miles73128 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Great news. Thanks I was at the Warley MRC show at the NEC yesterday and it was selling very well. Early feedback as well is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 First sale was about 09:17, which was me! First stop at any stand... Great book, really enjoyed it. I knew there were issues with the 74's but I didn't realise quite how bad they were at times. I used to see the odd ones sitting in Clapham Junction yard on the way to school. Now I realise they may have been loco's that had failed! The 71's I'd see at Hither Green and Dover as I went down to see my paternal Grandparents in Deal Luke Hi Im not able to get to the show, hows progress with the book? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 First sale was about 09:17, which was me! First stop at any stand... Great book, really enjoyed it. I knew there were issues with the 74's but I didn't realise quite how bad they were at times. I used to see the odd ones sitting in Clapham Junction yard on the way to school. Now I realise they may have been loco's that had failed! The 71's I'd see at Hither Green and Dover as I went down to see my paternal Grandparents in Deal Luke Thanks Luke for the feedback, so you got to see the book before I did!! So glad you have enjoyed it. Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 First sale was about 09:17, which was me! First stop at any stand... Great book, really enjoyed it. I knew there were issues with the 74's but I didn't realise quite how bad they were at times. I used to see the odd ones sitting in Clapham Junction yard on the way to school. Now I realise they may have been loco's that had failed! The 71's I'd see at Hither Green and Dover as I went down to see my paternal Grandparents in Deal Luke My copy arrived today, and it is a great book indeed. I remember as a youngster seeing 71's passing through Petts Wood and wondering why on earth they needed a pantograph, and thinking that some had theirs covered up (i.e. 74's)! Still wish a 74 had appeared in green so that Dave could issue one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 My copy arrived today, and it is a great book indeed. I remember as a youngster seeing 71's passing through Petts Wood and wondering why on earth they needed a pantograph, and thinking that some had theirs covered up (i.e. 74's)! Still wish a 74 had appeared in green so that Dave could issue one! I also have memories of them through Petts Wood: my grandparents' house was in Queensway, backing onto the railway embankment up to the southern end of the station. Petts Wood's iron footbridge was responsible for removing the pantograph from at least one class 71; apparently, the panto decided to pop up of its own accord just before the locomotive passed under said footbridge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I also have memories of them through Petts Wood: my grandparents' house was in Queensway, backing onto the railway embankment up to the southern end of the station. Petts Wood's iron footbridge was responsible for removing the pantograph from at least one class 71; apparently, the panto decided to pop up of its own accord just before the locomotive passed under said footbridge! Allegedly the pantograph would be forgotten when parking the loco and with air pressure leaking away, it would slowly collapse down. When the loco was made really to go again and with air pressure now available, the pantograph would rise and be struck by the first overhead obstacle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivegreen Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Thanks Luke for the feedback, so you got to see the book before I did!! So glad you have enjoyed it. Simon I have just received my copy, too. An excellent reference with very good coverage of the type: thanks go to you and John Wenyon for producing it. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I have just received my copy, too. An excellent reference with very good coverage of the type: thanks go to you and John Wenyon for producing it. Mike Mike Many thanks for the feedback. It makes it all worthwhile when people enjoy what you have written. Best wishes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Mike Many thanks for the feedback. It makes it all worthwhile when people enjoy what you have written. Best wishes Simon Please PM me with details of book and how to obtain. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted December 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2017 Please PM me with details of book and how to obtain. Thanks. Me too please, so perhaps if the Mods are happy, post here? Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) Hi guys Having a bit of an odd issue with my 71. If you check this video out at 0:25 in you will see what I mean. Look at the front bogie, it's clearly off on the leading wheel set. She does this as random locations and at differing speeds. I can't find anything that is causing it, she does seem rather light over the leading wheels. Anyone know how to fix this please? Hi, I don't know how to fix it yet* but I think its related to friction between the bogies and the rest of the loco. My DJ Models loco throws it self off 3rd radius curves on my test track, most often when the room is warm. The bogies are a little bit reluctant to turn on my loco when the loco is sitting on a table but freer when the loco is upside down. *I think I've spotted something - the sandbox is very close to the front valance when the loco is sitting properly as opposed to being handled. When the train is moving forward the bogie will move forward a fraction of a millimetre on its pivot due to the driving wheels pushing the bogie forward. When the loco goes over a slight rise or bump this friction will be exaggerated (because the wrap around valance is swept backwards). No wonder the DJ Models 71 looks the part - it may have scale clearances in places. When I've got the time I'll do a few circuits with the 71 and then carefully take a tiny bit off the inside corner of the valances with a needle file and see if that improves things. Regards Nick Edited December 15, 2017 by NIK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) Please PM me with details of book and how to obtain. Thanks. There is a whole thread about the book, post 31 is what you are looking for, I meant to link to it but deleted it instead. Edit- Here you go- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/116943-new-book-on-the-southern-region-class-71-class-74-locomotives/ Edited December 15, 2017 by royaloak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 There is a whole thread about the book, post 31 is what you are looking for, I meant to link to it but deleted it instead. Edit- Here you go- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/116943-new-book-on-the-southern-region-class-71-class-74-locomotives/ Thank you, appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thank you, appreciated. You haven't the time to read this yet Dave - you have a lot of ballasting to do!...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 You haven't the time to read this yet Dave - you have a lot of ballasting to do!...... I have just ordered some Legacy ballast today ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles73128 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 BR Green 71 Weathered Kernow's now at £99.99, follows the close out of the blue at £79.99! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 These are the Kernow special editions in Green, the weathered blue is still £139 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Trofimow Posted December 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 22, 2017 BR Green 71 Weathered Kernow's now at £99.99, follows the close out of the blue at £79.99! I couldn't resist and ordered one. The e-mail confirming it had been shipped came through a whole 7 minutes later - that must be a new record for fast service! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Hi guys Having a bit of an odd issue with my 71. If you check this video out at 0:25 in you will see what I mean. Look at the front bogie, it's clearly off on the leading wheel set. She does this as random locations and at differing speeds. I can't find anything that is causing it, she does seem rather light over the leading wheels. Anyone know how to fix this please? I tested my one out for the first time this week and same thing happened at the same piece of track. Looked at the Track and there was a slight 'Bump' or lift and the front end came off. I leveled out the track and no more problems. She runs Lovely. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted December 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 22, 2017 I couldn't resist and ordered one. The e-mail confirming it had been shipped came through a whole 7 minutes later - that must be a new record for fast service! I’ve known five. But yes, very very fast turnaround. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapford34102 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I couldn't resist and ordered one Lord knows why but just done the same :-) Stu 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Lord knows why but just done the same :-) Stu Weakling! I have managed to resist up to now, but roll on payday on the 5th of January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapford34102 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Weakling! Quite, and when this transaction comes to the attention of the Domestic Authorities a snivelling weakling to boot. Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Quite, and when this transaction comes to the attention of the Domestic Authorities a snivelling weakling to boot. Stu Thats why I a waiting until payday, I have worked 36 hours overtime this month so plenty of pocket money for me (and Kernow)! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Trofimow Posted December 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2017 I’ve known five. But yes, very very fast turnaround. And postie has delivered! 27 hours from order to delivery at this time of year. An amazing performance by both Kernow and Royal Mail. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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