stock_2007 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Nice man in a van just dropped mine off, really, really nice little loco and for its size it has some weight to it. Had it on the rolling road for the last 10mins Heads up to Hatton's great job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted August 23, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2013 Don't snooze and lose. New D8404 +D8229 (which I've had for years) now on a rake of BR box vans next to me First visit to Lord and Butler's spacious new emporium, impressive. Paninis in Café in Pumping Station next door still good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Indeed, a real character item. Went nowhere near Misha Black, and all the better for it, as it doesn't look to have a greenhouse c u m verandah either end! Misha didn't do a bad job on the D600's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 What a little beauty - totally agree, looks completely at home on the front of a train of 12t vans. Class 28, 17, 15, all the Co-Co prototypes, the BP, now the Class 16 - we've been very lucky and a few goodies in development also. Makes me realise what a huge change occurred in the diesel fleet between 1968-77 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluex5 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Received mine today, great model of an ugly yet intricate prototype. The grab handles on the end of the long bonnet are rather impressive especially. Also mention must be made of the rather nice (and concentric!) spoked wheel sets, really give the loco a unique feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN T Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Picked up mine from Lord and Butler yesterday as well ,yes.....Heljan have done a lovely job this time,detailing as posted previously is excellent including the etched roof walkway and small fittings and handrails. They are really setting the standards for 1st generation diesels and prototypes Well pleased. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 My six are now in transit from Hattons. Should arrive some time next week. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted August 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2013 My six are now in transit from Hattons. Should arrive some time next week. One good one hauling 5 dead ones? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Mine's just arrived and here are a few more shots of details since we've already had some general views (oh alright there's a general view too). A convincing representation on first glance, shame about the 'plain' cab interior but you can't have everything. I managed to cop all 10 of these from my bedroom window in SE London when they were on transfer freights to Hither Green so it's good to have one. This will be P4'd in due course for that 'Ouse Viaduct shot'. I'll give it a twirl on the DRAG test track on Monday night and hopefully return with some video. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 One good one hauling 5 dead ones? They're coming six-coupled so each one only has to complete 1/6 of the distance before failing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Hi am I right in thinking the 16's had problems working with other type's of loco. Would they just run as a single unit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spackz Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) Ive seen photos of them double headed to a Class 15, they were hauling a mixed freight train, which included Covhops (future replication on the layout I think). Got mine yesterday too, D8409 in Gloss, what a fantastic model. Edited August 24, 2013 by spackz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 They would have been in tandem, as opposed to being in multiple: class 15 had the blue star multple working code while class 16 had red circle, which means that operationally, the multiple controls were incompatible so each locomotive would need a crew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted August 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2013 Some nice chap called Andrew who works for Hattons has packed my two new ones and is sending them to me. The nice chap called Andrew has sent them to me, not had time to run them yet. I did put one next to my oldest scratchbuilt loco, wish I hadn't. Ah well for 30years I had a good un and most other modellers didn't 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 OK Heljan, what about a Taurus next? Spotted that from the classroom window at school in Cambridge, would really complete the set for me. (Sorry, OT, I know....) Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2013 I think Heljan have returned to the Hymek days, long may it continue. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obadiah Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 How about . . and here I am only jesting! Heljan making a dummy model, not for the purposes of double heading, but so we can faithfully recreate the class 16's natual habitat, the Stratford Dump . . . harrumph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles73128 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I think Heljan have returned to the Hymek days, long may it continue. Mike. Got my gloss Class 16 yesterday, I'd say it's the best model Haljen have done! SUPERB. I think it's a strong contender for the best RTR BR diesel so far? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted August 25, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 25, 2013 How about . . and here I am only jesting! Heljan making a dummy model, not for the purposes of double heading, but so we can faithfully recreate the class 16's natual habitat, the Stratford Dump . . . harrumph. That's a bit unfair. While running one of my scracthbuilt locos on a club layout many years ago a Stratford driver said "That would never happen." "What?" was my reply. "That thing moving." he continued " We would try and fail them before leaving shed. Not that wouldn't get you to your destination, they just wouldn't get you home." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I've given mine a good run out on the rolling-road which the loco seemed to like (unlike my 17). The next thing I think is fitting a chip, maybe the Bachmann 21 pin chip as its the only one I'm used to...any thoughts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Got my gloss Class 16 yesterday, I'd say it's the best model Haljen have done! SUPERB. I think it's a strong contender for the best RTR BR diesel so far? It'd have a battle pitched against the Dapol 22. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Had a close look at one in HobbyRail, Sutton C. yesterday. Absolutely exquisite detail, handles, etches, louvres, spokes... I have no use for one, but hats-off to the Danes for raising the bar whence many never thought it could move. Shame they have no plans for stable mate the louvre-fest Sad-Eyed 21/ 29. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Had a close look at one in HobbyRail, Sutton C. yesterday. Absolutely exquisite detail, handles, etches, louvres, spokes... I have no use for one, but hats-off to the Danes for raising the bar whence many never thought it could move. Shame they have no plans for stable mate the louvre-fest Sad-Eyed 21/ 29. It looks like Dapol are gearing up for the class 29. Hopefully the class 21 will follow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted August 25, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2013 It'd have a battle pitched against the Dapol 22. It'd have a battle pitched against the Dapol 22. In terms of reliability.....I think not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 In terms of reliability.....I think not. Maybe so, but its early days for the class 16 yet. I was talking in terms of exquisite detail and general appearance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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