Bachmann Rep Limited Editions

[GordonC]

Isn't Bachmann's version of 814 also incorrect for 831 as it had a raised plated over headcode box at one end?

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/blue-diesels/5427939429/

 

wow thats a headcode variation I'd never noticed before! good spotting!!

[girlinb]

Bachmann s 814 isn’t suitable for any renumbers that are accurate as it has more yellow round the cab than all the rest

[adb968008]

Isn't Bachmann's version of 814 also incorrect for 831 as it had a raised plated over headcode box at one end?

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/blue-diesels/5427939429/

wow thats a headcode variation I'd never noticed before! good spotting!!

It’s a difficult one, I don’t think any manufacturer if 47 has ever tooled that variation, I don’t think there’s many 47’s like it.

Best bet would be a piece of plasticard cut to size, add holes for the lenses and respray the yellow ends.

I decided to keep it as is and live with it, as I’ve 20 odd Lima 47’s which are much worse, but equally look ok.

Edited April 2, 2018 by adb968008

[The Black Hat]

Isn't Bachmann's version of 814 also incorrect for 831 as it had a raised plated over headcode box at one end?

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/blue-diesels/5427939429/

 

So it is... slight change of plans!

[DavidM]

It’s a difficult one, I don’t think any manufacturer if 47 has ever tooled that variation, I don’t think there’s many 47’s like it.

Best bet would be a piece of plasticard cut to size, add holes for the lenses and respray the yellow ends.

I decided to keep it as is and live with it, as I’ve 20 odd Lima 47’s which are much worse, but equally look ok.

 

The mod on 47831 was non-standard and therefore almost certainly a one off.

[The Black Hat]

So it is... slight change of plans!

 

Aiming for 47839 or 47843 as ones to go for the Virgin 47. Looked at 47844 but that seems to have had its headlights changed...

[girlinb]

Aiming for 47839 or 47843 as ones to go for the Virgin 47. Looked at 47844 but that seems to have had its headlights changed...

 

As I said before though still not a match 47814 as done by Bachmann is unique due to the extent of the yellow on the cab sides

[The Black Hat]

As I said before though still not a match 47814 as done by Bachmann is unique due to the extent of the yellow on the cab sides

 

True - but that's a repaint issue that's fairly easy to solve. Meanwhile, might stick this over in the Bachmann 47 thread so as not to go off on tangent with other limited edition 47s...

[DRS Crewe On A Mission]

If anyone wants a Bachmann DRS 47805 model if you Ebay search "Bachmann 47805" a result will come up showing £136.95 plus £4.00 postage. There are two left available. 

 

Hope this helps. 

[SouthernMafia]

As I said before though still not a match 47814 as done by Bachmann is unique due to the extent of the yellow on the cab sides

 

Never even noticed that, thanks for pointing it out. Somewhat annoying that Bachmann have picked a loco with this modification preventing an easy renumber!

[DY444]

OT but every time I look at the Bachmann index and see this thread I think "Brilliant!  Bachmann are going to produce a REP to go with the Kernow 4TC".  Just about fall for it every time although I have now managed to stop opening the thread in excited expectation.

 

I appreciate that this is most probably the onset of senility but it possibly provides a little insight into how thread titles might not be as self-explanatory as they may seem to the OP. 

Edited April 4, 2018 by DY444

[NIRCLASS80]

Nice little Colas bargain! https://www.modeljunction.info/estore/product_info.php?products_id=46837

[big jim]

Finally managed to pick up my DRS ltd ed from mike at c+m yesterday, had a quick look at it and very nice it is too, and once Home away in the stock box it goes until I rebuild a new layout in the garage!

 

(Also picked up a nice weathered Tata steel class 60 from the 2nd hand cabinet)

[Ncarter2]

Does anyone know if there are still the DRS 47’s at a reasonable price?

[DRS Crewe On A Mission]

Does anyone know if there are still the DRS 47’s at a reasonable price?

 

If you Ebay search "Bachmann 47805" their is a result listed that has two for sale at £136.95 each plus £4.00 postage. 

 

I have bought one from this seller. To my knowledge this is the cheapest place that has them for sale. 

 

Hope this helps. 

[girlinb]

If you Ebay search "Bachmann 47805" their is a result listed that has two for sale at £136.95 each plus £4.00 postage. 

 

I have bought one from this seller. To my knowledge this is the cheapest place that has them for sale. 

 

Hope this helps. 

Thats the one being sold by Cutty Blacks, they have a shop in York, might be worth calling them, they may sell it cheaper direct

[Ncarter2]

Thanks guys appreciate it

[adb968008]

Thats the one being sold by Cutty Blacks, they have a shop in York, might be worth calling them, they may sell it cheaper direct

Found this shop completely by accident walking past it in York in January.

Proper old fashioned model shop, hole in the wall sized, off a main road, stocked floor to ceiling with stuff, with aisles so narrow you can’t fit down, even stock floor to ceiling behind the counter.

Excellant stock of US railroad items too.

Edited April 12, 2018 by adb968008

[DRS Crewe On A Mission]

Not sure if this has been posted but DRS 37425 ‘Sir Robert McAlpine/Concrete Bob’ has been announced as south east sales area exclusive. Two versions are listed 32-370NFDS (Sound) and 32-370NF (non sound)

 

http://news.Bachmann.co.uk/2018/04/1162/

 

Thank you very much for posting this. I didn't know about this one until now. 

 

Typical though for it to be announced now that I have already renumbered a 405 model to 425. 

 

I would have preferred the Limited Edition but not to worry. 

[girlinb]

Not sure if this has been posted but DRS 37425 ‘Sir Robert McAlpine/Concrete Bob’ has been announced as south east sales area exclusive. Two versions are listed 32-370NFDS (Sound) and 32-370NF (non sound)

 

http://news.Bachmann.co.uk/2018/04/1162/

Interesting choice given the same loco is being done for Rails in RF Construction - still nice to see a 37, hopefully a few more to come

[159220]

Brilliant! Due Aug. RRP £164.95

 

 

But, we need some MK2Fs in DRS. Please Bachmann please! Surely!

 

Bachmann says:

 

Initially used in ‘Top and Tail’ mode with another Class 37/4 on the rear of the train, these 3-4 carriage trains were formed of former BR MK2F stock outshopped in DRS livery. These additional trains run by Northern Rail/DRS have improved the seating capacity on the route and allowed BNFL workers to commute to Sellafield by train. 37425 is still active with DRS, currently working on the Norwich to Great Yarmouth/Lowestoft passenger diagrams.

 

I have had the money saved for 2x TSO and 1x BSO Mk2F in DRS since the Mk2F was overhauled at Eastleigh Works in late 2012/early 2013 and the model Mk2F was announced in 2013.

 

http://www.carlswatson.com/Trains/Galleries%202013/Galleries%20201301/20130104EastleighWorks/drsmk2overhaulseastleighworks4thjanuary2013.html

http://www.carlswatson.com/Trains/Galleries%202013/Galleries%20201302/20130208EastleighWorks/bay3southeastleighworks8thfebruary2013.html

http://www.carlswatson.com/Trains/Galleries%202013/Galleries%20201302/20130208EastleighWorks/tso6122eastleighworks8thfebruary20132.html

http://www.carlswatson.com/Trains/Galleries%202013/Galleries%20201302/20130201EastleighWorks/tso6117eastleighworks1stfebruary2013.html

http://www.carlswatson.com/Trains/Galleries%202013/Galleries%20201302/20130219EastleighWorks/tso6001eastleighworks19thfebruary20132.html

 

Though 5971, 6001, 6008, 6117, 6122 and 9525 were some of the first. In Norwich, I think the favourite is the more recent 5937 which is often with 37425 & 37405 (of course, 37419 and 37422 see a lot of action) 

Edited April 13, 2018 by 159220

[martin_l_jones]

Very nice, but a real shame it's not one of the latest Compass liveried 37's, unless that's still to come from another area !!

 

The market has been flooded with this livery over the last year or so.....

Edited April 13, 2018 by martin_l_jones

[159220]

Very nice, but a real shame it's not one of the latest Compass liveried 37's, unless that's still to come from another area !!

 

This is the most curious of posts. By latest Compass to do mean as worn on 37423? As then this cannot be modelled as Bachmann do not tool the WiPac lights. Seen here:

 

 

If you mean the Compass 'Green-fade' as per (DRS have discontinued this application, and further units shall be as per 37423):

 

 

This livery above is worn on:

37038 - WiPac

37059 - WiPac

37069 - WiPac

37218 - WiPac

37609 - WiPac

37716 - flush front.

 

Again, all Compass 'Green-fade' 37s have WiPac lights or flush fronts, which Bachmann do not tool. Perhaps, 37422 in plain blue could be interesting and 37409 is expected to be in the most recent DRS livery, plain as per 37423, when outshopped in the coming months. 

 

I wonder shall more class 37s be Regional Exclusives?

 

Logical modern liveries would include:

 

37025 (split head-codes) in BR LL and recently been on hire to Colas.

37175/219/254 Colas (Do Bachmann hold tooling for these three? I know the roof details are different on each).

Your choice of West Coast Railways seeing as the collector club sold well.

 

Of course, one clear choice is 37407 in BR LL as per its re-build, seen here with 37425 on the East Anglian Short Set (Shall be working all next week if you fancy a ride - with 419 or 422): 

 

 

Would I stand correct to sum the following 2018 Rep Exclusives:

 

South West - 47625 BR Blue (weathered) - http://news.Bachmann.co.uk/2018/02/city-truro-class-47-sales-area-exclusive/

London and South East - 37425 DRS - http://news.Bachmann.co.uk/2018/04/1162/

West Midlands and Wales - 47628 BR Green - http://news.Bachmann.co.uk/2018/01/sir-daniel-gooch-class-47-sales-area-exclusive/

East Midlands and East Anglia - 27 Ton Hoppers. Note. Bachmann PR does not refer this to a 2018 rep ex. - http://news.Bachmann.co.uk/2018/03/27-ton-tippler-wagons-sales-area-exclusive/

North and Scotland - 47712 BR era Scotrail. Note. Bachmann PR does not refer this to a 2018 rep ex. - http://news.Bachmann.co.uk/2018/03/rebecca-class-47-sales-area-exclusive/ 

 

Thus, it might just be inconsistent wording, but if reading between the lines. We shall see rep exclusives for 2018 in the East Midlands/East Anglia and North/Scotland. 37025 would suit the North/Scotland and 37407 would suits East Midlands/Anglia....

 

Sorry to be pedantic. But anyway, I would be interesting to know of all the tooling variation Bachmann have for the class 37, if someone could point me to a source. 

Edited April 14, 2018 by 159220

[KDG]

Brilliant! Due Aug. RRP £164.95

 

 

snip

 

Thanks for posting. Very nice. I was about to renumber a spare 37405 but will now hang on.

 

Other than Cumbrian coast and Anglia duties, what work is there now for the DRS class 37/4 fleet?

[brushman47544]

Someone posted a while ago that Bachmann’s original plans for Sales Rep limited editions for 2018 were Class 37s, following Class 47s for 2017. These plans obviously changed when Kernow MRC relinquished 47625, 47628 and 47712 which then became additional Rep L/Es.

 

Assuming Bachmann planned a Class 37 for each Sales area, others should be announced in due course. Will they all be of refurbished locos though? The L/E 37114 may be part of the same production run, in which case perhaps a BR Blue or LL 37/0 with Westie will be one of them - please...

Edited April 14, 2018 by brushman47544