Andy1975 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I see this topic has gone all quiet again, I wonder how long us modern image modellers are going to have to wait for the promised OHLE to go with our new class 85s...........? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I was in Classic Train & Motorbus in Leamington this morning Andy, I'm sure I saw some packs of these hanging on the wall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy1975 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks for your reply, but I was meaning the gantries and wires Dapol have promised for some time to follow on from the masts produced some two years ago. Sorry for the confusion!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I see this topic has gone all quiet again, I wonder how long us modern image modellers are going to have to wait for the promised OHLE to go with our new class 85s...........? Hi Andy You dont have to wait for anything, you are choosing to wait for it. Your choice is simply wait for Dapol or make it yourself, theres no having to do anything. Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy1975 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Yes you're quite right Jim I dont have to wait, but in the interests of time and ability they are the best option at the moment!! My retirement years are some way off to take my time in sratchbuilding them! Cheers Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Indeed andy but (with the benefit of hindsight if course) how much do you think you could have scratch built in the two years you have been waiting? Sometimes it's better to just get on with it. Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted June 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2012 Dapol Dave did post some comments recently on a thread about N catenary. From what he said there: 1) We won't have to wait much longer for these "wires"; 2) They are in plastic not etched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James90012 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 To be honest, the only thing I would like for my layout is a very simple portal like this: http://www.railphoto.co.uk/arc1.jpg Once this is released, I can look at the masts that Dapol have already released - I would rather start big (4 track grantries) and then fill in with the MK3 masts, Wires would be nice but tbh I'm not sure I would use them any more - but the 4 track masts are now a priority for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan452 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 To be honest, the only thing I would like for my layout is a very simple portal like this: http://www.railphoto.co.uk/arc1.jpg Once this is released, I can look at the masts that Dapol have already released - I would rather start big (4 track grantries) and then fill in with the MK3 masts, Wires would be nice but tbh I'm not sure I would use them any more - but the 4 track masts are now a priority for me. I would define a 'simple' portal as an 'H' section of which there are plenty of examples in existence from the various vintages of OHLE. (Noting that Warren Lane now features some of these.) The photo depicts a lattice gantry which although the main stay of the original WCML electrification on multiple track sections is rather less 'simple'. Incidentally if the photographer had been in that location today they would almost be standing on the re-instated fourth track (now the down fast). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Any truth in the rumour Dapol have had to temporarily suspend production of 00 and N gauge OHLE owing to a sudden and unexpected large order for the same in 12"/1' scale? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moria Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Any truth in the rumour Dapol have had to temporarily suspend production of 00 and N gauge OHLE owing to a sudden and unexpected large order for the same in 12"/1' scale? LOL although the current announcement makes me wonder about rule 1 for OHLE in the Paignton area.. hmmmmmm that might require some thinking about Regards Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted July 17, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2012 To be honest, the only thing I would like for my layout is a very simple portal like this: http://www.railphoto.co.uk/arc1.jpg Once this is released, I can look at the masts that Dapol have already released - I would rather start big (4 track grantries) and then fill in with the MK3 masts, Wires would be nice but tbh I'm not sure I would use them any more - but the 4 track masts are now a priority for me. The portal pictured in the link is Mark1 equipment and would not be seen interposed with the mark3 cantilevers that Dapol have produced. Instead you would need headspans. http://fatbaldbloke....multitrack.html Andi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James90012 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 This would be the most appropriate one for my layout: http://s0.geograph.o...83_bc5c5090.jpg How many tracks can a span such as that cover? I wonder if it would be possible to develop a click together variable size span so you can create the size you need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi guys, Wires and gantry kits should drop into the tool room in the next 2 weeks and be quite a quick turn around. Cheers Dave Dave Whats going on with the catenary? I couldnt see any mention of any in the latest catalogue. Can you tell us what masts or gantries were actually going to the tool room at least and whether those plans are now on hold? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy1975 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Yes an announcement / update on this product would be most welcome!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Patriot87003 Posted July 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 21, 2012 Dave Whats going on with the catenary? I couldnt see any mention of any in the latest catalogue. Can you tell us what masts or gantries were actually going to the tool room at least and whether those plans are now on hold? The postie dropped the Dapol catalogue through letterbox this morning ... have had a quick browse through the 124 pages of colour A4 .. very impressive! I'm also very interested in the progress of the catenary range and page 107 is dedicated to it, with the following products listed ... NCAT1: N Gauge MK 3 high speed catenary masts pack of 10 NCAT3: N Gauge double sided mast pack of 5 NCAT4: N Gauge double armed mast pack of 5 NCAT5: N Gauge end mast with tension weight pack of 5 NSPAN5: N Gauge 2/3/4 span H section gantry NSPARE3: N Gauge pantographs 1 x Brecknell-Willis & 1 x Stone Faiveley OOCAT1: OO Gauge MK3 high speed catenary masts pack of 10 OOCAT3: OO Gauge double sided mast pack of 5 OOCAT4: OO Gauge double armed mast pack of 5 OOCAT5: OO Gauge end mast with tension weight pack of 5 OOSPAN5: OO Gauge 2/3/4 span H section gantry OOWIRE1: OO Gauge catenary wires 135mm pack of 10 OOWIRE2: OO Gauge catenary wires 152mm pack of 10 OOWIRE3: OO Gauge catenary wires 174mm pack of 10 OOWIRE4: OO Gauge catenary wires 200mm pack of 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy1975 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Good news Patriot, thanks for the info. Hopefully be in the shops soon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Good to see that the range is being expanded a fair bit. Thanks Patriot for the catalogue info. This may well feed in more interest in AC locos from those on the fence about buying the new Class 85s but are unsure whether to because of the OLE issue. End masts, double arm masts, twin arm masts and the 2/3/4 track headspan gantries are welcome additions to the pioneering mk3 masts for 4mm. Looking forward to seeing these.........the headspans could prove to be the real winners of that bunch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 If you see the current poll it's quite a small percentage that are not buying because of the lack of OHLE Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted July 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2012 the headspans could prove to be the real winners of that bunch. The items listed don't sound like headspans. "OOSPAN5: OO Gauge 2/3/4 span H section gantry" This suggests to me a portal built from H section girder. I may be wrong, can someone confirm? This is a headspan http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=ohle+headspan&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=868&tbm=isch&tbnid=IdXu0xYQ2eoB_M:&imgrefurl=http://fatbaldbloke.bravehost.com/multitrack.html&docid=zhGurBbNyJq_6M&imgurl=http://fatbaldbloke.bravehost.com/myPictures/Headspan%252Bcurved.gif&w=1017&h=645&ei=p1MLUPWqDemf0QXz1Ny2Cg&zoom=1 Andi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 ive never seen a 4 track H gantry. then again ive never seen a 2 track headspan! yep we need some clarification but i think DD is now on holiday............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Not on holiday just yet. 4 track is around, and in all honesty its not totally common, but Crewe has a bit or 4 track with 4, 4 with 3 and 4 with 2 headspans, especially near the south end of Basford Hall. The kits will have enough for up to 5 x 4 track gantries, with headspans moulded on. you can then cut the headspans off to suit your track layout if, say you have a 3rd track lifted etc, but still want (as is prototypical) a 3 track gantry. hope this helps. cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hi Dave I think your terminology is confusing people. A headspan is 2 big H girders with wires strung between them. The cantilevers are mounted on the headspans. Headspans are mk3, gantries ate mk1 or uk1. It seems you are saying headspan when you mean cantilever. Hth Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hi Jim, Sorry for the confusion. You are of course correct.....and I need that holiday next week ;-) Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Would I be right in assuming the multi-track gantries are going to be based on this type found at certain locations around the Walsall and Wolverhampton area? http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevin_r_boyd/3814512350/ Pleck Junction http://www.flickr.com/photos/33109/6804097815/ Wolverhampton Station. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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