philiprporter Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Heres a couple of quick shots of the BR blue version - destination blinds read 'Huddersfield' at one end and 'Bradford Exchange' at the other. It's a lovely model and very smooth running. Looks MUCH better in real life - the close-up flash spoils the look and makes it look 'plasticky' - rest assured, the finish is excellent and it really looks the part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelboy45 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Why is the bulkhead solid behind the windscreen when this was glass in the prototype and an outstanding feature? Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted November 9, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2011 Why is the bulkhead solid behind the windscreen when this was glass in the prototype and an outstanding feature? Gerry If it's anything like the previous farish DMU's the contacts for the pcb run up the back of this bulkhead. If you were prepared to solder wires to the pcb and the attachment points then you could find ways to sort this out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelboy45 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks Kris. It does look an outstanding model nevertheless. Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1059 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Why is the bulkhead solid behind the windscreen when this was glass in the prototype and an outstanding feature? Gerry Although not especially applicable to the blue unit, in later years many units ran with the cab partition blinds lowered, thus denying passengers the view of the line ahead (but allowing the driver to pick his nose or scratch his backside in private ) STEVE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 So a bit longer wait for my 3 car blue/grey from those Liverpudlian boxshifters then I've got one in my mitts here Pete - they're going to be worth the wait! Pix (PS - Still need to post your etches! Curses! They'll be in the post soon!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROADTRAIN1979 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Just ordered mine from hattons.... pre order BR BLUE 2 car unit . I will get sound fitted to it at a latter date. Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977joey Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hi guys, has anyone got any knowledge of where the blue/grey 3 car sets have got to? Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hi guys, has anyone got any knowledge of where the blue/grey 3 car sets have got to? Currently being despatched from Bachmann, so should be in your local moel shop later this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977joey Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Currently being despatched from Bachmann, so should be in your local moel shop later this week. Great stuff Cheers 87029 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 16, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2011 has anyone got any knowledge of where the blue/grey 3 car sets have got to? just got an email from Hattons saying that my pre ordered blue grey 3 car 101 is expected to arrive 'on or after Thursday 17 November'....er...that's tomorrow! not wishing to start any frothing you understand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977joey Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 just got an email from Hattons saying that my pre ordered blue grey 3 car 101 is expected to arrive 'on or after Thursday 17 November'....er...that's tomorrow! not wishing to start any frothing you understand Had my email too Pete, Happy days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linners Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Stop making me jealous guys! There's no sign of them yet at my local emporium, and they have not received any notification from BachFar that they are imminent. I'm not even able to get to Warley:( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2011 Stop making me jealous guys! There's no sign of them yet at my local emporium, and they have not received any notification from BachFar that they are imminent. I'm not even able to get to Warley:( If it makes you feel any better...no emails from Hattons today... I guess Bachmann will have wanted to have a few in time for Warley...so we all just have to sit it out... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McRuss Posted November 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2011 Today I received my green Class 101. Here are some photos and a short film I made. Markus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2011 Froth alert Froth alert My credit card has just been charged by Hattons for 'said item' Although it will take another 10 days before it arrives here in Spain... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 'Said item' being the Blue & Grey, Pete? If that's the case, sounds like Warley will have the beauties as well. Excellent news for NGQS if so! I can feel a crew outing to the NEC coming on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2011 'Said item' being the Blue & Grey, Pete? Absolutely - Blue Grey 3 cars in stock @ Hattons... Also of note, Hattons have the Blue Grey 4 Cep in stock...oooohh... What's that smell?....smells of burning plastic... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Pictures of the Blue & Grey set are now on Hattons. Got a shock when I read my email from them this morning (ordered the 4-CEP as well) - burning plastic, indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROADTRAIN1979 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Got mine today br blue 2 car yeeee! but .....a short yeee! its a gift so got to wait till xmas day boohoo! mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linners Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I'll be dropping in at my local model shop to see if they've received their allocation of blue/gray ones yet. I have a credit note so I can't really shop else where, but I'll be over the moon if I walk out from there with one under my arm! Oh, and for those attending Warley this weekend, have a good time - I'll be thinking of you!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted November 21, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hi, To right about smell of burning plastic, baked beans for the rest of year if lucky 3 Car here today runs a treat. I think I will redo front number as B430? or similar , need to source Bristol/ Weymouth for blinds or perhaps "special" . A lovely model and well worth the wait. Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977joey Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Got mine today too Chaps (I ordered 2 sets as i'm gonna run one as a 2 car), absolutly chuffed Did anyone find the boxes a tad difficult to open mind, very air tight i found, but i guess it secures the model for safe transportation. Here's my units .... Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Gauge David Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 My 3 car blue & grey 101 also arrived today. Looks great, just running it in as I type. Was anyone else surprised that there was only one short replacement coupling with the centre car? I would have thought you would need two to close® couple the three cars together? i.e. to use four short couplings in total, but only three provided. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted November 22, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2011 hi Re coupling , If you use two short to each other then other than straight track no points terminus is your limit . I have fitted one med and one short to trailer and unite to "power" cars with the opposite size so [short]+[med/short]+[med] if that makes sense and nothing on ends. In this way I can run a power twin and still be close coupled. To note trailer is not configured for lighting as bogie not pin point pick up type so bang goes a quick power trailer set ! Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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