aussiebrfan Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Seeing as its been mentioned a few times, I thought I'd give the van a brief moment of glory in a picture of its own. van.jpg Fantastic shot, thanks for posting it. Regards G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted October 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2017 Le's hope the Hatton's model doesn't have that feature. Industrial locos didn't have shed plates. It would depend on whether they are depicting them "as preserved" (which they are for some of them, at least), in which case the shed plates would be accurate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Seeing as its been mentioned a few times, I thought I'd give the van a brief moment of glory in a picture of its own. van.jpg Ah, splendid. I'm glad somebody thought it worthwhile to take a photie, and eminently modelable too, I wonder how long before we see it on a layout - with a wee Barclay too of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboy Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 76-0242A by Christopher Yapp, on Flickr I do hope that the CPC version includes the teddy bear shown in these pictures. https://flic.kr/p/v8nYoA https://flic.kr/p/v5Yd7X 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I do hope that the CPC version includes the teddy bear shown in these pictures. https://flic.kr/p/v8nYoA https://flic.kr/p/v5Yd7X I'm sure the Noch catalogue contains something suitable. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 From the John Stein pictures found here. NCB No. 6. https://www.flickr.com/photos/65480188@N07/16467461447/in/album-72157666291660330/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/65480188@N07/9131436959/in/album-72157666291660330/ CPC https://www.flickr.com/photos/65480188@N07/14952586511/in/album-72157630875823750/ I do hope that the CPC version includes the teddy bear shown in these pictures. https://flic.kr/p/v8nYoA https://flic.kr/p/v5Yd7X 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRIKEY Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I have ordered the GWR version of the loco as it suits my small layout. I would like to know where it was based when working. Can anybody tell me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I have ordered the GWR version of the loco as it suits my small layout. I would like to know where it was based when working. Can anybody tell me? Dan-y-Graig, Swansea, I think. I dare say you could invent suitable duties for your own purposes. Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I have ordered the GWR version of the loco as it suits my small layout. I would like to know where it was based when working. Can anybody tell me?History of the loco:http://www.eastsomersetrailway.com/stock.php?num=705 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2017 History of the loco:http://www.eastsomersetrailway.com/stock.php?num=705 Photo of the actual BR owned Andrew Barclay.. https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc/Archive-Photos/i-cDfXRQn/2/f3cbd881/L/1140-L.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Any sightings at Warley? Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy Y Posted December 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2017 I've had the opportunity to take a good look at, and run, a 14" AB. Really impressed with the quality and running. For me, it's as good as, if not better in some respects, than Hornby's Peckett and we know how popular that's been! 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted December 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2017 I ordered one when I had been drinking. Hopefully it's one of my better inebriated purchases! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I've had the opportunity to take a good look at, and run, a 14" AB. Really impressed with the quality and running. For me, it's as good as, if not better in some respects, than Hornby's Peckett and we know how popular that's been! Thank you, Andy. Superb photography as usual. If Hatton’s uses brass whistles and paints the non-black wheels, it’ll be a head start! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Yup the whistle is nice and solid! A small point scored and the original spec said the wheels are to be blackened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morley Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I'm slightly concerned by what appears to be a flat, vertical plate between the inner spring hangers. I'd expect to see a curved boiler underside there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted December 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2017 Its been a topic of conversation a fair few pages ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted December 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2017 I'm slightly concerned by what appears to be a flat, vertical plate between the inner spring hangers. I'd expect to see a curved boiler underside there. I'm more concerned about the see through paint job in Andy's photo, I hope mine come with more paint on them. Seriously we've been through this before, It's hardly noticeable on the finished models. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Seriously we've been through this before, It's hardly noticeable on the finished models. But for those where that that particular aspect rankles, given time there will be a solution. P 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted December 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) I'm slightly concerned by what appears to be a flat, vertical plate between the inner spring hangers. I'd expect to see a curved boiler underside there.we can probably put this issue to bed once and for all...So far all pics have been close ups, which often are bigger than the model. Maybe a picture of one, on a layout with a half dozen wagons, showing how small this loco is in the scheme of things, and from even a close view no one will be able to see the bottom of the boiler, let alone know it’s straight. I’ve got a few of these on order, and have no concerns from what I’ve seen. Edited December 2, 2017 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 we can probably put this issue to bed once and for all... So far all pics have been close ups, which often are bigger than the model. Maybe a picture of one, on a layout with a half dozen wagons, showing how small this loco is in the scheme of things, and from even a close view no one will be able to see the bottom of the boiler, let alone know it’s straight. I’ve got a few of these on order, and have no concerns from what I’ve seen. I agree and would also suggest that whilst otherwise very helpful Andy's X-ray vision photie unduly accentuates the feature Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2017 I ordered one when I had been drinking. Hopefully it's one of my better inebriated purchases! I haven't ordered one yet, but I also haven't been drinking much. Perhaps I'd better drink some more and then I can have an Andrew Barclay too. How inebriated do you have to be to order one of these, Corbs? (in the interests of 'research'). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 we can probably put this issue to bed once and for all... Maybe a picture of one, on a layout with a half dozen wagons, showing how small this loco is in the scheme of things, and from even a close view no one will be able to see the bottom of the boiler, let alone know it’s straight. It really does depend on the level of detail/compromise you're willing to accept - matters like this are down to the individual modeler, thus cannot be "put to bed" as you suggest. To put it simply: Industrial railways are what I model. I want to be able to portray small locomotives built by a variety of British (careful now..) locomotive manufacturers going about their business in an industrial setting. Moreover, much like many mainline modelers, I want to model specific locomotives in a fixed era, with any modifications received during their working lives. Prototypical appearance is therefore very important to me and if I'm to buy a rtr industrial loco it had better be able to stand side by side with my kit built models. In this regard, the Hattons AB falls a little short of making me "wow" I'm afraid. Of course, I am accepting that I am in the minority. I would remind people that seeing as this is a forum - different opinions/approaches should be valued. I won't be ordering one, but I wish Hattons every success with the model. Such a venture deserves to do well, though personally I think it's a shame that the execution is not 100%. Paul A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 How inebriated do you have to be to order one of these, Corbs? (in the interests of 'research'). This drunk? P 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morley Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Not too long ago i spent £53 on a Dapol/Hornby Austerity and ended up throwing most of it away then spending an awul lot of time and effort turning the remaining £5.30's-worth of plastic into something worthwhile. I really dont want to spend £99 on a Hattons Barclay to end up going through the same process again. Can someone convince me I wouldnt be better-off cancelling my order with Hattons and going the Mercian Models route? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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