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Post by andysleigh » Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:08 pm

hmmmmmmmm
i am seriously concidering a robert, if i can sell VoR, i know i shouldnt, but its a lovely engine, and DJB probs wont keep doing it for long
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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:12 pm

Now now Andy,
remember what happened last time you sold an engine you liked?
You got a rubbish loco in return and your loved engine got sold on to some weirdo who enjoys modifying it, renaming it, painting the cab roof white and taunting you at every possibility.
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Post by andysleigh » Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:13 pm

SillyBilly wrote:I thought the chaps at GMES were willing to teach you such things?
well, there are some, but while the club workshops being re built at the moment, probsably not at this time.
Theres is one guy who has said he is willing to help me with thigns, but we never get round to anything
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Post by 90733 » Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:14 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR wrote:Now now Andy,
remember what happened last time you sold an engine you liked?
You got a rubbish loco in return and your loved engine got sold on to some weirdo who enjoys modifying it, renaming it, painting the cab roof white and taunting you at every possibility.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
But seriously, would you rather have Robert or the VoR (which you haven't had long?). Remeber robert requires builing

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Post by andysleigh » Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:16 pm

90733 wrote:
Mr. Bond of the DVLR wrote:Now now Andy,
remember what happened last time you sold an engine you liked?
You got a rubbish loco in return and your loved engine got sold on to some weirdo who enjoys modifying it, renaming it, painting the cab roof white and taunting you at every possibility.
:lol:  :lol:  :lol:
But seriously, would you rather have Robert or the VoR (which you haven't had long?). Remeber robert requires builing
In a way, Robert.  Coal fired, looks nice. is nice.
I like vor, but i dont think its my kinda engine. i like small locos.

But i probably shant place an order unless i find another job.
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Post by Endless, Nameless » Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:14 pm

There's never been more choice in the coal fired market than there is now. Bit churlish to complain.

The ones that use existing chassis and or/ require building are cheaper for precisely that reason. If you want individuality and exclusivity be prepared to pay for it...

Happen to know a certain Mr Gorton is so chuffed with his DJB Edrig that he's ordered a Robert. I reckon it'd be a pretty good choice.
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Post by SillyBilly » Sun Apr 18, 2010 12:14 pm

Once practiced coal firing is just as easy to light and raises steam quicker than gas, it also gives a realistic chuff which changes with the load of the train.

Coal firing and R/C are a mix commercially available.

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Post by Endless, Nameless » Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:49 pm

While what Will says is true I can certainly see Keith's point. I've always disagreed with the theory that you can only run a train with live steam and not a railway, but I think for coal fired running that really is the case.
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