RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted November 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2015 I only posted the allocations dates that I did due to the fact that I model 1949 to 1949 so had not tabulated for my own records past May 1951. As Windyhale76 advised 30182 was certainly Yeovil allocated for a while. Whilst often confined to there own usual duties from a shed, circumstances would have meant this could and did change so they wold often appear on other duties, deputising for other locomotive classes. Also they would have still tripped to and from Eastleigh to the works for larger overhauls etc. (I used running in turns from Eastleigh as an excuse on Fisherton Sarum for more unusual classing appearing on shed!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blobrick Posted November 6, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 6, 2015 Hi WindyHale Many thanks for the info.on the weekly Yeovil service you mentioned. Sounds like just the ticket, l ll be able to justify one of these wee beasties now. Interesting you mentioned "Main Lines To The West" by Simon Rocksborough-Smith, a copy of this book owned by a friend was what started me down this path many years ago, l was not however aware that a volume 2 existed, l be on the hunt for that now, so thanks also for that gem too Thanks Bob C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blobrick Posted November 6, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 6, 2015 Hi Graham Thanks for your guidance, between your good self and WindyHale, l ve got the excuse l was looking for! cheers Bob C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_R Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 An unlikely pairing in real life but they do look and perform superbly - well done to both Chris (and the team) at Kernow and Dave Jones! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Gwiwer Posted November 7, 2015 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2015 Finally crewed, coaled and paired with the push-pull set: Eagerly awaiting the arrivals of 30225 and IoW 16 now. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Finally crewed, coaled and paired with the push-pull set: Eagerly awaiting the arrivals of 30225 and IoW 16 now. Looks great, Rick! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Some pictures comparing O2 with an M7. The difference in size is surprising. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 That size comparison is interesting, No wonder the Yeovil crews preferred the M7, coaling the 02's tiny bunker must have been a pain for a start! It seems to me almost all the complaints are re the driving wheels, quartering and too wide to gauge. As it the fixing looks similar to the old troublesome Mainline wheel fixing has anyone had the wheels come loose after correcting the back to back or quartering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I didn't realise the I O W number 16 had been released yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Some pictures comparing O2 with an M7. The difference in size is surprising. aDSC_0815.jpg aDSC_0816.jpg aDSC_0818.jpg aDSC_0820.jpg Which explains why the M7s never got to the IOW - they could never have fitted on the turntable at Bembridge! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell Model Railway Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I didn't realise the I O W number 16 had been released yet! It hasn't 16 is still on a boat with the SR push pull model due end of November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 It hasn't 16 is still on a boat with the SR push pull model due end of November. Not according to post 955, which clearly shows an IOW bunker with 16 on it! ... something going on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell Model Railway Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) I see the post, I ordered one as well, there is only on Island O2 on Britain's shores and that's 24. So I guess you will have to ask the only person to have one the one who posted post 955.From Kernows website: K2102 DJ Models 0-4-4T O2 Steam Locomotive number 16 named "Ventnor" in BR Black livery with late crest.Fitted with 6 Pin DCC Decoder socket - OO GaugeExclusive to Kernow Model Rail Centre.Includes accessory bag containing etched nameplates, air pipes, dummy screw couplings and engine head signal discs. New release - currently on board "Hamburg Express" due into Southampton around 24th November 2015 Edited November 7, 2015 by Bluebell Model Railway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Not according to post 955, which clearly shows an IOW bunker with 16 on it! ... something going on here... Seeing that post prompted my initial comment. As far as I was concerned IOW 24 is the first of the two to be released and has recently landed on these shores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2015 Seeing that post prompted my initial comment. As far as I was concerned IOW 24 is the first of the two to be released and has recently landed on these shores. He's obviously got his hands on one somehow. Maybe a borrowed Pre-Prod sample? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted November 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2015 He's obviously got his hands on one somehow. Maybe a borrowed Pre-Prod sample? Very possible. Such things do happen. I was very fortunate to be awarded an early 30586 when the well tanks were first released which was one of those in the initial sample batch flown (rather than shipped ) in ahead of the main delivery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selset bill Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I got my O2 (30193) yesterday. What an exquisite model, really looks the part. BUT - it won't run on most of my layout! The low-slung brake linkage fouls my third rails - not by much, but enough to slightly lift the drivers off the track on one side so losing traction. Obviously my fault for trying to run an Exmouth Junction loco on a South London layout! (but I don't think renumbering to 30221 will help!) Seriously, I am at a loss to know what to do as ripping up the third rail is not an option, and it is difficult to see how to take anything off the brake gear without spoiling the model. I guess she will have to be confined to the non-electrified goods yard and carriage sidings which is a great pity as I hoped to use her on ecs into the terminus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) I got my O2 (30193) yesterday. What an exquisite model, really looks the part. BUT - it won't run on most of my layout! The low-slung brake linkage fouls my third rails - not by much, but enough to slightly lift the drivers off the track on one side so losing traction. Obviously my fault for trying to run an Exmouth Junction loco on a South London layout! (but I don't think renumbering to 30221 will help!) Seriously, I am at a loss to know what to do as ripping up the third rail is not an option, and it is difficult to see how to take anything off the brake gear without spoiling the model. I guess she will have to be confined to the non-electrified goods yard and carriage sidings which is a great pity as I hoped to use her on ecs into the terminus. You'll just have to build a south London non-electrified branch line, Bill, like Sanderstead-Oxted and beyond Mal Edit: O2s to Oxted? Rule 1 Edited November 8, 2015 by Purley Oaks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_R Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 An unlikely pairing in real life but they do look and perform superbly - well done to both Chris (and the team) at Kernow and Dave Jones! Just to explain about my IoW No 16 - there was a glitch at Kernow with my various O2 orders which as a result I was promised they would send the 1st available IoW No 16. I had an e-mail last Thursday saying it had been despatched and It arrived on Friday. Both e-mail and receipt said " this will be the 1st production model by airfreight - other models not due for further month " Top marks to Kernow! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2015 My late crest one is on its way in the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted November 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2015 Woo Woo! YAY! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Still hoping my IOW 24 can arrive before the exhibition at the weekend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Any signs of a K2106 early crest mainland non-push pull showing up? No e-mail from Kernow and no charge on my card yet. Once I know it is on the way I can start planning the sound conversion. That and stripping the BR crest and lining from the model so I can backdate to Southern times. Unfortunately the only Southern black version was encumbered with all sorts of extra plumbing. Oh well the coaches from Hornby for the Padstow Bodmin local aren't coming for some time yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 They must have cleared a lot of pre orders as this lunchtime I decided to order 30225 (to be renumbered as 30226) and by mid afternoon it had been despatched according to My Account on the web site - no emails received however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHearne Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Any signs of a K2106 early crest mainland non-push pull showing up? No e-mail from Kernow and no charge on my card yet. Once I know it is on the way I can start planning the sound conversion. That and stripping the BR crest and lining from the model so I can backdate to Southern times. Unfortunately the only Southern black version was encumbered with all sorts of extra plumbing. Oh well the coaches from Hornby for the Padstow Bodmin local aren't coming for some time yet. My pre-order for K2106 was shipped on Saturday (not arrived yet) and i only ordered it late last year. So they must be almost done. Maybe your CC details are out of date, it has been mentioned that they leave any of those till the end, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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