No Decorum Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Were there really only 502 "Full fat" SECR C class produced? It would explain why they go for very high prices on ebay. I have no idea how many were produced but I’d be very surprised if it were only 502. The only limited edition which I can recall was the SECR grey version, which was produced in Bachmann’s usual limited number of 504. There was a furore when the full fat version appeared because it was such a stunning livery – I think that’s the reason why they sold out so quickly and command such high prices now. Hindsight s a wonderful thing. I only bought one and it cost me £69. I wish I’d bought a thousand! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted August 29, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2016 Bachmann have recently done re-runs of various items of rolling stock with running and catalogue numbers identical to the previous releases so it appears their former policy of not repeating models may be under review. I was one of those who missed out on the "Bluebell" C Class and, having done so, decided not to bother with assembling a collection of Bluebell Railway themed items after all. I therefore didn't buy an E4 either. Neither was I interested in the simplified SECR version, simply because it wasn't the particular loco in the particular condition I rode behind. I did get a Dukedog, but not model of the preserved one. Bachmann would be perfectly free to re-run the fully liveried C class as it was not originally released as a limited edition. However, my plans having been re-thought, I'm not sure I would bother getting one now even if they did. The Coal Tank looks like it will be a very attractive model of an attractive subject but my interest in "preserved" models now seems to have dissipated altogether and the prototypes didn't come within 150 miles of the area covered by my main modelling interests. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium it's-er Posted November 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2016 Andy York says on the 'BRM Seen at Warley' thread that Bachmann is at Warley today with deco samples of the Webb coal tank. Some photos, please! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) Sure there's plenty better pictures than mine to come, I have to say this looks good too. There's some really nice stuff on display from a Bachmann today, it might be a wait, but my opinion it's worth it. Edited November 26, 2016 by adb968008 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2016 Sure there's plenty better pictures than mine to come, I have to say this looks good too. There's some really nice stuff on display from a Bachmann today, it might be a wait, but my opinion it's worth it. Oh dear - absolutely, horribly, completely attractive, er, twice. Once really ought to be enough, but ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2016 Oh dear - absolutely, horribly, completely attractive, er, twice. Once really ought to be enough, but ... Weakness is all.You will not resist,I promise. A jewel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2016 Weakness is all.You will not resist,I promise. A jewel . You might well be right Ian - one (renumbered of course) is spot on, with a slight time warp. But LNW livery would be pushing the time warp to Dr Who levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) I will have to get at least 2 of these....probably 3....4? Maybe not.....3 is fine. - Alex Edited November 26, 2016 by Midland Mole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I liked it too... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spet0114 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Very sweet little loco. Rather glad I've two on pre-order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I'm not even going to figure out what that bright stuff is around the tops and sides of the tanks and bunker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 If and when they bother to apply lining, I might even buy one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOgaugeJaf Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 If and when they bother to apply lining, I might even buy one! Give them another 6 months and they might get round to it!! Then it might be in the shops for Christmas 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2016 I'm not even going to figure out what that bright stuff is around the tops and sides of the tanks and bunker. That job lot of aluminium paint seems to be doing the rounds in China yet again. But easy enough to paint over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewe North Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) The 'silver' beading on the tank/bunker tops though a bit bright is perfectly prototypical inasmuch as on some locos this steel beading was in fact burnished in LNW days....... Coat's on John Edited November 26, 2016 by Crewe North Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Not the brightest of days last year at Tyseley, but there is definitely some bare metal on the top of the tanks albeit not as bright or thick as the sample picture above David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invicta Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Sure there's plenty better pictures than mine to come, I have to say this looks good too. There's some really nice stuff on display from a Bachmann today, it might be a wait, but my opinion it's worth it. I do like that- certainly looks like it's living up to expectations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikks Posted November 27, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) You might well be right Ian - one (renumbered of course) is spot on, with a slight time warp. But LNW livery would be pushing the time warp to Dr Who levels Not sure about Time Warp...........Wallet Warp might be more appropriate Mike Edited November 27, 2016 by ikks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Looking lovely as expected, did they let slip when we might actually get one to play with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pom-pom Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Give them another 6 months and they might get round to it!! Then it might be in the shops for Christmas 2018 There is a precedent, the Bachmann K3 in LNER livery - early versions of no. 2394 had no virtually no lining and now a few years down the line there is a fully lined out and correct version albeit with some issues around the tender corners. So yes, lining can come later. However, Bachmann loco shells generally seem to dismantle into nice sections - running plate, boiler, cab, etc. These can be a rewarding way to experiment with lining using transfers or even paint as the components are accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Definitely a lot of bare metal http://ingrowlocomuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1054-1980.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy Y Posted November 27, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2016 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted November 27, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2016 Bachmann really do a good job on small tank engines. I have no need whatso ever for one of these......want one.. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Nice close ups, thanks Andy - Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Unlike so many Bachmann models the splashers are the right size. I'm amazed and I shall most certainly buy the LMS one come retailing time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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