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g0ibi Full Member 
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Thinking of buying a R3188 Hornby N2 (late BR) but I've not seen any reviews to help me make a decision, anybody got any info or links for this model? Cheers Ron ____________________ Proper Preparation makes for Perfect Performance!! http://yourmodelrailway.net/view_topic.php?id=13331&forum_id=21 |
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g0ibi Full Member
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Well in the absents of any remarks I have purchased one from Hatton's online. I will do a review once it's run in and think about which sound chip I should save for?? Cheers Ron ____________________ Proper Preparation makes for Perfect Performance!! http://yourmodelrailway.net/view_topic.php?id=13331&forum_id=21 |
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sparky Member
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Perhaps it,s a rare beast . Let us know how you get on ,maybe even a vid? ____________________ reg |
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Ed Full Member 
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Hi Ron I've got the Dapol version which I believe is where Hornby got the tooling for their version (although mine is split chassis). This is how I managed to get a decoder in it. http://yourmodelrailway.net/view_topic.php?id=12581&forum_id=173 If you check out the Bromsgrove Models decoder pages (thanks John) there's a link to a nice little video about installing a decoder in a Hornby version, which may or my not be of use. http://www.bromsgrovemodels.co.uk/decoderinstallation4mm.htm#hornbyst Ed PS I'm jealous 'cos yours will be more modern, detailed and probably run better  ____________________ Engineers just love to change things |
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Silver foxx Inactive Member 
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sorry about this but I have been through a lot of late, I have the airfix model of this loco,runs really well and is easy to to chip as the decoder fits in the smoke box,hope this helps   ____________________ my webcam link http://86.19.184.67:8080 |
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g0ibi Full Member
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Thanks for the info, the new N2 is DCC ready and IF I fit a sound chip I will send it off to Digitrains to do!! Ed, also looking forward to a V3 this year!! Cheers Ron ____________________ Proper Preparation makes for Perfect Performance!! http://yourmodelrailway.net/view_topic.php?id=13331&forum_id=21 |
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Ed Full Member
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Really fancy a J15 now Ron. Ed ____________________ Engineers just love to change things |
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Gary Inactive Member 
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Although a little late, as you have already purchased a model, I knew I had read a revue about the N2. http://locoyard.com/2013/01/05/hornby-gresley-n2-class-model-review/ Cheers, Gary. ____________________ ...as a young lad, it was big trains for little boys, now it is little trains for big boys...! http://yourmodelrailway.net/view_topic.php?id=12116&forum_id=21 |
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g0ibi Full Member
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Yes Ed , looking forward to the J15 too! Thanks for the review Gary  Cheers Ron ____________________ Proper Preparation makes for Perfect Performance!! http://yourmodelrailway.net/view_topic.php?id=13331&forum_id=21 |
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Is that the same version Gary ? I read that review and wondered why anyone would want to buy it .................  Looking at Ron's R3188, it must be a later model surely - it seems to be priced at £80-ish (but not available). Loconet only valued the one they reviewed at £30 to £40 .................  ____________________ 'Petermac |
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g0ibi Full Member
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It is a different model, the new N2 has a clear cab area although not completely re-tooled. I would not have bought the earlier model for all the negative comments in that review!! I will do a review when I can and I hope to take it to Digitrains in Lincoln for a sound chip to be fitted in due course! Cheers Ron ____________________ Proper Preparation makes for Perfect Performance!! http://yourmodelrailway.net/view_topic.php?id=13331&forum_id=21 |
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I thought it must be Ron. I'll look forward to your review although it seems none of the "normal" box shifters have it in stock at present ..............  I need an extra tank engine just now but can't find a suitable one ................. ____________________ 'Petermac |
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g0ibi Full Member
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N2 arrived today and it spent the afternoon on the rolling-road getting run-in on DC. It was a bit noisy to start with but seems better now but not perfect! I have taken some photo's and will do a report when I've fitted a decoder and tested it properly! Cheers Ron ____________________ Proper Preparation makes for Perfect Performance!! http://yourmodelrailway.net/view_topic.php?id=13331&forum_id=21 |
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Silver foxx Inactive Member
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try this link to u tube to see my airfix model for comparison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6beELrcWXY&index=1&list=UUZBoxVNouwqsojjZZje3O5A ____________________ my webcam link http://86.19.184.67:8080 |
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