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35 minutes ago, AY Mod said:

 

Looks like I need to have a word with someone Rob.

 

I've done it manually for you now.

Thank you, appreciated.

I've just subscribed to World of Railways (first time digitally).  I'm trying to integrate this RMweb account to RMweb Gold but the integration link isn't working.  I'm getting this.

This www.rmweb.uk page can’t be found

No webpage was found for the web address: http://www.rmweb.uk/rmweb-integration.php

HTTP ERROR 404

Any help appreciated.  Thanks.

I've been in two minds about getting one of these as I'm not convinced about the lift off body section.  I have the Dapol 59 001 which I'm pleased with, but thought I'd take the plunge and purchase 59101 – Heidelberg Materials.  Will be interesting to compare.

I know what you mean about finer detail, I do worry about more things falling off, especially at this size.  I am tempted by their 59101 – Heidelberg Materials Ltd Edition though.

A question for anyone that's received their Dapol Class 59 (I know people are raving about the RevolutioN 59, I'm still not convinced by the look of the removable body section), especially 59 001, have you got an NEM coupling on one end?  Mine has arrived with 2 full air dams and no coupling.  Is this a factory mistake with mine or are they all like that?  Thanks.

Got to have a play, looks pretty good.

Paddington has arrived from Japan.  Hopefully I'll get to play shortly.

I'm guessing the GWR Paddington 5 Car unit has been released in Japan. Well Plaza Japan seem to be showing it as in stock. 

I tend to agree.  I think the Mk3s from Farish is a bit of a masterstroke.  As mentioned, the tooling probably owes Farish nothing, so why not use it.  I'll be getting some of the GWR packs.  Be rude not too at that price.

4 hours ago, Chris M said:

A 9 car unit for around £270? It would be rude not to buy one!

 

I know it would be impossible for some but I do wish other manufacturers would publish a production schedule like Kato do. 

https://www.katomodels.com/schedule

I think it'll be nearer £300+ once the UK retailers list it.

Ah, thanks Adam, really looking forward to them.

I see Dapol have given a few updates recently, however no news on the latest 153s.  I did notice some decorated examples at TING in September.  Is there a timescale?  I'm particularly waiting on 2D-020-005  153333 Transport for Wales.

1 minute ago, John M Upton said:

Interesting to see a second run of GWR 158's, I am pretty sure the first run still haven't arrived yet!

I'm guessing pre-orders may have been good.  I think it's due in the next few weeks.  A bit disappointed that a TfW 158 hasn't been announces, I guess the Arriva Trains Wales one will have to do for now.

The Colas pair have to be a no brainer!  Can we also have some separate Network Rail Mk3s as add ons?

Great selection by the way!

Had an interesting (well to me anyway) thought.  When it comes to distribution of models to shops is there any particular order they are sent out from the manufacturers warehouse?  I've noticed some shops get models a good few days before others.  For example, 374-740 MK2F TSO NETWORK RAIL has been available since Friday in some shops but yet to appear in others?

I wonder will the new release show up in UK shops?  I've just seen it as a pre-order on the Japanese sites so far.

I see 377-702Z curved top has sold out.  Hopefully RoS have kept one back to send me as a replacement.

They are rather nice.  I don't normally go for weathered items but as has been said, this is more akin to how they were when the Network Rail yellow stripe was added.  I did order 5 but unfortunately RoS sent 2 generator wagons by mistake so one has gone back for a replacement non-generator to make up the rake.

I believe the TfW 769s are bi-mode (diesel and 25 kw overhead), however as they don't venture under the wires the pantographs have been removed for maintenance purposes.  It's very odd travelling on them, if you travel in the motor car it sounds exactly what you would expect of a 319 (as you can't hear the diesel engines under the driving trailers). 

Slightly off topic, and I may have noticed this especially on this occasion as I'm waiting for my TfW 769 to be dispatched, is the Bachmann supply chain, I guess not all retailers can have them at the same time by the one I've ordered it from is still advertising a big delivery soon when most appear to already have the recent Farish delivery in stock.  Just an observation and waiting in anticipation for my TfW 769. to arrive.

I see the Network Rail HST has now hit the shelves.  Looking forward to this one arriving.

23 minutes ago, Chris M said:

I’ve given mine a thin air brushing of dirty black on the coach ends and roofs. It’s quite subtle but it takes that white unpainted plastic look away.

What can I say, amazing!  The weathering does make a big difference to the white ends.

Nice layout as well!

Ah, sorry, didn't see that bit, well June begins on Tuesday so hopefully not long.  With my switch to N Gauge I've decided to go old school and stick with good old DC. 

The excellent Traintrax seem to have them in stock.

https://www.traintrax.co.uk/class-decoder-p-2056.html

I've had a look through all of the comments and not found an answer to my question. 

I've just bought an N gauge Class 68 from a certain auction site (seller said only taken out of box to test).  It runs well but the coupling (it only has one on one end which is as I believe was the case when new, the other being in the detailing bag) doesn't seem to swing on corners causing the first coach to derail.  Has anyone else had this issue and is there a cure?

Thanks.