Good review. I have quite a few ring field tender powered locomotives. The main advantage for me is that these motors can be serviced and repaired. Another advantage is that they can be played with as intended without fear of something falling off. I have used a product called glue n glaze to add windows with some success. Thanks for showing. Regards Paul.
Yeah, they have their shortcomings, but from a distance of 3 feet (the "3 foot rule") they still look the part when chugging around the layout. And as you say, they can be maintained, which if they are, will ensure decades of pleasurable running.
Goode review. The pony trucks are designed to run on first radius. The next generation super detail model was loco driven with excellent performance and very good value for money. Current generation in my view is far too expensive with far too many details falling off.
Nice to see older models being reviewed. As someone returning to the hobby after a break of around 30 years, the price of the newer RTR models is eye watering. The fun of buying old Hornby bodies, detailing them and fitting a Comet chassis, is largely gone. The option for detailing an older model is now largely limited. Half the fun was building something to run. No mazak rot in those days. I am concerned that at current prices, many folk will be priced out of the hobby. Wagons and coaches are now costing as much as locos did years ago. Supposed progress?
New is now far too expensive and I suspect it will sky rocket more in the future. I look round car boots second hand markets you never know what is out there.
Tender-drive locos are much maligned for several understandable - and well documented - reasons. But a well-maintained Ringfield type motor will provide decades of pleasurable service. From a distance of 3 feet (the "3 foot test"), these old-timers still look the part when chugging around the layout. Personally, I find the most difficult issue to cure is jamming valve gear (which you refer to) that mostly occurs as the gear wears and loosens, causing the loco to "skate." Another good review. PS: the "bits and pieces" on the tender are, apparently, vents that allow air to escape from the tender whilst being filled with water.
@ModelRailwayNewsReviews You're welcome. Just to be clear, I was referring to the pair of "tall mushroom" type items on the left & right of the water filler.
Good review. I have quite a few ring field tender powered locomotives. The main advantage for me is that these motors can be serviced and repaired. Another advantage is that they can be played with as intended without fear of something falling off. I have used a product called glue n glaze to add windows with some success. Thanks for showing. Regards Paul.
Yeah, they have their shortcomings, but from a distance of 3 feet (the "3 foot rule") they still look the part when chugging around the layout. And as you say, they can be maintained, which if they are, will ensure decades of pleasurable running.
These old Tri-Ang/Hornby 4-6-2s models are way better than the more modern Hornby 4-6-2s
Goode review. The pony trucks are designed to run on first radius. The next generation super detail model was loco driven with excellent performance and very good value for money. Current generation in my view is far too expensive with far too many details falling off.
Yes. The early 2000s "Super Detailed" steam locos were "Peak Hornby" in the opinion of many.
Nice to see older models being reviewed. As someone returning to the hobby after a break of around 30 years, the price of the newer RTR models is eye watering. The fun of buying old Hornby bodies, detailing them and fitting a Comet chassis, is largely gone. The option for detailing an older model is now largely limited. Half the fun was building something to run. No mazak rot in those days. I am concerned that at current prices, many folk will be priced out of the hobby. Wagons and coaches are now costing as much as locos did years ago. Supposed progress?
New is now far too expensive and I suspect it will sky rocket more in the future. I look round car boots second hand markets you never know what is out there.
Yes. These older models still look the part when chugging around the layout, and can be repaired and maintained far more easily than newer models.
Good Review thanks
Thanks for watching!
Tender-drive locos are much maligned for several understandable - and well documented - reasons.
But a well-maintained Ringfield type motor will provide decades of pleasurable service.
From a distance of 3 feet (the "3 foot test"), these old-timers still look the part when chugging around the layout.
Personally, I find the most difficult issue to cure is jamming valve gear (which you refer to) that mostly occurs as the gear wears and loosens, causing the loco to "skate."
Another good review.
PS: the "bits and pieces" on the tender are, apparently, vents that allow air to escape from the tender whilst being filled with water.
Thanks for the info about the tender parts. Didnt know that before 👍🏼
@ModelRailwayNewsReviews You're welcome. Just to be clear, I was referring to the pair of "tall mushroom" type items on the left & right of the water filler.
I had a black 5 with tender drive. Bad runner and very noisey. Traction tyres where an awful idea. Not my favourite of the time.