newquida rolling stock.

[hagen]

Good Idea Jon. One other tid bit I didn't mention last night was the body fit. On one end of one of the cars, it looks like when the assembler put the glue on the corners, they took too long getting them together. The joints are open by at least 1/16". Again, all of this sounds like a spoiled brat talking. But I guess, like I mentioned, LGB had spoiled us.

If you pay for Rolls Royce you should expect Rolls quality.
I can not really afford a Rolls, so I have to go for Trabant prices. And for the price they are quite ok.

 

[whatlep]

LGB hasn't spoiled you, its merely showed you what your worth

Mrs Whatlep says my LGB shows her what we would have been worth if I hadn't spent so much.
She can be a hard woman at times..... :brokeheart:

 

[stockers]

Take her dress/shoes etc. back for a refund!!

 

[ntpntpntp]

Mrs Whatlep says my LGB shows her what we would have been worth if I hadn't spent so much.
She can be a hard woman at times..... :brokeheart:

Mrs ntpntpntp says if I hadn't bought so many expensive trains we could have afforded a house big enough to keep them all in!

 

[whatlep]

Take her dress/shoes etc. back for a refund!!

You try it.

Do you prefer burial or cremation?

 

[UKSGR]

I was never spoiled by LGB. I couldn't afford it.

 

[Madman]

I was never spoiled by LGB. I couldn't afford it.

I couldn't afford not to buy it. I started my large scale empire with a well known brand. Let's call it brand "A". Once I moved my railway into the garden, from the basement, brand "A" just didn't cut it. I had spoken to an LGB dealer at a train meet, that was trying to sell off his stock of brand "A", so that he could sell LGB exclusively. After another conversation with him about LGB, of which I knew very little other than that they were pricier than I thought I could afford, I decided to try my first LGB locomotive. I bought the Lake George & Boulder Mogul from him for $375.00. I was almost afraid to tell my wife, but she countered with "You have been working hard, I think you should have it". That was in 1992. I have never looked back. I own one piece of rolling stock that isn't LGB. It's a Bachmann Davenport. Although it runs smoothly on level track, there are issues with it on down grades. I just happen to like small diesels. My only regret is that LGB is no longer the company they were. Their service department was above all others, in my opinion.

Disclaimer: No offense was meant to anyone who owns brand "A" products. You may have better luck with them than I did. If you do, FANTASTIC.

Another note; That quickly, the thought went out of my head of what I was going to say. If I remember what it was that escaped my mind, not very difficult theser days, I will certainly edit this posting.

 

[chris m01]

That was in 1992.

That could well be significant as the world has moved on a long way since then. I didn't get started in the garden until 2002. My experience over nearly ten years is that in terms of smooth running, reliabilty, longevity and detail is that brands A and U are every bit as good as brand L. Brand B have improved significantly over this period and in my limited experience (only 3 locos) they are now pretty good too although the some of the fine detail lacks robustness. My Davenport is a lovely smooth runner up hill and down dale.

So far as Newqd are concerned. If they bring out any US based stock I would be interested. As has been shown on this site many times they are doing a great service to the hobby by providing the base for G scalers to do some modelling (or kitbashing if you want) rather than just run things straight out of the box. Hmm - wonder Bachmann would sell them the molds for the big hauler range?

 

[Madman]

Good point Chris. In fact, I shortened the two cars I purchased, as mentioned. It is alot easier to play around with a less costly piece of rolling stock, even if it turns out not quite as you hoped it would.

 

[stockers]

LGB Mogul at $375 back on 1992. Prices are not that different now allowing for inflation.

 

[chris m01]

I think a better question is, how many of us are going to be able to afford this little indulgence in 5 years? As for youngers coming through the system.....

At 56 I'm still a youngster looking forward to retiring and spending more time in the garden - but not for some years yet.

Reasonably priced stock is important if the hobby is to keep going IMHO. Retailing will inevitably continue the trend towards online shopping. I sincerely hope that all of the manufacturers are turning enough of a profit to make it worth their while continueing. It is our duty to buy at least one new loco and three new cars each year!

 

[chris m01]

I've bought two locos, a caboose and a corrugated steel passenger coach this year. SWMBO says that is a lot.

 

[Andy Worsfold]

The problem I have is the wife thinks that once you've got one loco then thats all you need! I don't think they quite understand the need for more wheels, longer locos and then live steam......let alone wanting the whole garden for the railway. Sometimes life's just not fair.

 

[The Devonian]

Having accumulated over 50 items of rolling stock and eight locomotives I have to agree with my wife that I have enough railroading items. That of course doesn't mean I will not be buying the occasional freight car. I did sell a number of Bachmann Big Hauler items over the last two years just to keep from having to build another large stock cupboard.
There are many occasions that I ponder laying extra track but usually sense prevails and I realize that more track = more maintenance let alone expense.
Over the last few months I thought it would be worthwhile to build some structures (ready made are quite expensive). These have been built with longevity in mind (their longevity not mine I'm afraid) and should only require a quick repaint in a few years time. It must be said that garden railroading is a very fulfilling hobby.

 

[Madman]

I think a better question is, how many of us are going to be able to afford this little indulgence in 5 years? As for youngers coming through the system.....

The question of the less expensive "Train Set" is one that causes some debate, which is this; Would a younger person, just getting into the hobby, be frustrated to the point of discouragement, with trains that are difficult to keep running? This was my argument a few posts back. Like I mentioned, everyone has their own preferences. However, for me, when I made the switch to LGB, I could not believe the difference in performance. I was no longer frustrated with poorly performing locos. I was now able to concentrate on building my outdoor empire. Free from the constant tinkering with trains, trying to understand their workings, and attempts to get them to run better.

 

[stockers]

Having accumulated over 50 items of rolling stock and eight locomotives I have to agree with my wife that I have enough railroading items.

Nooooooo!
You cant have enough trains.

 

[ceejaydee]

I hankered after G scale for a while but could not get my head around LGB prices before I was in full time employment and things were still out of reach when I started my apprenticeship as wages were low whilst training.
So I first started with an original Bachmann Big Hauler back in 1989/90 which was ok for the price but I later sold as it was not as solid and smooth running as I had hoped.
I bought an LGB Stainz starter set around '94 on a bit of a whim really and was immediately impressed with the quality but found that in general once you got past the starter set stage LGB became very pricey.
To me the 'Toy Train' range was superb and offered excellent value for money.
Were I to start again I'd probably still go for an LGB Stainz set although I am happy with my Piko BR80 so a Piko passenger set may be a good alternative to start with.
Apart from a couple of new wagons over the years (which were found at very old prices) all my LGB purchases have been second hand which seem to offer very good value for money to me.

This year has seen the biggest growth of my G scale collection with 5 LGB locos and around six wagons joining the roster yet that still represents less than £600 in expenditure - or as I now see it around 3 and a bit OO Gauge Hornby locos with sound

As has been mentioned the Newquida stock is ideal for modifying and even if you change the wheels and couplings you will still end up with a piece of rolling stock that costs around the same as the average O Gauge Parkside wagon kit or 3 or so of their OO wagon kits.

So I suppose ultimately LGB would be my first choice for locos and stock but I still cannot get my head around the prices of 'new' items when used bargains are still to be found.
Piko locos seem to offer good value as does their rolling stock although I don't actually own any.
I think that Bachmann has come a long way since my days of Big Hauler ownership and I am very happy with my Percy set.
Whilst not for everyone I believe that Newquida has a very valid place in the hobby and does not, I believe take sales away from the other manufacturers but allows modellers to create and modify their own stock from a sound yet affordable base.

Hope this post hasn't been too tangential :thinking:

 

[steve parberry]

Having accumulated over 50 items of rolling stock and eight locomotives I have to agree with my wife that I have enough railroading items.

Nooooooo!
You cant have enough trains.

Only 50 you must increase the fleet as Alan say you cn never have enough........Ok 50 of one type might be enough but there are the different versions

 

[dunnyrail]

I had a run down to Newton Abbott yesterday to meet up with some former work collegues. On walking down the road from the Station into the town I noticed out of the corner of my eye as you do a Newquida 2-6-2t brand new in a Shop window. So I left my colleges and went in to investigate, purely for research you understand. Any how the owner was flying a RC Hellicopter in the shop so I let him have his play and looked at the goodies for G Scale. so far as I could see they only had Newquid in stock in G scale as follows:-

Harz 2-6-2t at I think £119
Red, Blue and Green coaches at £34.99 I can be precise on this as I bought a Blue one.
Bogie Open Wagons 2 to a box sorry no price
I think that they had vans as well but I did not at the time think of making a note to let you all know sorry.
None of the Red and Creme or other dual colour coaches as yet, if they ever get any in please let us know as I will take another day trip down there.

Bekra R/C
91 Queen Street
Newton Abbot TQ12 2BG
01626 334884

Nice friendly shop well worth a look in if you are in the area.

JonD

 

[mmts]

Plasticard has been purchased......
Time will tell if I manage to make something presentable.... watch this space