Administrators Popular Post Phil Parker Posted March 25, 2019 Administrators Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2019 Bachmann Europe attended the London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace over the weekend and several new models were on display for the first time inside the Members Lounge (for the exclusive use of Bachmann Collectors Club Members). Images of the Narrow Gauge Quarry Hunslet (3D Print) have now been released. 27 4 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I feel a shrinking sensation in my wallet... 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 They can get a chippable motor into that but can't do the Farish J72, unless of course the plan is with additional time available do the 0-4-0 first then use that as the basis for another shot at the J72. The dumb buffers are too short ,probably would foul if they lined up with the coupling though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold D9020 Nimbus Posted March 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2019 Perhaps they think the cost is well worth while in this case as they expect to sell more Quarry Hunslets.? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted March 25, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 25, 2019 Some photos I took on the stand. 14 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyChappy Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) Drool, drool - what a superb model. I'm really a diesel man but will find an excuse for one of these if they run as good as they look. It will be interesting to see whether this is the same chassis, (minus conn rods of course), that will be used under the Baguley-Drewry diesel loco. HC Edited March 26, 2019 by happyChappy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 What about the other 2? Surely they're not going to try and pass of incorrect locos as Dorothea and Nesta? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 At a guess they only printed 2 of the models. I would assume Bachmann wouldnt only tool up for those 2 models because of, the sheer variety the hunslets habe between them. The EP's will likely be for all 4 models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 The future is is set to become narrow! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RateTheFreight Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 These look stunning. If I was wavering whether to move properly into OO9 and build a proper layout I’m not wavering anymore! Will these look out of place/scale (I’m not a purist so it’s not essential) if run with the Bachmann WD Baldwin’s? I’m guessing we’re looking at 2020 though before they appear in the shops? Greg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 That looks like it is going to be a stunning model. Thanks for sharing Phil. Well done to Bachmann for continue to expand their range and throw their weight behind 009 scale. It really is a massive boon for narrow gauge modelling and the scale would appear to have a huge future. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Welp, looks like I'll definitely be modelling 009 now, these look stunning. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2019 17 hours ago, RateTheFreight said: Will these look out of place/scale (I’m not a purist so it’s not essential) if run with the Bachmann WD Baldwin’s? Same scale but I can’t think of anywhere they crossed in working days but 778 has run alongside them in preservation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Curse you, Bachmann! Just when I was thinking "I've got enough 009, I really don't need any more locomotives!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted March 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 28, 2019 You can never have enough 009. It's not like it needs much space. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR8700 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 2020 is looking like a very expensive year for me thanks to Bachmann! These look fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2019 So we've had the cakebox challenge, is it going to be a matchbox challenge for these? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin smith Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 26/03/2019 at 19:29, RateTheFreight said: These look stunning. If I was wavering whether to move properly into OO9 and build a proper layout I’m not wavering anymore! Will these look out of place/scale (I’m not a purist so it’s not essential) if run with the Bachmann WD Baldwin’s? I’m guessing we’re looking at 2020 though before they appear in the shops? Greg There was a close prototype. Around 1919 or so The Penrhyn Railway bought 3 war-surplus Baldwin 2-6-2s with the aim of relieving the strain on its 3 mainline Hunslet locos (Blanche and Linda now of the Ffestiniog Railway and Charles now at Penrhyn Castle). Both the quarry end and the harbour end of the Penrhyn railway had many quarry Hunslets so the Baldwins would certainly have worked alongside them, albeit with different duties. Unfortunately, the Baldwins were not a success on the Penrhyn. 2 were scrapped and 1 exported to Australia where it enjoyed a successful and long life. This loco has been brought back to Europe, restored to steam, and now operates in France. So, although no Baldwin 4-6-0 worked alongside quarry Hunslets it is certainly plausible to have them operating together on a freelance layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RateTheFreight Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 4 hours ago, colin smith said: There was a close prototype. Around 1919 or so The Penrhyn Railway bought 3 war-surplus Baldwin 2-6-2s with the aim of relieving the strain on its 3 mainline Hunslet locos (Blanche and Linda now of the Ffestiniog Railway and Charles now at Penrhyn Castle). Both the quarry end and the harbour end of the Penrhyn railway had many quarry Hunslets so the Baldwins would certainly have worked alongside them, albeit with different duties. Unfortunately, the Baldwins were not a success on the Penrhyn. 2 were scrapped and 1 exported to Australia where it enjoyed a successful and long life. This loco has been brought back to Europe, restored to steam, and now operates in France. So, although no Baldwin 4-6-0 worked alongside quarry Hunslets it is certainly plausible to have them operating together on a freelance layout. Thanks for the info Colin. Is there any info on why the Baldwin’s weren’t a success at the Penrhyn? Greg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin smith Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 19 hours ago, RateTheFreight said: Thanks for the info Colin. Is there any info on why the Baldwin’s weren’t a success at the Penrhyn? Greg Not much. There doesn't seem to have been anything wrong with the locos, given one of them worked for many years in Australia. One problem, I believe, is the Hunslets were usually driven and fired by one person while the Baldwins needed a driver and fireman. People on this Facebook group know a lot more than me Narrow Gauge Enthusiasts Group 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 The question isn't "am I going to buy one?", the question is "what theme will my narrow gauge layout be, tin mine or china clay works?". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin smith Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 20 hours ago, Stoker said: The question isn't "am I going to buy one?", the question is "what theme will my narrow gauge layout be, tin mine or china clay works?". Assuming you're after a Cornish setting then granite (Penlee Quarry Railway) and slate (Delabole Quarry) are also options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 1 hour ago, colin smith said: Assuming you're after a Cornish setting then granite (Penlee Quarry Railway) and slate (Delabole Quarry) are also options. Delabole actually had a quarry Hunslet, there's a photo of it in Maurice Dart's "Cornwall Narrow Gauge". Alas I've never really had any interest in either Delabole or Penlee. Might start out with a micro-layout of the little known Hendra Tramway at the loading wharf along Quarry Close siding on the Parkandillack branch. In reality it was worked by an ex-war department Simplex, but that's what modellers license is for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Do we know if they will be dcc ready? I can't find anything on the Bachman site to suggest one way or another. Thanks Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, didcot said: Do we know if they will be dcc ready? I can't find anything on the Bachman site to suggest one way or another. Thanks Matt In the 2019 catalogue, the Quarry Hunslet range is shown as 6-pin DCC ready. HTH. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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