RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted March 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said: Cracking pictures John,spooky you get 66521, theres film of these coming off the boat at Newport on you tube but i think 521 must be edited out.or the batch must have split around them sailing. the plant location was herehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/MrDhjYqdvSeYX8Nq6?g_st=ic finished ones were in a row across Oxford st on the north side. however there was also brand new military tanks there and an armed guard, so I didnt photograph them, but they were like the other FL one and under wraps… i’m guessing those were the ones in the Newport video (66601-5) here which arrived in November 2000. Below the plant to the left, the circular roadway was the circular test track. Heres a few more.. 66522 this ones labelled 15 at one end 25 at the other, never identified it. (15 was new / despatched several months before I visited so its not 66515), 66525 is possibility. Works switcher, proudly proclaiming which parts of the world their locomotives have been sent to. Edited March 2, 2023 by adb968008 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted March 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, newbryford said: There's also some variance in a small batch that have the drawgear at a different height! I think it was discussed on the 66 photo thread. indeed certain euro 66s have different height drawbars (you can see the top of the hook on the euro loco on the right) i thought i had a better pic though! shorter front skirt too 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, big jim said: indeed certain euro 66s have different height drawbars (you can see the top of the hook on the euro loco on the right) i thought i had a better pic though! shorter front skirt too 66721/66748 were mentioned in the thread, but it disappeared in the great photo outage of March 2022 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted March 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) 66792 has different front handrails, cab seam welding in addition to the lights, buffers, air pipes, air dam profile, air dam steps, etc. The euro spec body side has differences to. Theres quite a bit about 66792 which is different from 66793/4 etc… and those ones are unique in their own way too. i’m hoping for a closer Euro spec body and 66792 is definitely one i’d like. I hope you dont mind copying you picture jim.. but heres a spot the difference… isnt it amazing, we have such detailed variations…. The Lima/Hornby one still is 1 size fits all… Edited March 2, 2023 by adb968008 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ncarter2 Posted March 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2023 It’s a shame 720 lost its colourful livery. Always liked it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ncarter2 said: It’s a shame 720 lost its colourful livery. Always liked it. Pah ! looked like it was designed by a child ;) 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottrains29 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 1 hour ago, adb968008 said: heres a spot the difference Interesting the wheels also look different too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ncarter2 Posted March 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2023 4 hours ago, scottrains29 said: Interesting the wheels also look different too. As does the cab side window aperture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted March 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2023 Well ive made a start and bought the EWS 66171, its the dollys birthday tomorrow so i do hope she likes it..... 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gremlin99 Posted March 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2023 Succumbed to a sound fitted "Climate Hero" one... May have to go back and add the GBRf one when I've paid off the 50... 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 23 hours ago, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: Maybe slightly but I’m not going to read too much into this. I have this happen on my layout sometimes if the couplings aren’t connected properly or if locos and wagons are different brands there can be a slight variation in coupling height. Perhaps I made an incorrect assumption that the wagons were the A/S version Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted March 3, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3, 2023 51 minutes ago, Graham108 said: Perhaps I made an incorrect assumption that the wagons were the A/S version I hadn’t thought of it that way and you make a good point. I have noticed recently after paying closer attention that coupling heights do differ between different brands and models, even if just by a couple/few mm it is noticeable. Even the small details like this are interesting to follow and take note of. Kind Regards, Danny. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted March 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2023 If it helps the coupling conversation, the sample is, as i said earlier, a prototype and not the finished item We will have a fully upgraded decorated sample soon which we’ll be sharing lots of lovely content of. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 2 hours ago, McC said: If it helps the coupling conversation, the sample is, as i said earlier, a prototype and not the finished item We will have a fully upgraded decorated sample soon which we’ll be sharing lots of lovely content of. Obviously the decorated sample should be 171 in EWS colours 😁 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted March 3, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3, 2023 9 minutes ago, WCML100 said: Obviously the decorated sample should be 171 in EWS colours 😁 Could be Kermit the Climate Hero,more unseen celeb livery. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I don't wanna be " that guy " at pub o clock but i'd be interested to learn just how weathered the finish will be on 171 , as to whether i can back date it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 6 hours ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said: Could be Kermit the Climate Hero,more unseen celeb livery. I love the " climate hero " stuff - esp with the cost of electric all the FOCs trading AC hauled services for dirty diesel ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 This is one I’d also like to see done, something a little different having the white cab roofs. I know it’s nothing that can’t be achieved with a little ‘M’ word but would be great to see Accurascale do this one 😊 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodnight Sweetheart Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 66504 arrived with the other four minus its body side Freightliner branding, it was stabled on Godfrey Road for a few hours prior to running to Crewe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1989 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I succumbed yesterday and pre ordered the drs and climate one with sound from rails cheers Craig 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Goodnight Sweetheart said: 66504 arrived with the other four minus its body side Freightliner branding, it was stabled on Godfrey Road for a few hours prior to running to Crewe. 505 wasn't it? That's the one with the logo under the exhaust rather than on the lift off hood Jo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampot Junction Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 01/03/2023 at 20:18, dj_crisp said: It's the black plastic cover. Worth checking there are no cracks in the light pipes too before opening out. I also remembered I had one light feed with a load of superglue on it which had caused it to frost over Thank you very much for your help. I will check this out over the weekend. Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodnight Sweetheart Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Steadfast said: 505 wasn't it? That's the one with the logo under the exhaust rather than on the lift off hood Jo You may well be correct, I know it was on of the 503-505 locos. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Hi everyone, It’s good to see the Hattons 66 tooling acquired and improved by Accurascale. The list of changes to address all the QC failings of the original releases will make these solid performers from the box. I certainly enjoyed some Hattons bargains and doing the fixes but having these done before opening the box might just help me find time to build a layout. Out of the first six announced it’s nice to get an ex DB - DRS 66122 as that’s seen plenty of use North of the border. Despite the number of 66004 repaints we have done, I never got one for myself so I’ve ordered that. I saw the real loco up close as it was in the special line up for COP26 at the Mossend rail event. That will be the second Accurascale loco from that event as 92020 was named the same day. We have all six available to pre-order now at Rainbow Railways. All the best Mark 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted March 5, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5, 2023 (edited) On 03/03/2023 at 17:52, Shoey said: This is one I’d also like to see done, something a little different having the white cab roofs. I know it’s nothing that can’t be achieved with a little ‘M’ word but would be great to see Accurascale do this one 😊 whats with the white roof ? Is this a royal train 66 ? There was an ex-ECR 66 at Didcot on saturday, looking like its typically lived in France, the roof is rusting, body side poor condition.. different patches of yellow, 1 Euro buffer with stripes, one UK buffer without.. ECR branding fading out, the EuroAirDam is gone leaving lots of holes, and only the Red/white chevrons left… whats with the white steps ? Edited March 5, 2023 by adb968008 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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