jonas Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I’ve only seen pictures from those lucky enough to have had green ones! I cannot wait to get some grime on the blue example I have ordered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternKing Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Seems like I had a dud delivered. It has already been sent back for a replacment The loco was delivered to a professional modeller for a respray to BR Blue. Painfully slow and on his test track and brand new 47 (not run in) placed directly in front did one and a half circuits to the 40's half a circuit (ie caught it up). Even after an hour in each direction the 40 struggled hard to move And the body completely refused to come off. To all those who have 40s, what is the speed of their model compared to other (more) modern BachFar locos (24, 25, 55 etc) and please be objectively honest I hope the replacement is better es grüßt pc Mine's quite slow too & the tail lights have already stopped working in one direction, trouble is I've painted the nose ends yellow so I guess the warranty will be void :-/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Mine's quite slow too & the tail lights have already stopped working in one direction, trouble is I've painted the nose ends yellow so I guess the warranty will be void :-/ I’ve got 2 on order, so am wondering if this is a controller problem with its compatibility with the coreless motor used? Don’t forget the use of an electronic track cleaner could kill the lights stone dead too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternKing Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I’ve got 2 on order, so am wondering if this is a controller problem with its compatibility with the coreless motor used? Don’t forget the use of an electronic track cleaner could kill the lights stone dead too. Thanks Dave, I found that out to my cost with the Dapol 52's a couple of years ago & disconnected my Relco's back then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Mine's quite slow too & the tail lights have already stopped working in one direction, trouble is I've painted the nose ends yellow so I guess the warranty will be void :-/ Make sure the body is fully home on the chassis. Sadly yes, I'd surmise that the warranty is voided but may still be worth a go if the above doesn't work. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2017 D369 (green centre-headcode) has a tick on the Bachmann site today--seems to be coming ahead of the blue one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Noticed that too, so I'll hopefully soon be collecting my second 40 from my local shop (plus sound chip from you-choos of course). Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2017 Has the blue one been lost overboard on its way from China or something? It was listed on the incoming list for September and has been reviewed in at least one mag but seems to have disappeared!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev48 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 A well known Sheffield retailer have emailed that 40159 is “due in the coming days” whatever that means. No news of factory sound fitted one though 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternKing Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Another grumble with my D211 is the lack of cast nameplates, if Dapol can fit them to their class 52's then surely Farish should make an effort to fit their loco's with them now the price is generally well over £100 per model. Does anyone know of a manufacturer of cast nameplates for class 40's? I used to have a set many years ago on one of my old Farish loco's but no one seems to produce them anymore :-/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Shropshire Lad Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) [q8uote name=Kev48" post="2932532" timestamp="1511295860]A well known Sheffield retailer have emailed that 40159 is “due in the coming days” whatever that means. No news of factory sound fitted one though That's interesting because on the Bachmann site the blue ones are both listed as not available to order! Edited November 22, 2017 by Shropshire Lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I’d heard a little while ago all stock was allocated to shops, so perhaps thats what that means. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiprporter Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Blue class 40 on its way to me from Sheffield today apparently - happy days!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedlee Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Several retailers have now got 40159 in stock. Can't wait for mine to arrive. Cheers, Ged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted November 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2017 Monk Bar models in York had the two green versions and the blue one in stock, no sound ones yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2017 If anyone sees a small detailing part fly past them it's probably mine. The speed with which it departed from my workbench in sunny Sussex it could be in the opposite hemisphere by now, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted November 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2017 D369 and 40159 invoiced from Widnes today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2017 Part found, I presume it bounced back out of near Earth orbit. 40159 now renumbered 40173 and awaiting attempt number two at fitting the bits... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Let’s see it John! Still waiting for my preordered blue one here... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 28, 2017 Let’s see it John! Still waiting for my preordered blue one here... Renumbered to old Eastfield veteran 40173. The data panel below the number on this side needs moving a little to the right still and I gave up fitting the detail parts in the end, both the jumper cables snapped in two! Apologies for the quality of the photo, taken in a dingy shed past midnight on a very unfinished layout!!! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 It’s a real stunner isn’t it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 N gauge devised model of the year in my opinion. Top notch, and captures the original pretty much perfectly. Can’t wait for my sound ones 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternKing Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I've just had my two blue 40 159's delivered, one to go straight on my layout & the other for swapping chassis with the split headcode 40 141 when it arrives then I shall be selling the spare 40 159 with DCC sound! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiprporter Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Apologies for the less than ideal mobile phone shot, but here she is! First impression = WOW! Will take some shots on Standedge Tunnel later and post them here - happy days! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2017 Anyone managed to fit all the little bits yet? I had a knightmare and after just the boiler blanking port and the jumper cables on the bogie sides I gave up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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