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We seem to be seeing a lot more collectable stuff coming through. I prefer the everyday working types. Never been right doing these things before, but for me. Most realistic working types: Stanier 3mt 2-6-2T 0-6-0 Southern Q class Updated Siphon of some sort. What I hope for and have been for years: GCR Class A5 4-6-2T NE Class B16

Thanks mate, I may wait until they do an early emblem without condenser pipes then.

Thanks David, I'm after Thane of Fife so looks like Feb/Mar at earliest, which helps possibly sway me to a 1P as a present.

Evening all, How common would have been to see the condensing types around the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire area towards the end of their lives? Thanks in advance

Good Evening Chaps, Any one have any news on if these are due out before Christmas? Listed as December 20 on one site and Winter 2020-21 on another. If it's Jan/Feb 21 it might sway my decision to get a 1P for Crimbo. Thanks

Thanks Dick Turpin. And there's me thinking it was going to be an A5 tank. I still live in hope.

I don't I'm afraid, does it show something I may be interested in ? Have you got a link to the calendar?

As it's at the GCR event, I have everything crossed for an A5 tank.

Fantastic news. Looking good. 9 years of waiting. I started this thread Nov 2010 might finally get to see these in model form.

I've been in contact with Joel from Dapol. Last response was in Oct, which he informed me they were working on the decorations. Now 4 months later I'm awaiting a response from him for another update. He maybe waiting as Model Rail Scotland is imminent and might be preparing to show them there, fingers crossed. I will update if he gets in contact again.

Completely agree, the LNER is certainly not saturated on the whole with core engines such as J27,J21,J6, Aspinal 0-6-0 and Stanier 2-6-2T (both west Riding X-over),N5,N1,A5,A8,C12,C14 and B16 in addition to your suggestions still to be produced. I think what grates is when there is more duplication of GWR (Pairie,King and 0-6-0T) Southern(Terrier and 71) engines. Surely this is causing more saturation, I don't see it as competition but a missed opportunity. Give me workstained everyday locos any day of the week over one offs and named locos.

Steam: Southern Q 0-6-0. LNER B16. GWR Saint. Diesel: NBL 0-4-0 Shunter. Wagon: Detailed Siphon. What I want:-J6,A5,C12,N5 and L&Y 0-6-0.

Thanks Brush, was wondering today if the GN cab version had been canned.

I have spoken to Joel recently. They are currently preparing the paintwork art. So fingers crossed for some progress being shown at Warley.

Cheers Bill

Thanks mate.

Thanks Jamie, I have sent them an Email. Cheers.

Has anyone got some good steam era pictures of Wakefield kirkgate station signal box and buildings including the Subway area and at the other end the goods area. Any pics/links will be greatly received. There are plenty of modern pictures and from the he 80s on Flickr so I have a good idea. Just want to get the under canopy details right. The reason: Im currently planning to build a station based on Wakefield and would like to be as accurate as possible with the buildings. Regards Paul

What a stunning model. Can I resist? How far south did they get?

Good round up of Locos there. I model a bit more south, anywhere from Leeds to Manchester to Nottingham. This means I can easily run a B16. On the flip side people modelling the NER can also run J6's and A5's, which for me are a personal favourite. These 3 locos plus the N5 and C12 are the only steam locos now that would get me spending anymore money. All advantageous to NER, GNR and GCR modellers and all would hopefully be welcome additions.

I have always had success using Facebook messenger when speaking with Joel from Dapol. He has answered many questions regarding the Class 21.

Haha it was said in jest, didn't think I'd get such a positive response. I would have a few. Not quite sure how I would get you 1000 orders maybe a separate survey or a vote option on here would work.

Fran So alluding back to my original post it looks like all the leg work has been done for the bogie tank wagons. Plus there's a bit of interest there, so let's get em built.

Fran although I participated in the survey I would have went for these in OO: https://www.ellisclarktrains.co.uk/collections/darstaed-finescale-o-gauge/products/darstaed-finescale-o-gauge-bogie-tankers-various-liveries Especially after seeing the HUOs'. Would you look at doing something like these? Regards.