NWR-Gordon-4 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 @Jumbopuff Mine is from the Hornby RailRoad R2669 Diesel Train Pack and the running number 08513. You don't have this model, with this running number, Jimbopuff? I am unsure what you mean by 'Virgin' Train Pack. I've just looked up the locomotive could 'The Sorter' and I didn't reliase it's name given to that locomotive. It has name plates on it. Not much difference between the two, but older model, The Sorter probably has more detail on it; More decals and name plates. I have had my eye on the locomotive I have for a while. They appear to be popular as every time one comes on eBay, there's always a number of people trying to get it and I can't bothered trying to win on at auction as I will probably end up over spending! I never thought I would get one under £30.00, never mind below £20.00 and just about £10.00. I am very happy with the purchase, even though it's just Hornby basic Class 08 bodyshell that Hornby have had in their inventry for years and years, plonked on top of Hornby's basic 0-6-0 chassis with the Type M Motor! 😆 @mjb1961 Cool! 😎 Nice locomotive. Well done. 😀 GNR-Gordon-4 (HF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb1961 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Rood Ashton Hall has arrived - all paperwork, limited edition certificate and detailing parts included. Problem is it's sealed in an open polystyrene box, so I have to break with tradition - open at work and take photos - for safe transit - never mind. Looks simply stunning. Al.Very nice,Rood Ashton is a lovely loco,,,how about a picture,,,mjb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 @Jumbopuff Mine is from the Hornby RailRoad R2669 Diesel Train Pack and the running number 08513. You don't have this model, with this running number, Jimbopuff? I am unsure what you mean by 'Virgin' Train Pack. I've just looked up the locomotive could 'The Sorter' and I didn't reliase it's name given to that locomotive. It has name plates on it. Not much difference between the two, but older model, The Sorter probably has more detail on it; More decals and name plates GNR-Gordon-4 (HF)No, Gordon, mine is a 08513 so not a "Sorter". I don't know about the Virgin ref. in Ramsay. Maybe a recent reference . Perhaps someone clued-up on modern trains can shed some light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Bought after a cheap Triang catalogue and a champagne-priced cup of tea. A Class 37 in Swallow livery - possibly fictional./media/tinymce_upload/44a0630892c8b0f91289b1bfb921fee6.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Jimbopuff, it's nice me and you have the same locomotive. I suspect you jealous that I bought mine for 240 shillings and you bought your's for 660 shillings! 😆 😉 GNR-Gordon-4 (HF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 The Bachmann Rood Ashton Hall arrived - photos here. It's one of those locos you don't really care if it runs well or not - it looks absolutely stunning - sorry Hornby but Bachmann run rings around you on the finish and colour of the green. Agreed, front lamp brackets are 'heavy looking', but that aside, its a real pin-up - love it!!/media/tinymce_upload/2e26a35cb7ec0b481ffeee9f4c9ea0ab.jpg/media/tinymce_upload/f439144e9b24f3aac90200a4d62aeec9.jpg/media/tinymce_upload/af0f0cc8d9d511239d0baae4775b68a8.jpgAl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Photos are 'in the post' .... literally!! - should clear tomorrow AM. Stunning locomotive.Love the 'original' tender and the fine detail work. Curiously, no sprung buffers - and I don't care in this instance!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 La France, a Bachmann LBSC Atlantic in LBSC umber. Any idea what coaches it could pull? I have some Pullmans both "white" above the windows and the more conventional livery - would they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troublesome Truck Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Finally got my hands on an Hornby EWS livery 56. It looks great, but think it’s one of the older models. Still, another fine loco to add to my ever growing diesel collection. Need to get some EWS wagons and vans for it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I'm tempted to find suitable material and put a tarpaulin to reach the mounts on the tender ... detail a bit too far for an operational locomotive, but it's a little stunner I reckon. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 First thing I noticed when I saw the real loco was the different colour green. Much lighter than other Halls, so it would be wrong on the Hornby version as I reckon the Bachmann one is as preserved. Not sure why Bachmann use such large lamp irons. Almost big enough to take real lamps. Does look very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Yes, that does look very nice. The colour of it is very striking. The green paint colour caught my eye-sight straight away. Enjoy atom3624. 😉 😀 GNR-Gordon-4 (HF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Yeah, it's only the 'irons' which let it down most obviously - other things have been criticised in various reviews, but I'm happy with it - I was 'tempted' for about 4 months on this one. Not really supposed to promote openly the various suppliers but a quick search soon finds my supplier. There's a couple left. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb1961 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I agree it is stunning ,I love all the detail but as you say there's a bit too much to be operational,that's why a lot of my stuff live in there boxes ,,,by the way ,you didn't waste time fitting the crew 🤐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Why is there a bit to much to be operational? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Can't wait to get it running myself - I've a little 'circle' in the garage I'll get it running on tonight after little 'dabs off oil' here and there. It was sealed but they're not that 'new', so may probably be a bit dry. Crew - you've got to haven't you? Particularly one as nice as this!! Fireman was like an alcoholic!! Kept leaning over, so despite using "5-minute" glue, I had him propped for most of the night!! Seems good now ... I think! I've put a little weight in the tender - it is smaller, so capacities are lower, I understand, but it was REALLY light. Managed access by removing the 4 (yes FOUR!!) screws, but gently pivoting from the rear, not removing the front handrails.Don't think I'll add any weight to the locomotive - leave as is - it was a 5MT, not an 8P or 9F so should be fine. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazy Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Looks like a stunning model might have to get one or too halls myself. My favourite GWR class. The irons are a little over scale but the size makes them easer for fitting lamps too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 In the modern image stock, I've fancied an electric locomotive for a while.The 86's and 87's were always my favourites, but fancied a 92.Thing is, no offence, but Hornby's didn't quite do it for me - not matching their Super Detail 50, 56, 60, 67 that I have ... THEN .... I fell upon an all-wheel-drive new project, yet to be completed, sold from my home town of Liverpool, and placed an order ... any who are familiar with the story will know it ... on RMWeb ... 'Order' is a deposit, more in a few weeks, more several weeks later, then it's anticipated to complete within the next 3-6 months' time. Same day I ordered with the Scouse 92, the Irish 92 was announced ...If you like Soap Operas, then it makes fascinating and quite humerous reading!! BOTH final products should be very good, but opinions are quite strong out there!!(TBH I wished Hornby had done a SD 92 to the same spec as the others, and including their little opening doors trick!!) Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I owned my CL50 for about 10 years before I knew about the opening doors. In all that time I’ve never seen anybody use them.Is it the Accurascale 92 you are getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I ordered the DJM ... then literally 3 hours later, perhaps less, the Irish one was announced. Both will be great I'm fairly certain, but what a debacle!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Fryer Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 R3677 "Duchess of Hamilton" arrived today. It could be more scarlet and less maroon and I think a shinier finish would have been good to give credibility to the "as preserved" description. Having said that she is lovely, and where others on this thread may value a vintage Hornby for me it's all about the precision in slow speed performance and detailing of these magnificent engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Sounds excellent.I agree, particularly a 'pristine' museum piece should have a better finish - small criticism, if the rest is so good. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 The detailing and running from the throwaway motors might be good but they are super fragile and still not 100% accurate due to the OO incorrect track gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 M-R you add the bit about incorrect track gauge to just about every reply. We all know that it is wrong but so are many other things with all model railways what ever gauge, tenders to far from the footplate, unrealistic couplings the list is endless. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 I consder myself told off. Anyway this rare beauty arrived today. Loads of watchers on ebay but no bidders and the seller had it on buy it now so I bought it for under £25, well happy. /media/tinymce_upload/214a7856b30a55b2c2967632b04755a9.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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