| Archive for Freesteam For collectors and enthusiasts of all steam engines |
| farreste |
Hello1Hi!I'm fairly new to all this, although I have owned a few Mamod models over my 26 years on the planet. I'm currently returning to the fray, and noted the relative state of flux that Mamod is currently in. Can anyone help me with who makes what in terms of rail locomotives nowadays-and which are 'best' in your opinions. Cheers, Steve |
| SillyBilly |
Welcome to the forum.
Depends which scale/gauge combination you're going for, if SM32 (16mm to the foot 32mm gauge, or 45mm if you are inclined to the wider gauge) this is pretty close to the scale of Mamod traction engines, then the best first time loco suppliers are Roundhouse ( www.roundhouse-eng.com ) or Accucraft ( www.track-shack.com ). But there are many more, this is a good page of links www.16mm.org.uk/16mmlink.htm (suppliers about 1/2 way down) and that whole website ( www.16mm.org.uk ) is a very good introduction to the scale. |
| Spokesmann |
Hi again Stephen, hope you enjoy it here.
We have a number of loco enthusiasts and specialist who'll have no problem recommending engines to you. |
| made-in-england |
PPS Steam models in google will bring up a nice site with a helpfull owner, if your after cheap and cheerfull MSS may be the way to go from Dream Steam |
| wart |
Alway had good service from Dream steam top firm |
| silverfoxsteam |
Hi Steve and welcome to the best forum! |
| Mamod Collector |
Welcome aboard Steve 
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| joiner |
Welcome to Freesteam |
| John Chapman |
Hi Steve, welcome aboard
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| farreste |
Cheers for the warm welcome gents, much appreciated. As for budgets for a loco and the like, I'm currently looking at a maximum of £200 to get me started with a loco, and probably another £100 for track etc. I like the look of the MSS models, but I've heard that they can be problematic. Can enyone elaborate or offer their opinions.
I've also noticed that the new Mamod loco is reasonably priced-especially for a gas fired one!! |
| Spokesmann |
There are always good pre-owned/loved locos! |
| avenger |
Hi from me too |
| steamyjim |
Welcome to the forum 
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| made-in-england |
PPS currently have a Mamod SL1,tablet fired on there second hand list for £125 |
| farreste |
thanks for the heads-up made-in-england. I've just checked the second hand list at PPS though; and it's not on there. Do you have a contact so that i can follow it up please?
Cheers, Steve |
| made-in-england |
If you send Alan a Email requesting a Second hand list he will send you a more detailed one, Got my first loco from him, a pleasure to deal with! |
| farreste |
Thanks for that-I've contacted Alan and he's sent me a list through today. |