Shadow.Monk Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 A Murdoch sold for over £400 the other day, since then I believe 3 others have suddenly appeared. Think people are hoping theirs will go for the same? My local model shop had 4 in not long after his release for £66 each, wish I had picked them up :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Yes. Murdoch is very rare. He is my favourite Thomas engine that Hornby have realesd. I bought mine for £74.00 at Hatton's, in 2011. I'm glad I did. Now you have to pay over £400.00.seems with it though, with the amount of people who want a Hornby Murdoch. Hornby Spencer and Murdoch are the rarest, Murdoch coming first, Spencer second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow.Monk Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 In 2011/2012, Murdoch and James were the only engines I needed left to complete my 22 engine collection, shame I won't be able to complete it now, here's to hoping Hornby reintroduce Murdoch so I can pick one up, and people who have paid over £400 (one went for £460 today!) would feel a bit silly :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 How can you not have a James. He is part of the Steam Team. You must have one by now? I have my complete 22 set. I own more than 22 actually, because I own Bachmann Donald, Douglas, Mavis, Salty and Skarloey. I will be buying Rosie, Paxton, Rheneas and Rusty as well, when they get released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow.Monk Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 I did have a James, but he arrived damaged, so I sent him back and I just didn't get another one for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The old or new James? What damage was there? Did you send him back, for a refund? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slornie Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hornby Spencer and Murdoch are the rarest, Murdoch coming first, Spencer second. Spencer second rarest? I'm not sure about that. I'd have thought it would be Oliver, with Spencer coming along third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Maybe. However the orginal R9257 Spencer was discontinued the same year as Oliver, however, Oliver was in production for a longer period of time than Spencer. I would Spencer is 100% more rare than Oliver. Wait a minute! I totally forgot about Flying Scotsman (Thomas) I think he is more rare than Spencer, so is Bear. I don't know now! I am confusing myself. So many rare locomotives and rolling stock in the Hornby Thomas & Friends range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hi, You could continplate doing what I did and expand the collection beyond 22.That is possible as there are UK and China, versions of Gordon, Percy,James,Duck and Devious Diesel.There are clockwork and electric versions of Thomas, Percy, Bill, Ben and Toby.Also Thomas 4 wheel versions come in Clockwork,Push along and Electric.Thomas 6 wheel available in Clockwork and electric.Very rare items are Clockwork Bill and C/W Toby. Both only produced 1999 and only available on a card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 You could expand your collection farther than that to, by buying the Bachmann USA Thomas & Friends HO Donald, Douglas, Mavis, Salty and Rosie and Paxton, when they get released. You could also get Skarloey from the Narrow Gauge range and Rheneas and Rusty when they get released, but they are OO-9 Gauge models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slornie Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Maybe. However the orginal R9257 Spencer was discontinued the same year as Oliver, however, Oliver was in production for a longer period of time than Spencer. I would Spencer is 100% more rare than Oliver.But Spencer had a second limited edition run of 1000 models (alongside Stepney) which increases the supply somewhat. Bear and The Diesel are definitely also on the rarer end of the scale though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hi, I mostly collect Hornby, only exception have 2 or 3 Bachman A4s.As I said in early comment , Clockwork Bill and Toby are in my opinion the rarest of the Hornby Thomas Locos.Only produced and in catalogue for 1 year only available on a card and not boxed, not in any sets.They may not be the most desirable, but I believe they are the rarest.A quick Google will prove how illusive they are.I have a uncarded Toby but as yet not been able to secure a clockwork Bill loco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hi, I quick note on the Hornby Spencer,There were two different issues. One limited (1000) the other not.They did have the same R number 9257, the issues were different in the respect that the loco Handrails are different.If you like will take photos of the two varitaions tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 When I said the rarest, meant the Electric Range, not the Clockwork. I haven't ever been interested in the Clockwork Rabge, but if ou have any of it, please can you post some pictures? It would be nice to see some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hi Jacob,I have an example of all the Hornby Thomas Clockwork locos except Bill.Will take photos tomorrow. For Reference C/W Toby is R9025, C/W Bill R9024. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hi Jacob,I have an example of all the Hornby Thomas Clockwork locos except Bill.Will take photos tomorrow. For Reference C/W Toby is R9025, C/W Bill R9024. Thank you for the product numbers, however I would rather see your images, that you post tomorrow, if you don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 . Is this full stop language?! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi All, Firstly there was an error in one of my previous comments. Spencer does have two different R numbers these are, R9257. Spencer with silver boiler handrails.And R9749 LTD. ED. Spencer with darkened handrails.Taken pictures for you but unable to take a good /media/tinymce_upload/e888bee93c86f1b1899ee98e145307fd.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/acdc7252a6b5a5911bc4b098e9385329.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/fec428ffd16142ea6331c144bcbd4f5b.JPG close up of Ltd. Ed. rails as the example I have is still factory sealed.Picture does thougth show correct boxes for each model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi All, first set of pictures of clockwork Toby, as can be seen very similar to electric version. Differences are front and rear couplings, holes in body for key and on / off lever,slight col/media/tinymce_upload/eec4ac9a2c7efbe10b7cdd50e8bef8ff.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/ce4913952d31465bd7ccdd757796fcef.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/bb6bdd25d5d7f1a3e6624de49d5f6e80.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/2ace4ce45320593e48028de2ea47dabd.JPGour variation of roof and of course chassis and wheels.Will post more C/W photos later. Thank you for the product numbers, however I would rather see your images, that you post tomorrow, if you don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi Jacob,I have an example of all the Hornby Thomas Clockwork locos except Bill.Will take photos tomorrow. For Reference C/W Toby is R9025, C/W Bill R9024. Have you forgotten to the post the pictures of your Clockwork collection, new lad on block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi, Posted a few pictures hours ago,sent them of Toby pictures of the two different Spencers. Donot think they have been uploaded by moderators yet.Will try again tomorrow pictures of thomas and Percy and Ben. Have you forgotten to the post the pictures of your Clockwork collection, new lad on block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 OK, thank you new lad on block. Why do the pictures have to be approved by the moderators? Cant't they get posted by the poster and if anything gets posted that is in approiate, then can't the moderator delete it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 @JacobThe pictures are approved by Hornby Admin. and for obvious reasons, it is essential that they are checked before they go on-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Thank you for cleaing that up for me, RDS. I know it is essential it gets done, but is there anything wrong with a image getitng posted immediatley when the user hits the 'Reply' button and then somebody can delete the image if it in apporiate? Surely this would be easier to do? The Admin team must ahve hundreds of pictures posted daily to check and to approve, or to decline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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