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Graham · February 16, 2026, 01:00:05 AM

Quote from: scottmitchell74 on February 15, 2026, 11:56:23 PM
Quote from: Graham on February 15, 2026, 11:25:54 PMif you look above the running number at the side of the window you can see a small rectangular piece, this can be seen better when you enlarge the picture.
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Graham

Ha! Literally a mirror! Like a rear-view-mirror.

I thought it was referring to something else.

Yes a rear view mirror.

Newportnobby · February 16, 2026, 09:18:57 AM

Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are

Graham · February 16, 2026, 10:12:24 AM

unless you knock one off, like I did whilst running in this evening at the club. Luckily one of the other club members had his repair kit with him, soon fixed.

Newportnobby · February 16, 2026, 10:32:37 AM

Yeah - it's a nice detail but probably the first piece to disappear, especially if you're ham handed (like wot I am). Not that I'd ever own such a model

RailGooner · February 16, 2026, 05:32:08 PM

Quote from: Graham on February 15, 2026, 10:32:21 PM..

Hopefully this will show the mirrors slightly better.

I like the detail of the mirrors, although I did have one still in the box after taking the 66 out of the box.

I think they have done a stonking job.

Thanks Graham! Yes, that helps a lot. I think in the images that had me concerned, the mirrors are indeed a bit squashed - maybe they fold in when parked, like on my car!

Your pics reassure me that even if I find them squashed on my purchase it shouldn't be a big deal to fix.

I have a bespoke 66846 Colas Diamond livery, and agree that RR are doing a great job of these.

I note as well that all seven Maritime are in stock again.

Graham · February 16, 2026, 09:31:13 PM

Quote from: RailGooner on February 16, 2026, 05:32:08 PMI note as well that all seven Maritime are in stock again.

I think if anymore turn up I could be in real trouble.
Up to 11 now with Portillo special from Rails on order.

cmason · February 17, 2026, 11:41:55 AM

Quote from: Graham on February 16, 2026, 01:00:05 AMYes a rear view mirror.

Rather useful when overtaking slow local stoppers ... or watching out for the blues and twos of cop-trains behind when speeding...

Kris · **Today** at 02:15:18 PM

These 2 turned up today. One is powered and one is a dummy. I have ordered the bits required to convert the dummy to a powered model and have also ordered replacement exhaust's and buffers.

geofff · **Today** at 04:06:20 PM

Kris

New or Second hand? Who is the manufacturer? They look in excellent condition.

Regards

Kris · **Today** at 05:42:12 PM

Quote from: geofff on Today at 04:06:20 PMKris

New or Second hand? Who is the manufacturer? They look in excellent condition.

Regards

These are second hand. The motorised one is the newer next 18 version. The dummy one is older, about 12 years I think and has a 6 pin socket. They are made by Dapol. There are a couple of faults, but I was aware of these when I purchased them, and replacement bits are on their way to me.