Revolution Class 320 & 321 EMUs in N

[njee20]

The box is lovely. I haven't got any further yet, so that's the extent of my commentary, but a great first impression!

[PaulCheffus]

Hi

 

I’ve had mine running, very quiet and smooth straight out of the box. Lovely unit just need to find out how to dim the saloon lights (DCC) rather than turning off and how to uncouple the cars once coupled up.

 

Cheers

 

Paul

[TomE]

Well, isn't this a little beauty!

 

Quick first impressions are that it's excellent, and a quick run up and down suggests lovely smooth running qualities with some very nice lighting. Super stuff! There's a closer look here. 

 

Tom. 

 

Edited February 15, 2022 by TomE

[Jack079]

Mine arrived this morning, Nice little model especially like the interior lighting, though it doesn't seem too happy on my Peco 2nd radius track, has a tendency to derail on it, not sure if it’s only R3 and above, otherwise quiet and smooth.
 

Another great model from revolution, can’t wait for the 314. 

Edited February 14, 2022 by Jack079

[Revolution Ben]

1 hour ago, Jack079 said:

Mine arrived this morning, Nice little model especially like the interior lighting, though it doesn't seem too happy on my Peco 2nd radius track, has a tendency to derail on it, not sure if it’s only R3 and above, otherwise quiet and smooth.
 

Another great model from revolution, can’t wait for the 314. 

 

Hi Jack,

 

2nd radius curves are toward the lower limit, but it should be OK.  Assuming you've given it a good running in to loosen up the couplers/wires/pivots etc then it may be worth checking if anything is impeding lateral movement of the couplers, or stopping the bogies from rotating freely.

 

cheers

 

Ben A.

[Padishar Creel]

Mine now in customs in Niederaula Germany, being assessed. I've experienced packages between 2 days and 10days at this point depending on seller. Revolution items are usually processed very quickly, so you have your paperwork in good order! 

es grüßt

pc 

[steve1023]

Too new for me, but that blue Scotrail one does look nice. 

[VXDH92]

These look amazing! Another opportunity for me to plug for an OO gauge one! Well, several 

[GEMLKEL]

Very pleased with the undecorated 321.  Now to decide if I tackle the Greater Anglia livery myself or outsource to a professional.

[Ncarter2]

On 14/02/2022 at 21:56, VXDH92 said:

These look amazing! Another opportunity for me to plug for an OO gauge one! Well, several 

Seconded. Had many a cab ride in these between Euston and New Street. NSE and Silverlink would be good, hint hint. 

[Callander - ScotRail OO Gauge]

Decided that the special one is the best one… Here she is 320306 in all her SPT splendid glory!

[black and decker boy]

Pretty please, can you upscale these to 00, pleeeeease.

 

thank you in advance :-)

[grahame]

16 hours ago, black and decker boy said:

Pretty please, can you upscale these to 00, pleeeeease.

 

 

For chrissake, can we not get our N gauge ones first?

 

I've not seen any pics of the NSE ones, and I've not been asked for the balance of payment for my order, so does that mean they've not yet arrived (appreciating it's MRS this weekend)?

 

 

 

 

[Robert Shrives]

My Model rail Scotland 320 arrived by private courier today and is excellent, the manual makes a good read  and I look forward to testing. 

The manual does helpfully suggest checking bogie swing and cable tightness - but of course who reads the manual... 

 

A bit soon I guess but hopefully the lovely BSI on NEM mount will be a bagged spares sales .  I look forward to buying a 4 car set to power the 3D print 325 so might have some bodies later on ... or a dummy 456?

Brilliant choice and chassis opens up lots of other prototypes - 150001 or perhaps a dalliance with Irish 450... to join in the IRM cross the seas developments.

Thanks to the design team and the Chinese workforce who have taken a kit and made us an rtr model.  

Robert   

[bmthtrains - David]

17 minutes ago, grahame said:

 

For chrissake, can we not get our N gauge ones first?

 

I've not seen any pics of the NSE ones, and I've not been asked for the balance of payment for my order, so does that mean they've not yet arrived (appreciating it's MRS this weekend)?

 

 

 

 

Batch 2 is due soon, it will have the NSE and Silverlink ones in it.

 

David

[porkie]

1 hour ago, bmthtrains - David said:

Batch 2 is due soon, it will have the NSE and Silverlink ones in it.

 

David

David.

 

I'm waiting for the NSE and unbranded version when they arrive as well.

[DavidMcKenzie]

6 hours ago, grahame said:

 

For chrissake, can we not get our N gauge ones first?

 

I've not seen any pics of the NSE ones, and I've not been asked for the balance of payment for my order, so does that mean they've not yet arrived (appreciating it's MRS this weekend)?

 

 

 

 

 

4 hours ago, porkie said:

David.

 

I'm waiting for the NSE and unbranded version when they arrive as well.

 

You are not the only one. I've not been asked for the balance for my NSE (or silverlink) ones either if it helps. Looking forward to them. 

 

What you are planning for your unbranded version Porkie? I was watching the cracking YouTube videos you sent me a link to a while back and it jogged my memory back to the plane white 'make the link' livery (link to a photo below). Wish I had remembered this livery during the pre order stage, would be a very unique model without too much effort (assuming someone was willing to provide the transfers). 

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwbphotos/27142076509/in/photolist-HmseJn-2mSDb6W-2mQ2sEG-2mSptba-CBiSE5-2mSHKgg-2mSyv4n-2mX98uL-2mSpyvJ-R8tn5t-2mSJCDr-2mSJmPR-2mSHKrb-2mSueLA-2mSGXG8-2mSGZP3-2mSYa7T-2mSJAer-2mSCV39-2mSqZVz-2mSwStG-2keSXTm-2mFTKSs-2ke4jjX-2mSwsho-2mFQqLA-2mFTKUw-QJNiZu-2kyaBBH-2kdPsCV-2mQnhq5-2mFUmCr-2ke4KdL-PGZjHV-2mSJAK1-2kxxnSR-2mSH8je-2mSuf3x-2mSKRtZ-2mSxhwr-2mSyh1b-2mSvehR-2mSyFwc-2mStLKu-2mSyaNz-2mSJnZS-2mSHNKR-2mSGvxV-2mSqaJz-2mSty6o

[Stu from EGDL]

Hi Gang,

 

Just been running my Carmine & Cream 320 picked up at Glasgow.
Ran sweetly from the box in one direction, but running in the other, it was almost as if it was running on 4 out of 5 poles on the commutator. Very noticeable when slow, but better at speed, so I decided to let it run for a while at about half. A drop of oil on the gears and some more running seems to have bedded it in to a much better degree. It has been running both ways for a couple of hours each now and seems to have settled down nicely.

Now it is having a rest whilst I enjoy my Sunday roast and will give it another test later to see if it has reverted back to stuttery or if the running in has been worth it.

 

Later,

Stu from EGVN.

Edited February 28, 2022 by Stu from EGDL

[porkie]

2 hours ago, DavidMcKenzie said:

 

 

You are not the only one. I've not been asked for the balance for my NSE (or silverlink) ones either if it helps. Looking forward to them. 

 

What you are planning for your unbranded version Porkie? I was watching the cracking YouTube videos you sent me a link to a while back and it jogged my memory back to the plane white 'make the link' livery (link to a photo below). Wish I had remembered this livery during the pre order stage, would be a very unique model without too much effort (assuming someone was willing to provide the transfers). 

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwbphotos/27142076509/in/photolist-HmseJn-2mSDb6W-2mQ2sEG-2mSptba-CBiSE5-2mSHKgg-2mSyv4n-2mX98uL-2mSpyvJ-R8tn5t-2mSJCDr-2mSJmPR-2mSHKrb-2mSueLA-2mSGXG8-2mSGZP3-2mSYa7T-2mSJAer-2mSCV39-2mSqZVz-2mSwStG-2keSXTm-2mFTKSs-2ke4jjX-2mSwsho-2mFQqLA-2mFTKUw-QJNiZu-2kyaBBH-2kdPsCV-2mQnhq5-2mFUmCr-2ke4KdL-PGZjHV-2mSJAK1-2kxxnSR-2mSH8je-2mSuf3x-2mSKRtZ-2mSxhwr-2mSyh1b-2mSvehR-2mSyFwc-2mStLKu-2mSyaNz-2mSJnZS-2mSHNKR-2mSGvxV-2mSqaJz-2mSty6o

David,

I was planning on keeping it unbranded. I've seen a few videos over the years. Even up as far as Crewe. Although I think they were on test at the time.

 

Phil

Edited February 27, 2022 by porkie

[Stu from EGDL]

Monday 28th.

UPDATE…Further test run reveals that it is still poor one way. Who do I contact first. MRS as retailer or Revolution info line??
 

Later,

Stu from EGVN

[guzzler17]

3 hours ago, Stu from EGDL said:

Monday 28th.

UPDATE…Further test run reveals that it is still poor one way. Who do I contact first. MRS as retailer or Revolution info line??
 

Later,

Stu from EGVN

 

I think it's who you paid the money to.

[Kaput]

Technically your contract is with the retailer so especially with a brand new product they are pretty much legally required to assist.

 

However, for simplicity some manufacturers do prefer you deal directly with them to resolve issues. Doesn't the manual have a support section advising of who to contact?

[Stu from EGDL]

Hi to the 2 guys above,

 

Thanks gents, and your differing posts confirm the clarification I need whether to deal with Revolution support or MRS. I'm hoping someone will be along with definate gen shortly.

 

Later, 

Stu from EGVN.

[Karhedron]

I would try contacting RevolutioN. If they want you to go via your retailer, they will probably tell you so at that point. If you get in touch with the retailer, they will probably just send it back to RevolutioN anyway. This way offers the potential to cut out the middle-man.

[Legend]

1 hour ago, Stu from EGDL said:

Hi to the 2 guys above,

 

Thanks gents, and your differing posts confirm the clarification I need whether to deal with Revolution support or MRS. I'm hoping someone will be along with definate gen shortly.

 

Later, 

Stu from EGVN.

 

Sorry for your issues Stu

 

As I believe this was a special edition sold at Model Rail Scotland by AMRSS they may not have the ability to help you (unless they retained some for failures) . I think you probably need a dual approach , contact AMRSS ,who legally your contract would be with .  Presumably contact details will be in program if you were at Model Rail Scotland . But I would also private message Revolution Ben  on here in case he can help  as  Ben Ando is Director of Revolution . I'm sure he will be helpful , if only to give you the correct person to talk to in AMRSS.