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Yeah it’s bound to be to very close to the tv version, giesl ejector and all.

And hopefully Peter Sam to follow at some point this year as well..

I don’t really have any affinity with it at all, probably because I don’t remember it from childhood holidays. I guess these passions often start from a young age. Thanks anyway though, I have heard it’s a really good model and reliable runner from these online forums.

Thanks Paul, good to know. Deep down I want to wait for the VoR locos to come out, but id have to base my layout on the VoR- I couldn’t bring myself to do anything else. The quarry Hunslet appeals as I could do a completely freelance layout and have fun with it. But how small would they actually be? And the Fourdees has appeal as in I could buy them now and devise a fun layout, but maybe I don’t have quite as much of an affinity for the locos there, nice as they look! Decisions...

What are people’s thoughts on Fourdees, can anyone recommend their locos? Have seen a distinct lack of feedback on them on forums. They look fantastic to me from looking at their website, but wondering if anyone owns one and can give their opinion? Hoping they’re as reliable as they are good to look at. In a bit of a three way quandary at the moment as to whether I wait and buy the yet to be released VoR locos, Bachmann quarry hunslets, or a Fourdees Russell and a couple of others.

Yes, I was wondering if it was possible to use an object rather than a ramp. I think Paul has answered that now below with the wire suggestion. Im planning an end to end layout, so would need to uncouple a loco regularly at each end of the layout before it runs back round its stock. Something like a piece of wire would appeal to me if it’s simple to do, as I wouldn’t need to stop the loco in exactly the right spot every time for a ramp or a magnet. Not sure exactly which way I’m going to go yet though. Magnets do appeal to me if they’re reliable and if I’m able to get the hang of stopping in the right place routinely. Would be interested to know peoples thoughts on which are the most reliable magnetic couplers also.

For manual uncoupling, am I right in thinking that the hook and loop couplings need an object underneath to push up and release them? And knuckle style couplings can be released by using a bamboo skewer to prise them open? Haven’t used either yet, just going on snippets I’ve read online. Which method is the easiest do people find?

It all looks absolutely fantastic, and you’re obviously very talented. Have you had issues coupling the carriages together like others have reported?

Thanks for that Bob. Haven’t got a layout or stock yet, and have been deliberating what to do about track for a while. I’d much prefer the set track as I’m a total beginner, but thought the Skarloey locos and carriages may be just a bit too long for 9” radii, but too short for the insulfrogs and stall. Sounds like they’re maybe just about ok in both regards though.

Hi Bob, all looks great. Just out of interest, I take it that Skarloey, Rheneas, and the red & blue narrow gauge coaches all run fine on the 9” curves? Also are you using the Peco set track insulfrog turnouts, and if so, have you had any problems with Skarloey & Rheneas stalling on the frogs?

No I haven’t yet, but will do. Thanks very much for that

Thanks for your help, moved the kit on in the end. I’m waiting for the Bachmann quarry hunslets to arrive and checking everyones’ reviews on here and on the NGRM. Probably going to end up getting those or the Skarloey/Rheneas line but who knows. Many Thanks again.

Yep all noted. I am a beginner, and was always planning on finding someone else to do the fixes for the loco. However the flexi track issue is probably going to be one spanner in the works too far, and it’s all my own fault for not checking before hand the lack of set track points going beyond 9” radii. Still pondering but I may return it to be honest. Thanks for everyone’s help, don’t want to take over this thread with my own issues any longer, cheers.

Yeah, I wholeheartedly agree with the last bit!

Ok, may buy a length of it and have a practice. Thanks for the advice on the pins also.