RMweb Gold 46444 Posted October 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) See AY's post... Edited October 6, 2023 by 46444 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I've had nothing but trouble with my tender version Linda. Desperately poor running from the start, has been back to Bachmann for it twice and returned with no improvement, and so has finally been returned to Antics, who kindly tested others before offering a replacement, but found that others had similar issues, so refunded my money. A great pity, as I should have liked one of these, but there is obviously a fundamental problem which at best leaves them a lottery. Given how good the Baldwins are, and even the Quarry Hunslets (after fettling and cleaning of pickups and wheel backs), there can't be anything unusually complicated about these - but something is out of tolerance.... Quarry Hunslets 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Giles said: I've had nothing but trouble with my tender version Linda. Desperately poor running from the start, has been back to Bachmann for it twice and returned with no improvement, and so has finally been returned to Antics, who kindly tested others before offering a replacement, but found that others had similar issues, so refunded my money. A great pity, as I should have liked one of these, but there is obviously a fundamental problem which at best leaves them a lottery. Given how good the Baldwins are, and even the Quarry Hunslets (after fettling and cleaning of pickups and wheel backs), there can't be anything unusually complicated about these - but something is out of tolerance.... The normal issue of a faulty batch coming off the production line together and going in the same box which is then opened by the shop would explain Antics finding fault with a number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 It would, but not Bachmanns inability to fix it..... or replace the chassis themselves! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyChappy Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 21/10/2023 at 10:06, Giles said: I've had nothing but trouble with my tender version Linda. Desperately poor running from the start, has been back to Bachmann for it twice and returned with no improvement, and so has finally been returned to Antics, who kindly tested others before offering a replacement, but found that others had similar issues, so refunded my money. A great pity, as I should have liked one of these, but there is obviously a fundamental problem which at best leaves them a lottery. Given how good the Baldwins are, and even the Quarry Hunslets (after fettling and cleaning of pickups and wheel backs), there can't be anything unusually complicated about these - but something is out of tolerance.... Quarry Hunslets At the end of your video (5.01mins) you zoom in to Linda. In this still picture the angle of the coupling rod cranks looks to be decidedly different suggesting either the quartering is incorrect or the wheel-sets have been replaced incorrectly when refitting into the drive gears. These small chassis' will be very susceptible to any errors in this area and resulting poor running is often more noticeable in one specific direction just as you have found. Not good that Bachmann failed to fix it twice. I'd definitely return it for a refund. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) Evening all, after some help. I've fitted dcc chip to the 0-4-0 Blanche before but I've got a second that I'm turning into Linda as I prefer that livery. I've removed the 5 screws and pipework as per last time I chipped one but I cannot get the body off this time. Has anyone else had a really stiff body and overcome it? If you have any advice on how would be great! Update. I forgot the instructions are poor and you have to remove more screws than it says! All sorted. Edited February 11 by Karl 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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