Georgeconna Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I notice next months (June) Railway Modeller is running an article on motorising this loco, looking forward to reading it, be interesting to get a different view on how to go about it. Maybe oxford might bring out a Motorised version themselves since the tooling is done!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Depends on if they designed the tooling so that there was space inside for a motor. And they would also have to have designed a motor at the same time. Otherwise they would probably have to do a brand new tooling. They are lovely models mine is in the display case along with the tram. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 From the photographs I’ve seen, they look nice enough for me to have ordered them. From discussions on here, it would take major surgery to motorise the steamer. Even if it were done, the high gloss finish on a die-cast body might jar with other RTR models, not to mention the depiction of the motion. I’m inclined to think that in the unlikely event of Oxford deciding to have a go at RTR 009, it would require a complete retool and a new approach. A few coaches would be a grand idea. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 20, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) to have a go at RTR 009, . Gawd you'll have them up in arms RTR OOn12 or whatever you want to call it for 3ft gauge I can't see it to be honest but it would be nice. I think an updated version of the branchlines chassis is more likely. The gloss finish can be sorted in seconds with a waft of satin varnish if you are so inclined. It works well on their vehicles Edited May 20, 2017 by PaulRhB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I suspect it may not only be the gloss finish but the die casting as well, giving a less crisp finish. In addition, the paint layer may be thicker, adding to that effect. If so, adding more varnish could make matters worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Picked three models up today on the island, 2 locos and 1 tram, they certainly look nice. They could not post them to Ireland when I placed an order last Christmas!. Edited July 9, 2017 by Georgeconna 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter749 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Oxford Rail also sell these locos direct G.H Wood is the next - https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/products/isle-of-man-no-10-g-h-wood-indian-red-1945-1967-or76iom001 & Hattons will be stocking them. http://www.hattons.co.uk/231199/Oxford_Rail_OR76IOM001_Beyer_Peacock_2_4_0T_10_G_H_Wood_in_Isle_of_Man_Railways_indian_red_Static_Mode/StockDetail.aspx Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2017 Oxford Rail also sell these locos direct G.H Wood is the next - https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/products/isle-of-man-no-10-g-h-wood-indian-red-1945-1967-or76iom001 & Hattons will be stocking them. http://www.hattons.co.uk/231199/Oxford_Rail_OR76IOM001_Beyer_Peacock_2_4_0T_10_G_H_Wood_in_Isle_of_Man_Railways_indian_red_Static_Mode/StockDetail.aspx Peter Note the first two locos are IoM exclusives so only available direct from them. They are very quick shipping them and very helpful as I got Kissack for a present before they put them online by emailing them. Super models and for once I'm glad they are static so I'm not tempted to build another layout 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted July 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2017 Note the first two locos are IoM exclusives so only available direct from them. They are very quick shipping them and very helpful as I got Kissack for a present before they put them online by emailing them. Super models and for once I'm glad they are static so I'm not tempted to build another layout Hopefully they'll correct the rather obvious error on the nameplates.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2017 You mean the little known brother G W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Sorry to resurrect an old topic, but has anyone figured out the thread dimensions holding the Beyer Peacock models together. I find I need a slightly longer one, but heaven knows whether they’re metric or BA………. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 25/07/2017 at 21:46, Tim Hall said: Hopefully they'll correct the rather obvious error on the nameplates.... I notice they didn't! Jon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 08/01/2022 at 19:08, philg said: Sorry to resurrect an old topic, but has anyone figured out the thread dimensions holding the Beyer Peacock models together. I find I need a slightly longer one, but heaven knows whether they’re metric or BA………. They won't be BA, nor metric - just Mantric thread. Independent island (well sort of). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 08/01/2022 at 19:08, philg said: Sorry to resurrect an old topic, but has anyone figured out the thread dimensions holding the Beyer Peacock models together. I find I need a slightly longer one, but heaven knows whether they’re metric or BA………. I managed to make an M2.5 fit, but I had to experiment with 5mm and 6mm long ones (from eBay as it happens) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted January 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, stewartingram said: They won't be BA, nor metric - just Mantric thread. Independent island (well sort of). keeps the riff-raff out! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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