3 eBay model train bargains - Part One : Will it run?
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- We rarely buy engines from eBay anymore due to the number of mis-described items that need fixing or returning. I low bid on 3 locos fully expecting to be outbid, but that didn't happen. So here we are, 3 videos where we open and test them "live" as they're delivered. Can this go someway to restoring my faith in eBay? Let's see how it goes.
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Ive bought a few Fleishmann locos off eBay. All have worked, some better than others. When I have time they will be fully serviced.
Your couplings fitted to Carl, are the 2nd style used, later style of Fleishmann couplings fitted to their models are not remotely compatible with the previous types.
Carl is low geared for the Rack climbing feature.
You will need to create a match vehicle to pull Hornby/Lima stock as the coupling height is different.
Keep it!!!!
I’ve bought a lot of stuff from eBay and the so called new model trains are by far the worst. The model rail community are the most dishonest bunch I’ve ever came across!
I've certainly never bought a new loco from eBay that was actually new. I feel that proper model train enthusiasts are honest on eBay, it's the ones that think they are some sort of dealer or just want a quick quid & will say anything to shift the item. Listed as "untested" is a no-no for me too.
Thanks for watching
Although I haven’t yet, I will be buying locos from eBay. Whoever I buy from, I just hope the seller is better at packaging than that first one! Great Vid! 🕊️👨🏼✈️👍
Yeah, the packaging, along with some locos, can be a bit hit & miss. Thanks for watching
Yes it is a rack engine so it is very highly geared. Also known as climbing green Charlie if my memory serves me correctly. I have one, great little loco.
I love this thing! Thanks for watching
Fleischmann sold sets of 'rack tracking' , part no. 6411, which attaches to the VARIO range of track. The drive cog under the loco connects with the 'rack' and away it goes up hills at a nice slow speed. It also controls the speed coming down. Hard to find nowadays.
And the loco (4028) is called Carl.
Thanks for that. I'll be keeping an eye out for some of that track for sure.
Hi. I've bought many models on eBay, some great some not so great.
As the idea of "as new" and "great runner " depends on the view point of the seller ( my experience at our club reflects this as some members are happy with missing steps, buffers and even value gear so long as it runs and is cheap)
My advice is , look at the pictures, no pictures or blurry pictures, don't buy.
"Great condition " with missing or broken parts, don't buy.
As for how they run depends on the price you've paid. Is it worth a service, especially on something 30 plus years old, to improve it, or do you accept a £30 , 30 year old engine will be less than its modern much newer counterpart. That is down to the purchaser to decide. Personally I don't mind doing some remedial work to a cheaper engine to get it running at a level I would call good, or great.
Finally don't forget new engines sometimes aren't that great , but of course you are protected under consumer rights act in these instances.
I don't mind a bit of remedial work & actually expect to. But, just be honest with the description. I had one recently that was an "excellent, quiet runner". It was as it didn't even have a motor in it! To add to your comment about blurry photos, it's a no buy from me if it is listed as "untested". It's not difficult to do so with a battery, so untested means "non-working & I know it".
Thanks for watching
The low speed is intentional, this one is geared for rack railway use (the big black gear between the wheels).
Yes, I realised that later. How I didn't notice that gear I'll never understand!
New on ebay means yes it's secondhand but i want the most cash i can get .
you old cynic 😊
brought so many faulty loco's of e bay just sent one back today
it's the poor descriptions that do it.
Interesting video thanks for sharing, it's always a chance of how anything is off eBay but you can get some good stuff and I've found the sellers fair J
On balance, I would say I've had more good experiences than bad. But the bad can be terrible! Thanks for watching