Advice needed.....
What would be a typical steam loco used for shunting ?
I can get a chipped diesel shunter or try a steam loco, which, if it turned out to run okay could also be pressed into service hauling goods or perhaps coaches.
Allan
'typical' depends upon the geographical area and era that you wish to model. My GWR layout uses pannier tanks for shunting duties but these locos were also used for freight, branch passenger plus semi-fast passenger.
If you are open about your location/era I can recommend the Dapol Terrier or farish class 14 diesel as a couple of very fine slow runners, and slow non-jerky running is a vital component for shunting.
Elmo
Thanks for the quick reply Elmo,
I don't model any particular region but usually it's the late steam early diesel I like. I'm in the IMR camp so will probably run whatever I like the look of.e.g. different regions together because I like the look of some green coaches as a change from maroon.
Allan
Any 0-6-0T for a reasonable size yard. Hump and larger yards often used eight coupled tanks though.
Shunting duties were dieselised quite early, so for late steam/early diesel a Class 08 diesel shunter or Class 04 Drewry (depending on yard size) in either black or green would be suitable.
Hi Allan - what about a Jinty? Nice little loco :thumbsup:
2-6-2 tanks were also used quite a lot, depending on region.
As Bernard says - 08/04's were very early intruders into the steam era.
Some shorter wheel-based locos can have issues over points, especially at slow speed. Personally I would go for something like the Farish 14, or even something slightly bigger like a 20. That said, the newer shunters - 03, 04 and 08 - should be fine.
Quote from: newportnobby on January 08, 2012, 11:30:30 AM
Hi Allan - what about a Jinty? Nice little loco :thumbsup:
2-6-2 tanks were also used quite a lot, depending on region.
As Bernard says - 08/04's were very early intruders into the steam era.
I think perhaps the Jinty would give me the best options of shunting and use to haul freight and it's relatively inexpensive.Probably get one from Digitrains and have it chipped at the same time.
Allan
For me an odd bias is back to the Western. The pannier tanks were to be found all over the country after nationalisation, some made it as far as the scottish region, but my second choice would be the Jinty.
Being a fan of the LNER I do like the Farish J94 - although I am sure that I have heard a few bad reports about the later J94's. I have a couple of the Poole ones and they run fine - they also have quite a heavy metal body and will pull quite a bit.
However, the Dapol Terrier is a lovely little loco too!
Quote from: Jerry Howlett on January 08, 2012, 06:37:46 PM
For me an odd bias is back to the Western. The pannier tanks were to be found all over the country after nationalisation, some made it as far as the scottish region, but my second choice would be the Jinty.
I showed SWMBO what she would be buying for my birthday later this month and she chose the Pannier over the Jinty because it seems to have more detail on it from the photos. ;D
Allan
Why not check them both out in the flesh so to speak? My local model shop has them on display and they are both superb looking locos :thumbsup:
Quote from: Donkey on January 08, 2012, 07:40:46 PM
Why not check them both out in the flesh so to speak? My local model shop has them on display and they are both superb looking locos :thumbsup:
Good suggestion :thumbsup: To be sure the Jinty is plainer than the Pannier but I s'pose you need to check with Digitrains about the chipping
if your prepared to look at american diesels, look at the Bachman spectum 44 ton switcher, tremendous slow speed runner, doesnt even feel the points on speed setting 1
£45 on ebay WITH DCC!
I'll be getting it from Digitrains whichever I choose,it'll be a one stop shop...order it chipped,pick it up when ready. :)
There are a few locos that I fancy that don't come DCC ready and Digitrains seem to be a good choice to buy converted and ready to run,plus I can go and pick it up and take it back should that prove necessary.
There is a hobby/ toy shop in Newark called Access models that sells model railway stuff,but after paying through the nose for some brass tube and piano wire yesterday I'm loathe to even cross the threshold again.The other model shop called Gliders is mainly planes and helicopters.I went to Gliders second to get more brass tube and piano wire.
Access models piano wire...£1.00 a length, Gliders....46p
Access models brass tube....£2.50 a length, Gliders....£1.47.
Of course I naturally went to the wrong shop first ;D
Allan
Just had a lovely green class 45 Peak (chipped) from Digitrains and the service was great! Also asked them about a chipped Jinty and they said no problem. Sorry can't remember the quote but it didn't seem bad at all. Currently saving my pocket money to get one ;D.
Good luck with whichever you choose :thumbsup:
Chipped Jinty arrived from Digitrains and looks and runs beautifully ;D
:NGaugersRule:
All these chips are making me feel hungry. Pizza anyone ?
Quote from: Jerry Howlett on January 19, 2012, 03:38:00 PM
All these chips are making me feel hungry. Pizza anyone ?
:smiley-laughing: Calzone per favore
I love Jinties (Jintys ???) as I was born in Wolverton and the carriage works shunter was a Jinty (singular) :thumbsup:
Sorry to be dense, but is this just a one-stop order with Digitrains? The way I read their web site was as if you needed to buy a loco, run it in yourself on DC, then send it to them to convert.
I like the idea of a gronk, but I don't think I'm ready yet to wield a soldering iron on a model I've just paid top dollar for new...
After talking to one of the chaps at Digitrains I got the impression that I could buy the loco from them and they would chip it and then I could collect it,perhaps I've got it wrong.I had hoped that if I do that and collect a loco it would have been tested first so I wouldn't have any hassle having to send a faulty loco back..
The situation I've got at the moment is I've a decoder and Digi-hat coming from DCC supplies with the intention of fitting them to the starter set 0-6-0 loco I've got, to get my hand in so to speak.If my decoder fitting doesn't let the smoke out I'd like to chip some diesel locos that don't come DCC ready.
I've also got an unused Bachmann six pin decoder that I want to get another diesel to fit it in.
All being well I should have the majority of my track laid by this weekend and it's my birthday next week so I might have spare funds to get something I want. :thumbsup:
Allan
Hi tim-pelican. Yes it is a one stop shop. They will supply the loco, chip it and test it before posting it out to you. Both the Jinty and class 45 "peak" thay have done for me run great. They will also chip one of your existing locos for you if you wish. I suggest you give them a call, I found them to be most helpful. By the way they charged me £51.20 for the Jinty which is cheaper than Hattons :)
Somewhat low on funds at the moment, but when I get to the point of loco shopping, I'll be sure to call. Thanks for the info!
I got a TCS Z2 small decoder and Digihat ready for converting a Jinty.
Called at Digitrains today and picked the Jinty up, last one in stock, also decided to get the Tornado but changed my mind on the way there because of my poor luck with steam locos and got a Class 47 diesel instead courtesy of early birthday money from SWMBO . Splurged out on a green Class 37 as well so I'm now skint but happy.
I've got a Bachmann and a Digitrax decoder for the diesels,so I'll be able to see if I notice any difference in running.
Allan
Jinty, class 47, class 37 and almost a Tornado - you certainly have good taste Allan :thumbsup:
Good luck chipping the Jinty. Just watching mine with a rake of 16t mineral wagons at the minute, she's a lovely little runner! Tried her with 10 mk1 carriages last night and she pulled them no problem ;D