S&D Jinty

[MalcolmInN]

In this thread we spoke of Valentine gifts
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=31816.msg363577#msg363577
so I thort an S&D Jinty would fit the bill for her (she and daughter are fond of the S&D )

but it (BachFar, yes I know it never had S&D blue in real life but rule1 ) seems only available as DCC in a set :

is that the case ? seems odd that BackFar would go to the trouble of making a loco model and then limit their sales to sets only
(especially as   I  !she would need to ditch the dcc bit as well !)
I have bought splits from Cheltenham in the past, but they list "on order" "out of stock" for this one

[PLD]

You are correct that the S&D Jinty has only been released by Bachmann in the set, however you see almost as many advertised singly, the sets having been split up. Buying these from a reputable dealer should not be a problem (but make sure you get the warranty card with it)

Yes it is DCC fitted, but you don't need to "ditch the DCC bit" - the chip fitted is programmed to allow normal use on a non-DCC layout.

[queensquare]

As PLD has said, these are available fairly readily singly. I have a couple albeit converted to 2FS  and very attractive they are too. Also, you don't need to apply rule one as they were delivered to the S&D in unlined blue livery. It's the collectors club 4F in blue that is a bogus livery - I also have one of those and apply rule one for that!

On the DCC point whilst you can run them on DC with the chip in I would always recommend taking it out. Mine came with a blanking plate so a job of a few minutes.

Jerry

[dannyboy]

I think this is the one you are talking about -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161973344478?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

David.

[MalcolmInN]

It's the collectors club 4F in blue that is a bogus livery

Thanks Jerry, indeed, I was confusing myself orribly !

Thanks guys,
I'll have to do more looking about, Cheltenham is the only one I have seen so far, doing splits,,
any suggestions for retailers to watch for this sort of thing now and for the future ?

Thanks David, will be watching that one

[Railwaygun]

ive got one off ebay, and chipped it runs perfectly.

just worth setting a few Ebay searches and watching the Skies!