Andy Y Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Bachmann had the decorated pre-production 7F, steel-sided opens and LNER vans on show at Manchester. An opportunity was taken to get some snaps in situ. Not sure how that 7F got so far east though? All images will open at higher resolution when clicked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Lovely, lovely biscuits. As Stanley Baxter once said...! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 That 7F is an absolute stunner! Don't the vans and steel opens look grand too? I fear my wallet is in for an absolute pounding over the next few years...! Perhaps I'll sell a few models on to fund them Thank you Andy Y for the pics! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Common goods stock, just the thing. I can feel quite a lot of filing coming on though to convert the axleboxes to the flat fronted form standard for vehicles of this build date. Probably a good opportunity here for an after-market parts specialist to offer an etched sheet of flat fronted covers for happy bashers like me to glue on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 That stock was a pretty quick conversion from 16.5 to 18.2 Very impressive models indeed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The planking on the vans really is superb and i'll be getting some of the types Parkside don't supply as unlike the BR12t vans the finesse of these doesn't make them look too crude next to kit bodies. Just have to find someone to flog the chassis to then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Common goods stock, just the thing. I can feel quite a lot of filing coming on though to convert the axleboxes to the flat fronted form standard for vehicles of this build date. Probably a good opportunity here for an after-market parts specialist to offer an etched sheet of flat fronted covers for happy bashers like me to glue on. Photograph of the prototype of one of the opens here. http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/p30848165.html You are correct about the axlebox type, and quite a lot of chalking needed! Paul Bartlett Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Bachmann had the decorated pre-production 7F, steel-sided opens and LNER vans on show at Manchester. An opportunity was taken to get some snaps in situ. Not sure how that 7F got so far east though? There is (or was last year) one on the North Yorkshire Moors Rly! Looks ridiculous, but ideal for that difficult hilly line. Paul Bartlett Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Moore Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 They all look great & the wagons look super. Not really sure how i can fit a 7f on my layout but i guess that all important modelers licence will be kicking in. Simon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Gotta get me one of those lovverly 7f's. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Piszczek Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Very nice indeed! Models, layout, and photography. I am a bit surprised by the lack of detail in those opens. You'd think there would be a seam on the inside for the door. Of course, with the Bachmann trencher potentially on the loose, maybe it is better to leave it to us... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I want one with a back cab. or not... are the tender side and handrail mouldings final? Lovely stuff regardless. For a Deeley..... Who are these men in white coats? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 It's a bit ungenerous not to have mentioned how well the modelling on the layout, and the photography 'sells' the perception of these models. This must be a station right next door to a major wagon works.since they are all in pristine condition. I must get on with battering all of my Parkside histeels so I have a mix of rusty old clunkers to go with these shiny unbent newer ones - the old 3H van kit for the LNER standard van came with bodywork in 'midlife' condition, (something I thought a very good idea) so at least that is taken care of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Bachmann really know how to produce a purposeful looking loco! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Is there a date for 'in the shops' for the 7F? Nothing absolute yet as it depends on shipping etc but I believe it will be around Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2010 Nothing absolute yet as it depends on shipping etc but I believe it will be around Christmas. I wonder if 'Christmas' is a Bachmannism for 'Warley'? PS Thank goodness, in the light of all else currently hitting the shelves, that there seems to be only one recorded instance of one of these 7F thingies paying a visit to the holy of holies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2010 The 7F does look nice. I'd really like one, but I think that this time I'm going to have to check my records to see whether they really did ever run over the Somerset & Dorset... (I'm sure there was a rumour of one of them double-heading with one of Bath shed's Class 17s on one occasion.... ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim49 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Nothing absolute yet as it depends on shipping etc but I believe it will be around Christmas. "Dear Santa, asI have been a good boy all year and have not been on the "Naughty Step" for quite a while, could I please have..... Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Blimey those vans are tasty. I think a lot of chassis are going on Ebay soon Now about that underframe..............................? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Even Ivan Peters Was that the Russian cold war spy working in deep cover down West? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 7013 Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 The proportions of the 7F are wonderful a lovely looking loco. With all these wonderful 2-8-0s coming on the market its a change from the big express locos, all we really need is a cross between a fast heavy freight loco and a passenger loco, I know the 7F fits the bill , oh and so does a 47XX!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2010 Ck this is one type that you simply cannot try and blag on to your S&D stock, you may be able to slip an HJ teddy bear in un-noticed, but this would be a step too far, it's photographed on an eastern region branch layout for a reason. Even Ivan Peters didn't snap one when he was snapping the route from the luxury of his Rolls Royce ... Ivo did NOT have a Rolls Royce ..... it was a Bentley (he was, after all, a man of good taste and discernment) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Ivo did NOT have a Rolls Royce ..... it was a Bentley (he was, after all, a man of good taste and discernment) Ah but he said Ivan, not Ivo and we are talking about the Stockton and Darlington anyway... Blimey those vans are tasty. I think a lot of chassis are going on Ebay soon Now about that underframe..............................? Dave Bradwell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Dave Bradwell. Yup got some and I need to get some more... That is unless a young tyro has something brewing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 The proportions of the 7F are wonderful a lovely looking loco. With all these wonderful 2-8-0s coming on the market its a change from the big express locos, all we really need is a cross between a fast heavy freight loco and a passenger loco, I know the 7F fits the bill , oh and so does a 47XX!! Already available from Bachmann, V2 and K3. But the V2 does need an update as the weakest model in Bach's steam range... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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