Bachmann NG loco announcement

[Hugh Norwood]

Just seen this on the H0n30 egroup
http://www.bachmann.co.uk/details.php?id=188

Baldwin Class 10-12-D

[engerth399]

Looks lovely, we are going from famine to feast in R_T_R locos.
Peter

[MickT]

We are indeed Peter, but let us not forget that at the moment we are still pressing our noses against the window of the restaurant, we haven't yet been able to get our hands on the stuff!

My cheque book is certainly poised for this one however, probably more so than it is for the awaited L&B MW!

Mick

[Hobby]

That's two locos that will be useful to most 009 modellers, it's nice to see that Minitrains and Bachmann have produced "non-line-specific" locos, that's my only reservation with the Heljan choice... A Hunslet should finish off the trio?

[Tigger]

I'd agree with all that has gone before. A non-line-specific American loco that can be used on British, European and American railways is an excellent idea which should ensure maximum take-up. This could get expensive. I like the Baldwins and I'd like a couple for Buccabury and one for the L&TR!

As Mick says though, we're still outside reading the menu! I wonder which of Heljan or Bachmann will get theirs into the shops first?

[danny]

I always thought the baldwin would be a good rtr to do, as they were used on a lot of different lines. Is there any indication of prices yet?

[invercloy]

I've been emailing the guys at Bachmann for details to put in the News. They've sent me the press release that's been prepared, but all that confirms is the range of liveries which will be available. If I hear more I'll post it here, the £130(ish) mark has been rumoured, but that's not been verified yet. I'm hoping to get an indication of price to include in the details we publish in the next issue.

[Roy Jamson]

Just popped onto the Rails website, they,re taking pre orders but no prices yet

[Krizzy]

A couple of Sundays ago I called into Hattons to ask if reservations were being taken for the Bachmann locos. They said they will only take pre-orders once Bachmann have released the price of the loco range and not until then. They still quote a good price for the Heljan MW.

Roger

[Busman683]

Received advisory emails from Hattons today, saying to expect the Bachmann WD wagons Sep-Oct 2017 but the locos not until Nov-Dec2018.

I wonder if that is a typo or do we really have that long to wait?

Hopefully the prediction of the Heljan L&B locos in a couple of months will prove to be true!

[Allscales]

Quite funny that there's a class 20 loco on this page tonight!

http://www.bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=branchline&prod=14

;D

[JulienW]

Quite funny that there's a class 20 loco on this page tonight!

http://www.bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=branchline&prod=14

;D

Well, being 16.5 mm gauge, that scale out to 4 foot 1 1/2 inches so technically it is narrow gauge... :D

[Allscales]

Pedant! ;-)

[Frank]

Received advisory emails from Hattons today, saying to expect the Bachmann WD wagons Sep-Oct 2017 but the locos not until Nov-Dec2018.

I wonder if that is a typo or do we really have that long to wait?

Hopefully the prediction of the Heljan L&B locos in a couple of months will prove to be true!

Perhaps the release is to commemorate the release of the prototypes for civilian use after the war?

Frank

[Busman683]

Correction received from Hattons today. Apparently Bachmann made a mistake and release date should be Nov-Dec 2017.