RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted August 19, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 19, 2015 I agree with using the Replica chassis (when available). I now have three in service, under a 4 EPB (DC Kits), class 455 (Bratchell Models) and a 319 (also Bratchell). For the Hastings unit: I built a DC Kits 'Tadpole' 3R unit, with a Black Beetle under the Driving Motor car. Unfortunately, this one is on the short underframe so not suited to the longer Replica chassis. Replica were going to produce the shorter underframe length, but I'm not sure if it was actually released. Just bung the Replica chasis under the driving trailer (63' long) instead of the motorcoach (57' long). Simples. Who will know, or care, that it's the wrong coach in your tadpole unit that's providing the power? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Picture of the NSE 205 on the Kernow website. They've now got the correct grey colour: http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/25952/31-239Z-K2001-Bachmann-Class-205-2-H-Thumper-Unit-number-205-001 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kintbury jon Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 That looks great. For me though, the price tag is probably going to put me off. Will stick with my Connex one for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Picture of the NSE 205 on the Kernow website. They've now got the correct grey colour: http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/25952/31-239Z-K2001-Bachmann-Class-205-2-H-Thumper-Unit-number-205-001 "in stock". Yay! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2015 "in stock". Yay! I must resist I must keep saying ' I do not need another Thumper' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Geep7 Posted August 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2015 Still a few more weeks to wait for the sound fitted version.... i'm sure it'll be worth the wait though.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 For those who want to add NSE wording etc to their 205, there's a useful image of 205001 here: http://christrerise.smugmug.com/keyword/205%20001/ This one shows the positioning of the route brand, which I assume is Oxted Line: http://christrerise.smugmug.com/keyword/205%20001/i-DkhBvcQ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted August 22, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2015 My NSE thumper arrived this morning and it's gorgeous. Please please please can I have a toothpaste centre car to match Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 22, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2015 Hi everyone, Can i just clear this up for you all. Dapol were comissioned to produce the OO class 205 'thumper' unit by Kernow. Development of other products for Kernow took a slight priority until last November when in conversation with Bachmann, Kernow found out that Bachmann were about to announce this model as part of their range. Knowing that this would 'kill' Kernow sales in its tracks, Chris offered Bachmann the laser scan file we produced for him, and they struck a private deal which involved the laser scan going to Barwell. Dapol, having paid for some of the laser scanning still intend to produce the 205 in N gauge, and this has now 'jumped the queue' for production and should be with us in a short time scale. Never did Dapol have problems with Kernow regarding the Thumper in OO, and our relationship remains strong and is cemented further by new 'secret' projects still to be announced. I hope this helps. Cheers Dave Dapol Ltd This one could set records for what "short time scale" means. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted August 22, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2015 Here you go... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Looks like they've got the colours right. I'll add Network SouthEast lettering to mine, NSE flashes on the front, older style OHLE flashes over the modern ones and possibly some Oxted Line symbols. The cantrail stripe on the front isn't right for my era, but I can live with it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grampus Posted August 22, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Very nice indeed, Rob. Layout looking really good as well. Roll on Monday - I'll get mine when the PO re-opens. Sigh....:-) Paul Edited August 22, 2015 by Grampus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legomanbiffo Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Still a few more weeks to wait for the sound fitted version.... i'm sure it'll be worth the wait though....It will indeed Paul; I'm pleased to announce that we have come to an arrangement with Kernow for their factory sound fitted Thumpers to feature my brand new sound project. Here is a video of the sounds being recorded by myself and Richard Armstrong (of The Armstrong Powerhouse fame) at the Spa Valley Railway. Richard is the young slip of a lad, I'm the old git in black; The first batch of chips are being blown as we speak. Bif Edited August 22, 2015 by legomanbiffo 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Geep7 Posted August 22, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2015 It will indeed Paul; I'm pleased to announce that we have come to an arrangement with Kernow for their factory sound fitted Thumpers to feature my brand new sound project. Here is a video of the sounds being recorded by myself and Richard Armstrong (of The Armstrong Powerhouse fame) at the Spa Valley Railway. Richard is the young slip of a lad, I'm the old git in black; The first batch of chips are being blown as we speak. Bif That's fantastic news, was only watching that video on youtube this morning. Should be an awesome sound chip going by your other examples. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 My all blue version arrived yesterday and it is stunning. Runs well too. I am hesitating now to break it up and make a 2 HAP with half an EPB .........yep, that's why I bought it and that's what I'm going to do. The other two cars will be joined later and bashed to make a De-Icing unit. Saves me buying a SUB kit. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 The first batch of chips are being blown as we speak. One of those is mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted August 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2015 Reblowing a Thumper chip ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ady77014 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 was it one of those nights? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kintbury jon Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 My all blue version arrived yesterday and it is stunning. Runs well too. I am hesitating now to break it up and make a 2 HAP with half an EPB .........yep, that's why I bought it and that's what I'm going to do. The other two cars will be joined later and bashed to make a De-Icing unit. Saves me buying a SUB kit. I would be interested to know whether the NSE livery (particularly the blue) matches the 2EPB special edition set. Part of me hopes it doesn't so that I can get any ideas like that out of my head! With Kernow owning the rights to the Thumper tooling, could they produce the 2HAP? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted August 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2015 I would be interested to know whether the NSE livery (particularly the blue) matches the 2EPB special edition set. Part of me hopes it doesn't so that I can get any ideas like that out of my head! With Kernow owning the rights to the Thumper tooling, could they produce the 2HAP? It doesn't (interpretations of early and late NSE which is always open to debate) and yes they could but I can't comment on the `rights' issue because I don't know and I guess the only ones who do are Kernow and Bachmann. Griff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I would be interested to know whether the NSE livery (particularly the blue) matches the 2EPB special edition set. Part of me hopes it doesn't so that I can get any ideas like that out of my head! With Kernow owning the rights to the Thumper tooling, could they produce the 2HAP? I asked Dave Jones if he would make some discreet enquiries to that end some months ago, but I guess it must be commercially sensitive, as, very unusually, having agreed he would pursue the possibility with them, no reply so far. It would be a relatively straightforward production, re-using much of the Thumper and EPB components, and thus would not have the kind of start up costs that other units or locos would have. I can only assume it is a timing issue. Both parties must want to see their investment back before embarking on another venture. Given the variety of uses of the 2HAP, much greater than the EPB, across the SR, it would seem to be a no brainer risk. Or perhaps they are merely waiting now for me to finally finish my DC kit and to make up another one as above...... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Geep7 Posted August 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2015 I asked Dave Jones if he would make some discreet enquiries to that end some months ago, but I guess it must be commercially sensitive, as, very unusually, having agreed he would pursue the possibility with them, no reply so far. It would be a relatively straightforward production, re-using much of the Thumper and EPB components, and thus would not have the kind of start up costs that other units or locos would have. I can only assume it is a timing issue. Both parties must want to see their investment back before embarking on another venture. Given the variety of uses of the 2HAP, much greater than the EPB, across the SR, it would seem to be a no brainer risk. Or perhaps they are merely waiting now for me to finally finish my DC kit and to make up another one as above...... It'll no doubt be announced the day after I buy the 2-Hap kit from the guys @ DC Kits in September..... Maybe i'll be safer getting an Oxted or Tadpole kit.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 It'll no doubt be announced the day after I buy the 2-Hap kit from the guys @ DC Kits in September..... Maybe i'll be safer getting an Oxted or Tadpole kit.... Have you got that date from Charlie? After their fire, most DCK stock was locked away in long term storage and he was saying he did not expect kits to be available again until the end of the year. If they are to be available from next month, that's great news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Geep7 Posted August 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2015 Oh, I hadn't heard that they had a fire. I only mentioned September, as they are due to be attended the REC's exhibition in Woking, which i'll be at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Oh, I hadn't heard that they had a fire. I only mentioned September, as they are due to be attended the REC's exhibition in Woking, which i'll be at. Regrettably, I think you'll find they will only be selling videos and titbits, such as soundchips, but I would be very glad to be proven wrong about that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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