TomScrut Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 11 hours ago, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: Is that what the new WH Davies built ones are classified as on TOPS? Yes 11 hours ago, TRAILRAGE said: I have the Blue Flask Wagon. Didn't carry that Livery for very long if I remember and was the only one I keep an eye out for one of those at sensible money but seem like they are very sought after. Then I decided to see if it was a real livery (which I presumed it was given it was released) yet couldn't find a photo of it in real life anywhere which makes sense if it was just one and not for long. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted October 4, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2020 8 hours ago, TomScrut said: Yes I keep an eye out for one of those at sensible money but seem like they are very sought after. Then I decided to see if it was a real livery (which I presumed it was given it was released) yet couldn't find a photo of it in real life anywhere which makes sense if it was just one and not for long. Off the top of my head I believe that at least one was repainted into the blue livery. But, like you I couldn't find any photos to confirm that this was the case. I still haven't found one at a sensible price. If I do find one I will let you know. It would be really good if Bachmann or Accurascale judging by the latter producing the PFAs and KUAs, could produce the recently built WH Davies FNA-D wagons. I would definitely buy a few of those seeing as though I have x3 of the original Bachmann FNAs, x6 AS PFAs and the pair of KUAs on order also by AS. Kind Regards, Danny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: It would be really good if Bachmann or Accurascale judging by the latter producing the PFAs and KUAs, could produce the recently built WH Davies FNA-D wagons. I would definitely buy a few of those seeing as though I have x3 of the original Bachmann FNAs, x6 AS PFAs and the pair of KUAs on order also by AS. I agree, I did point out to AS on Facebook that I'd be keen for FNA-Ds or a KXA! They are asking to be done IMO given how popular the existing Bachmann FNAs seem (they fetch good money on eBay which I think is probably a good indication, for every person willing to pay a premium there will be several willing to pay RRP) you think it would be a hit. Edited October 4, 2020 by TomScrut 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted October 4, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2020 25 minutes ago, TomScrut said: I agree, I did point out to AS on Facebook that I'd be keen for FNA-Ds or a KXA! They are asking to be done IMO given how popular the existing Bachmann FNAs seem (they fetch good money on eBay which I think is probably a good indication, for every person willing to pay a premium there will be several willing to pay RRP) you think it would be a hit. That's good and which is the KXA? Are they the two or possibly more wagons that are relatively flat in the middle with slightly raised higher ends? I'm with you and I agree. I really hope we can see some FNA-Ds and KXAs produced in the future. Bachmann have announced two more of the FNAs I believe in 2018 or 2019 which are yet to be released, and this will be the second or third batch of them I believe so their clearly is demand for nuclear wagons. Kind Regards, Danny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 May have to sell these if the Bachmann RTR turns out OK... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILRAGE Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 If you click on this thread and scroll down you will see a couple of pics of the Blue Falsk wagon (posted with permission by Big Jim on this Forum) Cheers Trailrage 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 34 minutes ago, Nick G said: May have to sell these if the Bachmann RTR turns out OK... Your 20/3's look fine Nick, I'd stick with them as they have working marker lights. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 hour ago, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: That's good and which is the KXA? Are they the two or possibly more wagons that are relatively flat in the middle with slightly raised higher ends? This is a KXA Similar size to a KUA but as far as I am aware uses for going to and from Barrow docks from Sellafield with imported reactor cores (somebody correct me if I am wrong). 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILRAGE Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 A couple of Quick phone pic of my FNA's first three have only had the Roof Numbers and late OHL Warning Flashes removed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILRAGE Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 This two have had buffers changed :- 550038 having Hornby Sprung Class 60 buffers fitted as I really didn't like the originals. 550043 having Hornby Sprung Class 60 Buffers one end and MJT SPrung 18" 2ft Oleos at the other. The last being the DRS Model with the Buffer SHanks painted Rail Red. Cheers Trailrage 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILRAGE Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 A couple of shots of my old Battered Wrenn 20. Just need to make up my mind which detail parts to use. Shawplan or PH Designs although I'm thinking a mixture. This was originally BR Green and was repainted Red Stripe Railfreight well over 30 years ago by my Dad. Remember it having some coarse Oval buffers fitted but these were replaced with some turned Brass Oleos (possibly A1) When I got it out os storage a big chunk of the bufferbeam was missing broken away so will have to rebuild this. Its alo missing the bufferplates. Pics are after soaking in Isoprol and having end detail filed flush. Needs some Filling and Smoothing so we'll have to see how this goes. Cheers Trailrage 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted October 4, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2020 Nick and KDG those Compass 20/3s are fantastic and whilst I'm sure Bachmann will deliver excellent 20/3s for us, I'm sure I have read on here that they won't have the outer marker lights, but that they will have the inner marker lights. I think it's something to do with issues surrounding having several different lights close together, and that the outer marker lights are too close to the edge of the chassis and body to have functioning and working. Personally, because I don't have any 20/3s I will overlook the lack of the outer marker lights, because I'm sure apart from that they will be fantastic models. Trailrage and Tom, thank you for confirming that the Blue FNA does exist and for providing a link to the thread with the photos on and for confirming that the wagons that are the KUAs. I thought that they were the KUAs because I remember seeing the photos of the DRS NB 57/3s with them. I would definitely buy them if they were produced. It would be another and very different wagon to add to the collection, with more DRS traction at the helm! The Wrenn 20 is ideal for converting to a 20/3 and I'm sure your boy will be very happy with it. Kind Regards, Danny. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: confirming that the wagons that are the KUAs. I thought that they were the KUAs because I remember seeing the photos of the DRS NB 57/3s with them KXA you mean? I'm sure you know somebody is doing some KUAs! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted October 4, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2020 22 minutes ago, TomScrut said: KXA you mean? I'm sure you know somebody is doing some KUAs! That's the one, I'm becoming confused with all of these nuclear wagons! More and more are appearing all the time. I can't keep up! Kind Regards, Danny. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Popular Post AY Mod Posted December 17, 2020 Moderators Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2020 Barwell's brilliant beasties department strikes again! The full review will be in BRM March but it's very definitely not just a reheated old 20 - everything's new. 19 2 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Markwj Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2020 1 hour ago, AY Mod said: Barwell's brilliant beasties department strikes again! The full review will be in BRM March but it's very definitely not just a reheated old 20 - everything's new. Looks lovely must be on the boat am very excited to see these nearly here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) Oh wow.. Jan 18th will be the 1st anniversary since the DRS 20 retirement. Been waiting for these.. I have “plans”.... Edited December 17, 2020 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarr40 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 So when are these likely to arrive then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted December 17, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2020 1 minute ago, amarr40 said: So when are these likely to arrive then? I'd guess late Jan to mid Feb depending on boats, docks, cranes, bureaucracy and lorries. Please be patient though. 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarr40 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, AY Mod said: I'd guess late Jan to mid Feb depending on boats, docks, cranes, bureaucracy and lorries. Please be patient though. Thanks Andy. These 20s are going to sell very well for Bachmann. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2020 They look awesome but unfortunately they don’t fit into my era or area I’m modelling. I genuinely hope that the standard Class 20’s are retooled soon and come up to the same standard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) Party like its 1999 (smug mug url link, not mine) just not like 2013.. http://www.wnxx.com/images/scrap/index.php?level=picture&id=1261# Edited December 17, 2020 by adb968008 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 That looks fantastic Andy - thanks for sharing such a sharp image. I saw them at Glasgow in the cabinets and was very impressed. What with these and the WCRC 57/3 I’m certainly a very happy Bachmann customer. cheers Mark 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 6 hours ago, AY Mod said: I'd guess late Jan to mid Feb depending on boats, docks, cranes, bureaucracy and lorries. Please be patient though. They look great. Hope they suprise us with sound fitted options in the quarterly announcements Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 They may not have ran into the West Country much, (Devon / Cornwall), but as 306 was one of the first loco's I have driven, it'll be on my list for sure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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