RMweb Gold TomE Posted November 21, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2010 A couple of shots from the phone so apologies for the quality! Also apologies if the size is a bit odd, doing this on the train on the way home! Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted November 21, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2010 Looks like a nice model, a very long time in turning up though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Good to have a choice of front ends. Being an EP it's obviously early days so I doubt they'll be finished and in shops until late next year but at least they're off the blocks now. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted November 21, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2010 One more: May haven been a long time coming but it's a world away from the old one! Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Expect the old ones to flood E-bay soon. I'll need at least two 101s and I'd like a 105 as well please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold LH&JC Posted November 21, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2010 Oh no, another tempation to go N gauge! I wonder (not wish listing here!) if a 00 gauge 101 to the standard of the 108 & 105 will follow in due time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Some of the announcements this weekend have made we think about OO and I worry about my eyesight going, but really the opportunities offered by using N and the quality of what is here and coming remind me to stay put. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
43179 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I do hope the the 101 comes out in NSE at some point - although I have a gut feeling it may not - as the 108 hasnt been done in NSE , even though the 00 gauge version has.. I hope im wrong though - this and the Dapol 121 should keep up peoples interest in 1st generation units - so hopefully there will be demand for a nice nse met camm! tfn Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Looks excellent! A much needed update, I remember seeing one of these running out of Crewe when I was about 14 (this was in the 1990s) in green! Was a bit of a surprise, but Ive always had a soft spot for the 101 David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adam1701D Posted November 21, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'd also cast a vote for the 101 in NSE livery, though I have a feeling we may be disappointed, given that Bachmann regard NSE as a poor seller. The EP looks really promising and I really hope that some sort of close-coupling can be achieved between cars. A nicerefurbished blue/grey set will do me nicely for now though, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I've a feeling NSE might make a comeback soon, with all these Southern units and DMUs now available plus decent Mk1 and Mk2 coaches I think they'll give it one last go to satisfy the market then move on. But how that will extend to N gauge will depend on how Southern units translate into the 2mm market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Is there any indication of what the new mech is? DCC ready would be nice! Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted November 22, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi David It appeared to be identical to that in the recent Class 108 & 150, so it will have a 6 pin DCC socket fitted I imagine. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 23, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2010 It's been a long time coming but it looks to have been worth the wait judging by the photos - Thanks Tom. They seem to have captured the 101 cab front well, as there was something slightly odd about the older one that didn't quite cut it for me...bit like the old long faced 47...if you get my drift Looks like this will be heading for Santas 2011 Christmas list though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted November 23, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2010 Just as a reminder: Old Class 101: New Class 101: The difference is clear to see I think! I'm rapidly finding it harder to resist some of these older classes of unit! Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted November 23, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2010 Hi Tom, I think the original Farish version had too flat a front; the new one has the characteristic subtle curve that is required. I think the windscreen surrounds might be a little overdone... however that's the sort of thing that's hard to judge before you see a painted sample.. cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted November 24, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2010 Looks like I'll be sending my current 101 to the scrap heap; Lets hope that Farish produce plenty of Blue/grey versions - the three car and power-twin versions of the 108 have only been done in green and all over blue liveries. Happy modelling, Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portpatrick Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I think my very early one (1982 from memory) - with only a single powered/pick up bogie will be for the chop. I'll keep the bmotor bogie - back up for my BH Enterprises kit built 105. But for me a 2 car version in green with the 2 character indicator box will be perfect. Possibly a similar 3 car as well. My various albums show plenty of these around central Scotland! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linners Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Just an update on the Class 101. The BachFar website is showing the release date as Aug/Sept with a RRP of £110 for a two car version and a £120 for the three car variant. I know release dates are often provisional but I have been eagerly awaiting this model for a number of years and at last it's coming! Linners Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 The recent prices increases are showing but it does not look too bad for an RRP. I am sure the box shifters will have the 3-car version for <£100. Good value for a complete train. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted February 17, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2011 The price is reasonable, the delivery date, well we'll just have to wait and see how correct that is won't we. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted February 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well Hattons have got the 2 car and 3 car priced pre order for 73 and 83 notes respectively. Check.... That's just spent another bit of money then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I have to say the I don't understand the livery choices of any of their 1g DMUs there is a B/G 3 car version but not a 2 car? I have my credit card ready for a B/G 3 car 108 or power twin but I where are they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted February 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2011 I have to say the I don't understand the livery choices of any of their 1g DMUs there is a B/G 3 car version but not a 2 car? I have my credit card ready for a B/G 3 car 108 or power twin but I where are they? I have to agree with you...I was scrolling for the 2 car 101 in Blue/Grey and ended up pre-ordering the 3 car one. I wish manufacturers would give that phased livery release a rest...it's costing me too much money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted April 25, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2011 Bachmann had the first painted samples of the 101 on display at the York show today. Only the Regional Railways example though. Have to say, it looks like another fantastic model and worth the extra few years wait! Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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