Abadacus Zokonta Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Yes I tried both seperately and got no response. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Aaagh! Seeing comments from people who've got two identical power cars instead of different ones prompted me to have another look at mine in order to check, having originally only opened the box once just to have a look at it as I've currently got nowhere to run it. Fortunately, I do have one each of all four sections (PCs 1 and 2 and TCs 1 and 2). But I now have two completely different problems. The first is that I now really, really do want to try running it, so I'm wondering whether domestic harmony will survive setting up the test track in the living room. The second is that I managed to tear the cardboard a bit when closing the box again, which has probably wiped a hundred quid off the value if I did decide to eBay it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abadacus Zokonta Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 So who do I have to contact to get this sorted out, I hope I dont have to cover postage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Contact Sandra at Locomotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Is the RDC with the B47 jet pod still the fastest traction to ran on US rails? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted May 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks for that Chris, It appears that the diesel engine maybe still present on the RDC looking at the slow speed moves. I hope it had a robust final drive isolation system. I was always under the impression that the pod was a B47 one,but in an early shot in the film it shows the pod with the intakes closed off something which the B36 could do when not using its jets. So the film is right it being a B36 one not a B47 one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Thanks for that Chris, It appears that the diesel engine maybe still present on the RDC looking at the slow speed moves. I hope it had a robust final drive isolation system. I was always under the impression that the pod was a B47 one,but in an early shot in the film it shows the pod with the intakes closed off something which the B36 could do when not using its jets. So the film is right it being a B36 one not a B47 one I have the book somewhere - Flight of the M-497 - written by the guys who did it. I seem to recall that the final drives were removed and that positioning moves were done by pushing with a diesel switcher. The 'Darth Vader' front was designed by the wife of one of the guys and was merely bolted on over the flat front of the RDC. It's interesting in the movie how quickly it outpaces the camera car! Here's the link for buying the book, which is one of those 'print on demand' exercises. Great stuff though, and well worth having. http://www.lulu.com/gb/en/shop/henry-morris-and-hank-morris/flight-of-the-m-497/paperback/product-20214233.html (CJL) Edited May 23, 2016 by dibber25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted May 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2016 Cheers Chris I wonder what they did about crossing timings, I cant really believe something so primative was done so late. The jet engines they used were 20 years old even then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Cheers Chris I wonder what they did about crossing timings, I cant really believe something so primative was done so late. The jet engines they used were 20 years old even then The 'press' surrounding it said it was about providing fast rail service to the 'super-urban' areas which were then being developed. It seems more like a cheap, quick way to try and grab some publicity for passenger rail at a difficult time. It can't have been a serious proposal - unlike the tilting train concept. I have a Walthers RDC and a B-36 kit to do a kit-bash but I'm loathe to ruin a massive aircraft kit by pillaging the three parts that make up the engine pod. I tried casting some resin copies but I really don't have much success with resin casting. Anyway, it's a low priority project. (CJL) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted May 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2016 If you model the B36 as an A or B model ,they didn't have jets although to me one of the charms of the B36 is TEN engines! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) I suspect they used B-36 pods because a] they were more available then as the B-47 was still in service and b] the B-47 pods would have been heavier as they had the outrigger wheels mounted in between the two engines. Edited May 23, 2016 by Mr_Tilt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Just opened my box to put together my sound version APT-E and noticed I have two of PC2 but the instruction booklet mentions PC1. I had two PC1s! Check which is the false PC2 (the one with the sound chip in it), get in touch with Locomotion Models and she will send out a replacement with the correct body along with a prepaid return label to send the wrong one back. You should be able to reuse the packaging the replacement was sent out in. All very quickly dealt with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium steam-driven boy Posted May 23, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hi, My Kato/Kobo Custom M-497 in N: They were doing these in batches, picked this example up a couple of years ago. On the function options F5 gives you the Afterburner and F7 the Crossing Gate Airhorn... I've had a pdf download of the book for some time prior to getting the model - excellent read, still available I see. Regards, Gerry. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted May 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2016 I suspect they used B-36 pods because a) they were more available then as the B-47 was still in service and b) the B-47 pods would have been heavier as they had the outrigger wheels mounted in between the two engines. They could have used the outrigger wheel as a retractable trolley pole!! By 66 the B47 fleet was in massive contraction,the pure bomber varient went in 65 and the reconnaissance versions following in 67, some weather and electronic versions lasting until 69. A shame as there were well over 2000 built,they didn't share there bigger brother's long life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreds Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Remarkably similar to the ugly ill fated Gat Ex units too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 So who do I have to contact to get this sorted out, I hope I dont have to cover postage. Hi, should be sorted and running on the layout by tomorrow! Cheers Sandra 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted May 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hi, should be sorted and running on the layout by tomorrow! Cheers Sandra Now that is what I call excellent service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP 4000 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I think Sandra's being draining E-Train's fuel tanks!!! Whoooooshhh, Supersonic speed!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I think Sandra's being draining E-Train's fuel tanks!!! Whoooooshhh, Supersonic speed!!! A lot of good it'll do her, they're empty. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP 4000 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 A lot of good it'll do her, they're empty. Fumes??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Been doing a bit more work on my POP train which will come in kit form, to go with APT-E, all 3D printed, not finshed yet, but getting there. Going to go stand next to the wall of the North car park at 10:48am, 11th June , 40 years since E train arrive at the NRM, and I saw her in that very spot for the first time. Paul APT-E Conservation & Support Group. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Been doing a bit more work on my POP train which will come in kit form, to go with APT-E, all 3D printed, not finshed yet, but getting there. Going to go stand next to the wall of the North car park at 10:48am, 11th June , 40 years since E train arrive at the NRM, and I saw her in that very spot for the first time. Paul APT-E Conservation & Support Group. Looks very interesting. This will be available to buy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Looks very interesting. This will be available to buy? Hopefully yes, POP1, POP2 under construction , early plans for HSFV1, Hastings, Testrol and Pilot. The model looks better in real life, pics make it look pretty rough for some reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted May 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 25, 2016 If we all buy one they will be POPing up everywhere. Looks very nice, might have to get one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Going to go stand next to the wall of the North car park at 10:48am, 11th June , 40 years since E train arrive at the NRM, and I saw her in that very spot for the first time. Paul APT-E Conservation & Support Group. I was thinking that it wasn't long for that anniversary date just the other day Paul. It's good that she's under cover at Shildon now, but having her at York for the anniversary would have been better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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