Bachmann Compound 41140

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barrowroad
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Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby barrowroad » Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:47 pm

My latest conversion of a RTR loco is Bachmann Compound 4P 41157 which I have renumbered 41140 as I have a photo of it on shed.
Conversion follows my now standard method using Alan Gibson wheels with Markits 10BA crankpins, reusing the Bachmann motion.
The tender has a Dave Franks chassis but this time I had to leave off the water pickup gear in order to add extra pickups on the two rear axles of the tender. I'm pleased with the conversion.

Here is a video of 41140 on a Gloucester to Bristol TM local passing Barrow Road MPD


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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby RAO » Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:26 am

How did you compensate the loco chassis?

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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby barrowroad » Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:26 pm

I do not bother with any compensation as there is enough vertical movement in the axles of most RTR engines to cope with my trackwork. The tender however has a csb Fowler tender by Dave Franks.

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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby barrowroad » Wed Oct 27, 2021 4:48 pm

Here are a couple of photos of 41140 following weathering by Gerry Beale.


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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby Dave Holt » Thu Oct 28, 2021 12:30 am

By no means a favourite type of loco, for me, but a lovely looking model and very nicely weathered by Gerry.
Looks like there has been more scenic progress on the layout.
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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby 45609 » Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:49 pm

I wonder if a little video will make it any more likeable for you Dave?



Another fun afternoon spent with Robin and Mike

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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby jim s-w » Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:56 am

You’ve got the rods the wrong way round Robin. The coupling rods go outside of the connecting rods on a compound

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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby barrowroad » Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:19 am

Well spotted Jim I'll sort it- - thanks

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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby Dave Holt » Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:07 am

45609 wrote:I wonder if a little video will make it any more likeable for you Dave?
Cheers…Morgan


Nah! Very smooth and impressive get away with a significant train, as I said, a lovely model - but where's the outside valve gear and the third driving axle?
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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby DougN » Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:41 am

Robin, I am so impressed by the layout and how you get the rolling stock to run! I do enjoy watching your Youtube clips. I am amazed at your techniques for the locos (and rolling stock) as I know most are RTR conversions. We need more information on each of the classes that you do so we can all achieve such performance at a smaller amount of effort with what is available from the RTR manufacturers.... Still love to see a V2 though! :thumb :twisted:

I might point out that Barrow road is comming along nicely and the trackwork is brilliant which certainly is matched to the locos!
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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby barrowroad » Sun Nov 07, 2021 2:25 pm

Doug, thanks for your kind comments. My next conversion will be a Hornby K1 - I have photos of two K1's on shed at Barrow Road - and I am awaiting the arrival of a set of P4 wheels from Colin at AG.
As you have asked I will post a conversion thread on my Workbench - hopefully I can make a start in the next few weeks.
Incidentally at least two V2s visited the shed an I have a photo of one - a future conversion maybe :)

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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby johndarch » Mon Nov 08, 2021 5:12 pm

Love the close ups on video but you do need a crew to make it more convincing. The compound does look great.

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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby barrowroad » Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:09 pm

Thank you John. I have made a start with the Johnson 1F tank and I have around 20 crew painted and ready to install. I promise I will get around to it :wink:

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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby PETERLRIGBY » Thu Nov 18, 2021 7:51 am

Very nice indeed Robin. Which sound decoder and sound file (project) have you used in the Compound please?

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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby barrowroad » Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:43 pm

Pete, the sound decoder is a 21pin Zimo MX644D from Coastal DCC loaded with the sound file listed on their 4P Compound Project. I have used a Rail Exclusive Mini Sugar Cube Speaker.

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Re: Bachmann Compound 41140

Postby PETERLRIGBY » Fri Nov 19, 2021 2:59 pm

Thanks Robin. My Compound has a Howes sound project loaded onto an ESU Loksound V4 decoder, a combination I'm not very satisfied with. I think a change may well be forthcoming.
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