Bachmann Tibet Stock

Good review Peter. I like the exotic box, nice touch. Detail looks good as does the fine printing. Now all you have to do is recreate the Himalaya in HO scale for it to run through!

Appears to be quite the fashion accessory!



"Super cool"

QUOTE (BRITHO @ 2 Oct 2008, 01:56) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Alas very true, but hopefully it gave you a chuckle.

Regards
It also gives you a sense of perspective. It's that big.

QUOTE (neil_s_wood @ 1 Oct 2008, 22:15) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>It also gives you a sense of perspective. It's that big.

And the scale model would, I believe, be taller than any natural feature in the Netherlands.

Regards

QUOTE (BRITHO @ 3 Oct 2008, 01:22) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>And the scale model would, I believe, be taller than any natural feature in the Netherlands.

Regards

QUOTE (Doug @ 26 Sep 2008, 01:22) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Peter tells us what he thinks of the Bachmann China Tibet stock.

Click here for the review.
Thinking about buying one of these sets as part of collection of interesting/iconic trains around the world. Good review and great information. The new sets appear to come with 3 locos ( white or green) and 2 sleeper carriages. Does anyone know if and or where additional special RW25Z cars can be obtained.

Any info appreciated. John

Peter,

I hadn't noticed this thread before, nor seen any other reviews of Bachmann's 'Tibet' production, so this was interesting to read.

Regarding the running problem you write: "but it seems that the centre axle of each bogie is positioned slightly lower than the outer 2 meaning that it rocks back and forth and the 6 wheels don't seem to sit on the rail at the same time."

Looking at the pictures of the chassis in your review, the general construction looks to be in the same style as the Bachmann UK product, so it is probable that this problem which has been noted on some UK 3 axle bogie models arises from the same cause. First thing, check with your steel straightedge that your perception that the centre axles sit low compared to the outer axles is correct. If it is, then (working on the assumption that the construction is similar to that of the UK models,) remove the outer cosmetic frame of the bogie, to access the wheelsets; the brass bearing collars of which are clipped into the plastic housing at the bottom of the bogie gear tower. Try opening the diameter of the location for the brass collar of the centre axle for an easy fit; that was all that was necessary on the model I tinkered with for this problem. A minutes work with a small rat tail file, check that the wheels sit on a common plane, and you are done.

My suspicion is that is the quite tight 'clip in' action of the brass bearing collar of the centre wheelset which causes the problem. If you think about the mechanics of it you will see why: the housing is made in a fairly elastic polymer, and when the centre brass collar is clipped in the housing deforms in response, causing the ends to curve upwards.