Tin Turtle Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 After lusting after this set since I saw it announced, finally arrived in stock at Hattons today and mine has been dispatched, a treat to myself after getting paid for my book 'The North Eastern Railway in the First World War'. Looks worth it for the 3835 Class (or 4F) alone, I look forward to seeing how they've done the tanks. The wagons will be of use, too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshooter Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I picked one of these sets up at the weekend. I am a modern diesel era modeller, but it looked so cute, I thought I would treat myself just in case I ever change my interests. Tanks are very nicely done as a resin moulding and look very effective, although a bit tricky to ease out of the polystyrene packaging. Price was very reasonable and what I paid must be about the same as buying a similar loco separately. Retro packaging is very nice too, although a bit of overkill for the contents. I was also surprised to see a numbered certificate inside. I would urge anyone interested to get one before they sell out. Just waiting for the LMR set now. Regards Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Outside of my area but I am hoping that Farish introduce a similar set with a Castle and Hawksworth coaches when they finally release them (and maybe a Blue Anchor signal box ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk Rob Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Just retrieved my set from neighbour. Like sharpshooter diesels are my main interest but couldn't resist. My only previous modern steam purchase was the 2MT. Again a lovely loco but this 4F appears to take it up another level. Hadn't expected or noticed a certificate but just checked again and it's there- thanks for the tip Sharpshooter! A quick question for those more in the know on topics Midland. Am I right to think that the Farish ex-midland brake van is a model of a van introduced post WW1? Presumably perfectly prototypical for the Midland liveried 4F to run with an LMS liveried Brake in the immediate post-grouping period though? I know Peco used to produce an earlier (?) Midland Brake. I did enquire of them whether they might consider a further run in Midland Livery based on the introduction of a Midland liveried loco but the answer was no. Like you Karhedron, I'm hoping all these train packs sell well and Bachmann are encouraged to widen the range. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Turtle Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Believe you're correct regarding the Farish brake van. Fortunately I was able to grab one of the Peco Midland Railway brake vans off eBay, where they occasionally pop up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mow Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Saw this on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ViF2wkiGTI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLD Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 A quick question for those more in the know on topics Midland. Am I right to think that the Farish ex-midland brake van is a model of a van introduced post WW1? Presumably perfectly prototypical for the Midland liveried 4F to run with an LMS liveried Brake in the immediate post-grouping period though? Strictly speaking the MR type brake van is a 1922-24 build, however very similar vans were built from c1910 so a relettered one would be passable. IIRC though, the MR builds were all without duckets. (Farish have produced variants with and without). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliebanger Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I model LMS and transition period, so this set is out of my normal range. I model in 0 and 00, so this set is definitely 'out of gauge' for me. Nevertheless, when I saw this in Digitrains last Tuesday, I had to buy it. Lincoln is my adopted home and the box has photos of landship trains ready to leave lincoln in 1916 and some interesting, if concise, box notes about the traffic generated. Yesterday, I fitted mine with DCC sound. There's just enough room to squeeze in a ZIMO MX648 and a modified cube speaker. I'll post a video later. The 'list price' of the set, Midland 4F loco, three bogie flats and three Mk4 tanks covered with tarpulins, is less than the list price for the loco alone in a later livery. This is a genuine bargain for four well detailed models. Bachmann deserve this to be a success. If you don't get one, you'll regret it. For me, this purchase was pure indulgence, but at this rate, I might be converted to 'N' yet. Lol. Kind regards, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Turtle Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Received mine (not helped by Yodel dumping it overnight outside a completely different address), apart from a dent on the box all seems fine but haven't had the chance to run it yet. Is the shed plate on the 4F accurate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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