Warbonnet Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 They're on their way. Ugly as sin, but Colas looks a bit better than the Freightliner livery they currently wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Fran I agree it doesn't look as garish as the Freightliner 70 does. They aren't going to win any beauty contests as you say but they seem to be doing exactly what is says on the tin. I'd say Bachmann are pleased. I wonder have they any in the wings as we speak as a display non production version. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Fran I agree it doesn't look as garish as the Freightliner 70 does. They aren't going to win any beauty contests as you say but they seem to be doing exactly what is says on the tin. I'd say Bachmann are pleased. I wonder have they any in the wings as we speak as a display non production version. Rich, They'll have to make some changes Rich, the cabs are now flush without rivets on them and these new ones have developed a big pimple on each side. A new fan to stop them bursting into flames I'd wager. The do make a nice noise though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Interesting Fran. I wonder did Colas request the changes. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 From the photo it looks like the class 70 is barely as tall as the ES44 hauling even when on the wagon! I think that livery looks a lot worse than the Freightliner one actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I think the Freightliner livery looks better on them than the Colas one myself. I'd like to see one in the new DRS livery, it might somehow help improve it's looks a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Being hood units, they would suit large logo livery I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 From the photo it looks like the class 70 is barely as tall as the ES44 hauling even when on the wagon! I think that livery looks a lot worse than the Freightliner one actually Pedant mode; That's either a Dash 8 or most likely a Dash 9. You know you're sad when you can tell the difference between US GEs. The loco itself looks awful no matter what colour you paint it. The Bachmann model of it is a beauty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 No shame telling the difference, they're cool locos! I agree, I saw a class 70 in the modelshopbelfast, and it looked great. If British outline was my thing, I'd simply have to acquire one! While on the subject of US GEs, have you any experience of the athearn ac4400, as model junction seem to be getting them in, and Christmas money is just around the corner Sorry for off topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 No shame telling the difference, they're cool locos! I agree, I saw a class 70 in the modelshopbelfast, and it looked great. If British outline was my thing, I'd simply have to acquire one! While on the subject of US GEs, have you any experience of the athearn ac4400, as model junction seem to be getting them in, and Christmas money is just around the corner Sorry for off topic I dont to be honest as I stocked up on a couple of Kato ones. I do have an old one somewhere that I picked up cheap to turn into a DPU but I know Athearn have made improvements since then. They look good but dont expect it to be Genesis quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Better pics here Dash 8 so it was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Best pic yet. I have to say this confirms to me that they're nicer in Colas than in Freightliner, but by god they're still mingers! http://www.railpictures.net/photo/462432 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Lovely Mingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 The 70s may be bizarre, but those 8 axle flat cars are the business! I wonder if anyone makes models of them? When will the the colas 70s arrive in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 The 70s may be bizarre, but those 8 axle flat cars are the business! I wonder if anyone makes models of them? When will the the colas 70s arrive in the UK? I have a Walthers one that looks similar but not quite as beefy. I plan tying up a wrecked Athearn SW1500 body I have going spare to it. http://www.ovrtrains.com/Walthers-Platinum-Line-Rolling-Stock-66-Heavy-Duty-4-Truck-Flatcar-Union-Pacific-50032.html 70s due early January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Very nice! Must keep an eye on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Colas now have some Class 60s heading their way and some 37s too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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