Dapol / Miller project HST model due 2016

[ohlavache]

Apart Mk3 coaches and the Mk1 RKB buffet available as a kit, what can we put behind an HST prototype which could be available as RTR models in N gauge ?

The thing is that I love classes 41 and 43 locomotives. But I'm really not fond of Mk3 coaches.
Thanks.

[Karhedron]

One option is simply to run a pair back-to-back. This happened from time to time during testing.





or just a brake van for the guard? Hard to tell but looks like an ex-lms flavoured one.



Another idea is hauling test APT vehicles but that is not really an RTR option.





Alternatively, we will have to look at what the preserved power is/will be running with. So far it looks like mostly Mk3 stock although there are a few interesting alternatives.

[Snowwolflair]

I wonder if it will have sound, if so i'm getting ear plugs. 

I saw her at the Haymarket sidings in Edinburgh in the early 70's and she screamed the place down - ten times louder than the current HST units.

Definitely a memorable day.

[Sprintex]

I wonder if it will have sound, if so i'm getting ear plugs. 

I saw her at the Haymarket sidings in Edinburgh in the early 70's and she screamed the place down - ten times louder than the current HST units.

Definitely a memorable day.

Still does


http://youtu.be/f3umMl49XEg

About 08:15 in


Paul

[MikeDunn]

What on earth were they throwing bags of spanners at in the intro minutes ?

And nice to see the VW emissions test being passed @ 3:28 

[Adam1701D]

I hope Dapol can also release this in the departmental "more yellow" version - a frequent sight all over the network in the late 70s and 80s.

[Railwaygun]

THis is the VW diesel version!

[Snowwolflair]

@Sprintex

you know all about project miller matey, surely even for a preserved engine it couldn't be allowed to chuff down the line too many times sprewing that amount of clag out?  Or were they burning in the new cylinder linings ?

They were probably running it on their waste fish an chip oil.

[railsquid]

Judging by the omnipresent smokey fug floating around under the roof at Paddington until relatively recently, I always assumes HSTs were coal-fired. Was a bit bemused when I was there last year to be able to sit outside the cafe on Platform one without being asphyxiated.

[JasonBz]

Totally  OT but thanks for posting that pic

Its given me an idea or two for something ....Though nowt to do with HSTs or even N gauge!

[Sprintex]

@Sprintex

you know all about project miller matey, surely even for a preserved engine it couldn't be allowed to chuff down the line too many times sprewing that amount of clag out?  Or were they burning in the new cylinder linings ?

Engine hadn't been run in quite a while, and this was its first proper test run with load. As with most diesels you get oil build-up in the exhaust which has to burn off too


Paul

[Snowwolflair]

@Sprintex

you know all about project miller matey, surely even for a preserved engine it couldn't be allowed to chuff down the line too many times sprewing that amount of clag out?  Or were they burning in the new cylinder linings ?

Engine hadn't been run in quite a while, and this was its first proper test run with load. As with most diesels you get oil build-up in the exhaust which has to burn off too


Paul

AH so that's what VWs defense lawyers are going to say   

[acko22]

You go away for 2 months and 3 models that really take your interest all come at once!!!

This is by no means my era, but rule 1 firmly comes into play, this will be amazing to see running, now what don't I buy so I can afford it??

[davidinyork]

The power car shown will do for these early runs but the scrapped power car 43001 got altered roof cantrail grills production type? 

http://www.wnxx.com/images/scrap/index.php?level=picture&id=4749

Looks like it might just have been partial replacement, presumably for lost or damaged originals.

[Mustermark]

Dear Dapol, Please, please, please, don't do this with the horrid custard dipped ends... That was a big mistake by Farish on the Blue Pullman. Please do it in its early yellow-around-the-window state!