ronnie thommo Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 This has surely got to be in the pipeline for Bachmann hasn't it ? Having superbly recreated 66718 & 66721 in the 2 TFL liveries, surely 66779 is next. The real thing is fantastic having seen it at York, and surely Bachmann will turn this one out don't you think. ? Love them or hate them, Class 66's carry differing liveries well, even the EWS versions which get the thumbs up from me as I can actually see the numbers in the real world !. ( You'll be my age one day !! ) Do you think you buy models from time to time based on the livery ? I don't have GbRF loco's on my layout as I am either EWS, Colas or DRS, but I would buy 779 because it would surely look great on any layout Iv'e missed the boat on the TFL ones, but the same applies, yes ? There is one exception though. The awful sickly pinky red of DB Schenker Yuk ! DRS' new livery about to appear on 66434 ? A bit plain Jane DRS ? You're favourite liveries folks ?? So, come on Bachmann, I'm waiting ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 No...it looks terrible... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted May 19, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 19, 2016 Iv'e missed the boat on the TFL ones, but the same applies, yes ? Apparently the LTM Museum are keeping some back for sale in the shop and also for further pre-orders nearer the release date. So you still have a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2016 i was going to comment on the LT ones earlier too but didnt as it opens a can of worms, however as brushman says you can order them from the shop, as i did 2 weeks ago, there is quite a lot of discussion about it (the rights and wrongs of the system) in the dedicated thread as for 66779, its actually kind of growing on me a bit now, if it was released as a limited edition i may well partake as im quite partial to gbrf machines, i havent ordered the rainbow one yet, but as also discussed on the LT 66 thread its purely the cost of all these new 66s appearing at once (including pre orders i have on mainstream items) that puts me off ordering one and thats without a model 779 making a surprise apperance to futher dent my wallet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hi big Jim, did you ring the shop to order the LTM 66's? Sorry to crash this thread with this question but I'm desperate to get my hands on 'Harry Beck'... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie thommo Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Didn't know that LT were keeping some back, so that's tempting I must say, however I'm having to wash enough pots as it is as iv'e ordered some Dapol 68's which are imminent, but that's another story. You're right Big Jim everything I want is coming at once, The 68's as above, 57305 in Northern Belle, 66434 on the boat I'm led to believe, the EWS 66's, all ordered. wow I can't keep up Gonna cost me a bomb in flowers this lot !!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 It'll be a limited edition from someone. The fact the sheds are dressed up like a pack of refreshers is the only interesting thing about them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc2016 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Perhaps it could be a model from the National Collection in Miniature series as the full size locomotive is going to be donated to the National Railway Museum at the end on it life and they are just waiting for the model to arrive before announcing it. It could be done just like they did with the Harry Patch HST. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'd have one even though its not really the era I prefer to model however it looks good only let down by the white numbers, would look better as cast or at least shadowed. What about 66746 in Royal Scotsman livery, would anyone fancy one of these as well ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc2016 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Yeah i would have both 66779 and 66746. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Bachmann Collector's Club LE is my guess. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I can't wait for GBRf to have one painted up in the livery of The Fell. At that point my quest is complete and I will spontaneously combust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) Perhaps it could be a model from the National Collection in Miniature series as the full size locomotive is going to be donated to the National Railway Museum at the end on it life and they are just waiting for the model to arrive before announcing it. It could be done just like they did with the Harry Patch HST. There's a few LtdEd 66s on their way very soon - maybe there's another one in there? Although the real coup with Harry Patch was unveiling the model at the same time as the prototype. Cheers, Mick Edited May 25, 2016 by newbryford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJennings Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 From latest locomotion newsletter: "Watch your inbox on Monday 30th May for a special announcement! What can it be? A steamie or a diesel? We might surprise you all and make a shed!" Red herring or a subtle hint? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robf Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 From latest locomotion newsletter: "Watch your inbox on Monday 30th May for a special announcement! What can it be? A steamie or a diesel? We might surprise you all and make a shed!" Red herring or a subtle hint? I think you may be on to something there! Fingers crossed someone does it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Pike Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I'd have one even though its not really the era I prefer to model however it looks good only let down by the white numbers, would look better as cast or at least shadowed. What about 66746 in Royal Scotsman livery, would anyone fancy one of these as well ? And 66743. Photo courtesy of GBRf. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robf Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Na it was E5001... Shame! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Pike Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I had a really strange dream last night....dreamt at this coming weekend's DEMU show that Bachmann where selling 66779 ?????? 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
srihaggis Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Is this just a respray or something? I haven't been to DEMU before but if thats on sale, i'm there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robf Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I had a really strange dream last night....dreamt at this coming weekend's DEMU show that Bachmann where selling 66779 ?????? IMG_2650.JPG I had a really strange dream last night....dreamt at this coming weekend's DEMU show that Bachmann where selling 66779 ?????? IMG_2650.JPG Now that would be good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I had a really strange dream last night....dreamt at this coming weekend's DEMU show that Bachmann where selling 66779 ?????? IMG_2650.JPG Ha , you need to get out more ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Think I've had far too much sun over these past few days as what I'm seeing - wait for it, you're gunna love this - I'm seeing 66779 in a Bachmann box!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I think olivias should do it...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Urquhart Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Latest Model Rail mag has David Lowery offering precise instructions for respraying a 66 into 66779. Does this mean an imminent catalogue edition is less likely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted June 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2016 Not likely, Dave Lowery is an O gauger remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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