Sunday 17 March 2013

Locos

Well it's been some time since my last post. Nothing too drastic has happened in the world of modelling (as far as my fleet is concerned), However I thought I'd share the three most recent locomotives in my roster. 

 On Track Models 8226 - Been looking forward to this since I ordered it at Liverpool last year. I'm sure many people have been waiting for an 82 class, I know I have! TrainOrama teased us a few years ago saying they would produce one, but that must have fallen through the cracks at some stage.
Although I haven't run it yet, I must say the model looks fantastic. Detail looks great and the finish is fantastic. Interesting how On Track went for a Mashima motor instead of the 'normal' practice of using ones from the factory. I guess it guarantees spares in the future, and the quality of them is great.
I plan to make this beast a 'flag-ship' if you like; first of my locos to have sound and I'm going to weather it to the best of my abilities.



Two NR class locos, NR56 and NR60. I bought these from Epping [Thornleigh] and Liverpool for $175 each. Not bas considering their RRP is $275, however they do lack a lot of the finer details we have come to expect in more recent times. With Auscision doing the C43/44ACi, there may be a market for some 'spare parts' compatible with the NR?

I took these photos with my Dad's DSLR camera, after some difficulty I eventually worked out the way to take better photos with it. The lighting needs improvement but overall they are better than what I have done in the past.

I have also been working on some more Berg's HUB cars. I now have all the cars to make up a 6 car set, however only 3 are complete (PFH, RBH, FH). one is painted but not decalled (RFH), one is painted but not assembled (BH) and the last is still in pieces (HFH). I am planning on installing lighting into them, and am awaiting parts for this.

Until next time!

1 comment:

  1. Hi. Please excuse my post not including your 1st name. 1st time I've checked your great blog. These NR loco models are great. I weakened recently & bought a SDS/Neo NR118 as std National Rail, from Alco World (eBay store) @$175 powered. Thanks 😊 Peter. Bordertown South Australia

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