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Nick
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 Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 2:08 am Post subject: Edrig/Millie or similar |
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After running my Bowman locos, I went and bought another old German loco on ebay and I think I am hooked! 
I now want a loco that I can run more often and save the rarer engines for special occasions.
I have been reading several reviews from you guys and have decided that I like the style of the Edrig. Do you guys recommend it, or should I go for something else? 
I am also very interested in getting a Millie
Here's a few things I want in it (if I think of more, I'll add to the list):
o-gauge
400-500 GBP price range
gas-fired
manual (no r/c)
Thanks in advance! 
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I am holding out for the new Mamod 169.50 GBP
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| johnreid wrote: | | I am holding out for the new Mamod 169.50 GBP |
I was interested in the Mamod loco awhile back, but when will they finally be for sale? |
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| I am also having troubles finding Roundhouse's and Accucraft's websites where the locos can be purchased, does anyone know what they are? |
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Mamod told me Mid May
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Nick
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Thanks Les, the Roundhouse site is good, but I can't find Edrig on Accucraft's site.  |
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Nick
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| Any other suggestions before I go for the Edrig? |
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well Id go for the millie nice and simple, if you get an edrig be sure that you keep an eye on the gas burner because Iv heard alot of stories about the burners turning up as the gas in the gas tank warms up and raise the pressure in the tank and melting the smokebox 
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Nick wrote: | | Any other suggestions before I go for the Edrig? |
www.track-shack.com best place for accucrafts.
No tax
£5 postage on however much you order.
next day delivery
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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| pauly wrote: | | well Id go for the millie nice and simple, if you get an edrig be sure that you keep an eye on the gas burner because Iv heard alot of stories about the burners turning up as the gas in the gas tank warms up and raise the pressure in the tank and melting the smokebox |
melting the smokebox??!!
if would take a hell of alot to accually melt it.
if the burner is up to high , then it may burn the paint.
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| Nick wrote: | | Are Caradocs any good? |
Basically the same as edrig, except different body work
Same chassis, same boiler. same technical stuff.
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