stewartingram Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 What a mess that looks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I could think of other adjectives, some polite as well! Confused Awkward Not-forgettable-in-a-hurry ... !! Cross-eyed Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I'm still trying to count the rivets ......... or whatever all those spots are. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 (edited) 1 hour ago, Wickham Green too said: I'm still trying to count the rivets ......... or whatever all those spots are. LED's on the front? Or the stud things on the obstacle deflector? Maybe it's going for the goth look? Edited August 13 by PieGuyRob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVMR21 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 The class 116 is still a first gen MU with no model available, odd given there were 100 odd of them(?), and given the widespread use of them across South Wales, Scotland, and the Midlands, surely a worthwhile consideration? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 51 minutes ago, BVMR21 said: The class 116 is still a first gen MU with no model available, odd given there were 100 odd of them(?), and given the widespread use of them across South Wales, Scotland, and the Midlands, surely a worthwhile consideration? Not only there though, but 116s actually spread their wings much further for reliefs and holiday workings. Tyseley 116s were regulars down the Cambrian and North Wales coast during high summer as well as operating reliefs t othe liks of Reading and Bristol where necessary, and covering for other lower density types too, Pretty sure they went to Cleethorpes, probably Skeggy and Yarmouth too. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I still stick with 2 major locomotives, one steam, one diesel ... if the wishlist was narrowed down .. 1. Parallel boilered Royal Scot - plenty of 'variations'. 2. Dare I mention it ..... Class 40. AccuraScale versions of these 2 would be amazing. Al. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wombatofludham Posted August 14 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14 2 hours ago, Covkid said: Not only there though, but 116s actually spread their wings much further for reliefs and holiday workings. Tyseley 116s were regulars down the Cambrian and North Wales coast during high summer as well as operating reliefs t othe liks of Reading and Bristol where necessary, and covering for other lower density types too, Pretty sure they went to Cleethorpes, probably Skeggy and Yarmouth too. They did especially after gaining lavatory trailers and gangways in the mid 80s, although it wasn't unheard of for non lavatory non gangway fitted units to turn up on Cambrian crowd-buster runs which must have been fun. The 116 was the original Yarmouth to Barmouth train in the Midlands. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wombatofludham Posted August 14 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14 18 hours ago, ac1874 said: The Class 99 looks pretty..... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GU21mmnW0AErDX6?format=jpg&name=large I don't mind it, at least it looks better than a Class 70 although that is possibly damning it with faint praise. With that big "BEACON" logo on the side GBRf missed a trick not having it numbered "303" (Way back in history there used to be a radio station in Wolverhampton called Beacon whose jingle was "Beacon Radio 303") especially in the black and gold livery. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted August 14 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14 I think that 99 looks great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I think it should be plain vanilla with chocolate trimmings : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_Flake 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted August 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15 On 13/08/2024 at 19:26, ac1874 said: The Class 99 looks pretty..... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GU21mmnW0AErDX6?format=jpg&name=large On 13/08/2024 at 19:40, stewartingram said: What a mess that looks! 7 hours ago, Colin_McLeod said: I think that 99 looks great. The "labelling" could be a lot tidier. It all looks rather randomly applied and there's no reason to duplicate the number or "BEACON" on the same side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted August 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15 On 14/08/2024 at 10:52, BVMR21 said: The class 116 is still a first gen MU with no model available, odd given there were 100 odd of them(?), and given the widespread use of them across South Wales, Scotland, and the Midlands, surely a worthwhile consideration? And North London/Lea Valley, and a batch with TCs was built for Bristol area. I have nowt against 117s, but their choice by both Lima and Bachmann seems odd considering their relatively restricted geographical range cf the 116s. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 9 minutes ago, The Johnster said: And North London/Lea Valley, and a batch with TCs was built for Bristol area. I have nowt against 117s, but their choice by both Lima and Bachmann seems odd considering their relatively restricted geographical range cf the 116s. Similarly, I'm still waiting for 118s to arrive. https://www.railcar.co.uk/images/18438 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 10 hours ago, Dunsignalling said: The "labelling" could be a lot tidier. It all looks rather randomly applied and there's no reason to duplicate the number or "BEACON" on the same side. This Beacon livery's a little more restrained - Zbąszynek : 14/5/24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted August 15 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15 2 hours ago, KeithMacdonald said: Similarly, I'm still waiting for 118s to arrive. https://www.railcar.co.uk/images/18438 use a 117 with different headcode boxes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, MJI said: use a 117 with different headcode boxes If only I could find a green 117 3-car set that's actually available, instead of of "out of stock" on every website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted August 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15 7 hours ago, MJI said: use a 117 with different headcode boxes And rectangular buffers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 7 hours ago, MJI said: use a 117 with different headcode boxes Absolutely. Creating a 118 is a nice fun and straightforward project. 9 hours ago, KeithMacdonald said: Similarly, I'm still waiting for 118s to arrive. https://www.railcar.co.uk/images/18438 Having no markers that'll be one of the early sets if it's a 118 as i believe most had markers... or one of the early 117s with the curved headcode box. Being so similar I struggle with telling the difference! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb4141 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 On 14/08/2024 at 10:52, BVMR21 said: The class 116 is still a first gen MU with no model available, odd given there were 100 odd of them(?), and given the widespread use of them across South Wales, Scotland, and the Midlands, surely a worthwhile consideration? Also regularly worked in Devon & Cornwall in the 60’s,70’s and 80’s, so, echoing what others have said, it’s surprising that manufacturers have overlooked the 116’s, particularly when you consider that they were one of the biggest DMU classes, in terms of vehicles produced. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 14 hours ago, KeithMacdonald said: If only I could find a green 117 3-car set that's actually available, instead of of "out of stock" on every website. I have a feeling my LHS has a green Bachmann 117 sitting on their shelves. Try giving Topp Trains of Stafford a call if you are still interested. I agree that a 117 > 118 would be straightforward with headcode "caps" and square buffers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVMR21 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 19 hours ago, The Johnster said: And North London/Lea Valley, and a batch with TCs was built for Bristol area. I have nowt against 117s, but their choice by both Lima and Bachmann seems odd considering their relatively restricted geographical range cf the 116s. 1 hour ago, nickb4141 said: Also regularly worked in Devon & Cornwall in the 60’s,70’s and 80’s, so, echoing what others have said, it’s surprising that manufacturers have overlooked the 116’s, particularly when you consider that they were one of the biggest DMU classes, in terms of vehicles produced. Blimey even more than I thought then. Definitely very odd then how they've not had a model produced, seems like many modellers could use one, given first introduction in the mid to late 1950s, running all the way through to the early 1990s, plus that wider geographical area, really odd; 2 and 3 car DMUs, with a large service area, long service period, plenty of liveries, seems perfect for almost any manufacturer! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted August 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16 116 119 120 123 126 and IC no models. Apart from Trix Trans Pennine DMCL, no Swindon DMU cars have been produced RTR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted August 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16 The 116 has been top of my wishlist for some time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 11 minutes ago, MJI said: Apart from Trix Trans Pennine DMCL, no Swindon DMU cars have been produced RTR Apart from - well, with the notable exception of - the 124s ( & 123s ), no Swindon DMUs were particularly good looking - with that rather bored-looking two window slab front ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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