HonestTom Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Yes the 'Queen Anne' branding is post-preservation and the story of its restoration is here. The Longhorn distillery system would make an interesting model. http://whiskyshunters.blogspot.com/ Dava That's some interesting rust effects there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 That's some interesting rust effects there. Yeah - amazing how corrosive that stuff can be ......................... prefer the triple-distilled variant meself - to be sure ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2019 Billerbahn since the 50's Please explain what Billerban since the 1950’s means 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2019 Does anyone know what the model weighs? There is little space for any additional weight. I have ordered the open cab version (army) so I can add a white metal figure or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 I like your thinking. Another use for the plug or socket could be for a electrical input to use when cleaning wheels on the locomotive And of course could be either Analogue or DCC to suit I think I should patent that idea Eltel Please explain what Billerban since the 1950’s means Your idea to 'patent', which I know was tongue in cheek of a socket to plug in to power the loco. Billerbahn had it on their locos for battery power in the 50's and LGB used it extensively in the 80's to power auxiliaries and could be used to supply battery power That was all, hence the Jester. I wonder who will be the first to use it to supply RC to the loco? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2019 Your idea to 'patent', which I know was tongue in cheek of a socket to plug in to power the loco. Billerbahn had it on their locos for battery power in the 50's and LGB used it extensively in the 80's to power auxiliaries and could be used to supply battery power That was all, hence the Jester. I wonder who will be the first to use it to supply RC to the loco? Many thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadmill Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Very interested in the Army/MOD one 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hespertalbahn Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Please explain what Billerban since the 1950’s means Hello there ! For those who would like to know about Billerbahn (tin-plate narrow gauge in a scale of 7-9mm/ft) please see: http://www.billerbahn.de/Englisch/Listing-eng.htm Sorry for being off topic. Cheers Dirk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SovietSalad Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 So in terms of running quality, the way the real thing works is you drop the gear lever into slow, medium or fast after selecting direction. This is then sped up/slowed down with the throttle lever, like with a car throttle. At least on the one I've worked with, these levers are fairly stiff and awkward to manhandle, and would generally always "jerk" into gear. Brakes are simply a mechanical handbrake in the cab. For shunting the "slow" speed is less than walking pace, in terms of top speed I would say that about 10mph is a generous prototypical pace (less with wagons; 12 ton box vans don't exactly help with visibility). Don't forget this is a rugged bit of industrial machinery, if you're careful you can give it a smooth start but 9/10 it's going to be springing into movement. Just something worth considering over the next 5 months.... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliebanger Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 So when is the sound chip coming out? Bl**dy HeII, I didn't realise it's out now. To the engineering bench P No deoderant was harmed in the creation of the sound project, which turned out very nicely. Best regards, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Don't forget this is a rugged bit of industrial machinery, if you're careful you can give it a smooth start but 9/10 it's going to be springing into movement. Just something worth considering over the next 5 months.... Maybe it's an ESU chip I should be considering then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted January 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) Some close-up shots from our trip to Hornby HQ yesterday: Army R&H by Derails Models, on Flickr R&H JDC by Derails Models, on Flickr Edited January 10, 2019 by Derails Models 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavesontheline Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) Some closed shots from our trip to Hornby HQ yesterday: Army R&H by Derails Models, on Flickr R&H JDC by Derails Models, on Flickr Very nice thanks! Were they painted EP's? They look like the finished product to me!? Edited January 10, 2019 by leavesontheline 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted January 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2019 Very nice thanks! We're they painted EP's? They look like the finished product to me!? To be honest, it wasn't a question eeither asked or answered, however they looked pretty finished to me so personally I would say that's what they are! They're really good little models, nice and weighty. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) Reading the prototype data it says that they were available in all gauges from 2' 6" to 5' 6". Who's going to be first to put an N gauge mechanism under one? As for the original 00 gauge chassis, I can see a few uses for that as well. Edited January 10, 2019 by PhilJ W 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ruston Posted January 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) Some close-up shots from our trip to Hornby HQ yesterday: Army R&H by Derails Models, on Flickr R&H JDC by Derails Models, on Flickr I don't think that they are the finished models. There's no detail of the mesh over the radiator aperture on the green one at all. That on the red one looks like a printed thing, rather than a proper 3D representation. After the great quality of the Peckett I can't see Hornby leaving something like that off the finished item. I would also hope that the finished items have axles that aren't flush with the wheels. Either longer axles or deeper axleboxes are needed so that it looks as if the axles are carried in the axleboxes. If the finished models axles are like in the photo It'll be easy enough to sort the gap at home with some plasticard and plastic rod. Edited January 10, 2019 by Ruston 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Notwithstanding the above observations, I'm in for one at £72.99 post paid from DeRails 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 A look at the pictures at the beginning of this thread has to be the best argument for an alternative to tension lock couplers. Imagine the T/L on both ends of the Ruston and you’ll see what I mean. Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 A look at the pictures at the beginning of this thread has to be the best argument for an alternative to tension lock couplers. Imagine the T/L on both ends of the Ruston and you’ll see what I mean. Cheers, David Looking at the size of the thing I think we'll even struggle fitting a sprung Smiths or Slaters three link on it. I wonder how strong the coupling hook is. It might be sufficient for pulling a couple of wagons. BTW if anyone is after Ruston etched plates for the front. Narrow Plant do them. https://shop.narrowplanet.co.uk/collections/custom-etched-products/products/npp-247 Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teacupteacup Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) A look at the pictures at the beginning of this thread has to be the best argument for an alternative to tension lock couplers. Imagine the T/L on both ends of the Ruston and you’ll see what I mean. Cheers, David I'll be fitting Kadee's to mine, hopefully a bit less obtrusive than tension locks! Possibly only one end though Edited January 10, 2019 by teacupteacup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I wonder how strong the coupling hook is. It might be sufficient for pulling a couple of wagons. Strong enough, I make up three links for them. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 That's what I was wondering. It's not like it's going to be pulling ten heavy brass coaches. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2019 A look at the pictures at the beginning of this thread has to be the best argument for an alternative to tension lock couplers. Imagine the T/L on both ends of the Ruston and you’ll see what I mean. Cheers, David Mine is going to have the match wagon permanently close coupled. I might also replace the conflat with something a bit smaller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Very nice thanks! Were they painted EP's? They look like the finished product to me!? The photos on page 1 (from the December press event) say they are decorated samples. I would take that to mean they are close to the finished thing as they have been supplied by the factory for approval of the painting / printing but that any final little details may not be attached as it is more making sure the artwork has transferred to the model correctly. The other option is that they are samples that have been hand painted by Hornby here in the UK, but usually that is made clear given that the finish often isn't as good/accurate and the artwork / lining on the Queen Anne version appears to be very good. As to possible missing details, perhaps email Hornby if concerned but at least some of the models announced seem to be a step back from the high detail that Hornby has been doing in the past as they work to meet price points. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 The Hornby Collectors Magazine references this having space for a "6 pin Nano" decoder, as the 6 pin decoder Hornby are producing a 6 pin cable to a decoder on a pcb I take it that the Nano refers a DCC Concepts decoder i.e 6 pins directly on the decoder and it must be the first Hornby have made something deliberately requiring, if necessary, the use of a third party product. Given the space required for a 6 pin I cannot help but wonder why a Next 18 socket has not been used other than that being too much of an advance by Hornby as such would allow for further weight. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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