Quite possibly the most complimented and most criticised model locomotive on this blog is the Hornby T9. This fantastic looking model has a level of detail that as far as I’ve seen is yet to be beaten in 00 scale. The same can not be said for its performance. I’ve spent some time trying
I’m sure I’m not alone in being frustrated by model locomotives not running well. Getting constant power to a model’s motor is an all too common problem. There is a lot that we can do to help this – keeping the track, wheels and power wipers clean and of course having good well-laid track…
The London Brighton and South Coast Railway’s A1/A1X terrier is a popular locomotive class for Southern region modellers. Nicknamed terriers because of their small size; relative power and the locomotive’s terrier like bark; they were to be found in use from 1872 into late BR days. Their light weight made them indispensible on light branch lines, including…
As we are almost one week into the Olympic Games and medals are being won, I felt it was high time that I looked at the Model locomotive reviews that have been carried out to find how the modals compare. The gold medal goes to both the Hornby BR Standard 7MT and SR N15. The accolade of the best overall model is a dead…
Following up from the review of Hornby M7 class tank engine, I thought a DCC fitting guide might be useful to some of you out there. This particular model is DCC Ready, so you do not have to worry about using a soldering iron. So, I hear you say, this is an easier proposition? Well,…
Class: Austerity 8F 2-8-0 Use: Heavy Goods Region: Various BR regions – War Department and LNER post-nationalisation & Europe and Hong Kong Era: 1943-1967 Preserved examples: 90733 Remembrance (ex-Swedish locomotive) Manufacturer: Bachmann Motor: 3 pole Loco-drive Power: Heavyweight DCC options: none on previous versions, 21 pin dcc ready versions announced 2012 Reviewed Model – Bachmann 32-250 400 Sir Guy Williams (click here to…
As promised previously, here is the DCC fitting guide for non-DCC Ready Bachmann Austerity. Note that planned future releases of this model will be fitted with a 21 pin socket for easier conversion. However, the model has been available for some time without a DCC socket and previous releases include limited editions such as my…
As mentioned in my post yesterday, I visited the Watercress Line (or Mid-Hants Railway) on Saturday. It is the closest preserved line from where I live and I visit when I can. Although not the longest preserved line (7 miles long), it is a pleasant railway journey. The towns at either end of the line…
Loco Yard 