Rivarossi American 4 4 0 INYO and BR 89 656 Deutsche Reichsbahn 060
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- This is a continuation of showing the locos and rolling stock that i purchased recently. Rivarossi did a nice job with these models, they are excellent performers. I would be curious to know if anyone has similar covered wagons manufactured by Kleinbahn. They are cheaply made and are prone to derailing. The artwork on these examples is pristine, they look like they were manufactured yesterday. However, given the branding on the banana wagon, it would have to date them back to the 50s? Maybe the 60s? I have never noticed racial stereotyping in the model railroad hobby before. I suppose there might be other examples I have never noticed.
Hi Steven, Riverossi made some excellent Locos and wagons, the American Standard 4-4-0 is a gem, it looks and runs very well. The BR89 is a great runner and is highly detailedm the conrods and motions are nicely made and look great when running. The Kleinbahn wagons are in amazing condition considering their age, you could add some weight to them which will make them more stable. I have a few of these wagons and put 10gr stick on wheel weights in them. More superb additions to your collection. Cheers, Paul.👍👍🙏
@@paulvozman842 Hi Paul, I'd been watching out for a Rivarossi American for a while. This one goes really well. The BR89 was in the lot as well. I was going to sell it because I already have one, but it runs so well I will keep it. The Kleinbahn wagons are in tremendous condition, but I was gobsmacked when I saw the banana wagon. Steven.
What beautiful Rivarossi locomotives. They have excellent motors, with a carbon brush and a copper mesh one that keeps the commutator nice and clean. All they need is an occasional drop of contact cleaner on the commutator. They are very difficult to dismantle, being held together by thick metal lugs, but they don't really need dismantling for servicing. I add a drop of 50/50 sewing machine oil and technical petroleum jelly to the bearings. Those Kleinbahn wagons are also very nice, I always find Kleinbahn stock to be very smooth running, but I've not got any in tinplate. An adhesive tyre weight as suggested by Paul in the previous comment is a good solution.
The American 4-4-0 has its motor in the tender with a cardanic drive to the locomotive I guess.
Hi Patrick, I have yet to own a Rivarossi with a poorly performing motor. These 2 examples have been beautifully modelled and run really smoothly. I had to marvel at the Kleinbahn wagons though, they are probably 1950s but look like they were made yesterday. I have a Bachman Jupiter 440 with the same setup, but the Rivarossi is far better. I had been chasing one for quite a while. Steven.
@@stevenpeaketrainsandstuff3682 I haven't got any Rivarossi locos in my collection, but I serviced and restored a friend's Rivarossi Milan tram, you can find all the videos in a dedicated playlist on my channel.
Classic Italian FS Rivarossi trains are actually in 1/80 scale and quite expensive, so I've never bought any. But when I was a kid I did some serious daydreaming looking through my 1978 issue of the Rivarossi catalogue!
@patricksmodels About 15 years ago Rivarossi models were very cheap down here. That is why I was able to buy a few. Somewhat like Jouef, they weren't viewed as being good quality. I have always disagreed with that view, both companies made some very good models and can be very good performers if you treat them well. I almost tremble when I see the prices of today. People are paying crazy money, which has somewhat limited my purchasing power. I like to collect vintage models because I know i can repair them. The newer models look great and have amazing features, but they are of little interest to me. I also craved models my parents could not afford, but I made do with what they gave me. But during my working life I began to acquire a half decent collection which I run at my leisure. Steven.
@@stevenpeaketrainsandstuff3682 in Italy the old Rivarossi Como production has always enjoyed cult status, while Lima was the run of the mill manufacturer.
Some people still seem to twist their noses at Jouef locomotives, I find them to be excellent, and I actually enjoy some of their quirky French technical solutions.
I started off with three Lima locomotives I received as a child, in 2022 I brought all my train kit home from my ex room at my parents' house and I began making my small layout. Then I started looking for budget locomotives, mostly steam and began servicing them. I agree with your point of view on contemporary products, very interesting, but too complicated and delicate. A model locomotive should be able to withstand a derailment or being tipped over without any consequences.
The 0-6-0 is a Bavarian R3/3 (actually a D II, as it has the older type safety valves) The bunker extension helps with range, as there is no other place to store the coal.
The timplate goods vans are 1950-1960s
Thanks mate, I hadn't noticed the safety valves. From the photos I have seen of this loco, Rivarossi did an okay job modelling it. Steven.