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G-force1

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I have a hankering for a new steamy toy. The choice is still wide (I don't have all that many already), but as I'm so impressed with my L&M, that R/H offerings are well to the fore.

The Questions. Is a Silver Lady a better option than a Lady Anne? I recall ever coming across a Silver Lady running, but I like the sound of the 'improvements, but do they make £300 of a difference? The £300 isn't really a deal breaker, fortunately, but I know the Lady Anne is an excellent runner.

There are other options in the offing, including building a L/A from a kit, and changing the body some, but I'm not particularly into kit building so it might take a long time to finish.

Thoughts on a postcard £10 note! ;D
 
"I recall ever coming across a Silver Lady running, but I like the sound of the 'improvements, but do they make £300 of a difference?"

Should have read "I DONT recall . . . ." ::) ::)
 
Should be in here http://www.roundhouse-eng.com/ - Locomotives/Current Models. The key bit is the sprung chassis. Might help if you have a lumpy track and want it to behave very sure footedly, which was never a problem from what I remember of my standard one. The extras certainly makes a difference to re-sale value right now ;) Max.
 
Yes Max, they are both still current models, Trackshack are showing them both for a March next, delivery, so there's no delivery date advantage on either. Decisions, decisions! :-\
 
I recently got a standard Lady Anne. She runs and pulls very well and stays on my track which is a little `iffy` in places with no worries.
To me the most important thing was the colour - all the best locos are of course maroon.
I would imagine the Silver Lady is like having Titanium model Ford. Its got some nice goodies added that cost Ford £200 to add during manufacture but add £2,000 to the price. But if you like it then why not?
I will add a brass safety valve cover at some point.
Here she is pulling a passenger train of 28 axles with ease.

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Chris, 28 axles is a good load for most steamies. I wonder if the suspension on an S/L improves on that any, I find that with my other locos the limit is reached with adhesion, not power (not that I find them inadequate in either dept.) there are limits on other things, like passing loops that rule any line.

Incidentally, 'tis my opinion the blue engines chuff louder. ;) 8)
 
G-force1 said:
Chris, 28 axles is a good load for most steamies. I wonder if the suspension on an S/L improves on that any, I find that with my other locos the limit is reached with adhesion, not power (not that I find them inadequate in either dept.) there are limits on other things, like passing loops that rule any line.

Incidentally, 'tis my opinion the blue engines chuff louder. ;) 8)
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And do they turn red as they go away from you? ??? ;)
 
Don't know about steamies, but from my experience of electric chassis, I would go for a sprung chassis every time - whatever state the track is in ;) ;)
 
There are examples of both models in our 16mm Mersey & W. Lancs group.
Mine is an elderley pre-owned standard, recently refurbed with new piston rings etc.
We run on both 32 & 45 gauges.
I just can't tell the difference in running qualities.
No, our tracks are not perfect!
I think the controllable simulated drain cocks may be worth the extra.
If cost is not an issue, then I'd say go for silver!
 
Thanks Rob, that's the sort of thing I was expecting to hear. ;D
 
Rhinochugger said:
Don't know about steamies, but from my experience of electric chassis, I would go for a sprung chassis every time - whatever state the track is in ;) ;)
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What you are saying is a good indicator of the benefit of maximising how many wheels you have got in contact with the rails with a sprung chassis and therefore best electrical contact and adhesion at all times in all conditions. Translates to a live steamer - you never know how much adhesion and pulling power you might be losing with a rigid chassis, even with a well engineered track. I think the mods overall are worth the extra cost on the SL, it's not just cosmetics.
Max.
 
Does the sprung chassis still only run on four wheels, or are the centre set in contact with the rail? I.E. only the outer axles are sprung.
 
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