RMweb Gold D9020 Nimbus Posted March 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2019 I cannot understand why Bachmann have opted not to produce the ScR version at this stage. Not that it matters much anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted March 14, 2019 Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2019 13 hours ago, The Johnster said: Still no mention of the 94xx, not that I was expecting there to be one. You will be able to see the EP samples in the Bachmann Collectors' Club at Alexanadra Palace if a) you go and b) you are a member. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted March 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2019 Thanks Andy; this is good and hopeful news. I'm not a member (never really thought of my self as a collector), but I'm sure one of you guys'll post a photo to reassure me that something's actually happening! We could be looking at release some time next year with a bit of a following wind... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris56057 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Interesting that the LLB and Biffa 66 don't seem to feature on the list. I would of thought that Bachmann may have tried to get it to market before the Hattons counterpart is released. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Hi Guys Anyone any idea when the corner Red Lion pub will become available...? Regards Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Interesting how the class 158 slips into next year, but only just. It would not take much for them to be delayed beyond the date just announced so that by Easter 2020, they are still being waited for. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted March 18, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 18, 2019 3 hours ago, The Black Hat said: Interesting how the class 158 slips into next year, but only just. It would not take much for them to be delayed beyond the date just announced so that by Easter 2020, they are still being waited for. Completely agree with this. For the past few years since I started following the Bachmann website on updates on release schedules/delivery dates I have noticed that every year some items that are due in January and February are then delayed until March/April. This year for example 57302 in DRS Compass and 57312 in Northern Belle were due in January/February but now the delivery of 57302 has been postponed until April and 57312 is not shown on the above list. I can easily see the 158s slipping back until April 2020. This post is not about me been negative towards Bachmann, it's just been realistic with regards to delivery dates. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted March 19, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: Completely agree with this. For the past few years since I started following the Bachmann website on updates on release schedules/delivery dates I have noticed that every year some items that are due in January and February are then delayed until March/April. This year for example 57302 in DRS Compass and 57312 in Northern Belle were due in January/February but now the delivery of 57302 has been postponed until April and 57312 is not shown on the above list. I can easily see the 158s slipping back until April 2020. This post is not about me been negative towards Bachmann, it's just been realistic with regards to delivery dates. I can accept that models will be delayed for a variety of reasons, but what does irritate me is when a model slips from January to February is that the annual price rise will be applied. This has even happened to some models that have been reported as in transit from China for a couple of months, so presumably Bachmann has "paid" Kader at the original cost based on which the retail price was set. Hornby does at least announce a price and sticks to it even if the delivery date slips a bit. It would be nice if Bachmann did the same. Edited March 19, 2019 by brushman47544 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 The availability list on the Bachmann website was updated yesterday. The only difference from the previous update on the 11th March I can see after a quick glance is the SE&CR Birdcage stock in Wellington Brown now has a release date of November. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireline Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I have been right through that list and, to my surprise, this is the first time in a long time that I have NO Bachmann on order! That's not a reflection on them, (although I am still sulking about 2 B1's I have found with helter-skelters for wheels), but more a case that I have enough already, and they've just not hit the right notes for me! We shall see what comes next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor43002 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 When the website updated yesterday I noticed some of the items changed from 'TBA' to 'on order', anyone know what the difference is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindi Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 6 hours ago, Connor43002 said: When the website updated yesterday I noticed some of the items changed from 'TBA' to 'on order', anyone know what the difference is? I asked Bachmann that question some time ago and was told they mean the same thing. It is just a change of status internally within Bachmann. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted March 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2019 September for the WCRC Class 37 suits me fine. Just in time for my birthday. Now to see how many I need for renumbering. Research time! By the by, any samples of it on display at Ally Pally? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted March 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) Removed double post Edited March 23, 2019 by Hilux5972 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted March 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 19/03/2019 at 09:54, brushman47544 said: I can accept that models will be delayed for a variety of reasons, but what does irritate me is when a model slips from January to February is that the annual price rise will be applied. This has even happened to some models that have been reported as in transit from China for a couple of months, so presumably Bachmann has "paid" Kader at the original cost based on which the retail price was set. Hornby does at least announce a price and sticks to it even if the delivery date slips a bit. It would be nice if Bachmann did the same. If I'm honest I didn't notice about the price increase. Although, yes I do agree after knowing now that it is annoying. The price of a model should be honoured alike what Hornby offer. I still don't understand what has happened to the 57/3s. They seem to keep slipping off the radar, which is a shame that the delivery dates continue to be pushed back. Although when they do arrive I am sure that they will be superb models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
faa77 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Given Bachmann don't refund postage for repairing an item under warranty whilst Hornby do, I cannot say I'm surprised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted March 31, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 31, 2019 On 24/03/2019 at 20:23, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: I still don't understand what has happened to the 57/3s. Since we’re about to get a new Collectors Club DRS 57/3, I would imagine that the other awaited versions will appear shortly too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 17 hours ago, faa77 said: Given Bachmann don't refund postage for repairing an item under warranty whilst Hornby do, I cannot say I'm surprised. No surprises there then from the excellent Bachmann customer service dept! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 17 minutes ago, delticfan said: No surprises there then from the excellent Bachmann customer service dept! What has your experience been with Bachmann's customer service, out of interest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I think the Bachman’s service do a pretty good job. the lady there has been helpful on a number of occasions. i have had some sketchy repairs , but they have always sorted it in the end 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomMcG Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Any clues what sound chips they are going to use on the sound fitted models? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliebanger Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 LokSound or ZIMO. Best regards, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 If indeed Loksounds, more than likely SELECTS..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted April 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 4, 2019 On 31/03/2019 at 10:04, brushman47544 said: Since we’re about to get a new Collectors Club DRS 57/3, I would imagine that the other awaited versions will appear shortly too. You're spot on. Rails have announced that 57302 and 57312 are due to arrive soon. So it looks as though it was an error at Bachmann that 57312 had been omitted from the delivery/arrival lists. Will you be buying the Collectors Club 57307? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted April 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: Will you be buying the Collectors Club 57307? No. Far too modern for me. My cut off is the end of BR blue/LL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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