Phoenix from the flames! New "Lima" Models!
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They don't appear to be much into steam outline, and HobbyCo seemed to push Lima towards D&E so I wouldn't hold your breath as the marketing ploys being used are very much Hobbyco/limaesque.
For our friends who model Electric it would be nice if they did one of those Class 90 or 91 perhaps.
For our friends who model Electric it would be nice if they did one of those Class 90 or 91 perhaps.
Was informed at Glasgow they are arriving this week ...
Come to mention it there was a few on show up there - Looks very nice BUT the front looks a bit too plastic with the Yellow being very pale.
Will add that i didn't take a photo as it wasn't practical at the time with it being a busy trade stand.
Come to mention it there was a few on show up there - Looks very nice BUT the front looks a bit too plastic with the Yellow being very pale.
Will add that i didn't take a photo as it wasn't practical at the time with it being a busy trade stand.
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It is in stock TODAY at Hattons of liverpool.
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V2017 Class 37/4 diesel loco 37414 "Cathays C&W Works 1846-1993" in Regional Railways livery
V2017 Class 37/4 diesel loco 37414 "Cathays C&W Works 1846-1993" in Regional Railways livery
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Mine has arrived ! I picked up my vitrains class 37 today ! Im very happy with it so far .
The yellow front ends are REALLY yellow so may need to be dulled down a bit , apart from that i have no problem with it ! There is a huge bag on add on bits that come with it , but with very clear instructions . It runs super smooth a quiet , ive only run it on a test track so far not had a chance to pull and wagons , but it really seems to have loads of traction and torque when pushing against my hand !
Looking forward to reading other reviews on it to see what other people think,
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The yellow front ends are REALLY yellow so may need to be dulled down a bit , apart from that i have no problem with it ! There is a huge bag on add on bits that come with it , but with very clear instructions . It runs super smooth a quiet , ive only run it on a test track so far not had a chance to pull and wagons , but it really seems to have loads of traction and torque when pushing against my hand !
Looking forward to reading other reviews on it to see what other people think,
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QUOTE (steventrain @ 1 Mar 2007, 15:31) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Also on ebay with picture.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VITRAINS-OO-GAUGE-LO...tem150097184816
Fine looking machine. I do hope the firm expands its range to include some older models too.
A 37 from them in original condition would be welcomed by transition era modellers.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VITRAINS-OO-GAUGE-LO...tem150097184816
Fine looking machine. I do hope the firm expands its range to include some older models too.
A 37 from them in original condition would be welcomed by transition era modellers.
Has anyone got one with the horns missing off one end? Apparently there have been some which look as though they've been damaged when being put in the packing.
Also is that right on the ebay listing about 37414 also being limited production? or is it just a selling ploy? I was under the impression the other one and one as yet unreleased were the 2 limited ones.
Oh and after searching on ebay I see someone has decided to try and cash in on the limited edition 37428 by upping the price. What was the RRP again???
Also is that right on the ebay listing about 37414 also being limited production? or is it just a selling ploy? I was under the impression the other one and one as yet unreleased were the 2 limited ones.
Oh and after searching on ebay I see someone has decided to try and cash in on the limited edition 37428 by upping the price. What was the RRP again???
QUOTE (spongebob @ 1 Mar 2007, 19:21) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Also is that right on the ebay listing about 37414 also being limited production? or is it just a selling ploy? I was under the impression the other one and one as yet unreleased were the 2 limited ones.
They're all limited production runs of varying degrees, so in a sense they could all be classified as limited editions?
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They're all limited production runs of varying degrees, so in a sense they could all be classified as limited editions?
A quote from one of the infamous sellers:-
QUOTE Please note that this loco is not a Bachmann loco, nor a Lima loco....just somewhere in between!
I wonder what Bachmann would make of that comparison?
And I wonder what ViTrains would make of that comparison?
Strange but I suspect both companies would feel a little insulted!
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Happy modelling
Gary
QUOTE Please note that this loco is not a Bachmann loco, nor a Lima loco....just somewhere in between!
I wonder what Bachmann would make of that comparison?
And I wonder what ViTrains would make of that comparison?
Strange but I suspect both companies would feel a little insulted!
Happy modelling
Gary
QUOTE (Gary @ 1 Mar 2007, 19:41) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>A quote from one of the infamous sellers:-
I wonder what Bachmann would make of that comparison?
And I wonder what ViTrains would make of that comparison?
Strange but I suspect both companies would feel a little insulted!
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Happy modelling
Gary
Well that says "Not as good as the Bachmann model", doesn't it?
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I wonder what Bachmann would make of that comparison?
And I wonder what ViTrains would make of that comparison?
Strange but I suspect both companies would feel a little insulted!
Happy modelling
Gary
Well that says "Not as good as the Bachmann model", doesn't it?
Posted today on uk.rec.models.rail from John Turner of 53A Models, Hull.
"We've just had the first delivery of these new Italian ViTrains class 37/4
diesel loco models from the UK distributors, and every single loco received
has damaged horns. The problem must be widespread as the distributors were
already aware of this problem and claim that replacement horns are on their
way from Italy. Other locos also had additional faults, one had a sprung
buffer missing, and another had one bonnet end insecurely fitted.
Apart from those niggling aspects, the locos run quite well especially at
low speed, but it's such a shame that ViTrains felt the need to add traction
tyres to what is a heavy model.
The quality of finish is quite good - apart from the pre-coloured plastic
finish yellow ends. The latter, unfortunately, very much gives them an
'upgraded' Lima look. I'm also not quite convinced that the cab front
windows are quite right, but I can't put my finger on what is wrong.
Not the most auspicious start from a company wishing to make an impact on
the UK market, and the recommendation must be to check each model carefully
before buying".
So there we have it (so far)!
Body coloured plastic ends (a'la Lima), poor build quality, bits missing or broken and traction tyres.
No doubt there will be further comment about the look of the cab windscreen, over sharp tumblehome and the body riding too high on the bogies?
Any good news?
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"We've just had the first delivery of these new Italian ViTrains class 37/4
diesel loco models from the UK distributors, and every single loco received
has damaged horns. The problem must be widespread as the distributors were
already aware of this problem and claim that replacement horns are on their
way from Italy. Other locos also had additional faults, one had a sprung
buffer missing, and another had one bonnet end insecurely fitted.
Apart from those niggling aspects, the locos run quite well especially at
low speed, but it's such a shame that ViTrains felt the need to add traction
tyres to what is a heavy model.
The quality of finish is quite good - apart from the pre-coloured plastic
finish yellow ends. The latter, unfortunately, very much gives them an
'upgraded' Lima look. I'm also not quite convinced that the cab front
windows are quite right, but I can't put my finger on what is wrong.
Not the most auspicious start from a company wishing to make an impact on
the UK market, and the recommendation must be to check each model carefully
before buying".
So there we have it (so far)!
Body coloured plastic ends (a'la Lima), poor build quality, bits missing or broken and traction tyres.
No doubt there will be further comment about the look of the cab windscreen, over sharp tumblehome and the body riding too high on the bogies?
Any good news?
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oah no not those yellow ends again.
surely we left those behind in the 90's.
I actually dont care about the tires because we can just swap them with the inevitable ultrascale conversion kit.
Peter
surely we left those behind in the 90's.
I actually dont care about the tires because we can just swap them with the inevitable ultrascale conversion kit.
Peter
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Well I have just collected a Vi Trains 37 from my local shop what a nice model and what a nice runner, but the horns what's happening about replacing them my shop found every model had at least 3 horns broken they managed to sort me out a model that only had one broken on it which I have had but what do we do about replacing them who is the import / Vi Distributor for the UK?
Pete
Pete
Just received my 37428 and it virtually fell to bits while trying to get it out of the box.
All Horns broken off
One buffer loose in box ,
One end the nose was not fully in place.
Wosrt of all both bogies fell away from the body when attempting to get out of the box
back in the box and packaged ready to return to the model shop
Not impressed to say the least .
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All Horns broken off
One buffer loose in box ,
One end the nose was not fully in place.
Wosrt of all both bogies fell away from the body when attempting to get out of the box
back in the box and packaged ready to return to the model shop
Not impressed to say the least .
BobM
Hmmm...
....apart from the air horns it does seem that you have received a model that is an exception to models received by mail order or purchased over the counter.
Packaging and handling can effect the condition that a model arrives in by mail order so it may be a liitle harsh to put the ball entirely in the court of ViTrains.
How the mail order company reacts to what has happened to your model is probably the key so please let us know how your replacement is when it turns up.
Happy modelling
Gary
....apart from the air horns it does seem that you have received a model that is an exception to models received by mail order or purchased over the counter.
Packaging and handling can effect the condition that a model arrives in by mail order so it may be a liitle harsh to put the ball entirely in the court of ViTrains.
How the mail order company reacts to what has happened to your model is probably the key so please let us know how your replacement is when it turns up.
Happy modelling
Gary
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Sounds like a casualty of our "wonderful" postal "service" and/or poor outer packaging.
I have to admit that on my one as well one of the nose ends is a bit loose ... Well it pops out! Nothing major as it just needs some glue to put in back into place.
I don't know what your rights are but you might be able to claim some compensation as well from the postal service for damage to the item - Don't quote me on it though!
I don't know what your rights are but you might be able to claim some compensation as well from the postal service for damage to the item - Don't quote me on it though!
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