Orient Express which loco ?

Silver Line · June 13, 2014, 12:03:42 PM

c6250Which series of C62 did you buy? The 2017 or the 2019?

The loose part may be one of those pipes under the foot plate.

The model I bought was the 2017

The loose part looks as though it may fit below the cab window next to the cab door steps. The 2017 doesn't have the same cab as the one in the photo of a D51-498

What type of camera do you folks use to get those really close up pics? Not sure how I can show the close up details.

Railwaygun · June 17, 2014, 08:43:52 AM

Some pics of the Coach set ( in Modellbahn Lippe)

Silver Line · June 17, 2014, 09:46:50 AM

I placed an order 3 weeks ago with this company and the coaches are not in stock the message said they would notify me when they got them I've hear nothing :'(.

last night I contacted DM-Toys and they have them and will ship today if ordered by 11 AM All done and the other order cancelled.

Railwaygun · June 17, 2014, 11:11:32 PM

You were lucky - the MBSL sticker price was €490+ per set

Osbornes -£440

Dm-toys - €458

Amazon.uk -£183 +postage + customs ( 6 car addon set )

Support the local shops!

Here is a review of original sets

http://www.blainestrains.org/pdfs/KatoOE_setReview.pdf

Railwaygun · June 17, 2014, 11:29:06 PM

they were on the shelf 2 days ago!!

Silver Line · June 18, 2014, 10:35:23 AM

Hi Railwaygun
It is the Kato 8 car set for the Orient Express that is on its way posted yesterday cost £200.04 including postage from DM toys.

Alwyn

c6250 · June 21, 2014, 04:17:41 AM

Quote from: Silver Line on June 13, 2014, 12:03:42 PM
What type of camera do you folks use to get those really close up pics? Not sure how I can show the close up details.

I usually use a Nokia PureView 808 for casual snap shot. I choose close up from the manu, take the photo, then crop out the required part.

By the way enjoy your new train.

Silver Line · June 21, 2014, 10:50:46 AM

Thanks C6250 I have been using my Ipad up to now but not tried any really close up shots. The Orient Express set has arrived it looks very smart in the box. I've not run it yet

Alwyn

tutenkhamunsleeping · June 21, 2014, 12:00:01 PM

Quote from: Silver Line on June 21, 2014, 10:50:46 AM
I have been using my Ipad up to now but not tried any really close up shots.

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I find the iPad very handy for N gauge shots, the above close-up is one from the other day.

You can zoom in/out by pinching your thumb and forefinger together on the screen or vice-versa. Press and hold your finger on the spot of your choice to lock focus/exposure.

Best to use a stand if you can, as well - mine cost a quid from one of those pound-bargainy stores that abound.