birdseyecircus Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Heljan announced on Facebook- 'one week to go No clues on scale or era. Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, birdseyecircus said: Heljan announced on Facebook- 'one week to go No clues on scale or era. Paul I saw that too about 30 mins ago....I didn't share that here because the post is so vague that I assumed I had missed and announcement of an announcement of something. Guess I'm not the only one. That post gets my vote for the "Most Unhelpful Clue" award in the model train business. Literally could be anything. Edited May 24, 2019 by MGR Hooper! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Not one to froth and foam, but a decent 06 (Barclay 0-4-0 shunter) would be just wonderful, thank you! 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Class 92 Why not, everyone else has. 1 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted May 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 24, 2019 Swindon Cross Country / class 120 DMU using the parcel railcar chassis, and in the shops immediately. Well, I can dream! 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 What about an O GAUGE 66 from Heljan ??? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66738 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 27 minutes ago, Perfect Paul said: What about an O GAUGE 66 from Heljan ??? Or a OO class 66? There’s not a lot of choice out there if you are wanting one of these locos. 66738 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 What about an O2/1, an O2/2 and a Wickham Railbus? All of these we were promised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, D1051 said: Mmmm when looking at said "Facebook" post i did wonder .It looks like a cad-cam of a radiator & surround . Whereas F*** is a four-letter word. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 In fairness, if an O6 were to be done to the standard of the O7, I’d be happy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
61661 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, No Decorum said: What about an O2/1, an O2/2 and a Wickham Railbus? All of these we were promised. Hello, I'm not going to add anything to today's teaser on social media, other than to say we think it's an exciting development, but I can tell you more about why the three items mentioned haven't appeared. LNER O2/1 and O2/2 - sales of the O2/3 and O2/4 were disappointing and there are still some out in the market several years after release. We feel that putting even more O2s into retailers would not be a wise move at this stage, especially as there's little sign of any demand for them when we talk to customers online and at shows. However, the design work has been done, so it's a possibility in the future if demand does start to grow. Wickham DRB - Although sales of the earlier DRBs were good, it was a case of diminishing returns on the later ones and as the Wickhams were among the more obscure types development was not regarded as a priority. Again, apart from the very occasional query, we are not seeing any sign of demand for it and unless that changes it should be regarded as shelved. Hope this helps Ben Edited May 24, 2019 by 61661 5 8 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) It's clearly Heljan expressing their excitement about the upcoming DEMU Showcase... I'm glad they are as excited as I am! Edited May 24, 2019 by lyneux 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 21 minutes ago, 61661 said: Hello, I'm not going to add anything to today's teaser on social media, other than to say we think it's an exciting development, but I can tell you more about why the three items mentioned haven't appeared. LNER O2/1 and O2/2 - sales of the O2/3 and O2/4 were disappointing and there are still some out in the market several years after release. We feel that putting even more O2s into retailers would not be a wise move at this stage, especially as there's little sign of any demand for them when we talk to customers online and at shows. However, the design work has been done, so it's a possibility in the future if demand does start to grow. Wickham DRB - Although sales of the earlier DRBs were good, it was a case of diminishing returns on the later ones and as the Wickhams were among the more obscure types development was not regarded as a priority. Again, apart from the very occasional query, we are not seeing any sign of demand for it and unless that changes it should be regarded as shelved. Hope this helps Ben Not, of course, what I wanted to hear but very informative, thank you. A shame about the O2s in particular. A little on the expensive side, perhaps, and with one or two shortcomings but lovely models for all that with qualities all of their own. I console myself with the thought that once upon a time there were no RTR LNER heavy goods locos but look at what we have now! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted May 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2019 I need a 104 DMU but doubt I will be lucky. Suppose I should start building one. Then they will be on the boat next week if my record on the Pillbox, Van C and coke wagons is anything to go by. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted May 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2019 I'm disappointed that it doesnt appear to be a re-release of the Teignmouth station building kit. . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenman Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I’m surprised no-one’s yet released an O gauge transition era DMU - such as a Derby Lightweight, a 105 or a 101. I promise I’m not wish-listing. Honest. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Legroom Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I would imagine high demand for a Barclay 06. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) Someone on Facebook has indicated it will be OO, don't know if accurate. Edited May 24, 2019 by mdvle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 24 minutes ago, mdvle said: Someone on Facebook has indicated it will be OO, don't know if accurate. Let's hope it's accurate, whatever scale it is. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I suspect this entire website will be drowned in froth by the end of next week........ 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 5 hours ago, No Decorum said: In fairness, if an O6 were to be done to the standard of the O7, I’d be happy. So would I. We really need a new 8F.... Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tramshed Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 6 hours ago, No Decorum said: Not, of course, what I wanted to hear but very informative, thank you. A shame about the O2s in particular. A little on the expensive side, perhaps, and with one or two shortcomings but lovely models for all that with qualities all of their own. I console myself with the thought that once upon a time there were no RTR LNER heavy goods locos but look at what we have now! I really hope that this is not the end of the O2 project. None of the versions thus far released were suitable for 'pre war' LNER era as they all had Thompson or BR numbers. The O2/2s never had a chance of attracting pre orders as too little information was made available. Two versions were shown stating they would carry 'LNER livery' but never said whether it was early or late (i.e. with Grouping or Thompson numbering) so I never ordered! I do have a post war O2/4 and live in hope of getting a pre war example....from Heljan or anyone else. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Tramshed said: I really hope that this is not the end of the O2 project. None of the versions thus far released were suitable for 'pre war' LNER era as they all had Thompson or BR numbers. The O2/2s never had a chance of attracting pre orders as too little information was made available. Two versions were shown stating they would carry 'LNER livery' but never said whether it was early or late (i.e. with Grouping or Thompson numbering) so I never ordered! I do have a post war O2/4 and live in hope of getting a pre war example....from Heljan or anyone else. Let’s hope Ben is still reading. Anyone else care to add a request? The grey GNR version was particularly tantalising. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres_Wally Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Fell. The time is right! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
25901 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 A WW1/2 rail gun 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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