VESPA Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I recently bought a MALLARD A4 that went back due to faulty paintwork (No QC in China) I wanted it to go with my newly aquired Dynomometer car ( returned under recall) Yesterday I saw a Mallard A4 2nd hand with just a door missing but still having the small glass cab windows intact. That was half the price of the NRM returned version. More sympathetic to my wallet. I will make a cab door from styrene sheet, as I have done on a few locos. The paint match will have to be done carefully. If there is anyone out there with a spare right door in LNER blue I would gladly purchase it. Now a question, did the MALLARD version R2339 have cylinder drain pipes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 @VespaI have the super detailed Mallard body on a DCC ready chassis which I call R2339.I close coupled it and the cab doors pinged off on the first corner. I have one or both somewhere and will hunt them out for you if I can find them.As to the drain cocks, no idea. Mine doesn’t have them but then I am not fussy about such things. See service sheet 275 item 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 @VespaI opened R2339 especially for you(smile) - first time it's been out of the box since purchase on the 26th February 2005. Alas no draincocks - just a set of flanged pony-truck wheels. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 R2339 was one of the 1st fully super detail bodied models - oiler on RHS in the linkages, opening cab roof vents and yes, it came with draincocks.I always open up the cylinder mount holes a little and take time to line up the drains - easy for them to be skewed, being long.One of my favourite locomotives - on her 2nd motor now, but that's me - don't like boxes with 'investment inside' nor just shelf queens - they've got to work for a living!!Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Were the draincocks "fitted"? Certainly none in my box, although I did not unwrap the loco.Not bought as an investment, but as seen very regularly in my train spotting days (late fifties), I thought I'd better have one. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VESPA Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Thank you Atom. I have managed to get hold of a set of correct draincocks and full rear bogie wheel for £2.95 brand new. All I need to do is make a cab door. From all the photos of it, it looks as new otherwise and does have the 14 day returns facility if required. I was surprised at Peter's Spares for postage prices, so got the accessory pack cheaper with £2 p+p elsewhere. I do not understand how a charge of £5 can be alloted to an envelope part. Say 10p for the envelope and £1 for the postage leaving a furthur wacking £3.90 effectively profit after the profit on the parts.EDIT EDIT96 RAF if you do find them I will gladly pay you inc P+P if you can get them to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I must admit I find Peters Spares postage a bit steep for small items, but to give them credit I can see why. I must admit though generally I use the other spares suppliers, they are generally cheaper for postage and usually for the spares themselves. The trouble is there are certain items that only Peters Spares holds so you are forced to go to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 @VespaI have been tripping over that door for months and now its gone AWOL. The left hand door is still attached. I will keep looking. If found it comes to you free. Tis a simple thing. I can take a photo of the other one if you need to make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VESPA Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 96RAF the other door is still attached. I will attempt (when it arrives) to make another from plasticard. I have made a few for Britannias in the past. If you do find it I would be very greatful to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VESPA Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 My Mallard arrived today. I am very pleased with it. I will have to sort the cab door. I can see why the draincocks are not fitted as it will make the loco usable only on scale gentle curves as the front bogie will catch. It looks as the returned NRM version except it's semi matt rather than gloss. A very quick delivery from the sender via Royal Mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VESPA Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Well I have found an abundace of A3 A4 doors on Hornby's own website so ordered 2 packs as the postage was double the parts price. Peters spares haven't got any but want £3 more per pack + £5 del. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Yes, as previously stated by others, Peter's Spares is a very useful resource, but he is comparatively expensive, both on parts prices and delivery charges. I seem to recall that his eBay outlet charged cheaper for delivery, but that seems to have gone up now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-346995 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just ordered a Bachmann Class 37 from TMC in their Black Friday Deal. 146 quid delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 The 21-pin 'recent previous' 37 is a superb model in itself, but if that's for one of the 'retooled' ones, you've got a good deal there.I've 4 'previous model' Bachy 37's, with an Accurascale ordered for good measure ...Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-346995 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 It is for one of the retooled ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Four 4-Wheel Coaches - LB&SCR livery with fitted lights £26 each (RRP £43.95) - that's a dealslightly_smiling_face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye 323 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 New bachmann 158 is Beautiful, Glad I purchased it .... Old tooling 158 Forfront. the detail difference is something out of this universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesXRN Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I bought Zimo sound decoders and speakers for my new 9F, G2A, Compound & 5MT.I also got 4 boxes of Peco flexitrack at the Warley show on Saturday, I was quite surprised at how heavy they were on the way back to the carpark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Obviously back in stock. That’s good. Peco flexi was in very short supply for several months. Over here, there has been none for several months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesXRN Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Obviously back in stock. That’s good. Peco flexi was in very short supply for several months. Over here, there has been none for several months. Actually, I bought 2 boxes from one retailer and the other 2 from 2 other retailers, seems they didn't have much stock.Both of my local shops are out of stock too.Hopefully, with what I've already amassed, I'll have enough for the new layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rana Temporia Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 This might be a bit pathetic to some people but I was really happy to get it. I had one as a child and eventually it fell to pieces. They may still actually be available new, they were until recently. Anyway, it’s a Budgie push along Jinty which is now on display with my black version of the earlier LMS version (totally different body) and JVM N2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesXRN Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Another bargain today. My wife bought me a Hornby Princess Elizabeth plus 3 LMS coaches. I noticed something odd about the loco and it was only later on whilst having a good look at it that I noticed the motion is gold.Seems it's a special edition. Unfortunately, it has no box, but that won't matter as it will be running around on my layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Nice, but if the wheel surfaces are gold, it's only very thinly plated and will disappear very quickly with use - your call.Personally, I'd use it for hours, some put them in a case and smile - your gift, your model!Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo009 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Up until 4pm at Warley last Saturday, I had only spent £30, then I saw this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 That's a bargain for £30 ..... !!!!!!! joyAl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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