RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 4, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2012 . But the rolling stock was "forced" out by the monstrosity of Warley. Where all the big players have to announce something new or the rumour mill will start suggesting they are going under. No actually it wasn't, I talked to Andrew Burnham and it was intended to be announced in the magazine not at the show but they fell behind and didn't make the deadline for publication so decided once they arrived to show them there anyway. Quite funny too as Peco have been accused in the past of not making big announcements at Warley where others do! Peco know what they're doing and are quite amused by the speculation, and pleased, they made no secret that they are talking to others about producing a loco but they do not intend at present to lead it but may enter into a partnership if it's right. They are prepared to further the idea but they feel others have better knowledge and facilities for loco production and are conscious no doubt that that would be cheaper than going it alone and spending money making known mistakes. That's why Peco has built up the huge range of brands under it's umbrella and kept many items available long after their original owners would have ceased production. Peco has quietly supported the hobby for years with a permanent exhibition, popular magazine and worldwide respected track range and been successful. I think they will have answered all the questions above when deciding on their plan and that's their cash and opinion which seems to have worked well so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 No actually it wasn't, I talked to Andrew Burnham and it was intended to be announced in the magazine not at the show but they fell behind and didn't make the deadline for publication so decided once they arrived to show them there anyway. Quite funny too as Peco have been accused in the past of not making big announcements at Warley where others do! Thanks for that correction and inside knowledge. It is just without that information, I was basing my take on the situation on the announcement. It does not change my view of the selection of prototype (I'm afraid nothing will change that, though accept some will like it and buy them) or the (apparent) lack of RTR loco. Though as I have added above, it is merely based on what we know now and not what developments might be revealed in the coming months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Where does this stuff about news being 'forced' out and 'monstrosity of Warley' come from!! I can understand the Warley reference - if you're there it's all to easy to get swept up by the hype around new announcements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Forever the pessimist At least occasionally the pessimist is pleasantly surprised whereas the optimist is eternally disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 perhaps its a tactical decision to lure people who'd been thinking about 009 (such as myself) who have been put off by having to scratch or kit build everything. Now a newcomer need only build a loco instead of an endless run of kits to make a fleet of rolling stock, once one loco is built, another may follow, or kits of other pieces of rolling stock. or as someone else has already said, a loco acquired on e-bay to complete a train of RTR leading to having a go at kit building. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I think it's a real positive that ready to run 009 wagons are being produced so a huge well done to all involved at PECO. However why do you think they decided to make SR and L&BR rolling stock when Glyn valley Stock would have at least complimented their existing Glyn Valley Tramway engine and to my mind been the next step in their 00-9 production? Could be that L&B is better known at the moment. Perhaps they will produce GVT stuff later on when the GVT trust start running public trains or something. Fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusDe Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Earlier today, my RM subscription arrived through the letterbox with a satisfying thud, and some interesting news, in my excitement I first looked in this thread but no mention of this big news revealed within.So, I did a quick search and found it discussed here:-http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/68054-ready-to-run-oo9-loco-from-Heljan/Heljan RTR 009 L&B Loco(s)!!Angus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Looks like an interesting development makes a change from scratch building everything. Riggers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 The first wagons are due around 23rd February according to Kernow Model Railway Centre's Twitter L&B: http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/39894/GR290_Peco_Box_Van_and_Open_Wagon_Twin_Pack SR: http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/39895/GR291_Peco_Box_Van_and_Open_Wagon_Twin_Pack_in_SR_Brown_Livery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted February 14, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2013 Some may be available at Shepton Mallet this Saturday, along with samples of the coaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted February 16, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2013 Today the first ones came .......... and went.Here are the SR ones. The couplings are all plastic, and fit into fixed NEM355 pockets.This means you can do this with, with N gauge couplings. They feel a bit light.The van is easy to weight as the roof is a separate part, not glued on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 The couplings are all plastic, and fit into fixed NEM355 pockets.This means you can do this with, with N gauge couplings.Hopefully the Heljan L&B Manning Wardle will have NEM355 pockets too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted February 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2013 I picked up some of these at Shepton Mallet too - very impressed. Well done Peco! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Kent Biker Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Does anybody make NEM355-compatible 4mm scale L&B Chopper couplings by any chance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do we have any ideas on proposed stockists for the range? Surprisingly HATTONS have just advised me they have no plans to stock the range! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 The only stockist I know of so far is Kernow Models, as Paul.Uni mentioned in post #138. Any others? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I've just done some quick google searches. The shops that come up were: Osborn's Models Kernow Model Rail Centre Modellers Mecca Footplate Antics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Kent Biker Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I was able to pre-order one of each "Limited Edition" on-line from Kernow yesterday - not sure what the delivery time will be, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I was able to pre-order one of each "Limited Edition" on-line from Kernow yesterday - not sure what the delivery time will be, Thanks for info I might be able to get some sent with my Thumpers them!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted February 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2013 Parkside Dundas were selling them yesterday so that should be a good bet (although I believe they sold out). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 17, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2013 The http://www.gascupboard.co.uk/ has them. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted February 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2013 Now fitted with magnetic couplings. It's a fairly simple mod using Greenwich coupling parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Re My post stating that HATTONS advised me they would not be stocking the L&B wagons , (this info being recvd by me an 18 FEB) I note that they are now listing the 2 twin packs on their website! As a presell item at £23.00 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Maybe that's an indication of customer demand. Could be enough people have requested them for Hattons to change their mind, which if true is a healthy sign for the future of the range. My copy of the latest Model Rail arrived yesterday, with a picture of the Peco L&B coaches - they look very nice too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Maybe that's an indication of customer demand. Could be enough people have requested them for Hattons to change their mind, which if true is a healthy sign for the future of the range. My copy of the latest Model Rail arrived yesterday, with a picture of the Peco L&B coaches - they look very nice too. Agreed, all that we will need now apart from Coaches, are some of the bogie wagons and of course the Heljan Loco Hopefully someone may perhaps produce 'LYN' I have dug my 1996 book out!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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