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Experience with the Hattons Andrew Barclay in 00 gauge


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Hi all,

I am interested into buying one of the Hattons Andrew Barclay models for 00 gauge.

They seem to be a good runner, according to my internet research. Do the models run like the Hornby Peckett or (very) similar?

In terms of layout control I am not sure  weather to run it DC or DCC.

 

Has anyone made experiences with theese models?  

 

Cheers

Peckett 560

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My two don't get a great deal of running, but their running qualities are similar to those of Hornby's Pecketts - i.e. they are very good. I cannot  report on longer term running, but the mechanism apears to be quite robust.

 

Fitting a DCC chip can be a little fiddly. I broke one of the clacks on the red 'Katie', in spite of being very careful and knowing what to watch for, but fortunately it was hidden by the ladder.

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No problems running one on DCC just reduce the CV that controls max speed and should solve any speed issues.  As regards the Peckett/Barclay comparison the only area to watch is slide rod (Piston) guides, metal on the Peckett but plastic on the Barclay , the Peckett I found to be more robust. apart from that no problems and I have 3 of them.

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