jonhall Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Phil. Yes I have. The layout these will operate on has curves not tighter than 48" radius. Dave. Dave please can you have a look at your PM's - I need your address! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 21, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2014 Phil. Yes I have. The layout these will operate on has curves not tighter than 48" radius. Dave. I am going to do the same on mine, I'm also going to replace the 'train set' couplings with something a bit smaller such as the Bachmann couplings or the old Airfix couplings of which I have a supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Dave please can you have a look at your PM's - I need your address! J Done, Jon. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I am going to do the same on mine, I'm also going to replace the 'train set' couplings with something a bit smaller such as the Bachmann couplings or the old Airfix couplings of which I have a supply. Whilst I would agree that there is no need for the single-axle 'bogies' when negotiating curves as tight as even 30" radius, I would suggest that some measure of compensation is useful on vehicles with such a long fixed wheelbase. To this end, on some chassis, I have retained the flexible mounting, but fixed bits of plastic card on either side so the unit can rock but not turn. On others, I've got rid of all the Hornby bogie and mountings, bar the sideframes, and used MJT (or similar) compensation units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grampus Posted August 21, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2014 Brilliant! The picture of the black van in post #36 clears up a query of mine re said vehicle. I started a thread in June last year in 'prototype questions' to see whether anybody could positively identify the black ferry van that used to hang around in the vicinity of the exhibition train stock at Salisbury in the late '70s/early '80s. A couple of members on here were kind enough to supply the number 21-70 214 0 144-3 (also S99648 and previously B787017) for the vehicle at Salisbury: the picture appears to show the same vehicle, judging by the number. On that basis I agree that the van was indeed black. I had assumed (always dangerous...) that the livery was a local application at Salisbury, presumably to tidy up a scruffy vehicle. However, from the picture the livery appears to pre-date its period with the exhibition train. I feel a model coming on..... Incidentally I am also fiddling with a Hornby VIX. I have made the chassis rigid, replaced the wheels, added some additional weight and fitted Kaydee No 26 couplings, all of which has resulted in a sweet running chassis: I have not had any issues going through my point work or (limited) curves to date. I just need to extract a digit and get on with the body-shell now!.....this thread has reinvigorated my interest in the model, so who knows?! Thanks Chaps. Kind Regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CloggyDog Posted August 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) One of the EMGauge70 chaps has done a very good upgrade of the Hornby VIX: www.emgauge70s.co.uk/model_omwb94.html including the Balls of Steel widening by 0.8mm to fix the underwidth of the Hornby body! Edited August 22, 2014 by CloggyDeux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22, 2014 One of the EMGauge70 chaps has done a very good upgrade of the Hornby VIX: www.emgauge70s.co.uk/model_omwb94.html including the Balls of Steel widening by 0.8mm to fix the underwidth of the Hornby body! You need to put http:// in front like so >> http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/model_omwb94.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hi guys. A gentle prod to Railtec. Any news on some transfers for these vans yet, please? Cheers Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I have just added an album showing the underframe details mainly of these VIX wagons on my Flickr site after a visit to Quainton. Don't forget to make the transfers in 7mm as well, well you never know. https://www.flickr.com/photos/brianews/sets/72157647819117132/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 I have just added an album showing the underframe details mainly of these VIX wagons on my Flickr site after a visit to Quainton. Don't forget to make the transfers in 7mm as well, well you never know. https://www.flickr.com/photos/brianews/sets/72157647819117132/ That's brilliant, Brian. Thanks. I used to do this for SR EMUs. Thank goodness someone does it for freight stock. Much appreciated. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Trouble is Dave now you know what's missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Trouble is Dave now you know what's missing Yeh. Thanks a lot mate! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Guys. Finally managed to get some BR Double Arrows to fit the doors of the van. They are from Railwayania and are thewir Class 73 size ones. Slightly smaller than the standard LL size. Dave 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railtec-models Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Design work has started on these packs and we hope to be releasing them over the coming weeks. As ever, we do have to consistently juggle priorities - not just with other packs that people have asked for, one-off jobs (some of which can be quite challenging and extremely time-consuming), meeting demands of bulk requirements of some kit builders, working with magazines and of course keeping the catalog reasonably updated. Simply put, there are never enough hours in the day but we're well aware of the interest in the VIX packs so rest assured we're as keen to push them over the line as the good folks here. As soon as there is some solid movement we'll report back. Watch this space and thanks to all for the patience. Hi guys.A gentle prod to Railtec.Any news on some transfers for these vans yet, please?CheersDave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted October 4, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2014 Design work has started on these packs and we hope to be releasing them over the coming weeks. As ever, we do have to consistently juggle priorities - not just with other packs that people have asked for, one-off jobs (some of which can be quite challenging and extremely time-consuming), meeting demands of bulk requirements of some kit builders, working with magazines and of course keeping the catalog reasonably updated. Simply put, there are never enough hours in the day but we're well aware of the interest in the VIX packs so rest assured we're as keen to push them over the line as the good folks here. As soon as there is some solid movement we'll report back. Watch this space and thanks to all for the patience. I've ordered many of your excellent decals in the past are these going to be available in 2mm as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railtec-models Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I've ordered many of your excellent decals in the past are these going to be available in 2mm as well? Hi Andy, they certainly will be. A sincere thanks for your continued support! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted October 6, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2014 Hi Andy, they certainly will be. A sincere thanks for your continued support! Thank you....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railtec-models Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hi guys. A gentle prod to Railtec. Any news on some transfers for these vans yet, please? Cheers Dave. Finally picking back up on this thread, we're now starting to release transfer packs as requested for these ferry vans. First out of the blocks is the early BR (pre-RIV numbers) pack in 4mm: http://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=1738 Hopefully this covers all the markings for the initial batch, compiled with the extremely informative info provided by Jon Hall. We can hear many people shouting, "What about the later versions with the flying crate / Through To The Continent / other scales" etc... Fear not! These will follow, but we had to start somewhere and logically we decided to start at the beginning Thanks, Steve Railtec Transfers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 You need to put http:// in front like so >> http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/model_omwb94.html That link is unavailable, but this one works http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/. I've just ordered one of these off eBay. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Finally picking back up on this thread, we're now starting to release transfer packs as requested for these ferry vans. First out of the blocks is the early BR (pre-RIV numbers) pack in 4mm: http://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=1738 Hopefully this covers all the markings for the initial batch, compiled with the extremely informative info provided by Jon Hall. We can hear many people shouting, "What about the later versions with the flying crate / Through To The Continent / other scales" etc... Fear not! These will follow, but we had to start somewhere and logically we decided to start at the beginning Thanks, Steve Railtec Transfers This is great news and thanks to Railtec for giving us what we needed. As the original poster on this subject, it is truly pleasing that these transfers will help a lot of modellers out. I'll make a small change to the title heading to reflect the new product. When both are available, I'll put my order in. Cheers to all at Railtec. Dave Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 As a consequence of this thread, I've just bought one of these off eBay. I'm impressed with the model although I think I'll keep it in its factory markings. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I visited the BRC this afternoon and one of these vans is preserved in pretty good condition on site. I took a look at the underframe braking arrangements and found what appeared to be an air compressor. Did these vans have an EPB braking system? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) These ferry vans have been dual braked from new, hence the X for the brake code, I am unsure whether you mean air reservoir (tank)? The same as the other purpose built ferry highs OJX and tubes OIX! Mark Saunders Edited February 15, 2015 by Mark Saunders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2015 For anyone in the area, there is/was? one of these at the Great Central North at Ruddington. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I have about ten of these beasties. This thread makes me want to go and dig them out and superdetail them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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