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.

@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...

Quote from: GWR_XC on Yesterday at 09:44:22 PM@Newportnobby
How do you find the class 128s ? As I do intend to get one of those

@GWR_XC See here............

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?msg=812541

Quote from: Stuart Down Under on Today at 04:23:01 AMNoting 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.

People will express their appreciation for individual models (or disappointment in some cases) anyway, and I just don't personally feel that any individual manufacturer justifies (or even needs) their own "appreciation" thread. That is not to wish to denigrate anything that Revolution has achieved, nor their contribution to the hobby, it is simply the case that they shouldn't need it, their models will largely speak for themselves.

My own experience of Revolution is more limited than others because of the era that I model, but I have bought examples of all model produced that fits it. Like other manufacturers, things have not been perfect in every case, but yes, they are innovators who do always try to "lift the bar".

I have so far had: -

- 12 x Class B Tanks from the original release which looked very good but contained far too much weight rendering them pretty much unusable as a rake as intended.
- 6 x Sturgeons that look exquisite but have a propensity to uncouple without being asked!
- 3 x Cemflo - I believe produced in conjunction with Accurascale - absolutely beautiful models.
- 4 x Class A Tanks - lovely models.
- 4 x Class B Tanks - later batch, with weight issue addressed - lovely models.
- 2 x Borail Wagons - again exquisite - no issues.

- 1 x Class 128 - Looks lovely and runs well but some (included me) reported issues with the speaker fitted when using a Zimo sound decoder - crackling and distortion, the speaker had been fitted to the chassis with no resonance chamber, sound "escaped" through holes in the bottom of the chassis.

My point is that I could do the same assessment for my Bachmann, Dapol and Rapido models and the outcome would be the same - mostly very good but not everything completely free from issues.

As to not posting on this thread unless "appreciating" Revolution models, I don't think that's how this forum works, as long as people abide by Group rules they should be free to post any observation they have on the subject matter, or even disagree that such a thread is necessary at all, as long as it is done respectfully.

Their parcels unit is one of my favourite models. Seen here underneath the horribly overscale signals on the Beal & Castle Eden.