I couldn't resist another 600 warship at £89.50 from Rails of Sheffield, and added weathering. it arrived a couple of days ago and this is the first chance that I have had to show it off.



this is the first time that I have added basic weathering to a diesel loco and I think that it's not bad at all. as for the bogies? 5 minutes work with a swiss file - It took me longer to  get the body off to switch off the cab lights (I wonder why Farish ship DC locos with them on?)

Regards,

Alex

As I normally scratch/kit build etc it's not often I buy anything new but have just received my G. Fawkes gunpowder van. Definitely a rule 1 purchase but a cracking model with livery beautifully applied 

Quote from: Hailstone on December 08, 2025, 05:13:08 PMI couldn't resist another 600 warship at £89.50 from Rails of Sheffield, and added weathering. it arrived a couple of days ago and this is the first chance that I have had to show it off.



this is the first time that I have added basic weathering to a diesel loco and I think that it's not bad at all. as for the bogies? 5 minutes work with a swiss file - It took me longer to  get the body off to switch off the cab lights (I wonder why Farish ship DC locos with them on?)

Regards,

Alex

I received the replacement keeper plates for my D601 from Bachmann today - very speedy delivery. Simple enough to swap with the dodgy ones, and at the same time I popped the body off to fit a chip and permanently switch of the cab lights (as they wouldn't seem to turn off using F3 and 4 as shown on the instructions).

It has been running in for a couple of hours now, the mechanism is very smooth and quiet. Aside from the "hiccup" with the bogies it must be said it is a very nice model indeed.

Roy

The 'Guido Fawkes' gunpowder van and triple pack of Iron Minks in BR (W) arrived today.
Very, very nice and free running.

After seeing the Trumpton inspired wagons produced by Robbie Burns elsewhere on the forum, I thought I'd ask if he could extend the set to make a rake of eight which is needed for an Inglenook shunting puzzle layout. I think he's come up trumps (or should that be Trumptonshire!).

Quote from: Roy L S on December 08, 2025, 06:55:23 PM

Quote from: Hailstone on December 08, 2025, 05:13:08 PMI couldn't resist another 600 warship at £89.50 from Rails of Sheffield, and added weathering. it arrived a couple of days ago and this is the first chance that I have had to show it off.



this is the first time that I have added basic weathering to a diesel loco and I think that it's not bad at all. as for the bogies? 5 minutes work with a swiss file - It took me longer to  get the body off to switch off the cab lights (I wonder why Farish ship DC locos with them on?)

Regards,

Alex

I received the replacement keeper plates for my D601 from Bachmann today - very speedy delivery. Simple enough to swap with the dodgy ones, and at the same time I popped the body off to fit a chip and permanently switch of the cab lights (as they wouldn't seem to turn off using F3 and 4 as shown on the instructions).

It has been running in for a couple of hours now, the mechanism is very smooth and quiet. Aside from the "hiccup" with the bogies it must be said it is a very nice model indeed.

Roy

Hi Roy,

How did you contact Bachmann for the replacements please?

Thanks
Mac

Quote from: NOE 544R on December 09, 2025, 09:56:44 PM

Quote from: Roy L S on December 08, 2025, 06:55:23 PM

Quote from: Hailstone on December 08, 2025, 05:13:08 PMI couldn't resist another 600 warship at £89.50 from Rails of Sheffield, and added weathering. it arrived a couple of days ago and this is the first chance that I have had to show it off.


this is the first time that I have added basic weathering to a diesel loco and I think that it's not bad at all. as for the bogies? 5 minutes work with a swiss file - It took me longer to  get the body off to switch off the cab lights (I wonder why Farish ship DC locos with them on?)

Regards,

Alex

I received the replacement keeper plates for my D601 from Bachmann today - very speedy delivery. Simple enough to swap with the dodgy ones, and at the same time I popped the body off to fit a chip and permanently switch of the cab lights (as they wouldn't seem to turn off using F3 and 4 as shown on the instructions).

It has been running in for a couple of hours now, the mechanism is very smooth and quiet. Aside from the "hiccup" with the bogies it must be said it is a very nice model indeed.

Roy

Hi Roy,

How did you contact Bachmann for the replacements please?

Thanks
Mac

Hi Mac

I e-mailed Bachmann at service@bachmann-europe.co.uk requesting the redesigned replacement bogie keeper-plates.

They will require a copy of proof of purchase to be attached to the e-mail (receipt from Kernow in my case) and your name and address.

It was all then handled in a typically Bachmann way, very efficiently and professionally.

Regards

Roy

Quote from: Roy L S on December 09, 2025, 10:45:52 PM

Quote from: NOE 544R on December 09, 2025, 09:56:44 PM

Quote from: Roy L S on December 08, 2025, 06:55:23 PM

Quote from: Hailstone on December 08, 2025, 05:13:08 PMI couldn't resist another 600 warship at £89.50 from Rails of Sheffield, and added weathering. it arrived a couple of days ago and this is the first chance that I have had to show it off.


this is the first time that I have added basic weathering to a diesel loco and I think that it's not bad at all. as for the bogies? 5 minutes work with a swiss file - It took me longer to  get the body off to switch off the cab lights (I wonder why Farish ship DC locos with them on?)

Regards,

Alex

I received the replacement keeper plates for my D601 from Bachmann today - very speedy delivery. Simple enough to swap with the dodgy ones, and at the same time I popped the body off to fit a chip and permanently switch of the cab lights (as they wouldn't seem to turn off using F3 and 4 as shown on the instructions).

It has been running in for a couple of hours now, the mechanism is very smooth and quiet. Aside from the "hiccup" with the bogies it must be said it is a very nice model indeed.

Roy

Hi Roy,

How did you contact Bachmann for the replacements please?

Thanks
Mac

Hi Mac

I e-mailed Bachmann at service@bachmann-europe.co.uk requesting the redesigned replacement bogie keeper-plates.

They will require a copy of proof of purchase to be attached to the e-mail (receipt from Kernow in my case) and your name and address.

It was all then handled in a typically Bachmann way, very efficiently and professionally.

Regards

Roy

Thank you Roy!

Just got my new-tool Dapol M7. It's definitely better than the old one. It can now (just, with a ton of wheel slip) pull TWO whole 4 wheel coaches on the flat instead of just one. It needs help to get started with three.

The old ones would pull a decent enough load if you adjusted the springing on the rear bogie to stop it lifting the loco off. It's really tricky as the slighest bit out one way and no traction, the other no pickup. Weight also fixes it - the LNER G5 white metal kit over one has great traction.

Quote from: zwilnik on December 11, 2025, 10:00:49 PMJust got my new-tool Dapol M7. It's definitely better than the old one. It can now (just, with a ton of wheel slip) pull TWO whole 4 wheel coaches on the flat instead of just one. It needs help to get started with three.

Hmmmmm....That does not seem very good haulage for a Mk 2 Dapol M7.  When I received mine in 2023, it would easily pull six GF Mk 1 coaches around Peco third radius curves.

Full report in Post #279 here:

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=27140.270

Ian

Spotted this little beauty on the Bure Valley Models website for £19 so into my cart it went.
Ordered Sunday and arrived today so great service, although they are open 7 days a week



but look what it came in

Looks good.
Is it factory weathered?

And yes, the size of packaging is a big bugbear of mine. Not sure what can be done about it though.

Quote from: port perran on Today at 04:54:53 PMLooks good.
Is it factory weathered?

And yes, the size of packaging is a big bugbear of mine. Not sure what can be done about it though.

I have to say, my view on packaging is changing. Far too many parcels arrive these days damaged as they are in flimsy plastic bags or no packaging at all. There needs to be a middle ground where external packaging and the product is protected. Apple (and others) have shown that with some thought, fully recyclable packaging can be produced.

Kind regards

Paddy

Quote from: port perran on Today at 04:54:53 PMLooks good.
Is it factory weathered?

Yup.Ref number 377-754