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    Class 59 from Revolution Trains

    in Revolution Trains

    Posted

    8 hours ago, JR_P said:

    .... whether the Dapol 59 eventually materialises I am somewhat less confident of....

     

    Hi,

    Posted by Joel on the Dapol Digest in response to my query:

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    Hello Gerry, yes a bit unfortunate but we are already committed and have numerous special commissions already on order. We are expecting the first shots in a couple of months, so no turning back. I am sure the RT model will be good, but equally I am confident ours will also pass muster and I guess customers can make their own mind up. Not great financially for either of us I fear :-(

    And additionally:

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    No problem Gerry, no we are definitely committed to this project.

    https://digest.Dapol.co.uk/forum/n-gauge-models/diesel/class-59-n-aa/project-managers-blog-aa/349-class-59-opening-post/page2#post9662

     

    Regards, Gerry.

    Dapol N gauge 59 out of abeyance

    in Dapol

    Posted

    21 minutes ago, TomE said:

    ...It remains to be seen whether the Dapol one is as far along as they say it is, or whether that was just an attempt to dissuade the other party...

     

    Tom. 

    Hi,

    From Joel on the Dapol Digest yesterday:

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    ...We are expecting the first shots in a couple of months...

    Regards, Gerry.

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    Dapol N gauge 59 out of abeyance

    in Dapol

    Posted

    On 21/07/2021 at 22:56, Les1952 said:

     

    I suspect  given that not everyone lays track to the same standard those frame cutouts are highly necessary if the model is to stay on the rails on some of its possible purchasers' layouts. (including my new German one with 8.5 inch curves on a 1 in 25 bank).

     

    Of course you could do away with them, reduce the number of sales and spread the development cost between a smaller number of models- but then there would be complaints about the high cost of the model.

     

    Manufacturers can't win.

     

    Les

    Hi,

    I'm reminded of the excellent Waton by eldavo:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=molemPGx4fI

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    ...< 7" radius curve...

    4:40 time in. An image hard to forget for those of us with a squeamish disposition.

    Dapol N gauge 59 out of abeyance

    in Dapol

    Posted

    Hi,

    I'm just wondering if the corrections noted to the CAD image should be re-posted, or at least linked to, at the Dapol Digest?

    I'm sure I've seen it mentioned on this forum several times before that Dapol are mostly unaware of potentially useful information here, and at this stage when it could possibly be of most use to them.

    I have considered posting links there myself, but I'm concerned that may be thought presumptive by the originating authors.

     

    I'll be pre-ordering the National Power version from KMRC as well as my most longed for ARC livery version.

     

    Regards, Gerry.

    RevolutioN announce Class B tanks for N gauge

    in Revolution Trains

    Posted

    27 minutes ago, steve1023 said:

    Hi Ben & Mike. Just checking the status of the 2nd run. The website says out of stock, but I don't recall this run ever having been on sale. Have I missed them or are they still to be made available for sale please. 

     

    Many thanks

    Steve

    Hi Steve,

    The new run of N Class B tanks are in the 'Pre-order' section:

    https://www.revolutiontrains.com/product/35t-class-b-tank-wagon/

    HTH

     

    Regards, Gerry.

    Kato announces Class 800 in N

    in Smaller Suppliers

    Posted

    Hi,

    Informative little article in the current NGS Journal (Mar-Apr 2/21) with Hiroshi Kato on overcoming design and engineering issues, and the design philosophy behind Kato models.

    I already have far too many of their excellent US N scale for my wallets good, and it was the easiest of steps to get a GWR set on order once pre-orders first opened.

    Not too long to wait now.

     

    Regards, Gerry.

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    RevolutioN Announces Crowdfunded N Gauge Class 128

    in Revolution Trains

    Posted

    Hi,

    It would seem that some either missed the Revolution newsletter email from last week, or maybe didn't scroll down far enough...

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    Class 128 - the order book will open very soon. All the final CAD amendments are being worked on and as soon as we have a final confirmed price we will open the order book. 

    https://us8.campaign-archive.com/?u=f24e36cafcafabf07d09722c1&id=15be484b64

     

    Regards, Gerry.

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    Wright writes.....

    in Modelling musings & miscellany

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Tony Wright said:

    And, for the moment, some more 'rediscovered' layouts............................

     

    727173764_Stock101.jpg.c263a0d0df30b1befdc9ad7cb5aa8b02.jpg

     

    No idea about this one, except it's N Gauge. 

     

    Hi,

    I have this one down as St Aidans, not to be confused with at least one other of that name. I've tidied the Derby '06 show guide away beyond recovery for now so I can't supply further details. Some of my snappery from the show:

    1884141647_StAidans1.png.9f1e21e4521d78ba1e2f64aca97df80a.png

     

    StAidans_2.png.aeab8fab45827ef485257daaddd0a39e.png

     

    StAidans_10.png.6cf250f95f2cd4661de7ad3e3ab7f183.png

    Nice couple of trophies there!

     

    Regards, Gerry.

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    Revolution Trains proposes Class 92 in N

    in Revolution Trains

    Posted

    Hi,

    Great news, I had to check on the website but I'm glad to say I paid fully for mine at the time so I can just relax into my Chrimbo, hoping Ben and Mike will have enough space around them to enjoy theirs.

    I'm expecting a bit of a 'perfect storm' with other pre-orders elsewhere turning up between now and into January, along with balances due, so mighty pleased  this arrival will prove painless to the wallet  :lol:

     

    Regards, Gerry.

    .

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    Kato announces Class 800 in N

    in Smaller Suppliers

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, njee20 said:

    Yes, but that’s a render, not a 3D print, and definitely not the final thing. That said, doing some Googling the head on the 800s is different to other BWHS pantographs - it’s like the render, whilst most others are ‘looped’, with more of an offset between the upper arm and the head. So probably moot. 

    Hi,

    Yes, we've known its a render from when it was first made available, and the big bold lettering on the image itself:

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    Pre-Production 3D Print

    I do think it's safe to assume the render is the Kato design element for this item, although it may be subject to revision(s) prior to production.

     

    Regards, Gerry.

    Kato announces Class 800 in N

    in Smaller Suppliers

    Posted

    17 hours ago, Claude_Dreyfus said:

     

    ...Looks like the front draw-bar is also available (don't know if one is included in the train pack itself) as an Assy part - that is another potentially vulnerable, or easy to lose, part.

     

    Gaugemaster product description:

    https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/magento/catalog/product/view/id/74790/s/kato-k10-1671/

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    Equipped with a head connection mechanism

    16 hours ago, njee20 said:

    I really hope they've done an accurate Brecknell Willis high speed pantograph. If they have, given the price, I'll happily have 20!

    Gaugemaster product page images, select image and cursor over for enlarged detail:

    https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/magento/catalog/product/view/id/74790/s/kato-k10-1671/

     

    Regards, Gerry

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    Revolution Pendolino Class 390

    in Revolution Trains

    Posted

    Hi,

    This may just tip the balance when I back up my EoI and place my order for the full Avanti livery at the end of this month. As I posted on the Rapido/Pendo topic the Virgin/Vanilla liveries just had no appeal for me although I'm well aware they're a part of the current railway branding blandness...

     

    Regards, Gerry.

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    N Gauge Class 390 Pendolino (post Kickstarter) with Rapido

    in Rapido Trains

    Posted · Edited by steam-driven boy
    more self confusion - now corrected...

    Hi,

    On this pass I've already put in my EoI for the Avanti original full livery, I'm somewhat underwhelmed by partial and non livery variants so that was to be my only one to add to the two first pass Virgin Trains sets I have.

    Whilst I applauded VTs Pride effort when it was launched as with the flowing silk / later Avanti driving car only treatment truth be told it is too incomplete for me in livery terms, but the Avanti Pride livery would certainly change my mind for a second EoI.

    I know that has become the standard on the railway now but I'm rather old fashioned in that way.

     

    Regards, Gerry.

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    Dapol O Gauge Stroudley 4 Wheel Coaches

    in Dapol

    Posted

    Hi,

    I've just had the latest Dapol Collectors Club newsletter brought by postie, containing an order form for the club exclusive 'Trilogy' of coaches:

    Oil lit mahogany 3rd brake numbers 810 and 801 and composite number 212.

    Available as; no light bars fitted / DCC Ready light bars fitted / DCC light bars fitted.

    No further update on release.

     

    Regards, Gerry.

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