81F Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 A GWR WRENN W2220 2-6-4 TANK Locomotive for £64 on ebay. It looks in perfect condition with no dirt on the wheels and only a tiny bid of scuffing on the cardboard tube packing in the box. It seems to groan and move stifly on a 9V batery but probably just needs an oil. I cannot see how I can fit a chip to this one so will probably end up in the display case with the better of my two LMS 0-6-2s I think I might have got a bargain here as most I've seen go for 100+. the price on the box is £12.86 so I'm guessing mid to late 1970s (I remember being around £6 short of being able to buy one at around that time) so a 35 year wait is not too bad! Shame it's totally unauthentic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Here are decoder fitting instructions for the Hoenby Dublo (Wrenn) 2-6-4T.http://rastall.com/railway/mr-vert-dcc.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblinwheel Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I got two blue and grey coaches off Screw-Bay for $22.00 each! Already fitted with Kadee couplings. I take it they were painted that way to commemorate the American Civil War? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulver Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Received the 'Toad' Guards Van on Friday direct from Hornby. Got a cracking price, should have bought 10 not 1! The postage cost more than the van. Lovely looking model too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Here are decoder fitting instructions for the Hoenby Dublo (Wrenn) 2-6-4T.http://rastall.com/railway/mr-vert-dcc.htmlThanks for the link, I will take a look at the possibility when I service it. Having said that if the loco looks as good when I have it in pieces I will probably leave as is or look try and get a more "used" chassis for a conversion.Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Received the 'Toad' Guards Van on Friday direct from Hornby. Got a cracking price, should have bought 10 not 1! The postage cost more than the van. Lovely looking model too.Is that the new Avonmouth van? if yes I have just ordered one too (from Amazon). Please can you tell me if it has NEM pockets and narrow couplings or the wide Airfix (Hornby Railroad) type. Looking at the picture I'm guessing it's the old wider type (which is best for me) but I am aware that production version do differ from the catelogue images. Many thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0ddie Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Managed to pick up some more platform sections on eBay for my future layout. Also managed to win BACHMANN OO CLASS 37 DIESEL 37035 CIVIL ENGINEERS (DUTCH) GREY/YELLOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hornby N2, purchased today./media/tinymce_upload/Hornby_N2_0-6-2T.jpgThat actual loco runs past my front door every couple of hours on running days in the summer (resident visitor on MNR) - nice loco and sounds super busy in the flesh (metal?). Can't think of a better reason to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kezzapp Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 An Older model now,but i got the r2421 dutch class 41..dodgey bogies tholove the model tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 /media/tinymce_upload/P1000882.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/P1000881.JPG Not exactly a latest aqusition because these kits have been sitting in my railway store room (attic) for a number of years. However I decided to make them this week, and these are the results. Two SR CCTs, SR Stove B (note orange door to indicate a stove was fitted), A GW 'Mink' goods van, a GW 'Monster' Scenery van, and two Insulfish vans, plus I have finished off the DEMU engine carrier I scratch built a week or so back. Now - what next?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robespierre Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Weathered BR spec A3, and Tornado in blue with TTS; lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 This was a nice find today. Bought for spares but all salvageable apart from the small mail coach. The large mail coach is mint unbo/media/tinymce_upload/plhhornby1.JPGxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Arrived today, now running-in on Rolling Road. An excellent model even in RailRoad spec./media/tinymce_upload/Tornado-R3060.jpgA bargain at £42.50. Now need to source suitably sized sound decoder & speaker for loco fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I have to say my Beattie Well Tank, picked up a couple of weeks ago, is now run in, and really is a very nice southern tank - highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteshield Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Wasn't going to buy any loco's until gote the main track laid but ordered Tornado and Olton Hall Thursday in the 50% sale and they arrived today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37lover Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I received an email Saturday advising courier delivery would be today but as no-one would be here I asked them to hold and arranged to pick up tomorrow [the earliest option they offered]. Called in on the off chance today and collected my Tornado. It's now sitting side by side to the Bachmann model which cost me at least three times as much. The Bachmann is very detailed but for value for money, no question, the award goes to Hornby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choralc Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 New and still in unopened mailing sleeves:R 3074 The Royal Mail Great British Railways Collection GWR 4-6-0 King Class Loco 'King William IV' andR3075 The Royal Mail Great British Railways Collection” SR 4-6-0 N15 Class Loco 'Sir Mador De La Port'and 2nd hand:3 x R.486 SR Composites '5117' in exc unboxed3 x R.242 BR Trestrol Wagons with Two Girder Load 'B901600' in exc boxed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilux59721707820819 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 My latest acquisition is R2705 Grand Central HST, which will have sound fitted in both power cars shortly. Now I just need the mk's to go with it haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronan Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I just received my J15 a gorgeous loco and two private wagons 'Coltness' and 'J.James & Co' and a decoder of course. I'm gonna try and put some pictures on here after I finished work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronan Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 /media/tinymce_upload/0041.JPGI could only take a few good pictures on good one of the cab though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Class E4 tank - late crest - arrived today. A very nice loco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGee Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Got a nice s/hand boxed Britannia at Ally Pally today for £50, had a couple of easily fixed issues with the valve gear and now running beautifully. And a Blue Box City of London out of the firms bargain bin for £62. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 A Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway box van in 009 narrow gauge, made by that Devon company in a very limited run. It comes with a nice moulded bit of plastic track, which with a bit of decorating, will drop nicely into the Llanfair.P.G. 00 three plank wagon as a load! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 R.145 signal boxes, for my retro 1970's layout based on Plan 17 of the 4th edition track plans book. Just got to fit replacement names and chimneys. 3 more signal boxes to go!/media/tinymce_upload/811.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Nothing for months, and then they all come together!R4538A BR Ex SR Unconverted Open 2nd ClassR4534C BR Pull-Push Coach Pack- (Coach Set 608)R3237 NRM Caerphilly Castle DCC Ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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