Andy Y Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Farish announce new LNER A2 Class locomotive Graham Farish has today announced that it is to produce a LNER Peppercorn A2 Class in N scale. This will be the first ever ready to run N scale model of this particular express passenger locomotive type. The London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) built the first locomotive to the design of A.H. Peppercorn in 1947. A further 14 locomotives were completed by British Railways in 1948. Used on secondary express passenger duties on the East Coast Main Line between Peterborough and Aberdeen. These locomotives were particularly useful on lines with steep gradients and sharp curves such as the Dundee – Aberdeen and Edinburgh – Carlisle (Waverley Route). The first locomotive was withdrawn in 1962 and the last in 1966. One locomotive (No. 60532 ‘Blue Peter’) has been preserved and is currently being overhauled. Initially three versions of the locomotive will be produced as follows: No.525 ‘A.H.Peppercorn’ in LNER apple green livery (372-385), No.60537 ‘Batchelors Button’ in BR green with early emblem (372-386), No. 60533 ‘Happy Knight’ in BR green with late crest (372-387) and No. 60532 ‘Blue Peter’ in BR lined green with late crest. Features include; • Powerful 4 axle tender drive mechanism • Electrical pick up on all driving and tender wheels • 6PIN decoder socket • Detailed cab interior • Double chimney and riveted tender Each model has a recommended retail price of £141.50 and will be introduced over the next 18 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I do hope they won't ALL have double chimneys as Peppercorn and Batchelor's Button never had them...... Looking forward to this one! Perhaps at some time a single-chimney version with late crest will appear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portpatrick Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Gosh. A worthy addition to the A1. Another hit on my bank account coming! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Any updates on this one or have I missed an update in another thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I saw a decorated sample at Ally Pally in February if it's any help. According to the Bachmann website expected release is July/August. Regards Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Argh! Another temptation to go Waverley in 2mm.... EDIT: or Strathmore.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted May 9, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2014 The date's gone back then? I thought they were down for June. The wallet will heave a sigh of relief after the Deltics! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted May 20, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2014 It's now Sep/Oct according to Farish site today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 At this rate we won't see it till next year! Well at least we have the deltic to look forward to next month! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 That's one big delay given there was a decorated sample at Ally Pally, and I note the same now applies to the Duchess. As it was based around the A1 tender drive the technology was proven and I guess it must simply be down to production capacity. I just hope they don't hike the price again before release, but I'm not holding my breath! Looks like it may even miss my birthday now! Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Spoke to Graham Hubbard briefly at the NGS AGM show. Apparently A2s expected to be on the boat at the end of June. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atso Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hey guys, is there any further news on this... Out of period for me but it'll be a lovely way to finally build my (reasonably accurate) P2! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 HI Steve Nothing more as far as I know. It was Graham Hubbard himself who gave me the above information at the NGS AGM, so hopefully it is as reliable as is possible. Based on normal transit times that makes them arrrive in the UK mid-August ish, however the Bachmann Website still says Sept/Oct so who knows... I am looking forward to it too, for me "Sun Chariot" is on pre-order, BR Late Crest. Regards Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I am looking forward to it too, for me "Sun Chariot" is on pre-order, BR Late Crest. Regards Roy Yep, me too. Sun Chariot on pre order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leachsprite4 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 N gauge livery sample picture of Sun chariot on Bachmann website under locos page. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I see from the recent update of the Bachmann website that delivery of the A2s has been pushed back yet again. Now apparently they are to be a November/December delivery. Very disappointing. I don't think I will risk putting one on my Christmas present list! Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted September 12, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2014 Yes but it helps my wallet after the 25s and the Duchesses! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leachsprite4 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 April/may for the n class. Note farish never say which year so let's not get over excited about any date:-P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atso Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I see from the recent update of the Bachmann website that delivery of the A2s has been pushed back yet again. Now apparently they are to be a November/December delivery. Very disappointing. I don't think I will risk putting one on my Christmas present list! Roy Aww shucks! There was me hoping that they were going to do a surprise launch at TINGS this weekend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Good evening all, Painted samples of the forthcoming Farish A2 were on display at Warley today and they look fantastic! Just thought I would share them with you. Can't wait for their release! Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I popped in to Ian Allan in Manchester and found A H Peppercorn in stock (but none of the others). They are now minus one A2. The apple green livery is more complicated than on Tornado, with red lining to the frames. Was this applied only to 525 or all LNER A2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Judging by the photos on Hattons website the A2 either suffers from poor back-to-backs or whomever set up the photos had a liquid lunch! http://www.ehattons.com/52826/Graham_Farish_372_385_Class_A2_4_6_2_525_A_H_Peppercorn_LNER_Apple_green/StockDetail.aspx Gareth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Awesome model like the A1. I have a BR green one in preorder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I have a couple of BR ones on Pre-Order too, looking forward to their arrival. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I have a couple of BR ones on Pre-Order too, looking forward to their arrival. Roy They will be a welcome addition to the layout. Hope the pre-order price remains the same, as £135 is quite steep. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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