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I have not been able to log on for a week or so but other people have so must be my wi-fi! I could view but not post.

I visited the swap meet in Bolton on Sunday and managed to get a badly painted but perfectly working Tri-ang Hymek for not very much money, all I wanted was the top of the motor bogie to repair an EM2, done now so I have 70% of a Hymek to get rid of. Much cheaper than buying the parts separately!

Also got two Grafar coaches cheap, I just wanted the bogies to repair some I already had so again two bodies now to get rid of. 

I just received my latest shipment of parts from Hornby, well packaged and everything I ordered. Full marks again! They will keep me busy for a while so I don’t think I’ll be buying anything in the near future..........famous last words!  😛

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I know it's no big deal to most, but here in the states I played merry hell getting one so late in the game!!!!  Scored it from. Britannia models in Canada... they still have some in stock if anyone is looking./media/tinymce_upload/4d667037f3e2d76d7d6314146e866a6c.jpg

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A few items bought from Evilbay over the lat few weeks:-

 

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I've been 'very good' lately, and have been eliminating - selling on - many of my multiple purchases.

I've 'gone modern' with a couple just made - one has just arrived - Super Detail Class 67 # 67 025 Western Star.

Can't make my mind up whether it's Ugly, Interesting or Fantastic!!

One thing it is is HEAVY - haven't weighed it yet but I'd guess about 500 g.

 

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Al.

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As anticipated, 'the Beast' 60 048 has arrived!!

Doesn't feel any heavier than the 67, perhaps lighter even .... not much in it ...

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Al.

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Just weighed them both side by side.

Class 67: 624g

Class 60: 643g

Electronic kitchen scales - not verified but will be close.

That's pretty heavy for both of them - should really 'haul' well!!

Looking forwards to the moment when I can test them out, 'though I'll go gently to start with, as they recommend.

 

Al.

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Some pics of what's not shown in my upper post.../media/tinymce_upload/9748be6415a901111efa2898e400faf4.jpg

Your "Rocket" looks to be in great condition. I hope Hornby eventually do a new tooled version of this, especially now that they have become very proficient at producing small locos.

I treated myself to R3614 LMS Rebuilt Patriot 5521 "Rhyl" for Christmas. I have been waiting for them to release an LMS liveried version of the rebuilt patriot since they brought it out years ago!

Also, a rake of Collet Bow Ended Coaches in Crimson and Cream to go with my WR Early BR King, Castle and Star (R4684A, R4685A, R4686A, R4687A, R4688A). I now have at least one rake of coaches in the correct livery for all my locos...

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Addition to the coaching stock.

2 x R4842 composite coach,

1 x R4840 4 compartment 2nd brake

1 x R4841 4 compartment 2nd brake.

Makes a nice train with the Maunsell restaurant coach inserted.

So I now have a six car Devon belle, six coach Bachman MK1 set, Push and pull set , a Mk 1 brake and a GUV .

All green except the Pullmans, time for some colour ,blood and custard next , may be a marrow brake for parcels.

derek 19b

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The Hornby EWS Class 60 and 67 have REALLY impressed me - fantastic 'Super Detail'.

 

Got to admit, this latest addition PROBABLY has them beaten, or at least equalled on detail ....

 

Dapol Class 68  -  68 008 Avenger

 

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Al.

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