steve1 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Making this production model will, at least, knock out the Ebay trade that would have happened if it had been a limited edition. I'm pleased to see such potential gouging nipped in the bud. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_R Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) Locomotion are also releasing commissioned editions of both 66779 and 92220?!? Are they really commissioned or just the standard Bachmann versions in Locomotion packaging? http://www.locomotionmodels.com/british-model-railways/oo-gauge-ncim-reservations/reservation-only-class-66-evening-star.htm http://www.locomotionmodels.com/british-model-railways/oo-gauge-ncim-reservations/reservation-only-class-9f-92220-evening-star.htm Edited January 20, 2017 by Martin_R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
srihaggis Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) Deleted. Just found the Locomotion thread for this model. has answered 'most' of my questions: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/119099-class-66-evening-star/ Edited January 20, 2017 by srihaggis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 My local shop advises that he's expecting his delivery of 66779s in about 3 weeks time....................... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete55 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 My local shop advises that he's expecting his delivery of 66779s in about 3 weeks time....................... Cheers, Mick My local shop rang me this afternoon to say its there waiting for me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) Can anyone advise whether the 'banana' effect on Bachmann's 6-axle diesels has been eliminated on recent releases? I yet to own a 66, but my last 47 (47834) still rocks on its centre axle. Hoping to add '779 to my fleet (future NRM member!), but cautious... EDIT: not encouraged, Rails Video, t=39s, the front left wheel very much looks like it slightly hovering. I guess there is a chance is not true on the axle, but it looks much like my rocking 47 does... https://youtu.be/Ke_F6PtMbqg?t=39 Edited February 8, 2018 by G-BOAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimytimes Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 We received our Evening Stars today, great looking loco but was surprised that ,although etched name plates are supplied to fit, the loco doesn't have printed ones. I can imagine a few will get ruined by people trying to fit them as the loco doesn't quite look right without them. The livery is an excellent reproduction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart2day Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Anyone know the cheapest place this is being sold? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) Anyone know the cheapest place this is being psold?Try Derails of Coleford,keen pricing with customer service that is second to none.An added plus is that all locos are tested prior to despatch. Edited February 10, 2018 by Black 5 Bear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
english electric Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Anyone know the cheapest place this is being sold? Monk bar models have it in stock priced £135.99 , I originally went in for my drs 47 but ended up coming out with 66779 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ncarter2 Posted February 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 10, 2018 Anyone know the cheapest place this is being sold? Rails is where I got mine from, good service Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart2day Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Ian Allen are doing it for £133 plus you would get £5 off with their reward scheme so effectively £128 if anyone is in the area. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris37422 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Picked mine up from Barry and Gill at Widnes Model Centre today. Lovely model and well worth the wait. 66723 'Chinook' next please Bachmann..... ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart2day Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Picked mine up from Barry and Gill at Widnes Model Centre today. Lovely model and well worth the wait. 66723 'Chinook' next please Bachmann..... ;-) If you don't mind saying, how much was it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Model Centre Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Picked mine up from Barry and Gill at Widnes Model Centre today. Lovely model and well worth the wait. 66723 'Chinook' next please Bachmann..... ;-) Always a pleasure to serve you Chris. Thank you. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Model Centre Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Just a note for retailers: The price on your delivery note for Evening Star is a Bachmann typing mistake. It should be £169.95, not £159,95p. Anybody getting it for around the £135 mark has had a result at the retailers expense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc2016 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We received our Evening Stars today, great looking loco but was surprised that ,although etched name plates are supplied to fit, the loco doesn't have printed ones. I can imagine a few will get ruined by people trying to fit them as the loco doesn't quite look right without them. The livery is an excellent reproduction. It looks like Bachmann are cutting out printed nameplates because the weathered blue GBRF version is also missing them. I hope they don't kept on leaving printed nameplates out on models because it is harder to fit etched versions on and to make sure that they look right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I hope they don't kept on leaving printed nameplates out on models because it is harder to fit etched versions on and to make sure that they look right. Surely its easier to fit etched nameplates without having to put them on printed versions which are often over scale. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc2016 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Surely its easier to fit etched nameplates without having to put them on printed versions which are often over scale. I must confess that i haven't put plates on a model before but with a model like this surely it would be easier to place plates over the printed ones or have some indication where they go. Samuel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37501 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I use masking tape applied to the loco to line up the plate. It is essential to get the plate level. Your choice of glue... I tend to use the Super Glue Extra Time Gel which allows a few seconds to ensure correct positioning. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart2day Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) Just a note for retailers: The price on your delivery note for Evening Star is a Bachmann typing mistake. It should be £169.95, not £159,95p. Anybody getting it for around the £135 mark has had a result at the retailers expense. Which retailer, the shop or Bachmann? Surely shops are allowed to charge what they like or is there price fixing going on? If they want to give the customer a good deal and can make at profit at £135 what is the problem? Edited February 10, 2018 by bart2day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted February 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 10, 2018 Which retailer, the shop or Bachmann? Surely shops are allowed to charge what they like or is there price fixing going on? If they want to give the customer a good deal and can make at profit at £135 what is the problem? Bachmann has set a maximum discount they are allowed to give on their products. Not sure what the amount is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Model Centre Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) Which retailer, the shop or Bachmann? Surely shops are allowed to charge what they like or is there price fixing going on? If they want to give the customer a good deal and can make at profit at £135 what is the problem? Calm down bart2day, Bachmann sent these out to retailers with delivery notes which had the wrong price on it. They price should have shown £169.95 before any discounts, it was typed wrong. £135 is based on the price being £159.95. That is why some retailers have gone from £135 to around £144 having realise Bachmanns mistake. Bachmann has set a maximum discount they are allowed to give on their products. Not sure what the amount is. Hilux it is 15% off RRP. To clarify: Taken from our documents; Copy of our delivery note: 32−983 Class 66 66779 ’Evening Star’ GBRF 159.95 Copy of Bachmanns RRP Class 66 66779 'Evening Star' GBRF £169.95 Edited to show prices. Edited February 10, 2018 by Widnes Model Centre Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 It looks like Bachmann are cutting out printed nameplates because the weathered blue GBRF version is also missing them. I hope they don't kept on leaving printed nameplates out on models because it is harder to fit etched versions on and to make sure that they look right. Yeah, but conversely if you want to renumber a named loco to an unnamed example then you are faced with the task of removing the unwanted printed plate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Yeah, but conversely if you want to renumber a named loco to an unnamed example then you are faced with the task of removing the unwanted printed plate. If you are capable of removing the unwanted digits then removing the unwanted printed nameplate should be easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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