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    Bachmann Class 20 DRS

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    4 hours ago, Chris56057 said:

    Does anyone know what sound chip is fitted to the factory sound releases please? Is it a V5 or one of the Loksound ones that can't be reblown? 

     

    Thanks,

     

    Chris 

    Believe it to be a Zimo MX645P22. 

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    Bachmann Class 20 DRS

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    I’ve been deliberating for weeks over DRS 37’s or DRS 20’s as I cannot justify or afford multiples of both. Having just spent a lot of time and effort getting a Hatton’s 66 to run reliably with the correct lighting configuration I will now be buying a couple of accurate DRS 37’s. These 20’s could have been definitive models for just a little bit more effort and an acceptable higher cost.

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    Model Rail announce GWR Class 1600 0-6-0PT via Rapido

    in Rapido Trains

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    57 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said:

    I think it looks a bit unusual because the ballast comes right up to the top of the longitudinal timbers (or are they actually girders?) which makes the base of the rail look far wider.  There also appear to be no baseplates with the rail fastenings fixed directly to the timbers - which make me wonder if they are steel girders instead of the more usual timbers?

     

     

     

     

    If my memory (of nearly 70 years ago) serves me right I’m sure it was solid sleepers on the steel decking with no gaps plus longitudinal planking out side the rails. Remember factory workers using the bridge as a shortcut over the canal. The attached section of old map shows the line and environs.

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    Olivia's Trains BOC VBA and Cryogenics TEA

    in Smaller Suppliers

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    I ordered 2 last weekend, BOC 14 & 19. Had a confirmation from staging.hattons.co.uk but nothing else except I have just checked my credit card and payment was taken on Monday. Checked my order on Hatton’s website and it says ‘completed’. I wonder if they are trying to get more or more likely their system fell over and is screwed up. Will leave it for a couple more days before I contact them.

    Hornby Class 66 NHS ltd edition

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    Looks like 2020 models will be produced with £80,000 being donated to the NHS.

     

    It is so good to see this happen and that Hornby and all those on rmweb who have been so positive have really driven the NHS donation up from the original £20,000. Wherever you look individuals and businesses are are doing their utmost to lift our spirits and support all those at the forefront of trying to deal with this awful situation.

     

    Well done Hornby. 

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    Hornby Class 66 NHS ltd edition

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    Hornby could have have the best seller of the decade maybe the century so why not let the orders run and then just make them so we can all have one - not just those who want a limited edition to sell at a massive profit.

     

    Danger is of course that another brand(s) could also step in with their own version (correct body etc) and then people jump ship and cancel their Hornby order.........

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    Hornby Class 66 NHS ltd edition

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    5 minutes ago, adb968008 said:

    Well it took my credit card details, and gave me this in response...

     

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    maybe they've gone looking for spare change ?

     

    Keep trying, 

     

    I do hope they sell out tonight, it would be a great headline for Hornby, for Toms birthday and of course the NHS.

    Check for an email confirming order, mine popped up 10 secs before the We Will Be back screen appeared - fingers crossed.......

    Model Rail announce GWR Class 1600 0-6-0PT via Rapido

    in Rapido Trains

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    9 hours ago, Phil Bullock said:

     

    Thats off the MIAC web site Martin

     

    Plenty more gen and pictures on there

     

    http://www.miac.org.uk/hillevans.html#gwr1639

     

    http://www.miac.org.uk/vinegarmap.html

     

    Phil

    Many thanks Phil,

    That explains a lot as I picked up the drawing and some others with about 100 black and white photos at a car boot over 30 years ago, I had no idea where they came from. Note to self - find the photos............

    Cheers,

    Martin.

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