Stevelewis

I would suggest perhaps it is worth telephoning Hattons to ensure they are aware ASAP Lines close 4-00 PM though today Sunday

Confirming that my order from Hattons was delivered succesfully by YODEL today (SAT) less than 23 hours after online order placed

All very strange I have deliveries regularly via YODEL from HATTONS on a Saturday, Ii placed one yesterday (FRIDAY DEC 19th) and checking the tracking details it is out for delivery today this is a usual occurance!

Lead/heavy metal weights which are easily fettled to your required size? Try an Angling Supplies shop they usually have a vast range from tiny lead shot, to large sea fishing weights! I am lucky enough to have one in the town where I live, wish it was a model shop though!!

The 02/Tango could be interesting then?

I installed a couple of Dapol (4mm) signals yesterday, and I am quite impressed with them, the only thing I find a little negative is the sound from the motor when they work, however I suppose it is inevitable this will occur, I would imagine that with other ' layout noise' in the background it wont be as noticeable. Unusually for me I wired them analogue control ( push buttons) rather than digitally, this is just my personal preference as I find that it is sometimes better to keep the signal man's job seperate from the loco crew!!

Would that be the DJH RTR Version in H0? if so VERY nice and 5 times the price of a BR Garratt? Any Photos?

I think I have mentioned before that perhaps the Garratt was produced to a ' price point' in order to gain enough sales to make the project succseful in terms of sales, however it is notable that other Heljan Continental outline H0 steam locos do attract a much higher selling price,, a Danish 4-6-2 Pacific loco listed on Heljans website costs 3695 Danish Krone which is well over £300 ( if my calcs are correct)

Off topic but has anyone tried digitizing a MINITRAINS Loco? May be a little difficult with the 0-4-0 the 0-8-0 may be a bettter proposition when it becomes available, Has anyone any general feedback re the Minitrains loco running qualities> I have heard of a couple of disatissified buyers alhough any one looking for an 0-6-0 may consider the Roco 0-6-0T, which I know is digitizable with a very small decoder and hard wiring ( decoder space under the cab roof)

Kernow's deliveries are impressive I often phone orders in to them around 2-00pm and they arrive early AM, (All the way to Wales!)

That turned well!!

As a long standing Hattons customer I can confirm that the service being reprted whilst it is brilliant is NOT unusual. I place many multi item orders with them and without exception they are always delivered, well packed next day.

That is quite an old model, it would be possible to Digitize it by Hard wiring a suitable decoder, I am sure someone on here will point you in the right direction! I am a long time railway modeller but have a much greater 'leaning' towards European & American railways!! ( Funny old world isnt it?)

Re coreless motors, Kato have recently introduced their HO Genesis USA Diesel with coreless motors ( 2 motors 1 in each bogie thus dispensing with cardan shafts and gear towers etc)) The motors themselves are surprisingly small, but they dont half pack a punch! The locos are very smooooth and extremely powerful

Thats very true I only work part time these days, dont really have to but it gets me out and keeps me involved, but on the non working full or half days, I dont seem to have any modelling time, cant put my finger on the reason, but TV may be a culprit too many old films!! A N D Brief Encounter is on today on Film 4 so I will be watching the trains on that !!

Another Bargain and More Excellent KERNOW service. Ordered a FARISH WD 2-8-0 90566 on Friday afternoon, delivered 9-30AM Saturday It was Only £84.00, Always worth checking Kernow's Bargain section, They also list 4-CEPs at £109.95

Kernow ------ Spot- on with service once again, Ordered 2 BR (S) EMUs and an October Continental Modeller yesterday \\\\(Weds) at around 2-00PM They arrived today BY UK Mail at 10-00 AM with Free Delivery

Not made any purchases from Track shak for 00, but I have used them some time back now for some of my Accucraft Garden rail requirement, and believe me the deliveries arrived almost before i put the phone down!! I also remember the care and attention I received with a NG Live steam loco I purchased, John tested it and was not happy with its running qualities, so he spent a lot of time effort getting it right, before he would let me have it, but that loco ran beautifully, ( it lives in Liverpool now) As it happens SWMBO has given her approval to my being allowed access to some of the garden today, so high on the contemplatitive agenda is the possibility of a new garden line

AND it had to travel over the water as well!!!!

Just like to point out that Heljan have produced high quality steam locos in H0 scale for many years, take a look at their website www.Heljan.dk

Would just like to make readers aware that Heljan'S Continental outlline STEAM locos are brilliant ranking with the best of the Continental outline manufacturers, although quite expensive, but you do get what you pay for!

Hi Paul Never thought of that!!!

Dont suppose you have had a reply from Kato yet? I wouldnt Mind a Crocodile or 2 in this scale (Just as a reminder of my Garden Railwaying Days) But obviously not much chance!! Just have to Make do with the GE 4/4 IIIs

In the weeks since the BG first became available (LMS Versions) my loosley connected group of fellow modellers have purchased at the last count approx 16 RTR New locos from Hornby, Bachmann & Heljan only 1 of which was rejected because of problems, if my calculations are correct thats about 6% Now we don't have any idea of how many BGs have been sold so far nor do I think it is probable we ever will, but the number of reprted problems on here do seem to indicate that the proportion of faulty locos may be higher than average. It is a real shame because the situation could make those companies who commision these 'exclusive' models to maybe ' think twice' in the future.

Re the assembly problems etc.........I would think that the BG is not made in the same factory as Heljans 0 Gauge locos? Never had any problems with those over the years.