Dapol (re)announce HST Protype train - open for pre-orders

[Bob G]

So I do really need both packs to run a WR passenger carrying train of Power Car+3FO+2RB+3SO+Power Car.
That's enough justification. All coaches ordered.
I wonder if Dapol have included transfers for 252001 as these are missing under the nose and that was the condition I saw her in, in 1975, at Old Oak.

Best
Bob

[Dalek]

@Dalek , reply #102;

See

http://www.traintesting.com/consist_HST.htm

and also

http://www.traintesting.com/HST_prototype.htm

Note that for a short period, the buffet car was a repainted and upgraded (new bogies) Mk1 coach.

Martyn

Thanks martyn 

[Chetcombe]

I'm pretty cross that Dapol appear not to deduct VAT on overseas orders. Plus 39.95 pounds for shipping is quite frankly ridiculous...

[njee20]

I've seen far higher charges from the US on smaller items.

Have you asked them? I've got suppliers to use alternative services before. 

[Snowwolflair]

Anyone know if they are going to be in the shops or are they a Dapol direct special.  You might get a better postage rate from a shop.

[Shropshire Lad]

So I do really need both packs to run a WR passenger carrying train of Power Car+3FO+2RB+3SO+Power Car.
That's enough justification. All coaches ordered.
I wonder if Dapol have included transfers for 252001 as these are missing under the nose and that was the condition I saw her in, in 1975, at Old Oak.

Best
Bob

Yes the 252 001 transfers, along with a lot of buffer beam detail parts, are included.
Cheers Colin

[Bob G]

It just gets better and better.
What a birthday present for me!!!!
Bob

[Shropshire Lad]

Good news/ bad news if you are fitting sound.The PCB has speaker connections but it'll only take a mini sugarcube without any modifications because the power car has rear lights. Disconnecting the rear lights might give enough room for a standard sugarcube but I haven't received my decoders yet so haven't looked too far into speaker fitment.
Cheers Colin

[sg]

Is anyone else who preordered waiting for the email and invoice still?  Do not want to hassle Dapol unnecessarily.

[Gordon D]

Yes, I also preorderd but so far not received an e mail or invoice.

I was going to give it a week or so before contacting Dapol.

[Yet_Another]

I only received my email yesterday.

[Chetcombe]

I've seen far higher charges from the US on smaller items.

Have you asked them? I've got suppliers to use alternative services before.

I emailed them on Thursday, so let's see (no response yet). To be honest, if they can package the coaches and power cars into one parcel I will be happy to wait.

[red_death]

I've not had an invoice - I'm assuming they have several hundred + orders to get through (and I know how time consuming that can be!).

Cheers Mike

[Adam1701D]

My invoice for the RTC pair hasn't yet arrived, thank God.

Still got to break this to the missus..."you know it's my birthday next month"   

[Bob G]

I never would have thought that the prototype HSDT I copped at Old Oak 45 years ago would ever appear in N.

Then two years ago when it was announced I thought the prices were steep, but fair given the one off nature of the product.
Two years on, and £30 for a correct pattern coach - no problem. £25 for repaint buffet/kitchen cars - no problem
£150 for a power car and dummy with lights - no problem.

Put it all together - well you just need a special birthday so you can have a special Birthday Present 

Bob