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Evening all,

 

I'll start with some context... I'm working on a Bachmann 20, and for the life of me can't get the cab-end headcode panel out to change it from its current class 1 headcode to something more suitable for use on a colliery branch. Tried the usual duct tape method, tried carefully prising it out, no joy. (If anyone has suggestions for other methods, these may render my question purely academic!). Naturally, I got to thinking of a suitable cop-out. I'm sure I've heard that, back in the days when headcodes were generally expected to be displayed, a loco unable to display the correct headcode would carry headlamps denoting the train classification, as per steam locos. Indeed, I've found a couple of photos to back up this theory, such as https://www.flickr.com/photos/13296226@N02/4019219839 . I wonder, though, if anyone could suggest when this rule would have died out, either being officially dropped or gradually ignored? Could I get away with this as a cop-out on a loco modelled ca.1968-70?

 

Thanks in advance for any help!

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Evening all,

 

I'll start with some context... I'm working on a Bachmann 20, and for the life of me can't get the cab-end headcode panel out to change it from its current class 1 headcode to something more suitable for use on a colliery branch. Tried the usual duct tape method, tried carefully prising it out, no joy. (If anyone has suggestions for other methods, these may render my question purely academic!). Naturally, I got to thinking of a suitable cop-out. I'm sure I've heard that, back in the days when headcodes were generally expected to be displayed, a loco unable to display the correct headcode would carry headlamps denoting the train classification, as per steam locos. Indeed, I've found a couple of photos to back up this theory, such as https://www.flickr.com/photos/13296226@N02/4019219839 . I wonder, though, if anyone could suggest when this rule would have died out, either being officially dropped or gradually ignored? Could I get away with this as a cop-out on a loco modelled ca.1968-70?

 

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

Method used on all Abbotswood locos...

 

prise out existing glazing, don't worry if you damage it as its going in the bin....Bachmann print their headcodes on the reverse and its not easy to get them off without fogging the glazing

 

Replace headcodes with Precision Labels Headcodes (no connection other than satisfied customer!) and glaze over with acetate from Bachmann stock box. Job done.

 

Heres one of our 20's done this way ....3.30 onwards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sdC0sR7xCM

 

And also applied to all our locos, 20s are amongst the easiest to do.

 

Cheers

 

Phil

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