brittannia Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Ebay carpetbaggers at large! Cheers, Mick I did order one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Class 20 Lafarge Blue Circle,now out of stock on Modelzone Website. wow, lucky I order 2, just 2 weeks ago from the Chester branch... I dont know if you can try direct at the store.... Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 the 20 selling out really doesnt surprise me. the vans are overrated for the price but i remember when i first started up a few years ago i was buying all the different releases so that I had different running numbers on the fleet. Ive since found confidence to remove numbers and renumber and weather so i dare say lots of new modellers prefer to take them out of the box and not have to change anything, at least until like me they find their modelling mojo. That said i never bought any twin packs from MZ at new retail - i bought my packs on ebay for around £35-45 saving about £15-20 on new. thats the best way to do it if your actually going to play trains with them so they dont need to be kept "mint" but then every now and again a model does come along where you risk never getting one at a reasonable price if like RTC "Wren" Mk1 ex-Pullman coach they sell out fast then acquire a real collectors price tag secondhand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 wow, lucky I order 2, just 2 weeks ago from the Chester branch... I dont know if you can try direct at the store.... Jamie Two !!! one blagger outed lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Two !!! one blagger outed lol Ah Sorry... Did I Say Chester.... I meant to say.... nr Chesterfield... Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleefy Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Class 20 Lafarge Blue Circle,now out of stock on Modelzone Website. Still available from a certain Kent-based retailer closely associated with MZ (as is the WD shunter which MZ is also showing as out of stock). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby (John) Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Class 20 Lafarge Blue Circle,now out of stock on Modelzone Website. Just accepted my order via website ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poindexter Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 A few limited edition reduced. Including 08721 STARLET http://www.modelzone.co.uk/Bachmann-Heljan-limited-time-offer/modelzone-exclusive-Bachmann-class-08-br-express-parcels-livery-08721-starlet.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Just ordered Starlet £53.99 with free postage , the one off class 47 reduced by £25,railbus by £20 still expensive for a model with so many differences to the real Loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Just ordered Starlet £53.99 with free postage , the one off class 47 reduced by £25,railbus by £20 still expensive for a model with so many differences to the real Loco. Hi MAte About time MZ dropped there prices on some of their Limited Editions... Makes you wonder how much they are still making if they can drop it £20... Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hi MAte About time MZ dropped there prices on some of their Limited Editions... Makes you wonder how much they are still making if they can drop it £20... Jamie The sale price doesn't necessarily reflect the cost to them, as cashflow is a key component of running a business. Some of the LEs sell straight out, others take a while, and some hang around to get marked down as they'd rather get the money in than have 'em on the shelf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted February 22, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hi MAte About time MZ dropped there prices on some of their Limited Editions... Makes you wonder how much they are still making if they can drop it £20... Jamie The Birmingham branch is still (not?) selling the Hornby LE 1948 Olympic set at full RRP (even Hornby reduced it!) Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks to Poindexter for the heads up on the reduced items. I've had my eyes on the Charringtons TTA set for some time. Called at Metro Centre today, they seemed unaware of reductions, but agreed to sell at sale price. Very nice factory weathering and good value at reduced price , and TTAs now have coupling pockets at correct height to fit Kadees. Should look great on my new layout. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks to Poindexter for the heads up on the reduced items. I've had my eyes on the Charringtons TTA set for some time. Called at Metro Centre today, they seemed unaware of reductions, but agreed to sell at sale price. Very nice factory weathering and good value at reduced price , and TTAs now have coupling pockets at correct height to fit Kadees. Should look great on my new layout. Mal I think that they're web-only offers but as you have found, haggling is always worth a try! Has anyone though of adding the Hornby 2-BIL to this thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr miles 73129 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 just noticed the lafarge class 20 has shot up by £13 even though it has been put back a month. so stocks must be low... hope you all pre-ordered early Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted May 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2013 Oh Matron! Just announced by ModelZone, exclusive tooling for the Mk.1 CCT and BPOT-----------NEWS RELEASE: ModelZone announces new train releases from Bachmann EuropePLC.ModelZone are pleased to announce two much requested items of OO Gaugerolling stock, produced exclusively for us by Bachmann Europe PLC. Theseexciting items, made from brand new tooling, will be available next year.BR Mk1 CCT 4Whl Parcels Van OO GaugeThe BR Mk1 CCT is a much requested van, which was a common sight on therailway network. Used primarily for parcels traffic, many survived longafter their parcel carrying days had ended in departmental service. We willbe producing 6 liveries spanning much of their life, in both revenue anddepartmental service, which are due for release during 2014.Pristine39-550Z CCT Parcels Van BR Maroon 39-551Z CCT Parcels Van BR Blue39-553Z CCT Parcels Van RTC (internal user) Limited Edition 750pc 39-554Z CCT Parcels Van Yellow Re Railing Limited Edition 750pc39-555Z CCT Parcels Van BR Red Star Limited Edition 500pcAll of the above models will retail at £19.99 each.Weathered39-552Z CCT Parcels Van BR Blue Express Parcels Weathered £21.99BR MK1 Post Office Brake Stowage VanAfter our previously commissioned and very successful Mk1 TPO, there werecalls for another, different, postal vehicle help recreate the TPO train intheir heyday, so we now proudly announce a model of the BR Mk1 Brake StowageVan. Due to the need for Guards accommodation on trains formed only of PostOffice stock, a small batch of Stowage Vans were built with Guardsfacilities, which avoided the need to use passenger coaching stock. Thevehicles were introduced in 1968, to diagram 733, in BR Blue and Greylivery, adopting both versions of the Royal Mail red in later years, beforewithdrawal in 2003/4. Some vehicles have since been preserved, including 80458, which is preservedin 1960’s Post Office Red on the Great Central Railway, by Railway VehiclePreservations Ltd, (RVP) who were formed over 40 years ago to preservehistoric items of railway rolling stock. Currently they have a collection ofLNER coaches, and various TPO vehicles.We will be producing 4 liveries, including 80458 as preserved on the GreatCentral Rly.39-440Z Stowage Van 1960’s (BPOT) BR PO Red (preserved)39-440Y Stowage Van 1970’s (NUX) BR Blue/Grey 39-440X Stowage Van 1980’s (NUX) Royal Mail (early cypher)39-440W Stowage Van 1990’s (NUX) Royal Mail (late cypher)RRP £39.99, expected to be available during 2014These exclusive items can be pre-ordered in all of our 45 nationwide stores,and online www.modelzone.co.uk and will be available during 2014. PreOrdering of these highly sought after items is strongly advised, to avoiddisappointment. EDIT Via BRCS forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Oh Matron indeed. Fantastic news that, I'll be taking serious quantities, probably 8 in Maroon and 4 in Blue, and a BPOT. Excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted May 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2013 It certainly is...stowage, sorting and brake stowage vans along with a couple of BGs makes for a nice little postal rake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Oh aye, the postal is a given. What was once in the 'nice to have' category is now firmly on the agenda, thanks to Bachmann (and MZ). Some very pretty rakes behind BRCW traction coming up at my place.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I thought the PO Stowage van had been announced as a general release from Bachmann? Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yes the PO Stowage van is a general release MZ are doing the BPOT (Brake Stowage Van). This enables a complete rake of TPO vehicles without the need to include a BG. It ranked quite well in the RMWeb/Mremag poll, so that was quick. Very pleased with this announcement. Not available on their website yet though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ah right understand now, thanks. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Walker Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 On the Modelzone website now under Model Railways and Exclusives, all four are there, but all with the same picture. Tony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Langley Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Just casually looking through the Modelzone website it appears that you can no longer preorder the two FGW neon Mk3 TSOs. Anyone have any idea why? You can still preorder the TFO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Just casually looking through the Modelzone website it appears that you can no longer preorder the two FGW neon Mk3 TSOs. Anyone have any idea why? You can still preorder the TFO. Maybe they have all been pre-ordered ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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