| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Whats the best for a beginner train driver ? |
| Maxitrak Alice |
|
50% |
[ 1 ] |
| Polly 3 |
|
0% |
[ 0 ] |
| Polly 4 |
|
50% |
[ 1 ] |
|
| Total Votes : 2 |
|
| Author |
Message |
Please Register and Login to this forum to stop seeing this advertsing.
|
![]() Posted: Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Cboomf
Loco Cleaner
Joined: 18 May 2009
Posts: 2
|
 Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:58 am Post subject: Decisions, decisions .... |
 |
|
In the coming months i have the opertunity to buy myself a 5 inch loco, but i don't know which one, so i am looking a for opinions/quick reviews/comments or any other info on the following engines :
1. Maxitrak Alice £3495
2. Polly 3 £4458
3. Polly 4 £5002
Cost needs to be a consideration as well  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
SillyBilly
Station Manager
Joined: 22 Feb 2008
Posts: 37
Location: Ffestiniog Railway
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Cboomf
Loco Cleaner
Joined: 18 May 2009
Posts: 2
|
| Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| It is a level ground with fairly long stright sections, and looking to pull 6 to 8 people ..... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
SillyBilly
Station Manager
Joined: 22 Feb 2008
Posts: 37
Location: Ffestiniog Railway
|
| Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 12:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Well the Maxitrak 'Alice' is only said to pull 4 people, the Polly 3&4 are both said to pull 8. The Polly locos also have an injector which the Alice doesn't, I think you can pay them to build a Polly loco, but I'm not sure, I think building it is a nice new challenge but that is me.
PersonallyI much prefer the look of the Polly 4 to the Polly 3 as it's got that nice long tender and looks more like an old elegant British loco, and it's only another £550ish, but the only person who can decide between the 3&4 is you as it is really down to what you prefer the look of.
Just in case you are interested if I was to buy a Polly Loco it'd be the O&K.
_________________
Cheers,
William
Joys of Life Railway Revival
www.freewebs.com/joflrailway
www.freewebs.com/shrailway
www.freewebs.com/railmachinesltd
www.billsrailpics.fpic.co.uk |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
