coniston branch

Are these the new Bachmann ones Kev ?

Phil

Bachmann haven't provided a driver & Fireman for years - and IIFC none of their "Blue Ribbon" release have ever had them, only the split chassis designs dating back at least a decade.

 

If you require a set of crew there are plenty of options out there at a range of prices.

 I think what Chris was asking was which side to fit a driver and fire man from Bachmanns loco crew set.

Phil

Crafty Hobbies in Barrow had both versions in stock yesterday.

Phil

This is probably a stupid question but I just read in the Hornby magazine review that the review model had an LMS builders plate, why would they not have a midland plate ?

Phil

Is this going into the main range, or just for collectors club first ?

Phil

Re the Bachmann 39-460 LMS 57 ft Porthole Corridor Brake 3rd BR Crimson & Cream:

The latest reports say that these coaches are “having to be sent back to China to be re-worked.”

I wonder if anyone from Bachmann might care to enlighten those of us who are eager to get one, what the problem is and how long this might take?

Bachmann home pages now reports that they have been returned to china after the discovery of decoration issues, not due till next year now.

Phil

 

As I see it, the equivalent in the loco sense would be to cross the said Terrier with say a Jinty!

Is that not what Hornby did with there oo jinty ?

Phil

For those wanting a BR maroon Inspection Saloon, I suggest removal of the LMS insignia and the yellow line below the gutter, then apply BR insignia. A darn sight easier than brush painting and lining etc!

They are due to release a BR maroon version in September

Phil

Oh yes please, well done Dave

Phil

Bachmann Porthole carriage.jpg

 

I hope this shows how close Bachmann's and Hornby's rendition of carmine and cream is. Also shown for comparison is an old Mainline Composite.

 

The picture was taken using 'daylight' lights, with a burst of fill-in flash to soften the shadows. 

That's brill thanks Tony, no problem running mixed rakes then

Phil

Ha Ha. Have you seen a rake of coaches in Crimson and Cream, unless straight out of the paint shop no two be the same, so variation in colour I don't think will really matter as reality goes. \But then again in an ideal world !

Ah ok , fair point, what I should have said was will they look right running alongside Hornby coaches ? 

Phil

Can anyone confirm if the colour will match Hornby Staniers in crimson and cream ?

Phil

Not crazy prices either... good luck with the models Jason & Co!

Surprisingly cheap, was expecting double that !!

Thanks Jason  

Wow £5.50 without the coach !!!!!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hachette-Your-Model-Railway-Village-issue-1-/161337143110?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2590716f46

 

 

38-600                   21 Ton Grain Hopper BR Grey                                                                                     

38-601                   21 Ton Grain Hopper BR Bauxite                (Early)                                                                  

38-602                   21 Ton Grain Hopper BR Bauxite (Late) 

38-601 seems to have changed from early bauxite to BR Grey (TOPS)

Hi Dave

Have you been approached by any of the preserved railways regarding J94 commissions, there seems to loads still running ?

Phil

Or

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R2892-Hornby-LSWR-4-4-0-T9-VERY-COLLECTABLE-LIMITED-EDITION-LOCOMOTIVE-/121346029711?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item1c40c9788f

 

 

Leading to a massive pile of T9s at Waterloo and none anywhere else?

 

Oh, it's rare and currently at £147.90.

 

I ask in all innocence - is that a reasonable price?

In his defense, he started it at 99p

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but when did the mk1 CCT enter service ?

Phil

Hi Phil.

 

I am not sure. I will try and have a look next week if I get down there.

 

Thanks

 

Ian

Thanks Ian, keep the pictures coming, they're great

Phil

Hi Ian,

Do you know if the fireless loco in the 3rd picture is the ex-Glaxo Ulverston one.

Phil

Should be OK for mid-'50s. Any repaints into the darker maroon wouldn't have happened before 1956 and many would have been somewhat later.

 

John

Thanks John

A really basic question here, but is it suitable in crimson for the mid 1950's period or is more for post 58 ?

Phil

Someone asked earlier about Maryport & Carlisle? I have found a picture of one at Coniston - getting closer

http://chasewaterstuff.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/coniston1.jpg?w=800

There were two sheded at Barrow to work the Coniston Branch from LMS days into Nationalisation, 10644 + 10645 then numbered 50644 and 50645 they left in 1951 and 1952

Phil

Don't forget that Bachmann has announced a warflat for 2013/ 2014

Phil

Hi folks

Picked up 50636 from Crafty Hobbies in Barrow yesterday, what can I say, what a lovely tank !!!!!!!!!!!

Phil