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It's 37424 (558) with Caroline on the 27th June 2018 Privacy + Google = Not a chance! (The 66 is 66431)

Shouldn't this be in the Heljan section as it is a Heljan Class 37/4...?

This is just brilliant!

Wow perfect! Ive got several locos ready!

I keep on F5'ing the Bachmann website every couple of hours...it is bound to appear there soon ish! Not like there is much else to do!

Glad you said this, as I did watch the video out of curiosity to decided do I have another go at buying some Hatton's 66s or watch for Bachmann to bring us a decent one... Did the guy in the video really suggest companies pay the FOCs for 'advertorial' space/liveries? Bonkers! It is always FOC lead, always in celebration of a new important contract. Always paid for by the FOC. It is good PR for the FOC, saying "look! we are passionate about delivering a superb service, as a customer - why not bring your freight requirements our way". You could argue, GBRf are exceptionally good at doing this and which FOC is always growing/carrying the industries best reputation?.... The only complication comes when seeking approval to use the branding on a scale model. The FOC shall have terms, each FOC is different (often of not depends on whether the director is a modeller or not - you know who you are!)...these are not a problem at all...it is the corporate brand...who's brand department likely has never heard of a model train and shall assume there is a commercial edge to the deal. The trick then, is to just try a different tack and hunt down a modeller in said company...or someone after a deal. Otherwise you might indeed end up paying dearly. Like with anything in life, it is all about who you know! The video kinda had an effect in putting me off the Hatton's 66 more! Why did they not state once that they understand there were quality issues with the first batch...all has been addressed here ... inc. working marker lights. I just would be so disappointed if I lent Hatton's my money again and I got a parcel like I did last time. Come on Bachmann, I am trying to be patient and wait here! If Hatton's Dave can address us here, how the plan to solve the issues and whether this shall be on batch 2 (due next month) or not until a future batch. This shall help me decide what to do a lot. But I suspect he cannot, as we all know Bachmann read RMWeb...

Fascinating! Thank you, I have spent an enjoyable morning looking into these KXA-C, WH Davies built wagons for International Nuclear Services (part of the NDA, as per DRS). Cannot find date of build, but there are drawings if anyone wants, here: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjf8Ja32MLpAhWcZxUIHX_-CG8QFjANegQIBhAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Frwm.nda.gov.uk%2Fpublication%2Freview-of-the-standard-waste-transport-container-size-and-alternative-options%2F%3Fdownload&usg=AOvVaw32xyVEexCDtL-ePPBkWA3L. Seem's the KXA-C purpose was for the Vitrified Residue Returns program which was finally started in 2009 (having once been planned back in 1976). The flasks carry vitrified (glassed) high level spent nuclear waste in 28 canisters (producing a maximum thermo output of 40 Kw) which has been processed from the Sellafield Waste Vitrification Plant and placed into Castor HAW 28 cylinder flask as seen above. Over 1850 flasks are in the process of being repatriated to Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Netherlands and Italy. The KXA-C are used between Sellafield and Barrow Docks. The VRR program was expected in 2009 to run for 10 years. Additionally it appears the KXA-C can carry the French version, a TN28 flasks (unsure why this type has visited the UK?). Another flask carried by the wagon is the MOX fuel M4/12 between Sellafield and Japan (naturally the French have a different design, a TN12/2, but not seen photographic proof of these in the UK, carried by KXA-C). Mind blogging how much money we, as UK taxpayers are losing on the clear up of nuclear activity, plenty of wind out there! Still, makes some cracking models! I thoroughly enjoyed my mornings research and thought to summaries here! Back to wagons, Bachmann have already produced and could re-run.... I did not know Bachmann make Barber BER 22.5 bogies in OO? The only Barber BER bogies I have seen in OO are the 20.5 for Revolution's FWA and 14.25 for Dapol's IDA? The former FNA had standard Y25 I thought? The BER 22.5 would come in perfectly handy for the KXA-C above! Anyway, nice scratch build....Bachmann if you are watching....please release these!

I hope that is not their thinking, though the MPV RHTT fleet is limited to Totton, Horsham, Effingham Junction, Wigan, Slateford and Mossend. The April to September BB/JSD weedspraying MPV modules are seen across the entire UK rail network. Fingers crossed Bachmann are listening! For those interested: http://www.jsdrail.com/engineering/mpv-weed-spray-support/4.htm You could always include in the box, RHTT modules too, for those who do not want to weedspray. And you could upgrade the MPV lights to the latest LED standard...

Hmm new OO? I would like to see a good take on the IIA-B/IIA-F or how about those Kirow points wagons? But would be happy with the HOAs blown up into OO!

I would reflect what others have suggested, a re-run of the JJA Autoballaster, but as a 5-wagon set with 5 different wagon numbers. I know have one of the original generators and one 'curved' (is it?) top. I have been waiting for three others to make a set. I like wagon numbers to be different! Ideally though the new 5-wagon set would be de-branded Railtrack and NOT weathered! I would like to see a upgrading of the FNA nuclear flask to the latest WH Davies design as the original ones (modelled by Bachmann) should have all been withdrawn. They are very similar with new bogies and more support ribs. Also, the MPV is crying out to be upgraded with a weed killing module for summer use! Shame the special SWT orange and pink ones have returned to ex-Railtrack livery now! The MPV could also, whilst being upgraded, feature a few modules/platforms from the OLE wiring train (not the HOPS which is different). Built in 2005? and can these days be found across the network. Certainly over the years I have seen it on the WCML, Anglia and GWML. I would happily accept a high price for new take on the MPV, understanding it is a niche and small market, but those of us with the cash....want want want! I would also like to see the BDA? with a new hopper top to make the new DB MXA Lobster. Again, ideally in 5 different wagon numbers. Those Aviation TTAs would also be welcomed, look good with a Colas 56!

Not my photo, but looking through Flickr today...this gem appeared: Cannot really say no to ordering these nows, but hate to ask (I know I did before but were waiting for it to be confirmed), what wagon numbers are A-D? Yes, I like wagon numbers! Some numbers are lucky, some aren't.

Interlocked for Mk3SD (some Angel, some First Rail holdings): 43004, 005, 016, 040, 041, 042, 092, 093, 094, 097, 098, 122, 153, 154, 155, 158, 170, 186, 187, 189, 192, 194 Angel Trains on hire to GWR (spares/retention) - NOT interlocked: 43009, 010, 020, 022, 023, 027, 029, 088, 156, 160, 162, 171, 172, 191, 198 GWR asset for retention/conversion of First Rail Holdings: 088, 156, 160, 162, 195 (156/162 currently at Wabtec for interlocking (156 in GWR green)). Direct Award 3 is widely understood to include in the short term an additional three ’Castle’/GTI sets to be confirmed shortly, including two further class 43 spares from Angel....shall see though what passenger numbers are like!

Hmm... O gauge hey! I wouldn't mind either the HOA or JNA to go with the upcoming Dapol 66. Preference for the JNA, as shall mainly be getting GBRf 66s.

Patiently waiting for my GWR set to arrive! Noting in your photos the SD appears to be shorter than the standard mk3. Seeing as Hornby's 8 window Mk3 is prototypical at 30.1cm in length, now bit worried about the new SD! Could you measure please, fingers crossed its a trick of the camera! Only same about these coaches, is we have yet to get an ultimate Mk3 with DCC CDL which shall be epic on Bachmann's Mk2Fs if they ever release in modern liveries...

Surely a sprung pantograph is bit of a dud. You immediately disappoint the part of the market who has come accustomed to buying 'added value' to models priced at the higher end of the market with fully working DCC pantographs (class 86, 90, 92) as a sprung panto is so 1980s. But you also disappoint the purists who want a fully prototypical pantograph without any 3rd wire. Am I the only one here, who is underwhelmed by the 91... 8 pin DCC and a pantograph which just shows Hornby's outdated thinking? For me, I see Hornby trying to please both the cheaper end of the market and the 'disposable income' detail level with making mid-level models. I rather pay ten more bob and have the best! Bachmann, Accurascale, Heljan, Dapol, gosh even Hatton's get the market is the top end 'disposable income' detail level.

Dapol's axel boxes are a different design.

Not unique, they are following the latest Railway Group Standard set by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and based on European wide Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock Technical Specification for Interoperability. Since Dec 2015, day has been 'full beam' and night 'dimmed'. This arrangement, along with a stronger marker light has allowed yellow ends to be removed (eg FTPE 68). The class 68 was the first to be delivered to these new standards, you'll note stock like the class 800/801/802 has the same arrangement. The Standard also allows for existing rolling stock to have their lamps modified to the latest standard. Certainly the class 66s are receiving during exams where the lamps are life expired and I have noted the class 165/166 receiving these, and a single 150/2 on GWR. https://catalogues.rssb.co.uk/rgs/standards/GMRT2131 Iss 1.pdf Every thing on our railways, conforms to standards set by the RSSB, utter fascinating stuff, google them!

We got another wobbler! Even on a rolling road. Look at those axels/wheels, all over the place! It is very telling this 'Hatton's Dave' has not said a word since people started receiving their *main batch* 66s...

Fantastic! I shall start saving as I suspect I would like around 12 Salmons and 6-8 Ospreys - suspecting they shall be around £49.95 each?

Do you still have plans to release the 'later' re-bogied Salmon and Ospreys. I would buy a ton of these. I understand DB is currently in the process of de-stantioning the Ospreys back to Salmons. Do you know would you supply 'loads' for them in the form of sleepers and rails?

Shame to see a further release of the GWR 158 pushed back to September... or is it? Certainly gives Bachmann more time to produce a few more in different liveries!

Aye! Seeing as the roof appears to be a slide, and thus the 802 is possible. It does appear the nose is also a separate tool or slide and thus, if different they could tool it up. Perhaps this is why we have not got the 802 this year..as they have been waiting to see how further AT300s come before making further investment decisions... never know...DCC CDL and Panto servo could yet happen I am becoming increasingly disapointed that even Hornby's new tool models are looking 'out of date' in the face of their competition (and even their former models - eg. their HST...they tooled nearly every variation possible on that!).

I hope you find a better experience than I have, over a week since the return was delivered to them (their tracking) and no refund on my card/no communication from them! I was convinced one of my 66s was a former customer return. The tires all had signs of use and the axel boxes all being amateurishly super-glued in! So my suspicion, is they just re-sell the stock! Hence why I won't be ordering anymore from batch 1 as its too much fuss to keep on returning models until they send some which actually work and are to an excellent quality standard. I am going to see how these batch 2 66s come out, before making a decision to start re-buying former Bachmann 66s or not.