RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted February 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16 I had a call this week to update my card number and confirm address (for a P4 wheeled and sound fitted 25324) and was advised despatch was expected within the next "few weeks". 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallaig1983 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 39 minutes ago, Davidjsmith said: I am hoping there’s no problem with the sound versions?Its been along time coming just getting paranoid I guess!!! Ive been wondering the same thing 🤔 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16 Just now, mallaig1983 said: Ive been wondering the same thing 🤔 I think we just need to remember they are a very small outfit dealing with what appears to be a very popular product. When it arrives it will be absolutely fine I'm sure. I'm just a previously satisfied customer FWIW. Chris H 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Davidjsmith Posted February 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Mark Forrest said: I had a call this week to update my card number and confirm address (for a P4 wheeled and sound fitted 25324) That gives Me some Peace!know they are excellent at customer service & go the extra mile!Its just seems more irritating the nearer we get due to the unforeseen delays! Edited February 16 by Davidjsmith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold zr2498 Posted February 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16 (edited) On 16/02/2024 at 18:40, Gilbert said: Deleted Edited April 3 by zr2498 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium E100 Posted February 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, zr2498 said: Everything you say is spot on, however I don't remember this sort of timescale when the 24s were delivered. As @Mark Forrest says he has just given info', that does include a sound fitted model, but it could be a few weeks until delivery. I have not heard a anything as yet, so does that mean it will be March or April or May? If the spread of deliveries is over Q1 and Q2 / 24 it might help to get a better definition of 'a few good weeks' . A simple news letter would help as we are approaching 2 months since they landed. It wouldn't surprise me if this batch is an order of magnitude bigger than the 24's. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMitchell Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 10 minutes ago, E100 said: It wouldn't surprise me if this batch is an order of magnitude bigger than the 24's. I have no idea on the numbers that have been produced, but I did notice that the ones I have ordered have 5 digit order numbers, which might provide an indication of the quantities SLW are dealing with. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 31 minutes ago, ChrisMitchell said: I have no idea on the numbers that have been produced, but I did notice that the ones I have ordered have 5 digit order numbers, which might provide an indication of the quantities SLW are dealing with. SLW have been going for a good few years now so a lot of those 5 digits will relate to the various Class 24 releases and there have been a good few batches of those Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMitchell Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 My order numbers span a range of more than 3000, so I think there are quite a lot… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted February 17 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17 I ordered D5131 on 12/10/2018. The order number is 6033, and it isn't even mentioned yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold zr2498 Posted February 17 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17 (edited) On 17/02/2024 at 19:34, 96701 said: Deleted Edited April 3 by zr2498 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted February 17 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17 28 minutes ago, zr2498 said: Did you mean D5231 - says expected mid 2024 No, D5131 https://railexclusive.com/product-category/slw-class24/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie the plumber Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 SLW have put a post out on FB about half an hour ago regarding delivery of models and the various do's and don'ts when deciding whether or not to contact them . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted February 20 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20 17 minutes ago, Albie the plumber said: SLW have put a post out on FB about half an hour ago regarding delivery of models and the various do's and don'ts when deciding whether or not to contact them . Here's a link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9cqb4wNYb1J4YGED/ 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold zr2498 Posted February 20 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20 (edited) On 20/02/2024 at 18:57, Mark Forrest said: Deleted Edited April 3 by zr2498 13 1 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I was lucky that I answered my phone end of last week and now have a very nice Rat at home. They have a long list of people to phone so I'm sure everyone will get contacted. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 20 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20 No doubt I'll catch up with Phil at York in April...I'm not in a rush.... Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted February 20 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20 I'm in no rush at all, finances still being an issue for the next couple of months 😔 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Just had a running session and runs sweet currently non DCC but will eventually get there (had a Roco z21 3 years now 🙄) but not sure I can go sound as I like the clackety clack as it is on DC 🤷♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris56057 Posted February 21 Popular Post Share Posted February 21 (edited) Very impressed with my first SLW product, it truly is a stunning model and worth the wait. Edited February 21 by Chris56057 19 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Something just looks absolutely spot on about it that the Heljan just doesn't seem to have 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted February 21 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21 2 minutes ago, GordonC said: Something just looks absolutely spot on about it that the Heljan just doesn't seem to have The Heljan one is quite good, but the 2 windscreen dividers/pillars on the can front are a little on the vertical side rather than being raked back like the can sides. Also the yellow over the top of the windscreens is a little too narrow, but that has been rectified on the second batch. It’s a shame for Heljan that the SLW one and the new Bachmann one are in the offing as it would be the best model of the 25 yet without the other two. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, Chris56057 said: Very impressed with my first SLW product, it truly is a stunning model and worth the wait. I'm also VERY impressed with my first SLW purchase. Runs really nicely and the first one that for me just looks like a proper rat. I'm rather looking forward to having a go at weathering this, might attempt to make the ploughs look a little thinner but there doesn't seem much to do! Only a minor niggle is on first inspection the EM wheelsets look just like the OO wheelsets but on a longer axle. So the wheel itself is a bit wide/thick but I'm going to check dimensions are ok sometime soon before fitting. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo 079 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) Hi all Just to prove that some SLW rats have escaped from captivity of the display stand, here is 25321, one of my initial pair standing atop a short rake of TTA tank wagons at Ashton Longslade, my fairly new mini-layout. As per usual with SLW models the loco comes with dummy couplings and all pipework pre-attached, in this case including miniature snowploughs. The ploughs are easily removed by undoing two screws behind the buffer beam at each end, but do replace them as they also hold the buffer beams in place! Oh, the method of removing the headcode glazing using sticky tape was tried and it works perfectly for me. The photo in no way does justice to the model I have to admit. Suffice it to say I'm really excited for the release of the earlier body style as that was my personal favourite 😍 Kevin Edited February 21 by apollo 079 Typos 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold zr2498 Posted February 23 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23 (edited) Deleted Edited April 3 by zr2498 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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