SouthernMafia Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 This from Hattons round robin email earlier today: Bachmann (and Graham Farish) have made an announcement about new products over the weekend, and we hope to have these available to pre-order in around a weeks time. They will be added our system and the prices set as soon as possible. Have we missed something? Or have they just got their words a bit muddled there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 hi well everyone is having a go so why not? I dont think there will be loads of new items but as said before lots of repaints & slight variations. Bachmann have done us proud over the last few year so i say thank you. Now if i was in charge Scottish class 24 another early dmu modern dmu Class 13 shunter only one powered 12 wheel pick up and room to fit a good speaker in so we can hear it? A couple of modern wagons A bayer garrett j50 Scenecraft modullar bridges (few shapes & sizes that can link together) freightliner static gantry crane few more depot buildings And the biggie a O gauge ready built plastic injected steam engine????? (Black 5) Well i have edged my bets so i must get at least one right? Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishar Creel Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 on the N-Gauge front, I realisitcally expect to see MK2a although I would prefer MK2b and MK2c And of course the rest of the daytime MK1s that are missing. Wagon stock OTAs using the OCA chassis and really sticking my neck out, an N-Gauge Pendelino. Dapol have now put their's on the back burner and I really do not believe that the one firm does not speak to the other - Bachmann surprised us with the Blue Pullman despite years of non-denial denial so anything is possible we shall see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 My one and only post on this matter, I would predict/hope for: Hawksworth Pannier, 4F (fast tracked to beat the Hornby re-hash) Std 77xxx Mogul. Still hoping for a 'universal' industrial tank - Peckett 0-4-0 or similar. Equally a sentinel 0-4-0 or 0-6-0 diesel would be fantastic. Class 71 Southern electric. Neal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfield_Park Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Personally, I'd be very surprised to see any new AC EMUs for a good while yet. As far as DMUs are concerned, I wouldn't be particularly surprised to see a 104 or a 101 (though an original Met-Cam Lightweight would be nice...). But I reckon a racing certainty must be a Class 105 power twin. Bodyshell already extant and a fairly long prototype service must count in it's favour. Pretty much any layout set around the north-west between 1958 and the 1980s could justify at least one example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrobuscp Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I've no idea what might be on the agenda, but the GW 4-4-0 is almost a certainty in the next year or two - if not this year. Haven't Bachmann almost said as much already? I wouldn't have thought that the differences between the Cities and the other variants - Dukedogs, Bulldogs, Dukes, etc are so great as to be a major obstacle. Bird Series/Flowers had deeper frames, some early locos had curved frames/footplates, there were a number of boiler variations also. I'm no production engineer, but given the modern approach of providing a suite of tools, careful "modular" design could open up a wide range of variations. I'd like to see the "Stanier Crab" in the LMS lineup, an updated B1/V2 would seem sensible along with the Ivatt 2-6-2T. Further First Generation DMUs would interest me as would further pre-grouping locos - a Claughton or Southern or Easter Atlantics. A GW 42/72xx would be good, along with a 47xx. We shall soon see, Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacon Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 This from Hattons round robin email earlier today: Have we missed something? Or have they just got their words a bit muddled there. That one confused me too! They wouldn't have been sent the lists already would they? A class 59 would be good, as would a DRS 20/3. I'm hoping that the 450 will be announced at some point too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr miles 73129 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 2mt tank would be nice the original ones abit old and split chassis, also the standard class 3.. 77xxx?? I think. They could use the 0-4-0 chassis from their junior range to do a nice hunslet barclay tank engine, soooo many different liverys. Well we shell see on Sunday ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
55017 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 A pre TOPS deltic with indicator blinds in Blue or Green with FYE's would be very nice. Also Bullion coaches to go with TPO.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Sorry guy's and gals......... For all those who want Air-Con Mk2 coaches, I have been reminded of a conversation that I personally had with an individual at the Ally Pally show a few years ago, when I asked politely if we could have some Air-Con Mk2's please ? Admittedly, I didn't realise how different the tooling requirement would be to produce these, but the gentleman told me in no uncertain terms that "you'll have to buy the Hornby ones" ! The same gentleman wasn't so dissmissive however when the Class 59 was mentioned, he just looked away sheepishly. This was a couple of years ago now........ I'm not hopeful for the Mk2's.........unless Bachmann have a different outlook now ? Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 id have to agree with gareth, 313-315 units and a 317. maybe a PNA plasmor block wagon, using the underframe from their oba. personally id also like to see more senic stuff, their scenecraft jacks/station pack ect are awesome and well recieved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWJ Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 My BR(WR) wish list (all 00 gauge) would be: (1) a plain green late crest 82xx 2-6-2T, (2) a late crest 16xx 0-6-0PT (3) a black early crest Dukedog (4) a black late crest 42xx/72xx (5) Collet coaches Others: (1) Swindon 3 car DMU's (2) Trans Pennine DMU (3) Adams Radial Tank (4) breakdown train (5) double track tunnel/bridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondy Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'd be very surprised if there were no coaches to run with the Modelzone TPOs as they have sold rather well. Mk 1 sleeper coaches would be very welcome but I'm not sure that they would be a big seller, do the Hornby Mk3 versions sell in large quantity's? A re-livery I'd like to see would be the Mk1 Pullman in West coast Railway livery, I think there could be quite a large market for these for modern based layouts with a bit of main line steam. Bachmann have said that if they produce it in OO gauge then they would produce it in N and vice-versa, therefore a class 14 diesel must be a possibility and hopefully cheaper than the Heljan/Hattons version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 a 6400 OR 7400 Pannier would be nice, along with some GWR Coaching Stock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I think if a modern emu is produced rather than the ElectroStar family I think SouthWest Trains class 450 Desiro emu is more likely to follow on from their already announced Silverlink/Central/LM Class 350? I think the coach types are common to both units - the fittings such as lack of a pantograph on a 450 being the major difference. The 450 is an iconic unit for anyone modelling the SWD in the present day. An outside choice could be a 4BEP- this requiring the production of the catering car. A potentially cheap solution could involve selling the TRB on its own with the modeller inserting it into an already owned 4CEP in place of the TS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bayford Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 A few biased opinions Medium SIzed SR Goods Engine U Class Q Class Other Locos Retooled Ivatt 2 2-6-2 GWR 1367 GWR 15xx BR 117 DMU BR 121/122 DMU Retooled Manor Coaches Retooled Bulleids SR push Pull Stock Scene Craft Southern Buildings possibly ex LSWR station buildings etc Clay dries and other facilities Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97403_Ixion Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hi johnathan452 Not seen the newly re-tooled Class 03 released towards the end of last year? I apologise! It was about 2:30am when I wrote in I temporarily forgot about the 03 and 04... sorry Bachmann! I logged off shortly after and it crossed my mind I had missed these two - doh! My original train of thought (excuse the pun ) was the other shunters, such as 01, 02, 05, 06 and 07. The 01 and 02 may be quite long shots, though I feel that the 05 and 06 may have a higher popularity and hence likelihood of being offered. The 07 would be a personal favourite. Also the PWM range of shunters, though I gather they all differ in many ways; so again, a long shot! One other possible retool may be the 24/1 class - by which I mean the ones with headcode boxes. I would like to see DRS 20s or even EPS 3760x locos. EMUs - the Wessex Electric - now there are at least a few liveries. Now, just for a tease... underground trains? Though I suspect there may be other reasons why these may not come to fruition. But, for all the 33 owners... a 4TC Surely there would be enough call for these? Cheers, Ixion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 My original train of thought (excuse the pun ) was the other shunters, such as 01, 02, 05, 06 and 07. The 01 and 02 may be quite long shots, though I feel that the 05 and 06 may have a higher popularity and hence likelihood of being offered. The 07 would be a personal favourite. Also the PWM range of shunters, though I gather they all differ in many ways; so again, a long shot! I had a look through information on these classes, and my feeling is that whilst an 05 would be able to use a similar chassis to the one developed for the 03 (which in turn with new wheels I feel is a certainty to appear under the 04 at some point) the 02 and 07 are the more long-lived and widespread locomotives. It would also allow an NRM special edition of D2860 for their special release this year. Of the two I would personally think the 07 would be more likely as a gut feeling. (07001 in HNRC colours for a Salford based micro layout?) I suspect the 06 could be seen as too much of a risk given kits are available and Hornby produce a basic top on a generic warp-speed X04 chassis. I still think that a new chassis under the existing B1 model would be an obvious choice. It isn't a spoiler, as they have been producing that B1 for years. They could see it as the start of their own version of a budget range and hoover up all the people who either want to detail the model themselves, or just aren't too bothered about a mass of fiddly bits that would only break off over time anyway with handling/running. Aren't Bachmann on record as saying that it was their intention to gradually upgrade all the split chassis models in their range anyway? I've had a think about wagons, and the HTO/HTV hopper springs to mind as an ubiquitous example that has yet to see model form. By the same token a decent MDO/MDV wouldn't go amiss, and could command similar sales potential to the 16t mineral which (by my count) has managed to clock up nearly 60 different versions released for those people who really cannot be bothered to renumber a model! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwales Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hi all I'd like to see the Prototype Deltic in the main 4mm range, missed the NRM one. ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petee19 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 A Class 71 would be nice. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluex5 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hi all I'd like to see the Prototype Deltic in the main 4mm range, missed the NRM one. ian The artwork is owned by the NRM so it's unlikely to become part of the standard range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted February 28, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2011 has no one mentioned a Crosti 9F yet? personally I would be very pleased with either a 77xxx or 78xxx, less so an 84xxx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 28, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2011 A Greene King, please. Pint? B) What chance a 4Bep? Only one new tool required. And away from rolling stock some RtP structures (which are quite easy to adapt with a touch of paint and detail) which are drawn from areas other than the industrial north. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris.D Posted February 28, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2011 Like others, I too would like to see more AC locos anounced, but as previously said, it will all probably lie down to the success of their Class 85. One AC loco which would seem to be a wise choice is the Class 92, as it seems to fit into the 'Southern' region frenzy and also it can be seen as far as Scotland. I would also like to see is the Class 180, not a very big class in terms of numbers, but again it has had quite a varied life with the different operators and routes it has operated on. A new Mk3 coach wouldn't go amist either to keep inline with the Hornby Mk3 DVT and it wouldn't be the most the difficult vehicle to obtain, as they seem to have their very own! Now thats worth a thought Cheers Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluex5 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 A V2 shaped V2 with DCC chassis would be nice. S15 or H15 for the Southern (I always thought Hornby would be odds on for this, but Bachmann's recent track record of making "ordinary" types makes me wonder if they might have a go at it). ER 0-6-0 - I'll say J27 because it's the one of most use to me, but any would suffice. DMU - Class 101 at a guess, Possibly also a cross country type (Class number escapes me but the thing with split headcodes and corridor fittings on the end). Class "B" Tankwagon (as per the type represented by the Dapol kit) EMU - I'd go with the suggestion of the 450 and the 4-BEP **Listens to howls of laughter in the direction of Barwell** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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