Hmmm. I'm increasingly drawn to the Hornby Class 110. Nicely detailed (by toy train standards, which is my level), and correct for my NE region branch line - also looks tough enough to stand operation by youngest son. Last time I asked the comments were generally favourable, the only concern I have is regarding the ringfield motor. I don't really know much about this; is this the same motor as in the tender-drive A3? If so, I would be happy with it - the slow running of the A3 is exceptionally good, and it runs extremely well ()and quietly with DCC. Other similarly configured motors (notably in some old Lima models) run like dogs at slow speeds. So, it's probably a stupid question, but how good is the motor in this model likely to be?
Guy