Mr chapman

Now... About those N gauge versions...

Thanks, nice picture!

Are those not for 00? I personally really like the roxey disks but they don't do N. Not hard to make certainly, just observing that they have the part in the armoury... Why not use it.

My money is on another golden arrow train pack, either with the new as built merchant navy or the class 71.

Really is a lovely model. Just a pity they didn't throw in a couple of route disks like the N. Or sell them separately!

Not yet, they were in the last one but no sign of them as yet. I'm assuming they will roll over to the next one

The N class models I'm waiting for seam to have made the new catalogue.

I think its rather unfair to say the Arnold Brighton belle was unsuccessful given there is demand for another run. Yes the blue grey one was discounted but so are many other "successful" models. They need to expand on it with something like a 2BIL if anything. Yes there's the classic argument that there is no demand for 3rd rail stock as the one unit available was discounted. But the same thing happened with the 00 4CEP. Then came a couple of other units, then Hornby joined the party. Now there is a thriving 3rd rail scene in 00. That's a fact. If Bachmann shrunk the 2EPB I'm sure they would sell as many units as the 4CEP at least, probably more given the shorter length. Minitrix (british models) were around for years, I don't think that can be classed as unsuccessful, more they lost interest and discontinued it. There are MANY locomotives and items of stock available second hand so they most of sold a fair few! DJM, Well that had nothing to do with N. Plenty of interest in the class 17 and other projects that went for a burton. Hatton's and KR... Well... Had they announced something like a standard 4MT 4-6-0 or something first then I'm sure orders would be more favorable. Best go for something that would compliment existing stock more widely first I would think. Like the Sonic 56xx. I'm all for exotic locomotives! I just don't think If I was starting a new venture in N I would stake my future on a Bulleid Leader to begin with...

Has anyone seen the working exhaust in operation yet?

I was really hoping Bachmann would produce this one. Every time Hornby or a retailer produces these things it kills off the chance of them being shrunk to N gauge. Oh well... Enjoy you lucky 00 mob!

I agree, don't get me wrong... But tooling up a set of coaches, lets say SECR stock, is rather limited in terms of return. You will get maybe 2 or 3 livery options and your done. With a generic set of the right "feeling" you can get far more livery options and runs reaching more customers for your tooling cost. These may not be strictly accurate but will satisfy people even as a place holder to get something running while you work on the proper kits. If it was my money I would do the same. Then if say the SECR models sell out on day 1 while others sit on a shelf for a year perhaps later I would follow them up with proper stock for the region that is biting. The only surprise to me here is there is no LSWR livery set for people who bought the radial.

Just for a little context guys... Until the last decade or so the only coaches available in N were either MK1 or generic 57' "mainline" or "suburban". Generic pullman's are still the only way forward if you don't want a MK1 vehicle. Generic four wheelers are quite often still used. Things have dramatically improved and you can now get a set of native coaches for each of the big four. Even two types of coaches! Wow! I do find it funny that the staggering array of rtr models either by commissioning or as part of a main range are often moaned about! You have a range of generic coaches here in all sorts of interesting and complicated livery options. For £30... With lighting... If anyone would like to ask for a quote from me or one of the other kit builders for hire for a "proper" model feel free! I dare say though a Roxey 6 wheeler built and lined out, with pickups and lighting, will be a tad more pricey...

Really hope these sell well and an N gauge equivalent follows. Given that people pay £30 for the old Poole 4 wheelers would be a good price to!

OK, the grouping has just happened on the railways and the big four have arrived. Was there a specific order in which rolling stock was repainted into the new owners livery? Looking mostly at the southern railway but curious about the rest as well.

Thanks guys.

Hello. I have a couple of nice books full of 4mm drawings of southern region wagons. I'd like to resize them to gauge 1. What percentage would I need to blow them up by for 1:32 gauge one? Thanks. I'm not very good with computers...

I'm amazed Bachmann never go to shrinking their 00 model years ago. Kind of glad they didn't to be honest, looks lovely and keenly priced to!

What livery are you looking at?

Forgot to post, received them the other day. Stunning models. The pictures don't do them justice, anyone on the fence should grab a set before they sell out.

Nothing to do with the announcement, I just like that phrase Noted for future use

And me

Patiently waiting for mine to arrive at my local shop. Been waiting years for them ! A couple more days wont hurt

I dont quite understand. Manufacturer A builds a duchess, Manufacturer B wants to build a streamlined version. Does this mean they cant now because the chassis would be to similar?

Had a quick skim through and I couldn't see it... What is the minimum radius curves this will run on? Will it go around 9" ones? Cant tell if there is any side play in the rear truck.

Birdcages in mid April? Looks like they're on HMRC! Thanks gumin't!