RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted December 20, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 20, 2014 You do realise that Dave maybe reluctant to market one of these wonderful locos as their nickname was "Hornby's" as in a popular Liverpool based manufacturer at that time. Here's one of Charlie's examples of a class 71 under the wires at Brockley Green. Under the wires.JPG Hi Judge D It I always good to see pictures of Brockley Green, further to your post I would add that as far I am aware it was the three Bullied / Raworth electric locos CC1/2 and 20003 later to be known as class 70 that were nicknamed 'Hornby's' rather than the class 71's which I understood were generally known as HA's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 . Might be an interesting reference (due out 16th April) ; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Southern-Special-Issue-Booster-Locos/dp/1909328359/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419366092&sr=1-2 ( And it MIGHT inspire someone to model the Class 70s. ) . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 . Might be an interesting reference (due out 16th April) ; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Southern-Special-Issue-Booster-Locos/dp/1909328359/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419366092&sr=1-2 ( And it MIGHT inspire someone to model the Class 70s. ) . Something like these maybe. Dave 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Something like these maybe. Scan-141224-0001.jpg Dave Very nice indeed. shame they are so shodilly made that you have had to wire the buffers together cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Very nice indeed. shame they are so shodilly made that you have had to wire the buffers together cheers Dave Oi! Watchit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 A couple for Dave in case they help to get my one correct. Haha. Dave 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Note how the conductor rail is continuous on the point and the single slip, with ramps bolted onto the side for the shoe to ride up. Anyone tried modelling that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks to some Ebay sales my wallet has finally decided it can order one (plain green E5004) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 A DJMby just doesn't have the same ring about it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Note how the conductor rail is continuous on the point and the single slip, with ramps bolted onto the side for the shoe to ride up. Anyone tried modelling that? Yes it has been modelled by the one and only Colin Parks I believe. As a third rail modeller myself I find enough problems without going to such detail but then again, my modelling skills are no were near Colin's standards. Incidently the ramps are for low speed use anyway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILRAGE Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 MMMMMMM Gone way to quiet on here getting withdrawal symptoms go on gissa little peek pretty please you know you want too go on I'll be your best friend!! LOL And breeeeeeeath Must get a grip must get a grip must get a grip!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi everyone, I'm expecting a good update on this on Monday morning and I'll post when I have it then. Cheers Dave 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 OK Dave, be nice to hear something about it, very much looking forward to this. Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi everyone, Sorry for the delay, as you know i've been away this last week which has now coincided with the start of Chinese New Year. As for a full update, i'm unable to give you that for a few weeks as firstly i need to change a couple of things that were slightly wrong on the cad/cam, and also i dont wish to give other parties an update on whats missing from their cad/cam too, as that would be commercial suicide. However, i'd say that the progress is good and that i'm now looking at adding another green version. Progress has been such that i'm now concentrating on the minutiae of the model.......for instance the correct headcode fonts, sizes etc, and i am indebted to 1 person in particular that has supplied me with those specific details that are relevant for only certain time periods etc. (Thank you mate). Chassis testing has begun in earnest in China, and only once the factory have confirmed 200+ hours on it, will i receive it to try and break it both electronically and mechanically. (i might ask if one or 2 of you want to have a play with it too, if you like?) As you can appreciate, there's not a lot i can really add without 'tipping the hand' of others, and im not in the business of doing that, so wont. I hope you all understand. More soon, i promise. cheers Dave 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Chassis testing has begun in earnest in China, and only once the factory have confirmed 200+ hours on it, will i receive it to try and break it both electronically and mechanically. (i might ask if one or 2 of you want to have a play with it too, if you like?) My main concern is the backwards compatibility of the coreless motor with older controllers that some of us (maybe a lot of us are using) KPC, Digitol AMR, etc. I'm not going to change controllers for one loco when they are able to power Portescapes motors OK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi mate, I fully understand your concerns and can assure you that the circuit board was designed and tested for lots of controllers on both DC and DCC operation so should, in your case be fine. however, as there is always an 'elephant in the room' in things like these, i am unable to guarantee that it will work perfectly for everyone. I will always try and mitigate potential problems though and will look again at the spec for use with older controllers for you. cheers Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks Dave, I can imagine the people at Hornby will be reading this and wish we had a camera inside their offices to see how they react. Now who will do a sound chip for one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I doubt if Hornby are worried they will do their one to the standard they deem fit for their market. Triang/Hornby have made trains for a long time and may well have an archive of original drawings from when Triang made their version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I doubt if Hornby are worried they will do their one to the standard they deem fit for their market. Triang/Hornby have made trains for a long time and may well have an archive of original drawings from when Triang made their version. Triang made a 71? Cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Trofimow Posted February 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2015 Triang made a 71? Cheers Shane Yes, but it was a bit bigger.... http://www.tmnr.co.uk/his.htm 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 My main concern is the backwards compatibility of the coreless motor with older controllers that some of us (maybe a lot of us are using) KPC, Digitol AMR, etc. I'm not going to change controllers for one loco when they are able to power Portescapes motors OK. I think we must congratulate Dave on giving us the massive upgrade of a RTR coreless motor. Portescaps etc always said no feedback way, way back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Good to know progress is being made.All the best,Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILRAGE Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Excellent news. Really looking forward to these models . Good luck with the chassis Testing Cheers Trailrage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsp3970 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Just a thought, and therefore a question. Will there be chassis available as spares? Ask as I have a MTK 71 that I have been looking for a chassis for for many years. Tried to convert one but it didn't work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew F Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 A Heljan 26/33 chassis may be a cheap, reliable, plentiful and powerful option Jsp. The bogie mounting points can be drilled and the bogies moved quite easily if they're not spot on. Cheers Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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