arran Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I'd like a 3 car 144 too. Very useful as often seen on York - Harrogate - Leeds services. Looks like a real treat of a model. Just wish one of the manufacturers would produce a working coupler which could be passed of as a representation of the BSI. The Tomix couple Dapol uses on there 156/153 DMU and the forthcoming 142 looks fine and works well too. HI All The three car is something we have all the information on, so hopefully we can justify the investment, its not as simple as a differant body on the current chassis unfortunately. We did look into a working BSI and have ideas how to go about this but thats as far as its gone so far. If your at Bristol this weekend Charlie has a sample on the DC Kits stand. Regards Arran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 That does look very nice,B) I don't suppose we could get a 142 at some point, I could get rid of my old Hornby ones. Cheers Peter, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 After seeing the one at York and talking to Charlie whilst he relieved me of more money I'm nearly tempted by the idea that he floated my way! He was talking about a ficticious livery on one of the grey models as seen at York. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroz Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I saw the pre-prod at York and was really impressed - I'd also be interested in a 3-car 144 in original red/cream livery. Looking forward to hearing what the next MU project is in due course, thanks Charlie & Arran for taking the brave plunge into RTR manufacture! Best wishes, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I have supported you gents for a number of years and will continue to do so...not just by posting up on forums such as this but by buying your ever so intersting products joking aside, I loved the FLA this looks just as much its equal you both desrve a big pat on the back and hope that it goes well for you both! Ian HI Ian Your right he didnt !!!!! but i did. Regards Arran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkchinaclay Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Exciting plans guys - have just had a look at your website having never heard about you before! You deserve to succeed. Priced right too by all accounts. Perhaps I should put that Hornby FGW 142 on hold... Can't wait to see the final product and future developments! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Exciting plans guys - have just had a look at your website having never heard about you before! You deserve to succeed. Priced right too by all accounts. Perhaps I should put that Hornby FGW 142 on hold... Can't wait to see the final product and future developments! You maybe have not heard of our NEW company REALTRACK models, but you have possibly heard of DC Kits & Models and C-Rail Intermodal, we have been in this game for 26 years, the REALTRACK portfolio is aimed at the ever expanding RTR market, for unusual or small runs of specialist items. Lots planned in the DMU, Wagon, Lineside & loco front! What wrong with the poor old Hornby 142! just needs a little, or is it 'a lot' of updating. Our 144 / 143 is somewhat better, we are keeping the retail price low so don't expect discount as no one in the trade is getting good discounts, we all have to make a living, especially the smaller shops who we want to support. Our next DMU might be a little dearer. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Update on the 144: Adjustments made following a visit to China last week, more rivits added to cabs & roof areas, front step modifications & corridor connection & rear end mods now completed, second samples of the 144 shortly. The response on this unit has supprised us, from Scotland to Bristol, the enquiries keep coming. One guy has ordered 6 Class 143 & 144 Units, thanks to him, with the obvious success of this unit, we are now well advanced on 'DMU 2' project. This could be brought forward if the 144 units sell out quickly. Will keep you lot informed as we go along. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Congratulations on the interest so far although the response and success is well deserved, the effort going into the model makes the response justified I think. Still working on getting penalty points on my modeller's licence to justify one on a West Coast Main Line North Staffs layout though! If only someone could do a Class 323 to the same standards (subtle as a housebrick, me...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Wait for Bachmann, as that's their territory. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 23, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 23, 2011 we are now well advanced on 'DMU 2' project. I hope that's the emphasis on the 2 Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Wait for Bachmann, as that's their territory. Charlie Sadly, I suspect that will be a very long and ultimately fruitless wait, we might just get a dual voltage Electrostar as that has third rail possibilities, but anything else, probably not. I look forward to hearing more about the next dmu project...there's quite a few out there both heritage and contemporary that would be just as popular as the 143/144 I'm sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Does placing more orders help bring the models forward? If so... were do I sign for those I'd want? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 A Meerkat's say, 'Its simples' Project 1 (144)surplus pays for Project 2 (143), further surplus on 1 & 2 pay for tooling on project 3 ( New DMU), further proceeds from 1 & 2 gets us the re-run in Regional Railways (144 & 143) and a Valley Lines 143. All the Wagon Projects are self funded and are not helped by DMU sales, so all FLA sales go towards the PCA. The order book will open on the 144 when final painted samples are approved. Trade orders & customer orders currently exceed 400, evenly spread between Northern & WYPTE Red & Silver. Any one who wants us to reserve one for them can e.mail us at ' customerservices@realtrackmodels.co.uk ' All reservations will be acknowledged. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted May 25, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 25, 2011 Looking very very good. If only Arran would move his N Gauge modelling interests to West Yorkshire there might be more of a chance of a 1:148 one. Happy modelling. Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium richierich Posted June 11, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2011 Well a 144 in N gauge would be nice, especially to the standard set here. But didn't Dapol originally say the 142 tooling would be adapted for a 144? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hi Charlie Found this whilst looking through old photos i am no expert dont even know if odd ball livery but thought it might be of interest. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hello Hugh, Thats a class 143 in the first provincial livery. The sets opperated in this or tyne and wear yellow and white, when delivered to the area, and finally lost these to regional railway house colours just before their transfer to south wales and Bristol where they have remained since. These are two liveries Id like to see them do, but owing to the area, and the popularity compared with others, I think other releases are coming first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I believe they are on the list to for the second wave, though best if Arran or Charlie to confirm this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I believe they are on the list to for the second wave, though best if Arran or Charlie to confirm this! Class 143 Planning program NEWS. Just to keep you up-dated: We have not finalised our Class 143 program yet but our thoughts on this are: Class 143 Units (2012 Batch) 143-211 Arriva Trains Wales named 'Sir Tom Jones' 143-212 Arriva Trains Wales un-named. 143-213 First Great Western 'Local Lines' livery 143-214 First Great Western 'Local Lines' livery We are planning the next batch of Class 143 liveries, our thoughts are: 143-311 Wessex Trains 'Visit Bristol' livery (Bristol Zoo promotion) 143-312 Wessex Trains 'Visit Bristol' livery (SS Great Britain promotion) 143-313 Valley Lines 143 named 'Valley Kids' 143-314 Valley Lines 143 un-named. 143-315 Regional Railways liveried 143 with Valley Lines logo.(Not Tom Jones as we will have Sir Tom Jones in Arriva Trains Wales livery) 143-316 Regional Railways liveried 143818 named 'Mute Swan' for the Swan Line promotion (Cardiff-Swansea line) 143-317 Regional Railways liveried 143 un-named. Any interest out there for these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted June 16, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2011 143-311 143-312 Either please Charlie!....but SS Great Britain preferred. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg201 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 .....my vote .... 143617 SS Great Britian...... Class 143 Planning program NEWS. 143-312 Wessex Trains 'Visit Bristol' livery (SS Great Britain promotion) Any interest out there for these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My physic powers there! Thats one 143 sold! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Make that two! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapford34102 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 311 or 312. Either or both will do me Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 317 for me.... though will replace a 144 in same livery... means I need more 144s in WYPTE now.... so hows that centre car? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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