[Brian Considine]

As most know I'm basically an HO modeller, but it looks like a very good 50 quids worth to me - yes the yellow ends look a bit like they need a volume control, but I'm no expert. The moulded handrails look good, the lights look good, so does the fan (maybe the grilles a tad heavy), but pretty good I think.

Maybe it could benefit from a basic interior (although even I could probably sort that) & a crew & some blackboard paint on the interior of the bodyshell (who knows - it may even tone down the yellow).

I suggest that the critics be a little "gentle" on the manufacture for there first effort, it's a learning curve for them, suggest rather than complain, praise where due & they will probably produce more UK models of locos that the modeller wants. I get the impression that they are more willing to learn than some.

IMHO good value for money - I'm just waiting for the complaints about the traction tyres !

Be interesting in how many coaches it will pull ;

1) With the bogie with the TT's at the rear.
2) With the bogie with the TT's at the front.
3) Without the TT's (swop the TT'ed wheels with the centre non-driving one).

 

[Brian Considine]

QUOTE (Gary @ 4 Mar 2007, 11:28) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>And if you don't like the light situation there is a simple solution. Turn them off!

Happy modelling
Gary

First of all thanks Gary for the pics. I always think that photos will highlight any "defects" more so than the naked eye. Be nice to see it with the detail fixed & in action on a layout.

Yes, you can of course turn off the lights - or if using a decent decoder for DCC dim them.

Plus points to me are the price (do people really expect £200 quality for £50 ?) & the fact that is made in the EU, but then again what do I know ?

 

[Brian Considine]

QUOTE (pedromorgan @ 4 Mar 2007, 13:09) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>No but we do expect £50 quality for £50. i think for £50 we should be able to expect painted ends.
for £200 i would expect a metal model with on board DCC and good sound with all axle drive and excellent detail and dimensions correct to within 1mm. i would even go so far as to say i would like something along the lines of dynadrive or a centrifugal clutch.

Peter

Can you name one ? - & are are you speaking for everyone or is that a typo ?

Most other ppl seem to be quite happy with it.

Give them (Vi) a chance for

s sake - if they don't take on board reasonable input for their next effort then slate them - if not it'll serve you all right if that's the 1st & last UK outline loco they will produce.

You don't have to buy it - there is still H, B & the other H.