Hello all
Today Farish have announced a selection of items to kick off Bachmann's 25th Anniversary year. These being 5 Train Sets and 4 Train Packs. Full details can be found on the Bachmann website ( www.bachmann.co.uk (http://www.bachmann.co.uk) ) but here is a summary:
Sets:
370-070 Cornish Riviera Digital Train Set
Class 42 No.D829 BR plain green livery DCC Fitted
BR MK1 BCK coach chocolate & cream livery,
BR MK1 SO coach chocolate & cream livery,
Oval of track with siding,
E-Z Command Digital Control Centre
RRP £184.95
370-080 Countryside Coal Digital Set
Class 3F Jinty No.23 SDJR blue livery
7 plank wagon 'Crane & Company'
5 plank wagon 'F. H. Silvey & Co'
Midland brake van in LMS Grey
Oval of track with siding
E-Z Command Digital Control Centre
RRP £149.95
370-140 The Steel Worker Set
Class 08 BR green livery with wasp stripes No.D3406
Three 24 ton ore hopper wagons
Oval of track
Train control and transformer
RRP £104.95
370-180 Seaside Excursion Set
Class 4F No.44044 BR black late crest livery
BR MK1 BCK coach maroon
BR MK1 SO coach maroon
Oval of track
Train control and transformer
RRP £119.95
370-220 Virgin Voyager Set
Class 220 Virgin Voyager
Oval of track
Train control and transformer
RRP £139.95
Packs:
370-300 Landship Train Pack
Class 4F Midland Railway black livery No.3848
Three WD olive green bogie bolster wagons
Three sheeted MK1 tank loads
RRP £99.95
370-400 Longmoor Military Railway Pack
WD Austerity Class No.400 'Sir Guy Williams' Longmoor Military Railway livery
Three MK1 suburban brake end coaches LMR blue livery
RRP £134.95
370-500 Cumbrian Mountain Express Pack
Coronation Class No.46229 'Duchess of Hamilton'BR maroon late crest livery
Three MK1 blue & grey livery coaches
Scenecraft 'Ais Gill' signal box
RRP £164.95
The final one is 370-2014 Bachmann N Scale Silver Anniversary Set £239.95 Unfortunately there are no details for this pack on the website.
Ollie
:NGaugersRule:
I think I will have to get the Cumbrian Mountain Express pack :doh: :angel:
dave :thumbsup:
Like the sound of the Seaside Excursion set, mainly for the 4F.
QuoteClass 08 BR green livery with wasp stripes No.D3406
Will there shortly be some track and a controller for sale in the classifieds on here Ollie? Can't help but recall you were after a green wasp stripe 08 without weathering :D
Skyline2uk
I like the sound of the Countryside Coal Digital Set with a SDJR 3F, there could then be an E-Z Command Digital Control Centre and a oval of track with siding in the classifieds. :thumbsup:
there may be a few controllers coming on then, as i think i may have to get the Longmoor WD set, the 4f military set and the cumbrian mountain express set lol
Quote from: Skyline2uk on January 31, 2014, 04:31:17 PM
QuoteClass 08 BR green livery with wasp stripes No.D3406
Will there shortly be some track and a controller for sale in the classifieds on here Ollie? Can't help but recall you were after a green wasp stripe 08 without weathering :D
Skyline2uk
Make that two controllers and loops of track!
Looks like they announced some things now as they'll be in the shops this year, because they're not releasing their full 2014/15 programme until July.
I'm encouraged by their announcement of new train packs without extra track, Hornby's done these for years, and it's a long overdue initiative.
The Midland 4F pack is their Great War release, obviously.
Farish produced a J94 in Longmoor blue livery some years ago so their planned train pack of WD and Mk1s complement each other.
The other surprise is they're including a model of Ais Gill signalbox with the Duchess of Hamilton train pack. May this be the start of a set of buildings covering the Settle and Carlisle line?
It's 25 years ago this year since the line was reprieved from closure by the transport secretary.
My guess for Farish's 25th anniversary pack will be a special boxed edition containing models of class 47 D1989 with 3 Mk1s and class 03 D2014 with four or five wagons.
Two other locos numbered 1989 and 2014 were built by the North Eastern Railway and kept their pre-group numbering by the LNER until 1946, when their entire fleet was re-numbered:
J25 0-6-0 1989
D20 4-4-0 2014
As well as the tooling costs involved, both classes are available in the Union Mills range so I suspect they're non-starters.
Another possibility could be a LNER K3 numbered as 1989 (post-1946 numbering) which would be a welcome development as a mixed traffic loco available in this scale.
2 digital train sets, 3 dc train sets, and 4 train packs. Things must be looking up for Bachfar.
Anybody noticed the OO (sorry for mentioning the scale) digital train set with sound with the e-z command controller, so it looks like the basic controller can do sound.
Back to N. I have notice the digital sets have sidings so I wonder what they have used to make the layout all live it would interesting to see what size staples they use if any cause I tried using small staples to make my layout live and it didn't work.
The fact they have got 2 digital train sets gives me encouragement to try again to make my layout all live.
Quote from: portland-docks on January 31, 2014, 04:52:08 PM
there may be a few controllers coming on then, as i think i may have to get the Longmoor WD set, the 4f military set and the cumbrian mountain express set lol
None of those have controllers P-D, so you'll be OK :thumbsup:
do they not? are they literally just loco and some coaches?
i thought they were limited edition sets lol
S&D one is a nice surprise.. and the LMR too
Mostly comprising locos only on pre-order at the moment. So not just getting rid of overstocked stuff.
Excellent choices, I think I will buy the Longmoor military Railway set.
We'll done Bachmann :thumbsup:
I can't help but think (hope) that the 25th Anniversary pack will be a new A4. Seems like they're building up some anticipation by not revealing it just yet. Can't see it being the long awaited 37's :smiley-laughing:
Other than that, I can't see anything else from the current range standing out as 'Flagship' loco's other than another Tornado or the royal train perhaps?
Could be the hospital train, that is in the OO will come in Ã' with a lovely new mogul.
Quote from: stevieboy on February 01, 2014, 01:15:46 PM
I can't help but think (hope) that the 25th Anniversary pack will be a new A4. Seems like they're building up some anticipation by not revealing it just yet. Can't see it being the long awaited 37's :smiley-laughing:
Other than that, I can't see anything else from the current range standing out as 'Flagship' loco's other than another Tornado or the royal train perhaps?
I would love it to be an A4 with the new coreless motor but I doubt it sadly given the existence of the Dapol model.
I anticipate some big surprise though given the price quoted - poss a two loco DCC setup?
Roy
Maybe something containing the name "Silver", as the price suggests a twin loco pack:
LMS Jubilee 5552 Silver Jubilee in its black and silver finish
LNER A4 2509 Silver Link with valence
47 163 or 47 164 in Stratford's finest customisation with silver roof and Union Jacks and white wheel rims
66 705 Silver Jubilee in GBRF livery
Silverlink 150/1 DMU
Hmmm...I think I know what my Dad's christmas present will be. He models US N scale but he was based at Longmoor in the early 60s. I'm sure that would look nice among the SD40-2s.
Are these the prices we can expect to see at retailers or the rrp?
Just out of interest, if anyone splits sets i`m always willing to offer £20 plus afew quid postage for track, controLler, power pack, track clips etc.
Matt
Talking about this at Rails today and the top theory is a silver lined jubilee, but I still want it to be an A4 :P
It may not even be a twin loco pack, but a loco and carriage set instead.
If it is indeed a train pack, my guess would be the LMS Jubilee and a rake of five Staniers in a wooden presentation case.
An outside chance could be an all-new set consisting of the LNER A4 as no. 2509 Silver Link in original condition with matching articulated carriages for the "Silver Jubilee" express :drool:
I was wondering that ...
As long as they got them right (and didn't do a Hornby :'() I'd buy one !!!
Quote from: matt-b on February 01, 2014, 05:09:53 PM
Are these the prices we can expect to see at retailers or the rrp?
Matt
The prices in my OP are the RRPs. I imagine that at a lot of places you will see them discounted by is 15% off this price.
This may be of interest. I noticed that the Virgin Voyager set has a retail of £139.95, where as the forthcoming Virgin Voyager on it's own has a retail of £164.95!
Quote from: Skyline2uk on January 31, 2014, 04:31:17 PM
QuoteClass 08 BR green livery with wasp stripes No.D3406
Will there shortly be some track and a controller for sale in the classifieds on here Ollie? Can't help but recall you were after a green wasp stripe 08 without weathering :D
Skyline2uk
Quite possibly :P Then again, if Farish announce one in their July announcement than i may leave it as i don't want the wagons lol.
There will, however, be a Digital Controller and track finding it's way into the classifieds as the Jinty set is certainly finding it's way onto Sheaf :D A very attractive livery (SDJR Blue is rather tasty) as currently carried by 47327 at Butterly :P Plus a couple more PO Wagons for my ever growing collection, and it'll save me getting the LMS Brake van on it's own
Oh and when the Bachmann rep informed us that some sets would be announced over this weekend, it is apparently planned to have these available around September time.
Ollie
:NGaugersRule:
Quote from: whiteswan on January 31, 2014, 04:43:18 PM
I like the sound of the Countryside Coal Digital Set with a SDJR 3F, there could then be an E-Z Command Digital Control Centre and a oval of track with siding in the classifieds. :thumbsup:
I'd like the sound of it much more if you reversed that and put the 3F on the market. :angel:
Quote from: Ollie3440 on February 01, 2014, 10:57:45 PM
This may be of interest. I noticed that the Virgin Voyager set has a retail of £139.95, where as the forthcoming Virgin Voyager on it's own has a retail of £164.95!
Probably more carriages with the solo release.
The packs could end up being expensive for me as I'm tempted by the Landships, Longmoor and Cumbrian mountain sets. :drool:
Quote from: Skyline2uk on January 31, 2014, 04:31:17 PM
QuoteClass 08 BR green livery with wasp stripes No.D3406
Will there shortly be some track and a controller for sale in the classifieds on here Ollie? Can't help but recall you were after a green wasp stripe 08 without weathering :D
Skyline2uk
I'm also after a new outside crank Class 08 BR green livery with wasp stripes and without weathering so expect to see some (ex-set) for sale this year! :claphappy:
Quote from: voltan on February 02, 2014, 06:15:43 AM
Quote from: Ollie3440 on February 01, 2014, 10:57:45 PM
This may be of interest. I noticed that the Virgin Voyager set has a retail of £139.95, where as the forthcoming Virgin Voyager on it's own has a retail of £164.95!
Probably more carriages with the solo release.
Both are being released as a 4 Car unit. So the same number of carriages.
Ollie
:NGaugersRule:
Now that's a marketing decision, charge you more for not getting a controller and track ;)
Quote from: voltan on February 02, 2014, 12:25:18 PM
Now that's a marketing decision, charge you more for not getting a controller and track ;)
It's like a volume discount: buy more but pay less per item.
I have been sent this PDF that shows details of all the OO and N sets
[smg id=9989 type=av]
Silver set Jubilee and class 47
These look fab. I do have a soft spot for GF sets recently. No idea why, but they do appeal to me.
The Seaside Excursion one looks like my favourite so far.
so whats going to be special about the jubilee and 47? are they going to be a special livery? is the jubilee going to be a specificly named loco like galatea? more details i think are needed on that one, maybe some pics bachmann :)
Quote from: NtasticShop on February 02, 2014, 07:43:08 PM
I have been sent this PDF that shows details of all the OO and N sets
[smg id=9989 type=av]
Silver set Jubilee and class 47
I suspect in that case we are talking about a "Silver Jubilee" in LMS black with all the silver trim as it appeared pre-war and a 47 in the Large Logo "Union Jack" BR blue livery.
Thanks for the information - a bit of a disappointment - at least knowing means I will be able to spend my money elsewhere.
Regards
Roy
Quote from: Roy L S on February 02, 2014, 08:12:30 PM
Quote from: NtasticShop on February 02, 2014, 07:43:08 PM
I have been sent this PDF that shows details of all the OO and N sets
[smg id=9989 type=av]
Silver set Jubilee and class 47
I suspect in that case we are talking about a "Silver Jubilee" in LMS black with all the silver trim as it appeared pre-war and a 47 in the Large Logo "Union Jack" BR blue livery.
Thanks for the information - a bit of a disappointment - at least knowing means I will be able to spend my money elsewhere.
Regards
Roy
dont think i could justify it, if it was an anniversary of graham farish it would mean more to me than it would of it being an anniversary of bachmann
Interesting with all the talk about accuracy that many of these appear to be somewhat inaccurate sets thrown together using similar RTR components. I guess it goes to show that highest detail and accuracy isn't the whole story.
Think I'll build myself the right coaches to run with the LMR set if I get it though. Pity theyve not done the 2-10-0 so they could do Gordon (the very big engine)
now on the Severn Valley.
Quote from: EtchedPixels on February 02, 2014, 08:22:23 PM
Interesting with all the talk about accuracy that many of these appear to be somewhat inaccurate sets thrown together using similar RTR components. I guess it goes to show that highest detail and accuracy isn't the whole story.
Think I'll build myself the right coaches to run with the LMR set if I get it though. Pity theyve not done the 2-10-0 so they could do Gordon (the very big engine)
now on the Severn Valley.
i wouldnt mind them doing a 2-10-0 so i could create the dame vera lynn from nymr!
Thanks for the clarification, it was interesting discussing some of the possibilities such a commemorative pack could have included.
I too think it'll be 5552 Silver Jubilee in black with silver bands and one of Stratford's Union Jack-adorned 47s.
5593 Kolhapur was painted in 5552's livery for a time on the Great Central Railway in the 90s:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=5552+%22silver+jubilee%22+%22great+central+railway%22+images&tbm=isch&imgil=akiIaOtJw9zLtM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fencrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcQllKuSRtXoU1bsRHRfdt75KAhvVgU48lVre4Fefyzj2Yq58F8a%253B532%253B358%253B-ZrfXCliyeLHRM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.caa-cya.org%25252Fnewversion%25252Fsteam_gcr.php&source=iu&usg=__UDyMB_x4LaDfrBC7S8TPy4BfilA%3D&sa=X&ei=C6ruUsWaONKJhQeO74DIDw&ved=0CDQQ9QEwAw&biw=1093&bih=514#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=SRsCm5SgqJh2uM%253A%3Bbtbh5HEa9NAL-M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.penguin-web-solutions.co.uk%252Ftrains%252Fimages%252F5552_woodthorpe_jun94.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.penguin-web-solutions.co.uk%252Ftrains%252F45552wt.html%3B960%3B640 (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=5552+%22silver+jubilee%22+%22great+central+railway%22+images&tbm=isch&imgil=akiIaOtJw9zLtM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fencrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcQllKuSRtXoU1bsRHRfdt75KAhvVgU48lVre4Fefyzj2Yq58F8a%253B532%253B358%253B-ZrfXCliyeLHRM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.caa-cya.org%25252Fnewversion%25252Fsteam_gcr.php&source=iu&usg=__UDyMB_x4LaDfrBC7S8TPy4BfilA%3D&sa=X&ei=C6ruUsWaONKJhQeO74DIDw&ved=0CDQQ9QEwAw&biw=1093&bih=514#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=SRsCm5SgqJh2uM%253A%3Bbtbh5HEa9NAL-M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.penguin-web-solutions.co.uk%252Ftrains%252Fimages%252F5552_woodthorpe_jun94.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.penguin-web-solutions.co.uk%252Ftrains%252F45552wt.html%3B960%3B640)
looking at that i dont think im gonna waste my money on it, if i see the jubilee on its own at some point in the future i may pick it up, but im not buying the set
Nice to see a Voyager train set in there and good value too :thumbsup:
A few years too late for me though - if it was in DCC, I might have been tempted, just to try out DCC
Just seen on the Bachmann website the Silver Anniversary Set is due out in July.
Here's a link.
http://grafar.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=farish&prod=8 (http://grafar.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=farish&prod=8)
I also read somewhere that it will be in a silver tin not sure where I read it from though.
Ian
Apparently going to be a jubilee and a class 47 twin pack...
I look forward to being able to buy the BR Blue and Grey Mark 1s separately. 8-)
Quote from: EtchedPixels on February 02, 2014, 08:22:23 PM
Interesting with all the talk about accuracy that many of these appear to be somewhat inaccurate sets thrown together using similar RTR components. I guess it goes to show that highest detail and accuracy isn't the whole story.
Think I'll build myself the right coaches to run with the LMR set if I get it though. Pity theyve not done the 2-10-0 so they could do Gordon (the very big engine)
now on the Severn Valley.
Glad it wasn't just me who was slightly confused about a WWI commemorative set featuring a locomotive built in 1924 ???
Well my wallet is safe for now as none of the offerings in the OP are of any interest to me. :thumbsdown:
Still waiting for a few releases that were announced 2 years ago and still outstanding...
Just ordered from Hattons 370-400 the Longmoor Military Railway Train Pack with WD Austerity Class No.400 "Sir Guy Williams" & 3 x Mk1 suburban brake end coaches in LMR blue, what great value at £114.71 for loco and three coaches!! :D
Quote from: Kettle on February 05, 2014, 03:28:02 PM
Just ordered from Hattons 370-400 the Longmoor Military Railway Train Pack with WD Austerity Class No.400 "Sir Guy Williams" & 3 x Mk1 suburban brake end coaches in LMR blue, what great value at £114.71 for loco and three coaches!! :D
3 brake ends? :s
Thats probably the first one i will get, followed by the cumbrian mountain and 4f war one
Quote from: portland-docks on February 05, 2014, 03:40:54 PM
Quote from: Kettle on February 05, 2014, 03:28:02 PM
3 brake ends? :s
Thats probably the first one i will get, followed by the cumbrian mountain and 4f war one
I assume they have lots of suburban brake ends if they did a typical sized batch and expect people to buy the blue ones in the ratios of the actual train formations (ie 5 to 1 or 3 to 1). The LMR had a range of rather esoteric old coaches so doing the proper ones wouldn't be practical.
Quote from: EtchedPixels on February 05, 2014, 03:43:27 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on February 05, 2014, 03:40:54 PM
Quote from: Kettle on February 05, 2014, 03:28:02 PM
3 brake ends? :s
Thats probably the first one i will get, followed by the cumbrian mountain and 4f war one
I assume they have lots of suburban brake ends if they did a typical sized batch and expect people to buy the blue ones in the ratios of the actual train formations (ie 5 to 1 or 3 to 1). The LMR had a range of rather esoteric old coaches so doing the proper ones wouldn't be practical.
So is the set with 3 brake ends or is it two standard suburbans and a brake end?
Quote from: portland-docks on February 05, 2014, 03:44:57 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on February 05, 2014, 03:43:27 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on February 05, 2014, 03:40:54 PM
Quote from: Kettle on February 05, 2014, 03:28:02 PM
3 brake ends? :s
Thats probably the first one i will get, followed by the cumbrian mountain and 4f war one
I assume they have lots of suburban brake ends if they did a typical sized batch and expect people to buy the blue ones in the ratios of the actual train formations (ie 5 to 1 or 3 to 1). The LMR had a range of rather esoteric old coaches so doing the proper ones wouldn't be practical.
So is the set with 3 brake ends or is it two standard suburbans and a brake end?
Going by the PDF in reply #34 they are all brake ends
Quote from: newportnobby on February 05, 2014, 03:55:49 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on February 05, 2014, 03:44:57 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on February 05, 2014, 03:43:27 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on February 05, 2014, 03:40:54 PM
Quote from: Kettle on February 05, 2014, 03:28:02 PM
3 brake ends? :s
Thats probably the first one i will get, followed by the cumbrian mountain and 4f war one
I assume they have lots of suburban brake ends if they did a typical sized batch and expect people to buy the blue ones in the ratios of the actual train formations (ie 5 to 1 or 3 to 1). The LMR had a range of rather esoteric old coaches so doing the proper ones wouldn't be practical.
So is the set with 3 brake ends or is it two standard suburbans and a brake end?
Going by the PDF in reply #34 they are all brake ends
Why would they put 3 brake ends in....so confusing :(
Quote from: portland-docks on February 05, 2014, 04:01:52 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 05, 2014, 03:55:49 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on February 05, 2014, 03:44:57 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on February 05, 2014, 03:43:27 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on February 05, 2014, 03:40:54 PM
Quote from: Kettle on February 05, 2014, 03:28:02 PM
3 brake ends? :s
Thats probably the first one i will get, followed by the cumbrian mountain and 4f war one
I assume they have lots of suburban brake ends if they did a typical sized batch and expect people to buy the blue ones in the ratios of the actual train formations (ie 5 to 1 or 3 to 1). The LMR had a range of rather esoteric old coaches so doing the proper ones wouldn't be practical.
So is the set with 3 brake ends or is it two standard suburbans and a brake end?
Going by the PDF in reply #34 they are all brake ends
Why would they put 3 brake ends in....so confusing :(
I can only think that as it was a military railway there was an awful lot of baggage per person transported
I definitely haven't ordered the Cumbrian Mountain Express.... :-[
Then I'll have two Duchesses of Hamiltons's's! :laugh3:
I have to have hamilton in red, and sutherland in green.
Quote from: Only Me on February 05, 2014, 05:48:56 PM
Im hoping on a good diesel release before i part with my cash!
Theres the voyager, 08 shunter set, and a diesel passenger one
Quote from: James C on February 05, 2014, 03:15:44 PM
Glad it wasn't just me who was slightly confused about a WWI commemorative set featuring a locomotive built in 1924 ???
:confused2:
Erm... the only set that proports to represent WW1 is the "Landship" pack with Midland Railway 4F no 3848 which infact entered Traffic in 1912...
???
Put the Countryside Coal Digital Set with Class 3F Jinty No.23 in SDJR blue on pre-order today, would like the Duchess of Hamilton but can't justify the cost. :no:
Quote from: PLD on February 05, 2014, 06:10:27 PM
Quote from: James C on February 05, 2014, 03:15:44 PM
Glad it wasn't just me who was slightly confused about a WWI commemorative set featuring a locomotive built in 1924 ???
:confused2:
Erm... the only set that proports to represent WW1 is the "Landship" pack with Midland Railway 4F no 3848 which infact entered Traffic in 1912...
???
That's a 3835 not a 4F though... I know it's splitting hairs due to the 4F being derived from it, but it's still incorrect.
My fingers are getting itchy for one of those Virgin Voyager 220s. The only thing that is worrying is that, as I understand it, they need four decoders. :worried: Is that right and if so why four? One in each Power unit for head and tail lights I can understand.
Quote from: Jack on February 05, 2014, 07:10:40 PM
My fingers are getting itchy for one of those Virgin Voyager 220s. The only thing that is worrying is that, as I understand it, they need four decoders. :worried: Is that right and if so why four? One in each Power unit for head and tail lights I can understand.
just like the real thing, all four are powered maybe?
Quote from: Jack on February 05, 2014, 07:10:40 PM
My fingers are getting itchy for one of those Virgin Voyager 220s. The only thing that is worrying is that, as I understand it, they need four decoders. :worried: Is that right and if so why four? One in each Power unit for head and tail lights I can understand.
The Farish Voyager requires 2 Decoders. One for the power car, and one for the dummy power car (for the lights).
Ollie
:NGaugersRule:
Today's issue of MREMAG states that the Silver Anniversary Set consists of Jubilee & Class 47 in a metal tin with numbered certificate. Can't wait to see the full details.
David
How about this for a theory:-
Jubilee - Galatea
Class 47 - West Coast Railways maroon
For those who want to run a steam special on a modern image layout :hmmm:
Or an alternative theory :hmmm:
Jubilee..............Leander
47.............47 580 Blue with union jack
dave :thumbsup:
Quote from: Only Me on February 07, 2014, 04:10:08 PM
If anyone would like the old boiler that comes with it maybe we could do a half and half deal? Pm me if interested
No thanks, it took me years and a lot of dosh to get rid of the last one :D
Will the Silver Jubilee pack come with a tin opener
Officially announced as:
BR Green Late Crest Jubilee locomotive
Blue Class 47 locomotive “Union Jack” livery
Wooden case presentation box with Silver Anniversary logo and Silver effect rather than brass ironmongery
More details on the Farish Website, looks like an early crest Jubilee...
http://www.bachmann.co.uk/image_box.php?image=images1/farish/370-2014.jpg&cat_no=370-2014&info=212&width=600&height=380 (http://www.bachmann.co.uk/image_box.php?image=images1/farish/370-2014.jpg&cat_no=370-2014&info=212&width=600&height=380)
No confirmation of the ID though... Is 5552 "Silver Jubilee" too obvious??
My choice would still have been that in it's original Black & Silver colour scheme...
The Farish pack is due in Sept/Oct but the larger scale version is due in July/August.
http://www.bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=farish&prod=8 (http://www.bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=farish&prod=8)
Actually, the Farish pack is already available now (mid-August). Hattons, Rails, Kernow, Osborns all have them in stock.
Unfortunately I already have a Jubilee and I really don't want another one. It's just another green express steam loco. The 47 by contrast is fantastic - if they offered the 47 in that livery as a stand alone item, I'd buy one in an instant.
Has anyone bought one of these sets? I'd like to know if each loco comes with its own separate plastic storage box within the presentation box. None of the pictures I've seen of this set show the inside of the presentation box. I could see myself buying one of these sets and then selling the Jubilee, though I suppose I could just sell my other Jubilee.
Matt
Edit - Oops. Answered my own questions. Rails has a picture of the inside of the box which I somehow missed when I looked before. Each loco just sits within a plastic tray within the presentation box, so there is no separate and individual box proper for each loco and you'd be stuck storing each loco in that big wooden humidor...
Quote from: oreamnos on August 15, 2014, 06:13:36 PM
Each loco just sits within a plastic tray within the presentation box, so there is no separate and individual box proper for each loco and you'd be stuck storing each loco in that big wooden humidor...
I somehow can't picture those models as having been rolled on the thighs of Cuban beauties :no: