Shunting

"Guy Chapman" wrote

The J83s are poor, would suggest the Hornby J94 or the Bachmann J72. The Hornby L&Y Pug 0-4-0ST is worth considering although not LNER they did tend to work in areas with an LNER pressence such as Goole.

John.

The J94 looks like a good model, what sort of motor does it have?

Guy

Hornby Terrier has great slow-running qualities....I have bought 5 over the last 2 years and every one has run beautifully right out of the box. Cheers Gene

"Just zis Guy, you know?" wrote

Never had to take one apart to find out, but they run nicely.

John.

The fact that you've not had to take one apart augurs well ;-)

Guy

Seconded, I've got 4 (if I include 2 Dapol ones) and despite the hammering I've given the shells the "working parts" on all work like a dream.

Last year I walked into Mr Turner's emporium on a trip to Hull and asked him the same question. He sold me a Hornby J94 and it has been superb.

Is this the same as the J94 (Dapol) that I've got in my attic - I will eventuall get around to building a proper layout, but time... Jim

"Tux" wrote

Basically yes, but Hornby *claim* to have tightened manufacturing tolerances on their ex-Dapol range.

John.

Paint it in North British colours and everyone will think it's a Drummond.

Ken.

"Ken Parkes" wrote

You don't work for Hornby do you? That's just the sort of trick they would do. :-)

John.

Probably more 'accurate' if you painted it in Highland colours and they might think it was a Stroudley :-)

Jim.

Ah, but then it would only fit LMS.

Ken.

Well...if the money was right....:))

Ken.

If we're thinking about painting an LBSCR loco in a foreign livery, are we really all that worried about what company it's working for :-)

Jim.