RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted December 1, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2011 According to Modelfair website as of NOW,The re-tooled B1--61180 (weathered) arrives at end of the week. That'll put the cat among the pigeons ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Someone better tell Bachmann then as their is no mention of any B1 on their "due in the next 60 days list" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Someone better tell Bachmann then as their is no mention of any B1 on their "due in the next 60 days list" That's because its in the arrivals in the last 30 days bit, 4th one down, no photo yet though... Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Scottish Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Interesting. Looks like they've gone some to beat the Hornby version to the shelves. Must have a look see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluex5 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Excellent news, although the timing is a bit off...time to flex the plastic as I need lots of these! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Steady as she goes, this is a chassis-only retool, I think I'm right in saying. Which is sufficient in itself for my wallet to release the bats one more time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37255 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Excellent news - I'm after a body for another project, hopefully an updated-release, however minor the updates, will see the usual cascade of older ones on to eBay! Or failing that, if anyone has a non-runner or body, I have some cash ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Excellent news - I'm after a body for another project, hopefully an updated-release, however minor the updates, will see the usual cascade of older ones on to eBay! Or failing that, if anyone has a non-runner or body, I have some cash ;-) I put my three on ebay about 6 months ago in anticipation. Hope I did the right thing...... Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Direct quote from Bachmann reproduced without consent from Andy Y's post #719 in the All Over Hornby Like A Cheap Suit thread, or whatever it's called: "Replacing the chassis of the B1, A4 and V2 started long before we announced it last March. The work continues as the first of the B1’s is in the process of being released to retailers and the first of the new chassis A4’s are now in the hands of magazine reviewers." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 According to their FB page, Model rail have their hands on the Bachmann B1 for review. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted December 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2011 Excellent news - I'm after a body for another project, hopefully an updated-release, however minor the updates, will see the usual cascade of older ones on to eBay! Or failing that, if anyone has a non-runner or body, I have some cash ;-) I have one that is currently without a DCC decoder, I did think about putting it onto the Marketplace but thought no-one would want it. Not sure what it's worth though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted December 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'm delighted with this news chaps! And 31-716 is a late crest, exactly as required. Already have a Hornby version on pre-order. Time to get the Visa card out - again! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37255 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I have one that is currently without a DCC decoder, I did think about putting it onto the Marketplace but thought no-one would want it. Not sure what it's worth though. Well I'm really looking for quite a poor example, as I'm only after the body to convert into a K1! I'd imagine that for a working (albeit unchipped) loco you'd be after a bit more than I'm intending to pay! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 .... this is a chassis-only retool, I think I'm right in saying.... Correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted December 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2011 Well I'm really looking for quite a poor example, as I'm only after the body to convert into a K1! I'd imagine that for a working (albeit unchipped) loco you'd be after a bit more than I'm intending to pay! OK, no problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D605Eagle Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Whats the point of retooling the body when its bob on anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Well I'm really looking for quite a poor example, as I'm only after the body to convert into a K1! I'd imagine that for a working (albeit unchipped) loco you'd be after a bit more than I'm intending to pay! Hi 37255. Have a look at my thread on the old site prior to making the first incision. Mines not perfect, but the thread may give you some pointers. If not, nothing lost. Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37255 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 That looks very helpful, I'll have a proper look when I'm back from work, thanks for the heads up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroz Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Now showing in stock at Hattons for 61180 (weathered late crest) altho' no photos as yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Excellent raw material for my own nefarious purposes... Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Just for completeness hattons has photo's of the Bachmann on their website Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted December 2, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2011 It looks to me as if the existing Neanderthal method of tender to loco coupling has been retained. Your opinons,gentlemen ? If that IS the case,I,m out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 It looks to me as if the existing Neanderthal method of tender to loco coupling has been retained. Your opinons,gentlemen ? If that IS the case,I,m out. It doesnt matter to me so long as neaderthal Bachmanns are fitted back and front. What coupling system do you use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted December 2, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2011 I've just looked at the photos on the Hattons site. The coupling looks like every previous Bachmann coupling, so I don't see a problem. I know that Hornby are introducing a permanent engine-loco coupling, but is that such an advantage? The handrails look like those on the previous incarnation. But the weathered model looks pretty fine. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Personally I just use whatever loco/tender coupling is available - its only a coupling! If it is of a reasonable spacing, and works, it will do. Example1. Old BacchyReplica B1 (the proverbial hammer with a new head and handle!) is closer coupled with a 10BA screw for a pin. Actually permanently coupled as I've wired across to the tender pickups. Example 2. Baccy 105 dmu - same as loco/tender in reality - I've removed the inner couplings. Now closer coupled with a brass wire loop on one and brass wire bent upwards a s a hook on the other. Again permanently coupled as both cars are wired together. Must admit I do like the Hornby plug/socket arrangement for wiring though, very neat. Used to using the same style of connector in my day job. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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