This was an email to MREMag from Simon Kohler posted online today:
I can certainly understand Mr Tewson's frustration but, believe me, it palls into nothing compared to mine. Having looked on my schedule prior to having a weeks holiday, and seeing that Tintagel was scheduled for July, and then, on my return, being told that it had been 'moved' to November, a large mushroom cloud of annoyance billowed from my desk area!! And my language was not too pleasant either.
I have been told that the delay has been due to some tooling problems and that everything is being done to correct the situation and commence production. The November date is a 'cover all' date and it is hoped that it can be beaten.
Please extend my apologies to Mr Tewson and all those who are waiting for this particular loco. I am just as annoyed! I will keep you informed.
Kindest regards
Simon