Redkiterail Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 As Ben reply to my question on the previous page At the moment we are focussed on N Gauge for this model, and while I can see the attraction we won't be offering any further 4mm models until we have delivered the 00 TEAs to the market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted June 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hi Ben, are you planning on doing these in 'OO'? Ian_B See post #6 on page 1 of this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_B Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 See post #6 on page 1 of this thread. Thanks for that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stuart A Posted July 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2017 Well, that's my first Revolution model ordered. Remember seeing rakes of these just outside Manchester at a rail linked warehouse. A great choice. Out of interest, why can't you order an older style livery with flashing tail light? Is it assumed that they would be run in a pre-flashing rear light era? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2017 Out of interest, why can't you order an older style livery with flashing tail light? Is it assumed that they would be run in a pre-flashing rear light era? Hi Stuey, Thanks for supporting the project. The flashing rear light is something of an experiment TBH. Once the project is a little further in and we can assess the level of support for such a feature then we'll consider offering it in other livery versions. Though I would be interested to know whether, in mid-80s to mid-90s, the tail light would've been flashing or solid. Cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Ben, I think Touax (the current owner) might have picked up on the comments about the external condition of these wagons. There were two rakes, and some loose wagons, at Frethun today; at least five pairs had seen a partially-successful attempt to return the sides to bare metal. However, the person doing the cleaning must have forgotten his steps, as the sloping upper parts remained filthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2017 Hello Brian, I saw a rake at DIRFT the week before last and there were defintely some clean pairs. Maybe they're getting a clean as they cycle through maintenance? Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted July 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2017 Hi Stuey, Thanks for supporting the project. The flashing rear light is something of an experiment TBH. Once the project is a little further in and we can assess the level of support for such a feature then we'll consider offering it in other livery versions. Though I would be interested to know whether, in mid-80s to mid-90s, the tail light would've been flashing or solid. Cheers Ben A. This thread suggests the battery powered (flashing) tail lamps were introduced in the mid 1970s; Oil lamps became rarer in the 1980s, finally being withdrawn from use in 1991. Happy modelling. Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2017 Hi Steven, That is really helpful. It should be much easier to add the same components for flashing lamps to different liveries, rather than have to design in a new type of light. Cheers Ben a. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I do not believe that the earliest battery tail lamps flashed, but certainly by the mid eighties it was normal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Hello Brian, I saw a rake at DIRFT the week before last and there were defintely some clean pairs. Maybe they're getting a clean as they cycle through maintenance? Cheers Ben A. It's the sort of cleaning job that my grandfather would have sent me out with a tooth-brush to finish properly. The wagons I've seen coming back from Hazebrouck, where they undergo PPM, don't seem to include any cleaned ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) The earlier battery lamps had two lights, one above the other. I might have a picture somewhere, but they may be too early for the IZAs. Edited July 5, 2017 by BernardTPM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Hi Ben, I'm guessing at this stage it might be too early to know, but I hope you don't mind me asking. I take it the tail lamp option will be fully DCC compatible? Will an accessory decoder be required, like a DVT / dummy loco? I think this is a great choice, and I'm looking forward to supporting my first RevolutioN project! Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) Hi Steve, Thanks for the support. The flashing tall lamp will be battery powered with an on/off switch. We are keeping it simple to start with. Cheers Ben A. Edited July 8, 2017 by Ben A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Hi Steve, Thanks for the support. The flashing tall lamp will be battery powered with an on/off switch. We are keeping it simple to start with. Cheers Ben A. That seems like a very sensible approach - why complicate matters unnecessarily?! Cheers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stuart A Posted July 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2017 I realise you want to keep it simple, but would an option be to provide 2 functions, 1 flashing and 1 static, for those early 80's modellers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2017 I realise you want to keep it simple, but would an option be to provide 2 functions, 1 flashing and 1 static, for those early 80's modellers? Hi Stuey These wagons were built in 1986 by which time flashing lights were in use. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Hello all, First CADs for the Cargowaggon twins have arrived. Lots more images and information on our website. There are a few corrections needed - missing handrail, latching handle and holes on the end frames, missing document clip, some missing rivets on the lower side of the doors and spurious parking brakewheels on the B-wagon - but they don't look too shabby for a first draft.... Once these CADs are approved, and assuming supporters continue to sign up at the present rate, there is an outside chance we could have samples in time for the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition at the NEC which we will be attending. Cheers Ben A. Edited July 12, 2017 by Ben A 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu from EGDL Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hi Ben; Great news that the CADs are progressing quickly...not so great news for the wallet. Not being an expert on viewing the CADs, I'm not aware of the minor detailing errors but I'm sure they will be picked up on before tooling goes ahead. I'll have to budget for some of these between Pendolinos, 92s, KFAs, a new boiler, a refurbished bathroom, a holiday, and any further modelling purchases. Oh...and some 320s and 321s!!! Later; Stu from EGDL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hi Stu, If it's any consolation I have just found out I need a new boiler too! Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedlee Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Does this mean there will be samples of both the Cargowaggon and the HOAs at Warley? Cheers, Ged Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2017 Hi Ged, It is possible, but it all depends on how quickly people sign up, how quickly the CADs can be corrected, and what capacity the toolroom has to get started on converting the CADs to plastic samples. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu from EGDL Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Well then Ben, The boiler has just been (metaphorically) pushed back a week or so as I've just ordered a triple and a single with tail lamp to get the order on the books... And a few 40' Hi Cubes too... Later, Stu from EGDL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted July 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 24, 2017 I couldn't find a link to these wagons via the "Projects" menu on the Revolution Trains' website. Does a dedicated page not exist for these wagons yet or did I just miss it? Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted July 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2017 Hi Steven Not yet - too busy since the announcement! It will be put up over the summer. Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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