RMweb Gold 97406 Posted January 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24 56008 (DCC ready) has just been shipped from Rails if that’s of any assistance 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, 97406 said: 56008 (DCC ready) has just been shipped from Rails if that’s of any assistance Nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold franciswilliamwebb Posted January 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24 30 minutes ago, RBE said: Which did you order? 56008 in BR Blue 😎 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Just now, franciswilliamwebb said: 56008 in BR Blue 😎 Nice, will it stay as 008 or are you planning a renumber? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Any thoughts to 'issuing blanks', like Dapol did with the Westerns - supplying plates, etc separately? Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 19 minutes ago, atom3624 said: Any thoughts to 'issuing blanks', like Dapol did with the Westerns - supplying plates, etc separately? Al. The locos aren't blank but all etched plates and plaques etc are supplied separately with fitting jigs and 3M tape to fix them with. This allows you to leave them off and change numbers if you like. Beware of detail differences though. It's a minefield. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold franciswilliamwebb Posted January 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24 34 minutes ago, RBE said: Nice, will it stay as 008 or are you planning a renumber? It’ll stay as is. I’m mainly N gauge to tell the truth, but couldn’t resist a decent 56 regardless of scale😎 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 50 minutes ago, RBE said: The locos aren't blank but all etched plates and plaques etc are supplied separately with fitting jigs and 3M tape to fix them with. This allows you to leave them off and change numbers if you like. Beware of detail differences though. It's a minefield. Superb! Thanks for the information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 7 hours ago, Ravel said: If an EWS liveried one lands with anyone, pics would be appreciated! 😃 Rails have photos of all on the website now - be still my beating heart 😍 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aureol40012 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Surprised nobody has walked in and purchased over the counter and posted on here. I’m passing by tomorrow, wonder if they are for sale in the physical shop yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted January 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24 3 minutes ago, aureol40012 said: Surprised nobody has walked in and purchased over the counter and posted on here. I’m passing by tomorrow, wonder if they are for sale in the physical shop yet? You are soooo old school Gary 😉🤣 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERandBR Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Possibly they aren't selling over the counter until the Pre-Orders are done and they know what stock they have left. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markn Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 If anyone has one yet, what DCC chip is recommended for the DCC ready versions please? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 56089 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 30 minutes ago, aureol40012 said: Surprised nobody has walked in and purchased over the counter and posted on here. I’m passing by tomorrow, wonder if they are for sale in the physical shop yet? I’d ring ahead and check they are there as their warehouse is not part of the shop I believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Just now, Markn said: If anyone has one yet, what DCC chip is recommended for the DCC ready versions please? I would recommend an ESU Lokpilot as we are currently working with ESU on a custom set up for that chip to correctly operate the complex functions. Due to the way that the lighting etc works there is no guarantee that a standard out of the box decoder will operate the loco's functions as expected. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markn Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 minute ago, RBE said: I would recommend an ESU Lokpilot as we are currently working with ESU on a custom set up for that chip to correctly operate the complex functions. Due to the way that the lighting etc works there is no guarantee that a standard out of the box decoder will operate the loco's functions as expected. Thank you. If you know this one, is it the basic, the 21 MTC or the NEM660 please? I think after speaking to a shop this morning that it depends on how the loco is wired? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 DC Kits are showing Loksound chip for the Cavalex locos. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AForce Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I have finally made my mind up and placed an order for 56055 in Loadhaul with DCC sound. 56018, 56070 and 56120 were also on the list of contenders, but I could only justify the one (I've sold some of my other models). Having seen the videos on Hornby Magazine, I really cannot wait. I guess given the above, I've got no excuse not to pre-order 60059 now... 😆 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, dasatcopthorne said: DC Kits are showing Loksound chip for the Cavalex locos. Dave. Not sure how they have the sound file. I assume it's their sound? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium scissors Posted January 24 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24 Dispatch notification received from Rails of Sheffield for 56008 with sound. Very excited now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taliesin Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I phoned and paid Trains4U a couple of hours a go. The ever helpful John told me they’ve had a few cancelled orders so it might be worth a phone call or indeed a trip if you live nearby, cheers, Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Just been drooling over the Rails photos!! I always 'weather' / fatigue my locomotives to some extent - wondering how long I can keep mine 'ex shop' ... just looks too good to weather! Are the bodies 'clip on' or are there 'additional requirements'? Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 The bodies just clip on so easy to get off but solid when in place. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 25 minutes ago, RBE said: Not sure how they have the sound file. I assume it's their sound? They may not send it straight away. I ordered a sound chip from DC Kits a few years ago for what was then a brand new loco. I received a reply from Charlie within an hour to say he assumed this was for the new model & they would get a model of their own in order to customise the file before fulfilling the order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I expect Cav & Alex will be happier than anyone to see these arrive. Seeing the finished result of your hard work (in this case years of it) is highly rewarding. 1 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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