Great review. I had two Freightliner models (70003 & 70005, the latter being weathered). Glad to have kept mine when I had to dismantle & sell up a lot of my railway items a decade ago. I got rid of 70005 recently but despite not modelling "modern image" stock, I will continue to keep my 70003 and have noticed that the 31-586 model still commands high 2nd hand prices. It is not only one of the best models Bachmann ever produced, but its looks are so damn close to its 1/1 scale equivalent. Im aware a lot of negative points are mainly to do with the weight of the early 70s such as 31-586, but adding extra weight may be an option I might consider
The air intake mods are spot on along with 70015 the main difference between the first batch ,that has been out 6 years now ! hard to believe .Outstanding model throughout ,the only problem is getting into it for DCC fitting &sound big warning though ,it's a devil to get into ,believe me Matt it really is ! Please take care with it ,needs a lot of patience ! Great review ,surely you will be adding Colas 37 Bachmann 37099 Merl Evans it's out any day now ! Do buy it Matt would be a great addition to Jubilee Rd .Cheers Nick .
It's a lovely model which I have been resisting purchasing as I really ought to do more work on my scenery but it looks so nice running round Jubilee Road!
I'm also thinking about getting a colas rail freight class 70 myself tbh, i love the livery, they remind me of bumblebees, well anything that's black and yellow.
Matthew I hear you say towards the end of video it's not my favourite Locomotive and a bit Ugly well I can tell you yes it's the nickname is the Ugly Duckling and so I love them so it's a full 10 out of 10 as this Locomotive can be seen at Cardiff Canton. There is a slight noise but overall the lighting and a driver impressed me also the running quality was Good. Finally if you look at the Class 70 dose it remind you of Locomotives that ran in the Nottingham area and one came though Bridgend on a rail charter a long time ago as IAM taking about a Class 58. James Joseph JJ Dyer
agree haha, i dont even think ive seen that many on the real ones lol, there is so many, im glad it still has the old colas helmet and not the newer ones as there ugly lol, in my opinion they remind me of a very modern class 58, i wonder when a sound chip for these will come out. does it have a day and night switch or a switch to turn the red lights of on the bottom ??
Hi matt i thought it was just mine that slowed down on the curves but yours does to i like it and it looks great at brentlea junction at the moment its on the wood run cheers paul
@@Synthematix sorry about the decals, but I meant the real actual locomotives, not the models. I have Freightliner HO and N gauge ones for my collection.
Graham I am srrived today, cant wait, will be terrific running around with the other Bachmann Colas 37 37421 Wi have tts sound fitted to Merl! Cheers Nick.
Great review. I had two Freightliner models (70003 & 70005, the latter being weathered). Glad to have kept mine when I had to dismantle & sell up a lot of my railway items a decade ago. I got rid of 70005 recently but despite not modelling "modern image" stock, I will continue to keep my 70003 and have noticed that the 31-586 model still commands high 2nd hand prices. It is not only one of the best models Bachmann ever produced, but its looks are so damn close to its 1/1 scale equivalent.
Im aware a lot of negative points are mainly to do with the weight of the early 70s such as 31-586, but adding extra weight may be an option I might consider
The air intake mods are spot on along with 70015 the main difference between the first batch ,that has been out 6 years now ! hard to believe .Outstanding model throughout ,the only problem is getting into it for DCC fitting &sound big warning though ,it's a devil to get into ,believe me Matt it really is ! Please take care with it ,needs a lot of patience ! Great review ,surely you will be adding Colas 37 Bachmann 37099 Merl Evans it's out any day now ! Do buy it Matt would be a great addition to Jubilee Rd .Cheers Nick .
ow right thanks ill remember that coz i will put a decoder in it at some point. yeah i will be getting 37099
The livery application is fantastic. Cheers Matt.
nice looking loco nice and smooth
Hi Matt, I have just subscribed good vids like you reviews thinking about buying class 70 colas, all the best. …...TONY from RHYL.
It's a lovely model which I have been resisting purchasing as I really ought to do more work on my scenery but it looks so nice running round Jubilee Road!
im the same i need to do a lot of scenery work but i keep buying new models haha
I'm also thinking about getting a colas rail freight class 70 myself tbh, i love the livery, they remind me of bumblebees, well anything that's black and yellow.
you should its a great model
Hi Matt good review, the lip on the cab end is spot on as that is how the actual 70805 is
ow right thought it was just the model thanks
Matthew I hear you say towards the end of video it's not my favourite Locomotive and a bit Ugly well I can tell you yes it's the nickname is the Ugly Duckling and so I love them so it's a full 10 out of 10 as this Locomotive can be seen at Cardiff Canton. There is a slight noise but overall the lighting and a driver impressed me also the running quality was Good. Finally if you look at the Class 70 dose it remind you of Locomotives that ran in the Nottingham area and one came though Bridgend on a rail charter a long time ago as IAM taking about a Class 58. James Joseph JJ Dyer
no im not a big fan of the 70s. thanks jj
That class 70 looks really good in the colas livery great review as always matt
yeah it does. Thanks ewan
agree haha, i dont even think ive seen that many on the real ones lol, there is so many, im glad it still has the old colas helmet and not the newer ones as there ugly lol, in my opinion they remind me of a very modern class 58, i wonder when a sound chip for these will come out. does it have a day and night switch or a switch to turn the red lights of on the bottom ??
Super loco Matt especially in Colas Rail livery , great running session .....Peter
thanks peter
Great video looks like a brilliant locomotive
thanks David
Hi matt i thought it was just mine that slowed down on the curves but yours does to i like it and it looks great at brentlea junction at the moment its on the wood run cheers paul
yeah mine does it as well but only round that one curve. A bit odd!
@@Mattslade6024 mines on 2 curves i though it was just mine but i tryed others abd they worked fine ill maybe ask bachmann
Okay Matt I think its a good model maybe needs a sound chip inside it plus in real life the class 70 did do a few railtours
Thanks Terry
a great model i do agree a little ugly but sounds fantastic with a sound chip in it am looking at the freight liner version 👍
yeah it is a good model. thanks
colas 70s run where I live
Thought they were nicknamed 'Fuglys'. You work it out.
haha yeah thats a good name for them
ugly or nut ..looks good especially the detail good review cheers Matt
yeah it does look good as a model. thanks ian
damn these look so american! just bought the farish version, stellar model
Because the real ones are American. I sold the initial 10, and my colleague, the rest, after I retired.
@@aggy7543 Unfortunately although a good model, the decals rub off very easily
@@Synthematix sorry about the decals, but I meant the real actual locomotives, not the models. I have Freightliner HO and N gauge ones for my collection.
The front reminds me of hamster's face!
If the class 70 was £90 I buy the class 70
Very nice Matt as always. Are you getting 37099?
thanks. very hoping to get it
Nice mines is on way. Hopefully get some more track work done lofts been too warm up here for any work
Graham I am srrived today, cant wait, will be terrific running around with the other Bachmann Colas 37 37421 Wi have tts sound fitted to Merl! Cheers Nick.
@@RedShedNick nice yeah I've been wanting this one for a while. Typical bachmann cost me a fortune today bus garage also came in to stock lol.
@@grah84mck typical!
I like the model. I think the Class 70 is ugly (personal view) but, do like the Colas livery on the 37's. Good detail. Runs well. Good score. Matt.
yeah they are ugly locos
0/10 not enough warning stickers...