atom3624 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Good job!!The Class 25 I purchased the other week - older, non-lit Bachmann - is in superb condition but was missing it's handrails.£5 was all that was needed. Bachmann responded the same morning, sent them the same day.They're very fine white painted plastic ones, on sprues. I'd trimmed all carefully without issue, except one was already broken.I mentioned to Bachmann, and same day, they sent a free replacement pack.Always bemused how Bachmann can do this and ..... ah well, broken record.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellocoloco Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 A tin worm infested DMU - this should be an interesting project for the rest of the summer - and probably most of the winter.................sunglasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulali Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Gaugemaster 00 gauge networkrail liveried track cleaning wagon, note, it is very heavy and needs a powerful loco to pull it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potterton Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I've liked this Porterbrook livery ever since I saw it in the flesh so to speak and although it doesn't fit my period, (either GW/WR steam or BR blue diesels), I couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Anyone with a 'bit of spare' take a look at The Model Centre ...Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 @Al......are you sure you mean 'bit of spare' 'cos in my teenage years in the 1950s that expression did not refer to money. blush Maybe a 'bit to spare' is more appropriate grinning.......HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Unusual for me, but no innuendo intended!Some very special offers on that site.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulali Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Bachmann class 66 in db schenker livery to pull my gaugemaster network rail track cleaning wagon, which the bachmann does with ease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_abramczyk Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Just fresh today, on my birthday no less, a second-hand split-chassis Bachmann Thompson B1, No. 1040 Roedeer in LNER lined black with shaded lettering/numbering; just need to get it fixed up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Split chassis?I purchased a Mayflower, and had to get axle centres - runs acceptably but those plastic isolating axle centres are a pain - at least the quartering's easy!Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potterton Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Another out of place purchase for my layout. I've always liked the Class 86, but never bought one as I don't run overhead wires. However, as my other half hails from Preston I wanted something relevant to her home area as it were so bought this. Same thing goes for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Pug as well. And "No," the name on the 86 is not a reflection on my wife. stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potterton Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Sorry. It's not clear on the photo's. The 86 is 86213 Lancashire Witch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_abramczyk Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Split chassis?I purchased a Mayflower, and had to get axle centres - runs acceptably but those plastic isolating axle centres are a pain - at least the quartering's easy!Al. Pretty sure of it; since the specific model was first made in 1997, and then produced on and off until 2004-ish; definately before NEM's were introduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Once the body's off you can see immediately - 2 cast halves, insulated, but held together, with a motor jammed in the middle.Changing the axle centres tbh was pretty easy. Even if running well, it may be worthwhile emailing Bachmann for a set - spares are really 'quite reasonable' and customer service is excellent.If you've not done it before, but need to - perhaps to change a motor, be very careful of the tiny springs used to ensure a good electrical contact - they can 'ping lost' very easily!Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Won on eBay a very tidy and well-running ex-Caledonian Single in presentation case. Amazing that Hornby could produce this for a modest price . A companion for my blue-liveried version. Though having them both on the track at once would be an obvious mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rana Temporia Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Just got these two Tri-ang clockwork locos off an internet auction site intended for spares but they are too good to dismantle. Both work perfectly although the seller went a bit overboard with the 3 in 1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I decided that Wykeham Station needed a sandwich bar. I saw this on Ebay - described as rare - it is dated 2012. The "newness" needs toning down a bit - but now you can get your bacon sarnies before setting out on your journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skier Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Caledonian Sleeper Train Pack from 2008. Been after one for ages so well pleased to finally secure one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 HiGone slightly mad I have brought 3 class 86'sR800 Royal Anglian RegimentR383 Frank HornbyR335 Halley's CometA Lima 87 Couer De LionA Class 90 R595 in post redAll with now fully working pantographs ready for my newly planned modern layout with Triang working Catenary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I like the working catenary system idea - it was great in the 70's - updated, should be better than ever ...Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyRailMan Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 This was my latest aquisition , but there is another on the way as I type. This is Tornado R3098 Railroad and is one of six Hornby Tornado's I have and I have four of the B word you can't use on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Bachmann can be written on here without problem.The main thing is not PROMOTING other manufacturer's merchandise openly.I've 2 Bachmann Tornados myself - light and dark green B.R. ones.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potterton Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Talking of Tornado, this was outside my front door two days ago. grinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORKY. Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 A two tone green unnamed class 55 railroad Deltic, tracked down on Monday by Karen at Arcadia, and delivery promised on Wednesday, It arrived on Tuesday, to join my other Railroad Flying Scotsman and blue Mallard on the ECML. Impressed with this loco , I have bought two more, St Paddy, in blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 @corkyI always liked the Deltic in two tone green. It suits it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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