BR(S) Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Anyone know where I can get one of the saloons in br maroon. Everywhere seems to be out of stock. I'd like to get 45020 as it is the one preserved at boness. I'm guessing they won't do any more of that one. Says it's in stock here, but I'd phone to check first: http://www.broughtonrail.com/Bachmann-39%20776-LMS-50ft-Inspection-Saloon-BR-Maroon-Livery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I have a Br Maroon inspection saloon, but out of the box it is missing a hand rail knob! Not a huge job to replace, but not sure at £53 I should have too? Anyway, how different, if at all is the inspection coach used By EWS from the Br maroon version. I don't know if I should just re-paint this one or return it and see if Bachmann announce a EWS version in the next year or two? And has anyone used the wheel picks up to power anything on the coach, lights / sound chip? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 And has anyone used the wheel picks up to power anything on the coach, lights / sound chip? Yes, having the pick-ups already fitted makes the fitting of lighting much easier. I fitted a strip of LEDs controlled by a decoder... The results are definitely worthwhile, I think. Because of the large windows, you do really need to fit figures (and maybe paint the interior too). I didn't opt for a sound chip though, partly due to cost and partly because I didn't really think it was necessary. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spet0114 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 A slightly cheeky request, but here goes.... Does anyone have a detail pack for the LMS version (39-775) that they have no need for? The one that came with mine was lacking in one of the additional pipes so I'd like to source a spare. I've contacted Bachmann (twice), but have had no response, so I'm not pinning my hopes on that route! ThanksAdrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 A slightly cheeky request, but here goes.... Does anyone have a detail pack for the LMS version (39-775) that they have no need for? The one that came with mine was lacking in one of the additional pipes so I'd like to source a spare. I've contacted Bachmann (twice), but have had no response, so I'm not pinning my hopes on that route! Thanks Adrian How have you tried to contact them? I've always had a pretty speedy response from them via the contact form on their website. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spet0114 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 How have you tried to contact them? I've always had a pretty speedy response from them via the contact form on their website. Cheers Dave I've used the website form twice with no response to date. If my latest attempt has no better luck I'll probably phone them up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I've used the website form twice with no response to date. If my latest attempt has no better luck I'll probably phone them up... That sounds like a good plan. I've always found them very helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2015 What LED strips did you use waverley? They look spot on, did you use the decoder to dim them or is that how they come Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 It was one I picked up at an exhibition, Jim. Sorry, I can't remember who made them. It was "warm white" I remember that much. I didn't use the decoder to dim them. That's how they were. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'll have a look at the warm white ones you can get in maplin, but yours look to have a better more even spacing between the led's As you say it makes all the difference, next question, what figures did you use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 45045 Help with details in 1974ish Does anyone have photos of 45045 in the early 1970s. Was it in plain blue? I do have one myself but it is a lot later in life (1989). I haven't followed all of the details of Bachmanns releases so assume this one hasn't been produced. I am asking because one of the Ebor members worked on this as the 'attendant' at that time. It is time in his modelling career to give him a gift from our Group and this would seem to be appropriate. In return, he has supplied some official notices on working of this, York based, saloon and when I get some time I'll put some of the info on line somewhere. I haven't looked at the details but one I did see was haulage by a DMU! Thanks for any help Paul Bartlett 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'll have a look at the warm white ones you can get in maplin, but yours look to have a better more even spacing between the led's As you say it makes all the difference, next question, what figures did you use? There are some Bachmann businessmen in there, along with some figures from the Preiser range if I remember rightly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yes, having the pick-ups already fitted makes the fitting of lighting much easier. I fitted a strip of LEDs controlled by a decoder... Inspection saloon 11.jpg The results are definitely worthwhile, I think. Inspection saloon 7.jpg Inspection saloon 6 very closeup.jpg Because of the large windows, you do really need to fit figures (and maybe paint the interior too). I didn't opt for a sound chip though, partly due to cost and partly because I didn't really think it was necessary. Inspection saloon 10.jpg Dave Great job on your inspection saloon, liking the painted water pipes on the front, adds to the illusion, opening out the fronts of those prominent roof air horns with some small drill bits would also be worthwhile - need to get some of those figures for my own model. Regards Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'll have a look at the warm white ones you can get in maplin, but yours look to have a better more even spacing between the led's As you say it makes all the difference, next question, what figures did you use? Jim just had a thought have you looked at Express models for the lighting strip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2015 I was thinking of the maplin strips if i made my own or traintech, not thought of express models, do they do short enough strips though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Anyway, how different, if at all is the inspection coach used By EWS from the Br maroon version. I don't know if I should just re-paint this one or return it and see if Bachmann announce a EWS version in the next year or two? Hi Simon Probably better to return it especially with the missing knob, an EWS version should come eventually, possibly a special or limited edition. Comparing the photo below, the square box ? on the centre front would require removing, air horns added to the roof, the "vents" ? at the top of the doors would also have to go, there may well be changes to some of the windows also..... suitable EWS brandings may also be hard to find, as most transfer manu have stopped producing them https://www.flickr.com/photos/60854097@N06/7049952393/in/photolist-bJYRek-85c2dZ-jHtfVc-cuyBcW-9GRPg7-7Hoa64-dama9B-damapt-9sHJf8-dambiN-dam9Yn-cuytmL-8gJvoW-5LscNi-a6vbsS-oy2iyn-dzghZL-cT6uhj-dzaNEx-4R4aqm-dzgixW-9W6Rj9 HTH Ken 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Ha, I wondered what the pick ups were for.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) LMS Saloon returning from Blaenau Ffestiniog..... Edited January 23, 2015 by coachmann 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium it's-er Posted January 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2015 Waverley West. Wow! Your second photo at post 480 is terrific! Just perfect. Really looks like Waverley Station, and your lighting really brings the scene to life. Awesome! John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted January 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2015 I was thinking of the maplin strips if i made my own or traintech, not thought of express models, do they do short enough strips though? Jim, have you thought of trying the Train Tec lighting strips? They are battery powered so you don't need any wiring and use motion sensors to turn on and off. I've got one to fit in my 153 when I get a break from work. ColinK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 LMS Saloon returning from Blaenau Ffestiniog..... WEB 47 with saloon.jpg A cracking shot of the saloon at Dolwyddelen Larry. But that would be an interesting project. Not worth using the Bachmann model though as it's 57' on a BR underframe. Maybe a good start would be a Mk.1 BG and one of those Dapol LMS kits for the roof. Merf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK 50A Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 45045 Help with details in 1974ish Does anyone have photos of 45045 in the early 1970s. Was it in plain blue? I do have one myself but it is a lot later in life (1989). Hello Paul, Have you thought about contacting the Mid Hants? They might have an idea of what it would have looked like c1974. That said, I note that according to the VCT survey, the coach is for sale and it isn't shown on the Mid Hants on line stock list. However, I cannot find any reference to 45045 having moved. I'm sure you're ahead of me, but just in case. Alun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium richierich Posted January 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) 45045 Help with details in 1974ish Does anyone have photos of 45045 in the early 1970s. Was it in plain blue? I do have one myself but it is a lot later in life (1989). I haven't followed all of the details of Bachmanns releases so assume this one hasn't been produced. I am asking because one of the Ebor members worked on this as the 'attendant' at that time. It is time in his modelling career to give him a gift from our Group and this would seem to be appropriate. In return, he has supplied some official notices on working of this, York based, saloon and when I get some time I'll put some of the info on line somewhere. I haven't looked at the details but one I did see was haulage by a DMU! Thanks for any help Paul Bartlett Hi Paul, Only three version released so far of the Inspection Saloon as:- 39-775 LMS Lined Maroon 39-776 BR Maroon 39-777 BR Blue/Grey Not seen any other liveries announced as yet by Bachmann. A college friends Father was involved with painting one at York Wagon Works in 1991/2 (i think), into I think LMS Maroon & Crimson, and as a result had a trip on it from York - York via Selby, Beverley, Brid, Scarborough, Malton. I quite fancy one, but was wondering if the Blue/grey was appropriate for the 1980s to privatisation (1994ish) period? Although I suspect the chance of picking on up due to their popularity is somewhat slim! Edited January 24, 2015 by richierich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2015 Jim, have you thought of trying the Train Tec lighting strips? They are battery powered so you don't need any wiring and use motion sensors to turn on and off. I've got one to fit in my 153 when I get a break from work. ColinK just bought one of them from trident trains, also some Bachmann businessmen to populate the coach as its going to be a 'modern image' coach im going to add an orange cant rail stripe, modern ohle flashes and do some touching up of detail parts such as electrical boxes etc, i'm also going to paint hi-viz vests on some of the figures, should look good behind my london underground 20! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Hi Paul, I quite fancy one, but was wondering if the Blue/grey was appropriate for the 1980s to privatisation (1994ish) period? My photo of 45045 in 1989 is in blue grey. I was a bit concerned that 15 years earlier it may have been plain blue. There was a general tendency to be restrictive with b/g early on, and BR lightened up as someone realised all blue was horrible (apologies but I lived through it! Anyone whom wasn't there cannot imagine how awful everything in blue was - especially at a time when we suddenly had colour everywhere, from my orange trousers to colour TV ) Paul Bartlett Edited January 25, 2015 by hmrspaul 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now