THE SDEG - Scotland's Diesel Fleet in Detail; Volume 2 - The Class 47/4s

[158722]

On 13/10/2022 at 17:17, LaGrange said:

 

Are the same amount being printed as previous editions, just wondering if I can wait until Glasgow in February or not

Apologies for the slow reply - I missed your comment!

 

We are having a larger amount of the ScotRail Express volume printed for the first run, based on sales of the first two volumes. Please note that we cannot sell books at Glasgow show anyway, though they should be able to be collected from us.

 

A.

[hexagon789]

7 hours ago, 158722 said:

SDEG Scotland’s Diesel Fleet in Detail book update

 

An apology to anyone who has tried to contact us for the lack of reply from the SDEG email address. The account reached it maximum storage size a week ago, but despite having a clear out and back-up, incoming emails are still not being received, for reasons that are beyond me! Hopefully someone cleverer than I will get it sorted soon, but meantime, all of the book details are noted below - or drop me a PM.

 

Volume 1: Class 26s

Scotland’s Diesel Fleet in Detail; Class 26s is is a limited print 100pp hardback by Andrew Donnelly detailing the locomotives history during 1980s and 1990s. The intention is that this volume will be the first in a range giving both locomotive historians and modellers comprehensive notes on the history of these signature locomotives for this timeframe. Both the first and second print runs have sold out, so a short additional print run of the class 26 volume is currently underway with copies expected to be available soon. You can place your order and pay now, with ordering and postage arrangements as noted below, to ensure your copy as soon as new copies are available.

Despite an unfortunate delay with reprinting the extra run, these new copies have been received and are now available for despatch.

 

Volume 2: Class 47/4s

This volume of Scotland’s Diesel Fleet in Detail brings together a series of comprehensive notes on the class 47/4 fleet, principally produced as a modelling reference source for projects dating between the 1980s and 1990s. A review of the class’s association with Scotland from their first appearance in 1963 up to the present day and an outline of the main details and technical variations within the fleet are included. These notes highlight points of interest which are frequently referred to within the individual loco reviews. The main section focuses on the locos defined as the ‘classic’ class 47/4s to be based in Scotland, principally from the early 1980s through to late 1992, with a full review of each class member in terms of detail and livery variations over the period. In addition, brief overviews of the multitude of other class 47/4s to have had shorter spells based on the Scottish Region have been compiled with notes on each locomotive’s condition during these periods.

 

The book has been compiled by Andrew Donnelly and edited by Graeme Moyes, with invaluable contributions from SDEG members and various experts familiar with the class, including renowned author and class 47 specialist, Ian McLean. Photographic coverage of the class during the period in focus is lavishly provided by a number of well-known photographers covering the kaleidoscope of liveries carried by the class, numerous detail variations and some unusual workings through largely previously unpublished material. Based on feedback received and the success of the first volume on the class 26 fleet, this volume has been increased to 120 pages and is printed on heavier, high-quality paper, with the same 25cm square format and hardback cover.

 

The class 47/4 first print run rapidly sold out and orders are being taken for the second print run, which is in stock with us now, available for despatch.

 

Volume 3: ScotRail Express

Due to the many enquiries regarding the next volume, we can confirm that the third edition, covering the class 47/7 and DBSO era of Push-Pull workings from 1979 to 1990, is at the printers NOW!

We are expecting copies to be available for purchase in mid to late November.

Details of how to pre-order will be made available to everyone who has contacted us regarding the first volumes closer to publication time.

 

Work on volumes 4, 5 and 6 is underway, which will be good news if you like class 37s!

 

Ordering

Each volume of Scotland’s Diesel Fleet in Detail is exclusively available from the SDEG for a cost of £30 plus £6.50 P&P for UK addresses. For non-UK addresses, P&P will be charged at cost; please enquire for a quotation for this. Payment is by UK bank transfer only. Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash, cheques or credit card payments. We will endeavour to fulfil your order as quickly as possible, but please note that some delay may occur with posting.

 

A small number of both Volume 1 (Class 26s) & Volume 2 (Class 47/4s) of Scotland’s Diesel Fleet in Detail are still available for purchase for the same cost and P&P as noted above. Should you wish to purchase more than one volume of the series or multiple copies of a volume to be posted together, prices including P&P will be £69.00 (2 copies) and £100.00 (3 copies) for UK addresses only. This series is entirely self-funded by the SDEG, with profits used for future volumes and to support the group’s modelling activities. The SDEG would like to thank the many contributors to this initiative, along with those who have purchased our previous volumes. Updates on the series, as well as of the SDEG’s other activities are posted on social media, including Facebook and RMweb.

 

We will endeavour to fulfil your order as quickly as possible but please note that we all have full time jobs so some delay will be inevitable as, for example, posting times will be restricted.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Andrew Donnelly

 

Bruce Galloway

SDEG Treasurer

Thanks for the update, looking forward to the ScotRail Express book

[DougP45]

Dear Andrew Donnelly

 

I would like to purchase both volumes of Scotlands Diesel Fleet in Detail but do not appear to find a way to order them. All my e’mail requests are returned saying system not working.

please advise ordering process.

 

thanks

 

Doug Pinner

 

[hexagon789]

1 hour ago, DougP45 said:

Dear Andrew Donnelly

 

I would like to purchase both volumes of Scotlands Diesel Fleet in Detail but do not appear to find a way to order them. All my e’mail requests are returned saying system not working.

please advise ordering process.

 

thanks

 

Doug Pinner

 

They've been having problems with their email, I don't know if they've fixed it yet.

 

You could try Private Messaging @158722 on here as well.

[158722]

On 06/11/2022 at 12:17, DougP45 said:

Dear Andrew Donnelly

 

I would like to purchase both volumes of Scotlands Diesel Fleet in Detail but do not appear to find a way to order them. All my e’mail requests are returned saying system not working.

please advise ordering process.

 

thanks

 

Doug Pinner

 

apologies for this, but our recent email issues have been resolved, this being due to problems with the service provider. Doug’s copies duly going in the post today!

 

in other news, volume 3 has been authorized for printing and we will be opening the order book once we get a firm delivery date from the printers.

[Dave55]

Dear Sir, I would like to buy  your Volumes of Scotlands Diesel Fleet but I don't do Bank transfer, is there any other way that I can purchase them.

Regards Dave 

[Stu from EGDL]

Hi Gang,

 

I’m pleased to say that my copy of the ScotRail Express book has just been delivered and it is another fantastic production from the SDEG team. I thought that I knew my 47/7s well, but there is an astounding amount of information for each example of the class as well as an in-depth look into the inner workings of the DBSO.

The book is to a very high standard overall, and I’m looking forward to delving further into its pages.

 

Thoroughly recommended….well done to all involved in its production.

 

Later,

Stu from EGVN. 

[Nigel Emery]

On 09/12/2022 at 10:54, Dave55 said:

Dear Sir, I would like to buy  your Volumes of Scotlands Diesel Fleet but I don't do Bank transfer, is there any other way that I can purchase them.

Regards Dave 

To be clear I’m not answering on behalf of SDEG but my parents don’t do online banking but they do do bank transfers from the counter at their local Lloyds. Your bank may offer the same facility.

[47732]

I would like to purchase Scotlands diesel fleet vol 2 and also the book on push pulls

[158722]

On 09/12/2022 at 10:54, Dave55 said:

Dear Sir, I would like to buy  your Volumes of Scotlands Diesel Fleet but I don't do Bank transfer, is there any other way that I can purchase them.

Regards Dave 

 

Hi Dave,

 

Apologies for not seeing your message earlier, but can you drop me a PM to sort an alterantive.

 

best regards

Andrew

[158722]

1 hour ago, 47732 said:

I would like to purchase Scotlands diesel fleet vol 2 and also the book on push pulls

 

Hi 47732,

 

Could you drop me a PM or email us as books@sdeg.info and I get all the details for ordering to you.

 

Best Regards

Andrew

[Legend]

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[Dave55]

Hi Andrew sorry Ive just noticed this message.How do I PM you, lol

 

[young37215]

I am an impatient so and so I know but with my taste buds wettened by the release of the new Accurascale 37's, I am wondering where release of Volume 4 from the SDEG currently sits?

 

Can anyone clarify and manage my expectations?

[carderrail]

Are these books still available.. I tried the email address and it bounced?

 

Regards

Tony

[hexagon789]

13 minutes ago, carderrail said:

Are these books still available.. I tried the email address and it bounced?

 

Regards

Tony

The most recent ModelRail had am advertisement for the newest volume, the Steam-heat 37s.

 

Email quoted as: sdeg.books@gmail.com 

[ianwales]

Have you tried - sdeg.books@gmail.com - thats how I got mine.

 

ian

[Stu from EGDL]

On 07/03/2024 at 10:57, hexagon789 said:

The most recent ModelRail had am advertisement for the newest volume, the Steam-heat 37s.

 

Email quoted as: sdeg.books@gmail.com 

The 37/0 volume is due for a second print run in the next few weeks. This is probably the reason for the advert in Model Rail.

The next volume is in preparation and the teaser flier was on the end of the Wellpark layout ( if I recall correctly) at the SECC Model Show last month.

 

Regards,

Stu from NRSW

[John M Upton]

What is the subject for Volume 5?

[hexagon789]

15 minutes ago, John M Upton said:

What is the subject for Volume 5?

37/4s I think?

[John M Upton]

1 hour ago, hexagon789 said:

37/4s I think?

 

That is exactly what I was hoping for!!!

[hexagon789]

1 hour ago, John M Upton said:

 

That is exactly what I was hoping for!!!

I'm sure someone will be along to correct me if wrong, but when the various planned volumes were listed somewhere I'm sure it was 37/4s after 37/0s. Either that or my brain is simply making the logical conclusion without the evidence!