NXEA!

Ordered the NSE version, despite the fact the layout I'm building is only really fit for EPB's and 2 coach trains. That didn't deter me though, it already looks to be a beauty from Kernow/Bachmann!

Would love to see an Orange 320 go ahead! Looking forward to the final announcement. 

I hope you are as impressed with yours as I was with mine - although I'm still not convinced about the horn even though it is prototypically correct.

Haven't been able to play with it yet Cromptonnut. I'll report back once I'm able to though!

Received an email today that my sound NSE one has finally arrived! Worth the wait. 

Mullie, 

I always like checking in on this layout now and again, and it's great to see you embarking on a journey to change it up and revamp it, I'm sure it will be even more superb than it was. I hope you enjoy the full revamp! Inspiring stuff as always, keep it up! 

Hi, yes all blue ones are Tops for what I hope to be the first ones.

 

If the numbers add up and the model Is made in the time period stated, then it will be 6-12 months for batch 2 and then at a higher price.

If batch 2 comes about, maybe a non tops blue one will appear.

 

Cheers

Dave

Thanks chaps. Looks like I'll be going for a TOPS one. 

Are any of the four announced blue with an E5xxx number, or are the blue ones all TOPS?

Coming along extremely well Mike! Sorry for not noticing, I've been away on holiday so haven't had a chance to catch up properly on here, but looking good, keep it up! 

Just passed Dawlish heading westwards on the 10.06 from Paddington, very interesting to see the remaining repair work first hand. Dawlish town centre looked very vibrant and busy, a credit to Network Rail for getting the line open quickly to keep the fragile summer economy from slipping into the doldrums without the railway.

Hello Charlie, 

Accidentally stumbled into this thread and I wish I hadn't now, you're going to cost me £140 now you b*stard! 

The 144's were superb so I can't wait to see one of these. I want to pre-order, but I just want to check that it's definitely when they're dispatched that the money is taken? And also, any chance of a warning about one week in advance of when the money will be taken/the unit dispatched? I'd like to prepare my wallet for the agony first!    

Thanks in advance! 

Bloody hell a 71.      Thank you very much, you'll certainly be getting £130 from me! My wallet is screaming in agony, a Dapol 73, Hornby Blue Bil, DJM 71, plus I keep umm'ing and err'ing about a third EPB…  

PS, I claim credit for influencing your decision for when I suggested a 71 back in January in the wish-list thread. 

Thank you very much, can't wait!

It's operational, allegedly been sighted working since it was photted at Cottbus on accommodation bogies. Supposedly snapped up by GBRf in their never ending quest for traction.

Fantastic stuff! Very impressive little layout Shaun. 

Fantastic to see some shots of Marks Tey-Sudbury (my local branch) in BR days, keep 'em coming please Dave!

i believe the 47 has gone to bristol behind a schenker 66

Indeed, went DIT 47847 behind 66005 to Barton Hill. To be used as a Thunderbird for the seasonal Kettle jollies to the West Country this year. 

C1993.  Lovely picture of a class 306 in action, a massively under-photographed class...   What does the head-code 03 signify?

 

Bill

This probably doesn't help, and I'm by no means a headcode-expert, but it's almost certainly a Chelmsford headcode. Despite being 70mph units they had booked work out to Chelmsford and Witham IIRC, so probably one of these workings. They've also formed reliefs in the past, can't remember where I read it but during one period of disruption, 3 sets made it at least as far as Colchester in BR service, so they were regulars East of Shenfield at least. 

The Shark Brake in Dutch livery that has been dumped in the siding next to Platform 1 at Shenfield for as long as I can remember was mentioned on Anglia Gen a few weeks back with regard to being removed. Not sure if it's been moved yet, I'll have a look on Sunday when I go past!

As a Slammer fan I love the shots at Dover and Waterloo, keep them coming please Dave! 

Looking forward to your new project mate! Having grown up in Manor Park for 8 years (albeit in the 1990's) and being a regular visitor to Canning Town I'll be watching with interest! 

A junior Freightliner employee I know has told me that FLHH is looking to have some Class 60s. I reckon they will look good in FL livery if that is true.

Ties in with the suggestion on WNXX that DBS might be offloading more 60's...

yeah, as i say i've said my bit by pm and thats that, just found out he's registered on rmweb too!

I wouldn't waste your time even typing about him Jim! As you say he seems to wind everyone else up on WNXX anyway with the constant guessing about everything. He appears to be 17, so it looks like he may have fabricated that bit about his "line of work" to add a bit of venom to his threat... Others have tried to explain to him about his posting but he doesn't seem to have taken the hint, and if a bollocking hurts his ego so much that he has to resort to a ill-thought out threat, he's obviously not cut out to be on a forum, as you say. Shame really as aside from all that, he seems like a nice lad really! Anyway, the rest of us appreciate any little nuggets of info you share with us both on here and WNXX anyway, so please, keep it up!

This is one of the finest layouts on RMWeb IMO. Your attention to detail such as the oil/cinder/water patches on the platform road and your modelling skills know no bounds. You've certainly inspired me to be a bit more ambitious - keep it up!

Any news on the new 70's due to dock next month?

Im sure the two 60s at Crewe DMD,have been moved now.

I was there when two tone grey 60092 was moved,along with EWS 60038....

 

Any idea which 10 as I personally would have the ones stored inside the diesel depot at Crewe. If they are indoors then it's better than ones left outdoors. plus I'm hoping that 60002 High Peak is brought out as it's my last one I need to see.

 

Mathew

 

Been reported that 60002 and three other 60's are outside Crewe DMD near the station at the moment, and visible. You might want to pop over and have a look...

Western-hauled Birmingham- Paddington workings originated at New Street after the services from Birkenhead/ Wolverhampton via Snow Hill that they'd hauled ceased in 196(7?). They continued on these duties until the mid-1970s. I think there was one service every two hours or so.

I didn't even originally think Westerns were even cleared to Brum New Street, let alone had booked work there! Absolutely fascinating, thanks for that!