RhBBob Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I would guess that Kato are not thinking of modellers but rather of the returning tourists' souvenir market. More likely they will also appear for sale at RhB/MGB stations as do postbuses and other 'take home' vehicles. A bit like the 1/64th scale 'Post Car-liveried' bus made in China that I bought at Andermatt in 1999. Well it'll do for a background piece..... No offence to you folks in 'Nm' - I admire your eyesight and nimble fingers, hence I'm in 'Om' !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) No offence to you folks in 'Nm' - I admire your eyesight and nimble fingers, hence I'm in 'Om' !! 'Om' is the yoga chant that the Nm modellers hum to calm themselves before tackling tiny components. ॐ if you've got a suitable font Edit: that question mark doesn't even display the right character when I look back at this post, and I do have the right font! Oddly, displays OK when I'm in the edit box. Edited November 29, 2012 by eastwestdivide 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Bemo locos come in two ranges, the ordinary plastic bodied ones, and the much more expensive metal bodied ones - their "Metal Collection". The Metal Collection locos tend to be much smaller runs and I think I'm right in saying that Bemo don't repeat a loco if it is a Metal Collection model. So they are hard to find secondhand and because of the shorter runs and no repeats they tend to hold their prices very well..... The Metal Collection also included lineside structures. I sold a silo structure a while ago; it was very heavy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhBBob Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 'Om' is the yoga chant that the Nm modellers hum to calm themselves before tackling tiny components. ॐ if you've got a suitable font Yes, I worked for the BWY for many years so had much fun explaining the 'other' meaning of ॐ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 'Om' is the yoga chant that the Nm modellers hum .... So what would "Om NOm NOm" be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp55aec Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I wonder if some one could answer a few questions for me as I am interested in modeling Swiss Meter Gauge but don't really now where to start. I only have a very small space, are there are any small branch line terminus stations on the RhB network? Would sidings be electrified or would they use a tractor? I really only want to model a small station with a timber siding and goods shed, do such things still exist? Any help is most welcome. Im also a starter in RhB HOm, a quick question I would like to ask,,,are D+R models still in business , you see very little of there models available for sale but they do have an up an running website, the same question for STL dut I dont see a web site for their models. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 26, 2012 D+R seem to be as Winco still list them as current though I don't know about stl. http://www.winco.uk.com/DRmain.html Nice layout here for a small space, spotted by one of the guys on the Grischun forum http://www.berninarailway.com/modell%20layout%20bernina%20waas.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp55aec Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) D+R seem to be as Winco still list them as current though I don't know about stl. http://www.winco.uk.com/DRmain.html Nice layout here for a small space, spotted by one of the guys on the Grischun forum http://www.berninarailway.com/modell%20layout%20bernina%20waas.htm Im planning my layout on three 4ft x 2.5ft base boards, transportable for exhibitions, The winco Bernina set looks different to the one im interested in as I would like a baggage - http://www.modellbahn-voigt.de/D-R-21270-Heidiland-Bernina-Express-Set_1 Ive also (as in another thread) bought some used RhB coaches alas one has no detail pack with it and hand rails are missing,, what do i expect for £15 from a swapmeet!!, any idea where I can get these parts from, I know WINCO but ive been informed they wont supply unless you bought the original item from them,,(they must have good turnover to turn away businesss!!) so any other shops,,,or even BEMO? Thanks for the links, Edited December 26, 2012 by mp55aec Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 26, 2012 Would be interested to see any plans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp55aec Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Would be interested to see any plans There in my head at the moment,,everyone seems to model the 3 track station ,,,,i think most continental modellers have a standard layout for the depicting country , I know SNCB modellers love Trois Ponts, RhB modellers seem to model anywhere in Graubunden!!, Its going to be mostly RhB but I do have an interlooper that I dont know what to do with, maybe a part ex not sure as ive had it many years (FO Tunnel lok) I know RhB used them for a time but thats 30 years ago and I wish to model 1990 to today before everything goes to EMU sets, I could really even use it with a set of FO coach stock unless i use modellers licence! As soon as a plan is drawable I will put it on here,,,Im not new to continental modelling, its all i have ever ever done since I was 14!!, but I am new to HOm and Bemo, incidentally i want the layout to be DCC Roco MultiMaus controlled and not sure about the BEMO locos with the 3 pole motors, looks like they will be posted off the the guy in Worcester to sort out for me the same with mt Bdt cab coach but any advice is good advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp55aec Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks Dutch Master, to be honest ive never used Winco ive always bought my items from mostly germany, as even with the postage they are much cheaper, WINCO seem to advertise much but when you phone itsout of stock, Im buying bits off ebay.de and ebay.ch at the moment as they dont always appear on our UK site even when you state "worldwide", I have my Bernina set for Christmas off my wife off e-bay here in the UK I was very lucky I will have to join the yahoo groups BEMO site and are there any for RhB modellers in English?. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp55aec Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Ive joined thanks had a reply already,,,,rather than "suffer" childrens Christmas TV last night I took a good look at my coaches, it seems they are that "old" production they dont have end details just door grab rails,,,and alas Im missing two, so if I cant get two anywhere I will try and take some fine wire and make my own, but Im not that good at fine work lol, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhBBob Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Also see the group at http://rhb-grischun.ca/phpBB2/index.php See the button to register on that screen. A very friendly bunch of people, originating in British Columbia - Canada - in 2004 but encompassing members in Canada, UK, USA and most of Europe, including Switzerland itself. A wealth of well-researched information. PaulRhB of this parish will know more about the origins as he has been a member a lot longer than me...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 28, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2012 PaulRhB of this parish will know more about the origins as he has been a member a lot longer than me...... It's a really helpful and friendly group that helped me immensely when building Rhatia. Worth joining any you find as there's always something different to find Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Also see the group at http://rhb-grischun.ca/phpBB2/index.php See the button to register on that screen..... "Not Found The requested URL /phpBB2/index.php    was not found on this server. Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 28, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2012 Just use http://rhb-grischun.ca/ I think Bobs link is from being logged in which is why it won't work on another pc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp55aec Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) At last some decent photos of the FO tunnel loks in use with the Rhb so it gives my loco a use on my forthcoming layout! http://www.flickr.com/photos/johannes-j-smit/4213205929/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/fototak/6461028459/ Edited December 28, 2012 by mp55aec 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhBBob Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) "Not Found The requested URL /phpBB2/index.php    was not found on this server. Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request" Sorry, Horsetan, I had logged out, but the basic URL would have been more helpful. Thanks, Paul Edited December 29, 2012 by RhBBob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks Dutch Master, to be honest ive never used Winco ive always bought my items from mostly germany, as even with the postage they are much cheaper, WINCO seem to advertise much but when you phone itsout of stock, Im buying bits off ebay.de and ebay.ch at the moment as they dont always appear on our UK site even when you state "worldwide", I have my Bernina set for Christmas off my wife off e-bay here in the UK I was very lucky I will have to join the yahoo groups BEMO site and are there any for RhB modellers in English?. Thanks Arcadia,Shaw, [advertise on RM web] have a large selection of Bemo Locos [metal and plastic] and coaches and wagons at good prices Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 ...... I have my Bernina set for Christmas off my wife off e-bay here in the UK I was very lucky .... Glad to have been of assistance. More where that came from, obviously..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 9, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2013 Pictures of the Kato Glacier Express set on here http://forum.spur-n-schweiz.ch/print.php?threadid=4826&page=1&sid=9676c80815b2ea3a137cc7eba4b2e239 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhBBob Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 The owner must like it...he's posted 31 piccys starting at https://picasaweb.google.com/ngauge.information/20130116KATO?authkey=Gv1sRgCJrr__utosKXLA#5834042078785595330 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 11, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2013 I think it's the Kato rep Bob, these are due in March Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 28, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) Kato Glacier Express, due in March but delivered early! Not that common in model railways even by Kato. As expected from Kato its a superb runner at all speeds, the moulding is crisp and paint is very well done. This can't compare with the detail that Bemo include on their HOm models but it is very good and about the only improvement would be accurate gauge and some detailed buffers to put on the front where the large rapido coupling is a bit over the top. Somewhere I have a delprado Krokodil that should look good alongside this and while I doubt Kato have any more RhB in the pipeline this is an excellent set at a very reasonable price. Would I buy more like this? Definitely. Front end Looks like enough meat on the chassis to narrow it to Nm. Pantograph Restaurant coach The bar Standard coach end Nice crisp roof detail The bogies, appear to be stub axles in a plastic centres with metal bearing strips against the bogie frame. Edited February 28, 2013 by PaulRhB 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 20, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2013 New livery for the Kato Glacier Express loco in a set now. http://www.katomodels.com/n/glacier_exp/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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