Any details on the forthcoming Gaugemaster exclusive Class 73s?

Started by NeMo, June 12, 2016, 01:28:29 PM

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NeMo

Some interesting liveries going to be available: two Pullmans, plus Intercity, SWT, Southern, and GBRF.

http://www.gaugemaster.com/articles/guides/br-class-73.html

But the specification is a little vague. Apparently DCC ready, but do these 73s have NEM coupling slots? Are the recent/current 73s using updated (i.e., quieter!) mechanisms than the 2004-ish original series of 73s?

Cheers, NeMo
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robert shrives

Hi , I asked this a while back while at Dapol Towers and its same spec as last issue of 73s.



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daveg

I have a Pullman 73 Royal Alex on order with Gaugemaster (DAGM235) and the delivery keeps slipping back. This year alone it has been March then June and currently September.

No info, that I can find, on Dapol's website or on their face-ache pages regarding the N gauge 73 but some on the 00 model. There again I can't really make head or tail of their website anyway!  :dunce:

Dave G

Stuart7358

I have two on order and periodically contact them to find out the latest due date, although I do tend to take the date they say now with a large pinch of salt. I realise Gaugemaster are probably as fustrated as we are, but this changing of dates really puts me off ordering more in the future if they do other versions.


NeMo

Quote from: Stuart7358 on June 12, 2016, 05:04:37 PM
I realise Gaugemaster are probably as fustrated as we are, but this changing of dates really puts me off ordering more in the future if they do other versions.

Understood. I'm sure your analysis is correct, and no doubt Gaugemaster have sent off multiple irate emails to the folks at Dapol HQ!

I guess it's the same problem Bachmann face, with the Chinese factories promising one delivery time but actually delivering at another, often months if not years later.

Cheers, NeMo
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bluedepot

i wasn't that impressed with the running quality of the 73/0 they made - and assume these will have the same chassis.  also it is quite an old model now, it's not bad, but probably could do with updating in the next few years (wishful thinking),  not sure if i will get a new gaugemaster limited edition one or not.  it's a good price so is tempting.


tim

Stuart7358

Hmm,  far too tempting at that price even if it is an older model. Mind you I do have a soft spot for 73's hence ordering some.

angr607

For those who are interested, I was in Gaugemaster and they had these on display. Have done the last few visits to the shop in fact but only just thought to take a picture  :doh:. The phrase, they're close springs to mind.


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Jon

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bluedepot

what do people think of the intercity livery in that picture???

Bob G

The grey on the new green 33's roofs is too dark too.
Someone in Dapol who signs off the colours might have a real colour blindness.
Bob

woodbury22uk

Quote from: Bob G on June 17, 2016, 11:35:01 PM
The grey on the new green 33's roofs is too dark too.
Someone in Dapol who signs off the colours might have a real colour blindness.
Bob

Dapol have explained in detail the colour changes needed on the Class 33s here.

http://digest.dapol.co.uk/forum/n-gauge-models/class-33/project-managers-blog/331-class-33-decorated-samples
Mike

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Bob G

Wow - that's the first time I came across that page. Very useful. Thanks.
Bob

Adam1701D

Unfortunately, the Inter-City version seems to have inherited the faults of its recently-released OO cousin , which were much frothed about on RMWeb.
Best Regards,
Adam Warr
Peterborough, UK

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