DJM Dave Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hi everyone, With the success of the class 71 crowdfunding (by the way, to aid those that are undecided i am extending the crowdfunding cut off date for 3 months to allow for pictures of the model to circulate among you, the press, and on my website and forums), work has now begun on the class 74 electro-diesel locomotive in OO gauge. This will also be crowd funded, but to a lesser extent than the 71 due to slides being put into the tooling to allow for the tool to be 'future proof' and aid the class 74 development. Crowd sourcers for the class 71 will, due to their faith in the project that is now coming to fruition, get the chance to crowd source the class 74 at a lower price, whereas those that didn't contribute to the crowd sourced the 71 pay a higher price. However the higher price is still under what the modeler will pay when they reach stockists about 6 months after release to crowd sourcers. For the first time, this crowd sourcing is offering a weathered version which will be faithfully copied from a master model created by Mercig Studios . This model will, like the class 71, lead the way in detail, and features, and include, Close coupling, with NEM coupling box Coreless non-cogging super smooth and silent motor RP25.110 darkened wheel sets Directional lighting fully independent cab lighting fully painted cab interior Separate air pipes and buffer beam detail Sprung buffers Designed space for the largest sealed speaker for those that wish to run DCC sound Switches on the underside to turn off head and tail light independent of DCC control A host of factory fitted parts including windscreen wipers, handrails etc A separate front valance without the coupling slot is supplied in the box Details of codes, running numbers and prices are on this link to Kernow's Web site.... http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/search_suggest 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Excellent news, and announced sooner than hoped for...Cheers Dave I only ever cabbed a dead one on Eastleigh depot as a child, but have long been interested in these semi-monstrosities...a TOPS version will be on order next week for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Excellent news! It is a pity that no 74 ever survived into preservation and got repainted back into its original (ex-class 71) green livery so that Dave could also offer us a green version..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I think I will be placing an order for a weathered version on Monday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Let's hope the "red team" can resist the temptation to duplicate and do something more useful - like all 3 versions of the "Hornby" electrics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted October 4, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) I always said I'd be up for at least one 74 if and when produced. And come Monday I'll be as good as my word. Edit : It's Monday evening here. Two class 74s are now on order Edited October 5, 2015 by Gwiwer 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 You beat me to it. I ordered one as my coffee went cold. Generous discount if you ordered a 71. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) How do you get the generous discount? I've got a 71 on order from Kernow, and I tried to order a 74 from them but it came up at the full price. Edited October 5, 2015 by Budgie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2015 How do you get the generous discount? I've got a 71 on order from Kernow, and I tried to order a 74 from them but it came up at the full price. If you read the Kernow web page it clearly states that the discount will be applied when they process your order and the value refunded to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 How do you get the generous discount? I've got a 71 on order from Kernow, and I tried to order a 74 from them but it came up at the full price. The website says that the discount and postage charge will be deducted manually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Ordered mine to go with my 71. What a pity I was dissuaded from visiting Fareham this last weekend. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2015 If you read the Kernow web page it clearly states that the discount will be applied when they process your order and the value refunded to you. The website says that the discount and postage charge will be deducted manually. OK, sorry. It's a but early for me; I don't normally get going until midday (at least that's my excuse). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2015 Rather wierd livery description on the Kernow website - "small full yellow ends"........ Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2015 Rather wierd livery description on the Kernow website - "small full yellow ends"........ Keith Indeed. Email enquiry sent to confirm the actual meaning. TOPS-numbered locos should have a full yellow end. Pre-TOPS locos I believe carried a small panel upon first release to traffic which matched the initial Rep/TC livery and that of numerous DEMU units in the Hampshire area at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2015 Pre-TOPS locos I believe carried a small panel upon first release to traffic which matched the initial Rep/TC livery and that of numerous DEMU units in the Hampshire area at the time. Blue with full yellow ends from conversion in 1967 according to various images in 'The Power of the Electro-Diesels' by Colin Marsden, and the Electro-Diesels An Illustrated History of Classes 73 and 74 by the same author. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2015 Blue with full yellow ends from conversion in 1967 according to various images in 'The Power of the Electro-Diesels' by Colin Marsden, and the Electro-Diesels An Illustrated History of Classes 73 and 74 by the same author. In which case all should be full yellow end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) I was working at Crewe when they were done. All Blue Full Yellow Ends from new. Four BR Arrows and numbers both ends IIRC Edited October 5, 2015 by TheSignalEngineer 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2015 Rather wierd livery description on the Kernow website - "small full yellow ends"........ Keith Website description already changed to "full yellow ends" Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Order placed, weathered! I remember seeing 74's at Clapham Junction on my way to and from school. The 71's I only saw on my way to stay at my grand parents in Deal. Luke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Splendid ........... Last seen, 74005 ISTR (whilst I was playing hockey at a tournament) on top of a pile of scrap next to Alexandra Park in Pompey in 1979 .................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2015 Hi , A good idea Dave and look forward to OO and then the well known ray machine to reduce to the other popular N gauge ! -go on you know you want too Old Elm will need a few on milk tank transfers Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 A weathered 74010 duly ordered tonight, hopefully these things will prove popular given their rather odd appeal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Oops, finally placed an order today. Gone for the weathered version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted October 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11, 2015 Dave Much more appeal that the geographically challenged class 71, good development. The correct link is (Dave's link didn't find the right page). http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/c/1181/DJ-Models Up front payments for an unseen model is too big a leap of faith for me, but will buy if the promised goods are delivered, so hoping for success here. Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty.J Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Does the Class 74 actually utilize the Class 71 body shell? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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