br-nse-fan Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 As the title suggests, has anyone had any luck in fixing a Lima body onto a Bachmann chassis? I've tried the ViTrains options, and sadly they are not a 'direct replacement' as they are being suggested they are. I am going to finish the one that I have, so the Lima body sits on the ViTrains chassis as good as possible, but with the amount of effort required and lack of NEM pocket (for Kadee's) I am willing to explore other alternatives, such as the Bachmann chassis instead. Apologies if this has been asked or posted already, I used the search and did not turn up anything. Any help or pointers, greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Have you seen my thread on Lima 47s? I actually have a second one which I'm going to start soon where I'm intending to use Heljan bogies but within the Lima chassis frame. And is it a silly question to ask why you're doing this?! Not judging, after all I'm messing with Lima 47s too, but I'm using what I have in stock, so to speak, which keeps the price down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted March 12, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2011 I certainly would recommend James's thread I've bought a cheap ViTrains 47 to backdate using a Lima 47 body, but the project is stalled as I'm looking for Heljan tanks for the chassis. Interesting that the chassis is not a direct fit - I've not tried it yet I gussied the glazing unit needs surgery? Similar issues with vi train 37 chassis and Lima body, and Hornby railroad 40 and Lima bodies all requiring some minor surgery to the glazing units. March Hornby magazine has an article on surgery of the Limby 40 glazing unit so that space can be created to fit a sound chip. A similar approach maybe possible for the Lima 47 ViTrains 47 hybrid. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I certainly would recommend James's thread Thank you I've bought a cheap ViTrains 47 to backdate using a Lima 47 body, but the project is stalled as I'm looking for Heljan tanks for the chassis. Howes have Heljan 47 spares back in stock now I think. Interesting that the chassis is not a direct fit - I've not tried it yet I gussied the glazing unit needs surgery? I think that's the case - very easy to remedy - I'll take a photo of the inside of my current one so you can see what I've done. But I've removed the glazing completely because I'll be replacing it with new windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted March 12, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2011 Unfortunately the Heljan tanks aren't in stock at Howes. They appeared again recently, but sold out very quickly. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 You could always use the Lima parts as a basis and build a frame from Plastikard - the tanks shouldn't be hard to build either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted March 12, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2011 Had been thinking something along those lines James Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 It's not difficult at all really - just a follow on from what I'm doing really. You just need plenty of photographs to work everything out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Depending on what 47 you want to create, Ive found the Hornby tanks are fair representations for orginal built 47s, and water boiler types etc so 47/0, 47/1 sub classes. The Lima tanks are suitable for 47s like james' one, so "battery box only 47s" so to speak; i think 47/3, 47/4 are couple of sublasses that have these. If youre looking to creae a 47 with the "Long range" feul tanks, then try Ebay for the Heljan tanks, but also as well Bachmanns' fuel tanks are a very good alternative, ive recently had a spare chassis with them fitted sent to me from Bachmann NL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I've just added a bit to my Class 47 thread about the original underframe arrangement - added there so as not to take over this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br-nse-fan Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 I just re-visited the Lima body on a ViTrain chassis... and while they are not a direct drop-on replacement... after some playing about, they actually do fit quite nice! I found the trick was to carefully remove the glazing from the ViTrains model, and glue them to the inside of the Lima body... specifically the side window glazing. The glazing is rather thick, and actually sits on the chassis, thus holding the body in place quite nicely. The cab glazing and cab interior with lights are also a direct replacement too. I'll need to drill some small holes for the red tail lights, but the other three line-up perfectly with the Lima body. I can post some images if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuarts Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Evening everyone, I'm trying to source a replacement under frame for a Bachmann class 47,part no. 800-013 I was wondering if anybody could help? Thanks Stuart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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