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Here's one for you experienced and knowledgeable OO enthusiasts
I'm being tempted, seriously tempted, I really am!
I have in mind a North Eastern Region pacific from the British Rail period after 1950 or so, with a little rake of 2-4 coaches, I'd be very happy with either blood'n custards OR Pullmans. I don't need track and I don't need any power supplies.
I am leaning towards the Hornby Northumbrian train pack from one of the featured retailers here in MRF.
But what might be alternative approaches?
A separate loco with a coach pack?
Should I consider slightly older machinery, often available at reduced prices?
I like ALL the North Eastern pacifics.
Is there anything much to choose between Hornby's A4s and their other Pacifics?
What other makes or even combinations of makes might give me my heart's desire?
What would you direct me towards?
I'm being tempted, seriously tempted, I really am!
I have in mind a North Eastern Region pacific from the British Rail period after 1950 or so, with a little rake of 2-4 coaches, I'd be very happy with either blood'n custards OR Pullmans. I don't need track and I don't need any power supplies.
I am leaning towards the Hornby Northumbrian train pack from one of the featured retailers here in MRF.
But what might be alternative approaches?
A separate loco with a coach pack?
Should I consider slightly older machinery, often available at reduced prices?
I like ALL the North Eastern pacifics.
Is there anything much to choose between Hornby's A4s and their other Pacifics?
What other makes or even combinations of makes might give me my heart's desire?
What would you direct me towards?