does anyone know if they are producing more of these loco's?????
Quote from: gwrwill on November 28, 2011, 01:36:04 PM
does anyone know if they are producing more of these loco's?????
Sorry, Will, but I am sure I read on this here forum that Peco have no plans for further runs :(
You can still buy them new, just do a search on google
Lovely runner if you can get one even if they are a bit pricey!
I saw one going for £100 at the West Sussex N Gauge Society's show last month (shop one too!). Was tempted, but didn't pick it up. Should have really!
With them being DCC built in, how well do they run on DC layouts out of the box (ie do they need the chip to be programmed to DC mode or anything?)
I'm on DC and have no problems, although my layout is an out and back so no long runs. probabely my best runner.
Quote from: Zwilnik on November 28, 2011, 06:06:35 PM
With them being DCC built in, how well do they run on DC layouts out of the box (ie do they need the chip to be programmed to DC mode or anything?)
I ran mine in on DC and now run it on DCC,no need to touch anything.It really is a smooth runner,it's a pity that Peco don't make a greater range.
Allan
excellent. Next time I see one for £100 I'm buying it then :)
Quote from: Shiney Sheff on November 28, 2011, 04:47:41 PM
You can still buy them new, just do a search on google
have you any links the ones i can find are pre order which i don't understand as they are not making anymore ???or maybe i'm just thick ;D ;D
Rails show them as available, but I would check with them before clicking 'add to basket'.
http://railsofsheffield.com/0-6-0-collett-goods-gwr-green-late-locomotive-nl-24-JJJA11107.aspx
Rails of Sheffield are showing them in stock at £128 or £134.50
thanks have sent an email fingers crossed :thumbsup:
Not wishing to put the kibosh on things, but the first one I had from Hattons was a 'coffee grinder' so I sent it back and the replacement is great - very smooth runner on DC as I don't do this new fangled DCC stuff (that should throw the brown stuff into the rotating thingy :evil:)
I've got two.
The first one ran badly.
The second didn't run at all!
Both got sorted by Peco and are now very smooth runners on DC. I don't do DCC and really wish they'd sold it as just DCC ready.
Quote from: gwrwill on November 28, 2011, 06:23:58 PM
have you any links the ones i can find are pre order which i don't understand as they are not making anymore ???or maybe i'm just thick ;D ;D
Totally N gauge have one,you'll have to phone for price though.Phone on Thursday and ask for Wendy,she's the boss.
http://www.totalngauge.co.uk/?i=154838
Allan
no one has them in stock :'( rails of sheffield say they can order me one but it takes 5 days so fingers crossed :beers:
I've got a Peco Collett and it is one of my best runners steam wise (i think my Farish B1 just about tops it). One thing i will say is that apparently they do not like running on layouts where an electronic track cleaner is wired in.
Oh and on a slight note, although i wasn't the one dealing with it i believe i saw your email asking about the colletts at work today lol
Ollie
Quote from: Ollie3440 on November 29, 2011, 10:39:00 PM
I've got a Peco Collett and it is one of my best runners steam wise (i think my Farish B1 just about tops it). One thing i will say is that apparently they do not like running on layouts where an electronic track cleaner is wired in.
Yes - it will damage the DCC chip. However you can always remove the chip and replace it with a blanking plug
Quote from: Ollie3440 on November 29, 2011, 10:39:00 PM
I've got a Peco Collett and it is one of my best runners steam wise (i think my Farish B1 just about tops it). One thing i will say is that apparently they do not like running on layouts where an electronic track cleaner is wired in.
Oh and on a slight note, although i wasn't the one dealing with it i believe i saw your email asking about the colletts at work today lol
Ollie
you did that ;D ;D and tracy has ordered one for me :thumbsup: she's a wee star :-* ;D ;D