atom3624 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 I've just been online to Hattons' and they say they still anticipate deliveries starting during August, as is indicated on their website. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted July 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 5, 2019 Excellent news. I’m holding out for a (hopefully) future release of a Royal Scotsman loco. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMafia Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) It's all rather suspiciously quiet on the 66 front which leads me to doubt August as a delivery time. They would be on the boat by now or very shortly and we've heard nothing new in regards to a 66 project update in a few months, on here or on other social media channels where Hattons are regularly posting content. And Hattons website is not exactly accurate when it comes to projected delivery dates as we've seen in the past. I could well be proven wrong but seeing as this is supposed to be their flagship model I'm just surprised there's not more of a fanfare with regards to progress, where other small and upcoming manufacturers, and even the likes of Heljan and Hornby seem to do well with the whole PR thing. I'm happy for it to arrive when it's ready, whenever that may be, but definitely a noticeable lack of engagement recently when it started off so well. Edited July 6, 2019 by SouthernMafia 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Hatton's probably wants to surprise us.... Quiet or not. I'm sure it will turn up soon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted July 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2019 49 minutes ago, SouthernMafia said: I could well be proven wrong but seeing as this is supposed to be their flagship model I'm just surprised there's not more of a fanfare with regards to progress, Could keeping quiet be part of a deal with Bachmann that would see supplies restored? Some posts on the relevant thread suggest progress. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 It has been the trend over the past few years, that models have an ambitious promise of delivery times on new models which are unable to be kept too, In the end it is all in the hands of the Chinese factories when models turn up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted July 16, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2019 It's not August yet. Keep calm everyone. 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Don't remember seeing this on here, but Hattons have prepared a nice little summary of who has produced Class 66 locomotives, summarised variants, and the main model aspects - motor, drive, lights, etc. I think it's very useful, even if it may be meant as a 'marketing tool'. https://www.hattons.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=549 Al. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 08/05/2018 at 13:06, Hattons Dave said: Model Specification: Cab front with ‘invisible’ seam Rotating axleboxes Clip off bodyshell for easy access to DCC socket and speaker recess 2 types of air dam included, 1 with coupling holes, the other without Space for new ‘Passive Radiator’ speaker with ultimate dynamic sound range ‘Sound Ready’ with socket for speaker to plug into, no soldering needed Underframe features full detail with cable runs and separately fitted pipes 21-pin DCC ready 3 digital functions allowing independent control of headlights, tail lights and cab lights 3 Switches on bottom of loco allowing lights to be selected on or off on analogue Etched horn grilles Etched radiator grilles Etched side grilles - fully folded to replicate concertina style on real locomotives Representation of equipment behind side grilles Fully detailed cab Fully detailed bogies including all pipework and separately fitted handbrake linkages Sand pipes and body to bogie chains modelled Heavy diecast chassis 5 pole motor with 2 flywheels All wheel drive RP25 wheels Sprung buffers High quality livery printing Details for individual locos such as windscreen wipers and snow ploughs 20 minutes ago, atom3624 said: https://www.hattons.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=549 Hmmm, that page gives the motor as coreless CAN. When did that change occur? Or is it a typo? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ely_South Posted July 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 17/07/2019 at 11:20, truffy said: Hmmm, that page gives the motor as coreless CAN. When did that change occur? Or is it a typo? Quietly fixed now; it's back to showing a 5-pole motor with two flywheels... 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted July 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Ely_South said: Quietly fixed now; it's back to showing a 5-pole motor with two flywheels... I did use the Hattons chat line yesterday to query the coreless issue. No reply yet but at least it may have served to reassure prospective buyers/pre orders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 As far as I remember the Bachmann has twin balanced flywheels, but curiously this is overlooked .... Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 OK, it's not my era, and I think I'm gonna wait until people have actually handled it, but I have a penchant for the First livery so a shed could be in my future (I almost bought the Bachmann/Locomotion Evening Star, but it only got middling reviews IIRC) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 18/07/2019 at 22:15, truffy said: OK, it's not my era, and I think I'm gonna wait until people have actually handled it, but I have a penchant for the First livery so a shed could be in my future (I almost bought the Bachmann/Locomotion Evening Star, but it only got middling reviews IIRC) Why would it get indifferent reviews ? Paint job looked ok and other than that it was s standard Bachmann. One Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) 52 minutes ago, rob D2 said: Why would it get indifferent reviews ? Maybe it was the bell? Edited July 22, 2019 by YesTor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, YesTor said: Maybe it was the bell? Was it like the class 59 with the bell ? Did it have one bell end ? It was certainly a bit small IIRC 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 22, 2019 We've already had Bellgate....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 hour ago, rob D2 said: It was certainly a bit small IIRC It was a rather big bell end actually... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 hour ago, newbryford said: We've already had Bellgate....... Damn, I’m getting repetitive. Must be age. Back to the 66... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 12 hours ago, rob D2 said: Why would it get indifferent reviews ? Paint job looked ok and other than that it was s standard Bachmann. One Can't remember, it may have been something that I read on a forum somewhere, but it was enough to make me hesitate If Hattons' model is the best available, and you only get one shed, it might as well be the best it can be, right? 11 hours ago, YesTor said: Maybe it was the bell? I read 'bellgate' and no, it wasn't the bell. That could be replaced easily enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 3 hours ago, truffy said: Can't remember, it may have been something that I read on a forum somewhere, but it was enough to make me hesitate If Hattons' model is the best available, and you only get one shed, it might as well be the best it can be, right? I read 'bellgate' and no, it wasn't the bell. That could be replaced easily enough. Ah, ok. One shed does plenty 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted July 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2019 Under the hood, i’m interested to see how the Dapol 59 compares against the Hattons 66. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 7013 Posted July 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 26, 2019 Just an aside, I saw 66412 at Banbury yesterday, but the 412 section was a vinyl overlay. I did not see the side numbers. Out of curiosity I looked the loco up which says it is with freightliner Poland. Would it be that the loco has been brought back to the UK? Would another 66 have been allocated that number? Or would the loco I saw be working through to Poland? I know the last scenario is unlikely. However I know there are lots of knowledgable people about the movements of these locos. I know it is slightly off tack but would be interesting to find out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, 7013 said: Just an aside, I saw 66412 at Banbury yesterday, but the 412 section was a vinyl overlay. I did not see the side numbers. Out of curiosity I looked the loco up which says it is with freightliner Poland. Would it be that the loco has been brought back to the UK? Would another 66 have been allocated that number? Or would the loco I saw be working through to Poland? I know the last scenario is unlikely. However I know there are lots of knowledgable people about the movements of these locos. I know it is slightly off tack but would be interesting to find out. This is 66412 in Poland from a few months ago..... (not my pic - flickr pic) Edited July 26, 2019 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted July 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 26, 2019 51 minutes ago, newbryford said: This is 66412 in Poland from a few months ago..... (not my pic - flickr pic) What’s the humps on its back for? Air con I’m assuming? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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