Poor Old Bruce Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 ............ there are shortages of the maroon version due to the wrong coloured ends (not sure what he meant) ........ He probably means that the earliest version HM001 was supposed to have maroon ends but (like mine) turned up with black ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Bird Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi Tony, Can I just say that if you don't have toy train curves on your layout, it is a simple matter to prevent the outer pony trucks from swivelling with a spot of glue. The Stove R definitely runs much better. I've gone the extra mile and fitted 14mm Hornby coach wheels (extra weight). It seems a simple enough job to immobilise the outer axles but, what would the minimum manageable radius be then? If you've put it to the test I would be grateful for the info. Les Bird Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 It seems a simple enough job to immobilise the outer axles but, what would the minimum manageable radius be then? If you've put it to the test I would be grateful for the info. This thread might be of interest.... http://www.rmweb.co....__1#entry316821 I simply bent a yard of Peco track into an 'S' bend on which to try out the finished coach, but I have no idea what the radius was. I'll simply say it was very sharp, far sharper than 24". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Just to join in the fun, I have a quick question that someone out there in RMweb land may be able to answer. I was late sending my order form off, (Mid January), but requested a Maroon version. I've heard nothing since, but understand the Maroon version was the first version to reach these shores. My question is, have all the first batch of Maroon ones gone out, and if so, will I have to wait for the next batch to be produced? Only a query, so no worries if it can't be answered. Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor Old Bruce Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Just to join in the fun, I have a quick question that someone out there in RMweb land may be able to answer. I was late sending my order form off, (Mid January), but requested a Maroon version. I've heard nothing since, but understand the Maroon version was the first version to reach these shores. My question is, have all the first batch of Maroon ones gone out, and if so, will I have to wait for the next batch to be produced? Only a query, so no worries if it can't be answered. Surely Ian Allan or Hornby Magazine are the people who would know the answer to that one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Surely Ian Allan or Hornby Magazine are the people who would know the answer to that one One would hope so, but it's a Sunday and no reply. As I was reading the thread, I thought I'd pose the question..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 My crimson and blue Stove Rs arrived today. The colours look pretty good - much better finish than the maroon one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preservation Modeller Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Oooh- Blue ones are out now. Any pictures of them in the flesh? I'm still waiting on my Crims and Lms maroon... two weeks is nearly up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted February 7, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2011 Today received my outstanding order - LMS black ends, crimson and blue - too late to take pics tonight, will try to do some pics tomorrow if anybody else has not posted any.... Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I received my other two stove's last night - one in blue and one in crimson, and the colour is much better than the maroon one on both vehicles. The finish and lettering is very good. I'm happy with them regardless of the inacuracies mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I received my other two stove's last night - one in blue and one in crimson, and the colour is much better than the maroon one on both vehicles. The finish and lettering is very good. I'm happy with them regardless of the inacuracies mentioned. Sounds promising. Colin has mine in the correct (LMS of course ) livery but I won't get to see it until I meet hin at the Nottingham show in March. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Sounds promising. Colin has mine in the correct (LMS of course ) livery but I won't get to see it until I meet hin at the Nottingham show in March. I understand that the LMS livery is not correct. The maroon is too dark and the lining is wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hi, As some forum members placed their orders after the December deadline they might have experienced some delay in receiving their order. I am one of those patient souls strill awaiting their Stove R however I have just received this message from Ian Allan, hopefully it might allay some concerns: Hi Tim I am pleased to confirm that you order from December is logged on our system. It was originally 2 units but, as per your email of 31st January, this has been amended to 1 x BR crimson. I have been advised that this will be despatched this week. As ever, thanks for your patience! Regards Margaret Hayes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted February 8, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2011 OK, have taken some (not so good) pictures of the Stove Rs that arrived yesterday: Enjoy!! Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preservation Modeller Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I must say that they do look great. The blue is very smart! BR Maroon is smart too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Is that boxed as BR maroon or BR carmine red? Against the carmine & cream coach its looks to be a pretty good represenatation of carmine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted February 8, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2011 Is that boxed as BR maroon or BR carmine red? Against the carmine & cream coach its looks to be a pretty good represenatation of carmine. It's boxed as BR crimson.... Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 It's boxed as BR crimson.... Taking that as the official BR title, then it must be what enthusiasts call carmine red or blood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Peter Beckett Posted February 9, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 9, 2011 With thanks to DesA, I received this email referring to my order of 2 BR Crimson Stoves. Apologies for the delay. Models were received into the office on the 1st January. Your models were despatched to you on the 7th February. That means I should get them next week B) Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Just found this Rail Blue Stove R No. M32978 that I shot in Abergele on 24th June 1977. If you've a blue 'un, remove those end steps and corridor connections.(End steps started to be removed in the early 1960s). Note modified footboards too. Going off the open window, I wonder if there was a guard in there...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Very useful shot there Coach, thanks for sharing. Note also - some of the horizontal 'beading' has been removed, similar to the 50' ex-LMS bogie vans that lasted long enough to be painted blue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 12, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2011 Just found this Rail Blue Stove R No. M32978 that I shot in Abergele on 24th June 1977. If you've a blue 'un, remove those end steps and corridor connections.(End steps started to be removed in the early 1960s). Note modified footboards too. Yes, this was the era when discouraging people from meeting the 25kV OHLE became a practical exercise. Stopping them climbing was seen as a great help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preservation Modeller Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Any more people still awaiting theirs? Had an email in response to a follow up about mine, and Margret is surprised I have not recieved mine yet. Here's hoping it was just Royal Mail being slow, and that they aren't lost or forgotten! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I called up yesterday about my late ordered Maroon one. I was told that all the first batch had gone out now and they were awaiting a second batch of Maroon ones to arrive. That's set my mind at rest. Just hope they're not too long arriving. HTH. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Peter Beckett Posted February 17, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2011 My 2 arrived today and I am impressed with the crisp details (allowing for errors). :lol: Straight onto the track and the centre wheel height was a problem in some areas so the height was adjusted courtesy of Coachman in "Stoking up a Stove" and problem disappeared. B) Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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