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"Bachmann Thompson A2/3 - Graeme King Build"

S.A.C Martin

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There's something rather magical about Graeme King's modelling. The ability to turn a sow's ear into a silk purse - such as a commission he took on for me, making a Hornby Railroad A4 into a Gresley W1 last year.

 

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This time around, it really is just amazing. I suggested to Graeme quite a while back that an A2/3 could be made from the latest Bachmann A2, and he agreed; he had been thinking on similar lines. We came to an agreement, whereby I would supply a Bachmann A2 for him to use as the prototype for a conversion kit, and I would in return get said prototype to add to my collection when done. Over the coming months Graeme wove his magic to create this fabulous machine, which I christened Edward Thompson this morning.

 

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The model uses most of the Bachmann A2 model, with the cab and front running plate removed, a smokebox extension ring added, Comet V2 valve gear, and various other details which complete the transformation. It's now available as a conversion kit, details of which you can find here - I am but a very grateful and delighted customer! :yes:

 

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I haven't made my mind up whether it will go (as intended) into BR Dark Green or stay in apple green, but for the time being I am simply enjoying its presence on Copley Hill. Oh, and by the way - it gets round second radius curves without derailing. Simply brilliant modelling from Graeme, as always, and I get one more class to add to my Copley Hill stud that adds to the intended realistic atmosphere of the yard.

 

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Did I mention we've had a brief discussion about a possible A2/2 conversion kit as well? :laugh:

 

The one thing about this build which is hugely advantageous is that you can have one for roughly a third of the price of PDK or DJH A2/3 kit, and it's been designed to be extremely simple to convert. I personally think the conversion is much more convincing than either of the aforementioned brands, but that's just one man's opinion!

 

Until next time!

 

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Guest Max Stafford

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Utterly superb Simon. I'll be ordering this conversion. Using a V2 cab there will also be potential for an A2/1!

 

Dave.

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S.A.C Martin

Utterly superb Simon. I'll be ordering this conversion. Using a V2 cab there will also be potential for an A2/1!Dave.

 

Hi Dave, we did have a very interesting discussion on the LNER forum a few weeks back, where we concluded that an A2/1 wasn't possible, mostly down to the way the Bachmann A2 is set up (and the fact it has a very slightly incorrect wheelbase, according to Graeme). An A2/3 yes, specific A2/2s, but not an A2/1, sadly.

 

Definitely a great conversion kit, Graeme has designed it very well.

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Sylvian Tennant

Wow, I saw his original at Hartlepool and made a impressed comment about it unaware the very man was directly behind me. Very humble he was. A joy to chat to, great modeller as well! Have you seen his P10!

 

If he can do a P2/2 I may be looking for a comssion as well!

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S.A.C Martin

Hi Sylvian, watch this space for an A2/2...we're in discussions ;) Suffice to say, Graeme has done some terrific work here, and elsewhere, he is a proper gent and deserves a lot of plaudits for his modelling.

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Horsetan

See also his Bachmann O4-to-Thompson O1 conversion, which also featured in a recent issue of Forward, the Great Central Society internal magazine.

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