PenrithBeacon Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 It would be nice if Bachmann offered the FFA/FFG wagons without containers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 It would be nice if Bachmann offered the FFA/FFG wagons without containers. Agreed, and if the containers were also available separately, we could all make up trains to our own liking. Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 You can always put any unwanted ones onto a well known auction site and use the income to buy more applicable ones (or just leave some prototypical gaps....)Are there any online images of them yet, as Bachmann doesn't seem to have a proper website at the mo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Can anyone remember the last estimated date of arrival for the FFG/FFA? (Subject to revision, without prejudice, based on the latest prediction from Russell Grant, with all the usual caveats, an estimated date of arrival is not a guarantee of future performance, etc) I've tried searching the forums in vain, the Bachmann website has ceased to be, and Hatton's soothsayer has gone into rehab after all the chopping and changing of delivery estimates so I'm struggling a bit. I could swear I saw a fairly recent list of delivery guesstimates but the search facility is saying no. Sometime towards the end of the Summer is ringing a bell (mind you that would mean the second week of April here in Fairbourne which is a tad optimistic.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 'Just in time for Christmas' was the last one I heard... we've missed that now though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted January 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2018 Am I reading this right that they are only doing ISO boxes and not the earlier type? Which leads me to another question when did they start running ISO boxes? I was hoping to run an 8 set of the original boxes with a BS as guards accommodation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Am I reading this right that they are only doing ISO boxes and not the earlier type? Which leads me to another question when did they start running ISO boxes? I was hoping to run an 8 set of the original boxes with a BS as guards accommodation Looking at the lists of build dates for containers in 'Freightliner- Life and Times', the first builds seem to have been in 1966. I think the initial builds may have been both top lifts (via Twistlocs) and bottom lift, using pockets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Looking at the lists of build dates for containers in 'Freightliner- Life and Times', the first builds seem to have been in 1966. I think the initial builds may have been both top lifts (via Twistlocs) and bottom lift, using pockets. HI All Containers to ISO standards were settled in 1968 with the standards being accepted. The first batchs of FFA FGA wagons did not have the spigot point but had them retro fitted there after.. Regards Arran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul 27 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 HI All Containers to ISO standards were settled in 1968 with the standards being accepted. The first batchs of FFA FGA wagons did not have the spigot point but had them retro fitted there after.. Regards Arran Any pictures of early pre 66 containers showing different features, what are the spigot points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 what are the spigot points. I think more properly twistlocks on the FFA/FGA rather than spigots? These: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Any pictures of early pre 66 containers showing different features, what are the spigot points. AAR 64B by Terry, on Flickr P 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 'Just in time for Christmas' was the last one I heard... we've missed that now though! Depends on which Christmas though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted January 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2018 Any pictures of early pre 66 containers showing different features, what are the spigot points. They had circular sockets about 2in diameter inboard of the side frames There was a twin set at Parkeston for many years it had the remains of its air locking system on it. The sockets had small bars over them to prevent use The twist locks looked to be a retro fit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Any pictures of early pre 66 containers showing different features, what are the spigot points. http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brfreightliner Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2018 You can always put any unwanted ones onto a well known auction site and use the income to buy more applicable ones (or just leave some prototypical gaps....) That's where my Hornby KFA containers/tanktainers went.......... And probably my FGA boxes when I get a pair to convert to FDA or maybe FJAs if I'm feeling adventurous....... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 25, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2018 If you don't like the containers, there is an option, build some Colin Craig versions. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted March 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) Got an email from Hattons today saying August/September for delivery. Edited April 1, 2018 by BR Blue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Which year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2018 Just to whet the appetite ahead of the Bachmann model, three of my tarted-up Triang-Hornby units: Having done eight units with the full S-kits detailing and bogie lowering, I'm now working back through the rake by cutting away the underframe and reinstating with plastic card and micro-strip. This takes about one evening per vehicle, and also includes the addition of brass reinforcing strips to add a degree of rigidity. It's not all that accurate or carefully done but once painted, and lost in the gloom under the vehicle, the general impression is OK, I reckon. I've now started fixing the C-Rail containers on permanently, as well, as with the first two units. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle50043 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Got an email from Hattons today saving August/September for delivery. October at earliest then...lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Just kindly been able to have a look over one of these at DEMU Showcase by Bachmann. Look very sharp indeed, nice representation of the disc brakes (and discs too) and a decent amount of weight to the chassis too. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Just kindly been able to have a look over one of these at DEMU Showcase by Bachmann. Look very sharp indeed, nice representation of the disc brakes (and discs too) and a decent amount of weight to the chassis too. The flats did look quite nice through the glass. Containers weren't bad either, I might be wrong, but the 20s looked to be 8'6" rather than their previous 8'9" that they used on their FIA pairs, which is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcyg Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Just to whet the appetite ahead of the Bachmann model, three of my tarted-up Triang-Hornby units: ffa_1.jpg ffa_2.jpg ffa_3.jpg Having done eight units with the full S-kits detailing and bogie lowering, I'm now working back through the rake by cutting away the underframe and reinstating with plastic card and micro-strip. This takes about one evening per vehicle, and also includes the addition of brass reinforcing strips to add a degree of rigidity. It's not all that accurate or carefully done but once painted, and lost in the gloom under the vehicle, the general impression is OK, I reckon. I've now started fixing the C-Rail containers on permanently, as well, as with the first two units. How do you weigh them down? I have new wheels and all sorts, but it took weight to stop them flying off at every curve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted June 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2018 Are the early ones the eight foot boxes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted June 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2018 How do you weigh them down? I have new wheels and all sorts, but it took weight to stop them flying off at every curve They've got brass strips built into the underframe, mainly to countreract the sag a bit, but a side effect was to add a bit more weight. From my experience, though, the main cause of derailments (with the scale wheels etc) was due to my home-made couplings needing a bit of adjustment. The containers help to add a bit more weight as well, and mine are fixed down permanently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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