Summer_Saturday Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 A new batch of Heljan Hymeks has arrived with the Class 17s and Colas 47s. The very popular two tone green with SYP is available (these sold out quite quickly the first time round and were fetching good prices on eBay). I see Heljan have now painted the bufferbeam green and red, a change to the unprototypical black of the first batch. http://railsofsheffield.com/class-35-hymek-br-green-with-small-yellow-panels-locomotive-d7100-3509-JJJA12555.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-H Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 A new batch of Heljan Hymeks has arrived with the Class 17s and Colas 47s. The very popular two tone green with SYP is available (these sold out quite quickly the first time round and were fetching good prices on eBay). I see Heljan have now painted the bufferbeam green and red, a change to the unprototypical black of the first batch. http://railsofsheffield.com/class-35-hymek-br-green-with-small-yellow-panels-locomotive-d7100-3509-JJJA12555.aspx Yep Mine is sitting in the post office waiting for me to collect it tomorrow as they tried to deliver it about 5 mins after I went out this morning. Hope its better than the 17, tried 2 of those in a shop today and both died in under 5 yards of running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted November 13, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2009 Aha - yes my credit card was charged by Rails a couple of days ago. D7051 will be on its way soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modfather Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 finally - I've been struggling to get hold of one, hattons have my money, hopefully it will arrive midweek along with my 50... B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 15, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2009 I have D7100 to go with my D7017 from the first batch. Buffer beam colour is a big improvement . Very nice runner on dc but not chipped yet - a sound chip is required I think. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajax Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I have D7100 to go with my D7017 from the first batch. Buffer beam colour is a big improvement . Very nice runner on dc but not chipped yet - a sound chip is required I think. Chris I can highly recommend the Howes Hymek - have fitted a bass reflex speaker to it and it's awesome. Am a bit peeved that Heljan have 'weathered' the blue small yp though - their weathering is just horrid IMHO! Agree that the painted buffer beam is a big improvement, but don't forget to paint the buffer shanks thuugh!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-H Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Hi All Got my Green one now, and what lovely little runner she is smooth a silk and more than enough power to pull a full load of wagons and more. This is one easily recomended loco. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hi All, Did 7017 carry white numerals in its final months - usual appeal for a photo if possible ?? I was only around to catch the last 8-9 of these wonderful engines and my Kodak Instamatic 126 (remember them) never got the chance (simply couldn't afford the film and had to be VERY choosey about subject) - have pictures of 7001 / 7022 / 7026 / 7028 but not 7017. Many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hi All, Did 7017 carry white numerals in its final months - usual appeal for a photo if possible ?? I was only around to catch the last 8-9 of these wonderful engines and my Kodak Instamatic 126 (remember them) never got the chance (simply couldn't afford the film and had to be VERY choosey about subject) - have pictures of 7001 / 7022 / 7026 / 7028 but not 7017. Many thanks Yes it did, thought it was at both ends tho, there is a pic in a book somewhere of it........ill look 4 it. owen FOUND IT Page 84 of 'Blue diesel days' by paul shannon, nice pic, no's at one end so model correct, i was wrong (again) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-H Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I can highly recommend the Howes Hymek - have fitted a bass reflex speaker to it and it's awesome. Am a bit peeved that Heljan have 'weathered' the blue small yp though - their weathering is just horrid IMHO! Agree that the painted buffer beam is a big improvement, but don't forget to paint the buffer shanks thuugh!!! Hi Ajax I have a sound chip on order from Howes for my Hymek Got any tips on the best way to install the speaker. Thanks Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushVeteran Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Yes it did, thought it was at both ends tho, there is a pic in a book somewhere of it........ill look 4 it. owen FOUND IT Page 84 of 'Blue diesel days' by paul shannon, nice pic, no's at one end so model correct, i was wrong (again) I attatch a pretty grotty shot I took of 7017 in July 74 at Oxford. I had just invested in a new camera (Practica LTL) and obviously wasn't quite used to it. As far as I'm aware it only carried the number at one end so yes the Heljan model is correct in this repect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 That's no grotty shot - many thanks indeed - cracking gallery - lots and lots of wonderful stuff - it's a good job guys like yourself were prepared to photograph what were probably fairly mundane things between 1968-1973 - Oh it's another green 31 !! Thanks again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted November 18, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2009 I think I have enough Hymeks now (one green, two blue) but I'm glad they've done this new batch; it might mean there's a chance of a second batch of Westerns at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 it might mean there's a chance of a second batch of Westerns at some point. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/topic/3492-Heljan-new-products/page__view__findpost__p__25603 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I attatch a pretty grotty shot I took of 7017 in July 74 at Oxford. I had just invested in a new camera (Practica LTL) and obviously wasn't quite used to it. As far as I'm aware it only carried the number at one end so yes the Heljan model is correct in this repect. BV... i thought you must have a pic of 7017 somewhere as you have so many good hymek pics. You did not let me down :icon_clap: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted November 23, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2009 Couldn't resist it - just ordered 7017 which is in the form when I saw her in Dec 1974 - the last working Hymek I saw in BR service Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Piszczek Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Does this batch of Hymeks have the improved wheels we've seen on the Clayton and Kestrel? Instead of the bronze coloured sintered wheels that seemed to get dirty quickly, Heljan has started using what looks like nickel plated wheel sets... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Does this batch of Hymeks have the improved wheels we've seen on the Clayton and Kestrel? Instead of the bronze coloured sintered wheels that seemed to get dirty quickly, Heljan has started using what looks like nickel plated wheel sets... Hi Pete, Yes! Well, my D7100 does anyway and it runs superbly - if anything even better than before. Go get one if you want one!............ Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Piszczek Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yes! Thanks, I already have three older ones, so I shall not go too crazy purchasing more lest I get in trouble with SWMBO. It's be interesting to ask Howes if the wheel sets are available as parts and at what cost... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks, I already have three older ones, so I shall not go too crazy purchasing more lest I get in trouble with SWMBO. It's be interesting to ask Howes if the wheel sets are available as parts and at what cost... Or check on here if anyone is gauge converting this new release. The old wheels would be surplus though unfortunately i've already done Hymeks from the old batches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 22, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2010 The green SYP versions of this new batch seem to have sold very quickly. I was fortunate to pick one up for 10800 in The Model Shop, Exeter today. He thought he had two left, and I had decided to get the other one, only for him to find that his stock-keeping records weren't what he thought they were, and that 10800 actually had the last one!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Very noble of you CK (and thanks for picking it up for me!). You can always borrow one of mine (00 or P4) if you need! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 24, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2010 Having checked a few other shop websites around the country, the GSYP ones seem to be completely sold out now.... I know of at least two potential orders for them, should any be found lurking... (and thanks for the offer, Rod, notwithstanding 'Compulsive Shopper Syndrome', you may well find yourself operating your own Hymek on Callow Lane at a show one of these days! ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I know of at least two potential orders for them, should any be found lurking... I may have one left... ...only one mind... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Just ordered D7051. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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