Brian Hawkins Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks MarkSG, It seems a lifetime since the Garratts were first announced, hopefully not much longer to wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted January 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks MarkSG, It seems a lifetime since the Garratts were first announced, hopefully not much longer to wait. I asked Hattons on their live chat during the week and was told 'any time between now and March.' Didn't tell me what year mind you! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 As I've said before, I'd prefer them to take their time and get it right than rush out a model that has significant flaws. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 7013 Posted January 28, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 28, 2014 I've given up worrying about it, I have come to the conclusion that these days you have to pre order and forget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffi_C Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) First ones expected in sometime in the next week. Just had the email from Hattons. Edited February 25, 2014 by Steffi_C 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I've given up worrying about it, I have come to the conclusion that these days you have to pre order and forget. Just don't forget it too much or you will have spent the money you need for the particular model Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Had to update my card details in regard to the order of my LMS 4970 today and I was told that they would be here by the end of week. Looking forward to getting this loco now after such a long, long wait... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Has anybody else preordered and not got an email? Because we haven't. (BR early crest heavily weathered) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbeagleowner Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Me neither. Some are expected May though. If you look on the website that one might be one of the later arrivals :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I haven't had an email either, and I've ordered a heavily weathered early BR crest version as well. So I presume those aren't ready yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 In fact, having checked their website, the different variants are about half and half split between March and May due dates. I don't know whether this reflects any internal scheduling in the Heljan factory. Maybe they don't have the capacity to do the paint work for that many variants at once, so they're having to stagger it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Just spoke to Hattons and the first one (code 266201) LMS fixed bunker is due into them Tomorrow, Thursday 27/2/2014, and they will ship out starting that day. Second one due in is ref 266202 The LMS revolving bunker version. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just spoke to Hattons and the first one (code 266201) LMS fixed bunker is due into them Tomorrow, Thursday 27/2/2014, and they will ship out starting that day. Second one due in is ref 266202 The LMS revolving bunker version. Tony As good as their word, the first 2 are now showing as in stock on Hatton's website. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 OMG! And I have just bought a greenhouse on my credit card. I can't even remember which garratt variant I ordered, or who I ordered it from, it was so long ago. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffi_C Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just spoke to Hattons and the first one (code 266201) LMS fixed bunker is due into them Tomorrow, Thursday 27/2/2014, and they will ship out starting that day. Second one due in is ref 266202 The LMS revolving bunker version. Tony 266202 is also fixed bunker. The revolving bunker versions are all due later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 OMG! And I have just bought a greenhouse on my credit card. I can't even remember which garratt variant I ordered, or who I ordered it from, it was so long ago. You can only have ordered it from Hattons, as it is a model they have commissioned and will only be sold by them, so that's the good news, however can't prevent them drawing £199 plus p&p from the card, when your order comes in. If you haven't got a Hattons account so you can check your order on-line, I suggest phoning them to identify which one you've ordered, as they appear to be coming out in 2 batches, one from now to early March and some in May. The heavily weathered versions are all in May I believe. The first version is now on their new release section as in stock today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted February 27, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hattons have some nice pics up of the first ones available: http://www.ehattons.com/42899/Heljan_266201_Beyer_Garratt_2_6_0_0_6_2_4970_LMS_std_bunker_pony_wheel_brake_1930_31_Pristine/StockDetail.aspx 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Some photos here now of two LMS examples, http://www.ehattons.com/42900/Heljan_266202_Beyer_Garratt_2_6_0_0_6_2_4978_LMS_std_bunker_pony_wheel_brake_1930_32_Lightly_/StockDetail.aspx Normal health warnings apply. Wild Boar Fell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 You can only have ordered it from Hattons, as it is a model they have commissioned and will only be sold by them, so that's the good news, however can't prevent them drawing £199 plus p&p from the card, when your order comes in. If you haven't got a Hattons account so you can check your order on-line, I suggest phoning them to identify which one you've ordered, as they appear to be coming out in 2 batches, one from now to early March and some in May. The heavily weathered versions are all in May I believe. The first version is now on their new release section as in stock today Thanks for that. No wonder I couldn't find it; for some reason I had it in my head that it was Rails I ordered it from. I found the Hattons original order email, 8th Aug 2011, no wonder I had forgotten - I can't remember what happened yesterday. Anyway it was a heavily weathered version, so I will not panic quite so much. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted February 27, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2014 Exciting news after a 30 month wait. I've checked my pre orders on Hattons website and my Garrett has been dispatched Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 27, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2014 Exciting news after a 30 month wait. I've checked my pre orders on Hattons website and my Garrett has been dispatched Looking forward to your review and assessment soon....congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Our variant is in on May ah well, it'll be here soon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Upon looking at the Hattons site I must say I really hope the canvas cover for the coal space is removable. I cannot recall this feature appearing in any photos of them when in service. First job tomorrow when it comes will be to investigate! Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve45 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Our variant is in on May ah well, it'll be here soon. I wouldn't worry Tony,by the time May comes we will have seen reviews and will be able to judge whether its any good. After all its Heljans first British steam engine and I still have a doubt as to whether they have done a good job on the rotating bunker from when I saw it at Warley. If the reviews are good then I will take delivery in May, if not I will probably cancel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 7013 Posted February 27, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2014 Be interesting to see the first reviews, this has been an eagerly awaited release. In a way I am glad mine will not be here until may, at least any pitfalls will be out in the open by then. However all that said I will not cancel my pre order this is a true icon of our railways. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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