Archive for Freesteam For collectors and enthusiasts of all steam engines          Freesteam Forum Index -> Give me an OO or an N MTA Hornby T9 A full review of one of the first T9's has appeared in the new issue of the Hornby magazine I am truly blown away by it, it is simply stunning. The issue also includes drawings of a T9, so get the mag! The reviewer has stated that due to the die cast boiler and traction tyres on the leading drivers, it can easily haul an 8 coach train. For a 4-4-0, that is rather impressive! It isn't out just yet, I get it slightly earlier as I'm a subscriber Spokesmann JC will be getting hot under the collar for one of those . . . .   John Chapman Can't wait,  the T9 has long been one of my absolute favourite locos.  I can just remember seeing them at Wadebridge and Padstow.  I also remember seeing one at Fareham station when we visited an Aunt. Spokesmann I have lots of images in books of the T9s at Wadebridge and Padstow, as well as the Beatie Well tanks . . . Show be a good model. Any pics Simon? SillyBilly Cast boiler sounds good, should make it run much nicer with that downforce, like the running plate on some Bachmann locos. MTA Spokesmann wrote: I have lots of images in books of the T9s at Wadebridge and Padstow, as well as the Beatie Well tanks . . . Show be a good model. Any pics Simon? Only in the magazine, there aren't any online just yet. I would scan in the article and post it, but I might be breaching copyright... MFSteam Re: Hornby T9 MTA wrote: die cast boiler Is that common these days? steamyjim Re: Hornby T9 MFSteam wrote: MTA wrote: die cast boiler Is that common these days? Bachmann use it as far as I know Spokesmann I like the Bachmann range, Hejan also. My Co-Co Warship is a very well built loco. Indicative of their quality and attention to detail. MTA Re: Hornby T9 MFSteam wrote: MTA wrote: die cast boiler Is that common these days? Most have plastic boilers, with metal weights inside. My M7 for example has weights in the tanks, with one having to be removed if a decoder is to be fitted... With the T9 they had problems with the adhesion hence the die-cast boiler. Most Bachmann locos are starting to get weighty boilers, my Super D has a metal boiler. I think! Mike, Heljan do good models. I have four of their 33's Plus a Western for good measure Spokesmann Any pics of the Super D? MTA Spokesmann wrote: Any pics of the Super D? I have the early crest version, of the preserved Super D No. 49395: http://www.ehattons.com/StockDetail.aspx?SID=21230        Freesteam Forum Index -> Give me an OO or an N Page 1 of 1