Quote from: Newportnobby on November 23, 2020, 12:22:25 PM
I rang Rails ½ an hour ago but the lass was of no help and seemed confused. She confirmed I have a pre order on but then said according to the Bachmann website they're due Nov/Dec. When I pointed out Rails mailed me last week to say they were due in last week all she could say is that they hadn't been booked in yet. Duh

And that same email (I think) also said the Mk2 DBSOs and the WH liveried MK1s were due in too, I guess that's why there has been no progress on my order for those....

Quote from: woodbury22uk on November 24, 2020, 11:13:41 AM

Quote from: N_GaugeModeller on November 23, 2020, 02:49:47 PM
Just had an email from BVM to say my 8F is now in the post, so hopefully it will be here in a couple of days.

NGM

Might be time to change the title of this thread.

There's still some of wondering why the delay from Rails, Mike.
However, when folks do get theirs I hope they post reviews in the relevant BachFar steam section.

That is strange about Rails. I've just rechecked their site and there is still no sign of it listed. Other smaller outlets are doing a brisk trade from what I can see.

Rails just posted on Instagram that the 8F is in stock for the 3 non sound versions, though going on their website, 2 show as 'on order' and one is still saying 'forthcoming release'.

Quote from: honestjudge on November 24, 2020, 01:53:26 PM
That is strange about Rails. I've just rechecked their site and there is still no sign of it listed. Other smaller outlets are doing a brisk trade from what I can see.

See 2nd and 3rd lines down...........
https://railsofsheffield.com/manufacturer-graham-farish-JJJM7?Personalise=false&searchTerm=&Category=Steam+Locos%2FEngines&SortMethod=ProductCodeAscending&PageSize=24&page=1

Quote from: JonMann on November 24, 2020, 03:44:17 PM
Rails just posted on Instagram that the 8F is in stock for the 3 non sound versions, though going on their website, 2 show as 'on order' and one is still saying 'forthcoming release'.

I'd like to think they have them, but they do seem all over the place at the moment.

Quote from: JonMann on November 24, 2020, 03:44:17 PM
Rails just posted on Instagram that the 8F is in stock for the 3 non sound versions, though going on their website, 2 show as 'on order' and one is still saying 'forthcoming release'.

I'd like to think they have them, but they do seem all over the place at the moment.
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I'm not too worried as I have the sound version on order and knew I was going to be waiting a bit longer.

Just had a mail from Rails timed at 16.04 today to say the 3 non sound versions are now in stock

Quote from: Newportnobby on November 24, 2020, 04:11:34 PM
Just had a mail from Rails timed at 16.04 today to say the 3 non sound versions are now in stock

Better late than never I suppose

Does it really matter? We've waited years, what's another couple of days?

For what it's worth, Rails got some of the Mk2F coaches before many of the smaller shops. I'm guessing it depends on in which order Farish send models out to the shops.

Steven B.

Abracadabra!

Mine arrived from Bure Valley Models this morning

A very impressive model, running around my test track as I type.

NGM

I have just had confirmation that Rails have taken payment for the 8F and another model 

Progress

Quote from: Steven B on November 24, 2020, 04:50:13 PM
Does it really matter? We've waited years, what's another couple of days?

Yes. Because in these grim days we need something to froth about, and hopefully there'll be some pics posted in the Review section and everyone saying how good it is
I'm just waiting that mail from Rails to say "Your order has been despatched" but unless it happens today chances are I won't see it before next week

Yes, particularly keen to see a haulage test, given mine is going to be in a box for at least a year without anywhere to run!

We need to change the title yet again. Perhaps I can suggest it is changed to "Farish 8F - only the sound version delayed"