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I only use a HM2000 - haven't 'gone DCC' yet nor have I a Gaugemaster ... Must admit to all, being a 'scientist' I started an experiment this morning, filming alongside a 1m ruler, but I was getting 'occasional temporary stalls' as were visible on 'adb's video, so I didn't see any advantage, so I aborted before I froze - 1.5'C outside and not much warmer inside the garage!! Might try again later! Al.

I've referenced this and you, aka 'adb' as I called you in a previous post, within the Hattons' 66 thread - which is what spurred this on. Love the little 'thump' near the start, then it's off again. I do notice a few momentary stalls, 'though it restarts of its own, without assistance within a second or so. I reckon Scottie was more continuous than the Continental locomotive you've indicated, and slower - that's what was impressive for me!! From initial tests, the Hattons one seems to be about the same, 'though I haven't run it in - I may make a 4th radius loop and set it off - both ways, both ways - then try it. I don't reckon any 1:1 locos will be moving that slowly for more than a few metres anyway. Thanks for sharing. Al.

With Polly, Nelly, Connie, would they use Percy gearing, or make it closer to realistic? I remember my Polly solely for losing coupling rod screws as the wheels were invariably spinning round so quickly ... !! I was 12 !! Al.

Wonder what the Dapol 59 will be like? It should smoke when performing a cold start then 'clean out', perhaps smoking again at full throttle momentarily ... but despite the novelty, not that realistic. The 'flashing' around the bogies is said to be 'wheel sparking' ... a feature too far? Al.

Thanks. Looked highly irregular. All explained - except why would they want it reversed? 35005 is a favourite Hornby locomotive of mine ... Al.

I've others going in the reverse direction - no 'cheat' to be honest. Understood a slight 'gravitational resistance' could require slightly more current to establish momentum, but I reckon they performed much better than would have been expected - going down the incline was no different with a 'minor adjustment'. Al.

Exactly, only a few seconds establishing how much steam to put through the cylinders / maintain traction. The old ladies performed brilliantly I reckon! Al.

Nice to see the old crane in action. Highly irregular application of pallets considering the weight of the boiler, and just how poorly aligned ... Person 'guiding / Supervising' should have stopped that a lot earlier - outcome was pretty inevitable. Hope the boiler wasn't damaged in the process - CP is a favourite of mine!! Al.

Spurred on by just how brilliantly smooth and thus slowly a 'new addition' from a Widnes origin can run, I thought I'd have a go at seeing how a couple of 'old ladies' could run. Hornby 46100 - Royal Scot : YES, I know it's not very steady, but not bad for filming in a cold garage by hand-held mobile 'phone!! Enjoy - I was certainly impressed. Al.

Are the splashers too wide to avoid interference from the bolts on the coupling rods, possibly? Al.

Fantastic service once again!! Should be on the Sherry by now Dave!! Mine is only missing one thing, the driver ... that's it. The rest is just, well, perfect. In relation to 34C above, I think there have been enough videos of the Hattons' 66 to see it can perform 100% as a 'scale prototype'. 66's maximum speed, depending on sub-type, is either 65 or 75mph. This has been demonstrated on several occasions and what I've seen is in excess of this, with huge loads - greater than 20 Pullman carriages on one demo. Al.

Has anyone tested how slowly the new 66 can go - just had a short go of mine and it's truly amazing. I think adb (??) I think posted a video of a Continental locomotive he has, which was impressive even if you could see the slight jerks between poles - I would say this 66 is the equal of that. Al.

I think there are a lot of 1:1 Heritage Railway builds in progress which require a lot of 'assistance' - normal inference correct. Hornby could assist in supporting them by creating a few pre-emptive replicas .... P2's are being built, which assuming safety legislation current at the time of 'final creation' permits, will be amazing on the main line .... !! PoW 2007 is in the original shape, and very advanced. CotN 2001 will be as 1st rebuilt with 'Bugatti nose' / A4 style. Hornby already have the chassis and one body style, they just need to create the latter ... I think making these will increase the exposure of the general public to the huge efforts being made by these enthusiasts ... Just a thought. Al.

Thanks for the help. This will thread will obviously disappear as new threads are posted. In all honesty, there's no way I'd find that, not freqenting every facet of this vast forum. Good offers, dare I say 'bargains' should be made more prominent than that ... as indeed I made it ... thinking I wasn't the only one who didn't know there was a bargain central thread somewhere ... Al.

Not yet, but dreaming of it .... !! Al.

I think it is excellent and proactive sales support by 'Hattons Dave'. Even on YT, Hattons have produced a video explaining the new locomotives' little possible foibles and that axleboxes can be glued back in - and how to glue them. Do you really think it's necessary? If it was a steam locomotive, and a vacuum pipe came off, does it require a video to show you how to replace it? What point I'm making? I'm not certain! It's great that Hattons were onto it immediately, but it's VERY MINOR in what is a superb game-changing locomotive I reckon. Al.

Neither was I. I simply made it the most prominent for those who may be interested. Next time I have all day to read the forum, I'll look out for that thread ... Al.

I was thinking that, but I was after a game-changing model. I suppose if 'that Margate-based company' mould a body which matches the quality of their A4 iteration, it won't be that bad ... just curious what one of the new guys on the block could come up with ... Al.

Dear Accurascale, FIRSTLY, HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS - you all deserve it after the efforts you've made this last year. I recognise that virtually all of your 'merchandise' relates to pretty modern image - Deltics do go back a little, as do 37's but they're still in the modern image of things. How about a coup and producing a 'Steamie', but more importantly one which doesn't appear to have been mentioned on other manufacturers' sites, so far, but which will be pretty fantastic ... There are a group of fantastic enthusiasts in Doncaster, South Yorkshire preparing to re-build a 'Bugatti-nosed' (A4-style) P2 Cock o' the North. How about replicating that one? Al.

Sale on at Rails - for those interested. Get it while you can - still an excellent locomotive, now at a temporarily fantastic price. Al.

I think you've got an instant top-seller here - very popular locomotive, and doubtless the detailing will be superb. I'm not ready for one myself, I'll stick with 37 001 for now, but it looks fantastic. Al.

Totally agreed. I've had to dig out a SCX Digital set for my youngest, and despite setting the 'magnadhesion equivalent' close to the track he's managed to get the Peugeot 908 Le Mans GT1 prototype to fly off enough times to break the mirrors 3x!! There is quite a lot of 'finer detail' on the relatively modern cars, but nowhere near what you'll find on modern model locomotives. I always spend up to a minute figuring out just where to pick them up from before even touching them!! Al.

I am very happy with my Freightliner Patriot. There is a huge amount of finer detailing parts fitted - none has fallen off, despite the 'all angles' viewing - it's one of several locomotives I have 'on view' alongside where I sit in the living room, so I'm continually moving it around to get different angles on it. My loco's axle boxes seem to be quite solidly attached, but in time you never know if one or more may detach - probably not judging by the percieved impression of quality I have so far. I especially like the extra clear windows - and viewing the detailing inside. Al.

I've not noticed this with mine. Looking again at the production locomotive video I did see a wobble going around a curve once. Is this axlebox location related? Al.

I think you'll find that slot cars, like model railways have been increasing their accuracy in dimensions and realistic representation. Fly Sky have been a very decent 'average good' slot car for quite a few years now, their cars being keenly collected - despite the 917 headlamps being incorrect, for example. Scalextric have evolved with the times as well, and I would say can be compared well with the better ones. Al.