Taigatrommel Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Hi all, With the Bachmann wesbite currently under a redesign, I haven't managed to find what I'm looking for there! I'd like to model D200/40122 as per her 1983 relaunch, and I'm trying to find a suitable green Bachmann 40 amongst the retooled (post 2014?) examples. So far the closest I've seen is D211 (32-480DS) which is a named one - I'm happy painting the yellow ends and renumbering, but I'm not sure how well the nameplate printing can be removed for a loco I'd be modelling in a clean condition. If anyone could point me to a suitable disc ended class 40 model in green for this project, I'd be very grateful. If D211 is the best bet, I'd welcome confirmation of that! Thanks Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinsley-toton Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 This is mine, the nameplates remove easily with a cocktail stick. The grab handles on the bonnet need removing and there should only be 2 catches on the nose end, unlike the 4 on mine. Also see here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/83923-d200-from-Bachmann-d211/ T-T 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) I'd hold my breathe for now. There's a new disc head 40 code in the catalog, and a ton of events for class 40s this year (1958 introduction, 1988 withdrawal), big gathering of class 40's at Bury, 40013 returning to the mainline.. With NRM's interest in creating models of their locomotives, the CFPS prior form for commissioning limited editions and the list of events, I wouldnt be surprised if we saw a 40106 and/or a D200 this year via any of the above, if not, maybe even a Collectors Club edition. If not, then it's an opportunity missed. Failing all else there is this one coming out this year.. it's all over green, unnamed... wish they had done half yellow ends but hey ho. http://www.hattons.co.uk/337565/Bachmann_Branchline_32_480_Class_40_D248_in_BR_green_with_no_yellow_ends/StockDetail.aspx Edited January 27, 2018 by adb968008 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2018 Evening Rich Have a look at http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/83923-d200-from-Bachmann-d211/?hl=d200 Hee hee - have fun! A bit of work with headcode brackets to be done... Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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