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Coupling rods anybody got a idea how to use the old Bachmann ones well using the Markits crank pins? Do the deluxe crank pins have a bigger OD or should I bite the bullet and buy a set of etched ones to fit.

Work so far the Scot has the Markits wheels fitted and the gearing all meshed up and runs. Coupling roads next. Hadn’t bought the wheel weights because wasn’t sure if this would work. But it’s going in the right direction Amendment the gearing was done by first removal of the gear wheel from the original Bachmann driving axle. Both the wheels and the gearing are a tight sprained fit lucky it’s a smaller diameter then the Market 1/8 axles. So once off the whole was opened up to 1/8 or just under buy not going to mad with a remmer just enough so it’s a tight fit on the new axles. The chassis slots for the axles are to narrow and need a little fettling but only on the sides the top (when the loco is the right up) doesn’t need touching as they open up around the top which helps. one pain is the power wires need to be unsoldered so the keep plate can be removed to allow to work on the axle slots. felt washers will be useful as the new wheels will move sideways more then the old Bachmann ones. I fitted felt washers to the front and central axles. Between the wheel back face and the chassis. The central ones to keep the gearing meshed and the front set to stop smashing up the valve gear! Luckily I had a spare set. Also aids with the wheel pickups.

If he had sad ill give you a tenner extra I’d would have probably said go on then but a straight moan, it’s not my fault it’s down there in black and white there’s a reserve. Maybe I just overpriced it, here’s a image so you can judge for yourself. it’s been withdrawn and I’ll finish it of in LMS at some point.

Good point maybe I should do that from now on. It’s more the getting intotch

I don’t know whether to be slightly miffed or not. Just been contacted by a would be buyer. He’s upset because he didn’t win. Ie not meeting a reserve price. Ok maybe I’ve set the price a little high not sure. Kit built Garrett with comet chassis and wheels ok needs motors. Is it worth £100, no model shops near me so tend to base price on what’s on line on go lower.

After reading another topic in the Bachmann section. I have decided to have a go at throwing together DCC Royal Scot. From a old Mainline Royal Scot body placed on a new Bachmann Jubilee chassis. The first part has gone well the body basically drops on after the removal of the sandbox’s of the body to my surprise. Some work will be needed to make fixings but I can’t see that too hard. I have ordered some Markits Royal Scots wheels hopefully these will drop in. Next job and probably the pain is fitting a gear wheel which fits both the new axle well meshing with the original Bachmann worm gear. Question time, as anyone tried building a Scot this way? And what were the pit falls. Will the connecting rods fit the Markits wheels? And what gear was used?

A update to the Bachmanns jubilee would be most welcome. And would save me doing more cutting and gluing and painting . If they where to do the LFB doing tooling for the Stanier 3500 gal tender would be handy for the MML modeller. Maybe look at Domeless boiler for the early SFB some lasted into early 1940’s Bombay for one. I’d happy buy a few more, what can I say I have a liking for the Jubilee. I have just received a Old Mainline Royal Scot body and it fits the New Bachmann dcc ready chassis, needs fixing but that’s shouldn’t be too much of a problem. I need to check the axles to see if a new set of Markits wheels will fit and well be half way to having a decent…. Will DCC Run at least Scot.

Oh I’m so tempted now just been made a offer on the class 142.

Why have I just had to read half a page of what sounds like a bunch of drivel over a none existing problem. We are still seeing images of prototypes. The image show what looks like half to one millimetre difference in rid hight. If that’s the case well I’m just going to have to throw all my toys out as I can’t cope with these inadequacies! The personally I can’t wait to get some to put behind my Deltic. Because there’s no way on gods green earth could I ever produce a model to such high standards has a rtr manufacturer can. even with half a mm or not.

Both pics from the other thread where near a window but if you would like I can take a couple tomorrow outside in the conservative to give you a better idea. The shade is very close but I think there’s a hint more of a ivy green to it.

so what your saying (showing) is the all new expensive Double O model is WRONG!

Something I noticed between the new plastic model Coronation and Hornby Double O Coronation and was wondering if it’s something that is correct. There’s a line running along the top of firebox on the Plastic model but on the metal model.

How about the Redlands SDT a train I often sew in the 90’s, well setting outside on break when at work. I would like to have a set to run on a layout. Plenty of scope to weather for modellers. Lots of detail both on the the hopper wagons with the belts underneath and the delivery wagon sorry don’t know the official name. It might be memory but was there more then one? I seem to remember two but it was what 20+ years ago now.

That looks a lovely model, I’m half tempted myself now… only half mind. Actually very tempted, that’s it I’m not looking on this topic anymore it could get very expensive.

Even when they look this good, my photo

LNWR Cauliflower would be a good model. Nice Open cab lots detail for Accurascale to cram in their. quiet open frames so some valve gear modelling working maybe (a challenge for the Irish lads) or the DX, Also the Coal engine though as Bachmann do the tank they might have plan’s for that.

Have you managed to run yours yet? I have to admit I haven’t run mine needs a chip if that is to ever happen. I really haven’t made my mind up weather to run it or to just keep it safe for display.. though normally I’d consider that a waste.

I had a text from Hermes saying order awaiting completion on Tuesday nothing from Hornby. Next day sitting down having tea at 6.30- 7.00 nock at a door and there’s a man taking a photo of a box in the porch.

Oh yes I know, I was modelling British Railways 1950’s i like the black5s jubilees etc which were seen on GC at those times. ( The coronations where there because I love them) however I switched to LMS pre war over the last few months lots of painting things crimson as can be seen in the photos. So Rothley becomes surplus to requirement other then to run my models on. At the same time all diesel started to turn blue not all done yet… Born 1971 so I remember the British Rail Blue. Well any of my stock not fitting into either period BR standards LNER stock as been sold off over the last few months. The only things that don’t fit but are not being sold are the Bachmann BR black Crain, special edition golden orchid 31, and my New City of Leicester OK I ordered it before I switched to LMS and could have cancelled it but its my Home city and well why not. I mean

if your coaches are as good as your wagons, and have ever faith they will be. I think you will be hearing the words “duplicate” ringing in your ears soon. Just so people can have a full mix rake or equal quality.

I suppose I could leave the station and change the second half of the layout

To a certain degree I agree with you, it could become more of a what if and work quite well. However I have quite a few locomotives and a engine shed would help to have them on show to some degree and not just sitting on a bord at the back of the layout like so

It progress a little since I last posted, However I have switched allegiances to Pre war LMS and British rail 1980’s. So Rothley Future is uncertain and the new station is needed to encompass both LMS and British rail yet to be found. But here’s some photos of where it got up to.

That’s not bad £3 cheaper then the original price from Hornby. Mind if you have money to burn theirs two on eBay for £349.99 with 5% discount if you buy two. Just Watching to see how silly the prices get.

Oh it’s probably why Hornby have only produced one possibly two long wheel base models. As Hornbys Black five, as dozens of combinations possible with differing buffer beams, chimney height, the 3 boilers steam darts, tenders possible fire box (I think), smoke box doors etc they fell down on the smoke box length for the LWB. I know it’s a old model now and I tend to remove the lip under the tender as well as reposition the plate under the smoke further back I do have a soft spot for the black fives. if Accurascale produced one it would be light years ahead of Hornbys I just don’t know if I would want to replace my five. I guess time will tell and I’d probably buckle and buy one…….