With impeccable timing from Rails I have received mine.
The blurb mentions the last time Hornby used these coaches was 1973. Does anyone know what company these are based on as I've heard they're not correct although that doesn't bother me
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They look different to any other Hornby coach I've come across.
I should say I'm very pleased with it notwithstanding the fact I've not run it yet.
Aside from the usual superb paint job the interesting thing is it seems to be all wheel pick-up with wires to the bogie.
The large driving wheels both have traction tyres no doubt to help with haulage which the Lord of the Isles didn't.
Other points are a 5-pole motor and plastic wheels on the tender.
If you can accept the fact it's a 'retro' model upgraded to a point and not a 'super detail' you'll be very happy.
I am!
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The blurb mentions the last time Hornby used these coaches was 1973. Does anyone know what company these are based on as I've heard they're not correct although that doesn't bother me
They look different to any other Hornby coach I've come across.
I should say I'm very pleased with it notwithstanding the fact I've not run it yet.
Aside from the usual superb paint job the interesting thing is it seems to be all wheel pick-up with wires to the bogie.
The large driving wheels both have traction tyres no doubt to help with haulage which the Lord of the Isles didn't.
Other points are a 5-pole motor and plastic wheels on the tender.
If you can accept the fact it's a 'retro' model upgraded to a point and not a 'super detail' you'll be very happy.
I am!
