Bachmann 04 Conversion

[paul 27]

I would like  63794  this was an 04/8 class with a B1 boiler any one

converted this from the Bachmann model and what parts did

they use  that is if it is possible, not looking for an exact replica 

might be easier to convert to an 04/04  and just change the cab,

any one make these cabs as a direct replacement,

Edited May 2, 2022 by paul 27

[Ravenser]

Never attempted this sort of thing but.....

 

The old Replica/Bachmann B1 had a split chassis, which was notorious for failing . For some years Bachmann sold replacement split chassis for locos , so that people could revive models that had succumbed.

 

Logically the obvious source of a B1  boiler would therefore be the bodyshell of an old type split-chassis B1 where the chassis has failed

[Steamport Southport]

Loads of bodies about. Replica were selling them for £10 with a tender until recently.

 

Seem to be gone though. They still have the valve gear.

 

http://www.replicarailways.co.uk/mainsep1/menuspares

 

There has been a few articles in the model railway press on doing the conversion. Don't know the dates though. If I find the dates I'll post them.

 

 

Jason

[micklner]

My o4/8 conversion using a Bachmann B1 body. It was also shown on here on my thread, sadly virtually all  the photos are gone at the moment.

 

https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1624&start=660

 

Plus this very good O4 thread is worth reading.

 

https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2141&hilit=Bachmann+announce+o4&start=45

[paul 27]

Thanks Mick did you use the split chassis Bachmann body or

there latest offering.

[micklner]

8 hours ago, paul 27 said:

Thanks Mick did you use the split chassis Bachmann body or

there latest offering.

As far as I know they are both the same moulding. Nothing obvious on the outside of the body , at least.

 

Bachmann B1 bodies are often on ebay.

Edited May 4, 2022 by micklner

[paul 27]

4 hours ago, micklner said:

As far as I know they are both the same moulding. Nothing obvious on the outside of the body , at least.

 

Bachmann B1 bodies are often on ebay.

Thanks was thinking of just changing the cab and keeping the original boiler

if this is possible.

[micklner]

6 minutes ago, paul 27 said:

Thanks was thinking of just changing the cab and keeping the original boiler

if this is possible.

No, only the O4 Footplate and original Chassis/Cylinders/ Wheels  were retained on the O4/8. Above footplate is all Thompson.

 

More info here

 

https://www.lner.info/locos/O/o4o5.php

 

 

[paul 27]

Yes realised this i was thinking of an 04/4  but then that would not work either

having a 02 boiler, not an easy fix then.

[John Tomlinson]

Mousa Models were thinking of producing a resin moulded smokebox, boiler and cab for the 04/8, I don't know if this has happened yet. They have done this for an 04/7 already.

 

John.

[paul 27]

On 04/05/2022 at 17:29, John Tomlinson said:

Mousa Models were thinking of producing a resin moulded smokebox, boiler and cab for the 04/8, I don't know if this has happened yet. They have done this for an 04/7 already.

 

John.

Thanks John they told me there working on this,  any one fitted there 04/7

to the Bachmann model just wondering whats involved.

[John Tomlinson]

On 11/05/2022 at 15:09, paul 27 said:

Thanks John they told me there working on this,  any one fitted there 04/7

to the Bachmann model just wondering whats involved.

 

I keep meaning to order one, but haven't yet as there are several variants so you need to choose a prototype first.

 

IIRC there is a member "Clem" who posts sometimes on Wright Writes, I think he has done a Mousa 04/7.

 

John.

[paul 27]

Can not find that post any one else done the conversion using

the Mousa body.

[micklner]

One done for a O4/5 here by Graeme King. I was'nt very impressed with the quality at the time, hopefully the models are  better nowdays.

 

https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6919

[stewartingram]

No pics as yet, but I've done the Hornby Mag conversion, using a Bachmann O4 and an old B! body & tender (Replica or similar, not too sure of its exact parentage but you'll know which I mean).

[paul 27]

On 24/05/2022 at 12:19, stewartingram said:

No pics as yet, but I've done the Hornby Mag conversion, using a Bachmann O4 and an old B! body & tender (Replica or similar, not too sure of its exact parentage but you'll know which I mean).

Do you know which issue this was in would like to see pictures,  was it a fairly

easy conversion.