Allan E posted:Steve Adby posted:Allan E posted:E6 15 ( I had asked for fast 14) arrived on the property this afternoon. Haven't had a chance to take a good look but did notice that the pilot brakeman's step is wrong; however, a nice touch is that a second pilot (closed) is included. Also, no roof bell, wrong horns and nose stripe. Definitely not as delivered. Early days with it but starting as something of a disappointment.
Allan
Hi Allan.
Any chance you could post a picture or two please. I’m about to take delivery of a SF E6 to the UK. If there are problems I don’t want to end up paying expensive freight plus excessive UK imports charges and taxes which odd over 50% to the cost and will try and get sorted out stateside.
I appreciate any help or further comments you can offer.
Thanks,
Steve
(I’m modelling SF in the 50s so not sure if the problems you mentioned are relevant or not and apply to the Es when first delivered rather than later SF alterations!).
If anybody else can clarify would be great. Thanks again.
Steve;
Wish I could be of more help but I'm not able to post pictures at this time. The E6 is the as delivered model (my saying "Definitely not as delivered" was misleading as I meant "not as detailed as I had understood it would be"). As to your 1950's era, the engine has a single headlight rather than two, no numeral board above the windshield and no roof air deflectors...all of which would be on a mid fifties unit. I don't know if 3rd rail offered those options. If they didn't, you will be getting a pre 1945 version. That said, for my era, it is a handsome beast and my concerns could be corrected by a good modeler.
Allan
Hi Allan
Many thanks for the reply.
I did wonder if I’d get the ‘bells and whistles’ but it IS such a handsome beast and in my own happy world I can live with it as it is!
Happy modelling!
Has anybody else taken delivery of any E6s (for any roads) they can post pics of please.
Thanks.
