Hello there, first post so go easy on me!
I tried doing searches but didnt easily find what I was looking for,,,
Bought my son the flying scotsman set for Xmas and have since been back to my parents and resurrected some old wrenn stuff from the loft (Notably a Red LMS 0-6-0 and a Peregrine tender engine). Have been buying some more bits since, and the next in line is a Diesel Shunter. I am quite impressed with the sound of the new Hornby 08 class diesels but I notice they do not have the 'old standard' hornby coupling. Now I am sure this NEM thing is better but how well does it couple to all our existing rolling stock? Or can I easily convert it to the older coupling? I am more interested in compatibility and ease of use for my son than close coupling and looks.
I have noticed some talk about Radius 1 curves and some engines not working on them. Is there anywhere you can find information on which engines are not compatible? Space is too tight to have a radius 3 oval so I am stuck with a radius 1 inside a radius 2. Is it just the longer engines that are likely to have a problem, and will the Class 08 likely be OK?
Lastly, I have seen the 08 reviews mention that you need a good controller - is the HM2000 considered up to the job?
Thanks in advance - looks like I have alot to relearn after 15 years and alot has changed too!
I tried doing searches but didnt easily find what I was looking for,,,
Bought my son the flying scotsman set for Xmas and have since been back to my parents and resurrected some old wrenn stuff from the loft (Notably a Red LMS 0-6-0 and a Peregrine tender engine). Have been buying some more bits since, and the next in line is a Diesel Shunter. I am quite impressed with the sound of the new Hornby 08 class diesels but I notice they do not have the 'old standard' hornby coupling. Now I am sure this NEM thing is better but how well does it couple to all our existing rolling stock? Or can I easily convert it to the older coupling? I am more interested in compatibility and ease of use for my son than close coupling and looks.
I have noticed some talk about Radius 1 curves and some engines not working on them. Is there anywhere you can find information on which engines are not compatible? Space is too tight to have a radius 3 oval so I am stuck with a radius 1 inside a radius 2. Is it just the longer engines that are likely to have a problem, and will the Class 08 likely be OK?
Lastly, I have seen the 08 reviews mention that you need a good controller - is the HM2000 considered up to the job?
Thanks in advance - looks like I have alot to relearn after 15 years and alot has changed too!