2750Papyrus

Would X not have been an alternative class designation - presumably vacant since the last single was withdrawn? I also like the X class being the unknown quantity......

I have one of those as well. Conversion to 2 rail was easy, just changing the collector shoes, but I don't think it would get on very well with Peco bullhead track. The box has the price written on it - 68/1.

There were several different designs of both GN and LNER buffer stops (I think Lanarkshire Models produce kits for some) - it might be worth enquiring of the GNRS regarding use of the alternate designs.

Does dyno ride a little high? Perhaps 1/3 of a buffer higher than the single or a Hornby Gresley.

Lucky Me! Mine was delivered about 30 minutes ago (no email) and has been running smoothly and quietly with a dynamometer car and two Holden bogie coaches in tow. A lovely model - congratulations and thanks to all at Locomotion and Rapido. Now, does it live in the display cabinet with 251 and the prototype Deltic or on the layout (supposedly 1938) with 3251? That single driver is fascinating to watch...…...

Lucky you!

We all look forward to the photos.

The video clips emphasise just how little protection was provided for the footplate crew.

Ordered Thursday afternoon and delivered Friday morning - and a very nice little model it is too. Only problem is that Mrs 2750 quickly spotted it was to a different gauge (she said "scale") to the dynamometer car and bolster wagon also recently delivered!

I am another who ordered early and paid in full but has not received an email. Reading earlier posts, I had wondered whether emails had been sent to the wrong addresses and you seem to confirm it. Do we by any chance have Bernard J and Simon D amongst our number?

I believe the late Malcolm Crawley referred to the BR shade as "cowpat green"...….

Does he have one called Bantam?

Just round the corner......

Please may I ask a question regarding the model? There has been a considerable number of posts recently regarding the use of coreless motors in new models, one poster reporting damage to the new Bachmann Baldwins through use of a feedback controller. Please, in advance of delivery of my order for the DC version of this model, what type of motor is fitted and what, if any, recommendations do Rapido/Locomotion have regarding appropriate power supplies/controller?

If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing well...….

Occasional only. Virtually no butterflies in early June, now plenty of assorted whites, speckled wood, gatekeeper, blues, resident comma and friends and brimstone. Tortoiseshells also a rarity. Hopefully do better in Devon shortly. Has anyone else noticed a lack of interest in Buddleia this year? Is the dry weather reducing the amount of available nectar?

My Dad did this with a number of our locos. My apple green 0-4-0 had an Eclipse bar magnet replacing the field coil, as did Pychley. I think the SR motor coach had a horseshoe magnet for some reason. Still got them somewhere, now I guess some bright spark will suggest I convert them to DCC!

Thanks for posting this link - quite a time since I looked at this sit.

For those of us seeking to increase our knowledge on a fairly specialised subject without researching primary sources, vol 1 seemed ideal. Has there been any update/comment by the authors/publishes in the light of the reported deficiencies?

My model arrive his morning, and very nice it is too. If the hints from Locomotion result in further models of this standard from Rapido (GN/ECJS clerestories?) I should be very happy...… and poorer.

During this sunny hot spell, we have got into the habit of sitting in the garden with a tray of tea and an ice cream about 4.30 - 5pm. We have a regular companion, a comma which perches in a pear tree close to us but has also perched on a seat back and yesterday on the book my wife was reading! We have noticed that whenever another butterfly (mostly assorted whites) passes, he takes off to investigate. Usually it is a cursory inspection but on occasions he has discovered another of his species, which led to what can only be described as a spat - presumably the stranger was of similar gender. He has no problem with sharing his tree with other species as an emerald green damselfly was perching within 15" of him yesterday. We are surprised at the distance he can detect another butterfly - certainly in excess of 30'. Could a more knowledgeable enthusiast advise if this is purely visual or are other senses involved? And are his forays motivated sexually or territorially?

I don't think you could class Mr Bacon as undernourished - cannibalism can be fattening!

It would be interesting to know what was specified in terms of electrical supply, compatibility and performance for this and other new models. The Rapido team seem to be sound production engineers and ingenious designers. Had the need for compatibility with ALL currently produced control systems been specified - and possibly sample systems provided - it is possible that they would have derived a different engineering solution, possibly reducing the (unrealistic?) load hauling capacity in the interests of satisfying a wider market. As a matter on interest, has anybody actually tested this model on a feedback controller?

Never easy. We have had to have two cats put to sleep (the first aged 22) and two dogs over a period of 35 years. Take the vet's advice but if possible, let the dog tell you. Our Airedale is beginning to show signs of dementia and will stop in the middle of a walk and stare around her; she sometimes lies in the house barking to herself for no apparent reason. But she still wags her tail when she greets us, enjoys her food and walks and sits up in the car to watch the world go by. Her predecessor had skin cancer and we prolonged her life for about 8 months with various treatments but there came an afternoon walk when she just looked at me to tell me she had had enough. When the time comes for your dog it will "leave its pawprints on your heart" but you may after a while find another. It will be a different animal and personality but it may come to mean just as much to you, without dimming your memories and affection for its predecessor.

I always thought that part of the novelty of J70s was the sideskirts, but the shots showing the motion in operation are intriguing. Does the coreless motor cope with feedback type DC controllers?