Stephen-1260829 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 12 hours ago, ukpetey said: Congratulations and I hope you have a wonderful day. Literally just 4 weeks younger than me!Ā I think that all the great people will be 60 this year. šĀ šĀ šĀ Congratulations to you to, on getting to 60. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 (edited) Got the new 4 Oxford vehicles, they are great. The tractor and mini are tiny, I'd better not sneeze near them.š¤§ Edited September 6 by david_watts1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porfuera Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 This arrived yesterday from a German retailer. I wasn't going to buy a Duchess but this analogue version was selling for ā¬149,20 (approx Ā£125) plusĀ ā¬9,90 p&p so it seemed too good to turn down at that price (although Bure Valley Models seem to be selling them for Ā£131 + Ā£5 p&p which works out about the same if anyone is wavering). Era 5 is my favourite era for steam locos so that was my excuse for buying it although now I'll need some coaching stock to go with itĀ - maybe not such a bargain after all!Ā š¤ I ordered a pack of three Tillig 20 foot containers at the same time to see what they're like. The printing is every bit as fine as you would hope and I was surprised to find that they had opening doors (which I wasn't expecting) although they're a bit loose so I might need to apply a dab of glue (or tackywax or similar) to the 'hinges' to stop them opening so easily. The Duchess as been run in on a loop of Tillig bedding track on DC and the coal load has been removed ready for fitting an HM7000 chip, although space looks tight for getting it into the tender. Thanks to @Peachy Ā for the tip about the pre-fitted speaker - that will save me a lot unnecessary dismantling (and probably swearing!). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelton Junction Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Kinda makes me want to order something. Currently waiting on the 66s to arrive and the 37s to be orderable but that appears insufficient for me. šĀ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuLarge Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 (edited) My TXS Sound Duchess of Abercorn that I absolutely wasn't going to buy but pre-ordered then cancelled then re pre-ordered for added discount arrived yesterday. Just need an hour free to open her and play! Edited September 11 by StuLarge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-1260829 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 My order of the TWW Cardan shafts to retro-fit the Class 50 arrived today.Ā I will need some time to fit them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukpetey Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 I too have the containers from the German retailer. I think they are great and almost everyone who has seen my temporary build has commented positively. A very nice delivery @Porfuera 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmail Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 On 31/08/2024 at 09:30, Ilmson said: š Ā I have so many locomotives from so many different countries that the damage has already been done. You are not the only oneĀ lol..Ā guilty of thatĀ too.Ā ššš 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-1260829 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 5 hours ago, Porfuera said: This arrived yesterday from a German retailer. I wasn't going to buy a Duchess but this analogue version was selling for ā¬149,20 (approx Ā£125) plusĀ ā¬9,90 p&p so it seemed too good to turn down at that price (although Bure Valley Models seem to be selling them for Ā£131 + Ā£5 p&p which works out about the same if anyone is wavering). Era 5 is my favourite era for steam locos so that was my excuse for buying it although now I'll need some coaching stock to go with itĀ - maybe not such a bargain after all!Ā š¤ I ordered a pack of three Tillig 20 foot containers at the same time to see what they're like. The printing is every bit as fine as you would hope and I was surprised to find that they had opening doors (which I wasn't expecting) although they're a bit loose so I might need to apply a dab of glue (or tackywax or similar) to the 'hinges' to stop them opening so easily. The Duchess as been run in on a loop of Tillig bedding track on DC and the coal load has been removed ready for fitting an HM7000 chip, although space looks tight for getting it into the tender. Thanks to @Peachy Ā for the tip about the pre-fitted speaker - that will save me a lot unnecessary dismantling (and probably swearing!). The containers look very good.Ā Nice touch that the doors can be opened/closed The Duchess looks super too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606 Odin Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 I have received some westhill wagon works detailing things. Excellent, but some of this stuff is tiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted Sunday at 15:21 Share Posted Sunday at 15:21 All the way from France and brand new.. Ā 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilmson Posted Sunday at 20:07 Share Posted Sunday at 20:07 4 hours ago, Dodge1965 said: All the way from France and brand new.. Ā May I ask which store exactly you got them from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted Monday at 06:36 Share Posted Monday at 06:36 10 hours ago, Ilmson said: May I ask which store exactly you got them from? Sent you a pm @Ilmson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBDoug Posted Monday at 16:26 Share Posted Monday at 16:26 Can I get a pm please on where you sourced them from? ThanksĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dBerriff Posted Tuesday at 08:45 Share Posted Tuesday at 08:45 Thanks to the current discount and points to spend, 3 x Mk 2 coaches. With a lot of historic licence and as I already have Sir Edward, this is how they will run: To me, 4 carriage trains look about right on the planned layout but this is a start. The Mk2's look great. I see they come with magnetic couplings which I have not fitted yet. I might stick with West Hill Wagon Works. Do we need a table of what works with the different carriage designs? I have not been keeping up with all the discussion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted Tuesday at 09:06 Share Posted Tuesday at 09:06 The MK2s do look fantastic and I really rate the Hornby magnetic couplings. Hope these become generally available soon.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dBerriff Posted Tuesday at 09:32 Share Posted Tuesday at 09:32 (edited) I am a bit puzzled by the lack of consistency between how the different carriage types are supplied. The Pullmans look reasonable as-is. My Mk1's benefited from the West Hill WW Extra Close magnetics. The Mk2's look good as-is but I will fit the Hornby magnetics thanks to @Rallymatt's recommendation. The Stanier 57' coaches could do with being a bit closer together but WWWW Extra Close is too close (even on 4th radius the buffers lock) and that suggests the Hornby magnetics would be too close too(?). I don't want to exaggerate the problem - out of the box they all look good to me. As I am making the space for 4th radius I thought I might as well look for the optimum coupling options. Edited Tuesday at 09:33 by dBerriff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dBerriff Posted Tuesday at 10:11 Share Posted Tuesday at 10:11 (edited) I have fitted the Hornby magnetic couplings between the Mk2 coaches and I found the result very impressive. They run fine around my 4th radius oval. Very pleased with the whole deal. Thoroughly recommended. Edited Tuesday at 10:12 by dBerriff 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob23 Posted yesterday at 13:52 Share Posted yesterday at 13:52 (edited) Touax container wagons arrived this afternoon. Not the same packaging style as the Arnold versions from last year, but other than that, identical. Edited yesterday at 14:09 by Rob23 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukpetey Posted yesterday at 14:12 Share Posted yesterday at 14:12 Today I received a very efficient (naturally) delivery from Germany A twin pack of Arnold beer wagons, grass matting, gravel matting and a triple pack of crossing boards. Iām a happy bunny!Ā 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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