Cheap & Cheerful Video No.8 - Tramway 8620s and Kato EF58

[marknewton]

So I finally managed to get some video of the Tramway 8620 class 2-6-0s that I bought from forum member Keitaro' web shop Loco1hobby - thanks David! :)

 

As you can see from these two videos they're very nice runners that can haul a decent sized train, in this case twelve cars. Detail and finish are superb, with an extensive set of alternate parts being provided, such as smoke deflectors, headlights and funnels/chimneys.

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/94424961@N00/18516382782/in/dateposted-public/

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/94424961@N00/18493597686/in/dateposted-public/

 

Now that I'm happy with the way they run they'll have the detail parts and decoders fitted.

 

I also recently bought a very nice Kato EF58 from a local seller on eBay. The model was allegedly used, but as is often the case there was no sign that it had ever been more than test run. For a long time I wasn't interested in having an EF58, and to be honest the only reason I bought this one was because it was very cheap. Now that I have one I think they're wonderful, and I can't imagine why I didn't get one sooner. 

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/94424961@N00/18522213325/in/dateposted-public/

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

[cteno4]

Mark,

 

You always make me think about Japanese HO, you devil, you...

 

Jeff

[marknewton]

You know the old saying Jeff, "I can resist anything - except temptation!"  :)

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

[Nick_Burman]

Konnichiwa Tramway...WHERE @#$%@%$$ IS MY N SCALE C11!!! :)

 

 

Cheers NB

Edited June 7, 2015 by Nick_Burman

[cteno4]

Ah yes temptation, but wallet and space usually tap on my shoulder...

 

Jeff