RMweb Gold Jack Benson 3,917 Posted July 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2020 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 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick 7,530 Posted July 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) 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 1 Link to post Share on other sites
davknigh 573 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 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 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Jack Benson 3,917 Posted July 2, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) 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 Spelling Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold sjp23480 322 Posted July 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2020 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 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Tim Hall 1,504 Posted July 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick 7,530 Posted July 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) 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 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Jack Benson 3,917 Posted July 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2020 The incumbent W4 Cheers and Stay Safe 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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