richscylla

Didn't mean to cause any trouble - perhaps I should have been a little clearer in my question. Although, I think in reality, my question is flawed. 

I model 94-98 in the South Wales and I want one of the new Heljan Class 47s and I'm trying to find which one would be most suitable to fit that period, for the majority of that period. Which I guess is impossible unless the loco stayed in the same state through the period. It seems that 47575 did (as far as I can see) and 47578 wasn't a simple re-number job to 47776. 

1 hour ago, adb968008 said:

Long range fuel tanks, red LEDs and jumper cables on the front, cut down cab around the buffer-beams and under the cab sides.

its noteworthy that one cab was rebuilt (without dominos) whilst in blue as 47578, which changed its appearance in large logo blue.

 

Thanks - I model from 95 so I don't think 578 is going to be suitable. I think the parcels red one was still around at that time so I might have to do that one instead

Does anyone know if 47578 underwent any changes when it was re-numbered to 47776? 

Rich

28 minutes ago, RBE said:

Hi Peter, the recent events bare no relevance to our project. We are pleased to announce that our HAA/CDA project remains unchanged. We are extremely proud of what we have designed for our HAA and the subsequent variants and we can assure you, our customers, that the usual stops have been pulled out to make our model the finest and most detailed HAA/CDA available. The model is currently well progressed in tooling and continues our ethos of producing the absolute best quality scale models possible.

 

 

 

Regards

Cav

These look absolutely stunning Cav! Can't wait until a rake of these are running on my layout! Might not be able to run fully prototypical lengths.... but maybe two half length might work! 

1 hour ago, adb968008 said:

Three (inc Hornby).

A HAA is a bit of a must have model for a near 40 year era, and is only seen in rakes. So potential Demand is quite large.

In my mind Accurascale has best potential, as they have the dealer network and are happy to hold some stock beyond pre-orders. 

 

I would not be surprised if next year Hornby produce a flood of them, If it turns into a tug of war, ive already chosen my side. Perversely, the chances of a TPE 350 and a TPE 802 have probably just increased too.

 

Cavalex.. well.

 

Certainly a must have for many modellers and I'm very excited about having an HAA that passes muster. 

I have to disagree about the model with most potential though. Accurascale and Cavalex both product exceptional wagons, they have proved that already so I think we need to look at what has been announced. Cavalex have a model in the tooling stage, which looks stunning. They have retailers who have already said they'll have more than the pre-ordered amount. Accurascale do have a wide retailer network, but many of their models are only available to pre-order/order from them directly so I don't see your point there either. I think it's a little disrespectful to Cavalex to write them off when everything they've produced has been stunning. 

Also, Accurascale haven't announced anything. They have simply made a video with a a 3D print (by the looks of things) in the background and a cryptic line that could mean anything. 

I'm sure Hornby will respond to what Cavalex (and potentially Accurascale) do, but that won't really matter. If people want a HAA wagon that is right they'll go for the Cavalex one, if they want a cheap one they'll go with one of the Hornby versions. 

Very excited to see what is next to come! IHA covered steel wagons would be very welcome Andy!

Has anyone heard any updates on these recently?

2 hours ago, HGT1972 said:

As Brian noted they were in use from Cwmbargoed from 1996, as the disposal point processed less coal from the last cuts of the supplying opencast. They were in gritstone traffic, initially as trials and ran to the Tarmac depot at Hayes and Harlington from September 1996 in block trains of 33 wagons. All were PGA then coded as ZFA ‘Gunnell’.

 

By 1997 they were regular twice-weekly workings with the stone originating at Gelligaer Quarry and Hafod Quarry near Crumlin. There was also traffic to the Tilcon terminal at Leeds, Hunslet for road works in Caib hoppers. All trains ran both loaded and empty via Barry. Some of the trains ran mixed with HEAs in 1997 but were back to PGAs by the following year. These trains were also the only regular workings in South Wales for class 58s until replaced by class 66s in 1999. The traffic came to an end in 2001.

 

Hywel

Thanks Hywel (and Brian),

I will see if I can find any photos of those workings. I didn't know Class 58s got down to South Wales much. Another thing to look for images of. 

Rich

Hi All, 

Does anyone know if PGA wagons were used on services in South Wales in the mid-late 90s? I know most of the MGR rakes were HAA/HFA and I've seen full rakes of MEAs. Were PGAs used on any other rakes, or in enterprise trains? Many thanks. 

Rich

Thrilled about these, although the wallet is already having palpitations! 

1 hour ago, RBE said:

Hi Owen, that seems odd, we haven't seen any loose tension locks on the models that we have looked at, the NEM pocket has a very positive fit. I would say you have been unlucky and there may be something wrong with the prongs on the Tension lock coupler, can you bend them out slightly to make a more positive fit in the NEM pocket? Does the blanking plate in the detail pack fit positively?

 

If you can take a picture of the offending item we I can see if I spot anything that's not right.

 

Regards

Cav

My tension locks feel very secure and as you say, feels like a very positive fit. 

My BBAs arrived today after a night in the holding cell of my local Royal Mail delivery depot after the dreaded red slip was found when I got home. On first glance these are real stunners. The metal grate floors are a work of art. Will have a proper look and might well do a review in full soon. Some photos below!

There is one on eBay (in model form) which ends in just over 24 hours at just £56!!
 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-Class-47778-EWS-Duke-Of-Edinburghs-Award-DCC-Fitted/174396243977

5 minutes ago, McC said:

the lamp is a dedicated fitted part. If you wished you can snip the wiring and remove it   

Thanks for the info! Out of interest, do you know when the car lamp was removed?

I'm looking to model 37051 in it's 1994/1995 condition after the 'car lamp' had been removed - are you able to let us know with the way that lamp is tooled how easy that would be to achieve?

Many thanks!
 

50 minutes ago, D9502 said:

Hi Richscylla

 

i don’t do Facebook so a friend tipped me off regarding Waterside Wagons but there’s been no developments regarding the kits(?) and they’ve announced recently they propose another two wagons too. 

 

Jools1959 if I were Cavalex i’d take the bogie and chassis tooling from the BBA and do the BIA/BWA/BXA EWS steel hoods. 

I have messaged Waterside again today to ask if there has been any update. I'll report back here when I find out. 

Waterside have indeed announced them, but we've not seen any drawings, dates or anything else. Hopefully they come through, but even if they do it'll be a kit which many people won't choose over a RTR model. 

Disappointed by another 5-6 month delay. But really looking forward to the model so I'll just have to deal with that!

I thought water and electricity didn't mix!! Thanks guys

Hi All!  Does anyone know what this building (the one with the blue door and blue pipes coming out of it) is? What was it's purpose and bonus points if anyone has any other photos of it. I have a few from Flickr but not many detailed/close up. 

Thanks in advance! 

Rich

I would love to see someone (and why not Accurascale) do some of the IHA steel wagons. A lovely little wagon that has a long life, still in use today and isn't available RTR. 

Hi Jack, there are some videos where this trains are seen and it shows some of the grey and orange with the British Steel ones. Around 4:30 in this video there are some I think! 

Found what I think is a train featuring some of your TEAs in Acton in 1997. Not sure what working it was on? Does anyone know?  

Sorry to drag up this old thread. I'm looking to start the track laying on my latest layout, would concrete sleeper track generally be continuous length or laid in 60 ft lengths? If it makes a difference, as I'm sure it might, I'm modelling South Wales in 1994-1999. 

Rich

1 hour ago, Grimleygrid said:

 

Hi Rich, I have been searching Flickr and SmugMug looking for photos of these TEAs in Wales during the mid to late 90s but unfortunately have only found them being used in the late 2000s.

I will continue looking though.....

Thanks - I was struggling to find them too.