Fireline Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Would be handy if they didn't all arrive in one batch. I've got three on order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lochlongside Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 As far as I know, we are required by Bachmann to take ALL the models in one batch. Whether they will all be produced and delivered in one batch, I have my doubts. Elsewhere, on Bachmann's listing released yesterday, they are shown as 'in production', however the second livery samples of the green and brown ones have yet to be seen or approved. In my PERSONAL view, it is likely the black ones will arrive before the coloured ones, as that's how the samples were received. That's a 'best guess'. (CJL) Many thanks - I appreciate it is only a personal view - but even to know they are (ostensibly?) in production is useful and at at least I/we know worst case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeccerGW Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Apologies if this has been said further down the thread but has there been any updates on when they're likely to arrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy Y Posted April 2, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2016 I would say they're not too far away. I had chance for a good look at Ally Pally and I was very impressed. I've not seen a decorated sample of the green ones yet. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I would say they're not too far away. I had chance for a good look at Ally Pally and I was very impressed. I've not seen a decorated sample of the green ones yet. USA_Tank_LMRs.jpg USA_Tank_NCBs.jpg USA_Tank_USTCs.jpg USA_Tank_Worth_Valley_s.jpg I wasn't aware they had been to Ally Pally. The spec for the green livery has been revised so there's no point in showing the green-liveried samples that we have, although they are illustrated in our ads. We are not expecting to receive them until well into the summer. (CJL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 " .......... well into the summer ......" of 2017 or 2018, I wonder ....... ? .......................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) " .......... well into the summer ......" of 2017 or 2018, I wonder ....... ? .......................................... No need to wonder. We're told they will be manufactured in June - that is JUNE 2016. (CJL) Edited April 6, 2016 by dibber25 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Sorry for the cynicism but I think the latest guesstimate - on one of these parallel threads - was 'First Quarter 2016' and that seems to have joined all its predecessors in the Recycle Bin ! .......... anyway, I shouldn't be complaining : my 'investment' of £114 in December 2012 is theoretically worth £124.95 now - that's almost 10% in 3½ years ......... obviously my USA qualifies for a better rate than my ISA ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I managed to secure two at the original price, which is, most honourably, being adhered to. A third was added at the "intermediate" price. More? Temptation is strong but so far, I’m holding out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted April 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2016 No need to wonder. We're told they will be manufactured in June - that is JUNE 2016. (CJL) Yeah Chris, but which calendar are you using? It is only the year 2008 in the Ethiopian calendar and 1732 in the Coptic In all seriousness these look like lovely models and I am sorely tempted despite not my era. Fantastic subject matter and great liveries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Yeah Chris, but which calendar are you using? It is only the year 2008 in the Ethiopian calendar and 1732 in the Coptic In all seriousness these look like lovely models and I am sorely tempted despite not my era. Fantastic subject matter and great liveries. They ARE lovely models. I noticed the other day that the green one has a motor in it (most of the livery samples are not mechanically complete) so I intend to borrow that for a play session sometime soon. We apologise for the delay to these models. It's not all Bachmann's fault by any means. It has been a very complex project and we've been at pains to try and get each model right, despite the many details which are difficult/impossible to check 50 years on. The final delay, this year, was because we had some of the livery colours re-sampled and that delayed things until after the Chinese New Year break. (CJL) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Chris, wonder if you can advise me please? I'm on the verge of ordering a Worth Valley version, as a subscriber. Except that I'm not....but I am! For complicated reasons, the last time I renewed my subs, my son-in-law actually did it for me, so the name/address is actually his. Also, as far as delivery is concerned, I am uncertain of the address I will use at this time. With pre-orders (elsewhere) I usually arrange this at the time the model comes into stock. Are these 2 points a problem? Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) Chris, wonder if you can advise me please? I'm on the verge of ordering a Worth Valley version, as a subscriber. Except that I'm not....but I am! For complicated reasons, the last time I renewed my subs, my son-in-law actually did it for me, so the name/address is actually his. Also, as far as delivery is concerned, I am uncertain of the address I will use at this time. With pre-orders (elsewhere) I usually arrange this at the time the model comes into stock. Are these 2 points a problem? Stewart I don't think there should be a problem. If you order by phone, Kernow will be able to check that your son is a subscriber using either the subs number or your name and address. You should be able to order in his name and have it shipped to your address. (CJL) Edited April 9, 2016 by dibber25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 They ARE lovely models. I noticed the other day that the green one has a motor in it (most of the livery samples are not mechanically complete) so I intend to borrow that for a play session sometime soon. .................... . Well don't put the motor in the Worth Valley one . . . IF I see correctly the gear has been connected wrongly and the connecting rod has been connected inside all the others on the rear wheel ! http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=696053 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2016 . Well don't put the motor in the Worth Valley one . . . IF I see correctly the gear has been connected wrongly and the connecting rod has been connected inside all the others on the rear wheel ! http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=696053 Are you sure? Looks to me that the connecting rod is definitely outside the coupling rod - JLTRT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Are you sure? Looks to me that the connecting rod is definitely outside the coupling rod - JLTRT. Yes, I think it's Ok, though the con rod does look a bit bent. These have done quite a bit of mileage (with the Post Office) even if some of the chassis are the push-along version. (CJL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Look at the rear wheel. The rod goes to the INSIDE of the other. IF the wheel rotates the connecting rod will foul it. The rod looks foul of the middle axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted April 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 10, 2016 If you take a look at all the images of the various liveries that Andy posted, they all look to have the same arrangement (to my eyes at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted April 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2016 The connecting rod is where it should be, before the coupling rod. It will run as it should do without any problems. With best regards, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Look at the rear wheel. The rod goes to the INSIDE of the other. IF the wheel rotates the connecting rod will foul it. The rod looks foul of the middle axle. The connecting rod, to my eyes at least, is attached outside of the coupling rods - both being positioned behind the eccentric crank. In other words, as it should be. Regards, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted April 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 10, 2016 Look at the rear wheel. The rod goes to the INSIDE of the other. IF the wheel rotates the connecting rod will foul it. The rod looks foul of the middle axle. I hate to say it - but "should have gone to Specsavers"! Sorry. John Isherwood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 What does look odd on the KWVR model, and I think it's just an illusion in the photo, is where the connecting rod crosses the lower end of the expansion link. It 'looks' like the connecting rod might be outside the pivot of the expansion link and eccentric rod and which, if it were, would foul. However, as I say, I think it's just a trick of the photo angle and the lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Now I'm in the office, I've checked the model and can confirm that it is correctly assembled. Not only that, it does have a motor in it and, judging by the marking on the wheels treads, Bachmann must have given it quite a bit of test running. I'm taking it home tonight for a play. (CJL) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dibber25 Posted April 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2016 Here's the Worth Valley 'USA' tank running on my layout, double-heading very nicely with the Bachmann Railway Children pannier. Just to confirm, there's no problem with the valve gear assembly and the model runs very nicely. Oakworth station is a temporary replacement, just for this photo. (CJL) 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted April 18, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2016 Well the first quarter of 2016 has been and gone. still no sign of a USA tank here. (in USATransport Corp colours or should that be colors.). I ordered back when it was announced it seems a very long time ago.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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