Dean Goodsd, yet again

[tomparryharry]

Hello folks, can I call on your experience, please?

 

I'm considering an Oxford Dean goods. However, it appears that there is a supposed 'good' version, with twin flywheels, and a cheaper version, single flywheel.

 

Is there a difference in quality? Or, running ability.

 

Views & responses much appreciated.

 

Cheers,

 

Ian.

[Siberian Snooper]

Ian

 

The quick answer is the first batch with lots of discrepancies has a twin flywheel motor and runs well and the later batches are more correct and have only the single flywheel and running can be a bit hit and miss. For the full story read the thread below.

 

 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/107457-oxford-rail-announces-oo-gauge-gwr-dean-goods/?hl=%20oxford%20%20road

 

start from around page 60, when the loco was released.

[tomparryharry]

Thanks Folks.

 

Much appreciated.

 

Ian.

[57xx]

The quick answer is the first batch with lots of discrepancies has a twin flywheel motor and runs well and the later batches are more correct and have only the single flywheel and running can be a bit hit and miss. 

 

Looks like there is room to fit a 2nd flywheel on the motor on the extended shaft sticking into the smokebox, something I will do if I can find some brass stock in the shed. Maybe even make a larger flywheel to replace the now smaller single one.

 

"A bit hit and miss" is an understatement, but IF you can get hold of a good 2nd gen one, they do run ok.

[PanzerJohn]

I've had nothing but trouble with twin flywheel version, on my third now and it's started stalling at low speed. I won't be buying any more Oxford tat, it's a shame as it's such a well detailed and good looking loco.

[The Johnster]

Looks like there is room to fit a 2nd flywheel on the motor on the extended shaft sticking into the smokebox, something I will do if I can find some brass stock in the shed. Maybe even make a larger flywheel to replace the now smaller single one.

 

"A bit hit and miss" is an understatement, but IF you can get hold of a good 2nd gen one, they do run ok.

 

The words 'if I can find some brass stock in the shed' suggest you are more than capable of doing this, not to mention scratchbuilding a DG that runs properly!

 

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