97403_Ixion Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi all, Replica Railways had two low profile chassis running up and down on their demonstration line at Warley 2010, one with a Class 128 parcels railcar kit built bodyshell on top (I forget the other). They both ran very smoothly, with the Class 128 railcar moving relatively fast and the other vehicle at a crawl. I gather they ran all day without fault. Not sure on availability... but best contact them for details at Replica Railways Website Contacts Page. Cheers, Ixion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted November 22, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2010 I had a chat with Godfrey about it on Sunday. It's the chasis they've been developing for years for their forthcoming MLV . It's all wheel pick-up, all wheel drive, impressively heavy and all the mechanical bits fit between the solebar level and the bottom of any windows, so full underframe detailing and interior detailing are possible. The gubbins inside are being patented, so no copying! It'll be available with 12mm or 14mm diameter wheels with the chasis set at the correct ride height in both cases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Is it going to be a variable length chassis? I can see potential for the replacement of older RTR DMU chassis. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted November 22, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2010 Is it going to be a variable length chassis? I can see potential for the replacement of older RTR DMU chassis. Dave. I had a chat with Godfrey right at the end of Sunday and asked about the chassis length, and I gather that a 57' variant will be done at some stage. Not sure about other lengths though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi All, This is really good news for us EMU/DEMU/DMU modellers. It is going to fit straight into my Replica conversions and hopefully I will be able to use it in my DC Kits models aswell. Were there any indications of when it will be available? Cheers for now, Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 29, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2010 Details now on their website powered chassis Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptic Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Many Thanks for the up-date, Mick I'll have to get a couple (at least), and up-date / up-grade my Kirk 2-BILs / Branchlines 2-HAL . By the look of things, this may be quite easy ?. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
158722 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Brilliant news. I have some classic DMU kits that need a modern guts fitted. Some Bachmann 108s have gone under the sword for similiar reasons but a lowline chassis would be even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2010 Fantastic news. I've a single car Cl 121 that needs re-powering and this could be just the thing. Any mention of a price yet? Do we know if it will be suitable for re-gauging to EM or P4? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Langley Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Brilliant. Will get two of these for my 117 project. Any ideas on price? Thanks Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 1, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2010 Brilliant. Will get two of these for my 117 project. Any ideas on price? Thanks Richard I think the RRP is £59.99 Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim-minay Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 hi, i used to see alot of the small parcel units, so would like to replicate one in 00... but what does a low-profile chassis mean??? i am new to the hobby so need info. thanks for your time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 hi, i used to see alot of the small parcel units, so would like to replicate one in 00... but what does a low-profile chassis mean??? i am new to the hobby so need info. thanks for your time Low profile means if you were to put in a passenger dmu the top of the chassis would be below window level so you could fit an interior of sorts. Bachmann in particular have motor bogies that are anything but low profile fitted within the DMU brake compartment but also visible in the passenger area. In the case of a Parcels unit having a massive chassis block isn't an issues as there are very few windows. Mine uses a black beetle which is effectively a self contained motor bogie and ideal for my small flat layout, and copes with having a GUV towed behind it, but guess if you went down that route you would need 2 motor bogies for a 3 car DMU or if you have any gradients. Bearing in mind I built and motorised a DC Kits 128 for about £70, my personal view is the replica chassis seems a bit steep at 1p short of £60. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim-minay Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 thanks for clearing that up, i get it now, cheers but is this chassis common to all dmus (such as the 117 mentioned above) or will some work have to be done in order to get it right?? (sorry to sound useless i havent done much of this before) Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 thanks for clearing that up, i get it now, cheers but is this chassis common to all dmus (such as the 117 mentioned above) or will some work have to be done in order to get it right?? (sorry to sound useless i havent done much of this before) Thanks Not seen it myself to know what the RR chassis is suitable for , but DMU's were different lengths so may be suitable for a 117 but not a 110 for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 2, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2010 but is this chassis common to all dmus (such as the 117 mentioned above) or will some work have to be done in order to get it right?? If you look on their website (url in previous post), Replica list the DMU's and EMU's that their chassis is suitable for. There's also a good picture showing how "low-profile" it is. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Bearing in mind I built and motorised a DC Kits 128 for about £70, my personal view is the replica chassis seems a bit steep at 1p short of £60. Possibly for a 128, or any other single car, but for a longer formation it would be worth it. And with BBs costing just short of £43 these days. I will be looking at these for a project I have in mind, but as 37114 says, I will probably stick to the BB for re-motoring my 121 and xGWR railcar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG75 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Any word on whether this chassis brings the RTR MLV a bit closer ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptic Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Any word on whether this chassis brings the RTR MLV a bit closer ? The last I heard (at the Poole MRS show, earlier this month), was that Replica were awaiting some detail mouldings from an outside contractor / supplier. So, it may well be imminent. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I will definitely use these chassis's in the future for my EMU's with an 8 wheel drive and low profile they have to be a winner. Xerces Fobe. Remember this chassis has been designed and built in the UK by a British owned company so I hope many on the Forum consider supporting Replica in this venture! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Replica desreve much more qudos IMHO, this looks a great product, hopefully rewheelable and a good drive system! Top work Godfrey! Ian The last I heard (at the Poole MRS show, earlier this month), was that Replica were awaiting some detail mouldings from an outside contractor / supplier. So, it may well be imminent. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Any word on whether this chassis brings the RTR MLV a bit closer ? February 2011 according to their website IIRC. m0rris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted December 4, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 4, 2010 Remember this chassis has been designed and built in the UK by a British owned company so I hope many on the Forum consider supporting Replica in this venture! Surely it is made in China?That's the impression I get from their website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Remember this chassis has been designed and built in the UK by a British owned company so I hope many on the Forum consider supporting Replica in this venture! Its been built in China as their website says all through the page though Replica obviously did the design and testing in the UK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Godfrey was at the Marlow, Maidenhead and District MRC show on Saturday and I have the publicity leaflet for his new DMU/EMU chassis which he is happy for me to publish on RMweb andI will do this, this evening. It is looking good for these chassis's to be available at the beginning of Feb and I will be getting my hands on one as soon as I can and will post phots and details here. Xerces Fobe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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