gordon s Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Delivery update from Hattons would suggest it's any day now... Bachmann UK 31-625 Class 3F 0-6-0 43474 in BR Black with late crest. £62.00 Our latest information from the supplier suggests this item will arrive with us on or after Wednesday 16th November 2011 Whilst we are hopeful this information is accurate, manufacturer lead times are frequently prone to be delayed. This information is to be used as a guide only. We hope that this email has been useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Hmm in time for Warley. Shame Ive not finished my Gibson kit off then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian777999 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 My goodness...so soon ? I am waiting for a phone call from the NRM at Shildon regards the purchase of a City of Truro and a Midland Compound. This is all going to put a large dent in the bank balance ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Any news on the LMS version? On Bachmann's site I seem to remember an early 2012 date. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Reference 31-625, the BR late crest version is currently being despatched from Bachmann to retailers, and my sources suggest that demand is likely to much higher than supply. If you want one and haven't reserved one, then grab it quickly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 16, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2011 BR black, late crest, now at Hattons http://www.ehattons.com/32724/Bachmann_UK_31_625_Class_3F_0_6_0_43474_in_BR_Black_with_late_crest_/StockDetail.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 BR black, late crest, now at Hattons http://www.ehattons....tockDetail.aspx Slightly irritating when Hattons were asking us to place pre-orders for the early crest version only a few weeks ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCAR6015 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Reference 31-625, the BR late crest version is currently being despatched from Bachmann to retailers, and my sources suggest that demand is likely to much higher than supply. If you want one and haven't reserved one, then grab it quickly! I pre-ordered a 31-626 BR early crest 3F from - The Signal Box only last week. They are still available for pre-order on their web site for 56.00 quid. At the time of me placing my order Hattons had increased their pre-order price from 56.00 to 62.00. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Picked my late crest 3F up to day from Arcadia, very please with it now for the early crest expected just before christmass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D605Eagle Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 LMS livery one at the same time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 LMS livery one at the same time? Its expected to be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
northendboy Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 OK, I'll be first... How do you get the chuffin' tender open??? I have removed the 2 screws at the back of the tender, and it is refusing to budge. Am I just being too gentle and caring??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Just taken mine apart and there are two screws in each rear corner as you say. On the front of the tender there are two latches that engage in slots at the front of the chassis. Undo the two screws and lift the rear of the tender. With a little fiddling, the latches will disengage and you can lift it off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Looks like those of us that pre-ordered the early crest 3F won't be seeing them until next month. So just to whet us appetite, any chance of some photos being uploded? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm with Coach... Please can we dribble over some piccies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
northendboy Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Just taken mine apart and there are two screws in each rear corner as you say. On the front of the tender there are two latches that engage in slots at the front of the chassis. Undo the two screws and lift the rear of the tender. With a little fiddling, the latches will disengage and you can lift it off. Ooh, I didn't enjoy doing that with my lovely new model... Thanks for the advice, sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Give me 30 minutes and I'll see what I can do... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Either I'm easily pleased or this has to be a pretty handsome loco.... The cab is beautifully done with a detailed backhead and a beige roof. Plus an adjustable drawbar to close couple. Has RTR ever got any better. Congratulations Bachmann on producing a great 0-6-0...(to my eyes) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Great Gordon! Call meself a painter ~ I don't know why I'm waiting for an early crest one.... Now without wanting to sound like a hyper-critic, those splashers look a tad oversize to me. Yes I am aware there were two sizes on these engines but the wheels should wear the splashers like a glove.. I hope Bachmann haven't copied them off a Hornby's 4F.....gulp! Photo: R H G Simpson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluex5 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Has RTR ever got any better. Not that I've seen. Mention should be made of how heavy it is for it's size. Not tried hauling anything with it but I expect it will shade the prototype! Excellent model, just needs weathering to within an inch of it's life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted November 17, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2011 Now without wanting to sound like a hyper-critic, those splashers look a tad oversize to me. Yes I am aware there were two sizes on these engines but the wheels should wear the splashers like a well fitting coat. I hope Bachmann haven't copied them off a Hornby's 4F.....gulp! To my eyes, it looks like the wheels are further away from the splasher than they would otherwise be on the prototype - so it's probably a case of the 16.5mm gauge showing itself on a model that has splashers to the correct size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 A couple more pics showing the interior and adjustable drawbar. It weighs in at 291g. Pick ups on both loco and tender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 so it's probably a case of the 16.5mm gauge showing itself on a model that has splashers to the correct size. Might be an idea to check the ride height. I dont thing 16.5mm gauge would affect a side-on view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 The width across wheel faces with the typical OO wheel standard is practically dead scale nowadays. What is not, and cannot be, is the lateral displacements those wheels have to be permitted to get round set track radius curves. That and the necessary material thickness for the splsher face which will scale out much more than that of the sheet steel used to make the real splasher all conspire to nudge these things just a little further outboard than they should be. But, that view from the cab along the footplating looked well enough... May there be many more small 0-6-0 models to this standard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D605Eagle Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'm gobsmacked! £56 for that is a stunning bargain. I just can't wait for me LMS one now! mewahhhhhhh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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