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Was that Meghan who slammed the door, breaking the glass? .... 🫢

Is there any option for locomotive crew with this locomotive ... or indeed others. A certain Class 56 recently launched had Modelu design direct-fit replacement 3D printed crew. Anything similar here? Al.

I have Hornby with and without antennae, and CavAlex with. I can understand some liking the cleaner lines, and your loco, your opinion, but I'm really not that concerned - I like my 'Grids'! Al.

Strangest looking rabbit I've ever seen, if it isn't !! Al.

That's looking pretty good - amazed how advanced they've got with the project. Looks like a lot more saving is required!! Al.

Alright, let's get this straight!! LIKE THIS!! and this ....

Any chance the number '40' figures in this list ...... ?? Al.

Stanier 8F, Jubilee; Fowler parallel boilered Royal Scot .... and of course .... cough .... Class 40 ... Al.

I was wondering what these very recent comments referred to, then by chance went to YT. The yet-another producer's new 30/31 does look good, but this is AccuraScale. My order's certainly staying here. TBH all 3 look great - always been an 'old favourite' of mine! ~2 months to go .... Al.

Thanks for the confirmation McC. Looking forward to this one!! Been saying that a lot the last couple of years! Al.

Thanks Roy, just confirming I'd located the text - couldn't find it initially. I'm still curious for non-digital fan operation. Al.

To answer one of my own questions: Outer axles on bogies are driven (sprung dummy centre axle) and all wheel pickup Al.

Good spot, and great work A/S, as usual! Al.

For the model, you are correct. Hydraulics, like the favourite Western 52 are C-C. 37, 47, 56, 57 et al all have separate traction motors, thus individually driven axles. I concede to this, but my point and question remain - will the centre axle remain floating. Al.

OK, not one to be controversial, but I think potentially an interesting point ... These locomotives were known to have the wheel arrangement A1A-A1A. Another prominent manufacturer has just recently released a model which is powered in just this manner. To tie-in with the original 1:1 locomotive, and perhaps to agree with said other's comments, will these Class 30/31 models be A1A-A1A format, or Co-Co? Another question relates to the 'working fan'. Can this be activated / deactivated via dip switch on the DCC ready versions? Al.

Several things surprised I think most of us ... Just how precisely detailed the locomotive is. How well made and solid it is - nothing falling off, nothing 'found' in boxes on arrival. Just how easy it is to remove the body - unwittingly I think I've removed mine perhaps 10-12 times - each time removal has been easy and replacement just the same. Having stated the above, I have to refer to my item 2. above .... it had been mentioned by another that one of the 'line scrapers' (no idea what they're called - apologies for my ignorance) had been found in his box. Looking at mine more closely this evening, one of mine was missing!! Naughty words! I was certain all were in situ on arrival, so it could only be nearby where I fitted the buffer beam detailing .... and it was - located and reattached without issue - perfect again! Al.

Modelu crew now painted and inserted into my 56. Al.

Don't forget - not our problem, agreed - a certain other 'provider' has disappeared off the supplier front recently. For one part this would have been a pleasant surprise for Rails I've no doubt, but has probably given a sudden increase in orders and responsibilities / commitments they weren't anticipating - possibly. I've used them a lot since I reappeared on the model railway scene, after a 30-year hiatus, and invariably have had excellent and fair service from them. Al.

Are Cavalex sold on 'modern image', or is there a steam option? TT120 is possibly a market to look into. Alternatively, how about increasing people's interest in OO9? With the increased accuracy / detailing of recently produced locomotives and rolling stock, modellers may be looking more closely on reality / what would railways have done here / there / wherever, and perhaps there's an option for OO9? Just a thought. Al.

Just couldn't resist!! I tried! One of my first diesels 55 years ago was a Hornby Class 31, 'serviced' more often than a Formula 1 car if I remember!! Most of the time I got it right as well! When A/S mentioned they'd be supplying newly tooled ones, I just had to get one. I've held off for various reasons, then found them selling out. I've just caught one at Colletts, so there's another reiteration of an old favourite coming to the stables!! Al.

Having received a 56, currently circulating as I write, I'm waiting for my 60, with increasing impatience!! Very curious to see just how much extra detailing it will have cf. the still excellent Hornby model. Al.

I've several of the Hornby 'super detail' locomotives, and have encountered various 'issues'. One even kept shedding / breaking wires at nearly every solder point and needed virtually all resoldering. Light contacts are one known problem, but can either be 'realigned' or simply replaced by 'hard wiring' or sockets. I love the fans working and haven't encountered the 'poor running problems' some complain about, so where possible, mine have the fans working. I also like the opening doors - permits additional 'yard options / poses'. Having said all of that, the CavAlex 56 is just in another league - super smooth and a very strong performer and that detailing is as all have said, fantastic - I'm loving the 'see through roof vents' as well. With all of those superb details, nothing has fallen off, and handling is not considered 'an option' but something which can be done with confidence. Removal / replacement of the body is also just so easy as well. Al.

Yippee!! Be very careful of any adjustments, you'll probably know, but it's obvious anyway - those screws are tiny and fragile. I have found with the Hornby plastic-centred wheels that I can 'gently force' the spigot (??) to the angle I require - very slight change required only. I tried it once with a Bachmann Jubilee, before I realised the wheel was all metal - one replacement wheel set later .... my fault!! B.R. 60700 W1 has been a recent addition for me, early logo. The Walschaerts return crank is perfectly centred!! No valve movement at all!! The way out I found, as the crank was so 'elbows out' was to partially flatten it, to ensure it's enough 'off centre' and hey presto, the valvegear's moving. I'm leaving alone now! Al.

Thanks for the - typically - fast reply and update. 66 approx. during March, and following the above, then Deltics in June, which also implies 50's in August!! Excellent news and thank you. Al.

Does this mean the Deltic will arrive before, after or around the same time as the Sheds? Getting close now, for both of them .... YIPPEE !!! Al.