Hornby large Peckett

[Jack Benson 4,197]

My apologies for a rather banal question but is the Hornby large Peckett as good a runner as its smaller cousin or does the extra axle improve running still further? 
 

Thank you

 

 Cheers and Stay Safe

[Mick Bonwick 8,661]

The extra axle offers no improvement to the running qualities, but the extra length of the wheelbase does minimise the possibilities of stalling on insulated common crossings, as you would expect.

Edited July 2, 2020 by Mick Bonwick

[davknigh 597]

Both engines run equally well but the larger engine has greater pulling power as one might expect. The B2 has the additional advantage of having a brass whistle rather than the plastic one on the W4.

 

Cheers,

 

David

[Jack Benson 4,197]

Hi, The B2 was acquired solely to share duties with the incumbent W4 on an exhibitable diorama - hence the query about running. Its 'load' will be no more than a couple of wagons but faultless running will be a priority.

 

Its origin on the Fovant Military Railway were an added bonus.

 

Royal Logistic Corps archive

 

Cheers and Stay Safe

Edited July 2, 2020 by Jack Benson
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[sjp23480 353]

4 hours ago, davknigh said:

Both engines run equally well but the larger engine has greater pulling power as one might expect. The B2 has the additional advantage of having a brass whistle rather than the plastic one on the W4.

 

Cheers,

 

David

Ummmm, that plastic whistle didn't last long on mine.  

 

Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement?

 

Thanks

Steve

[Tim Hall 1,595]

 

[Mick Bonwick 8,661]

13 hours ago, sjp23480 said:

 

Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement?

 

 

More than you might need, but worth considering.

 

 

From RT Models,

 

"4SLP056

Peckett W4 and B2 Safety valve cover, salter safety valves and whistle suitable for the Honby models"

Edited July 3, 2020 by Mick Bonwick

[Jack Benson 4,197]

The incumbent W4
 

Cheers and Stay Safe