I seem to have spent most of this year waiting for a few items to come through in the post, namely the Farish 108/101 and the Dapol 26/121.
The only things I have left on pre order are the new Farish GUV's, the Farish standard 5MT and the Farish Ivatt Mogul (although I'm not going to hold my breath for the last one after a discussion on the Bachmann stand at TINGS)
So, for now I have no sense of anticipation. There have been things announced I'm interested in - such as the Dapol Bulleids, but nothing seems to be actually looming close.
Do you have anything on pre-order you're kinda excited about (can't wait, won't wait) and if so, what? No wish lists please, just what is on order.
Quote from: newportnobby on December 05, 2011, 08:35:51 PM
Do you have anything on pre-order you're kinda excited about (can't wait, won't wait) and if so, what? No wish lists please, just what is on order.
A set of LS Models type F Wagon Lits sleeping cars to go with my class 71 a la Night Ferry. Unfortunately they've been pending production for about three years now, and even when I have that the SNCF van is going to be a separate challenge.
nothing on order,
but i would like telescopic hood wagons and class 56s and 20s....
tim
The overdraft fairy to come along and make mine disappear :(
Waiting for the Guy Arab City of Birmingham buses from Bachman.
Nothing specifically on order ... but am waiting for the Hornby Clun Castle (yes, I know, it's the wrong size for here - so sue me :P), as she is both sound-fitted and named after a local castle to me ... and I visit her under maintenance every so often :angel: She had her boiler looking good last time - still nothing on her plates, but the assembly has finally started ;D.
Oh, & a bus :smiley-laughing: Really ;D. There's one been released with the route that ran past my door when I were a nipper (and used it many a time) :thumbsup:
Mike
Nothing is expected to arrive in sunny NC from the major suppliers right now. My FGW HST came a little while ago, and then having been on tenter hooks for 5 weeks for my 121s and then the surprise arrival of my 4-CEP I think everything has now arrived. :thumbsup:
I am still very excited to receive my detailed restaurant car from Chris and my Warship from Dr Al. :beers:
Apart from that I am hoping for a Western from Dapol, and for clear resin 166 cab ends and clear resin tube bodies from Bob at N-Train. None of those will happen till 2012.
I have given up hope on the gasometers from Bachmann on pre-order at Rails. :thumbsdown: :(
Quote from: Lawrence on December 05, 2011, 08:45:47 PM
The overdraft fairy to come along and make mine disappear :(
So much for 'no wish lists' then ::) ;D
I did actually tell a customer the other day that if he couldn't get what he wanted from our distributors to come back to me. He said "I want my mortgage reduced" which stumped me (for once)
Dapol Western in Sand livery - Why such an awful livery ? Sentimental reasons - A Lima Western was the first loco my dad bought me for the princely sum of £9.50. (brand new !)
Graham Farish Atlantean and Leyland National Buses. I can re-create Stevenage bus depot from the 1980s (and have a go at LEV1).
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6452738281_76987c228f_z.jpg)
3D printed Steam Tram body - bought from Shapeworks estimated delivery by Xmas. ::)
For my Tram collection.
My 4CEP!!!! Should be here tomorrow I hope.
Really itching for the Fox Valley GP60M and GP60B to turn up, their GEVO was a stunningly nice model but for one fundamental flaw...too modern :thumbsup:
Oh pants, I forgot the wide cab GP60s were coming out. I thought I was going to be in funds until the Farish 20s were released.
Quote from: Oldman on December 05, 2011, 09:34:01 PM
3D printed Steam Tram body - bought from Shapeworks estimated delivery by Xmas. ::)
For my Tram collection.
URL ?
Quote from: EtchedPixels on December 05, 2011, 11:06:12 PM
Quote from: Oldman on December 05, 2011, 09:34:01 PM
3D printed Steam Tram body - bought from Shapeworks estimated delivery by Xmas. ::)
For my Tram collection.
URL ?
http://www.shapeways.com/model/211874/1001_3_early_baldwin_steam_tram__type_b__1_148.html?gid=mg
Have to admit I like single trams-not the modern articulated ones - would love someone to make a set of :NGAUGE:singledeck Blackpool Trams.
Quote from: Oldman on December 05, 2011, 11:40:03 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on December 05, 2011, 11:06:12 PM
Quote from: Oldman on December 05, 2011, 09:34:01 PM
3D printed Steam Tram body - bought from Shapeworks estimated delivery by Xmas. ::)
For my Tram collection.
URL ?
http://www.shapeways.com/model/211874/1001_3_early_baldwin_steam_tram__type_b__1_148.html?gid=mg
Have to admit I like single trams-not the modern articulated ones - would love someone to make a set of :NGAUGE:singledeck Blackpool Trams.
I love the double decker Blackpool Balloon trams. Big part of every holiday from my childhood. Would love to see that in N. Might be my next project if I could get those.
The tower would only be 3.5 feet tall!
To answer the original question, many many things lol. I only have a few on pre-order though, these being as follows:
-Dapol XC HST
-Dapol NMT Pair
-Farish Ivatt 2mt (Owing to Hattons not updating the price until only recently)
-Dapol/Rails Class 26 Twins.
Oh and i am expecting a couple more Ixion Manors (hopefully run better than my first one) from Work as we found out we can now order them to sell in the shop :D
Things i am waiting for but haven't pre-ordered are too numerous to mention but contain....
-Farish Mk1's (FO, RMB, GUV...)
-Dapol 86 Dummy
-Dapol Signals
Etc....
Ollie
I got the new dapol test car 10 on pre order and I've just had permission from SWMBO to preorder 3 dapol 56's, hopefully avoiding any price increases this year.
Also a 3car blue/grey Farish class 101 has permission from the household authorities but only in january.
Mark
Quote from: scruff on December 06, 2011, 11:39:31 PM
I got the new dapol test car 10 on pre order and I've just had permission from SWMBO to preorder 3 dapol 56's, hopefully avoiding any price increases this year.
Also a 3car blue/grey Farish class 101 has permission from the household authorities but only in january.
Mark
Not difficult to see who wears the kecks in your house Scruff...... ;D ;)
Iv'e just received my 3 car 101.....you won't be disapointed mate it's a lovely model... :thumbsup:
no stock on order but ordered 4 point levers and only 1 has turned up yet the other 3 pack is on order,,,,,
Was waiting for -but Mr Postman has just delivered a tub of artificial snow for my winter diorama.
Quote from: Dock Shunter on December 06, 2011, 11:49:06 PM
Not difficult to see who wears the kecks in your house Scruff...... ;D ;)
Iv'e just received my 3 car 101.....you won't be disapointed mate it's a lovely model... :thumbsup:
I'll carry on wearing the skirts, specially if it means i get to go to Hattons!
do you think I'll manage to get away with adding a couple of Mk1 coaches, RMB and BCK in blue/grey to the shopping list on the next visit??
Does SWMBO love me enough?
Mark
In the new year,I'm going to put a pre order on for a couple of Dapol class 56's,Doncaster built versions,and possibly a Dapol Pacer dmu.
Pete
Quote from: scruff on December 07, 2011, 07:32:13 PM
Quote from: Dock Shunter on December 06, 2011, 11:49:06 PM
Not difficult to see who wears the kecks in your house Scruff...... ;D ;)
Iv'e just received my 3 car 101.....you won't be disapointed mate it's a lovely model... :thumbsup:
I'll carry on wearing the skirts, specially if it means i get to go to Hattons!
do you think I'll manage to get away with adding a couple of Mk1 coaches, RMB and BCK in blue/grey to the shopping list on the next visit??
Does SWMBO love me enough?
Mark
I think that depends on whether you're wearing
her skirts or your own :o :smiley-laughing:
Waiting for these trucks - http://www.traintrax.co.uk/1066275-mixed-freight-train-p-567.html. (http://www.traintrax.co.uk/1066275-mixed-freight-train-p-567.html.)
Not really into freight but got a Kato DF200N Red Bear off eBay recently and think it is great. I know the trucks are American and the engine Japanese but my on my layout anything goes.
Well i'm going to do what I always do buy my locos and other bits and pieces from my mates second hand shop, that way I can take the flamin things back if they play up, no questions asked.
Just a quick note., They are coming likely by the end of the year. These are samples and I also saw the tank and trucks and all looks really good. They will have the same plug in decoder installation as well.
Taken today at Grand Rapids.
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/mfifer/DSCN1076.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/mfifer/DSCN1075.jpg)
Mike
I'm expecting a few things within the next couple of months:
-Network Rail 86's
-Farish 5MT
-MK1 FK's
-Dapol Pannier(providing it arrives before TINGS!)
Ollie
Not a lot right now. The class 92 kit to go with the Nightstar rake and the ferryvan rake/. Possibly a 325 if one ever reappears and looks nice. Might build a PCV instead though.
The rest is not yet planned by anyone: Some modalohr or other low well wagons for "rolling road" traffic (failing that I might have to doctor some old US thrall low floors), a Javelin, the new Bombardier international sleepers,a parcels TGV and an ETR1000.
Alan
Very interested in the Javelin, which is high on my 'would like but not available list' and the ETR is a stunning train
It is with a great sense of satisfaction that I post these pictures after installing (almost) all of the detail parts that come in the box on these Fox Valley GP60M and GP60B.
It takes alt on patients and time as well as several #78 and 80 drill bits but the results are great.
I also got all the decoders in and have broken them in in both directions for a couple hours. PS when you remove the shell BE SURE to give them a quick lube on the motor ends as well as worm gear ends.
Here are the pictures.
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/mfifer/NEW%20ACTRR/FVMGP60M1.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/mfifer/NEW%20ACTRR/FVMGP60M2.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/mfifer/NEW%20ACTRR/FVMGP60M3.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/mfifer/NEW%20ACTRR/FVMGP60M4.jpg)
Mike
Here is a short video of the GP60m on the layout.
http://youtu.be/Z1_DcJ33580 (http://youtu.be/Z1_DcJ33580)
Mike
Those locos look absolutely stunning Mike... :thumbsup:
Well worth the effort......... :NGaugersRule:
I do like the look of those locos Mike, sadly my funds are very low right now :'(
However, another great review by Gavin, he is a natural :thumbsup:
cheers John.
Quote from: scotsoft on September 29, 2013, 11:01:47 PM
I do like the look of those locos Mike, sadly my funds are very low right now :'(
However, another great review by Gavin, he is a natural :thumbsup:
cheers John.
Thanks so much John , Mike
Love the locos Mike
I have recently bought some of the Fox Valley models and must say I am extremely impressed by the quality in finish and the smoothness in running. Have yet to fit decoders to my latest two so not able to run properly yet.
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Love the locos Mike
I have recently bought some of the Fox Valley models and must say I am extremely impressed by the quality in finish and the smoothness in running. Have yet to fit decoders to my latest two so not able to run properly yet.
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Oh Yeah !!! Nice !!!!
Mike
Class 22 6320 with DCC decoder fitted on pre-order from Hattons. Dapol/Joel told me at TINGS that they were waiting for the decoders. I live in hope! :(
my them Fox Valley weasels look good , however i'll wait for my 2-8-8-4 from Backy ....
mr bachmann
Quote from: mr bachmann on September 30, 2013, 03:41:56 PM
my them Fox Valley weasels look good , however i'll wait for my 2-8-8-4 from Backy ....
mr bachmann
You will not be disappointed in that one as one of our guys has one and is a great puller and runs well so far.
Mike