Just curious-
The photos I've seen of this loco look nice, and it is supposed to be DCC ready, but is the model up to current standards?
Does it have a decent motor, accurate detailing, etc.
Thanks in advance for responses.
Peter
PS Does the tender coupling mechanism allow close coupling?
Since no one else seems willing to answer I'll just mention the Hornby Britannia is an old tender driven design which was spruced-up with extra detail in the 1990's. You could remove the coupling altogether and just let the tender push it along :o)
(kim)
Yet another rumour. Hornby staff have been noted photting/measuring a Brit with a view to a brand new model.
Cheers, Mick
"Britannia is an old tender driven design which was spruced-up with extra detail in the 1990's"
EGADS- tender driven. I'm a patient fellow. More nifty new models than money, so I can easily pass and wait for that other BR Standard due later this year from Bachmann.
Thanks, Peter
"kim" wrote
What happens when it needs to go in reverse? ;-)
John.
Think Ill wait for a Loco drive version myself. The Tender drive locod I haveare not the best of runners, even under DCC Rob
Nothing. Doesn't the tender need an electrical connection to the loco chassis to pick up current on the side that the tender has traction tyres?
"MartinS" wrote
Not necessarily - the latest tender drive locos have wiper pick-ups on *all* wheels, although quite what the logic is in fitting them to wheels which have traction tyres is anyone's guess.
John.
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