For my new layout I am looking to acquire a Class 101 DMU.
Generally do they handle first radius curves (Set-Track ST-12) and Set-Tracks points OK?
Thanks.
I can't be positive but I don't think you'll have any problems. Mine go round 9" curves with no issues but I have small radius electrofrog points so can't help on that bit of the question.
The GF class 101's negotiate the radius 1 curves without problems. They also manage the small Peco points without any hesitation or problems, even when going over the cross-over S bend type of formation.
Hi Certainly run on 9" on my test track , yep a bit rare ebay may be your friend but in Brum Ian Allan has stocks of some even if discount box shifters do not local model shops do and worth checking IA in Manchester.
Happy hunting
Robert
You'll have no problems with the curves or the points
Quote from: lionwing on June 26, 2014, 12:39:29 PM
For my new layout I am looking to acquire a Class 101 DMU.
Are you looking for green or blue, just so we can keep a lookout?
I run my 101s with the centre car (3 car) or unpowered trailer (2 car) on short rapidos to close the gap, they still negotiate 1st radius curves without issue. They are still out there, some liveries are easier to find than others though.
Quote from: newportnobby on June 26, 2014, 07:46:28 PM
Quote from: lionwing on June 26, 2014, 12:39:29 PM
For my new layout I am looking to acquire a Class 101 DMU.
Are you looking for green or blue, just so we can keep a lookout?
A green one is my target!
Quote from: lionwing on June 27, 2014, 09:46:58 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 26, 2014, 07:46:28 PM
Quote from: lionwing on June 26, 2014, 12:39:29 PM
For my new layout I am looking to acquire a Class 101 DMU.
Green.... Got my vote, buddy!
Are you looking for green or blue, just so we can keep a lookout?
A green one is my target!
Quote from: Only Me on June 27, 2014, 09:56:35 AM
The last Green 101 I sold on ebay fetched the princely sum of £154 ... Thats £45 more than new but then again they sold out eons ago, I have one 3 Car China BAchmann model left which I'm glad I kept as it fits Tormouth era perfectly. I have heard there is going to be a new batch of these released in 2015 So don't worry they will appear again....
Thanks for that info, I need a few for my Scottish Region layout. I already have a two car and a three car of the Blue Riband release, but will need at least another two more sets, preferably three car.......
Have you spoken to Jim at The Loco Shed or been to Arcadia in Shaw to see whether they have a green 101?
Quote from: Only Me on June 27, 2014, 08:23:36 PM
Keep your eyes peeled at Tings for something else too. Id love to say but sworn to secrecy!!
Ooo sounds intriguing!
I trawl the depths of fleabay and lurk behind lots, waiting to pounce from time to time. I notice that the 101's come up often enough (not the most common, but by far not the rarest either). If you get it from fleabay then expect split gears, even if the seller tells you otherwise.
Bob at BR Lines can fix it for you, although the 25 tooth (I think) gear that is uses is out if stock / no longer produced and he has to make / amend another gear IIRC.
I have two green 101's - Poole built 8)
Now, what I do find are rarer than hen's teeth these days are the orange Scottish & Strathclyde bodies for the 101's.
Quid os to that man who fetched 154 pounds for his 101! I have two if anyone wants them for 153 quid each :D
Quote from: DesertHound on June 27, 2014, 09:44:46 PM
I have two green 101's - Poole built 8)
Likewise, but they're real 'growlers' ::)
Quote from: newportnobby on June 27, 2014, 10:01:21 PM
Quote from: DesertHound on June 27, 2014, 09:44:46 PM
I have two green 101's - Poole built 8)
Likewise, but they're real 'growlers' ::)
Oh boy they certainly are! One's got split gears on the other one is still in the UK so I haven't had the chance to run it for a while. The one out here has split gears so it'll have to go off to Bob at some point (it's not the bogie gears but the one up near the armature - otherwise I'd fix it myself).
Quote from: Only Me on June 27, 2014, 10:20:38 PM
The 101 was not the poor poole version, i got rid of all that cr*p when they released the retooled versions...
Steady in Only Me ... some of us like that "old cr*p". :D
Quote from: d-a-n on June 27, 2014, 07:57:18 PM
Have you spoken to Jim at The Loco Shed or been to Arcadia in Shaw to see whether they have a green 101?
I'ill speak to both Arcadia & The Loco Shed early next week.
Arcadia it literally five minutes up the road but...I'm right by The Loco Shed next Saturday!
I might just get lucky...