No. 150 A lower ride with the Bachmann Deltic
My last Post https://longsheds.blogspot.com/2018/12/no-149-deltic-dalliance_31.html reviewed past ready-to-run Deltic models. The message was that the prototype was large, lengthy (and noisy) and that a scale model was not compatible with train set curves. In an attempt to solve the issue Bachmann appeared to have adopted a ‘Belt and Braces’ approach. The Bachmann model has a narrower profile for the leading bogie wheels while at the same time thinning the bodywork with ‘cutouts’ in the vicinity of the front and rear bogie wheels. Then in addition, Bachmann controversially raised the running height of the model by almost 2mm (6inches). The perceived wisdom on the ‘web’ is that it is relatively easy to lower the Bachmann model to give the correct ride height. I would take up the challenge. Bachmann D9004 Queen's Own Highlander, lowered and coupled to a Bachmann Mk1 As with a lot of things in life there is generally more than one route to the desired goal.