RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 6, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2013 Am I allowed to say there's a whole layout in that picture - for the enterprising builder of industrial stuff? Mr Nevard will be along shortly...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 6, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2013 Other than that I am looking forward to this version of 20168 having photographed it in this livery: Was that 16Sep 2005? If so I was also there that day. I CAN'T BELIEEEVE it was so long ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIAM Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Was that 16Sep 2005? If so I was also there that day. I CAN'T BELIEEEVE it was so long ago! It was indeed. EMRPS photo charter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Just placed my advance order for the BG at Modelzone Deansgate. I was quite surprised to be #1 on the list - nice to beat the Ebay carpetbaggers for a change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Just placed my advance order for the BG at Modelzone Deansgate. I was quite surprised to be #1 on the list - nice to beat the Ebay carpetbaggers for a change. I suspect Ebay carpetbaggers have a lot of Test Car 6s on their hands given the number unsold on the the famous auction website. Hopefully they will think twice before investing again, although I doubt they will spare the class 20 from their dealings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I have orderd the class 20 on line,but have not seen the Royal Mail BGs on the Modelzone website,so I presume I will have to order from a Modelzone Store? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkwolf1877 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I have orderd the class 20 on line,but have not seen the Royal Mail BGs on the Modelzone website,so I presume I will have to order from a Modelzone Store? Is this what you were looking for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Is this what you were looking for? Have you posted an alternative site ? Nothing showing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairburn Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 http://www.modelzone.co.uk/modelzone-exclusive-Bachmann-pair-of-royal-mail-mk1-bg-coaches.html They don't appear to be in stock when you click 'add to basket'. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkwolf1877 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Have you posted an alternative site ? Nothing showing Sorry, dunno where that link went! http://www.thesignalbox.co.uk/home/exclusive-and-limited-edition-products/exclusive-Bachmann-pair-of-royal-mail-mk1-bg-coaches.html Or http://www.modelzone.co.uk/modelzone-exclusive-Bachmann-pair-of-royal-mail-mk1-bg-coaches.html Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkwolf1877 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 http://www.modelzone.co.uk/modelzone-exclusive-Bachmann-pair-of-royal-mail-mk1-bg-coaches.html They don't appear to be in stock when you click 'add to basket'. Ian It says preorder on Signalbox's site? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Good that orders over £15 get free P&P. Didnt it used to be orders over £40? Anyway Ive ordered a BG. Will give the twin pack a miss so to the Lafarge 20 as its pretty much Hope Valley/Earles Sidings specific. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Sorry, dunno where that link went! http://www.thesignalbox.co.uk/home/exclusive-and-limited-edition-products/exclusive-Bachmann-pair-of-royal-mail-mk1-bg-coaches.html Or http://www.modelzone.co.uk/modelzone-exclusive-Bachmann-pair-of-royal-mail-mk1-bg-coaches.html Mark Thanks for your time and trouble with the above,however decided to go into Manchester and ordered them at the Modelzone shop.Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseRambler Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 RE: A pair of Royal Mail red Mk 1 BG vans 92138/92108 (39-001Y). Can anyone please shed some light on when these coaches would have been seen on the network? Many thanks, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 RE: A pair of Royal Mail red Mk 1 BG vans 92138/92108 (39-001Y). Can anyone please shed some light on when these coaches would have been seen on the network? Many thanks, Chris I would imagine these are intended to compliment the TPO in post office red issued by Modelzone a few years ago. I believe the livery was from the 1960s prior to BR blue/grey being applied in the 1970s. Previous threads have suggested that it was more common to see those red TPOs in trains of maroon BGs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I would imagine these are intended to compliment the TPO in post office red issued by Modelzone a few years ago. I believe the livery was from the 1960s prior to BR blue/grey being applied in the 1970s. Previous threads have suggested that it was more common to see those red TPOs in trains of maroon BGs. I think thye are more likely 1980's/90's models. The Signal box page allows you to zoom in on the drawing and one of the 2 coaches has the double arrow and the TOPS code "NEA". Interestingly the coach looks like it will be a match for this one from the standard range Bachmann has already done. http://www.ehattons.com/images/products/39-184A_33019_Qty1_2.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I think thye are more likely 1980's/90's models. The Signal box page allows you to zoom in on the drawing and one of the 2 coaches has the double arrow and the TOPS code "NEA". Interestingly the coach looks like it will be a match for this one from the standard range Bachmann has already done. http://www.ehattons.com/images/products/39-184A_33019_Qty1_2.jpg They certainly are the 90s vehicles. There were no BGs running around with those numbers (92xxx) in the sixties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted January 11, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2013 I would imagine these are intended to compliment the TPO in post office red issued by Modelzone a few years ago. I believe the livery was from the 1960s prior to BR blue/grey being applied in the 1970s. Previous threads have suggested that it was more common to see those red TPOs in trains of maroon BGs. Those coaches would have been in the late 1980's.. IIRC there was a thread that highlighted the 'plain' red BG (I believe that a photo of one at Didcot during this period was found???) they were certainly around well after the 1970's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I think thye are more likely 1980's/90's models. The Signal box page allows you to zoom in on the drawing and one of the 2 coaches has the double arrow and the TOPS code "NEA". Interestingly the coach looks like it will be a match for this one from the standard range Bachmann has already done. http://www.ehattons.com/images/products/39-184A_33019_Qty1_2.jpg If that's the case would be easy to buy them from above retailer and remove the yellow lining. Well that's what I would do rather then spend a premium for the limited editions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted January 11, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2013 I bought some very cheap Regional BG's for respraying ... I'm sure it wouldn't be too taxing to paint one unlined red and save a packet load of dosh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hopefully we will see some blue and grey TPO stowage vans in the coming years......not necessarily modelzone but i'll take a couple either way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Given the comments on here I wonder if Modelzone will not sell many of the BG pack. I fancied a pair until I saw how similar one was to the standard release, perhaps they will reduce them to clear after a period of poor sales, might get them for the price of a pair of normal BG's at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonHGB Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 It always keeps me amused just how upitty people get about owning a 'Limited Release of 512 Pieces' or just anything with an 'Exclusive' tag... For example, the Red Bank sets; two "weathered" (not very well) GUV's in pack 1 (Only thing differentiating them from any of the standard release was a printed piece on the side of one, I think) and a Mk1 BSK and a BG (Slightly better weathering) in Pack 2 (Again, only difference from any standards was the larger font 'Express Parcels' print on the side of the BG) How much were they, £60+ a pack? Call me a cynic, but if you can buy two GUV's for way less than that, why would you spend x amount more on them just for that 'Ltd. Ed.' tag? As for the printed bit, transfers, anyone? Same with the BSK and BG, ok so not such a big saving to be had on buying blue grey stock, but for me, having an airbrush and being willing to brandish it, an SR green or RES example, which can be had cheaper, is pretty simple to re-liver, and the 'Parcels branding is a stock line, as a transfer, from Fox! What I mean to say is that, to me, these 'Unique' items are astronomically overrated. Fair enough, before I get lynched, if you don't have the ability/ inclination/ modelling ethos to DIY something to make it a bit different, then I accept that these may be of interest, and fair play to you. But take those RM red BG's for example; £12.99 for a lined one, with the 100mph B4 bogies, available on the Signalbox site, so thats nearly £50 MORE for an unlined red one, which I've (Not that that means owt) never heard of...? pfft! (As a disclaimer, I bought MZ's 08 721 'Starlet', certificate states she's No. 003 of 512, and just last week she crunched into two 20t Brake Vans whilst shunting a BG, and now needs her front steps and air tanks re-gluing, not to mention some weathering!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Class 20 Lafarge Blue Circle,now out of stock on Modelzone Website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2013 Class 20 Lafarge Blue Circle,now out of stock on Modelzone Website. Ebay carpetbaggers at large! Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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