martin_l_jones Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just had an email from Hattons telling me this product has been canned. Hattons go on to say "We are unsure of the specific reason for the cancellation" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Maybe the existing 70s are not selling fast enough to justify another run? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Yes but have others released so far come with ready fitted sound? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Have you heard that from Bachmann or are you just going on the wording from Hattons. They do have a tendency to be somewhat general in their notes. Cancelled in Hattons language could mean that they are uncertain regarding information and computer he say pull the plug. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted August 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2014 I would agree but it is not showing on the Bachmann website at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 They got as far as the UK, but the the lifting gear at the docks broke... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 They got as far as the UK, but the the lifting gear at the docks broke... I thought that was 70012? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2014 Another entrant for the "irony doesn't work on RMWeb" award. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Maybe it's because they now have an additional ventilation box and it's the same reason as why the Colas 70's won't be released ! Still they have released five !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 A slight side point, now all of the 70s have been upgraded with the reliability mods, including the obvious box, what would be the prototypes range for the model be? 2010 to 2014(ish)? I guess that is the danger of modelling a locomotive when it first appears. All said and done though, I suspect that the advent of the new Colas livered locos will prompt a rethink on their 70s mould. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I thought Bachmann cancelled the sound one ages ago - they said at the time that they didn't have the necessary sound recordings but that they could revive the idea further down the track.It may be that Hattons hadn't updated their listings to match until now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 6, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2014 A slight side point, now all of the 70s have been upgraded with the reliability mods, including the obvious box, what would be the prototypes range for the model be? 2010 to 2014(ish)? I guess that is the danger of modelling a locomotive when it first appears. All said and done though, I suspect that the advent of the new Colas livered locos will prompt a rethink on their 70s mould. They haven't all been upgraded - yet. The Freightliner locos are gradually being modified, taking one or two out of service at a time. I think about 5 or 6 have been done so far. Note that the original Bachmann class 70 model is only good for the original release of 70001-70006 anyway. (Flush cabsides on 70007 upwards) There's always a problem with modelling reasonably recent stuff - witness the Northern Belle 47's - 47832 is reported to be withdrawn before Rail Exclusives have released their Limited Edition and Hornby's faux-pas when releasing the Class 67 in EWS as 67001, when it was well known that it had recently been repainted into Arriva blue.......... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex435 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Bachmann Website shows item as in stock - may be amended later today. Also available from the Far West Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Bachmann Website shows item as in stock - may be amended later today. Also available from the Far West It shows a similar model 70004 which has the reference 31-587DC as in stock not 70002... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Maybe the shipment containing the 70002' s was dropped on the quayside when it was being unloaded from the ship! XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2014 Maybe the shipment containing the 70002' s was dropped on the quayside when it was being unloaded from the ship! XF You really need to have a look waaaaaaaaaay back in this thread at post#6 Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Did they all simultaneously combust? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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