Peter749 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 On 01/06/2024 at 03:01, Dixie Dean said: Any update on when this model is likely to hit the shelves, as it were? Has the model gone in to Production? The website mentions the order book will open after the locos enter service - which they have not done yet. https://revolutiontrains.com/projects/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted June 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18 I recall the supplier saying that until it enters service they are holding back, as the commissioning process could entail further changes in appearance which becomes more expensive to include once metal is cut. its good to see the 93 is on trial. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
letterspider Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/06/10/class-93-tri-mode-completes-first-uk-main-line-tests Apparently September is when the mainline testing will be largely complete and the rest of the fleet will ship out from Spain for driver training... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium reddragon Posted July 10 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10 (edited) On 09/03/2024 at 20:43, letterspider said: That's very interesting, because there have been a few news stories of commuter buses bursting into flames in the Uk and round Europe...perhaps not using the same Lithium technology one assumes? Diesel bus fires are far more common & dangerous. Just saying! Also this was an electrical fire that spread to the battery as are most fires. Not likely to be an issue on an OO gauge class 93 on DCC Edited July 10 by reddragon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted July 10 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10 57 minutes ago, reddragon said: Diesel bus fires are far more common & dangerous. Just saying! Also this was an electrical fire that spread to the battery as are most fires. Assume there is some data to back up these statements? Particularly interested in the "dangerous" bit and how that conclusion was reached. Doesn't matter what started the fire, it is how it takes hold and progresses that is the issue. Off topic for 93's so not looking for a debate but some viable data would be useful as those are not my understanding of the position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted July 10 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10 (edited) 1 hour ago, reddragon said: Diesel bus fires are far more common & dangerous. Just saying! Also this was an electrical fire that spread to the battery as are most fires. LTO batteries are safer than Lithium Ion batteries, unfortunately they have lower energy density and lower voltage (2.4v against 3.7v) Upside is they can be recharged much quicker. Edited July 10 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 23 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23 I see 93002 has finally made it to the UK. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
letterspider Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Any updates on the model Ben? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted September 9 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9 Are these things even in service yet? Because if not…. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 4 minutes ago, The Pilotman said: Are these things even in service yet? Because if not…. One and Two have made it onto the rails for testing, one has been on the mainline, not sure where two has got to. They were both found on the Ashfordby Test track recently And here on the move at Old Dalby 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted September 9 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9 Hi all, To some extent we are in the hands of the operators. The CAD is completed and represents the locos as they are now, however it seems foolish to begin cutting metal until we are certain that the configuration of the locomotives has been finalised. Having said that, these are great looking machines and so far appear to work exactly as intended, and we are very excited about progressing the model in due course. cheers Ben A. 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
letterspider Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Thanks for the update Ben. I need more time to save up for this loco anyway... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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