spikey Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I'm developing an unhealthy interest in a Bachmann E4 in Southern green, but I know nothing about the model. Can it be expected to run smoothly and quietly at low speeds on DC? FWIW my benchmarks for that are Hornby's J15 and Hatton's P4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 My BR E4 is a superb runner. Faultless. I don't understand why people aren't picking up armfuls of E4s at the prices they can be found at today. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted April 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2018 Agreed it’s a very nice model, and runs very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Yes, I have three: one in LBSC brown, one in preserved brown and one in Southern green. They are particularly nice models and all three run very well. I have a very soft spot for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 My two (one LBSC umber, one BR lined black) are on DCC but were tested and run-in on DC first. As everyone else has said so far, they run beautifully ... on both DC prior to chipping, and on DCC. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Thank you gentlemen. Hmmm. Yet more expense this month then ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I have 4 of them, 1 in LBSCR umber, 1 Birch Grove, 1 in Southern Green and 1 in BR black. All run lovely. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 If expense is a problem (it is for most of us) Hatton’s has a second-hand version of the previous model for £70. It’s the same apart from the number. There is also a brand new version in rather gorgeous LBSC lined umber for £80. There are also new BR versions for £80. Of course, you may not be interested in LBSC or prefer a brand new Southern item. Search for 35-07 to see the selection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiraffe22 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I have the pair of SR Green ones and am patiently waiting for an SR Black one, I could paint one myself but I'm in no rush, they both run smoothly as anything, quite strong too, sometimes that cab wheel falls off the rails on tighter bits of pointwork but otherwise all okay =) I needn't have pre ordered the 2nd green one as they appear quite regularly under £90, but never mind =) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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