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    Rainbow Railways

    in Model Shop Guide

    Posted

    On 26/04/2021 at 13:27, The Black Hat said:

    Any chance of the Bachmann 158 in Northern Midnight blue and purple... or the Realtrack class 156 in Northern Spirit but with Northern rail franchise branding as at right at start of the previous franchise? 

    TIA

    Hi,

     

    We did do a few Northern Spirit 156’s last year so it is possible to do one like that in the future. The only issue is until the next batch get produced there isn’t enough models available. We do have a few of the Provincial and Barbie livery units in stock thanks to Charlie for sending them up but they won’t hang around for long judging by the interest last week.

     

    As for the 158’s they have been extremely popular in Scotrail and Northern bubbles liveries. Every batch we’ve done have sold out within a few hours and we will do more as stock becomes available. 
     

    Thanks

    Mark

    Bachmann WCRC Class 57

    in Bachmann

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    58 minutes ago, XChris said:

    If you need a reference to go by, here's a link to a photograph of mine of a 57. 

     

    Stuck to it - IMG_2945

     

    You should be able to get a dremmel in or a pair of fine snips in to do it. As you can see it doesn't really need to be a fine cut as it's not in real life. I'd just go carefully and that's all you can do in modelling!

     

    @MRDBLUE17 are you waiting for Bachmann to release the Virgin Mk2F to do the conversion's from? 

     

    Nice photo.

     

    Im not sure yet, will depend what I can pick up at a reasonable price. The Bachmann 2F stock is very nice but the Hornby ones are very good value. 

     

    Thanks

    Mark

    Bachmann WCRC Class 57

    in Bachmann

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    16 minutes ago, jools1959 said:

    I was really excited about the release of Bachmann's WCRC Class 57 until I noticed that they've kept the Dellner coupler, which West Coast have removed off their Class 57's.  Is it a simple job to remove it or has Bachmann been lazy and moulded it into the housing?  I'd really like to have a pair but I can't be bothered with the faff if it's a pain to remove.

    Hi Jools,

     

    The Delner on a Bachmann 57 is made up of several bits. With the Bodyshell off the main housing slides in to the cut out on the main bodyshell. The black plastic coupling part has a small plastic tab and is glued into the chassis so a flat blade/screwdriver will allow this to be prized out easy enough. I’ve not altered mine yet but it’s something I will probably do along with the 3 coaches used on the Windermere workings.

     

    The WCRC 57 was on my wish list for a long time so I was very pleased to see it released too. 
     

    Hope that helps

    Mark

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    Cavalex Models All new RTR BBA wagon in 4mm scale

    in Cavalex

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    Hello everyone,

     

    Colin, Mike and myself at Rainbow Railways are absolutely delighted to be able to stock Cavalex Models with the General release BBA’s and BLA’s now available on our website to preorder. No payment is necessary until they come into stock and VAT is deducted for international orders. 
     

    They are already proving popular. If you missed out on the first batch I will have one of my own models from the first batch on display when we open our new shop in Linlithgow next week. 
     

    For details of our shop opening and to order please visit our website:

     

    https://rainbowrailways.co.uk/new-products/

     

    Thanks

    Mark

     

     

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    Bachmann VEA project

    in Bachmann

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    The detail shown in the photos in the Bachmann Times looks very good. I think the VEA’s are a great addition to the range of air braked vans produced by Bachmann and would be nice to see the VCA in time to complete them. Ideally for creating the MOD trains of the era.

     

    thanks

    Mark

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    JSA, by Accurascale

    in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models

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    Hello everyone,

     

    I would agree with what Roy says, as a kid in the 80’s when all we had were plastic moulded wagons and chunky parts compared to the fine separate parts and amazing detail offered today I certainly wouldn’t want to go back. 
     

    We should all be happy and appreciate the amount of effort being put in by the manufactures today pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved. I accept that this will inevitably create a few loose bits after they have travelled thousands of miles and then more likely the final journey where the odd issue arises. 
     

    The bit I don’t get is why come on a forum and moan when politely contacting the retailer or manufacture will get your issue resolved. I know Fran, Patrick and Stephen are great friendly guys who are always happy to help and we’ve all seen how often they post on here, late at night and weekends to keep everyone happy which is way above what anyone would expect.

     

    As a birthday treat I’ve added a pair of VTG silver hoods for a mixed steel train and the number of seperate details is very well done. 
     

    keep up the good work guys.

     

    thanks

    Mark

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    Class 66 in OO Gauge - New Announcement

    in Hattons

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    Hello everyone,

     

    Thanks to Mick for the heads up of the new listed stock I picked up DRS 66433 from Hattons. Ordered in the afternoon and arrived lunchtime the next day. Well packed and prompt delivery as usual from Hattons. The description highlighted it had a couple of  glue marks on the roof which are not very bad but the loco is very smooth and quiet straight from the box so  for £109 is an absolute bargain. Ive now bought two locos at full price and this is my second pre-owned discounted model. Both discounted models purchased have, apart from the faults/damage listed, been better runners straight from the box so well worth keeping an eye out for. If you don’t mind a little bit of modelling these minor things can easily be rectified.

     

    thanks

    Mark

     

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    Bachmann announce Class 90 (OO)

    in Bachmann

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    35 minutes ago, Ncarter2 said:

    Jerry recently completed 90224 for me, fantastic work, got another two commissions for 90’s in with him. He also done 58033 for me many months back now.  Slowly getting the fleet together, though for what I have planned I need a few more 90’s. 

    I really enjoy seeing Jerry’s locos on here too, they look fantastic. His RES one a while back was my favourite.

     

    cheers

    Mark

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    Bachmann announce Class 90 (OO)

    in Bachmann

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    1 hour ago, DBC90024 said:

    @MRDBLUE17 how come your colleagues and you didn't do an EWS or Virgin one first ? The Backbone bone is striking but maybe alot more specialised given that not many people have even seen it or will do in the near future.

     

    Maybe those two liveries will appeal to a wider audience.

     

    Kat@johnsonstreetIEMD

    Hi Kat,

     

    I personally want to see 90037 in it’s faded EWS livery with DB stickers to go with my plain ex DRS blue 90034. (I managed to get that one through). It all comes down to what’s a bit different like the Glider/Malcolm livery and now the Backbone. We had a lot of requests for Greater Anglia and have done 2 different ones so far. The Freightliner Over the Rainbow has been popular as well. I’m convinced Bachmann will do a DB red release at some point and we are working on etched nameplates in the hope they do appear.

     

    Let us know what you’d like to see as we just might do them in the future.

     

    thanks

    Mark

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    Salmon Wagon updates

    in Flangeway / Footplate

    Posted

    Good news about the retool to correct the length. I hadn’t ordered any of the first batch only as it’s the more current ASF bogie variants I was after to convert to Ospreys. I will keep an eye for when these are available to order.

     

    thanks

    Mark

    JSA, by Accurascale

    in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models

    Posted

    Hi everyone,

     

    Thanks to Fran & Stephen for allowing Rainbow Railways to join the list of Accurascale stockists. We already have the excellent range of buffer stops in stock but the JSA’s are our first rolling stock to arrive. These are yet another excellent set of wagons and we don’t think they will stay in stock for long.

     

    All the best

    Mark

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    Dapol's new Class 68 locomotives

    in Dapol

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    1 hour ago, classy52 said:

    Question for anyone, who does the best etched nameplates for the 68 as far as realism/scale is concerned?

    Got 9 68's with the supplied nameplates from Dapol but want something extra special for my babies.

    Hi Steve,

     

    Colin at Rainbow Railways has done etched nameplates for all the 68’s so take a look there. If you call I’m sure he can sort you out with the numbers you need as well.

     

    hope that helps

    Mark

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    Rainbow Railways

    in Model Shop Guide

    Posted

    Hello everyone,

     

    In normal times we would have been enjoying being at Model Rail Scotland. Whilst we can’t be there in person this year Rainbow Railways have some special offers on a few Scottish themed models including our resprayed and printed Scotrail 153’s available to purchase whilst stocks last:

     

    https://rainbowrailways.co.uk/product/Hornby-class-153-153380-scotrail-saltire-livery-dcc-ready-oo-gauge-repaint/

     

    Alternatively you can also preorder the new 2021 Hornby Scotrail 153’s with normal discounts applied:

     

    https://rainbowrailways.co.uk/product/Hornby-r30011-scotrail-class-153-153377-oo-gauge/
     

    https://rainbowrailways.co.uk/product/Hornby-r30071-scotrail-class-153-153380-oo-gauge/

     

    Also back by popular demand and very limited stock we have a couple of exclusive Realtrack Class 156 models in Scotrail Swoosh livery and Strathclyde livery.

     

    https://rainbowrailways.co.uk/product/realtrack-class-156-156457-scotrail-whoosh-livery-oo-gauge/

     

    https://rainbowrailways.co.uk/product/realtrack-class-156-156502-strathclyde-orange-and-black-livery-oo-gauge/
     

    Thank you from all of us at Rainbow Railways

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    HYA/IIA, BY Accurascale in OO/4mm scale!

    in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models

    Posted

    Hi Fran,


    Just read the email with this update. I think it looks excellent in the photos and certainly captures the prototype well. I was interested to see how the weld lines would look on a model but I think you’ve achieved a realistic appearance and they look perfect to be able to weather up to suit. I’ve gone for a nice mix to form a 20 wagon rake after watching several YouTube videos at Carlisle for the time frame I want to model and these are certainly going to be impressive.

     

    All the best

    Mark

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    Dapol's new Class 68 locomotives

    in Dapol

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    Hello,

     

    I wasn’t planning on getting a TPE 68 as it’s past my planned cut off but having seen the MK5’s I checked with Crafty Hobbies to see if they had any. As soon as they came in John let me know and I phoned Shelagh to pay on Monday and it arrived Tuesday. Fantastic service as usual and my postie did well given the 6-8 inches of snow he had to trudge through. 
     

    Cheers

    Mark

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    Mark 5, By Accurascale

    in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models

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    After seeing the model TPE sets looking very good and having seen photos of test runs up to Carlisle of the real thing getting a set has become too tempting. Despite technically being too modern for what was going to be my cut off period I’ve a class 68 on its way from Crafty Hobbies in Barrow so an order for a set of coaches is going in to go with it.

     

    The MK5’s look like another fabulous model and once that 73/9 gets confirmed I’ll be up for a sleeper set for Rannoch.

     

    All the best

    Mark

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