RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted May 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2021 Yes it seems to be related to the push-pull fitted examples. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted May 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, stovepipe said: Yes it seems to be related to the push-pull fitted examples. Connections for the bell circuits I think - see this thread on the LNER forum. The corresponding additional connections on the coach can be seen in this post: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted May 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) These look very good. There are a couple of niggles - one potentially serious: The push-pull electric connections are very chunky, but they perhaps need to be in order to be robust. The top of the Westinghouse pump looks unfinished so there may be more work to do - in general, though, I don't think anybody has ever got this right. The later wooden buffer beam extending beyond the front edge of the footplate is nicely observed, but I wonder if the wooden beam itself is not quite thick enough? These are all minor things. For me only real issue is with the smokebox door, but it's difficult to tell from the photos, and it might be that there is in fact no issue. At the moment, though, it looks like both doors - with and without a number plate - are the earlier flatter type, and that the later LNER dished type has not been done. Perhaps TMC can confirm? Edited May 19, 2021 by Daddyman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Eight months - and what an eight months! - since we last heard from our friends from TMC on this . I assume that we have heard nothing further simply because there is nothing further to report. The TMC website suggests Q3 2022 for delivery, so it looks like it's still on its way. I think we're entitled to assume that this is still going ahead despite the prolonged silence. Of course, I cannot be entirely sanguine. Products have been cancelled or indefinitely postponed by commissioners in the past; most recently Model Rail seemingly trying to slide out unseen from the LB&SCR E1 tank comes to mind. Such things make me a little nervous. I'm never bothered about the 'when', it's the 'if' that worries me. Having had one on pre-order from the start, I might look to increase that if the pre-orders are not sold out. For me, the Class O has moved from a 'nice to have' to an 'essential for a project' purchase, and I would dearly love to see this commission realised. Perhaps a confirmation from TMC that the project is still alive and well and living with Bachmann would not hurt? In the meantime, something to inspire us: Edited January 21, 2022 by Edwardian 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted January 21, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2022 This project has gone a lot further down the road (EP samples) than the E1 ever did (not even CAD) before it was dropped by MR. Extended production lead times seem to be the norm these days, so we just have to wait. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Johan DC Posted January 21, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just put a pre-order in, but no hurry for me, still have the NER Autocars, the A5, Genesis-coaches, and a certain Coronation on my list, so, not all at once is fine by me (and my wallet!) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Edwardian said: Eight months - and what an eight months! - since we last heard from our friends from TMC on this . I assume that we have heard nothing further simply because there is nothing further to report. The TMC website suggests Q3 2022 for delivery, so it looks like it's still on its way. I think we're entitled to assume that this is still going ahead despite the prolonged silence. Of course, I cannot be entirely sanguine. Products have been cancelled or indefinitely postponed by commissioners in the past; most recently Model Rail seemingly trying to slide out unseen from the LB&SCR E1 tank comes to mind. Such things make me a little nervous. I'm never bothered about the 'when', it's the 'if' that worries me. Having had one on pre-order from the start, I might look to increase that if the pre-orders are not sold out. For me, the Class O has moved from a 'nice to have' to an 'essential for a project' purchase, and I would dearly love to see this commission realised. Perhaps a confirmation from TMC that the project is still alive and well and living with Bachmann would not hurt? In the meantime, something to inspire us: Or, just to depress you if they don't turn up, here is one somebody built a while ago. 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 21, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2022 China is very busy at teh moment - Charley Petty is quoting 2 year delays in his Class 143 thread on here.. they have covid, power and more important ways of taking money from the rest of the world at the moment. baz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Barry O said: China is very busy at teh moment - Charley Petty is quoting 2 year delays in his Class 143 thread on here.. they have covid, power and more important ways of taking money from the rest of the world at the moment. baz Given that the End Times are clearly upon us, I just want to get all my pre-orders out of China before the world economy and our civilisation collapses. I mean, even when mains power becomes a thing of the past, I can still enjoy looking at them (during daylight hours). 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, Edwardian said: Given that the End Times are clearly upon us, I just want to get all my pre-orders out of China before the world economy and our civilisation collapses. I mean, even when mains power becomes a thing of the past, I can still enjoy looking at them (during daylight hours). I picture you on a stand mounted Raleigh bike with a dynamo, pedalling sedately to charge up a lead acid accumulator to run your models. 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-A-T Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Edwardian said: Given that the End Times are clearly upon us, I just want to get all my pre-orders out of China before the world economy and our civilisation collapses. I mean, even when mains power becomes a thing of the past, I can still enjoy looking at them (during daylight hours). With your nom-de-plume surely you would find a gaslight more conducive…. Edited January 21, 2022 by D-A-T 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-A-T Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 And I am most thankful for TMC for announcing the model a few years back as it allowed me to acquire a LRM Kit at a most advantageous price off the EMGS/S4 (can’t remember which) trade stand pre-pandemic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmc Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just to confirm livery samples shouldn't be too far away now and once they have been checked we will let you see them. For once no news really isn't bad news! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, tmc said: Just to confirm livery samples shouldn't be too far away now and once they have been checked we will let you see them. For once no news really isn't bad news! Great news, thnk you 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLPG Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Any updates on a potential release date? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 On 18/04/2022 at 23:43, DLPG said: Any updates on a potential release date? I would expect news in the next Bachmann Times and Summer announcement. It's due in the next week or two. Beginning of May I think. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9001 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 On 24/04/2022 at 01:20, Steamport Southport said: I would expect news in the next Bachmann Times and Summer announcement. It's due in the next week or two. Beginning of May I think. Jason Great news! Wow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishdurham Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 On 18/04/2022 at 19:43, DLPG said: Any updates on a potential release date? I asked TMC and they said still looking at Q4 2022. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 18 hours ago, D9001 said: Great news! Wow! I mean the magazine rather than the model. That's where Bachmann tend to show their updates now. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterfgf Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 6 hours ago, Bishdurham said: I asked TMC and they said still looking at Q4 2022. That seems much more likely. I asked them about a year ago when the G5s could be expected and was told Q3 2022. I'm pleased it has only slipped one quarter, but lets see. Peterfgf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted April 26, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2022 On 24/04/2022 at 01:20, Steamport Southport said: I would expect news in the next Bachmann Times and Summer announcement. It's due in the next week or two. Beginning of May I think. Jason Does Bachmann still include updates on commissioned models in its quarterly announcements? I thought this was now left to the commissioner to announce. The Bachmann Club Magazine is a different matter; updates on all previously announced models have been included, although getting thin on the ground now that there are few such models left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted April 26, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) Well they have been providing periodic updates on the G5, so I guess the answer to the question is: Yes. Edited April 26, 2022 by Andy Hayter accidentally hit caps lock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, brushman47544 said: Does Bachmann still include updates on commissioned models in its quarterly announcements? I thought this was now left to the commissioner to announce. The Bachmann Club Magazine is a different matter; updates on all previously announced models have been included, although getting thin on the ground now that there are few such models left. Yes, they're included in the video. Jason Edited April 27, 2022 by Steamport Southport Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: Yes, they're included in the video. Jason That section of the video is a review of 2021, not an update. Edited April 27, 2022 by Paul.Uni Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Paul.Uni said: That section of the video is a review of 2021, not an update. Erm. That's the February 2022 / Spring Announcement video.... The question was "do they get mentioned in the announcements". The answer is yes. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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