Sonic announce Newton Chambers TCV Anglo-Scottish Car Carriers in N gauge!

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#15
April 27, 2023, 06:37:04 PM
Bingo!

Evidence of SouthWestern service TCVs

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#16
April 27, 2023, 06:38:31 PM
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AndyRA

#17
April 27, 2023, 07:24:54 PM
Oh well, it had to happen. My scratchbuilt TCV of four years back now about to make it onto the RTR scene. However, I don't think I'll be replacing it. I only needed the one for the Euston to Perth service. :D












If it looks difficult it probably is, but might as well get on with it anyway!

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joe cassidy

#18
April 27, 2023, 08:56:54 PM
Will those who put this at the top of their wish list please step forward.

I hope that Sonic did not spend too much on market research before launching this project ?

Bob G

#19
April 27, 2023, 09:09:09 PM
Quote from: joe cassidy on April 27, 2023, 08:56:54 PM
Will those who put this at the top of their wish list please step forward.

I hope that Sonic did not spend too much on market research before launching this project ?
I sense a note of sarcasm. But you are right only 14 of these were ever built. Two rakes worth plus spares.
But there are two manufacturers making GWR Loriots and only two of those were ever built. Madness in my view.
Bob

joe cassidy

#20
April 27, 2023, 09:16:30 PM
The market is so unpredictable.

All credit to those manufacturers who take a flier on an exotic prototype, especially Farish with their SECR C class 0-6-0.

My green C class is my favourite small loco and I'm looking forward to my pre-ordered SECR wagons.

Flange Squeal

#22
April 27, 2023, 09:50:24 PM Last Edit: April 27, 2023, 09:53:04 PM by Flange Squeal

NGS-PO

#23
April 27, 2023, 10:01:22 PM
Quote from: martyn on April 27, 2023, 09:24:47 PM
Quote from: NGS-PO on April 27, 2023, 06:38:31 PM
Bingo!

Evidence of SouthWestern service TCVs



https://content-eu.invisioncic.com/y320084/monthly_2022_11/C877A307-AA2F-4E84-A8BA-D0193865131F.jpeg.7d23ce3936b02f4adae95fddd45de624.jpeg

The Rails announcement says that these later worked to the West of England. But well done for finding evidence.

Martyn

To a North-East Rivieran like myself, Newton Abbot is the West of England...😬

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Scott
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#24
April 28, 2023, 07:43:38 AM
Quote from: Bob G on April 27, 2023, 04:54:19 PM
Quote from: NGS-PO on April 27, 2023, 12:25:14 PM
Quote from: Bob G on April 27, 2023, 12:14:56 PM
I wonder if Sam at Sonic had sight of the Heljan OO designs at all?

Heljan are making them for Rails in OO so I assume they (Rails) are commissioning Sonic to make an N version.

Ignore me, I thought the Heljan OO were a rails exclusive but it appears not. I'm not sure where I got that from then.


I thought you had inside knowledge...

Bob

No, sorry again, clearly not thinking straight!

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Scott.
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NGS-PO

#25
April 28, 2023, 07:45:35 AM
If you know someone who's depressed, please resolve never to ask them why. Depression isn't a straightforward response to a bad situation; depression just is, like the weather.Try to understand the blackness, lethargy, hopelessness, and loneliness they're going through. Be there for them when they come through the other side. It's hard to be a friend to someone who's depressed, but it is one of the kindest, noblest, and best things you will ever do."

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Steven B

#26
April 28, 2023, 09:19:29 AM
Quote from: Bob G on April 27, 2023, 09:09:09 PM
But you are right only 14 of these were ever built. Two rakes worth plus spares.
But there are two manufacturers making GWR Loriots and only two of those were ever built. Madness in my view.
Bob

Small numbers don't stop models getting produced:
prototype Deltic (1)
Mk1 Pullman Bar (1) (The most common Mk1 Pullman (PSP) only managed a build of 15)
KUA flask wagon (2)
Mk1 RFO (11)
Class 28 (20)
Production Deltic (22)
Class 14 (26)

The Newton Chambers car carriers at least have the advantage that they look rather different to other bogie NPCCS. They'll be much more noticeable than a Mk1 GUV for example

Hopefully it'll do well for Sonic & Rails and it'll lead to more in the future.

Steven B

tunneroner61

#27
April 28, 2023, 09:36:29 AM
To be pedantic there were 56 Class14s built. The initial order was for just 26.

Norman

Bob G

#28
April 28, 2023, 09:51:30 AM
Quote from: Steven B on April 28, 2023, 09:19:29 AM
Small numbers don't stop models getting produced:

Bring on the Twins!
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