Dalpol are apparently offering a 14xx 0-4-2 tank in N, and it is a lot
less expensive than just about anythingelse on the market.
Im tempted - Has anyone seen this thing in action? Does it work?
Mike
Does anyone know if there is a problem with MREG? The latest date I am
able to get is 24th August, or did/have I missed a message from Pat that
there wouldn't be any updates for a few days?
Thanks,
David
Due in September, I gather. No sign of the pre-production models yet, other
than the portotype on the website which looks ace!
On the subject of N Gauge, I've been told that the Class 170 Turbostar is
now due for release in November.
Adam Warr
Thanks - Finally found their site - Looks promising but I'd want to
see it running before I bought one, although if the price I was quoted
was right it'd be very tempting to get one just to experiment with.
Hope they do a Hymek
"Bill Davies" wrote
Interesting comment this. I'd be more inclined to ask whether it's going to
have a top quality mechanism and look like a 14xx, rather than ask about
price.
John.
The RRP will be £49.99. I gather the power unit will be a small three-pole
motor. It's due in October, along with matching Collett Auto-coaches at
£13.50.
Certainly the level of detail showed on the pre-production model is far
better than the old GF locos and will be matched only by the new Bachmann
V2.
Adam Warr
I was somewhat concerned at the steady rise in cost for N Gauge
models, at fifty quid its not too bad, if reports suggest it works
I'll buy one to support the effort
Well there's going to be plenty of BS anticipating whether or not it's any
good, some will have the knives out whatever the actual product is like,
whereas others will welcome it with open arms whatever the shortcomings.
I'll make my own mind up about these issues when I get to see/try one. As
the matter of price was mentioned by Mike, I was interested to find out
where in the marketplace it's being aimed. Until we get our hands on them
it's the only solid information we'll have to go on,
Cheers,
Bill.
Judging by the relative performance of recent Dapol models versus
Bachmann in 00, the chance of Dapol N being "superlativley better than
anything else" is slim in the extreme, I think your money is safe.
Keith
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"Stu" wrote
It would take something of that level of quality to even get me to consider
British N-scale as a serious option.
I have to say that the spec I've read so far doesn't suggest it will be
worth considering, but I genuinely hope I'm proved wrong, just that Dapol's
track record doesn't inspire too much confidence.
John.
But either they work or they are just ornaments, I know I have several
ornaments.
I'm currently looking at the possibility of fitting UK outline body
kits onto continental loco chassis, part of the reason is all
continental locos can handle 7.5 inch radius curves, Bachman are
saying (as I understand it) their new locos cannot cope with anything
less than 11 inch radius
I wouldnt go less than eighteen inch radius in visible areas but that
small radius is damned handy in fiddle yards and they run beautifully.
If I were not such a jingoistic foaming at the mouth cultutural
chauvanist I would be modelling continental railways, if I had more
room I would work in OO or O Gauge , but I am and I
dont, so I hope this little engine stays on the track.
Mike
"Yoda" wrote
I disagree entirely. British N-gauge needs quality not quantity. We
already have some measure of quantity. It would take a significant upturn
in quality to get me to switch, even though I might very much like to.
John.
Don't know where that quantity exists. Damn little in my neck of the woods.
Bachman keep saying they are going to introduce new stuff but it takes too
long to arrive and there are no spares worth bothering about.
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