RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted February 14, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2023 My Order for a DC Ready version still appears as a Pre- Order with all the correct details from March 22. I suppose that date could be quite late in priority, but I can't see any 'Order Status' to view? Had a general email to say the model is in stock and Pre orders are being processed. Those who have asked for the Sound Package will need to be patient as the 'Sound' is not expected for a few weeks yet, though the model locos are being put aside pending fitting of Sound Modules . Regards, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drt7uk Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Mark Dickerson said: Presumably the pre-order disappears from the pre-orders page once it's processed? (Mine is still there.) (Something?) listed as "in stock" on main page, but status still "on order", so presumably everything will update in the next few days. I've had an email saying it's been dispatched (😍) and it's no longer on my pre-orders (but not yet in my account / orders section), if that helps. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted February 14, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2023 Just out of curiosity drt7uk, could you say when you placed your pre order please ? Hope the model arrives in due course and that you get great enjoyment from it. Regards, John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drt7uk Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, Brit70053 said: Just out of curiosity drt7uk, could you say when you placed your pre order please ? Hope the model arrives in due course and that you get great enjoyment from it. Regards, John Sorry John, annoyingly I can't tell, as it's disappeared from my pre-orders but not yet under my orders, and for some reason they never sent me an email when I originally played the deposit. If I find out will let you know - but from memory I think I was fairly quick off the mark to order this when it was first announced, like the first couple of days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 12 minutes ago, drt7uk said: Sorry John, annoyingly I can't tell, as it's disappeared from my pre-orders but not yet under my orders, and for some reason they never sent me an email when I originally played the deposit. If I find out will let you know - but from memory I think I was fairly quick off the mark to order this when it was first announced, like the first couple of days. It won't appear in your Orders database. That system was updated about 15 months ago, but does not show processed pre orders, these literally disappear from your accessible records. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmdon Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 31 minutes ago, Brit70053 said: Just out of curiosity drt7uk, could you say when you placed your pre order please ? Hope the model arrives in due course and that you get great enjoyment from it. Regards, John If it helps (it probably won't) my pre-order went in on the day of release (if we're being picky I actually ordered it while the release video was playing). It's for a DC one, and nothing has so far happened.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERandBR Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 I wouldn't read into who ordered when as I would think it also depends on which version. Not much longer to wait and I'm sure everyone will get their long awaited model 😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted February 14, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2023 Thanks everyone for your replies, I was probably getting confused by the mention of 'Order Status' in an earlier post, thinking it would be part of individuals' pre order information, whereas I now realise it refers to R.O.S. stock situation for particular models. I was also unaware that the website and pre order records would not be fully up to date. Thanks all for re assuring information. I'm sure we'll all have our models soon and look forward to enjoying mine when it arrives. Regards, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 I paid for my two today. I’m really looking forward to them. I ordered a BR early crest, and couldn’t resist the GCR version. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmditch Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I shouldn't be, but I am tempted by these engines! There are several questions however, to which a quick trawl through this thread and others on the LNER Forum has not produced answers. My interests would require one of the Hawthorn Leslie 1925/6 built engines. Probably in 1940s condition when they were all based on Darlington. Does anyone know if the manufacturer is intending to produce one of these? Some of the currently released models do have the lower dome. Do any have the 'built up' LNER chimney? (Preferably not the earlier and cruder 'flowerpot' version!) I am assuming that I would need to modify:- - The cab roof (possibly) - Spectacles (definitely) - Lower curvature to frames under the smokebox/boiler (definitely) - Front sandbox replaced above footplate (definitely) - Chimney (if no manufactured version available) (definitely) - Change to LH drive (definitely) - replace the coal rails on the bunker (if they as wobbly as published pictures show!) - repaint in plain un-lined black. (an advantage of the 1940s - though probably not if one was alive at the time!) I would not bother about the overall width (reduced by 2" (.66mm) from the Gorton version, nor worry about the increase in wheelbase of 4" (1.33mm) between the trailing bogie wheels and the leading coupled wheels. I do think that the price is quite reasonable (for current times) and much lower than the cost of scratch/kit building. I would be grateful for other views and (polite) opinions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Perhaps Sonic will retool if the A5/1 sell well enough. 52F Models do a kit of the A5/2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndeluck Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Noticed the charge this morning- international customers (USA here) might now begin seeing charges appear. Very excited for this loco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 16, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2023 My two ..LNER green and BR l/c arrived this morning. Both are beautifully finished,solid models and both run smoothly. One quirky feature is that the BR one comes with lamps pre fitted..a nice touch. They come attractively boxed and remind me forcibly of my Planet Industrials Victory tank.Wonder if made in the same factory ?.IMHO in this day & age exceptional value 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Whizz Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Has everyone on here who pre-ordered received an e-mail, as it appears some people (above) have? My pre-order is shown on their system, and my e-mail address with them is current, but I've heard nothing as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndeluck Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 32 minutes ago, Willie Whizz said: Has everyone on here who pre-ordered received an e-mail, as it appears some people (above) have? My pre-order is shown on their system, and my e-mail address with them is current, but I've heard nothing as yet. Likewise, nothing yet though my bank was charged yesterday. Had this problem with the Caley pre-order too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmdon Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 33 minutes ago, Willie Whizz said: Has everyone on here who pre-ordered received an e-mail, as it appears some people (above) have? My pre-order is shown on their system, and my e-mail address with them is current, but I've heard nothing as yet. I actually rang them this morning to check the bank details (good job I did as the number has changed since the order in 2021) but slipped in a quick query while on the phone - I don't want to waste their time and wouldn't have rung them just to ask 'when am I getting my train?' I ordered on the day of release of the news during the video, so must have been one of the very first. However, although I know that my order is one of the ones that at least one person has received, nothing has yet happened for me - no money taken or anything. So I've got no idea what their order of priority is, but they are on the case and as long as you're sure the order did go through then I wouldn't worry. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVT Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Hi all, noticed something with the 3 GCR green variants, they all have no whistles is that correct for the time period? As i am unsure if maybe they are hidden in the cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndeluck Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, Helmdon said: I actually rang them this morning to check the bank details (good job I did as the number has changed since the order in 2021) but slipped in a quick query while on the phone - I don't want to waste their time and wouldn't have rung them just to ask 'when am I getting my train?' I ordered on the day of release of the news during the video, so must have been one of the very first. However, although I know that my order is one of the ones that at least one person has received, nothing has yet happened for me - no money taken or anything. So I've got no idea what their order of priority is, but they are on the case and as long as you're sure the order did go through then I wouldn't worry. Was there any mention of delay due to the circumstances with Royal Mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmdon Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 26 minutes ago, ndeluck said: Was there any mention of delay due to the circumstances with Royal Mail? No, but I didn’t ask as they haven’t even taken my money yet. As I say I’ve got no idea how they’re prioritising orders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterH Posted February 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2023 Well I couldn’t resist taking a few pictures. What a stunner! 27 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 65179 Posted February 16, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, KVT said: Hi all, noticed something with the 3 GCR green variants, they all have no whistles is that correct for the time period? As i am unsure if maybe they are hidden in the cab The whistles should be on the cab roof. It's there in PeterH's photos. Simon Edited February 16, 2023 by 65179 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterH Posted February 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2023 A few more photos for good measure. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Harrison Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 My GCR green example arrived today and it is a very, very pretty thing indeed. However, because I was at work and therefore out of the house I came home to a note through my door that it was 'over the side gate' - a 6' drop onto slabs... Luckily there doesn't appear to have been any damage (I was very impressed with how well-packed it was), but maybe a 'fragile' sticker on the parcel would be a good idea? I'd have sooner had to wait another few days to pick it up from the local sorting office than have had to send it back for replacement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 16, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2023 My lined green LNER version has its whistle on the cab roof. Incidentally,mine was left outside the porch door.( Also Staffordshire) No attempt made to knock or leave in porch. No damage btw. Maybe contacting Rails with the issue wouldn’t be a bad idea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 16, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2023 Oh dear I’m not having much luck with locos recently. Is this divet on all of them? 1mm bend in the rear bunker but it catches the eye quite easily due to the lining looking bent. Pony truck missing lining and both sides the thin footplate is rough and missing several chips of paint. With a significant chunk missing here. Rails have been emailed and their customer service is always good so fingers crossed for a better replacement. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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