atom3624 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 If in good condition, that's an excellent price. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Al,Accessory packs can be like buses....ColinWell Colin, quite a bit of water has passed under the bridge. I missed one accessory pack ...I've had some RT Models bits - quite decent ... but ... I've just 'WON' another accessory pack - AT LAST!!Not cheap, but I did fairly well - less than the one I missed. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I like that JP. I was actually looking at a couple on a certain auction site, but decided I really didn't need one .. to stop me from 'pushing the button'. Did they ever hook up with other carriages or simply ran 'solo' - just wondering if there's a need for the coupling or not? Does the Lima one use a ringfield and have traction tyres? Just curious !! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Glad you like railcars. On the real railways I am unsure if they hooked up with single or other coaches and could find out nothing on that subject. Maybe LC&DR or WTD could shed some light ? Certainly, on the layout they look fine with a suitable partner in tow.The Lima models have a Ringfield powered bogie and a current-picking-up unpowered bogie. Fairly easy to service and good coverage on YouTube. No traction tyres (on mine, anyway 😛)The couplings are part of the bogie chassis so cannot be removed without cutting.In general I am very satisfied with these models which I feel are excellent value for money. I am thinking of adding a blue one, with speed whiskers, if I can find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Thanks JP.No traction tyres and I suppose no grooves (?) would probably indicate they're meant to run solo - very nice!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 HiLima did not make a Blue version but made a maroon version as well as the GWR version.I have seen a photo with a GWR parcel railcar towing a GWR full brake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 HiMy latest buy is 6 differant Morris 1000 Traveller cars to be fitted onto a 3rd Tierway car transporter.I will have a 3 tierwag wagon train, one carrying 6 Morris 1000 vans and pickups, one carrying 6 Morris 1000 cars mixture of 2 and 4 doors and convertables, once they arrive the 6 Morris !000 travellers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 How about this Jimbo. /media/tinymce_upload/21001f7a1b72f30e07930881795268f1.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Rebuilt Hornby Merchant Navy Clan line , for less than £60 post to Cypus. Hopefully a bargin, we shall see. Two Clan Lines now. Best look at getting some of the others.Derek 19b Only twenty eight to go! That was a good price for the Clan Line. The rebuilt M/N's are getting expensive. I have twenty four rebuilt ones, but other purchases will delay the final six arriving. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 @ WTD Many thanks. I was pretty sure you would be able to unearth something. Good photo.@ atom 3624 Al, no grooved wheels and no sign of traction tyres ever fitted. i.e. very good news !About the blue railcar, I was thinking outside the Lima box. I believe I remember seeing one advertised. But not sure. Maybe it was a Transcontinental loco. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Rebuilt Hornby Merchant Navy Clan line , for less than £60 post to Cypus. Hopefully a bargin, we shall see. Whereabouts are you in Cyprus Derek.There is a reasonable number of us over there in the south of the island, but not all can gather together as often as maybe we could. A good few are on this forum.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 19B Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 @RAF96Hi Rob, we are in Emba just west of Paphos.@Bulliedboyits not the 29 Merchant Navy's that's the Problem its108 more West Country's derek 19b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Hornby Elite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard203 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Sound Vent Van but not until Christmas day 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfox4475 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 lner c1 4421 in lner green [blue box] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Just received a pair of Scandinavian hunting birds - a Falcon (Hattons sale) and Kestrel (Ebay) !!1 is brand new at a good price, the other has just sat on a shelf, but still looks fine. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Couple of photos of the Heljans.These locos are HEAVY!!May still add a little to Kestrel, if possible, to keep it relative, 'though from what I've read, the model isn't lacking in the power / traction / performance department, so I wouldn't want to ruin it!! Full scale story is that it couldn't meet the loading gauge of BR at the time, being 133 tons, and was modified with (prototype) Class 47 bogies, which knocked a few tons off, but was still too heavy ... then we sold it to Russia!! Always wanted models of these when I first saw photos of them in books in the 60's and 70's!! /media/tinymce_upload/cfb6c3917467c402ba669e3a3d3a548b.jpg Yes, there is an Scandinavian African hunting beast on it's way, to complete my Christmas bonus 'splash' .... I'll post a photo of that when it arrives.Fancy painting an operational - development or not - locomotive in white!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 where do they sit on your layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Heavily in front of probably as many carriages as I can hook up!! Photo 'in the post' being cleared for posting on the forum. Typical 'me', I measured LOB cf data on Wiki.Seems that the Kestrel is 2mm short but the Falcon is 4mm too long - and too much shank is showing on the buffers which I reckon I can 'wind back' as they're metal shafts, flattened, so I'll try screwing a plastic not on the inner protruding shaft - that's the plan (it's reversible) and that will make the Falcon LOB correct. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 @RAF96Hi Rob, we are in Emba just west of Paphos.DerekAre you,aware of the club in Amargeti village.../media/tinymce_upload/3090b304092ec377831f9db99429c721.jpgand the FB group here... https://www.facebook.com/groups/714828218671146/Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulver Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Hornby Vent van with sound, only had a quick test, lots of interesting sounds!Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Set of Nut Spinners, as found out to my dismay, that almost every manufacturer uses different sizes for their con rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big big train Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Good evening everyone,I purchased two Hornby ventilated vans,with tts sound.I would highly recommend these wagons,great sounds and bought for a really good price,well done Hornby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Ready to roar!! /media/tinymce_upload/adbe8aeca48100334ef4bde73680a7cb.jpg Another stunner from Heljan - heavy of course!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 @ atom 3624 Super photos, Al. The Falcon immediately took my eye (no pun!) and I am tempted. I trust I have identified it correctly. I have just been running my Kestrel and am always impressed by its smoothness and pulling power.If you want a 'white' Heljan loco, why not consider the Lion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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