Roy L S Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi Roy, tested replacement model left for you today. Cheers Dave Hi Dave Fantastic! Many thanks for your personal involvement in getting the matter sorted out for me, . Reading the rave reviews here and elsewhere from those who have them (and already knowing just how good it is) I am jealously and impatiently waiting for it to arrive;) Cheers Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hi Dave Fantastic! Many thanks for your personal involvement in getting the matter sorted out for me, . Reading the rave reviews here and elsewhere from those who have them (and already knowing just how good it is) I am jealously and impatiently waiting for it to arrive;) Cheers Roy Well my new 26 arrived today (with many thanks to Dave Jones of Dapol). It looks and runs just as sweetly as the first, and the lights work perfectly:-) Attached is a pic of it on a northbound passenger turn, passing Whitrope Siding signal box. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jbqfc Posted November 30, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2011 got my Dutch 26011+ six dog fish wagons from N'thusiasts club to day a bargin at £100 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oreamnos Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I have slagged off Dapol locos plenty in the past (justifiably, because 5 were purchased and 5 were returned because of significant QC issues), but the 26 was such a brilliant looking model I decided (once again) to try a Dapol. I just received my green 26 this morning and the quality seems as good as anything I've bought from Farish recently in terms of fit and finish and I absolutely cannot fault the running (at least not yet). I regret I will remain circumspect of Dapol locos but I am certainly happy to praise the 26. Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Has anyone fully detailed one end of the class 26 using the provided bag of bits and bobs. If so can you advise if this is possible without some sort of modification to the front coupling pocket. Looks like to me the pocket needs maybe 1mm shaved off it in order not to foul at least the coupling hook which will more or less hang vertically. I can imagine the pipes might be OK given they will bend away from the pocket but just wondered if anyone has done this yet succesfully. thanks MHB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted December 6, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 6, 2011 MHB I think you are probably right - one of the first things that struck me as I was running mine in and after I had taken out one of the couplers was that box still looked pretty ugly. I will probably look at taking off some of the pocket. Cheers, Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 MHB I think you are probably right - one of the first things that struck me as I was running mine in and after I had taken out one of the couplers was that box still looked pretty ugly. I will probably look at taking off some of the pocket. Cheers, Mike I did think along the same lines too Mike, but I'm thinking that once the pipework is in place then then it ought to become less prominent. I know I've thought the same with other models but after I've fitted the pipework then its sort of merged in. Not sure how much I want to hack the pocket really, but I think that'll be the route I go too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgregson1 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I managed to find a br blue 26 last week and I must say that I am very impressed with it. My only question. Does anyone know where I can get some suitable snow ploughs for it. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted January 8, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2012 Does anyone know where I can get some suitable snow ploughs for it. Cheers. Dapol do a set of spares which include plastic ploughs and pipes (check their website for details) and also TPM do some rather nice etched ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgregson1 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I have seen the detailing pack on the Dapol website. I will get one ordered today. I was a boit suprised that the loco didn`tcome with them as standard. Going to look at the detailing pipes this afternoon and fit them to one end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted January 8, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2012 Perhaps the one they produced never had Ploughs as I believe it is the earlier version of the 26. Best to try and get a photo of it when in service to check or find one with ploughs and renumber it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 A few 26's earning their keep.... Cheers Lee 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 just shows you what a good model that is for N said it before as well, but great looking layout, in particular the trackwork. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 just shows you what a good model that is for N said it before as well, but great looking layout, in particular the trackwork. I agree, the locos look fantastic for the treatment they have been given (And they are excellent models to start with!) As for the layout the attention to detail is stunning, eveything so neatly and crisply modelled, and the track weathering is absolutely spot on. For me, modelling to this standard is something to aspire to. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhip Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It's a nice looking model but because Dapol carry no spares in case of an accident or damage I'll never buy another Dapol loco. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted February 1, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 1, 2012 What spares would you want? Replacement buffers and windscreen wipers are available from the likes of TPM. If you're talking about needing spares to repair mechanical faults then try contacting Dapol (or your local model shop). Dapol Dave swapped the chassis on my 26 with a working one and has done the same on a friends 9F. Neither model has had a problem since. Happy modelling. Steven B. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhip Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I wanted a new plastic base plate.....no spares available. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom J Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am a bit confused as to what the first release was now! Am I right in understanding that so far, nothing has been done representing the later locos? Of the first batch only 26015 went to Inverness, and it was modelled in later condition than that... Are we to expect any more releases of this loco please, and will they represent locos at at INV in the 70s, surely one of their most favoured guises? Sad to hear that poor PCB soldering is still common. I have two 67s with faulty lights, (one is a replacement for an original which shorted totally and wouldn't run any more), a dummy HST trailer which flashes its' headlight, and would be disappointed to wind up with a 26 that does the same! Compared to the PCB on my Farish '24', the soldering on Dapol's circuit boards is far less consistent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmeaden Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I am converting this great little model to dcc sound and wondered if anyone could confirm if the LED resistors are on the pcb or under the cabs. I haven"t risked applying any power to them yet so a heads-up would be useful? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) I found an announcement for 2 class 26 loco's on a retailers website, nd145f 26026 br blue with ploughs and nd145h d53xx br green, which has now been removed from the site. Joel announced on facebook that new class 26's should be with retailers now and i found a green (nd145h) one on ebay. so, a couple of questions... 1. Are these two loco's available to purchase? 2. What is nd145g? 3. Are any photo's available? Cheers Mark Edited April 13, 2012 by scruff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hi Mark, Sorry I cannot give you numbers as I'm at home with man flu, but.......... The BR blue 26 is a disc head code version, and the BR green does not have any yellow warning panel but is also a disc head code version. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks Dave.. Get well soon, We need you back at work! lol Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu from EGDL Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hi Mark, Sorry I cannot give you numbers as I'm at home with man flu, but.......... The BR blue 26 is a disc head code version, and the BR green does not have any yellow warning panel but is also a disc head code version. Cheers Dave Hi Dave; The fever must be getting to you.... All Class 26 locos are disc headcode version!! Later; STU from EGDL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 No they're not - they were removed later in life and some models represent that and don't feature holes in the body to accommodate the discs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu from EGDL Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 No they're not - they were removed later in life and some models represent that and don't feature holes in the body to accommodate the discs. Thanks Woodenhead for your pointed and succint input..... I'm well aware of the modifications applied to the Class 26 later in life and the newly modelled BR Blue version iis perhaps better described as provided with headcode discs. I wouldn't expect the BR Green (without yellow panels) to come any other way. Perhaps Dave's grammar is slightly affected by his fever!! Oh yes...might need a smiley here!!! Later; STU from EGDL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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