RMweb Premium newbryford Posted Wednesday at 15:44 RMweb Premium Share Posted Wednesday at 15:44 Just seen this on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/revolutiontrains/posts/1601428747303161?__cft__[0]=AZXwUovWJUoyRMzY_T8OasYCVdqwNkw064f8_gvc1M6bou1LzslVQeKrUo1NdX44pOYTlU0LRFUj3BW8pt21MRlLV0VOPDpsYC2XwiYuf7ZR4RwfmARaXMyLMD_uKlhtud4m5dU0moUk2yKMFE0qXE_tnBBSR9UzFLNQKM5G3EiOrcOZem2lWMPf9LVYodsu4rFh9WPckFfSSl8qRTvmbOfQ&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R 7 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Popular Post AY Mod Posted Wednesday at 16:49 Administrators Popular Post Share Posted Wednesday at 16:49 Revolution’s 99 unveiled in Berlin! Revolution Trains is at Innotrans in Berlin to announce that it is offering the new GBRf bi-mode Class 99 Co-Co locomotive in OO gauge. The locomotives are being financed by Beacon Rail and built by Stadler, and are based on the successful EuroDual design, albeit made narrower and lower to fit the British loading gauge. Revolution has secured licences from all three companies and was invited by Beacon Rail onto its stand at Innotrans to unveil the model. L-R Mike Hale, Adam Cunliffe (CEO Beacon), Ben Ando, John Smith (CEO GBRf). CAD is almost complete and we are aiming for the locomotives to ship once the real things enter squadron service. The models will be available in DC form, with switchable light functions, and DCC Sound with options including working roof fans and a pantograph that can be remotely raised or lowered. GBRf has ordered 30 Class 99s which can be powered either by 25kV OHLE or via an onboard Stage V low emission diesel. The locomotive is a significant step towards greater de-carbonisation, and when used on trains currently hauled by Class 66s will remove more than half a million tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere. Although the Class 99 shares a superficial similarity to the Rail Operations Group Class 93 tri-mode locomotives already being offered by Revolution Trains, the cab design does have numerous subtle differences. Revolution’s Mike Hale said: “The Class 99 is set to become the next generation replacement for the ubiquitous Class 66, and as a forward thinking company it seemed logical for Revolution Trains to add it to our range.” Revolution’s Ben Ando added: “We’ve learned about the unique challenges presented when producing models of very new vehicles, like the Class 18 battery-hybrid shunter and Class 93 tri-mode locomotive, and we are delighted to add the Class 99 to our up-to-the-minute portfolio of models.” 20 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Dean Posted Wednesday at 19:33 Share Posted Wednesday at 19:33 (edited) Looking forward to it already. Funnily enough I was thinking "I wonder if Revolution will do this one as well" when I saw the article on the 99 at Innotrans. Just hope I'm still alive when it drops 😀 Edited Wednesday at 19:35 by Dixie Dean 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted Wednesday at 19:38 Share Posted Wednesday at 19:38 This would be something else along with the Class 93, very much looking forward to both. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted Wednesday at 21:38 RMweb Gold Share Posted Wednesday at 21:38 Cool, looking forward to having a go on the real thing (hopefully) will definitely be ordering one when they come out 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModRXsouth Posted Thursday at 00:45 Share Posted Thursday at 00:45 Wow, the refreshed version of the GBRf livery gives 99002 a quietly confident stance - very impressive. Just hope that the Class 99 will eventually become available in N gauge, please! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted Thursday at 08:29 RMweb Gold Share Posted Thursday at 08:29 Hello all, 99001 is undergoing tests at Vellum in Czechia. The first locos are expected to arrive in Britain next May. . cheers Ben A. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adam1701D Posted Thursday at 09:20 RMweb Gold Share Posted Thursday at 09:20 That is going to be a magnificent model. Have fun with all those warning labels! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted Thursday at 11:20 RMweb Gold Share Posted Thursday at 11:20 Will the 99 come with a chocolate flake? 😉 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedlee Posted Thursday at 14:56 Share Posted Thursday at 14:56 I Hope Revolution produce it in N Gauge as well. In fact, I am sure they will!!!!!! cheers, Ged. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted Thursday at 17:10 RMweb Gold Share Posted Thursday at 17:10 (edited) The real thing is a stunning beast of a loco! I haven’t had a chance yet to download/edit my photos but here a few of the loco. cheers Mike https://flic.kr/p/2qiMinE Edited Thursday at 17:12 by Revolution Mike 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted Thursday at 18:59 RMweb Gold Share Posted Thursday at 18:59 Your going to need to do a deal with Swarowski to handle all that bling. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted Thursday at 23:19 RMweb Gold Share Posted Thursday at 23:19 It appears to come with its own little man in a tiny cab below the main one to assist with coupling! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEARJAMMER Posted Friday at 21:40 Share Posted Friday at 21:40 “The Class 99 is set to become the next generation replacement for the ubiquitous Class 66" As impressive as the class 99 looks..... im not convinced..... I think the class 66 will still be the loco of choice for a very VERY long time, i can't ever see the class 99 being built in the same numbers as the class 66 to replace them or even close, in fact i don't think we will ever see a locomotive built in as many numbers as the class 66...... 1, because there will be need, 2, nothing will be as good/reliable. Time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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