Michael Delamar Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 hi guys the last class 47 i had was the old Hornby one so bare with me please . ive lost track with whats the best model of a 47 available these days. however in the cabinet at Wigan this weekend a green class 47 caught my eye, is this a brand new model or new livery? is it available yet? how do others rate this model compared to other makes? is it worth waiting for this one to be released (if it isnt already) or has it been around for a while in two tone green? and whats the going rate for these, the one Bachmann had displayed and previous ones. cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sounds like another new livery on an existing model. Different people swear that these are good and others bad but I feel that if it looks right to me then it is. I've had one for a few years and it runs a treat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted December 12, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2011 If you are recreating a specific locomotive be aware of Bachmanns seemingly random application of cantrail grilles/serck shutters/fuel tanks/water tanks/bogie sideframe pipework and other bits and bobs which somewhat restrict your choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWV10 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Without the catalogue number it's difficult to say if it's an older model or a new one. The current 47s from Bachmann are on their website 31-650 - 652 & 32-804/5 I can't comment on their accuracy to prototype but they look like 47s and they're reliable, smooth runners which counts for me. (I have 3) C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted December 12, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 12, 2011 Everything you might want to know about the Bachmann Class 47s and the liveries produced is on the long-standing Class 47 thread here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/13947-Bachmann-class-47/. At the moment, the "next" new livery awaited is 47972 in Central Services as a L/E for Modelzone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 ...the last class 47 I had was the old Hornby one ... Remember how despite the numerous crudities typical of models of its day, in fundamental body shape it really got the look of the real thing? Happily, both the Bach and Vi models do the same. You can put them side by side, and they look like 47s, there's nothing that shrieks 'oh no'; which sadly is the case with Heljan's otherwise good model which falls down by being overwidth, subtly altering any near end on view. If you want a green early BR condition 47 then it's Bachmann, as Vi only cover the later appearance. I bought a D1500 from the first release representing the type in original condition going into service (pre-Serck shutters) in September 1962, and it has run faultlessly. Well it did once I had soldered up all the connections to the main PCB after an hours DC test running, as some of these were very flaky. Dropped the body to the correct height above the bogies in the usual very simple way that the Bachmann chassis design allows, much improves appearance provided the loco doesn't have to go around set track curves. You are unlikely to get one for the £39 I paid sadly... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 thanks guys, I just liked the look of it and wanted to know a little more about it, my dad liked it too which is rare for him when it comes to diesels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 47107 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 This is probably the model you saw on display: http://www.ehattons.com/38481/Bachmann_UK_32_804_Class_47_diesel_D1572_in_BR_two_tone_green_/StockDetail.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 id say so, thanks very much, ill ask father christmas for one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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