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As previously stated, all the new wagons have new running numbers, so it's really quick building up a decent rake of wagons as always with Dapol. And no duplication with old or later liveries. 4F-050-001 O&K JHA Hopper End Wagon number 19303 Early 4F-050-002 O&K JHA Hopper End Wagon number 19311 Early 4F-050-003 O&K JHA Hopper End Wagon number 19306 Late 4F-050-004 O&K JHA Hopper End Wagon number 19313 Late 4F-050-005 O&K JHA Hopper End Wagon number 19302 Early 4F-050-006 O&K JHA Hopper End Wagon number 19307 Early 4F-050-007 O&K JHA Hopper End Wagon number 19317 Early 4F-050-101 O&K JHA Hopper Middle Wagon number 19335 Early 4F-050-102 O&K JHA Hopper Middle Wagon number 19337 Early 4F-050-103 O&K JHA Hopper Middle Wagon number 19349 Early 4F-050-104 O&K JHA Hopper Middle Wagon number 19361 Late 4F-050-105 O&K JHA Hopper Middle Wagon number 19370 Late 4F-050-106 O&K JHA Hopper Middle Wagon number 19398 Late 4F-050-107 O&K JHA Hopper Middle Wagon number 19322 Early 4F-050-108 O&K JHA Hopper Middle Wagon number 19325 Early 4F-050-109 O&K JHA Hopper Middle Wagon number 19330 Early 4F-050-110 O&K JHA Hopper middle Wagon number 19354 Late 4F-050-111 O&K JHA Hopper middle Wagon number 19375 Late 4F-050-112 O&K JHA Hopper middle Wagon number 19391 Late Hope this helps

Anybody controlling the tail lights with a decoder ? If so did you use a 6 pin imperium or a Hattons Originals DCR-6PIN-Direct 6-pin, the latter being slightly cheaper. Do they both fit ?

The objective is to save time when the train splits in Acton yard, no need to run the locos round the train, just separate the last wagon and second loco and away they both go.

Yes, it's very frustrating but hopefully a production slot is in the manufacturing plan at the factory or it may even be in production now. And I'm sure it will be worth the wait if the Class 68 is anything to go by and a benchmark they have to live up to.

What size did you purchase as they look far too big for the cradles.....

I bought the three EWS BLA's from KMS to mix in and extend my rake of Bachmann BZA's and Accurascale JSA Open Steel Coil Carriers, they are also really nice wagons but disappointed that they had no coils with them.

I think I must have been lucky with my Hattons 66s and Dapol 68 as I’ve not had an issue with any of mine.

Hornby 60 is very good, but also has attached issues derailing the leading wagon. IMHO I think the Dapol 68 leads the way, but again came with livery issues on the first run...

I'm optimistic, yes should be 2023

Update from the Dapol digest states waiting a production slot.... Hopefully before the Chinese New Year, if not it will be much later in the year for delivery, or sadly early 2022....

Your absolutely right, hence my gut feeling they've not got a production slot yet, but I'm sure it's going to be worth the wait, if the 68 is anything to go by.

Reading between the lines it sounds as though it’s waiting for a production slot according to Dapol Digest.....

Not sure if this has been raised before, I'm just wondering how these unauthorised dealers are getting new products in the first place, I presume they must all be second hand items.

My GBRf Class 60 has got one full plough and one slotted plough in the pack, fortunately for me it's ok for what I want to fit, no good if you want couplings on both ends though.

In the current climate, probably right. But I guess what's key is who actually owns the design.....

I'd be surprised if LT or GBRf allow the artwork to be released, but I may be wrong.

I used my BCC email and password, all ok

The GBRf 92 looks a real beast, I'm glad I chose this with my DB Marco Polo......

I tried to fit a replacement spring from a Kadee but it was just not easy to access. Easy enough to remove and refit the spring on a Kadee off the wagon, but I tried removing the coupler from the wagon but it was a really tight fit into the pocket and wonder weather that might be the cause of the spring issue, dislodging during the actual assembly process.

Well, after all that, lets hope Bachmann can have some faith in a very good model and release more in the near future..... DB, EWS and F/L Tango for me....

Which possibly sais poor choice of livery selection.....

If you include the Collectors Club model they actually manufactured four on the first production run..... So let’s hope it’s four on the next run, unlikely it’ll probably be two....

I guess return is the only option....

Anybody had any issues with the close couplers, the buckeye on one of my wagons seems to be permanently open and fails to couple with the next wagon, looks like there is a brown spring missing which is on all the others.

I think the whole train is by the looks of it in the video