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- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 02:14 PM (permalink)

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Hi all ,I ordered some Aristo craft rolling stock in April with a gift voucher for my 50th but have given up waiting for them it seems aristo craft are having trouble filling orders for their suppliers.So i am looking at the Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY and want your opinion on them as to weather they are a good product as i only have Aristocraft and Usa stock

http://www.dragon-gscale....r---peabody-2473-p.asp

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Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 03:28 PM (permalink)

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Hi all ,I ordered some Aristo craft rolling stock in April with a gift voucher for my 50th but have given up waiting for them it seems aristo craft are having trouble filling orders for their suppliers.So i am looking at the Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY and want your opinion on them as to weather they are a good product as i only have Aristocraft and Usa stock
http://www.dragon-gscale.co.uk/bachmann-98229-large-scale-hopper---peabody-2473-p.asp

yes they are superb when ran it,,,,,,so u can weatherin it.....same as mine,,,,,,it goes smooth with metal wheels on tracks,,,,nice items.....so here is a picture of mine hopper...........thks.....
p,s,make sure u have more clearance on the tracks ok....

have a look at my threads on weatherin and lining...

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CoggesRailway Total Posts : 1599 Reward points : 2883 Joined: 25/Oct/2009 Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 04:05 PM (permalink) 0 [This post was marked as helpful] I have had a close look at one and i thought it was a really nice model. this when i called in on gscaleonline in person- the proprietor was very nice- he mentioned he was about to bulk buy some...
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KeithT Total Posts : 3051 Reward points : 3064 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Sale. Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 04:54 PM (permalink) 0 [This post was marked as helpful] Nico I think Mark Russell still has one for sale http://www.gscalecentral.co.uk/f/tm.aspx?m=72193&high=peabody
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nico Total Posts : 1348 Reward points : 2551 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Ireland Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 05:09 PM (permalink) 0 KeithT Nico I think Mark Russell still has one for sale http://www.gscalecentral.co.uk/f/tm.aspx?m=72193&high=peabody I got a Voucher from the kids from Dragon g scale so i have to purchase their,been trying to get something since april NSLR Ireland http://nslrailroad.webs.com
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Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 05:25 PM (permalink)

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They are not as well detailed as the USAT wagons but they are tough, have metals wheels and run well. I like em and run em as if they were standard gauge wagons. They are a little lower than the loco but some coal wagons were and I think they look ok. They would look too small running with some of the Bachmann Spectrum steam locos.
The first one of this rake used to be a Peabody until I got my red oxide out

I haven't got around to weathering mine but they do go out in all weather

And it doesn't seem to cause any harm.

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nico Total Posts : 1348 Reward points : 2551 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Ireland Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 05:31 PM (permalink) 0 Thanks Chris,i have a large can of oxide paint at the ready no heres hoping the dragon has them .how did you remove the decals Chris and did you just paint with a brush NSLR Ireland http://nslrailroad.webs.com
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Chris M Total Posts : 821 Reward points : 3146 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 05:42 PM (permalink) 0 [This post was marked as helpful] I used a car spray. I didn't remove the decals but it might have been a good idea to do so as the latters do show just a little. Best Regards Chris M http://uqr.vacau.com
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Chris M Total Posts : 821 Reward points : 3146 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 05:44 PM (permalink) 5 [This post was marked as helpful] Bachmann claim to have three versions in stock so Jeremy will be able to get you any one of these quite quickly (I think) see http://www.bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=americanls&prod=26 Best Regards Chris M http://uqr.vacau.com
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Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 06:32 PM (permalink)

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I resprayed mine into EWS colours. The low height means they look OK with the smaller Aristocraft Class 66, but I did paint the lower chutes matt black and remove the brake wheel to give a lower profile. They were Peabody ones originally and just sprayed straight over the original colour, although I did use a matt red oxide undercoat ( the first one used white undercoat and you could still read the name! )
Great Hoppers, you will not be disappointed at the price.

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Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 09:07 PM (permalink)

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Bachmann claim to have three versions in stock so Jeremy will be able to get you any one of these quite quickly (I think) see http://www.bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=americanls&prod=26

Might try to get the unlettered red 98270 the yellow is a bit flashy

Thanks everybody for your help heres hoping i can get them or i will be back

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Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 09:13 PM (permalink)

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Thats a lot of wagon for £45.00 with metal wheels

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Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 09:17 PM (permalink)

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I resprayed mine into EWS colours. The low height means they look OK with the smaller Aristocraft Class 66, but I did paint the lower chutes matt black and remove the brake wheel to give a lower profile. They were Peabody ones originally and just sprayed straight over the original colour, although I did use a matt red oxide undercoat ( the first one used white undercoat and you could still read the name! )
Great Hoppers, you will not be disappointed at the price.

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nico Total Posts : 1348 Reward points : 2551 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Ireland Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 09:25 PM (permalink) 0 Email sent lets hope he reads it ha ha,by the way is it a bank holiday weekend this weekend across the water NSLR Ireland http://nslrailroad.webs.com
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Chris M Total Posts : 821 Reward points : 3146 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 09:28 PM (permalink) 0 Thats a lot of wagon for £45.00 with metal wheels You would have to be (G Scale) mad to pay £45! £36 to £38 is my guide price. Best Regards Chris M http://uqr.vacau.com
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Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 09:33 PM (permalink)

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Nico,

You don't mention which Aristo stock you wanted. If it is the 2 bay coal hoppers they are due July/Aug according to the Bachmann web site. I know the new production arrived in the United States almost two weeks ago so the UK quota can't be far behind. I have five of them already and will be looking for more. They are a good model and as they are shorter than the 100T Aristo and Bachmann cars a train with more cars is possible. (i.e. six Aristo 2 bay = five Bachmann approx. in length.

I have the five of the Bachmann cars as well but naturally prefer the Aristo ones but accept they cost more.

Jeremy is able to get the new road name gondolas as they have arrived by the way.

Alan

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nico Total Posts : 1348 Reward points : 2551 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Ireland Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 09:34 PM (permalink) 0 Chris M Thats a lot of wagon for £45.00 with metal wheels You would have to be (G Scale) mad to pay £45! £36 to £38 is my guide price. Thats what jeremy has them at NSLR Ireland http://nslrailroad.webs.com
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trammayo Total Posts : 2112 Reward points : 3109 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Co. Mayo Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 09:42 PM (permalink) 0 nico Email sent lets hope he reads it ha ha,by the way is it a bank holiday weekend this weekend across the water Hi Nico - no - only in Scotland. Mick Mick - always learning something new (then forgetting it).
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nico Total Posts : 1348 Reward points : 2551 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Ireland Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 09:44 PM (permalink) 0 Hows it going mick,any sign of that rain yet NSLR Ireland http://nslrailroad.webs.com
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Phil Total Posts : 952 Reward points : 2992 Joined: 25/Oct/2009 Location: Oldham, Manchester. Status: offline	Re:- Bachmann 98229 Large scale hopper PEABODY GOOD/BAD ??? 29/07/10 09:49 PM (permalink) 0 Hi nico i find that the bachmann kits are cheaper. you just need to spray and add letter's and your good to go.... Cheers Phil
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