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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: RailGooner on May 31, 2017, 09:52:17 AM

Title: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: RailGooner on May 31, 2017, 09:52:17 AM
I've just had a call from Andrea of Dapol Collectors Club requesting my payment details for the club exclusive Class 66 779 'Evening Star'. So if you provided card details/undated cheque way back when, you should expect a surprise debit.

There's no news on the Dapol Digest.

I would imagine we should start receiving our models next week.
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: austinbob on May 31, 2017, 09:55:57 AM
Quote from: RailGooner on May 31, 2017, 09:52:17 AM
I've just had a call from Andrea of Dapol Collectors Club requesting my payment details for the club exclusive Class 66 779 'Evening Star'. So if you provided card details/undated cheque way back when, you should expect a surprise debit.

There's no news on the Dapol Digest.

I would imagine we should start receiving or models next week.
That is good news if it comes to pass.
Surprised its not on the Dapol Digest yet??
:beers:
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: geoffc on May 31, 2017, 12:46:18 PM
I had a call from Andrea as well, should be with us in the next 14 days.

Geoff
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: austinbob on May 31, 2017, 04:13:41 PM
Andrea says my order has been processed and loco should be with me next week.
Goodie....
:).  :beers:
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: austinbob on June 01, 2017, 02:18:07 PM
Dapol Digest web site confirms that class 66 Evening Star arrived at Dapol yesterday
:beers:
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: johnlambert on June 01, 2017, 02:19:25 PM
I had the call this morning and I've just paid for mine.  It was nearly an expensive purchase as they typed in a couple of extra noughts on the credit card machine  :jawdropping:

Can't wait to get mine.
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: austinbob on June 01, 2017, 02:27:23 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on June 01, 2017, 02:19:25 PM
I had the call this morning and I've just paid for mine.  It was nearly an expensive purchase as they typed in a couple of extra noughts on the credit card machine  :jawdropping:

Can't wait to get mine.
Nasty - another few nought and you could buy a real one!!  :) ;)
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: robert shrives on June 01, 2017, 04:04:21 PM
If you want a buggered one then freightliner have one that put a leg out of bed at Cropedy this week ! might be a bit cheaper.
Or at the same time the DRS/Tesco failed at Bordesley with a dead 66433 IIRC - replaced by two tractors to Wales and back... living  the dream

Good to know they have arrived
Robert
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: austinbob on June 01, 2017, 04:58:17 PM
I hope the Dapol locos are more reliable than that....
:)
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: geoffc on June 02, 2017, 11:36:30 AM
Mine has just arrived in the post. It is now being ran in.

Geoff
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: Busybee on June 02, 2017, 03:16:56 PM
The postlady delivered mine this morning, bells in parts bag.
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: RailGooner on June 02, 2017, 06:26:00 PM
Well I left work early and a good job too, because not a half hour after getting home mine's been delivered. :thumbsup:

I'd given up on seeing it arrive before Monday, because I'd provided my work address for delivery and confirmed this during Andrea's call on Wednesday! :thumbsdown:

I note that no one has commented on the 24 month warranty, "a first for UK RTR mass produced model railway locomotives". :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: austinbob on June 03, 2017, 11:41:41 AM
Quote from: austinbob on June 01, 2017, 04:58:17 PM
I hope the Dapol locos are more reliable than that....
:)
Evening Star arrived and tested this morning - bootifull.
Highlighted a slight problem with my only code 80 point (large radius). Bogie drops slightly in frog 'V' plastic part and occasionally derails other end of loco.
Doesn't happen with any of my other 70 odd locos except (wait for it) MY 9F EVENING STAR
Now is that weird or what??
:) :beers:
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: alibuchan on June 03, 2017, 05:05:11 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on June 02, 2017, 06:26:00 PM

I note that no one has commented on the 24 month warranty, "a first for UK RTR mass produced model railway locomotives". :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

dapol locos have had this for a few years now.

Its actually a 12 month that gets extended to 24 if you pay to get it serviced by DCC Supplies.
Title: Re: Dapol Collectors Club, Class 66 779 'Evening Star'
Post by: RailGooner on June 03, 2017, 06:10:51 PM
Quote from: alibuchan on June 03, 2017, 05:05:11 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on June 02, 2017, 06:26:00 PM

I note that no one has commented on the 24 month warranty, "a first for UK RTR mass produced model railway locomotives". :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

dapol locos have had this for a few years now.

Its actually a 12 month that gets extended to 24 if you pay to get it serviced by DCC Supplies.

Shows how little attention I normally pay to the packaging. :whistle: