Andy Y Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Bachmann REVIEW OF OUTSTANDING MODELS Bachmann Europe has been working hard to reduce its back log of previously announced new products and bring new tooling models to market. Collectors Club Members were able to see good progress on the J72, Class 90 and Steam Crane at the recent Warley Model Railway show. There are, however, a few models in the current catalogue for which the present economic conditions are not favourable, so we are removing these items from the range for the foreseeable future. The items are: • The new DCC compatible chassis for the Parallel Boiler Royal Scot Class 4-6-0 (Catalogue numbers 31-285 LMS crimson, 31-286 BR black and 31-287 in BR green) • The Class 166 models (Catalogue numbers 31-029 GWR and 31-025A Network SouthEast liveries) David Haarhaus, Managing Director, Bachmann Europe said today “Whilst it is frustrating for ourselves, and no doubt disappointing for our consumers, we feel the right and proper decisions have been made. These suspended subjects may well become Branchline models in the future, and I am confident that our resources are now allocated to more appropriate projects, many of which shall remain unannounced until prototype stage, examples of which can be found in our forthcoming 2018 catalogues.” 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium it's-er Posted January 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2018 Excellent video! It gives us very interesting insight into the work that goes into a new model - there are various issues in there that I for one wouldn't have imagined. It also gives us the human side - Bachmann isn't some distant organisation somewhere out there, but there are real people and real modellers who are intimately involved in bringing these new items to fruition. Thank you so much, both to Andy and to the two Steves at Bachmann. John Storey 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenman Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 ... more appropriate projects, many of which shall remain unannounced until prototype stage ... That feels like a lesson has been learned. Well done them. Paul 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Great to see the progress of the E1/J72. Looking forward for its release! Edited January 2, 2018 by The Black Hat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Dave Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) The items are: • The new DCC compatible chassis for the Parallel Boiler Royal Scot Class 4-6-0 (Catalogue numbers 31-285 LMS crimson, 31-286 BR black and 31-287 in BR green) • The Class 166 models (Catalogue numbers 31-029 GWR and 31-025A Network SouthEast liveries) That's my GWR 166 fleet derailed then Edited January 2, 2018 by Andy Y Quote edited down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted January 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Bachmann REVIEW OF OUTSTANDING MODELS Bachmann Europe has been working hard to reduce its back log of previously announced new products and bring new tooling models to market. Collectors Club Members were able to see good progress on the J72, Class 90 and Steam Crane at the recent Warley Model Railway show. There are, however, a few models in the current catalogue for which the present economic conditions are not favourable, so we are removing these items from the range for the foreseeable future. The items are: • The new DCC compatible chassis for the Parallel Boiler Royal Scot Class 4-6-0 (Catalogue numbers 31-285 LMS crimson, 31-286 BR black and 31-287 in BR green) • The Class 166 models (Catalogue numbers 31-029 GWR and 31-025A Network SouthEast liveries) David Haarhaus, Managing Director, Bachmann Europe said today “Whilst it is frustrating for ourselves, and no doubt disappointing for our consumers, we feel the right and proper decisions have been made. These suspended subjects may well become Branchline models in the future, and I am confident that our resources are now allocated to more appropriate projects, many of which shall remain unannounced until prototype stage, examples of which can be found in our forthcoming 2018 catalogues.” This sort of thing further reinforces the impression that Bachmann's new(ish) broom has really got his feet on the ground and knows what he's about, very encouraging. Edited January 2, 2018 by The Stationmaster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Interesting video Andy. It is up to NER followers to snap these up, as there are certainly enough guises to come. Then it can't be too many years before they see other NER locos like a J27 (or whatever) and a B16. On a personal level, I went to York just to see the B16's and traveled behind an unrebuilt version just the once. The drivers didn't mess about and the locos always seemed sturdy enough to withstand it. Not for nothing did I buy videos covering North Eastern activities on BR. Edited January 2, 2018 by coachmann 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 LNER Version of the Crane mentioned , not aware of that before !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR8700 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) As we aren't getting those locomotives will there be a replacement bus available? I'll get my coat... Edit: the 1P sounds very interesting Edited January 2, 2018 by GWR8700 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Dave Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 As we aren't getting those locomotives will there be a replacement bus available? I'll get my coat... maybe but its complicated as its a joint GWR/TFL route now and there's also discussions to be had about who closes the door and rings the bell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted January 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2018 No point in the driver ringing the bell. LOL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) The class 24/1 still makes the cut. Probably not a bad call on the Scot, they did a fantastic job on the Patriot and it’d Be excellent to see that chassis under the Scot, on a new body to match someday, but I recall back in the 80’s and even the 90’s Unrebuilt Scots lived in the shadows on shop shelves, the older ones are still plentiful. Perhaps if the guys building the Patriot decide it needs a bigger sister (or new larger Boiler) someday.. Edited January 2, 2018 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Do we know the running numbers for the cranes yet? And related to, the 'origin' of the BR black and red cranes (i.e. what detail variations GWR/SR or MoS/LNER)? Edited January 2, 2018 by G-BOAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steve Purves Posted January 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2018 Do we know the running numbers for the cranes yet? And related to, the 'origin' of the BR black and red cranes (i.e. what detail variations GWR/SR or MoS/LNER)? All cranes are detailed on the Bachmann website news story from a few weeks ago http://www.Bachmann.co.uk/details_archive.php?id=493 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 The class 24/1 still makes the cut. Probably not a bad call on the Scot, they did a fantastic job on the Patriot and it’d Be excellent to see that chassis under the Scot, on a new body to match someday, but I recall back in the 80’s and even the 90’s Unrebuilt Scots lived in the shadows on shop shelves, the older ones are still plentiful. Perhaps if the guys building the Patriot decide it needs a bigger sister (or new larger Boiler) someday.. Unrebuilt?! Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted January 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2018 All cranes are detailed on the Bachmann website news story from a few weeks ago http://www.Bachmann.co.uk/details_archive.php?id=493 Thanks, none of them appear close to what I want without a lot of work so it looks like I'll be cancelling my pre-order. John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 All cranes are detailed on the Bachmann website news story from a few weeks ago http://www.Bachmann.co.uk/details_archive.php?id=493 thanks, that news release slipped past me. Well, it will be the BR black crane for me, another Bluebell model, plus of LNER origin! Ticks about every box I could want! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR8700 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 This was a really interesting feature and I'm looking forward to that steam crane, I wish I took a longer at it at Warley now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) All cranes are detailed on the Bachmann website news story from a few weeks ago http://www.Bachmann.co.uk/details_archive.php?id=493 Doesn't show MOS or LNER version's, no mention other than the LNER having two of varied design. Edited January 2, 2018 by micklner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Fascinating feature and the passion and enthusiasm for each model they develop is so evident. A brave decision to shelve models and re-prioritise, but I'm sure Bachmann know their market and where their best returns are. No mention of anything similar happening as regards the N Gauge range yet (at least not publicised here), so I am hoping that the existing announcements, notwithstanding the slow progress (not a criticism but an I hope fair observation) of a number of models still stand. I have to admit reading this, I had half expected to flip to Farish N Gauge to see that the 319 suffered a similar fate given the RRP of even 2 car multiple units heading closer to £200, and whilst not my cup of tea I'm glad it doesn't appear to be the case. Roy Edited January 2, 2018 by Roy L S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
County of Yorkshire Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I was so impressed with the discussion and footage of the steam crane in the video that I've committed and stuck a pre-order in! Excellent Comms & PR that, Barwell. CoY 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted January 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2018 Indeed, very impressive and whilst Bachmann deserve the praise they are getting, so does Andy Y. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs233 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 many of which shall remain unannounced until prototype stage, examples of which can be found in our forthcoming 2018 catalogues.” This is the major news for me, a step change as to how product semantics are made public, this has long been needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Bac There are, however, a few models in the current catalogue for which the present economic conditions are not favourable, so we are removing these items from the range for the foreseeable future. The items are: • The new DCC compatible chassis for the Parallel Boiler Royal Scot Class 4-6-0 (Catalogue numbers 31-285 LMS crimson, 31-286 BR black and 31-287 in BR green) • The Class 166 models (Catalogue numbers 31-029 GWR and 31-025A Network SouthEast liveries) .” Boy I,m glad I brought a second hand NSE class 166 2 years ago. I am amazed more was not cancelled and can only assume that pre-orders were not great enough to justify development for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2018 Really looking forward to the 1P. Spot on for me and seriously excited at the prospect of them doing a S&DJR version.......not to mention the Midland version and the BR condensing jobbies........Oh dear me..... Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now