RMweb Premium richierich Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2014 Not a BSI Tightlock or a Dellner, but a NEM compatible Scharfenberg coupler is available from Hornby International http://www.hornbyinternational.com/en/couplers/2512-model-railway-coupler-system-scharfenberg.html Jon Wonder where these are available from in the UK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium James Makin Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2014 In terms of running qualities, how do Bachmann's single motor bogie DMU's compare to the old-style 150 chassis? Are they just as good? If not then I'm wondering whether now is the time we should start snapping up the old ones while they last! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 The 4CEP, is a pretty good runner, and thats a single motorised bogie, so with only 2 cars to haul instead of 4, thatd probably be a good replacement for the older 150s, Have they replaced that awful coupling between the cars? NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 The 4CEP, is a pretty good runner, and thats a single motorised bogie, so with only 2 cars to haul instead of 4, thatd probably be a good replacement for the older 150s, Have they replaced that awful coupling between the cars? NL Which is ironic because the one on the MPV is very effective and RealTrack have shown what 'can' be done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Yes not forgetting the MPV as well! its a shame that the original models were so over-engineered, hopefully some of the newer spare chassis' might appear on flebay NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 4, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 4, 2014 The original 150 chassis was quite good until anything got in the way of the sliding pickups from the bogie to chassis. I've replaced all mine with hard wired links. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 1, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just had an email from a well known RTR purveyor informing me that the Northern 150/2 might be delivered between Sept and Oct 2014. Cheers, Mick And latest update is now stating December 2014-January 2015 as potential delivery. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just had an email from a well known RTR purveyor informing me that the Northern 150/2 might be delivered between Sept and Oct 2014. Cheers, Mick Mine said Dec to Jan! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 1, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2014 Mine said Dec to Jan! My original email way back in March had Sep/Oct. The latest email is Dec/Jan. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Mine from Hattons today says... We thought you may like to know that an item you have asked us to notify when it arrives into stock, has had some information about its release date added or updated. Bachmann Branchline 32-927 Class 150/1 2 car DMU 150128 in First Great Western livery. RRP withdrawn by Bachmann so price estimated - we will notify you if price rises & offer option to cancel £110.46 Our latest information from the supplier suggests this item will arrive with us between November 2014 & December 2014 Whilst we are hopeful this information is accurate, manufacturer lead times are frequently prone to be delayed. This information is to be used as a guide only. We hope that this email has been useful. I'm just wondering what the prices may now be though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 13, 2014 The RRP for the 150 has been announced as £149.95......... Cheers Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Email from Hattons to state the price has risen from £110 to £127. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ryde-on-time Posted October 14, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2014 The RRP for the 150 has been announced as £149.95......... Cheers Mick That's the same as the plain blue class 101 Thought they would be more considering the complex liveries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 That's the same as the plain blue class 101 Thought they would be more considering the complex liveries The 150/1s are plain blue! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ryde-on-time Posted October 14, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2014 The 150/1s are plain blue! I thought they had contrasting doors? (and the 150/2's are more complex still) I still feel that the price is on a par with recent Bachmann models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 14, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 14, 2014 That's the same as the plain blue class 101 Thought they would be more considering the complex livery Can't say I've seen price differences for liveries (BICBW). Except maybe for limited edition stuff. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottrains29 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Production samples are now up on the Bachmann home page. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted December 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hi. I see that 32-928, the weathered BR Sprinter, has arrived at Rails of Sheffield. Priced at £135.96 (RRP £159.95). https://railsofsheffield.com/class-150-1-2-car-dmu-150150-br-sprinter-weathered-free-uk-post-32-928-JJJA22420.aspx. I now await the Northern Rail unit. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted December 11, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hi. Further to last night's post, I've received the revised 150/1, and here are some photo's I've taken of it - on my layout - (Have not added any of the detail parts as yet): Here's the three-quarter front view: A side view so you can see how the motor enclosure is on this revised model: A view of a trailer bogie to show the wiper pick-ups: Finally, an attempt to show the revised seating - from 3+3 to the correct 2+3: I hope that these photo's help to show some of the revisions that Bachmann have carried out on this model. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium richierich Posted December 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 11, 2014 It's now in my local shop too in BR sprinter livery for £135 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Still dont get why the motor needs to be so big.... it still blocks off half a coach and given the improvements it draws your attention to the area you cant see through. Especially around the doors. Bachmann have made the MPV which can fit into its own size and scope, so I would think a unit model like the Realtrains 144 would be possible with Bachmann, where the motor is more hidden. Its a shame given Bachmann have obviously tried to put things right, but this to me looks like a shot at goal, and hits the side netting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Its still an improvement none the less, not a great one, but much better than the original one, which required alteration to the interior completely just to get some day light visibleNL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James90012 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The centro 150/2 is now available - Rails have some piccies up: https://railsofsheffield.com/class-150-2-150202-centro-free-uk-post-32-937-JJJA22421.aspx I think it's a model that if I see it on the flesh I might buy on impulse.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) It does look nice but not enough to make me buy one. I have two of the older releases that I am quite happy with. TBH I think this version draws more attention to the motor than the old one did. Edited December 19, 2014 by thebritfarmer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehill1 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Anybody got up close to the Centro model? What destinations do the units display? I cannot see from pics on the internet? Thanks Ste Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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