[kristopher1805]

Back in the days of old (2010-2012) I ran on here a scoring system of model locomotives which back then I recall the Bachmann 9F came out top, now Sams Trains is doing this but I think I can do better with perhaps these categories
1. General appearance and factory finish
2. DCC setting up (Sam does not use DCC)
3. Track Manners, this is a vital item as the most beautifully turned out model may keep falling off the track.
4. Gradient effort. it'll have to be my 1 in 33
5. Toughness - how long the motor lasts? the valve gear that sort of issue even can it put up with small hands.
Anyway let me know what you think, I do have a lot of the current model production so am reasonably well placed to get this information out but back along my efforts were not met with universal approval from 'the powers that be' so I had to cease.
The champion of former times - is it still king of the bunch?
Chris

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[kristopher1805]

Yes I too like the B12/3 but also the B1, O1, K1, W1 and some or even many others as you say the improvements have been considerable - are we getting picky? perhaps I need to do nothing as you say things have been improving

 

[kristopher1805]

Yep you are right, just the tender tow bar of the new V2 irritates me, for instance........