Roundhouse Bertie Part 4 - testing the Chuffer

[weimi05]

Hi

I need to get an opinion I have been looking at both sites roundhouse and accucraft I have my a decision to make a roundhouse Bertie or a accucraft Ragleth I have a budget and tight on money because im just 14

[Summerlandsteam]

@weimi05 - Only you can choose which suits you the best! I choose locos on how they look, but if I wanted to add radio for forward and reverse, then it has to be Ragleth. If I want a smaller loco for my railway then Bertie. Both are robust and great value and much can be done with them. Have a look at what I am doing to Bertie on the Garden Railway Club (Google it) and watch out for the next video.

Good luck!

Chris

[weimi05]

Yes thanks I like them both but I like side tanks but not as much as saddle tanks

Thanks Adam

[weimi05]

i am hopfully getting a bertie or a millie I cant decied!!

[Summerlandsteam]

@weimi05 - Well they are both great locos! It is really down to which you prefer the look of. I am currently modifying my Bertie and writing it up on the Garden Railway Club site. There will be another video next month all being well.

Cheers

Chris

[tacfoley]

Great sound there, Chris! My BIL fitted one of your devices his 'Katie' last summer, and we are all V.impressed.

Best

tac

Ottawa Valley GRS

[Summerlandsteam]

@tacfoley - Thanks tac - I only just spotted your comment. And my Katie is where it all started - it was just too quiet so I had to do something.........!

[ColumbineMHLR]

Excellent set of videos. I still love running my Bertie with the chuffer even after 2 years or however long it's been fitted! Great stuff

[Summerlandsteam]

@ColumbineMHLR - Thanks Pete - it was your notes I referred to when I was making Part 3! I have to say that I am absolutely delighted with the sound and running of this loco - why have I left it so long!!

Cheers

Chris