Going Loco Episode 32 Transpennine Express "Nova 3" Running Session

Описание: Welcome to Going Loco Episode 32 in which we look at my Accurascale SCC22351 Transpennine Express 'Nova 3" Coach Pack, includes 4 Coaches plus a DVT (fitted with an ESU Lokpilot for Lighting). I have been looking for this pack since 2024 when I bought my Dapol Class 68 in a 24hr Sale for GBP95. I have been monitoring the internet for any of these TPE packs turning up at a price I was willing to pay, prices up to AUD2000 were appearing on EBay, and last month Hammond Models had a "new' condition pack for auction, in the end I paid GBP399, plus delivery and import/export/carrier fees.

It was with trepidation that I unpacked the delivery, but I didn't have to worry the item had been securely packed by Hammond Models. The set was indeed in 'new' condition and runs well, however, the only downside is that the close coupled coaches don't like tight curves! The lighting wand works like a dream, and although I am running on DC the lighting options are good. The value at the end of the day is not to bad for a chipped DVT, and four Mk5 coaches all highly detailed.

I did I brief review of the Dapol Class 68 in a previous Going Loco, the link is below -
   • Going Loco Episode 28 - Four Bargain Locos...  

Thanks for watching, comments welcome, please like and subscribe, and a big thanks to my club - AMRA WA, for the great layouts I have access to when I video my models. See our club on Facebook.

Drew

Acknowledgements:

Video:
Chiltern Railways "New' Trains - @https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/ou...

Images:
TPE By Samson Ng . D201@EAL - Flickr, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...

Music:
Power Director 365 Audio Library

Commentary:
Drew