Western Scottish Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I've got one of the original Bachmann 37/4s. I can't remember the Manufacturers ref no but its the original model where people were complaining about the body shape. its an E&WS version 37419. I've seen that I can buy replacement bodies from Trains On Time and probably a few other retailers. My question is , how wasy would it be to swap bodies. is it a simple body swap or would more work be required? I'm aware that the Bachmann 37 has been through at least 2 iterations meantime. Would I have to restrict the swap to 37/4 or can I use 37/0? Any help appreciated Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted September 30, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 30, 2011 Not sure I think they are different as the latest ones have cab lights and I think also all axles are diven whereas I think your model only had 4 axles driven. There was a large logo version released at same time. Maybe you could locate one of these for the swap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrhos1920 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I think the main restriction is the buffer beam or lack of it. You could not fit any bodies that have buffers on the bodies as opposed to buffers on the chassis. So green and early blue liveries are out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Off the top of my head I can't remember if Bachmann released a 37/0 with that 8 pin chassis. I don't think they did. I think your best bet would be a bodyshell of 37408 if you want one in large logo blue. This was an early release model that came with the early 8 pin chassis, the same as your 37419. The later release 37/0 models had the newer 21 pin chassis which aren't suitable for a direct body swap with an earlier model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold markjj Posted October 1, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2011 I've got one of the original Bachmann 37/4s. I can't remember the Manufacturers ref no but its the original model where people were complaining about the body shape. its an E&WS version 37419. I've seen that I can buy replacement bodies from Trains On Time and probably a few other retailers. My question is , how wasy would it be to swap bodies. is it a simple body swap or would more work be required? I'm aware that the Bachmann 37 has been through at least 2 iterations meantime. Would I have to restrict the swap to 37/4 or can I use 37/0? Any help appreciated Alan The old style bodies use a plug and socket configuration to connect the light units and the main board together I believe the newer ones have contacts that touch on a pcb like the Hornby ones do but they are not easy to swap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Scottish Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks for the help guys . You kind of confirmed my suspicions about chassis. Had completely overlooked the buffer beam issue however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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