Stevelewis Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 After talking to our rep two weeks ago, I am confident of Bachmann getting them out around Jan/Feb time. Alex Bachmann Website was updated yesterday 11 Oct to the new availability date April/May Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 My Bachmann Train Mail arrived today. It includes painted samples of the locos and wagons. There is a big picture of Peggy in Ashover crimson livery. Little wonder that Bachmann chose that one for the close up; it looks gorgeous. Perhaps that is what will be pulling my accumulated Peco stock since the Heljan self-disassembly locos haven’t turned up. Speakers pre-installed in the bunkers and Next 18 sockets. Yum yum! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted October 20, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2017 There is a big picture of Peggy in Ashover crimson livery. Little wonder that Bachmann chose that one for the close up; it looks gorgeous. Perhaps that is what will be pulling my accumulated Peco stock since the Heljan self-disassembly locos haven’t turned up. Speakers pre-installed in the bunkers and Next 18 sockets. Yum yum! I take it you mean this one off the Bachmann site. Glad I have one on pre order Image copyright of Bachmann 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Ohhh that looks so nice! Might have to up my order to two of those... Alex 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2017 Certainly looks like the bar has been raised as promised Looking forward to getting one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted October 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2017 Beautiful model. Are photos of the other 3 available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted October 20, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2017 If it runs as well as it looks good, then I may be tempted to the 009 side... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Well the ones that have been doing the circuits of exhibitions recently certainly seem to have run just fine... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted October 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2017 Well the ones that have been doing the circuits of exhibitions recently certainly seem to have run just fine... A post above also reports smooth running: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/87702-Bachmann-announce-narrow-gauge-range-led-by-baldwin-4-6-0t/?p=2763757 I think a preorder is in order... cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 News on the Bachmann website: http://Bachmann.co.uk/details.php?id=478 All livery samples are on the Bachmann website: Locos: http://www.Bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=branchline&prod=14 Wagons: http://www.Bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=branchline&prod=15 I have 590 and the WHR wagon on order, but I am temped to add Peggy. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I am so impressed by what Bachmann is achieving with these stunning locos and wagons. Now I have seen all of them, I think I am going to add some of WHR open wagons to my pre-order. Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Wow! They really do look the part! Just need to get my Trench Railway ready for the arrival. Edited October 23, 2017 by SDJR7F88 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I was wondering what radius is the minimum, but then I found the answer. Runs smoothly on 9 inch radius curves Hmmm. Rabbit Warren or coffee table? It's tempting. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) My Shed is waiting too Mind you lookin' at those photos theres a heck of a lot to do yet! My problem is that once I get to the track laying completion stage (which this is now at) I tend to get lazy and nothing happens progress wise for weeks I just randomly put a train or 2 on the layout and watch them run. For info the trackplan represents nothing in particular, it is simply an oval looped over itself ( looped folded '8') with 2 passing loops 3 longish sidings and 2 shorter ones, the bridge in the pic is a Balsa mock up to test size but knowing my inactivity will probably remain in situ! Edited October 24, 2017 by Stevelewis 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 That’s rather splendid, isn’t it? I’d always pictured the ALR as a sort of grubby, unpainted, monochrome operation, unlike its neighbour at Waterhouses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I am wondering how easy Digitizing access will be on these locos, for fitting the Next 18 decoder and possibly speaker? Looks like there are quite a few pipes etc which may make simple access difficult, hopefully I will be wrong! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 All engines come pre-fitted with a speaker, which should cut down on the complexity of sound installation. Have just expanded my pre-order to include both 778 and 'Hummy' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 All engines come pre-fitted with a speaker, which should cut down on the complexity of sound installation. Have just expanded my pre-order to include both 778 and 'Hummy' Thats good news re the speaker, would be interesting to know where the decoder location is! I have the 2 weathered ones on preorder, thinking of trying to preorder Peggy as well, 'cos it looks very nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I like the weathering job on Hummy. I'm not a fan of factory weathering generally, but that one is definitely causing me to rethink. My 009 interests tend to be more light industrial or Victorian, but I think I'm going to have to add that to my "don't need but want" list. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thats good news re the speaker, would be interesting to know where the decoder location is! I have the 2 weathered ones on preorder, thinking of trying to preorder Peggy as well, 'cos it looks very nice! Well, if the speaker is in the bunker, I suppose it’s either in the boiler or a side tank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) Does anyone know when the 009 wagons are due in retailers? I'm seriously tempted to make a diorama with one . . . Edited December 13, 2017 by SVRlad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 The Bachman website still says Dec/Jan and according to the Bachmann incoming - November 2017 thread they have left China Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 The wagons have arrived at Rails https://railsofsheffield.com/groups/2319/Bachmann-narrow-gauge-wagon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Rails Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 The wagons have arrived at Rails https://railsofsheffield.com/groups/2319/Bachmann-narrow-gauge-wagon They have indeed, The first 4 wagons have arrived: 393-050, 393-051, 393-052, 393-053 are all in stock. Advanced preorders are been processed as I type! See more images here: https://railsofsheffield.com/news/articles/2721-narrow-gauge-wagons 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Just had notice that my wagons have just been dispatched 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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