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10 hours ago, atom3624 said:

Some have different-shaped cylinders don't they?

 

Al.

I think that is just one of those urban myths.

You can have all the coaches in a rake at the same DCC address and control them all at the same time. 

From my limited research so far, there are quite a few options and routes for the Cartic-4s. From block workings so single sets in Speedlink trains, possibly even with Polybulks. Their length in service also makes them a great choice. I am looking at the mid to late 80s so I will be going for the ones with the protection panels added. Only question now is which ones, how many  and what cars to use, They are going to look good behind a 47.

Grrat announcement.

on the other hand, Ben and Mike"s scheme to get me to remortgage my house steps up a gear.

1 hour ago, NoelG said:

Happy Days IRM A class locos due to arrive with customers in the coming days  Epic climax of an amazing 7 years dream

I would hate to have a dream like that.

10 hours ago, Steamport Southport said:

I reckon they should make models of Londonderry or Seaham Harbour Chauldron wagons.

 

 

 

Complete longshot, it will never happen

Just a couple of pictures from my delivery this morning

Nice surprise this morning. My MDVs have arrived

I got a note today to say my order had been shipped. This model was announced earlier this year. Given all thats going on in the world, that is very quick.

1 hour ago, IRC said:

Sorry @RBE, I didn’t mean to set the hares racing! I was just trying to work out if my proposed helix should be a 2nd/3rd radius or a 3rd/4th and if I could save some money and space, as I have 008 and 093 on pre-order.

Fantastic news about being able to remove any offending parts and certainly I would not not be able to see the difference.the 

Off topic but I would go for 3rd / 4th radius over 2nd / 3rd regardless.

Way too modern for me too but it is a very impressive repaint.

Sets were indeed mixed. Also add blue grey and NSE branded blue grey to the mix. The lighter blue came first so the period you are modelling will also make a difference.

14 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

The stand was empty because KR Models were not there or because no-one was talking to KR Models.

 

If the former, why did they bother attending and if the latter, I guess that's why we don't have an N gauge King in development or any other of KR Models N gauge proposals.

 

A shame either way.

An interesting new marketing approach that I have not seen before. I wish them well with it.

It could be The Fell. In fact, it probably is.

Currently in the sidings in York:

22 minutes ago, design8027 said:

Mmmmm, the MK2c. Scottish modellers could finally get that CK coach. On the subject of the MK2b TSO, could it be done as a TSOT or is MK2c TSO needed?

 

Stephen.

TSO(T)s are Mk2cs. I am very hopeful they will be announced as there already is an NIR 2c in the IRM announced coaches.

5 hours ago, Class 158 productions said:

The door locking lights mean that these can’t be used for a 70/80s blue grey set I presume? Also odd with the line. 

Correct. I have given up on Hornby doing a full set of HST MK3s for the 70/80s period to a modern standard and without the mistake of incorrect roof on the buffet, mismatched TGS etc.

At least they have retooled the more modern versions but from the artwork for this set, the buffet roof looks to be wrong again. I have not seen the model itself however.

Real coach heights vary slightly too. Wheel wear and reprofiling etc. make a difference. This is a total non-issue.

1 hour ago, Henners84 said:

Yup, the answer will help answer the question on which (if any!) of the bachmanns are the correct height

I think it is the that 2As are not the correct height and they do not match the 1s. They could both be wrong  Not much in it in fairness.

2 hours ago, Andy Kirkham said:

I wonder if Hornby would consider issuing the LNER "Claud" and B12 in their original Great Eastern conditions.

 

1. GER livery is ravishing with its dark blue paintwork, abundant brass and copper-capped chimneys.

2. With their Gresley boilers they look to me more like LNER locos than GER ones.

3. This is subjective but to me both classes in Gresley guise look rather staid and old-maidish, whereas in GER form they seem rather rakish and continental - a foretaste of what might be encountered beyond Hook of Holland.

4. For lovers of the grotesque, the B12s could be issued as "Hikers" with feed water heater apparatus.

5. Deveopment costs would be reduced by use of existing chassis.

I am sure Accurascale are delighted to know what Hornby should do.

The first few batches of Vitrains 37s had traction tyres, the later ones did not and neither did the 47s. The traction tyres are not needed and I remember getting spares and replacing them. I got the complete axel as a spare. Unfortnately, I am not sure where the ones I removed are otherwise you could have them. I do recall seeing someone replace them with other tyres for re gauging to EM so it is definitely possible.

On 26/08/2021 at 10:39, Chilly said:

Well I just couldn't resist so I am in for one  

Me too. My first Accurascale 37. I could not justify any of the previously announced versions. I sure there will be many more and I look forward to further variants and sub-classes. I will even have a layout in progress by the time this one arrives.

Thanks for posting that Robert. Very informative and interesting.

Regards Eamon

I did see another photo murphaph is correct it was an aircon one as per the photo above and not a B or a C.

11 minutes ago, Michael Hodgson said:

Ah, but did the 2c ever catch the boat to the Emerald Isle?

As per the link I posted to the NIR coach pack.

NIR bought new 2Bs but they also bought some used ones from BR as well as 5 x 2Cs. One of those 5 is in one of the NIR triple packs announced yesterday. They even put one of their mk2s into service on a cross border train before repainting it. I have seen a photo of a mk2 in blue/grey in Dublin Connolly station.