Christoffer Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Hi I'm new to this forum and I was just wondering if I can use Hornby or Bachmann DCC models on my Roco GeoLine DCC layout? Thanks for all replies 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Probably....the gauge is the same i.e 16.5mm. The same question has been asked before recently. The general forum consensus was that there would be no technical issues. Bear in mind that 00 models will look slightly larger than your current H0 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoffer Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Okay. The size difference doesn't matter that much. But a bit off topic how good is the quality on models from Hornby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 The quality of Hornby models is very good which is why everybody on this Forum buys Hornby models........they also buy models from other makers as well......... 😆..........HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Bearing in mind the size difference, you might find that OO size models catch on the 'decorations' on your layout, as they were designed and spaced for HO.OO are that bit taller and wider, although they run on the same track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Regarding quality: Bear in mind that Hornby also do less detailed budget models in the "Railroad" range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 May I suggest, Chris, that the quality of the RailRoad range is just as good, just less detailed......... 😀..........HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I find some Hornby models ok .some have  fragile parts for EG smoke delflectors and pantographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Quality is generally good, but being made in China means a few rouge one's slip through QC regardless of maker and then there's the class 31 mazak rot where lots of early super detail class 31's started turning to dust due to impurities in the Chinese metal. You find the odd model that comes into the shop with bits in the box, all that fally off detailing is far too fragile to stand much rattling in transit or the rigours of everyday useage. The motors on today's locos are also the non-servicable cheapo can type.  Oh for a return to Margate days where models were checked thoroughly three times before packing. I don't blame the manufacturers, the model press are largely to blame, they started a big push for extra detailing in the 1990's and convinced modellers they needed every little bit of detail and tiny micro size rivets in exact places. The manufacturers simply supplied what people asked for after reading reviews in the magazines, the model press are still pushing for even greater detailing. Meeting those demands meant a move to Chinese production to keep costs and prices down. OO models will run fine on HO, but will be larger, OO is an inaccurate scale and most mainstream track has an inaccurate track gauge of 16.5mm more HO track than OO in size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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