Will Vale Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Just noticed this picture has cropped up on Bachmann's coming soon list - pretty sure it was the unpainted version a few days ago: http://www.Bachmann....=650&height=176 Looks very nice from what I can see. I note the ghastly typeface used for the slogan is captured accurately Edit: bigger and better pictures on Model Rail's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150208980123207.317614.176420418206 Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Just noticed that ModelFair have stated they are expecting their Windhoff Mpvs next week. :locomotive: Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Angus Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Harburn Hobbies in Edinburgh got them in today. Roddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Downer Posted August 25, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 25, 2011 Just seen the Windhoff in the London Ian Allan shop. Not my era, and I can't speak for its accuracy, but I haven't been so blown away by a new model for ages. Absolutely stunning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hi, Kernow Model Centre have them in stock too for £115 http://www.kernowmod...ork_Rail_livery Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Alco Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Looks very nice but it's quite a price for what's a bit of a novelty item Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Looks very nice but it's quite a price for what's a bit of a novelty item Hardly. They go everywhere. Seen parked all over the place, what is the cost of a loco and a through wired coach with all the DCC gubbins? I reckon that yet again we in the UK are getting a bargain. If it was Marklin or Fleischmann or Roco etc it would be £200+ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Looks very nice but it's quite a price for what's a bit of a novelty item Model Rail were saying that as well but there was probably quite a lot of R&D costs associated with this one as the drive system is new for Britain and its quite a radical prototype anyway. I've had them going past my flat a few times now so its an ideal short train for the modern layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 In stock at Hattons as well, they just charged me for my pre-order. It does seem like a bargain for two diesels' worth of detail which is a complete train to boot. Have to look forward to the postie now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Just arrived at local Model shop - 31-575 Windhoff MPV Network Rail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 26, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2011 picked mine up earlier from haslington models, fantastic looking model, just need a layout now!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Western Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Just a heads up The Signal Box have them non DCC for £88 and DCC for upper £90s Ordered my Railtrack branded one for £88 Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 You may like to check prices - I hear that they have been increased Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NaN Posted August 27, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 27, 2011 Received mine this morning. Runs well on DC but I cannot get it to work on DCC. Tried two different chips but no joy. Has anyone had any DCC success? If so, would you mind posting pictures of either side of circuit board please? I'm guessing there's a wire soldered wrong somewhere... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg201 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Mine arrived this morning, ive spent over an hour just grinning at it! Outstanding Bachmann! The detailing is beyond what you could imagine from reviews. I keep on thinking i have an actual MPV parked up on my desk infront of me. Dead chuffed and just wanted to share my joy! I had mine Pre-Ordered with Hattons for £88, an utter bargin. Even now at £108 it is still worth every penny! Just as a heads up for anyone who doesnt know. You can buy additional "modules" for weed-killing and mess rooms from http://www.sjrmodels.com/Products.htm for £15 plus postage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Whos going to be first with a photo on their layout then?? I'm sure I pre ordered one but cant remember. I'm hoping there will be a parcel waiting for me when I get home but I doubt it.. Cheers Scott (just checked my box shifter accounts, looks like I didnt order one :-( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
43009 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I got my MPV today and I like the looks of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Western Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 You may like to check prices - I hear that they have been increased I ordered at £88 so I *should* still pay £88 ? If not they can forget it. Great Western, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Western Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Received mine this morning. Runs well on DC but I cannot get it to work on DCC. Tried two different chips but no joy. Has anyone had any DCC success? If so, would you mind posting pictures of either side of circuit board please? I'm guessing there's a wire soldered wrong somewhere... When one of the magazines tested their sample they had the same problem. Might be worth sending it back and getting a new one? Great Western, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NaN Posted August 27, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 27, 2011 When one of the magazines tested their sample they had the same problem. Might be worth sending it back and getting a new one? Great Western, Which was Hornby Magazine, testing the DCC fitted version. My suspicion is it's a common fault with the wiring or circuit board, so I do not want to go through hassle of returning when it may be a fault on all models (and if so Bachmann will become aware in due course, if not already, hopefully issuing a note on how to fix it or recommending to return it). So please, if anyone does get it working on DCC let us know so we can see if it is a generic fault or random (and I'm unlucky like Hornby magazine). Cheers NaN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 The suspense is killing me - has anyone got any pictures of one working on a layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
english electric Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 i got mine today and dropped a Bachmann 21pin decoder into it and it runs ok and lights work so looks like theres a few faulty ones when dcc so guess i was lucky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyT Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Got one today fitted Bachmann 21 pin decoder, set new address no issues, coupled to unpowered unit, short circuits and error 01 displayed. Problem was cause by a wheelset which had become displaced during transport, which in turn had slightly bent one of the wiper contacts so it was making contact with the centre part of the axles and causing a short. Wiper contacts carefully bent back to correct profile and wheelset replaced, now runs on DCC with no problem. Anyother point to note with this model is that there are locating lugs which hold the coupling between the powered and unpowered unit at the correct height, if as with my model these are not engaged then the bottom of the coupling fouls anything which stands proud of sleepers (such as points) and causes derailments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NaN Posted August 27, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 27, 2011 I clearly have been unlucky and have a dud! Very odd it's fine in DC but not DCC. Back to the retailer unfortunately then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunters Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Whos going to be first with a photo on their layout then?? Cheers Scott I think It is me Yesterday 16:07 pm http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/43574-dalesway-dbssunters-road-rail-depot-modern-oo/page__st__25 Cheers, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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