did any tamping machines like this run in the uk?

appreciate this is a japanese model and probably supposed to be narrow gauge but runs on normal n gauge track?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303307650861

Quote from: bluedepot on October 04, 2019, 09:41:59 AM
did any tamping machines like this run in the uk?

appreciate this is a japanese model and probably supposed to be narrow gauge but runs on normal n gauge track?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303307650861

Strictly no but there are so many variations of this machine its not worth worrying about.   There is a yellow version that is easier to modify into Colas or Network Rail versions.

NB. As far as rivet counters, I used to keep a bag of rivets under my layout to present to moaners as a prize for spotting something unimportant. 

Quote from: bluedepot on October 04, 2019, 09:41:59 AM
did any tamping machines like this run in the uk?

appreciate this is a japanese model and probably supposed to be narrow gauge but runs on normal n gauge track?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303307650861

Thanks for sharing this - looks like a great project!

Cheers Jon 

Would make an interesting plesser theurer machine. Look forward to updates

Looks as close to a Plasser & Theurer tamper Colas have just had imported to the uk network as youd ever get.
Would love to be able to run an original but dont think they existed in 1960 

If you feel like a challenge https://www.shapeways.com/shops/bmthtrains.

thanks

im not sure i will buy one. i am just exploring the possibility!

what year would you say this machine dates from?

cheers


tim

The Greenmax one is widely reported to run really badly. Shame, as it looks like a decent approximation.

Quote from: bluedepot on October 04, 2019, 11:22:57 AM
thanks

im not sure i will buy one. i am just exploring the possibility!

what year would you say this machine dates from?

cheers


tim

Present day I would suggest as the current imports look very similar

Exmouthcraig you must have seen the program on the tele last night  Train Truckers as you say that model looks just like the one that Colas have bought .
Bob Tidbury

Hello bluedepot,

The model is to 1:150 scale so looks fine next to UK stock.

I have the first release yellow version.  The performance is not great - it tends to move off like a scalded cat - and there are very bright interior lights which tend to make the bodysides glow.  Bizarrely, despite the presence of the interior LEDs, no attempt has been made to illuminate the headlights.

At some point I will get mine out of the box and see what can be done to improve it.   The basic shape is pretty good, though the bogies are very plain and poorly detailed.

cheers

Ben A.

By coincidence I had mine running tonight. I had tremendous trouble with it at first - needed to go back to Japan for repair, and whilst it is better, it is nowhere near as good a runner as my other Japanese stuff. As mentioned, the detailing is a bit crude (although idea for a detailing project) and the internal lighting is too bright, but performance does get better with plenty of running in.

thanks for replies!

doesn't sound too great a model then.. which is a shame!

unless i see one going cheap on ebay i'll give it a miss for now!

maybe sonic or revolution will make a tamper or some other track machine!


tim

Either I'm mad or I like a challenge...

Despite all your warnings above I'm still sorely tempted

Oh dear