RMweb Premium Solo Posted January 25, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, spamcan61 said: Provided they get rid of those darned roof ribs ! As mentioned above, all of the more recent ones (including my three) are rib-less and look far better for it, especially when weathered. I don't think ribs really work in 4mm scale (since in reality they are weld-lines and not proud of the surface), and I prefer the rib-less approach that Bachmann took to their class 121 as opposed to Dapol who went for ribbed. Ooh, actually, there's a thought: a 122 from Bachmann with the same chassis as the 121 would actually be very nice.... Edited January 25, 2023 by Solo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted January 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2023 I live in hope for a 3 car 116. 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted January 25, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Ravenser said: Even so Bachmann are pretty quiet in OO as well. There are still plenty of blue boxes in the shops, but I'm starting to wonder how much of that is old stock... In 2022 Bachmann released the following new tooling products. BR Vanwide Van BR VEA Van Refurbished Mk2F DBSO All-new Class 37 Dance Hall Brake Van Bulleid Coaches (four types) Plus Farish. Plus 400 individual products. 4 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium younGGuns7 Posted January 25, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just out of interest have we established a date? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Popular Post AY Mod Posted January 25, 2023 Moderators Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just now, younGGuns7 said: Just out of interest have we established a date? It'll be next Wednesday (1st Feb) and, as usual, I'll post the info up. 10 21 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyburns56 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 3 hours ago, John M Upton said: It is interesting to see how the OO scale Bachmann section gets all frothy and excited about a forthcoming periodic announcement whilst over in N Scale Farish land, all is silent. You can tell which scale is the most optimistic, I think us N scale guys have had too many low relief toilets and have rather lost faith... Is that your way of saying that the only new Farish item will be a new Scenecraft church? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium younGGuns7 Posted January 25, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2023 39 minutes ago, AY Mod said: It'll be next Wednesday (1st Feb) and, as usual, I'll post the info up. Thanks Andy, that’s just got rid of the January Blues 👍👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterfgf Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Centre car for Class 101 would be nice but I'm not holding my breath. I've got the Lima version but it a bit dated now. Peteerfgf 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, peterfgf said: Centre car for Class 101 would be nice but I'm not holding my breath. I've got the Lima version but it a bit dated now. Peteerfgf The DTC would also need retooling to become a DMC for a 3 car set…. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Sulzer Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 This was delivered from Bachmann and came this morning. Collectors club 2023 wagon. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Suzy Sulzer said: This was delivered from Bachmann and came this morning. Collectors club 2023 wagon. Nice! Can’t read the builders plate is it GRCW built? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 I would also have to guess that the turquoise Anglia Mk.2f’s will appear at some point to go with the DBSO? But sometimes common sense doesn’t prevail… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frobisher Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 11 hours ago, NIK said: I didn't know Hornby were going to move the motor bogie - do you know where that info came from?. That was in the 2022 announcements; The motor bogie is moving to the guards compartment where it always should have been (the VEP has probably the biggest of the MK1 EMUs, you could hide an elephant in there, the underframe is being replaced by a cast metal one for extra weight and elimination of the traction tyres. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guarded Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Solo said: As mentioned above, all of the more recent ones (including my three) are rib-less and look far better for it, especially when weathered. I don't think ribs really work in 4mm scale (since in reality they are weld-lines and not proud of the surface), and I prefer the rib-less approach that Bachmann took to their class 121 as opposed to Dapol who went for ribbed. Ooh, actually, there's a thought: a 122 from Bachmann with the same chassis as the 121 would actually be very nice.... Unribbed for your pleasure…. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Markwj Posted January 26, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2023 I would imagine there will be some polybulks announced given the recent run for rails of Sheffield. Could be for the collectors club maybe. Other than that no clue but does anyone else use the announcements to count down the year ie only 4 announcements until Christmas! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 4 hours ago, frobisher said: That was in the 2022 announcements; The motor bogie is moving to the guards compartment where it always should have been (the VEP has probably the biggest of the MK1 EMUs, you could hide an elephant in there, the underframe is being replaced by a cast metal one for extra weight and elimination of the traction tyres. Hi, Good to know. The photos on the Hornby website show the motor still in the open saloon but that may be the revised body with the larger roof ventilators on the old chassis: Regards Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 24/01/2023 at 23:31, XChris said: I would have thought that we will see more 37’s, 47’s and 158’s. The 37’s are likely to be Loadhaul/Mainline or those that will challenge Accurascales already announced models. The 47’s would be nice to see some modern era, Riviera WCRC or ROG or LSL models, I think we will also see RES, Virgin and EWS ones. the 158 I’m hoping will appear in Northern Blue/Purple, but I can imagine it appearing in white/purple and maybe FGW blue, ATW/TFW or northern Spirit. Can’t see the point in doing same 37s as ACCs first batch as they are sold out and close to factory despatch but trying to predict any new batch and getting in first would be challenging to get right. given the investment in new 37s & 47s, they will feature though but will they stick with more 37/4 - DRS? HNRC? Colas? Or maybe NR yellow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 26, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2023 7 hours ago, XChris said: I would also have to guess that the turquoise Anglia Mk.2f’s will appear at some point to go with the DBSO? But sometimes common sense doesn’t prevail… The Bachmann guys are pretty approachable. They indicated the Anglia dbso was made as it makes sense to do them in a batch for efficiency. Whilst the coaches will inevitably follow, it may not be worthwhile to set up the machinery just for one batch of Anglia dbsos at that time. I wouldnt damn them for doing on this one, as otherwise we’d be damning them for not doing later. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB95 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 +1 vote for a 009 Garratt / Blanche as preserved. I wonder if they'll do a blue Linda at any point 👀 Welsh 158s would be a massive win. Although not TfW please, I've still got one in the paint shop... Also, a Regional Railways 37/4 would be most welcome. I'm probably in the minority for that, as we've got a great model that was released a few years ago. But it was shat factory weathering, so I'm currently using one of the OG class 37 models Bachmann made. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 26, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2023 24 minutes ago, black and decker boy said: Can’t see the point in doing same 37s as ACCs first batch as they are sold out and close to factory despatch but trying to predict any new batch and getting in first would be challenging to get right. given the investment in new 37s & 47s, they will feature though but will they stick with more 37/4 - DRS? HNRC? Colas? Or maybe NR yellow? In that vein it will be interesting to see who gets to the proper South Wales 37s first…. Centre headcode, VF and RSH, unrefurbished, green and banger blue…. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pteremy Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 18 hours ago, Solo said: I prefer the rib-less approach that Bachmann took to their class 121 as opposed to Dapol who went for ribbed. Although completely smooth isn't right either - fortunately I try not to worry about these things. I happen to have a Heljan Class 128 and GWR Railcar on the layout at the moment and I would say that in both cases the roof detail is very good in terms of scale - feint ribs on the first and feint rivet lines on the second. I don't know how prototypically accurate the detail is in either case but it shows that it can be done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 22 hours ago, Edge said: GWR Cathedral class? :) Catherdral City? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted January 26, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, meatloaf said: Catherdral City? 8000, Worcester cathedral. However, the information is highly classified, and I can't reveal my sauces.... 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted January 26, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, meatloaf said: Catherdral City? That comment was a bit cheesy👀 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 4 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: That comment was a bit cheesy👀 God these puns really grate on me... Ok, I'll stop now. Or this thread might end up as toast 🤐 (oh and some more 150s would be welcome please too!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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