-shenston-road-24s-to-the-4/?p=2814613 or on the EM70's website in the June & July updates. http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/model_omwb132.html http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/model_omwb133.html Paul J. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) This evening I have been VERY impressed.............................. I ordered a SLW Class 24 (5017) on Thursday last and it duly arrived early this Saturday morning. I did not get around to opening the parcel until the evening ( Due to gardening duties more or less all day, must admit that unless there is a railway in the garden I am not too enthusiastic about gardening, and there is currently no railway although I am working on it) I feel that as a modeller for more years than I care to remember have never been as impressed with a smaller scale model ( N 00 etc) as I am with the 24, currently I am in the process of layout building in 00 again, and therefore I have only got a few yards of track laid but what is there includes a gradient, so I was able to appreciate the quality of the running sounds which in my opinion far surpass anything else I have heard. The huge variety of sounds is interesting as well (eg boiler safety valve release , and Guard-Driver conversation to name a couple) Some may think the price is expensive, but I don't think it is when compared with some other offerings which are becoming available soon, when the sheer quality of the SLW 24 is taken into consideration. I wish Philip Sutton the best of luck with his venture and look forward to future developmennts Edited August 26, 2017 by Stevelewis 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Some may think the price is expensive, but I don't think it is when compared with some other offerings Not really expensive when you think a Bachmann loco is around £120 these days then add a sound decoder at around £110 which you have to fit yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Not really expensive when you think a Bachmann loco is around £120 these days then add a sound decoder at around £110 which you have to fit yourself. Quite agree Nick, its surprising though when the SLW is mentioned in conversation, some think they are expensive, note that Kernow's SR Bullied 1-Co-Co-1 Diesel with sound is £20 more than the 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 For what it is, it is worth every penny. Expensive/inexpensive is often subjective and relative. For me it is expensive as being out of work my budget is much lower (payment plan really helps here!). For others who might earn a decent wage, £260-330 (once you add sound, p4 wheels and other gubbins) might be relatively inexpensive compared to other items they might purchase. As I only need two, having two on a payment plan paying what I can manage (total around the £600 mark) is affordable because of the spread out cost. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Not been an update on the slw facebook site for a while now. I wonder if we are getting near to any new releases yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hawkins Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Not been an update on the slw facebook site for a while now. I wonder if we are getting near to any new releases yet? Indeed, the last poll announcement was two months ago, also the SLW website has not been updated for some time now, i'm still confident that we will see another release in time for Christmas though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 When I spoke to Philip Sutton last week when ordering the 24 I asked the question re another release in the pipeline, he advised me that his policy is not to make early announcements or any until close on actual release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 It's very quiet on the Class 24 front. Maybe something is being planned? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Warley isnt too far away. Maybe something might surface then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Warley isnt too far away. Maybe something might surface then. No, they don't make announcements at railway shows, however the original launch of the 24 was the same weekend as Warley two years ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 LATEST VOTING - FULLY UPDATED (September 13th) 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hmmm, getting close! having just bought my third, and having expressed interest for both D & H, I had better start saving! I also wanted F, but it looks like I am safe on that one ;-) Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I want/need D, get voting folks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) Getting closer D is 83% H 68%, 3 others over 50% see 3 post earlier for previous list Edited October 4, 2017 by brittannia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon 123 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Just waiting for anything to appear. Don't care what livery as it will most probably get repainted, as did the one below to create 5081 GFYE and BR arrows, having a run around on Hornsey Broadway. Paul J. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Just waiting for anything to appear. Don't care what livery as it will most probably get repainted, as did the one below to create 5081 GFYE and BR arrows, having a run around on Hornsey Broadway. 5081 on Hornsey Broadway..jpg Paul J. Nice job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted October 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Just waiting for anything to appear. Don't care what livery as it will most probably get repainted, as did the one below to create 5081 GFYE and BR arrows, having a run around on Hornsey Broadway. I have 24 063, fitted with P4 wheels and the full DCC sound package (including capacitors), available. (I presume that SLW could supply EM wheels, if asked.) PM me if interested, and we can negotiate... Edit: never run, never even removed from the display plinth. Edited October 11, 2017 by Regularity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm81 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Not sure if this is allowed, but I have a D5000 I'm looking to move on if anyone is interested. Brand new unrun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon 123 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I have 24 063, fitted with P4 wheels and the full DCC sound package (including capacitors), available. (I presume that SLW could supply EM wheels, if asked.) PM me if interested, and we can negotiate... Edit: never run, never even removed from the display plinth. Thanks for the offer Regularity, but my modelling period requires them to have connecting doors. I'll just have to wait until Phil brings the new ones out. Paul J. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted October 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2017 No problems: thanks for responding. If anyone else wants it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 LATEST VOTING - FULLY UPDATED (October 25th) Time has flown since we last updated the voting status in September. The latest figures are reproduced here and have been uploaded to the Sulzer Type 2 website current voting page at: www.sulzertype2.co.uk/page.php?p=vote-03b It is pleasing to report the votes are still coming in thick and fast, with some sizeable double-digit increases, even though we thought things would have been slowing down by now. There are no changes in the ranking but the big movers D (Research) and B (Two-tone green) have further extended their lead over the others, all of which have seen improvement to a lesser degree. Experiment just needs a final push over the line, so now is the time to eBay your old Bachmann limited editions... We are absolutely convinced we can do a stunning job on Experiment, so let all your RTC collectors friends know that we just need the last few commitments to take it through to fruition... Now is the time to jump off the fence. Remember - if you need to be able to justify it to yourself - the former No. 24061 (as No. 97201) travelled widely in red/blue from 1980-1988, outlasting the rest of the class on BR and visiting numerous open days. It then saw use as a preserved locomotive, in the same colours, principally on the Midland Railway Centre and North York Moors Railway. Plus... it looks fantastic! You can also phone to place a vote as well as using the website. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted October 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) My 24 weathered at Missenden last weekend - I have done a little more to it since. If anyone is in the area I will be using it at the Cheltenham show on 28/29 October on my Dock Street Sidings layout. Photos were kindly done by the course tutor Mick Bonwick. Chris Edited October 25, 2017 by Gilbert 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hawkins Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 LATEST VOTING - FULLY UPDATED (October 25th) Time has flown since we last updated the voting status in September. The latest figures are reproduced here and have been uploaded to the Sulzer Type 2 website current voting page at: www.sulzertype2.co.uk/page.php?p=vote-03b It is pleasing to report the votes are still coming in thick and fast, with some sizeable double-digit increases, even though we thought things would have been slowing down by now. There are no changes in the ranking but the big movers D (Research) and B (Two-tone green) have further extended their lead over the others, all of which have seen improvement to a lesser degree. Experiment just needs a final push over the line, so now is the time to eBay your old Bachmann limited editions... We are absolutely convinced we can do a stunning job on Experiment, so let all your RTC collectors friends know that we just need the last few commitments to take it through to fruition... Now is the time to jump off the fence. Remember - if you need to be able to justify it to yourself - the former No. 24061 (as No. 97201) travelled widely in red/blue from 1980-1988, outlasting the rest of the class on BR and visiting numerous open days. It then saw use as a preserved locomotive, in the same colours, principally on the Midland Railway Centre and North York Moors Railway. Plus... it looks fantastic! You can also phone to place a vote as well as using the website. Looks as though it shouldn't be much longer before my RTC TC unit has some company Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Looks as though it shouldn't be much longer before my RTC TC unit has some company Yes hopefully, GET VOTING FOR IT EVERYONE. As has been mentioned it travelled widely in RTC livery from 1980-1988. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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