two tone green Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 There are some new very nice photos on Richards Facebook page of his new 43XX loco. Well worth a look. Definitely looking forward to getting my sticky fingers on mine on order. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lionheart-Trains/340112329467714 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Worth having a look at Richards news page if you are considering buying the DCC sound version of his excellent new 43XX There is some very interesting news. http://www.lionhearttrains.com/news.php?page=news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I had a look at the Newport show and it looked very impressive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 They are almost here. http://www.lionhearttrains.com/news.php?page=news Richard tells me he is expecting them fingers crossed on Thursday and if they clear customs quickly he will have them at the O Gauge Guild Summer Show. As soon as I get mine I will get some photos etc on here ASAP after getting it out of the box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Richard has got the box colour absolutely spot on with this new model which I collected at the Gauge O Guild Summer Show on Saturday. Gold box holding the gold standard of RTR 7mm locos. I only have my I phone with me to take photos of it and do not do this model justice. Even with a high quality DSLR you would struggle to capture all the fine detail that goes to make up the GWR 43xx loco. It has to be seen close up, in the flesh to fully appreciate it. Here are a few snaps off my iPhone to show what it is like and if I get chance this coming Sunday I will do some photos at home on my layout as well as a video if time permits. The inside working motion is very impressive ! DCC and sound of course fitted in mine which is the excellent Zimo decoder . Not only has the quality of the model notched up to an al time high the sound project has taken similar steps and is very good. Some interesting tweaks add to the operating fun of this superb model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Looks superb, look forward to seeing it on Ranelagh Bridge for a visit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hopefully next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnought05 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Magnificent! I thought the only livery options were GWR and plain BR black - obviously not. Are any other liveries being produced? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Look back in the news section of the Lionheart web site were there is a downloadable PDF order firm with all the colour, number and insignia options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 http://www.lionhearttrains.com/pdf/43xx-Trifold-1-9-14-v3.pdf In case you cannot find it. Ignore the price quoted as it should be £1890 for the DCC Sound fitted version and £1748 for DC version Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Here are some photos I took today of random bits of this excellent loco. I have also now had chance to run it and it is by far the best runner I have . I thought the previous Lionheart locos were good but this takes things to a new exceptionally high level. The slow speed running capabilities of it have to be seen but put aside a few hours to watch it do a few inches. It really is that slow! I will try to do a video, not of the slow running as it really is to slow to show, but general running and the sound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 I have been experimenting with my newish camera a Samsung NX1 finding out what its like doing some model railway stuff. The outdoor results from the camera are stunning. Sorry about the poor driving of the loco and the shaky video but doing both at the same time is not easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I have been experimenting with my newish camera a Samsung NX1 finding out what its like doing some model railway stuff. The outdoor results from the camera are stunning. Sorry about the poor driving of the loco and the shaky video but doing both at the same time is not easy.https://youtu.be/9z8IQKSoWEQ The link is a dud, I'm afraid.Try this Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks Dave, you beat me to it. I was just about to update the link. Out of interest, how do you get the video to appear in the post you did. I cannot seem to get it to work like that. It used to work all the time, no clever stuff needed but now its a hit and miss affair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Hi Dave, Just answered my own question about embedding the video. Use the BBcode button to paste the link and then turn it off to post the update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Nice, it really shows that sense of weight and mass that is missing in the smaller scales. I am in Guernsey at present which is very nice in itself apart from the fact there are no old railways to explore, so I am having withdraw symptoms at present. Where would we be if it was not for these forums ? Probably doing a lot more modelling to be honest . Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Hi Martyn O gauge does lend itself to weight and size. When I look at 4mm stuff these days it does look so puny and N gauge items some thing a O gauge modeller would find on an etch as a detailing part If you do get chance to attend a show where Richard is pop over to his stand and have up close look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted June 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 14, 2015 My word that looks stunning, looking forward to seeing one at a show... Unless the wife can be convinced to cancel the holiday, it will remain out of budget for another 17 years until little one has finished school... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Hi Richard, I can bring it into work to show you if you want Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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