bertiedog Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) Just got in Hummy in weathered finish, and very impressed with performance and finish of Peggy etc. All run in now, several hours running light, then with coaches etc. They run very cool, cheched with optical thermometer at a few degrees above ambient room temperature, with very light current drain running light, and not much increase on loading or inclines. No driver or fireman figures fiitted yet to Hummy, or Ashover coaches bar one kit version, roll on the Bachmann versions coming. Haulage is good at four coaches from Peco or equivalent assorted O09 four wheeled stock. The speed remains pretty constant on a feedback controller, but it also works fine on a plain Hornsby unit, with good slow speed as well. All D.C. not DCC, with under board sound system, run from my computer. Certainly the best 009 made so far, and more to come with the 040 locos promised. Stephen Edited September 18, 2018 by bertiedog 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Update Arcadia Rail still has 3 variants available at Box shifter price! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) A follow up to my Peggy motion problem - it has fallen apart again, so it looks as though it will have to be returned. A real pity as I love this loco and will have to pick up another. As an aside, I am not sold on DCC sound in steam locos (I have 20+ diesels converted), but following the videos and comments, I have just fitted it to my Hummy. It is brilliant and really adds another dimension to operating it. Roy I think it would be wise to return the loco and get a refund ( or replacement there is still stock around in the retailers) by returning Bachmann will hopefully get the loco back and be able to perhaps identify the issue. I have to agree that the sound is excellent, and certainly brings the loco to life, especially the standing sounds, extremely easy and quick to fit the decoder as well. Would love to hear those 20+ diesels ticking over together! 2 or 3 SLW 24s is about the limit for me before I lose concentration! Edited September 23, 2018 by Stevelewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted September 29, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2018 Update Arcadia Rail still has 3 variants available at Box shifter price! As does the Ian Allan shop in Birmingham, including 'Peggy'. Cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Quite a few of them as well last time I was in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium it's-er Posted October 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2018 CAD images of the Quarry Hunslet are available and have been released - they are shown on Hattons Facebook pages, at 15 September - hopefully this link will work - scroll down to 15 September: https://m.facebook.com/hattonsmodelrailways/ John Storey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 No driver or fireman figures fiitted yet to Hummy, Stephen Thats an issue I’ve been thinking about for my “peggy”. Not a lot of room in the cab. Has anyone fitted any crew, and if so which models? I’ve been wondering about finding some 1/87 ones perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Further to my previous query on sound, would a sound chip from say Zimo FULLY function with the Hornby DC\C controller or any other basic unit? No general Yes replies please .....and then add that some functions do work or need recoding CV's .etc. I have the Hornby unit and building a new Merg system. It is all and everything to do with cost, I do not want a partially equipped sound loco wasting up to £140 odd pounds , Stephen I have Zimo sound fitted locos and they function on my e-link system no problem. That can cover 26 functions. But it cannot read high number CVs (300+ from memory). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 CAD images of the Quarry Hunslet are available and have been released - they are shown on Hattons Facebook pages, at 15 September - hopefully this link will work - scroll down to 15 September: https://m.facebook.com/hattonsmodelrailways/ John Storey I find it quite remarkable that a mass-market manufacturer can offer such a small rtr model as a cabless Quarry Hunslet. Not long ago that would been a tour-de-force from an experienced scratchbuilder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2018 I find it quite remarkable that a mass-market manufacturer can offer such a small rtr model as a cabless Quarry Hunslet. Not long ago that would been a tour-de-force from an experienced scratchbuilder. Sign of our times. Smaller batches and a still-affluent market lapping up true goodies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) Sign of our times. Smaller batches and a still-affluent market lapping up true goodies.Smaller batches are a symptom, I think. The mass market served by companies like Tri-Ang no longer exists. Suppliers NEED to provide constantly changing ranges in small batches to be viable. Advances in computerised tooling derived directly from CAD models, reduces set-up costs, together with low-to-nil inventory and unsold stock costs resulting from Pre-ordering and Pre-selling to a market which will wait months to years, for the actual product. More accurate sales prediction and monitoring. That, and a revolution in shipping, containerisation in huge loads of completely unrelated products, direct to distributors. Plus, as you rightly say, selling into a market where disposable income is an order of magnitude above manufacturing wages. Edited October 6, 2018 by rockershovel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted October 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2018 Smaller runs can also use softer metals for the tools, reducing costs further. I wouldn't be surprised if we virtually never see the long runs of the past ever again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted October 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) A follow up to my earlier post regarding my poorly Peggy (see posts http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/87702-Bachmann-announce-narrow-gauge-range-led-by-baldwin-4-6-0t/page-24&do=findComment&comment=3265011 & http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/87702-Bachmann-announce-narrow-gauge-range-led-by-baldwin-4-6-0t/page-24&do=findComment&comment=3268701). It was returned to Kernow who did send it back fairly swiftly (about a week). Whether they repaired it or replaced it I do not know: they didn't say and whilst I can't see anything to indicate a repair, they did say that at the time they hadn't any more in stock. For various reasons (but mainly work) I didn't get to try her again until Friday last week. Six hours of running in, both directions at various speeds, and all is well. Thanks to Kernow's usual high standard of service I have my Peggy and Hummy both running well, just to fit sound to the latter now. Roy Edited October 8, 2018 by Roy Langridge 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted October 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2018 Thought I would share this on here. I have added footplate crew, real coal and weathered Peggy. The footplate crew are from Monty’s Models Range- MSV69 and MSV71. Thanks for looking, regards Paul. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted January 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2019 No doubt many of you have already read the Bachmann 2019 announcements thread, but I thought for continuity, I'd re-post that there are some new Baldwins being released: OO9 Scale Locomotives 391-030 Baldwin 10-12-D Tank No. 4 Snailbeach District Railways Black - weathered 391-031DS Baldwin 10-12-D Tank 590 Welsh Highland Railway Lined Maroon – SOUND FITTED 391-032 Baldwin 10-12-D Tank E763 'Sid' SR Maunsell Green Anyone know anything about the SR version? I didn't think the Southern had a Baldwin? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted January 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2019 No doubt many of you have already read the Bachmann 2019 announcements thread, but I thought for continuity, I'd re-post that there are some new Baldwins being released: OO9 Scale Locomotives 391-030 Baldwin 10-12-D Tank No. 4 Snailbeach District Railways Black - weathered 391-031DS Baldwin 10-12-D Tank 590 Welsh Highland Railway Lined Maroon – SOUND FITTED 391-032 Baldwin 10-12-D Tank E763 'Sid' SR Maunsell Green Anyone know anything about the SR version? I didn't think the Southern had a Baldwin? From what others here have written, I understand it's fictional (and possibly with a number already in use by another Southern locomotive, when other spare numbers were available). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 The southern one is fictitious as it carries the number after 762 lyn on the l&b. Either way from seeing the images of all 3 livery samples they look amazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I’m amazed at the standard of detailing modelling on RTR 009 models now. Those photos are very effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold papagolfjuliet Posted January 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2019 The southern one is fictitious as it carries the number after 762 lyn on the l&b. Either way from seeing the images of all 3 livery samples they look amazing The real 'Sid' is a Maffei 0-4-0WT which resided for some years on the revived L&B before being sold to a line in Sweden. The nameplate on the Bachmann Baldwin appears to be a straight copy of that on the Maffei. http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/railway/rolling-stock/sid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2019 I didn't think the Southern had a Baldwin?[/font][/color]Only the 2-4-2 Lyn Great idea though for any fictional extensions of the L&B like my Combe Martin branch Right period to pick up cheap after WW1 if the L&B has thrived rather than declined. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted January 15, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 15, 2019 Anyone know anything about the SR version? I didn't think the Southern had a Baldwin? It's going to look like this one on show yesterday. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Unfortunately it looked nothing like that.....too short, wrong wheel arrangement and lacking a dome..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2019 It’s not trying to be a real loco they’ve said they are freelance like the SR wd wagons It’s just a bit of fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted January 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2019 Between them Bachmann and Heljan are about to produce more L&B locos than the real L&B (and SR) ever had. Truly spoilt we are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Reports (on this forum) suggest that the freelance Bachmann one may be better than the authentic ones....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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