LCDR Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Arising out of conversations on the Engine Shed forum I wonder what trains might be attractive, but which was not strictly in keeping with your main collecting theme. This will be of no interest whatsover to those who do not have a collecting theme of course.My primary interest is the South Eastern Division of the Southern Region 1945 - 1965, but I do like heavy goods locos and London Underground as well. So leaving aside these primary topic areas what would tempt me to buy on impulse if it were actually made ? I think I could easily be tempted by some Caledonian Railway types (I already have the Tr-iang Caley Single). I like the look of them in blue livery. A Dunalistair 4-4-0, an 812 class 0-6-0 and 0-4-4T all appeal to me.I also quite like very early engines like the Burys, Planets, Jenny Linds and similar. Together with a train of matching veteran rolling stock these might easily prise a few pounds from my wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Any heavy freight makes me reach for my wallet. I also like the unusual such as prototype diesels, Falcon, DP1 etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Totally irrelevent to any possible layout, I have a Duchess, a Merchant Navy, Preserved Midland Compound and a Castle - I just like them, plus happy memories from the past. Sundry other steam types that may have worked ECML trains plus locos that may have appeared on holiday trains to the Yorkshire coast, such as Jubilee, Scot etc. Please a few diesels, green and blue. Overall, I suppose, it's layout asperations plus 'just liking them'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Stephenson's Rocket in 00 gauge. Bit big for my N Scale track. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazy Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 A paddle box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 A paddle box Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Is that steam, dismal, or electric, Fazy? :-).To answer LC's question, as I'm building a 'preserved' railway just about anything I can think of a reasonable excuse for obtaining!The only 'modern' stock I have is what might reasonably be expected to appear on a NorthWestern branch, ie a couple of Sprinters, and a few T66 diesels with a few trucks hanging off the back.I've also got a 'Desiro' EMU, because I liked the look of it (and a four car set was on discount!) but as I have no overhead wires, it will have to push a motorless (read plastic kit) steam loco around, and pretend it is visiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 A paddle box Eh? A Class T14 - LSWR 4-6-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 It is. I said so!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Would have saved space if fazy had said that. He's just trying to confuse me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Confusing you, being rude about Graskie, - it's all fun !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I know what paddle-keys are, but a paddle-box? I thought maybe a box for keeping paddles in!To save someone asking, a paddle-key is a morse code key, but instead of a sprung bar that is pressed down to make electronic beeps, a paddle key is pivoted sideways, and is pressed one way for short beeps, and the other for long beeps (VERY simplistically!)._ _ _ _ . _?.P.S. Americans call table-tennis bats - paddles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 They'd be well confused then if someone suggested they 'paddle their own canoe!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Serious Answer - Paddle Box refers to the similarity of these locomotives (LSWR T14) to an old fashioned paddle steamer. These locos had huge splashers over the six driving wheels at once, and a low running plate and high boiler so they looked really peculiar./media/tinymce_upload/949bdc45c3053524fe34b0441ff1e6e0.jpgYou may have to enlarge the picture to get rid of the interference. Given Hornby's love of all things LSWR I predict one will appear in model form before 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yes, but do you know what the US term for canoe is in English, PP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazy Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Sorry yes it's a T14 I would have a O1, O2, O4, pluss the Q4 Q5 Q7. Along with some Ravens engines. The O1, O4 were see at Leicester and possibly the O2 too. So they might not count in this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozwarrior Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 As I model post-privatisation I have my eye on Euro high speed trains. I have the TGV Duplex and hope in the future to get an ICE, Thalys, AVE and ETR610. The tunnel makes it more plausible.Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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