JohnC Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 68030 Black Douglas (ex 68019 Brutus) out for the first run in its new guise. Not sure whether Destroyer may well become Lord President! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 9 hours ago, JohnC said: 68030 Black Douglas (ex 68019 Brutus) out for the first run in its new guise. Just an observation, the Vossloh build plate should be Stadler for 68030. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold cambo74 Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 On 29/01/2021 at 11:13, ruggedpeak said: According to their website they have 2 of each of the TPE models in stock: https://pendlevalleyworkshop.uk/product-category/oo-gauge-other-makes/ No connection etc. Yeah no wonder at £220 per loco DCC Ready ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, cambo74 said: Yeah no wonder at £220 per loco DCC Ready ...... They were £160 when I posted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, TomScrut said: Just an observation, the Vossloh build plate should be Stadler for 68030. Thank you Tom, think it was after 68025 when Stadler bought Vossloh. Will change it when someone makes the decal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 12 hours ago, JohnC said: 68030 Black Douglas (ex 68019 Brutus) out for the first run in its new guise. Not sure whether Destroyer may well become Lord President! Looks nice that - I can see why these things are causing some interest ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold cambo74 Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, ruggedpeak said: They were £160 when I posted. Maybe they've been reading the posts on here and thought they would chance their arm .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 On 29/01/2021 at 20:57, JohnC said: Destroyer on the way to keep my other TPE 68 company If I have TP68 x4... Black Douglas would absolutely be my 4th. Did you use railtecs kit for that ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, TomScrut said: Just an observation, the Vossloh build plate should be Stadler for 68030. Indeed I’m surprised Destroyer wasnt everyone’s number 1 choice for that reason. .. but then these vapourised so fast I guess you cannot tell. I have to secretly admit, I do own number 4.. at least hopefully, I ordered a digital Destroyer last week, if it turns up, i’ve a Chip to get rid of... if.. because the orders been sitting there pending... Edited January 31, 2021 by adb968008 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, adb968008 said: Indeed I’m surprised Destroyer wasnt everyone’s number 1 choice for that reason. Yes so far there have been 2 Vossloh ones yet the Stadler ones are in the majority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) A bit of colourful fun... Beats using a colouring book as a kid. from left to right, starting at the back.. BR class 27, SAR class 34, 50007, 31439 NYMR DB V100, LMR cl 350 PKP Intercity stock 47835 (minus its stock, ive spent all afternoon looking for) PKP EU06 + Ukraine sleeper, + Russian Sleeper 68019 Brutus + JR Shinkansen E7 stock. didnt realise Japanese loading gauge height was close to our own... no chance for width though. Edited January 31, 2021 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, adb968008 said: A bit of colourful fun Have you had the end of that 68 recoloured? Looks darker than most. And I presume that 66 is an ESU one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, TomScrut said: Have you had the end of that 68 recoloured? Looks darker than most. And I presume that 66 is an ESU one? 68’s are “as delivered” 66 is a HO Heljan one., next to a Hattons OO I am thinking on an ESU HO “Rush Rail” 66 (now 66792), but at £400 + VAT + Handling, I am just thinking. Edited January 31, 2021 by adb968008 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, adb968008 said: 68’s are “as delivered" Looks as though there has been a colour change then. Not sure if it's for the better though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 57 minutes ago, TomScrut said: Looks as though there has been a colour change then. Not sure if it's for the better though? It is just the lighting I think. Roy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Roy Langridge said: It is just the lighting I think. Roy Agreed, after your original comment I went close up and they look the same to me. Tbh my loft lighting isnt ideal.. just a strip light, I could do with a better solution but dont know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 32 minutes ago, adb968008 said: Agreed, after your original comment I went close up and they look the same to me. Tbh my loft lighting isnt ideal.. just a strip light, I could do with a better solution but dont know. Have you looked at the daylight LED bulbs you can get that replace a strip light? Not used one but have seen them get good reviews. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, adb968008 said: Agreed, after your original comment I went close up and they look the same to me. Tbh my loft lighting isnt ideal.. just a strip light, I could do with a better solution but dont know. Ah ok I just know the colour was IDed as incorrect to begin with so wondered if they had tried to improve it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 7 hours ago, adb968008 said: If I have TP68 x4... Black Douglas would absolutely be my 4th. Did you use railtecs kit for that ? They are Railtec decals but nameplate is from Shawplan for 87030. Just found that Railtec do class 68 detailing decals so have ordered to replace the Vossler plate with Stadler one. john 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, JohnC said: They are Railtec decals but nameplate is from Shawplan for 87030. Just found that Railtec do class 68 detailing decals so have ordered to replace the Vossler plate with Stadler one. john Thanks for this info been looking for the stadler transfers . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium QWILPEN Posted February 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Hi, Great sounding model now I've sorted my program track out thanks Steve Edited February 2, 2021 by QWILPEN Problem fixed I'm an idiot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hi everyone, Rainbow Railways have just had a few more Achilles delivered into stock just in case anyone is still looking, https://rainbowrailways.co.uk/product/Dapol-class-68-class-68023-transpennine-express-livery-dcc-ready-oo-gauge/ cheers Mark 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, MRDBLUE17 said: Hi everyone, Rainbow Railways have just had a few more Achilles delivered into stock just in case anyone is still looking, https://rainbowrailways.co.uk/product/Dapol-class-68-class-68023-transpennine-express-livery-dcc-ready-oo-gauge/ cheers Mark Thanks for the heads up Mark, I managed to get one! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1hr ago , 2 left at rainbow , £160 each Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggie Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 7 hours ago, MRDBLUE17 said: Hi everyone, Rainbow Railways have just had a few more Achilles delivered into stock just in case anyone is still looking, https://rainbowrailways.co.uk/product/Dapol-class-68-class-68023-transpennine-express-livery-dcc-ready-oo-gauge/ cheers Mark Thank you Mark, I managed to get the last one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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