Ace Trains

[statistician]

The Ace Trains and Bassett-Lowke models are excellent, don't hesitate to purchase either one if you come across them.  I prefer the Ace models for their heavier diecast construction compared to the tin of Bassett-Lowke, although both will run on AC/DC current.  The Ace model contains 2 motors and can take 18V 3 rail, although the Bassett-Lowke can run 2 or 3 rail via a lever. 

My Ace Trains A3 "Papyrus" in dark BR green with the matching maroon BR coaches is pictured in the back of the photo.  The engine in the front is the Basett-Lowke "Humourist" A3... (oh and my MPC F3AA is center for size comparison).

Weaver Models was going to import the Ace A3, however that deal fell through.  Everyone is correct about the price; be prepared to spend up to $2000.00 for an A3 and 4 coaches given the dollar to pounds exchange rate. 

  

[More to restore]

Hello big Walnut,

You can find some pictures on the personal site of a Scottish Lionel enthusiast: http://www.binnsroad.co.uk/railways/oindex.html

Also, I saw a display of ACE trains at the Lionel train show at Ilkley: very beautiful but indeed not cheap / not made in China.

Best regards! 

[Bob Keller]

There should still be videos of several on the subscriber side.

CTT reviews of Ace & Bassett-Lowke

Ace Trains Sep 00 O gauge 4-4-4T and car set by Ace Trains – Neil Besougloff
Ace Trains Jan 01 Southern (UK) Ry. suburban train set by Ace Trains - Neil Besougloff
Ace Trains Mar 03 O gauge canopy kit by Ace Trains – Neil Besougloff
Ace Trains Mar 04 O gauge British Railways Mk I coach set by Ace Trains – Bob Keller
Ace Trains Oct 04 O gauge British tank wagon set by Ace Trains – Bob Keller
Ace Trains Feb 05 Long Term Review: O gauge 4-4-4T – Neil Besougloff
Ace Trains May 05 O gauge LNER A4-class 4-6-2 Pacific by Ace Trains – Bob Keller
Ace Trains Jan 07 Long term review: A4-class 4-6-2 Pacific by Ace Trains – Bob Keller

Bassett-LowkeMar 03 O gauge London, Midland & Scottish Princess Royal class 4-6-2 Pacific by
Bassett-Lowke – Bob Keller
Bassett-LowkeMay 03 O gauge British Railways N-class 2-6-0 Mogul by Bassett-Lowke – Neil Besougloff
Bassett-Lowke Feb 04 O gauge British railways Royal Scot 4-6-0 by Bassett-Lowke – Bob Keller

All run well, though the Bassett-Lowke might be a bit quirkier than the Ace - but that may have more to do with the DC three-rail. I had hoped we'd receive one of their new 4-4-0s to review, but nothing so far. I get a weekly e-mail from Hattons (hattons.co.uk or ehattons.com) , a large train dealer in Liverpool, and Bassett-Lowke has just come out with a set with a Class 20 diesel and three boxcars for about $1,000 US (700 pound list, 489 pound sale price).

http://www.eHattons.com/StockDetail.aspx?SID=20592

[alexweiihman]

I think someone on the forum has one, I think the LNER Mallard

[dwiemer]

Don't have one...yet, but I look forward to adding one to my fleet.  They are spectacular.  Also, the folks at ACE are very nice to deal with.  I too would be interested in anyone who already has one to post photos and tell what they think.

Dennis

[alexweiihman]

Id love to get some there so nice, but like stated earlier they are a pretty penny

[Anonymous]

I don't but would love to. They are gorgeous but pretty high dollar. Many are also DC only.

I assume you've been to their site, which has some nice pics.

[Big Walnut Railroader]

Anyone own some British O Gauge engines or rolling stock by Ace Trains or Basset Lowke? Never really see many of those and it's a shame because they are nice trains. If you have some pics, it'd be awesome if you could post them.