rockershovel Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Bachman definitely know a good photographer. The weathered wagon looks good, too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) Also some wagons in IA Waterloo today. Stewart Edited December 21, 2017 by stewartingram Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Has anyone else noticed ow the bogie wheels don't all make contact with the ground on the D class? A little disconcerting, but could be a fault in the photographic stand it's stood on as much as a fault in the model. Would love to see a comparison vs a Parkside kit if someone gets the chance too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I saw them running on the Bachmann demo layout and they seemed to roll very smoothly. The wagon floor is metal so theres plenty of low down weight. I suspect it could be a trick of photography. Cheers J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2017 I think it's the clear plastic stand making it appear to hover with light reflections, the ones on the track certainly were in contact with the rails in the videos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole @ Footplate Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Has anyone else noticed ow the bogie wheels don't all make contact with the ground on the D class? A little disconcerting, but could be a fault in the photographic stand it's stood on as much as a fault in the model. Would love to see a comparison vs a Parkside kit if someone gets the chance too. I have a WD one and WHR one sitting on a piece of Peco track in front of me as I type this and I can happily confirm these little beauties sit absolutely true on the rails, no cause for concern whatsoever. Also the fine detail and finish on them is superb, Bachmann have done a stunning job on these! Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I have a WD one and WHR one sitting on a piece of Peco track in front of me as I type this and I can happily confirm these little beauties sit absolutely true on the rails, no cause for concern whatsoever. Also the fine detail and finish on them is superb, Bachmann have done a stunning job on these! Alex Good, as soon as the Baldwin lands I think a little Christmas pressie is in order! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 As the bogies for wagons are Hudson's standard one wonders if these will be used for a couple of Hudson based coaches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 (edited) My Nocton estate wagons came today. Buscot Estate is very pleased with them. Here is a photo showing one side by side with the Parkside Dundas offering. Considering the latter is 30 years old, it stands up quite well to the comparison, but the Bachmann offering is clearly better. Bachmann runs better, as well. (Photo quality is not to good - I had to take it on my mobile phone as the main camera has had a fit of the sulks with a flat battery.) Edited September 3, 2022 by eastglosmog Restore photo 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted December 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2017 Thanks, I hadn't noticed until now that the Nocton version only has one brake wheel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole @ Footplate Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I have done a quick review of the WD & WHR versions here. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Very nice.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2017 I've rubbed back the weathering on one so they look different. They run well on the 'crazy' and mainline points too. Very nicely done. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Thanks, I hadn't noticed until now that the Nocton version only has one brake wheel. I hadn't, either, until I looked more carefully at the images on here: http://www.davesrailpics.bravehost.com/nocton/nocton.htm To add to Midlandmole's review, the wagon sides are commendably thin, about 0.7mm , noticeably thinner than the Parkside version. One minor gripe about the Nocton version - I wish they hadn't put such a prominent number on it. As I will need quite few, they are all going to have to have the number erased before use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Does anyone one know what the wd livery ones were used for? Received mine today and thinking of putting it into a PWay train. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2017 Does anyone one know what the wd livery ones were used for? Received mine today and thinking of putting it into a PWay train. Moving anything that would fit in, track parts, duckboards, ammo, medical supplies, fuel, shells, men etc even small artillery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 They were also used to transport the wounded, 4 stretcher cases per wagon, the stretchers being placed on 4 notched planks across the wagon. In addition to Paul's list, they also transported provisions, cement in barrels, wire entanglements, corrugated steel sheets, wire netting, water pipes, in fact everything required for trench warfare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floreat Industria Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 There's an excellent book on the subject here:- https://narrowgaugeandindustrial.co.uk/products/wdlr-album Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) Does anyone one know what the wd livery ones were used for? Received mine today and thinking of putting it into a PWay train. have a look at my photos of Roy Hirst 009 stock for idea's all his stock is based on photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/mozzer36/albums/72157632570378464 Edited January 4, 2018 by mozzer models 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SDJR7F88 Posted January 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2018 There's an excellent book on the subject here:- https://narrowgaugeandindustrial.co.uk/products/wdlr-album have a look at my photos of Roy Hirst 009 stock for idea's all his stock is based on photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/mozzer36/albums/72157632570378464 Two very, very helpful posts indeed! Looking for some ideas for loads for my recently arrived D Class Wagons. Just adding the finishing touches to my Trench Railway, ready for it's first outing at the Weston-Super-Mare Show next weekend (Sunday 14th Jan). Getting a bit nervous I must admit... 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Managed to get the D Class Bogie Wagons out for the first time the other day, and put them to good use in the Trenches! WD Baldwin 2-6-2T brings in a train of supplies, while captured German Brigadelok 0-8-0T pulls into the passing loop with a train of waste materials. (Taken during a test run Wednesday) 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Does “waste materials” mean “salvage”? There was a huge operation to recover and re-use or recycle, materials of all descriptions from damaged rifles to torn uniforms, ammunition casings and worn-out boots Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I saw examples of the WD wagons on the Kernow stand at Stevenage. Most impressed, really delicate mouldings and finishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floreat Industria Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Bachmann's release of 12 January says the locos should be released about Easter. That's 1 April, so it shouldn't be too long to wait now. I have a little layout waiting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 April 1st eh! Ermmm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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