DMU From eBay

Rich · 4th February 2006, 19:24

Hi guys,
I've decided I'm going to invested in a new 00 scale DMU for my layout, and will buy it from eBay, second hand. I have my eyes set on a Class 142, just wondered what people thought of it, and what other DMUs they would reccomend.
Thanks,

960012 · 4th February 2006, 21:55

The 142s are hornbya nd are very cr*p runners to say the least. if you got one then i would suggest remotoring it. dapols 150 is ok but no where near amazing, lima well they did a 121 177 and 101 and maybe a few others. these are ok models. the other thing todao is wait for hornby to bring out the 150 and 156!

Dennis · 5th February 2006, 08:41

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Originally Posted by feltham2104

The 142s are hornbya nd are very cr*p runners to say the least. if you got one then i would suggest remotoring it. dapols 150 is ok but no where near amazing, lima well they did a 121 177 and 101 and maybe a few others. these are ok models. the other thing todao is wait for hornby to bring out the 150 and 156!

Certainly agree that the Hornby 142 are awful runners - the early ones only had four wheels to pick up the current. I think later ones had all eight acting as pickups so not as bad. The Lima models are greatly improved by remotoring with a Black Beetle as this will significantly improve their running.

Richard Armstrong · 5th February 2006, 10:48

I would recommened a Bachmann 170. I've heard they're very smooth runners and are brilliant models overall.

Rich · 5th February 2006, 11:33

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Originally Posted by Richard Armstrong

I would recommened a Bachmann 170. I've heard they're very smooth runners and are brilliant models overall.

I already have a Central Trains Bachmann 170, and have to say, is imaculate! It runs very smooth, and has fully working white and red directional headlights - a smashing model! As regrds to the 142, one is going for £25 on eBay, should I...? I'll see what else I can find.

Richard Armstrong · 5th February 2006, 11:53

I've never seen a 142 run so I I'm unable to comment. Like the others say, I would wait for the 156 to come out.

Rich · 5th February 2006, 12:21

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Originally Posted by Richard Armstrong

I've never seen a 142 run so I I'm unable to comment. Like the others say, I would wait for the 156 to come out.

Ah, but if you wait, then when it is finally released, it will cost a fortune, which I don't want to mpay. I would rather pay about £30-40 for a model rom eBay now, than buy a new one from Hattons for example.

Richard Armstrong · 5th February 2006, 12:25

Hmmmmm. What about a Bachmann 158 ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bachmann-Class...QQcmdZViewItem

Rich · 5th February 2006, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Richard Armstrong

Hmmmmm. What about a Bachmann 158 ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bachmann-Class...QQcmdZViewItem

I saw that beofre, and it was only £40, but now it's £65!! Not paying that for a second hand train...!

Richard Armstrong · 5th February 2006, 13:52

Woah. That was only £41 when I posted!

Rich · 5th February 2006, 13:54

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Originally Posted by Richard Armstrong

Woah. That was only £41 when I posted!

Exactly!

What about this, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lima-Network-S...QQcmdZViewItem

ChrisM · 5th February 2006, 14:13

The class 142 are really bad runners,i had three and Ebayed the lot.
Bachmann 158s are good as are the Turbostars but i'm waiting for a few Bachmann 150s.

Richard Armstrong · 5th February 2006, 14:16

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Originally Posted by Rich

Exactly!

What about this, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lima-Network-S...QQcmdZViewItem

Go for that. Looks like a great deal. Has interior lighting as well! May not be the best runner though.

Rich · 5th February 2006, 14:22

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Originally Posted by Richard Armstrong

Go for that. Looks like a great deal. Has interior lighting as well! May not be the best runner though.

Yeah, I know that the best runners are always Bachmanns, but they have a limited range of DMus at the moment. Until the 166, 150, 156 and 117 are released by them, they only make 158s and 170s (and a few 168s). I'll go for that 117, looks in good condition, and has lights. Should be a decent runner, but I'm sure not as good as my 170 and Voyager!

Thanks for your advice Richard!

Coxster · 5th February 2006, 14:26

I have a GMPTE Class 142 with a replacement Northern Spirit chassis that I picked up from a show once and it didn't run too bad. Bachmann's 170s and 158s are smooth runners indeed.

4th February 2006, 19:24	#1
Rich Far too radical to be a Transport Minister Join Date: 10 Jun 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,603	Which DMU? Hi guys, I've decided I'm going to invested in a new 00 scale DMU for my layout, and will buy it from eBay, second hand. I have my eyes set on a Class 142, just wondered what people thought of it, and what other DMUs they would reccomend. Thanks, __________________ The Red Right Hand Last edited by Rich; 4th February 2006 at 19:59.

4th February 2006, 21:55	#2
960012 Driver Trower (Junior) TOC Owner Join Date: 4 Nov 2005 Location: Parkstone Posts: 1,992	The 142s are hornbya nd are very cr*p runners to say the least. if you got one then i would suggest remotoring it. dapols 150 is ok but no where near amazing, lima well they did a 121 177 and 101 and maybe a few others. these are ok models. the other thing todao is wait for hornby to bring out the 150 and 156! __________________ Visit http://stephen9466.fotopic.net/ For loads of railway pictures. Driver Trower Junior, Friend of Driver Crispy and Driver Scrutters, part of the TTT (The Troublesome Trio!)

5th February 2006, 10:48	#4
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	I would recommened a Bachmann 170. I've heard they're very smooth runners and are brilliant models overall. __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

5th February 2006, 11:53	#6
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	I've never seen a 142 run so I I'm unable to comment. Like the others say, I would wait for the 156 to come out. __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

5th February 2006, 12:25	#8
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	Hmmmmm. What about a Bachmann 158 ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bachmann-Class...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

5th February 2006, 13:52	#10
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	Woah. That was only £41 when I posted! __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

5th February 2006, 14:13	#12
ChrisM Driver Manager Join Date: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 722	The class 142 are really bad runners,i had three and Ebayed the lot. Bachmann 158s are good as are the Turbostars but i'm waiting for a few Bachmann 150s. __________________

5th February 2006, 14:26	#15
Coxster Passenger Join Date: 9 Jun 2005 Posts: 9,631	I have a GMPTE Class 142 with a replacement Northern Spirit chassis that I picked up from a show once and it didn't run too bad. Bachmann's 170s and 158s are smooth runners indeed.