Andy Mac

I think it’s open for debate over who started work on the class 30/31 first…. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was Bachmann….

John, thanks for the quick update…. It’ll be interesting to see if any other retailers start charging us GST for posting to Australia… particularly for orders below the GST threshold…. Andrew

Thanks for posting about this…. I missed the Hattons Email….. please post their response…. I had a quick look at my pre orders, so I have some that if I cancel, I can’t order elsewhere (sold out), but the rest I can cancel and order elsewhere if Hattons are going to start charging me Australian GST for orders under S1000.

Express please….

Bit of a getting them up into the attic layout….

Where are the Hymeks? I can’t see any in the Accurascale display…. I can see some in the display cabinet before it’s been cleared out…

4 out of 5 of the original Provincial livery are still available to buy!!!!

Bob, do you think that any of the companies want the erratic supplies, delays and all round difficulties that they are all experiencing? Long delays, unpredictable cash flows means that some of the companies will have been struggling to stay afloat financially.

At least they are a bit more amusing to read than the ‘any updates’ question when the last 20 posts are all discussing the updates just released by the manufacturer….

All Bar the green one! Seriously would take all 4 of the others suggested by Charlie. If I had to choose one, Strathclyde Carmine and cream.

A class 47 is a big ask….. There already is the new high detail Bachmann 47, shortly to be followed by the new high detail Helijan Model… and to soak up the less detailed obsessed there is a Hornby 47…. The last time we had 4 choices for the 47, two quickly dropped off…. Helijans first attempt and the Vitrains model…

I’d imagine it’s down to what the final retail price might be for 3 car units…. 2 car units are more affordable, so would probably be better sellers/more profitable for the production slot. I’m patiently waiting and hoping they release an update class 170…

My 37’s roof looks fine with the removable section….though as you say, you’ll only be taking the roof off occasionally. I do think there is less chance of breaking something by having the socket easily accessible..

I’m tempted as well, but not 100% sure about the pipe work all protruding forwards over the snowploughs….

There’s a socket at the rear…………. sorry, I had to say it….. you baited me!