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  1. Thank you newbryford, I’ll have a look the next time it’s anywhere near the test track ( as photographed), The set was purchased for a future layout so no major Rush in that department… Just now hoping to get some hunt couplings between the T-1 coach and the Loco ( unless anyone knows of a coupling bar which represents a taught screwlink as per the real items(?). The other main reason for the rather hasty purchase was the recent career change ( as previously mentioned) seeing me work alongside the real-deal, I actually did my first depot driving Move in ‘TP04’ after ordering set 02, how the starts had aligned… I’ll just close with a rather festive shot of 68031 towards the end of last year.
  2. Managed to track down a chip today and duly fitted into the DT, the chip didn’t like to be programmed however works flawlessly on ‘3’ so no major issues… over all I’m extremely impressed, one minor issue is that I’m missing an ‘Axle box cover ‘ from one wheel, other then that I’m over the moon great work accurascale, captured the coaches perfectly.
  3. Just a quick question, I’m looking to source a DCC chip for the DT. I know it has to be a ‘4-function’ chip. I'm just looking to confirm it’s a 21pin, from what I’ve seen from videos / pictures it appears to be a 21pin (?)
  4. Had my dispatch email come through about lunch time. I’m really looking forward to the next couple of days now. 👍🏻
  5. 68031 is seen after just arriving on depot for a re-fuel. The loco has just arrived during a driver training run, and the driver is seen looking back to check the tail lamps are correctly set, the fitter is also seen getting to grips with the usual tests ready to fill in the relevant paperwork.
  6. So glad I decided to pre-order a set after I started working on the real deal early November. so I won’t be High on the delivery list but honestly I can’t wait, seeing photos filter through show just how much work has gone into them… Little Felix will finally have something to pull ( Felix was actually purchased after the coaches were ordered 🤣).
  7. From all at SDRM, I’d just like to thank not only yourself Duncan but also the rest of the Shirebrook team. we hope you all enjoyed your weekend in Pickering and your assistance throughout the weekend was much appreciated. Regards Jamie
  8. So I’ve been thinking about this model since it’s announcement, something just doesn’t sit right with the Livery on the Power cars. Don’t get me wrong usually I’m a sucker when it comes to weird and unusual Liveries, however this livery is doing nothing for me and I Think I’ve recently figured out why… I can’t help but think the livery would suit an Azuma (800/2)set more then the HST, let’s think about this for a second; when you look at the vinyls on an Azuma Driving car they already have Red / silver vinyls which almost Mimic the Parabolic curve of the A4s running Board… I think the Platinum Jubilee Livery could almost complement the body shape of the Driving coach (If done correctly). I’m not sure a full unit would suit the Livery, however, with 5 coaches in a train pack this would almost certainly be cheaper ( for the customer) then a ‘prototypical length’ HST set… My first thought is why aren’t they using one of their Newest toolings, then I remembered, The HSTs are of course being re-tooled… while this isn’t my Photograph and I’ll remove if required, this comes from the Train sim community ( Blast Pipe Productions) and shows a Fictional but almost believable ‘ homage’ Livery used to good effect on an Azuma… While I wish Hornby well with this release It’s not something I’ll be Picking up ( I’ve now gone fully to N gauge and of course funds are rather Tight at the minute).
  9. Not for me personally, I wonder if it’s linked to the success of the ‘Taw valley’ release ( as mentioned above at least taw valley is based of a real loco). it’s priced out of the reach of the ‘ joe public’ customer base range, it’s either going to sell well or end up as bargain bin material.
  10. Here's my Azuma finally having a chance to stretch her legs... at my local club.
  11. I’ve just got back from what has been a fantastic day. I made the trip from Scarborough specifically to see the layout and boy I’m glad I did. The shear size and scale of the layout just blew me away and isn’t something you’ll fully appreciate without seeing the layout in person. I’m involved with a number of O gauge layouts but Heaton Lodge Junc’ is a whole different ball game and is a Project that Simon and the rest of the team should be proud of. Please if you have been thinking about going to see the layout please do ( up north or somewhere closer to home) you won’t regret it. It was nice speaking to you Simon@HeatonLodge40 and I hope the rest of the afternoon went without hitch. Great work once again and I look forward to following the development of the layout going forward. Jamie
  12. These are a couple of mine which have all been taken on the NYMR. and finally my favourite shot from the summer/ autumn gala in 2019
  13. here’s my latest photo, something a little different from my normal style of photography.
  14. Here’s two shots of 37401 and 37402 resting at Scarborough on Saturday evening before returning back to ‘base’.
  15. I honestly can’t believe I’ve just found this thread. I’ll be the first to admit that my photo style is to capture more the train rather then just the loco, however I’m hoping to share a couple of my photos for inspiration. here we see tornado leaving York heading towards Edinburgh (?) taken on the 19th of June. Next we see 68 033 stabled in the Scarborough Bay platforms at York. again taken the 19th June. finally we see 47 614 and 47 828 on their final approach to Scarborough taken on the 10th July. I’m going to look through my photographs And hopefully I’ll be able to share more shortly for now stay safe jamie
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