witherbrow Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Evening chaps Unfortunately i don't have the room for a circle of track so a rolling road is probably the way to go if i want to run locos in. I've been hunting around on ebay and found these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-HO-GAUGE-ROLLING-ROAD-SUITE-Hornby-Bachmann-ETC-NEW-O-GAUGE-AVAILABLE-NOW-/111492596607?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item19f57a037f anybody used these before? just looking for any comments before i splash some cash thanks in advance - Ash Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 They look similar to the Bachmann ones that I have - mine came via ebay from Hongkong - note that the Bachmann ones come in two varieties - fixed for tender wheels etc that are not driven , and ball-bearing ones that go under driven wheels - I'm very please with mine and have two sets of the BB ones and a set of the fixed ones, which covers all the locos I'm likely to buy. My rolling road is fitted in a plastic box so that it is transportable - currently debating whether to add a volt meter + ammeter to check current draw etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted November 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2014 I've got three of the O gauge ones. Do the job fine. One of the screws is a bit out of alignment so is tight to the rail, but to be honest it's quite good to have a "fixed" one Don't expect him to come down much with the "make offer" but you might save yourself a quid or two.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I did review these in BRM some time ago and I did experience some issues with the quality of finish and the rollers being out of true with its companion. They're OK for basic running in and testing but I certainly wouldn't be using them as any form of measure that a kitbuilt or re-wheeled chassis is behaving as it should. If you're wanting to run anything with six axles or more you would be better with a better engineered product for equivalent money - http://www.rollingrails.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted November 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2014 I have a set of five in O guage and can find no fault with them.... I made a simple box with a suitable lenghth of track and a new but ancient controller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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