cctransuk Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 White cab roof domes Just been having a rummage through David Hey's collection and noticed that some cars appear to have white cab roof domes on both ends of the cars. Here is a link to 79009 and 79639 ; http://www.davidheys...rlisle-copy.jpg The DTCL nearest the camera appears to have standard roof ends but it's power car suggests it was able to lead, and therefore be driven from the brakevan end as well as the conventional end. I'm sure this is not right and I'm guessing the painters painted both ends the same - apart fro the gangway on the inner end, but it is thought provoking. Does anyone know if there were driving controls in the brakevan end of these (first few) cars ? These first generation cars most appealing particularly if Bachmann produce the "halfway house" BSYP versions !!! I think that you'll find that what you have here is a single (double-ended) power car operating with a trailer car from a two car set. Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I think that you'll find that what you have here is a single (double-ended) power car operating with a trailer car from a two car set. Regards, John Isherwood. I don't think it is a single unit power car - it's looks more like normal motor brake second. I have seen published photos of these units with white domes at each end of each car, but most cars seem to show no evidence of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I don't think it is a single unit power car - it's looks more like normal motor brake second. I have seen published photos of these units with white domes at each end of each car, but most cars seem to show no evidence of them. I take it that you are aware that there were only two single car units and that they differed in detail, being originally intended to be a two car unit. Therefore, one of the cars would have closely resembled a MBS. Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Actually 2 versions - M79900 & M79901 were not identical! You could buy a DC Kits Body at £17.50 and drop it on a 108 chassis!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy P Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Pics of painted samples (along with those of the class 350 EMU) now on the product page of the Bachmann site. Interesting detail variations between the Gsyp and whiskered versions. Good to also see the BP in some sort of perspective. RP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Looks very nice. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroz Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Were the DLWs originally delivered in Speedwhiskers green with white cab roofs? - the Bachmann "early" model has the whole roof painted grey which I presume is a slightly later livery? David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Moss Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 You could buy a DC Kits Body at £17.50 and drop it on a 108 chassis!! Which is pretty much what I did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Downer Posted October 20, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2011 Having read through the thread again and looked at the new pictures on the Bachmann site Modern Image list, I'm still uncertain as to what versions of the prototype they are producing. Can someone put me out of my misery and answer one simple question - am I right in thinking that neither of the green versions are correct for East Anglia in the 1950s - the speed whiskered one because it has the wrong window arrangement, the yellow panelled one because it has yellow panels rather than speed whiskers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giz Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Having read through the thread again and looked at the new pictures on the Bachmann site Modern Image list, I'm still uncertain as to what versions of the prototype they are producing. Can someone put me out of my misery and answer one simple question - am I right in thinking that neither of the green versions are correct for East Anglia in the 1950s - the speed whiskered one because it has the wrong window arrangement, the yellow panelled one because it has yellow panels rather than speed whiskers? I think you'r right, the one with whiskers doesn't have the horizontal bars across the windscreens and has a large brake van window so that isn't right for east anglia, the other is suitable but for a later period due to the yellow panel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
00ERmissus Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I think you'r right, the one with whiskers doesn't have the horizontal bars across the windscreens and has a large brake van window so that isn't right for east anglia, the other is suitable but for a later period due to the yellow panel. Yes, I’d agree there. I too want one for the same period and region and cancelled my pre-order as a result of what I’ve seen on the Bachmann web site. Hopefully they may produce a suitable one (with speed whiskers) in a later batch. Looks like it’s going to be an excellent model though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Downer Posted October 21, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2011 Thanks guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Another limited edition option (not for the squeamish): http://www.departmentals.com/photo/975014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 If your wallets can stand anything more coming out..... 31-516, the BR Green 2-car set with speed whiskers, is now being despatched from Bachmann to your local model shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Ohhhhh, now then. Any danger of the GSYP and Blues landing, I wonder... I can't wait, but the wallet's smarting already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 This truly is all one's Christmasses come at once. Hornby's venerable old creakers, or Derby's Rattlers that heralded their withdrawal from service? Doncaster's final idea on what a heavy fast mixed traffic loco should be, or Derby's old rustbucket? English Electric's screaming baby or a soon expected Sandringham, to operate the KX-Cambridge 'Beer Train' ? All this and B1s and V2s on decent chassis just round the corner too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godders Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 If your wallets can stand anything more coming out..... 31-516, the BR Green 2-car set with speed whiskers, is now being despatched from Bachmann to your local model shop. According to Bachmann the BR Green 2-car set with speed whiskers is 32-516 and not due until December, unless you know different! Cheers Godders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Aye. 'Tis a fine Christmas if you've admirers with a few quid banging on about what could they get you! Which, incidentally, I don't! Think my planned additions will be funded by leavers from the reserve fleet, and hard work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 According to Bachmann the BR Green 2-car set with speed whiskers is 32-516 and not due until December, unless you know different! Cheers Godders Godders, I am happy to say that I do know different. Being a Bachmann dealer, we get out delivery notes e-mailed to us as soon as they are packed at Barwell, and 31-516 is in the consignment that Bachmann packed this morning! At this time of year, it is not unusual for deliveries to be air-freighted in from China so that make it into the shops for Christmas, so this may be the explanation why they have arrived early. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godders Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Mike, I think you missed my point. You may well be right that they are despatching 31-516 but the Derby lightweight is 32-516. 31-516 is Class 158 2 Car DMU Central Trains Cheers Godders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Mike, I think you missed my point. You may well be right that they are despatching 31-516 but the Derby lightweight is 32-516. Godders, My apologies, and I stand corrected. It is 32-516 being sent out. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 "I stand corrected..." ...said the man in the orthopaedic shoes...! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 The first version (BR Green Speed whiskers) is now in stock at Hattons http://www.ehattons.com/32708/Bachmann_UK_32_516_Derby_Lightweight_2_Car_DMU_in_BR_Green_with_speed_whiskers_/StockDetail.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I have 2 sets winging their way to me as i write, should be arriving Friday , if will post my first impressions which I fully expect to be favourable tomorrow, I was lucky enough to ride the Derby Lightweights on their very first day of service in the Manchester area!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I was lucky enough to ride the Derby Lightweights on their very first day of service in the Manchester area!! Bury line? Sadly I only saw the early Met Cams when they came down to Manchester at teatime, and had to visit Wales to savour the early Derby Lightweights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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