RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted August 11, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, E100 said: Just in case anyone hadn't seen this. Great video with some more background to the development of the model. End of October/ start of November is the latest projected arrival. Just goes to show the perks Mr Waterman gets just by knowing Kyle....We should be so lucky....shocking.........:) Edited August 11, 2023 by ERIC ALLTORQUE 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magna Junction Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Hopefully the new project is a Class 58, that would be very nice to the same standard as the Class 56 as these are looking fantastic. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted August 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2023 Had an up close and personal look at the 56 at Loughborough today. What a wonderful looking loco. Really looking forward to getting mine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 A bit of my footage of two cavalex 56s on Making Tracks 3 yesterday. Looking and sounding good. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Thanks for those. Both locos had the latest sound file blown into them however the blue one doesn't have the production speaker. The speaker in the coal sector liveried 023 does however have the final speaker design. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) Suppose got to get me one of your 56s and a 3d scan of me.....( cue the trols saying going to need a big scanner!) Screeching down the hill from Walton in Annfield to docks with the brakes on and just holding it at 20mph ...shocking brakes on flat container wagons Having a scream back up the hill with the empties.....dodging the lumps of ballast launched by scallywags... Photo some time 91 to 93... before Garston depot shut down Photo by Doug Birmingham of Liverpool Edited August 20, 2023 by bradfordbuffer 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2023 54 minutes ago, bradfordbuffer said: Suppose got to get me one of your 56s and a 3d scan of me.....( cue the trols saying going to need a big scanner!) Screeching down the hill from Walton in Annfield to docks with the brakes on and just holding it at 20mph ...shocking brakes on flat container wagons Having a scream back up the hill with the empties.....dodging the lumps of ballast launched by scallywags... Photo some time 91 to 93... before Garston depot shut down Photo by Doug Birmingham of Liverpool 4mm scan in a 7mm loco? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grimleygrid Posted August 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2023 Making Tracks 3 Making Tracks 3 is in its final week at Chester, if you are planning to visit, be sure to look out for one of our Class 56s running. Our thanks to the Rail Nuts team for giving our 56s some mileage around their superb Milton Keynes layout over the past few weeks. Please keep an eye out for an update on all of our projects coming soon. Photos courtesy of Chris Clenton. 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Grimleygrid said: Making Tracks 3 Making Tracks 3 is in its final week at Chester, if you are planning to visit, be sure to look out for one of our Class 56s running. Our thanks to the Rail Nuts team for giving our 56s some mileage around their superb Milton Keynes layout over the past few weeks. Please keep an eye out for an update on all of our projects coming soon. Photos courtesy of Chris Clenton. Cracking loco.....pity wrong livery see post above! Right loco....wrong paint ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 When are these due for release? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 The factories current delivery date is November. 8 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 14, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 14, 2023 Looking forward to getting mine dirty after having seen this today... 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Great photo @newbryford I notice that 091 is missing it’s cab roof aerial! Will be something to remove from the model once the weathering starts 😅 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 5 hours ago, Shoey said: Great photo @newbryford I notice that 091 is missing it’s cab roof aerial! Will be something to remove from the model once the weathering starts 😅 narr....leave it on, weather it and ill remove when cleaning its wheels at a show...PING! job done🙈 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted September 15, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Shoey said: Great photo @newbryford I notice that 091 is missing it’s cab roof aerial! Will be something to remove from the model once the weathering starts 😅 Needs a couple of red diamonds too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, adb968008 said: Needs a couple of red diamonds too. See photo from previous page of the painted sample: Red diamonds duly added! Kind regards, Will 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RBE Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 POST-DEMU SUMMER UPDATE CLASS 56 LOCOMOTIVE PROJECT Last November saw the arrival of the first decorated samples of our Class 56 which caused a lot of excitement at Cavalex! When the lid of the box was lifted off for the first time revealing something rather special sitting in the box, it was a moment in our history which we will never forget. Rekindling teenage memories of hours spent watching Class 56s plying their trade during British Rail days…..we were overwhelmed by the incredible samples that the factory had produced and sent us, surpassing all expectations. We are very grateful to be working with a factory that encompasses a wealth of talent and knowledge that is keen to help us deliver the most highly detailed models practically possible, pushing the boundaries of what can be done and delivering on that. However, as we strive to produce the most accurate Class 56 locomotive to date, there were a couple of minor niggles for us which had to be addressed. Nothing major but we felt that a couple of areas on the model were not quite up to our expected level of detail and accuracy. The first area that required attention was the previously fitted etched horn grille on the front of the locomotive, this part of the model just didn’t capture the prototype for us and, in our opinion, spoilt the look of the front of the model. Something that we just could not accept as the horn grille is a feature and characteristic of the Class 56. Following internal discussions and design tweaks here at Cavalex followed by several conversations with the factory, we worked closely with the them to find a solution which was duly delivered (see below) enhancing the look of the model and satisfying our demanding expectations. The other area that caused some irritation & frustration, was the frame around the main grille on the side of the body. The frame, although fine on the initial samples, was too thick on the painted versions and were instantly attracting your eye in a negative way which needed addressing. Once again, our thanks to the factory as they not only produced a finer frame for the main grille but were also able to reproduce our revised mesh design, enhancing the grille mesh which helped improve the look of the model overall. The new square woven mesh for the Romanian built examples and diamond mesh for 56031 onwards, have really made a difference to the look of the model. It has to be said that following the final tweaks ahead of production, we are now extremely happy with our Class 56 model and delighted to be at the production stage of the process. After many years of hard work and effort to get the project to this point, it is very pleasing to see just how detailed and accurate the model has turned out to be. We have received three fully working samples for test and evaluation of the newly developed speaker from ESU. The first production locomotive to be fitted with this amazing new product. In addition to the working samples we have also received final pre-production samples of the bodies of all sixteen versions to sign-off the livery decoration and printing elements. Again these are simply superb and instantly brought a smile to our face. The test and evaluation of the the latest sound file from ESU and speaker is currently being conducted in conjunction with our trusted panel of knowledgeable enthusiasts. We are very pleased with the sound file so far but are expecting some minor tweaks before the final sound file is written to the chips in production. In lieu of sound the production of the models themselves is progressing well with the factory, working towards delivery which is expected November 2023, subject to factory issues, China and shipping. MAKING TRACKS 3 Thanks to Pete Waterman, Chris Clenton and the Railnuts team we had the opportunity to stress test a few of our Class 56 samples on the excellent Milton Keynes at Chester. Allowing the locomotives to work long hours none stop over several weeks. 2023 saw Pete Waterman OBE and his Railnuts team return to Chester Cathedral with their newest instalment of Making Tracks, a 64 foot long model of Milton Keynes railway station. With 247 metres of track, the scale replica of Milton Keynes station including its seven platforms, makes for an impressive sight. It took Pete Waterman and his team six months to build the layout and complete the mammoth undertaking. This was the team’s third visit of Making Tracks to Chester with all monies raised going to Chester Cathedral. Chris Clenton kindly provided us with the final figures for Making Tracks 3 for 2023: Number of visitors - 54,047, a staggering 30% increase over last year! The number of children that drove trains on MT3 - 4,565. Railcam views: Stream 1 - 37,860 Stream 2 - 41,527 Stream 3 - 23,136 Total - 102,523 The above figures show what a huge success Making Tracks 3 has been for which Pete Waterman, Chris Clenton and everyone that has been involved should be incredibly proud. It is great to see that interest in model railways is still very much thriving with keen younger generations entering the hobby which bodes well for the future. OUR THANKS TO THE MAKING TRACKS 3 TEAM We would like to pass on our thanks to Pete Waterman, Chris Clenton and the Railnuts team for allowing us to run our Class 56 samples and rolling stock on Milton Keynes. The Great Electric Train Show next month will see all three incarnations of Making Tracks coupled up together to form what will be an impressive sight! Full update here: https://www.cavalexmodels.com/post-demu-summer-update 22 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Oh heck, now I'm looking at my Hornby ones and thinking hmmmmm ........................ 🙄 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 There was me thinking that this year is just absolutely flying by and now November just can’t come quick enough! 😅 Hats off to you guys as you’ve continued to work so hard throughout and settled for nothing less than achieving perfection. Pushing the boundaries beyond the limits of having the finest details these class 56’s are a must have and I’m really looking forward to receiving the Colas & DCR versions! Aswell as future announcements 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RBE Posted September 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 The devil's in the detail. 56023 at the Scaleforum show today. 30 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 hours ago, RBE said: The devil's in the detail. 56023 at the Scaleforum show today. 2 hours ago, RBE said: The devil's in the detail. 56023 at the Scaleforum show today. Wow!....all very nice but can you unscrew the lense cover...(flat head screw...always chewed up and gumbed up with paint) then replace with either crompton heavy duty bulb or English electric heavy duty bulb? That where all the rage on BR..😉 Stunning detail... I'm off to Ladbroke bookies for a tenner bet on rm web model of year 2024? 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazRail Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Apologies if this has been asked before, will the decoder and speaker be available separately to upgrade the locos later? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 5 hours ago, CazRail said: Apologies if this has been asked before, will the decoder and speaker be available separately to upgrade the locos later? Thanks The speakers are ESU's new design and will be available commercially soon. We are still working on the sound chip availability as a separate item. We will let customers know once we know more. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meerkat Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 are both the colas and DC rail 56 due in November or just one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 24 minutes ago, The Meerkat said: are both the colas and DC rail 56 due in November or just one? The whole range is due in November. 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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