Staffordshire Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Hi, I have been wondering what modeller's views are on the best Class 45/46 (4mm) that are available ? I am hoping to create a couple of detailed 'Peaks' in BR green, which I would have professionally weathered. Just want to know what people believe is the best / better Class 45's that are available, Splitbox, centre panel etc, etc ? Bachmann, Heljan, Hornby or are there others ? Also are there any promised by companies ?? Many thanks, Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjp23480 Posted January 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2022 Only Bachmann make the Peaks (44/45/46). Heljan's is WIP - see the thread under the Heljan forum for additional insights. I think most of us are reserving judgment on the Heljan versions until we see them in the flesh. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 As above - only Bachmann at moment. Be aware there is an earlier 45 done by Bachmann which I think is based on an older model from 80s? - If buying second hand you want one of later models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONK43 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Hello staffordshire Hopefully attached two of my Bachmann 21 pin peaks, which have been professionally weathered, and have sound fitted. They run well too. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernowtim Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) The first Bachmann models used the 1980s Mainline model with a vastly superior drive using a centre motor and flywheels with drive to both bogies, the original mainline model was well detailed however had a feeble pancake motor driving 2 axles, and collected power from 4 of its 16 wheels! I seem to remember the first release of the retooled model had lost it's distinctive nose 'seam' Edited January 30, 2022 by kernowtim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morven Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I had one of those early Bachmann peaks; the biggest flaw to it is that the buffer beams were attached to the body, not the bogies as is correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 The Mainline one was great as a static model, the power bogies was a 2-4-2 with middle wheels powered, seemed to have similarities to the Jouef class 40. That said it pulled well with traction tyres but its running was poor by 1980s standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I bought a "factory second" Mainline one, unpainted but boxed, from Hattons, some 25+ years ago, when putting together a basic 'first train set' for my then small elder son, who actually wasn't interested, so everything got put away. I eventually painted it up as 45137, complete with nameplates, & it did look rather good. It's languished in a box for many years now; perhaps I should get it out, check it over & sell it on... Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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