Jack

After reviewing Bachmann's 2017 announcement I have pre-ordered a 9F Evening Star, a loco previously in production with the same reference number (32-850A last released in 2011 I think) ... so Bachmann clearly do re-releasing previous model. Hopefully we may therefore see a re-run of '592' in fully lined livery at some point (for those of us not willing to pay Ebay prices) ... or is that just wishful thinking???

That was the question really, I don't want to ruin a model trying to get the old plates off. Didn't know if anyone had tried it yet. Might just have to be brave when the model arrives.

Anyone know how firmly the plates are glued on? I was thinking of getting one and renumbering it.

Alternatively, DCC Supplies sell the plugs separatly (here). I've just ordered one so I can stick a lenz chip in it (I like the shunt function). OK, it will require soldering 4 wires, but it is neater than taking the socket out and hard wiring it.

Maybe they were hoping to peckett the difference ... ... don't worry, hat and coat already on

I had problems with an internet order recently. Website said it was in stock, and it obviously wasn't. No sign of the goods or any contact from them even though I'd paid online. EMails went unanswered. I eventually got a refund, but it took multiple phone calls.

More excellent service from Harvey this week ... and The Sun public house just opposite is good too

The Hobby Shop, Faversham ... http://hobb-e-mail.com/Dapol-833-c.asp

Sure it'll look dead nice double headed with your Lima 33 £500 is a lot for a loco, and for some of us it has been 3 years of saving up. For that kind of money I want the shape to be right ... and it ain't. The doors/plates may have been flat, but there is a definite curve on the prototype at bufferbeam level. The drawings show it, and so do some of the photos. I guess the problem arose because most prototype pics were taken from an angle which doesn't show it. But that isn't the angle we normally look at our models from ... In some ways this has done me a favour as i'll get more enjoyment time out of building the jltrt kit anyway. Just hope i can do a reasonable job on the painting.

I reckon we should have a competition to try and find a picture of Teddy not in his dog collar Cracking pictures as usual Dave, thanks for sharing them (including the non-railway ones).

As Tony said, these are not original LMR, in fact I was told by the person who took the pic that the embankment ends just out of shot on either side. Would make an interesting diorama though, especially if you can get the right figures for a FIBUA attack.

There is a full track plan of the Longmoor system on p75 (Map 55) of the new 'Atlas of the Southern Railway' by Harman & Nichols. In the meantime, here is a shot of Longmoor from 2012 ...

Those drawings are of the 25/3, but lookng at the drawings of the 25/1 in other books the curvature is very similar. I'm guessing they decided to take a punt at not altering the tooling due to cost, shame tho. I'm hoping to get to Telford, so will have a look at one before I order, or maybe I'll go for the JLTRT kit before they all sell out!!

Interesting to know if the opens will still go ahead now the merger has been announced. I tried asking Lionheart direct but didn't get a reply.

According to Heljan's Facebook page the 25s will arrive at their HQ next week ...

Does anyone know if the chemical blackening from Birchwood casey going to react with plasticard? I have some 7mm wagons which came with brass couplings. I was going to blacked them, but one looks like it could be a right pain to remove the couplings first.

[panto mode] Oh yes it has [/panto mode] As well as Bachmann, who were knocking out painted 03's & 04's for £250 not so many years back, there is also the super detail DJH rtr version. DJH are currently showing 10 versions in stock, although the price has risen significantly in previous years. Whilst Bachmann is no longer available and DJH is quite expensive, I reckon many of those who have been into 7mm for more than a couple of years have probably got enough 03s. It is especially important to consider just how many Bachmann produced - lots! This was why Dapol went for the 08 (can't remember where they said as much though). I do hope Heljan don't get their fingers burnt on this one, but selling a second hand factory painted Bachmann 03 a couple of years ago was a pain in the rear. They'll have to get the price spot on with this one me thinks. btw the Class 14 is also available rtr from DJH.

oh, will it be a South African Garrett????

They were built during WW2 by the Ministry of Supply - not sure what exactly for though. Always love this thread, awesome pictures Dave.

Thanks! I have a terrier which could do with a repaint to match the Hudswell and the Peckett ...

Can you confirm that it is 88 and not 38 ... the former looked to dark when i was in my local shop tuther day? It could have been the shop lighting though.

I contacted Heljan when the pics first started circulating ... needless to say there was no reply. Given the RRP if the error doesn't get fixed then i will spend my money with JLTRT instead.

OK, I've had time to dig out the scale drawings. The cab front either side of the nose door is supposed to curve away. It looks like the Heljan model has a completly flat front end around the door (below the windows). To see what I mean, look at the bottom of the cab above the buffer beam. I'm still hoping this is an optical illusion, especially as my ealier concerns about grills appear unfounded. Whilst livery issues arn't difficult to correct, body shape ones are a different matter!

Test shots are now up on the tower website ... not sure how to link to them from here tho ... not sure about the area around the bottom of the end, but that could just be the angle of the pics. Looks a bit too flat?

Just been having a look at the CAD drawings in the flyer from Telford. Not sure about the area under the buffer beam or the width of the two grills by the doors. They don't quite look right compared to the scale drawings I have ... but it could just be the size of the images and the inclusion of the snow ploughs (which are hopefully seperate items). I've been looking forward to this one for quite a while as I don't think I could do the JLTRT kit justice. Hopefully there will be some better CAD images to view soon.