srihaggis Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Remember bells are very much part of the American scene. Perhaps something to do with that as well. Wonder if it is a functioning bell... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2018 I think the reason why 66779 was fitted with a bell is because it is to celebrate and commemorate the fact that it will be the last Class 66 to be built for the UK. And that the first of the "shed" lineage into the UK - 59001 - is also fitted with a bell. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Hi Guys Well I can say that I've ordered my Class 66 779 Evening Star, from eHatton's today now they are in stock, a loco I've been looking forward to seeing released...! Jamie 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) Does anyone think this now sort of de-values the Locomotion Class 66 (apart from the gloss paint job and costing £176.50 incl. delivery) with Rails now offering a brass bell set as per link below; https://railsofsheffield.com/pair-of-brass-bells-with-brackets-for-the-class-66779-evening-star-locomotive-JJJA35567?utm_source=Mailing+List&utm_campaign=98b0dbdfce-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_05_09&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_74d01bc2ed-98b0dbdfce-5491421 I'm sort of on the fence but maybe this brass bell set should just been kept on the Locomotion release? Edited February 13, 2018 by classy52 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 maybe this brass bell set should just been kept on the Locomotion release? Why? Doesn't the real locomotive carry it even whilst on duty and not just to pose in the NRM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Why? Doesn't the real locomotive carry it even whilst on duty and not just to pose in the NRM? Ok why didn't Bachmann just add it to the standard release? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Rails Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Ok why didn't Bachmann just add it to the standard release? Hi, Bachmann did not produce the bell for either version. We had these specially commissioned by our friends at Rapido If you think the RRP of the standard evening star is £169.95, the LIMITED EDITION locomotion model finished in gloss with the bells included all for £176.50 seems good to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Hi, Bachmann did not produce the bell for either version. We had these specially commissioned by our friends at Rapido If you think the RRP of the standard evening star is £169.95, the LIMITED EDITION locomotion model finished in gloss with the bells included all for £176.50 seems good to me. Judging by the pictures earlier in this thread the bell & brackets aren't even the same looking one as the prototype, check post #111. Yes £169.95 is the RRP for the standard release but who pays RRP (unless you don't shop around) whereas people could have pre-ordered it between £135.96 (Rails price, I nearly did but went for the unique Locomotion release) to £145, anyway don't care about the price because I wanted to support NRM like I'm supporting Rails by purchasing both your special 66's and hope you do more loco's in the future in current modern image. Now back to the bell set, any idea why Rapido couldn't get it right?...just seems like a hit & miss exercise. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Are these bells only for sale with Rails? The advert implies you can get them through the NRM too, I have look extensively on the NRM website and Locomotion without luck. I rather give a charity my money than Rails if I had a choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) Are these bells only for sale with Rails? The advert implies you can get them through the NRM too, I have look extensively on the NRM website and Locomotion without luck. I rather give a charity my money than Rails if I had a choice. I think going by what Oliver said about Rails specially commissioning them from Rapido then the answer is most probably yes only sold by Rails unless I'm corrected. Edited February 13, 2018 by classy52 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) Hi, Bachmann did not produce the bell for either version. We had these specially commissioned by our friends at Rapido I have no wish to be a party-pooper... and likewise I'm no bell expert... but might it have been a good idea to make the bell the correct shape and size? Edited February 13, 2018 by YesTor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
english electric Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Anyone know why it was fitted with a bell?. I believe it ties in with the first gm variant aka 59001 was fitted with one, so they fitted one to the last ever built version aka 66779 is what ive heard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Are these bells only for sale with Rails? The advert implies you can get them through the NRM too, I have look extensively on the NRM website and Locomotion without luck. I rather give a charity my money than Rails if I had a choice. The way I understand it is the NRM loco includes the bell, Rails have specially commissioned the bell to be sold separately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Dave Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 The way I understand it is the NRM loco includes the bell, Rails have specially commissioned the bell to be sold separately. Does anyone every get a response from Locomotion? I have been calling them for 3 days and the message says they are open from 10am leave a message (I call and do after 10am) but no response still! I'm starting to sound like one of my customers moaning I know but 3 days and 5 messages is a bit silly... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 That bell on the Locomotion picture looks O gauge at the risk of getting hung drawn and quartered. Sticks out nearly as far as the buffer shanks, and too wide. No doubt Shawplan will produce one in due course.. Standard finish release for me on order, and I'll go scale bell hunting shortly. Re a previous comment, all Bachmann 66s have air hoses in the accessories bag, they're just horrid ribbed things which is a mystery. I have a stash of nice Shawplan cast ones thankfully which improve the appearance no end! Looking forward to getting this one, special loco. Standard release is sold out on pre order needless to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Standard release is sold out on pre order needless to say. Sold out with whom? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Does anyone every get a response from Locomotion? I have been calling them for 3 days and the message says they are open from 10am leave a message (I call and do after 10am) but no response still! I'm starting to sound like one of my customers moaning I know but 3 days and 5 messages is a bit silly... Try a forum PM. Occurs to me that a more appropriate name for this edition should be Tinkerbell.... Edited February 14, 2018 by Ian Hargrave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Does anyone every get a response from Locomotion? I have been calling them for 3 days and the message says they are open from 10am leave a message (I call and do after 10am) but no response still! I'm starting to sound like one of my customers moaning I know but 3 days and 5 messages is a bit silly... Sorry we have missed your call, understandably we have been packing up the class 66 model for dispatch on a separate site so I have been unable to answer the phone straight away. However an answer phone message is available and I'm currently working through the messages and ringing people back. Apologies for this and if I have not been in touch by Friday dinner time please give me a ring. Regards Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Dave Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Sorry we have missed your call, understandably we have been packing up the class 66 model for dispatch on a separate site so I have been unable to answer the phone straight away. However an answer phone message is available and I'm currently working through the messages and ringing people back. Apologies for this and if I have not been in touch by Friday dinner time please give me a ring. Regards Stuart I left you a message yesterday and again this morning, I'll wait until I hear from you Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) Got my Evening Star today from Locomotion and have to say what a winner!!! The model in gloss paint is superb and has won me over big time and it just looks right, see pictures below; Hats off to Bachmann & NRM for this wonderful Shed. Edited February 15, 2018 by classy52 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Can we now put this topic to bed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 My locomotion 66779 arrived today, Cracking model, that gloss coat of paint really does finish it off and I’d say looks more realistic than the standard release. Here’s a few pictures of it on my layout, I haven’t yet added the bell as I didn’t want anyone getting upset by it... The bell will get added when I do the nameplates, I’ll do my best not to cry about the shape of the bell but then again it’s only 5mm tall so I think I’ll be fine! Cheers Adam 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) That bell on the Locomotion picture looks O gauge at the risk of getting hung drawn and quartered. Sticks out nearly as far as the buffer shanks, and too wide. No doubt Shawplan will produce one in due course.. Standard finish release for me on order, and I'll go scale bell hunting shortly. Re a previous comment, all Bachmann 66s have air hoses in the accessories bag, they're just horrid ribbed things which is a mystery. I have a stash of nice Shawplan cast ones thankfully which improve the appearance no end! Looking forward to getting this one, special loco. Standard release is sold out on pre order needless to say. I reckon Bachmann looked at the real pipes , but overcooked the wrap round style pattern on them into full on ribs. Having said that these have been around since 2005 so no excuse in 2018....I use hoses from Hornby class 60 Edited February 15, 2018 by rob D2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 Bachmann have been supplying ribbed hoses with the 66 since it was first produced in the early 2000s. It's not a new thing with 66779. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Can we now put this topic to bed Put what topic to bed? The Locomotion Evening Star Class 66 do you mean, as I don't think they have sold them all yet. And I doubt everyone who has ordered them have received them yet. Certainly not those that also ordered the 9F. Hence why people are getting agitated as to why they can't get in touch with the retailers. I'm still wavering as I would quite like one but don't really like gloss finishes, but would prefer one with a bell as it's supposed to have one. We haven't seen the bell applied to a model either. There is still plenty to be discussed in this thread before it's "put to bed". Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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