Noel Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 That is EPIC. The interior is feckin brilliant. i agree with Noel, they should have put it on a straight bit of track, I'm surprised it could even get on that radius. Yes its impressive that's for sure, but really needs to be run on a minimum 16ft long layout with large radius curves to look right. The interior is spectacular. Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 7, 2016 Author Posted March 7, 2016 I believe it was run on such tight curves to show that it can be run on 'trainset' layouts if so desired. I know Rapido found it hard to believe that such tight radius curves were commonplace on British layouts and needed to be catered for. Can't wait to receive mine. Quote
Georgeconna Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 Hope you don't have curves like that WB as you wont be able to run an opposite Service giving the nose sticks out a fair bit. I was reading it doe not go over set track points though. Just ponied up the cash for my one there now, It better be awesome. Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 7, 2016 Author Posted March 7, 2016 Hope you don't have curves like that WB as you wont be able to run an opposite Service giving the nose sticks out a fair bit. I was reading it doe not go over set track points though. Just ponied up the cash for my one there now, It better be awesome. I havent got any curves at all at the moment (well, apart from my backside and belly but that's a different story!) I think the overhang on the real thing means that even the most generous curves on the biggest layouts will still have it looking odd and possibly fouling stock coming the other way. I just cant say no to prototype trains from across the water though! Always thought it looked the business. Quote
Jack Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BR-Advanced-Passenger-Train-APT-E-Rapido-NRM-Locomotion-DCC-Sound-Brand-New-/322050641293?hash=item4afbb6cd8d:g:AQgAAOSwvFZW8az It didn't take long! Jack Quote
BosKonay Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Wow! Most people haven't even taken delivery yet! Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 25, 2016 Author Posted March 25, 2016 16 bids too! Eagerly awaiting mine Quote
RedRich Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Were they limited to one per customer or as many as you would like. The pic also looks familiar. Rich, Quote
RedRich Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Just as an aside if time permits a few pics would be appreciated. TIA Rich, Quote
Georgeconna Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Trembling now, UPS Called, A Box has just appeared on my desk with APT-E on the side!!!! Oooh. Roll on 1730hrs. Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 30, 2016 Author Posted March 30, 2016 Trembling now, UPS Called, A Box has just appeared on my desk with APT-E on the side!!!! Oooh. Roll on 1730hrs. Lucky so and so! Still no sign of mine! Did you get any shipping info George? I dont even remember getting a confirmation email! Quote
Georgeconna Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Nada WB. UPS just dropped the box to me a few mins ago, No tracking info. Cant want to hear this roar!!! Edited March 30, 2016 by Georgeconna Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 30, 2016 Author Posted March 30, 2016 Nada WB. UPS just dropped the box into the a few mins ago, No tracking info. Cant want to hear this roar!!! Cheers George, going to continue the patient wait! Quote
Broithe Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 If George can't get a box to turn up to him, the rest of us have no chance..... Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Nada WB. UPS just dropped the box to me a few mins ago' date=' No tracking info. Cant want to hear this roar!!![/quote'] Likewise George,post some photos when you can. Quote
Georgeconna Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Fraid the ol lap top is down but I try tonight anyhow to do so and stick em up tomorrow if I manage to get it past the missus. Some Production though the box alone is just sublime! One on Ebay nearly at the £600 pounds mark!! 747 euros. Could I be tempted to flog it for a few more Bulleid Pacifics!! Quote
BosKonay Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2213c39fe13648c13de237ca2&id=df61b51aba&e=22fe896ad0 Quote
Noel Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Cheers George, going to continue the patient wait! Enjoy. It's often the 'looking forward bit' that is the best part about collecting rare items. Some video clips or pics would be nice to see in due course. Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 Enjoy. It's often the 'looking forward bit' that is the best part about collecting rare items. Some video clips or pics would be nice to see in due course. Absolutely Noel, like a kid a Christmas! I will of course, it'll be getting a nice run out once she arrives. Quote
Georgeconna Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Well in my excitement to get out of Work with my new toy train I left it under the desk but it was neverously unwrapped last night and my go what a package. I cant fault any of it really. Manage to get the 4 cars together without much hassle. The lights are cool and the car lights may need dimming down. ran the unit around on my embarrassing track and the sound was great, Love the Jet noise! She ran nice and smooth from the start in both directions for a few laps and she was carefully put back in to the box. gonna have a nice read tonight of the book that came with it!! Was it worth the money, Yes for sure. all the best. Quote
Georgeconna Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Also don't throw away the UPS pouch it has the Limited Edition Cert in it. My yoke was number 123! Quote
BosKonay Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Thanks for the photos George - what a stunner!!! Quote
Warbonnet Posted April 1, 2016 Author Posted April 1, 2016 Cheers George, really am chomping at the bit to get mine now! Quote
RedRich Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Thanks George that's an amazing model. The interior detail looks stunning from the photos I have seen. Rich, Quote
Georgeconna Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Inerior is cool Alrite, already lads on RMWEB looking to Spruce it up!. The Only gripe I would have is the gap between the nose moulding and the main body, its way to pronounced but I am sure the boffins that created this tried to do all they could to eliminate it. I wondered about filler but don't have the guts! Quote
DiveController Posted April 2, 2016 Posted April 2, 2016 http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2213c39fe13648c13de237ca2&id=df61b51aba&e=22fe896ad0 Yes that's a problem alright. I need to finslise delivery details with them but they have not responded to emails that I sent several weeks ago and this week. With an 11 hour time difference, it's not possible to get them on the phone either. Not too happy about thta at the moment:mad: Quote
Noel Posted April 2, 2016 Posted April 2, 2016 The design look of the APT-E reminds me of 1960s TV series such as "Joe 90", "Sting Ray" and "Thunderbirds". What size was the model production run? Quote
ttc0169 Posted April 2, 2016 Posted April 2, 2016 Lovely looking model,thanks for posting George. Quote
Georgeconna Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 The design look of the APT-E reminds me of 1960s TV series such as "Joe 90", "Sting Ray" and "Thunderbirds". What size was the model production run? 2000 units Noel. Quote
Warbonnet Posted April 7, 2016 Author Posted April 7, 2016 Mine arrived this morning, can't wait to get home and have a good look! Quote
Railway Lyons Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 My order arrived yesterday. Delighted to finally have it. Looks nice when all lined up but i haven't assembled yet. Need a cuppa and time to sit and read the instructions. It could be getting quite noisy on railways round the country now....... Quote
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