RMweb Premium nightstar.train Posted January 17, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2023 Just had a notification that my sleepers and TPE set have been dispatched and should be here tomorrow! Slightly awkward as it's my wife's birthday tomorrow and I'll be the one receiving a massive parcel. Can't really pretend they're for her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted January 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2023 25 minutes ago, nightstar.train said: Just had a notification that my sleepers and TPE set have been dispatched and should be here tomorrow! Slightly awkward as it's my wife's birthday tomorrow and I'll be the one receiving a massive parcel. Can't really pretend they're for her. Well dear seeing as it is your birthday I thought it would be great if we shared a common interest....so to get your started..etc It might work :) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteB Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I'm confused! (doesn't take much...) I got the email that the sleepers were available again, and I viewed them on the website. However, dumbly as it turns out, I decided I should check my finances to make sure I wouldn't be going overdrawn by buying them. By the time I got back to the website again, they had all sold out. A few words said, but fair enough, I wasn't quick enough and I missed out. Maybe there will be another run sometime. However, today I have an email from Accurascale, saying that they had sold out in less than an hour, but now that I have the coaches (which I don't) would I like to buy a class 92 (which I do already have) to go with them? So did I somehow manage to buy some sleeper coaches after all (nothing showing in "My orders")? Or have Accurascale somehow got it all back to front? At least I definitely have a TPE set ordered, and a Dapol 68 waiting for them, so looking forward to those. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff Accurascale Fran Posted January 17, 2023 Author Accurascale staff Share Posted January 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, PeteB said: I'm confused! (doesn't take much...) I got the email that the sleepers were available again, and I viewed them on the website. However, dumbly as it turns out, I decided I should check my finances to make sure I wouldn't be going overdrawn by buying them. By the time I got back to the website again, they had all sold out. A few words said, but fair enough, I wasn't quick enough and I missed out. Maybe there will be another run sometime. However, today I have an email from Accurascale, saying that they had sold out in less than an hour, but now that I have the coaches (which I don't) would I like to buy a class 92 (which I do already have) to go with them? So did I somehow manage to buy some sleeper coaches after all (nothing showing in "My orders")? Or have Accurascale somehow got it all back to front? At least I definitely have a TPE set ordered, and a Dapol 68 waiting for them, so looking forward to those. Pete Hi Pete, We put out a marketing email to all subscribers reminding them that we have some rather lovely Class 92s to haul their coaches should they have been successful in purchasing them. I'm afraid it does not confirm that you were successful in ordering Caledonian Sleeper Mark 5s. Sorry! Cheers! Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 4 hours ago, nightstar.train said: TPE set have been dispatched Ooh are they in now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted January 17, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2023 Dont worry theres some on e bay........ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175574348061?_trksid=p2471758.m4704 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144897757470 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nightstar.train Posted January 17, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, TomScrut said: Ooh are they in now? I assume so as they’ve been sent to me. I shall report back if all I receive tomorrow is a box full of air. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted January 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2023 Hi. I’m intrigued that a set of TPE Mk5a’s have been sent out today to the above member. I preordered my set in February, 2019, and thought I’d be one of the first to receive the set. I’m hoping all is well with my preorder. I have my order number, etc., if required. Or perhaps, after all this time I maybe remembering how it happened wrongly. I certainly apologise if I have got anything wrong. Best regards, Rob. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted January 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Market65 said: Hi. I’m intrigued that a set of TPE Mk5a’s have been sent out today to the above member. I preordered my set in February, 2019, and thought I’d be one of the first to receive the set. I’m hoping all is well with my preorder. I have my order number, etc., if required. Or perhaps, after all this time I maybe remembering how it happened wrongly. I certainly apologise if I have got anything wrong. Best regards, Rob. Snap, mine were ordered and paid for on February 22, 2019 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff McC Posted January 17, 2023 Accurascale staff Share Posted January 17, 2023 To clarify, they are due tomorrow at the warehouse and the will likely take us 24 hours for counting in and checks. None have been sent out yet and we’ll be dispatching as always in order of paid order. 4 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold palmsticks Posted January 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, nightstar.train said: I have Felix sitting on my rolling road having a test. It’s lights aren’t working as they should, but I think that’s just a matter of adjusting the switches, if I can ever get the body shell off. I’ve also got some purple name plates for him, if I can find where I’ve put the envelope. Oooh, purple name plates! Did you repaint the originals or purchase alternatives? If so please could you advise where you got them from? Meanwhile, back on topic: very much looking forward to the TPE sets! The Caledonian sets are just magic and are my best OO rolling stock (apart from my other Accurascale made rolling stock) Edited January 17, 2023 by palmsticks 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nightstar.train Posted January 17, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, palmsticks said: Oooh, purple name plates! Did you repaint the originals or purchase alternatives? If so please could you advise where you got them from? Meanwhile, back on topic: very much looking forward to the TPE sets! The Caledonian sets are just magic and are my best OO rolling stock (apart from my other Accurascale made rolling stock) The nameplates are from Railtec. They’re some sort of 3D printed product, not etched. I still haven’t found the envelope so can’t fit them just yet, but they look good in photos. https://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=5118 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted January 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2023 2 hours ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said: Dont worry theres some on e bay........ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175574348061?_trksid=p2471758.m4704 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144897757470 Wow! I should have bought two and then sold one to pay for both. 😁 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 53 minutes ago, McC said: To clarify, they are due tomorrow at the warehouse and the will likely take us 24 hours for counting in and checks. None have been sent out yet and we’ll be dispatching as always in order of paid order. I thought I'd missed something there if they had been in! 4 minutes ago, nightstar.train said: The nameplates are from Railtec. They’re some sort of 3D printed product, not etched. I still haven’t found the envelope so can’t fit them just yet, but they look good in photos. https://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=5118 I have the plates from them for my 92020 and 68034 with the poppy logo. Both excellent. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold palmsticks Posted January 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, nightstar.train said: The nameplates are from Railtec. They’re some sort of 3D printed product, not etched. I still haven’t found the envelope so can’t fit them just yet, but they look good in photos. https://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=5118 Thank you! EDIT: They look good! Edited January 17, 2023 by palmsticks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold palmsticks Posted January 18, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2023 28 minutes ago, Colin_McLeod said: Wow! I should have bought two and then sold one to pay for both. 😁 🤯 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted January 18, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2023 9 hours ago, Colin_McLeod said: Wow! I should have bought two and then sold one to pay for both. 😁 Nice to know if you hit hard times they are not worthless,good to see they are valued after all the hard work to get them to fruition,if the market was flooded not worth collecting them,just keep them and the box in good knick. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteB Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said: Nice to know if you hit hard times they are not worthless,good to see they are valued after all the hard work to get them to fruition,if the market was flooded not worth collecting them,just keep them and the box in good knick. Of course that is just the price that the seller is trying to get for them - doesn't necessarily mean anyone will buy at that price (although on Ebay there is usually somebody prepared to pay silly money) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted January 18, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Ruairidh Munro said: some stupid people out there .... Its their money and some have more than they need,if you can afford things does not mean there stupid,if they missed out and can afford to sort that issue its up to them. Theres even TPE sets on and as @McChas informend us no one has them yet. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanbasher Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Good afternoon everyone, I received my contingent of 8 Caledonian MK5's this afternoon, on opening the box for checks nothing missing or broken on any which is wonderful. However, I cannot get any lights at all to function on any of the coaches, I've tried waving the wand every which way but can't coax anything at all. I know they can't all be dead so it's definitely me at fault but can someone please enlighten me on how to do it properly? Do the coaches have to be on track with power running through (as I haven't done that yet) or like the tail lamps on the hoppers can they just be switched on & off at will anywhere? If anyone can provide any tips I'd greatly appreciate it & other than my pathetic wand waving skill these coaches are superb, many thanks team Accurascale for all the hard work you've put into these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff Accurascale Fran Posted January 18, 2023 Author Accurascale staff Share Posted January 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, vanbasher said: Good afternoon everyone, I received my contingent of 8 Caledonian MK5's this afternoon, on opening the box for checks nothing missing or broken on any which is wonderful. However, I cannot get any lights at all to function on any of the coaches, I've tried waving the wand every which way but can't coax anything at all. I know they can't all be dead so it's definitely me at fault but can someone please enlighten me on how to do it properly? Do the coaches have to be on track with power running through (as I haven't done that yet) or like the tail lamps on the hoppers can they just be switched on & off at will anywhere? If anyone can provide any tips I'd greatly appreciate it & other than my pathetic wand waving skill these coaches are superb, many thanks team Accurascale for all the hard work you've put into these. Hi @vanbasher, Unlike the HYAs, the Mark 5 coaches pick up off track current rather than battery, so need track power to light up. If you have any further issues do not hesitate to email us support@accurascale.co.uk Cheers! Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanbasher Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Dunce alert!! Having put all 8 on the track lo & behold we have light! No issues at all to report Fran as with all the purchases I've made from you so far. These are perfect & many thanks once again for your continued help. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted January 18, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2023 Replacements available lol 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 18, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Ruairidh Munro said: Nope, that's the price people (daft as they are) are willing to pay for them. The Seller listed them at the standard Retail Price, as listed on Accurascale's own site, and people have bid them up to £600 for a set of 5 and £430 for 4 coach set !! So the seller is being perfectly reasonable and it's his good fortune that there are some stupid people out there .... Depends, stupid people can be clever. They might pay over the odds, but if subsequent ebay listings follow at a more sane price, they may develop buyers regret and hit that return button… worse they might “find a fault” and return it for free. Edited January 18, 2023 by adb968008 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 18, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) Couldnt resist.. funny thing is it looks like the colours dont match.. (loving the painted wheels). yet to the eye, without flash they do, to the eye at the right angles they clearly are. its all about angles, the real-thing is like that too. Edited January 18, 2023 by adb968008 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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