RMweb Premium Blobrick Posted May 26, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2023 I have been looking at the Bachmann instructions leaflet included with the "Charles" l recently acquired. I notice that there's a sketch showing the removal of the front pony wheels "should the model be fitted with them" Does this mean that there is a 2-4-0 version of "Linda" and/or "Blanche" in the pipe line, if so has there been any release dates mentioned ? Bob C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Blobrick said: I have been looking at the Bachmann instructions leaflet included with the "Charles" l recently acquired. I notice that there's a sketch showing the removal of the front pony wheels "should the model be fitted with them" Does this mean that there is a 2-4-0 version of "Linda" and/or "Blanche" in the pipe line, if so has there been any release dates mentioned ? Bob C None have been announced yet but I would thought it would make sense for hachmann to tool up every version possible from the start. I would imagine they could be the next major announcement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Pretty much certain. The instructions for the first three releases showed how the tender attached too though there was no tender version among them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRedTrain Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 14/05/2023 at 23:23, LittleRedTrain said: Rails called me yesterday about the three I'd returned. Unfortunately the replacement Alice and Dorothea they were going to send me exhibited exactly the same 'sticking' issues as mine (and they didn't have a Britomart in stock). They've agreed to send them on to Bachmann's service department to hopefully beat into shape! Fingers crossed they are able to sort them out. Received Alice and Dorothea back from Bachmann (via Rails of Sheffield) a couple of weeks ago, but didn't have a chance to check them until today due to holidays. The service report for both from Bachmann was 'No fault found.' It's hard to tell but the running seemed marginally better after they'd been looked at, however, still not up to the standard I'd hope for from a 2023 model. Dorothea still worse then Alice. No suggestion from Bachmann that they accept that there's a fundamental flaw somewhere in the design or have any plans to improve it, despite the widespread reports of problems. In an ideal word they'd be issuing a recall and supplying replacement chassis, but somehow I can't see that happening so I guess we'll just have to live with it! Unfortunately Britomart (the worst performing of the three) was found to have an additional motor fault, but neither Rails nor Bachmann had a replacement in stock, so I've had to accept a refund and keep a lookout for another one elsewhere! Thanks go to Rails, who did their best to resolve this for me and kept me well informed. It's just a shame what should have been a real triumph from Bachmann has turned out into a bit of a disappointment. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted December 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2023 Recently finished a weathering commission of Nesta. Lovely engine to work on. 14 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 20, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 20, 2023 Stunning. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted December 20, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 20, 2023 Picking up on the earlier observation by Giles concerning improved running with graphite applied to the track, I also found that my Alice greatly benefited from this. It would run very smoothly (on DC) until asked to stop and change direction, at which point it was prone to sticking. The graphite more or less eliminated this at a stroke. It's become my go-to treatment for getting reliable running in N and 009. A single graphite stick will last a very long time as you only need tiny amounts to make a difference. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 @Tom F showed your work to the Wife and not for the first time she asked have we been on that. A work of art. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 92912 Posted December 21, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) My attempt at weathering Nesta, must find the fire irons for it Edited December 21, 2023 by 92912 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Does anyone know if there are plans for a new run of any of the Quarry Hunslets?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 12 minutes ago, Gypsy said: Does anyone know if there are plans for a new run of any of the Quarry Hunslets?! Nope. But the next Bachmann announcement is due soon! Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I think the demand is there given the prices some go for on eBay (Britomart's seem to be fetching up to and over £200) and it's about 15/16 months since they were released so another batch this year some time is probably feasible given likely time between ordering from a factory and delivery and hopefully likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MrTea Posted January 24 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24 There don’t seem to be many places left that have them in stock from the first run. I’ve been idly contemplating an ‘Alice’ for a while but I can’t find one to buy online despite trawling through several pages of search results. Whether that means a second run is likely is anyone’s guess. Presumably there are a fair few liveries/configurations not yet catered for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted January 24 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24 3 minutes ago, MrTea said: Presumably there are a fair few liveries/configurations not yet catered for? I think that at some point someone did a list of the liveries/configs that these models could be used for, and there were a few options Bachmann could do in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 (edited) 3 hours ago, Fair Oak Junction said: I think that at some point someone did a list of the liveries/configs that these models could be used for, and there were a few options Bachmann could do in the future. It's virtually endless if you allow for innacuracies or go 'generic'. The 4 Penrhyn Hunslets are available from existing tooling. 3 Pen yr Orsedd locos (quarry condition) need only a little mixing of existing bits (and ideally a retooled cab with no coaling doors). Irish Mail as delivered could be achieved from a similar mixing of bits. The Dinorwic locos are all a bit unique so would need much more work for accurate models, there is as yet no early frame style for example. All require Sandpots as an option. Edited January 24 by Quarryscapes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24 (edited) 6 hours ago, MrTea said: Whether that means a second run is likely is anyone’s guess. Presumably there are a fair few liveries/configurations not yet catered for? Well we’ve seen three separate releases of the large Hunslet since introduction and there was at least one quarter with none so I’d put a bet on more fairly soon. Fourdees have also done a load of alternative bodies using the chassis, which accounts for quite a few sales, so there appears to be a decent market for them. Edited January 24 by PaulRhB 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mcowgill Posted January 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24 (edited) 17 hours ago, PaulRhB said: Well we’ve seen three separate releases of the large Hunslet since introduction and there was at least one quarter with none so I’d put a bet on more fairly soon. Fourdees have also done a load of alternative bodies using the chassis, which accounts for quite a few sales, so there appears to be a decent market for them. Interestingly a friend at Porthmadog back in October noticed on release day of the 2-4-0TT green versions of the large Hunslets that the codes on the box suggested that all the variants of the model had come off the production line at the same time and the later versions may have been sitting in the warehouse a long time waiting on the release date. Martin C Edited January 25 by mcowgill Typo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsalDale Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Is the Dorothea model in stock anywhere? I've been having a look online and not had any luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 4 hours ago, MonsalDale said: Is the Dorothea model in stock anywhere? I've been having a look online and not had any luck I was looking last week and found a few. I got the last one at one shop but this still says 1 in stock. https://churchstreetmodels.co.uk/391-053-oo9-quarry-hunslet-0-4-0st-dorothea-quarry-dorothea-lined-green/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsalDale Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 2 hours ago, Karl said: I was looking last week and found a few. I got the last one at one shop but this still says 1 in stock. https://churchstreetmodels.co.uk/391-053-oo9-quarry-hunslet-0-4-0st-dorothea-quarry-dorothea-lined-green/ Thank you, you're a star! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Bit of a disaster when de-naming a Dorothea to fit custom plates, the varnish I had temporarily used must have lifted the green underneath when I started to remove the printed name with IPA. Does anyone know of a good match for the green because ideally I'd like a centrally mounted plate and the theme for the layout is a bit of an estate railway so judicious weathering to cover it won't be possible.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted Saturday at 16:08 Share Posted Saturday at 16:08 I've bitten the bullet so to speak, and overlaid the new plates towards the front of the tank. Problem solved! 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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