St. Simon Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Hi, Pre-production shots of the Bachmann FNA Nuclear Flas Wagon are now up on the Bachmann Website There's pcitures of 38-346 and 38-347 They look very nice and capture the look of the prototype very well Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Oh Yes !! Dear Santa - 3 please ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiff Bluebird Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 We'll see the big red fella before we see these lush looking models at xmas mate . Those look like pre production samples, so we're talking at least Jan/Feb at the earliest before they are in the shops, IIRC its a 8 week sea trip from China. They do look lush though !!! 3 more for me please !!! Bluebird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishlocos Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hi They look good wondered what had happened to the FNA with all the other new wagons glad they are going to be here fairly soon even if it is after xmas regards Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseRambler Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 The Bachmann website shows all 3 as Era 9. Is that really the case? Had hoped there might be some transfer into Era 7/8 (Early to mid 80s). Cheers Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 The Bachmann website shows all 3 as Era 9. Is that really the case? Had hoped there might be some transfer into Era 7/8 (Early to mid 80s). Cheers Chris Good question, is there any hint of liveries? Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Good question, is there any hint of liveries? Roy The only livery I've known of them carrying is bare metal stainless steel, which seems to weather to a sand/beige sort of shade after a while. One of the photos on Paul B's web-site shows one ex-works, which is shiny metal :http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/p41607156.html- The more usual finish is shown here:- http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/p591125.html The sloping ends on these wagons were rebuilt to look like those in the Bachmann illustration when the canopy design was revised- other wagons were built to the new design. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted September 28, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2010 The only livery I've known of them carrying is bare metal stainless steel, which seems to weather to a sand/beige sort of shade after a while. There was also one finished in DRS blue. I'm guessing that any difference in applicable Bachmann eras will be down to minor things like the style of OHLE warning stickers (which are easily changed with transfers from Fox). Happy modelling. Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Dave Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 We'll see the big red fella before we see these lush looking models at xmas mate . Those look like pre production samples, so we're talking at least Jan/Feb at the earliest before they are in the shops, IIRC its a 8 week sea trip from China. They do look lush though !!! 3 more for me please !!! Bluebird. Depending ondeparture port the journey is 3-4 weeks max even allowing for loading and unloading at port. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 30, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2010 There was also one finished in DRS blue. that would be this one... can't wait to get a couple of these wagons, got them on pre order from my local shop be nice if they release the blue one, only ever worked it in a train once though, wel i say IN a train, it was the train...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiff Bluebird Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Stupid question alert !!! when unloading does the whole flask come out of the wagon or is it just the lid that opens which allows the contents to be removed? As I never seen a vehicle without the white flask even when running empty. Regards. Bluebird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66540Ruby Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 hey Bluebird, take a look at this link, http://www.demu.org.uk/forum/index.php/topic,12672.0.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Banger Blue Posted October 1, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2010 Jim Is that Chester? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted October 1, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2010 Stupid question alert !!! when unloading does the whole flask come out of the wagon or is it just the lid that opens which allows the contents to be removed? As I never seen a vehicle without the white flask even when running empty. Regards. Bluebird. the white bit is a sliding cover, the flask itself is inside, when loading you have to be inch perfect when stopping the train at the loading facility or the flask won't go in very easily!! banger blue: yes it is chester Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superrams Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I have a pair of DRS Class 20's sitting waiting for these ! Well done Bachmann, a couple of these sandwiched between my 20 301 and 307 will look great !! Nice pictures Big Jim ! www.johnthompson606.fotopic.net Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 This isn't particularly relevant to the models but I have a great photo taken some years ago now, of the return Dungeness train (i.e. loaded) behind a 33, sat in the platform at Ashford directly OUTSIDE the station buffet whilst the secondman popped in for a teacan of hot water - bet the staff wondered why all the pies suddenly started to cook themselves.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Rich Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 There was also one finished in DRS blue. I'm guessing that any difference in applicable Bachmann eras will be down to minor things like the style of OHLE warning stickers (which are easily changed with transfers from Fox). Happy modelling. Steven B. Stupid Question Alert 2 - Some of the flask covers have huge numbers painted on their tops. I assume these correspond with the number of the wagon number and are a later (mid 1990's) addition? A specific example is of '23' IIRC. I don't ever recall seeing the numbers on the lids and wondered if these were a later addition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Mmm, they do look nice! I'm not sure when they came in, but yes, the number is the last two digits of the TOPS number. All are numbered in the 5500xx series. http://joalder.fotopic.net/p62237921.html The numbers seem to be positioned so the bottom is at the end of the hood with the catch, though I'm sure there's a photo showing one the other way round somewhere cheers jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I have a pair of DRS Class 20's sitting waiting for these ! www.johnthompson606.fotopic.net I don't , I do have the Model Rail DRS 20 on order, not wanting to sound wish listish but a Twin Pack with WIPAC's would be great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiff Bluebird Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I raised this with MR via their facebook page (good way of getting to the team and getting a quick response) they stated that it would require a major retool of the kit Bachmann have so wouldnt come off any time soon. What with DRS reducing their use of the locomotives and the premium price I would say we've more chance of a rocking horse have a big poo than seeing Bachmann release a 20/3. Sadly. Bluebird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2010 What with DRS reducing their use of the locomotives and the premium price I would say we've more chance of a rocking horse have a big poo than seeing Bachmann release a 20/3. Sadly. Bluebird. Believe it or not, manufacturers do produce models of prototypes which no longer run Numbered and unnumbered flasks pic in this thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Does anybody know the release date for these? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
easternbuzz Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Looking at Bachmann's website, the expect a June/July delivery, so I would start looking out for them about then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Looking at Bachmann's website, the expect a June/July delivery, so I would start looking out for them about then. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Looks like my S-Kits ones are to be replaced!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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