RMweb Premium ColinK Posted March 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 7, 2016 Please ring me on any of the 3 numbers listed earlier if you need to reach me. I am getting lots of spam (in the 100s!) at the moment so some email messages are getting lost. We are trying to remedy the problem as quickly as possible. Cheers Sandra Is it the spam for Mr Tilt's sandwiches? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 If I could ask a question for Sandra at Locomotion concerning the delivery schedule, as Brian Greenwoods update doesn't show what models are in the 1st batch by sea, and the 2nd batch by air. Are these only the dcc sound sets and additional cars, as he describes the dcc ready versions as being in the third batch. I thought originally the dcc ready versions would be coming in two shipments, with the first being in one of the early shipments. I've tried to find the original schedule posted here but with 71 pages I had no luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Is it the spam for Mr Tilt's sandwiches? They're CHEESE sandwiches! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 If I could ask a question for Sandra at Locomotion concerning the delivery schedule, as Brian Greenwoods update doesn't show what models are in the 1st batch by sea, and the 2nd batch by air. Are these only the dcc sound sets and additional cars, as he describes the dcc ready versions as being in the third batch. I thought originally the dcc ready versions would be coming in two shipments, with the first being in one of the early shipments. I've tried to find the original schedule posted here but with 71 pages I had no luck. Ok so the plan is..... The sound versions are air freighted and the DCC Ready plus trailer cars by sea. There will also be a 3rd batch of the remaining items missed from the first 2 batches. Also factor in that I will be at Ally Pally show on the 19/20 March and York Show over Easter weekend. It will take a while to pack and dispatch all the orders but I will get them out as quickly as I am able. Phew! Easy Peesy! So..no time off for me until April! As is normal lots of tea and chocolate required to keep us going! All donations welcome! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Whilst I was chatting to Sandra the other day she explained that there are localised circumstances with regard to the unloading and storage of the products which will unfortunately create an extra workload so I'd ask everyone to bear with Sandra and the team in the flurry of activity to send orders out; I'm sure they'll be working extremely hard at it. I'm sure the team could have done without a mountain of boxes in between two major show weekends but sod's law undoubtedly applies. I'm sure everyone is eager (me included) to get their hands on what looks to be a very different product but it's probably worth mentioning that it's easier in most cases to pay the balance via LocomotionModels website rather than phoning up. I paid mine that way and couldn't resist adding 'next day' delivery for a little more. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sandra has 1st hand experience from all those C1s last year. Only the boxes are bigger now, which means more wrapping to do. Multiply that 1500 times.... trying to avoid paper cuts.... sticky tape and the rest. Re-reading the order twice to ensure the items match... Oh what fun. Been there and done that myself when I worked for the signal box. I wrapped up and sent out 36000 parcels over 5 years. The positive side is that it only takes me 5 minutes to wrap up the kiddies presents at birthdays and xmas! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sandra has 1st hand experience from all those C1s last year. Only the boxes are bigger now, which means more wrapping to do. Multiply that 1500 times.... trying to avoid paper cuts.... sticky tape and the rest. Re-reading the order twice to ensure the items match... Oh what fun. Been there and done that myself when I worked for the signal box. I wrapped up and sent out 36000 parcels over 5 years. The positive side is that it only takes me 5 minutes to wrap up the kiddies presents at birthdays and xmas! You make it sound such fun!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 They're CHEESE sandwiches! They're CHEESE sandwiches! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 They're CHEESE sandwiches! Wesleydale? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 sTILTon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Wesleydale? sTILTon... Neither, mousetrap more likely. I tasted a few when they were Hugh's wife was in over-supply mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted March 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2016 Now had the email asking me to pay the balance, which I have done. All handled very well by Locomotion. Decided to pick mine up from Shildon. Looking forward to the day out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2016 Now had the email asking me to pay the balance, which I have done. All handled very well by Locomotion. Decided to pick mine up from Shildon. Looking forward to the day out. Me too, standard postage for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish1068 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Not had an email although I have paid for mine, does the email give any clue to when the models will be available? I have a DCC ready version on order and will be picking it up at locomotion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2016 "At long last the APT-Es are due to arrive at the museum in the next week or two (depending on customs and Felixstowe Docks!)" not much of a clue to be honest LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles2 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks to Brian for the comprehensive update. I was amazed just how the unit coped with the test tracks and even more surprised to learn the sound was running on analogue. Excellent footage for those of us waiting for Felixstowe to pull their collective digits out! So if the sound works on analogue I'm beginning to wonder if its too late to upgrade to the sound version? But I am worried about all the front end overhang, my main lines are mostly laid with 5 foot curves but do get down to 3 foot in the hidden sections and it would be a pain if it fouled the opposite running line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Overhang was always going to be an issue because of how far back the leading bogie is on the real one. I'm sure you'll be able to fit DCC sound at a later date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Not had an email although I have paid for mine, does the email give any clue to when the models will be available? I have a DCC ready version on order and will be picking it up at locomotion That's mentioned a page or 2 ago in this thread. There will be 2 DCC sound shipments before the DCC ready ones. It sounds like it will take time to distribute them from Shildon too. We have waited patiently for long enough for Rapido to get these right (which we all seem to have preferred to them rushing a bad model out). I don't see how a few more weeks is going to make a great deal of difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted March 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) So if the sound works on analogue I'm beginning to wonder if its too late to upgrade to the sound version? But I am worried about all the front end overhang, my main lines are mostly laid with 5 foot curves but do get down to 3 foot in the hidden sections and it would be a pain if it fouled the opposite running line. See the other APT-E thread. Post No 79 page 4. You should be OK with 3ft radius curves. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96275-the-latest-apt-e-samples-have-arrived/page-4 Edited March 8, 2016 by Colin_McLeod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 If the "user guide" is like that of the LRC, we are in for an evening's read. I wonder if Jason or Bill has written it? The LRC was ok, and very funny in places though me being more childish than adult in nature, I would have preferred a few extra pictures and slightly less text. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Parker Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 OK, the APT-E is on the way. Time to support a new tilting model train project. A Lego APT-P: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/102706 Admit it. You want one. Yes you do. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 They'll be in trouble when it tilts, there's no tumble-home built into the body shell! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 It's ok Kit, it's Lego. It will all go back together without any fuss. Cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 OK, the APT-E is on the way. Time to support a new tilting model train project. A Lego APT-P: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/102706 Admit it. You want one. Yes you do. Oh dear no! Negative. Highly undesirable. Turn the wretched thing into a building, The wheels can be satellite dishes. It’s taken a long time but I always thought this sort of thing would happen when we abolished the death penalty. Send the poster to Rockall! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidobill Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 OK, the APT-E is on the way. Time to support a new tilting model train project. A Lego APT-P: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/102706 Admit it. You want one. Yes you do. Note to Jason... We have a leak! Somebody is posting EP prototype shots of our upcoming models without permission. This must be STOPPED!!!! This takes all the wind out of our surprise announcement at York..... Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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