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Post by uzairjubilee on Oct 17, 2009 18:20:50 GMT
Hi all.
I've been wondering what the best Class 37 model would be?
Bachmann, Heljan, ViTrains or anything else.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2009 22:29:55 GMT
ViTrains is quite good, I'd reccomend these!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2009 18:54:16 GMT
The Vitrains one is ok but, after many revisions, the Bachmann one is actually looking like a 37 and is the better model in my eyes! It depends which one you want and why. Remember, if you are after one to run on an LT line then you need a lightweight 37/0,37/4 or 37/5 (the EPS ones, 37601-12 are ok. I drove one of them over the Putney line!). Heavyweight refurbished (37/7 or 37/9) are not allowed as are any locomotives fitted with roof mounted air horns or central snow ploughs. A picture is on its way to you.
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Post by metman on Oct 18, 2009 19:48:42 GMT
I remember class 37s running on the Met when they were taking A stock to be refurbished in the 1990s.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2009 10:21:58 GMT
The ViTrains 37 also has had some questionmarks over its mechanism. My local model shop had some returned due to breakdown. Despite thier reluctance to get the 'look' of certain Diesels right first time (and, to be fair, they are not the only ones) Bachmann mechanisms cannot be faulted! I have a number of Bachmann diesels and they all run beautifully. They'll pull a house down too! Buy a current Bachmann 37 (as opposed to a second-hand early one with the faults in the bodywork) and you won't be disappointed.
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Post by astock5000 on Oct 19, 2009 22:51:03 GMT
The ViTrains 37 also has had some questionmarks over its mechanism. My local model shop had some returned due to breakdown. Despite thier reluctance to get the 'look' of certain Diesels right first time (and, to be fair, they are not the only ones) Bachmann mechanisms cannot be faulted! I have a number of Bachmann diesels and they all run beautifully. They'll pull a house down too! Buy a current Bachmann 37 (as opposed to a second-hand early one with the faults in the bodywork) and you won't be disappointed. I agree, I also think the Bachmann model is better. Although the early Bachmann class 37/s have bodywork faults, they still look better than other models with body errors. |
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