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Now another livery for Bachmann to do: https://www.flickr.com/photos/60628514@N02/15125579658/sizes/k/

Looking very nice, shocking how quick from announcement things have progressed. Likely light years ahead of Bachmann's. What liveries are you planning for, not my "era" but I do like to see these older containers hanging around as stores.

Many thank you's for your replies. This has interested me alot as I had been wondering the specifics as to a non-mk3 expert the Hornby 1999 tooling looks fine. (minus the coupling and glazing). I now fully understand the massive benefits a re-tooled Mk3 would bring to allowing for correct formations, especially between LHCS and HST. In summary it would seem the Mk3 tooling would benefit from: Correct roof ventulation Underframe differences between types - I honestly thought the 1999 tooling looked good, until after reading comments above I looked on Flickr and did see differences. Lima/Hornby tooling differences to be corrected - TGS chunky windows and RFM Buffet Oddity - I agree here, the non-1999 toolings do look rather dated and at least need to be tooled to the same standard as the 1999 versions. Interiors - modern seating and stickers (curtains?) Coupling Disc Brakes on wheels Better flushed glazing I certainly see how a re-tool could be welcome now and not upset modellers who already own a number of Mk3s and which not to replace them all. As the re-tool sounds as it would not greatly change the over all appearance of the coach, but would add subtle detailing. This might be in marked difference to the Mk2D tooling which looks old and crude, I have sold on any of my Mk2Ds in expectation of varstly improved Mk2E/Fs. I suspect Hornby shall not be doing a re-tool on the Mk3 (based on other blogs and topics), perhaps another manafacturer shall see the market potential (Dapol seem to have a nice range of N-scale Mk3s). Though I suspect Hornby could include a few of the improvements into its current 1999 toolings; notably; close coupling, disc brakes and interiors. I shall see what Hornby have to stay to my email. Very interesting and thank you for your inputs.

I could not agree with you more. No doubt over the coming months we shall have links to/previews of the CAD and EP examples.

A fair point! But they do look rather good on my FGW and Wrexham Mk3s. I have noticed a lot of "internet talk" of the Mk3s needing new tooling. I understand that the current coaches were tooled in 1999. They do not look bad to me to be honest, even the original glazing is fine. The bogies seem fairly well detailed, especially when the springs are painted red or yellow. Yes the TGS has extruding window frames, but otherwise I do fail to see what significant improvements could be made (well part from the coupling). Could someone enlighten me on what they would want from a re-tool of the Mk3? The current Mk3 seem to stand up to the super detailed Class 43/HST, Class 67 and no doubt the upcoming Class 90. I personally do not want a re-tool, as I would then have to sell all mine, and buy the new ones. But if the serious flaws are pointed out and the benefits of a re-tool are proven. I best start saving up!

So close! I look forward to seeing the final results of peoples builds.

Incase anyone else is reading this and thinking "oh where": Found on the "Hornby P2" discussion "Locomotion" had pre-production Mk2E on display. The photo is on page 32, post number 781: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/65812-Hornby-p2/page-32&do=findComment&comment=1508173 Looks like it has the latest coupling, good fit windows and superior detail?

Might I ask why you don't look into Laserglaze Mk3 tinted windows? Having bought all ages of the Mk3 coach, you never get the whole glazing row off, leaving lumps of internal plastic, thus difficult to re-apply. Shawplan's Laserglaze range is an excellent Mk3 window replacement.

Has anyone completed their 08-16 tamper and wants to show off photos? I for one would love to see.

I spent my afternoon procrastinating and found this on Twitter. 66416 in Powerhaul. I note that Freightliner have not got carried away with the grey down the front this time...as per 66504. Improvement?

As the saying goes "pics or it didn't happen"

The page linked above has not been updated since 3rd June. I have found an update from 19th July on the Dapol's Facebook page where Dapol quotes that the project is underway and news shall be posted shortly on Facebook and their website. I hope this means drawings/CAD. Dapol also says on FB they are sincerely hoping for a 2015 release. Link (under posts to page): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dapol-Ltd Bachmann annonced the Class 70 on the 27th November 2009, and delivered the Limited Edition 70001 during early December 2010. I would suspect from reading the press statement that Bachmann had been working on the Class 70 before this announcement. http://www.Bachmann.co.uk/pr1.php?id=246

Well Dapol today have confirmed 4D-006-007 replacement...73206 Lisa! http://Dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=information/news&news_id=91#.U81eARZeL4I Shall go well with the Limited Edition from Olivia Trains 73205 Jeanette. Olivia's Trains are also producing a Gatwick Express and First Group GBRf: http://www.oliviastrains.com/trains/model-trains/Dapol-locomotives/Dapol-class-73-oo-gauge-locomotives/ There is also the Pullman limited editions with Gaugemaster: http://www.gaugemaster.com/search_results.asp?searchstring=dagm1%20brand~~579~~brand&style=&andor=&method=&strType=&OB=p_a&currentpage=1

WOW! Was this to be 73138 in NR livery? I know Kernow has 73212 in NR livery cancelled, but I really wanted 73138 in truth. But I cannot see 73138 being announced by Dapol in this years catalogue? :S

Looks fantastic, I am actually excited to see the painting fade on this model! (The big manufacture of a Class 150/2 says they cannot do it, good for them to be proven wrong) When are the 143s due?

Good to see the Class 68 confirmed in the catalogue. Dapol very friendly said the 68 shall be out in 2015. No RRP prices in the price sheet which was on the stand at Alexandra Palace. Also great to see that the IDA SuperLow 45 wagons shall be just the wagons and not with containers. I don't know about others, but I prefer to buy my containers separately, so good news.

Had a chat with a very pleasant chap at the Dapol stand today. I was disappointed to see that 73205 "Jeanette" in GBRf livery is now in the main catalogue! 73205 is a limited edition with Olivia Trains in Sheffield. The friendly unnamed Dapol employee was not aware of this limited edition - Slightly alarming! Yet I have been assured that they shall contact Olivia Trains on Monday to rectify. If honest, I rather have 73205 from the main product line as it shall be on par with other 73s to pre-order at around 20% off rrp. I got the impression why they didn't answer earlier emails about liveries, is because they didn't know. Luckily they do now and I shall follow up with an email. I was impressed they were friendly as a positive.

Is it true that Real Track Models won Model of the Year for the Pacer? I voted! Hows the Wessex Trains 143 coming? Settled for running numbers and liveries yet?

Does anyone has a definative list of all limited edition 73s announced? I have asked Dapol via email several times without a reply. I want to make sure I have not missed one, especially as the Kernow Network Rail one was cancelled?