North Eastern Steam R/C Twin - a good starter set?

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GW - 30 Dec 2003 21:22 GMT

Hello,

Just to let you guys know, I went for the North Eastern Steam R/C Twin -
£150. Its wireless control etc and has two trains as well as the full track
inc extensions.

Is this a good starter set? The idea of no wires has helped me choose this,
as my son can play with it and keep his distance at the same time!!!

Thanks,

Gary.

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John Turner - 31 Dec 2003 00:08 GMT

> Just to let you guys know, I went for the North Eastern Steam R/C Twin -
> £150. Its wireless control etc and has two trains as well as the full track
> inc extensions.
>
> Is this a good starter set? The idea of no wires has helped me choose this,
> as my son can play with it and keep his distance at the same time!!!

The R/C stuff is not reliable, but I hope it works out for you. Some people
love it, others absolutely hate it. I'll not be stocking any of Hornby's
R/C sets next year because of the reliability issue.

John.

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GW - 31 Dec 2003 08:51 GMT

> The R/C stuff is not reliable, but I hope it works out for you. Some people
> love it, others absolutely hate it. I'll not be stocking any of Hornby's
> R/C sets next year because of the reliability issue.

Hi John,

Thanks for the heads up.
Not sure what im looking for, but any problems I will post them. How easy
is it to "convert" the system to non R/C? Is it just the "train control"
that is different from the standard sets? Are the actual trains R/C too?
Or is it just a way of triggering the track power?

Thanks,

Gary.
PS - I cant check as I dont have the set yet, I pick up either today or next
week.

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John Turner - 31 Dec 2003 10:24 GMT

> Thanks for the heads up.

No problem, hope I didn't disillusion you.

> Not sure what im looking for, but any problems I will post them. How easy
> is it to "convert" the system to non R/C? Is it just the "train control"
> that is different from the standard sets? Are the actual trains R/C too?
> Or is it just a way of triggering the track power?

The latter, a conventional DC controller will just plug in. You'll know if
you have a problem, the train will not respond to the R/C gear.

John.

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