Guest spet0114 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Mine arrived today. In perfect condition and full working order. After the recent disappointment of receiving a wonky Stirling single, this has really lightened my mood. Well done Rails and Rapido. Cheers Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spet0114 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Question - Was the Dyno car used for 4472's 100 mph run in 1934? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Question - Was the Dyno car used for 4472's 100 mph run in 1934? Yep. https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11940 Just a pity it wasn't there for the other loco that beat it decades before on a proper train. Jason 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted August 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2018 Yep. https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11940 Just a pity it wasn't there for the other loco that beat it decades before on a proper train. Jason Yep, could easily have provided the proof that it didn't happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Off course it did. How come the LNER put City Of Truro in their museum with a plaque stating the fact? I won't mention 4079 Pendennis Castle absolutely slaughtering the A1s in the 1925 trials.... Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) You did mention it! It certainly outclassed the A1 but I wouldn’t say absolutely slaughtered it. The Castle did clinker up more rapidly. When you win, you carry on as before. When you lose, you look for improvement. The Castles were excellent machines but they were left as they were until Hawksworth came along and improved their superheating. Nevertheless, he still left the enginemen scrabbling about between the frames to oil them. In contrast, along came A3s, A4s and Duchesses; the two Ivatt Duchesses made life much easier for the crews, especially disposal crews. I won’t mention Ivatt’s Flying Pigs being sent to the Western. Oh bother, I just did. (Edited to correct clumsy expression.) Edited August 4, 2018 by No Decorum 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 You did mention it! It certainly outclassed the A1 but I wouldn’t say absolutely slaughtered it. The Castle did clinker up more rapidly. When you win, you carry on as before. When you lose, you look for improvement. The Castles were excellent machines but they were left as they were until Hawksworth came along and improved them with superheating. Nevertheless, he still left the enginemen scrabbling about between the frames to oil them. In contrast, along came A3s, A4s and Duchesses; the two Ivatt Duchesses made life much easier for the crews, especially disposal crews. I won’t mention Ivatt’s Flying Pigs being sent to the Western. Oh bother, I just did. there was simply no need to do anything with the castles until the second world war. They outperformed everything else in the country. They only suffered when expected to work with inferior coal. If the government hadnt found welsh coal so profitable selling overseas there would have been no need to 'improve' Swindon designs which were years ahead of anything else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 You did mention it! It certainly outclassed the A1 but I wouldn’t say absolutely slaughtered it. The Castle did clinker up more rapidly. When you win, you carry on as before. When you lose, you look for improvement. The Castles were excellent machines but they were left as they were until Hawksworth came along and improved them with superheating. Nevertheless, he still left the enginemen scrabbling about between the frames to oil them. In contrast, along came A3s, A4s and Duchesses; the two Ivatt Duchesses made life much easier for the crews, especially disposal crews. I won’t mention Ivatt’s Flying Pigs being sent to the Western. Oh bother, I just did. yes the fire clinkered during the exchanges, because of the Yorkshire coal favoured by the LNER. Had Pendennis bwen allowed to use its designed for Welsh coal, the results would have been even more spectacular Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) The Castles were excellent machines but they were left as they were until Hawksworth came along and improved them with superheating. Ugh? Dus that mean they were Saturated until 1945? Or dus tha mean the superheating was improved? Tell yer wot, I luv this forum....It is soooo hilarious. Edited August 4, 2018 by coachmann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Ugh? Dus that mean they were Saturated until 1945? Or dus tha mean the superheating was improved? Tell yer wot, I luv this forum....It is soooo hilarious. Edited. Oh the shame! How long do I have to sit on the naughty step? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Hatton Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Not sure what that has to do with the Rapido dyno car tbh. The GWR had their own dynamometer carriage (built in 1901) - if they wanted to claim the record they had their chance and let it go... Also c.o.t was only a year old when it 'did' the 100mph, scotsman was 11 years old when it took the record (B.t.w I do believe city of truro did it first, however it wasn't verified so isn't accepted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 You did mention it! It certainly outclassed the A1 but I wouldn’t say absolutely slaughtered it. The Castle did clinker up more rapidly. When you win, you carry on as before. When you lose, you look for improvement. The Castles were excellent machines but they were left as they were until Hawksworth came along and improved their superheating. Nevertheless, he still left the enginemen scrabbling about between the frames to oil them. In contrast, along came A3s, A4s and Duchesses; the two Ivatt Duchesses made life much easier for the crews, especially disposal crews. I won’t mention Ivatt’s Flying Pigs being sent to the Western. Oh bother, I just did. (Edited to correct clumsy expression.) Nope. No Ivatt Flying Pigs were on the Western. It was a batch of Ivatt 2MTs that were built for the Cambrian. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) Not sure what that has to do with the Rapido dyno car tbh. The GWR had their own dynamometer carriage (built in 1901) - if they wanted to claim the record they had their chance and let it go... Also c.o.t was only a year old when it 'did' the 100mph, scotsman was 11 years old when it took the record (B.t.w I do believe city of truro did it first, however it wasn't verified so isn't accepted. But it's only been in recent years that revisionists have disputed the fact it did the ton. Probably the same "experts" that say the Dynamometer Car wasn't lined.... Jason Edited August 4, 2018 by Steamport Southport 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted August 4, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2018 Regarding the completion payment, I paid my deposit via PayPal, but it's linked to an account that never normally has funds in it (it's specifically for internet use). Will Rails contact me first before trying to take the payment so I can make sure funds are in place, or will they just try and fail and then contact me (or even worse, not bother to follow up and just wait for me to chase them)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Regarding the completion payment, I paid my deposit via PayPal, but it's linked to an account that never normally has funds in it (it's specifically for internet use). Will Rails contact me first before trying to take the payment so I can make sure funds are in place, or will they just try and fail and then contact me (or even worse, not bother to follow up and just wait for me to chase them)?easiest way would be to phone rails and make your final paymebt. Then you can be certain all is ok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted August 4, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2018 easiest way would be to phone rails and make your final paymebt. Then you can be certain all is ok I've sent an email via their website. I'm not good on the phone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted August 4, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2018 Regarding the completion payment, I paid my deposit via PayPal, but it's linked to an account that never normally has funds in it (it's specifically for internet use). Will Rails contact me first before trying to take the payment so I can make sure funds are in place, or will they just try and fail and then contact me (or even worse, not bother to follow up and just wait for me to chase them)? You get sent an invoice so as long as it's that account you intend to use it's fine. Only thing that was a bit strange was it requested payment within 24hrs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidorepairsuk Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Arrived today, Only negative on mine was a loose seat inside it (one of the long couches at the end). any got any hints on opening it up to sort it? seems like a but of a daunting task with the amount of detail on it. Also the recording wheel seems a bit loose and not sure if thats for moving it on EM wheel sets etc, anyone else noticed it? That aside, very impressive in the flesh with the teak effect and the amount of detail on it! Gordon Hi Gordon, You will need to unclip the bodyshell to gain access to the inside (yes I know) to refix the seat in place. Once you have glued it make sure you leave it open for at least 24hrs to allow all glue vapour to evaporate. You will find some clips at both ends and down each side. You can see the location on the exploded diagram. Be careful of the details as they can easily be broken. The recording wheel is designed to be in one location as when it’s runnjng its difficult to tell its position above the rail. Bearing in mind if it was designed to move it should go up and down as well. Now there’s an idea...... If you have any questions then please use the contact info on the enclosed sheet and I will be in contact with you to help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Nope. No Ivatt Flying Pigs were on the Western. It was a batch of Ivatt 2MTs that were built for the Cambrian. Jason Yup. They were sent to the Western for Sam Ell to attend to the draughting, which he did to good effect. Well, one was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Hatton Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Mine is on route (v1, deposit paid 07/10 last year), if anyone is interested I'll get some comparison pictures with some of the super detail Hornby teaks when it arrives? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Kudos to Rails for sending my spare Part 39 through so quickly. Now attached to her and she's ready to work. Question though how have modellers been lifting and putting back the Dynamometer Car in/out of the box? I know it may sound silly but I do not want to repeat breaking Part 39 again... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishdurham Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Mine arrived last week, all nicely wrapped. When I opened the bubble wrap around the box I that one end of the box was crushed. No damage to the model itself but at 125 quid a coach, you would think they would look at the boxes before they pack them. Anyway once alerted Rails promised to send a new box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Not wishing to join the crowd of "where's mine?", I'm patient enough to wait (and when mine is available I want to leave it at the shop anyway, and pick it up myself when in the area), but has anyone received V.2 yet? I've paid the deposit, still owe the balance and no request yet for it. I don't want to bother them either if they are busy. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted August 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2018 Mine was dispatched on Monday via Royal Mail 48 hr so hopefully should arrive today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted August 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2018 When did you order yours to gauge how far Rails have got down the list for V2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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