Quote from: Red Onion on June 16, 2021, 07:33:30 AM
That's great, thank you.  Had just been wondering as looking at options for running a ten car set.

Hi

I think the set with the oval of track has a different running number but of course is more expensive.

Cheers

Paul

Thanks Paul, that's what I wasn't sure of.  Could be expensive getting that along with a GWR one.  Glad SWMBO doesn't get to see my bank account...

Quote from: PaulCheffus on June 16, 2021, 09:25:59 AM

Quote from: Red Onion on June 16, 2021, 07:33:30 AM
That's great, thank you.  Had just been wondering as looking at options for running a ten car set.

Hi

I think the set with the oval of track has a different running number but of course is more expensive.

GWR set with track: https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/magento/catalog/product/view/id/74788/s/gaugemaster-gm2000103/

GWR set without track: https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/magento/model-railways/kato-british-brand5/kato-k10-1671.html

Both noted with running number 800 021

Hello all,

I checked this with Gaugemaster.  All the running numbers in every set/pack are the same:  800021 for GWR models and 802209 for LNER models.

cheers

Ben A.

Hi

I was going by this in the instructions


Obviously I misinterpreted it

Cheers

Paul

I'd noticed that too and likewise, misinterpreted it.

Thanks to all for the answers.

The consensus seems to be that Kato have done a great job with the 800.

Looks great (both liveries) runs well, good price. Whats not to like?

Dear Mr. Kato,

I would like to buy more of your British outline models. My first choice would be a class .......

Over to you chaps!

Alec.

I saw both versions in the display case at Gaugemaster on Saturday. They really do look superb, the LNER version in particular.

Modelling European N, I will stick to admiring them on other people's layouts, but I was tempted!

Quote from: Red Onion on June 16, 2021, 10:53:02 AM
I'd noticed that too and likewise, misinterpreted it.

I think you and Paul jumped to a logical conclusion. Why show those numbers if they are not available, after all?

If you want to mix Azumas up a bit I will have a livery pack for LNER 800104 with Celebrating Scotland vinyls available soon. I realise that 800104 is a 9-car set in real life but it will give a little variety.



My printer has just decided to run out of cyan ink, so I can't print this until tomorrow

The first video for Dilymic Field is in the final editing stage. It will be uploaded to Youtube later this afternoon and I will add the link. The reason I mention this is that the first video shows the Kato 800 'GWR' on test on the new layout.

Addit: Here is the video showing the 800 on test.

https://youtu.be/3b3CLkpHYfo

I have added a couple of new IET lines to the website this evening:

Prototype set 800002 with Hitachi branding (both ends different)





LNER Tartan "Celebrating Scotland" graphics for Kato Azuma (a mere fiver) - I know this should really be on a 9-car set but it looks great.

You are really causing my bank manager concern... 

Hi All

Received my LNER version today, very well made model with perfect fit and finish, beautifully presented packaging, runs nice and smooth, great price.

It has been a long time since I received a new model that I have not required to glue a bit back on or straighten some bit of detail, other manufacturers take note on Kato's ability with regards to quality control. 

I think the only point of improvement could have been printing some of the finer details on the bodies.

Hopefully we will see more models from Kato soon.

Hi All

How do you uncouple the cars on the 800, following the instructions by pulling the cars apart on a straight track is clearly likely to break something, I have tried with reasonable force and they will not uncouple. I can get them to separate by carefully laying the set on its side pushing up the ends of the cars up, but this goes against the instruction stating not to twist the cars, any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks