zoomer1979 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 15 hours ago, Albie the plumber said: Well , it arrived and overall , I'm pretty pleased with it . It's obviously a returned Kernow model as it comes in that retailers packaging. The body fit still isn't perfect but is IMO , improved as the description suggests . No warping of the running plate. What is beyond doubt is the running qualities of this particular model. It runs as sweet as a nut . No wadling like a duck , really pleased about that . I've included a pic to allow others to make their own mind up about the body fit issue . Good that they are getting repaired and seeing some sales, but still not worth the money they are asking. As before, it's a £100 loco selling at a premium. Neil. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted August 28, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) Was watching one of these and just got a seller offer for £7 off. One less to be bought as a result. Worth adding a watch of you are at all interested. Roy Edited August 28, 2023 by Roy Langridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie the plumber Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Roy Langridge said: Was watching one of these and just got a seller offer for £7 off. One less to be bought as a result. Worth adding a watch of you are at all interested. Roy So did I ....3 days after it arrived 😆 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 1, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 28/08/2023 at 16:24, Roy Langridge said: Was watching one of these and just got a seller offer for £7 off. One less to be bought as a result. Worth adding a watch of you are at all interested. Roy Mine arrived today and whilst I haven’t had a chance to run it yet, the bodywork fix is first rate with no hint of a gap between body and running plate. Will advise on running condition tomorrow. Roy 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail Steven Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 I just received my blue version from the bay and it runs perfectly with no wobble or distortion of the running plate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 On 01/09/2023 at 20:56, Roy Langridge said: Mine arrived today and whilst I haven’t had a chance to run it yet, the bodywork fix is first rate with no hint of a gap between body and running plate. Will advise on running condition tomorrow. Roy 1 hour ago, Rail Steven said: I just received my blue version from the bay and it runs perfectly with no wobble or distortion of the running plate. This is good to hear! Perhaps it's the 'Mazak Rot' Class 47 situation in reverse - starts off faulty and gradually fixes itself over time 😃! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie the plumber Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 On 01/09/2023 at 20:56, Roy Langridge said: Mine arrived today and whilst I haven’t had a chance to run it yet, the bodywork fix is first rate with no hint of a gap between body and running plate. Will advise on running condition tomorrow. Roy Dare I ask Roy , what's the verdict on the running qualities ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, Albie the plumber said: Dare I ask Roy , what's the verdict on the running qualities ? Sadly it has been too hot for either my loft layout or my portable one that I set up in the conservatory. I did start setting the latter up, but when I was dripping sweat on the tracks I decided it was probably not the best idea. Just looking now, conservatory ar 47 degrees 😢 Supposed to be a bit cooler here tomorrow, so perhaps a chance then. Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie the plumber Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Just now, Roy Langridge said: Sadly it has been too hot for either my loft layout or my portable one that I set up in the conservatory. I did start setting the latter up, but when I was dripping sweat on the tracks I decided it was probably not the best idea. Just looking now, conservatory ar 47 degrees 😢 Supposed to be a bit cooler here tomorrow, so perhaps a chance then. Roy Lol 😆 yes , not exactly modelling weather, glad it's with us though . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles2 Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 The last 3 issues of Model Rail, no. 316, 317 and 318 are advertising their Ruston ‘PWM’ 0-6-0DE as having sprung buffers, none of my 3, the first 2 were returned due to poor running, had or have sprung buffers…. Do yours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, bubbles2 said: The last 3 issues of Model Rail, no. 316, 317 and 318 are advertising their Ruston ‘PWM’ 0-6-0DE as having sprung buffers, none of my 3, the first 2 were returned due to poor running, had or have sprung buffers…. Do yours? Probably just a mistake in the advert. CJI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIA185 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 27/09/2023 at 19:18, cctransuk said: Probably just a mistake in the advert. CJI. It is. I'll get it corrected. (CJL) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie the plumber Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I've just read a glowing review of the PWM in Rail Express magazine . No mention of gaps where body side doors and running plate meet although in fairness , I couldn't see any . Ran smoothly too ! Must have tested it thoroughly before sending it out for review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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