Sailsbury Hall Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Already have mine, very pleased, runs well and looks the part! I have all the others on order too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I have seen one in the "flesh" today in Modelzone Lakeside. Looks very nice , the lining is much finer including the wheel bosses . The bufferbeam lettering is also much smaller . The handrails are Black which I dont think is correct ??? Also there was the new version of Tornado and the L1 both also excellent . Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Accord Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Is this latest Tornado release a simple continuation of the first batch, or have some changes been made? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Can anyone comment on the rather prominant seam along the lower part of the bioler, above the sand box fillers. This appears in most retailers pictures. Its not there on the A1... Is it a seem or some kind of moulded on pipe. Rather strange as Bachmann are normally very good at hiding tooling joins (unlike Hornby who have been known to make boilers out top and bottom parts!) (edited for spelling and errors!!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Is this latest Tornado release a simple continuation of the first batch, or have some changes been made? Hi, I believe it is a continuation of the first batch, but if anyone knows better then say! Watch out though, Bachmann have said they have been delievered with the wrong brake rodding. They will supply the correct version free of charge through their Website, see here Hope this helps Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Can anyone comment on the rather prominant seam along the lower part of the bioler, above the sand box fillers. This appears in most retailers pictures. Its not there on the A1... Is it a seem or some kind of moulded on pipe. Rather strange as Bachmann are normally very good at hiding tooling joins (unlike Hornby who have been known to make boilers out top and bottom parts!) (edited for spelling and errors!!) I suspect it is for precisely the reason that the top half can be changed - perhaps to utilize different tools, i.e for double chimney versions, or single chimney with round dome, instead of banjo dome, etc etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 There are two boiler variations on A2s (for-bye the chimney/regulator equipment)in any case as far as I know. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notascoobie Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Saw the A2 on the Bachmann stand at Taunton today. Looked great. When asked how long for the BR green versions, I was told that they are not yet in the country and there is no definite date. Apparently the LNER green ones arrived in the country at the beginning of the week, so when they arrive they are moved on quickly. I was also told that the Blue Peter models will have to be unpacked then repacked into its new wooden box. Looked like it was worth waiting for. Vernon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Viewing the TMC images three isues stand out for me 1) Superheater header covers on the smoke-box look far too flat and insignificant 2) Radius rod is fixed as per usual mid gear but appears to slope down towards the cylinder !! 3) As per the A1 tender the the axle box springs look look half the depth they should be On the plus side the overall look and shape appear to be pretty good with fine representations of an A2 single chimney and smoke-deflectors. The head on view looks impressive Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScRSG Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Rumour has it that the other two single chimney versions, Bachelors Button and Tudor Minstrel are about to be despatched to retailers imminently! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Had another look at the Modelzone example it appears to be a prominent seam moulding that is proud of the boiler , very strange and very hard to get rid off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Rumour has it that the other two single chimney versions, Bachelors Button and Tudor Minstrel are about to be despatched to retailers imminently! E-mail just arrived from our rep. to say they are now at Bachmann and being sent out. Should be in the shops early next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Just had an e-mail from Hattons to say Batchelors Button in BR Green is in stock ,but as yet not on their web site and just for Tom Tank its in 4mm "oo" Gauge after all LOL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 A2s now showing in at Transport Models and Kernow. 87029 need not worry though...! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 all other than Blue Peter listed as available listed at Hattons and on ebay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Hattons £98.00. TMC £150.00.....B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TomTank Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Hattons £98.00. TMC £150.00.....B) Speaking of TMC, I have put an order in for Sugar palm, I have asked them to renumber her as they are doing the smoke box alterations which I couldn't really do (altering to single hand rail and raising the headboard iron) I've been informed it will be ready before Christmas....so the Blue Peter models must be in or are not far behind. Coach....the A2s are priced at £160 on the site Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) Speaking of TMC, I have put an order in for Sugar palm, I have asked them to renumber her as they are doing the smoke box alterations which I couldn't really do (altering to single hand rail and raising the headboard iron) I've been informed it will be ready before Christmas....so the Blue Peter models must be in or are not far behind. Coach....the A2s are priced at £160 on the site http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/wink.gif Now thats interesting. Edited April 1, 2018 by davidw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Has anyone got photo's yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TomTank Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 As far as I know David they modifying the Blue Peter Split Handrail....It's my Christmas Pressie sorted I will get a single chimney one at some point, but I seem to think the chances of one being seen between Darlington and York would have been very rare, unless running in from Doncaster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Wasn't 60536 a heaton engine - and there's always running in turns - admittedly they'd have been unlikely to have been seen south of Donny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I will get a single chimney one at some point, but I seem to think the chances of one being seen between Darlington and York would have been very rare, unless running in from Doncaster More likely to have been going down to or returning from Donny,as happened when they were Shopped. Thats a novel idea --- Tom's Xmas present to Tom,I like your thinking mate. How's about a Loveless A4 as 60025 Falcon. Well dear Wife it was an idea I got from Tom Tank. I think not,its alright for you mate with just the Border Collie,but as well as "Harvey" my Border Collie I have dare I say another Old Dog to consider!!! She does not read RM Web,but this is where I find out not so much who my friends are but,possibly (probably) that I aint got any. Saw 60536 Trimbush at Grantham once on what I presume was a Running In turn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TomTank Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 More likely to have been going down to or returning from Donny,as happened when they were Shopped. Thats a novel idea --- Tom's Xmas present to Tom,I like your thinking mate. How's about a Loveless A4 as 60025 Falcon. Well dear Wife it was an idea I got from Tom Tank. I think not,its alright for you mate with just the Border Collie,but as well as "Harvey" my Border Collie I have dare I say another Old Dog to consider!!! She does not read RM Web,but this is where I find out not so much who my friends are but,possibly (probably) that I aint got any. Saw 60536 Trimbush at Grantham once on what I presume was a Running In turn. I've ordered her Derek.....but told other family members they are paying Yep the last SWMBO of mine would never have understood my love of railways, so I'm quite happy being single.....Meg my Collie is deaf so I can talk about LNER dealings as much as I want.......as long as she gets a biscuit! I think you should be relieved the wife can't read that last post I can assure you there are a good few on here Derek that class you as a friend...myself included Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I've ordered her Derek.....but told other family members they are paying Tom, I like your style even more, this gets better by the moment,I choose, I order & THEY PAY!!!. Seriously though thank you very much for the other comment. Regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted November 2, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2010 Wasn't 60536 a heaton engine - and there's always running in turns - admittedly they'd have been unlikely to have been seen south of Donny. Never say never David. The Railway Observer confirms that Blue Peter was at Plant in August 1958, and for some reason was retained "down South" for about three weeks, during which time it was seen quite regularly at Kings Cross. Some of the other rare birds did get down to London too, but not very often. As to 60536, that was always, apart from the first couple of years of its life, a Haymarket engine. You may be thinking of 60538, which was at Gateshead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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