Comparing the 00 Ellis Clark and Rapido Lowmacs 

@hovermotion it's my first experience of them. I'm headed Skipton end of the month and will definitely call in to the shop

@jkirk888 they are both good models, I've kept both although I think the EC has the edge

@pemboart true, if you didn't want the nem coupling they can be removed on the Rapido but there are no pockets. For me, what I liked about the Ellis Clark is the rivets really stand out, and I'm not a rivet counter! They just look better on the model, not that the Rapido is poor, 🤔 but it's a similar RRP

@@vcs00railway Try removing the NEM screw without physically breaking the bottom detail. You can't. I even emailed Rapido about this directly who confirmed that it can't be done. Big design flaw in my opinion.

@pemboart the Ellis Clark includes vacuum cylinders which can be fitted if using chain type couplings.

@@kellyashfordtrains2642 I know!