Georgeconna

"Excluding Sam’s Trains from the equation, I saw enough videos and comments from others to know that there were serious quality control issues" Correct - look at page 1 of the Fell announcement in RMWEB, seeds of doubt set in from the outset. I love anything with outside connecting rods really but I kept away from that yoke. Would of loved one but did not want siding queen. Sad to see that people have lost money but after DJM APT debacle where I was very very tempted to part cash but did not I am wary now about pre ordering and have gotten over the FOMO think (party as I have too much stock I reckon) Even Rapido have had some issues with models and the U class is on the way soon which I would love but I will wait for..............a honest review. Thankfully my I can continue to enjoy the weird and wonderful Leader and GT3 so thanks KR for those.

Yes lots on RMWEB to wade through. I got the GT3 and Leader and are quite happy with the engine, Run very well from the outset, yes the lights on the GT3 did not work as they should and a 2nd run fixed that which annoyed me as it devalued my loco nor were the initial customer offered a fix. There is a workaround for the correct lights to be shown though so can be sorted. The leader also had a few issues, Wheels not portrayed properly and buffer beam not painted red were the main ones. TBH the wheels you can hardly see and the buffer beam took 15 mins to paint with an AK marker pen so no big deal. After the DJM and the APT mess I was a bit concerned to order anything before it came out after the Fell really and nothing really captured my interest so luckily I have not got any deposits in play. FOMO is a awful thing to have! If it is the end its a shame as they did build some niche models that a lot of people wanted instead of endless class 66's. Now do I really want a KR DD before they become unobtainable. £475 is a lot to shell out. G

I'll bring some oil down on my next trip down your way!! do me head in!! LOL!

Sure you have loads of dosh lad. Pay up!! LOL! Mines coming Fed Ex not DPD. Hopefully not the same shenanigans as DPD.

The way we like it! Just wish most stuff was under the 150 quid mark! That looks fab Lad. Are the Coaches Squeeking?

And if you dont like it and have to return it you wont get your €3 back and quite possibly the Vat paid. Info as of 2 days ago.

Remember seeing these for the 1st time in the Hornby Catalog and going Ugh!! Ugly as hell but looking at the effort put into this model it certainly puts it into the Wow Category, especially the grey and red Largo logo one. However checked it never ran in the 1960's SR so sadly not for myself.

Repainted one years back, Glazing was a pain to get out if I recall.

just read the thread, I would not have known myself!

never use them really. off a train set the wife bought.

2nd loco arrived today. In two minds to do a German Terminus with the boards I have or do a SR one as I have plenty of UK scenery item in the stash. I could do up a clean set of boards for the German one after I gather up a few items over time. This is a T18 from ESU, Don't think I will tire from watching this loco. The details are superlative, running out of the box sweet. She just looks beautiful. The coaches are from Roco, the close coupling is wonderful. Good knocked down price too. VID_20260527_144934.mp4

Amazing, Would not of thought of that.

coming out in 1/16 and 1/35 Scale. Some detail in this, Stunning model.

sitting looking at one in my Cabinet right now! The other is weathered and sound fitted.

I Missed the 33 and tanker pack, seems great deal, but TBH I am waiting around for a green Class 33 with factory sound installed. Not much room in the loco I have to get it installed. Not even gonna click on that...Simon from Heaton Lodge with be picking up a few I'd reckon!!

350 for both. Not too bad as you cant get them now.

Go for gold my son..... must have a look at mine.

Looks great, They make fine kits.

curved roofs look great. Always a farm dio would need one or two.

Like the aircraft Museum!! Bloodhound as well!

Wow lovely shot of Cobh

Looks great Noel.

That's set track ruled out. VID_20260513_200237.mp4

2nd planned item, 1st of 3 locos ariived yesterday, ESU BR80. Some. Specs on this little tank engine. Smoke from chimney and cylinders, underframe lighting, Cab and firebox lights amongst the 31 functions. Set up some set track to test out the shunting. Quite taken by how this little unit operates. Electronic u coupler at each end too. VID_20260513_193902.mp4