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Hello, Reading the later posts about the higher ratio of the new chassis, during development it was necessary to also modify the bearing holes of the chassis to accept the new gears initially for the prairie models followed by the Manor, and now the new 43xx Mogul locomotives, so unfortunately the gears are not interchangeable between chassis.

Hello, The factory have added the number to the buffer beam correctly but also fitted the number plate door ( not printed) incorrectly, we will look at getting some plain doors from China. but they are currently on vacation so it will be a while before these can be received.

Hi, FYI The smoke box door fitted to 5320 in G W R livery is taken from a photograph showing no smoke box door with a number plate and without outside steam pipes, so we are correct and no replacement door is necessary See attached photograph

Hi Ian, No, Hattons were never involved with this project which is wholly produced by Dapol we are currently waiting for the fully lined decorated samples before production can start, however with CNY around the corner I fear we shall not sees these until mid February.

Hi Mol, That is very kind of you, hopefully some time later we could take you up on your offer Thanks

Hi Mol, Thanks for posting the excellent pictures in a lovely setting, would make some colourful varieties for a further run, just need to sell through the initial batch first. Cheers

Hi Robin, Yes, they will come with a fitted high bass speaker Richard

Hello, The DCC sound file includes the guards whistle, door closing ,bell codes to driver and fireman, passengers chatting whilst stationary and the Gong (not fitted to the original autocoaches in the lined Chocolate & Cream livery and the lined Crimson Lake livery) Thanks for your interest, Richard

Good evening John, Glad you are enjoying your B4 including the performance which is down to design. It is fully compensated allowing the front axle be able to rock over a central pivot much like a three legged stool, it always has its legs on the ground, whereas a four legged one can loose contact on an uneven surface, like the model over uneven track or points, no stay alive necessary. Dapol best by design Cheers Richard

Hello, I would like to advise you chaps that we include with the locomotive painted etched name and buiders plates for the relevant period for you to apply if necessary. Regards, Richard

Hello Chaps, I don't normally look at the laptop over holidays, but I am attaching a screenshot of the roof profile as drawings can be deceptive, but just to assure you that the roof is curved without straight sections. Thanks Enjoy your Easter Sunday, Richard

Hi Edwardian, The 57 foot toplights are in design and will be signed off soon, initially we shall be making the later steel panelled bodies built from 1914. Thanks Richard

Hi, Regarding the end wall at the luggage end, there will be two versions, one as built with windows and one later converted with the windows filled in. Exactly the same as the Lionheart 0 scale model. I believe the maroon livery was applied to at least one of the coaches, I will check my files when back home in a couple of days Thanks Richard

Hi Rob, As this is one of the Drummond engine builds it has his chimney, also note the dome is further back with a higher pitched cab roof all taken from a photograph. Glad you like the livery, Richard