Arriva Trains Class 57. Difference between the new model and the old model

[Damo666]

I see that Bachmann have released a new version of their Class 57 in Arriva Wales livery.

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the new release and their existing model in the same livery please?

 

I *think* the model numbers are: 32-755 (57315) for the old version and 32-755A (57314) for their latest erelease.

[brushman47544]

A in the code means a re-run of the same model with a different running number or minor livery differences. There's probably no difference except the loco number.

[Damo666]

The Bachmann website just tells me it 'Revised' but no clarity as to what is revised. I'm wondering if the prototype Class 57 has been revised and this release represents the updated prototype, or as you say, it's just a new loco number.

[Damo666]

The Model Rail Database tell me that:

32-755 came out in 2009 and was in the 2009 & 2010 catalogues

32-755A came out in 2018 and is in the 2018 - 2021 catalogues. It is also 'Sound Decoder Ready' (This feature is not noted in the 2009 version).

[brushman47544]

The only difference I can see is to the livery. The sweeping curve down through the RR of Arriva is now different looking at prototype photos. On the model of 57314, there is a bit of dark blue below the middle of the first R whereas on 57315 this is light blue. Looking at flickr, both are correct.

Edited March 26, 2021 by brushman47544
Corrected after further review of photos

[adb968008]

The old one was cheaper than the new one.