RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 In order to provide some evidence, I have conducted a short experiment this morning with my 1361. I have to report that directly out of the box, it's not great. Jerky, not good at very low speeds. However, it was only driving it about 2ft in each direction, so it's hardly a fair run. Once I reshuffle the layouts and T-CATS' loop is deployed, it will get a good run in and I can report back again. I have, however, also added some spray primer to some walls, but that's another story. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 13 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: I have, however, also added some spray primer to some walls, but that's another story. Coloured ice cream? Now that's a novelty, isn't it? I doubt if it will catch on, though. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: Coloured ice cream? Now that's a novelty, isn't it? I doubt if it will catch on, though. No, I'm a vanilla person myself, don't like all these modern embellishments. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Oh dear.............actually the B4 is not small. They are quite big chaps for an 0.4.0T. Next methinks is a Kernow 02. They are reduced and I have a voucher. However, after the Hattons 14xx debacle I have no confidence whatsoever in anything to do with Decidedly Jerky Mechanisms.......sorry DJ Models. Rob. 15 hours ago, Tim Dubya said: Both of mine ran good straight from the box Rob. Mine too. Edit: for the avoidance of doubt, I'm talking about the 02 as well. Edited June 23, 2020 by St Enodoc 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 6 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Seemed to slow through the frogs, as if the b2b were a tad wide My second 14XX has b2bs of 15mm, far too wide, hence the problem going through points. This one will also receive a new chassis in due course. 3 hours ago, Stubby47 said: However, it was only driving it about 2ft in each direction, so it's hardly a fair run Actually Stu, with regard to anything by DJM, I think it's a totally fair assessment. Mine is exactly the same and may end up taking a one-way trip to Liverpool, next time I have a clear out. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 Well that certainly appears to settle it with regards to the 1361. Subject to Stu 's extended test suggesting things will improve then despite them being very reasonable I shall avoid them. I am more open to suggestion on the 02. However, the bench mark is still the B4. They are just splendid runners. The Hattons P class is pretty damn good as well and probably an equal. Hornby's Terrier less so and for the life of me I cannot see why not. Rob. 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 Rolling road: On TF: 4 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 Verdict. Much better than this morning after the very short session on the rolling road. I think it will improve with more running in, so overall happy with the purchase. 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: Rolling road: On TF: Mmmmmm........... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 23, 2020 have you tried cleaning all of the "Gunk" lubrication out of the mechanisms and sprayed GT85 into it? Works a dream on most problematic Heljan locos.. Baz 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 No, not yet. It's been sat in its box since I bought it, and only came out today in response to Rob's question. But thanks for the advice, will do that before exhibiting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 Do let us know how you get on with that, Stu. Your outcome might determine whether mine makes that one-way journey to Liverpool or not. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, NHY 581 said: Mmmmmm........... Quite! Forget it methinks. It may get a bit better but if it is that bad I rather doubt it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: Do let us know how you get on with that, Stu. Your outcome might determine whether mine makes that one-way journey to Liverpool or not. Fazakerley 1 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 17 minutes ago, bgman said: Fazakerley Bless ewe! 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 23, 2020 30 minutes ago, bgman said: Fazakerley Calm down... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 I'm thinking of building another layout........... Rob. 4 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: I'm thinking of building another layout........... Rob. That sounds like a fine idea. You don't even need to justify it, just do it. BTW is NHY581 the registration number of some interesting and obscure vehicle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 So am I, at least 2 exhibition ones plus a larger home based one. I've bought my ticket for tonight... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, MrWolf said: That sounds like a fine idea. You don't even need to justify it, just do it. BTW is NHY581 the registration number of some interesting and obscure vehicle? Bonjour Wolfie You're very kind. With regards to NHY 581, it is indeed an interesting vehicle but far from obscure........ It's a Bentley Mk VI formerly owned by Ivo Peters, now owned by Julian Birley and still seen out and about around the country. It pops up in quite a few of Ivo's photos. Here is an image but I'm unable to credit the photographer or in fact locate my images taken when I bumped into it. Edited June 23, 2020 by NHY 581 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: So am I, at least 2 exhibition ones plus a larger home based one. I've bought my ticket for tonight... I'm not that quick Stubbers... Edited June 23, 2020 by NHY 581 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Thanks for the info on the MkVI Bentley, it may interest you to know that it was registered new in Bristol. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 That's about right. I believe Ivo bought it new. Rob. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 15 minutes ago, MrWolf said: it may interest you to know that it was registered new in Bristol. It was spotted on active duty in Percy Main earlier in the thread. Same view today: https://goo.gl/maps/tDugXxG1ZKbXxnu47 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 2 hours ago, NHY 581 said: I'm thinking of building another layout........... Rob. 7mm 7mm 7mm 7mm 7mm ......... 1 2 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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