Barclay 00-6-0

[John Disdle]

I have found a small 00 steam shunter for my industrial layout. It`s a Barclay 0-6-0T Ajax. Fitted with sound. I would like to know if anyone has this loco, and how well it runs. I cannot find out the length of it either.
Any help much appreciated.

[yelrow]

There is a thread on RM web, that you might think worth a read

[John Disdle]

Thanks for that info yelrow.

A lot of it refers to 0-4-0 `s, the 0-6-0 loco was used in several industries in the UK, although other information suggests it is a Spanish based loco. Two posts about faulty motors that smoked, I assume this problem has been solved now. All say it`s a sweet runner, so that`s a plus.

[Walkingthedog]

Looks very much like an Electrotren loco. They are owned by Hornby. I had a couple, great runners.

[John Disdle]

The Barclay arrived this morning. I ordered it on Monday, but they are busy it seems.

It`s not as heavy as my Hornby 08, but about the same length, so I need to clean the track well. Took a little while to get going. I tried CV8, as this resets to shop default. But no joy. Selecting CV3 worked. Sound is good, and I was surprised to hear brake squeal – I hadn`t expected that! So now sold on sound. It really does bring it to life.

The box does say “Electrogen” so you are right Walkingthedog.

[Walkingthedog]

I was right, don’t tell my wife