Richard Barnett Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Flangeway and Dapol announce O Gauge Independent Snowplough – designed and produced in the UK! Flangeway are pleased to announce in partnership with Dapol their latest new product which sees them expand into O Scale with their first ready to run model. The OO Gauge Independent Snowplough has been widely received since its launch many years ago and its subsequent reruns. With the rise of O Scale ready to run in recent years, it is the natural progression for Flangeway to take and so they are pleased to make the next step in their range development. Dapol are also pleased to announce that this will become a UK manufactured product and are extremely proud of the fact that the production will be moved to the UK once the initial release has been delivered. In another quirk to the project, all of the design work has been undertaken by Dapol’s Apprentice CAD Engineer, Ben Davies who has undertaken the work alongside his daily studies. Richard Barnett from Flangeway said: “We are extremely proud that we are able to bring this product to market. It has been much requested for a while now and with the encouragement from our friends at Dapol, the opportunity arose to develop this new product. We are particularly proud that we are helping to develop UK skills and assist in re-growing the UK manufacturing industry.” Joel Bright, Dapol MD said: “We are very excited about this development, not only because Flangeway have put their trust in Dapol to bring this model to fruition for which we are exceptionally grateful, but it also marks a milestone in that this project is the first ever we have ever fully designed and drawn up from our base in Chirk. We hope this signifies the first of many.” All CAD work is now complete on the model which will now enter the tooling stage with a view to bringing the Snowplough to market during 2021. Flangeway’s sister business, Footplate, has now opened expressions of interest which can be registered via the website. Built in the 1960’s on modified tender frames from LNER steam locomotives, British Rail created around 40 of these large drift snowploughs, some of which continue in service today with Network Rail. RRP is expected to be around the £95 mark with the initial variants to feature popular liveries including; Scottish, Network Rail and 1965 versions. Click here to pre-order for free: https://footplate.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=212_441 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 A logical step form the OO version & should do well. Look forward to seeing these but I already have a pair of MM1/JLTRT ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenwall Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Anyone know what the difference is between O-IS001 and O-IS002 ? Both say Independent Snowplough - 1965 version with yellow chevrons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted July 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2020 3 hours ago, gardenwall said: Anyone know what the difference is between O-IS001 and O-IS002 ? Both say Independent Snowplough - 1965 version with yellow chevrons. Running number at a guess? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 57 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Running number at a guess? I would expect it is exactly this. Ploughs usually run in pairs, at either ends of a consist, so it makes sense to sell them that way. This doesn't explain why the other 4 are from different eras/regions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Barnett Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 21 hours ago, gardenwall said: Anyone know what the difference is between O-IS001 and O-IS002 ? Both say Independent Snowplough - 1965 version with yellow chevrons. Hi, they will be different running numbers. We will be announcing these at a future date. Thanks, Rich 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian@60 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Any more updates on the snowplough. Thanks Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Barnett Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Here are the first test shots… not 3d printed. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Unfortunately I didn’t get any snaps, but there were some enticing samples of these at the Folkestone show today. Not my era, but still very tempting!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenwall Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 When announced one could place a pre- order on the Footplate site. The details are still there but the ability to add a pre-order seems to have gone. Pre orders are now possible via the Flangeway site. Having placed a pre-order via Footplate if I now pre order another via Flangeway does it all end up on one list or will it be separate parcels (and postage)? Anyone in the know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 08/10/2023 at 11:17, gardenwall said: When announced one could place a pre- order on the Footplate site. The details are still there but the ability to add a pre-order seems to have gone. Pre orders are now possible via the Flangeway site. Having placed a pre-order via Footplate if I now pre order another via Flangeway does it all end up on one list or will it be separate parcels (and postage)? Anyone in the know? Having pre-ordered you won't be asked to make a payment until the ploughs are released, at that time you will get a payment link where you will be able to combine the separate orders into one delivery. Hope that helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Here are some photos of the decorated pre-production samples for your delectation. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 11, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2023 On 26/10/2023 at 15:54, avonside1563 said: Do we know when the production ones will arrive yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Barnett Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 2 hours ago, PaulRhB said: Do we know when the production ones will arrive yet? February all being well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 11, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2023 Thanks, that two ordered 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5 On 11/12/2023 at 13:35, Richard Barnett said: February all being well. Hi Richard, appreciate the shipping delays affect it but are there any updates on where they are in the process please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Barnett Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 On 05/03/2024 at 07:24, PaulRhB said: Hi Richard, appreciate the shipping delays affect it but are there any updates on where they are in the process please? Sorry for the delay. The boat carrying the Snowplough's is currently off the coast of South Africa. We expect these to arrive in stock during April. Thank you 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18 51 minutes ago, Richard Barnett said: Sorry for the delay. The boat carrying the Snowplough's is currently off the coast of South Africa. We expect these to arrive in stock during April. Thank you Cheers Richard I asked on the stand at Basingstoke and it was passing Singapore or something according to the lady chatting to me so glad it’s making good progress still 🚢 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Hi, Will these come with the icicle breakers fitted or at least included for fitment? Thanks, Shed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesime Posted yesterday at 18:42 Share Posted yesterday at 18:42 Have these arrived yet?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted 22 hours ago RMweb Gold Share Posted 22 hours ago Well I had an invoice Monday so I guess they are close . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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