KeithAnthony

Front view

Will the back of the cab open?

On 09/11/2023 at 11:03, Robin Brasher said:

The Railway is facing unfair competition from the buses

Well the buses have been there for the past twenty years, the railway hasn't. These facts were known when the railway made the 'Wareham' decision.

On 31/10/2023 at 18:37, BRIAN T said:

a heart attack

Sorry to hear and all the best for full recovery!

On 17/10/2023 at 14:44, Silver Sidelines said:

Rapido have some work to do to convince people like me to buy more of their products.

The test will come when the Prairie arrives!

My home town station had  a crossover between the platforms and a cut-out on one side to give clearance for the cylinder. Still there afaik.

Dinmore arrived today and it is a really stunning model - thank you Accurascale. I think the matt of the smokebox contrasts even more on the black loco than the green. This is my third Manor and first to arrive with coal moulding not fitted.

On 04/10/2023 at 11:00, 5944 said:

park at Norden it's an extra £17 return

Plenty of parking in Swanage. 

8 minutes ago, steveb860 said:

what speaker

I bought decoder and 'extra base' speaker from Road and Rails. Sounds fine. Have a look on R&R website and under Class 33 you will see what is recommended.

On a previous Class 33 I used the fuel tank for a speaker without any kit parts, just drilled some holes in bottom. That works fine too!

Mines fine. I don't understand   pulling it apart trying to fix some obscure 'fault' - if it dosn't work send it back and help the manufacturer understand  any issues.

Impressive! Now we can all check the forthcoming Rapido 'B' Set😀!

On 22/09/2023 at 14:36, Robin Brasher said:

563 will be returning to steam from 21 - 29 October

Also on 8th October. Booking available here https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/563-returns-to-steam

54 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

Another here with a fine version

Looks superb! Is it my eyes, or does the colour emphasise the detail even more than the black versions?

5 hours ago, MikeParkin65 said:

I'm beginning to feel guilty that I have a good one! 🤣

Being in same camp as you with only minor/minor blemishes on 'my' two that you need magnifying specs to spot, I console myself that, as often the case, we hear about the problems but not the versions that are fine.

On 23/09/2023 at 21:01, RCAR6015 said:

forthcoming photographic session.

 

From said session 

21 minutes ago, Ian Hargrave said:

.I don’t mind the bunker join

Blacktack is a good filler. Fill and forget!

18 minutes ago, 97xx said:

I'm assuming those with good running 15xxs are similarly stable?

I have two and both run very smoothly and "stable". Just as the Designer intended! The valve gear is mesmerizing!

32 minutes ago, Stevelewis said:

if there  are  any remaining  stocks!

Seek -  and you will not be disappointed.

3 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

 

Didn’t the original get stolen by metal thieves.

It did - but I dont think they were specialist metal thieves!

Hopefully this is a good facsimile!

On 17/09/2023 at 02:57, TheEngineShed said:

That Pannier on the Channel Islands Boat Express looks like it has a bell.

1369 still has hers

OK - solved. Found some pics on Ebay that made sense of it all. It is a great product , clever design and well made, but why not a simple instruction sheet. It might have a Krypton factor of 1, but I wasted a good hour on a puzzle I didn't need!

1 hour ago, rapidoandy said:

from happy customers

My second one arrived today , fully intact and cosmetically perfect. Self evidently second one = superb model!  Perhaps us happy bunnies need to just make a quick post to say so and ensure some balance. That said,  I hope anyone with a issue gets it sorted.

Has anyone put together the kit to hold the levers?  I emailed and asked for instructions and there aren't any as apparently it's straightforward. Well, not to me first time around! A pic would be great.

I did a search but could not find anything. 

Thanks.

2 hours ago, Mallard60022 said:

Perhaps others could confirm

Colletts also  https://www.collettsmodelshop.co.uk

3 hours ago, Henry 84F said:

Even with the wobble, it runs silky smooth

It does indeed!  The 'wobble' is interesting. as mine only shows this when it runs over a series of three points. So it maybe more sensitive than others to track condition - perhap compounded by weight of engine and short wheelbase.