Caledonia

New Haven Neil · Post by **New Haven Neil** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:54 pm

They're here......and steamed on the Isle of Man tonight!!!

New Haven Neil · Post by **New Haven Neil** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:56 pm

Ran absolutely beautifully - slow, powerful, I'm in lurve...

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:58 pm

Very nice. I feel Accucraft will do well with those. It also shows you can make a single gauge prototype without offending anyone

New Haven Neil · Post by **New Haven Neil** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:09 pm

It is very nice, but as you say single gauge (the right one...

) which is brave I think. It would have looked very odd on 32 though! There seems to be a growing interest in modelling the IoM railway, and Cale will be a huge boost to it. Now all come over and see the real one please!

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:58 pm

I have seen the real one!!!

Oh & yes that looks superb, a case when 45mm does look right.

My only issue with it & it maybe in keeping with the real one but the con rods look a little square edged as per Edrig. But that is a minor thing (if I had to nit pick) & may well be correct. Lovely indeed.

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:54 am

Pendo Pilot:52478 wrote:Oh & yes that looks superb, a case when 45mm does look right. :twisted:

Agreed! Looks VERY nice, bet you're hugely pleased with that one!

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:54 am

Lovely looking loco!

Pendo Pilot:52478 wrote:Oh & yes that looks superb, a case when 45mm does look right.

a case when 45mm does look right.

a case when 45mm does look right.

a case when 45mm does look right.

a case when 45mm does look right.

a case when 45mm does look right.

:lol: I could read this all night!

:lol:
And let's see, 2ft 6ins gauge in 1/19th scale, mmh, yep - 45mm is closer than 32!

RSB · Post by **RSB** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:51 am

That is one fine looking loco, a great purchase!

All I can say is that it is just as well I'm in the process of laying my line in 45mm

New Haven Neil · Post by **New Haven Neil** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:48 am

Narrow Minded:52492 wrote:Lovely looking loco!

Pendo Pilot:52478 wrote:Oh & yes that looks superb, a case when 45mm does look right.

a case when 45mm does look right.

a case when 45mm does look right.

a case when 45mm does look right.

a case when 45mm does look right.

a case when 45mm does look right.
:lol: I could read this all night! :lol:
And let's see, 2ft 6ins gauge in 1/19th scale, mmh, yep - 45mm is closer than 32!

IoM railways 'standard gauge' is 3 foot.....

MTA · Post by **MTA** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:51 am

That really does look the knees of the bee.

I can't wait to see how the Beyer Peacock's turn out

MuzTrem · Post by **MuzTrem** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:11 am

New Haven Neil:52473 wrote:Now all come over and see the real one please!

I did, at the 2005 enthusiasts weekend. As I recall, she sat outside the shed all day while 10, 11 and 12 worked all the service trains

I'll have to try again sometime.

The model is a beauty though, I really hope I'll have a chance to see one running at an exhibition or garden meet!

Endless, Nameless · Post by **Endless, Nameless** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:33 am

New Haven Neil:52495 wrote:
Narrow Minded:52492 wrote:Lovely looking loco!
And let's see, 2ft 6ins gauge in 1/19th scale, mmh, yep - 45mm is closer than 32!
IoM railways 'standard gauge' is 3 foot.....

Ahh, but "Narrow Minded" models W&Lish on 45mm NHN- I think that's what he was referring to.

As pointed out elsewhere- looks ace, but I'm looking forward to seeing the blue one

TommyDodd · Post by **TommyDodd** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:38 pm

MuzTrem:52498 wrote:
New Haven Neil:52473 wrote:Now all come over and see the real one please!
I did, at the 2005 enthusiasts weekend. As I recall, she sat outside the shed all day while 10, 11 and 12 worked all the service trains I'll have to try again sometime.

The model is a beauty though, I really hope I'll have a chance to see one running at an exhibition or garden meet!

Makes me realise how lucky I was. When she was retrieved from Port Erin and brought back to life in '95 my summer holiday that year was arranged around seeing her in action. Managed to ride behind (or in front of!) her on all three railways. All good, but blasting our way up from Bungalow to Summit was something else again- unforgettable!

New Haven Neil · Post by **New Haven Neil** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:19 pm

Endless, Nameless:52500 wrote:
New Haven Neil:52495 wrote:
Narrow Minded:52492 wrote:Lovely looking loco!
And let's see, 2ft 6ins gauge in 1/19th scale, mmh, yep - 45mm is closer than 32!
IoM railways 'standard gauge' is 3 foot.....
Ahh, but "Narrow Minded" models W&Lish on 45mm NHN- I think that's what he was referring to.

As pointed out elsewhere- looks ace, but I'm looking forward to seeing the blue one

Aah, that makes sense now, Matt! Blue one next week...thursday probably

williamfj · Post by **williamfj** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:35 pm

Is it just me or does the chimney look a bit out of scale compared to the 1:1 Caledonia? That wouldn't get in the way of me buying one though, the lack of finance & lack of a suitible railway do!

New Haven Neil · Post by **New Haven Neil** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:00 am

Those of a more rivet count-y approach than me reckon the dome is a bit small, maybe that's what throws it out? Looking at photos the person who told me that is correct (he's VERY knowledgable on such things - as in, he used to fire on the IoMR!) and the jury's out on the chimney being not quite the right shape, but the overall look of this loco makes me drool! The detailing is very nice, as good if not better then the Countess, dare I say.....

New Haven Neil · Post by **New Haven Neil** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:02 am

Its a bit cruel to blow them up this big I suppose.

New Haven Neil · Post by **New Haven Neil** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:04 am

Maybe blue would be nice too.....

(not popular with local enthusiasts!) I had better stick to the indian red. It's a touch darker than the photos show, and nicely eggshell in finish.

New Haven Neil · Post by **New Haven Neil** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:10 pm

As if by magic...a blue one too!

Sir Clothem Cap · Post by **Sir Clothem Cap** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:05 pm

It's amazing what a difference the colour makes, I really like the blue one.

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