Having watched the video again, I just had to check my version 1 models (3) to see how much the cab/tender movement was. Did not seem to swing apart anywhere near as much as this new version even through a reverse switch.
Also mentioned was the addition of traction tyres for owners to fit if required.
Unless it is tender powered, which did not come through on the video, I would not think the average buyer would want to fiddle with dismantling the conn rod bolts in order to fit tyres.

I have not been near my layout for 3 to 4 months due to gardening, domestic jobs and golf. The latter very badly!
I must say I was very thrilled to find that all locos "tested" performed very well.
I will have to ditch the golf and do more "testing", bound to get more enjoyment!

Maurice C.

Thank you, Newportnobby, for mentioning the SE&CR! I have just found out that there are two lines that were both used by LB&SCR and SE&CR! The first line was between South Croydon and Hurst Green (Oxted Line) and the second one between between South Croydon and Woodside. So I think that I might invent a fictional location on one of those two lines and use both liveries. Here are some links that are showcasing this:


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/LBSCR_map_Victoria.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Eastern_and_Chatham_Railway#/media/File:Map_of_South_Eastern_and_Chatham_Railway_1920.jpg

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Croydon%2C_Norwood_%26_Woodside_RJD_53.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxted_line


The C-Class Wainwright is a beautiful locomotive and it´s good to hear that there will be coaches and waggons available. I would really like to get one C Class locomotive. Unfortunately I didn´t find any website where it´s still available. Can you recomend one?


It´s very unfortunate that shapeways doesn´t exist anymore. However, their website is still online. Is the product on the link below the one you mentioned, the brighton?
I´m considering, if it´s possible for me to scratch build this design with balsa wood and add the 6 wheel chassis from the n gauge society.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/DVJ3WZ8N8/o-148fs-lyr-6-wheel-d10-brake-3rd-coach?optionId=299292845&li=shops

Your layout is really amazing, Phoenix! I didn´t imagine it to be that tiny. The arrangement of the scenery makes it look bigger and yet, it´s all in a suitcase!

Cheers,
David

I can understand some of the things that have changed. Think back to the 60's and remember how many companies were hiring televisions, and then video recorders. Some people will always want the latest thing, hence mobile phones, cars, etc have, for some, become almost fashion accessories. I gave up buying music a few years back and now share a family Spotify subscription, with (almost) anything I could ever want to hear available at the touch of a button, for a small monthly fee. You pays your money, you takes your choice......

Dave

Quote from: Newportnobby on July 23, 2024, 02:55:34 PMI reckon you're fully joking, not semi. What next? Can't buy anything but can rent it on a monthly basis?

Yes. The youth don't own any music or films, or books, or software, or phones, or cars, the list goes on. The rich people have realised that they can milk more money from the non-rich people by subscriptions/leases.

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Their bodies pressed against each other, they explore every inch with their hands and mouths. Giles' lips trail down Eli's neck, kissing and nibbling her delicate collarbone, while Eli's hands slide down Giles' back, feeling the firm muscles beneath her touch.

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Quote from: eddief83 on July 23, 2024, 01:19:15 PMYears ago I heard it would be cheaper for car manufacturers to offer their cars with the top customisation as standard as opposed to offering all the variables so this logic would probably apply to model railways to an extent. I doubt they can offer sound chips in all (some people will still have high frequency track cleaners) so its not possible but certainly speakers is a viable standard

That'll be the next step for Bachmann and Dapol. Release RTR rolling stock at lower (ie DCC ready) prices with built in DCC control and sound, but have them locked and able to be unlocked for use by a monthly subscription.

Only semi-joking. It's definitely becoming a thing for cars and if it works there, other industries will take note.

I reckon you're fully joking, not semi. What next? Can't buy anything but can rent it on a monthly basis?

Maerklin group - Minitrix for us N gaugers - have been shifting mostly factory fitted DCC sound models for years, unfortunately at premium prices. The same with their LGB locos.

I simply don't like or want sound for N, and don't appreciate having to pay a premium for functionality I don't want. As a consequence I've bought very little brand new Minitrix compared to other brands.

Quote from: eddief83 on July 23, 2024, 01:19:15 PMYears ago I heard it would be cheaper for car manufacturers to offer their cars with the top customisation as standard as opposed to offering all the variables so this logic would probably apply to model railways to an extent. I doubt they can offer sound chips in all (some people will still have high frequency track cleaners) so its not possible but certainly speakers is a viable standard

That'll be the next step for Bachmann and Dapol. Release RTR rolling stock at lower (ie DCC ready) prices with built in DCC control and sound, but have them locked and able to be unlocked for use by a monthly subscription.

Only semi-joking. It's definitely becoming a thing for cars and if it works there, other industries will take note.

Years ago I heard it would be cheaper for car manufacturers to offer their cars with the top customisation as standard as opposed to offering all the variables so this logic would probably apply to model railways to an extent. I doubt they can offer sound chips in all (some people will still have high frequency track cleaners) so its not possible but certainly speakers is a viable standard

Quote from: Steven B on July 23, 2024, 09:07:12 AMWhy aren't standard coupling pockets all made to the same standard?

Quote from: Steven B on July 23, 2024, 09:07:12 AMWill I ever finish building a layout?

I've still not even started mine!