Tin Turtle Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I hadn't noticed there was a fad for First World War livery engines? Apart from the Farish U class, and in OO the Bachmann C class and Hattons P class both in SECR Grey and Bachmann's City I can't think of any Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whart57 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The SECR grey is not strictly wartime as it lingered on until the Grouping and most photos I know of engines in that livery are from 1920-22. I'd question though whether many engines were ever painted in unlined olive green since so few photos exist of them (the lettering and numbering was different from the grey livery), hence querying Bachmann's proposal of a green loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternKing Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I wonder what Farish will announce for 2018? - hopefully a skinhead class 31 with discs, a class 24/1 with headcode box, a class 25 with larger centre window & a class 40 in BR blue with discs! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted November 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2017 There was very little in the way of new N stuff on show at Warley, only the Birdcage stock in EP form (which looked excellent) and painted samples of various re-liveries, including West Coast and Arriva Class 57s. The finish on these two really was outstanding. I had a good look at the production class 40s for me the gap between the bogies is a total non-issue unless you are looking at it dead side on, and even then it's not as bad as the hugely blown up photos in the mags and on-line suggest it to be. Bachmann really are nailing it when it comes to quality of finish and overall standard at the moment. The heady days of 7 new loco releases a year may be behind us, but I think the quality of recent models makes up for the reduced output, and the price rises! Now, about that West Country Mr. Bachmann................ Tom. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I spy a Colas 70 underneath too. That's a tough livery to print on that body - which is a new tool to mimic changes to the real thing since introduction too, I think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted November 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2017 I spy a Colas 70 underneath too. That's a tough livery to print on that body - which is a new tool to mimic changes to the real thing since introduction too, I think? Correct, whatever modifications the real thing has, the model is tooled to represent it. The Colas livery on the 70 & 37 was equally as well done as the others on display. Lovely looking models. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytrains Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 So glad that farish listened and re tooled the 31 to how she should look im very pleased and own a br blue with sound love it thanks farish. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 30, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2017 It has to be said the old Farish 31 wasn't that bad with a little work but is still eclipsed by the new one of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRH_Dan_Hull Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) There was very little in the way of new N stuff on show at Warley, only the Birdcage stock in EP form (which looked excellent) and painted samples of various re-liveries, including West Coast and Arriva Class 57s. The finish on these two really was outstanding. I had a good look at the production class 40s for me the gap between the bogies is a total non-issue unless you are looking at it dead side on, and even then it's not as bad as the hugely blown up photos in the mags and on-line suggest it to be. Bachmann really are nailing it when it comes to quality of finish and overall standard at the moment. The heady days of 7 new loco releases a year may be behind us, but I think the quality of recent models makes up for the reduced output, and the price rises! Now, about that West Country Mr. Bachmann................ 1.jpg 2.jpg Tom. I think a Lord Nelson in N and retooled 00 version would make more sense than a west country. Besides Dapol are meant (even though they seem to have mothballed it) to be working on one? Maybe you could do what a few impatient people seem to have done; I have seen a lot of people just renumber/name farish merchant navies as west countries! a particular layout at Warley had a 'Blackmore Vale' and a 'City of Wells' going round. Edited December 9, 2017 by HRH_Dan_Hull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted December 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2017 I think a Lord Nelson in N and retooled 00 version would make more sense than a west country. Besides Dapol are meant (even though they seem to have mothballed it) to be working on one? Maybe you could do what a few impatient people seem to have done; I have seen a lot of people just renumber/name farish merchant navies as west countries! a particular layout at Warley had a 'Blackmore Vale' and a 'City of Wells' going round. I'd be more than happy with a Lord Nelson! Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRH_Dan_Hull Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I'd be more than happy with a Lord Nelson! Tom. It has surely got to the top of the 00 retool pile by now? when was the last one done? 1990? and pre war SR top link power is a huge gap in the N gauge market *braces ready for mention of the Schools!*. Also perhaps some new Pullmans to go with a Nelson would be the icing on the cake! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr chapman Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I know it's very early days but what are the thoughts on the C class CAD? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternKing Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Am I having a bad nightmare or is this really the extent of the Farish announcements for 2018 for us classic diesel enthusiasts? No disc headcode class 40 in blue, no disc headcode class 31, no class 24/1 (25/0) or later class 25 which hasn't been updated since the 1980's, Farish you are usless! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted January 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2018 No, you are not dreaming, there was very little bar a few DMU's for the Rail Blue enthusiast (and then only 108's, no more 101's that are desperately needed if the silly Ebay prices for even the clapped out old Poole versions are fetching are anything to go by). No fresh runs of any blue/grey coaching stock either, may be a case of stock up on the bread and butter Mk1 SO. SK and BG whilst you can as I can see these disappearing fast with another batch now a minimum of eighteen months to two years away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted January 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2018 Am I having a bad nightmare or is this really the extent of the Farish announcements for 2018 for us classic diesel enthusiasts? No disc headcode class 40 in blue, no disc headcode class 31, no class 24/1 (25/0) or later class 25 which hasn't been updated since the 1980's, Farish you are usless! That's a bit harsh! We've got the 2 new Deltics on the way. I'm surprised about the lack of 25/3 or 45/6 though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Am I having a bad nightmare or is this really the extent of the Farish announcements for 2018 for us classic diesel enthusiasts? No disc headcode class 40 in blue, no disc headcode class 31, no class 24/1 (25/0) or later class 25 which hasn't been updated since the 1980's, Farish you are usless! Really uncalled for, the 40 has only just landed so itsfar too soon for another run.Ok I fully appreciate some people (me included) want several 40's but we all have a budget and Farish have a wide rang to produce, next year I am sure they will do another batch of 40's. Give them time with the 31's they are still working on the refurbished 31's. Chances are they are working on a 24/1 and 25/0 and later 25 but they are announcing models later in the process, if they did announce them now chances are you would have a moan because they are not out straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 No, you are not dreaming, there was very little bar a few DMU's for the Rail Blue enthusiast (and then only 108's, no more 101's that are desperately needed if the silly Ebay prices for even the clapped out old Poole versions are fetching are anything to go by). No fresh runs of any blue/grey coaching stock either, may be a case of stock up on the bread and butter Mk1 SO. SK and BG whilst you can as I can see these disappearing fast with another batch now a minimum of eighteen months to two years away. It's a Blue/Grey FK that I'm really after. I'm not sure if such a thing even exists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted January 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2018 It's a Blue/Grey FK that I'm really after. I'm not sure if such a thing even exists. Long sold out and no second issue yet. I do have rather a lot of them as I need them for my Motorail services...sorry. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted January 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2018 If I recall correctly, a Mk1 FK in blue/grey also appeared in a train pack which was split up by some retailers (also providing a source of BSK and RMBs as well) but even these have now dried up it seems. I need a Mk2 FK and even these have become scarce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47475 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Best not mention the InterCity FK! Plenty of those available, I imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 If I recall correctly, a Mk1 FK in blue/grey also appeared in a train pack which was split up by some retailers (also providing a source of BSK and RMBs as well) but even these have now dried up it seems. I need a Mk2 FK and even these have become scarce. I've got a Mk1 FO in blue/grey, which was split from the Cumbrian Mountain Express train pack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted January 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2018 Mk2 FK due for a second issue this year, Mk2 BFK should have been a no brainier as it uses the existing BSO body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I went to one of Bachmann's showcase trade/press open days yesterday for a briefing of the new 2018 range and pick up the new 2018 catalogue. The N class with smoke deflectors and the class 251 Pullman DEMU with jumper cables were both on display as painted samples so they should be available some time later this year. In addition there was some update on product announced in previous years. The GWR railcar is in production. On display was an EP of the 100t TEA tanker (looking very nice) and apparently they have just received an EP of the C class and painted samples of the Birdcage coaching stock. Research has been completed on the class 319, 70/8, refurb 31, 8F, Mk2F and Thompson coaches and this, along with the specifications, has been sent to China for the CADs to be drawn up. The new class 158, J72 and class 47 with cut away buffer beam shroud are currently being researched. The new class 47s will need retooling to accommodate a speaker under the roof as well as the more obvious changes - cut away bb, jumper cable socket, different fuel tanks.There will be four J72/E1 models produced. HTH G. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whart57 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Received emails from Hattons this morning saying the price of the C class and birdcage coaches will be higher than originally estimated. Brexit strikes again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted January 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) Received emails from Hattons this morning saying the price of the C class and birdcage coaches will be higher than originally estimated. Brexit strikes again Brexit has nothing to do with it. These were Hatton’s own estimated prices, as Bachmann had not confirmed the RRP when announced. The fact that Hatton's were slightly out and are now increasing prices is purely down their guess being wrong. The sound fitted 8F has come down in price from Hattons original estimate, but I suppose that fact doesn’t suit your anti Brexit comment. Tom. Edited January 11, 2018 by TomE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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