popeye Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Here is a picture from the oo works web site showing the latest prototype picture of the 101 class J15 in all metal construction. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 All looks very good. Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) Thanks to some research by 00 Works, and comparison with what as far as I'm aware is the only surviving sample of original paint, the correct shade of grey has finally been identified / matched. My understanding is that Roderick will be able to supply it for anyone modelling steam. Edited September 9, 2018 by jhb171achill 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Sorry to report that this little loco is delayed by the supplier of wheels! Otherwise the job's complete. I had hoped to show mine at Raheny, but that now seems unlikely. He plans to deliver the grey ones first. Then the black. Folks, just be aware that while Roderick MIGHT one day do a Z-boilered version, it won't be for a few years, he tells me. So, if you want a J15 for your layout, now's the time to buy. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard EH Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 That's great news Leslie! Looking forward to seeing these delivered! Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I’m getting two....... not going to miss the opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Last time I looked the order book was still open on these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 19 minutes ago, DiveController said: Last time I looked the order book was still open on these 19 minutes ago, DiveController said: Last time I looked the order book was still open on these 19 minutes ago, DiveController said: Last time I looked the order book was still open on these I believe so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrail201 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 On 9/8/2018 at 9:03 PM, jhb171achill said: Thanks to some research by 00 Works, and comparison with what as far as I'm aware is the only surviving sample of original paint, the correct shade of grey has finally been identified / matched. My understanding is that Roderick will be able to supply it for anyone modelling steam. Excellent!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 The wait is nearly over! My Informed Sources tell me that the driving wheels are due early next week, so the first locos should be completed pretty soon after that! Just in time to run Christmas extras! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 How timely. I just checked the site yesterday Still late 2018/2019. So maybe for Christmas then On 10/22/2018 at 4:54 AM, irishrail201 said: Excellent!!! Is that commercially available or had to be mixed specially? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 2 hours ago, leslie10646 said: The wait is nearly over! My Informed Sources tell me that the driving wheels are due early next week, so the first locos should be completed pretty soon after that! Just in time to run Christmas extras! Yes I'd been advised by email that delivery is due before Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Great news. I was starting to wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Hello from Thailand! Yes, that fits with what Roderick told me - I’ve two of the beauties on order. Can’t wait! J15s were the single most important locomotive ever to run in Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Mine arrived today and I am disappointed with the cab build.....its very much slanted to the rear and looks as if it was rear ended ! What do ye think lads? Personally this would drive me nuts or am I been really particular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, heirflick said: Mine arrived today and I am disappointed with the cab build.....its very much slanted to the rear and looks as if it was rear ended ! What do ye think lads? Personally this would drive me nuts or am I been really particular? I'm no steam enthusiast but to me that looks awful. I may be wrong but does the picture in first post on this thread seem to have a similar problem? Are these cast in one piece or is the whole loco assembled from separate sections? No offence but I wouldn't be happy if it were me! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 It would upset me too but hoping when I open the box it is not afflicting the model inside. This is the sort of issue I associate with brass built kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Well, I just emailed Roderick and is sending a replacement asap. Happy Days! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I had exactly the same experience with Roderick in terms of problem and solution, so much so that I’ve bought a second one. Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Cundick Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Definitely iffy cab fit,tender springs look odd as they don't have any spring hangers.Andy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 hour ago, heirflick said: Well, I just emailed Roderick and is sending a replacement asap. Happy Days! 48 minutes ago, StevieB said: I had exactly the same experience with Roderick in terms of problem and solution, so much so that I’ve bought a second one. Stephen Excellent customer relations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Yes, that's not right. I'm glad you;re getting a replacement. Hopefully no issues with that or we're all in trouble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 In reality, while obviously not intended in the model, it was not unusual to find locos with things like that in real life! Especially older locos that had been around a lot for a long time...... I saw some incredibly lopsided engines in normal service in India and Indonesia in the 1970/80s! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 A "Lap of Honour" in the MRSI last night Ran like a dream 20181207_200702.mp4 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thanks for showing that, David. It looks as if I'm wasting money on a Stay-alive chip - mind you, I'm sure the MRSI's track is fifty-times as well laid as mine! Sorry to hear about the wonky cab. I believe it is a separate "piece", as I believe Roderick told me he was going back to having a metal boiler - just the thing for an 0-6-0, giving it bags of torque and pulling power (like the redly thing!). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Leslie, it was running on DC, so not chipped, maybe ask Kieran if it needs one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 (edited) Well fair play to Roderick and Rebecca of 00works....my J15 replacement arrived - and what a stunner! Happy Days!! Edited December 20, 2018 by heirflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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