mevaman1 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Trains4U said: Having chased all our pre orders. We have some leftover Railfreight BBAs available. http://www.trains4u.com/p/50569/Cavalex-Models-CM-BBA01-RF(1)-BBA-Railfreight-910075 Thanks for the heads up. Ordered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Great looking wagon very impressed with attention to detail. Removed the stanchions very carefully and have given them a coat of rust. Used some 4x4mm steel box section cut into 12cm lengths to try and create slab loads, there a fair weight as are the wagons themselves. cheers Jez 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazjones1711 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Hello all , i have set up a Facebook group dedicated to the modelling of the metals era from the late 1980's onwards , topics will be wagon types , traffic of all types of metals , locos , modelling loads , layout ideas based on actual locations , we have 100 plus members so far , if you have an interest hopefully the following link will work for you to join Regards Baz https://www.facebook.com/groups/950962518665076/?__cft__[0]=AZXABj--SPQYN5MFZLPpycjtch6EIcApKz7_kwUlDDZ0Mw4AWkxUoBG4hWYVSYUOF_xCuiauiPtp1vdQLVCKcoqing7gMSKy2jjOWzwuWXScsENPP8TdYODSE-zhqtmDIISpwblECIXiBuO_8cjzRChBTsiol5kw06T4_VsLPhMzH-64IMZc3lJFCce3Zto0ChR4U6ccVs6icB8-M_qrBoJd&__tn__=-UK-R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going2theDogs Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Hi All, Talking of creating loads for the new BBA's, I produced a few more yesterday. Even thou I say so myself, I think they have turned well. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Not really a problem, just turned it over... but made me chuckle..? Another superb wagon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, owentherail said: Not really a problem, just turned it over... but made me chuckle..? Another superb wagon Those buffers don't look great either. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 18 minutes ago, Roy Langridge said: Those buffers don't look great either. Roy I had noticed on most of my BLA's the buffers have a slight upturn as if they haven't been fitted properly or with the greatest of care or attention but didn't think anything of it at the time of receiving them as it is very slight but the photo above of that buffer fitment doesn't look good, they're now back in the boxes but will take another look and maybe takes some photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, classy52 said: I had noticed on most of my BLA's the buffers have a slight upturn as if they haven't been fitted properly or with the greatest of care or attention but didn't think anything of it at the time of receiving them as it is very slight but the photo above of that buffer fitment doesn't look good, they're now back in the boxes but will take another look and maybe takes some photos. Didn't notice anything overly wrong with mine - I just wondered if that one had been dropped at some point and the coupling put back on upside down. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 30 minutes ago, Roy Langridge said: Those buffers don't look great either. Roy Yes a few were wonky and a couple of bogey sides loose which made wheels fall out, but they clipped back in fine. This was only on the BLAs tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazjones1711 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 My BLA wagons have the same problem with the buffers , some pointing upwards others seem to have no glue and are nearly falling out , not a great problem as I can stick them back in , I don't know if it's just me but the couplings on one end only droop down ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Roy Langridge said: Didn't notice anything overly wrong with mine - I just wondered if that one had been dropped at some point and the coupling put back on upside down. Roy 7 minutes ago, owentherail said: Yes a few were wonky and a couple of bogey sides loose which made wheels fall out, but they clipped back in fine. This was only on the BLAs tho 2 minutes ago, bazjones1711 said: My BLA wagons have the same problem with the buffers , some pointing upwards others seem to have no glue and are nearly falling out , not a great problem as I can stick them back in , I don't know if it's just me but the couplings on one end only droop down ? Have 6 BLA's with 1 more pack to come (see from my posts in thread which details some issues I've experienced and the running numbers changing) and the ones received had no issues as all the wagons were intact but like I said noticed the upturn in the buffers but will take another look to gauge how serious it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Hi all, the issues quoted have been very rare, and either addressed by the customer with little trouble or through replacements from ourselves, however if anyone has a problem that they deem to be serious please get in touch with us via email and we can review on an individual basis. I will say though that if any of the buffers are not quite straight (we are dealing with manufacturing processes where thousands of models are being assembled and invariably some issues may slip through) they are easy to straighten up by gently moving them into position and applying a small dab of superglue where it joins to the backing plate. As for the 'drooping coupling' I cannot see how this can be the case as the NEM box is an integral part of the bogie frame and not a separate sprung item that can droop due to poor tolerance. If you have a case of this then we would love to hear from you with photos of the issue so that we can assess what the problem is that could cause that. It's the first time that we have heard this from anyone, about any of our models as we have have set out from day one to design our NEM boxes to ensure that we have no drooping couplers. Best Regards Cav 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, RBE said: Hi all, the issues quoted have been very rare, and either addressed by the customer with little trouble or through replacements from ourselves, however if anyone has a problem that they deem to be serious please get in touch with us via email and we can review on an individual basis. I will say though that if any of the buffers are not quite straight (we are dealing with manufacturing processes where thousands of models are being assembled and invariably some issues may slip through) they are easy to straighten up by gently moving them into position and applying a small dab of superglue where it joins to the backing plate. As for the 'drooping coupling' I cannot see how this can be the case as the NEM box is an integral part of the bogie frame and not a separate sprung item that can droop due to poor tolerance. If you have a case of this then we would love to hear from you with photos of the issue so that we can assess what the problem is that could cause that. It's the first time that we have heard this from anyone, about any of our models as we have have set out from day one to design our NEM boxes to ensure that we have no drooping couplers. Best Regards Cav Ok checked all my wagons and on some, not all, there is a slight upturn which too be honest is hardly noticeable unless looked at up close thus no worries for me and will take on-board your advice on correcting them if I choose to do so. Edited September 20, 2020 by classy52 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazjones1711 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I have had a look at the couplings , it is on one end of a wagon only , there is / was a slight downward drop , I have checked the others when coupled up they are fine , taken the NEM out and give it a slight bend upwards , that has solved the problem ! A great addition to our steel wagon fleet , will run these with some BZA and JSA opens so well done for making these wagons , the BBA has quite a few variations that could be made .... Just need someone to make the BVA coil / slab wagon now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slg Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Some BWA covered versions would be nice too 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium richierich Posted September 28, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2020 Just being looking to see if anywhere still has any in stock. Seems to be sold out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aureol40012 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) Just popped in to Tony’s Trains in Rugby as I was passing and he had 3 second hand Railfreight livery BBAs in priced at £30 each. Needless to say he now has 2 less but there is still a third one available. They do mail order I believe. If you buy it please post on here that it’s gone so that the shop doesn’t get inundated! Be quick! Edited October 6, 2020 by aureol40012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted October 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2020 Just reading ‘The Railways and Britain’s Nuclear Industry’ and on page 17 there is a photo of a BAA (yes I know its not a BBA) and the caption says it is carrying a flask of fuel assemblies from the Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor. Another potential load? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, ColinK said: Just reading ‘The Railways and Britain’s Nuclear Industry’ and on page 17 there is a photo of a BAA (yes I know its not a BBA) and the caption says it is carrying a flask of fuel assemblies from the Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor. Another potential load? Hi Colin, not for the BBA. There were two former BAA wagons used for the Winfrith workings becoming FOA on tops. I’m part way through building one of them. The other had experimental bogies and ends removed. hope that helps Mark Edited October 6, 2020 by MRDBLUE17 Correcting tops code 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, ColinK said: Just reading ‘The Railways and Britain’s Nuclear Industry’ and on page 17 there is a photo of a BAA (yes I know its not a BBA) and the caption says it is carrying a flask of fuel assemblies from the Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor. Another potential load? 11 hours ago, MRDBLUE17 said: Hi Colin, not for the BBA. There were two former BAA wagons used for the Winfrith workings becoming FDA on tops. I’m part way through building one of them. The other had experimental bogies and ends removed. hope that helps Mark BAA 900115 and 900230 were used for loads to/from Winfrith. 900230 had the experimental bogies They were coded as FOA Edited October 6, 2020 by newbryford 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 7, 2020 Looks like another run of BBAs next year..... Should kill off the high prices on ebay. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Photo courtesy Bruce Galloway. We are looking forward to seeing steel trains such as this recreated by modellers on their layouts next year when our BBA wagons are released in bauxite livery. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp76 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Will any other liveries be getting done with a second production run ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Walker Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 11 hours ago, djp76 said: Will any other liveries be getting done with a second production run ? Maybe EWS if possible? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 19:53, djp76 said: Will any other liveries be getting done with a second production run ? DJP76, the second production run will include bauxite and EWS. Hope that helps. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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