I have 3 Clayton's which run reasonably O.K.-ish.
A 4th has recieved the updated chassis and now puts the others to shame in terms of running.
My problem is I am blowed if I can remember where I bought the other 3 loco's from, as I frequent a few shops as well as the usual box shifters and toy fairs, and a such could not take up the original chassis replacement offer.
This might sound odd but my collection is currently in excess of 600 diesels (I know I'm not alone in that one!).
So rang Howes with my tale of woe, who explained that they had only recieved enough chassis' to service their retail customers and gave me Hejan's number in Denmark.
Then spoke to a very pleasant Lady at Heljan who politely told me that there are no more chassis, full stop. Despite being a loyal Heljan customer (around 150 of their locos in the layout room) it was a no can do. One of those "the computer says no" conversations. Very polite but no use.
I get the feelling that the whole batch 1 Clayton affair will now be left to disapear into the mists of time until we all forget.
I know it's not the end of the world, but it does leave a bad taste in the mouth.
