Moderators AY Mod Posted February 7 Moderators Share Posted February 7 The first New Tooling announcement for Graham Farish depicts the iconic LMS ‘Twins’ Nos. 10000 and 10001. The ‘Twins’ were the first mainline diesel locomotives built in Britain and this iconic duo is now reproduced in N scale for the first time. The impressive specification for the new Graham Farish model includes a coreless motor with twin flywheels driving all axles, al-wheel electrical pick-up, a Next18 DCC decoder interface and pre-fitted speaker, and SOUND FITTED options for every model. The models are fitted with working headcode marker lights at each end, with the option to select either passenger or freight headcodes – with additional headcodes available when used on DCC. Cab lights are also available to DCC users whilst the directional lights can be turned off at each end when operated on both DCC and Analogue Control. The ‘Twins’ operated between 1947 and 1966 and the Graham Farish models depict both locomotives at various point in their careers, including the modifications that were made when the pair were trailed on the Southern Region – the fitting of two additional lamp brackets and marker lights at each end. Water scoops were also fitted later on, and this is another option catered for on these the new N scale models. The second New Tooling for N scale this Spring comes in the form of the South Eastern & Chatham Railway ‘Dance Hall’ Brake Van which follows the success of the OO scale models of this prototype. These 25 Ton Good Brake vehicles were nicknamed ‘Dance Halls’ due to the spacious cabins provided for the guard and this new Graham Farish model captures all the hallmarks of the prototype, from the finely-moulded planked body to the prominent handrails which are separate metal components fitted to the model. On the chassis, the long footboards are separately fitted, and brake gear has also been included on the underside of the model. The Graham Farish ‘Dance Hall’ will be available in four liveries, each with a choice of two running numbers and includes the sole-surviving example of this particular ‘Dance Hall’ type – No. 11902 which is preserved at the Whitwell & Reepham Railway. N SCALE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES 372-910 LMS 10000 LMS Black & Silver £184.95 372-910SF LMS 10000 LMS Black & Silver £284.95 372-911 LMS 10001 Black & Silver £184.95 372-911SF LMS 10001 Black & Silver £284.95 372-916 LMS 10000 BR Lined Green (Late Crest) £184.95 372-916SF LMS 10000 BR Lined Green (Late Crest) £284.95 372-917 LMS 10001 BR Lined Green (Late Crest) £184.95 372-917SF LMS 10001 BR Lined Green (Late Crest) £284.95 372-918 LMS 10001 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) £184.95 372-918SF LMS 10001 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) £284.95 N SCALE COACHES 374-807A BR Mk1 RFO Restaurant First Open BR Crimson & Cream £47.95 374-808A BR Mk1 RFO Restaurant First Open BR Maroon £47.95 374-810A BR Mk1 RFO Restaurant First Open BR (WR) Chocolate & Cream £47.95 374-818A BR Mk1 FO First Open BR (WR) Chocolate & Cream £47.95 374-820 BR Mk1 FO First Open BR InterCity Charter (Executive) £47.95 374-820A BR Mk1 FO First Open BR InterCity Charter (Executive) £47.95 374-821 BR Mk1 FO First Open 'DIANA' WCRC Maroon £47.95 374-821A BR Mk1 FO First Open 'ALEXANDRA' WCRC Maroon £47.95 374-476B BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry ScotRail (Caledonian Sleeper) £34.95 374-476C BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry ScotRail (Caledonian Sleeper) £34.95 374-477A BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry BR Blue & Grey (Inter-City Sleeper) £34.95 374-477B BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry BR Blue & Grey (Inter-City Sleeper) £34.95 374-478 BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry BR InterCity (Swallow) £34.95 374-478A BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry BR InterCity (Swallow) £34.95 374-997 BR Mk3 'Night Riviera' 2-Coach Pack GWR Green (FirstGroup) - Pack A £69.95 374-997A BR Mk3 'Night Riviera' 2-Coach Pack GWR Green (FirstGroup) - Pack B £69.95 374-997B BR Mk3 'Night Riviera' 2-Coach Pack GWR Green (FirstGroup) - Pack C £69.95 N SCALE WAGONS 373-502D BR HEA Hopper Wagon BR Bauxite £20.95 373-502E BR HEA Hopper Wagon BR Bauxite £20.95 373-506C BR HEA Hopper Wagon BR Railfreight Coal Sector £20.95 373-506D BR HEA Hopper Wagon BR Railfreight Coal Sector £20.95 378-025 SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van SE&CR Grey £34.95 378-025A SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van SE&CR Grey £34.95 378-026 SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van SR Brown £34.95 378-026A SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van SR Brown £34.95 378-027 SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Grey £34.95 378-027A SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Grey £34.95 378-028 SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Departmental Olive Green £34.95 378-028A SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Departmental Olive Green £34.95 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 N SCALE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES & ACCESSORIES 42-0055C Pagoda Shed and Store Chocolate and Cream £34.95 42-0055S Pagoda Shed and Store Salmon and Cream £34.95 42-0100C Midsomer Norton Signal Box Chocolate and Cream £54.95 42-0100G Midsomer Norton Signal Box Green £54.95 42-010B ARP Signal Box Blue £59.95 42-010R ARP Signal Box Red £59.95 42-0132 Wigmore Farmhouse £39.95 42-0132B Wigmore Farmhouse Blue £39.95 42-0519 Eastern Region Water Crane £24.95 42-0523 Lineside Huts (x2) £19.95 42-120Z SR Water Column and Arm £24.95 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted February 7 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7 (edited) Well that was a bit underwhelming unless you have been desperately wanting an LMS twin (or two). Cannot believe they have trotted out the old Poole era Mk3 tooling!!! Edited February 7 by John M Upton 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Slightly odd with the return of the old Mk3 which appear to lack an interior, the Dapol ones are superior models. The HEA is the old tool, nice wagon but probably due for a refresh. However, I think I will be purchasing 10001 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 That's a couple of dance halls coming my way, the SECR is becoming very well served in 'N' 😊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk Rob Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 A new hi spec model of a class of 2 diesels including their differences and a new tooling break van. OK not a lot of reliveries but this follows a couple of bumper n gauge quarters Clearly still committed to n so underwhelming is possibly unfair. Rob 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 A "Twin" will definitely be coming my way, I am gobsmacked, realistically I never thought we would see these produced RTR in N so I am delighted. They tick a lot of boxes in terms or route usage and also I would think as a "collector's" piece. Plus, with a replica one being recreated one could even be "creatively" justified on a preserved railway today. I think my choice will be 10001 sound fitted in the later livery with yellow panel but very hard to decide.... Roy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted February 7 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7 Old tooling MK3's really. These are so much worse than the Dapol models. Interesting choice with the LMS twins however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted February 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7 Hi all, Wow - way out of my era but the LMS twins look a bit tasty. Well done Farish! The Poole era Mk3s seem an odd choice, but they seem to have printed a raised rim around the windows which improves the appearance. I had hoped they might retool the underframe of the HEA family of wagons as the solebar is too deep - I think this was a miscalculation made when the wagons were originally tooled about 20 years ago. cheers Ben A. 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stuart A Posted February 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7 7 minutes ago, woodenhead said: Slightly odd with the return of the old Mk3 which appear to lack an interior, the Dapol ones are superior models. £69.95 RRP for a twin pack. Price reflective of older tooling, but still....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted February 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7 Not mentioned above, but at 9:25 in the video is the N Gauge Collectors Club Model: Brush Type 4 D1733 in XP64 Blue. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted February 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7 Very odd decision to trot out the Poole Mk.3s but I'm sure people will find a use for them! The LMS twins look superb, definitely a rule 1 purchase but that black & sliver livery will be hard to resist, and nice to see more new tooling with those and the Dance Hall. Tom. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian-1c Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Absolutely delighted to see the LMS twins announced. I will certainly have a pair in the green livery, as I saw regularly in the early '60s at Euston. Mind you, if I can squeeze the funds, I'll have all 5 ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted February 7 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7 I’ll have to join the Collectors’ Club to get that 47! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 22 minutes ago, Suffolk Rob said: A new hi spec model of a class of 2 diesels including their differences and a new tooling break van. OK not a lot of reliveries but this follows a couple of bumper n gauge quarters Clearly still committed to n so underwhelming is possibly unfair. Rob There wasn't a massive amount in any scale apart from the 31 of course - reflective of the time of year especially with Chinese New Year eating into production schedules. After seeing the OO Peaks did wonder if there might be a hint for N, but no it was the Twins of which I will be buying 10001. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyburns56 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 So rather than do another run of MK2s in blue/gey, which they haven't done in eight!! years, they've decided to drag out the old MK3 sleeper tooling duplicating a competitor's superior version and producing models that I guarantee will be in the bargain bins within six months. *sigh* 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted February 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7 (edited) Delighted to see the LMS Twins. I'll be taking 10001, at the very least, and I think I might take the XP64 Type 4. Best Scott. Edited February 7 by scottystitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stuart A Posted February 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7 Genuinely surprised not to see more class 47 liveries announced, but as other have said CNY will reduce capacity over this quarter. I also thought there might be some new liveries for the Polybulk and TEA tanker, the former via collectors club or regional exclusive. Didn't think we'd see old tooling dug up, though the PGA was announced as part of a set last time. Will pick up the Intercity charter Mk1 FOs once in the bargain bins...... LMS 10000 is very tempting...must resist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 03060 Posted February 7 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7 (edited) Dance Hall brake was one that I've been hoping for ... one (modified) Engineer's version made it as far as Mallaig Jct yard in the 80s. Also pleased to see the Mk1 FOs to complete a West Highlander tour train as the white roofed BCK that I bought a few years ago looks a bit lonely ! Edited February 8 by 03060 Extra info added. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stuart A Posted February 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7 40 minutes ago, Revolution Ben said: I had hoped they might retool the underframe of the HEA family of wagons as the solebar is too deep - I think this was a miscalculation made when the wagons were originally tooled about 20 years ago. Perhaps an opportunity for Revolution, HBAs, HEAs, RNAs, HSAs, CEAs, MEAs, MFAs.........? 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 49 minutes ago, TomE said: Very odd decision to trot out the Poole Mk.3s but I'm sure people will find a use for them! The LMS twins look superb, definitely a rule 1 purchase but that black & sliver livery will be hard to resist, and nice to see more new tooling with those and the Dance Hall. Tom. In some respects yes, but if the twin pack is priced at £60 then after the "usual" 15% discount that is £51 or £25.50 a coach which is considerably less than more recently tooled models like the Thompsons and Mk1s so while I may be completely wrong, it possibly represents positioning some lower spec products at a lower price-point? Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Whilst not a lot after a bumper 2023 I think the big thing to take from this is the Twins, they represent a significant investment in tooling that presents a limited return - how many people here will buy more than 2? My Dad is suggesting getting one each between us, so we won't be rushing for a 2nd pair even in on the other colour. Yes they could have chosen a more numerous type a new 37 perhaps with sound etc. but we have seen an investment into a limited appeal model that is usually the domain of OO models. I think we can safely say all this talk of Bachmann not investing into N gauge is untrue now as the last few announcements have shown otherwise. Yes there is still gaps - I need some more Mk2 or Mk2A TSO's, a 37/4 in intercity, OTA Timber wagons amongst others, but I am happy to see the twins as part of the range. Now if there is a market for them perhaps the designers could look at those SDJR 7F 2-8-0 drawings they used for the OO one and put it through the shrink ray 🤞 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 The Twins look gorgeous. Not my era at all but bound to be popular. As others have said, an odd choice to bring the Mk3s back. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSkipworth Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Twins are a fantastic announcement, no use for me personally but it's good to see investment in more niche prototypes. On the other hand, what are they thinking bringing back the Poole Mk3s now!? They work out just £2 cheaper per vehicle than the most recently announced Dapol offerings, but even with the better decoration the only real justification I see is having the correct window layouts for the Riviera set as it is. If they'd added anything to modernise the model at all, NEM sockets perhaps, I'd probably be less confused. Still a fairly good announcement for Spring overall, I just wish the video format was a bit less waffle-y and repetitive. I'd much rather quick fire announcements and separate videos for the 'big' products, rather than 15 minutes of talk about one product/range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch4lkst3r Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Going to have to buy the twins! Quick question for those that know these things. Would 10001 with small yellow panels have run with 10000 in lined green or had 10000 been withdrawn before 10001 was repainted? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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