[gregs]

For all interested and further to Doug's information already supplied.

A while back I was corresponding with Maren Truckenbrodt (Sales Department: HORNBY Deutschland GmbH) with regards these kits.

With regards availability: The 'Trans Karoo' set (HL2026) with the locomotive and 3 coaches will only be available next year with the 2nd class 'Trans Karoo' coach (HL4018) available by the end of this year.

I also asked if any changes were being made to the moulds, motor, detailing, etc. I got this reply:

'We are using the existing moulds but with various modifications and improvements such as new motor, improved picking up electricity, LED lights and other things like these. Plus, very important, the coaches will come with the Commonwealth bogies.'

Cheers

Greg

 

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QUOTE (10001 @ 13 Aug 2008, 02:25) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi Greg ,
Nice to hear from someone from COGH. Do you model SAR ? if so, I would like see some pics of your layout, as I am sure we all would. Thanks for posting the info re Lima . I dont model SAR myself but I am interested in all things relating to SAR and Rhodesia Railways. Hope to hear some more from you .
Regards Tony
Tony,

Unfortunately I haven't started building the layout yet, it is still very much in the design stage. Only started the hobby in earnest last year. My main railway focus is actually the LNER in the 1930s 1940s with a wartime railway feel which includes WD locomotives. I wargame WWII, my other hobby, in 20mm which will complement my layout. I do have a few SAR locomotives (D&E) and rolling stock, which I hope one day to incorporate into a layout. The SAR steam locomotives are a wee bit pricey for me, maybe one day.

Cheers
Greg.

 

[gregs]

Poliss,

Cheers for the information. I hadn't realized that Lima had produced so many SAR products.

Greg