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Hi Charlie, does the contact you section on the website work or is there a better place to contact you?

I should probably give this an update, so currently own; 2x Deltics (55002 & 55009) 6x 92's (92017, 92032, 92036, 92038, 92042, 92043) 37423 2x TPE Mk.5a sets 14x HYA wagons 16x IIA biomass wagons 6x JSA'S 2x KUA's 18x PFA's 6x MHA’s On order; 6x 37's (37602, 37608, 37609, 37610, 37116, 37422) 3x 31’s (31128, 31105, 31285) 50017 6x66’s (66167, 66171, 66171, 66507, 66507, 66763) 1 Pack of FNA-D’s 6x MHA's 2x WCRC Mk.2b coaches 2x WCRC Mk.2c coaches

We all know it was in running condition at Crewe but it didn’t leave there under its own power, nor did it leave instantly after being under its own power. Maybe the cabinets never made the trip across to Toton? Maybe when it’s back at Crewe IEMD they might get put back in? I’d have thought taking uncle Makita would cause more harm than good!

So just in case you wanted to know, it sounds like you did, here is the low down. Both 108 and 112 are modelled after 2018. 108 joined GC in late 2017 in Dynamic lines Livery and was repainted by mid-late 2018 into GC modern livery, new cycle space logos, By Arriva added, etc. 112 only got the green band after 2018, however it has spent most of its time on 4 out of 5 engines with the LPG engine isolated, it also has had underbody modifications on that car. Hope that clears it up for you! @TomScrut

It’s the latest miracle Jesus performs…

Yeah 180112 had it’s green stripe added after 2018, and 108 is also in post 2018 refurb livery as it was a GWR unit until around 2017/2018. Okay, and yes it’s way too early to be talking about a second batch. I get what you are saying about specific liveries but your choice of for GC units means you have offered only post 2018 units leaving the 2009-2018 period empty of a GC representation. I’m still going to make a purchase it just means doing some reworking and the M word… I don’t want to seem awkward, and I think this project needs full support so that we can get more longer (4+ car) units into production but it’s just nice to know what I will be spending my money on?

Glad my new 156’s have arrived and now gives me time to save back up for 142’s and 144’s!

So very happy see that the order book has opened on the 180’s and 175’s! But there’s always a however isn’t there… so apologies but however I’ve got a question or two about the liveries on offer, the GC 180’s 180108 and 180112, are they both post 2018 refurb, as in new logos and newer door labels for cycles and wheelchair spots etc? (I’m assuming 112 is as the green stripe was added after 2018) I ideally want them pre 2018 condition but if neither are in it then would that be an idea for a second batch or am I better just reworking them from the production models? I have filled out an expression of interest and I’m also wondering if the first Barbie livery would be done for a Hull Trains 180 too? Or again if not I’ll do a rework from a GW one. I’m hoping the Northern one gets the go ahead as it was an interesting option although not a reliable one to catch! Thanks Guys!

Did anyone think the countdown clock was the April fools? Maybe there isn’t an announcement at midday? It would be nice to have an announcement but again I can’t see the countdown clock currently.

The description said “put the kettle on 😉“ so it’s either a steam engine or such a large announcement you’ll need a brew while they go through it 🤷‍♂️

434 also carried a Malcolm livery for a while too if I remember correctly?

Did I imagine there was a closing date for pre orders announced or are they going to be open for a while yet? For some reason I have the 20th March in my head. But I feel as if I’m wrong!

I think the Sir Nigel Greeley support coach was the last one regularly used on the mainline. That’s the only one I can think I’ve seen recently, pre LSG overhaul of course…

You would need to fit some pick ups to the bogies, kits are out there for this. But if your getting those you may as well just pick up a lighting kit with a capacitor. The only issue is turning on and off the lights with your Bachmann Mk2’s. I’m assuming the roof profile will be different between the mk2 and mk1 so not sure how the lights will sit inside the coach… possible but may need tweaking. Swing and roundabouts with buying a decoder and a lighting board vs taking apart a mk2 system.

Gosh that’s barely noticeable! But there non the less! Thanks!

A question on 66507, will it have what appears to be a green surround on the Freightliner logo? Looking on Flickr I can’t see the green surround on photos, it could well be there in reality but I can’t see a picture of it. I quite like the idea of renumbering it to 506 in a later era, but a green surround would stop that idea? Cheers

I resisted the Hattons ones, after there issues. But now the detail is there and AS will be QC’ing them I think it might be the time to be switching from Bachmann to AS 66’s. Well my eBay will be busy…

Brilliant news! Been hoping for a run of these for a long time and considering what the old run fetch on EBay average £75-100 a wagon then these are a bargain and will fly off the shelves!

Only the one bottle!

I think personally I’d just take some FCA or FKA wagons tbh. They would look very well behind the 92’s! And they haven’t been produced in OO at least! The missing link in EWS/DB intermodal work. The FCA’s run with a range of containers and flat style loads and MOD work along with bin-liner trains. So plenty of options to tool up like the PFA wagons have had!

They only ever did 47245 in a 2010ish condition. So a 47 is likely and if they pick the right one it would be an easy re-number! However a WCRC 37 is unlikely to me, although if they did it I think it would be likely we see 37516/518? I also think this one is more likely to be an AS model seen as they are doing refurbished models in the next batch (applying the logic of 37714 being in the next batch). I think a 57/0 would be nice but since I have a respray of 57006 unless they did 001 then I wouldn’t be interested.

Phew!! Got myself a pack 2! They are live now! PANIC STATIONS!!🤣

Can I add a request for some Yellow ones! I’ve already sold up my Hornby Yellow ones in anticipation. After I saw this line in the description of the other announced models, “Extra cab front details for Network Rail locomotives” so now I’m just waiting to hit an order button that’s not live yet 😑😔 I wouldn’t be able to resist any other modern image additions either…

Ohhh that was Irish Black and Orange, I thought it was a Loadhaul Delitc…

It was only £10 cheaper but when I put my points on as well it became even more of a bargain! On the talk of points, I’ve just saved Accurascale from lost income surely that deserves points too… 😉😉