Shoey Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 9 hours ago, Revolution Mike B said: We will have some news about the non sound decoders shortly Cheers Mike B When will you have news on your upscaled OO gauge version? 😜 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR 120C Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I received the latest N Gauge Journal earlier today and had a very pleasant surprise. Revolution are to offer a limited run of 59101 Village of Whatley in the new Heidelberg Materials green livery. There’s nothing on the Revolution website yet but I assume there will be a formal announcement soon. I think it’s great that Revolution are providing such an attractive and up to date livery for modellers and collectors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted January 29 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29 (edited) Hello all, As mentioned above, Revolution is producing a limited number of 59101 in its new Heidelberg green livery. We were invited to Whatley Quarry in December on the day the locomotive arrived to haul its first service train following its repaint at Arlington. Although our 59s were already nearing the end of production at this point we were able to negotiate for some to be produced in this eye-catching livery, and we'd like to thank both Freightliner and Heidelberg Materials for their assistance in making this happen. Both DC Silent and DCC Sound versions are available to order on a first-come, first-served basis - for more information see here: https://revolutiontrains.com/news/ cheers Ben A. Edited January 29 by Revolution Ben 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted January 29 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29 In other news we're offering pre-programmed non-sound ESU Lokpilots for our Class 59s. The decoders are on their way to us and can be ordered now (we will aim to ship models and decoders together if possible!). You can see full details here: https://revolutiontrains.com/revolution-to-supply-pre-mapped-non-sound-decoders-for-n-class-59/ Cheers Mike 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted February 5 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5 Hello all, Just a quick note to say that the first tranche of models, Class 59/0 including the exclusives for Kernow and Rails, should be with us imminently and we will update our website with full details when we have them. cheers Ben A. 9 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted February 5 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5 If 59/0 are arriving first, will they be sent out to those of us who've also ordered a 59/1 or 59/2 or will they be delayed until the remainder of the order arrives at Revolution HQ? Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adam1701D Posted February 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5 That is a damn fine 59 you guys have done. Excellent job. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 On 05/02/2024 at 00:30, Revolution Ben said: Hello all, cheers Ben A. This looks absolutely brilliant! I know I’ve mentioned it before but REALLY hope you guys are planning on a OO gauge version 🙏 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted February 16 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16 (edited) Hello all, We have received a sample of 59101 in its new Heidelberg Materials livery for final approval. This limited run model is among the 59/1 versions expected here in the next 4 weeks. DCC Silent and DCC Sound versions can be pre-ordered from the Revolution website, though I think there are only a couple of DCC Sound versions still available. Of course upgrading to sound is straightforward as the sound project is available from Legomanbiffo and the models all have a factory fitted decoder. We'd like to thank Heidelberg Materials and the team at Freightliner for allowing us to measure and record the real thing on its first day in traffic last December. We also have pre-mapped ESU Lokpilot E24 Nano decoders availableto pre-order for those who prefer their digital models to be seen and not heard... The 59/0 variants are all here and we are going to do our best to start shipping these next week, however please bear with us as we have Model Rail Scotland next weekend too. cheers Ben A. Edited February 16 by Revolution Ben 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted February 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16 Further to Ben's post above - all the DCC sound fitted 59101s in Heidelberg Materials are sold. If you would like to collect your 59/0 at Model Rail Scotland next weekend please submit the short form here: https://revolutiontrains.com/class-59-0-collections-model-rail-scotland-2024/ Thanks Mike 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEARJAMMER Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 05/02/2024 at 00:30, Revolution Ben said: Hello all, Just a quick note to say that the first tranche of models, Class 59/0 including the exclusives for Kernow and Rails, should be with us imminently and we will update our website with full details when we have them. cheers Ben A. I keep looking at these pics.... and the one of 59101 above and thinking 'N gauge... really..... is that really N gauge' it looks perfect, it looks like its OO gauge...... im another one who thinks this really needs to be upscaled to OO gauge, i think i may have mentioned it before once or twice...... competition is a good thing...... its not like were asking you to make a OO gauge class 31 is it, lol. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian-1c Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 My 59 has arrived, running in now. Very smooth and great sound. A heavy loco, should perform well hauling the 20 JHAs waiting for its first turn of duty, Lighting and horn controls are very neat, F2 controls both single tone and two tone, after a little practice. Front and rear lights are switched independently, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted February 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21 Mine arrived this morning, so it had to have a quick test run. Runs sweetly from a crawl to something probably a little over scale max... Superb etched details, cracking model. 59001 the original one.... Well done guys. More pics on Clayton Underwood soon... 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedepot Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 wow looks great and also what great scenery on your layout! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stuart A Posted February 22 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22 Can't wait to get mine. I'm not refreshing my inbox waiting for the balance invoice to arrive or anything..... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted February 23 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23 Just picked up my 005 at Model Rail Scotland and it looks stunning! Nice box too! There’ll be a review on NGN very soon! Tom. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbsg65 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Hi Are the invoices for the 59/0s still being sent out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted February 29 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 29 They’ve not yet been sent it would seem. Sure they’ll go out once the guys have caught up after MRS. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium steam-driven boy Posted March 5 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5 Hi, Balance payment request received today and paid 😎 Regards, Gerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted March 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5 I've just finished the first run through of generating balance invoices (I'm sure that I will have missed some but please don't worry as we check things at multiple stages so no one gets left out). If you've not received your balance invoice(s) by email please login to your account on our website (or check your spam box) and it any balance invoices should be available for payment. You can see the latest of where we have got to with sending out orders here: https://revolutiontrains.com/click-and-collect-at-model-rail-scotland-or-let-us-post-your-class-59-0/ Cheers Mike 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kaput Posted March 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5 ESU seem to have uploaded function mapping files for the Lokpilot's, I'm guessing its the same as the pre-programmed ones from Revolution use. Not 100% sure which one is which (59/0 vs 59/1) https://projects.esu.eu/projectoverviews/8?type=all&order=date&country=gb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted March 6 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6 3 hours ago, Kaput said: ESU seem to have uploaded function mapping files for the Lokpilot's, I'm guessing its the same as the pre-programmed ones from Revolution use. Not 100% sure which one is which (59/0 vs 59/1) https://projects.esu.eu/projectoverviews/8?type=all&order=date&country=gb Hi there, 91604.1 is for the 59/0, 91604.2 for the 59/1 and 59/2. The difference is the 59/1 and 59/2 can show night running mode. cheers Ben A. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JR_P Posted March 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 9 Just got my pair of 59/0 this morning…. incredible detail and running performance 🤗 !!! Surely a contender for model of the year! Really pleased with the weighting of this loco too. Livery application is excellent and really well executed…. no clogging with paint of the fine etched grilles either, which was a reservation I had about use of such fine etches. The other design aspect that I had reservations about was the removable hood, as per the real thing - I can confirm it is virtually seamless on the model…. in fact, having spent lots of time on Flickr, the removable hood on the real thing is actually surprisingly ill-fitting - the model hood has a much better fit 😉 ! I did have [apparently] two detail parts loose in the inner plastic sleeve; one I spotted before opening and the other I felt hit my foot, but despite scouring the floor, I cannot find it - on the other hand, I also cannot see where on the loco it would have come from either, so I guess it doesn’t really matter…. 😂 ! The part I did notice was the object deflector footstep; that’ll be an easy remedy, so no bother. The packaging is also excellent and clearly mindful of the abundance of fragile super-detailing, the guys have really made an effort to cradle the loco as best as possible. The continued use of a strong cardboard outer is a commendable [and I believe conscious] effort to reduce the use of plastic packaging…. shows the level of thought that is going into these models, as even the packaging is carefully considered with each new model. In conclusion, if you haven’t bought a Revolution 59, why not…. 🤣 ???! Best loco I own - only a Dapol 68 comes close. This also has me salivating for the class 66s I have on order with Revolution…. sharing much of the same design, it will be an incredible loco too, of which I have no doubt; so go buy a bunch of those as well…. 😛 ! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbsg65 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 My 59 arrived this morning, straight out of the box on the test track this is the best loco I have had from Revolution with no running in issues at all. Tempted for a 66 now, was waiting to see how good the 59 was! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEARJAMMER Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 5 hours ago, JR_P said: In conclusion, if you haven’t bought a Revolution 59, why not…. 🤣 ???! Because there is big group of folk who for them its the wrong scale...... were waiting for the OO gauge version to be announced. 😉 The gents at Revolution have got to cave in and agree to do it soon surely.... we need a Revolution OO gauge 59 to stick on the front of their OO gauge JNA wagons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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