slg Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Now part of Heljans national release program Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted May 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2017 Now part of Heljans national release program Wow, nice surprise, D9531, D9555 announced, plus D9537 in sand livery as well as an Ashington one ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 D9531 & D9537 illustrated on the Hatton‘s site with pictures of the prototypes. Sadly, no picture at all for the Ashington one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted May 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2017 D9531 & D9537 illustrated on the Hatton‘s site with pictures of the prototypes. Sadly, no picture at all for the Ashington one. There's a picture up now on Hatton's http://www.hattons.co.uk/283644/Heljan_1411_Class_14_National_Coal_Board_Ashington_No_4_in_NCB_blue/StockDetail.aspx Good to see. Cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 There's a picture up now on Hatton's http://www.hattons.co.uk/283644/Heljan_1411_Class_14_National_Coal_Board_Ashington_No_4_in_NCB_blue/StockDetail.aspx Good to see. Cheers, Keith Thank you. I see that the pictures of the originals have been replaced by sketches (or whatever the techie term is). The price has risen by £10. Well done to anyone who got in quickly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted November 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2017 Update received from Hattons saying Heljan 1408 Class 14 D9555 now expected Jan/Feb 2018.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftbeam Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) Hi, I have a Heljan 14 on pre-order coming next year :-) I understand the 14 has had some problems in it's past. Does anybody think Heljan will have fixed these issues for this next batch? I suspect they will, but got to ask I really am looking forward to my 14, but it's nice to be prepared. I understand they have been known to adjust models on a second batch, I'm thinking class 33 roof. Sorry if this has already been asked or offending to Heljan. Thanks. Edited November 19, 2017 by swiftbeam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2017 I’ve got two earlier versions D9500, D9521 both have been nice little runners for me for the last few years. Worst thing so far was an errant buffer coming out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I think the worst thing on mine has been my constantly knocking the cab steps off through careless handling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2017 Is there a way to glue on the brake hangers, and keep the bl00dy things on? Also, the cab steps? As usual, any information will be gratefully received & acknowledged. Cheers, Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG 7305 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) Loctite Super Glue Plastix is the stuff. It glues all my Kadee couplings onto kits and models that do not have coupler pockets. It does wonders for gluing on those little bits that keep getting knocked off. It is what I have used to glue on the brake hangers and steps (too many times, fat fingers) and answers the question. Edited November 22, 2017 by MG 7305 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Loctite Super Glue Plastix is the stuff. It glues all my Kadee couplings onto kits and models that do not have coupler pockets. It does wonders for gluing on those little bits that keep getting knocked off. It is what I have used to glue on the brake hangers and steps (too many times, fat fingers) and answers the question. We're gluing plastic steps to a metal chassis; would the Loctite glue still work for that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG 7305 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Yes, until you pick up the model by the middle again and break them off again..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted November 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2017 Yes, until you pick up the model by the middle again and break them off again..... Well don't then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I have just bought second hand a Class 14 complete with Ultrascale wheels in P4. The next job is to make up some of the recently introduced coupling rods from Brassmasters for this loco. The photos taken taken off the Brassmasters web site. I remember the locos as when I went to University in Cardiff in 1967, I saw a row of these locos at Cardiff Canton depot, never saw one move though! David 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted February 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2018 Update received from Hattons saying Heljan 1408 Class 14 D9555 now expected Jan/Feb 2018.. Hatton's have information on the Heljan class 14s http://www.hattons.co.uk/NewsDetail.aspx?id=249 Due in stock next week at Hatton's. Cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Just received the coupling rod etch from Brassmasters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) AAArgh..... They've done D9555. That was the one I rode on from Burradon Colliery to Backworth C Pit, and even got a chance of a drive. Stopping was interesting as the brakes didn't work too well. One model ordered. My poor aching wallet. Les Hopefully it won't have as many parts drop off it as the class 05 (which is a nice running model when it doesn't derail on dropped parts - such as cab steps and bufferbeams). Edited February 12, 2018 by Les1952 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Have any of the issues identified earlier in this thread about poor running been rectified? I wouldn't mind one which runs acceptably... Here's mine with a cut-down cab as per the three at Harlaxton quarries. Paul A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted February 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2018 NCB version now in stock at Hatton's: http://www.hattons.co.uk/283644/Heljan_1411_Class_14_National_Coal_Board_Ashington_No_4_in_NCB_blue/StockDetail.aspx cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Managed to get around to filming a short video of my Ashington No.4, which arrived last week. Really is a fine model. Not only is it my first Heljan Model, but also has to be one of the smoothest runners I've ever had straight from the box! Was a bit worried after hearing stores about the first batch, but seem the mechanism has been overhauled completely. Here's my short video of the Class 14 in action, shunting a short rake of NCB stock. Hope you enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI8I6gFXx3Q 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted March 4, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2018 My NCB version is on its way back to Hattons tomorrow. Asked Hattons to fit a decoder (as I've usually found that fitting decoders in Heljan models can be a pain) which they did but as soon as I put it on the programming track it shot off like a rocket. Tried again putting it on the layout and it did the same. I've never seen a Heljan model go so fast. Phoned Hattons on Saturday and the young lady I spoke to said it must be something wrong with my control system but tried to explain to her that that is not really possible as all the locos placed on the programming track before and after the teddy bear acted normally and did not try to take off....... Be interesting to hear what Hattons say when they get the model back. Keith PS: Must say its a beautiful model and will make a good partner for the recently acquired NCB Janus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
25901 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 PS: Must say its a beautiful model and will make a good partner for the recently acquired NCB Janus Got mine today but had no time to test but looks great with the previous NCB class 14. Shame we have another 12 months to wait for the Bachmann NCB 03 shunter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Got mine today but had no time to test but looks great with the previous NCB class 14. Shame we have another 12 months to wait for the Bachmann NCB 03 shunter The provision of NCB locomotives is a start but can we have some NCB internal user wagons to accompany them? So far Bachmann have produced a Manvers triple pack and Accurascale to do a triple pack of Onllwyn HUO's. Mark Saunders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted March 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2018 The provision of NCB locomotives is a start but can we have some NCB internal user wagons to accompany them? So far Bachmann have produced a Manvers triple pack and Accurascale to do a triple pack of Onllwyn HUO's. Mark Saunders I'm looking forward to the appearance of these https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/products/ncb-internal-user-or76mw7030 and also bought some Railtec NCB transfers to make up a few internal user wagons of my own: http://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=2199 and now to buy one of the new NCB Class 14s to go with the Janus... should make a nice pair. cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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