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For those of you not already aware. I have found that if you loosen off the keeper plate screws on the base of the chassis, the running of the model loosens off considerably too. I wonder if they're using electric screwdrivers at the factory and over-tightening the screws in the first instance. If you take this action and pack out the jackshaft cranks with 2-3 fibre washers (with a small fitting notch cut out), you'll pretty much cure any less than perfect running. I'm very happy with mine now.

 

Dave.

Interesting - I might try my one again, though I won't do anything that would affect the return option. Can't find 1400 on Hattons website, maybe they still have some for returns?

With the cost of the loco being higher than average you would have thought that QC would have been better and that it would run slowly. I am comparing a RTR loco with the masterpiece I saw running on Canada Road...

Just got my two this morning. One green and one blue. The blue one runs very smoothly but is a bit noisier than the green. The green one runs ok in short nose direction, but has a tight spot in the long nose direction.

On checking my D9500 it's OK running long bonnet first, however it hesitates somewhat in the short bonnet direction. Is this similar to what other people have experienced? Will running improve or should I return it to Hattons for replacement?

They look really ugly (IMHO).

What about special British requirements. Like is there anywhere to brew-up and put down your mug? Seriously though how good is the sound proofing and air-con in the cabs? Always a source of complaint with 66s.

As for no walkway grabrails - British Health N' Safety rules or loading gauge problem?

Looks like BR haven't filed down the mould line on the buffer faces. :icon_clap:

Just received the model very nice, very nice indeed.