Class 59 in 00

[Purnu]

13 hours ago, Revolution Mike B said:

59/2s in NP livery had drop head buckeyes and not screw links 

Going slightly off topic in regards to the model but adding to your comment Mike.

 

I was a driver at NP until and after the EWS takeover and as you state the 59s were fitted with buckeyes. We always used the screw link couplings on the JMAs for all services. In my 3 years of being involved with the operation I only ever remember the buckeye couplers being used once. 
 

When initially repainted into the EWS livery the buckeye was still retained so on the occasions we ran the 59s with HAAs then we used the instantor coupling in the long position.

 

Sorry for the thread drift.

[johndon]

Does anyone know of a source for buckeye couplings that would be suitable for the NP 59?

 

Edit, I see Dart Castings do some in white metal but does anyone else?

Edited December 20, 2022 by johndon

[Steadfast]

@johndonThere's no detail on the Dart Castings website, but I presume they're BR coaching stock drophead buckeyes.

 

If so, they may look a little undernourished, as the BR coaching stock coupling was roughly 3/4 the size of an American spec buckeye which the wagons are fitted with, and presumably so too were the 59/2s.

 

Having typed the above, knowing that BR and AAR buckeyes aren't permitted to be joined on the mainline (67s and 66s on railtours use an emergency screw coupler) looking through pictures of 59s that coupler does look a little on the small side.

 

BR and AAR will couple (08s with BR drophead buckeyes having seen use at the Mendip quarries) for shunting purposes. Is that all they were intended for perhaps? Any ideas @Purnu, may tie in with them not being used often. I can't find a photo online of one coupled to a wagon to compare sizes.

 

Jo

Edited December 21, 2022 by Steadfast

[WCML100]

I don't suppose it is roughly the same size that the Bachmann HKA accessory pack version which comes with each wagon ? 

[Purnu]

@Steadfast pm sent.

[Ajax50046]

My ARC liveried one arrived last night - looks great I must say. Wonder if anyone could help suggest a course of action though; it’s missing a buffer (not in box either) and the retailer has sold out. I’d rather not send it back in favour of refund, as I’ve waited 7 years for it and it’s a small issue, but incredibly noticeable! 
Should I hold onto it for now in the hope that Dapol do some spares in due course, or can anyone recommend good alternative buffers available that will match the 59 as closely as possible?

 

Many thanks.

 

[rob D2]

3 minutes ago, Ajax50046 said:

My ARC liveried one arrived last night - looks great I must say. Wonder if anyone could help suggest a course of action though; it’s missing a buffer (not in box either) and the retailer has sold out. I’d rather not send it back in favour of refund, as I’ve waited 7 years for it and it’s a small issue, but incredibly noticeable! 
Should I hold onto it for now in the hope that Dapol do some spares in due course, or can anyone recommend good alternative buffers available that will match the 59 as closely as possible?

 

Many thanks.

 

Have you spoken to Dapol direct ? I’d think they would have spares for bits that can fall off 

[70000 Britannia]

 

Dapol 59 Alert - "Mystery Critters" - Help!

 

OK, hopefully this may generate some attention: the NP 59204 that I showed above, has produced a little mystery; these, for want of technical accuracy, I have called little critters!!

 

On removing the body (very easy), I found one of these on my desk - they are only 5mm long.  Checked the body (outside/inside), the chassis (end-to-end), and the bogies.  Could not find any location at all where I/it may have removed itself from.  You will note two little 'pins' that suggest they are perhaps a 'friction' fit (not glued).  No success, after multiple re-scanning.  Decoder fitted and body re-applied. Critter put in a self-seal bag for time being. 

 

 

Today, I remove the body, to look at the exhaust cover.  Replaced safely, no issues - immediately afterwards, the 2nd "critter" appeared on my desktop.

 

Again, multiple re-checking of all components - absolutely no indication of any "free/empty" location, anywhere - even looked in the cabs.

 

Now, I'm not the sort to be careless with locos, and the little beggars do seem irrelevant. However, my little critters are so winding me up.

 

Here's the take: challenge, can anyone find where they belong (evidence would be helpful to me, or anyone else subsequently afflicted).  Or, are there any (serious 🙂) suggestions that would help.

 

Just think, you could be the next "p**r s*d" to suffer.

 

Dave

 

Edited December 22, 2022 by 70000 Britannia
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[JackB95]

More liveries just announced here - https://www.Dapol.co.uk/blogs/news/new-oo-gauge-class-59s-announced

 

4D-005-004 Class 59 59004 Late Foster Yeoman Paul A Hammond

 

4D-005-005 Class 59 59201 EWS Vale of York

 

4D-005-006 Class 59 59101 ARC (REV) Village of Whatley

 

4D-005-007 Class 59 59002 MRL Green/Orange Alan J Day

 

4D-005-008 Class 59 59206 Freightliner Orange John F Yeoman

[LaGrange]

Can spot a wee error with the 59/0's - they should have the older style 'Electro Motive' worksplates and not the newer one as seen on later 59's and EWS 66's

 

Like so, best quick pic I could find

[Classsix T]

1 hour ago, 70000 Britannia said:

 

Dapol 59 Alert - "Mystery Critters" - Help!

 

OK, hopefully this may generate some attention: the NP 59204 that I showed above, has produced a little mystery; these, for want of technical accuracy, I have called little critters!!

 

On removing the body (very easy), I found one of these on my desk - they are only 5mm long.  Checked the body (outside/inside), the chassis (end-to-end), and the bogies.  Could not find any location at all where I/it may have removed itself from.  You will note two little 'pins' that suggest they are perhaps a 'friction' fit (not glued).  No success, after multiple re-scanning.  Decoder fitted and body re-applied. Critter put in a self-seal bag for time being. 

 

 

Today, I remove the body, to look at the exhaust cover.  Replaced safely, no issues - immediately afterwards, the 2nd "critter" appeared on my desktop.

 

Again, multiple re-checking of all components - absolutely no indication of any "free/empty" location, anywhere - even looked in the cabs.

 

Now, I'm not the sort to be careless with locos, and the little beggars do seem irrelevant. However, my little critters are so winding me up.

 

Here's the take: challenge, can anyone find where they belong (evidence would be helpful to me, or anyone else subsequently afflicted).  Or, are there any (serious 🙂) suggestions that would help.

 

Just think, you could be the next "p**r s*d" to suffer.

 

Dave

 

One on the left just looks like a sacrificial sprue? Possibly junk left in the box at assembly?

 

C6T.

[Markn]

1 hour ago, JackB95 said:

More liveries just announced here - https://www.Dapol.co.uk/blogs/news/new-oo-gauge-class-59s-announced

 

4D-005-004 Class 59 59004 Late Foster Yeoman Paul A Hammond

 

4D-005-005 Class 59 59201 EWS Vale of York

 

4D-005-006 Class 59 59101 ARC (REV) Village of Whatley

 

4D-005-007 Class 59 59002 MRL Green/Orange Alan J Day

 

4D-005-008 Class 59 59206 Freightliner Orange John F Yeoman

Still no aggregates grrrr...

Edited December 22, 2022 by Markn

[Classsix T]

National Power and EWS are the only two liveries I'm after, so to be catered for in two production runs, with a slush fund recuperation gap between, is perfect!

 

C6T.

[CazRail]

EWS Sound one ordered. Like 30 seconds after I seen the post 😂.

 

Currently considering a National Power one also, as one did come to north Wales up to Trawsfynydd on a rail tour(like I need to justify it anyway)...

[Classsix T]

7 minutes ago, CazRail said:

EWS Sound one ordered. Like 30 seconds after I seen the post 😂.

 

Currently considering a National Power one also, as one did come to north Wales up to Trawsfynydd on a rail tour(like I need to justify it anyway)...

Crikey, the number of 59s that kicked off Pathfinder's tours from Westbury and Brizzle... usually swapped out at New St. or BINT. 

 

Just got myself a 204, are second batch available for pre-order through resellers already, I couldn't find them on RoS?

 

C6T.

[Nick G]

16 minutes ago, CazRail said:

EWS Sound one ordered. Like 30 seconds after I seen the post 😂.

 

Currently considering a National Power one also, as one did come to north Wales up to Trawsfynydd on a rail tour(like I need to justify it anyway)...

 

59205 on 'The Roman Nose' railtour.

[CazRail]

3 minutes ago, Classsix T said:

Crikey, the number of 59s that kicked off Pathfinder's tours from Westbury and Brizzle... usually swapped out at New St. or BINT. 

 

Just got myself a 204, are second batch available for pre-order through resellers already, I couldn't find them on RoS?

 

C6T.

Ive pre ordered mine from Hattons. 

 

[CazRail]

1 minute ago, Nick G said:

 

59205 on 'The Roman Nose' railtour.

Will one be making an appearance on Trawsfynydd and Maentwrog Road?

[Nick G]

Just now, CazRail said:

Will one be making an appearance on Trawsfynydd and Maentwrog Road?

 

It has crossed my mind...

[Classsix T]

19 minutes ago, CazRail said:

Ive pre ordered mine from Hattons. 

 

I've just got an email notification from Hattons for the second batch...at a slightly higher price than what I've literally just paid for 204 incidentally. So, thanks for letting me know.

 

C6T.

 

Actually I didn't check if the higher price was for DCC ready rather than chipped so I should point that out.

Edited December 22, 2022 by Classsix T

[Markn]

Temped by the FL orange 206.

 

Slightly annoying that it's 206 again though. Does anyone know of this would this be easy to renumber to either 202/3/4/5 or are there any noticable detail differences?

[Classsix T]

9 minutes ago, Classsix T said:

I've just got an email notification from Hattons for the second batch...at a slightly higher price than what I've literally just paid for 204 incidentally. So, thanks for letting me know.

 

C6T.

 

Actually I didn't check if the higher price was for DCC ready rather than chipped so I should point that out.

Yuh, £152.96 for a second batch EWS jobbie against the £147.22 I just paid for an NP 204. Both analogue, different vendors though.

 

Not an issue, I've been wanting an NP 59 for forever, simply on the principal of the complexity of the livery. Sub £150 for it offsets the slightest increase for a perceived simpler paint job on the gold and red machine.

 

C6T.

[martin_l_jones]

Surprised there is no aggregate spearmint livery, although I believe the Bachmann 66 in the same colour scheme hung around for ages, unless it comes as a special edition from someone.

[TomScrut]

3 hours ago, JackB95 said:

4D-005-008 Class 59 59206 Freightliner Orange John F Yeoman

 

Well, I am going to wait a bit longer in case there's a current livery 59003 appear. If not then it will be FL even though it's out of region. I'll just squint as it goes past and pretend it's a 66.

 

1 hour ago, Markn said:

Still no aggregates grrrr...

 

I wonder if they were put off by the AI 66 Bachmann had lingering on shelves for a couple of years?

[Adam1701D]

2 hours ago, LaGrange said:

Can spot a wee error with the 59/0's - they should have the older style 'Electro Motive' worksplates and not the newer one as seen on later 59's and EWS 66's

 

Like so, best quick pic I could find

Much appreciated. Plenty of time for me to tweak the artwork if necessary.