Had a quick look around in Modelzone today (yeah, I know, but it's the only model shop I can get to easily...), and noticed they are advertising a special edition Hornby 466 in South Eastern livery.
IIRC it was listed as having a "type 7" motor - does this mean they've fixed the awful 1 axle drive on the previous 466?
I don't see anything about the 466 on Hornby's website, so are they really just producing the special edition 466 for MZ, and no others?
James Moody
In message , James Moody writes
Probably not. The awful 1 axle drive on the previous 466 was also with a type 7 motor.
It would appear so.
Did you see how much MZ are asking? £75. That is a bit steep, as I bought my previous Hornby 466 brand new in my local model shop for just over £50.
Damn. Back to plan 'A' then - fit a Tenshodo spud or black beetle.
I didn't see a price on the ad. It could have been there - I was just surprised to see the 466 back at all, even as a limited edition in a livery I'm not interested in, so I wasn't concentrating on issues like how much do they want for it ;¬). £75 is very steep considering the work and expense that will go into motorising the thing. If it had been re-motored anyway, and therefore didn't need doing after purchase, then it wouldn't appear quite so shockingly high priced...
James Moody
"James Moody" wrote
No that's the original el-crappo drive.
John.
Anyone tried the BullAnt drive system?
I suggest this as I've got a SPUD in my DC Kits Thumper, and its appalling!! If I had a layout to run it on, I'd be looking at replacement drive units.
I agree about SPUDs, the black beetle has a good reputation but my personal preference is to get the motor off the bogie, some interesting bits in that Bullant range, but a bit pricy. I would look for a bargain offer Bachmann 158 or similar and take its chassis. See
Keith
Steep - probably not as it's a 'limited edition', pretty much in line with other products from Model Zone/TMC. Not what many of us modellers would want to pay but hey, there's a huge collectors market out there. If you want evidence, consider an earlier MZ special, the 'Southern' class 171 retail for £87.99 IIRC and selling recently on Ebay for between £150 and £250. Personally I'll wait and see if Bachmann produce another (probably not 2 car) version in this livery in a while, though I won't hold my breath. Bob H.
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