Popular Post rapidoandy Posted February 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) Want to own a piece of railway history in miniature? Then you need one of our forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge models of the Highland Railway’s ‘Big Goods’ 4-6-0. The 4-6-0 wheel arrangement was used for some of Britain’s most iconic locomotives: the LMS ‘Black Five’ and ‘Jubilees’, the Southern’s ‘LNs’ and ‘King Arthurs’ and the whole of the Great Western’s 20th Century passenger and mixed traffic fleet. But the first railway to introduce the 4-6-0 to Britain was the Highland Railway. Despite the nickname ‘Jones Goods’ that was commonly applied to the class, it was Chief Engineer David Jones’ Chief Draughtsman, David Anderson Hendrie, who suggested that the 4-6-0 arrangement, common in other countries, could work for the HR. The result was a handsome 4-6-0 with 20in by 26in cylinders, 5ft 3 1/2in diameter driving wheels and a tractive effort of 24,362lbs. The HR board authorised construction in January 1894 and Sharp Stewart of Glasgow delivered all 15 by the end of the year. Nos. 103-117 were put to work between Perth and Inverness and, aside from some minor tweaks to the draughting arrangement, were an instant success. As the Highland expanded and modified its network, the locomotives began to run north of Inverness and out to Kyle of Lochalsh as well as on the new Aviemore Direct line. Supplying the Royal Navy, based at Scapa Flow, during the First World War taxed the ‘Big Goods’ to the limit but the locomotives continued to prove their worth well into the LMS era. The Highland Railway and the LMS made numerous changes to the ‘Big Goods’ over the years and our model will incorporate these detail differences. The LMS withdrew the first ‘Big Goods’ in 1929, by which time it had re-numbered the whole class 17916-17930. It took, however, until 1940 before the last, No. 17925 (No. 112) was condemned. Happily, the LMS saw fit to preserve one of this historic machines and cosmetically restored pioneer No. 17916 (HR No. 103). No. 103 was tucked away inside St Rollox works along with Caledonian Railway 4-2-2 No. 123 until 1958 when BR Scottish Region General Manager James Ness ordered it to be returned to service. Alongside other classic Scottish locomotives, No. 103 ran numerous railtours around the Scottish Region as well as making as far south as Bedfordshire for the filming of Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines. No 103 was retired in 1965 and, restored to close to original condition as possible, is now one of Glasgow Riverside Museum’s star exhibits. As is usual with Rapido you can order you 'Jones Goods' direct from us or from any Official Retailer. RRP is £219.95 (DC) and £319.95 (DCC Sound). Edited March 31, 2022 by rapidoandy 17 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted February 25, 2022 Moderators Share Posted February 25, 2022 We recently had chance to look over the 3D print which was run as a testbed to check the wheel and motion clearances and undoubtedly this will be a very attractive model for many, irrespective of where they model. Ignore the cracks in the drivers! 17 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2022 That’s rather nice, Liveries offered are here, I do like the green! https://rapidotrains.co.uk/highland-railway-jones-goods-4-6-0/ 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I better put my money where my mouth is.... 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Wow a must have for me. Keeping fingers crossed they look at the other locos in the riverside museum while they are there 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathonAG Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Three cheers for another Scottish pre-grouping model! A lovely choice and happy to see Rapido giving me another reason to open the wallet, certainly the highlight of the MRS related announcements. While I don't have any record to hand of it visiting, the preserved yellow version will add a bit of colour to my late BR scenes at Dunfermline. Just grand. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2022 Brilliant news, should kick start even more HR based layouts. Just now need for it to fall under the shrink ray gun.. Robert 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Connell Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Interesting as all the other recent announcements from other companies have been, this is the sort of one I've been waiting for - Scottish pre-grouping. Thank you Rapido. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwrob Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I'd been expecting to see the Big Goods turn up for a while now but for some reason didn't expect Rapido to choose it, I'm certainly not disappointed though. I'll definitely be picking one of these up, probably the Drummond green livery. One livery that does seem missing is one of the variations of plain green applied between 1902 and 1922, but I'm sure it'd be an option in a later batch if there was enough intrest. Would also love to see more Highland locos RTR but I won't be getting my hopes up too soon, given this is the only preserved example. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiraffe22 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 While not something I'm interested in, I admire you for going against the tiresome "if it didn't last till BR it won't be viable" narrative. 8 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post friscopete Posted February 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2022 Cant wait for the Hornby one ........ 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JhornG201 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 What a brilliant announcement! Always wanted one of these and congratulations to Rapido UK for taking it on. Any chance of the other three preserved Scottish pre-grouping tender locos some day? Would be good to have the full set eventually! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drt7uk Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 So excited for this! Has been near the top of my wish list for years... Have ordered the HR yellow livery from Rails. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2022 Hello everyone Congratulations to Rapido on this announcement! Within (what was) The Annual 00 Wishlist Poll, the loco was Middle Polling until 2018 when it climbed into High Polling and stayed there in 2019. All the best for the project! Brian (on behalf of The 00 Poll Team) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Accord Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 My preorder is already in! Well done Rapido. I do have a rather ancient DJH example but in plain HR green, so no need to retire it just yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I would have thought that if someone was wanting to model one of the four pre grouping Scottish locos this was the least likely given that the Glen's and GNOSR D11 both lasted well into BR days. Still, well done Rapido, one to think about. Jim 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
64F Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Fantastic announcement! The ScR's four celebrity locos have got to be collectable so I'm sure it'll sell well. (My vote is for the Glen next...) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60800 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I thought my quota for gorgeous Scottish locos was filled with my Caley 828 that arrived yesterday. Looks like it's going to have a Highland shed mate! As much I like the green version, I made the logical choice (for me) of the preserved example, in that rather unique yellow. Echoing other's comments and joining the bandwagon - if this is the start of a line of pre-grouping Scottish locos encompassing the Glasgow collection and Caley 419, I think you'd be making a lot of people happy. Cheers, 60800 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) Wow . Blew my socks off with this one . Great news . Yes I want ! I even forgive you the video - shades of Russ Abbott . See you Rapido Only problem now is which version . Tending towards the early LMS black , but Highland Railway green also tempting Well done . Edited February 25, 2022 by Legend 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold John B Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2022 This is something I've been hoping for, yet scarcely thought possible in RTR until recently. And the same chassis will enable Rapido to bring out a HR Castle Class once this is the success it deserves to be. Can we have the GNoSR "Sojer" next please? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 1 hour ago, GreenGiraffe22 said: While not something I'm interested in, I admire you for going against the tiresome "if it didn't last till BR it won't be viable" narrative. Worked in BR days so that viewpoint is invalid. Even video/film footage of it on BR trains. I'll repeat it if you want. "If it didn't last until BR it's not viable". Notice the coaches? https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7006/6835359621_62247edff1_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/7833/46989207002_22d6c8d580_b.jpg Jason 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: Worked in BR days so that viewpoint is invalid. Even video/film footage of it on BR trains. I'll repeat it if you want. "If it didn't last until BR it's not viable". Notice the coaches? https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7006/6835359621_62247edff1_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/7833/46989207002_22d6c8d580_b.jpg Jason Fair point Jason, but that’s as preserved of course . I think what Green Giraffe meant was no BR emblem 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Will there be a "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines" set to follow on behind the Titfield Thunderbolt? 6 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Connell Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, 2750Papyrus said: Will there be a "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines" set to follow on behind the Titfield Thunderbolt? What a good idea. Maybe they could start a series - Trains in cinema, perhaps? 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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