[neil_s_wood]

I wonder if the Trix Profi model will be the same? It usually is.

 

[neil_s_wood]

QUOTE (john woodall @ 8 Nov 2008, 07:24) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>hi Neil,

No luck with Trix I am afraid.

Just some boring old Bavarian S3/6 repainted for the DB!

http://www.trix.de/club/TrixH0_TPCmodell_2009.pdf

jOHN

Hi John, thanks for that.

Maybe it's early in the morning but I don't see how that Br18.4 differs in any way from the one they are releasing in February. Anyone see the difference?

 

[neil_s_wood]

That Brawa 56.8 is simply stunning. Here's a gratuitous shot so that I can look at it every time I visit this thread.

 

[neil_s_wood]

QUOTE Unfortunately the reality of owning and running the BR56.8 is not as good as Brawa's photo would suggest, the valve gear already shows signs of wear and I am looking at a replacement. I wonder if my 10 year old Bachmann N will deteriorate as rapidly?

I sometimes envy those Maerklinists whose valve gear has lasted a moon landing and six changes of prime minister

I suppose that is the down side of finer parts. They wear out more quickly. As you say, the more solid valve gear will last far longer. I suppose this is something you have to think about before buying. Couldn't they make the valve gear from titanium or something which is less likely to wear out?

 

[neil_s_wood]

I guess I had better take that onboard then and just run locos like these sparingly. I hope Brawa parts are readily available although I suspect Tim's 56.8 has had a fair bit of use if it has been on his exhibition layout.

It's hard to believe they use plastic parts in places like that.