atom3624 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Had I clicked on the wrong page wrt WtD's purchases - don't see the post anymore - it's possible - been a pretty mad day so far ... Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 One for Brian!! 5 of my favourites here:1. EE Lightning 'of course' - flawed but brilliant!2. Buccaneer.3. VC10.4. Victor.5. Vulcan. That's my order of preference - latter 3 VERY close!! NO, not biting that bullet, 'though Lightning and Buccaneer ... got to resist! Al. https://www.corgi.co.uk/news/aerodrome/custodians-of-britains-cold-war-jet-heritage?utm_campaign=2623709_Corgi%20-%20Aerodrome%20-%20Week%2050%20-%202019%2F2020&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Hornby%20PLC&_%24ja=tsid%3A71284&dm_i=2DJZ,1K8GT,GUX65,5A8JL,1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 WtD, Are you going to go DCC with your gauge O ? The sound option in that scale is brilliant, and I have had all mine fitted (apart from the two I scratch built many years ago, and of course my garden railway fleet). I have both the pannier and 08 and they are really good. Has crossed my mind LC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Excellent and interesting aircraft there Brian - particularly the Harrier. EE 10001 - do you also have 10000 for the double head? Al.Al what article are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 When I browse, it's like 'speed browsing'.It's possible I've clicked on a previous page - there was one where you'd stated you'd purchased an EE / (ex LMS) 10001. I was supporting the purchase, but not locating the the post and also your stating you were 'going 'O' Gauge' had me wondering where I saw it .... Could have been 3 years ago!!I did find it unusual that you had mentioned the purchases after stating you were moving away - my guess is as stated above - I've clicked on a (very?) old page - sorry for the confusion!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Slight hiccup aside, just re-greased and oiled the Jubilee, added weight where able - including the tender criticised for being featherlight in some review ... What a superb locomotive!! Running very well - managed to pull the 13x bogie TEA tanker wagons on 'the track' reasonably well - no slip and pulling well with the motor still showing plenty of life as well. Just noticed there's a tender handrail missing. I can soon resolve this - I even have wire and turned brass knobs. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffed Out Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1). Hornby Streamlined Coronation(Blue).2). 4 Coaches for the above.3). R2225 LMS 4-6-2 Princess Class ' Arthur of Connaught'.4). R4145A Pullman First Class kitchen car 5). R4150A Pullman 3rd Class brake car.6). R4143A Pullman 1st Class Parlour Car.7). 4 x Silver Jubilee Coaches. (To go with my Silver Fox)8). Silver Jubilee Hornby Electric Train Set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Received good used Bachmann EWS 37 and Freightliner Class 70 for very reasonable prices. Both have been suitably 'fatigued' with a combination of matt grey, black, brown and green rattle cans where appropriate, combined with selective partial removal with Brasso - seems to work well. I reckon I've got the 70's weight up to nearly 500g - there's a big gap where some install a speaker.Still way too light for what is the most ugly beast on British Railways currently ... there is competition but it'll run nearly anything close for lack of looks - which add to it's character. The 37 is, well, a 37.30 years past it's sell-by date but still going strong ... !! Both have been cleaned, oiled and greased then run (2 hours at least now) each way and run great!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I no longer own an OO layout but do still have 3 OO and 1 HO loco on display. End of an era, 60 years of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 That's very sad to read Brian (walkingthedog). I rather liked your OO gauge layout. It had good detail on it. 😀 Which OO gauge locomotives have you kept on display, out of interest? GNR-Gordon-4 (HF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Great image Brian (walkingthedog). Thank you. 😉 😀 That's not City of Truro, on the top shelf, is it? GNR-Gordon-4 (HF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 It is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I did not know you had one, Brian (walkingthedog). I would love one. GNR-Gordon-4 (HF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 As it's on display, can't you close-couple the 9F ?I always love the look of a close coupled loco / tender - if possible. Interesting mix of retained locomotives. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 It's not coupled, I'd only just put it in the cabinet and shoved the tender roughly in place to show Jacob. Got to give them a good dust then 'pose' them properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I'm guessing you have kept some OO gauge track, to run those four locomotives that you have kept, Brian (walkingthedog)? GNR-Gordon-4 (HF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamDavid Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I have just received the new. Princess Marie Louise and fitted the TTS decoder.It is a work of art, the flickering firebox is most convincing, and the sounds most impressive.I already have five of the previous incarnations and they are not disgraced by any means.A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for.Well done Hornby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Have just received a new armature from Peter's Spares for my ailing R155 Tri-ang Switcher. Excellent service. So far, I have managed to get the Switcher to move 3 inches before tripping the controller. The little yellow beast moved in the wrong direction so I realised I had fitted the wheels incorrectly and had to start over again. But still struggling with re-assembly esp. inserting the new brushes. What a fiddly nightmare ! 🫨 -- does anyone know of an easy method to fit these brushes ? 😛 I wonder how it was done when the loco was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuffing Billy Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Just got a 'pre-loved' LMS Princess Marie Louise in wartime black. She looks really impressive. The model number is R2051 - does anyone know what year this model was released ? It's one one of the limited edition 'Top Link' series.Thanks in advance ! Chuffers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 R2051 dates from 1998 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 A pair of R8077 LH express points to replace a pair of RH points that just did not work in my track plan. Thanks for pointing that out RogB before I soldered droppers to them.Also some track pins (a garage sized layout uses an awful lot of pins) and a hydraulic buffer stop for my diesel servicIng siding, just to make the value of the order up so I got free postage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 14XX and Class 08 locos. Haven't arrived yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I assume those are your first O gauge locomotives, Brian (walkingthedog)? GNR-Gordon-4 (HF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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