It does look interesting, but I couldn't find a price anywhere..
The currently available one, which is a lift only, translates to about NZ$ 1500, so the new one is likely to be quite expensive, and is likely to be over the threshold to attract import duty if brought here into New Zealand.

@Stuart Down Under - great post and well said

I'm not in any way suggesting the revolution team need this - but I'd imagine if they see these kind of threads from time to time on any form of social media - it must be a really nice feeling knowing your customer base really appreciate the work and models you produce, I know the best way to do this and support them is to buy there models, but nice messages and support along the way is nice too

My motivation for doing this for revolution that on the whole I have been so impressed and very grateful they are part of the industry and hobby

Key points -

High premium quality

Unique models

Price point (actually a lot fairer then some people think)

The packaging - premium feel

The back story of the owners and there passion for the hobby

Ben ando (sure the other team members are great as well) but only really had messages back and forth with Ben over time and have to say he has been first class

That's why I think the company is a special case and definitely deserve the appreciation


I know some folks here might like steam locos.... But look how well revolution have done there emus... Imagine how incredible a class 442 from them would be

I definitely do need to understand there website better and get locked down on some earybird releases - starting with the electro stars there is at least 2 I would like I better start saving...

Really sorry to hear about the loss of your wife Ian.
As others have said, keep your chin up.
best regards
Graham

I did not intend to come across as "nah, they 'aint so special", given my level of support for them, you only have to look at the stock running on Mid Albion to see the evidence, and I did point out how great the support from Simon has been.
Just my thoughts, and it will not stop me buying more and more and more.

Thanks for all the kind words of support, guys. I'll be back on board with the forum soon full steam.

Webbo

Noting the title "RevolutioN trains appreciation thread", is it really the appropriate place to post "nah, they 'aint so special" type of message? Either express your appreciation, or start your own post to make your own comparative assessments.

For me Revolution is truly great for our hobby. They started as hobbyists with a vision and have continued to build a brand with continues to have N gauge as core business. And their products are well chosen, high quality, good value and even worth the wait.

Keep up the great work, guys. Can't wait for the Pullmans to hit the mailbox. maybe they will even find time to squeeze some LT CO/CP stock into their busy production schedule!
 

@njee20

Nice, the wcml has some much modern N gauge stock it's a brilliant era to do

It's funny actually - revolution trains are the reason why I started taking a stronger interest in the wcml myself

And that's a fair point about the class 66s, when you say the newer dapol one do you mean next18 dcc version?

And yes the class 37s I agree with you, good times ahead for the n gauge modeller

@Graham

you must have a awesome collection as well then, nice one.

Yup that's absolutely right thing to do, if something isn't right - then bring the issue to the attention

Yes I'm not a fan of the 321 coupling either - same as with the newer farish emu/dmu - but I assuming they do it this way for dcc reasons and to power all the cars I'm guessing?

In this instance I actually prefer dapol solution on the voyagers with the magnetic coupling system but I think the downside is if you dcc 2 decoder chips are required

can't say I know much about the TEAs other than they look great

@Roy L S

Ah i see, wasn't aware of the sonic situation, they are superb models though, Rails seem to have lots of exclusive partnership these days (which I'm not a fan of - but completely understand why they happen)

I guess though from revolution point of view its the most sensible thing to do and focus on modern stuff if they freely admit steam is not area of knowledge. Maybe in the future as there company grows they then might have more resources/knowledge to explore the possibility more

Dapol make some really nice detailed steam stuff, just I find there steam models very inconsistent, some I have run great, others run very jerky or not at all really

with a similar collection to Nick @njee20 I am a big fan of RevolutioN. Albeit I will call out when not quite right, e.g. the Mk5 coaches, even with all the help of Simon (what fantastic support) are a bit of a pain, and not a fan of the 321 couplers solution.
But I will still be accumulating more 66's, Pendolinos and looking forward to the 37's.
I am also hoping the TEA' get a rerun before too much longer.

@GWR_XC  In terms of steam locos, Revolution supported Sam (Sonic) with his first model, the 56xx but that was only in respect or assisting him with the sales an marketing side of things, i.e. they initially provided him with a means to arrange pre-orders and initial sales. I recall they also helped him in with his first wagons too in the same way.

However very soon after that, Rails of Sheffield went into partnership with Sam in respect of Sonic models in both N and OO and basically in exchange for them providing him with support, and taking the models he produces Rails has exclusivity in respect of all Sonic products.

The Team at Revolution freely admit that steam and steam era models is not their area of expertise/knowledge, and for the most part they prefer to stick to what they know which is the more modern stuff. However they still do contribute in a way that plays to their strengths as the Class 128 has demonstrated, with the 120 to follow at some point and now the Class 37 in the pipeline.

I admit I am highly likely to end up with 37s from both Revolution and Bachmann, depending on variants available in BR Green in both cases.

Yep, firmly a WCML modeller.

I'd argue the 66 is a bit of an unfair yardstick. The Farish (and old Dapol) model is 20 years old, the new Dapol one runs extremely well, I would say it has the edge over the Revolution one. The Revolution one looks better though. I prefer the Dapol solution for the decoder, not a fan of the lift off panel. It's disappointing that Dapol didn't fit working marker lights though.

The 37 will be interesting. The Revolution one looks better, and given they're more likely to do ones I want they'll almost certainly get my money in the first instance.