RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5 On 04/01/2024 at 09:22, Norski said: I see in todays news 12 countries have issued an ultimatum on Red Sea shipping. I didn't know the grids were so popular 😜 Maybe there going to put a Grid up their Houthis ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 11 hours ago, adb968008 said: Maybe there going to put a Grid up their Houthis ? Yes they're called "Hellfires" (other missile systems are available) 👍 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted January 6 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6 15 hours ago, Southernman46 said: Yes they're called "Hellfires" (other missile systems are available) 👍 As long as the containers dont contain weapons they can use,we dont want the Beverly hills cop scenario here Billy, you dont have one of these...........:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 7 minutes ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said: As long as the containers dont contain weapons they can use,we dont want the Beverly hills cop scenario here Billy, you dont have one of these...........:) Too late by then as with all vermin control, prevention is better than cure - the combined technological advantage should enable any boat, helicopter, etc to be intercepted before the target ship is invested or you warn them off and follow back to the source and deal with the nest ............................ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium James Makin Posted January 6 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6 36 minutes ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said: As long as the containers dont contain weapons they can use,we dont want the Beverly hills cop scenario here Billy, you dont have one of these...........:) I’m hoping Serge has put night-vision goggles and a microwave oven into my 56s 😂 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 This is another model I am getting excited about! What livery should I go for now? Ah decisions! 🤣. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 There was a very nice pairing on the logs yesterday captured here by Alex Ayre (Flickr link): 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted January 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9 Very good catch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9 48 minutes ago, Grimleygrid said: There was a very nice pairing on the logs yesterday captured here by Alex Ayre (Flickr link): And a little bit further south... 17 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Nice catch on those in the video. I do appreciate the chug and the scream from the turbocharger! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravel Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Sorry if it’s been asked elsewhere I couldn’t see it, but are all models on the same boat or are they arriving in batches? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 They are all arriving together. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted January 10 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10 I wonder if they’re on the same ship as some of the SLW 25s! It’s going to be a great couple of months for both the Grids and the Rats all told and 2 little holes in my late 80s fleet plugged! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Looking at today's news, I think most shipping will be taking the longer route for a while!! Top up with fuel now, for those of us non-eco-conscious !! Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 On 10/01/2024 at 10:33, atom3624 said: Looking at today's news, I think most shipping will be taking the longer route for a while!! Top up with fuel now, for those of us non-eco-conscious !! Al. I think they fixed that issue overnight . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted January 12 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12 30 minutes ago, rob D2 said: I think they fixed that issue overnight . If you think that fixed anything I think you will be disappointed. I would predict more ships will now take alternative routes. Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Which 'beast' has been awoken - that's the question unfortunately !! I would probably consider 'the safer option' despite the extra time, fuel and costs, unless UK / USA - who else? - could guarantee safe passage and to knock out of the sky any marauding drones and missiles. It's a strange one. I too sincerely hope it has been calmed .... Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Can’t have them disrupting our model supply. Did the bombs not work ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 17 hours ago, Fair Oak Junction said: Chucking a few bombs is NOT going to solve this problem. I don't want to derail this thread further, but suffice to say this is a far more complex problem that the application of firepower is not going to solve. Recent history has taught us that, but no one ever seems to learn. But maybe it's best to drag this thread back to Class 56s? Yeah, I wasn’t asking for your world strategy colonel. It was just a light hearted response to supply chain issues . 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium younGGuns7 Posted January 14 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, rob D2 said: Yeah, I wasn’t asking for your world strategy colonel. It was just a light hearted response to supply chain issues . You need to look at Maersks accounts, they are really taking advantage of this situation to balance the books, it’s all a game these people play but just hurts the average person, watch prices rising again 🤦♂️ 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15 (edited) 14 hours ago, younGGuns7 said: You need to look at Maersks accounts, they are really taking advantage of this situation to balance the books, it’s all a game these people play but just hurts the average person, watch prices rising again 🤦♂️ A few weeks ago they were blanking sailings due to depressed demand and low prices. conveniently this just happens to be the main the time of year for fixing long term rates with customers for the next year too. Edited January 15 by adb968008 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 56089 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Any news on these beauties arrival yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERandBR Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, Wayne 56089 said: Any news on these beauties arrival yet? They'll be here when they're here. All good things come to those who wait 😅 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I know and I am sure the wait will be well worth it 😉. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 With the Farewell Tour duo, does the pack come with a model headboard of the trip? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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