LCDR Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Some of you may have seen these before -I finished these a couple of weeks ago.One is a repainted Wrenn one the other is a Kitmaster body on a Wrenn chassis./media/tinymce_upload/15301ac2a7293da52d7305594727bb4f.JPGWhich is which? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayarpino Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Four (different) Hornby LNER coaches in teak varnish transitional livery, i.e. without LNER markings but BR class numbers and warnings. LNER transfers can easily be obtained from one of thee specialist manufacturers and applied to these coaches after having very carefully removed the BR markings with T-Cut or something else that doesn't mist up the plastic. Since the full range of LNER versions hasn't been available from Hornby for some time, I was delighted to purchase these versions that were on special offer at Locomotion Models, Shildon museum, for only £25 each (the super detailed versions, not the obsolete RailRoad versions). A real steal. I also seized the opportunity to purchase the Atlantic in LNER version as a stable mate for my GNR version. These are exquisite models that work efficiently. Next move will be to pay a deposit on one of the long-awaited Stirling singles. It's always the same isn't it? I was working on the completion of a Kitmaster body fitted to a Blue Box Emily chassis (with different wheels) when the announcement came. I will finish it nevertheless with different numbering. All very well but when, when is someone going to produce an Atlantic, Pacific or anything else in an out of the box NER livery. Come on Hornby!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 My new LBSCR E4 arrived from Liverpool this afternoon. It is now being 'run-in' . What a lovely model. Pre-Grouping liveries are really splendid. Shame more pre-grouping stuff (including rolling stock), is not available RTR. (Hint, Hint Hornby)Have the same thoughts myself - Just trying to remember where SWMBO has put her Hornby LBSCR brake van! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Have just taken delivery of a six pin chip for a blue box loco. Its a shame the're using them instead of the 8 pin as I found the standard Hornby chip works well in their locos. In addition just bought some more playworn Grafar OO coaches. Since finding out how they come apart I've been stripping them down and reassembling the best bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPJunk Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I was delighted to receive the Class 47 TTS at long last from a pre order with Hornby , then two days later got a notification from a Liverpool shop that another one was on the way. I did mot realise that I had pre ordered two but I am not complaining. I can now double head the two both class 47's with sounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I assume they will have different running numbers (and names?), KPJ, and, if not, would you consider changing one of them? Or wouldn't you be bothered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPJunk Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I assume they will have different running numbers (and names?), KPJ, and, if not, would you consider changing one of them? Or wouldn't you be bothered?At this stage , I would not be bothered . I still consider myself very much a beginner but had already thought that one day when I have more time ( eg when I retire in a couple of years time ) I would pluck up the courage to renumber one of them without making a hash of it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I just got the Class 47 TTS too excellent sound on this loco . you get six different horn sounds on the 47 that more than some of the high-end DCC sound locos . the only thing I would criticise is that the loco is a bit lightweight not a problem for me only having a small layout someone with a bigger layout would need to add a bit extra weight. excellent value for money the TTS sound now got to start saving for the flying Scotsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aschliov Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 RailRoad GWR 4-6-0 'Adderley Hall' 4900 Hall Class20+ mainline make coal wagons1 auto coach airfix https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjzrb0f2tEqb34aIk7j6Gog <-- my layout channel only 2 weeks old :)gwr heavy freight engine10 lima make gwr coaching stock16 airfix pullman set6 pannier tanks4 14xx class loco's2 pug engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Latest additions to the retro layout.A "windcutter", well more of a "breezecutter" as it's only a short rake at the moment but the rake will grow, some more retro wagons and the B.R. Green Ivatt 2-6-0 which has eluded me since it first came out../media/tinymce_upload/a1ad1bb74c780d5438c426a263b61eb6.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/818b5d112195a10737d19011138c40ac.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/53fe16b702d6a3672e48a4866c08d546.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Some nice stuff there SoT. How does that utube channel thing work then John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37lover Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 RAF,I clicked on the link and then select Videos, you then have a choice of several videos of his very nice layout. I think I've got quite a few similar passengers, though nowhere as many!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 37L - I was wondering about how you set such a channel up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37lover Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 RAF96,We're straying a little off topic but I've just spent 1/2 hour trying to find your above posting. I looked at so many threads except this one, thought "no it wasn't in latest aquisition so don't bother looking there". Found another post by John [Aschliov] and looked up his recent postings to locate this. Apologies, prime example by me of interpreting written words with a competely different meaning to what was intended. Good result for Lewis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 May have confused you there 37L by asking you how John Aschliov set his vid channel up. Should have quoted a few bits from each post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choralc Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 R.760 GWR 0-6-0PT Classd 2721 '2776' (boxed)(2nd). This to add to my R.760A '2783' in Jan (unboxed)(third), R2328A '2759' in May (unboxed)(front) and R2328 '2799' last Aug (boxed)(rear)./media/tinymce_upload/b634c2d98e7cd3d8ac0cc9eae0db66ca.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andys steam dayz Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 A4 Sir Nigel Gresley from the great goodbye collectionregards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aschliov Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 May have confused you there 37L by asking you how John Aschliov set his vid channel up. Should have quoted a few bits from each post.just signed up to youtube then follow the instrusions from there is very easy to get into main thing is to enjoy the subject your doing .get a go pro and started filming from there free to do . use the go pro software thou as it look's pixied if done with other software. main reason for doing the channel was to get help and advice from skilled modellers on anything steam due to the fact i was not born in the steam age i missed it by 4 years lol so never seen steam on the mainline so i know if i was to make a layout someone would say you got this wrong or that wrong etc etc . but after i did the layout folks enjoyed it and was very helpful with advice and now chat day to day witch is nice.:) next project iam doing is getting every coach filled with poeple and doing the full class of gwr locos like the kings manors and panners lol i know a lot of locos but got 400 so getting there slowly:P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFSCARBON Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I've picked up an old Mainline Hinton Manor minus a front bogie wheelset and a glazing unit. Runs sweet enough but the bogie derails with the improvised wheels I've fitted.Also a tidy Hornby Mk1 (the old one) in chocolate and cream for a tenner and an ex display unboxed 5plank coal wagon for £3 from Hornby in Swindon. Always get very good service there from people who know what they're on about. They even gave me some tubes of polycement (same as in Airfix kits) on the house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 You've given yourself one hell of a job, Aschliov. There were over 800 of the 57xx panniers, never mind the other classes.Don't you think SWMBO might notice - no money in the bank and a mountain of model locos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 You've given yourself one hell of a job, Aschliov. There were over 800 of the 57xx panniers, never mind the other classes.Don't you think SWMBO might notice - no money in the bank and a mountain of model locos? Mine never seemed to notice!! The trick is to have individual accounts as well as a joint account. Mind you there are only thirty Merchant Navy Class not 800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I've got all of the "Duke of Gloucester" class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Do you walk them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 You've given yourself one hell of a job, Aschliov. There were over 800 of the 57xx panniers, never mind the other classes.Don't you think SWMBO might notice - no money in the bank and a mountain of model locos? Mine never seemed to notice!! The trick is to have individual accounts as well as a joint account. Mind you there are only thirty Merchant Navy Class not 800. I seem to have half the Schools class (20 out of 40), and 12% of the Wainwright 'C' class (13 out of 109) in my collection so far! And these are undoubtedly my top favourites. I also have about 15% of the Bullied Light Pacifics too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twintop Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 We went on a £12.50 each Northern Rail Day Ranger yesterday - Hellifield to Lancaster then to Carlisle via Barrow and the West Cumbrian Coast, then back to Hellifield down the S and C. We had a few hours in Carlisle so the cheap rail tickets were more than offset by spending in the model shop.2 double slips s/h but like new at £25.00 and £22.50.7 point motors, 2 points, 7 passing contact switches and 6 section switches - I am non DCC - for controlling the vaious sections.These items are so I can continue with converting 2 bay platforms to through roads and then adding 2 new bay platforms.As the double slips were available I am changing my plans to use the slips as opposed to a pair of points and enable trains from the branch to terminate in the new through platdorms and for locos to run round full length trains. The previous plan was to use the old release crossover in the old bays that I had kept but this pair of points will now be re-located to serve the same purpose in the new bay platforms. In the new bays the double slip will also enable a loco to run round without fouling a through platorm, or to stable a loco to back onto an incoming train and depart as opposed to running round. Just need to find the time to get on with the upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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