Just received an email from Hattons that Gaugemaster has commissioned 5 different versions of the 'O' gauge 09 from Dapol for delivery possibly January 2020. The green version is the preserved NRM 09 with wasp stripes. The 09 is a welcome addition to the other B.R.(S) models available, along with the expected Dapol Mk.1s. EW
'O' gauge 09 from Gaugemaster
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Hi All.
I emailed Heljan in Denmark the other day inquiring about a product, and a very helpful customer service rep. advised that if any of us would like certain models to be considered for production in 'O'gauge - 1:43.5 scale, we just need to drop them an email with our wish list for consideration. I suggested that as Heljan was already manufacturing a Class 73 diesel electric in 'OO' 4 m.m. scale, perhaps an 'O' gauge version could be a consideration, along with a Class 24 following on from the Class 25 that they produce. As Heljan is re-running the Class 33 in original and modified form, a couple of extra diesels that are/were used on the Southern Region wouldn't go amiss. The Heljan rep. said 'watch this space' in the reply. No guarantees of course, but maybe a short email to them wouldn't hurt? I have joined the 'O' gauge fraternity rather late, but the excellent ready to run models so far available - locos, diesels, goods vehicles and coaches - are excellent in my opinion. Tower Models advised me a year or so ago that the Class 33 was a slow seller, but way before Heljan advised of the re-run, you couldn't find a new one available in any model railway shop in the U.K. (or abroad), and availability of used examples was slim to none. Cheers, EW.
I emailed Heljan in Denmark the other day inquiring about a product, and a very helpful customer service rep. advised that if any of us would like certain models to be considered for production in 'O'gauge - 1:43.5 scale, we just need to drop them an email with our wish list for consideration. I suggested that as Heljan was already manufacturing a Class 73 diesel electric in 'OO' 4 m.m. scale, perhaps an 'O' gauge version could be a consideration, along with a Class 24 following on from the Class 25 that they produce. As Heljan is re-running the Class 33 in original and modified form, a couple of extra diesels that are/were used on the Southern Region wouldn't go amiss. The Heljan rep. said 'watch this space' in the reply. No guarantees of course, but maybe a short email to them wouldn't hurt? I have joined the 'O' gauge fraternity rather late, but the excellent ready to run models so far available - locos, diesels, goods vehicles and coaches - are excellent in my opinion. Tower Models advised me a year or so ago that the Class 33 was a slow seller, but way before Heljan advised of the re-run, you couldn't find a new one available in any model railway shop in the U.K. (or abroad), and availability of used examples was slim to none. Cheers, EW.
Hello SR Man.
My bad - a senior moment unfortunately. Before I wrote to Heljan I was checking both sites (Dapol and Heljan), and of course got the wrong company. Anyway, Heljan didn't seem to mind the suggestion, and didn't correct me. It's all wishful thinking probably, as 'O' still takes a back seat to '00'. However, the selection of 'O' that we currently have is fantastic. If I modelled Great Western, I'd probably be bankrupt! Best regards, EW
My bad - a senior moment unfortunately. Before I wrote to Heljan I was checking both sites (Dapol and Heljan), and of course got the wrong company. Anyway, Heljan didn't seem to mind the suggestion, and didn't correct me. It's all wishful thinking probably, as 'O' still takes a back seat to '00'. However, the selection of 'O' that we currently have is fantastic. If I modelled Great Western, I'd probably be bankrupt! Best regards, EW
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