ColinB Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I bought this Coca Cola Summer tram off Hornby, substantially reduced. It is DCC ready and has a 21 pin socket. It also has working lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Very nice Colin - something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 The new Hornby Collectors Club "Special" has arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I like that. Slightly outside of my era but very nice all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Trouble is, it now requires a rake of southern region 4/6-wheel carriageshushed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Not wishing to awaken the green-eyed monster, BB but I received a rake of Southern 4/6 wheelers from Santa this Christmas past in anticipation of the arrival of my Martello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I think I will resist the temptation. I did give some thought the other day to downsizing the collection - I have one hundred and twenty nine loco's with four more on pre-order. I think I can honestly say that of that number, one hundred have never been out of their boxes - may be for a picture to be taken, but never ever run. I am actually running out of space to store them. Some big decisions to be made soon - possiblysleepy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Without derailing the thread too much, and if you don’t mind me asking BB, why don’t you run the vast majority of your collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I think we're all enthusiasts here, but have our different ways of purchase and application.I must have ~100+ but all get run, in some form of random rotation.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 @ DRCMy layout is a southern region end-to-end - total run of about twenty seven feet. I started collecting long (about thirteen years) before I was able to build a layout. In the early 2000's Hornby started their NRM Collection - one loco a year - of all regions - so over a few years that grew, and as most of those on the forum will know I like Merchant Navy Class loco's and with other additions the collection just grew.If I were to run, say, Flying Scotsman or Mallard on the layout they would need the correct coaching stock - likewise with any of the other unused loco's. As Al says, we are all enthusiasts, but have different ways of purchase and application. If I had a larger room, and had been able to build a roundy layout, I would probably run a greater variety of loco's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I know your predicament. I run GWR and SR on a 10 foot roundy. So far I've (almost) stuck to in-region locos and stock but recently purchased an old Lima Class 08 and before that a Class 33 for hauling my Sharge track cleaner. I also have a late BR Jinty and an early BR Class H, but I bought those early on, before I'd properly settled on regions and eras. I am now having a struggle trying to resist a Class 20, a Stanier or Fairburn 4MT and an 8F. Somebody help me please. flushed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettering Junction Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I’ve just purchased Princess Margaret Rose and I have pre ordered the Dublo BR Scotsman and 85th Anniversary Mallard! One day I’ll get a layout so that I can run them all. I just seem to like collecting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Hi Matthew, before it gets 'out of control' - as it did with me - decide if you want to run DC or DCC / DCC Sound.I've far too many to consider, unless I win the lottery!Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettering Junction Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Hi Al, I’m still not sure! My current basic setup is DC but think I’ll go DCC once this Bluetooth system arrives. To be honest I enjoy collecting them. I mainly have LMS and LNER but also have some southern/GWR locos aswell. Plus lots of diesels from the 90’s onwards. No specific theme at the moment until I can get a new house with a dedicated room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesXRN Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I just bid and won a mint condition loco drive Princess chassis on the bay for just £41.This one will be replacing the chassis on my 'Princess Helena Victoria' tender drive model, plus, I'll fit DCC sound too. Bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesXRN Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I just bid on and won a mint condition loco drive Princess chassis on the bay for just £41.This one will be replacing the chassis on my 'Princess Helena Victoria' tender drive model, plus, I'll fit DCC sound too. Bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Great stuff!!It's nice to adapt and have little 'projects'.I've been fitting firebox glows into a couple of Duchesses - looks great.Doesn't flicker until it very low power, but the effect is fantastic.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Since 'I were a nipper' and found out about a certain steam turbine locomotive, I always wanted a model of it.Now it's being prepared for delivery within the next 5 months' time - ETA July.Just pre-ordered one - with a shop.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Had this on pre-order for quite a while. They’re in stock on the Hornby website now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfox4475 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Just rec'd my LNER A5 4-6-2T {GCR 9N Tank} lovely smooth model made by new company on the block. Sorry if post not allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Not the region I want to add any more to, but fascinated by the model - glad it's holding up to the original hype.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deem Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Hello everyone, Just received cordless soldering iron, will try tonight when I soldered some wires on pcb in class 20. In the mean time enjoyed the pictures once approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 What wattage is it rated at, Deem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deem Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 These are the detailed specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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