WIMorrison Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) I am considering getting one of these from Halling and it has been suggested to me that they are not the best of models and definitely not worth the £180 that it will cost. The suggestions are that they are poor runners and the finish isn't particularly good with poor detail. I am hoping that someone either has experience of this model or Halling in general and you will say that my fears are groundless The details are here http://shop.ferro-train.com/hallingShop/Article/H90-04C Fingers crossed yous ay it is a good model (though the wife is hoping you say it is rubbish! Edited May 24, 2018 by WIMorrison Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hi Iain, I believe I had acquired an older one of those, several years ago - unless someone else did one? Unfortunately, I can't remember that much about it but I'm quite sure the one I had was a very acceptable model, the exhaust shrouding(?) on the roof was nicely done, it ran fairly well but it was 'n.g.' and I don't actively model that (nice as this model was, it didn't do it for me) so after a while, I got decent money for it on ebay. Looking at the current retail price, I can see why - ouch! That is a lot of money for a relatively small amount of train but if you can afford it and you want it, why not? Or, trawl through German ebay (ebay.de), maybe? Cheers, John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2018 Is it really the ex Stangl model? I've not heard of that recently since he retired and that was very good. Halling motor bogies are simple but usually run ok but I've not had a HOe one before only HO. Might be worth searching Youtube and see how they run? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 In the absence of any other responses, I'll give you what little I know about the Halling models. Firstly, its very little - I've never owned one! I have had actual experience of the shorter 4 wheel powered bogies whilst operating a friend's 009 layout at EXPO-NG a few years ago. He had built 4mm tram bodies on them and reckoned they were pretty reliable chassis. They certainly worked reasonably well when I was playing with them on his layout. As regards the upperworks, I have heard that the range is based on very simple and basic clear plastic bodies, the details beings applied through painting - a bit like the later versions of the old Hornby GWR clerestories. Whether this is true of the Austrian 76cm gauge railcar or not, I don't know - it may be the body is made from moulds originally produced for another manufacturer. You might be better off contacting the 009 Society or posting a query on the Narrow Gauge On Line Forum. Hope this helps. David C David C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dorset Wanderer Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) The Hom versions run extremely well- 3mm modellers been using them for ages. Edited May 25, 2018 by The Dorset Wanderer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dullsteamer Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I have a small fleet of Halling HO electric tramcar models. In my opinion they're very good in every respect. The running is quiet, smooth and controllable whether on DC or DCC. The finish is excellent across the board. The older types of cars have bodyshells with clear inserts for the windows and clerestorys, whereas the modern designs such as the Flexitys have a clear shell that's overpainted with the livery and details. But either style gives a very crisp and attractive finish. If the railcar is as good as their trams it'll be worth having. All the best, Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 worth while checking out website http://shop.ferro-train.com/hallingShop/product/home , Some prices are a bit higher Anyone wanting Halling motor units in UK, suggest contacting John at East Lancs Model Tram Supplies http://www.themodeltramshop.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMorrison Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Well chaps - I bought if from MiniatureBahn.at and with the postage it cost less than I was expecting, which is a bonus. I have fitted it with a Zimo MX622R decoder - that was a faff as they might have put in a NEM652 socket but they didnt think where the decoder was going to fit! (and then I got it the wrong way round first time ) However my fears over the qulaity of finsih ir engineering were totally foundless. An excellent model that unfortunately makes some of older ones look rubbish and the sound of the two motors gives an interesting note - but it does run beautifully on the defaults ettings all the way down to 1km/h!! The only negative is that 12" radius curves are absolutely the tightest it will do, but as that is the design I am lucky Well worth the money. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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