Simonsteel

You don’t need to participate if you’re not interested. You’re more than welcome to suggest what you may like and a similar poll can be made for said model?

Thank you for switching the thread over. I’m sorry to be a pain with the threads, it’s not on purpose, I still have a lot to learn here.

We are all with you YesTor; We understand your pain! For the purpose of a specific 320/321 poll, here is a specific one that relates to this thread. Thank you all who voted in the previous poll that was set up earlier on! here is the direct link; http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/135029-oo-scale-class-320321-questionaire-poll/

Hello Everyone, I have created this poll for the express interest of people who would like to see this model happen. There has been debate over the N-gauge model and hints of people wanting a OO scale model. This poll will determine whether there could be potential for these particular models to be made

No one needs to be sorry, I should not have been naïve to think that tooling for different classes would have been that straight forward. Knowledge is power after all. The idea that this project could have lead to other units being available would have helped with further causes should the 320/321 be successful. If you are, at least, down for a model or two, that will help with making a difference. I appreciate you explaining the details as I'm not as familiar with southern locos. Because I live near Newcastle, 142's, 156's, 185s, 320's and 425's are more my speciality. Incidentally, the movements of 320's through Newcastle are part of the reason I want to create an interest in this particular model. Research has indicated that RevolutioN has two different end cars tooled, which would help with more of the sub-classes being catered for. Now that my coffee has kicked in, I realise that I have done the poll the wrong way. Being encouraged to help get other class members out there, the poll for the 320/321 should have been independent, rather than being added t the general poll. I shall create a more specific poll for peoples thoughts on the 321/320 alone. That will help determine peoples thoughts more effectively. In terms of Ben and Mike, this is not intending to impede on their projects. This is more to help with getting this particular model out. I'm not claiming to be a miracle worker and this may not work, but it is worth a try at least. The N-gauge model did prove popular up until a certain point. This allowed the CAD to be initiated. Why there has been a stall, that remains a mystery. If the OO scale ends up standing alone then there is not much else that can be done. also, look that train of though I see what you did there... lol You're right in that this will be a far fetched place to find another loco. That was an error on my part of maybe getting too carried away. That poll still stands to be a separate entity. True, until I sort out an actual poll for this loco, this will not be the best way to get the results across. However, I will still take part in that annual poll and I would encourage people who want this loco to do the same. The intention wasn't merely to make a poll and leave it, a time limit could be incurred and a link to send to RevolutioN trains given the results from said poll. Wombatofludam brought up the very many liveries held by these trains. They may be boring but they hold some of the most colourful liveries. Anyone wanting a modern image layout based around Scotland, these are a must. Newcastle has seen London Midland and the spotty saltire units moving up, and because Doncaster and London have these units, there is scope to have them along the ECML, Birmingham lines hold these trains, and Multiple units are frequently run. GreaterAnglia can run these in multiples of three, which would make for an impressive sight. Three car 320's are small layout sizes which would be perfect for most homes. Because the Cads are already made, this train can be quickly designed for OO scale and alternatives can go from there. Bachmann and the announced Hornby 66's, 67's and a multitude of diesel traction can act as thunderbird. If sandwiched between RevolutioN's tea's or bachmanns tea's, they could represent stock movements which would make for a unique formation. They would blend well with the Forthcoming Bachmann 158's and also work along their 150's, I have yet to say to Mike and Ben about this line of interest but it will not be worth it if interest does not work with this model either. If people want something, they have to act. The annual poll will be used to express this interest as well. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work, and I apologise for how I have handled this thread. I do not intend to rub people the wrong way.

Whilst the poll and this thread seems to be pulling a part with this discussion and now a poll on multiple units people may want, these posts are helping people to display interest in possibilities for the future. granted, whilst this may not guarantee that every loco will be catered for, the express interest and argument in this post will still wholly be with the Class 320/321. yes, the poll will be mqainly wishlisting but the idea that if enough likes are made, these results could still be passed on to the manufacturers to at least take into consideration. The CADs are done for the N gauge 320/321 which shows a quality model with potential. The main consensus from that post was there seemed to be an interest for a OO model but with hints that enough interest with that model would mean that an N gauge model could be helped along. This was the purpose of this post, to see if there was enough interest to propose this to Ben and Mike, and how people felt about pricing to pay if it meant the N gauge model would also get over the line to be produced. I would love a 320 in scotrail as I have seen a few of them pass by, this would be something lovely to show on a layout. Yeah, you are right, there are landmines in creating multiple units and it won't be easy and cheap. I am hoping that DMU and EMU poll to develop with peoples thoughts.Thank you for the heads up though. I appreciate it and it may look as it things are all over the place but things will be kept right. Saying that, it's all you lot corrupting me with all these ideas for new locos!

SR man - you don't need to apologise at all! It is only a good thing to learn something new and you have big, valid points in terms of the designs. I had not taken that into account so thank you for correcting me. That 455 conversion post will hold some significant details that will be helpful. People weren't kidding when modelling detail differences is a minefield! No Decorum - Aha, certainty will mean we all have our own exclusive models to show off! The poll has been updated to show the 320/321 and also a few cheeky DMU's thrown into the mix. The coffee hadn't kicked in at the time of making that post!

The possibility of tooling with the similarity of carriages between the classes may be worth exploring. As it stands, Bachmann has the advantage of the class 313 - 318 with the tooling for it's class 150. In effect, differences may need to be tooled but the possibilities are worth exploring on that front. There is no reason that the Bratchell kit and a RTR model cannot go hand in hand. A Bachmann N gauge 319 is being made, so fingers are crossed that they will create this in OO scale in the close future. If you're interested in the Silverlink, and No Decorum wants 1 and I can do with some Scotrail 320's, thats 9 already! We are slowly getting there! I have also managed to find a way to make a poll: here is the link: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/135014-oo-scale-second-generation-emu-wish-list-poll/

I will probably likely have this post moderated to a lack of experience, but this poll focuses on seeing whether OO or even N scale models to see whether different loco units can be a recognised option for modern railway modellers. Based off ideas from a couple of members, this poll has been designed to test a theory. I have made an error with a class member so this poll has been edited to reflect the change. This post is designed to be interactive so please comment to add a class member you would like to see, or just please show your support!

Us GB rail modellers are blessed with a good variety of wagons and the details that go into the models are absolutely astounding. I'm blessed to witness weird and wonderful wagons based at Tyne Yard. It would be hilarious if you could model Rocket hauling a rake of HYA coal hoppers! Although very unrealistic, that is the beauty of railway modelling. Have you seen those new GBRF biomass hoppers that will be in service soon? It is interesting to know your opinion because this would seem to be a unique subject. From a point of view, this would be the first for discussing whether different scales could work together, than merely one company work on one, save up then build up the funds for a different scale. You are right that it is not a case of upscaling, that it is more complex than that. I probably should have given that context more respect... This is a market that I do not know much about. We just have to trust that manufacturers work out their own respective solutions. This is not about just any company, though, this is Ben and Mike. Their service towards the N-gauge community has been astonishing. I respect the Teas were through a large request (I can model the Jarrow-Lindsey petrol run!) but success will mean that there is potential to branch out. How this will work out will remain to be seen. You could take my lead and hide them in every possible location. I just pray my girlfriend doesn't find out... Space is always an issue but they are more than worth it.

It is agonising waiting for those darn tea tanks! Do you model the modern era? Seeing that you have an interest, would you still pay for a model if it meant paying a little more to help the N-gauge be produced? At the moment, the N-gauge discussion thread were wondering whether this action would help both models be produced. There seems to be an interest for the 00 scale but getting the numbers to make this project viable is another story.

MGR Hooper! - I agree with you there, that will be good to put it where it may be able to make the most impact. I am not sure how to do this myself but I'm sure we will get there in the end! Flying Pig - Thank you for the warm welcome, I realised too late how the link sounded, hopefully the new title will be more appropriate now! Thank you for the advice.

Hello everyone, I am new to this site but bear with me on this; I have followed updates on Revolution Trains effort to create an class 320/321 in N gauge. Although I do not know how to create a poll, would people be interested in getting a model of this EMU class upscaled for 4mm? Having already invested in the OO scale tea tanks, the quality will be there for the final product What are people’s thoughts and feeling on this subject?