Matabiau Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Bachmann's August Trainmail for its collectors club members has arrived in my inbox with the tempting proposition of two new limited edition models to be announced in the next magazine. "Your next magazine will carry full details of not just one, but two new exclusive Collectors Club models, both of which will be available for immediate delivery." They will be available to purchase from the collectors club members' day at the Bluebell Railway on 31st August. No clues this time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Possibly one of the new 4Fs in a unique livery? I've noticed that delivery of special editions tends to coincide with delivery of similar standard catalogue releases, probably because the mouldings are all done in one huge batch to help keep costs down. I correctly predicted the arrival of Frizinghall's camping coach in this way, which was delivered at the same time as the departmental ex-LMS coach, which is the same basic model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45059 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hmmm, interesting. I was thinking along the lines of a class 40.. A blue one with disc headcode would be nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIAM Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 My money is on one of the models being a class 20 - possibly 20189 in LU red to go with 20227 apparently being released as a Ltd Ed for London Transport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 . As the announcement is to be at The Bluebell Railway, I was hoping for at least one with a Southern connection. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invicta Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Possibly one of the new 4Fs in a unique livery? I've noticed that delivery of special editions tends to coincide with delivery of similar standard catalogue releases, probably because the mouldings are all done in one huge batch to help keep costs down. I correctly predicted the arrival of Frizinghall's camping coach in this way, which was delivered at the same time as the departmental ex-LMS coach, which is the same basic model. I've not been paying much attention to model railway matters in recent months, but IIRC Bachmann's 4F is the Midland RHD & Johnson tender version, so possibly suitable for a release in S&DJR colours. As I recall they've already done Somerset & Dorset-liveried versions of the 2-8-0 and Jinty? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium gc4946 Posted August 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2013 My money would be on any two of the following: Class 66 66739 Bluebell Railway L & Y 2-4-2T in Wirral Railway livery - it was bought from the L & Y in 1921 but stayed in its previous owner's livery, which is being planned for release, but the Wirral numbered it as 6 which was carried on brass plates on its side tanks. 9F 92240 as preserved on the Bluebell with BR 1C tender - not the same version that was offered in weathered condition with BR 1G tender some years ago as a limited edition by Modelzone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrostar Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 A Royal Mail red 419 MLV please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 A Royal Mail red 419 MLV please. Credit cards at the ready! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 So they're releasing the Fell finally! Would like to see a re-emergence of the apple green 60532. Would be interesting to see what they've come up with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 . What locomotive will go with the future "Birdcage" coaching stock ? . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Assuming Bachmann are not about to pull something completely new out of the hat... Looking at it logically, one would expect special edition of versions otherwise recently released. I'd say a LU150 Class 20 is a distinct possibility. I also note that a new batch of 2-EPBs has arrived (in BR Blue) so could be a version of this? Another thought is a 'Queen of Scots' Mk1 Sleeper, as used on the Bluebell for volunteer accommodation, and in need of a spruce up. The only problem is it would be a odd-ball and not really 'match' anything. There has been a batch of 9Fs not too long ago, but more likely to be 92212 as its in service atm. There's also been a batch of 4mts, so technically we could have a Bluebell 4mt (and if its '64 I'd have to join the club!) I like the idea of the Bluebell 66, but again the next 66's are due end of the year, with the previous batch (Colas) arriving before the GBRF 66 was named. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I don't think we will get either of the LU150 20 from the collectors club, 20227 in Metropolitan Maroon that it received for Steam On The Met 2000 on the other hand... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2013 Not Bluebell related, but how about a WCRC 57/3? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orcadian Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Bachmann haven't got a Southern 4-4-0 (yet!) This wish-list will close in a few days now, when Bachhy spoil all the fun by announcing the models! Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I thought I read somewhere Bachmann were announcing a new model at the event. Hoping for an AC electric but whatever it is I doubt it will form part of the collectors club announcements. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy P Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I thought I read somewhere Bachmann were announcing a new model at the event. Hoping for an AC electric but whatever it is I doubt it will form part of the collectors club announcements. Mark Bachmann actually said that they would be making a "significant announcement" which may or may not be a new model. It may of course be a significant new model. This begs the question "Which of Bachmann's previous models have been more significant than others and which ones less so?". We will find out, for future reference, the significance of Bachmann's use of the word significant. Sadly, at the time I received my invite to the Bluebell I had chosen the attend the Neaseden open day which was scheduled for the same date. As this has now been posponed I might slope down to the Bluebell anyway and try to find out what's going on when the Special Train gets back. RP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted August 18, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2013 So they're releasing the Fell finally! Not the Fell - it's the Leader Southern connection, built (I use the term loosely so far as most were concerned) nearby and very "Southern". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Maybe the announcement is the deal to do the class 68. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18, 2013 . What locomotive will go with the future "Birdcage" coaching stock ? . I think the announced E4 is probably their intended match, as it is on the Bluebell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 its got to be a rerun of the Wainwright C in full SECR livery . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I think the announced E4 is probably their intended match, as it is on the Bluebell. An E4? 62785 or GER 490? Oh yes please!! Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18, 2013 An E4? 62785 or GER 490? Oh yes please!! Stewart Now then! This is Mr Billinton R - as you well know! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 A SouthWest Trains class 450! It has to be this since I just finished my conversion of a 350!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 . For what it's worth, I would note that the South Eastern & Chatham H-class 4-4-0 tank, number 263, is due to pull a charter on 31st August. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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