Stueyboy43 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Any one had any problems with this just released model. No I have run it and it runs great Edited October 8, 2016 by Stueyboy43 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Does any one know if Bachmann plan to produce a blue class 40 with disc headcodes? As I would like a couple. Not 97407 but a run of the mill example? I should say a new version not an older version. How much of an improvement is the new version over the older model Someone on here has kindly offered me 40075. If I compared it to one of the latest versions of the class 40, is there a huge difference? Edited November 9, 2016 by SouthernBlue80s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Does any one know if Bachmann plan to produce a blue class 40 with disc headcodes? As I would like a couple. Not 97407 but a run of the mill example? I should say a new version not an older version. How much of an improvement is the new version over the older model Someone on here has kindly offered me 40075. If I compared it to one of the latest versions of the class 40, is there a huge difference? Bachmann currently have no plans to produce a run of the mill blue disc 40. The current version is a much better beast than the older one. Much better, finer, more accurate tooling, and full lighting too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Thank you. OK that has made my mind up I will buy 97407 and renumber it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Just beware...I bought a handful to renumber and improve the pretty dire factory weathering, but I ended up stripping them and doing full repaints. The weathering doesn't come off easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 The 97407 models also carry a premium price for the additional 'weathering' over the plain releases. Bachmann will do a plain BR Blue one with discs sooner or later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted December 4, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Silly question - bought 97407 yesterday at a shop. Was test run ok, but didn't look in great detail at it. On getting it home I find the brake pipes and connections are added on both ends of the loco and one coupling is installed and the other missing. On this model presumably the pipes and connectors were supplied in a little bag to be fitted by the user? At the moment it looks to me like this is in fact secondhand but wanted to check. The headcode discs are in a bag but the second coupling is AWOL and I assume was in the pipes bag on original purchase? Or are the pipes factory fitted, if so was the coupling in a separate bag? Any thoughts from others who have one appreciated. Thanks. Edited December 4, 2016 by ruggedpeak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamiel Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 The Hattons photos for this model show it supplied with the pipe detail fitted, but not with one of Hornby style NEM couplings removed. I presume this is how they are factory supplied, as Hattons do not usually add details before photographing the models (I may get corrected on this?). Perhaps the other coupling has been removed for window display before sale? You should ask the shop for it if you want the NEW couplings at both ends.http://www.hattons.co.uk/107212/Bachmann_Branchline_32_482_Class_40_97407_Aureol_in_BR_Blue/StockDetail.aspxHelajn have been fully fitting details and no NEM coupling (but with the mounting box behind) for a while.I hope that is of some help.Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 more of the pipework may be fitted on these models because the buffer beam is part of the bogies so pipework fitted won't foul the coupling you should at least have a coupling for both ends though. it wasnt supplied in the little bag with the disc headcodes was it? was the bag opend too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giz Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 My 97407 came with all of the pipes fitted and couplings at both ends In the little bag (unopened as yet) there are frost grilles, headcode discs and what looks like a blanking plug for the bufferbeam if the coupling is removed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted December 4, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2016 Thanks to everyone for replying. I have the little bag with the headcodes, frost grill and coupling blanking plug, and that bag is intact. So looks like just the 2nd coupling is missing, which is not a major deal. I'll speak to them next time I'm in. Whoever put the pipes etc on did a proper job with no glue or anything, looks like it was factory fitted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Thanks to everyone for replying. I have the little bag with the headcodes, frost grill and coupling blanking plug, and that bag is intact. So looks like just the 2nd coupling is missing, which is not a major deal. I'll speak to them next time I'm in. Whoever put the pipes etc on did a proper job with no glue or anything, looks like it was factory fitted. The blanking plug in my bag seems to be for the roof. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted December 5, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 5, 2016 Boiler port blanking plate. Just checked the pick ups on D335 It has the bush pick ups on axles 2 & 4 as per the last batch of locos - but also wiper pick ups on axles 2 & 3 so no need to get the soldering iron out Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Question for all you knowledgeable 40 fans.......... Changing a D211 to D200 - full yellow nose ends and a renumber - anything else I've perhaps missed.................. TIA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2017 A bit of work to do with extra headboard and lamp brackets plus handrail removal.... See http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/83923-d200-from-Bachmann-d211/page-2 Hope that helps Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 A bit of work to do with extra headboard and lamp brackets plus handrail removal.... See http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/83923-d200-from-Bachmann-d211/page-2 Hope that helps Phil Excellent - thanks for the link and info.... Regards Ken 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2017 Excellent - thanks for the link and info.... Regards Ken Welcome Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2017 Can anyone advise how easy it is to access the headcode box so dominos can be replaced with a headcode? I'm thinking about 32-484 but would prefer a head code in place Thanks Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 A fine scalpel lightly pushed between panel and frame will ping the panel out. Done a 37 with no problem, the split box framework comes completely off. Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2017 Thanks Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Hello Folks, Can anyone confirm (or otherwise) that the nose ends on these models are 'separate from the body and that they can be removed from the main body moulding please? Searched within topic, but can't find an answer Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Hello Folks, Can anyone confirm (or otherwise) that the nose ends on these models are 'separate from the body and that they can be removed from the main body moulding please? Searched within topic, but can't find an answer Thanks On the latest 40 releases, the nose ends are separate parts, and could be removed with care, same as the latest 37's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Just been looking at my 40s. I managed to get one end off of 40 159 as an experiment. I think it's easier to get the centre headcode out that way. Once off, you can remove the PCB from the inside of the end and spring the headcode glazing out with the end of a paintbrush from the inside, using firm but careful pressure. Mine was quite well jammed in but it came out, taking a little bit of paint off of the end around the headcode in the process, but nothing that can't be sorted out fairly easily. This experiment opens up the way to backdate a 40 159 to pre-TOPs. It also occurred to me that it would be a fairly easy way to do a full yellow end on a green one by springing off the ends and repainting, thus avoiding the need to mask up etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted April 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2018 Absolutely Robert - makes it easy peasy! D326 already done here.... Shame Bachmann don't make the Peak noses in the same way.... Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Phil, You don't perchance have any disc headcode ends wanting a new home? Rgds, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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