deadlyduck Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 I think you have misunderstood what im saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I think you have misunderstood what im saying Not really, you asked why Bachmann made a 101, pointing out it was widespread across the regions and it competes with the older (but actually not very old ex-Lima) Hornby model. I've pointed out why shouldn't Bachmann have a model of the unit in their range, it is the most numerous dmu type produced, they had researched the data needed to make the model for their n gauge model, and they had an existing, well regarded suitable mechanism to slot under the model. Really, it wasn't a case of "why", more a case of "why not?" In effect, it's the dmu equivalent of a Class 37 or 47, a model a mainstream model railway manufacturer ought to have in their range as a popular, widespread bread and butter sales target. No misunderstanding, just my opinion as to why it was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Any of the 116/117/118/119/120 would be a good model in N - We don't even have the long-in-the-tooth Lima 117 as a starting point. Possible that Dapol might do the 117 as a follow-on from their 121 Bubble Were there any significant differences between the 119 and 120 aside from the cabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlyduck Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Ok so what you are saying enough is never enough.So you are behind the idea that Manufacturers should be updating models rather than bringing out new 1s that no one has ever produced ?.Mmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlyduck Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 I suppose it was a good descision by Bachmann as suppliers are dropping the prices of them.Wonder how many were sold as to what their calculations were meant to be ?Could it have been better profits to bring out a new model that no 1 had ever done,or in fact no one has done for the Western Region ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlyduck Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Not sure about the classes someone will know 4 sure.Wouldnt have minded going into N gauge But to late now cant even see the rails let alone solder on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlyduck Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 PLEASE DONT FORGET THE WISH LIST.WESTERN REGION DMUs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 PLEASE DONT FORGET THE WISH LIST.WESTERN REGION DMUs Post 52 was a bit over the top and this is worse. Please stop shouting or I will have to check on the billy goat. Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatheringMan Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Any of the 116/117/118/119/120 would be a good model in N - We don't even have the long-in-the-tooth Lima 117 as a starting point. Possible that Dapol might do the 117 as a follow-on from their 121 Bubble Were there any significant differences between the 119 and 120 aside from the cabs? Hi, The Class 119 and Class 120 are very similar as both classes were produced from common drawings and for the same purpose. However Gloucest RC &W Co. were allowed to incorporate constructional methods used on the Class 122 'bubble cars' and driving trailers including the Gloucester version of the 'Derby' cab. Appart from a few minor details such as equipment placing and internal finishes the biggest difference was that the Swindon Class 120 had a deeper section solebar. Livery differences as well of course originally. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted November 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2014 Kernow/DJM have announced they are doing class 116/117/118. Well that didn't take long did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted November 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2014 Not only are they doing a 3-car from the off (and make reference to their 2-car Thumpers in the announcement) but are giving us, their customers, the chance to say which livery we would prefer. There's no guarantee every version will be produced but the announcement states that each variant which reaches 250 votes will proceed. Dave Jones has a lot on but with the 117 already scanned and slides going into the tooling to allow for the variations across time and builds we could have DMUs on our layouts to present-day construction standards within a year. That would be rather nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted November 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2014 Kernow/DJM have announced they are doing class 116/117/118. Well that didn't take long did it. Aghhhh too late for me 2 x 116 2 x 117 1 x 118 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlyduck Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Great someone has listened,so thats that.I have my n a lot of other modellers wish.Now wheres my Santas list 2015/16/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlyduck Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 |Just phoned Kernow,hopefully this is a Thunderbirds moment,get phoning with your livery requests.it might sparks them into life just a little faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Makes me wonder how the Kernow announcement (00 only) will affect the chances of getting any 63' WR DMU in N? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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