Markn

Finally an EWS version in the form of 90030. Yes please.

Hopefully the paints used on the new dvt match the most recent set of swallow powercars and mk3s. Guess we'll see in the next few days.

Apologies, didn't realise you had to be a follower of the page, so here's a screenshot of it.

From a fb post I've just seen, it looks like some of the rebuilt W1s are already for sale overseas!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/137680486384860/permalink/2133940523425503/

1 hour ago, melmerby said:

Anybody tried Kadees on the tender?

The mount is so far underneath that a #18 doesn't even poke out under the corridor.

Looks like a #20 might be needed, the longest I have is a #19.

Yes and you'll need a 20.

47 minutes ago, PaulRhB said:

Well I popped in the modelshop on the way home and there on the counter was my Hush Hush just being prepared for a test  So I assisted in the testing and we had a nice chat while it ran in. Fortunately no damage and sweet running and a stunning model. Just need a trip to the parents to give it a run as I have no stock to match it  

It’s a shame somewhere in the packing and transport process has resulted in damage but a good one is a delightful model. 

I've been running mine with Clerestory and Hawksworths for the past 24 hours 

I can't put the video here directly as its too big but it's a fine runner.

https://fb.watch/9NC3kQC1bi/

Yes, flanged wheels are in the detail bag.

Runs really smoothly, like most large Hornby steamers and the finish and curves are exquisite. No issues at all here.

Turn of luck there. UPS just arrived a day early with mine. Im a massive GWR fan but this is an absolute thing of beauty. An hour of work to finish then straight upstairs.

Not sure how they know what it would sound like (?) but found this video which shows one running at least

2 hours ago, Hilux5972 said:

Are you home yet then? Taken videos and pictures yet? Why not? Hurry up! Waiting waiting

Mail order this time unfortunately  although it was shipped straight away by UPS so shouldn't  be too long 

That's where I just got one from. Nice shop, was in there last Sat and very friendly and helpful.

All sorted now thanks!

Has anyone seen anywhere that has stock please? (Apart from Hornby direct)

Has anyone seen any updates on these recently?

On the show, they photographed and measured the ex FGW powercar at Crewe Heritage Centre, then 're-vamped' their current offering around the rear doors, front lights and coupling mechanism.  They also mentioned that a double sugar cube speaker would be present and new led lighting functions.  It looked pretty good!  Especially the coupling!

Such a shame the FGW set are finally being re-released on the old chassis :-(

The original DRS livery certainly seem to be popular. Phoned up to pay for mine earlier, and they said out of 16 that came in, there were 2 spares. Picking it up tomorrow, can't wait.

2 hours ago, Dicky L said:

Does anyone else think Bachmann have failed to step up with this model?

 

No, I quite like it.  Visually, its a stunner and it's a massive leap forward from the older 20's.   Then again, I only dabble in sound, and I can take or leave the marker lights as none of my other loco's have them anyway, so it would only show them up.

12 hours ago, Roy Langridge said:

Are the steps that are missing from under the front corners of the cab provided in the extras bag?

 

Thanks,

 

Roy

There's 3 pre fitted and one in the parts bag.  Guess not all examples had all 4 fitted?  Cant think of why else its done this way.

Does anyone know if the dioramas in the TB1/2 sets are full plastic or card with plastic relief? From the video at least the detail looks plastic. Can't tell what the walls are though.

Thank you very much guys, glad you like it. No, after a while it fades into the model and I've forgotten about it now given how great it looks running around. Given how much of a good model this is, I think the seam is being overplayed a little tbh. Like you say, you can't see it from a normal running distance.

The joys of working from home and a very tired baby, meant that I had a little bit of time this afternoon to have a play  so if anyone's interested, then here's 1638 in GWR green doing its thing

14 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

That's interesting and thanks for the quick reply.

 

It won't put anyone off buying what is a lovely and much-wanted model, I am sure, but it will be dealt with on mine as part of the preparation for weathering process.

 

I'm actually a little more interested in how the back-to-backs measure out.

 

Having said that, I'm hoping to hear the postman's knock here any day now!

 

 Mine are coming in at 14.48, 14.61 & 14.51.  A lot better than a how a certain 94xx arrived...

4 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

I can see much to like on that model but only one thing that is vexatious, which is the horizontal gap along the rear bunker. 

 

Clearly part of the manufacturing process and can almost certainly be rectified with some filler and a little care, but I wonder if the top of the bunker needs to be removed for some kind of DCC purpose?

 

No, the (very detailed) instructions show the full top coming off in one. That join is a shame and keeps catching my eye already. 

Here's some quick pics of 1638 in the preserved GWR livery for anyone else who can't wait.  Initially, the quality seems good, as does the weight.  We've been spoilt with Panniers in 2021 already after this and the 94xx.  We shall see how it runs later on after work!