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Bachmann Dissapointment

After years of RTR abstinence, I bought a Blue Riband mineral wagon. On opening the box, I was surprised & disappointed to find the sides concaved like a poorly constructed kit. Is this normal? Is this the accepted norm for RTR? There seem to be plenty of prolific Bachmann buyers on this group praising their fidelity & I would appreciate an opinion. For the record, I don't find it acceptable. Reproducing all the detail of the prototype pales into insignificance if they can't produce a square box to base it on.

Keith

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ollisk
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Sounds to me like you got a duff wagon. I've bought quite a few wagons from Bachmann, and all have been fine. I would suggest you take it back to the shop where you bought it from and get a verified ok replacement (make sure you get to see it properly first).

Ian J.

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Ian J.

In message , Ian J. writes

Sounds to me like you got the 16-ton slope-sided mineral wagon, which is supposed to be like that.

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John Sullivan

John

supposed to be like that.

Reply to
ollisk

Sounds to me like the retailer stored it in direct sunlight during that very hot weather. I saw something similar in a South facing shop window a few weeks ago.

Alan

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Alan P Dawes

Whats the reference number on the box? Tell us this and we can see if its supposed to be slope-sided or not :o)

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Ben

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