Tony57 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Well my final buy for this year has arrived safely, it is my 4th Class 82 named "Britten".All I need now is for Hornby to order the production of some more replacement X8013 working pantographs then I can replace the fine scale plastic ones on both "Britten and Milton" for the working metal ones like the ones on "Elgar and Charles Dickens". (they are the same ones also used on Classes 86, 90 and 91.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 quick updateJust received an email from New Modellers shop that a new batch of X8013 pantographs are now back in stock one happy person here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I thought I'd treat myself to a SE & CR Terrier. I've been looking for something of the like to run a branch line for a while and this was on at a good price and DCC fitted from Peter's Spares. It came today and looked great so I eagerly put it on the track and turned the knob on the Elite set to Address 3 and - nothing. Tried resetting via CV 8 and still nothing - GRRRR. Tomorrow I'll open it up and test the motor and decoder. Another example of suppliers not testing things before they leave the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR1707822112 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Hornby's excellent D16/3 and Bachmann GWR 158, as well as Bachmann KMRC exclusive 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubaggieboy Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Just picked up a Hornby Clan Stewart and a Bachmann class 24 in experimental livery. Straight from the box they both run beautifully smooth, quiet with no damage or bits fallen off. The paint work and the shade of green on the Clan looks exceptional. Well done Hornby. The quality of the class 24 is what I have come to expect from Bachmann and also a really good accessory pack with all items fitting very well. I also picked up a lovely nine car Avanti Pendolino pack which I haven’t run yet. I hope it’s as good as my ten year old Virgin Pendolino set which still runs as good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Diesels are something of a speciality of Bachmann - I have 2 Class 25's - excellent models and runners (many 'faults' are listed by rivet counters of course ...)I've had a fascination of the Clans for many years, and agree, they look superb.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubaggieboy Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I have to agree with you Atom, all of my Bachmann diesels are superb runners. I disregard anything ‘rivet counters’ have to say about any model, my only slight moan about the latest class 24 is the fact that Bachmann have stopped fitting drivers in one end which I always thought was a good feature. Going back to the Clan as I said it is a superb runner and really looks the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wairoalbany Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Recently bought an older Hornby 125 set from that auction site for $20 U.S and $15 for shipping.This now gives me 2 125s this old one from the 80s and a super detailed set with 2 coaches which I also bought off auction site for $200. I think I did ok price wise with both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 .........Tomorrow I'll open it up and test the motor and decoder. Another example of suppliers not testing things before they leave the shop. Sorted. Turned out the decoder wasn't properly seated in its socket. Running beautifully now. I wonder about the QC of these things in the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twintop Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Re the Bachmann diesels, I have two 25s and a 24 and all run very well. They are heavy, 8 wheel pick up and 8 wheel drive, plus must have a flywheel as they run on after the power is shot off, so that must prevent stalling over point work. Class 20s are the same. However, I have had issues with the 25s - and my class 44 and 46 peaks in that a plastic collar on the driveshafts splits and so the driveshafts spin. All mine could be 20 years old, so some faults are expected, but clearly a weak point. I managed to fix them with some araldite, but it is a very fiddly job to do, but more than worthwhile to get the superb machines running again. I am fortunate as I have no idea how many rivets or detail there and no interest in finding out either so am happily oblivious to any omissions or errors in the detail !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I suppose it may be a case of driving 'more prototypically' perhaps?The drive cups and dogbones are plastic, which does seem to work, but with that momentum of the spinning masses combined of the twin flywheels and the armature its something I'm always wary of.Just in the process of fitting lights into one of my 25's - not certain about the surgery required for the overhead headboard - may just insert directional cab lighting and the tail lights I have fitted so far ... or read the instructions!!Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Just brought myself 4 x MK3 Tourist Second Open coaches in later intercity swallow livery.OK they are the eight window short length versions but they were affordable £70 for all four including p&p.Just a couple more of each Tourist Open firsts, seconds, buffets and MK2 brakes or DVTs to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 My Christmas present to myself arrived today, a four week journey from Canada.It is a train pack TS 902, should be a trainset but no track or controller came with it.The contents in very good condition and date from 1969. I bought it mainly for the Switcher locomotive, very rare in UK as most models went to Canada.Only need a few more switchers now to complete the set. Triang also did the Canadian Pacific livery in the Class F7 , R0552. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 More close-up photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Hi New LadLooks like you got both of the rare versions of the Canadian Pacific Locos there.Have you got the 4 coaches to go with the Class F7 loco?.In my collection I have the bright red versions of both, I have a number of CP good wagons but no coaches yet. I would like to get a full set of Series 2 CP coaches either Danff or Banff I have got both types of CN coaches and CN wagons, 4x F7 in Zebra stripes and a CN Switcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Hi Tony, over the years I have seen examples of the CP coaches, but always very expensive.I concentrated on locos before the coaches.I have the early non sun-roof bodied first editions of R155. Also managed to acquire the maroon version with the 3rd. Body. Once again bought that from Canada.If you are interested in transcontinental locos, will start a new post tomorrow and upload some of my collection.Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 My birthday is coming up in a few days and someone asked me what I wanted, and if they could buy me a loco. I didn't want them to spend much, so I just chose the cheapest one I had on my wish list.I wasn't expecting much from this loco (naively) and I'm completely blown away. This little loco is beautiful.Would you guys run this, or keep it in the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Say for example you win the lottery, you buy a reasonable house, grounds, a decent garage, and 'reasonable' car ... then you get a collector's Ferrari - say a pristine, low mileage Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona coupe, one of my all-time favourites ...Do you drive it - dry, good weather, of course, when relaxed, on weekends?Do you leave it locked up in a garage, to open the door, every whim, look at it, perhaps take a few photos, then close the door again?Call me reckless, but that car's made to be driven, so I would definitely drive it.Likewise, that Peckett's a little gem, I agree, but personally, mine would be on the rails ...Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 They only made 2000 of the centenary version, which they class as a limited edition. But then I got thinking about the way Hornby do production runs and once a loco is out of stock, it rarely comes back in, so in a way, every Hornby loco is a limited edition collectible.I’m glad you agree Al, I wasn’t planning to keep this as a shelf queen, but was curious as to how others treat limited editions. Can’t wait to see this thing shunting wagons around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnangler Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 My latest acquisition is Clan Class Clan MacDonald but I have renamed it Clan MacLaren and renumbered it 72010. I am aware that 72010 is being built in reality and will be named Hengist but I'm happy to use the next number in the original series for an actual Clan. Does anyone know why they are using the name Hengist? - so far as I was aware he and his brother Horsa had no connection to Scotland, but I may be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Hay Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I've just received the Intercity 125 Last Goodbye train pack R3957 but have yet to open it for fear of disapointment with the paint quality I've seen via an online review.I'm loathed to open it and then return it, thereby perhaps causing a problem for a respected retailer.My most recent purchase that's currently running around my track is the beautiful Bachman Class 57 with DRS 'Cable Thieves, We're Watching You' livery.Absolutely stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wairoalbany Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Hornby APT is my latest buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new lad on block Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Another bought from America, produced by Triang in 1967, only made for 1 year. All bulk packed and sent to ATT in America. Note the different name on coach side, Central Pacific.Blue fitted seats, also NMRA couplings factory fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 My latest buy has just arrived. A set of replica 3D printed canopies and chimney pot for the Triang R60 station building.The seller does a number of replica 3D printed parts that are normally missing on old Triang stuff like fuel tanks and pilots for Transcontinental diesels both early and late versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I've a Bachmann 57 - Northern Belle / Pullman - which is a superb and quiet runner.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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