ColinB Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Actually the Mogul was that good, I have one and he was not that wrong. Generally the locos that he has tested that I have, he has been spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir john Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I also have the mogul and the prairie both are superb locos smooth running and quiet Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR LNER fan 4472 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Just received my Dapol Manor and I love it! I got Hook Norton Manor in the early lined BR black, which suits the Manor class very well in my opinion. Runs superbly on analogue, will be fitting the decoder later and taking to my DCC layout. The instructions say it doesn't need any running in, but I did just to be on the safe side, however I didn't notice much improvement as it was very good out of the box. I would still recommend it though as the torque and speed improved ever so slightly. Best part is the safety bonnet - it's so shiny! Shame the chimney cap isn't up to the same standard though. Firebox flicker is very effective, can't wait to see it on DCC in the dark. This is my first Dapol locomotive and I'm impressed so far.Also got a second hand DCC fitted Bachmann 64xx in early BR black to renumber to be one that ran on the line past my house in years gone by. Unfortunately, it doesn't want to work on the analogue layout, no life at all. I took it apart quickly and tested the motor - all fine, so I can only presume it's a dodgy decoder or circuit board, will have to conduct further experiments. The 6-pin decoder can be fitted in both ways around, so maybe the previous owner has it in the wrong way? It's not very clear where the 'number 1' pin should be plugged. There was no blanking plug in the box and I don't have any other 6-pin locos to borrow one from. I bought it from Hattons, which had it listed as 'recently tested and fine'. Ah well, we shall see. For now I'm enjoying on the Manor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 HiI have just gone and brought myself a Wrenn 5 car Brighton Belle in BR Blue and Grey which was only made in the forth Period in the history of Wrenn, ok its secondhand with a little paint loss but as it is 30 plus years old and that is acceptable to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBfan Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 I remember hand delivering a car radio for review by the Press, our team had checked it over thoroughly and seeing I was hand carrying it to Germany, it was not supposed to go in the Hold for fear of it getting scratchedWhat is the relevance of this bit of the post ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Another Merchant Navy Class!! - I think I'm addictedjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Fancy that Barry, how many have you got now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Fancy that Barry, how many have you got now. Hi John - I need to do a count. They only built thirty MN's, and I think I may now have more than that. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 @Bulleidboy. Just done that with the PECO GVT coaches but I hope to convert the two to their centre door saloons. Not quite sure how but it will need new sides at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Should be receiving a 'G2A' - it's in BR livery, but is an 0-8-0 tender engine - Bachmann.Won for a quite reasonable price, so here's hoping there's no major issues.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I don't enter many auctions nowadays, but like Al, this was a good win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I like it BB.Weathering works for me.Needs those draincocks 'though - makes quite a difference I reckon - admittedly I have to swell them out a little to avoid the bogie wheels.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir john Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 A3 book lawPurchased as used but doesn't look like it's ever been on the track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 HiJust brought myself another Wrenn R1 0-6-0T.This one is a W2203 Silver Shell tank locomotive, no real value as only 1300 were made but it another one for my collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 I've just made a Splendid purchase, to complement Brutus, which has been a real stalwart on my tracks for a couple of years ...TPE coaches should be arriving within weeks, transport pending, so happy days!!Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 It's finally here. Not one I particularly wanted, but it'll make a great collectors item.This thing was also absolutely draped in bubble wrap. I don't know if this is because this is a special limited edition item, or this is just standard practice from Hornby now. If it is indeed the latter, I'm quite impressed, this thing was packaged extremely well. The cardboard box was double wrapped, then the loco box itself was wrapped inside the cardboard box, which all came in another cardboard box. Hats off to Hornby for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I think it's so that you can sell it on for a grand with confidence!Cynical me. Glad it came and unfortunately I'd have to agree - only one use for it!Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 From a loco I wasn’t that excited about, to a loco I’m super excited about!Just got another email from Hornby saying my R3987 9F Evening Star is on its way. This is one of the pre-orders I was most anxious to get.This is becoming an expensive month.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I too have just received a similar email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Congrats Bulleidboy, that’s a loco that would look fantastic on your beautiful layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb1961 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Most important purchase of the year ,The Queens Platinum Jubilee Train . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Tell you what, that Bachmann G2A is an absolutely superb little locomotive - great traction and looks absolutely great.I added weight to the tender as normal, to get the relative weights more realistic. Yes, I know it may decrease a little the hauling capacity, but if it has, it's not obvious.Fantastic little - relatively, it is an 0-8-0 - locomotive.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 68 027 that Splendid addition has arrived ... and it is Splendid indeed!!Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Here's the rub.That Dapol 68 is a superb locomotive - runs brilliantly.It's my 2nd, as I've a rake of TPE coaches from A/Scale coming soon.Brutus is my 1st. It RAN well, but as Sam reliably advised, it has huge traction, but cannot spin its wheels.It is well known their couplings are not level, and un-Supervised, it uncoupled, lapped the loop, made contact, derailed and burnt out the 1st motor, which also required a motor mount cradle as it had melted.Amazingly the PCB was fine.Motor #2 has been good, but has suddenly started to play up - perhaps its the brushes worn down as it has run for perhaps 40-50 hours' time ...Motor #3 will soon arrive. I'll give the whole power train a full once over, in case there are pinch points.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Seems as if Hornby have indeed started to cushion their locos and wrap them far better these days.I have been super excited to get this loco, can't wait to get it running. I'm curious to see how it handles 2nd radius curves, or if it's strictly a 3rd radius loco. The picture of the 21-Pin decoder install guide. Anyone know what the smaller yellow piece is? The speaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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