Certainly the most disappointing from a comparatively new manufacturer in G.stockers said:In my opinion, the most dambing bit in this story is the silence from Piko to genuine complaints.
Certainly the most disappointing from a comparatively new manufacturer in G.stockers said:In my opinion, the most dambing bit in this story is the silence from Piko to genuine complaints.
It is most odd that they havent said a word. It is not as if the problems are earth shattering or require a fundamental redesign. They just need the correct gauge copper wire and a bit of attention to the screw threads. However, it does not appear to concern them that their image is damaged and of course thir potential sales.stockers said:In my opinion, the most dambing bit in this story is the silence from Piko to genuine complaints.
Tony said:How many men does it take to repair a set of Piko points ?
KeithT said:It is most odd that they havent said a word. It is not as if the problems are earth shattering or require a fundamental redesign. They just need the correct gauge copper wire and a bit of attention to the screw threads. However, it does not appear to concern them that their image is damaged and of course thir potential sales.stockers said:In my opinion, the most dambing bit in this story is the silence from Piko to genuine complaints.
If the points were made correctly the number of complaints & returns should have been ZERO!Sea Lion said:As UK trade suppliers for Piko Gaugemaster have advised me they have had very few returns or complaints in relation to their sales of these points.
I would say LGB or Trainline John, but that's just my opinion. I know a lot of folks out there also use Aristocraft, but I found the frog on their R1 points sat a little high and caused loco's to "bounce" over the frog. Don't know about the a large radius stuff though, hence my suggestion for LGB or Trainline as I have experience of both brands and in both case have suffered no issues whatsoever.Sea Lion said:KeithT said:It is most odd that they havent said a word. It is not as if the problems are earth shattering or require a fundamental redesign. They just need the correct gauge copper wire and a bit of attention to the screw threads. However, it does not appear to concern them that their image is damaged and of course thir potential sales.stockers said:In my opinion, the most dambing bit in this story is the silence from Piko to genuine complaints.
As UK trade suppliers for Piko Gaugemaster have advised me they have had very few returns or complaints in relation to their sales of these points. They have forwarded the link to this thread to Piko for their comments.
Meanwhile, would anyone care to state their opinion as to the best available Code 332 R3 points for outdoor use of both live steam and track powered electric traction. It is one thing to flag up potential problems, but what are the better alternatives?
Happy steamings,
John
Accucraft did say they would have the points in 2011, but because the manufacturing is being driven by the American company I'm finding meaningful information regarding delivery schedules hard to obtain, and, well, it feels like Autumn today.3Valve said:I would say LGB or Trainline John, but that's just my opinion. I know a lot of folks out there also use Aristocraft, but I found the frog on their R1 points sat a little high and caused loco's to "bounce" over the frog. Don't know about the a large radius stuff though, hence my suggestion for LGB or Trainline as I have experience of both brands and in both case have suffered no issues whatsoever.
Interesting that AMS are bringing out points John. Any idea when? I had some AMS track off you recently and I must say I was very pleased with it.
bunnyrabbit03 said:The advantage of Train Line points over LGB points is that the frog is brass and can be electrified. Also, do LGB R3 points not have an issue with the check rail being too short?
oberinntalbahn said:Just as a matter of interest have the Piko points failed on Analogue, Digital, or both types of set up?
Has this been rectified on LGB's latest pointwork or is it still an issue?mike said:bunnyrabbit03 said:The advantage of Train Line points over LGB points is that the frog is brass and can be electrified. Also, do LGB R3 points not have an issue with the check rail being too short?
they do, and there is a fix.. 3euros a go..
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Still the same.3Valve said:Has this been rectified on LGB's latest pointwork or is it still an issue?mike said:bunnyrabbit03 said:The advantage of Train Line points over LGB points is that the frog is brass and can be electrified. Also, do LGB R3 points not have an issue with the check rail being too short?
they do, and there is a fix.. 3euros a go..
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Deutsche Reichsbahn said:Still the same.3Valve said:Has this been rectified on LGB's latest pointwork or is it still an issue?mike said:bunnyrabbit03 said:The advantage of Train Line points over LGB points is that the frog is brass and can be electrified. Also, do LGB R3 points not have an issue with the check rail being too short?
they do, and there is a fix.. 3euros a go..
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mike said:bunnyrabbit03 said:The advantage of Train Line points over LGB points is that the frog is brass and can be electrified. Also, do LGB R3 points not have an issue with the check rail being too short?
they do, and there is a fix.. 3euros a go..
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That fix is a really good one and, IMHO, worth doing on the straight road check rail as well. Not only do the longer check rails guide the wheels better the additional thickness of the brass pulls the wheels sideways a little bit further from the middle of the frog, reducing the risk of the flanges on the opposite side to the check rail striking the nose of the frog.mike said:they do, and there is a fix.. 3euros a go..
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