ClikC Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 While I agree the Heljan 86 was utterly terrible as whole, certain aspects of the model individually we're quite good. For instance, the Roofwell, sans Pantograph makes an excellent cut and shut into the Lima 87, which requires a little attention around the Pantograph mounting position to be a little more accurate. However, I'm lazy energy efficient, and thus my Helimjan 87 was born! I've good faith in Bachmann with regards the Class 90. Although far outside my area of interest, I do want a nice RfD one for my display case, and the Chassis will make an excellent step to re-motoring 86's and 87's. I'm hoping some spare Bachmann Class 85 Alsthom bogies I have will be a direct swap for the BP9 bogies. Regards Matt 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slg Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 It may be a while before it's out, but who will be the first to snap up 90024 in Malcolm livery as a limited edition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hoping well see a CAD or some form of progress by the end of the year, but not holding my breath, in the meantime I'll just work on my Hornby 90 NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 It may be a while before it's out, but who will be the first to snap up 90024 in Malcolm livery as a limited edition? I'd imagine that by the time Bachmann's 90 appears that the prototype 90024 may well have been repainted again by then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I'd imagine that by the time Bachmann's 90 appears that the prototype 90024 may well have been repainted again by then! or they will all have been scrapped or put into preservation 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan452 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Judging by the Bachmann & Farish half-year product update we aren't likely to see this until 2018(?) Time to save up the money I suppose. Or alternatively buy a load of stuff on impulse to console myself in patience whilst we wait, and wait. Like the way I only bought Kestrel to keep me happy whilst I was waiting for the Heljan Class 86. Meanwhile the possibility (probability?) that a new Class 86 and 87 might now be 'cooking in the oven'.................... Edited August 13, 2016 by jonathan452 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Like with the Bachmann Class 150. I am sure the wait will be worth while . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Quite agree, the standard of the class 85 shows what Bachmann can do on the AC electrics and by saving up now will make purchasing easier when they do appear. I'm actually looking forward to the power haul one as if they do 90042 as pictured it appears at Waverley a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Quite agree, the standard of the class 85 shows what Bachmann can do on the AC electrics and by saving up now will make purchasing easier when they do appear. I'm actually looking forward to the power haul one as if they do 90042 as pictured it appears at Waverley a lot. I saw it there last week and cynically thought they're keeping it on the Edinburgh leg of the lowland Sleeper because it has a recent habit of bursting... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I will most likely get 90042 as I do like that Freightliner livery on that locomotive and in my opinion. It sure does look nicer than the original Green/Yellow version but that is just my preference . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I saw it there last week and cynically thought they're keeping it on the Edinburgh leg of the lowland Sleeper because it has a recent habit of bursting...IMAG2396_1.jpg I think I saw 90042 in Euston on the sleeper service one morning this week so I think it is taking its turn on other portions of the service too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan452 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 An agreeable choice and they must have some confidence in their High speed pan. 90023 is interesting, it retained IC livery for long enough to be seen in this livery on Mk4 sets on the ECML, but lost its Pullman rubbing plates in the meantime, so perhaps Bachmann have acknowledged they don't have a complete passenger train go with it and have chosen a freight loco. One of the first 15 with large black numbers would have been a more general choice. Looks as though 90023 has been changed to 90005 in the latest (2017) Bachmann catalogue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted March 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2017 Looks as though 90023 has been changed to 90005 in the latest (2017) Bachmann catalogue. Still 90023 on the Bachmann website. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Patriot87003 Posted March 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2017 Looks as though 90023 has been changed to 90005 in the latest (2017) Bachmann catalogue. Is that the estimated arrival year? Good news it's been brought forward 18 years .... I might not be here though to see it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Is that the estimated arrival year? Good news it's been brought forward 18 years .... I might not be here though to see it! true but I might cancel my pre-order now Hornby have announced new Class 87' s due Q3 this year so you might be around to see at least those. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim76 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Still 90023 on the Bachmann website. Roy Yes it is just the prototype picture which shows 90 005. Which model will Bachmann produce?! Tbh I'd much prefer 005. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan452 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Yes it is just the prototype picture which shows 90 005. Which model will Bachmann produce?! Tbh I'd much prefer 005. Though the description in the catalogue (beneath the prototype picture at Carlisle) also refers to 90005 Financial Times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James90012 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Though the description in the catalogue (beneath the prototype picture at Carlisle) also refers to 90005 Financial Times. That definitely appeals more to me too so hopefully it's true. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Still 90023 on the Bachmann website. Roy Bachmann website updated yesterday. Now 90005. Spooky. Is someone reading this? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted March 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2017 Bachmann website updated yesterday. Now 90005. Spooky. Is someone reading this? How dare they actually pay attention to what we say ;-) Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted March 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Though the description in the catalogue (beneath the prototype picture at Carlisle) also refers to 90005 Financial Times. Why (nearly always) namers? It's not as if 90005 was a celebrity. An unnamed one would be preferable as it easier to renumber. Edited March 8, 2017 by brushman47544 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Why (nearly always) namers? It's not as if 90005 was a celebrity. An unnamed one would be preferable as it easier to renumber. I think this is something that manufacturers would benefit from thinking a bit more about. Carefully chosen numbers could give us much more choice for relatively easy renumbering. I'd hazard a guess that there's a not insignificant number of us looking to buy several of a class for renumbering and that making it easier for us would encourage us to do just that? I've just bought Bachmann's new 37401 Mary Queen of Scots, the longest single line nameplate in the class. If it had been Isle of Mull, for example, it would have been that much easier to rename and I might have bought two or even more. Instead, I'm just going to get one for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Scottish-Exile Posted March 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2017 How dare they actually pay attention to what we say ;-) Roy They read this? .... 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; 90024 Malcolm Livery; Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim76 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Why (nearly always) namers? It's not as if 90005 was a celebrity. An unnamed one would be preferable as it easier to renumber. Mmm... Yes the website description now changed too though no mention of name in the description - it's only show in the photograph. Does anyone know when this locomotive was named 'Financial Times'? Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Mmm... Yes the website description now changed too though no mention of name in the description - it's only show in the photograph. Does anyone know when this locomotive was named 'Financial Times'? Jim From new I think because I took photos of it running through Crewe on a test train in 1988 and it had the plates fitted then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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