Dogmatix Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 ...including an astonishingly well-timed Golden Arrow passing a Night Ferry! Here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/robertcwp/5520128940/in/album-72157603648772112/ ...at Petts Wood Junction. I never understood why the main line to Chislehurst and beyond was up-down-up-down, but the Petts Wood - Bickley and St. Mary Cray - Chislehurst connecting chords arranged more suitably for up-up-down-down, which as far as I know, that line never was. The Bromley line, on the other hand, was changed from up-up-down-down to up-down-up-down in the 50's. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) A Traction Inspector reminiscing his footplate experiences with the 71, Driver " Rocket " running at 120+ mph light engine back to depot for a job and knock book off. Edited September 3, 2015 by Pandora 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Look it's them blue TRANSFESA vans that really should be produced by someone ..............Cracking photo http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/75589-1-dover-priory-kent-class-71/page-191 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) I hadn't appreciated that the Up loop / siding at Sevenoaks was wired too but must have been as there are poles visible in Pauls' photo of Oakhill Substation - post #40 in the Sevenoaks thread http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/103064-sevenoaks/page-2 Edited September 18, 2015 by Southernman46 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles73128 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 "The model is still available to Crowd Sourced customers who sign up before the October 1st production deadline." So, deadline passed, I wonder how many orders for each livery! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hi everyone, The deadline has been extended for 3 months to allow for new sign ups to take advantage now that the first EP and variation is on display today at Fareham. Cheers Dave 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hawkins Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I attended the show at Fareham today, headed straight for the DJ Models stand, had a good chinwag with Dave about the class 71, it certainly looks very nice indeed and it was a great to hear about the announcement of the class 74. Very exciting times ahead, the J94 also looks a smashing model as well, all i can say is those of you that are waiting for these models, you won't be disappointed. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty.J Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Any pics for those of us who don't even live in the UK?? I am keen on seeing the J94. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hawkins Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I took a photo of the class 71 on my I-Phone Rusty but, I haven't a clue how to post on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'm sure Dave will post up pics when he has a minute. Cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'm sure Dave will post up pics when he has a minute. Cheers Shane Hi Shane, Yup surely will, but it won't be till Tuesday I'm afraid as I don't get home until Monday night. Cheers Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I took a photo of the class 71 on my I-Phone Rusty but, I haven't a clue how to post on here. It needs to be no bigger than 1 mb, use the advanced posting option, at the bottom you can attach/upload a file. If not send to me and I'll post for you? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Godfrey Glyn Posted October 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2015 It was good to meet and chat with Dave at Fareham today and I managed to get some photos with my iPhone. Very impressed with the bogies on the 71, a real work of art IMHI. It was fascinating listening to an ex-driver on the Southern who was saying that the 74s were so rough that you couldn't sit down when driving them, you had to stand up. A key factor to be taken into account when adding a driver to Dave's 74! A good exhibition and well worth making a visit if you are free tomorrow. Came away with some nice Howard Scenics Flemish Bond brick papers, an 0 gauge figure from the excellent Master Piece range and I gave into massive temptation and bought the new beautiful 02. An expensive but enjoyable day out! Godfrey 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2015 It was good to meet and chat with Dave at Fareham today and I managed to get some photos with my iPhone. Very impressed with the bogies on the 71, a real work of art IMHI. It was fascinating listening to an ex-driver on the Southern who was saying that the 74s were so rough that you couldn't sit down when driving them, you had to stand up. A key factor to be taken into account when adding a driver to Dave's 74! A good exhibition and well worth making a visit if you are free tomorrow. Came away with some nice Howard Scenics Flemish Bond brick papers, an 0 gauge figure from the excellent Master Piece range and I gave into massive temptation and bought the new beautiful 02. An expensive but enjoyable day out! Godfrey That's not real, that's a vapourware mirage - I read that on the internet so it must be true (mind you it does look a very nice job Mr J, just a shame it's not a Hymek) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Certainly can't be 00 gauge, it looks like 0 gauge, orr possibly gauge 1 in those shots! Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 At least Hornby have some authentic liveries, Dave's is just grey. I only recall seeing that livery in black and white photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted October 3, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'd say that EP reaffirms the faith I had in the product from the outset - yes, I am an early investor in the crowd funding. I might have to buy another though.......one may not be enough! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 . Does it only come with the non-scale springs (to make the pantograph work) or is there a more authentic dummy version included ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 . Does it only come with the non-scale springs (to make the pantograph work) or is there a more authentic dummy version included ? Hi Phil, Not sure I understand your post. The pan to is a plastic dummy and is posable. By doing it this way the plastic will have ( remember this is a first EP) 3 springs as per the prototype of the correct length and diameter. It will also have a presentation of the chain drive to raise and lower the panto. Mine also doesn't collect power via the panto, as with DCC you really don't need that 1970's feature anymore IMHO. Cheers Dave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamBarden Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Looking great from what I could see with a 5 year old perched on my shoulders, sorry I couldn't stop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) No power from plastic panto. How are you going to model the sparks from the OLE? Les Edited October 3, 2015 by Les1952 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Extraordinarily superb, but Hooray - the 74 lives. When can we place orders? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'd say that EP reaffirms the faith I had in the product from the outset - yes, I am an early investor in the crowd funding. I might have to buy another though.......one may not be enough! Me too, I am an early investor and have just ordered a second. It would be nice to know which models have the shuttle differences but - despite not knowing that - I have gone for a really early BR version without the rain stripes etc, to a really late BR blue, which hopefully will cover the maximum variations of the class throughout its life. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium amwells Posted October 4, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2015 Me too, I am an early investor and have just ordered a second. It would be nice to know which models have the shuttle differences but - despite not knowing that - I have gone for a really early BR version without the rain stripes etc, to a really late BR blue, which hopefully will cover the maximum variations of the class throughout its life. Agree with that wholeheartedly - also an early 'investor' - delighted that the order book has stayed open for another three months now that we've seen something in tangible plastic. The list of options /differences between those being made (other than livery of course) would be great as it would 'inform' any other purchases. PS Dave - are you any further forward in being allowed to produce the NRM livery? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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