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Title: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on June 30, 2012, 09:05:24 AM
For a person that has been less than complimentary about British N gauge Steam locos I had a great day today buying three of them, (cor what a turncoat)

I sold all my Nscale American gear today for a decent sum of $500 or about 325 GBP, which was spent on these 3 locos, some rolling stock and card kits so I was pretty happy.

I have a friend that does a lot of repairs to Farish locos and he has told me service and spares are no great problem so if I have any problems just give it to him to fix, sounds OK to me.

As I am building a Fictitious Preserved Railway I am quite happy to run anything that I take a shine too.

Here is my loco fleet that I acquired this week, don't know how old the Black 5 is but it runs great.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tank on June 30, 2012, 09:30:50 AM
Looks like a great deal there Dave. :thumbsup:

I received 8x Mainline Hopper wagons today.  All second hand, but £45 delivered which I  thought was great.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on June 30, 2012, 02:21:46 PM
Hi  Dave,   

So have you abandoned your  U.S.   layout so  you  can   have it  British  for you &  your friend  ? 

Superb locos  especially the  Green  37   ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on June 30, 2012, 02:47:18 PM
Black 5 looks really old as it has tender pickups, which is always a sign of the older better (well until the new Bachmann edition) model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 30, 2012, 02:49:17 PM
Hi Dave,

That Black 5 appears in my 1983 Graham Farish catalogue so it's nearly as old as me :angel:
Really nice to see you getting some UK stuff :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on June 30, 2012, 03:01:19 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 30, 2012, 02:49:17 PM
Hi Dave,

That Black 5 appears in my 1983 Graham Farish catalogue so it's nearly as old as me :angel:


(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Emoticons/60ce8f45.gif)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on June 30, 2012, 09:42:34 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 30, 2012, 02:49:17 PM
Hi Dave,

That Black 5 appears in my 1983 Graham Farish catalogue so it's nearly as old as me :angel:
Really nice to see you getting some UK stuff :thumbsup:

Crikey Mike I knew it was old but I didn't think it was ancient, most things made in 1983 have long gone to the dump, maybe Farish locos are better than I thought.

I knew it was old because it has brass gears.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 30, 2012, 10:13:57 PM
Quote from: oldrailbug on June 30, 2012, 09:42:34 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 30, 2012, 02:49:17 PM
Hi Dave,

That Black 5 appears in my 1983 Graham Farish catalogue so it's nearly as old as me :angel:
Really nice to see you getting some UK stuff :thumbsup:

Crikey Mike I knew it was old but I didn't think it was ancient, most things made in 1983 have long gone to the dump, maybe Farish locos are better than I thought.

I knew it was old because it has brass gears.

Some people think that things from 1953 should have long gone to the dump :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on June 30, 2012, 11:28:51 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 30, 2012, 10:13:57 PM
Quote from: oldrailbug on June 30, 2012, 09:42:34 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 30, 2012, 02:49:17 PM
Hi Dave,

That Black 5 appears in my 1983 Graham Farish catalogue so it's nearly as old as me :angel:
Really nice to see you getting some UK stuff :thumbsup:

Crikey Mike I knew it was old but I didn't think it was ancient, most things made in 1983 have long gone to the dump, maybe Farish locos are better than I thought.

I knew it was old because it has brass gears.

Some people think that things from 1953 should have long gone to the dump :'(

Not in the least, I am of the 1952 vintage  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Donkey on July 01, 2012, 09:22:17 PM
Lovely looking loco's Dave  :thumbsup: I bet you can't wait to start playing with opeating them  :)

Marty
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on July 02, 2012, 10:07:36 PM
Quote from: Donkey on July 01, 2012, 09:22:17 PM
Lovely looking loco's Dave  :thumbsup: I bet you can't wait to start playing with opeating them  :)

Marty

You are right there Marty, I gave them a test run when I got home and all was OK but since then I have been busy with the layout, today is the day I hook something on the back of them  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 14, 2012, 12:53:58 AM
Good to see you are in the right period there, Dave. There's only one colour for BR diesels - GREEN. Oops that gives away my vintage too, doesn't it.
Cheers, George.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on July 14, 2012, 08:21:17 AM
Quote from: bealman on July 14, 2012, 12:53:58 AM
Good to see you are in the right period there, Dave. There's only one colour for BR diesels - GREEN. Oops that gives away my vintage too, doesn't it.
Cheers, George.

Trouble is that you can't see green diesels among all those GREEN trees, that's why you need BLUE ones!!  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on July 14, 2012, 12:39:43 PM
Quote from: Jack9465 on July 14, 2012, 08:21:17 AM
Trouble is that you can't see green diesels among all those GREEN trees, that's why you need BLUE ones!!  ;D

and with blue ones the sky is the limit...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pengi on July 14, 2012, 02:26:24 PM
Quote from: Jack9465 on July 14, 2012, 08:21:17 AM
Quote from: bealman on July 14, 2012, 12:53:58 AM
Good to see you are in the right period there, Dave. There's only one colour for BR diesels - GREEN. Oops that gives away my vintage too, doesn't it.
Cheers, George.

Trouble is that you can't see green diesels among all those GREEN trees, that's why you need BLUE ones!!  ;D

. . . you can see the brightly coloured worms against any background though :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on July 14, 2012, 03:49:02 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on June 30, 2012, 02:47:18 PM
Black 5 looks really old as it has tender pickups, which is always a sign of the older better (well until the new Bachmann edition) model.

Yes, the Black Five probably dates from the early to mid 80's.

The very first ones (It was released about 1978) did not have tender pickups either and also had a much simpler tender underframe with pinpoint tender axle bearings if I recall correctly.

Interestingly it looks like someone has replaced the tender crest on this loco. Farish's 44911 came with a Late Crest.

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on July 15, 2012, 12:17:16 AM
Picked up a nice little bit of gear yesterday, Dapol 14xx and Autocoach, fantastic little runner that wouldn't pull your hat off but pulls the coach perfectly  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 15, 2012, 03:00:10 AM
Looks great! All it has to do is pull that one coach anyway. Green diesels.... don't forget the diesel in the great train robbery was green, so you can see 'em, even in the dark!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on October 12, 2012, 11:01:58 AM
Got a couple of nice little locos today, the Class 04 is brand new and the Class 20 is second hand, both great little runners.

(http://i47.tinypic.com/se4llf.jpg)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/2z9me69.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on October 12, 2012, 11:08:54 AM
No Pictures I'm afraid, but spent some time with my file last night and converted both my GWR Brunswick Green Railcars to DCC, very very happy, the speed control is perfect and they look great travelling the branch to Overthorpe :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dodger on October 12, 2012, 02:49:09 PM
Quote from: oldrailbug on October 12, 2012, 11:01:58 AM
Got a couple of nice little locos today, the Class 04 is brand new and the Class 20 is second hand, both great little runners.

Ah! good old D2290 one of the Guildford twins that spent alot of time at Reading Southern Yard in the early 1960's.

Dodger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 13, 2012, 10:26:00 PM
Love the 04, Dave! I had have an old Class 20 which is now defunct due to excessive exhibition running during the Nineties.

Swisstony, I too am a great fan of green DMUs. I had three sets of them doing service on my layout when it was fully operational. They could often be seen pulling a van or a milk tank. Would like to see a pic of your WR railcar!

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on October 13, 2012, 10:31:01 PM
Quote from: swisstony on October 12, 2012, 11:08:54 AM
No Pictures I'm afraid, but spent some time with my file last night and converted both my GWR Brunswick Green Railcars to DCC, very very happy, the speed control is perfect and they look great travelling the branch to Overthorpe :)

Welcome to the dark side  >:D


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on October 14, 2012, 10:27:40 PM
Quote from: bealman on October 13, 2012, 10:26:00 PM

Swisstony, I too am a great fan of green DMUs. I had three sets of them doing service on my layout when it was fully operational. They could often be seen pulling a van or a milk tank. Would like to see a pic of your WR railcar!

George

Hope you like George!!!

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/N%20GAUGE/97885579-D8CE-49A5-A477-169F75888AAF-12208-0000112951FD05F3.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 14, 2012, 10:39:09 PM
 :thumbsup: Love it! Got a wagon on the back too. Great stuff.

Thanks for that! George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on October 27, 2012, 07:18:14 AM
My intentions were to run diesel only on my layouts but that all ended today.

A family member from interstate came to visit us today and gave me a belated Birthday present and an early Christmas present in the form of a 94xx and Black 5 steam loco.

I was very surprised and happy to get these yesterday and will enjoy seeing them run around my layouts.

(http://i47.tinypic.com/505iio.jpg)

(http://i48.tinypic.com/16lejkh.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malc on October 27, 2012, 08:56:54 AM
Nice set Dave. You lucky so and so. When my family members arrive on the doorstep it's to scrounge a free meal or cheap lodgings when they go to see a band or an exhibition at the NEC  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: OwL on October 27, 2012, 09:01:48 AM
Nice little engines Dave.

I have the Farish Black 5 and the dapol 14xx. Both tidy little runners. You will have many hours of fun with them.
:greatpicturessign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on October 27, 2012, 10:22:30 AM
You  know you always wanted to run  steamers on the layout Dave    :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: i  have the black 5   beautiful  loco,   at the moment on the bench   awaiting  a  decoder fitting   ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Donkey on October 27, 2012, 03:39:29 PM
Lovely presents Dave! I love mixing steam and diesel on my layout. Pictures of them on your layout when you get chance please  :)

Marty
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on October 27, 2012, 04:28:52 PM
Picked up a lovely 37 this week, here she is pulling some SR stock in a double header past Langley after I performed some DCC conversion magic :)

It's a video clip....

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/N%20GAUGE/1DC3F8F1-7CAA-4EC6-AE4C-4BE543CD74C4-299-0000003B1F6E534B.mp4)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/N%20GAUGE/1DC3F8F1-7CAA-4EC6-AE4C-4BE543CD74C4-299-0000003B1F6E534B.mp4 (http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/N%20GAUGE/1DC3F8F1-7CAA-4EC6-AE4C-4BE543CD74C4-299-0000003B1F6E534B.mp4)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on October 27, 2012, 04:45:58 PM
Quote from: swisstony on October 27, 2012, 04:28:52 PM
Picked up a lovely 37 this week, here she is pulling some SR stock in a double header past Langley after I performed some DCC conversion magic :)

It's a video clip....

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/N%20GAUGE/1DC3F8F1-7CAA-4EC6-AE4C-4BE543CD74C4-299-0000003B1F6E534B.mp4)

Where's the  video clip   Paul ? 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on October 27, 2012, 05:15:43 PM
Quote from: upnick on October 27, 2012, 04:45:58 PM
Quote from: swisstony on October 27, 2012, 04:28:52 PM
Picked up a lovely 37 this week, here she is pulling some SR stock in a double header past Langley after I performed some DCC conversion magic :)

It's a video clip....

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/N%20GAUGE/1DC3F8F1-7CAA-4EC6-AE4C-4BE543CD74C4-299-0000003B1F6E534B.mp4)

Where's the  video clip   Paul ?

Fixed lol :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Donkey on October 27, 2012, 05:24:00 PM
New 37 looks great there, thanks for posting video  :thumbsup:

Marty
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on October 27, 2012, 08:57:16 PM
Nice little video  :thumbsup:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on October 27, 2012, 09:03:26 PM
Love the 37s and your video clip  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on October 27, 2012, 09:25:00 PM
Still  cant open the video in  windows  media   hear it but no picture   :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on October 27, 2012, 09:32:09 PM
Looks good
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on October 27, 2012, 09:38:15 PM
 :greatpicturessign:
Quote from: upnick on October 27, 2012, 09:25:00 PM
Still  cant open the video in  windows  media   hear it but no picture   :doh:

I guess you need to update media player.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on October 27, 2012, 09:47:11 PM
Stick it on Youtube  :P


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on October 27, 2012, 09:59:19 PM
Quote from: Sprintex on October 27, 2012, 09:47:11 PM
Stick it on Youtube  :P


Paul


Good idea Paul   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 27, 2012, 10:41:28 PM
Agree. Good little video clip. I love the green railcar whipping through on the left! I also noted the toad on the end of the train - yet another piece of rolling stock I have a soft spot for.

:thumbsup: Cheers George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on October 29, 2012, 09:18:41 PM
i won this item on ebay

ran it round a few times and it's really smooth running and looks very good :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330810305642?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330810305642?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on October 29, 2012, 09:35:25 PM
Great buy Blue, IMO the 60s are one of the best looking diesels made, that is after the 47s.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on November 06, 2012, 01:01:56 PM
While at Weymouth I found A GWR railcar on Ray Heard's stand, been pondering the purchase of one for sometime and the kind lads on Wyke Lane (thanks 4*2 if that was you) let me test run it. Watched an OO Q1 running with a goods train and said to HID "not sure I like that one", "super little loco" she said so that ones her fault!  :angel:

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/IMGP2458.jpg)

Q1 easily pulling 21 wagons, not room to try it with many more!

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/IMGP2459.jpg)

Now I must get on with reorganising my railway room, HID got fed up with me hogging the computer so has set herself up in the spare bedroom (which is bigger Grrrrr!) My terminus is staying but am going to add a roundy roundy with a country station on a reversing loop plans to follow.  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on November 06, 2012, 01:36:07 PM
I vowed I'd never do it, but I bought a blue class 101 mint lights etc dcc ready!!!! £40 happy days :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 06, 2012, 08:30:47 PM
Blue. Wash yer mouth out, SwissTony. But the price was right, I guess.  :beers:

Good buy there too, Minzapint. The Q1's were that ugly they were awesome.  :beers: Although after Melbourne Cup day yesterday I think I'll be taking it easy today. I have an MRI scan scheduled for later and have to fast for that anyway. Might buy a Q1 with me winnings - although with the price of locos off the shelf here I should have put more money on the horse!!  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on November 06, 2012, 08:45:43 PM
It won't stay blue for any longer than the time it takes to strip it back to base and airbrush it to Brunswick :D I've already ordered some new decals ready ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 06, 2012, 08:57:55 PM
Now ya talkin'!!!  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on November 10, 2012, 05:00:55 AM
Picked up these two little beauties today, another Bachfar Fowler 4F and a Minitrix 2MT, the 4F runs OK but I have already ordered a tender pickup kit for it, the little Ivatt 2MT runs beautifully, quiet, smooth and creeps along very well the way every N Gauge loco should.

(http://i49.tinypic.com/sg0ach.jpg)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/10zu78k.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on November 10, 2012, 09:22:03 AM
Beautiful  locos Dave   :thumbsup: look forward to seeing them  on the layout    ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 10, 2012, 10:50:20 AM
OMG Dave

You're gonna have me digging in my drawers again. (eek)

I have an old Minitrix Ivatt somewhere. Actually two - the tender job and the tank version. When I think about it, they  were both good runners. The scale and details are questionable, but back then, they were the only options! Also back then, they ran heaps better than any Brit-produced product.

Looks like a good buy to me, mate.

Rainin' at the Gabba today?

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on November 10, 2012, 11:18:02 AM
Quote from: bealman on November 10, 2012, 10:50:20 AM
OMG Dave

You're gonna have me digging in my drawers again. (eek)

I have an old Minitrix Ivatt somewhere. Actually two - the tender job and the tank version. When I think about it, they  were both good runners. The scale and details are questionable, but back then, they were the only options! Also back then, they ran heaps better than any Brit-produced product.

Looks like a good buy to me, mate.

Rainin' at the Gabba today?

George

Absolutely teemed down with rain for a few hours today George, the cticket must have been a wash out  :thumbsdown:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 10, 2012, 12:14:13 PM
Yep, saw it on the news later on today. But back on the subject... I'll dig out that little Ivatt tomorrow and see if it still runs. Weren't they nicknamed "mickey mouse?" Or am I thinking of some other loco?

Anyway I seem to recall that the front face of the boiler popped off quite easily and at one point I considered fashioning a face from Milliput, bunging it on the front, painting it red, and calling it James.....

On a serious note, I did manage a to get a photo of the little beastie crossing onto the mainline of my layout in a copy of Railway Modeller. Jan 95, 96? Nowt good about getting old.. memory not what it was.

Maybe it's just numb from spending most of the day writing high school reports - and I'm supposed to be retired!

Cheers George.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 10, 2012, 02:28:45 PM
Quote from: bealman on November 10, 2012, 12:14:13 PM
Yep, saw it on the news later on today. But back on the subject... I'll dig out that little Ivatt tomorrow and see if it still runs. Weren't they nicknamed "mickey mouse?" Or am I thinking of some other loco?


Cheers George.

Hi George,
Your memory isn't as bad as you think - the Ivatt was indeed referred to as the 'Mickey Mouse' :thumbsup:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LMS_Ivatt_Class_2_2-6-0 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LMS_Ivatt_Class_2_2-6-0)

There are loads of us still waiting for the new Farish version >:(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 10, 2012, 09:26:59 PM
Thanks for that, NPN. The link is very interesting, though it doesn't say how or why the nickname came about. I notice there is a reference there to what I presume is a book or journal.

Nice to know that my memory isn't that bad, although I can't for the life of me remember just HOW I came to know that!  :hmmm:

I'm sure the Farish one will be ace but for now I'm hangin' out for the blue pullman...  :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: iank84 on November 15, 2012, 07:05:18 PM
Well the man in the red van dropped this of today  :D :D :D

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t179/c1victyper/280.jpg)


(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t179/c1victyper/279.jpg)

Very happy with it, one thing.........Can anyone tell me if i can convert it to DCC or know of any one that Can?

Regards

Ian  :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on November 15, 2012, 07:08:39 PM
Anything can be converted given enough patience!

Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on November 15, 2012, 07:20:53 PM
Great looking train Ian, pleased you are happy with it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Matthew-peter on November 15, 2012, 08:15:42 PM
Quote from: iank84 on November 15, 2012, 07:05:18 PM
.............
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t179/c1victyper/280.jpg)
Very happy with it, one thing.........Can anyone tell me if i can convert it to DCC or know of any one that Can?

Regards

Ian  :NGaugersRule:

I cant help think the tractors are slightly out of scale  :laughabovepost:

Looks fantastic, used to run one at work and I loved how smooth it was.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: iank84 on November 15, 2012, 08:24:38 PM
 :smiley-laughing: yer they are a bit out of scale.

Playing with trains at work!!! I need a job like that!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Matthew-peter on November 15, 2012, 08:32:32 PM
Quote from: iank84 on November 15, 2012, 08:24:38 PM
:smiley-laughing: yer they are a bit out of scale.

Playing with trains at work!!! I need a job like that!

It wasnt the best place, York Model Railway before it moved, was there 3 years. I did get a lot of stuff running on the N gauge layout eventually though (the last year or so).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 15, 2012, 08:35:58 PM
Very nice. Kato, I assume? If that's the case it will run beautifully!

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 15, 2012, 09:32:10 PM
It will, and it has excellent LED's that maintain constant brightness at even very low (DC) speeds. This is especially a joy with ones at the rear of the set, as the red lights look great.

On my old layout the red lights used to flicker when they went over dead-frog points (or dirty track), to me this just looked more realistic!

I am sure DCC will be possible, but don't ask me to do it  :confused1:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on November 15, 2012, 10:27:06 PM
You can DCC it. There are some replacement decoders for Kato USA stock that if you resolder the LEDs and adjust them a bit will do the job. It is fiddly. The tiny modern decoders would also fit in some of the gaps, and I'm pretty sure you'd get a sound Zimo in the trailing car ... one of those 'things to try one day' on my list.

Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: serg on December 23, 2012, 07:11:36 PM
just got this...................http://s654.beta.photobucket.com/user/xbbb/library/mid%20life%20crisis/pullman (http://s654.beta.photobucket.com/user/xbbb/library/mid%20life%20crisis/pullman)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 23, 2012, 07:53:04 PM
Very nice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Donkey on December 24, 2012, 01:46:22 PM
Quote from: serg on December 23, 2012, 07:11:36 PM
just got this...................http://s654.beta.photobucket.com/user/xbbb/library/mid%20life%20crisis/pullman (http://s654.beta.photobucket.com/user/xbbb/library/mid%20life%20crisis/pullman)

8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Guy on December 24, 2012, 01:56:04 PM
Quote from: serg on December 23, 2012, 07:11:36 PM
just got this...................http://s654.beta.photobucket.com/user/xbbb/library/mid%20life%20crisis/pullman (http://s654.beta.photobucket.com/user/xbbb/library/mid%20life%20crisis/pullman)


Very impressive; looks good.  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Matthew-peter on December 24, 2012, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: serg on December 23, 2012, 07:11:36 PM
just got this...................http://s654.beta.photobucket.com/user/xbbb/library/mid%20life%20crisis/pullman (http://s654.beta.photobucket.com/user/xbbb/library/mid%20life%20crisis/pullman)

Jealous  :-[  :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on January 21, 2013, 05:09:09 PM
Postie nearly caught me out, should have arrived last week, had to hold me breath on Saturday (HID at home) but he came up trumps and slipped it in under the radar this morning! (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-chores025.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/DSCF2008.jpg)

CCT in "Mournful" green and Southern livery! glad I didn't hunt down one of the lighter green earlier run.

And the other new arrivals, "Axminster carpets" was a special from "Buffers" out of stock but I found one at a show and it arrived in my Xmas stocking along with an SS Jag from Oxford. SR pillbox and 2 Matheison wagons (very nice) giving away any degree of anonymity.

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/DSCF2003.jpg)

Still trying to clear the room of 30 years worth of "treasures" so that I can set up the extension board. (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-chores037.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 21, 2013, 05:45:11 PM
I thought the Mathiesons were named after a well known TV detective :smackedface:
Love the dustbin smilie :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on January 21, 2013, 06:38:53 PM
Managed to slip these two understated little packages under the radar.....
[smg id=3390 type=preview align=center caption="P1010765"]
[smg id=3391 type=preview align=center caption="P1010762"]
I know, the traction is a little over the top for the Inspection coach  ;D

The 37 has moved onto the GF discontinued list and while I didn't really need the Inspection Coach, on the other hand, as a member of the NGS I thought is was my duty to support a noble cause.  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: REGP on January 21, 2013, 08:43:15 PM
MZP

Really like that CCT looks much better than I thought it would.

Wonder if they ever got onto GWR or West Region rails, anyone know?

Ray
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on January 21, 2013, 09:04:39 PM
Here's mine, a lovely EWS 37 and 3 Seacows, with a couple more trapped in snow somehere in Yodel land.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0532_zps84cde902.jpg)

A Green 3mt and a Green, with Wasp stripes, 03 are also stuck too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on January 21, 2013, 09:21:39 PM
Hi  Stevieboy,   

Like the  37   in   EWS  always  my  favorite livery over the  BR blue era  is the loco  DCC    as it appears to have a cab  light
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on January 21, 2013, 10:14:42 PM
Quote from: upnick on January 21, 2013, 09:21:39 PM
Hi  Stevieboy,   

Like the  37   in   EWS  always  my  favorite livery over the  BR blue era  is the loco  DCC    as it appears to have a cab  light

It's Dc at the moment, just a coincidental reflection.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on January 21, 2013, 10:16:15 PM
Looks good though for  DC  running ......... wait  till  you change to DCC   :bounce:  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on January 21, 2013, 10:25:20 PM
These 2 little beasties are the latest additions to my fleet  ;D
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/039.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on January 21, 2013, 10:30:24 PM
Pair of  beautiful locos there  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on January 21, 2013, 11:08:34 PM
You don't see many of these in N Gauge ever period!

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/89AEB58F-A92C-49DA-8326-CB4390AEFCA0-1682-0000023145A622B1.jpg)

Happy to be a proud owner :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on January 21, 2013, 11:13:09 PM
very nice tony!!! when are dapol going to shrink their oo version of this i wonder??!!!

mk1gtstu  -  are you going to cut the cab off one and make a class 13?????



tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on January 21, 2013, 11:16:14 PM

mk1gtstu  -  are you going to cut the cab off one and make a class 13?????



tim
[/quote]
No, will keep them as they are although I've made a start weathering 08 330, will post some pics of it soon  ;)
Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 22, 2013, 04:18:19 PM
Quote from: REGP on January 21, 2013, 08:43:15 PM
MZP

Really like that CCT looks much better than I thought it would.

Wonder if they ever got onto GWR or West Region rails, anyone know?

Ray

I see Rails have them in now so I should be geting my maroon one fairly quickly :bounce:
yes - I will be using it on my WR based layout, even if they didn't get there in 'real life'
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on January 22, 2013, 04:20:41 PM
My maroon one is already running on my WR based layout, Hatton's have had them in for a while, mine arrived last week.   :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on January 22, 2013, 06:04:51 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on January 22, 2013, 04:18:19 PM
Quote from: REGP on January 21, 2013, 08:43:15 PM
MZP

Really like that CCT looks much better than I thought it would.

Wonder if they ever got onto GWR or West Region rails, anyone know?

Ray





I see Rails have them in now so I should be geting my maroon one fairly quickly :bounce:
yes - I will be using it on my WR based layout, even if they didn't get there in 'real life'

They were used for the Wills tobacco trade at Swindon in the mid 70's for sure.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 22, 2013, 09:40:31 PM
Quote from: whiteswan on January 22, 2013, 04:20:41 PM
My maroon one is already running on my WR based layout, Hatton's have had them in for a while, mine arrived last week.   :P

Tut Tut - so where's your pics and a review :nerner:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on January 22, 2013, 09:43:21 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on January 22, 2013, 09:40:31 PM
Quote from: whiteswan on January 22, 2013, 04:20:41 PM
My maroon one is already running on my WR based layout, Hatton's have had them in for a while, mine arrived last week.   :P

Tut Tut - so where's your pics and a review :nerner:

I seem to remember someone had a green one running round their layout last Sunday  :D  :D

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 22, 2013, 09:45:52 PM
Quote from: davieb on January 22, 2013, 09:43:21 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on January 22, 2013, 09:40:31 PM
Quote from: whiteswan on January 22, 2013, 04:20:41 PM
My maroon one is already running on my WR based layout, Hatton's have had them in for a while, mine arrived last week.   :P

Tut Tut - so where's your pics and a review :nerner:

I seem to remember someone had a green one running round their layout last Sunday  :D  :D

dave  :thumbsup:

That was from the original run a couple of years ago, Dave (ref NB013) :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on January 22, 2013, 09:54:19 PM
Let you off then this time  :D  :doh:  :-[

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on January 22, 2013, 10:05:26 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on January 22, 2013, 09:40:31 PM
Quote from: whiteswan on January 22, 2013, 04:20:41 PM
My maroon one is already running on my WR based layout, Hatton's have had them in for a while, mine arrived last week.   :P

Tut Tut - so where's your pics and a review :nerner:

Sorry, the same place as my Blue Pullman sound video, the pannier sound tutorial and home made light bar tutorial, just haven't had time as I have a lot else going on at the mo, hope to be back up to speed in the next couple of weeks.   :sorrysign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: REGP on January 22, 2013, 11:05:04 PM
 MZP, Whiteswan and all

Thanks guys and girl, I feel another web visit to Rails or Hattons coming on, this time for a CCT.

Ray
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: boffin22 on January 23, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
Blue/Green? Who cares? I love my technicoloured diesel fleet :o))
David
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 23, 2013, 09:12:03 PM
To the owners of the above photographs, mouth-watering stuff, guys! Very envious!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on January 25, 2013, 10:33:25 AM
My 2nd engine purchase and It's great :heart2:
(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8092/p1020085t.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/p1020085t.jpg/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on January 25, 2013, 11:35:50 AM
..and what lovely pictures as well  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on January 25, 2013, 01:21:19 PM
I've just 'stumbled' across a Mk1 BR Maroon SK Coach (374-061B) that I have been stuggling to locate online anywhere at a local shop near to one of our sites.

No pic though as everyone know what they look like!

Steve
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 25, 2013, 03:15:37 PM
Don't let Ollie3440 know - he'll be raiding your house :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on January 25, 2013, 03:38:55 PM
No exaggeration, there must have been at least 100 of the various types on the shelves!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on January 25, 2013, 05:14:58 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on January 25, 2013, 03:15:37 PM
Don't let Ollie3440 know - he'll be raiding your house :D

Not this time i won't, that's already one i've got in my collection :P

Ollie
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on January 25, 2013, 06:21:44 PM
Recieved my first ever Dapol purchase yesterday, Very pleased with it, I got it at a good price, brand new, been running it in, was a little noisy at first but its getting quieter, is it normal for Dapol locos to be noisy? Its got lovely detail & lights, much better than my old Farish versions. Only problem is my old Farish swallow livery mk3 coaches are a different shade to the Dapol ones which looks a bit odd, been searching online for Dapol swallow livery mk3's but looks like they are hard to find  :-\
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/023.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on January 25, 2013, 07:34:58 PM
My third Dapol 86 so far...probably my favourite N locos.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8376/8415031770_c4d63d47a3_c.jpg)

Here's hoping for a future release of BR Blue and Executive liveries...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 25, 2013, 10:16:17 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on January 25, 2013, 06:21:44 PM
is it normal for Dapol locos to be noisy?

I can only comment on the Dapol locos I have bought and they do seem to take an inordinate amount of running in before they quieten down  :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on January 25, 2013, 10:21:51 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on January 25, 2013, 10:16:17 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on January 25, 2013, 06:21:44 PM
is it normal for Dapol locos to be noisy?

I can only comment on the Dapol locos I have bought and they do seem to take an inordinate amount of running in before they quieten down  :(

Cheers, just wondered as it seems to make more noise than the new farish loco's I have.

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 25, 2013, 11:22:21 PM
All lovely looking models, folks. I particularly like the green one - as I insist on insisting, the ONLY colour for a diesel!!!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on January 26, 2013, 09:34:52 AM
'Fraid I've got to agree with CaptainElectra - this class 86 was also my latest purchase and the livery is superb. Far, far better than dull old grass stain green;


(http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/1024/dsc4664y.jpg)

H.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 26, 2013, 08:28:36 PM
Must admit, that is a lovely looking model, even though it ain't green.... :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on January 26, 2013, 08:32:31 PM
It coincides with the worrying news that the real 86401 is to be sold, as its owner, ETL, is pulling out of main line operations due to lack of work for 86101 and 87002. Really hope it stays in one piece in the UK.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on January 26, 2013, 08:36:30 PM
A lovely model and livery, I like watching videos of these locos from back in the 1990s and am very impressed at the cracking speed they go at.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on January 26, 2013, 08:52:22 PM
Quote from: bealman on January 26, 2013, 08:28:36 PM
Must admit, that is a lovely looking model, even though it ain't green....

Sounds like it is you who is green, 'cos it's never been painted such a dull colour  :P  :D

H.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 26, 2013, 08:54:19 PM
Touche!! :sick2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on January 26, 2013, 09:05:22 PM
In fairness, although 86401 was never green, a few of its classmates are...

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5187/5557948263_0268288f5e_z.jpg)

:smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paul B on January 27, 2013, 12:19:35 PM
Having only had this delivered from Gaugemaster last week, thought it was about time that I started posting some pics here!

This is my latest purchase - made by Minitrix, it is an East German DR V200 -

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/Corporal_Bang/Polish%20trains/DSCF7899_zps075e9f0f.jpg)

These locos were originally made in the USSR and were the M62 - and, like everything else in the Communist Bloc, were sold to other Communist countries.

I bought this as I want to eventually get it resprayed as a PKP (Polish State Railways) class ST44 - a very popular heavy freight diesel loco, which is still in use in Poland today, and still goes by the nickname of 'Gagarin'! I will try and find a pic of what I eventually want it to look like and will post it here soon!

Edit - just found a link that I posted elsewhere - this is what I would like this loco to look like eventually!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/ST44-282_PKP_Cargo%2C_Torun_Kluczyki.JPG (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/ST44-282_PKP_Cargo%2C_Torun_Kluczyki.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on January 27, 2013, 01:04:49 PM
Quote from: bealman on January 25, 2013, 11:22:21 PM
All lovely looking models, folks. I particularly like the green one - as I insist on insisting, the ONLY colour for a diesel!!!  :D

Can't really have green diesels without black or maroon ones though 8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 27, 2013, 08:38:33 PM
Yeah, Ok EP - especially black ones (and more so if they are numbered 1000). But go for it, Paul B -
Green! Green!  :envy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on January 27, 2013, 09:14:35 PM
Quote from: bealman on January 27, 2013, 08:38:33 PM
Yeah, Ok EP - especially black ones (and more so if they are numbered 1000). But go for it, Paul B -
Green! Green!  :envy:

There's a 10000 on ebay at the moment btw - very badly titled

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281056133062?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281056133062?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

no connection just happened to notice it
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 27, 2013, 09:33:36 PM
Yep - oops I missed a zero  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on January 29, 2013, 12:40:50 PM
My Fleet is now up to 3 thanks to the purchase of 2 new engines from a fellow forum member.  I guess I should get some more track laid. ;)
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7471/fleetmg.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/17/fleetmg.jpg/)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 29, 2013, 08:12:05 PM
Beautiful!! Green diesel heaven!!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on January 30, 2013, 10:39:06 PM
I didn't think I'd go green but couldn't resist this:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0570_zps2588f6f3.jpg)

Such a perfect runner too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davidjhope on January 30, 2013, 10:44:35 PM
I'm planning on a green diesel layout next.
I love the look of the 24
:greatpicturessign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on January 30, 2013, 10:54:18 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on January 30, 2013, 10:39:06 PM
I didn't think I'd go green but couldn't resist this:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0570_zps2588f6f3.jpg)

Such a perfect runner too.

Its on my shopping list for this year too :heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 31, 2013, 12:32:59 AM
Good to hear you've got a good runner at last, stevieboy! Actually out of all my 'new' Farish purchases, my 24 is probably the worst runner! It'll be purring along quite happily, but then decides to make meshing and grinding noises every now and then. I did mention it on the forum a year ago or so, and did get some suggested remedies, but me being the basically lazy sod that I am have never bothered to attempt putting them into effect.

It's still a lovely model, though. I particularly like the headcodes feature.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 31, 2013, 07:56:34 AM
I have 3 Class 24's and they are all soooo smooth and quiet. In fact, they're so quiet I have to keep looking for the little blighters to see where they've got to :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on January 31, 2013, 09:01:40 AM
Quote from: bealman on January 31, 2013, 12:32:59 AM
I did mention it on the forum a year ago or so, and did get some suggested remedies, but me being the basically lazy sod that I am have never bothered to attempt putting them into effect.

Mine made a slight noise in one direction, like a buzzing sound but very intermittently.  So i whipped off the shell and had a look to see what was what.

I lubed sparingly what I could see and then ran the loco after each drop.  The culprit turned out to be one of the worm gears being a little dry where it sits in the chassis (not the teeth themselves).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 31, 2013, 08:23:12 PM
Thanks for that! Sounds easy enough for me to give it a try. I think I said on here somewhere before that I am loath to pull things apart as I do not have confidence in my ability to put them back together, but your fix sounds like I should be able to manage it.

Cheers!  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldman on February 01, 2013, 09:54:44 AM
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh497/shuglet/SDC10437.jpg)
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh497/shuglet/SDC10438.jpg)
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh497/shuglet/SDC10439.jpg)
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh497/shuglet/SDC10440.jpg)
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh497/shuglet/SDC10441.jpg)


3d prints from Shapeways.  Wheels fitted but not painted.
Simplex 20hp  and mine tub.     Both in Nn3    the packs contained 8 locos and 10 wagons.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on February 01, 2013, 11:03:28 AM
They look nice! Were they expensive? Just had an idea, they would look good on my colliery sidings boxfile layout! 8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldman on February 01, 2013, 11:16:29 AM
Including carriage  cost was £40.
Took about 14 days from placing order.
planning to use them for a brickworks diorama on the next project.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on February 01, 2013, 12:11:11 PM
Hi  Mike,   

Really like the look  of those  you will   have to  start  a thread  with the file layout   ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on February 01, 2013, 01:51:07 PM
Treated myself to a few new additions to the wagon fleet. :D

(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC15609.jpg)

Ollie
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 01, 2013, 04:28:40 PM
I've gone green crazy now and bought this:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0571_zps0e4dae2c.jpg)

It's currently running in but was quite a nice slow runner out the box, albeit a little tight.

When it's run in it'll be sharing the pulling of these with the Class 24.  Just waiting for BSK to arrive:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0573_zps8aae9396.jpg)

I took a comparison picture the other day, old news I know but the detail compared to my 20 year old Mk1's is amazing

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0554_zps1f591d8a.jpg)

:ngauge:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on February 01, 2013, 05:57:13 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on February 01, 2013, 04:28:40 PM
When it's run in it'll be sharing the pulling of these with the Class 24.  Just waiting for BSK to arrive:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0573_zps8aae9396.jpg)

Yum. Mk1's :P

Ollie
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 01, 2013, 06:04:24 PM
Ohhh Noooo :smackedface:

Steve - what have you done? You've let the MK1 monster loose again :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 01, 2013, 06:07:20 PM
I thought I'd get some pic's up for Ollie, as he was kind enough to demonstrate the running qualities of a couple of steamers for me when I visited the shop on Weds.

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 01, 2013, 09:21:19 PM
Now you're gettin' the hang of it, stevieboy!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Nothing wrong with posting comparison pics, either. It's good to see how things have improved. When I get the time I'll post some of my old blood and custard Mk 1s - they're not even the right colour!!!

Keep up the good work -Green is Go!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 02, 2013, 09:51:50 AM
I thought I was, then last night my 3mt decided to lock up and the class 24 has lost lighting at one end. I've tried adjusting the contacts but it's not worked.

  :'(

Back to the shop for them both
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 02, 2013, 05:02:16 PM
Swift service by Rails and i'm the proud owner of a replacement class 24.

However, I also came away with a late crest WD Austerity as watching it run on the test track showed how well these run. After my recent run of luck I was never going to pass the opportunity of a perfect runner.

Steve
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 05:40:50 PM
I'm gradually replacing my older Farish poole built locos, sold off 11 of them so far!  :uneasy:
But the good news is I've been replacing them, these 2 arrived from Hattons the other day, I've run them both in, they run nice & smooth & nicely detailed, much better than the old Farish ones so I'm happy!  :claphappy:
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/027_zpsac7d344a.jpg)
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/029_zps02caacde.jpg)
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/030_zps2621cd99.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 05:40:50 PM
I'm gradually replacing my older Farish poole built locos, sold off 11 of them so far!  :uneasy:
But the good news is I've been replacing them, these 2 arrived from Hattons the other day, I've run them both in, they run nice & smooth & nicely detailed, much better than the old Farish ones so I'm happy!  :claphappy:


Have you re-numbered one, 37 257 or do you know something i don't....... :confused2: :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 08:05:54 PM
Quote from: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 05:40:50 PM
I'm gradually replacing my older Farish poole built locos, sold off 11 of them so far!  :uneasy:
But the good news is I've been replacing them, these 2 arrived from Hattons the other day, I've run them both in, they run nice & smooth & nicely detailed, much better than the old Farish ones so I'm happy!  :claphappy:


Have you re-numbered one, 37 257 or do you know something i don't....... :confused2: :)
:D Well spotted! Yes, I re-numbered one as 37 257 as I didn't want both with the same number.
I used Fox transfers & just changed the 4 to a 7 although I've noticed the fox transfer digit is very slightly smaller than the original printing for some strange reason which is a bit annoying!  :thumbsdown:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on February 02, 2013, 08:12:10 PM
Your 37s look great and IMO the newer ones are well and truly up to the great running qualities of the American locos.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 08:15:06 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 08:05:54 PM
Quote from: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 05:40:50 PM
I'm gradually replacing my older Farish poole built locos, sold off 11 of them so far!  :uneasy:
But the good news is I've been replacing them, these 2 arrived from Hattons the other day, I've run them both in, they run nice & smooth & nicely detailed, much better than the old Farish ones so I'm happy!  :claphappy:


Have you re-numbered one, 37 257 or do you know something i don't....... :confused2: :)
:D Well spotted! Yes, I re-numbered one as 37 257 as I didn't want both with the same number.
I used Fox transfers & just changed the 4 to a 7 although I've noticed the fox transfer digit is very slightly smaller than the original printing for some strange reason which is a bit annoying!  :thumbsdown:

Cheers Stu...... :thumbsup:
For a minute there you had me sweating......thought i'd missed out on a BR Blue 37............ :o...... :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 08:26:16 PM
Quote from: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 08:15:06 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 08:05:54 PM
Quote from: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 05:40:50 PM
I'm gradually replacing my older Farish poole built locos, sold off 11 of them so far!  :uneasy:
But the good news is I've been replacing them, these 2 arrived from Hattons the other day, I've run them both in, they run nice & smooth & nicely detailed, much better than the old Farish ones so I'm happy!  :claphappy:


Have you re-numbered one, 37 257 or do you know something i don't....... :confused2: :)
:D Well spotted! Yes, I re-numbered one as 37 257 as I didn't want both with the same number.
I used Fox transfers & just changed the 4 to a 7 although I've noticed the fox transfer digit is very slightly smaller than the original printing for some strange reason which is a bit annoying!  :thumbsdown:

Cheers Stu...... :thumbsup:
For a minute there you had me sweating......thought i'd missed out on a BR Blue 37............ :o...... :D
:D I'm on the lookout for a  BR Blue domino headcode one now to go with these, I missed out on the ones that came out a couple of years ago, not found any online, seem to be sold out.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 02, 2013, 09:39:12 PM
Lovely locos. Glad to hear they are nice runners,too. I like the way you changed the number so you don't have two the same. I'm on the hunt for one too, but guess what colour.........
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 09:57:45 PM
Quote from: bealman on February 02, 2013, 09:39:12 PM
I'm on the hunt for one too, but guess what colour.........

http://www.holtmodelrailways.co.uk/photo.php?code=371451A (http://www.holtmodelrailways.co.uk/photo.php?code=371451A)

:) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 10:07:30 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 08:26:16 PM
Quote from: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 08:15:06 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 08:05:54 PM
Quote from: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 05:40:50 PM
I'm gradually replacing my older Farish poole built locos, sold off 11 of them so far!  :uneasy:
But the good news is I've been replacing them, these 2 arrived from Hattons the other day, I've run them both in, they run nice & smooth & nicely detailed, much better than the old Farish ones so I'm happy!  :claphappy:


Have you re-numbered one, 37 257 or do you know something i don't....... :confused2: :)
:D Well spotted! Yes, I re-numbered one as 37 257 as I didn't want both with the same number.
I used Fox transfers & just changed the 4 to a 7 although I've noticed the fox transfer digit is very slightly smaller than the original printing for some strange reason which is a bit annoying!  :thumbsdown:

Cheers Stu...... :thumbsup:
For a minute there you had me sweating......thought i'd missed out on a BR Blue 37............ :o...... :D
:D I'm on the lookout for a  BR Blue domino headcode one now to go with these, I missed out on the ones that came out a couple of years ago, not found any online, seem to be sold out.

Have a look here Stu.......

http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/detail.asp?fldLowStocks=2&ProductID=8694&SubCategoryID=23 (http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/detail.asp?fldLowStocks=2&ProductID=8694&SubCategoryID=23)

http://www.osbornsmodels.com/371-452-graham-farish-class-370-diesel-br-blue-4254-p.asp (http://www.osbornsmodels.com/371-452-graham-farish-class-370-diesel-br-blue-4254-p.asp)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on February 03, 2013, 02:16:17 PM
Quote from: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 10:07:30 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 08:26:16 PM
Quote from: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 08:15:06 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 08:05:54 PM
Quote from: Dock Shunter on February 02, 2013, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on February 02, 2013, 05:40:50 PM
I'm gradually replacing my older Farish poole built locos, sold off 11 of them so far!  :uneasy:
But the good news is I've been replacing them, these 2 arrived from Hattons the other day, I've run them both in, they run nice & smooth & nicely detailed, much better than the old Farish ones so I'm happy!  :claphappy:


Have you re-numbered one, 37 257 or do you know something i don't....... :confused2: :)
:D Well spotted! Yes, I re-numbered one as 37 257 as I didn't want both with the same number.
I used Fox transfers & just changed the 4 to a 7 although I've noticed the fox transfer digit is very slightly smaller than the original printing for some strange reason which is a bit annoying!  :thumbsdown:

Cheers Stu...... :thumbsup:
For a minute there you had me sweating......thought i'd missed out on a BR Blue 37............ :o...... :D
:D I'm on the lookout for a  BR Blue domino headcode one now to go with these, I missed out on the ones that came out a couple of years ago, not found any online, seem to be sold out.

Have a look here Stu.......

http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/detail.asp?fldLowStocks=2&ProductID=8694&SubCategoryID=23 (http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/detail.asp?fldLowStocks=2&ProductID=8694&SubCategoryID=23)




Cheers for that, I've just bought one from the link above, not a bad price either. :D  :NGaugeForum:

Cheers, Stu
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 03, 2013, 08:13:31 PM
The WD is now run in, so I thought a photo would be in order. I actually felt a bit silly running it in as from the box it was perfect.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0587_zps2ca25b1e.jpg)

I was semi coaxed into buying this by the OH as I was unsure, really glad I got it now though.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 03, 2013, 08:22:43 PM
Lovely!!  :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on February 03, 2013, 09:13:32 PM
Well done Steve, a very nice loco and a great buy, nice to see someone bought a steam loco  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 03, 2013, 10:33:25 PM
If they're all going to be like this one from now on (the new Farish Steamers) then I can see me buying a few more. There isn't the slightest hint of movement in the body, it just glides along with just the sound of the rails the only thing you can here.

Hopefully my replacement 5MT will be similat, as the first one turned out to be a bit of a mare.

I'm just happy I've got three perfect loco's now as my 37 was begining to feel lonely.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 06, 2013, 09:34:13 PM
My long awaited B1 replacement arrived today, so much better than the original. Like the WD it's perfect in every way.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0614_zpsd6c150ff.jpg)

Also started another collection off....

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0606_zpse4dc4441.jpg)

5 for now but want to get a good number , time to save up
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on February 06, 2013, 09:48:46 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on February 06, 2013, 09:34:13 PM
My long awaited B1 replacement arrived today, so much better than the original. Like the WD it's perfect in every way.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0614_zpsd6c150ff.jpg)

Also started another collection off....

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0606_zpse4dc4441.jpg)

5 for now but want to get a good number , time to save up

Now both of those look familiar to me :P

Ollie
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 06, 2013, 09:59:18 PM
I thought you would!

Very well packed as usual.

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on February 06, 2013, 10:01:36 PM
I like the B1 Steve, that'll have to go on my shopping list for this year :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 06, 2013, 10:10:58 PM
You won't regret it, it's comparable to the WD for running quality and like the WD I haven't had to touch it out of the box.

It's run in now so tomorrow I'll test haulage from what I've read I won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 07, 2013, 11:14:45 AM
Wonderful stuff. After so many bad starts, it's good news!

Cheers!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 07, 2013, 01:58:28 PM
It's certainly looking good now.  After a couple of episode's I now have 4 perfectly functional loco's that are as Farish intended, they run right, look right and sound right, 3 of these 4 were shop purchases which helped end the endless game of parcel tennis.

I would like to thank one member on here (sorry can't remember who) who said that it would pay to go to a shop and view loco's in the flesh before purchasing.  This advice has been invaluable.  It especially helps when it comes to little things that an email or phone call wont cover. 

For example when I returned my Class 24 due to light failure, I picked up the new one, got it home and run it in.  About 3 days later I noticed that there was a blemish in the paintwork.  So, fearing i'd be labelled as a nutter, I went back to the shop and asked if the body could be swapped over from the one I had previously.  This wasn't an issue and I went home happy and with my dignity/sanity intact!

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dock Shunter on February 07, 2013, 03:03:38 PM
Great to hear your faith has been fully restored in N Gauge Steve after such a bad run of luck. :thumbsup:
Sounds like you have found a shop were the proprietor seems willing to help if things aren't as they should be :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 07, 2013, 05:43:01 PM
Yeah, it helps.

It work's both ways too as I came away with a Maroon Mk1 BSK due to my satisfaction at the good service I had received over the CL24. 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 07, 2013, 06:52:22 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on February 07, 2013, 05:43:01 PM
Yeah, it helps.

It work's both ways too as I came away with a Maroon Mk1 BSK due to my satisfaction at the good service I had received over the CL24.

Well - it would have been rude not too ;)
It's also one less for Ollie the MK1 muncher >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 09, 2013, 10:14:56 PM
Quote from: bealman on February 01, 2013, 09:21:19 PM
Now you're gettin' the hang of it, stevieboy!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Nothing wrong with posting comparison pics, either. It's good to see how things have improved. When I get the time I'll post some of my old blood and custard Mk 1s - they're not even the right colour!!!

Keep up the good work -Green is Go!
I know they're not latest purchases, but in relation to the my quote above, here are my ancient Mk1s - some are crimson & cream, others maroon & cream!!
[smg id=3594 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=3593 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=3591 type=preview align=center width=400]
But, you know what, at the time, I thought they were great!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on February 10, 2013, 06:35:16 PM
My purchases from the Donny exhibition today...
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC15652.jpg)

3 x JB Stock Boxes, Dapol GBRf Spine Wagons (Been looking everywhere for some!) and a Bargain Farish Early B1 (Will be re-numbered to 61264). Finally a Farish Royal Scot which i picked up elsewhere secondhand and DCC Fitted (Will become 46115)

Ollie
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 10, 2013, 08:10:59 PM
Very nice! Wot, no Mk1 coaches?  ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on February 10, 2013, 08:28:11 PM
Quote from: bealman on February 10, 2013, 08:10:59 PM
Very nice! Wot, no Mk1 coaches?  ???

Not today. Atm i'm only after a Maroon CK which i can get at work cheaper than the ones which were on sale today.

Ollie
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on February 14, 2013, 07:13:03 PM
I've gone & bought a pair of my first ever class 20's to add to the fleet  ;D. The headcodes on the weathered version were an absolute nightmare to fit, somehow managed it in the end although they are a little crooked. Both are smooth runners but are a bit noisy even after running in, hopefully they will get better with use.
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/DSC03809_zps3fe9ea4e.jpg)
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/DSC03811_zps6d4ca855.jpg)
Cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 14, 2013, 08:23:38 PM
They look great - sorry to hear they are a bit noisy. Hope they improve!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 14, 2013, 08:36:07 PM
 :hmmm: I was hoping they would be quiet as the earlier Class 20's acted like a reverb chamber and were almost deafening :-\
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on February 14, 2013, 08:39:14 PM
Someone had a pair of these at club on monday night. In common with most new models they were almost silent as they whizzed round the test track, not sure how much running they've already had though ;)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on February 14, 2013, 08:48:44 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 14, 2013, 08:36:07 PM
:hmmm: I was hoping they would be quiet as the earlier Class 20's acted like a reverb chamber and were almost deafening :-\
When I've got both of them running round on my double track layout they buzz like a swarm of bees! :hmmm: The weathered one runs a bit quieter than the other one, They seem to run ok & don't get hot, I don't think there's anything seriously wrong with them, I'm wondering if its because the chassis are tight against the bodyshell causing the noise? :confused2: Unfortunately I don't know how loud the old farish ones were to compare as I've never owned one.
Cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 14, 2013, 08:55:04 PM
I have an old Farish one that used to purr along when I first got it (a LONG time ago), but when I gave it a go the other day it has seized up solid. I've got me eye on getting a new one so I'm watching all the stuff on here about the new ones with great interest.  :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on February 14, 2013, 10:15:47 PM
Finally the full formation WSMR rake leaves Snow Hill heading towards Wolverhampton

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yHYrtsJs_oA/UR1dy5QmWpI/AAAAAAAADpk/K0-M40TGrbI/s1024/IMG_20130214_215539.jpg)

not quite sure what the heritage DMU is doing there
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on February 14, 2013, 10:52:38 PM
This evening i removed the bogies on both of the class 20's,(the bogies just pull off but are a bit tight), I noticed on both of them the brass worm drives & bearings looked a bit dry, so I gave them a couple of drops of oil each, put them back together & ran both of them for just over an hour on the layout, its made a huge improvement & they are running much quieter than before, they now make about the same level of noise as my latest versions of the class 37 & 47's so I'm happy with that!  :claphappy: Worth checking & oiling if anyone else has the same problems with theirs.  :thumbsup:
cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on February 14, 2013, 11:17:28 PM
My latest addition is this rather nice Tomix KiHa 120 DMU.

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd417/Claude_Dreyfus/Kiha120_zpse3191bac.jpg)

Just right for Kanjiyama... :D

Also are a few detailing items, including some of the new(ish) Kato Toyota Hiace minibuses...the highlight for me being the JR Eastern liveried example (white with green stripe). Perfect for my region of Japan!

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd417/Claude_Dreyfus/Stuff_zpsdc98fb30.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on February 15, 2013, 09:12:24 AM
Quote from: bealman on February 14, 2013, 08:55:04 PM
I have an old Farish one that used to purr along when I first got it (a LONG time ago), but when I gave it a go the other day it has seized up solid.

Probably needs an overhaul and possibly some split gears replaced if it is a plastic geared version.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dock Shunter on February 15, 2013, 10:42:42 AM
Quote from: Claude Dreyfus on February 14, 2013, 11:17:28 PM
My latest addition is this rather nice Tomix KiHa 120 DMU.

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd417/Claude_Dreyfus/Kiha120_zpse3191bac.jpg)
Just right for Kanjiyama... :D

I love the KiHa series DMUs.......they are so tempting.... :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on February 15, 2013, 01:10:51 PM
This particular one consists of two single cars...one of which is powered. Strictly speaking it is the wrong company for me...the KiHa 120 is operated by JR West, however they are popular units for lighter lines, and (I think) are starting to make their way onto third-sector lines; which is why I bought it. ...That, and the fact I think it looks quite nice...

It seems the rolling stock market in japan is far wider than the UK. Some stuff goes on for ever, but the 'newer' units have a working life of about 15-20 years prior to replacement. As they are still relatively sound, many find their way onto these private railways; often remaining in their original liveries (or the same base colours minus tranfers and brandings etc.).

This means, the fact a two-car unit has been shipped a few hundred miles across the country into a different region is not as incongruous as it may seem at first...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 15, 2013, 06:07:11 PM
We've been on holiday this week in Dorset (West Bay) and my lovely GF has let me cram in a few trips to a few of the local shops.

On the way down we passed by Buffers near Axminster where we were greeted with the offer of a Tea or Coffee while we browsed the shop.  Very friendly bunch in there, especially the young lad who was most impressed when we said we'd travelled about 220miles that morning to get down there.  I wa promised an early Valentines Day gift so I picked up an EWS BRA Steel Strip Carrier.

The next trip out was to Pecorama (Exhibition & Shop Only) which went a long way to cement my GF's interest in me building a 'proper' layout.  Some of the layout's there were excellent and well worth the £1.90 entry fee.  We felt it be rude not to have a Devon Cream Tea on the Orion Coach while we were there.  The shop was going through a bit of a sort around but I still managed to find a BR Grey Toad Brake Van making my collection of BR Grey Brake Van's now three.

We also visited (don't laugh), Toymaster in Weymouth, but it was sad to see that their stock of N Gauge stuff is now dwindling compared to recent years so we had to make do with looking at the big one's in red boxes.

Obligatory pic below.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0767_zpse826ee75.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 15, 2013, 09:18:33 PM
Good buy! I especially like the toad! If the young lad at Buffers was impressed with your 220 mile trip, wait 'til I pop in there in August!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 15, 2013, 09:25:23 PM
How come Graham Farish is so interested in just you ??? ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on February 16, 2013, 09:36:55 AM
Quote from: stevieboy on February 06, 2013, 09:34:13 PM
My long awaited B1 replacement arrived today, so much better than the original. Like the WD it's perfect in every way.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0614_zpsd6c150ff.jpg)



Just ordered one of these; only £82 what a bargain. :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on February 16, 2013, 01:22:34 PM
Just back from the Bournemouth show where I picked up this little beauty,

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/DSCF2020_zpsb9c9230d.jpg)

well chuffed!!  :laugh:  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 16, 2013, 10:10:07 PM
That is indeed a little beauty. I've always had a soft spot for M7s, and that one looks superb. But I can't find it in my 2013 copy of Britain's Model Trains! Is it a new model? Bachmann, or Dapol?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 16, 2013, 10:35:53 PM
Quote from: justintime on February 16, 2013, 09:36:55 AM
Quote from: stevieboy on February 06, 2013, 09:34:13 PM
My long awaited B1 replacement arrived today, so much better than the original. Like the WD it's perfect in every way.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0614_zpsd6c150ff.jpg)



Just ordered one of these; only £82 what a bargain. :D

You won't regret buying one. They're fantastic.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on February 17, 2013, 08:12:19 AM
Quote from: stevieboy on February 16, 2013, 10:35:53 PM
Quote from: justintime on February 16, 2013, 09:36:55 AM
Quote from: stevieboy on February 06, 2013, 09:34:13 PM
My long awaited B1 replacement arrived today, so much better than the original. Like the WD it's perfect in every way.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0614_zpsd6c150ff.jpg)



Just ordered one of these; only £82 what a bargain. :D

You won't regret buying one. They're fantastic.

Agreed, I have the weathered version - lovely loco.

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Flounder on February 17, 2013, 03:27:39 PM
Afternoon,

With the prospect of having to dismantle my baseboards due to building work on the house (for most of 2013   :'() I'm sitting back for a few weeks and running what I like.  :thumbsup:

So, not for the purists but here is my CJM GBRf 92 (which I've had since Dec 2011) pulling 7 fleischmann rolling road wagons with trucks.  I'm slowly acquiring these wagons (most recent one arrived in the post this week) even though my layout will be essentially UK based.   :D

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/thumb_3698.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=3698)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/thumb_3699.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=3699)

Cheers,
Flounder.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pengi on February 17, 2013, 03:51:58 PM
They look nice and colourful - the sort of thing that would tempt me into running freight!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on February 17, 2013, 03:57:25 PM
Quote from: bealman on February 16, 2013, 10:10:07 PM
That is indeed a little beauty. I've always had a soft spot for M7s, and that one looks superb. But I can't find it in my 2013 copy of Britain's Model Trains! Is it a new model? Bachmann, or Dapol?

It's an old Dapol, in very nice nick and like you I have a soft spot for them, they used to pull all the local services around my area of Dorset.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on February 17, 2013, 06:03:13 PM
I keep looking at the rolling road wagons for Snow Hill HS2, via the channel tunnel. So far I've managed to resist so please don't post too many more photos of them  :help:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 17, 2013, 10:20:16 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on February 17, 2013, 03:57:25 PM
Quote from: bealman on February 16, 2013, 10:10:07 PM
That is indeed a little beauty. I've always had a soft spot for M7s, and that one looks superb. But I can't find it in my 2013 copy of Britain's Model Trains! Is it a new model? Bachmann, or Dapol?

It's an old Dapol, in very nice nick and like you I have a soft spot for them, they used to pull all the local services around my area of Dorset.
So the model is discontinued then? Wondering why. It seems to be a lovely little model. How does it run?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on February 17, 2013, 11:09:38 PM
The M7 has been discontinued for a while. It's in some ways not up to current standards - the tracton is crap unless you very carefully adjust the back truck, and even then and with extra weight its poor at best. The gearing and mechanism is also naff for slow running.

With a heavy white metal body the traction isn't bad at all but the slow running remains suspect. Still a nice model.

Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on February 18, 2013, 06:40:18 PM
My new B1 arrived this morning  :D

(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5625/b161251.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/b161251.jpg/)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 18, 2013, 08:11:26 PM
Yummy!  :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 18, 2013, 08:57:09 PM
My second BSK arrived today so I have my first complete coach rake.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0798_zps469b67aa.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on February 18, 2013, 09:18:25 PM
Very nice, Like the engine too :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 18, 2013, 09:30:32 PM
 :thankyousign:

That's it now for a while bar a couple of things in the post yet to arrive, I need to save some more pennies up ready for decoders and a controller.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on February 18, 2013, 09:33:28 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on February 18, 2013, 09:30:32 PM
:thankyousign:

That's it now for a while bar a couple of things in the post yet to arrive, I need to save some more pennies up ready for decoders and a controller.

I am hoping to get over to Digitrains tomorrow to check out the DCC Controllers.  Powercab is looking favourite at the moment :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 18, 2013, 10:04:31 PM
Awesome. The loco is great, too. How 1960's does that look? Almost brings tears to my eyes.... :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on February 18, 2013, 10:15:30 PM
Decided to treat myself to my first Dapol  ;)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Dapol/Grand%20Central%20HST/DSCF2368.jpg)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Dapol/Grand%20Central%20HST/DSCF2369.jpg)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Dapol/Grand%20Central%20HST/DSCF2370.jpg)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Dapol/Grand%20Central%20HST/DSCF2371.jpg)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Dapol/Grand%20Central%20HST/DSCF2372.jpg)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 18, 2013, 10:57:38 PM
Not my time period, but VERY nice, all the same. How's it run?  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on February 18, 2013, 11:19:31 PM
Very quiet George and it is still being run in.
Lights all work and it just looks the business going round the track  :heart2:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pete Mc on February 19, 2013, 01:28:15 AM
Yep,Dapol's HST in any livery looks fantastic,I particularly love my blue/grey ones and with Legomanbiffo's Paxman Valenta loaded sound chip,sound as fantastic as they look.

Pete
:Class31: :Class37: :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on February 19, 2013, 02:48:24 AM
Great buy John, love the colour scheme it looks very posh  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Neonoodle on February 19, 2013, 05:37:16 PM
Evening all,

Thought i'd pop my 2 latest purchases on here.

First is the Freightliner class 66 (one of 3 class 66s i own)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zWAxXoUr6Sk/USO211ALnLI/AAAAAAAAAak/_sI3eeHCACs/s640/20130219_163204.jpg)

And a class 57 that stood out at me, (mainly because the display cabnet was almost full with no less that 8 class 66's lol)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vRzIaopnIGY/USO22J1PwRI/AAAAAAAAAak/SHnhbUeaGnY/s640/20130219_163336.jpg)

Got both ar 1/2 price so not bad really

Neil
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 19, 2013, 07:37:13 PM
Really like the Class 66, the freightliner colours stand out nicely.

I collected my final parcel of stock today (for a while) as the postie has requested a few weeks off. Expertly packed as usual from Rails.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0803_zps73b5f783.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 19, 2013, 08:15:03 PM
Nice buys, guys. Eek - I'm a poet and didn't know it. Like the wagons, stevieboy, but wot's those two things at front? Seriously - I don't know! Oh hang on, just looked up my copy of Britain's Model Trains: BRA steel wagons?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 19, 2013, 09:24:47 PM
Yeah they're BRA's.  I recently did some work on the TATA steel works site in Scunthorpe and there were a few of these dotted about. Always looked odd but fascinating nonetheless.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 19, 2013, 10:34:45 PM
Yes, they are weird looking things - living as I do here at the Antipodes I don't get to see them much! I assume the lids slide open? On the prototype, I mean?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 19, 2013, 10:42:23 PM
Yep, the cover is telescopic and retracts under the larger of the three covers. It was a fascinating few days up there, they have 1:1 scale remote controlled shunters too!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 19, 2013, 10:57:50 PM
Cool!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dutchkev on February 20, 2013, 01:28:20 PM
Recently managed to double the size of the "fleet" with this :

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/thumb_3724.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=3724)

settrack points + 08 + shunting + uncoupling = trouble or challenge ?

Ah well I wanted to start small and learn before attempting something bigger.

Kev.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 20, 2013, 06:18:32 PM
Quote from: dutchkev on February 20, 2013, 01:28:20 PM

settrack points + 08 + shunting + uncoupling = trouble or challenge ?

Kev.

Think of it more as an opportunity, Kev :D
I  :heart2: my 08
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on February 20, 2013, 08:00:25 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 20, 2013, 06:18:32 PM

I  :heart2: my 08

This is serious! more than Liz!  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on February 20, 2013, 08:08:41 PM
Don't get him started on hump shunting
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 20, 2013, 09:32:05 PM
Now you're both being silly ::)
How about an 08 going round Liz's curves :laugh3:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dutchkev on February 20, 2013, 11:24:58 PM
I don't think its appropriate to mention "minimuum curve radius" at this point. So I won't.   :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 22, 2013, 11:14:35 PM
SWMBO has added to her Wagon collection today with the two red ones being the latest additions.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0856_zps7e1dbab5.jpg)

My replacement 5MT arrived too and is part run in. Lots more rail noise than the WD but just as smooth running.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 22, 2013, 11:32:40 PM
Very nice. They Farish, or Dapol? I see the Firestone-liveried one in my copy of Britain's Model Trains, so I assume Farish? Nice.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on February 22, 2013, 11:34:21 PM
These arrived today, sorry the picture quality isnt great.

(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8330/newrake.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/newrake.jpg/)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 22, 2013, 11:38:39 PM
Whoa! Bakers dozen! They're nice too. Details please?  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on February 22, 2013, 11:42:12 PM
All Dapol.  4 x NCB 4 x BR and a few oddments like the Weavers, British Steel etc.  Duplicating numbers unfortunately but I wanted to get the look of a nice long rake.  I am quite pleased with the results I must say  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 22, 2013, 11:56:28 PM
Yeah, I've just found it in my Britain's Model Trains book. Like an imbecile, I realised that I actually own one, and wrote a review of it last year under rolling stock reviews on this forum!  :doh: It was the weathering that threw me off, honest.  ::) Interesting that the couplings have been weathered, too. Makes them look less obtrusive, I reckon.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on February 23, 2013, 12:57:25 PM
Slightly better picture of my new rake
(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8272/p1020352v.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/p1020352v.jpg/)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 23, 2013, 01:16:10 PM
Quote from: bealman on February 22, 2013, 11:32:40 PM
Very nice. They Farish, or Dapol? I see the Firestone-liveried one in my copy of Britain's Model Trains, so I assume Farish? Nice.

Yes, they're Farish.  I think one day my OCD will allow me to get a Dapol loco/wagon/coach, especially if Farish don't do an A4 in Blue!  But for now i'm a bit of a Farish fanboy!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 23, 2013, 09:24:58 PM
Stevieboy:

Yeah, all the recent Farish wagons are really good, but I find the Dapol ones so, too. I wrote a review of a couple in the 'wagon reviews' section if you're interested. Having being in the game a while, the vast majority of my goods stock is Peco, and even Minitrix, unfortunately.

justintime:

I see from the new pic that it's not a baker's dozen, that's a guards van on the end.

Cheers to both of you!  :beers:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ASFC on February 23, 2013, 09:41:44 PM
Impulse buy on a new delivery at the local model shop!

Some new departmental stock for Chinley TMD.....

(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd289/tucker_ccf/DSCF4968_zps417a73e8.jpg)

Mat. ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 23, 2013, 10:03:15 PM
Hi Mat

just clicked on the link and had a look at your layout for the first time. Excellent! (comment posted on your layout  thread)

:thumbsup: George.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on February 23, 2013, 11:29:44 PM
Not too new but after a run out today at a show one of my Turbostar 170s looked way too clean so out came the dry weathering powders!!

I dont uually do this myself but thought i'd have a go :)

Thoughts welcome!

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/AC10A175-4C96-4C41-8419-0B42A300FDC4-4246-00000326E804F94E.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 23, 2013, 11:48:15 PM
Living as I do here in Oz, I don't get to see Turbostars much, so I don't know where they get dirty - but it looks good to me - very subtly done.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on February 24, 2013, 10:31:33 AM
Agreed, from memory these don't actually get filthy, so a subtle job like this fits the bill  :D

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Flounder on February 24, 2013, 11:46:55 AM
Hi,

Here are the latest Farish Class 60s to join my collection.  17 in total now.   :thumbsup:

Both run extremely well as expected, although the tail lights on the Schenker (60011) are slighly brighter than on the Metals (Ben Nevis). Also the Metals is slightly noisier but I expect this to tone down after a few hours running.

[smg id=3753]

[smg id=3752]

Cheers,
Flounder.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 24, 2013, 12:33:17 PM
Like the 60's!

I should've got mine by now but I'm banned from going to collect it until next weekend  :(

Bad news for me on the 5MT front, the replacement has gone the way of the first one and has started to stick at slow speeds.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on February 24, 2013, 12:36:21 PM
Quote from: swisstony on February 23, 2013, 11:29:44 PM
Not too new but after a run out today at a show one of my Turbostar 170s looked way too clean so out came the dry weathering powders!!

I dont uually do this myself but thought i'd have a go :)

Thoughts welcome!

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/AC10A175-4C96-4C41-8419-0B42A300FDC4-4246-00000326E804F94E.jpg)

Really nice job even it is one of those post 1967 objects.. A bit of track and a backscene and you should use it for the photo competition.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 24, 2013, 02:52:19 PM
Hey Swiss - did you know someone has nicked your CD's :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: The Cuckoo on February 24, 2013, 04:17:58 PM
Quote from: swisstony on February 23, 2013, 11:29:44 PM
Not too new but after a run out today at a show one of my Turbostar 170s looked way too clean so out came the dry weathering powders!!

I dont uually do this myself but thought i'd have a go :)

Thoughts welcome!

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/AC10A175-4C96-4C41-8419-0B42A300FDC4-4246-00000326E804F94E.jpg)

Excellent work  :thumbsup: much better than the pristine look.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: The Cuckoo on February 24, 2013, 04:35:49 PM
17 class 60s Flounder :o and I thought I had too many! I only needed Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Cross Fell until they released these two.
Is that now ten different 60s that have been available?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on March 06, 2013, 07:02:17 PM
My NGS EWS Queen Mary Brake arrived today, it looks so regal!

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0911_zps0984a92e.jpg)

Can't wait to hook it up (probably incorrectly) to my Seacow & OCA mixed rake.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 06, 2013, 07:16:13 PM
I received this today, it took some coaxing to get moving but after a few pushed off it went  ;)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/IMAG0123.jpg)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on March 06, 2013, 08:09:25 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on March 06, 2013, 07:02:17 PM
My NGS EWS Queen Mary Brake arrived today, it looks so regal!

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0911_zps0984a92e.jpg)

Can't wait to hook it up (probably incorrectly) to my Seacow & OCA mixed rake.

Always liked the look  of these Queen   Mary  wagons but think they wont fit in with my era  (steam   transition  late  60's) though  the Bauxite ones may ? 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 06, 2013, 08:20:02 PM
That Queen Mary looks great.

I'm presuming the Britannia is Minitrix - glad to hear it goes. Wish my old Minitrix stuff would.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on March 06, 2013, 08:32:11 PM
Quote from: upnick on March 06, 2013, 08:09:25 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on March 06, 2013, 07:02:17 PM
My NGS EWS Queen Mary Brake arrived today, it looks so regal!

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0911_zps0984a92e.jpg)

Can't wait to hook it up (probably incorrectly) to my Seacow & OCA mixed rake.

Always liked the look  of these Queen   Mary  wagons but think they wont fit in with my era  (steam   transition  late  60's) though  the Bauxite ones may ? 

I bought a DVD at the Preston Exhibition at the weekend


It shows a QM Brakevan, in bauxite,......in the late 60's,........In Lancashire  :claphappy:

Look out wallet  >:D  :D

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gogs on March 06, 2013, 08:42:48 PM
I'd love to show my latest purchase that arrived today but hit a bit of a problem. Ordered a green Class 08, the box came and label said Class 08, but inside was a 03. Maybe next time!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 06, 2013, 08:48:46 PM
Nevertheless the 03 is a nice little loco. Are you keeping it, or sending it back?

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on March 06, 2013, 08:54:11 PM
Quote from: davieb on March 06, 2013, 08:32:11 PM
Quote from: upnick on March 06, 2013, 08:09:25 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on March 06, 2013, 07:02:17 PM
My NGS EWS Queen Mary Brake arrived today, it looks so regal!

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0911_zps0984a92e.jpg)

Can't wait to hook it up (probably incorrectly) to my Seacow & OCA mixed rake.

Always liked the look  of these Queen   Mary  wagons but think they wont fit in with my era  (steam   transition  late  60's) though  the Bauxite ones may ? 

I bought a DVD at the Preston Exhibition at the weekend


It shows a QM Brakevan, in bauxite,......in the late 60's,........In Lancashire  :claphappy:

Look out wallet  >:D  :D

dave  :thumbsup:

Hi  Dave,   

Many thanks  i'd order one but  i'm not an  NGS member  :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on March 07, 2013, 11:09:47 AM
Quote from: upnick on March 06, 2013, 08:54:11 PM

Hi  Dave,   

Many thanks  i'd order one but  i'm not an  NGS member  :'(

Shame on you  :o, you should be  :-[ , you must have read of all the benifits on here, when you're allowed out of the naughty corner  :dunce: sign up  :thumbsup: Anyways up all the best, enjoy reading your contributions on here cheers  :beers:

David
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 07, 2013, 11:33:28 AM
Do these count as rolling stock?

Whether they do or not, they arrived this morning.  They are Minimetals and I am very happy with them  ;)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/IMAG0129a.jpg)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on March 07, 2013, 11:42:38 AM
Here's mine...

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8535653319_17a3fda8fa_c.jpg)

Dapol Eastern Region Blue/Grey HST. Don't ever remember them being this clean, though the ER sets were better kept than their Western counterparts.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tank on March 07, 2013, 11:58:39 AM
You were allowed to keep it then! ;) ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on March 07, 2013, 12:04:42 PM
Only after a lot of grovelling!  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tank on March 07, 2013, 12:12:17 PM
 :D

I usually have to say 'It's a free sample from someone who wants to advertise on the forum'....   :whistle:  If only that happened!!!!   :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dutchkev on March 07, 2013, 01:21:03 PM
Or the Jan/Feb excuse of "Won it in the  :NGaugeForum: draw. For us mere mortals.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tank on March 07, 2013, 02:00:07 PM
 :D  I'll try that one as well!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 07, 2013, 08:18:14 PM
All very nice models, people. Those Yank tanks - are they N scale? They look very detailed!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 07, 2013, 08:25:37 PM
Quote from: bealman on March 07, 2013, 08:18:14 PM
All very nice models, people. Those Yank tanks - are they N scale? They look very detailed!

If you are meaning my Minimetal cars, then yes they are n scale more than likely 1:160.
They are very small but just like the bus, the wheels go round and round  :D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on March 07, 2013, 08:48:28 PM
Being the superstitious type I now dare not show a loco on here until it's been owned a few days, but anyway, here it is 5MT Mk4. Special thanks to Ollie for his patience!

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0924_zpsa2528043.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 07, 2013, 08:52:09 PM
They are very good. I have never heard of Minimetals. Is it an American firm?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 07, 2013, 08:59:42 PM
Quote from: bealman on March 07, 2013, 08:52:09 PM
They are very good. I have never heard of Minimetals. Is it an American firm?


It is, I have a few of their models and they are all excellent.

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Santa%20Fe/340575df.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 07, 2013, 09:02:58 PM
Oooh, yes. They are nice. And that's a lovely loco, stevieboy, lovely colour, too! After your bad experiences with the Class 14, I don't blame you for holding off a few days!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on March 07, 2013, 10:01:43 PM
Quote from: bealman on March 07, 2013, 08:52:09 PM
They are very good. I have never heard of Minimetals. Is it an American firm?

Hi Bealman   as John  says they are great models  i   have several   of their turcks similar to the ones John has with  some of  the same era but with trailers if i  can find them  i'll take a couple of snaps   ;)   

Also  nice if you can finds  them  are Ertl's Dick  Tracy cars i  managed to get a set of four for  around  £4.50  although they can command a premium  at times.   
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on March 07, 2013, 11:18:00 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on March 06, 2013, 07:02:17 PM
My NGS EWS Queen Mary Brake arrived today, it looks so regal!

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG0911_zps0984a92e.jpg)

Can't wait to hook it up (probably incorrectly) to my Seacow & OCA mixed rake.

Hi  Stevieboy,     

How much are these   wagons as  i'm interested in the bauxite  ones  cant find anything on their site at all  price  wise accuratley .........  only an   estimation  when   pre orders where being taken.   
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tank on March 07, 2013, 11:58:24 PM
The Queen Mary's are £19.95.  They're lovely runners!  I have a bauxite which will be repainted, plus a CE Dutch and BR Olive.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on March 08, 2013, 12:10:08 AM
Many thanks Tank    ;)   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on March 08, 2013, 11:34:30 AM
As Tank says, 19.95 plus 4.00 p&p.

Hoping to test the running tonight but an initial roll showed that they go forever!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 09, 2013, 06:10:51 AM
Picked up these two nice little locos today for $50au - 35GBP each, I was told that they are old bodies on newer mechanisms, regardless they came with a 3 month refund repair or replace warranty  :thumbsup:

Very quiet and smooth running with good slow speed control  :thumbsup:

(http://i48.tinypic.com/35mk2ew.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 09, 2013, 01:03:26 PM
Being a sucker for green diseasels I think you've done very well there, Dave :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 09, 2013, 08:53:18 PM
I'll say you have, Dave! Top buy. Impeccable photography too, as usual. Green is the colour! I notice you've changed your profile picture too.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on March 10, 2013, 09:30:10 PM
Four intermodal wagons for £40 at huntingdon show, not a bad price to run behind my newly repaired 66

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/D68BDCC4-E4C4-4D2B-95D1-63E57BCBDE36-1057-0000013BAF0ABCB5.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 10, 2013, 09:50:42 PM
Bit modern for me, but looks like you got a good deal. What make are they, please? Good pic, too - the camera angle gives an impression of power. I can quite imagine that train powering on through there.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on March 10, 2013, 09:56:18 PM
Quote from: bealman on March 10, 2013, 09:50:42 PM
Bit modern for me, but looks like you got a good deal. What make are they, please? Good pic, too - the camera angle gives an impression of power. I can quite imagine that train powering on through there.  :thumbsup:

Hiya, they are Graham Farish intermodal, picture pretty poor on my Iphone unfortunately. One day ill borrow my friends camera and take some better shots :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gogs on March 11, 2013, 07:37:53 PM
At last I took delivery of my Farish Green 08, after being sent the wrongly boxed 03 last week. I "ran in" the 08 for an hour each way, then put it to the test. Even on my DC layout, I managed to get this little model to operate at a very low speed, wheels hardly turning. I even got it to crawl across an insulfrog point without stalling. Mega impressed with this little beauty and I am looking forward to many hours of shunting and running of this gem of an engine.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 16, 2013, 06:18:30 AM
This weekends purchase from my mates s/h model railway shop.

6 x Pullman carriages @ $10au or 6.75 gbp each

Farish 94xx steamer @ $30au or 20 gbp - a great little runner after a bit of a clean and service.

(http://i47.tinypic.com/24311xj.jpg)

(http://i48.tinypic.com/2ziof9j.jpg)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/x0qpfk.jpg)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/nlubdy.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 16, 2013, 07:42:04 AM
You got a few bargains there  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paul B on March 16, 2013, 10:26:10 AM
Well just in case anyone hasn't seen my posting in the Continental section I thought I would post this here too, as it is regarding a rolling stock purchase - and this has to include a big  :thankyousign: to Kernow Model Rail Centre too!

I ordered a set of PKP Polish coal hoppers from Kernow yesterday (15-3-13) at about 12.30 pm - got an e-mail timed at 12.45 to say that the order was being dealt with. I then got one at 13.50 to say that my order had been despatched.

The postman knocked on the door this morning about 10 minutes ago - and I signed for my coal hoppers - so it took from just before 2pm yesterday to just before 10am for Kernow to get the parcel to me - I am AMAZED!  :o

So all I can say is a huge thank you to Kernow - and they are added to my list of online companies that I will VERY happily deal with again, and that I would recommend to anyone! :admiration:(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/Corporal_Bang/Polish%20trains/DSCF7952_zpsa5b06d11.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on March 16, 2013, 03:45:38 PM
Just returned from the Nailsea Show via Richards Railways and Model Railways Direct.

Its from the latter that I managed to find the lovely 56013 shown below:

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/DSCF5264_zpsa8dc6e5a.jpg)

Add to this my latest eBay acquisition (in the middle of this shot):

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/DSCF5226_zpsfad6dc66.jpg)

And I am feeling I have done very well for my birthday (which is still over a week away!). Both of the above were funded mother dearest, who still likes to spoil her son who left home a decade ago  :-[ :-* :-[

Skyline2uk

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on March 16, 2013, 04:31:12 PM
Lovely class 56! :thumbsup: I've recently bought the large logo version of this. 8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on March 16, 2013, 04:55:56 PM
QuoteLovely class 56! :thumbsup: I've recently bought the large logo version of this. 8)

They are great, very impressed so far. Shortly going to add some pics on the Class 56 thread, side by side with the Farish version (vintage 1994!).

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 16, 2013, 09:43:50 PM
All nice stuff, folks! A lot of people have been giving their wallets a workout! Well, not you, Skyline2uk!

That's a very nice boxed set there, Paul B, even though what I know about Polish railways could be printed on a microbe. But the brand name is formidable and the service even more so!

I have one of those old panniers too, Dave and yep, mine's a good little runner too. Shame about the detailing - still, it is a very early offering from Farish.

Nice buys, everyone.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: surfaceman on March 17, 2013, 07:38:23 PM
Luckily, SWMBO understands my other passion and is happy to buy Locos etc. for birthdays! On Friday, I was the happy recipient of a new Union Mills LMS 2P 4-4-0.

Like all Colin Heard's products ( this is my fourth Union Mills loco ), it is a mighty hauler and looks really good with the NGS LMS Inspection Saloon that I got for Christmas! ( I'll post a pic of the pairing when I get a chance ).

I am a happy little N Gauger!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 17, 2013, 08:10:33 PM
Quote from: surfaceman on March 17, 2013, 07:38:23 PM
Luckily, SWMBO understands my other passion and is happy to buy Locos etc. for birthdays! On Friday, I was the happy recipient of a new Union Mills LMS 2P 4-4-0.

Like all Colin Heard's products ( this is my fourth Union Mills loco ), it is a mighty hauler and looks really good with the NGS LMS Inspection Saloon that I got for Christmas! ( I'll post a pic of the pairing when I get a chance ).

I am a happy little N Gauger!


One thing I like about getting model railway stuff for special occasions is it makes you appreciate it more   :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 17, 2013, 08:58:17 PM
Me too - it means the person giving it put some genuine thought into the gift or at least listened to someone who knows what you like. When it turns out to be a total surprise it's even better.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on March 18, 2013, 06:19:47 PM
Here's my second Dapol loco, a large logo class 56
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/DSC04152_zpsaf20ca87.jpg)

And also another blue class 47 added to the fleet!  ;D
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/DSC04156_zpsbd7be22a.jpg)

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on March 19, 2013, 11:12:36 PM
i accidently bought this loco off ebay...

loch eil, tmc limited edition....  i'm not modeling scotland, so here it is with a rail charter of some kind from the midlands to scotland!

nicely weathered by tmc and snow plough fitted...


(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/S1020006_zps1d85c1b9.jpg)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/S1020002_zps6c118a01.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: OwL on March 19, 2013, 11:16:42 PM
Well Jealous :envy: Fine looking Scottish 37 :drool: I can see why you bought her 'accidently' off eBay. ;)

Great looking too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on March 19, 2013, 11:27:09 PM
one more pic....


(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/S1020003_zps065ee76c.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: OwL on March 19, 2013, 11:32:09 PM
The other excuse to run a Scottish loco in the Midlands is that she is en-route to Toton or Brush for some extensive upgrading ???.........

At the end of tbe day, run what you like! Your layout, your rules apply!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 20, 2013, 02:47:39 AM
Nice buy.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on March 20, 2013, 03:32:23 AM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on March 18, 2013, 06:19:47 PM
Here's my second Dapol loco, a large logo class 56
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/DSC04152_zpsaf20ca87.jpg)

And also another blue class 47 added to the fleet!  ;D
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/DSC04156_zpsbd7be22a.jpg)
Hey stu, nice to see the domino 47
Bart
cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on March 22, 2013, 04:49:08 PM
Just received this in the post  :bounce:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4232.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4232)

Got the mad idea to recreate this after finding the pic online:-

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4233.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4233)

Just need to find the extra coaches now  :uneasy:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 22, 2013, 04:55:45 PM
Quote from: Sprintex on March 22, 2013, 04:49:08 PM
Just received this in the post  :bounce:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4232.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4232)

Got the mad idea to recreate this after finding the pic online:-
Won't it be difficult to get the sloping front just right  :sorrysign:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4233.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4233)

Just need to find the extra coaches now  :uneasy:
Paul

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on March 22, 2013, 05:13:51 PM
Funny but it's surprisingly easy when you have one of these

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4235.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4235)

:P

Two B/G MK3s required and a MK1, think the vinyls for the Lab car are available from Mr Electra  :)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on March 22, 2013, 08:37:54 PM
what is on the rear?  an hst power car????


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Matthew-peter on March 22, 2013, 08:58:34 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on March 22, 2013, 08:37:54 PM
what is on the rear?  an hst power car????....

I was thinking this too haha.

Just got my dapol autocoach in the post. A photo or two to come tomorrow. Very pleased with it I have to say.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on March 22, 2013, 09:52:28 PM
Quotewhat is on the rear?  an hst power car?....

Correct - one of the buffer-fitted power cars used for the 91s before the Mk4s arrived.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2379/5712728526_bc88e75876_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 22, 2013, 10:18:24 PM
What a great project! That train will make a great talking point on a layout. While it's good to create a mundane, working day feel to a layout to generate a realistic atmosphere, it's always nice to spice it up a bit with something unusual. Go for it!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on March 22, 2013, 11:00:41 PM
That looks a good project :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 23, 2013, 08:12:27 AM
Very nice  model of a mighty locomotive Paul, its always nice to see something other than Steam or Diesel.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 23, 2013, 08:19:36 AM
Toddled off to my mates s/h model railway shop again today (Sat) picked up these 3 old Farish steam locos for 20 quid each, a clean and oil worked wonders and two are running perfect but the 61xx seems to run better in reverse rather than forward, I don't find that a real problem but I will be posting another thread to ask the brains trust what can be done to rectify the slight problem.

(http://i48.tinypic.com/nzn14y.jpg)

(http://i47.tinypic.com/141o9wx.jpg)

(http://i50.tinypic.com/1m4ch.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 23, 2013, 08:24:25 AM
Looks like you got some more bargains there, Dave :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 508111 on March 23, 2013, 09:43:43 AM
These would've been added sooner, if I'd been energetic enough to get the camera out!

;D

The 58 is a great little runner, and getting towards being in short supply, so I had to get one. The TMC conflat is their new limited edition. It'll go very nicely with an 08 or 03. I picked up the engineers wagons at a recent model railway fair. As I've arrived somewhat late to the party, I'd like to find some secondhand Shirebrook Breakdown Vans, also, as these vans are very nicely done.

As you can see, wiring is also progressing, slowly but surely, on my baseboard.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4238.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4238)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4239.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4239)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on March 23, 2013, 06:01:50 PM
nice hst power car pic captain

paul - do you have an hst power car you are going to fit with buffers and paint yellow at the end?

nice bargain steamers and 58 as well!


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on March 23, 2013, 06:48:13 PM
A few new items for me today. First is a Bargain Farish Class 101 which I got in the sale at work, £74.50 well spent :D
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC15733.jpg)

And I've bought yet another MK1, this time the new RU in BR Maroon
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC15728.jpg)

Ollie
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on March 23, 2013, 08:59:16 PM
Quote from: captainelectra on March 22, 2013, 09:52:28 PM
Quotewhat is on the rear?  an hst power car?....

Correct - one of the buffer-fitted power cars used for the 91s before the Mk4s arrived.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2379/5712728526_bc88e75876_o.jpg)

Thanks for posting that Adam, muchly helpful :thumbsup:

Yep that's what I'm hoping to recreate, and no Tim I don't have the power-car . . . yet ;)

Talking of acquiring things, Adam am I correct in thinking you do the vinyls and pantograph-well template for the Lab car and is there a specific type of MK1 coach I need to convert? (complete know-nothing when i comes to MK1s, sorry  :worried: )


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 23, 2013, 09:19:08 PM
Hi there, 508111! I have never seen one of those shunter conflats before - can you tell me what sort of time period we are looking at, please? I'm assuming post 1960's?

And hi to you, too, Dave - for a bloke who was once thinking of changing scales and even giving up on it altogether, if I recall, you sure are buying lots of stuff! Good to see! Geez that GP tank is old - got the really old couplings on it! I have one of them and mine still runs ok too. I also have a couple of locos that run better backwards than forwards, so if you get any info about that, pass it on, please!

Cheers  :beers: George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on March 23, 2013, 09:35:07 PM
I think you want test coach "Prometheus"...

(http://www.warr.biz/erg/Prometheus.jpg)

and not this "Prometheus"

(http://damngoodcup.com/wp-content/uploads/prometheus-spaceship.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 23, 2013, 09:37:53 PM
Quote from: bealman on March 23, 2013, 09:19:08 PM
Hi there, 508111! I have never seen one of those shunter conflats before - can you tell me what sort of time period we are looking at, please? I'm assuming post 1960's?

And hi to you, too, Dave - for a bloke who was once thinking of changing scales and even giving up on it altogether, if I recall, you sure are buying lots of stuff! Good to see! Geez that GP tank is old - got the really old couplings on it! I have one of them and mine still runs ok too. I also have a couple of locos that run better backwards than forwards, so if you get any info about that, pass it on, please!

Cheers  :beers: George

Will do George, if I don't I will be quite happy to run it in reverse after all thats how they ran some of the time  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 23, 2013, 09:41:42 PM
Yeah, I also like running tank locos backwards - anyway didn't drivers prefer that 'cos they got a better view, or is that a myth?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 508111 on March 23, 2013, 09:41:58 PM
Quote from: bealman on March 23, 2013, 09:19:08 PM
Hi there, 508111! I have never seen one of those shunter conflats before - can you tell me what sort of time period we are looking at, please? I'm assuming post 1960's?

Yes. I'd expect it to run with an 03 in BR blue, from the introduction of TOPS to about 1988. They were added to the 03s to make the engine longer, in effect, for signalling purposes. There's a couple of examples here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tigerman20/galleries/72157627707178543 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tigerman20/galleries/72157627707178543)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 23, 2013, 09:50:58 PM
Thanks for the quick and very informative reply, 508111! Great set of atmospheric pix. Brings back memories of the scene just before I exited stage left to Oz. Interesting but clever concept of making the little critter longer. Nice of Farish too, to put it out in that livery.

Cheers!  :beers: George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 23, 2013, 11:38:03 PM
Quote from: bealman on March 23, 2013, 09:41:42 PM
Yeah, I also like running tank locos backwards - anyway didn't drivers prefer that 'cos they got a better view, or is that a myth?

George one of the other forum members GrahamB suggested sliding the worm gear on the motor shaft  just a wee bit enables the gear to mesh properly, I used a tiny screwdriver to lever the worm gear back towards the armature, reassembled the loco and the problem was solved.

Its nice to know there are forum members clued up enough to help old bugs like me so just passing it on, hope it works for you.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 23, 2013, 11:52:54 PM
Thanks Dave, and thanks GrahamB! Once again, shows the power of this site. Great stuff! Will give it a try. Actually that might work on some of my larger locos that have carked it, too.

Thanks, fellows!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 24, 2013, 05:06:43 AM
Quote from: bealman on March 23, 2013, 11:52:54 PM
Thanks Dave, and thanks GrahamB! Once again, shows the power of this site. Great stuff! Will give it a try. Actually that might work on some of my larger locos that have carked it, too.

Thanks, fellows!  :thumbsup:

George Said
Actually that might work on some of my larger locos that have carked it, too.


Crikey George that sounds scary if I have a load of locos kick the bucket I may have to get my Axe and Chainsaw out again, great way to start in OO Gauge.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 24, 2013, 05:12:36 AM
Yeah but they've been sitting in drawers for a long time. Many of them were seized before I mothballed them, and I'm sorry to say, I blame exhibition running for a lot of it. They ran at quite a few exhibitions in the early 90's.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on March 24, 2013, 05:29:52 AM
Quote from: bealman on March 23, 2013, 11:52:54 PM
Actually that might work on some of my larger locos that have carked it, too.


I assume 'carked' is some sort of noveau antipodean expression for 'seriously compromised'... If so, it is a new one on me! If so, I have a few locos myself that are well and truly 'carped'
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 24, 2013, 05:42:17 AM
Quote from: Chetcombe on March 24, 2013, 05:29:52 AM
Quote from: bealman on March 23, 2013, 11:52:54 PM
Actually that might work on some of my larger locos that have carked it, too.


I assume 'carked' is some sort of noveau antipodean expression for 'seriously compromised'... If so, it is a new one on me! If so, I have a few locos myself that are well and truly 'carped'

:D Yes Mike a bit of Aussie slang that us exPat Britishers picked up from the locals, I think 'seriously compromised'.is a nice  way of putting it, most Aussies have another way of putting it that we cant mention here  :no: ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: porkie on March 24, 2013, 06:59:59 AM
Quote from: captainelectra on March 23, 2013, 09:35:07 PM
I think you want test coach "Prometheus"...

(http://www.warr.biz/erg/Prometheus.jpg)

and not this "Prometheus"

Now thats a coach I wouldnt mind building. Are they your sides adam?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 24, 2013, 09:12:38 AM
Dave & Mike: I love the nouveau Antipodian!  :thumbsup: But do you mean rat :poop: Dave! Geez I look for ways of getting that icon in somewhere!  :D

Anyway, off topic... back to thread.... yes, that is indeed a great and unusual vehicle, porkie. Out of my era, but a fantastic looking model. Great weathering there too, COMMANDER electra! I am aware that you advertise here... are they indeed your sides? Brilliant.  :thumbsup:

Cheers, George.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on March 26, 2013, 07:22:48 PM
Cue spilt gear, but here's my latest purchase. Disgruntled that the latest EWS 66 is to be weathered only I scoured the net for a past release and found this. Having seen so many sheds about it would feel wrong not having one.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1032_zpse3bf617e.jpg)

Expecting the worst before I run it in I was pleasantly surprised. It's a little noisy compared to my other big diesels but not by much. I read a tip about adding tape to the inside of the body and this has helped further.

Further running in currently underway, just need a load for it now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on March 26, 2013, 08:13:31 PM
Is that a Farish example Stevie? If it does give you split-gear related problems.....

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=4129.135 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=4129.135)

;)

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on March 26, 2013, 08:32:47 PM
Yes it is, and thanks for the link.

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 26, 2013, 08:35:56 PM
Thanks for that link, Skyline2uk! I have posted a comment on that thread.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on March 26, 2013, 09:08:43 PM
 :offtopicsign:

Ahem, I promise I will stop milking this now  :-[

I have got a little confused with the quoting and threads and such, so I have copied all my photos and explanations to the "Filton TMD" thread.

Apologies to the admins for all these posts!

However, if this is of any use to anybody I am glad, just so long (broken record AGAIN!) as nobody hates me if it goes wrong!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on March 27, 2013, 12:33:20 AM
Please elaborate on the tip concerning adding tape to the body of noisy locos, what type of tape and where does it go etc.  I haven't heard that one before and have some real growlers.

Regards

Veronica.

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on March 27, 2013, 09:50:13 AM
Quote from: silly moo on March 27, 2013, 12:33:20 AM
Please elaborate on the tip concerning adding tape to the body of noisy locos, what type of tape and where does it go etc.  I haven't heard that one before and have some real growlers.

Regards

Veronica.

:NGaugersRule:

I read on the Reviews section for this loco that some owners found benefits by adding tape to the inside faces of the shell.

I used black insulation tape cut in half width ways along each side. I avoided the top due to the coils on the PCB. If anything it stops the shell transmitting vibrations from the motor and running gear.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on March 27, 2013, 10:16:38 AM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on March 27, 2013, 09:31:08 AM
Ok now, don't laugh out loud! Here we have a conversion of 6 LIMA Mk1's into a ficticious ScotRail High Speed Track Recording Unit.

What loco is going to pull this lot?   :goggleeyes: :goggleeyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-gauge-Lima-Scotrail-High-Speed-Track-Recording-Coach-Mk1-/271168758847?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3f22eae43f&nma=true&si=SeKFpQpvUPcavhtHzpux3s5CJwM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-gauge-Lima-Scotrail-High-Speed-Track-Recording-Coach-Mk1-/271168758847?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3f22eae43f&nma=true&si=SeKFpQpvUPcavhtHzpux3s5CJwM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

I could sell you a lovely Farish Class 170 in Scotrail for each end :D I only bought it because I wanted the middle car to convert my Cross Country into a 3 car set....
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 27, 2013, 10:24:30 AM
Like it!  :laughabovepost: :smiley-laughing: ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on March 28, 2013, 07:59:10 PM
I think my next investment should be a decent camera and proper light bulbs, but in the meantime.....


(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1036_zps9d41ba77.jpg)

Really nice little wagon, just need an 03 now
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2013, 08:26:54 PM
Lovely wagon!  I have the same one saved in my 'Watched List' on eBay!  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on March 29, 2013, 12:23:50 PM
Bought this the other day. It was the last one on the shelf and I decided to buy it. Not the best photo...
(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m456/ay-sea/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/GF377-327AConflatwithAFContainerGWRWhite.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on March 29, 2013, 12:32:17 PM
I want one!!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on March 29, 2013, 12:51:37 PM
Apparently they still have some at Hattons. And they're a whole 2 pence cheaper than I paid! :doh:
I didn't need to pay for postage though being in a brick and mortar store  :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 29, 2013, 09:33:57 PM
Yet another flat out of my modelling period (I liked the shunters wagon on this thread) but very nice all the same.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on March 29, 2013, 10:41:00 PM
My latest purchases,the class 47 already has a chip fitted for DCC but the others require fitting.The Dapol 9F as a 6 pin socket in the tender I believe,mind the coal load is missing off the loco. The dealer who supplied me is trying to get one for me, he gave me a load off another loco which I think I can make fit. I bought the 4mt because of the line I am modeling, there where a lot of Fairbourne and Stanier tanks used on the line.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4380.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4380)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4381.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4381)
I really need to crack on with finishing wiring up the points then I can run these babies.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 29, 2013, 10:54:07 PM
Good era, great buy! The blackened wheels look the part. Love the spaceship! Was going to ask how they perform, but I gather from your post you haven't ran 'em yet?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on March 29, 2013, 11:30:43 PM
I am on DCC and I have run the class 47,it runs nice. I have seen the 9F run at the dealers,it needs a chip fitting but not the 4mt which is the weathered model, perhaps I should wire up a piece of track as dc to see how it runs,need to any way before I convert to DCC. I would imagine I might be able to get a chip this weekend if I go to York.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MJKERR on March 30, 2013, 04:03:28 PM
Dapol Mark 3 coaches in Blue / Grey and INTERCITY livery, fitted with light bars, along with many of the other ScotRail push-pull sets, and locomotives ready for duties

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4395.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4395)  

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4396.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4396)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on March 30, 2013, 07:05:55 PM
Friends,
I have just secured my first locomotive which I purchased on Ebay, it is new and I finally got it for £44.00 inc. P&P.

It is American (obviously) and will be a good start to my American railroad train.

Next on the list will be an English locomotive and then a German.

Apologies for the image it is off Ebay.

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/_T2eC16Z_exy0E9s2S8iuKBRTu_I1OfQ__60_12.JPG)

According to the information in the heading it is:
Alco RS2 Frisco No551, Lifelike Proto No 920-75120 by Walthers

Doesn't mean a thing to me, I just like the colour scheme!

According to the Walthers site this is:-

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/09200000075120.jpg.gif)

St. Louis-San Francisco "Frisco" #551
Walthers Part # 920-75120
N scale, $99.98, sold out at Walthers


Vintage Diesels are Perfect for 1940s to 1970s Layouts

* All-New Model

* DCC-Friendly Mechanism w/Clip-Fit Circuit Board

* Accumate Knuckle Couplers

* All-Wheel Drive & Electrical Pickup

* Dual Machined brass Flywheels

* Constant Intensity & Directional Headlights

* RP-25 Wheels Operate on Code 55 & Larger Rail

* Heavy Diecast Split-Frame Chassis

* Powerful Skew-Wound Motor

The RS-2 was Alco's first roadswitcher to incorporate its new 244-Series prime mover. The 1,500-horsepower units were designed for versatility - they were equally at home working road freights or switch runs. If equipped with a steam generator, they were adept at working commuter and secondary passenger runs. Production began in 1946 with just over 350 units constructed for U.S. and Canadian roads before the unit was succeeded by the 1,600-horsepower RS-3 in 1950 (although a few late RS-2s were rated at 1,600 horsepower).

RS-2s have worked for Class I, shortline and industrial lines across the continent. The engines have been long lived, with one survivor still holding down daily freight duties in 2007. A few others still see service at museum and tourist lines.

Regards Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 30, 2013, 07:26:13 PM
I have a few Life Like US locos Peter and they are very good locos and run very well.

Now you will need some boxcars to haul behind it  ::)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on March 30, 2013, 07:34:32 PM
Nice looking loco Peter. I have several US locos both diesel and steam and they're all great runners.

Alex :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 30, 2013, 08:12:27 PM
Congratulations on the purchase of your first US loco, my first American loco was a Lifelike RSD 4/5 in ATSF livery, like most if not all Lifelike N Gauge locos it was a fantastic runner.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: surfaceman on March 30, 2013, 08:45:44 PM
I promised ( 17 March, see above ) to post a picture of my latest acquisitions - Union Mills 2P and NGS Inspection Saloon. Never tried to upload attachments before but lets give it a try ...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4402.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4402)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4403.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4403)

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 30, 2013, 08:54:47 PM
Quote from: surfaceman on March 30, 2013, 08:45:44 PM
I promised ( 17 March, see above ) to post a picture of my latest acquisitions - Union Mills 2P and NGS Inspection Saloon. Never tried to upload attachments before but lets give it a try ...

/home/alex/Desktop/DeskTopTrays/9. eBayPics/DSCF0002.JPG

/home/alex/Desktop/DeskTopTrays/9. eBayPics/DSCF0003.JPG

???

Alex

If you have a look at the tutorial video you may find it solves your problem  ;)

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=4300.msg48938#msg48938 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=4300.msg48938#msg48938)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: surfaceman on March 30, 2013, 09:12:10 PM
Hi, John

  Thanks for the pointer - sorted!

Rgds,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 30, 2013, 10:11:40 PM
Nice buy, surfaceman!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on March 30, 2013, 10:38:30 PM
That inspection saloon does look nice. If there was a GWR one, I'd definately get one.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 31, 2013, 12:48:17 AM
Lovely looking loco and coach Alex, a great buy  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 31, 2013, 02:32:57 AM
Picked up these two nice little locos yesterday, Dapol 14xx with Autocoach and Farish 94xx, funny really that I was creating an LMS layout but 4 out of the last 6 have been GWR engines, may have to modify my thinking and make it another Preserved Railway.

Even though I grew up with LMS at my back door I have fond memories of trips to the South Coast, Snow Hill Station, Wales and Stratford on Avon to visit family, I think I saw most classes that were around in the 1950s

(http://i49.tinypic.com/1z65gug.jpg)

(http://i47.tinypic.com/wv4sd4.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on March 31, 2013, 03:09:36 AM
Superb  buy Peter I have two of the RS2' s from  Walthers both i  converted to DCC  after running in,  they are beautifully  smooth running   locos.    :claphappy: :claphappy:

Life Like make them for Walthers    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 31, 2013, 05:05:09 AM
Dave - yeah, you have been getting into Western Region purchases of late. Looks like your Midland railway is headin' out west, Rawhide!

Like the blood & custard autocoach! Chimney on the loco looks a bit wonky, though, or is it just camera angle?

Cheers, George.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on March 31, 2013, 08:42:50 AM
Well done Alex and Dave for some nice looking engines and coaches. Not bought any engines for a while now.

Alex :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on March 31, 2013, 10:42:33 AM
One of several  resin  wagon  bodies   purchased from  Gramodels,  mounted  on  a Peco  chassis  with Kato  couplers lick  of paint  &  a thin wash  of  matt black  to highlight the detail  once it's weathered / lettered finally  ready for the layout  ;)

(http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii377/upnick/WORKBENCH%20PICTURES/d23d21cc-425d-4625-8247-6ad637073fb5_zps78e0b785.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on March 31, 2013, 10:57:57 AM
Nice looking wagon Nick :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 31, 2013, 12:29:29 PM
Quote from: bealman on March 31, 2013, 05:05:09 AM
Dave - yeah, you have been getting into Western Region purchases of late. Looks like your Midland railway is headin' out west, Rawhide!

Like the blood & custard autocoach! Chimney on the loco looks a bit wonky, tough, or is it just camera angle?

Cheers, George.

Crikey George theres nowt wrong with your eyesight  :goggleeyes:  :D well spotted mate, I had a look at the loco and found it was crooked so I gave it a light push to seat it on the smoke box properly and all is well, thanks for that  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 31, 2013, 01:23:03 PM
Picked up some new wagons yesterday.  Graham Farish 3 pack weathered cattle wagons and an ex-LMS brake.  The brake has been fitted with Dapol magnetic couplings at both ends and the rake of cattle trucks has magnetic couplings at the outer ends.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_4177_zpsae608240.jpg)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_4178_zpse213edab.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on March 31, 2013, 04:01:45 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on March 30, 2013, 07:26:13 PM
I have a few Life Like US locos Peter and they are very good locos and run very well.

Now you will need some boxcars to haul behind it  ::)

cheers John.

John,
Thanks for the comments.

As it is I already have 2 boxcars that are brand new and never run some years ago.  I purchased them and then gave up trying to model in "N"!

They are both commemorative cars which I found more interesting!

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/RR%20boxcara.jpg)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/SAM_1697a.jpg)

So when the loco arrives  AND I have power to the track I will have something to play with!!!

Regards Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 31, 2013, 04:12:12 PM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on March 31, 2013, 04:01:45 PM
John,
Thanks for the comments.

As it is I already have 2 boxcars that are brand new and never run some years ago.  I purchased them and then gave up trying to model in "N"!

They are both commemorative cars which I found more interesting!

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/SAM_1697a.jpg)

It looks like you have a conflict with the couplings on this one Peter, these look like rapido.
One way round it is to change one end only, that way you have a "conversion boxcar" that will allow you to couple the two styles of couplings together.

So when the loco arrives  AND I have power to the track I will have something to play with!!!

Regards Peter.

I prefer the buckeye style of coupling as I get far few uncouplings than I do with rapido which can be a right pain  :veryangry:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on March 31, 2013, 06:29:55 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on March 31, 2013, 04:12:12 PM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on March 31, 2013, 04:01:45 PM
John,
Thanks for the comments.

As it is I already have 2 boxcars that are brand new and never run some years ago.  I purchased them and then gave up trying to model in "N"!

They are both commemorative cars which I found more interesting!

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/SAM_1697a.jpg)

It looks like you have a conflict with the couplings on this one Peter, these look like rapido.
One way round it is to change one end only, that way you have a "conversion boxcar" that will allow you to couple the two styles of couplings together.

So when the loco arrives  AND I have power to the track I will have something to play with!!!

Regards Peter.

I prefer the buckeye style of coupling as I get far few uncouplings than I do with rapido which can be a right pain  :veryangry:

cheers John.

I have yet to identify the difference!

Another of those so-called "Learning Curves"!

Question are they easily interchangeable?  I.E. Can all couplings be exchanged for the Dapol magnetic?

Regards Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on March 31, 2013, 07:09:00 PM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on March 31, 2013, 06:29:55 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on March 31, 2013, 04:12:12 PM



I prefer the buckeye style of coupling as I get far few uncouplings than I do with rapido which can be a right pain  :veryangry:

cheers John.

I have yet to identify the difference!

Another of those so-called "Learning Curves"!

Question are they easily interchangeable?  I.E. Can all couplings be exchanged for the Dapol magnetic?

Regards Peter.

Hi  Peter,   

The buckeye couplers John refers to are the type on  your  Model  Rilaroader car & the RS2 you  have on the way to you,  they both have a  curved trip  pin  activated by a magnet  to allow  no hands coupling / uncoupling

Heres a video  to show buckeye type operating hands free

N scale Microtrains Uncouplers at work (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6z4kdjUVQ#)

Also  a   video showing the differences beteen  the buckeye & rapido   couplers along with a conversion  to buckeyes.

Your other  gold car has Rapido  type couplers it might be the coupler  is attached to the bogie / truck   & these can  be replaced with  such  as Microtrains trucks as a unit.


MTL Couplers installed into an Atlas EV Caboose (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f42p1Qd0jHk#ws)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 31, 2013, 07:48:52 PM
I think he has replaced many many couplings to make it look that easy  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 31, 2013, 10:37:25 PM
All this talk about couplings - johnlambert:

I see you have gone the way of just putting the Dapol couplings on the end of the rake of cattle wagons.  That seems to be a favoured way people are doing it on the thread about Dapol couplings. Makes sense as they would probably be moved around in short rakes like that in the old branchline stations. They look great weathered together like that anyway. I was interested to hear that you have put the Dapols on both ends of the brake. That makes sense, too.

Great looking set!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on April 01, 2013, 04:58:54 PM
My most expensive Ebay purchase ever!

I posted a question about "Stoves" on trains because I had never heard of them then I saw one on Ebay and decided there and then that I would like one as a quirky addition to my rolling stock!

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/pullman%20stove%20a.jpg)

Intriguing little thing isn't it?

Anyway it was at least £20.00 more than I had expected but I had committed myself at the outset so went the full term!

Madness, yes, but it runs in the family!!!

Regards Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on April 01, 2013, 06:59:08 PM
Just got home from the York Show. Had a very pleasant journey there, a very good day, and a pleasant trip back home. Went to the NGS stand and picked up my ordered Inspection Saloon (BR maroon with black ends) and had a nice chat with Dave and Ann. I'm glad I'd asked them to put the saloon on one side as they only had one to take to the show. So here it is..........................


[smg id=4440] :'(


Thought I'd have a quick look at it before driving home, and I'm glad I did as it was missing one of the fine wires from the roof to the black end, and one of the others had been fitted incorrectly. Took it back to them and now have to wait for them to pick up more stock and post one to me.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 01, 2013, 08:45:23 PM
well the last locos i remember buying really were from Warley last year, and i bought that many i couldnt possibly upload all of them....technically...

(http://s23.postimg.org/fmxgn4iyv/photo_27.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/fmxgn4iyv/)

i did however last weekend purchase a j94 in NCB blue livery, lovely little thing!

my loco list though is now pretty dam big....erm actually no its only one or two  :help:

A1 Tornado (apple green)
A1 North Eastern
A3 Flying Scotsman (now altered see below)
A4 Sir Nigel Gresley
A4 Silver Link
A4 Mallard
Std 7 Tornado
9f weathered
BR Black Pannier
GWR Pannier
LNER B1 (to be redone as mayflower)
BR Black B1 (to be redone as 61264)
Foxcote Manor
Hinton Manor
Terrier "Waddon"
powered and unpowered 153 (to be replaced with 156)
4f
4mt tank
4mt 76084 (mercig special)
WD
Jubilee (renamed Ashley)
Royal Scot (renamed Chantelle)
Black 5 Glasgow Highlander
Deltic Prototype
Standard 4 (needs renumbering 75029)
Duchess of hamilton
LMS 4p
Jinty

i think i need help lol

anywhoo heres my modified Scotsman with added smoke deflectors and double chimney...im sure i missed a couple locos off the list!

(http://s23.postimg.org/88qidpqmf/photo.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/88qidpqmf/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 01, 2013, 08:51:33 PM
Just the odd steamer, then :-X
You can be forgiven the Deltic :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 01, 2013, 08:54:53 PM
QuoteJust the odd steamer, then :-X
You can be forgiven the Deltic :thumbsup:

Surely that should be "you can be forgiven for the steamers, Deltic wins"

:P

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: voltan on April 01, 2013, 09:01:26 PM
Couple of new toys from york, just the two at the front, another VGA (must stop buying them :-[ ) and a 66 not the right livery but for £55 I'm not complaining, there's always a re-paint or stamp my foot and invoke rule 1  ;)
The only problem is that it wiped out my 'buy the rest of track' fund.

(http://www.voltansshed.com/railway/nlayout2.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 01, 2013, 09:26:18 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on April 01, 2013, 08:51:33 PM
Just the odd steamer, then :-X
You can be forgiven the Deltic :thumbsup:

yep and unfortunatly bachmanns added another 10+ locos to my shopping list after going through their online sales page...those locos are: -

1/castle
2/4f (DCC Ready)
3/8f
4/Princess Class
5/Jinty (dcc ready)
6/Merchant Navy(s)
7/A2 Blue Peter
8/J39
9/Jubilee x 2
10/4MT Tank (dcc ready)
11/Royal Scot in LMS Red
12/5MT
13/Fairburn Tank
14/A1 Tornado in blue
15/N-Class x 2

plus more black 5s and a couple more dapols lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on April 01, 2013, 09:56:18 PM
Crikey the way some of you blokes buy up big I hope you save some for us  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 01, 2013, 10:49:08 PM
I'll say. Instead of pictures of locos I'm starting to see pictures of $$$$$$ signs (Aussie $$$$$, of course.  :D) Actually, if there is a Pound sign on my keyboard, I can't see it - anyone help out with that, please?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on April 01, 2013, 11:09:46 PM
you all need therapy to overcome n gauge buying addiction!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 01, 2013, 11:15:20 PM
Quote from: bealman on April 01, 2013, 10:49:08 PM
I'll say. Instead of pictures of locos I'm starting to see pictures of $$$$$$ signs (Aussie $$$$$, of course.  :D) Actually, if there is a Pound sign on my keyboard, I can't see it - anyone help out with that, please?

If it is not "shift 3" try "shift 4", one should give the £ sign the other the $ sign.

Failing that press and hold the "Alt" key and using the number pad on the r/h side type in 0163, that will give you a £ sign where your cursor is.

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 01, 2013, 11:20:57 PM
Thanks, John, tried all that, but no go.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 01, 2013, 11:26:25 PM
Hang on - correction - I was using the wrong alt key.... look! ££££!!!

However did you find out something like that? It's a bit of a long way round to get to it, though!

I do have a Euro key! €€€

Thanks!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on April 01, 2013, 11:50:00 PM
As we appear to have two threads running about "latest additions" (the other under American N) thought I post my latest eBay.au win here as well.

[smg id=4423]

My Old Timer collection grows again
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 02, 2013, 12:02:43 AM
Hi Colin, I just saw those in the Media section. They look really interesting. They ARE N gauge, are they, or are they narrow gauge N on Z track? Or am I mixing them up with some other US narrow gauge road?

Cheers, George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on April 02, 2013, 03:16:29 AM
Quote from: bealman on April 01, 2013, 10:49:08 PM
I'll say. Instead of pictures of locos I'm starting to see pictures of $$$$$$ signs (Aussie $$$$$, of course.  :D) Actually, if there is a Pound sign on my keyboard, I can't see it - anyone help out with that, please?

Hi George, last Saturday I had a friend bring 2 x Dapol Britannia's, 1 x Dapol 9F, 4 x GWR Tank locos all boxed and unused for me to look at and maybe buy, I had just bought $110 worth of stuff so had to turn is offer of the lot at $400, I am not as addicted to buying locos as some which is most likely due to not having loads of cash to spend plus I am more of a builder than a runner.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on April 02, 2013, 04:01:05 AM
Yes, they are N Scale George

Easter bunny a bitlate but he did have a way to go with his big bundle.

Here is what arrived today.

Brought me this lot $140 inc shipping (approx £100)- Loco is DCC ready (plug'n'play board type) but the original seller didn't realise that and had bought a Zimo 620 to fit, which I also got as part of the deal.

[smg id=4446]
[smg id=4443]
[smg id=4445]
[smg id=4444]

Got these kits cheap as local seller just wanted rid

[smg id=4461] x 2
[smg id=4462] x 3
[smg id=4463] x 4
[smg id=4464] x 2
That's 11 in total for $50inc shipping
Normally around $9 each

These arrived - eBay win last week $100 (£70) +10 bucks shipping

[smg id=4447]
[smg id=4448]
[smg id=4449]
[smg id=4450]
[smg id=4451]
[smg id=4452]
[smg id=4453]

With these Caboose @ $15 (£10)

So now you know why I made no entries under the "BUY NOTHING MONTH" thread. Need to shift some of my older stuff now to recharge the Bank account


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on April 02, 2013, 04:14:43 AM
OOPs - there's more......

Just had an email to say parcel awaiting collection - forgot all about these two

NEW - unused not wanted both with Lenz factory fitted decoders. $81.35 the pair

[smg id=4469]
[smg id=4466]

Must keep away from SWMBO

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on April 02, 2013, 06:55:00 AM
You did well there Colin, should be enough kits to keep you going for a while  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on April 02, 2013, 07:28:29 AM
Hope so.

As I said  need my eBay stuff to go for good money now, as $400 bucks was a bit wild for 7 days, but its so damn easy to do when the flow is going. I must admit "sniping" does help as it means I set my target and don't go back on it as a rule, this definitely stops me falling into bidding wars.

I see eBay have just announced that they are increasing their commission fee to 9.9% from 7.8. Greedy buggers. I going to have a rant on the angry thread I think.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on April 02, 2013, 12:04:06 PM
Quote from: trainsdownunder on April 02, 2013, 07:28:29 AM
I see eBay have just announced that they are increasing their commission fee to 9.9% from 7.8. Greedy buggers.

You've been lucky for a good while. It's been 10% in the UK for years...

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Phil Hendry on April 02, 2013, 02:52:56 PM
I've had these two for two or three weeks now, but only just got around to bunging them on my test-track.

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/philhendry/TraiNs/InspTrain.jpg)

New couplers, to reduce the gap, are definitely called for.  Oh, and in case that inspection coach was never hauled by a 67, I'm invoking rule 1: it's my railway!  :D

This is more like it - and, thanks to the sprung 'close coupling' coupler pocket thing, it goes around a 12" curve fine, and negotiates a 12" S curve too, without buffer locking or anything else horrid:

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/philhendry/TraiNs/DSCF2808.jpg)

That's a pair of Dapol's 'dummy' couplers - medium length I think.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 02, 2013, 09:48:02 PM
You have all been busy, busy!

Phil Hendry - I'm a sucker for that inspection coach. First time I've ever seen it in that livery. The close coupling looks great. Glad to hear no problems with it.

Colin -  a heap of canny buys, there, mate. Those kits were a bargain - all sorts of uses for those. The stock is great, too. As an aside, thats a great backscene -source, please?

Dave - shame about the Brits, etc. Boxed and unused.... sounds like a good deal! I could probably raise $400, but unfortunately this up-coming trip back to the Old Dart is starting to loom heavily on all things financial at the moment.

Great buys, folks! :envy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on April 03, 2013, 04:10:36 PM
The postman delivered this today:
(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m456/ay-sea/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/GrafarGWRPannierTankHeavilyWeatheredStatic1.jpg)
(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m456/ay-sea/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/GrafarGWRPannierTankHeavilyWeatheredStatic2.jpg)

I can't lay claim to the weathering job unfortunately. I bought it off ebay as seen there as a static display item (no motor in it). I thought it would be perfect to park at the end of a siding as a loco awaiting restoration. Now I just need the layout built to put it on...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on April 03, 2013, 04:15:21 PM
Hi AC,

Very nice. Noticed the guy had a Farish GP Tank as well. Thinking along similar lines as looking for an engine for a static siding.

Alex :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 03, 2013, 06:40:32 PM
That's a nice little pannier.  BTW is this the right topic to show off the locos I bought before joining?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on April 03, 2013, 07:51:01 PM
Some great buys there Colin  especially the  U.P. GP  38 - 2 's   ;) are they  Atlas or  Kato  ?   
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 03, 2013, 09:58:29 PM
Good idea, AC - it will certainly look the part on an old siding.... perhaps you could paint a face like this on it? Pic, bottom right:
[smg id=3469 type=preview align=center width=400]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Phil Hendry on April 03, 2013, 10:27:14 PM
It's not N Gauge, and it's not a loco or an item of rolling stock...  But it will help me work on them, and it solves a problem.  Since 're-fitting' my kitchen, I have felt uninclined to use my airbrush.  The garage isn't an option, and the weather outside has a habit of being frightful, so the kitchen used to be the place - and it was grotty...  But the new one isn't, and I'd hate to 'contaminate it' with paint overspray.  So a spray booth, now that I have finally got my act together and started modelling again, is a necessity.

This was quite cheap - think one British N loco including postage.  But it feels solid enough, despite being made mainly of plastic, and takes, literally, only a few seconds to set up.  It also uses very little storage space.  Tomorrow I shall try it out.

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/philhendry/TraiNs/DSCF2839.jpg)

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/philhendry/TraiNs/DSCF2841.jpg)

I will, obviously, use lots of newspaper and stuff as well, in case of, er, accidents!

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 03, 2013, 10:42:28 PM
Very nice! The spray booth is good, too!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on April 04, 2013, 04:39:33 PM
Another of my shrewd under £25 Evil Bay purchases...

Wouldn't run it said in the listing, removed mass of "Hair of a dubious type" from around the main bogey gear and she now runs perfectly :)

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/EF658E7A-8F25-4913-95DC-04CEC9EE535B-292-000000D46978C647.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 04, 2013, 05:46:49 PM
Well done and a very clean looking loco  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 04, 2013, 07:18:26 PM
 :claphappy:

Well done on the bargain find, and its 66135, the very loco who's (similar sounding, but grit not hair, dubious or otherwise) problem I sorted myself and made me think I could get cheap locos by being happy to fix them  :D

Not done it yet, but your find shows there are bargains to be had.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 04, 2013, 09:34:47 PM
Yep, very clean looking loco. Certainly in good nick bodywise, and from your post, running well also! Thing with me is, I've never used E Bay before and don't know how to work it. Sounds stupid, I know, but I'm actually a bit scared of it!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on April 04, 2013, 09:47:37 PM
I've bought some Duds off ebay, but all my 90's/00's era stock has been purchased that way, only one real dud which is now static minus its decoder which was worth the cost i paid anyway.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on April 05, 2013, 10:17:38 PM
Bought from the ngs at last weeks york show.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4564.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4564)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 05, 2013, 10:23:49 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kiwi1941 on April 05, 2013, 10:36:40 PM
Quote from: Phil Hendry on April 03, 2013, 10:27:14 PM
This was quite cheap

I bought one of these locally in New Zealand at about NZ$120 = £60 and it's an absolute boon. Comes highly recommended by me. Brian
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on April 07, 2013, 08:52:17 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on March 23, 2013, 06:01:50 PM
paul - do you have an hst power car you are going to fit with buffers and paint yellow at the end?

tim

If you still remember why you asked me this two weeks ago, the answer as of 5 minutes ago on eBay is "yes" ;)

In fact, I now have all the coaches I need, and the vinyls thanks to Adam at Electra :thumbsup: to create this in case anyone's forgotten :D :-

Front view:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4233.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4233)

Rear view:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2379/5712728526_bc88e75876_o.jpg)

Just need to find the time to actually build the thing now!  ::)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: surfaceman on April 07, 2013, 09:11:44 PM
Just purchased from Union Mills this week :

ex-LSWR Drummond T9 - SR No. 304 :

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4646.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4646)

And Colin Heard's latest release :

ex-LSWR Adams 395 Class - SR No. 3441 :

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4640.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4640)

The prototype for this was shedded at Salisbury from ( at least ) 1939 to 1948 ( my layout period ) and this model certainly captures the "look and feel" of the original. The model is well finished with a very nice matt black paint job and neat lettering.

What detail the model has is crisp but detailing is not up to current Dapol/Farish standards - more like Farish from the Poole era. If detailing is your thing, then it is certainly possible to add detail to the model - there was an excellent article on Union Mills locos in "N'spirations 2" which included tips on improving the models ( maybe "H" could help if you don't have that issue? ). I haven't detailed my UM stock but it is on the "to do" list, as is converting my 2P to an ex SE&CR D1.

As a modeller, my primary interest lies in "operating" so what matters most to me is not super-detail but rather how well a model fits my location/period and how well it performs. No issues here, as the Adams fits right in and runs very well indeed.

Using a Morley Vesta controller, I had the loco crawling along at scale walking speed ( with a sensible load of 15 of goods ), responsiveness to the controller was good and the top speed was higher than I'll ever need in operational use! Adding stock, I ended up with 35 of goods and 7 bogie vehicles behind the tender ( all I had available ) but the loco just walked away with them.

All my UM locos have been 100% reliable in the 3 years since I got the first ( the "395" is number 7 ) and I don't expect this model to be any different. Given the quality of the engineering, I expect they will still be going strong many years from now.

Try one ( Rule 1 justifies ) just to experience the quality and the pulling power.

Usual disclaimer : no connection with Union Mills ( or Morley ), just a very satisfied customer.

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 07, 2013, 10:33:21 PM
Alex - yeah, as you say, the detailing is a bit crude, but the UM stuff are good little performers. I have never owned any myself but know a couple of people who do, and they have never had any probs.

Paul - I haven't forgotten your project! Just out of curiousity, do you know what station that is in the photo?

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on April 07, 2013, 10:36:47 PM
Quote from: bealman on April 07, 2013, 10:33:21 PM
Paul - I haven't forgotten your project! Just out of curiousity, do you know what station that is in the photo?

George

Well it was Adam that posted the photo originally so I could be wrong, but to me it looks very much like Stevenage ;)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: swisstony on April 07, 2013, 10:38:30 PM
Quote from: Sprintex on April 07, 2013, 10:36:47 PM
Quote from: bealman on April 07, 2013, 10:33:21 PM
Paul - I haven't forgotten your project! Just out of curiousity, do you know what station that is in the photo?

George



Well it was Adam that posted the photo originally so I could be wrong, but to me it looks very much like Stevenage ;)


Paul

SECONDED!! :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 07, 2013, 10:39:54 PM
Thanks gentlemen!
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on April 07, 2013, 11:50:20 PM
be sure to post the pictures of the power car on here then sprintex!  do you have to add the butters as well?


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on April 08, 2013, 04:50:45 AM
Quote from: bluedepot on April 07, 2013, 11:50:20 PM
be sure to post the pictures of the power car on here then sprintex!  do you have to add the butters as well?


tim

I will :thumbsup: Yes I do need to add buffers, so I guess the scary bit will be taking a knife to the front valance :worried: I could've held out for a Dapol buffered version (Grand Central or Network Rail) and re-liveried but thought the correct livery to start with was more important than the buffer detail ;)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 08, 2013, 05:06:35 AM
Good thinking - especially if your repaint ability is anything like mine (ie, in my case, non-existent!). I'd certainly prefer to tackle the buffers rather than a repaint. It's a great project! Can't wait to see it! All you need now is a model of Stevenage....  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on April 08, 2013, 06:12:28 AM
I love these little Union Mills locos, the lack of detail would be no problem for me as reliable running is far more important, another thing I like about UM is they release models that would never be in Dapol's or Farish's vocabulary, IMO I would rate them 10 outa 10 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on April 08, 2013, 07:39:32 AM
Thirded as I worked there once or lots.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ohlavache on April 08, 2013, 09:43:57 PM
Quote from: surfaceman on April 07, 2013, 09:11:44 PM
And Colin Heard's latest release :

ex-LSWR Adams 395 Class - SR No. 3441 :

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4640.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4640)

Many thanks for this photo and your first comments on this lovely steam loco.
Do you have a picture showing the face of the loco ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on April 10, 2013, 12:26:56 PM
The latest addition to the Dreyfus Chuo line stud is making its way to me...

http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=K10-426 (http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=K10-426)

I have managed to obtain the full 13-car set.

I already have the similar 183 'Chuo Liner', so the 189 'Azusa'...not to be confused with the Super Azusa or Azusa Kaiji - both totally different trains! - will be a welcome addition; and one I have been after for quite a while. The 183 and 189 sets are perhaps a little early for my era - although they were operating on the semi-fasts until at least fairly recently (they might even still be on some more peak-time services).

I am praying it turns up before Friday (I bought it from a shop in the UK (not GM), so I can see no reason why it would not appeare either today or tomorrow) as I can put it straight to work on Yamanouchi Oshika at this weekend's Crawley MRS show...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Matthew-peter on April 10, 2013, 06:44:21 PM
An odd buy for me but it was cheap and thought it may come in handy one day  :D

(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/yay-free-lemons/DSC_0029_zpsd576642e.jpg)

Also the PCA, sorry no pics but that is being modified on the work bench for my POA project.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: surfaceman on April 11, 2013, 10:33:52 AM
ohlavache :

Front and rear views of the UM Adams 0395 :

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4678.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4678)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4679.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4679)

Rgds,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 11, 2013, 01:55:37 PM
There is a review of this in the May Railway Modeller :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on April 11, 2013, 05:21:32 PM
Very pleased with my weathered B1 which arrived from Rails of Sheffield this morning.  :)

https://railsofsheffield.com/class-b1-61321-br-lined-black-late-crest-weathered-372-078-JJJA16126.aspx

Only £64.50 plus postage.

Lovely model run really well straight out of the box.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 11, 2013, 05:39:20 PM
Quote from: SymonC on April 11, 2013, 05:21:32 PM
Very pleased with my weathered B1 which arrived from Rails of Sheffield this morning.  :)

https://railsofsheffield.com/class-b1-61321-br-lined-black-late-crest-weathered-372-078-JJJA16126.aspx

Only £64.50 plus postage.

Lovely model run really well straight out of the box.

I have just had a look at it on the Rails site and it does not look too heavy on the weathering, nice looking loco.
It is good when they run well straight out of the box as well  :claphappy:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 11, 2013, 07:07:24 PM
This is a bit more contemporary than my usual purchases but represents future-proofing against nostalgia for Chiltern Railways.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Photo0136_zps17689c7f.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Photo0136_zps17689c7f.jpg.html)

I've got many fond memories of trips on Chiltern DMUs and I couldn't not have one in my collection.  Plus it means I can represent modern day running at the location I model.

My other new buy is Dapol's NSTEAM2 deluxe train set.  Gaugemaster Prodigy Express controller, Peco track, Flying Scotsman and 3 Gresley coaches.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Photo0135_zps25792359.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Photo0135_zps25792359.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pengi on April 11, 2013, 07:19:08 PM
Love that Turbostar :thumbsup:, a terrific train - one of the finest to grace UK railways
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ohlavache on April 11, 2013, 07:24:02 PM
Quote from: surfaceman on April 11, 2013, 10:33:52 AM
ohlavache :

Front and rear views of the UM Adams 0395 :

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4678.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4678)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4679.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4679)

Rgds,

Alex

:thankyousign:

It's really a lovelly locomotive.  :heart2:
An Adams 0395 is requested on my layout.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Duncan83 on April 11, 2013, 10:30:37 PM
Hiya guys.

Thought I would share my new buys  :thumbsup:

I brought Two class 66`s from Hattons, These were on a good deal so couldnt say no.

First is 66301 in fastline livery.
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/e044fbfa-5314-4d84-bd12-18369d112160_zpsbfad2049.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/e044fbfa-5314-4d84-bd12-18369d112160_zpsbfad2049.jpg.html)

Second class 66 is 66152 in DB Schenker livery.
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/011_zpsdac4e24c.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/011_zpsdac4e24c.jpg.html)

I had a my first auction win in over a year this was a BR Blue class 33, runs well but does shack in ran to quick. Brought for £36
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/009_zpsb22fa213.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/009_zpsb22fa213.jpg.html)

And my second win on ebay was this container wagon brought for £8.
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/010_zps0e87d243.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/010_zps0e87d243.jpg.html)

Regards Dunk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on April 12, 2013, 01:31:49 PM
Graham Farish by Bachmann weathered B1 on my layout.

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/train004_zpsbd325090.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/train004_zpsbd325090.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 12, 2013, 01:40:07 PM
Quote from: SymonC on April 12, 2013, 01:31:49 PM
Graham Farish by Bachmann weathered B1 on my layout.

That is a very good looking scene you have photographed  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on April 12, 2013, 02:24:37 PM
My Pullman rake from right to left Car334, Falcon, THE HADRIAN BAR, Garnet, Car 350 & NGS Stove R.

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/DSCF2067_zps9f716bf7.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/minzapint/media/DSCF2067_zps9f716bf7.jpg.html)

Just needs Dapol's forthcoming West Country to pull them!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on April 12, 2013, 03:10:47 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on April 12, 2013, 02:24:37 PM
My Pullman rake from right to left Car334, Falcon, THE HADRIAN BAR, Garnet, Car 350 & NGS Stove R.

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/DSCF2067_zps9f716bf7.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/minzapint/media/DSCF2067_zps9f716bf7.jpg.html)

Just needs Dapol's forthcoming West Country to pull them!

They look very nice MinzaPint.  What brake coach are you using at the other end?

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 12, 2013, 03:30:42 PM
I won this earlier this week and it arrived this morning.  The seller said they had no idea if it worked or not so being the reckless fool that I am, I placed a bid and won.  It runs very well in either direction although at slower speeds it sounds a bit rough so it may require a clean and gentle oiling, it also needs one coupling replaced.

This is my third Class 08, I seem to have a liking for them so don't be surprised if one turns up one day in Union Pacific livery  :goggleeyes:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4703.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4703)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 12, 2013, 10:11:17 PM
my northern class 53s departed the moorside railway today, being sent to crewe in a trade for something abit more vintage...by vintage i mean...

(http://s18.postimg.org/iwdjoo551/photo.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/iwdjoo551/)

a regional railways class 156 :D haha

bargain of £40 after trading the two 153s in, now all i have to do is try sell my dynamis, the more money i get for that then the more money i get off the flying scotsman dapol set! iv currently knocked it down to £260, so hopefully flog my 2 track controller and dynamis to make it toaround £100 :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 12, 2013, 10:50:05 PM
Nice unit Portland, is that by Dapol?

Hope your experience with Flying Scotsman is better than mine...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 12, 2013, 11:01:45 PM
My flying scotsman runs a treat now, love it

And yeh the 156 is a dapol, one of the few modern trains i do like
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 12, 2013, 11:41:49 PM
Thought I'd share some more of my collection, not new but I've not posted them before.

Graham Farish Warship
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Class42Warship005.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Class42Warship005.jpg.html)

Graham Farish Hall - currently a non-runner although I can't work out why - with Dapol Siphon and some older Farish Mk1s.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Julyphotos005.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Julyphotos005.jpg.html)

Graham Farish Hall (as above) and Castle
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Julyphotos001.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Julyphotos001.jpg.html)

Ixon Manor was being sold off cheaply by Dapol at Warley last year, couldn't believe my luck as I'd wanted one for a while.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/NovemberGrange002.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/NovemberGrange002.jpg.html)

Farish 4CEP between Dapol 122 and Pannier.  The Class 411 doesn't fit my ex-GWR layout plans but brings back memories of watching the trains go by from my bedroom window and trips to Strood station.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4121_zpsaa5f7dc7.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4121_zpsaa5f7dc7.jpg.html)

Dapol Gresley coaches in teak, coupled to my LNER livery B1.  Another nostalgia purchase, not for the real thing but memories of playing with my best friend's train set, which included a green LNER loco and two teak coaches.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4161_zps30796459.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4161_zps30796459.jpg.html)

I love the Gresley coaches to the point where I've got them in Carmine/Cream and Maroon too.

The B1 (by Dapol) in more detail, the consensus on here seems to be that the Farish version is better but this was another cheapie that I couldn't resist at the price.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Septemberphotos015.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Septemberphotos015.jpg.html)

A sample of my BR Mk1 Coaches
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/Septemberphotos019.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/Septemberphotos019.jpg.html)

More humble stuff, a Farish 94xx Pannier.  I think I made one good one out of a couple of second hand ones and was able to sell the other as spares or repair on ebay.  The wagon is a Peco kit, the first of many I built, and the brake van was a new Bachman/Farish item.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/BankHolidaytrainstuff045.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/BankHolidaytrainstuff045.jpg.html)

I had a go at weathering the Pannier
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/BankHolidaytrainstuff043.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/BankHolidaytrainstuff043.jpg.html)

Another weathering job; the tender on my Graham Farish crab was in a bad way when I bought it so I picked up a new tender top and weathered the old one.  Gives me the choice of running the loco either looking new or looking more neglected. (plus DP1 in the background).
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Tenderproject006.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Tenderproject006.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on April 14, 2013, 05:58:54 PM
Happy Birthday to me etc. etc.

My first new N gauge purchase for about 20 years, it would appear you now get bits to fit yourself  :hmmm:
Managed to get the dangly couplings and hoses fitted, only managed three out of 8 of the little sockets  :-[ ...

GraFar Three Car 101 Blue/Grey

[smg id=4721 type=preview align=center caption="101"]

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 14, 2013, 10:34:30 PM
johnlambert: Like the shot of the Warship. I've got one of those and it's the pride of the fleet at the moment.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on April 19, 2013, 03:27:24 AM
Won these last week on eBay.au (£32 ish).

Produced as part of a range by Athearn back in 2005 - no longer available. Excellent quality and finish. If anybody ever comes across anymore or others
from the series please let me know. Full range at http://www.athearn.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=Overton+Set&CatID=TNRP (http://www.athearn.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=Overton+Set&CatID=TNRP)

[smg id=4754]

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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on April 19, 2013, 09:48:34 AM
Pretty as a picture Colin, great buy at a great price  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 19, 2013, 10:03:09 AM
I am as jealous as anything Colin, they are so good looking  :thumbsup:

I posted a couple of videos showing off surviving rolling stock here, I am sure you will enjoy watching them:

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=13283.msg133914#msg133914 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=13283.msg133914#msg133914)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Phil Hendry on April 19, 2013, 11:13:21 AM
Not actually N Gauge, but it's my latest purchase...

Everything except my new airbrush has arrived now.  I tried the new compressor with my old, knackered, airbrush, yesterday evening.  It's a big improvement.  It's much quieter, much more controllable and is quite a lot smaller, so it takes up less space under my workbench.  The only downside is that it takes a bit longer to get up to working pressure than the old one - but once it gets there it has an automatic shut off, and only starts up again once the pressure drops below a certain level.

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/philhendry/TraiNs/DSCF2958.jpg)

Had an email late last night to sat that my new airibrush has now been dispatched, so hoping that'll arrive in time for me to play over the weekend.

And a mate wants my old compressor (which is in really good nick, and just needs a new home), so it's all good.

Later...

Look what the postie delivered, five minutes ago - YIPPEE!!!!

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/philhendry/TraiNs/DSCF2959.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Fratton on April 19, 2013, 01:17:11 PM
I use the same compressor it's working really well for me, continuous reliable air, very nice choice of airbrush, im using cheap ones at the moment but I've been having success in spraying so thinking of tooling up,,,,,, how much was the eclipse?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Phil Hendry on April 19, 2013, 01:29:20 PM
Cheers Fratton,

The Eclipse SBS was £119.70 (retail is £150), bought from GraphicAir Online, via Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Iwata-IW-ECL-CS-Eclipse-CS-Airbrush/dp/B001I17JV8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366374352&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=iwata+eclipse+sbs (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Iwata-IW-ECL-CS-Eclipse-CS-Airbrush/dp/B001I17JV8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366374352&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=iwata+eclipse+sbs).  That was the cheapest I could find from a genuine Iwata-approved retailer.

Came with the full 10-year UK Warranty paperwork and everything.  Going to set up and have a go with it very shortly - start out with ink on paper, as I usually do with a new a/b.

If that NSE 47 was an example of what you can achieve with a cheap air-brush, I can't wait to see what you'd do with a good one...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Phil Hendry on April 19, 2013, 01:44:07 PM
It has to be said that, after my Aztek A470, this seems in a different class altogether.  It's a beautiful piece of Japanese engineering, beautifully finished.  It inspires confidence, in a way a chunk of mass-produced plastic never could.  It's like 2010s Kato alongside 1980s Farish.  Now to try it out...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on April 19, 2013, 05:29:38 PM
Quick pics just to show and tell, so low quality.
This arrived yesterday:

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m456/ay-sea/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/OsbornsExclusivesHindertonHallandCollettCoaches.jpg) (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/ay-sea/media/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/OsbornsExclusivesHindertonHallandCollettCoaches.jpg.html)

There's also another 3 coaches, but as they are the same as the 3 pictured, I didn't bother photographing them aswell.
It's the Dapol 'Hinderton Hall' and 6 Collett Coaches in GWR Shirtbutton livery from Osborn's Models.

Only given the loco a quick test run to check it works and it seems pretty good.

Also took a pic of it with my old Poole built Farish 'Raveningham Hall';

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m456/ay-sea/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/OldFarish-DapolHallCompare.jpg) (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/ay-sea/media/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/OldFarish-DapolHallCompare.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 19, 2013, 06:10:13 PM
A smart looking loco and coaches  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 19, 2013, 10:37:13 PM
Geez doesn't it show up that old Poole model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on April 20, 2013, 07:26:04 AM
It does a bit. Can't wait to get my new railway sorted so I can see it running properly.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 20, 2013, 07:39:20 AM
Me too!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on April 22, 2013, 09:08:47 PM
Some wagon kits this time that arrived today from County Rolling Stock;

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m456/ay-sea/NewWagonKitsForNewLayout.jpg) (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/ay-sea/media/NewWagonKitsForNewLayout.jpg.html)

Will start a thread for these when I start to put them together.

Apparently, the N7 Loco Coal wagons were put into general goods traffic when they were replaced by all steel wagons, so I was thinking of making one as the N7 and trying to add a sheet rail or coke rails to at least one of the others.
Don't know if they'd have kept their previous numbers or been given new numbers when they were converted though. Apparently there wasn't a new diagram issued for the converted wagons.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davidjhope on April 26, 2013, 04:33:00 PM
Birthday Present today from my Dad.
:D
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p579/davidjhope/2013-04-26161219_zps7c842fb4.jpg) (http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/davidjhope/media/2013-04-26161219_zps7c842fb4.jpg.html)
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p579/davidjhope/2013-04-26161230_zps63753420.jpg) (http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/davidjhope/media/2013-04-26161230_zps63753420.jpg.html)

Well chuffed as I've got a soft spot for the 73's

Also got the complete series 3 of Doctor Who DVD, The Hobbit DVD, Will Hay Oh Mr Porter, 4 x Doctor Who Audio Books on CD, N gauge Tardis (With flashing light), bottle of scotch and some chocolate.
Best of all I've been off work all this week and I've got next week as well.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 26, 2013, 05:09:25 PM
Happy Birthday David, it looks like you did quite well for goodies  :D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 26, 2013, 05:40:36 PM
I just picked up the dapol flying scotsman dcc set today, great set and the loco runs perfectly out the box, i will get some pics up later, so i now have a rake of 8 gresley crimson cream coaches too, looks nice all set up!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on April 26, 2013, 05:52:18 PM
congrats on the 73s david!

congrats on the flying scotsman set portland!  what do you think of the gaugemaster controller that came with it?


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 26, 2013, 05:54:58 PM
Its a great controller only downside is its wired to the power supply, so at some point im going to get the wireless one but it is giod i would recomend itm, bargain set no doubt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 26, 2013, 11:29:45 PM
Now that sounds like my flavour. Can't wait to see the pics!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on April 27, 2013, 12:29:58 AM
This is the story of a well travelled Warship - well one that has crossed the Atlantic 3 times recently! I found a very well priced Farish Warship at Kernow (GBP49.95 and for me being based overseas take off the VAT), so D815 'Druid' was despatched from Cornwall to Philadelphia. Back over the pond it went when I sent it off to GC Weathering for renumbering, renaming and weathering. I chose them cos they were advertising on the forum and I liked the look of their work. Finally back it came over the Atlantic for a final time, this time as a rather grubby D809 'Champion'

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4858.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4858)

Hats off to GC Weathering by the way. Fast turnaround, they checked in with me at every stage and even sent me a photo (above) to make sure I was happy. Which I was :D

Mike
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 27, 2013, 12:46:09 AM
Now that is NICE.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 27, 2013, 01:59:44 PM
well iv let you wait long enough, heres some pics of the set, feel free to read the review in the Dapol Steam loco reviews section

(http://s24.postimg.org/3k9i4uz75/photo_7.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3k9i4uz75/)
(http://s24.postimg.org/esnosnd0x/photo_2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/esnosnd0x/)
(http://s24.postimg.org/vlnjik4hd/photo_3.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vlnjik4hd/)
(http://s24.postimg.org/m2dup3gz5/photo_5.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/m2dup3gz5/)
(http://s24.postimg.org/77p9ax7e9/photo_6.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/77p9ax7e9/)
(http://s24.postimg.org/pgrfrhn01/photo_1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/pgrfrhn01/)
(http://s24.postimg.org/vqras8bsh/photo.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vqras8bsh/)

love this set, i will try and get a pic of both scotsmans side by side at some point!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 27, 2013, 02:09:44 PM
A very good value setup you have bought there and the Scotsman looks very good  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Christina on April 27, 2013, 10:00:56 PM
I bought an EWS Class 47 body on a Class 37 chassis, it fits fine though, only £25 :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on April 28, 2013, 02:04:57 AM
Flying Scotsman looking its best with the blinkers, great buy.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 28, 2013, 02:37:18 AM
Agreed. The deflectors do look good on the Scotsman (and the Brunswick green livery has always been my favourite). The blood & custard Gresleys look great, too. Great buy! Scary to see the DCC controller in there - though I must admit if the day ever arrives when I give it a try, that would be the perfect starter set for me - right era and favourite stock!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 28, 2013, 10:47:27 AM
Yeh i couldnt bieve that they put that controller in there i was thinking you could make double selling the pieces individually, scary but defo a bargain!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on May 03, 2013, 03:38:59 PM
This little beauty has just arrived from Japan, got hit with the duty etc for £24 but the tram track and points package arrived without being intercepted.  It's a Modemo Toden type 9000 tram, has working lights but no DCC so going to have to figure out how to get it apart.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_4926.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4926)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_4927.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4927)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on May 03, 2013, 06:31:38 PM
nice tram and nice tram track too!


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on May 04, 2013, 02:00:27 PM
Not exactly a purchase, but the latest acquisition;


(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7578/dsc5214.JPG)


H.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Fratton on May 04, 2013, 03:58:31 PM
Quote from: H on May 04, 2013, 02:00:27 PM
Not exactly a purchase, but the latest acquisition;


(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7578/dsc5214.JPG)


H.

It has a face only a mother could love but still a very nice bit of traction
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on May 04, 2013, 04:01:46 PM
Quote from: Fratton on May 04, 2013, 03:58:31 PM
Quote from: H on May 04, 2013, 02:00:27 PM
Not exactly a purchase, but the latest acquisition;


(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7578/dsc5214.JPG)


H.

It has a face only a mother could love but still a very nice bit of traction

Marmite comes to mind...... :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on May 04, 2013, 04:06:49 PM
The modern image answer to the Q1. Looks a very nice model but not one I can currently justify.

Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on May 04, 2013, 04:47:29 PM
Quote from: Jack9465 on May 04, 2013, 04:01:46 PM
Quote from: Fratton on May 04, 2013, 03:58:31 PM
Quote from: H on May 04, 2013, 02:00:27 PM
Not exactly a purchase, but the latest acquisition;


(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7578/dsc5214.JPG)


H.

It has a face only a mother could love but still a very nice bit of traction

Marmite comes to mind...... :)

If the Cylons had never discovered space travel THIS would be their preferred method of invasion fleet!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 04, 2013, 08:07:02 PM
It didn't just fall out of the ugly tree. It hit every branch on the way down :sick2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DCCDave on May 04, 2013, 08:49:05 PM
Arrived today, on of Dapol's new Fruit D vans. This one is in BR Bauxite and after the application of some filth will join a parcels consist.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8126/8707357655_602340da69_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ngaugewaverley/8707357655/)

I've fitted the supplied knuckle couplings to both ends.

Sorry about the photo, iPhone with flash is just too aggressive..

Cheers
Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on May 05, 2013, 09:28:33 AM
Very nice model may have to invest in a few...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 05, 2013, 12:05:59 PM
EP said it brilliantly. A Q1 in modern guise.

Good one, mate!

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on May 05, 2013, 03:22:22 PM
I wouldn't say the Q1 is ugly. Brutish maybe, but certainly functional, powerful and handsome. Not all prissy like GWR locos with their girly polished brass and nancy copper embelishments.  ;)

H.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Greybeema on May 05, 2013, 04:15:37 PM
As the Class 70 has made one visit to Thamesport on a Leeds to Thamesport Intermodal - I could (just about) justify one however if N Gauge Bob offers a Class 465 Networker soon, I would spend me money on that...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on May 05, 2013, 04:58:11 PM
Quote from: H on May 05, 2013, 03:22:22 PM
I wouldn't say the Q1 is ugly. Brutish maybe, but certainly functional, powerful and handsome. Not all prissy like GWR locos with their girly polished brass and nancy copper embelishments.  ;)

H.

Brutish but BRITISH!!
I still have a Farish/langley version that I got on e bay for £20 a few years back. As kids we called the real things Biscuit barrels.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: anselm on May 07, 2013, 09:06:36 AM
A Dapol 9F Evening Star.   

Last year Dapol were unable to repair my Dapol 9F Evening Star and gave me a refund.  On Saturday I spotted a new one in the Bournemouth Model Railway Centre shop and got it for £99 (more than I paid for the original but good value for me).  If anyone is interested there is at least one other for sale.

Ian  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on May 07, 2013, 09:44:12 AM
Quote from: Jerry Howlett on May 05, 2013, 04:58:11 PM

Brutish but BRITISH


Brutish AND British, and with the Bulldog spirit looks.  :)

H.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on May 07, 2013, 10:38:45 AM
Friends,
My latest requisition:-

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/_T2eC16FHJGgFFm5oBM53BRe56and3Fzex__60_12.JPG)

In your opinion is a pig in a poke or does it have potential?

It will probably require a complete overhaul, if not that the dust removal should help it's looks greatly!

I bought it because I liked the shape and the colour. 

Want a giggle?  Originally I thought that when adverts had BR in them it meant British Racing green!  The BR Green is not a pleasing colour to my eyes anyway, I am colourblind so a Blue loco is great!

Regards, Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on May 07, 2013, 10:47:39 AM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on May 07, 2013, 10:38:45 AM
Friends,
My latest requisition:-

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/_T2eC16FHJGgFFm5oBM53BRe56and3Fzex__60_12.JPG)

In your opinion is a pig in a poke or does it have potential?

It will probably require a complete overhaul, if not that the dust removal should help it's looks greatly!

I bought it because I liked the shape and the colour. 

Want a giggle?  Originally I thought that when adverts had BR in them it meant British Racing green!  The BR Green is not a pleasing colour to my eyes anyway, I am colourblind so a Blue loco is great!

Regards, Peter.

Hi Peter,

Nice looking loco especially in blue - I have a King in "British Racing Green"!  ;)

By today's standards not the most detailed loco but they have a certain charm.  I am sure the new Castle will be a reality check for us though.

My King pulls well and behind a set of chocolate and cream coaches looks good.

Enjoy

Paddy

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on May 07, 2013, 10:57:30 AM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on May 07, 2013, 10:38:45 AM

In your opinion is a pig in a poke or does it have potential?


Everything has potential for improvement even if it starts as a PIAP.

It is an older Poole designed model but appears to be a Chinese produced one so should have finer profile blackened wheels and a better paint finish. You could add details (like handrails, etc) and sort out that malnorished front bogie wheelset/truck.

H.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 07, 2013, 11:46:56 AM
Peter: I think it's lovely. The BR blue was indeed a short- lived livery, but it has always looked smart in my humble opinion. I personally love the old Brunswick Green livery... the only colour for a diesel! But I stir people on here all the time about that.

Paddy is quite correct that the new model will have us thinking, but hey, from the usual viewing distance, ???? If it runs well it's Ok with me!! Especially when you are building a layout! Get it runnin' then worry about the locos!

Cheers, George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Phil Hendry on May 07, 2013, 01:51:07 PM
What have I done? ...

My first Shapeways order - a pillbox (well, it seemed like a good idea - can be decaying beside the line, as per 2010 or so) and a Harsco rail grinder.  I have a couple of suitable Tomix tram chassis for the rail grinder, and the pillbox doesn't need one!

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/philhendry/TraiNs/DSCF2996.jpg)

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/philhendry/TraiNs/DSCF2995.jpg)

Cheers,
Phil

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on May 07, 2013, 06:41:32 PM
Quote from: H on May 07, 2013, 10:57:30 AM

You could add details (like handrails, etc) and sort out that malnorished front bogie wheelset/truck.

H.
Thankyou "H"?

I would really like to improve anything that makes it look better, run better etc. but I am not super detail person!

Would you perhaps enlarge upon your suggestion as to how and where I source such items ready made, my eyesight and my shaking hands  are such that I couldn't imagine making them myself?

Regards, Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on May 07, 2013, 08:23:06 PM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on May 07, 2013, 06:41:32 PM

I would really like to improve anything that makes it look better, run better etc. but I am not super detail person!

Would you perhaps enlarge upon your suggestion as to how and where I source such items ready made,


You'll need to do the research yourself - I don't really have time to do it for you, but handrail wire is commonly available, handrails knobs available from the NGS and 2mmSA, paints from Railmatch and Phoenix, decals from Fox, and check out specialist suppliers like N Brass Loco, BHE and TPM for other bits. Also visit shows and talk to the traders and demonstrators.

H.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on May 07, 2013, 08:35:13 PM
Quote from: bealman on July 14, 2012, 12:53:58 AM

There's only one colour for BR diesels - GREEN.


Yeah, greens alright. Here's a couple of green diesels and electrics that you'll enjoy then;

(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/4630/1001524a.jpg)

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/5228/1001320b.jpg)

(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6023/1001424q.jpg)

(http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/8814/1000372p.jpg)

H.



Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mustermark on May 07, 2013, 08:47:20 PM
Quote from: Phil Hendry on May 07, 2013, 01:51:07 PM
a pillbox (well, it seemed like a good idea - can be decaying beside the line, as per 2010 or so)

And if all else fails, you could actually keep pills in it... :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on May 07, 2013, 09:42:45 PM
Quote from: Phil Hendry on May 07, 2013, 01:51:07 PM
What have I done? ...

My first Shapeways order - a pillbox (well, it seemed like a good idea - can be decaying beside the line, as per 2010 or so) and a Harsco rail grinder.  I have a couple of suitable Tomix tram chassis for the rail grinder, and the pillbox doesn't need one!

Cheers,
Phil

Look forward to seeing them  on the workbench Phil    ;) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 07, 2013, 11:00:17 PM
Hi there H!

With the exception of D7612 (which is the green I'm thinking of), they are way out of my modelling period, but impressive beasties nevertheless. Thanks for posting them!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chinahand on May 08, 2013, 09:15:28 AM
At long last my Dapol 38xx has arrived from Osborn's Models.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5004.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5004)

This is their limited edition (No. 14 of 150) which is detailed and re-numbered to 3850
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on May 08, 2013, 10:35:37 AM
That's going to look good with a rake of 100 coal wagons behind it  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chinahand on May 08, 2013, 10:51:51 AM
Quote from: Trev on May 08, 2013, 10:35:37 AM
That's going to look good with a rake of 100 coal wagons behind it  ;)

It's actually destined for long rake of china clay wagons.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on May 08, 2013, 03:13:39 PM
Quote from: Chinahand on May 08, 2013, 09:15:28 AM
At long last my Dapol 38xx has arrived from Osborn's Models.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5004.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5004)

This is their limited edition (No. 14 of 150) which is detailed and re-numbered to 3850

Unlike its foreign cousins that come with cow catchers, this seems to be fitted with a cow scarer!

Nice model tempting....
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chinahand on May 08, 2013, 03:23:41 PM
Quote from: Jerry Howlett on May 08, 2013, 03:13:39 PM

Unlike its foreign cousins that come with cow catchers, this seems to be fitted with a cow scarer!

Yes that 'orrible Rapido has to come off and I've got 3 bags of detailing goodies that have to be added yet.

Quote from: Jerry Howlett on May 08, 2013, 03:13:39 PM


Nice model tempting....

Go on. You know you want to.  >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on May 08, 2013, 03:34:55 PM
Chinahand!!

You have got too familiar with your own scenery,  look at the picture... Scaredy cows !!!


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: anselm on May 08, 2013, 05:14:49 PM
Quote from: anselm on May 07, 2013, 09:06:36 AM
A Dapol 9F Evening Star.   

Last year Dapol were unable to repair my Dapol 9F Evening Star and gave me a refund.  On Saturday I spotted a new one in the Bournemouth Model Railway Centre shop and got it for £99 (more than I paid for the original but good value for me).  If anyone is interested there is at least one other for sale.

Ian  :bounce:

Saturday: new 9F  :claphappy:
Tuesday: ran in for 45 minutes on slow speed and it locked solid.   :(
Wednesday: posted back to BMRC

Ian
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on May 08, 2013, 06:29:49 PM
Superb  loco   Trevor have you had it converted to DCC  yet ?   look  forward to seeing it with the China Clay wagons   ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chinahand on May 08, 2013, 07:17:03 PM
Not yet Nick. I only got it on Saturday and I haven't decided which chip to put in it yet. I'm even toying with the possibility of sound.  :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on May 09, 2013, 09:01:53 AM
Quote from: Chinahand on May 08, 2013, 07:17:03 PM
Not yet Nick. I only got it on Saturday and I haven't decided which chip to put in it yet. I'm even toying with the possibility of sound.  :goggleeyes:

Sound fitted is a very interesting possiblility Trevor keep  us  informed  about the loco   if you decide to have it fitted  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GC weathering on May 09, 2013, 01:42:29 PM
Quote from: Chetcombe on April 27, 2013, 12:29:58 AM
This is the story of a well travelled Warship - well one that has crossed the Atlantic 3 times recently! I found a very well priced Farish Warship at Kernow (GBP49.95 and for me being based overseas take off the VAT), so D815 'Druid' was despatched from Cornwall to Philadelphia. Back over the pond it went when I sent it off to GC Weathering for renumbering, renaming and weathering. I chose them cos they were advertising on the forum and I liked the look of their work. Finally back it came over the Atlantic for a final time, this time as a rather grubby D809 'Champion'

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4858.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4858)

Hats off to GC Weathering by the way. Fast turnaround, they checked in with me at every stage and even sent me a photo (above) to make sure I was happy. Which I was :D

Mike
Hi Mike, so pleased you like our work! We do try to get the weathering as close to the real thing as possible on any Gauge we work on and really enjoyed doing your Warship. Many thanks for your custom and if anybody on the forum is interested in what we can do please get in touch. Glen
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on May 10, 2013, 09:17:42 PM
No pictures I'm afraid, but I now have enough intercity Mk 4's for a full rake  :bounce:  :claphappy:  :laugh3: :D

Just need another FO and I'll be able to do a two-buffet pullman outfit too....  :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: philwhite on May 10, 2013, 10:01:20 PM
Expanded my continental fleet with this small Fleischmann DRG 0-6-0, it has a tender motor and runs fantastically well like most Fleischmann do, almost silent, although it does have a few minor marks but for the price I got it for I really cannot complain. Picked this up along with the coach and wagons also in the photo, the coach in particular is exquisitely detailed.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u468/philwhite166/IMAG0271_zpse3bdddab.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/philwhite166/media/IMAG0271_zpse3bdddab.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chinahand on May 10, 2013, 11:03:50 PM
They look like some very nice aquisitions Phil. Look forward to seeing them running on your layout though I'm not sure how they will fit into a North American theme.  :confused2:  :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on May 11, 2013, 02:46:12 PM
After 6 weeks of no stock purchases and a week in bed with the mother of all flu's I needed a pick me up:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1219_zps93e6ab36.jpg)

The SR Brake is fantastic but the detail on the vans suprised me more, I'm sure Bachmann could invest in better images in their catalogues as they look nothing like they do in real life.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1217_zpsa8c67a58.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 11, 2013, 10:55:53 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Beautiful. They are well detailed. There's certainly no reason to heap rubbish on British N these days.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on May 12, 2013, 06:32:56 PM
a few vehicles i got...

a tomytec lorry (a nissan)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/134b801b-2828-41ed-b839-10a061fd1d4b_zpse56b0130.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/134b801b-2828-41ed-b839-10a061fd1d4b_zpse56b0130.jpg.html)


this tomytec yellow truck thing, which doesn't really look like anything i've seen before in britain... but might get away with it on my layout...

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/cea491b1-f178-4d32-81c1-209e5ca37595_zps6beb0d7f.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/cea491b1-f178-4d32-81c1-209e5ca37595_zps6beb0d7f.jpg.html)

some kato forklift trucks, that look a bit oversize to me, but guess they come in many sizes in real life...

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/bba6ef4f-68f6-48eb-acf2-8df2ba9dd753_zps7a383045.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/bba6ef4f-68f6-48eb-acf2-8df2ba9dd753_zps7a383045.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dock Shunter on May 12, 2013, 08:14:53 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on May 11, 2013, 02:46:12 PM
After 6 weeks of no stock purchases and a week in bed with the mother of all flu's I needed a pick me up:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1219_zps93e6ab36.jpg)

I had no Idea Sharwoods Sweet and Sour was good for relieving flu symptoms........ :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on May 12, 2013, 08:37:09 PM
 :laughabovepost:

I tried everything and found it worked the best!

I've not got it yet, as I've just won it on Evil Bay, but I'm now an owner of a Farish EWS Class 08! I wasn't interested in the new weathered one so glad to finally get my hands on one.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on May 12, 2013, 08:44:06 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on May 11, 2013, 02:46:12 PM
After 6 weeks of no stock purchases and a week in bed with the mother of all flu's I needed a pick me up:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1219_zps93e6ab36.jpg)

Looking good, i can't help but think that i've seen the exact wagons before :P

Ollie
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on May 12, 2013, 09:02:22 PM
Funny that!

I don't think this rake will end up like my 16T Minerals, might stop at 7 to 11 tops!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on May 13, 2013, 04:12:40 AM
Quote from: philwhite on May 10, 2013, 10:01:20 PM
Expanded my continental fleet with this small Fleischmann DRG 0-6-0, it has a tender motor and runs fantastically well like most Fleischmann do, almost silent, although it does have a few minor marks but for the price I got it for I really cannot complain. Picked this up along with the coach and wagons also in the photo, the coach in particular is exquisitely detailed.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u468/philwhite166/IMAG0271_zpse3bdddab.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/philwhite166/media/IMAG0271_zpse3bdddab.jpg.html)

Great buy Phil, I always have a soft spot for European Railways, very neat quality products.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on May 14, 2013, 06:34:09 PM
[smg id=5081]

Sorry for the poor quality pictures. I just got these yesterday, they are 10 ton insulated box vans br light blue.
They have very good detail blue ribben.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 16, 2013, 11:06:02 PM
Very nice. Especially the GREEN one.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chinahand on May 17, 2013, 01:48:37 AM
Quote from: bealman on May 16, 2013, 11:06:02 PM
Very nice. Especially the GREEN one.  :D

Hmmm.  :hmmm: Where does the coal go in and the smoke come out though ?  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 17, 2013, 02:06:22 AM
Good point! However, that's the very reason I like the green stuff. You can run growlers and chuffers at the same time (and I grew up in that era.... oops, now I'm feelin' old....) :uneasy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kiwi1941 on May 17, 2013, 05:26:30 AM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on May 16, 2013, 07:39:16 PM
37602 & 37605 in DRS for my Nuclear Traffic.

On the You Tube original there is an unanswered post "why did this working need the barriers was it to provide extra brake force?" Does any one know the answer? Brian
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on May 17, 2013, 10:25:55 AM
Runners serve several purposes

- keeping hazardous loads a safe distance from the crew (crew have unions passengers standing on platforms don't  ;) ). For a long time it was also the regulations and there were no easy opt-outs

- spreading the axle load (eg the runners on some of the steel trains)

- providing brake force

and my understanding is the nuclear runners were there for the dangerous goods rules.

Certain kinds of more dangerous nuclear waste (eg from the submarine reactor cores) would be accompanied by other vehicles too - DRS have support vehicles for this when moving sone MOD flasks.

http://www.departmentals.com/photo/9419 (http://www.departmentals.com/photo/9419)

which carry Civil Nuclear Constabulary or MoD Police (ie scary people with weapons)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on May 17, 2013, 06:09:13 PM
Such is my will power at the moment, I went in to Rails for switches and point motors and came away with this and no switches or point motors:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1238_zpsd0b78127.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on May 17, 2013, 06:12:30 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on May 17, 2013, 06:09:13 PM
Such is my will power at the moment, I went in to Rails for switches and point motors and came away with this and no switches or point motors:

That's the way to do it  :claphappy:  :claphappy:  :claphappy:

You are an inspiration to us all  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 17, 2013, 10:05:20 PM
So easily done, Stevie.
At least the new class 20 is streets ahead of the old one detail wise
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 17, 2013, 11:13:36 PM
Yeah... point motors and switches.... BORING. How nice is that? And it's my favourite colour - BR GREEN!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kiwi1941 on May 17, 2013, 11:40:56 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on May 17, 2013, 10:25:55 AMRunners serve several purposes

Thanks EP and Brian. I've seen video of civil nuclear flask trains without runners, especially on the Barrow coast, and just wondered if there was a specific reason for using them on some operations and not others. The naval workings certainly do look awesome. Brian
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on May 18, 2013, 10:13:06 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on May 17, 2013, 06:12:30 PM
Quote from: stevieboy on May 17, 2013, 06:09:13 PM
Such is my will power at the moment, I went in to Rails for switches and point motors and came away with this and no switches or point motors:

That's the way to do it  :claphappy:  :claphappy:  :claphappy:

You are an inspiration to us all  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:

cheers John.

Sounds about right to me   :smiley-laughing: :claphappy: :claphappy:

Nice loco   like the  green paint  better than   the blue   ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on May 18, 2013, 11:04:08 AM
Green is really growing on me, it used to be my least favourite livery.

I have looked at a few blue 20's now and the yellow ends have all looked a little off colour, or is it just me?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 18, 2013, 12:56:37 PM
Oooh... now it's gettin' serious.... swaying blue fans over to green?   Eeeek! If it helps, just think along the lines of.... the only colour for an MG or a Mini Cooper is British Racing Green.....  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on May 18, 2013, 01:30:48 PM
Are we forming our very own NGF branch of the GREEN PARTY ?.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on May 18, 2013, 08:58:27 PM
Quote from: Bealman on May 18, 2013, 12:56:37 PM

the only colour for an MG or a Mini Cooper is British Racing Green.


Or just think Wedgewood, Cobalt, Sky, Air Force, Cornflower, Navy, Prussian, Azure, Denin, Midnight, Electric, Indigo, True, Sapphire and BR - all types of blue.

And sing 'blue is colour, football is the game . . . '
:D

H.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on May 18, 2013, 09:07:28 PM
Quote from: H on May 18, 2013, 08:58:27 PM
Quote from: Bealman on May 18, 2013, 12:56:37 PM

the only colour for an MG or a Mini Cooper is British Racing Green.


Or just think Wedgewood, Cobalt, Sky, Air Force, Cornflower, Navy, Prussian, Azure, Denin, Midnight, Electric, Indigo, True, Sapphire and BR - all types of blue.

And sing 'blue is colour, football is the game . . . '
:D

H.

I think that is the second time (at least!) that you have sneaked in a reference to Chelsea on the shaky premise of a likeness to BR Blue! :laugh:

Hopefully my lads can see off Watford on the 27th and join the blues in the premier league next season :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on May 18, 2013, 09:53:43 PM
Quote from: Chetcombe on May 18, 2013, 09:07:28 PM

I think that is the second time (at least!) that you have sneaked in a reference to Chelsea on the shaky premise of a likeness to BR Blue


Certainly not - I can't stand Chelsea. That's why I didn't mention them - just that it's a catchy tune.

My team is the mighty Lions so I'm not exactly keen on C Palace either, with their silly thunderbirds look-a-like kits, although I'll admit to being at Villa Park when they beat Liverpool in the semi-final of the FA cup all those years ago.

Good luck to Watford.

H
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 18, 2013, 11:45:35 PM
I don't care about any of that. Sunderland are safe!

Jerry, interestingly, for years, the leader of the GREENS here in Australia was a bloke called Bob BROWN!  :dunce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on May 18, 2013, 11:54:10 PM
Quote from: H on May 18, 2013, 09:53:43 PM
Quote from: Chetcombe on May 18, 2013, 09:07:28 PM

I think that is the second time (at least!) that you have sneaked in a reference to Chelsea on the shaky premise of a likeness to BR Blue


Certainly not - I can't stand Chelsea. That's why I didn't mention them - just that it's a catchy tune.

My team is the mighty Lions so I'm not exactly keen on C Palace either, with their silly thunderbirds look-a-like kits, although I'll admit to being at Villa Park when they beat Liverpool in the semi-final of the FA cup all those years ago.

Good luck to Watford.

H

Well at least we are agreed on a mutual dislike of Chelski

As for the Palace Thunderbird kits, well at least they are better than the Brazil kit they had as their away kit a few years ago. Talk about over hyping things - Barcelona look-alikes for the home kit and Brazil for the away ???

As for the Watford comment... well I guess we all have pecking order of who we want to win or lose in any given fixture and I would probably want Watford to win a match against Millwall :wave:

Anyway, recognizing that discussions about football, politics or religion rarely end nicely, I'd better leave it there :-X
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pengi on May 19, 2013, 08:28:21 AM
Quote from: Chetcombe on May 18, 2013, 11:54:10 PM
Anyway, recognizing that discussions about football, politics or religion rarely end nicely, I'd better leave it there :-X
:thankyousign:

(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k540/PendythePendolino/Voyager031_zpse2c5e5bd.jpg)

Here's the latest arrivals at St Clements

A London Midland Desiro 350-2

A Dapol Voyager 221 (slightly out of focus)

The Desiro was purchased from Modeller's Mecca using the 10% discount. The order was dealt with by Lucy, packaged and sent on the day and I received it yesterday. Excellent customer service from Lucy. Have removed the ugly Rapido couplings from the ends - anyone know where I can get some proper Desiro end couplings?

The Voyager I got second hand from eBay. Using the 'Make Offer' I got it for £15.01 less than the 'Buy it Now price'. It is considerably faster then the Farish version but the light covers are not as well-detailed as the Farish. My Farish V Voyager may become my first attempt at changing the livery on a model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 19, 2013, 11:02:12 AM
Hey, Pengi! Way out of my time period, but great looking stock, AND, an awesome photo!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on May 19, 2013, 12:31:14 PM
Well after a nearly a year of inactivity other than constructing the card city I finally spent £30 on some unpainted Dapol Grain wagons and some transf (oops) Decals from the NGS shop.  Loco is Union Mills and the brake an old minitrix both have had a coat of grime or two. MUST get around to ballasting ....

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd518/JerryHowlett/P5190015_zps0033c359.jpg) (http://s1223.photobucket.com/user/JerryHowlett/media/P5190015_zps0033c359.jpg.html)
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd518/JerryHowlett/P5190020_zpsa62ef107.jpg) (http://s1223.photobucket.com/user/JerryHowlett/media/P5190020_zpsa62ef107.jpg.html)
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd518/JerryHowlett/P5190016_zps36d01e48.jpg) (http://s1223.photobucket.com/user/JerryHowlett/media/P5190016_zps36d01e48.jpg.html)
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd518/JerryHowlett/P5190007_zps6ecb9ce8.jpg) (http://s1223.photobucket.com/user/JerryHowlett/media/P5190007_zps6ecb9ce8.jpg.html)
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd518/JerryHowlett/P5190004_zps8b0229b6.jpg) (http://s1223.photobucket.com/user/JerryHowlett/media/P5190004_zps8b0229b6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on May 19, 2013, 01:32:55 PM
Hi Jerry,

Very nice looking rake of wagons, well done.

Alex :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on May 19, 2013, 05:19:19 PM
I was passing The Locoshed and decided to buy the triple pack of Weathered TTA Shell wagons

[smg id=5115]

Great models, check out my review here http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=1609.0 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=1609.0)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on May 19, 2013, 05:32:43 PM
My latest acquisition via Ebay
The Pannier is the first GWR loco I've bought as all my other stock is LMS but at £22 and in relatively good condition, I thought it might be good working a branch train into the bay on my forthcoming main layout.
Also pleased with the 2 wagons for about £5 each including P&P. The collieries that were at Llay is only about 20 miles away from me.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5119.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5119)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 20, 2013, 12:00:59 AM
Jerry: Good one!  :thumbsup: That entire train looks great, and set against the brick townscape and running across those arches - well, you really have captured the atmosphere of the 50's and 60's. If I can replicate that when I tackle my townscape, then I'll be a very happy little Vegemite. (let me know if you don't know what Vegemite is).

Oh, and yeah.... you'd better get that track ballasted.  :D

d-a-n: Firstly congrats on your Photo comp result!  :camera: I have just read your review - very informative! I notice you have a knuckle coupler on one end... shunting in rakes, I presume? They're great looking wagons... I've always thought they were out of my modelling period, but maybe not? Could they run on a late 50's early 60's layout?

Trev: That's a nice looking Pannier. Is it Poole Farish? If it is, it looks better than I remember them. How's it run? Price was certainly good! And as you say, there's nothing that so quintessentially captures the GW atmosphere as a pannier sitting in the bay platform of a country station.

Great posts, guys!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on May 21, 2013, 12:51:16 PM
Hi,
Just arrived from Kernow Model Rail Centre:
[smg id=5128]
Class 121 GWR150
When I ordered this back in December 2010 I would never have thought there still wouldn't be a layout to put under it  :'(
Will run it in on the rolling road later  8)

Regards, Gerry.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 21, 2013, 01:02:34 PM
Quote from: Jerry Howlett on May 19, 2013, 12:31:14 PM
Well after a nearly a year of inactivity other than constructing the card city I finally spent £30 on some unpainted Dapol Grain wagons and some transf (oops) Decals from the NGS shop.  Loco is Union Mills and the brake an old minitrix both have had a coat of grime or two. MUST get around to ballasting ....



Very nice, Jerry :thumbsup:
Suitably grotty
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Phil Hendry on May 21, 2013, 09:23:49 PM
Lovely looking model!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on May 21, 2013, 11:24:05 PM
Now you just need some minimodal containers ;-)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 21, 2013, 11:35:36 PM
Good one! I must admit I didn't know it ever ran in those colours! Thanks!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on May 22, 2013, 12:29:54 PM
Latest models that I got last weekend, I have others but they are duplicates of what I have already posted, I have a very nice collection of small steam and diesel locos now, my taste has been slowly turning from LMS to GWR, I traded all of my tender locos for small locos and larger tank engines, as a kid I loved the big express engines but as I have got older I have a preference for little ones.

(http://i42.tinypic.com/2uthwtj.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bbdave on May 22, 2013, 07:38:14 PM
I got home today to some belated birthday gifts a Dapol 58 EWS and some mini monster box wagons out of choice I would have avoided Dapol due to nothing I've had from them has ever worked well and back up service has been non existant but as I have not paid for this I'll give it a chance and it was a very kind and well thought out gift.

I am impressed with the looks and so far running in is going well so fingers crossed

[smg id=5148 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

[smg id=5150 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

The wagons and train not sure it would have pulled these and the flats but I'm sure I'll be advised, what would the wagons have carried?

[smg id=5151 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

[smg id=5152 type=preview align=center caption="image"]


Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 22, 2013, 11:06:57 PM
Hey, NICE gifts! Totally out of my era, but if anyone presented me with those I'd be very happy. I'd run 'em anyhow.

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bbdave on May 23, 2013, 05:24:59 AM
So far so good I have done the running in and it has been flawless not a stutter from it so it looks like a good un it is very smooth and quiet. I don't have an era just running what I like really.

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottishlocos on May 23, 2013, 07:34:45 AM
Hi Dave

Loco and wagons look good I think these are used for spoil and spent ballast from engineering works on the track they are low sided so they don't get overloaded and are cut down mega box wagons.

Hope that helps

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bbdave on May 23, 2013, 02:52:56 PM
Thanks that's handy to know I think I'll make some loads up for them.

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on May 24, 2013, 10:26:07 AM
Been thinking about a small town layout which resulted in a couple of recent bargains.

First Trolley has a small bogey covering missing but other than that runs fine - US 19.87 inc PP

[smg id=5164][smg id=5165]

Bought this lot as non runners AUD $41.68 inc PP

[smg id=5170]

After a clean up and all the solid grease and gunk removed the 2 Brill Trolleys are now fine. Just need a new bulb in one end of the Christmas one.

[smg id=5166]

Again clean up and de-grease, followed by re-oil etc means the IC runs okay (ready for Ebay)

[smg id=5173]

Full strip on the little steamer has revealed that brushes are worn and jamming the motor. Temp repair has it running but new brushes etc on order. Will sell on when completed.

[smg id=5172]

All in all very pleased. Now got to think about that Trolley layout !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gooner1953 on May 24, 2013, 10:37:55 AM
I've received back from Douglas Stewart at Wickness (http://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/ (http://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/)) my Black 5 and Hall that he was converting to DCC sound. I'm well chuffed (sorry about that!) with the final result.

Douglas always posts a video of the converted loco for his customers to view before final payment which is a nice touch..

Black 5 Graham Farish Black 5 DCC Sound Conversion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8bc_ZArsg#)
Hall Dapol Hall Class DCC Sound Conversion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5xT9_qe1kQ#)

I've already got one of his Warship conversions, just need to decide what to send him next month!

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 24, 2013, 01:26:45 PM
Cool!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bigbob on May 24, 2013, 08:19:57 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sas1/977489_10151675480158764_1990723835_o_zps21386034.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sas1/media/977489_10151675480158764_1990723835_o_zps21386034.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on May 24, 2013, 08:23:34 PM
Quote from: bigbob on May 24, 2013, 08:19:57 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sas1/977489_10151675480158764_1990723835_o_zps21386034.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sas1/media/977489_10151675480158764_1990723835_o_zps21386034.jpg.html)

How does it run? Quirky looking, but could find its way into my layout!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bigbob on May 24, 2013, 08:32:12 PM
Very smooth and plenty of power to pull anything!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ianz on May 24, 2013, 10:32:03 PM
just purchased this via ebay for £37 with scale bogie from N Brass Locos, I love the Stanier Black 5`s

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Graham-Farish-Stanier-Black-5-4-6-0-loco-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/fZMAAOxyY3ZRkkMl/$(KGrHqJ,!qQFE6D9lWMFBRkkMlV7i!~~60_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 24, 2013, 11:48:53 PM
Quote from: bigbob on May 24, 2013, 08:32:12 PM
Very smooth and plenty of power to pull anything!!
But, as someone else on this forum pointed out, a face only a mother could love.....  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pete Mc on May 25, 2013, 01:35:33 AM
Hmmm,as I have only seen a class 70 once in the flesh,or metal,when it came through Doncaster whilst I was parked up,I thought at that time,what a truely,monstrously,catastrophically ugly thing it was.

Funny thing is,that when I saw it at a show,York I think,my mind started to change a bit.I'm now thinking its ugliness is charming.I once owned an MG Maestro so I know ugliness and that car was charm personified,well,it was to me anyway.

Anyway,as with the class 66's,I'm now thinking that perhaps I may at some point buy one and a 66.At this moment in time though,I'm going to continue buying sound decoders and DCC soundamabobbing the loco's,dmu's and hst's that I already have.I'm doing my class 47 at the moment,its much easier than the class 24,then a class 20 is up next.

With Wigan only a few weeks away,I have no new loco's on my to buy list so I guess a little bit of pcb with some bits on and wires attached is what I'll be coming home with,or two!!

Pete
:Class31: :Class37: :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on May 25, 2013, 08:25:15 PM
I decided to treat myself to our new arrivals at work :D
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC15729.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC15729.jpg.html)

(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC15730.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC15730.jpg.html)

It's such a nice runner and has so far had two hours of perfect running :D

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 25, 2013, 11:23:33 PM
I think I'm starting to like it! And let's face it, it is GREEN with YELLOW bits, just like me favourite diesels of old....  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 26, 2013, 02:11:43 PM
Too bilious for me, both in shape and livery.
Now, Ian's Black 5........ :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on May 26, 2013, 10:19:56 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on May 17, 2013, 10:25:55 AM
Certain kinds of more dangerous nuclear waste (eg from the submarine reactor cores) would be accompanied by other vehicles too - DRS have support vehicles for this when moving sone MOD flasks.

http://www.departmentals.com/photo/9419 (http://www.departmentals.com/photo/9419)

Which I hadn't realised was the DRS Mark 2 vehicle Farish were doing. Picture at

http://www.bachmann.co.uk/image_box.php?image=images1/farish/374-681.jpg&cat_no=374-681&info=0&width=650&height=191 (http://www.bachmann.co.uk/image_box.php?image=images1/farish/374-681.jpg&cat_no=374-681&info=0&width=650&height=191)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on May 28, 2013, 08:24:21 PM
From a month ago:

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Photo0136_zps17689c7f.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Photo0136_zps17689c7f.jpg.html)

From a couple of weeks ago:

Graham Farish Class 42 Warship and two Mk1 coaches (Second Open in Carmine/Cream and First Open Chocolate/Cream) - I do love the Mk1 coaches - both with "W" prefix running numbers.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4201_zps1aa40df2.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4201_zps1aa40df2.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4202_zpse3d7ec43.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4202_zpse3d7ec43.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4203_zps1d5e0f2a.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4203_zps1d5e0f2a.jpg.html)

I also picked up two more Chocolate and Cream Mk1 coaches at Railex, which I need to photograph.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 28, 2013, 11:10:59 PM
Love the Warship! Can't read the nameplate though - what's it called?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on May 29, 2013, 06:49:40 AM
The Warship is D823 Hermes
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Phil Hendry on May 30, 2013, 07:39:05 AM
Quote from: Only Me on May 29, 2013, 04:32:06 PM
Please welcome Lisa, Alison, Janice & Jeanette to the Depot :D

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h407/churcp/C19607A1-ED4A-4E70-B376-D6D58F5241E4-1205-0000013A1761AE93.jpg)
Nice!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on May 30, 2013, 02:03:22 PM
Hi,
My snappery of 70003 which arrived this morning:
[smg id=5273]

[smg id=5274]

[smg id=5275]
Really looks superb  8)

Regards, Gerry.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on May 30, 2013, 02:10:30 PM
Quote from: steam-driven boy on May 30, 2013, 02:03:22 PM
Really looks superb  8)

It looks superb through really dark glasses? :laugh:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on May 30, 2013, 02:59:13 PM
I was going avoid it but having seen them pictures I think I'm off to Rails!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: hairygit on May 30, 2013, 03:01:55 PM
I'll get this one in before Sprintex does, Don't forget your guide dog! :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Phil Hendry on May 30, 2013, 03:59:24 PM
It's certainly well-detailed, and a good rendition of the real thing, but I still think it's really ugly!

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on May 30, 2013, 04:08:08 PM
Quote from: steam-driven boy on May 30, 2013, 02:03:22 PM
Hi,
My snappery of 70003 which arrived this morning:
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[smg id=5274]

[smg id=5275]
Really looks superb  8)

Regards, Gerry.

Hi "Steam-Driven Boy" where do you put the coal in  ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Phil Hendry on May 30, 2013, 04:20:37 PM
Today's arrivals...

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/philhendry/TraiNs/DSCF3019.jpg)

Eight BBAs from Chivers/Slimrails and most of the bits of a point from Wayne - still needs instructions, but looking very interesting so far!

Cheers,
Phil
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bigbob on May 30, 2013, 06:26:23 PM
8 new hoppers so the 70 can get out an earn it`s wages :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sas1/969575_10151685391418764_111222848_n_zps8b88ebf3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sas1/media/969575_10151685391418764_111222848_n_zps8b88ebf3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bigbob on May 30, 2013, 06:35:27 PM
Quote from: Only Me on May 30, 2013, 06:30:56 PM
I think you need to invest some more money in foundations for your houses, they look precarious on that slope  :smiley-laughing:

I called the Council but you know what they`re like :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bigbob on May 30, 2013, 10:26:14 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on May 30, 2013, 10:09:19 PM
Quote from: bigbob on May 30, 2013, 06:26:23 PM
8 new hoppers so the 70 can get out an earn it`s wages :)


Only 8. Even 66's haul 21 in my neck of the woods........

:P :P :P

It`s all they had in  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on May 31, 2013, 07:56:20 AM
Hi,
Quote from: MinZaPint on May 30, 2013, 04:08:08 PM
Hi "Steam-Driven Boy" where do you put the coal in  ???
:laughabovepost: In the HHAs as so nicely demonstrated by bigbob  :thumbsup: for sure  :D
Although there'll be other loads for it to haul in due time, and when there's that layout to put under it all  :doh:
As previously mentioned on another topic, it's the 'boy' that's 'steam-driven' of course - my tastes in motive power range from steam/diesel/electric through to my Union Pacific gas turbine - behind the U50s:
[smg id=1821]
If one were available I wouldn't hesitate in adding one of these:
NYC Jet Car M-497 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pB-PGnF-B0#)

Regards, Gerry  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on May 31, 2013, 10:09:57 AM
Hi  Gerry,   

Great line up  of   U.S    locos  i  have versions of both they will   haul  a   long train all   day happily  ;)

Kato   did  release the   NYC  Jet Car as  one of  our members  Fifer  reviewed  here  they do come up from time to time on  ebay  &  Kato could rerelease them   yet  :claphappy:

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3904.0 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3904.0)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on May 31, 2013, 10:28:45 AM
Hi Nick,
Quote from: upnick on May 31, 2013, 10:09:57 AM
Kato   did  release the   NYC  Jet Car as  one of  our members  Fifer  reviewed  here  they do come up from time to time on  ebay  &  Kato could rerelease them   yet  :claphappy:
Thanks for the link to the Fifer review, I did a search a few days ago but must have missed that, I did see an image of the Kato but without any information on it so assumed I'd already missed out  :( and then, naturally, couldn't find it again - I must remember to bookmark stuff  :doh: :-[
You may remember from previous postings that the U50s are in need of relivery from the totally fictitious ones in the piccie, naturally that hasn't happened yet either - still planning on a couple of UP and one SP  :drool: They do look mighty pretty as they are though so will continue to enjoy them that way until I'm fit enough to open the 'to do' drawer again  ;)

Regards, Gerry  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on May 31, 2013, 12:55:27 PM
Yes i  remember the U50's Gerry  they are Kato / Con  Cor  best of both worlds  with the Kato   works   :D 

Kato  did  have  a video on their Kato USA  site when the  NYC  was in production see if i can find  it for you  i'll   post here.   
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on May 31, 2013, 11:36:57 PM
Spent the day in London with the good lady wife, and while on Oxford Street, nipped into the 'Wheels of Steel' at Grays Antique Market (close to Bond Street tube station). I picked up a set of three SPA wagons (with loads) plus a single OCA wagon, all in EWS livery, for £25.

Jeff doesn't always have a lot of UK N-gauge stuff, though usually enough to make a visit worthwhile, but this time he had lots of good stuff. Lots of post-privatisation locos and EMUs (from £40 upwards); lots of wagons (from Big Four through to modern stuff, from £4 upwards); a bunch of almost new Farish coaches (maroon and chocolate/cream so far as I can tell); and almost a job-lot of Hornby Lyddle End buildings for around £6-12 a piece.

So this posting is as much a "heads up" as anything else. Definitely worth swinging by if you're in this part of London during the next week or two. The market is closed weekends, unfortunately.

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5295.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5295)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5294.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5294)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on May 31, 2013, 11:40:37 PM
You certainly got a bargain there NeMo  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on May 31, 2013, 11:42:13 PM
I've been past there loads of times and never even knew there was a market!  :doh:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 31, 2013, 11:49:37 PM
Certainly a canny purchase. Those loads look good!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on June 01, 2013, 09:44:52 AM
Wheels of steel is the last train shop left in central London (MZ of Holborn is closed for redevelopment). I always pop in for a chat and a browse ( 2 mins from Bond St tube)


Always worth a visit as he has  a good turnover of stock and there is a nice cafe in the basement

( no cards so bring ££££)

Nick R

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on June 01, 2013, 10:03:54 AM
Quite right Nick, should have mentioned that. Jeff also takes cheques though, so you don't have to carry around a fistful of notes!

You're right about London not having much by way of model shops anymore. Even including outer London there's not much. About the only one I've been to with a really decent range of N is Kent Garden Railways in St Mary Cray. Am I missing any others of note?

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on June 01, 2013, 10:42:49 AM
I can still remember Beatties being the place to go.

Their old premises was taken over by Modelzone and has closed down, but they are re-opening in New Oxford Street this weekend according to the website.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottishlocos on June 01, 2013, 03:24:16 PM
Hi all

Got a Dapol Class 27 after Christmas and finally got some suitable wagons for it last weekend got a wee bonus from work so got a couple of OBA's train as modelled in my Strathore Yard layout could be going to the MOD depot at Roysth or Crombie

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5309.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5309)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5308.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5308)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5307.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5307)

Kind Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 01, 2013, 11:34:40 PM
That's a nice looking loco.

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on June 02, 2013, 11:31:43 AM
Quote from: Gooner1953 on May 24, 2013, 10:37:55 AM
I've received back from Douglas Stewart at Wickness (http://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/ (http://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/)) my Black 5 and Hall that he was converting to DCC sound. I'm well chuffed (sorry about that!) with the final result.

Douglas always posts a video of the converted loco for his customers to view before final payment which is a nice touch..

Black 5 Graham Farish Black 5 DCC Sound Conversion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8bc_ZArsg#)
Hall Dapol Hall Class DCC Sound Conversion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5xT9_qe1kQ#)

I've already got one of his Warship conversions, just need to decide what to send him next month!

Cheers
Nick

Whats the cost to convert your locos?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bigbob on June 02, 2013, 12:52:51 PM
Just bought this job lot, few bits i will keep for mine, will probably break the track up depending on what its like then sell off what i don`t need.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sas1/jublot6_zps146d031b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sas1/media/jublot6_zps146d031b.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sas1/joblot4_zps72d430d0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sas1/media/joblot4_zps72d430d0.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sas1/joblot3_zps2a34e5e0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sas1/media/joblot3_zps2a34e5e0.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sas1/joblot2_zps257a6aa8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sas1/media/joblot2_zps257a6aa8.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sas1/joblot1_zpsa36a1571.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sas1/media/joblot1_zpsa36a1571.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sas1/joblot_zps99922e20.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sas1/media/joblot_zps99922e20.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gooner1953 on June 02, 2013, 01:23:43 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on June 02, 2013, 11:31:43 AM
Quote from: Gooner1953 on May 24, 2013, 10:37:55 AM
I've received back from Douglas Stewart at Wickness (http://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/ (http://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/)) my Black 5 and Hall that he was converting to DCC sound. I'm well chuffed (sorry about that!) with the final result.

Douglas always posts a video of the converted loco for his customers to view before final payment which is a nice touch..

Black 5 Graham Farish Black 5 DCC Sound Conversion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8bc_ZArsg#)
Hall Dapol Hall Class DCC Sound Conversion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5xT9_qe1kQ#)

I've already got one of his Warship conversions, just need to decide what to send him next month!

Cheers
Nick

Whats the cost to convert your locos?

It varies from depending on the loco. The variable bit is really down to the cost of labour. For instance the cost of the Black 5 can be broken down into decoder/sound file cost of £105 (Loksound V4) which is about the norm. Labour costs came to £70, higher than usual because, as Douglas put it, it was a 'Bit of a bugger to convert ..'. The the fitting of the decoder was straightforward but Douglas then had to spend a lot of time tweaking the pickup system. The problem you have with sound decoders is that you really do need uninterruptable power. Douglas tweaked the pickups and then hard-wired the loco pickups back to the tender as the connection was very poor.

The Hall cost circa £105 for the decoder and sound file (Zimo in this one) whilst labour costs came to £60. The installation was a bit more straightforward and the pickups were a lot better than the Black 5.

Overall I think that Douglas at Wickness charges a fair price, particularly considering the amount of work he does fettling pickups etc. On the Black 5 he also tweaked it to get rid of the traction tyres and thus improve pickup.

Both the Black 5 and the Dapol Hall were brand new from Hattons, I just got Hattons to send them direct to Douglas. The Warship on the other hand was supplied by Douglas with sound installed. For that he charged £240. You can see other locos supplied with sound at http://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/online-store/shop/dcc-sound-fitted-locos?vmcchk=1 (http://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/online-store/shop/dcc-sound-fitted-locos?vmcchk=1)

I would be happy to recommend Douglas/Wickness to anyone. He does a first class job and is well aware of the need to look at issues like pickups etc. He does not charge anything 'up front' but waits to receive the loco and, once he is satisfied that he can do a sound conversion, he charges you for the decoder/sound file. He also gives you an estimate of labour costs at this stage. When the installation is complete, he videos it and sends you a link to the relevant YouTube page. The 2 videos I posted are of my locos. He then charges you for the labour costs and any P&P.

I'm now trying to work out which of my locos to send him next! Probably my Class 122 bubble car...

Hope this helps..
Nick
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on June 02, 2013, 10:19:40 PM
My purchases at the NGS AGM.
Very surprised at the colour difference between the inspection saloon and the Stove R.

One question if any one knows the answer please -  The Stove R - how would they have been used, what sort of train configuration would have included one.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5321.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5321)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5322.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5322)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5323.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5323)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 02, 2013, 10:43:36 PM
Yeah, there is quite a bit of difference in the liveries! But that is a good question about the Stove R... I don't know either, and would be most interested to learn!

Cheers, George.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on June 03, 2013, 10:41:21 AM
Quote from: NeMo on May 31, 2013, 11:36:57 PM
Spent the day in London with the good lady wife, and while on Oxford Street, nipped into the 'Wheels of Steel' at Grays Antique Market (close to Bond Street tube station). I picked up a set of three SPA wagons (with loads) plus a single OCA wagon, all in EWS livery, for £25.

A certain model shop online is doing the SPA wagons in EWS for about £5 each (can't remember if £4.99 or £5.99) also can't remember which one as I was just flicking through the bargain bins online. Probably Hattons or Modelzone, so if you want more then a quick search should help you.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on June 10, 2013, 06:34:04 PM
Hi

I finaly got the Class 101 DMU BR blue, been on my wishlist for a while. I'am very impressed with it. It's running in at the moment, Good cab detail.

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Also got this for my farm. It's a bit small so I couldn't get a good focus.

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some more pictures

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Got some other stuff aswell.

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I might put some more pictures later  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on June 10, 2013, 08:47:59 PM
nice dmu

i like the fronts of the 101s


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on June 14, 2013, 06:06:55 PM
Did you try putting the detail parts on the 101? I managed to get the couplings and hoses on but 3 of the 8 little sockets went flying... Still lovely though...

Anyhoo... I was browsing through the model shop when....

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/9043919558_86ab865291.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9043919558/)

£38!!! down from £97!!! I know I don't do American stuff but...  :-[

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2882/9041696169_d5c7f63401.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9041696169/)

I thought I should get a wagon to go with it too.... (£4 down from £9.50)

Bloody hell these American things are hoooooogggggeeee!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on June 14, 2013, 06:15:26 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on June 14, 2013, 06:06:55 PM
Anyhoo... I was browsing through the model shop when....

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/9043919558_86ab865291.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9043919558/)

£38!!! down from £97!!! I know I don't do American stuff but...  :-[

Bloody hell these American things are hoooooogggggeeee!


Is the loco a Kato?
If it is you certainly have bagged a bargain  :D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on June 14, 2013, 06:20:15 PM
They're Bachmann, I quick scout around the internet suggests I did ok pricewise even compared to importing one from America.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on June 14, 2013, 09:55:48 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on June 14, 2013, 06:06:55 PM
Did you try putting the detail parts on the 101? I managed to get the couplings and hoses on but 3 of the 8 little sockets went flying... Still lovely though...



Hi, I actually bought a magnifying glass which has a led light on and tweezers it's from Guagemaster so I'm gonna use that to try and put the detailing on because they are tiny! I haven't put them on yet but when I do I will put a picture on here.

Wish me luck. :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on June 23, 2013, 06:28:32 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/9116701463_5c49f6630e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9116701463/)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7393/9116700023_e004e4ccca.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9116700023/)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/9116699165_af2d4b8554.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9116699165/)

Some more of the Americian wagons for my Americian train... Now I just need to come up with an appropriate means of actually coupling them all together...

Which would have been easier if the previous owner hadn't fitted body mounted couplers to a couple of them... the body of one of which is considerably higher than the others...

And cut all the mounts off the bogies when he did it...  :doh:

Anyone got any spare Bachmann wagon bogies...  ::) I'll have some Micro0trains body mount couplers I can swap  :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on June 23, 2013, 09:36:14 PM
Hi Luke,

Nice looking freight cars. Are you looking for any particular railroad company or just grabbing what you can?

Alex :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on June 23, 2013, 10:44:56 PM
My latest additions, with pics to follow tomorrow,

Dapol hall class "leighnton hall"
Dapol b17 class "everton"

And a bargain....
Old farish, dcc hardwired class 25, to be named and numbered to the nymrs own "sybilla"
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on June 23, 2013, 11:28:02 PM
I just want one American looking train...
I hit the ebay and vowed not to spend more than a fiver on a wagon. So i have one more I have to photograph and that'll be my American train  :D
As I said, I just need to sort out the coupling...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on June 24, 2013, 02:53:15 PM
TIME FOR SOME JEALOUSY! (I hope lol)

I picked up my special pannier tank today...the london transport one!

Pic to come later but its stunning  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on June 24, 2013, 04:44:59 PM
as promised heres my new additions...

B17 Everton and Hall Class Leighnton Hall

(http://s21.postimg.org/japj7alkz/B17_and_Hall.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/japj7alkz/)

class 25 (soon to be Sybilla)

(http://s21.postimg.org/oxlw4ro3n/Class_25.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oxlw4ro3n/)

and my new Pannier tank in London Transport Livery :D

(http://s21.postimg.org/bw07ewzpf/London_Transport_Pannier.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bw07ewzpf/)

rolling stock im going to use for the L94 is a rake of 4 wheeled coaches which im about to go strip of its paint and airbrush into crimson lake livery (if its too bright i will darken it slightly!), get them lined out in yellow and hopefully have a matching train!...oh they will also have magnetic couplers fitted!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on June 24, 2013, 05:22:01 PM
My LT pannier tank will be en route to a friend in Luton but I will have to wait until September to see it. I could have had it sent to Africa but decided not to risk it as our posties have been misbehaving lately.

September will be like Christmas as I will collect a pile of model railway goodies hoarded for the last year. I am really looking forward to the N Gauge Show and will do a bit more shopping there.  It's lucky that I don't model O gauge or I'd never get onto the plane back home!

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on June 24, 2013, 05:36:41 PM
Four new locos in one day  :goggleeyes:

I like the picture of your B17 and Hall Class, you have caught the light on the locos well  :thumbsup:

They should keep you busy for a while  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 24, 2013, 05:51:32 PM
Very nice pannier, P-D :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on June 24, 2013, 06:09:20 PM
L.94 has arrived on Sheaf! Will eventually undergo a few minor livery changes (electrification flashes etc) to make her match the preserved L.94

(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/1012111_10200091085021230_1481423840_n.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/1012111_10200091085021230_1481423840_n.jpg.html)

Ollie
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on June 24, 2013, 06:13:56 PM
Love the pannier, got one on order somewhere I think.

Caz
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on June 24, 2013, 06:40:43 PM
Friends, my newest acquisition:

Purchased from "Tank" alias Chris Parker.

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/SAM_1837a.jpg)

Regards, Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on June 24, 2013, 06:51:49 PM
Very nice Peter, did you check his feedback score before buying  >:D  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:

I have three Class 08 locos, there is something about them that appeals  :D

I shot a video of the first one I bought and turned a "woops" moment into a bit of fun, I hope it gives you a smile or two  ;)

cheers John.

The Sensible Little Shunter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxpjLTArSn0#ws)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on June 24, 2013, 08:58:39 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on June 24, 2013, 06:51:49 PM
Very nice Peter, did you check his feedback score before buying  >:D  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:
cheers John.

John, I have no idea what his feedback score is nor how he gets it!

Anyway, thanks for the video, I enjoyed watching things happen!

Now for my next purchase.  I found the rather attractive Blue coaches in Germany and just had to have one which of course led to 2 and 3!

This the first one: (http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/SAM_1841a.jpg)

Made by Lima, I have to change the couplings but that should be interesting!

There is one more on it's way from Italy!

The Second one is by Minitrix, a Restaurant car on 6 wheel bogies.

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway/SAM_1846a.jpg)

Interesting rake, just for the heck of it!

Regards, Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 24, 2013, 09:30:26 PM
I know the 12 wheeler states it's a restaurant car, but I'm sure my schoolboy German tells me Schlafwagen means sleeping car :confused2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on June 24, 2013, 09:38:31 PM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on June 24, 2013, 08:58:39 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on June 24, 2013, 06:51:49 PM
Very nice Peter, did you check his feedback score before buying  >:D  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:
cheers John.

John, I have no idea what his feedback score is nor how he gets it!

I was making a joke Peter since Tank is the boss of the forum  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on June 24, 2013, 09:54:43 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 24, 2013, 09:30:26 PM
I know the 12 wheeler states it's a restaurant car, but I'm sure my schoolboy German tells me Schlafwagen means sleeping car :confused2:

Breakfast in bed
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 24, 2013, 11:00:42 PM
I got the cane in grammar school for saying  "Deux oeuff sur la plate" meant "two eggs on a plate"
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on June 24, 2013, 11:44:12 PM
Quote from: Bealman on June 24, 2013, 11:00:42 PM
I got the cane in grammar school for saying  "Deux oeuff sur la plate" meant "two eggs on a plate"

So what was it you did to get deported  ???  :D  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 25, 2013, 12:02:08 AM
Hey, don't knock it... I was actually glad when I landed in Sydney but me arms were tired  ;D

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on June 29, 2013, 08:51:52 AM
my latest addition to the roster.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/thumb_5757.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5757)

A 2P from Union Mills
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on June 29, 2013, 09:22:19 AM
Nice pic, the UM locos are something special, I have a black T9. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 29, 2013, 11:21:19 AM
That 2P looks great!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on June 29, 2013, 11:23:14 AM
It certainly runs and pulls far better than my old Farish one.  Chalk and cheese.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: OwL on June 29, 2013, 02:12:48 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 24, 2013, 09:30:26 PM
I know the 12 wheeler states it's a restaurant car, but I'm sure my schoolboy German tells me Schlafwagen means sleeping car :confused2:

10 out of 10 Nobby! Go to the top of the class. It certainly does mean sleeping car. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MJdJ on June 30, 2013, 07:29:42 AM
Hello,
Some fresh appearances on Neunburg streets.
Green trolley and orange Opel Blitz to do maintenance on the track and clean the city respectively. Icecream is now available to the Neunburg folk from the yellow VW. A cyclist is trying to stay out of tram track and holes in the road. In the background the tail of a brand new red Opel van be spotted.
Apologies for the quality. A different camera and I have to adapt to it still.
Thanks for watching.
Mark-Jan

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg557/MJdJ37/IMG_0268b_zpsda1147e4.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/MJdJ37/media/IMG_0268b_zpsda1147e4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 02, 2013, 12:33:53 PM
On a visit to Dundee last weekend, I found this treasure in the model shop in Invergowrie.
Had to pay pretty much full whack but as it is a limited edition - what the heck.
I present to you Late Crest Black 5 45157 "Glasgow Highlander", number 209 of 504 made by Farish for their collectors club - reference 372-137K

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j454/nobbynewport/Nobby%20goes%20North/45157GlasgowHighlander1_zps5610f19b.jpg) (http://s1086.photobucket.com/user/nobbynewport/media/Nobby%20goes%20North/45157GlasgowHighlander1_zps5610f19b.jpg.html)

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j454/nobbynewport/Nobby%20goes%20North/45157GlasgowHighlander2_zpsbb249b44.jpg) (http://s1086.photobucket.com/user/nobbynewport/media/Nobby%20goes%20North/45157GlasgowHighlander2_zpsbb249b44.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 02, 2013, 01:20:55 PM
OOh, now that IS nice. How Scottish is that. The Black 5's were so common in those woods. And although I always spout on about green being the only colour for a loco, be it steam or diesel, isn't that red and white lining on black sooo smart?

A lovely mixed traffic loco and a lovely purchase. Great buy!!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on July 02, 2013, 07:22:39 PM
I know its only a Gronk but until now I didn't have much time for them, that is until this one arrived today from KJB Models.

[smg id=5806 type=preview align=center caption="P1010815"]

Although I think SWMBO's comment of "what a cute little engine" is going a bit far  ::)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 02, 2013, 07:49:43 PM
As much as I run US locos I do like Class 08  :D

This is my third one:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4702.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4702)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 02, 2013, 11:23:22 PM
Your wife is perfectly correct, Jack. It is a cute little engine. They go, too(!):
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=4724 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=4724)
08s rule!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on July 03, 2013, 01:05:42 AM
Just had a sneaky test run of the class 50. Ran nice for a lap or two needed a little more power then say the new class 03 but it is the older model. I am sure it will free up with use. Now back in the wife cupboard as it is for my father day present placed exactly in the same spot hahaha
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 03, 2013, 08:01:20 AM
'I present to you Late Crest Black 5 45157 "Glasgow Highlander", number 209 of 504 made by Farish for their collectors club - reference 372-137K'

That's very nice Mick. An excellent find.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: redtrain on July 03, 2013, 03:00:19 PM
A rather fantastic Dapol Mk3 HST Buffet car in First Great Western livery arrived today. :bounce:

The bad news is it is near to impossible to find the HST set that goes with it anymore  :veryangry:

Marcus

[smg id=5849]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 05, 2013, 01:50:26 AM
Ha Ha, Bart, you sneaky devil!!  :laughabovepost:

Reminds me of how Luke Skywalker knew what Darth Vader had got him for Christmas......

He felt his presents

:whistle:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 05, 2013, 02:12:47 AM
NGF wagon arrived in Oz safe and sound! Great packaging by NPN, and what a neat writer!  :wave:
Here it is on Troutbeck bridge held at a red light, accompanied by it's unmarked Dapol cousin - more of that anon....
[smg id=5903 type=preview align=center width=400]
On the Castle Eden branch, having picked up a Peco guards van somewhere along the way..
[smg id=5905 type=preview align=center width=400]
And passing by Phillip Ross & Sons' timber yard.
[smg id=5907 type=preview align=center width=400]
Interestingly (perhaps not), that Dapol hopper at the back cost me A$45 at a model shop just outside of Hobart, Tasmania, whereas the customised NGF one only cost A$32, including postage from England!  :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 05, 2013, 10:00:10 AM
Good to hear your NGF wagon has arrived George, it looks very good in amongst your rustic scenery, great pictures  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 05, 2013, 12:20:09 PM
Yeah. Rustic. Like it's owner. Ha ha.  ;D  :pint:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tank on July 05, 2013, 01:20:44 PM
Great photo's, and lovely looking layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Wayne 56089 on July 06, 2013, 10:54:20 AM
(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w577/Wayne-56089/image_zpsebc7f947.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/Wayne-56089/media/image_zpsebc7f947.jpg.html)

My 2 new type 5 lovelies  :D

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 06, 2013, 11:13:17 AM
Nice. The improvement in British N is great. They are impressive models.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Wayne 56089 on July 06, 2013, 11:17:28 AM
Quote from: Bealman on July 06, 2013, 11:13:17 AM
Nice. The improvement in British N is great. They are impressive models.  :thumbsup:

Thanks  :D

That's the exact reason why I've comeback to n gauge!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 06, 2013, 11:21:53 AM
Cool! Welcome back!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on July 06, 2013, 07:23:28 PM
A piece from Germany that was cheaper than I could buy in the UK.

  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330942033474?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330942033474?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on July 06, 2013, 07:29:38 PM
Friends, I am slowly making up a booze train that will have wagons from around the world.

Therefore this one:  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161048220579?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161048220579?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

And this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350793001940?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350793001940?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

Then I thought that with all the alcohol I might have an accident so the next purchase was:
  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121129769300?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121129769300?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

Hic!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 06, 2013, 08:05:48 PM
Hi Peter,

You managed to get some good prices there  :thumbsup:

I like way the whisky wagon looks like a fortress  :smiley-laughing:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Belated on July 06, 2013, 08:25:16 PM
Can I offer up a suggestion before you hand me my coat?

This is a good and interesting topic,  :greatpicturessign: but it's getting rather long.  Could it be broken down, say into monthly instalments?  Then I don't have to trowel through 44 pages to find the last entry I read.  Please?

John
Now, that coat . . .
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pete Mc on July 06, 2013, 08:52:20 PM
All you have to do is click the little box with new written in it and it takes you back to the last input you viewed.

Pete
:Class31: :Class37: :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Belated on July 06, 2013, 09:44:04 PM
Thanks, Pete.  Umm, where is that little box, please?

John
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 06, 2013, 09:53:38 PM
Quote from: Belated on July 06, 2013, 09:44:04 PM
Thanks, Pete.  Umm, where is that little box, please?

John

It is the orange box to the right of the title  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on July 06, 2013, 09:58:54 PM
Hi John.   

Look at the screenshot here just click  on the  line show new   replies to your posts i've underlined in red & you will   be able to  go  to  any new posts for the  new loco  thread  if they've been made.   

(http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii377/upnick/90e70079-8426-4d4f-a007-186bbd730755_zps052bf184.jpg) (http://s549.photobucket.com/user/upnick/media/90e70079-8426-4d4f-a007-186bbd730755_zps052bf184.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Belated on July 06, 2013, 11:31:56 PM
Sorry Scotsoft - not on my screen.  The only coloured box is the 'Home' one.

Upnick, That is the one I use but if I have posted in a thread it seems to list that thread.  Hence the 1 to 3 pages of threads.  Only if I click on the line below, 'show own posts' does it actually go to a post, not show a thread.

Maybe I've got a setting wrong somewhere?  What is the Forum's difference between a 'thread' and a 'topic'?

John
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on July 06, 2013, 11:39:56 PM
There is no difference, a thread is a topic ;)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Belated on July 06, 2013, 11:42:50 PM
OOps - when I open my eyes . . .
:sorrysign:
Okay, I've found the little orange box - against the title of the 'thread/topic'.  However, many of these have a 'last post' of months ago.  Now I thought this was supposed to cancel them out if I go away and come back, only showing posts since I last visited.  Since that was earlier today - or at worst, yesterday, why does it flag a last post of June and earlier?


I must have something wrong somewhere.  Is it connected to how long I tell it to stay logged in?

John
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on July 06, 2013, 11:45:52 PM
If you dont click   on the orange box it wont show you  the  latest reply  regardless  of  if it was today or a month ago.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on July 08, 2013, 01:13:54 PM
Quote from: Wayne 56089 on July 06, 2013, 10:54:20 AM
(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w577/Wayne-56089/image_zpsebc7f947.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/Wayne-56089/media/image_zpsebc7f947.jpg.html)

My 2 new type 5 lovelies  :D

Very nice, looking for a 58 myself but still waiting to find one in stock at the places that advertise them for less than £70.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Wayne 56089 on July 08, 2013, 01:35:43 PM
http://www.keaygroup.co.uk/mdr/product.php?id_product=6065. (http://www.keaygroup.co.uk/mdr/product.php?id_product=6065.)

That's where I got mine from, they also have mainline grey livery for same price

http://www.keaygroup.co.uk/mdr/product.php?id_product=6064 (http://www.keaygroup.co.uk/mdr/product.php?id_product=6064)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on July 08, 2013, 02:34:50 PM
Quote from: Wayne 56089 on July 08, 2013, 01:35:43 PM
http://www.keaygroup.co.uk/mdr/product.php?id_product=6065. (http://www.keaygroup.co.uk/mdr/product.php?id_product=6065.)

That's where I got mine from, they also have mainline grey livery for same price

http://www.keaygroup.co.uk/mdr/product.php?id_product=6064 (http://www.keaygroup.co.uk/mdr/product.php?id_product=6064)

No more in stock......oh yes, that'll be because I've just ordered the last one.
Now to find photo's of a 58 at the TMD I'm looking at modelling.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: diesel on July 09, 2013, 04:54:16 PM
My latest purchase D827 Kelly DCC ready runs like a dream and a bargain at £65  :thumbsup:

(http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/brigib58/CIMG3884.jpg) (http://s646.photobucket.com/user/brigib58/media/CIMG3884.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 09, 2013, 06:19:06 PM
Nice Warship, I don't have a blue one yet but they're good little models.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 10, 2013, 02:22:26 AM
Wrong colour for me, but I own a green one (DC only, I'm afraid), and JL is right. They are great models. Mine runs like a charm and the long wheel base means it has no problems on points. Sixty five quid, DCC equipped? A bargain indeed!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 10, 2013, 03:13:32 AM
I have a maroon one and a green one (SYP) and they are superb runners :thumbsup:
Interestingly, according to a DVD I got at the Perth show about hydraulics, the green paint scheme (Warships and Westerns) only came into being in 1965. This was news to me. :dunce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on July 10, 2013, 10:16:38 PM
Quote from: diesel on July 09, 2013, 04:54:16 PM
My latest purchase D827 Kelly DCC ready runs like a dream and a bargain at £65  :thumbsup:

(http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/brigib58/CIMG3884.jpg) (http://s646.photobucket.com/user/brigib58/media/CIMG3884.jpg.html)

Where from! Bargain if its chipped!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 11, 2013, 12:24:23 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 10, 2013, 03:13:32 AM
I have a maroon one and a green one (SYP) and they are superb runners :thumbsup:
Interestingly, according to a DVD I got at the Perth show about hydraulics, the green paint scheme (Warships and Westerns) only came into being in 1965. This was news to me. :dunce:
Thanks for that. Mick! News to me, too. That puts it just on the end of my modelled time period. Ah well, no big deal. Interesting, though!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on July 11, 2013, 09:08:37 AM
Hi,
Some acquisitions for my 'to-do' drawer – when they're finally completed they will, of course, be destined for what I hope to be my 'ta-dah' layout  :smiley-laughing:
All of these have been obtained through Shapeways related shops, they comprise:
[smg id=6010]
I've had the Etched Pixels http://www.shapeways.com/shops/etchedpixels (http://www.shapeways.com/shops/etchedpixels) BUT railbus set for a little while now, and also a Kato powered chassis to provide the drive.
Alan has started a topic on NGF for any completed kit/scratchbuild projects, I do wonder how long...  :-[

Bmthtrains http://www.shapeways.com/shops/Bmthtrains
(http://www.shapeways.com/shops/Bmthtrains) GSM-R mast set arrived yesterday which, although not rolling stock, it seemed a good enough excuse to include in the shot as the link will take you to some hard-to-resist – well, for me anyhow, on track 'yellow thingies' including his (not so yellow) Kirow crane runner wagon set which wasn't there when I placed my order...  :doh:  The crane he fully expects to be available at TINGS, along with a shop site to download and print your own transfers for these.

Alternative Model Railways http://www.shapeways.com/shops/amr
(http://www.shapeways.com/shops/amr) – the guy responsible for the 3D printed Austin Maestro in N and OO, and some US electric loco shells I strive to resist the temptations of - 1995 6-car set also arrived yesterday, comprising 2 x driving cars (unpowered); 2 x trailer cars and 2 x uncoupling non-driving motor cars (unpowered).  These are, as with David's Pendolino set, intended for drags behind loco's and coupling translator wagons.

I've registered my module preference for the upcoming 'NGF exclusive' MPV http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=7740.255 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=7740.255) and the Class 92 http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=5668.90#msg144802 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=5668.90#msg144802) is a 'must have', so those and plenty more yet destined for the layout – ultimately  ::) :-[

Regards, Gerry.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on July 11, 2013, 07:10:11 PM
I need to finish lining my BUT railbus set. In the end I stuck mine on a trix railbus chassis which works nicely although you have to saw the edges off the chassis - the coupler bar even fits nicely. I do need another trailer chassis to abuse for the third car.

Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 11, 2013, 09:17:34 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on July 11, 2013, 07:10:11 PM
I do need another trailer chassis to abuse for the third car.

Alan

I assume that's where the phrase "trailer trash" comes from :-X
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 13, 2013, 03:25:59 PM
Wonder when mine is going to arrive. Trust me to pick a running number that is arriving later than others :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on July 13, 2013, 03:51:32 PM
Bought mine today. Have run it in and it is a marvellous little locomotive. It's been a long time coming but "Well done Dapol".
By the way ......I like the look of that layout Only Me.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on July 13, 2013, 04:10:38 PM
Have today bought a Class 42 Warship in Maroon "Druid" for £34.99 in Signal Box, Rochester in their closing down sale!

Will try and post some pics later.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 13, 2013, 06:34:16 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 13, 2013, 03:25:59 PM
Wonder when mine is going to arrive. Trust me to pick a running number that is arriving later than others :(

Me too!

Called Cheltenham Model Centre and they said not with them yet. Sticking with them as they've priced it for £90 er... something (£95 I think!).

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 15, 2013, 12:46:35 PM
Only Me: Your photos are the first decent look I've had at what looks to be a great model. So glad you chose the BR green... it suits it so well. Also, great to see the NGF wagon with it! Sounds like the loco is a good runner too.

Going on me wish list!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on July 16, 2013, 09:52:29 PM
Nothing interesting to show, but I managed to obtain a Maroon Mk1 GUV to compliment the rake of MK1's I have and the impending SWMBO enforced MK1 Horsebox purchase.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1553_zpsbfaa6b6b.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: apollo45115 on July 16, 2013, 10:34:58 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 10, 2013, 03:13:32 AM
I have a maroon one and a green one (SYP) and they are superb runners :thumbsup:
Interestingly, according to a DVD I got at the Perth show about hydraulics, the green paint scheme (Warships and Westerns) only came into being in 1965. This was news to me. :dunce:

I don't think that's right. The first warships entered service in green in 1958 and westerns were outshopped in green from 1961 or '62. I reckon they were painted green until 1965 but by that point Westerns and Warships tended to be outshopped in maroon as standard (so i believe) until blue was introduced. Perhaps some were painted green after the offical sanction for maroon? Where's BernardTPM when I need him?

Carl
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on July 16, 2013, 10:50:52 PM
http://www.jboon.fsnet.co.uk/westerns/cl52livery1.html (http://www.jboon.fsnet.co.uk/westerns/cl52livery1.html)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Woolleysh33p on July 16, 2013, 10:51:22 PM
Quote from: Trev on June 02, 2013, 10:19:40 PM
My purchases at the NGS AGM.
Very surprised at the colour difference between the inspection saloon and the Stove R.

One question if any one knows the answer please -  The Stove R - how would they have been used, what sort of train configuration would have included one.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5321.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5321)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5322.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5322)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/thumb_5323.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5323)

Hi

Stove r's were a brake van fitted with heating. They were mainly used for standard wagon runs. They did run with coaches sometimes.

However, to anyone who owns the Pullman livery one, IT NEVER EXISTED- instead a heritage railway painted there's into the livery for the NGS.

thanks
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on July 16, 2013, 11:17:03 PM
Quote from: Woolleysh33p on July 16, 2013, 10:51:22 PM
Stove r's were a brake van fitted with heating. They were mainly used for standard wagon runs. They did run with coaches sometimes.

Not in normal (non parcels) use after about 1959 as six wheel stock was banned from passenger services about this point.

Quote
However, to anyone who owns the Pullman livery one, IT NEVER EXISTED- instead a heritage railway painted there's into the livery for the NGS.

thanks

Well
a) it did (and still does exist)
b) it wasn't painted into the livery for the NGS (the NGS isn't quite that influential even if Hornby can get an HST power car done!)

It was in fact refurbished in 2008 with water, gas and steam heating systems and the interior fitted out as a pantry to support the pullman service on the Bluebell railway. The changes were done with the long term aspiration of removing them and replacing the vehicle with a further pullman kitchen car.

The NGS did it because its a neat prototype and they knew it would sell well as pullman stuff does.

The more dubious livery is the crimson and cream.

On the paint job my impression is that the LMS Stove-R livery is probably the least accurate. The lining certainly seems "fat" and the black ends/grey roof are an annoying choice as they limit it to post 1940 - and given the amount of wartime repainting possibly post war. Also a pita to repaint as its nigh on impossible to get the needed LMS decals.

Paint fades though so its hardly a showstopper having a paler coach.

Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on July 16, 2013, 11:46:55 PM
My two recent purchases from The Signal Box in Rochester :

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/020_zps2454dcb6.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/020_zps2454dcb6.jpg.html)

Graham Farish Warship "Druid"  (£34.99)

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/018_zps72300f8a.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/018_zps72300f8a.jpg.html)

Dapol A3  "Lemberg"   (£83)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on July 17, 2013, 01:00:09 AM
Ordered July 8 and received in California from The Signal Box (Rochester) exactly one week later, Modelzone special editions Class 24 and 08 in RTC livery.  On sale for £63 and £58, respectively, then less VAT, plus p+p.  Total was about £115.  They are lovely and run very well.

Matt

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/thumb_6083.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6083)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 17, 2013, 09:16:04 AM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on July 16, 2013, 10:50:52 PM
http://www.jboon.fsnet.co.uk/westerns/cl52livery1.html (http://www.jboon.fsnet.co.uk/westerns/cl52livery1.html)

Very interesting :hmmm:
According to that list only 3 Westerns were painted green :confused1:
It calls into question the statement in my DVD and also means the current green one I have and the one on pre-order are going to be wrong.
Someone has to be wrong ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on July 17, 2013, 11:33:18 AM
I make it some more (a few of the later ones were initially green) - see the other pages of the list !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on July 22, 2013, 06:23:51 PM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3767/9342644905_d7d0aa9922.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9342644905/)

So.. I was looking at 03's at Hattons and thinking £50 is a lot for a little shunter... and then errr... I'm not sure what happened...  :-[
It's huge!  :o I'll tell you that for free... and can't complain at ordering on a Sunday, receiving on the Monday...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 23, 2013, 12:06:29 AM
That's a BEEEEG shunter
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mustermark on July 23, 2013, 12:16:31 AM
For my latest arrivals, I have to shift location from Reading and go back about a decade.

My latest arrivals... seen here around Paddington in the mid 1960s.  Both of these take me back in time to long before I was a trainspotter... and neither fits with my BR Blue era.  But I love them both...

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z334/Mustermark/Rolling%20Stock/DSC_0016.jpg)

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z334/Mustermark/Rolling%20Stock/DSC_0008.jpg)

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z334/Mustermark/Rolling%20Stock/DSC_0022.jpg)

The Midland Blue Pullman is probably making its only appearance before it gets converted into a Western Pullman with additional second class carriages and altered driving cars.  I'm waiting on some etched sides from Worsley Works and it remains to be seen how well the Grey/Blue Western Pullman turns out...

The red and blue brick wall has been made following the method of Chubber on the card building section of RMWeb.  I feel he should get the credit for the idea.
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/40546-retaining-walls-for-a-raised-car-parking-area/ (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/40546-retaining-walls-for-a-raised-car-parking-area/)
If you haven't seen what he has done in OO gauge - take a look!
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/38687-brick-to-stone-wall-join/page-2 (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/38687-brick-to-stone-wall-join/page-2)

My next arrival will be the RTC Class 24 that is on its way from The Signal Box at a knock down price of £59.  It will be photographed once I get RTC vinyls from Adam to make up a Trib Train...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 23, 2013, 12:40:25 AM
All very nice, and I most definitely like the wall. That you for acknowledging the source in your post.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on July 23, 2013, 09:29:01 AM
Hi  Luke 

Ah the  Bachmann DD40AX big enough to have sound fitted easily  ;)  ........   enjoy   :D

At one time they where issued with twin motors  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on July 23, 2013, 12:03:47 PM
Hi,
Quote from: upnick on July 23, 2013, 09:29:01 AM
Hi  Luke 

Ah the  Bachmann DD40AX big enough to have sound fitted easily  ;)  ........   enjoy   :D

At one time they where issued with twin motors  :claphappy:
Here's a couple of mine you'll have seen before, from my 'furrin critters' album
[smg id=1822]
I have an undecorated twin motor, bought as a non-runner cheaply which - inevitably  :-[  - I've yet to take a proper look at  :goggleeyes:

Regards, Gerry  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 23, 2013, 12:10:24 PM
Looks like some serious mountain railroadin' there, partner!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on July 23, 2013, 02:25:50 PM
my new purchase, being a geordie lad i thought only too fitting to have some local stock on the layout

(http://s10.postimg.org/6wxcn1bs5/Co_op_Newcastle.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6wxcn1bs5/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on July 23, 2013, 03:09:40 PM
Looking good. I haven't seen 6 wheel tanks about before in "N", can I ask what make they are please?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 23, 2013, 04:16:15 PM
Suspect they're Dapol NB115A -

Not being clever, just so happen to have the Dapol catalogue by my side and open on page 52!

There's 9 variations in their range of 6 wheelers, Trev.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on July 23, 2013, 04:26:06 PM
dapol is right and £13.95 is the cost. i wouldnt mind a nice rake of these for the layout but i cant buy lots at once
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on July 23, 2013, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: steam-driven boy on July 23, 2013, 12:03:47 PM
Hi,
Quote from: upnick on July 23, 2013, 09:29:01 AM
Hi  Luke 

Ah the  Bachmann DD40AX big enough to have sound fitted easily  ;)  ........   enjoy   :D

At one time they where issued with twin motors  :claphappy:
Here's a couple of mine you'll have seen before, from my 'furrin critters' album
[smg id=1822]
I have an undecorated twin motor, bought as a non-runner cheaply which - inevitably  :-[  - I've yet to take a proper look at  :goggleeyes:

Regards, Gerry  8)

For £50 with DCC onboard and a flashing light on the roof I'm not complaining...
Having to shim all of my OHLE masts so it will fit under them, that I will complain about  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on July 23, 2013, 05:45:29 PM
Cheers Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on July 23, 2013, 10:50:59 PM
Hi,
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on July 23, 2013, 04:42:38 PM
For £50 with DCC onboard and a flashing light on the roof I'm not complaining...
Having to shim all of my OHLE masts so it will fit under them, that I will complain about  :smiley-laughing:
:laughabovepost: I'm going the third rail route on my layout so avoiding that mast problem, and have confirmed there's enough room to accommodate twin-stacks and autoracks where the lines disappear at each end - it does mean I'll have to invoke selective amnesia about that third rail and road markings when Solsbury Hill operates as Mercy Street though  :doh:

Regards, Gerry  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 23, 2013, 11:58:54 PM
Dapol is definitely right. I'm hunting the United Dairies version for a future Somerset & Dorset layout. I've managed to find two for about £11.00 each, so I seem to be doing fairly well in grabbing a slight bargain. So far! Another four would probably be enough for my needs, but it may take a while.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 24, 2013, 07:39:38 AM
Re 6 wheel tankers:

Just got an email from www.modelfair.com (http://www.modelfair.com)

http://www.modelfair.com/product/166797/dapol-4f-031-003-6-wheel-milk-tanker-unigate-silver (http://www.modelfair.com/product/166797/dapol-4f-031-003-6-wheel-milk-tanker-unigate-silver)

Not the Co-op version perhaps but a decent price!

Tempting  ;)

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on July 24, 2013, 07:42:50 AM
That looks like the 00 version Dave judgiing by the coupling.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 24, 2013, 07:46:48 AM
Apologies for last post.

These are 00 not N  :'(

Note to self: Engage brain before posting.  :dunce:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 24, 2013, 08:02:40 AM
Unfortunately those are the 00 gauge ones...

The Dapol milk tanks aren't cheap, but I bought a used one at Kent Garden Railways for £9, and there was at least one left I didn't buy.

Cheers, NeMo

Quote from: daveg on July 24, 2013, 07:39:38 AM
Re 6 wheel tankers:

Just got an email from www.modelfair.com (http://www.modelfair.com)

http://www.modelfair.com/product/166797/dapol-4f-031-003-6-wheel-milk-tanker-unigate-silver (http://www.modelfair.com/product/166797/dapol-4f-031-003-6-wheel-milk-tanker-unigate-silver)

Not the Co-op version perhaps but a decent price!

Tempting  ;)

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gooner1953 on July 24, 2013, 09:16:03 AM
Quote from: Pete33 on July 23, 2013, 11:58:54 PM
Dapol is definitely right. I'm hunting the United Dairies version for a future Somerset & Dorset layout. I've managed to find two for about £11.00 each, so I seem to be doing fairly well in grabbing a slight bargain. So far! Another four would probably be enough for my needs, but it may take a while.

Pete, there's more than 10 of the United dairies version in stock at Hattons - http://www.ehattons.com/59203/Dapol_2F_031_001_6_wheel_milk_tanker_United_Dairies_/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/59203/Dapol_2F_031_001_6_wheel_milk_tanker_United_Dairies_/StockDetail.aspx) good price too...

Nick
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on July 24, 2013, 09:28:36 AM
Quote from: daveg on July 24, 2013, 07:39:38 AM
Re 6 wheel tankers:

Just got an email from www.modelfair.com (http://www.modelfair.com)

http://www.modelfair.com/product/166797/dapol-4f-031-003-6-wheel-milk-tanker-unigate-silver (http://www.modelfair.com/product/166797/dapol-4f-031-003-6-wheel-milk-tanker-unigate-silver)

Not the Co-op version perhaps but a decent price!

Tempting  ;)

Dave G

And the wrong scale 8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 24, 2013, 10:14:51 AM
The Dapol milk tanks are expensive, but they really look nice when weathered.

However, I bought the six pack with a Hymek, all weathered, but honestly not weathered very well. Sent the loco off to be weathered at Grimy Times, but did the milk tanks myself, along with a couple more pristine ones and a Dapol Siphon H. Photos below.

Looking at photos of the real things, filthy black seems to have been their natural livery. One thing I found interesting about these six-wheel tanks is that when filled with milk they weighed about as much as a passenger coach (28 tons!).

That means you'd have big engines pulling relatively short trains, the average train according to "Diesels on Cornwall's Mainline" being 4-15 tanks. If you imagine a 15-tank train would be 420 tons, worked at express passenger timings, that must have been hard work, hence the use of big engines like 'Westerns' and 'Warships'. There are lots of photos in this book of much shorter trains with big engines in the front, plus a very cool train that mixes milk tanks with newspaper and parcels vans. All this variety and relatively short trains has to be good news for modellers surely!

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/thumb_6142.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6142)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/thumb_6143.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6143)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 24, 2013, 10:31:59 AM
Quote from: Gooner1953 on July 24, 2013, 09:16:03 AM
Pete, there's more than 10 of the United dairies version in stock at Hattons - http://www.ehattons.com/59203/Dapol_2F_031_001_6_wheel_milk_tanker_United_Dairies_/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/59203/Dapol_2F_031_001_6_wheel_milk_tanker_United_Dairies_/StockDetail.aspx) good price too...

Nick

Thanks for that, Nick. My search is over... (or at least it will be once my budget recovers at the start of August *cough*).

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 25, 2013, 12:33:55 AM
Try this:
[smg id=6148 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=6149 type=preview align=center width=400]
Dunno if you can make out the sticker there in the top right hand corner.... bought at a model railway shop in Adelaide, South Australia - A$43.50, which equates to 25.97 British!!

Still, I just loves the six wheels! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 25, 2013, 06:55:21 AM
Blimey -   :o Gold plated?

Surprised it isn't still cheaper to import from Hatton's where I ordered a few for £11 each.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 26, 2013, 12:15:41 AM
Well of course you're right there, Dave. Any bulk purchases will be done that way. It's just this thing that I have that whenever we go on a trip anywhere, I seek out a model shop and buy a loco or wagon or something, and that's my souvenir of the place.

Although on that South Australia trip, there were many other souvenirs bought.... mainly in the form of bottles of wine from the vineyards of the Barossa and Clare valleys!!!  :laugh2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on July 26, 2013, 01:30:19 PM
Hi,
Some pre-orders arrived this morning, more 'furrin critters'  :thumbsup:
[smg id=6158]
[smg id=6159]
which will add a little brightness to the existing NS roster
[smg id=1824]
until some of the garish NS Heritage SD70ACe loco's arrive, I've only pre-ordered two of those - Erie and Virginian - as I have to keep some pretence of fiscal prudency  :doh:
And also in the box, double stacks
[smg id=6157]
Pardon the somewhat dodgy woodworking, it will be smartened up when I'm able to work on it  ;)

Regards, Gerry  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 26, 2013, 02:06:40 PM
Heavy Metal!  :)

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on July 26, 2013, 11:21:41 PM
Proper locos SDB    :claphappy: :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 27, 2013, 02:50:07 AM
Must admit I like the colour scheme - very icey!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on July 27, 2013, 03:24:11 AM
Quote from: Bealman on July 25, 2013, 12:33:55 AM
Try this:
[smg id=6148 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=6149 type=preview align=center width=400]
Dunno if you can make out the sticker there in the top right hand corner.... bought at a model railway shop in Adelaide, South Australia - A$43.50, which equates to 25.97 British!!

Still, I just loves the six wheels! :thumbsup:
What the! Just goes to show how much we pay for things in Oz. Hobbyco in Sydney charge $65 for the three cattle truck set by farish.
Nice tankers though, looks like I will have to bit the bullet and get some they look so much nicer then the little peco ones.
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 27, 2013, 04:49:25 AM
Yeah, they are streets ahead of the Peco ones.

Thanks for the heads up on the cattle truck set. Will keep that in mind next time I'm in Sydney (which will not be until aftermy up-coming trip to the UK and Europe).  :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on July 27, 2013, 06:51:51 AM
Hi,
Quote from: Bealman on July 27, 2013, 02:50:07 AM
Must admit I like the colour scheme - very icey!
Question is, how far to take the weathering when I get to it  :hmmm:
http://www.krunk.org/~joeshaw/pics/ns/emd-locos/ns3329-6-montg-tunnel-medium.jpg (http://www.krunk.org/~joeshaw/pics/ns/emd-locos/ns3329-6-montg-tunnel-medium.jpg)
http://thecrhs.org/Images/NS-3329-CR-6358 (http://thecrhs.org/Images/NS-3329-CR-6358)  :smiley-laughing:
I think I'll just stick with the underframe and a little light dusting on the bodywork  8)

Regards, Gerry.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 27, 2013, 07:08:32 AM
Oh heck, yes. Don't go spoiling that. Anyway the photo of the prototype in your link doesn't look too dirty.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bbdave on July 27, 2013, 09:40:15 AM
Love the U.S. locos wish I had room for a U.S. layout

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 27, 2013, 10:24:00 AM
Back to the UK ;)  Here are my latest buys, for a forthcoming (honest, it really is forthcoming) Somerset & Dorset layout set in 1930. I've been after both of these for some time, and the LMS Crab is just beautiful (and a bargain, at more than £40 below retail price. Yum!). I need more of the Writhlington wagons, and I think that might take a while.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8596_zps3698ecb2.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8596_zps3698ecb2.jpg.html)

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8613_zps1c860ff0.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8613_zps1c860ff0.jpg.html)

All the best
Peter
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on July 27, 2013, 10:31:21 AM
I've got a black crab, it certainly is a nice model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 27, 2013, 11:21:21 AM
Quote from: Trev on July 27, 2013, 10:31:21 AM
I've got a black crab, it certainly is a nice model.

I've seen a few of the black ones about, and also the one with the number on the tender, but I kept missing out on those as the bidding always went too high. This one was a bit of a lucky auction find that few people seemed to notice (it ended at 8.30 on a Sunday morning, which helped no end!).

I can justify a Crab on the S&D as one was tested there in 1927 and they returned in the 1940s. That's close enough for me!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on July 27, 2013, 11:23:02 AM
One thing I've wondered is, did the crabs ever apear in LMS maroon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 27, 2013, 02:26:18 PM
Quote from: Trev on July 27, 2013, 11:23:02 AM
One thing I've wondered is, did the crabs ever apear in LMS maroon

It's pretty hard to tell just by looking through the predominantly b&w photographs, but this might help (my emboldening and colouring):

"Horwich 2-6-0 No 13064 in red livery was tried over the S&D in November 1927 and the conclusion reached 'That the engine was not capable of keeping time on the banks'... No more 'Crabs' appeared until 1942... apparently they had a good turn of speed."
Somerset & Dorset: Life on the Bath to Bournemouth Line, by Colin G Maggs, Ian Allen 2007.

So they were fast but not especially strong on a heavy incline...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 27, 2013, 02:57:52 PM
Pete33,

The late David Jenkinson would have been proud of ya. Lovely locomotive and livery.  :thumbsup: Ok, Settle & Carlisle, it ain't..... but he loved everything LMS and I'm sure he would have approved.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 27, 2013, 03:15:39 PM
Great stuff Pete!

Well done for keeping watch and getting a great deal.  :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 27, 2013, 04:07:07 PM
The strange thing is that I'm supposed to be doing the SR and S&D, but the LMS keeps trying to take over. They just have so many great looking locos, dammit!   :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 27, 2013, 04:17:09 PM
Yeah, they do.... but it's your layout, and you can run what you want!  :thumbsup:

Anyway - and I'm sure you would know a lot more than me about the S&D - didn't LMS locos run over those metals at various times?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 27, 2013, 09:32:14 PM
Thanks to some advice on another thread (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=15428.0), managed to get this little tank engine working nicely. Came with a DCC chip, sort-of worked on DC but not really, so that had to be removed (the chip's free to a good home, by the way).

Bought used, for £40, at Wheels of Steel in London, together with a couple of GWR Collett coaches. Here it's with a few weathered wagons though.

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6189.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6189)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 27, 2013, 09:38:10 PM
You will have a nice feeling of achievement with your success  :D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on July 28, 2013, 09:25:52 AM
Quote from: Pete33 on July 27, 2013, 10:24:00 AM
Back to the UK ;)  Here are my latest buys, for a forthcoming (honest, it really is forthcoming) Somerset & Dorset layout set in 1930. I've been after both of these for some time, and the LMS Crab is just beautiful (and a bargain, at more than £40 below retail price. Yum!). I need more of the Writhlington wagons, and I think that might take a while.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8596_zps3698ecb2.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8596_zps3698ecb2.jpg.html)

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8613_zps1c860ff0.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8613_zps1c860ff0.jpg.html)

All the best
Peter

Love the Crab - wonderful livery.  I have a BR Black one as well, not a bad effort by Farish for its time.

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 28, 2013, 10:43:26 AM
Quote from: Paddy on July 28, 2013, 09:25:52 AM

Love the Crab - wonderful livery.  I have a BR Black one as well, not a bad effort by Farish for its time.

Paddy

My Poole-built, BR lined black Crab (42806, I think) is by far the best running old-school N-gauge loco I own (no idea why).  It took a bit of effort to get it running as it was in a sorry state when I bought it.  The only problem is that I've never managed to get another Poole-designed steam loco to run as well (I've tried with a couple of Halls and a Castle).  Other steam locos in my collection are better detailed, run better and would be worth more if I sold them but in many ways the Crab is my favourite because of the time and effort I've invested in it and the fact that I've seen that investment repaid in the way it runs.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 28, 2013, 03:25:57 PM
Quote from: NeMo on July 27, 2013, 09:32:14 PM
Thanks to some advice on another thread (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=15428.0), managed to get this little tank engine working nicely. Came with a DCC chip, sort-of worked on DC but not really, so that had to be removed (the chip's free to a good home, by the way).

Bought used, for £40, at Wheels of Steel in London, together with a couple of GWR Collett coaches. Here it's with a few weathered wagons though.

Cheers, NeMo

NeMo, that looks absolutely lovely. A nice find, that's for certain, and a nice layout to run it on  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 28, 2013, 03:34:10 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on July 28, 2013, 10:43:26 AM
My Poole-built, BR lined black Crab (42806, I think) is by far the best running old-school N-gauge loco I own (no idea why).  It took a bit of effort to get it running as it was in a sorry state when I bought it.  The only problem is that I've never managed to get another Poole-designed steam loco to run as well (I've tried with a couple of Halls and a Castle).  Other steam locos in my collection are better detailed, run better and would be worth more if I sold them but in many ways the Crab is my favourite because of the time and effort I've invested in it and the fact that I've seen that investment repaid in the way it runs.

It's reassuring to know that at least some of the old locos can be strong and reliable, as for the most part that's what I have right now. My Crab was a newer Bachmann one, though. I think the spoked wheels and the lack of shiny metal gives it away, so I'm doubly pleased by my bargain. I know this one goes, but at the moment that's all I know. It's yet to be able to prove that it's a good runner.

Bealman, LMS locos took over from S&D Prussian Blue locos in 1930, so they handled most of the running from then onwards, especially north of Templecombe. The SR filled in the gaps, and most of the rolling stock (coaches especially) was SR until nationalisation. As I plan to model 1930, which is the year that the S&D was absorbed into the LMS and SR, I can run a mix of S&D leftovers alongside LMS locos and SR coaches, plus plenty of SR locos at the Bournemouth West end of the line. I can't wait to get started!  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on July 28, 2013, 04:13:34 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on July 28, 2013, 03:34:10 PM

My Crab was a newer Bachmann one, though. I think the spoked wheels and the lack of shiny metal gives it away, so I'm doubly pleased by my bargain.


I doubt that it will have see through spoked wheels, but the Chinese Bachmann Crab will have finer profile blackened wheels that look a whole heap better than the old Poole shiny ones with large sharp flanges.

I wouldn't mind getting one of those newer Bachmann chassis for my old Farish Crab.

H.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on July 29, 2013, 07:00:38 AM
Thank goodness for birthdays

2 additions to the heavy metal roster

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6191.png) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6191)   Duchess of Abercorn

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6192.png) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6192)  Scots Guardsman

Apologies for the poor images. The locos themselves are superb, particularly the Royal Scott
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 29, 2013, 07:39:03 AM
Nice!  :thumbsup:

Looks like you had an excellent birthday. Wish you many more.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 29, 2013, 08:42:57 AM
Nice locos Trev, shame about the pictures, however if you package them up safely and send them to me I will take a few pictures for you  :D  :angel:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 29, 2013, 08:57:27 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on July 29, 2013, 08:42:57 AM
Nice locos Trev, shame about the pictures, however if you package them up safely and send them to me I will take a few pictures for you  :D  :angel:

cheers John.

Yeah, right!

Thousands would believe you :no:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 29, 2013, 07:25:17 PM
Quote from: daveg on July 29, 2013, 08:57:27 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on July 29, 2013, 08:42:57 AM
Nice locos Trev, shame about the pictures, however if you package them up safely and send them to me I will take a few pictures for you  :D  :angel:

cheers John.

Yeah, right!

Thousands would believe you :no:

Dave G

I believe him entirely. He has a very honest face...  :angel:

And that's two fantastic locos you have there, Trev. I have one of Abercorn's sister locomotives and she travels like a dream.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mereman on July 29, 2013, 07:29:41 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on July 29, 2013, 07:25:17 PM

I believe him entirely. He has a very honest face...  :angel:

And that's two fantastic locos you have there, Trev. I have one of Abercorn's sister locomotives and she travels like a dream.

reminds of "There's one born every minute"  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 30, 2013, 12:31:30 AM
Yeah.... don't fall for that one, Trev - he's tried it on me.... said he'd come and take pictures of my layout, but I live in Australia!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 30, 2013, 12:40:13 AM
Quote from: Bealman on July 30, 2013, 12:31:30 AM
Yeah.... don't fall for that one, Trev - he's tried it on me.... said he'd come and take pictures of my layout, but I live in Australia!  :thumbsup:

I don't know what all the fuss is about, I only asked for a return ticket and it wasn't even First Class  :confused1:  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on July 30, 2013, 08:12:14 AM
I'm such a trusting fellow that I will send them to him but only once I have recieved the £11,000,000 this Nigerian princess keeps emailing me about. I've sent her my bank details so it shouldn't be long now than I can pay him for the photos.
:no: :no: :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mereman on July 30, 2013, 01:16:35 PM
 :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on July 30, 2013, 01:35:22 PM
Wsh they would hurry up and release these new duchesses! I soo want one for mine but a front coupler is a must!....and dcc lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lionwing on July 30, 2013, 02:15:02 PM
A little bargain from eBay...

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk285/vuldalm/Trains/DSC_0107.jpg) (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/vuldalm/media/Trains/DSC_0107.jpg.html)

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk285/vuldalm/Trains/DSC_0108.jpg) (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/vuldalm/media/Trains/DSC_0108.jpg.html)

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk285/vuldalm/Trains/DSC_0109.jpg) (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/vuldalm/media/Trains/DSC_0109.jpg.html)

Looking forward to seeing this pulling into Newdale a little later today...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on July 30, 2013, 02:18:00 PM
And how much was this bargain?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lionwing on July 30, 2013, 02:50:29 PM
£46.51...( :D) advertised in mint condition which it certainly appears to be.

I have tracked a few on eBay recently and they seem to range from around £40.00 mark to over £60.00.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Lawrence on July 30, 2013, 03:14:06 PM
No piccies yet, but I did win 9 Atlas freight cars, all in good nick, total including shipping £23.40  :D
Some quite nice cars in their too including a B&O double piggyback trailer
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 30, 2013, 03:45:50 PM
Quote from: Lawrence on July 30, 2013, 03:14:06 PM
No piccies yet, but I did win 9 Atlas freight cars, all in good nick, total including shipping £23.40  :D
Some quite nice cars in their too including a B&O double piggyback trailer

Sounds like a good deal, Lawrence, especially with the B & O trailer :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on July 30, 2013, 04:40:01 PM
Not posted for a while. Been working on other none-N Gauge things.

Bought the points for my new layout last week and this afternoon bought a BR Blue Class 14 from Model Railways Direct to keep my Class 04 company...

No pics at the minute, but I'm sure it'll look good with my 04 once I've got some track laid  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SebBrady on July 30, 2013, 08:09:55 PM
Thought id post up :) get myself out there and known! Purchased these 4 items over the weekend... now having a childhood fascination with the tunnel this was probably the best moment of my train buying obsession! ;) But hey keeps us off the streets ;)

Got my hands on two le-shuttle locomotives (Class 9s) as well as an 8 Car Eurostar set and a 12 car Eurostar set. All in all very very happy! seen here having a test run on the good old unitrack! Enjoy!
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6248.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6248)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 30, 2013, 08:13:08 PM
Hi Seb,

You will have made a few fans by posting that lot  :D

I have the eight car Eurostar and it is a lovely runner  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SebBrady on July 30, 2013, 08:14:27 PM
Great to see people have a good taste in railways then! ;) aha. Ive got so much Kato now im running out of room, they are just absolutely amazing runners!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 30, 2013, 08:24:36 PM
I agree with you on that point 100%, I mainly have US locos but also have some UK stock all running on Unitrack.

One of the members here Keith runs TrainTrax and he has good prices on Kato stock  ;)

I hope you find time to post pictures/ videos of more of your stock soon  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SebBrady on July 30, 2013, 08:28:11 PM
Most of my stuff is in fact Japanese stock! And yeah I got all my unitrack from Train Trax over the xmas period when I decided it was time I should actually purchase it, when I next have it all out I shall post it up. Is there a specific place on this forum where you post up pictures of your stock?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 30, 2013, 08:29:26 PM
 :welcomesign: Seb

That's one heck of a starter kit!

Look forward to learning what happens next.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SebBrady on July 30, 2013, 08:31:27 PM
Hi Daveg, not sure whats in the pipeline next I just saw them and pretty much decided that I needed them, im concentrating on my next jap layout atm however I shall post details soon :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 30, 2013, 08:33:31 PM
You can post them here or there is a Japanese section:
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?board=45.0 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?board=45.0)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pengi on July 30, 2013, 09:29:40 PM
Quote from: SebBrady on July 30, 2013, 08:09:55 PM
Thought id post up :) get myself out there and known! Purchased these 4 items over the weekend... now having a childhood fascination with the tunnel this was probably the best moment of my train buying obsession! ;) But hey keeps us off the streets ;)

Got my hands on two le-shuttle locomotives (Class 9s) as well as an 8 Car Eurostar set and a 12 car Eurostar set. All in all very very happy! seen here having a test run on the good old unitrack! Enjoy!
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6248.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6248)

Just caught up with this thread. Jealous of your 12 car Eurostar  :envy: I have the 8 car model (my first N scale purchase) and also a 10 car Kato Thalys (that I run with 8 cars so that it fits on my station). They are fantastic runners - they sashay through my Kato superelevated S curves at 220 mph scale speed with no issues.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on July 30, 2013, 10:29:26 PM
Awesome purchases Seb!

I also model Japanese trains ( amongst other things too!) and my first purchase in ages arrived Monday.  Granted its not Kato but Tomix (I think the quality is on par no problems) but allow me to introduce one of the most beautiful electric locos ever,


The EF66!

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/9401488161_c767a34c56_c.jpg)

Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on July 30, 2013, 10:38:22 PM
Nice!

I do agree...the EF66 is a very stylish loco.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SebBrady on July 31, 2013, 07:29:48 AM
Does look impressive, i have some Tomix stuff as well which like you say is good! Ive been looking at the EF66 for a while now just can never decide if its nice or not! i do love the Jap Loco hauled stuff though!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on July 31, 2013, 07:51:28 AM
The prototypes are very flexible...real mixed traffic locos. They are still in service, used on what remaining loco hauled passenger trains (including sleepers) as well as frieght...more often than not long distance container services...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Lawrence on July 31, 2013, 08:11:01 AM
Nice to see a growing interest in Japanese railways on here  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tadpole on August 01, 2013, 08:45:29 PM
New blue/grey bubble car added to the WR fleet....

Arriving at Salisbury on a morning working from Bristol, paired with a 108.

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu73/fletch5535/P1030881_zps5f738b5f.jpg) (http://s635.photobucket.com/user/fletch5535/media/P1030881_zps5f738b5f.jpg.html)

Strengthening a 101 (also a recent addition) on a morning peak working to Bristol.

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu73/fletch5535/P1030884_zpsb8042ab2.jpg) (http://s635.photobucket.com/user/fletch5535/media/P1030884_zpsb8042ab2.jpg.html)

Filling in for a defective Swindon power car on the afternoon service to (funnily enough) Swindon

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu73/fletch5535/P1030887_zps34e08428.jpg) (http://s635.photobucket.com/user/fletch5535/media/P1030887_zps34e08428.jpg.html)

I think my decrepit old 101 railcar creation can now be pit out of its misery

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu73/fletch5535/P1030888_zpsc60e1e6f.jpg) (http://s635.photobucket.com/user/fletch5535/media/P1030888_zpsc60e1e6f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on August 01, 2013, 10:11:49 PM
Here's one of my latest :  Indiana Railroad SD90MAC43.  I have four I purchased within a month, so I'll upload the others shortly.

Andy

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/5541_10151452609426884_1704629905_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on August 01, 2013, 11:36:33 PM
This is a Norfolk Southern GEVO in Pennsylvania Heritage colours :

(http://www.nscale.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42521&d=1370634063%5Dhttp://www.nscale.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42521&d=1370634063)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on August 02, 2013, 12:16:43 AM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7353/9419541172_b788ce5552.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9419541172/)
40 Courtesy of eBay, wagons a souvenir of my trip to NRM Shildon.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on August 02, 2013, 02:07:27 PM
Quote from: Lawrence on July 31, 2013, 08:11:01 AM
Nice to see a growing interest in Japanese railways on here  :D

A bit like knotweed really!  :uneasy:

Easy to start with, virulent when you get going and once you get it impossible to shake off...not that you would ever wamt to, of course!

That said, my latest arrival is a Bachmann Alco RS3 in NYC livery...in H0! Get thee behind me Satan!  :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on August 02, 2013, 08:30:18 PM
Hi all  :wave:

The following coach was one of my purchases from the NGS stall at the exhibition last weekend

Be warned there has been a bit of work done to it after the exhibition  :hmmm:

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/davieb68/IMG_2298_zpsf6460188.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/davieb68/media/IMG_2298_zpsf6460188.jpg.html)

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/davieb68/IMG_2297_zpsb6b35670.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/davieb68/media/IMG_2297_zpsb6b35670.jpg.html)

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 02, 2013, 08:33:50 PM
Wondered why mine didn't look like that :confused1:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on August 02, 2013, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 02, 2013, 08:33:50 PM
Wondered why mine didn't look like that :confused1:

You will have to break out the airbrush then  :D

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on August 02, 2013, 09:06:06 PM
Quote from: davieb on August 02, 2013, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 02, 2013, 08:33:50 PM
Wondered why mine didn't look like that :confused1:

You will have to break out the airbrush then  :D

dave  :thumbsup:

That will mean reading the instructions  :read:

Can't see that happening  8)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on August 02, 2013, 09:10:00 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on August 02, 2013, 09:06:06 PM
Quote from: davieb on August 02, 2013, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 02, 2013, 08:33:50 PM
Wondered why mine didn't look like that :confused1:

You will have to break out the airbrush then  :D

dave  :thumbsup:

That will mean reading the instructions  :read:

Can't see that happening  8)

cheers John.



If they are anything like the instructions that came with my first airbrush, I hope Mick can read Chinese  :doh:

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 02, 2013, 09:35:59 PM
Er, excuse me.
How many blokes do you know who read the instructions? :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on August 02, 2013, 09:37:46 PM
gary at work does but then again he models HO scale. enough said! :D
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldman on August 02, 2013, 09:41:15 PM
Sorry guys, I read the instructions for most of my purchases.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 02, 2013, 09:42:23 PM
I haven't found the instructions for opening the box it came in, Bart :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: willintas on August 03, 2013, 04:19:14 AM
My very first rolling stock purchase.

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z212/Y12Will/P8030087700x525_zps8d45adea.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/Y12Will/media/P8030087700x525_zps8d45adea.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on August 03, 2013, 09:46:19 AM
Quote from: willintas on August 03, 2013, 04:19:14 AM
My very first rolling stock purchase.

A moment to ponder, the very beginning of the slippery slope - there is no return from now on - resistance is futile  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 03, 2013, 12:47:38 PM
Having decided I couldn't wait for D6331 to arrive I changed my order to D6319 and it arrived this morning :laugh3:

With Dapol 6 wheel tanks and Dapol Siphon

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j454/nobbynewport/Kimbolted/D63191_zpsd9fcc8a9.jpg) (http://s1086.photobucket.com/user/nobbynewport/media/Kimbolted/D63191_zpsd9fcc8a9.jpg.html)

And with Butterleys on the upper level

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j454/nobbynewport/Kimbolted/D63192_zps542d3762.jpg) (http://s1086.photobucket.com/user/nobbynewport/media/Kimbolted/D63192_zps542d3762.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on August 03, 2013, 01:16:12 PM
http://www.trainworldonline.com/upload/iblock/163/16337aa722b5f93e7ef8a24579429d7e.jpg (http://www.trainworldonline.com/upload/iblock/163/16337aa722b5f93e7ef8a24579429d7e.jpg)

Here's the third of my four latest aquisitions.....

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on August 03, 2013, 01:21:02 PM
Way-to-show-willpower there Nobby  :D

Lovely looking little loco though. I was shown one of these at Kent Garden Railways recently, but its not really suitably for my layout.

Does it run well?

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on August 03, 2013, 10:02:20 PM
Here's the last one of my newest locos.  It's carrying the fictitious New York Central System livery, and is, as far as I know, the only N Gauge loco in the world in this livery.  The website for the NYCS fictional company is www.nycsystem.com (http://www.nycsystem.com)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1001383_10151513965061884_1650503980_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 03, 2013, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on August 03, 2013, 01:21:02 PM
Way-to-show-willpower there Nobby  :D
Does it run well?

Skyline2uk

What's will power? :confused1: ;)
Sweet runner with good slow movement (and I'm just on analogue!)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on August 03, 2013, 10:05:22 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 02, 2013, 09:35:59 PM
Er, excuse me.
How many blokes do you know who read the instructions? :P

I know at least one . . . . ME :P


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 03, 2013, 10:25:17 PM
Quote from: Sprintex on August 03, 2013, 10:05:22 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 02, 2013, 09:35:59 PM
Er, excuse me.
How many blokes do you know who read the instructions? :P

I know at least one . . . . ME :P

Paul

You're probably told to by Clare :D
Anyway, I thought you were having several birthday drinks tonight ??? :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on August 03, 2013, 10:27:13 PM
Always read manuals, saves a lot of hassle later ;)

'Birthday' was yesterday :thumbsup:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: upnick on August 04, 2013, 03:26:55 PM
Quote from: texhorse on August 03, 2013, 10:02:20 PM
Here's the last one of my newest locos.  It's carrying the fictitious New York Central System livery, and is, as far as I know, the only N Gauge loco in the world in this livery. 


There are 

Life Like  PA /B    along with a  PA  dummy 

Kato  PA

ER  Models RF 16  A - B Sharknose

all in  NYC  paint 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/95515358@N06/sets/72157634929300156/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/95515358@N06/sets/72157634929300156/)



Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on August 04, 2013, 04:57:04 PM
Sorry Mate, that should read the only "modern loco" in that livery!  SD70MAC.

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on August 07, 2013, 10:39:55 PM
This arrived yesterday. It is a Peco Narrow Gauge Kit NG-652, It's a little steamer my first adventure into Nn3/n-6.5 Narrow Gauge in N. I thought it would be ready painted and plastic but it's a white metal kit might need soldering, I will complete it one day Just need to get a chassis for it, I've orderd some Z gauge track.

I don't know weather to include it in my current layout which I haven't quite built yet (sort of took it down then redoing it properly-ish. I will post some pics of my layout soon honest ;)) or to so a seperate layout. Here are some pics.  :camera:

[smg id=6344]

[smg id=6345]
Not glued just put together
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on August 07, 2013, 10:46:27 PM
Glue is quite sufficient - and in many ways a lot easier. Soldering white metal needs a low temperature iron and isn't quite like soldeirng other stuff.

Mine was assembled with evostick impact and has been in one piece for some years.

It's worth spending a little time cleaning up the parts. Some people also like to polish them with toothpaste or similar very fine abrasives to just bring the surface finish up. (Keep it clear of anything used for real teeth cleaning - it contains lead!)

The cab windows open out easily too.

Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on August 07, 2013, 10:54:17 PM
Thankyou EP for the tips, I wasn't sure about soldering seem tricky. I will go for the glue method as you said.  :thumbsup: it's my first loco kit.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on August 15, 2013, 05:19:27 PM
New arrivals in the land of nothing much happening!

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/DSCF2106_zpsd4b1eabd.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/minzapint/media/Railway/DSCF2106_zpsd4b1eabd.jpg.html)

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/DSCF2107_zps72b231f0.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/minzapint/media/Railway/DSCF2107_zps72b231f0.jpg.html)

In praise of first plus service from Osborns  :thumbsup:, spotted the B sets had been sent to them yesterday afternoon ordered at 1649 packed @ 1715 and much maligned Royal Mail did the rest, well CHUFFED! Wanted the Fruit D so tacked it on the order.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mereman on August 17, 2013, 06:43:00 PM
Just a few shots of my latest loco and wagons. Sorry no smart layout it's just on my test track.

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2102_zpsbbccb258.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2102_zpsbbccb258.jpg.html)
My new Q1 with a few wagons

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2099_zps998c37a6.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2099_zps998c37a6.jpg.html)
Just the Q1 a very nice model I'm enjoying playing with it

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2101_zps8c7ddde4.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2101_zps8c7ddde4.jpg.html)
2 Gun powder wagons and a brake van

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2100_zps1f14fc32.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2100_zps1f14fc32.jpg.html)
Anyone know what the first wagon is  :doh: Really glad I got the NGF wagon.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on August 17, 2013, 06:47:33 PM
We seem to be in a similar place as far as layouts go  :D

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6433.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6433)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mereman on August 17, 2013, 07:26:29 PM
As I had my camera out I thought I'd just take some pictures of the rest of my stock.

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2107_zpsee5f6dac.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2107_zpsee5f6dac.jpg.html)
Flying Scotsman from Dapols DCC starter kit.

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2104_zpsba3d9d05.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2104_zpsba3d9d05.jpg.html)
The coaches for the above

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2108_zps4e0d7bfc.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2108_zps4e0d7bfc.jpg.html)
My A4 Silver King

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2114_zpsb63ed7b0.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2114_zpsb63ed7b0.jpg.html)
New Coaches GF 374-825A and 374-840A

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2111_zps2c8f20ae.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2111_zps2c8f20ae.jpg.html)
GF TPO 374-901A a slight mistake as it about 30 years to young for my era :D But 'ell I like it and Rule #1 being used :laugh3:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on August 18, 2013, 10:26:26 AM
Great photos, Mereman. I do love the Royal Mail carriage, even though it's also way outside the era I'm aiming for.

I'm here to admit that I've been a very bad boy  :-[ I'm supposed to be saving for a house move, but Rails of Sheffield were selling off a whole lot of second-hand and kit locos on Friday, and every one of them went way over my minuscule budget. So yesterday I went a little bit insane and spent double the budget on a lovely Langley kit of an LMS 4-6-2T Prince of Wales. If there was a Mrs Pete33 then I'd be in the dog house, but as it is I'm keeping very quiet and admitting nothing to no one... Umm...  :hmmm:

Photos when the loco arrives.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on August 18, 2013, 10:42:42 AM
 :D
I was watching that one as well but decided against buying as I'd bought a crimson Jubilee for £40 the day before, also from Rails. They have had a lot of N gauge listed recently including about 8 Jubilees.
I was also watching their auction for the Flatiron that finished about the same time as the Prince of Wales
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on August 18, 2013, 01:19:16 PM
Rails really do come up with some lovely locos, but they almost always go for premium prices, so watching them can be a bit painful at times  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on August 18, 2013, 01:54:13 PM
Th Flatiron and other ABS kits are hard to find because Mr ABS has retired and as far as I know never passed the tools on to anyone else. Great shame really as included some rather nice steam loco kits.

Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on August 19, 2013, 07:21:10 AM
hi all,

I had a bit of a spendy month for July and heres the proof.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6446.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6446)

cheers
bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on August 19, 2013, 07:22:56 AM
A bit?? :laugh:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on August 19, 2013, 07:30:02 AM
I already hade the Hornsby lyddle set but got another of ebay for $25 in total very happy. I also got a 50 and 40 but they are put away for Father's Day
Go me!
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on August 19, 2013, 07:31:04 AM
And my first real weathered purchases too

Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 19, 2013, 08:37:59 AM
Excellent!

I've been buying stuff like a mad man since the end of April. Not unpacked anything other than to test run the  locos:

Dapol Class 22
Dapol Class 26
GF Class 411 EMU
GF Deltic DP1

I blame the fumes from all the paint I've been using to redecorate the entire house - only 4 more rooms to go!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on August 19, 2013, 09:05:35 AM
Hi Dave wish I had used that excuse as I have just done the repaint too. So going by the remaining rooms what are the remaining six locos that may mysteriously turn up in the mail box

Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 19, 2013, 10:18:49 AM
G'day Bart

How perceptive of you!

These are on pre-order with that lot in Liverpool:

Steamers
Class 7P, ‘City of London’ crimson, late BR crest.
Class V Schools ‘Tonbridge’ SR Malachite green
Class 4073 Castle ‘Earl of Dunraven’

Diesel
Class 22 (another one!)

The only one with a due date is the Class 22 which is 'any minute now'.

Plenty more on the wish list but now mainly diesel as the head count on kettles will be up to 16 when I get the above.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on August 19, 2013, 11:24:32 AM
dave,

using your current strategy I need to paint another house as I have / want / need a 22, 50, 52, 27, 25, 31, 33, 411 because the look nice, and maybe a fairburn

bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 19, 2013, 11:37:12 AM
Quote from: 1936ace on August 19, 2013, 11:24:32 AM
dave,

using your current strategy I need to paint another house as I have / want / need a 22, 50, 52, 27, 25, 31, 33, 411 because the look nice, and maybe a fairburn

bart


I'd try and think of another, easier excuse if you can but that's the best reason to buy any or all of them.  :drool:

Rule 1 will be strenuously applied! :D

Just thinking how I get a stair tower in to reach the ceiling. Any one doing cheap sky hooks?  :worried:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on August 19, 2013, 11:42:16 AM
Quote from: daveg on August 19, 2013, 11:37:12 AM
Quote from: 1936ace on August 19, 2013, 11:24:32 AM
dave,

using your current strategy I need to paint another house as I have / want / need a 22, 50, 52, 27, 25, 31, 33, 411 because the look nice, and maybe a fairburn

bart

Just thinking how I get a stair tower in to reach the ceiling. Any one doing cheap sky hooks?  :worried:

Dave G

http://www.e-shopfittings.co.uk/poster_hanging_fittings/sky_hooks/5924_p.html (http://www.e-shopfittings.co.uk/poster_hanging_fittings/sky_hooks/5924_p.html)   :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 19, 2013, 11:44:22 AM
You're a pal!  :laughabovepost:

All I need now is a tower so I can reach to hang the hooks up!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on August 19, 2013, 11:50:43 AM
Stilts dave plus it would be as funny as hell to see if no well you fell of them :D
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 19, 2013, 12:01:33 PM
At 5' 53/4'', I need a parachute when stepping off the kerb, so no more heightists jokes, please.

I'm a very sensitive person, as you may well have already gathered!  :nerner:


Any road up, it's  :offtopicsign: (but fun!)

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lionwing on August 19, 2013, 01:43:52 PM
New B-Set from Osborns...will be deployed later on a evening service out of Newdale!

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk285/vuldalm/Trains/DSC_0143.jpg) (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/vuldalm/media/Trains/DSC_0143.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on August 19, 2013, 02:11:50 PM
Quote from: daveg on August 19, 2013, 12:01:33 PM
At 5' 53/4'', I need a parachute when stepping off the kerb, so no more heightists jokes, please.

If you ever get the chance to stand on the footplate of an older steam loco or many of the old narrow gauge locos you'll get the last laugh. They weren't designed for tall folk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: REGP on August 19, 2013, 03:30:52 PM
Lionwing

Are these the shirtbutton ones?

If so the ones I pre ordered and paid for a set last year should be on their way.

Ray
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lionwing on August 19, 2013, 03:40:29 PM
Quote from: REGP on August 19, 2013, 03:30:52 PM
Lionwing

Are these the shirtbutton ones?

If so the ones I pre ordered and paid for a set last year should be on their way.

Ray

They are.

Ordered and paid for on Friday and arrived today.

Richard
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 19, 2013, 03:53:46 PM
Quote from: REGP on August 19, 2013, 03:30:52 PM
Lionwing

Are these the shirtbutton ones?

If so the ones I pre ordered and paid for a set last year should be on their way.

Ray

Osborn's are also doing a Collett 6 pack with SB.
http://www.osbornsmodels.com/dapol-nc-056set-gwr-colletts-set-of-6-coaches-11583-p.asp (http://www.osbornsmodels.com/dapol-nc-056set-gwr-colletts-set-of-6-coaches-11583-p.asp)

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: REGP on August 19, 2013, 04:04:43 PM
Thanks Dave

I did know about these and had added some to my original order but to be delivered at same time, hopefully this week.

Ray
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on August 21, 2013, 04:19:04 PM
I went for a job interview today at a toy shop and I discovered this so just for fun I will put a few pics of my new cheap loco on here. I might not count cause it's a toy one by Siki  :D

It looked 1:160 but I think its bigger.

[smg id=6457]

I tried to get in on the rails but the wheels are just a fraction too big, shame really cause the wheels are only a few millimetres out.

[smg id=6458]



Its unpowered obviously and not much detail but it does have moving couplers and if you buy two you can connect them together.

I know it's not a real model one but it only cost £6 absolute bargain if you ask me. :P

I wounder what scale it actually is?

Any Siku do some cheap stuff like tractors this might be a cheap way to get some stuff.

Ian :)

PS Its made out of metal
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 21, 2013, 05:20:37 PM
Pop it in the background somewhere!

Hope the interview went well.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on August 21, 2013, 05:47:37 PM
Quote from: Agrafarfan on August 21, 2013, 04:19:04 PM
I know it's not a real model one but it only cost £6 absolute bargain if you ask me. :P
They are going for around £10 on eBay

Any Siku do some cheap stuff like tractors this might be a cheap way to get some stuff.
There are tractors but they are 1:32 and 1:87 scales  :thumbsdown:

Ian :)

PS Its made out of metal

It is a nice looking tram and if you put some people and illumination inside it would make a good looking static model  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on August 21, 2013, 05:52:09 PM
From the picture it looks like it could be N scale but continental loading gauge. Hard to tell without playing "guess the prototype".

What is the actual distance between the wheel flanges ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cookiescrumble on August 21, 2013, 07:10:55 PM
A few additions to my growing fleet:

I couple of purchases from Model Railways Direct and their recent sale

Class 108 in Blue/Grey Livery

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/IMG_0176.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/IMG_0176.jpg.html)

Class 14 in BR Blue, this is a stunning little train!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/IMG_0175.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/IMG_0175.jpg.html)

and a purchase from my local model

Class 37 in BR Green

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/IMG_0174.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/IMG_0174.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 21, 2013, 07:19:28 PM
Nice!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on August 21, 2013, 07:58:54 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on August 21, 2013, 05:52:09 PM
From the picture it looks like it could be N scale but continental loading gauge. Hard to tell without playing "guess the prototype".

What is the actual distance between the wheel flanges ?

Hi,

Just measured it and it's about 10mm between the wheels. I think it's something like a DB br641, Arnold do one like it for about £140 it's something like a diesel rail car.

I was thinking unscrewing the bottom and put some n gauge wheels in. It was a fun buy. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on August 21, 2013, 08:01:04 PM
Quote from: daveg on August 21, 2013, 05:20:37 PM
Pop it in the background somewhere!

Hope the interview went well.

Dave G

The interview went very well. I think I might make a model museum and I can put that in the background somewhere.  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on August 21, 2013, 08:03:22 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on August 21, 2013, 05:47:37 PM
Quote from: Agrafarfan on August 21, 2013, 04:19:04 PM
I know it's not a real model one but it only cost £6 absolute bargain if you ask me. :P
They are going for around £10 on eBay

Any Siku do some cheap stuff like tractors this might be a cheap way to get some stuff.
There are tractors but they are 1:32 and 1:87 scales  :thumbsdown:

Ian :)

PS Its made out of metal

It is a nice looking tram and if you put some people and illumination inside it would make a good looking static model  :thumbsup:

cheers John.

That's a good idea I have got some people I actually thought about putting them in there. ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on August 21, 2013, 08:11:28 PM
Quote from: Agrafarfan on August 21, 2013, 07:58:54 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on August 21, 2013, 05:52:09 PM
From the picture it looks like it could be N scale but continental loading gauge. Hard to tell without playing "guess the prototype".

What is the actual distance between the wheel flanges ?

Hi,

Just measured it and it's about 10mm between the wheels. I think it's something like a DB br641, Arnold do one like it for about £140 it's something like a diesel rail car.

I was thinking unscrewing the bottom and put some n gauge wheels in. It was a fun buy. :)

10mm would be about 1:144 or thereabouts - would make sense for diecast.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on August 22, 2013, 09:26:47 PM
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2862/9572979522_0758127208.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9572979522/)
ngf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9572979522/#) by Luke Piewalker (http://www.flickr.com/people/64017570@N04/), on Flickr

Look what arrived in the post today
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on August 22, 2013, 11:21:39 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on August 18, 2013, 01:54:13 PM
Th Flatiron and other ABS kits are hard to find because Mr ABS has retired and as far as I know never passed the tools on to anyone else. Great shame really as included some rather nice steam loco kits.

The Flatiron is definitely one I'd like to get my hands on, so it's a real shame it's no longer in production.

Here's the 4-6-2T Prince of Wales from Rails of Sheffield. It's a lovely looking loco, and it works well on a short piece of test track, but I think it needs a proper run in as it was a bit sticky over the Setrack points.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8980_zpsab513ad4.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8980_zpsab513ad4.jpg.html)

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8983_zps495026d3.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8983_zps495026d3.jpg.html)

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8982_zps2621e524.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8982_zps2621e524.jpg.html)

And here's a long-desired LMS 2-8-0 8F that I recently got my hands on, although not the right model to convert into an S&DJR 2-8-0. Never mind. It will certainly do.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8986_zps033c6b51.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8986_zps033c6b51.jpg.html)

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8985_zps7643511c.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN8985_zps7643511c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on August 23, 2013, 04:24:01 AM
Nice!
Your photos of the Prince of Wales certainly do it more justice than the photo that Sheffield put on Ebay.  Looks a cracker.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on August 23, 2013, 11:45:25 AM
Quote from: Trev on August 23, 2013, 04:24:01 AM
Nice!
Your photos of the Prince of Wales certainly do it more justice than the photo that Sheffield put on Ebay.  Looks a cracker.

Thanks Trev. My camera has a handy macro setting that handles some fantastic close-ups.

The PoW came complete with original box and full assembly instructions, which were great to have. You never know, thanks to this I might even be tempted into kit building my own loco in a couple of years. I love the uniqueness of having a good-looking kit loco (this is my third), although I think this one could do with a few minor cosmetic improvements, like a sprinkling of 'real' coal over the top of the bunker and perhaps a red buffer beam (I need to check on this).

Peter
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on August 23, 2013, 12:44:14 PM
What other kits have you got Pete?
I'm the same as you about having unique locos. At the moment I've nearly fiinished an old ex L&Y saddle tank kit that I've had for years plus I've got a Flatiron to build. Again, I've had the for years sat in the tool box.

I've got the same 8F as well but although I've not checked, to me, the wheels look too small.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on August 23, 2013, 05:38:41 PM
These are the other two, an SR Class Z 0-8-0T and an SR 0-4-0 Side Tank. The latter seems to suffer from wheelspinning and is very lightweight in what it can pull, but I've only been able to give it limited testing on a small oval of track. The Class Z seems to be quite powerful, if a little slow and heavy (not surprising given the 0-8-0 chassis!)

I haven't made any kits at all - I've only just returned to the hobby and won't be able to build a layout until next year. For now I'm hunting for bargain locos and rolling stock, mostly on Fleabay, and sometimes spending too much for a 'bargain'!

I hope to make a start on loco work by upgrading some of their detailing, adding 'real' coal loads, new N Brass bogies for the Merchant Navys, etc, and maybe some renumbering, but again it'll have to wait a while.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN7660_zps2bde42b5.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN7660_zps2bde42b5.jpg.html)

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN7656_zps27ca73fd.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN7656_zps27ca73fd.jpg.html)

If you're building your own loco kits, then there's now a dedicated thread to it. Perhaps you could post some photos of your work there?  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on August 23, 2013, 06:20:42 PM
The bottom one is the Peco B4 on the old 0-4-0 chassis. Quite hard to find and the chassis in working order are very hard to find. Wheelspin seems a bit odd - oil perhaps, or if one wheel is stuck could be split gears ?

Nice little loco if a little dimensionally challenged.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on August 23, 2013, 08:43:06 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on August 23, 2013, 06:20:42 PM
The bottom one is the Peco B4 on the old 0-4-0 chassis. Quite hard to find and the chassis in working order are very hard to find. Wheelspin seems a bit odd - oil perhaps, or if one wheel is stuck could be split gears ?

Nice little loco if a little dimensionally challenged.

I must have been quite lucky with that one. I certainly haven't seen any more of them crop up since I got this in April.

I only managed to give it a quick twenty minutes of test-running on an oval of track in mid-June, and I didn't think of (or know to) look out for sticky wheels. I'll bear it in mind when I can get a more permanent test track assembled in October, and if it still wheelspins, you can be sure I'll come back here for help and advice  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on August 24, 2013, 07:13:51 AM
Hi,
I mentioned in a previous post the Kirow crane David of bmthtrains 'fame' was about to make available, well:
[smg id=6479]
inevitably, I just couldn't help myself.
Printed by Shapeways, David has his web shop http://modernimagemodels.co.uk/ (http://modernimagemodels.co.uk/) with links so they can be ordered directly.
David/MIM will be at TINGS with samples of his wares to tempt  ;)
Downloads from his site offer artwork for printing your own windows and transfers, in his case the Balfour Beatty livery, although being an awkward customer I will try a stab at the Colas livery when I'm able:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8518/8433915662_10e7ac04dc_o.jpg (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8518/8433915662_10e7ac04dc_o.jpg)
I'm awaiting the set of runner wagons, which Shapeways robots will, no doubt, get sorted promptly  8)

Regards, Gerry.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on August 24, 2013, 08:57:55 PM
New arrival on Sheaf! I picked up my new (Third) Dapol Pannier today. This will be re-numbered to 9600 as preserved at Tyseley :D
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16202.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16202.jpg.html)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16204.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16204.jpg.html)

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Andy T on August 24, 2013, 09:01:33 PM
No then ollie , That would not be the panniers that i looked at today would it ?
Unfortunately i have to wait for my loco purchase 2 weeks to T.I.N.G.S :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on August 24, 2013, 09:15:21 PM
Quote from: Andy T on August 24, 2013, 09:01:33 PM
No then ollie , That would not be the panniers that i looked at today would it ?
Unfortunately i have to wait for my loco purchase 2 weeks to T.I.N.G.S :)

It certainly is the one you looked at today. Well my London Transport one was looking a bit lonely on my Vintage Trains stock :P

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Andy T on August 25, 2013, 09:08:21 PM
Ha Ha Ha , I like it but my father wants the BR Black one , Might sneak one on his layout  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on August 26, 2013, 06:02:44 PM
On Saturday I visited the Skipton show and bought from their club stand a used Poole-made Farish DMU and BR 20T brake van.
The Poole DMU has the rare white plastic gears, supposedly more durable than their black versions more commonly used on their diesels.

[smg id=6514]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on August 26, 2013, 06:06:22 PM
Good looking DMU, it looks as if it has been well looked after  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mokjumbo on August 31, 2013, 01:10:03 PM
Here`s my latest loco.(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6653.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6653)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on August 31, 2013, 01:43:03 PM
And?  How does it run?  Looks good, I'm waiting for the blue, maroon and green versions.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mokjumbo on August 31, 2013, 01:51:56 PM
Runs very well,quiet and controllable at all speeds.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Wayne 56089 on August 31, 2013, 07:15:35 PM
Couple of new additions to my fleet, makes my depot a tad more interesting now to operate  :D

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w577/Wayne-56089/image_zps57b29d09.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/Wayne-56089/media/image_zps57b29d09.jpg.html)


(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w577/Wayne-56089/image_zps99f25d9d.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/Wayne-56089/media/image_zps99f25d9d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on August 31, 2013, 08:53:34 PM
is that a dapol western?  if yes please post some more pictures!

nice 47 and 26 as well.  I would like an intercity class 47 too but would prefer intercity swallow livery.

cheers


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mokjumbo on August 31, 2013, 09:20:54 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on August 31, 2013, 08:53:34 PM
is that a dapol western?  if yes please post some more pictures!

nice 47 and 26 as well.  I would like an intercity class 47 too but would prefer intercity swallow livery.

cheers
Yes,it`s Osborn`s limited edition one.I`ll see if I can get some more pics tomorrow.

tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 31, 2013, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: mokjumbo on August 31, 2013, 01:10:03 PM
Here`s my latest loco.(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6653.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6653)

Looks very nice from the side so some more pics will be good.
Have you removed the coupling from the right hand end? :confused1:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sea Mills on September 01, 2013, 08:19:04 AM
NN

That's how they come.   There is an additional bogie with NEM pocket in the pack.

David
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mokjumbo on September 01, 2013, 11:08:55 AM
More pics.(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6666.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6666) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6665.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6665) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6664.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6664)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on September 01, 2013, 11:36:59 AM
cheers mate

it looks nice

I wouldn't mind one in maroon


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on September 01, 2013, 03:32:43 PM
Mokjumbo,

Nice even it is a Diseasel, remember the real thing at Bath Spa on my first trip onto the western as a babe just out of arms okay as an annoying brat.

Later years saw the whole class and even managed a couple of back cab rides home when I worked at Swindon drivers BOOP.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on September 02, 2013, 08:29:47 PM
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/9655078561_6b322a3d63.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9655078561/)

Bachmann Union Pacific GP50
Maybe not the most recent chassis or festooned in fine detail, but £25 says it will do...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on September 02, 2013, 10:17:51 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on September 02, 2013, 08:29:47 PM
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/9655078561_6b322a3d63.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/9655078561/)

Bachmann Union Pacific GP50
Maybe not the most recent chassis or festooned in fine detail, but £25 says it will do...

You never notice the fine detail as it is going round anyway  :D
These look good in a three or four header especially as you can sometimes pick up dummy locos  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on September 02, 2013, 11:20:56 PM
 :NGaugeForum:
Quote from: mokjumbo on September 01, 2013, 11:08:55 AM
More pics.(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6666.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6666) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6665.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6665) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/thumb_6664.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6664)

Gorgeous :thumbsup:

Just looked up the dates Western Enterprise carried the Golden Ochre with small yellow ends: November 5th 1962 thru October 8th 1964. My layout covers 1964 thru 1976, so I am very tempted!

Thanks for posting
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on September 03, 2013, 06:56:54 PM
1/144 scale DC-3

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/SAM_1267edited_zpsf6f61bb8.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/SAM_1267edited_zpsf6f61bb8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on September 03, 2013, 08:22:14 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on September 03, 2013, 06:56:54 PM
1/144 scale DC-3

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/SAM_1267edited_zpsf6f61bb8.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/SAM_1267edited_zpsf6f61bb8.jpg.html)

Nice wings. I've never seen a modelled airfield next to a railway...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: guest311 on September 03, 2013, 08:33:47 PM
didn't Tank have one with the best aircraft ever on it and loads of rockapes  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on September 03, 2013, 09:10:34 PM
hi,

a model of an aviation museum would be excellent.  you could show some of an airport / taxiway / runway on the back scene.  the aviation museum itself could literally just be a hanger and 4 or 5 aircraft parked up on concrete or grass.  there are quite a few corgi model aircraft to choose from now as well as kits.

anyway my DC-3 won't actually be on my layout, it will be on a shelf somewhere! 


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on September 04, 2013, 08:15:23 PM
While there seems to be a dearth of Southern Railway RTR locos available on the secondhand market at the moment, the gap seems to have been filled very well by the LMS. My latest 'wohoo!' addition to the stud is this lovely little 0-6-0 Fowler 4F.

Can't wait to give it a good run and see what it's capable of.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9002_zps2f865bb5.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9002_zps2f865bb5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on September 04, 2013, 08:31:52 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on September 04, 2013, 08:15:23 PM
While there seems to be a dearth of Southern Railway RTR locos available on the secondhand market at the moment, the gap seems to have been filled very well by the LMS. My latest 'wohoo!' addition to the stud is this lovely little 0-6-0 Fowler 4F.

Can't wait to give it a good run and see what it's capable of.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9002_zps2f865bb5.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9002_zps2f865bb5.jpg.html)

Nice looking loco, looks in good condition too  :thumbsup:
I never heard of gem before.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 04, 2013, 08:32:51 PM
I used to buy bags of iced ones :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on September 04, 2013, 08:37:19 PM
 :laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on September 04, 2013, 09:31:22 PM
Quote from: Agrafarfan on September 04, 2013, 08:31:52 PM
Nice looking loco, looks in good condition too  :thumbsup:
I never heard of gem before.

GEM is an old old producer of kits (George E Mellor if I remember correctly) in OO, TT, and N. Various white metalkits of differing quality. The 4F is in some ways better than the RTR one but only if you are good at building them. This one looks to have been extremely well made.

I have part of one somewhere. The boiler and various other bits are the scrap around the back of the engine shed on Planby.

The GEM and Fleetline range is now owned by Lytchett Manor Models who have so far re-released the 28XX, L&Y Aspinall 0-6-0ST (lovely little loco), SR Z class 0-8-0 tank, J39 and the LMS/BR 7F. The S&D 7F is supposed to be re-appearing at TINGS.

They are also having a sale of signs

http://www.lytchettmanor.co.uk/clearance-items.html (http://www.lytchettmanor.co.uk/clearance-items.html)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dorsetmike on September 04, 2013, 09:47:11 PM
Quote. The S&D 7F is supposed to be re-appearing at TINGS.

They did ask for email orders by last weekend on the Yahoo N gauge group last week.

Has anybody noticed their postal address  is the old Farish Poole factory site, recently moved there.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on September 04, 2013, 11:42:18 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on September 04, 2013, 09:31:22 PM
GEM is an old old producer of kits (George E Mellor if I remember correctly) in OO, TT, and N. Various white metalkits of differing quality. The 4F is in some ways better than the RTR one but only if you are good at building them. This one looks to have been extremely well made.

It does look as though it's in very good condition. There are just a few tiny scratches in the paintwork that will need to be touched up, but that's all. It was a bit reluctant to run on the short piece of test track I have at the moment, but I'm hoping that a good run around a test oval after I've moved house will wake it up.

Quote from: EtchedPixels on September 04, 2013, 09:31:22 PM
The GEM and Fleetline range is now owned by Lytchett Manor Models who have so far re-released the 28XX, L&Y Aspinall 0-6-0ST (lovely little loco), SR Z class 0-8-0 tank, J39 and the LMS/BR 7F. The S&D 7F is supposed to be re-appearing at TINGS.

I have the SR Z Class, too. Like the 7F, that goes on a Graham Farish 2-8-0 chassis, although with the 2 removed of course. I'd love to have the 7F in S&D black, but building it is certainly out of my league for a while.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gooner1953 on September 05, 2013, 03:44:57 AM


(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9002_zps2f865bb5.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9002_zps2f865bb5.jpg.html)

That looks really good Peter; as Alan says, better than the RTR version! You are going to have an impressive loco stable by the time you move....

Nick
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on September 05, 2013, 09:52:44 AM
Quote from: Gooner1953 on September 05, 2013, 03:44:57 AM
That looks really good Peter; as Alan says, better than the RTR version! You are going to have an impressive loco stable by the time you move....

Nick

Well I'm up to nineteen locos already and the move is pencilled in for the end of the month. I might already have managed impressive, or is nineteen still in the beginner's class?  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on September 05, 2013, 11:15:41 AM
I can see that I'm a mere beginner, a humble disciple kneeling at the feet of far greater beings  :D

:admiration:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mereman on September 05, 2013, 01:20:28 PM
I hate to think what that makes me*.. with all of 4 locos :D


*Please be kind when you answer that ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dorsetmike on September 05, 2013, 01:53:08 PM
Quote from: mereman on September 05, 2013, 01:20:28 PM
I hate to think what that makes me*.. with all of 4 locos :D


*Please be kind when you answer that ;D

Well you've got to start somewhere, I started with only two, that grew to over 50 before I got made redundant and has since regrown to over 20 with about half a dozen more in various stages of construction (read hacking and bashing)

Nil perspirandum!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 05, 2013, 09:31:08 PM
My dear Mum dragged me out to Bygone Times at Ecclestone which, for those who don't know it, is basically a warehouse full of bric-a-brac and collectibles (in other words piles of expensive  :poop:)
However, in a small glass cabinet I spied this Peco Fish Van reference NR6 and got it for a fiver :thumbsup:

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j454/nobbynewport/General/PecoNR6Fishvan_zps57133f13.jpg) (http://s1086.photobucket.com/user/nobbynewport/media/General/PecoNR6Fishvan_zps57133f13.jpg.html)

The original card with it states on the reverse "other Peco wagons can be seen in the Peco Catalogue priced at 3/- :D
I think my oldest Peco catalogue is 1998 and it doesn't appear in that, although my 2000 edition does show an NR6B Fish Van in white.
Having measured the length of the van it appears to come out at 54mm (27ft in real money).
Does anyone know anything about these vans please (apart from being used to transport fish ::))
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on September 06, 2013, 01:20:52 PM
Hi,
My D1000 arrived Wednesday, oiled and run in as per instructions - very nice  :thumbsup:
[smg id=6752]
Also, some more furrin' critters, not the Kato pre-order as I was advised they're now most likely Oct/Nov.  So I put their budget into:
[smg id=6751]
Fox Valley Models NS Heritage in original Norfolk Southern as well as the Norfolk and Western schemes, also running smoothly on the rolling road :thumbsup:

Regards, Gerry.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on September 06, 2013, 02:00:56 PM
Very nice indeed, Gerry.  Do your Westerns and GEVOs run on the same layout?

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mereman on September 06, 2013, 02:47:57 PM
Just got the camera out to show progress on layout so I thought I'd do a couple of shots of my latest train.

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2210_zps8f185832.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2210_zps8f185832.jpg.html)

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p737/mereman_1/My%20Trains/IMG_2209_zpsd704df9a.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/mereman_1/media/My%20Trains/IMG_2209_zpsd704df9a.jpg.html)

I certain you all know what it is (5700 with early crest not to forget the NGF wagon)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on September 06, 2013, 03:24:33 PM
Hi again Andy,
Quote from: texhorse on September 06, 2013, 02:00:56 PM
Very nice indeed, Gerry.  Do your Westerns and GEVOs run on the same layout?
Thanks, certainly not at the same time but, yes, on the same layout - 're-dressed' as best I can to at least hint of a US location.
The Brit stuff has to be the priority, so I'll just have to turn a deaf eye to the intended third-rail, and be less than detailed with some things like road markings perhaps.
The platforms and station buildings there-on will, for the most part, be replaceable to help the pretence along.  The only fixed platform area is as seen in the background, and that will mostly be masked by the Hotel/Booking Hall immediately above the 'hatched' area in the photo's.
Ambient and loco sounds should help the illusion along, hopefully...  ;)

I know many people happily run anything, I don't have any problem with that  :thumbsup: , but it's not for me.

Regards, Gerry  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on September 06, 2013, 06:23:13 PM
Currently running in as we speak:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1744_zpsc75de0fd.jpg)

Not my era but the quality of the loco sold it to me, plus the fact the Green LC is months away.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 07, 2013, 08:55:47 PM
Here are my purchases from TINGS:

Two Dapol B1s in BR Black (early and late crest, 61363 and 61406 respectively) and a BR Standard 3 tank.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4255_zps80e858a6.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4255_zps80e858a6.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4257_zps91b4d704.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4257_zps91b4d704.jpg.html)

Rolling stock

3 BR Mk1s; Crimson/Cream Composite Corridor, Chocolate/Cream Composite Corridor and RMB.  Also 3 Dapol Blue Spot fish vans (different numbers) and Graham Farish Insulated Van and Brake Van.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4258_zps5fc633e0.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4258_zps5fc633e0.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4260_zps244d0318.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4260_zps244d0318.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on September 07, 2013, 09:26:46 PM
Those are very nice purchases indeed John.

I may not be able to get there this time around, but I can live vicariously through other people's purchases, photos and videos!!!!

:NGaugersRule:   :photospleasesign:

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 07, 2013, 10:19:57 PM
Luckily (for my wallet) there were no Dapol Westerns for sale except the Osbourn's one, otherwise I might have come back with more.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on September 09, 2013, 01:34:42 PM
Here was my bargain for the TINGS :  SD70MAC for £38.50.  She waits to leave Blue Haven yard with a train for Indiana.

Andy

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb69/texhorse/734.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/texhorse/media/734.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: willintas on September 10, 2013, 11:57:04 AM
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z212/Y12Will/P9100012700x525_zps311bf4e9.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/Y12Will/media/P9100012700x525_zps311bf4e9.jpg.html)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z212/Y12Will/P9100019700x525_zpse5510074.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/Y12Will/media/P9100019700x525_zpse5510074.jpg.html)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z212/Y12Will/P9100016700x525_zps143a029a.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/Y12Will/media/P9100016700x525_zps143a029a.jpg.html)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z212/Y12Will/P9100020700x525_zpsf7d30ea7.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/Y12Will/media/P9100020700x525_zpsf7d30ea7.jpg.html)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z212/Y12Will/P9100013700x525_zps1af7a332.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/Y12Will/media/P9100013700x525_zps1af7a332.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 10, 2013, 12:07:47 PM
Im going to get photos of all my new stuff when my parcels arrive as they will then include a total of...

Approximatly 8 new steam engines
3 diesels
14+ new coaches
A couple wagons
And a track cleaner :p
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on September 10, 2013, 12:17:25 PM
Nice pix Willintas, especially the 3MT, which I bought earlier this year.
A great little loco, but take care in handling as the valve gear etc is
absolutely minute!  :greatpicturessign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 10, 2013, 06:03:28 PM
well couldnt remember which i have shown and which i havent so heres all my latest goodies including my latest ones from TINGS and today from Modelzone!

firstly, one of those i couldnt remember if i had shown it or not, the london met Pannier, and class 25
(http://s18.postimg.org/bj77j067p/London_Transport_Pannier.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bj77j067p/)
(http://s18.postimg.org/6002o1jsl/Class_25.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6002o1jsl/)

next onto TINGS, Ollie kindly renamed and renumbered my Std 7 "Tornado" into something that exists....Ollie!
(http://s18.postimg.org/eslmpgub9/Oliver_Cromwel.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/eslmpgub9/)

Show Purchases now...
NGS Snowplough with Scotty Dog on :)
(http://s18.postimg.org/nethnsvp1/Snow_Plough.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nethnsvp1/)

next up from Bachmann Returns, Black 5 and Royal Scot "Gordon Highlander"
(http://s18.postimg.org/yn32xuk51/Black_5.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/yn32xuk51/)
(http://s18.postimg.org/e9gjg72wl/Gordon_Highlander.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/e9gjg72wl/)

(p.s. can someone please tell me why this royal scot doesnt have the same deflectors as Scots Gaurdsman?)

next show purchase, well had to be didnt it....
(http://s18.postimg.org/xtv2iz3hx/LMS_Ivatt_2_MT.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/xtv2iz3hx/)

and how could i say no to this beauty...or is it the beast?
(http://s18.postimg.org/nc0f9hd9x/B12.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nc0f9hd9x/)

oh and of course whats a station without its totem :)
(http://s18.postimg.org/44hvqmkc5/Moorside_Totem.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/44hvqmkc5/)

now moving onto the n gauge club, i got this not so long before TINGS during a little sale someone was having, brand new never used £50 :)
(http://s18.postimg.org/3k2unxr3p/Class_37_Civil_Engineers.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3k2unxr3p/)

also got this off a fellow club member as hes moving from diesel to steam...and back to diesel...
(http://s18.postimg.org/p3xzi4m0l/Std_3_MT_Tank.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/p3xzi4m0l/)

now this brings me onto a honest surprise....i went to the metro center to get my contact lense eye test thingamajig, when i noticed modelzone still open, so after getting my eyes done i popped across and sure enough "3 days remaining" it says, "30% off everything" it says, ok lets have a look, never had n gauge in the past so the chances now are....hold up a full shelf of "graham farish"

so what do we have...yep i will have this and that, for a total sum of £139.98 :)
(http://s18.postimg.org/j4a8eh185/RTC_08.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/j4a8eh185/)
(http://s18.postimg.org/5fpmz3fxx/101_DMU.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5fpmz3fxx/)

now all im waiting for is my ECS special to arrive from Old Warren Parkway, it left at 15.35 today so should be here tomorrow, being hauled by Std 7 number 70000 Britannia, and coming all the way from Japan, a little blue thing with two coaches...and waiting for it over here is...

(http://s18.postimg.org/dintaf0j9/Express_Coaches.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/dintaf0j9/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on September 11, 2013, 01:11:34 AM
In the first week of starting my layout I bought these two. £41 in total for the two sets which I'm quite happy about just a shame I haven't got any track down or locomotives yet  :doh:

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/fallenprophet_2007/GrahamFarish_zps4be653fb.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/fallenprophet_2007/media/GrahamFarish_zps4be653fb.jpg.html)

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/fallenprophet_2007/GrahamFarish2_zpse07dc9c6.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/fallenprophet_2007/media/GrahamFarish2_zpse07dc9c6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 11, 2013, 10:28:50 AM
Nice :thumbsup:
Please keep us posted on your progress with the layout
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on September 11, 2013, 10:32:45 AM
Just an observation - you said £41 for the 2 packs but they are priced at £16.50 each = £33 total.  Could someone have made a mistake?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on September 11, 2013, 11:03:49 AM
Quote from: Trev on September 11, 2013, 10:32:45 AM
Just an observation - you said £41 for the 2 packs but they are priced at £16.50 each = £33 total.  Could someone have made a mistake?

eBay madness or postage?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on September 11, 2013, 11:54:21 AM
Postage :(

Should have bought them both together but bought them a day apart so got posted a day apart.

On the plus side really quick delivery!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 11, 2013, 03:29:55 PM
my newest addition to the fleet (they are coming thick and fast! Doh!)

Standard 7 Britannia from Old Warren Parkway with a rake of 10 West Coast Railway coaches, pics of the coaches to be uploaded later on

(http://s21.postimg.org/fnjz6qx2r/Britannia.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/fnjz6qx2r/)

and reunited with its sister engine Oliver Cromwell

(http://s21.postimg.org/bgz4rexgz/Standard_7s.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bgz4rexgz/)

(http://s21.postimg.org/jxyn2c25v/Standard_7s_2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jxyn2c25v/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on September 11, 2013, 03:42:41 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on September 11, 2013, 03:29:55 PM
(http://s21.postimg.org/jxyn2c25v/Standard_7s_2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jxyn2c25v/)

Looks like a disaster waiting to happen.......
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 11, 2013, 03:46:39 PM
Quote from: simonprelude on September 11, 2013, 03:42:41 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on September 11, 2013, 03:29:55 PM
(http://s21.postimg.org/jxyn2c25v/Standard_7s_2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jxyn2c25v/)

Looks like a disaster waiting to happen.......

Whys that?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on September 11, 2013, 04:19:10 PM
Oliver Cromwell's slightly derailed.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 11, 2013, 04:20:45 PM
Not for the first time eh
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: willintas on September 11, 2013, 09:13:19 PM
  :goggleeyes:lp  wow!-awesome!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on September 11, 2013, 09:37:20 PM
Picked this up for a song at TINGS...

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/9724465863_d6e68340b0_c.jpg)

Now, where did I put Tank's 456 ends?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on September 11, 2013, 10:23:47 PM
Oh my word, looked like a Thomas the tank engine train on an iPhone.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 13, 2013, 07:00:22 PM
couldnt help myself today!

ANOTHER 2 new locos...

firstly class 37 Lock Eil, was going to renumber it to the NYMRs until someone pointed out the front ends are different....

(http://s21.postimg.org/8yaq612bn/Class_37_Lock_Eil.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8yaq612bn/)

and a class 24 :)

(http://s21.postimg.org/8k9e6fi83/Class_24.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8k9e6fi83/)

also got 2 mk1 restaurant cars in crimson cream, see my review in the rolling stock thread.

and 2 more maroon mk1s for my west coast railway set. a first class coach and a tso which im going to blank the windows out on to make the kitchen car :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on September 13, 2013, 09:04:46 PM
Evening all,

This lovely beast arrived today from Taiwan :D Already been Re-numbered to Preserved 46443 :D
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16338.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16338.jpg.html)

And also arriving today is yet another MK1, this one fresh from Old Warren. Thanks Chris!
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16341.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16341.jpg.html)

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 14, 2013, 05:23:35 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on September 13, 2013, 07:00:22 PM
couldnt help myself today!

.......  and 2 more maroon mk1s for my west coast railway set. a first class coach and a tso which im going to blank the windows out on to make the kitchen car :)

Neat idea PD. Pics on how you go about that would be appreciated.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 14, 2013, 05:42:05 PM
Quote from: daveg on September 14, 2013, 05:23:35 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on September 13, 2013, 07:00:22 PM
couldnt help myself today!

.......  and 2 more maroon mk1s for my west coast railway set. a first class coach and a tso which im going to blank the windows out on to make the kitchen car :)

Neat idea PD. Pics on how you go about that would be appreciated.

Dave G

No problem will do :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 14, 2013, 06:25:56 PM
Well decided to replace my br black b1 today, from dapol to farish!

(http://s7.postimg.org/vi66wi53r/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vi66wi53r/)

I will be however renaming and renumbering this to impala 61002 :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on September 14, 2013, 08:57:33 PM
Bought a pair of these

(http://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vpnm2XvU02Q/UjS9fdK2tcI/AAAAAAAAGyE/cmvjL4UL_uE/w696-h179-no/IMG_20130914_204357.jpg)

one of which is now a Nightstar sleeper having been vinyled up and done, the second of which will be following tomorrow. Just need one more to complete the full rake.

Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Badger76 on September 14, 2013, 10:17:31 PM
Bought a few bits a Hornby live at Steam today:

Dapol Britannia class Robin Hood

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/thumb_7006.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7006)

3 LMS coaches and a crimson and cream restaurant coach

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/thumb_7000.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7000)

and a brake van

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/thumb_7012.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7012)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 17, 2013, 08:50:13 AM
The Farish 3MT went back to Cheltenham Model Centre on Saturday.  They agreed it wasn't all it should be but didn't have another in stock so I had to choose something else.  I suppose I could have insisted on a refund but I'd already checked and 3MTs seem to be out of stock everywhere.

For a time I was tempted by a Standard 5MT as I was almost envious of a friend's Standard 5, but I don't really need another big steam locomotive.  If the Ivatt 2-6-0 were available in BR I might have had one and I briefly contemplated the Farish WD.

In the end I settled on the Dapol Pannier in lined black, I have a plain black one and know they are nice little locos.  To keep it company I bought a Dapol auto coach, I know the class of Pannier modelled by Dapol was never auto fitted but they do look good together.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4262_zps4ffc543d.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4262_zps4ffc543d.jpg.html)

Finally I bought a small rake of Crimson/Cream Stanier coaches (Brake First Corridor, Second Corridor and Brake Second Corridor) as I regret selling the two Stanier coaches that came with my Merseyside Express set and a BFK seemed like a nice way to  complete a three-coach train.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 18, 2013, 05:28:07 PM
My latest aquisition, a certain little blue engine!

(http://s18.postimg.org/5usa13po5/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5usa13po5/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on September 18, 2013, 10:36:45 PM
Not bought anything out of the ordinary for a while, so thought I'd treat myself to some NGS goodies:

EWS Inspection Saloon:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1807_zpsf24b54ef.jpg)

BR Maroon Inspection Saloon:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1804_zpsaa86f30a.jpg)

Scotty Dog Snowplough (well, it is freezing now, snow can't be far away):

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG1800_zps95659d77.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 19, 2013, 11:25:45 AM
Well i just gave the credit card a work out and bought the class 26 twin pack from rails and nice to see it came with a free royal mail tpo...shame i couldnt swap it for the old style with side lights but oh well...

Guess the dummy will top and tail with my class 25 until i get the other 26 chipped!

Just another loco to the "to be chipped" list lol...may even get he dummy sound fitted!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on September 19, 2013, 02:55:51 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on September 19, 2013, 11:25:45 AM
Well i just gave the credit card a work out and bought the class 26 twin pack from rails and nice to see it came with a free royal mail tpo...shame i couldnt swap it for the old style with side lights but oh well...

Guess the dummy will top and tail with my class 25 until i get the other 26 chipped!

Just another loco to the "to be chipped" list lol...may even get he dummy sound fitted!

I knew i recognised the name when i picked the order this morning  :D

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 19, 2013, 02:58:31 PM
Quote from: Ollie3440 on September 19, 2013, 02:55:51 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on September 19, 2013, 11:25:45 AM
Well i just gave the credit card a work out and bought the class 26 twin pack from rails and nice to see it came with a free royal mail tpo...shame i couldnt swap it for the old style with side lights but oh well...

Guess the dummy will top and tail with my class 25 until i get the other 26 chipped!

Just another loco to the "to be chipped" list lol...may even get he dummy sound fitted!

I knew i recognised the name when i picked the order this morning  :D

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:

swap my tpo over then :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 19, 2013, 05:20:12 PM
Another new addition to the fleet, crest will be changed and number changed also but dcc hardwired 8f, £100 :)

(http://s23.postimg.org/z4vimxtef/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/z4vimxtef/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on September 22, 2013, 11:13:15 AM
Hi,
Being sorely disappointed by missing TINGS for the second straight year, I couldn't resist the 'retail therapy':
[smg id=7102]
also texhorse's post previously is also partly responsible (in a good sense!) so we can play NS Heritage 'snap' now  ;D
Hopefully that Kato 'delay' will allow the bank balance to recover, the cash spending money will certainly have to go back in the account now I suppose just in case I get lucky - much railroading naughtiness in prospect...

Regards, Gerry  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on September 22, 2013, 11:54:55 AM
Hey Hey Gerry!!!

Very nice indeed Mate.

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on September 23, 2013, 07:58:54 PM
Evening all,

Well it appears i can't attend a show without buying something! Came home from Model Rail Live with a couple more Mineral wagons and these very bright pair! For £65 i'm rather happy with them, i also picked up some John Armitt nameplates too :D
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16450.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16450.jpg.html)

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 23, 2013, 08:12:53 PM
Yup - they'll look really good with some mineral wagons strung between them :laugh: :confused1:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on September 23, 2013, 11:31:32 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on September 23, 2013, 08:12:53 PM
Yup - they'll look really good with some mineral wagons strung between them :laugh: :confused1:

I disagree, I think some Union Pacific passenger cars would look cool  >:D  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on September 23, 2013, 11:51:57 PM
HST version of  a Union Pacific - Unusual but tempting
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on September 24, 2013, 06:54:21 PM
Evening all,

With the arrival of Stepney in Preserved Black i was going to sell my model of her in Stroudley green. Fortunately EP was selling a body of 54 Waddon so a few moments swapping the Chassis and i now have a new addition.
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16452.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16452.jpg.html)

So 6 out of the 10 preserved Terriers. Only 4 to go! Right now to get these lot chipped....
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16451.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16451.jpg.html)

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trev on September 24, 2013, 07:36:18 PM
Now that is dedication! :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 60006 on September 24, 2013, 08:10:04 PM
Had a bit of a spree recently so thought I better post the results.


(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/Newy307/class70edit.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/Newy307/media/class70edit.jpg.html)

New class 70 for a nice price at TINGS a few weeks ago.


(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/Newy307/NRHSTedit.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/Newy307/media/NRHSTedit.jpg.html)

Another pick-up from TINGS. This time a Dapol Network Rail HST.


(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/Newy307/67029edit.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/Newy307/media/67029edit.jpg.html)

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/Newy307/67029edit2.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/Newy307/media/67029edit2.jpg.html)

Bought this second hand recently as I made the mistake of selling off all my stock a few years ago when I was short of money. This is one of the items I was really pleased to get back. Still looking for 2 Farish British Steel Blue Class 60's which were my pride and joy.


(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/Newy307/60011edit.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/Newy307/media/60011edit.jpg.html)

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/Newy307/60011edit2.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/Newy307/media/60011edit2.jpg.html)

This wasn't a recent purchase but it's now got pride of place in my fleet. I bought this as a present to myself a few years ago. It was originally a Mainline 60 but I sent it off for the Mercig treatment and I couldn't be happier with it.

Hopefully have some more to add to this in the coming weeks as I'm expecting a visit or two from the postman.  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 24, 2013, 08:44:51 PM
Quote from: Ollie3440 on September 24, 2013, 06:54:21 PM
Evening all,

With the arrival of Stepney in Preserved Black i was going to sell my model of her in Stroudley green. Fortunately EP was selling a body of 54 Waddon so a few moments swapping the Chassis and i now have a new addition.
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16452.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16452.jpg.html)

So 6 out of the 10 preserved Terriers. Only 4 to go! Right now to get these lot chipped....
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16451.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16451.jpg.html)

Ollie

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If your gonna sell any steamers give me a shout ;)

Speaking of terriers i hear dapola gonna release some new ones but dcc ready, anyone know if this is true?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on September 24, 2013, 09:02:28 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on September 24, 2013, 08:44:51 PM
Speaking of terriers i hear dapola gonna release some new ones but dcc ready, anyone know if this is true?

Dapol are to release the following - i believe around November (Year TBA :P )

2S-012-001 #83 'Earlswood' in Improved Engine Green                    
2S-012-002 #2659 Southern Lined Green                    
2S-012-003 #32670 BR Lined Black with late crest

As far as i know they will not be DCC Ready. I don't see how they can find room for a socket in there!

Ollie

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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 25, 2013, 02:24:46 PM
Latest addition to moorside, one of dapols newest halls

Just picked up now, looks stunning i may add, my other hall is now in for a red paint job ;)

(http://s8.postimg.org/lx6cavt3l/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/lx6cavt3l/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 25, 2013, 04:10:58 PM
Great addition to the fleet!

I have 2 of these albeit probably the earlier issue, but are they are lovely.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 26, 2013, 05:54:01 PM
Not exactly a new addition, but a old version of the dapol hall, which i repainted, awaiting decals etc...olton hall everybody :)

(http://s8.postimg.org/86y0x6esh/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/86y0x6esh/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on September 26, 2013, 08:51:31 PM
Evening all!

New arrival on Sheaf! Another Farish Ivatt 2MT has arrived from eBay (Seller in Taiwan). 3 Hours after unpacking and she has already been run in, chipped and re-numbered to 46512 as Preserved on the Strathspey Railway. E.V. Cooper Engineer nameplates will be sourced at some point.
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16459.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16459.jpg.html)

So i now have a pair of BR Black Ivatt 2MTs and they've not been released yet :D
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16462.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16462.jpg.html)

Ollie

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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 28, 2013, 02:28:41 PM
Picked up five second hand wagons from one of my local shops.  The open wagons are by Graham Farish, the cattle wagon is by Peco.  The GW Wagons are in their original packaging (probably) and in nice condition (I've probably done more harm to them by giving them a bit of a clean-up).  They all needed the wheels cleaning and the frames on the light grey wagon were a bit splayed; the axles wouldn't stay in place.  I fixed that by warming the plastic in a bowl of hot water then giving it a gentle squeeze in a vice.

Technically GW wagons are wrong for my BR Western Region layout but I'd taken a lot of the shopkeeper's time so I felt I should buy something.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4270_zps00155a7f.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4270_zps00155a7f.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4271_zps0634e098.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4271_zps0634e098.jpg.html)

I was toying with the idea of weathering the wagons but the GW ones seem too nice for that, I might just have to get a GW loco and brake van to make a small Great Western goods train.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on September 28, 2013, 08:50:24 PM
I really must stop spending!

I just had to get myself this lovely machine today. Runs an absolute treat! I've removed the nameplates ready to receive it's new identity of D1013 Western Ranger :D
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16464.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16464.jpg.html)

Ollie

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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on September 28, 2013, 09:11:53 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on September 28, 2013, 02:28:41 PM
I was toying with the idea of weathering the wagons but the GW ones seem too nice for that, I might just have to get a GW loco and brake van to make a small Great Western goods train.

I know how you feel, but on balance, I do think a bit of weathering makes all the difference to these wagons!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/thumb_5897.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5897)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on September 28, 2013, 10:41:00 PM
Just for fun I wheeled out all the diesel-hydraulics I have (except a German V200) including my new Dapol 'Western'. Given that just a few years ago there were really only two ready to run models, the venerable Minitrix 'Warship' and the somewhat more modern Farish 'Western', the turnabout in the quality and diversity is amazing! Apart from the D600 'Warships', there's a good, modern, ready to run version of all the British diesel-hydraulics.

Now, I wonder how long before the British AC electrics are as well represented?

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/thumb_7194.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7194)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on September 29, 2013, 11:07:53 AM
Here's a photo of my purchase from MRD on Friday that I said I would put in here.

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m456/ay-sea/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/GrafarMk1CoachesandDapolMilkTank.jpg) (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/ay-sea/media/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/GrafarMk1CoachesandDapolMilkTank.jpg.html)

From top to bottom, left to right; 374-189B BSK Brake Second Corridor, 374-014A SO Second Open, 374-109 RMB Mini Buffet Car, 374-818 FO First Open, 374-082 BCK Brake Corridor Composite, 374-810 RFO Restaurant First Open and 374-038 BG Full Brake. Then finally in the bottom right is Dapol 2F-031-001 6 Wheel Milk Tanker United Dairies.

My current plan is to mostly use them as a rake consisting of; BSK, SO, RMB, FO, BCK.

I was looking at the RU Restaurant Car (374-117A) to go with the RFO (possibly parked up alongside the platform as I've seen something similar done at a preserved railway somewhere before), but the RU just has the details printed on, so not sure it would like quite right with the more detailed RFO right beside it when they aren't moving.

Does anyone know if there were plans to release a more detailed RU in chocolate and cream? There seems to be a couple in different liveries that are Blue Riband branded, but not in chocolate and cream.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 29, 2013, 01:13:02 PM
Nice selection of coaches AC.  I've got most of those and they look very impressive when marshalled into a train.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on September 29, 2013, 02:39:37 PM
I'm contemplating buying a Graham Farish BR late crest 0-6-0 Fowler so that it can be renumbered and relettered into a late S&DJR freight loco. I blame you lot for making the renumbering process look so easy, as I've never done it myself.  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on September 30, 2013, 12:44:06 AM
2 new Fox Valley additions to my growing Heritage Fleet. Decoders to be fitted yet, but nice smooth movers under DC.

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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on September 30, 2013, 01:45:55 AM
Quote from: trainsdownunder on September 30, 2013, 12:44:06 AM
2 new Fox Valley additions to my growing Heritage Fleet. Decoders to be fitted yet, but nice smooth movers under DC.


I like both of them very much and it is weird seeing the five stripes on the heritage but good to see  ;)

I have the five stripes on my Pennsylvania GG1 and E8's  :heart2:

Thank you for posting your pictures Colin  :claphappy:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on September 30, 2013, 05:33:48 PM
I have Nickel Plate and Pennsy Heritage units as well.  I'm just waiting for my Erie Heritage unit to arrive from Fifer Hobby Supply in New Mexico.  I always think the Pennsy colours are similar to the old streamlined LMS Coronation colours from the 1930s.

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on September 30, 2013, 07:53:00 PM
Two packages have arrived after some disruption; combination of customs, me on holiday and a fire at work meaning I am stuck in a disaster recovery site!

The first from Hobby Search is a Kato EF64-1000 for Yamanouchi Oshika. I always thought the Chuo line only had the earlier EF64s until I saw a YouTube video with a brace of these on a container train! Only one for the moment, but at about £37.00 before postage etc. another may arrive before the layout goes to Wycrail in November...

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10080323a/20/1 (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10080323a/20/1)

The second is a Kato DD13 for Kanjiyama. A lovely little model...

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10219132a/20/1 (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10219132a/20/1)

Ideal to help out on the third-sector line, with plenty of character to add to the interest.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Brooksy on September 30, 2013, 10:03:44 PM
Here are the results of my bargain hunting:

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A class 60 in petroleum sector livery and a 66 in Fastline - both for less £100 - well I'm happy!  :bounce:  :bounce:

Excellent service and fast dispatch from Kernow models I might add.  :claphappy:

One thing: after running in, I found that the class 60 was about 15% slower at the same controller setting than the 66 - is this expected? They are both Farish models. The 60 still has plenty of chug though!

More photos on layout thread in due course.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on September 30, 2013, 11:17:16 PM
Quote from: texhorse on September 30, 2013, 05:33:48 PM
I have Nickel Plate and Pennsy Heritage units as well.  I'm just waiting for my Erie Heritage unit to arrive from Fifer Hobby Supply in New Mexico.  I always think the Pennsy colours are similar to the old streamlined LMS Coronation colours from the 1930s.

Andy

Hopefully will have a Heritage "Katy" in the next couple of weeks. Then maybe the Erie Lakawanna.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on October 01, 2013, 10:30:42 AM
Hi,
Quote from: trainsdownunder on September 30, 2013, 11:17:16 PM
Quote from: texhorse on September 30, 2013, 05:33:48 PM
I have Nickel Plate and Pennsy Heritage units as well.  I'm just waiting for my Erie Heritage unit to arrive from Fifer Hobby Supply in New Mexico.  I always think the Pennsy colours are similar to the old streamlined LMS Coronation colours from the 1930s.

Andy

Hopefully will have a Heritage "Katy" in the next couple of weeks. Then maybe the Erie Lakawanna.
The 'Katy' is irresistible  :thumbsup: fortunately  :doh:  the UP Heritage units were far fewer in number, so I managed justifying to myself scraping together enough monies for them:
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The NS is another matter and 'common sense'  ::) has had to prevail - even though I too await an Erie example I've had to pass - at least for now - on the Lackawanna  :'( as I had to allow for other priorities - maybe I'll pick one up when funds have recovered...

Regards, Gerry  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on October 01, 2013, 12:07:35 PM
This would be a fine collection to have  ;)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/thumb_7239.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7239)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steam-driven boy on October 01, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Hi John,
Quote from: scotsoft on October 01, 2013, 12:07:35 PM
This would be a fine collection to have  ;)
cheers John.
That way lies madness (as opposed to Madness, whose entertainments should be embraced at every opportunity  ;) ), or at least a very empty stomach and no roof to keep a layout under methinks  :hmmm:

Regards, Gerry  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on October 01, 2013, 01:54:14 PM
Quote from: steam-driven boy on October 01, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
or at least a very empty stomach and no roof to keep a layout under methinks  :hmmm:

A garden layout! Problem solved :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on October 01, 2013, 02:01:10 PM
Hi Gerry, I also have the UP Heritage locos as well, although my SP one is currently out of service.... :'(

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on October 01, 2013, 02:45:14 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on October 01, 2013, 12:07:35 PM
This would be a fine collection to have  ;)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/thumb_7239.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7239)

cheers John.

The caption should read " No room Buddy!"
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cooper on October 01, 2013, 11:01:58 PM
Following on from the post pointing out Hatton's bargains last week, I've been invaded by Class 47s this morning. (Admittedly, the large logo one came from Tings last month). I won't need to buy any 47s for a while...

I've also started a BR Mark 1 coach collection. The first of a few no doubt. Also related to the next layout project are the steel wagon collection that showed up this week. I'm very happy with them!  :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/thumb_7250.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7250)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/thumb_7248.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7248)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/thumb_7249.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7249)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 02, 2013, 10:12:26 AM
Quote from: Cooper on October 01, 2013, 11:01:58 PM


I've also started a BR Mark 1 coach collection. The first of a few no doubt. 


You have competition from Ollie3440 in that regard :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cooper on October 02, 2013, 04:28:06 PM
I only need a couple of rakes, i'm not looking to fill the house!  :laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on October 02, 2013, 08:50:07 PM
Quote from: Cooper on October 02, 2013, 04:28:06 PM
I only need a couple of rakes, i'm not looking to fill the house!  :laughabovepost:

yeh yeh i told the wife the same, only need a few coaches. That is between brake vans :D

I now have enough to do six trains incl a 10 coach excursion holiday train.

Not my fault she misinterpretted " i only need a few coaches"

they do look good and about to buy some more because they are on sale  :thumbsup:

bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on October 05, 2013, 04:21:31 PM
I got two locos in two days!  The first one was the new Kato SD70ACe in Erie colours, and the second is a Kato AC4400CW in Operation Lifesaver colours.

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb69/texhorse/Erie.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/texhorse/media/Erie.jpg.html)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb69/texhorse/Lifesaver.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/texhorse/media/Lifesaver.jpg.html)

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on October 05, 2013, 04:36:39 PM
They both look good Andy but the Erie has the edge for me  :thumbsup:

However I would be happy to have either running round  :D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 06, 2013, 01:07:56 AM
Nice ones, Andy. I must admit that being a fan of BR Brunswick green livery, that the Erie paint scheme appeals to me. Being Kato, I expect that they will run beautifully too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on October 06, 2013, 08:53:22 AM
They run superbly, as all Katos seem to do.  I also like Brunswick Green and that's what attracted me to the Erie.  Not only that, but the colours are also similar to the livery carried by the Nottingham buses, when I was growing up!

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on October 10, 2013, 11:58:29 AM
A couple of odd purchases for me, as I plan to model the S&D c.1930 with LMS and SR locos.

The first is a British Railways-era Fowler 4F 0-6-0. As it's a Bachmann China loco, the price was a bargain at £30. I hope to renumber and reletter this, either into its earlier LMS appearance or perhaps as a late S&D 0-6-0, as long as it's the right model for the S&D. I'm sure there's an expert here to tell me if it's not:

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9130_zps2cd4fe9d.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9130_zps2cd4fe9d.jpg.html)

The other is a Class 20 with split gears. I plan to fix the gears ( :worried: ) and use the chassis for the Parkwood Models Diesel 10800:

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9127_zps7c3f6e70.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9127_zps7c3f6e70.jpg.html)

The fact that I've never relettered or replaced split gears before is something that I'm trying not to dwell on for the moment!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on October 10, 2013, 12:02:58 PM
I am sure you will get all the help you need here Pete, it would be good if you could do a photo tutorial of replacing the split gears for posterity  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on October 10, 2013, 08:18:12 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on October 10, 2013, 12:02:58 PM
I am sure you will get all the help you need here Pete, it would be good if you could do a photo tutorial of replacing the split gears for posterity  ;)

cheers John.

I certainly will, John. It can include all my 'what on earth am I supposed to do next' questions.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on October 10, 2013, 09:23:47 PM
I for one, would be very grateful if you'd do a photo "How to" on fixing split gears.  I still haven't plucked up the courage to tackle my Graham Farish scrap yard of locos awaiting repairs.

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on October 10, 2013, 10:47:31 PM
I didn't even have a scrap yard. I bought this one already crippled. I guess I've been encouraged (egged-on?) by all the more proficient tinkerers and fixers on the forum. Plus I really want to model LMS Diesel 10800, given that there's a perfectly good Parkwood Models body for it. This seemed like the best way. I guess I could start the thread off with a 'what do I need?' question.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on October 17, 2013, 06:12:28 PM
A two-for-one here! Firstly, one of the limited edition Dapol rail blue 86s from C&M Models in Carlisle. Not put the plates on yet, but this one is 'City of Carlisle'. It's a lovely model, and really sends me back to weekend visits to the shed at Willesden (back in the day when the only health & safety was the depot manager telling me not to walk onto the mainline!).

Second purchase was a group of four weathered 'Silver Bullet' china clay wagons from NGF member Matt-P. Good price, prompt delivery, and if anyone is tempted, he tells me he still has two wagons left!

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/thumb_7498.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7498)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/thumb_7499.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7499)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on October 22, 2013, 04:44:06 PM
Quote from: texhorse on October 10, 2013, 09:23:47 PM
I for one, would be very grateful if you'd do a photo "How to" on fixing split gears.  I still haven't plucked up the courage to tackle my Graham Farish scrap yard of locos awaiting repairs.

Andy

Here we go. A 'how to' on replacing split gears. It might take a while to complete as I'm clueless myself at the moment.  :D

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17138.0 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17138.0)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cookiescrumble on October 23, 2013, 11:47:19 AM
A couple of purchases from that well known auction site and at a good price too  :thumbsup:

First of all a class 14, weathered BR green livery for £40.50 incl postage

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/Mobile%20Uploads/image-1.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-1.jpg.html)

and a Dapol Hall, Leighton Hall in GWR lined green for £49.63 incl postage!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on October 23, 2013, 12:36:09 PM
Both good finds, especially the weathered Class 14.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Wayne 56089 on October 23, 2013, 02:05:57 PM
(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w577/Wayne-56089/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps0a4929b2.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/Wayne-56089/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps0a4929b2.jpg.html)

Newest arrival on depot at Thornbridge. TMC limited edition 37027 at a bargain 75 quid posted.  :D

Beautiful model, livery very well applied and runs very well out of the box.

Will be even better once run in.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: STEVE44 on October 23, 2013, 06:26:26 PM
Hi all just wanted to show off my latest addition , The dapol western in blue its a really good model. Gave it a run in 40 minutes each way then it was on duty here is a couple of pictures.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/thumb_7726.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7726)

and

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/thumb_7727.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=7727)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on October 25, 2013, 03:25:41 PM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/10475874566_584cc7b97d_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tutenkhamunsleeping/10475874566/)

Unboxed today: Four Staniers and ten iron ore tipplers.  The coaches mean I've now got a rake of ten, which should look nice behind my prototype Deltic.  The tipplers, on the other hand, mean I'd better get a move on as that makes a 40 wagon rake to go behind a Farish WD 2-8-0 - but only two are weathered so far!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on October 27, 2013, 06:24:52 PM
As one magazine said, it's a black tube on wheels:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG2353_1_zps42f65cef.jpg)

Haulage is superb, 5.4m of train without a slip from standstill!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on October 28, 2013, 03:06:10 PM
I went to my first show on Saturday, and all I came back with was this (and a nice load of photos of some great N Gauge layouts):

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9328_zpsf31b2e92.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9328_zpsf31b2e92.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: E Pinniger on October 28, 2013, 07:32:32 PM
URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/EPinniger/media/Model%20photos/Railway/N%20gauge/Trains/FarishWestern.jpg.html](http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad118/EPinniger/Model%20photos/Railway/N%20gauge/Trains/FarishWestern.jpg)[/URL]

It's not often that I buy a brand new locomotive, but given that my layout is set in the 1960s WR I couldn't resist the Farish Westerns on sale for £49 at Hattons recently! It's a totally flawless runner and though not as accurate as the Dapol Western should still look decent after some weathering and detail painting. I'm also intending to rename/renumber it to D1069 Western Vanguard using the etched plates from an old Fleetline kit.


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad118/EPinniger/Model%20photos/Railway/N%20gauge/Trains/LangleySentinelrailcar.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/EPinniger/media/Model%20photos/Railway/N%20gauge/Trains/LangleySentinelrailcar.jpg.html)

This LNER Sentinel steam railcar (Langley metal kit on an Atlas US chassis) is definitely a case of "Rule 1" but it's a prototype I really like, and I paid less (about £25 on eBay) for the complete model than a new kit would cost from Langley. It's actually a very nicely detailed model especially compared to other Langley loco kits - the moulding is very sharp and fine and it even has seperately moulded roof vents. It will eventually get a full repaint and some light weathering, but the existing paint job is not too bad so this isn't a priority.
It's not exactly at home on ex-GWR and LSWR rails and I've had serious thoughts of building a LNER branch line micro-layout to give me something to run it on!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on October 29, 2013, 05:16:42 PM
A kato EH500 loco - a bargain (£67) new at Wheels of Steel ( bond st ) - C.London's last train shop! ( also has Ebay shop - not so many bargains,)

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g181/railwaygun/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps89948656.jpg)

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g181/railwaygun/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7d4aacf5.jpg)

I've fitted a rapido coupler on one end  - the background wagon demonstrates that this is a rule 1 layout!

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on October 30, 2013, 12:21:37 PM
I finally caved in! phoned Colin yesterday afternoon and the good old Postie delivered earlier this morning,

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/DSCF2192_zps355fb445.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/minzapint/media/Railway/DSCF2192_zps355fb445.jpg.html)

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/DSCF2193_zps4d25e25f.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/minzapint/media/Railway/DSCF2193_zps4d25e25f.jpg.html)

My Adams 0395, as you would expect for UM runs a treat  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on October 30, 2013, 01:29:09 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on October 30, 2013, 12:21:37 PM
I finally caved in! phoned Colin yesterday afternoon and the good old Postie delivered earlier this morning,

My Adams 0395, as you would expect for UM runs a treat  :thumbsup:

I am so green with envy that I look like a cucumber. :envy: See? Absolutely lovely loco!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on October 30, 2013, 05:44:17 PM
Bought a class 04 shunter which was on offer, will be put to use on my boxfile layout.
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/DSC05106_zpsc47d2aeb.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/DSC05106_zpsc47d2aeb.jpg.html)
Also got a couple of mk3 blue/grey coaches with lightbars to go with my new blue/grey HST set I ordered from Hattons which arrived this morning  :laugh3: I will post some pics up of it soon.
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/DSC05108_zpsff19a433.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/DSC05108_zpsff19a433.jpg.html)
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/DSC05107_zpsfea5b64b.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/DSC05107_zpsfea5b64b.jpg.html)
cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cookiescrumble on October 31, 2013, 03:15:16 PM
A few more additions, I really should stop buying trains  :goggleeyes:.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/IMG_0528.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/IMG_0528.jpg.html)

Class 08 in BR Green and a Dapol Pannier in BR Black. I've also got an 03 in BR Green but he's camera shy  :camera:.

and a few wagons that need to be weathered.....

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/IMG_0529.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/IMG_0529.jpg.html)

With regards to the Pannier, theres an hexagonal alley key kinda thing in there. Any idea what this is for?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on October 31, 2013, 04:45:39 PM
Nice stuff CC but as for that key; not a clue!  :confused1:

It would be so-o very nice of Dapol if they gave some info on the goodies they supply with their locos!

Still on the 57XX, I'd like to know how they managed to get the sleeve so tight over the acrylic box!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: thebrighton on October 31, 2013, 05:40:36 PM
Quote from: cookiescrumble on October 31, 2013, 03:15:16 PM


With regards to the Pannier, theres an hexagonal alley key kinda thing in there. Any idea what this is for?

It's to undo the crank pins if you find the need. Handy on some of the tender locos that have traction tyres that will need replacing at some point but IIRC the Pannier doesn't have any.
Gareth
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on October 31, 2013, 05:59:01 PM
Friends,
I have just purchased this locomotive on Ebay:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRAHAM-FARISH-MODEL-RAILWAYS-N-GAUGE-DIESEL-LOCOMOTIVE-40145-MINT-IN-BOX-/380750258548?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=XPwr50haMlojAB2ZV0lCYs2NOmo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRAHAM-FARISH-MODEL-RAILWAYS-N-GAUGE-DIESEL-LOCOMOTIVE-40145-MINT-IN-BOX-/380750258548?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=XPwr50haMlojAB2ZV0lCYs2NOmo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)

Pig in a poke or perhaps a decent bit of kit?

Regards, Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on October 31, 2013, 06:05:25 PM
It looks fine to me Peter and as the seller has a 100% positive feedback I don't think you will have much to worry about  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dock Shunter on October 31, 2013, 06:53:44 PM
Even the box looks brand new,so at that price i would say you have done rather well Peter... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on October 31, 2013, 08:55:05 PM
That looks like a nice little bargain to me. I always did like the Class 45s. I remember them hanging around St Pancras back in the seventies.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr bachmann on October 31, 2013, 09:23:48 PM
talking about new stuff wheres the Bachmann club Regent tank wagon ?

alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 31, 2013, 11:23:24 PM
At the risk of boring forum members everywhere, here are my most recent acquisitions. It's only a lowly 08 shunter and a couple of crappy wagons, but they are very special to me as I picked them up on my recent trip to the Northern hemisphere and therefore bring back fond memories.

Here is the 08. It is the first weathered model I have bought and I am very happy with it. I made a special detour to Devon and got it at Buffers - a great little shop owned and operated by two lovely crazy ladies who unfortunately were out on the day of my visit. It's a nice little runner, too. Parked in the goods yard at Kirkby Langdale:
[smg id=7849 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=7850 type=preview align=center width=400]
Here it is again at Skeggles Water. As can be seen by all the holes in the front, I haven't even thought about putting all the bits on yet.
[smg id=7852 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=7851 type=preview align=center width=400]
Those way overscale grain-of-wheat bulb signals can be seen - supposedly to be changed to LED ones in the future, but I'm a bit reluctant to do so because (a) they are automated and work well, and (b) they have a 1950s look to them that I like.

Here is the grain wagon I picked up from Hattons when I visited an old college mate who lives very close to the place. It is also a weathered model.
[smg id=7854 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=7857 type=preview align=center width=400]
Next - an intruder!! I spent a wonderful morning at Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg, Germany, so I had to bring back a souvenir, didn't I. Anyway, Rule 1.....
[smg id=7859 type=preview align=center width=400]
So here are my humble purchases together on Troutbeck bridge:
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[smg id=7861 type=preview align=center width=400]
Finally,here is another loco that is special to me - a Poole 08 sent to Australia as a gift from my late mother back in 1987. It is still a good little performer once it warms up. However,I have included it to show the differences between it and the latest version.

Immediately obvious is the lack of outside frames on the old model. However, I am of the opinion that the body work isn't all that bad - but I am looking at it through rose-coloured glasses, I suppose. There is some very fine white lettering on the sides of it!
[smg id=7853 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=7847 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=7848 type=preview align=center width=400]
Apologies if I have sent folk to sleep! Toodle loo, George.


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on October 31, 2013, 11:34:40 PM
Good pictures George and your locos look good in that setting  :thumbsup:

I think the Miniature Wonderland addition is a nice reminder of your whistle stop tour and I hope it will bring back happy memories for you  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on November 01, 2013, 05:00:25 AM
Fantastic pictures George, far from boring 8)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on November 01, 2013, 08:50:02 AM
Really nice little collection George, and like me there is so much associated with a piece that is more important than the item.

Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dutchkev on November 01, 2013, 08:53:08 AM
The old one looks like the new one with bottox !!

:greatpicturessign:  :NGaugersRule:

Kev.




Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on November 01, 2013, 08:57:44 AM
Nice pics, George.

Glad you were able to do some proper shopping while you were 'up here'.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on November 01, 2013, 05:37:24 PM
Lovely locos & layout! thanks for posting! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on November 01, 2013, 05:47:48 PM
Hi, some photos of the new Dapol HST on my layout,oiled it up & running it in at the moment.  :claphappy:
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/DSC05140_zps4a23e1b2.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/DSC05140_zps4a23e1b2.jpg.html)
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/DSC05138_zps29b152d1.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/DSC05138_zps29b152d1.jpg.html)
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/DSC05136_zps537ee31a.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/DSC05136_zps537ee31a.jpg.html)
cheers, Stu. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on November 01, 2013, 10:37:57 PM
That looks lovely, but it definitely needs some weathering. I haven't seen an HST that clean since the 1970s!  ;)

(And even then it was only for the first day of service, before they were 'worn in' a bit.)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 01, 2013, 10:42:11 PM
Looking good!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on November 01, 2013, 10:42:49 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on November 01, 2013, 10:37:57 PM
That looks lovely, but it definitely needs some weathering. I haven't seen an HST that clean since the 1970s!  ;)

(And even then it was only for the first day of service, before they were 'worn in' a bit.)
Yes no doubt I'll do some weathering on it at some stage, it looks far too clean  :D, will give it a while of running in 1st though. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr bachmann on November 02, 2013, 03:21:50 PM
the new Ivatt arrived this morning from the big H shop near Penny Lane , i wont post a picky as you've seen them already but - after running in for a bit I fitted the decoder the 'new' 6 pin Bachmann one ( for a novice  the instruction sheet shows No1 pin wrong side ! ) , still it runs so smoothly - but i've noticed on DC voltage , stop the loco in forward motion then re-start everything ok , but if the controller is very slowly turned reverse running is obtained , stop the loco and set off forwards , this can be repeated often , on DCC the loco works as normal .

so not only do we have poor running locos , it seems quality control is slipping when they program decoders .


alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: H on November 03, 2013, 01:04:28 PM
Very impressed by the level of detail on the Dapol LT pannier;


(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/3308/p4bq.jpg)

H.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on November 03, 2013, 04:26:37 PM
Picked these three wagons up at the toy fair today
To add to my heritage fleet of North West based P/O wagons

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/davieb68/IMG_2403_zps737d5850.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/davieb68/media/IMG_2403_zps737d5850.jpg.html)

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 03, 2013, 06:49:45 PM
 :doh:
You just can't be left alone for a minute, Dave :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on November 03, 2013, 07:01:16 PM
Quote from: davieb on November 03, 2013, 04:26:37 PM
Picked these three wagons up at the toy fair today
To add to my heritage fleet of North West based P/O wagons

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/davieb68/IMG_2403_zps737d5850.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/davieb68/media/IMG_2403_zps737d5850.jpg.html)

dave  :thumbsup:

I would be changing the "S" into a "B"  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 03, 2013, 07:15:14 PM
Wagon Contractorb ??? :confused1:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on November 03, 2013, 07:34:32 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on November 03, 2013, 06:49:45 PM
:doh:
You just can't be left alone for a minute, Dave :thumbsup:

I wasn't, my Dad was with me   :P  :D

Anyway what do you expect when a certain trader gets a box of goodies from behind the stand  :uneasy:

I think I did well to just come away with the wagons
Still don't know how I managed to refuse the Collectors club Black 5  :worried:
Maybe it was the £90 price tag that swayed the decision  :doh:

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 04, 2013, 08:07:34 PM
After some investigation, I realised I could assemble a collection of locos and stock named G--- C--- which are my initials without costing a huge fortune.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/thumb_8025.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8025)

Here's Farish's 60156 Great Central and Dapol's Grand Central HST buffet car for starters, eventually I'll get hold of the HST train pack.
I can also re-name a Poole-made Farish Castle which I already own with an appropriate name.

I also bought a Birmingham Guy Arab as I was born there, however I'll need to look for photos showing one of these in its driver-training status around 1965, but don't know whether the same livery was kept and/or any other detail changes required.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 04, 2013, 09:14:15 PM
Picked up a second hand Dapol BR Southern Region CCT for £9 at the weekend.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4296_zps7e1102f0.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4296_zps7e1102f0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on November 04, 2013, 09:50:30 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on November 04, 2013, 09:14:15 PM
Picked up a second hand Dapol BR Southern Region CCT for £9 at the weekend.

Good purchase. :thumbsup: I have a few of these lovely little things, all of which are going to have to be re-lettered for Southern Railway ownership.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on November 06, 2013, 06:23:52 PM
Evening all,

Well these lovely pair arrived at work at roughly 11:00 this morning, so by 17:02 they were on the layout :D They are superb models.
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16579.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16579.jpg.html)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16580.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16580.jpg.html)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16578.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16578.jpg.html)

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on November 06, 2013, 07:31:55 PM
 :envy: :envy: :envy: :envy:

... and I've spent my 'railway allowance' up to and including February 2014 already!  :'(


Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on November 07, 2013, 03:21:33 AM
Well no photos yet but I just received my first two "new" Locos from the UK this afternoon.....

A GF Deltic Prototype and a Dapol Black BR late crest Pannier Tank and a Metcalfe Village Shop and Cafe kit.

:bounce: :bounce:




:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on November 07, 2013, 08:51:12 AM
Nice start Croxy!

Both locos run v nicely - well mine do!

The Metcalfe kit is fun to build too. Look forward to some pics.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: philwhite on November 09, 2013, 02:15:44 PM
A few new purchases for me courtesy of eBay, all North American switchers which I love.

Bachmann S4 - Run's great and has dual DC/DCC as standard, oddly both the front and rear lights remain on when running, initially I suspected a defect but looking into it this is normal.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u468/philwhite166/52e95a96-337e-42ca-943b-6689ec4e9af8_zps93c331d8.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/philwhite166/media/52e95a96-337e-42ca-943b-6689ec4e9af8_zps93c331d8.jpg.html)

Arnold S2 - Basically Arnolds interpretation of the above realised in the late 80's, nowhere near as refined but quite nicely detailed especially the cab. Annoyingly this model is plagued with a split gear problem and my example is no different, although it runs very well there is an audible click from the bogies, there are several methods to fix this so watch this space.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u468/philwhite166/20131109_132645_zps37884891.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/philwhite166/media/20131109_132645_zps37884891.jpg.html)

Atlas RS-1 - Another great model from Atlas which runs as well as any of their models.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u468/philwhite166/20131109_133009_zps389515f7.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/philwhite166/media/20131109_133009_zps389515f7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on November 09, 2013, 07:11:30 PM
Quote from: Croxy on November 07, 2013, 03:21:33 AM
Well no photos yet but I just received my first two "new" Locos from the UK this afternoon.....

A GF Deltic Prototype and a Dapol Black BR late crest Pannier Tank and a Metcalfe Village Shop and Cafe kit.

I recently bought a DP1 just because I like the look of it and I am very happy with it  :thumbsup:


Quote from: philwhite on November 09, 2013, 02:15:44 PM
A few new purchases for me courtesy of eBay, all North American switchers which I love.

I especially like the B&O switcher, I have a few B&O locos and passenger cars from different eras.
One of my favourite is my B&O Doodlebug  :heart2:

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/NGF/Baltimore%20and%20Ohio/Doodlebug/23f7e187.jpg) (http://s438.photobucket.com/user/Scotsoft/media/NGF/Baltimore%20and%20Ohio/Doodlebug/23f7e187.jpg.html)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on November 09, 2013, 09:52:39 PM
Quoteboth the front and rear lights remain on when running, initially I suspected a defect but looking into it this is normal.

Think you may find on some switchers there is only a single bulb with a plastic strip providing a light channel.

Nice locos
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on November 09, 2013, 10:27:55 PM
Quote from: daveg on November 07, 2013, 08:51:12 AM
Nice start Croxy!

Both locos run v nicely - well mine do!

The Metcalfe kit is fun to build too. Look forward to some pics.

Dave G

Well I've set up a little test track and have run in the GF Deltic prototype...runs beautifully.....the Dapol Panier Tank is running in as I type...running well but it's a bit noisier than I'd hoped. Have given both a bit of lubrication. Hope to post some pics of my rolling stock shortly.....now waiting for my DMU and some new passenger coaches to arrive.

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on November 09, 2013, 10:41:41 PM
Both will get quieter the more you run them  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 10, 2013, 02:24:37 AM
All wonderful acquisitions, folks! Ah... a doodlebug.... wonderful machine, and one of the reasons I still have a softspot for American modelling.

Prototype Deltic - on me wish list (along with that damn Blue Pullman  :D, eh NPN). Glad to hear it's running cool.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on November 10, 2013, 08:02:11 PM
Hi all  :wave:

Today my mother decided she wanted a ride out after a short stay in Hospital  :hmmm:

So we headed out westward in the car and just happened to come across a shop called Hattons  ;)  :-X

I came home with these two brilliant coaches  :hmmm:

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/davieb68/IMG_2422_zps96942309.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/davieb68/media/IMG_2422_zps96942309.jpg.html)

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/davieb68/IMG_2421_zpsd32dd2d7.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/davieb68/media/IMG_2421_zpsd32dd2d7.jpg.html)

They really are stunning models with great detail and very free running  :claphappy:

Just wish that Farish would realise that the tops of rolling stock also weather  :doh:

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 10, 2013, 10:58:09 PM
Very nice, Dave :thumbsup:
Just how much was that season ticket to Hattons please? :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on November 10, 2013, 11:01:47 PM
 :laughabovepost:  :laughabovepost:  :laughabovepost:

Well it is the nearest model shop open on Sunday  :thumbsup:

oops..........Forgot Transport Models now open on Sundays until Christmas  :doh:  :)

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 10, 2013, 11:35:16 PM
Quote from: davieb on November 10, 2013, 11:01:47 PM
Forgot Transport Models now open on Sundays until Christmas  :doh:  :)

dave  :thumbsup:

Oh poo - that's going to make their normally glum faces even worse ::)
Maybe Liz should dose them up with laughing gas each Sunday morning :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on November 11, 2013, 12:17:20 AM
Quote from: daveg on November 07, 2013, 08:51:12 AM
Nice start Croxy!

Both locos run v nicely - well mine do!

The Metcalfe kit is fun to build too. Look forward to some pics.

Dave G

Well here are some photos of my collection so far. The rolling stock was all bought about 20 years ago as well as the two older GF Locos.....the Dapol Panier and the GF Deltic are new. I'm still waiting for a DMU and some passenger coaches from the UK....

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0858.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0858.jpg.html)

Old GF Loco

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0854.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0854.jpg.html)

Old GF Loco

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0853.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0853.jpg.html)

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0852.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0852.jpg.html)

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0851.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0851.jpg.html)

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0850.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0850.jpg.html)

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0849.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0849.jpg.html)

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0860.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0860.jpg.html)

On the left is my 20 year old GF (still runs great) and my new Dapol on the right......this photo really shows how much more detail there is on the newer model.....

The difference in detail between the older Locos and the newer ones is significant....so much better now.....

Now to get going on an actual layout!!!

Thanks, Mark.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 11, 2013, 12:54:31 AM
Love those coaches, davieb! Nice setting, too. Great rock faces!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on November 11, 2013, 08:26:27 AM
Ebay success last week resulted in this pair of Kato  F3A 's - both are powered. Cost me $70.

They are for a future project so will undergo a completely change livery at some point.

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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 11, 2013, 11:17:55 AM
Nice little collection you have there, Croxy :thumbsup:
What's encouraging to me is the comparison between the old GF pannier and the Dapol one in that dimensionally they seem very close (I have 2 x GF old ones)
No doubt someone will now shoot me down in flames :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on November 11, 2013, 03:48:51 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on November 11, 2013, 11:17:55 AM
Nice little collection you have there, Croxy :thumbsup:
What's encouraging to me is the comparison between the old GF pannier and the Dapol one in that dimensionally they seem very close (I have 2 x GF old ones)
No doubt someone will now shoot me down in flames :worried:

Yes size wise they are similar....the detail on the Dapol is excellent...me being me I had to take the cab off to have a look at where the chip will go.....notice in the photo that I didn't get the grab rail back in place. I see the purchase of a magnifying glass in my future!!!

:whistle:

:thankyousign:

:Class37:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr bachmann on November 12, 2013, 04:18:18 PM
Quote from: philwhite on November 09, 2013, 02:15:44 PM
A few new purchases for me courtesy of eBay, all North American switchers which I love.

Bachmann S4 - Run's great and has dual DC/DCC as standard, oddly both the front and rear lights remain on when running, initially I suspected a defect but looking into it this is normal.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u468/philwhite166/52e95a96-337e-42ca-943b-6689ec4e9af8_zps93c331d8.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/philwhite166/media/52e95a96-337e-42ca-943b-6689ec4e9af8_zps93c331d8.jpg.html)

the front and rear lights re-main on in Yanky yards whilst switching , the direction of travel becomes brightest - not forgetting the bell - now that must be annoying for the crew  :greatpicturessign:

alan
Arnold S2 - Basically Arnolds interpretation of the above realised in the late 80's, nowhere near as refined but quite nicely detailed especially the cab. Annoyingly this model is plagued with a split gear problem and my example is no different, although it runs very well there is an audible click from the bogies, there are several methods to fix this so watch this space.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u468/philwhite166/20131109_132645_zps37884891.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/philwhite166/media/20131109_132645_zps37884891.jpg.html)

Atlas RS-1 - Another great model from Atlas which runs as well as any of their models.

(http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u468/philwhite166/20131109_133009_zps389515f7.jpg) (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/philwhite166/media/20131109_133009_zps389515f7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on November 12, 2013, 07:59:46 PM
Evening all!

She's arrived at last :D After having her on order for a fair number of years 46521 has finally arrived on Sheaf (Albeit a day later than planned due to the wonderful people at Yodel  :veryangry:)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16586.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16586.jpg.html)

A good run in, chip fitted and she is ready for Retford this weekend (Just awaiting a crew/cab doors).

Also arrived this week is a MK1 Suburban Brake. Seen here with Blossom.
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16587.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16587.jpg.html)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16585.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16585.jpg.html)


Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 13, 2013, 12:22:04 AM
Oooh that's nice.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on November 13, 2013, 07:22:33 AM
Luvverly - Just got to get one!

My challenge is convincing Significant Other that it's an essential purchase.  I  already have 15 kettles + 3 on pre-order and all for a (currently) in store 72x30 board!

:help:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 13, 2013, 08:53:09 AM
You people are mad! PREORDER?!!!

I wish!!  :laugh3:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on November 13, 2013, 12:16:29 PM
Quote from: Bealman on November 13, 2013, 08:53:09 AM
You people are mad! PREORDER?!!!

I wish!!  :laugh3:

Yup! :bounce:

Want to see my Certificate?  :nerner:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 13, 2013, 12:25:40 PM
This is it, yeah? The certificate....?
[smg id=8137 type=preview align=center width=400]
Says at the bottom that it does not affect the soundness.... ;D

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on November 14, 2013, 05:22:58 PM
Oh dear! I've had a rule 1 moment, I'm fascinated by the movement of the valve gear on steamers and as there's currently no RTR Southern or GWR with this when I saw Dapol's announcement of "Mallard" one of my favourite locos I succumbed  :-[

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/DSCF2244_zps32a95064.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/minzapint/media/Railway/DSCF2244_zps32a95064.jpg.html)

Now how am I going to explain this on the MSCR (My South Coast Railway) and I'll just have to get a set of teaks to go with it, perhaps I can keep it secret?  :no: oh well!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on November 14, 2013, 05:34:48 PM
Nice!  :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 14, 2013, 11:43:35 PM
Well it ain't no secret no more, buddy!  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 17, 2013, 01:20:33 PM
I know we've had a few of these but I don't think I've seen a weathered one yet.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4312_zps557d4a79.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4312_zps557d4a79.jpg.html)

LMS BG in weathered crimson (374-887).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on November 17, 2013, 03:44:52 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on November 17, 2013, 01:20:33 PM
I know we've had a few of these but I don't think I've seen a weathered one yet.

LMS BG in weathered crimson (374-887).

Very nice , is it BR(M) ie an ex LMS one ? as it seems to be numbered MxxxxM. Just if it is I want one!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 17, 2013, 03:54:23 PM
Quote from: Jerry Howlett on November 17, 2013, 03:44:52 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on November 17, 2013, 01:20:33 PM
I know we've had a few of these but I don't think I've seen a weathered one yet.

LMS BG in weathered crimson (374-887).

Very nice , is it BR(M) ie an ex LMS one ? as it seems to be numbered MxxxxM. Just if it is I want one!

Yes, it is.  The number is M 31413 M
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 17, 2013, 09:36:43 PM
Me wants one too  :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on November 17, 2013, 09:50:08 PM
Quote from: Bealman on November 17, 2013, 09:36:43 PM
Me wants one too  :drool:

Add it to the Blue Pullman list George  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 17, 2013, 10:09:24 PM
 :laughabovepost: Not funny.  :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: macwales on November 18, 2013, 02:39:31 PM
Hi

Just taken delivery and run in a new Dapol A4 Mallard.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_8389.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8389)

It is a great runner and only the second Dapol steamer I have bought with no sign of swarfe or other debris in the motor. It runs cool and pulls very well - photo above it is pulling 8 x old maroon coaches. It runs well at slow speed and even after a half hour pulling that train it still runs very cool for a Dapol.

Not so sure about the garter blue, seems a bit pale
[smg id=8392]

[smg id=8390]

[smg id=8391]

Also not sure about the gold lettering in the tender - not sure that works at all!!

I particularly like the nameplate and wheel colour and I will be keeping the loco in spite of that tender lettering as it looks the business speeding round with the usual Dapol clatter (from the tender wheels).

Cheers

Mac
:beers:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on November 18, 2013, 04:04:21 PM
I dont understand why they re/released mallard :s, could they not have done union of south africa instead? Or gresley in express blue? Why mallard again?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on November 18, 2013, 05:07:01 PM
Hi Mac

Have to agree about the tender lettering  :uneasy: but as you say otherwise a very nice loco. Oh and is that Michael Portillo on the platform!  :D

Cheers David
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on November 18, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on November 18, 2013, 05:07:01 PM
Hi Mac

Have to agree about the tender lettering  :uneasy: but as you say otherwise a very nice loco. Oh and is that Michael Portillo on the platform!  :D

Cheers David
Has to be Mr Portillo who else wears a shirt THATshade of pink!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on November 18, 2013, 07:20:54 PM
This locomotive arrived this morning.  I purchased it for just £26 + postage off ebay, and runs like any other Kato locomotive; immaculately.  An SD-40 in Algoma Central livery.  She will be getting a repaint into home colours shortly.

Andy

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb69/texhorse/MHRR182002.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/texhorse/media/MHRR182002.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on November 18, 2013, 07:58:08 PM
Quote from: texhorse on November 18, 2013, 07:20:54 PM
This locomotive arrived this morning.  I purchased it for just £26 + postage off ebay, and runs like any other Kato locomotive; immaculately.  An SD-40 in Algoma Central livery.  She will be getting a repaint into home colours shortly.

Andy

:hmmm:  I must have missed that one  :doh:  ;)

I hope you post pictures of the repaint  :drool:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on November 18, 2013, 10:16:23 PM
Of course I will John!  I'll be posting pictures of my Montrose and Highland Railroad 2013 box car as well.

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 18, 2013, 10:30:55 PM
All canny purchases, guys. I do think that the lettering on the Mallard is a bit dodgy (especially having just seen the real thing recently (B's UK adventure), but I'd still be keeping it - especially when it's a good runner.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on November 19, 2013, 01:47:01 AM
 :D

Well went to a local Model Railway Show near me in Whitby (Ontario)  :confused1:
and made a some good finds......always a surprise to find British products....especially N gauge. I picked up three Peco wagons and a Graham Farish tank car and brake wagon. He also had a some Hornby N scale buildings and trackside accessories that he had on clearance so I pretty much cleared him out and trouble and strife let me......  :goggleeyes:

To top it all off there was a package from Liverpool waiting for me when I arrived home from work today......  :smiley-laughing:

Here are some photos:

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0881.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0881.jpg.html)

My finds from the weekend.....


(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0883.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0883.jpg.html)

Todays new arrivals.....


(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0885.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0885.jpg.html)

My new Class 108 DMU....really pleased with this....  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 19, 2013, 07:29:56 AM
Some nice items there, Croxy.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: macwales on November 19, 2013, 10:36:16 AM
Hi

Although I have spotted that ex politico, now railway buff, in a lurid green and a pink jacket on tele, I can't remember those green trousers!!

I bought a bag of ready painted N Scale figures from China on Ebay and they are all very garish colours. I have repainted a few but this on needed to stand out so I kept the original. Obviously worked as it's a focus of comment!! Colours on them make the figures also stand out when chopped down to fit as seated passengers in DMU's. Artistic licence and all that!

Cheers

Mac

:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on November 19, 2013, 12:32:07 PM
Quote from: Croxy on November 19, 2013, 01:47:01 AM
I picked up three Peco wagons and a Graham Farish tank car and brake wagon. He also had a some Hornby N scale buildings and trackside accessories that he had on clearance so I pretty much cleared him out and trouble and strife let me......  :goggleeyes:

To top it all off there was a package from Liverpool waiting for me when I arrived home from work today......  :smiley-laughing:

It must feel like Christmas has arrived early  :claphappy:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on November 20, 2013, 08:25:51 PM
Finally getting to grips with motorising my tram track on Claywell using Tomix Wide Tram Track and just obtained this lovely Modemo 9002 tram to run on it.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/thumb_8418.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8418)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 20, 2013, 10:35:58 PM
Very nice!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: OwL on November 20, 2013, 10:45:34 PM
Chinese D4L locomotive Diesel:

(http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab256/OWL729/ChineseLoco002_zps931dc37f.jpg) (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/OWL729/media/ChineseLoco002_zps931dc37f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 20, 2013, 10:52:16 PM
Most unusual, but also very nice! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on November 23, 2013, 07:22:19 PM
Well today was warley and as we all know that means my wallet took a huge hit!

I got myself today...

Standard 3 tank in green
Standard 4mt
Standard 5 in green
Standard 5 camalot
28xx in br black
Farish b1 in lner to replace the dapol one since farish run that bit better
Class 04
Ivatt 2mt in br black
Ivatt 2mt in green...


And a midland pullman...

Thankfully alot was early xmas money and saved birthday money :D

Oh and 5 choc/cream collets and a lms inspection saloon lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on November 23, 2013, 07:41:51 PM
Now you will have to spend hours and hours running them all in  :doh:  :D

It is good to hear your trip was worthwhile  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on November 23, 2013, 07:46:25 PM
the farish locos i wouldnt really say need running in :/

but thats the joys of a test track and 6 hours at the n gauge club tomorrow!

set it up set some away, chip another set that away on the dcc layout sorted!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 23, 2013, 08:20:26 PM
Not long back from the NEC and I must say it was my best visit ever :-)

Layouts were stunning this year (in my humble opinion) and I suffered very little from shove / tread on foot / dear lord man take a shower effects.

Anyway, the purpose of this thread is to show the goodies....

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/DSCF7026_zps6cc8f847.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/Skyline2uk/media/DSCF7026_zps6cc8f847.jpg.html)

And the "almighty will-power Skyline" only bought this! And I would not have done had the nice lady at the (somewhat subdued) Dapol stand didn't hunt around for it. As far as I saw it was the only motored version in NSE to be had in the NEC!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 23, 2013, 11:54:00 PM
EEEH by Gum. There's some wallets being gettin' hit, alright!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on November 24, 2013, 09:29:56 AM
That's one heck of a (nice) shopping list, PD!

Bet you came away with a huge smile on your face.

Looks like the show went well. Maybe I'll be brave and give it a go next year.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on November 24, 2013, 09:38:29 AM
Quote from: daveg on November 24, 2013, 09:29:56 AM
That's one heck of a (nice) shopping list, PD!

Bet you came away with a huge smile on your face.

Looks like the show went well. Maybe I'll be brave and give it a go next year.

Dave G

Would of done if i came away with a black 5 which i could of converted to 45428 :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on November 26, 2013, 04:00:56 PM
Today I bought a Grey/Blue J39  :thumbsdown:

I don't know whether to return it or put in on eBay for £500  :laugh:

The cab side clearly shows a contrast from black to grey/blue! Must have been a Friday special!

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG2438_zpsbeebb5ed.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/stevieboy-15/media/IMAG2438_zpsbeebb5ed.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 26, 2013, 10:13:50 PM
Hmmmm.  :hmmm: That is odd, isn't it. I could probably live with it - maybe a bit of weathering, or something like that. I don't know, it's probably only noticeable when it's alongside the other one?

Your decision of course, but me being the lazy s*d that I am, wouldn't be bothered with the hassle of sending it back, I could live with it. Does it run OK? That would influence me, as well.

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on November 26, 2013, 10:50:33 PM
They both look black, or at least blackish, so I'd put it down to two different paint stocks at two different repainting works. I'd have a word with your chief mechanical engineer about getting a standard set for paint mixes. But once they have a bit of mud and grime on them, you'll never notice the difference anyway.

What's probably far more important is that they're both bug-free.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on November 28, 2013, 10:09:17 PM
[smg id=8619]
Finally got hold of a Farish Stanier 50' Full Brake, and a lovely little thing it is too!

I didn't notice the little footstep bottom right until I'd taken the photo.  No doubt I'll soon break it off, but it's nice to know it was there at the start :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RST on November 28, 2013, 10:20:03 PM
I must be one of E-Bays best customers since I've been laid up ill recently.  I got these for about £50 (or less) each so I don't think that's too bad a collection for £200.  The two 37's have different numbers (used but mint) and the two 47's are both "Sappers" (BNIB) from Rails of Sheffield -they'll both be re-painted in Blue livery...

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu17/RSTA/TMD%20layout%20and%20n%20gauge/IMAG1292.jpg) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/RSTA/media/TMD%20layout%20and%20n%20gauge/IMAG1292.jpg.html)

I'm part way through building this brake tender the last few days, just waiting for some new bogies to come.  I'll put up a "how to" once it's finished...

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu17/RSTA/TMD%20layout%20and%20n%20gauge/IMAG1274-1.jpg) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/RSTA/media/TMD%20layout%20and%20n%20gauge/IMAG1274-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on November 29, 2013, 12:51:37 PM
Hi all, well the Algoma SD40-2 has now been repainted, and I think it came out quite well.  I may still add some little decals with warning stickers and things on, but generally the loco is finished.

Here's some before and after photos.  Note the slight differences between the original colours on GP15 #114 and the new colours on SD40-2 #182.



(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb69/texhorse/MHRR182002.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/texhorse/media/MHRR182002.jpg.html)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb69/texhorse/MHRR19021.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/texhorse/media/MHRR19021.jpg.html)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb69/texhorse/MHRR19022.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/texhorse/media/MHRR19022.jpg.html)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb69/texhorse/MHRR19023.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/texhorse/media/MHRR19023.jpg.html)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb69/texhorse/MHRR19024.jpg) (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/texhorse/media/MHRR19024.jpg.html)

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on November 29, 2013, 01:35:42 PM
Hi Andy,

Is there a reason why you did not paint the footplate area orange like the other loco  :hmmm:

I do like your livery for the Montrose and Highland, good and bright  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on November 29, 2013, 02:57:56 PM
Hi John

I decided that on a real loco, travelling across the States, the orange probably wouldn't be very hard wearing.  114 tends to stay in either Ohio or Indiana, so it doesn't put in the mileage; whereas 182 is a main line locomotive and can end up anywhere from Ohio to Utah!  (The MHRR runs from Ohio to Colorado, but MHRR locos regularly make it through to Salt Lake City)!

I'm after a second SD40-2 now, as I enjoyed painting this one so much.

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 29, 2013, 11:07:31 PM
Very nice paint job, Andy. Way beyond my ability to achieve, to be sure.  :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Geoff on November 30, 2013, 12:12:17 PM
Just bought this from Hattons and I thought it was a steal at £42.

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q162/meogeo51/N-Gauge/Class08_zps316a3426.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on November 30, 2013, 12:29:21 PM
Thanks Geoff

Just ordered one - excellent price.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 30, 2013, 04:15:08 PM
Wakefield show, as usual, was pretty good, and I spent a fair amount of money on stock:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/thumb_8646.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8646)

Four second hand wagons of continental design from top to bottom:
Open stake wagon with removable tarpaulin (Arnold);
4-wheel grey tank, Eva markings (Roco);
Bogie tanker, white with orange stripe and Etra markings (Minitrix);
Short 4-wheel covered van (Fleischmann)

A Northern 158 to go with my planned Grand Central HST which is local to West Yorkshire.

One pair of class 158 bodies in Wales and West livery to eventually go on suitable chassis to run on my Fisherlea layout.

A Railfreight Distribution 47 125 (Poole-made) body, this is my second body in that livery which I can swap over with my existing Poole-built 47s so I can run double-headed 47s on RfD services with my train ferry wagons.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 01, 2013, 09:37:13 AM
Good buys, folks. Impressed with the green 08 at that price.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 01, 2013, 02:04:59 PM
Finally succumbed to temptation and bought D1005 Western Venturer (DCC fitted).

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4334_zps445d2f75.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4334_zps445d2f75.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 01, 2013, 11:19:52 PM
Nice one! Shame about the colour (just me, just kiddin' - actually it does look good sitting in front of the blue coaches).  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 02, 2013, 07:08:25 AM
Finally got one ! AUD $89 inc P&P

http://youtu.be/NBi3se10YpU (http://youtu.be/NBi3se10YpU)


[smg id=8665]

Also bought some Flat cars - 15 in total all new (well ex display) with custom loads @ $10 each inc P&P

[smg id=8666][smg id=8667]

Need to get off my *!£% and do the layout now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on December 02, 2013, 07:18:13 AM
That looks a big brute  :toot:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 02, 2013, 09:21:43 AM
Not the biggest of US diesels but has always been my favourite of the "UP Heritage" schemed locos (EMD SD70ACE) Norfolk and Southern have 20 in their list.

Would be quite a collection to have. more detail here http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/Community/Heritage%20Locomotives/#&panel1-1 (http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/Community/Heritage%20Locomotives/#&panel1-1)

http://youtu.be/Rc6X0Yl1-Iw (http://youtu.be/Rc6X0Yl1-Iw)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 02, 2013, 06:17:31 PM
Quote from: Bealman on December 01, 2013, 11:19:52 PM
Nice one! Shame about the colour (just me, just kiddin' - actually it does look good sitting in front of the blue coaches).  :thumbsup:

hehe, thanks.  It will be joined by a green one and a maroon one when funds permit.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 02, 2013, 09:51:15 PM
Hi Colin, I notice the paint scheme says 'The Katy'. That's not the same as the Missouri-Kansas-Texas line, is it?

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on December 03, 2013, 07:06:46 AM
Sorry, I'm not Colin, but yes it is the same line!  Been part of Union Pacific since 1988, hence the number on the loco.  She's a great looking loco!

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 03, 2013, 09:21:02 AM
Yep can confirm Is part of the MKT line.

This is one of the UP range of "heritage" locos as opposed to the NS ones (see thread http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17941.msg179632#msg179632 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17941.msg179632#msg179632)

There are several UP schemes. They have only produced 14 specials/heritage in their entire history

This is the Kato Heritage range of which I own a  Katy, 2 x Union Pacific "Flag", Chicago & NW and a Missouri Pacific

[smg id=8674]plus this one[smg id=8672] not really heritage but listed under their specials.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 03, 2013, 11:24:34 AM
Hi Andy!

Sorry for the name mix-up!

I was so out to impress with my knowledge of the US scene I got carried away!

Actually the only reason I posted that was because I just acquired Model Railroader's 2014 annual and some dude has a KATY layout featured in there, and thought I might show off! I know very little about American prototypes, even though I stand in awe of their layouts and modelling standards.

However, that is one great looking locomotive.

Apologies again!

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on December 03, 2013, 04:31:39 PM
Hi George, no apology necessary.  Actually, I think I hijacked this thread!

If you are interested in US modelling, I thoroughly recommend any Kato loco.  Until you've had a go at driving a Kato model, you haven't experienced the best in N Gauge or N Scale, as they call it.

And the lovely Katy model above is.....yep, a Kato.

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on December 03, 2013, 08:46:11 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7395/11194971053_e7dd75b796_c.jpg)

Another test subject for re-vinyling.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on December 03, 2013, 09:42:38 PM
My latest purchase a 2mt,looks nice need to run it in.
(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b597/lilchris261/DSCF4658640x480_zps4ad70532.jpg) (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/lilchris261/media/DSCF4658640x480_zps4ad70532.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 03, 2013, 09:46:12 PM
All lovely models, guys!

And yes, Andy - I have had experience with Kato locos. That's where people who model the US scene are SOOOO lucky.

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 05, 2013, 06:37:00 AM
Saw these on the N Scale Yard Sale Group - Unused Concor GS4 (DCC ready)
Couldn't resist at $200 inc PP the pair:[smg id=8701][smg id=8702]

SWMBO said   OK - that's Christmas sorted then!  Good job she doesn't know about the other box of stuff coming.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on December 06, 2013, 06:25:14 PM
WHOA!!!!  Now those are beautiful.

:goggleeyes:

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malc on December 06, 2013, 06:41:45 PM
An outstanding pair of locos!!! I'm very jealous. :envy: :envy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on December 06, 2013, 06:47:56 PM
I only have the one called "The Most Beautiful Locomotive in the World"  :D

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17909.msg179288#msg179288 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17909.msg179288#msg179288)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 06, 2013, 09:46:38 PM
 :thankyousign: I am waiting on some coaches now which will get a respray to a personal scheme to go with the "Freedom".
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 07, 2013, 02:49:35 AM
All in the eye of the beholder, I'm afraid. To me it looks like they have a pair of goggly eyes stickin' out the front  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on December 07, 2013, 09:26:18 AM
What he said, I think all American style locos are really ugly be they kettles or diseasels    :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on December 07, 2013, 10:44:19 AM
Quote from: trainsdownunder on December 05, 2013, 06:37:00 AM
Saw these on the N Scale Yard Sale Group - Unused Concor GS4 (DCC ready)
Couldn't resist at $200 inc PP the pair:[smg id=8701]

SWMBO said   OK - that's Christmas sorted then!  Good job she doesn't know about the other box of stuff coming.

Sorry, chaps, but that makes me think of Cybermen in the world of Thomas the Tank Engine.  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 4x2 on December 07, 2013, 11:46:18 AM
Quote from: trainsdownunder on December 05, 2013, 06:37:00 AM
Saw these on the N Scale Yard Sale Group - Unused Concor GS4 (DCC ready)
Couldn't resist at $200 inc PP the pair:[smg id=8701][smg id=8702]

SWMBO said   OK - that's Christmas sorted then!  Good job she doesn't know about the other box of stuff coming.
Cracking loco's ! Being a US n scale fan, i'm a little biased... Great price as well !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on December 07, 2013, 08:09:00 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on December 07, 2013, 10:44:19 AM
Quote from: trainsdownunder on December 05, 2013, 06:37:00 AM
Saw these on the N Scale Yard Sale Group - Unused Concor GS4 (DCC ready)
Couldn't resist at $200 inc PP the pair:[smg id=8701]

SWMBO said   OK - that's Christmas sorted then!  Good job she doesn't know about the other box of stuff coming.



Sorry, chaps, but that makes me think of Cybermen in the world of Thomas the Tank Engine.  :-[


Pah!  Philestines!!!!  I admit I like the look of a Black 5 over a US loco, but these are nice too!

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cookiescrumble on December 08, 2013, 07:10:56 AM
As it's nearly christmas, I decided to buy a little present for myself  :angel:

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/dc72ad4f-a428-4163-9af3-c6086d532585.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/dc72ad4f-a428-4163-9af3-c6086d532585.jpg.html)

I bought the Rails of Sheffield class 26 double pack, I had my eye on this for a while and even got a free Farish TPO with it  :).

I may of also bought a rake of MK1 coaches to form a dining service for my preserved line. No idea about actual formations so went with BG RU RFO FO FO.

and theres also another praire tank added to the collection.....

and a Farish 108 in BR Green.....

at least I'll have a layout soon to run them on  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: macwales on December 08, 2013, 09:52:39 AM
Hi

The great thing about rewarding yourself with an early selfie Xmas present is that you will nearly always like it!!

Great locos - enjoy them.

What a good idea :bounce:

Now......???
:hmmm:What shall I treat myself with...???

Cheers

Mac :beers:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on December 08, 2013, 09:54:59 AM
 :envy: :envy: :envy:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on December 08, 2013, 09:58:35 AM
It's always great to buy yourself something for Christmas.  I always do....

:D

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 08, 2013, 01:00:37 PM
Quote from: cookiescrumble on December 08, 2013, 07:10:56 AM
As it's nearly christmas, I decided to buy a little present for myself  :angel:
<snip>
and a Farish 108 in BR Green.....


Excellent choice!  I love my green Farish 108.  In fact I've now added a Blue/Grey 108 and I'm contemplating an all blue 108 too.  The 26s look good and I'm a big believer in treating yourself to something you really want at this time of year.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 08, 2013, 02:38:56 PM
You're all right! And that's why I just ordered a nice blue 03 before they disappear from the shelves...  :claphappy:
I always remember seeing the 03s and Newcastle Central and Gateshead Depot :heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 08, 2013, 06:43:48 PM
I may have ordered a match truck for it from TMC too  :laugh3:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 08, 2013, 10:02:33 PM
Great Class 26s. You got the colour right, too.  :D

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on December 11, 2013, 10:46:08 PM
BachFar HST Intercity livery with full rake of coaches. Very pleased with my Ebay purchase. Now all I need is a single MK4 FO to complete my Class 91 rake!

(http://s22.postimg.org/sgclf1dch/2013_12_11_18_41_41.jpg)

(http://s30.postimg.org/oawfxr4lt/2013_12_11_18_41_56.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on December 11, 2013, 11:04:26 PM
Quote from: Jameswgm on December 11, 2013, 10:46:08 PM
BachFar HST Intercity livery with full rake of coaches. Very pleased with my Ebay purchase. Now all I need is a single MK4 FO to complete my rake!

That looks lovely. Good purchase!  :thumbsup:

You might want to close-couple those coaches, though. Health and safety will have a fit when they see passengers- sorry, customers, leaping across the divide. ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on December 11, 2013, 11:18:27 PM
Here are a christmas present I bought myself in the modeldirect sale a pair of Stanier mk1 coaches.
(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b597/lilchris261/DSCF4666640x480_zps2421ba30.jpg) (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/lilchris261/media/DSCF4666640x480_zps2421ba30.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 11, 2013, 11:40:05 PM
All good buys guys! (Sorry about the poetry....  :-[)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on December 12, 2013, 02:39:05 AM
Nice new toys everyone!!!!

....ummmm....


I mean scale replica operational prototypes........ :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GroupC on December 12, 2013, 09:46:36 AM
It's nice to see people buying themselves early Christmas presents (I have too) - now that phase is nearly over and the 25th is almost here you can also now buy yourself, if you can get away with it, an actual Christmas present. Then there's the potential of New Year sales, which simply can't be overlooked,  following which in mid/late January we can all get ourselves new year blues presents! Winners all round!

After that spring will be round the corner and what better way to welcome it than by buying yourself a springtime present.

And I wonder why all my track is full.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on December 12, 2013, 11:43:28 AM
Looks like GroupC has got the virulant type of Ngauge-itus!

There's no antidote - thank goodness!  :D

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on December 12, 2013, 05:39:56 PM
Not posted in a while, so here's a link to my latest purchase;
NR-P500 Peco Limited Edition Somerset Coal Special Souvenir Wagon Set (http://www.peco-uk.com/product.asp?strParents=3309,3310&CAT_ID=3313&P_ID=18184)

The batteries in my camera are flat, so I was going to try using my webcam for a couple of quick photos, but for some reason it only wants to work in black and white at the moment...

The main reason for buying this set was for the local connection, as the hopper depicted was apparently destined for Portishead Power Station, so they probably won't leave the box very often.
The foam insert is actually 2 inserts beside each other, so if you only want one of the two wagons out of the box, you don't have to mess about with one long piece of foam. The printing appears to be up to the usual crisp Peco quality and both the wagons have coal loads in them.
Although the HAA hopper is weathered, it looks to me like the body was weathered before being attached to the chassis. I don't have any other wagons weathered by Peco to compare it with, and the weathering only looks to be quite light, but still looks good to me. I don't have any pics to hand of the real thing to compare it with.

I'd be interested if anyone knows any details of the train that the hopper traveled in, especially when it was on the Portishead branch.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on December 12, 2013, 05:57:29 PM
QuoteVery pleased with my Ebay purchase.

Ah so that was you was it? Well done!

Had I the money, space and MK2 layout available, that would have been mine  >:D

Lovely train  :D

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 13, 2013, 11:52:39 AM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5482/11351787973_53540fd0b7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/11351787973/)
With my customary out of focus picture my shunters match truck has arrived
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 14, 2013, 12:18:09 PM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3673/11366027083_33474215cf.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/11366027083/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7296/11366026643_0427fd17c5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/11366026643/)

Ta-da!!!!!  :claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy: :laugh3: :claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy: :ngauge: :bounce: :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 14, 2013, 12:48:07 PM
Looks great! Two peas in a pod!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on December 14, 2013, 05:36:30 PM
[smg id=8830]

Last week I bought the Newspaper Express set and a blue class 08 - this week I decided to get another parcels van from Rails to bulk it out a bit. Over the moon with Rails of Sheffield's packaging of items - nothing was going to damage this item in transit!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on December 14, 2013, 05:46:59 PM
Looks to me like that poor little 08 is being threatened !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 14, 2013, 07:23:25 PM
Quote from: d-a-n on December 14, 2013, 05:36:30 PM
Last week I bought the Newspaper Express set and a blue class 08 - this week I decided to get another parcels van from Rails to bulk it out a bit. Over the moon with Rails of Sheffield's packaging of items - nothing was going to damage this item in transit!!

Nice!  I fancy the parcels set but thought it could do with an extra GUV, didn't realise blue parcels vehicles were available as individual items.

I'm waiting for a delivery which was left with one of my neighbours.  They weren't in when I went to pick it up :(  :veryangry: ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 14, 2013, 09:18:23 PM
I was so excited when the postie came I went to look through the peephole in the door and headbutted it...  :dunce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: guest311 on December 14, 2013, 09:27:36 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on December 14, 2013, 07:23:25 PM
Nice!  I fancy the parcels set but thought it could do with an extra GUV, didn't realise blue parcels vehicles were available as individual items.


I had a look on there, and although I stand to be corrected by the Mk.1 hoarder  ::) it looks like only one BG and one cl24 left as ex-set.

could find no listing for 'new' GUVs in newspaper markings.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 14, 2013, 09:58:05 PM
Quote from: class37025 on December 14, 2013, 09:27:36 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on December 14, 2013, 07:23:25 PM
Nice!  I fancy the parcels set but thought it could do with an extra GUV, didn't realise blue parcels vehicles were available as individual items.


I had a look on there, and although I stand to be corrected by the Mk.1 hoarder  ::) it looks like only one BG and one cl24 left as ex-set.

could find no listing for 'new' GUVs in newspaper markings.

Interesting! 

Shh, before someone else goes and snaps it up  ;)  I quite fancy a blue-grey BG on its own....
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 14, 2013, 10:22:15 PM
That newspaper train is a nice little set (even in blue!)  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on December 14, 2013, 11:59:31 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on December 14, 2013, 09:18:23 PM
I was so excited when the postie came I went to look through the peephole in the door and headbutted it...  :dunce:

:laughabovepost:

Sorry, Luke. Shouldn't laugh but just had to.

I managed to get hold of another Graham Farish Stanier LMS coach for my 1930s Pines Express:

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9513_zps8b3c960e.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9513_zps8b3c960e.jpg.html)

And also this strange little kit of a full brake. It's full white metal with a lumpy roof and vinyl side panels, and isn't the best construction I've seen, but it'll do as an occasional No 7 coach for the Pines. It was a bargain, so I certainly can't complain.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9514_zpsef212ce4.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9514_zpsef212ce4.jpg.html)

Anyone know its origin?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 15, 2013, 01:16:27 AM
I was running around, trying to make sure I was presentable, nearly picked up a fleece instead of a dressing gown, then had to make sure my dressing gown was actually secured...  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on December 15, 2013, 11:35:32 AM
Cavndish .. sort of pre ultima
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on December 15, 2013, 11:37:15 AM
[smg id=8843]

Had an early 30th birthday party last night; in amongst the single malts and 35mm film, one couple very thoughtfully brought me a weathered triple pack of PCAs to add to the existing (short) rake - how cool is that!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on December 15, 2013, 11:45:40 AM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on December 15, 2013, 11:35:32 AM
Cavndish .. sort of pre ultima

Found it, on page 39 of your PDF catalogue. Thanks, Alan.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on December 15, 2013, 05:00:04 PM
The Cavndish kits had etched bogies, an aluminium floor, aluminium roof and fairly crude etched truss rods with the battery box on the etch as a flat plate and not much else.

Later versions of them added the white metal detailing parts, proper battery boxes, dynamo etc, and the later ones still have a fold up etched floor rather than the aluminium one.

The really early ones are so old in the history of N that they didn't have rapido couplers!

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: P Bender on December 15, 2013, 07:30:39 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/902356_584103548306095_571421452_o.jpg)

Dutch EMU (mat '54)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on December 15, 2013, 07:35:17 PM
Quote from: P Bender on December 15, 2013, 07:30:39 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/902356_584103548306095_571421452_o.jpg)

Dutch EMU (mat '54)

That is a very good looking loco  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on December 15, 2013, 07:44:27 PM
Quote from: class37025 on December 14, 2013, 09:27:36 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on December 14, 2013, 07:23:25 PM
Nice!  I fancy the parcels set but thought it could do with an extra GUV, didn't realise blue parcels vehicles were available as individual items.


I had a look on there, and although I stand to be corrected by the Mk.1 hoarder  ::) it looks like only one BG and one cl24 left as ex-set.

could find no listing for 'new' GUVs in newspaper markings.

Happy to help :) We only split a certain number of sets and the GUV was by far the most popular of the split items and subsequently all the split ones have now sold. I would be surprised if we split some more sets down because the full sets are still selling well, but you never know

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on December 15, 2013, 10:58:09 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on December 15, 2013, 05:00:04 PM
The Cavndish kits had etched bogies, an aluminium floor, aluminium roof and fairly crude etched truss rods with the battery box on the etch as a flat plate and not much else.

Later versions of them added the white metal detailing parts, proper battery boxes, dynamo etc, and the later ones still have a fold up etched floor rather than the aluminium one.

The really early ones are so old in the history of N that they didn't have rapido couplers!

I think mine must be a Mk1 version. The battery box is flat, and the bogies are probably etched (there was some white metal showing through the paint). The bogies are attached to the body with a screw, one of which is fairly slack, making for a pretty wobbly bogie!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 16, 2013, 01:04:22 AM
This arrived Saturday so after a hasty sorting out of electrics managed to run it with my rake of Overton Cars.

[smg id=8852][smg id=8853]
http://youtu.be/yP43wtYX4uE (http://youtu.be/yP43wtYX4uE)
All stock is Athearn. The loco is running a Lenz Silver chip hidden in the tender.

Don't have a completed loop yet under the lower end tunnel(beyond the platform), but hopefully will do that over Christmas. Work permitting.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on December 16, 2013, 08:29:08 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on December 15, 2013, 07:35:17 PM
Quote from: P Bender on December 15, 2013, 07:30:39 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/902356_584103548306095_571421452_o.jpg)

Dutch EMU (mat '54)

That is a very good looking loco  :thumbsup:

cheers John.

The front does look a bit like Rod Hull's Emu though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 18, 2013, 06:57:12 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7384/11438832326_c72ed72635.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/11438832326/)

Another couple of additions  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 19, 2013, 03:05:12 AM
Tried out the NGS's new online purchasing system and treated meself to these, which arrived yesterday:
[smg id=8898 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=8905 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=8907 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=8904 type=preview align=center width=400]
[smg id=8903 type=preview align=center width=400]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 19, 2013, 08:48:00 AM
Probably in the wrong thread here, but in relation to my post above, does anyone know what a suitable locomotive would be to pair with my new maroon inspection coach? I thought it would look really cool with my green Class 14, but as Etched Pixels has pointed out, the 14's didn't really work anywhere. Indeed, (and I'll dig it out and scan it, if I can find it).... I came across a Class 14 sitting in an NCB yard (as EP says) way back in 1972 as I was wondering around taking pictures for my college dissertation about the decline of coal mining in the North East.

So any suggestions appreciated.

In relation to my new maroon Stove R, same thing..... what do I run it with? Apparently they ceased being connected to passenger trains in 1959?

:beers: George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on December 19, 2013, 09:42:36 AM
Quote from: Bealman on December 19, 2013, 08:48:00 AM
Probably in the wrong thread here, but in relation to my post above, does anyone know what a suitable locomotive would be to pair with my new maroon inspection coach? I thought it would look really cool with my green Class 14, but as Etched Pixels has pointed out, the 14's didn't really work anywhere. Indeed, (and I'll dig it out and scan it, if I can find it).... I came across a Class 14 sitting in an NCB yard (as EP says) way back in 1972 as I was wondering around taking pictures for my college dissertation about the decline of coal mining in the North East.

So any suggestions appreciated.

In relation to my new maroon Stove R, same thing..... what do I run it with? Apparently they ceased being connected to passenger trains in 1959?

:beers: George

Britains Model Trains 2014 suggests Ivatt 2 MT, Fairburn Tank, Black 5, class 24/25/26/27, Class 31, and Class 37, as "locos it should work with".
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on December 19, 2013, 10:41:09 AM
Here's confirmation of the Ivatt:

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2839246 (http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2839246)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on December 19, 2013, 11:11:59 AM
Quote from: Bealman on December 19, 2013, 08:48:00 AM
Probably in the wrong thread here, but in relation to my post above, does anyone know what a suitable locomotive would be to pair with my new maroon inspection coach? I thought it would look really cool with my green Class 14, but as Etched Pixels has pointed out, the 14's didn't really work anywhere. Indeed, (and I'll dig it out and scan it, if I can find it).... I came across a Class 14 sitting in an NCB yard (as EP says) way back in 1972 as I was wondering around taking pictures for my college dissertation about the decline of coal mining in the North East.

So any suggestions appreciated.

In relation to my new maroon Stove R, same thing..... what do I run it with? Apparently they ceased being connected to passenger trains in 1959?

:beers: George

This is what pulls my Inspection Coach
[smg id=8909 type=full align=center caption="37 and Inspection coach"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on December 19, 2013, 01:10:22 PM
A Minitrix loco and coaches won on eBay arrived this morning  :thumbsup:

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/Minitrix%20Train/DSCF2847.jpg) (http://s438.photobucket.com/user/Scotsoft/media/Minitrix%20Train/DSCF2847.jpg.html)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/Minitrix%20Train/DSCF2851.jpg) (http://s438.photobucket.com/user/Scotsoft/media/Minitrix%20Train/DSCF2851.jpg.html)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/Minitrix%20Train/DSCF2855.jpg) (http://s438.photobucket.com/user/Scotsoft/media/Minitrix%20Train/DSCF2855.jpg.html)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/Minitrix%20Train/DSCF2853.jpg) (http://s438.photobucket.com/user/Scotsoft/media/Minitrix%20Train/DSCF2853.jpg.html)

(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/Scotsoft/Minitrix%20Train/DSCF2854.jpg) (http://s438.photobucket.com/user/Scotsoft/media/Minitrix%20Train/DSCF2854.jpg.html)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 19, 2013, 10:12:24 PM
They're cute. What vintage would they be, then?

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: keerout on December 19, 2013, 10:17:21 PM
George beat me to it! sooo cute, you can't help smiling when you look at them..
Gerard  :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on December 19, 2013, 11:03:31 PM
According to the seller he bought them in Germany in 1982  :goggleeyes:

I have not had time to give them a run yet but when I took each out of the box they are as new.
I did try the loco on some track and it will benefit from a sparse drop of oil and a good running in  :thumbsup:

The seller also included an oval of track and the Minitrix controller which was not in the sale, so I was given those free of charge which was very generous of him.

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 19, 2013, 11:21:33 PM
Cool. Looking at them, I would have guessed early Eighties. Canny buy!

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 19, 2013, 11:46:07 PM
Good result John - What happened to the "no money left" comment you sent me the other day.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on December 19, 2013, 11:52:50 PM
Quote from: trainsdownunder on December 19, 2013, 11:46:07 PM
Good result John - What happened to the "no money left" comment you sent me the other day.  :laugh:

That's what credit cards are for  :-[  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 20, 2013, 12:17:51 AM
Another from my Yard Sale purchases has arrived. . Unused ex display stock.
Both A & B units powered. All cars lit. Full DCC throughout. $220 inc Shipping

[smg id=8919]
[smg id=8920]
[smg id=8921]

http://youtu.be/Wb7P-4iIJ3M (http://youtu.be/Wb7P-4iIJ3M)

Been after this RR for sometime.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 20, 2013, 12:33:51 AM
That IS nice. Like the road name, too. One of my favourite American lines.  :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: philwhite on December 20, 2013, 08:32:31 AM
The BN set looks great and is such a striking livery, I have the same set but with the E8 but I think I prefer the F3's.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 20, 2013, 08:43:09 AM
I actually sold my E8 about a year ago as I couldn't seem to find a B unit or reasonably priced cars to go with it. Had given up hope and bingo. The price was good too - $220 inc P&P which for full DCC through out I can't fault.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on December 20, 2013, 10:24:00 AM
Very smooth running as you would expect from Kato  :claphappy:

The price you paid is excellent as well  ;)

Well done  :NGaugersRule:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 20, 2013, 10:36:47 AM
I think it is a totally canny buy - B unit powered as well? I am DCC illiterate, so is two power units (as in motorised)a pre-requisite for the boxed set of wot, 6 coaches? I notice that the Farish Blue Pullman set has two motorised units....

As Pauline Hanson (an Aussie politician) said:

Please explain.....  :beers:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on December 20, 2013, 10:58:40 AM
All Kato A and B units are powered as standard George, so you can imagine the pulling power of an ABBA consist  :goggleeyes:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 20, 2013, 11:23:31 AM
Yes indeed. Wonderful stuff.

I have no experience with double-heading N scale locos with 'matched' power units. Especially if they are at each end of a consist! (Of course, I'm thinkin' Farish Blue Pullman here.... :D...).

Lovely Burlington Northern stuff, though.

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 20, 2013, 12:22:03 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on December 20, 2013, 10:58:40 AM
All Kato A and B units are powered as standard George, so you can imagine the pulling power of an ABBA consist  :goggleeyes:

cheers John.

I don't think Agnetha had any problems pulling :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on December 20, 2013, 12:23:39 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 20, 2013, 12:22:03 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on December 20, 2013, 10:58:40 AM
All Kato A and B units are powered as standard George, so you can imagine the pulling power of an ABBA consist  :goggleeyes:

cheers John.

I don't think Agnetha had any problems pulling :D

Trust you to take this thread below the waist  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: keerout on December 20, 2013, 01:29:03 PM
 :laughabovepost: somehow, I had this strange vision of railway engineers legging it away from crazed ABBA fans..   :worried:
Gerard  :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on December 20, 2013, 07:56:48 PM
Hi all

Here's my new Christmass present to myself the Newspaper Express  :D

[smg id=8928]

Sorry for the grainy pictures I'm trying to do close ups on my iphone

[smg id=8939]

[smg id=8929]

Just look at the detail of this GUV

[smg id=8932]

[smg id=8934]

Sorry about being grainy pictures trying to do close ups to show detail

[smg id=8933]

I've brought a TPO to go with it good detail on that as well

[smg id=8935]

[smg id=8936]

I brought some rolling stock as well for my Class 37

[smg id=8937]

Very good value

:NGF:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 20, 2013, 10:09:15 PM
Very nice. The detail is quite astounding.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 20, 2013, 10:11:27 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 20, 2013, 12:22:03 PM
I don't think Agnetha had any problems pulling :D

:laughabovepost: :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on December 20, 2013, 10:14:00 PM
nice class 24, guv, tpo etc.....  now put it away until Christmas day when you are allowed to open it!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrafarfan on December 21, 2013, 02:47:27 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on December 20, 2013, 10:14:00 PM
nice class 24, guv, tpo etc.....  now put it away until Christmas day when you are allowed to open it!!!

I was so excited I opened the box with my keys didn't even look for scissors or knife.  :laugh3:

Anyway no more spending all the way till next year, just I have to be good for Father Christmas.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on December 21, 2013, 10:20:59 PM
That is a nice set......hmmmm....another order to the UK???

:o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MattJ on December 22, 2013, 06:07:07 PM
After something of a hiatus, eventually got a Black 5 as my birthday indulgence yesterday  :)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3797/11499354146_3778687e00_h.jpg)

At last I can start laying the second circuit - will be checking the front "throw" of the Black 5 against the inner side of carriages to ensure clearage between passing trains.

Unfortunately, on taking this picture I noticed that the BR crest on the 3MT is a slightly damaged...  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 22, 2013, 10:48:21 PM
Very nice locomotive.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: georgehgv on December 23, 2013, 07:42:40 AM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/thumb_8961.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8961)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/thumb_8962.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8962)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/thumb_8963.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8963)

My Christmas Present finally arriving - Graham Farish Blue Tornado.

Beautifully made and detailed, shame that part of the running gear fell off when it came out of the box before opening the tender to fit the chip. Anyway pushed plastic piece back and all seems to be well now.

Magnificent show piece for my beginners layout. The only steam loco I intend to run on my otherwise modern diesel themed layout.

I finally managed to post a photograph here so I may now manage to show more of my layout shortly.

Merry Christmas everyone and I hope you find everything you hoped for in your stockings  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malc on December 23, 2013, 09:26:58 AM
Looks magnificent George. I'm looking forward to getting Sir Nigel Gresley for my Christmas pressie, but I don't want to see him in stockings.  :D

Merry Xmas.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 23, 2013, 10:59:18 AM
Ah well... and that is an awesome looking blue bit of gear.

Merry Christmas, one and all!  :beers:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 23, 2013, 11:22:29 AM
Quote from: Malc on December 23, 2013, 09:26:58 AM
Looks magnificent George. I'm looking forward to getting Sir Nigel Gresley for my Christmas pressie, but I don't want to see him in stockings.  :D

Merry Xmas.

:laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on December 23, 2013, 01:14:48 PM
Quote from: Malc on December 23, 2013, 09:26:58 AM
Looks magnificent George. I'm looking forward to getting Sir Nigel Gresley for my Christmas pressie, but I don't want to see him in stockings.  :D

Merry Xmas.

The A4 horror show! :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on December 23, 2013, 02:16:07 PM
I will be able to recreate gresley and tornado side by side in br express blue lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 23, 2013, 03:30:39 PM
Quote from: Jerry Howlett on December 23, 2013, 01:14:48 PM
Quote from: Malc on December 23, 2013, 09:26:58 AM
Looks magnificent George. I'm looking forward to getting Sir Nigel Gresley for my Christmas pressie, but I don't want to see him in stockings.  :D

Merry Xmas.

The A4 horror show! :o

Kingfishnet :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Duncan83 on December 23, 2013, 04:04:29 PM
Happy Christmas all. Well I was very lucky this week my wife toke me on a surprise 4 day break to Berlin for my 30th Birthday.

Amazing city full of history and so much todo, on my last day I found a model shop of a side street and wow how good was it. Full of all gauge locos, rolling stock, buildings, trees you name it they had it 80% was second hand and the rest new.

They had draws that you pull out to view all the second hand goods I was in heaven
this is a link to there website http://www.michas-bahnhof.de (http://www.michas-bahnhof.de)

I found a couple of nice bits but as most rolling stock was german I thought it may look a little out of place on my layout.

I paid â,¬24 for both of these.

First was a steel wagon.
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/20131223_114611_zps758e8305.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/20131223_114611_zps758e8305.jpg.html)

And the second was a power supply wagon.
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/20131223_114851_zpsbbdfbc3a.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/20131223_114851_zpsbbdfbc3a.jpg.html)

With my class 73's in BR Blue
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/20131223_125325_zps8efd8258.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/20131223_125325_zps8efd8258.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on December 23, 2013, 04:51:04 PM
Nice buys Duncan and belated happy birthday  :thumbsup:

David
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on December 23, 2013, 06:29:20 PM
Never been into Micha's but I've ordered stuff online from them a couple of times - very good service.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on December 24, 2013, 01:45:18 PM
It's not fair! it's Xmas and I'm being "Bullied" !  :D

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/IMGP2622_zps3841faab.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/minzapint/media/Railway/IMGP2622_zps3841faab.jpg.html)

Arrived this morning  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on December 24, 2013, 01:49:02 PM
I so loooaaathe you right now!

Same colour i want but i want 7/8 of them :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DCCDave on December 24, 2013, 03:25:51 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on December 24, 2013, 01:49:02 PM
i want 7/8

Go on splash out and get a whole one  :D

Cheers
Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on December 24, 2013, 03:56:26 PM
Har har dave :p
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on December 24, 2013, 11:50:07 PM
My early Christmas present to myself  :D :

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/thumb_9009.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9009)

L-R: BSK(SO)-SK-CK-BSK(SO)-SO and a BR(SR) Green CCT (Dapol).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on December 24, 2013, 11:57:04 PM
Omg so jealous i want some soo bad :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on December 26, 2013, 06:43:57 PM
Latest purchase just before Christmas, and the last one I shall make (honest) until the Everest Roofline soffits/fascias/gutters are installed last week in January.

Dapol Class 52 Western Sovereign shown here beside the basics of the Marsh Wharf on my layout under construction - just made enough to know the width so ballasting can begin.

Very classy runner as others have said. My smallest radii are 10.5" on Peco 55 and it rounds these without even thinking about it even barely crawling along - not a hint of hesitation. Can be heard when going fast - but best almost silent at sane speeds.


(http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/csaywoodParkeNd1/_1000956_zpsf524e0a8.jpg) (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/csaywoodParkeNd1/media/_1000956_zpsf524e0a8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 26, 2013, 11:13:47 PM
Geez that's a good looking loco.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kipper on December 27, 2013, 02:47:12 PM
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b542/kipper37/PICT0081_zps76796485.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/kipper37/media/PICT0081_zps76796485.jpg.html)

Finally got my Lego toy today, from the Daily Mail lottery game, and built it. Wrong scale!!!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on December 27, 2013, 03:17:39 PM
^^^ No not wrong scale. Put that on the layout and it would win every battle all on its own.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on December 27, 2013, 05:21:25 PM
So that's where Farish got rid of all their "pizza cutter" wheels.  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on December 27, 2013, 07:36:16 PM
That would certainly "surprise" the passengers on the platform as he passed through !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mollington Street on December 30, 2013, 04:41:23 PM
(http://u1.ipernity.com/26/74/61/29207461.d833e00c.500.jpg) (http://www.ipernity.com/doc/311509/29207461)
Tomytec Centram (http://www.ipernity.com/doc/311509/29207461)

Delivered from Germany for Christmas!

:)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 30, 2013, 08:59:42 PM
Excuse the photos, testing out the camera in my new smartphone.

Picked up some new locos and stock at the weekend.

Graham Farish Class 20

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/WP_20131230_001_zps6d5a66e4.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/WP_20131230_001_zps6d5a66e4.jpg.html)

Bulleid Semi-open Brake Second, Composite Corridor and a Mk1 Brake Second Corridor.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/WP_20131230_002_zps51d6f75b.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/WP_20131230_002_zps51d6f75b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 30, 2013, 09:37:06 PM
Can't remember if I shared this:

Graham Farish Class 08 (cheap from Hattons), blue Express Parcels GUV and a Dapol Fruit D.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4375_zps24a9ae1e.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4375_zps24a9ae1e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 31, 2013, 12:24:35 AM
All very nice. I especially like your new coaches!  :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 31, 2013, 12:11:18 PM
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2823/11666699026_77807e068a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/11666699026/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3765/11665906995_6098c18ec4.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/11665906995/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7434/11666698256_af83afef23.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/11666698256/)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5475/11666704246_735691446e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/11666704246/)

The Christmas Bonanza!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on December 31, 2013, 12:20:31 PM
My Lifelike BL2, which arrived this morning. A bargain at £16, it doesn't look as though its ever been used. Been looking for one of these for ages.

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/Engines/P1030017_zps9ec48138.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/alexcrawford2008/media/N%20Gauge/Engines/P1030017_zps9ec48138.jpg.html)

It'll get a repaint into BAR blue.

Alex  :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on December 31, 2013, 12:25:31 PM
Very nice Alex, I must have missed that one  >:D  :D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on January 01, 2014, 05:53:09 AM
Nice looking loco Alex and a bargain price. really must spent more time looking at the UK - stuff out here way to expensive most of the time.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on January 01, 2014, 09:45:02 AM
Hi,

Thanks. It's my first Lifelike loco and its a great little runner. The couplers are attached to the bogies, which have limited movement. So when I was running it around my WPR layout you could hear it running tight when it goes around 1st radius curves. My BAR layout has 2nd radius curves, so it should be ok with those.

Alex  :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 01, 2014, 10:37:55 AM
For just £16 that looks one heckuva bargain, Alex :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on January 01, 2014, 10:45:02 AM
It certainly was. Hopefully it won't be too long before I can pick up another BL2. I'm also looking for a cheap NW2 diesel as well.

Alex  :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on January 01, 2014, 05:28:37 PM
Since no sanat gifts under the tree this year, i thought i start the new year off with a couple of wagon and vehicle purchases.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/thumb_9170.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9170)
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on January 01, 2014, 05:41:37 PM
 :goggleeyes: :goggleeyes: :goggleeyes:

Santa wouldn't make it down the chimney with that lot!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on January 01, 2014, 05:42:15 PM
Quote from: 1936ace on January 01, 2014, 05:28:37 PM
Since no sanat gifts under the tree this year, i thought i start the new year off with a couple of wagon and vehicle purchases.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/thumb_9170.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9170)
Bart

Tell you what, I'll swap you a set of handkerchiefs and some lurid coloured socks for just a couple of trucks?  :bounce:

OINVU!  Nice collection.  Regards Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on January 01, 2014, 06:04:08 PM
Wow Bart, it will take you up to Easter just to get them all out of their boxes  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:  :smiley-laughing:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on January 01, 2014, 06:26:18 PM
Excuse me Bart but did you sell the car, the dog and probably the kids as well?  :o

That's one heck of a start for 2014!

Well done that bloke.  :thumbsup:

Dave G

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on January 01, 2014, 07:23:04 PM
well if i am going to get into trouble for buying a wagon i may as well do it properly and go all out :D
bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 01, 2014, 09:06:24 PM
Cripes, Bart :goggleeyes:
Are there any left in stock ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on January 01, 2014, 09:12:14 PM
Next year I will substitute a gum tree for the usual pine tree and hopefully I will be as lucky as you !

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on January 01, 2014, 09:25:17 PM
Hey Newport and joe
How's things, yeh there is still some left about maybe 350 coaches and wagons and for joe it's the result of working Xmas and nye resulting in some extra play money wish it was as easy a planting a tree as with about 150 odd iron barks and gums and the back yard I'd have gold plated loco and no I would not weathering them😋
Must admit it was hard choosing with them all sitting on the mess room table at work at one stage a quick add up came to around A$1200 then reality sunk in but I'm happy with what I picked
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 02, 2014, 05:35:11 AM
 :o :goggleeyes: :o :goggleeyes:

And I thought all you Hunter Valley types ever did was sit around drinkin' wine.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on January 02, 2014, 09:33:59 AM
Hey George
My wife loves the wine but I'm a twinnings fan so since I don't drink don't gamble and don't chase women I have to have something since she suggested I give up the fire engines
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on January 02, 2014, 11:29:08 AM
Well my treat to me arrived today.

Still a couple more items outstanding, but these will keep me busy. Been rationalising my stock a bit to make way for this bundle.

18 Kato locos All BNSF or Sante Fe. 10 with DCC fitted. 10 new and the others used 6 of which are custom paint jobs (not that I can tell). All bought through the N Scale Yard sale.  Average of around £30 each paid.

[smg id=9209][smg id=9210][smg id=9211][smg id=9212][smg id=9213][smg id=9214][smg id=9215]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on January 02, 2014, 11:46:20 AM
What a fantastic set of locos. They'll certainly keep you busy for a while.

Alex  :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on January 02, 2014, 12:18:00 PM
Awesome! These locos will need something to haul so I hope you have about 300-400
wagons. :D




Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on January 02, 2014, 12:23:24 PM
Yowsa  :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: philwhite on January 02, 2014, 04:21:07 PM
Wow! :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: anselm on January 02, 2014, 05:19:38 PM
I hesitate to show my recent acquisition after earlier postings but the milk wagons and guards van were a Christmas present.
[smg id=9217]
Ian
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on January 02, 2014, 05:22:07 PM
Nice looking models Ian.

Alex  :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on January 02, 2014, 10:21:06 PM
Hi Ian
The milkers look great I'm looking at it on the phone so my eyes are pushed a bit are they the dapol six wheelers if so do they ride better then the peco tankers. Behind the 22 they look spot on
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on January 02, 2014, 11:01:08 PM
Quote from: Agrippa on January 02, 2014, 12:18:00 PM
Awesome! These locos will need something to haul so I hope you have about 300-400
wagons. :D

Don't even want to count my rolling stock. Have been acquiring stuff for sometime. Probably got around 600 pieces inc passenger cars. I do buy and resell regularly though.

Settling down now to running SF and BNSF locos only for freight. But have other passenger lines. All my UP, PRR etc will be going. SLowly cataloguing everything on speadsheets.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 03, 2014, 12:38:58 AM
That ain't a loco stud you got yourself there, Col - it's the whole US Army!!!  :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 03, 2014, 05:25:04 AM
Quote from: 1936ace on January 02, 2014, 10:21:06 PM
Hi Ian
The milkers look great I'm looking at it on the phone so my eyes are pushed a bit are they the dapol six wheelers if so do they ride better then the peco tankers. Behind the 22 they look spot on
Bart

Hi Bart,
Having had both 4 and 6 wheel tanks I wouldn't necessarily say the 6 wheelers run better.
However, following several prangs in the 12" to the foot world the 4 wheelers were limited to a speed of 40-45mph if I remember correctly, hence the move to 6 wheelers.
I stand to be corrected though :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: anselm on January 03, 2014, 10:02:30 AM
Quote from: 1936ace on January 02, 2014, 10:21:06 PM
Hi Ian
The milkers look great I'm looking at it on the phone so my eyes are pushed a bit are they the dapol six wheelers if so do they ride better then the peco tankers. Behind the 22 they look spot on
Bart
Hi Bart, they are the Dapol six wheelers.  I've seen no difference in ride between the 6 and 4 wheel wagons.  I was interested to see Newport Nobby's comment on 6 wheelers - I had wondered why they were made.

Ian
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on January 03, 2014, 08:45:51 PM
Quote from: anselm on January 02, 2014, 05:19:38 PM
I hesitate to show my recent acquisition after earlier postings but the milk wagons and guards van were a Christmas present.
Ian

They're lovely little models, Ian. I have four myself, plus two of the four-wheelers because I'm modelling the early 1930s and can show the transition between the two. One day I'll have to add a little weathering to them, as they look far too clean when new.

Here's my latest arrival - I stumbled across this Union Mills beauty on eBay and was the only bidder. Absolute bargain! Needless to say, I was fairly gobsmacked by that as it's a beautiful runner. I cleaned it, oiled it, cleaned the wheels (filthy!) and gave it a good running-in for an hour. After all that it crept round the test track at the slowest possible speed, looking absolutely fantastic.

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9584_zps390d0ac1.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9584_zps390d0ac1.jpg.html)

It already has some scruffy paint on the wheels to mask the original shine, so I can hope to add a few stains and scuffs to the bodywork over time (these locos were well worn in by the time the LMS got its hands on them. Even 1930s photos show them looking less than pristine).

Peter
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on January 03, 2014, 09:19:13 PM
The 6 wheelers were produced to allow smoother running at speed for milk traffic (especially from the West Country to the London area). The 6 wheelers were much more stable and were able to travel at express speeds. I think the 4 wheelers produced too much wobble/vibration for the milk which had a detrimental effect on it.
I think that many of the 4 wheelers were relegated to more local duties rather than long distance.
As for the N gauge version, I think they both perform well. At least they do in my mixed 4 and 6 wheel train !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on January 04, 2014, 11:49:32 AM
I've wanted a J27, but hardly any got into the used market so held back until a new batch of Union Mills J27s were made, this is my post-Xmas treat.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/thumb_9236.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9236)

According to Yeadon's the preserved 65894 was allocated to Neville Hill, near where I live, between 1943-1950.
It'll accompany my J25 in LNER livery (5650) which I've owned for about ten years and bought secondhand even then and is my stand-in for a J21.

N gaugers are well served with North Eastern Rly RTR locos, there's quite a few modellers on other forums who are agitating for these to be produced RTR in OO scale.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on January 04, 2014, 12:24:09 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on January 04, 2014, 11:49:32 AM
I've wanted a J27, but hardly any got into the used market so held back until a new batch of Union Mills J27s were made, this is my post-Xmas treat.

You just can't beat Union Mills locos. :) One day I will be able to treat myself to one or two of them brand new.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on January 04, 2014, 12:43:39 PM
 I gave my J27 a quick go on my layout and it ran very smoothly round Fleischmann Piccolo 9 inch curves and through points.   :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on January 04, 2014, 01:02:49 PM
I've been having a 'quick go' on my test track with my G2 for the last couple of days :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on January 06, 2014, 09:15:51 AM
More ABBA - Last of the christmas spend arrived today

Not 1, but 2  Santa Fe F7 ABBA sets in the BLue/Yellow scheme All units are Kato powered with DCC fitted (TCS decoders).

Also managed to get a Blue war-bonnet F7 A unit (DCC). One of my other B units will be getting a respray at some point to complete this loco. Paid £305 inc
P&P for the lot, which as they're all DCC I reckon is good going.

[smg id=9337][smg id=9338]

http://youtu.be/EdddioOUnkI (http://youtu.be/EdddioOUnkI)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on January 06, 2014, 10:08:40 AM
2 ABBA sets is just plain greedy  :D

You have not been robbed paying that price for what you got  :thumbsup:

They look very smart Colin, well done  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 06, 2014, 10:14:31 AM
That runs beautifully, mate. I forget that some American loco lash-ups are as long as (dare I say it) a Blue Pullman!

It's been a while now since I read American mags (apart from Rod Stewart!!  ;D), but those are formidable looking diesels. 1940s-50s?

And yes, I've just caught a post from a certain gentleman in NE England (above), but now that I've typed this, I'm posting it regardless.  :thumbsup:

Wife is at her sister's in Blue Mountains. I might just put ABBA on the stereo.  :D

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on January 06, 2014, 10:32:04 AM
Nice video! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: philwhite on January 06, 2014, 11:03:46 AM
The F7's look great! The Blue/Yellow ATSF freight scheme is one of my favourites and suits the F7 very well.

I've never seen a Kato blue bonnet before, is it a custom paint?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on January 06, 2014, 11:20:12 AM
Quote from: philwhite on January 06, 2014, 11:03:46 AM
The F7's look great! The Blue/Yellow ATSF freight scheme is one of my favourites and suits the F7 very well.

I've never seen a Kato blue bonnet before, is it a custom paint?

The blue bonnet colour cigar band scheme I believe is from 1971-72. There are Yellow versions as well. These Blue versions are hard to find and I think may have been a US release only.

More info on SF locos and schemes here :http://www.atsfrr.com/resources/funits/Santa%20Fe%20Railway%20Historical%20&%20Modeling%20Society%20-%20The%20F-Unit%20Pages.htm (http://www.atsfrr.com/resources/funits/Santa%20Fe%20Railway%20Historical%20&%20Modeling%20Society%20-%20The%20F-Unit%20Pages.htm)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 06, 2014, 11:52:44 AM
Oh -oh.  71-72..... so I was way off with1940s-50s then.  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on January 06, 2014, 02:05:34 PM
Friends,

It arrived in the post today from a relative, a brand new oddity!

Made by Bachmann, it has a tender drive via cardan to the loco drive wheels c/w traction tyres!

(http://photos.imageevent.com/petersplatters/modelrailway2/SAM_2747a.JPG)

Fun! Fun! Fun!

Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on January 06, 2014, 02:45:37 PM
Hello Peter,

What you need for your great looking loco are a set of coaches like these  :thumbsup:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4520.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4520)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4521.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4521)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4522.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4522)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on January 06, 2014, 02:53:02 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on January 06, 2014, 02:45:37 PM
Hello Peter,

What you need for your great looking loco are a set of coaches like these  :thumbsup:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4520.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4520)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4521.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4521)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/thumb_4522.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=4522)

cheers John.

AND I suppose you just happen to have a set for sale?   :D :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on January 06, 2014, 03:15:59 PM
Hello Peter.

I am afraid I do not have a set for sale, the ones I have are for locos I already have.

I have not seen Pennsylvania coaches like these for sale but in the UK you can pick up the Union Pacific ones on eBay fairly regularly.  The old timer locos also were used to haul freight so you could pick those up to make a train.

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: philwhite on January 06, 2014, 03:26:42 PM
The Athearn / Roundhouse overton cars also look good behind a 4-4-0, but unfortunately are quite rare these days.

http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATH11004 (http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATH11004)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on January 06, 2014, 03:35:20 PM
Looks straight out of an early western movie.

Does the PRR stand for 'Peter's Rail Road' by any chance?  :D

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on January 06, 2014, 03:37:23 PM
Hi Phil,

I don't think I have ever seen any of the Athern cars for sale.
It is a pity they have discontinued these classic cars  :thumbsdown:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on January 06, 2014, 08:05:01 PM
Hi

I sold my PRR recently like this. I've never seen PRR cars for these, but I may have a contact for you - I'll look.
I can get you some like these, but they are undecorated. These are slightly smaller than the Bachann ones and so are bit better scale. Will send some more pics later.

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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on January 06, 2014, 08:34:33 PM
You seem to have more stock than Hattons ! :D

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 06, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
Nice scenery in the background, there, Col. Hope it's on NGF!  ;D

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on January 07, 2014, 07:11:25 PM
I bought this off ebay the other day, my first ever class 45 Peak! :claphappy:
Its secondhand but is like new & runs smooth. As its an older China split chassis Farish model I'm thinking of taking the knife to it at some point & doing a bit of detailing  >:D

I'd like to fit lights to it as it doesn't have any, anybody else done this to theirs?  :hmmm:
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/001_zps1b214118.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/001_zps1b214118.jpg.html)

cheers, Stu.  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on January 07, 2014, 07:55:35 PM
I bought this lot to celebrate my recent promotion:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG2940_zps87f28313.jpg)

16 for now, 3 more and I'll be happy. Just got to build all the loads now, one down......

Should keep a pair of Metals 37's busy (if they ever get made!)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on January 07, 2014, 08:01:34 PM
Congrats on the promotion AND the bulk buy!  :claphappy:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on January 07, 2014, 08:55:38 PM
QuoteI bought this lot to celebrate my recent promotion:



16 for now, 3 more and I'll be happy. Just got to build all the loads now, one down......

Should keep a pair of Metals 37's busy (if they ever get made!)

I hope you have not drained the stock of the supplier I am looking at for these.... :P

Nah, only joking, congrats to you on both counts  :thumbsup:

Ref the Metals 37s, I have a Poole Era one, not long BR Lines serviced, if you don't want to wait.... >:D

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on January 07, 2014, 09:17:39 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on January 07, 2014, 08:55:38 PM
QuoteI bought this lot to celebrate my recent promotion:



16 for now, 3 more and I'll be happy. Just got to build all the loads now, one down......

Should keep a pair of Metals 37's busy (if they ever get made!)

I hope you have not drained the stock of the supplier I am looking at for these.... :P

Nah, only joking, congrats to you on both counts  :thumbsup:

Ref the Metals 37s, I have a Poole Era one, not long BR Lines serviced, if you don't want to wait.... >:D

Skyline2uk

There's plenty left! Good offers at the moment too.

I'm sure the re-tooled 37 will be along soon!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on January 09, 2014, 08:45:42 PM
Two Dapol Gresley teak carriages arrived in the post today, a BCK and TK.
They join my Dapol buffet car and two Minitrix corridor thirds with spindly truss rods to form a short set of Gresley corridor teak carriages, all based on preserved examples, but currently in varying states of repair.
This is my set if all of them were restored to their original condition, described from top to bottom (none of them have been re-numbered):

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/thumb_9457.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9457)

TK 1002 (SRPS, Bo'ness) (Minitrix)
TK 3291 (NYMR) (Minitrix)
Buffet car 641 (NYMR) (Dapol)
TK 23896 (NYMR) (Dapol)
BCK 24068 (Severn Valley) (Dapol)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 09, 2014, 09:30:08 PM
Very nice - what do you use to haul them please?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on January 09, 2014, 09:50:07 PM
My plan is to run them as a preserved set as though I was running my own heritage railway, behind my first choice locos for the job, 70000 Britannia (Minitrix) or my recently-acquired J27 (Union Mills)

For other modellers, the prototypes could be seen running together between 1934-43, numbered as supplied RTR, on the LNER it could run behind any Gresley or any other suitable pre-group passenger loco, e.g. B12 or GC Director, and also on inter-company service behind a suitably-powered passenger loco of the late 30s such as a GWR Hall, LMS Jubilee or Black 5, or SR Lord Nelson, or Schools in Maunsell livery.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 09, 2014, 10:06:29 PM
Nice coaches gc4946.

I've got a Brake Third and Corridor Third and I'm thinking of buying another Brake Third to make a 3-coach set to go with my LNER Dapol B1.  They don't really go with 1960s Western Region but they look great together and remind me of a childhood friend's Hornby LNER loco and coaches which I admired.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on January 09, 2014, 10:07:37 PM
Thanks for the loco info. I have a Hall that will possibly do.

Can someone please explain why Dapol have produced what seems to be 3, 3rd class, 1, 1st class and 3 breaks and no 2nd class coaches.

Can a realistic rake be put together with these?

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 09, 2014, 10:30:01 PM
There was no second class at the time.  Something to do with railways being obliged to offer 'affordable third class fares'.  So they re-named what was second class as third class and gave customers the choice of first or third although ticket prices were the same as the old first and second classes with third class fairs and accommodation abolished.

Not sure what formations teak coaches would have run as but you'd expect there to be more third than first class coaches.  And it is possible that some inter-regional services would have seen teak coaches pulled by GWR locos.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on January 09, 2014, 10:37:46 PM
Thanks John. Much appreciated.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on January 09, 2014, 10:39:51 PM
I was going to post the same explanation but didn't want to appear foolish  :-[

The railway companies were quite naughty really, they were obliged to provide "Third Class" travel, so they did. The fact that no "Second Class" existed anymore didn't matter by the letter (if not spirit) of the law.

Even worse was the practice of (allegedly) deliberately letting third class get dirty, thus dirtying the clothes of those using them and "encouraging" them to pay the first class fare. This would hit the like of city clerks (who had to look smart but weren't actually paid that well) hardest.

Add to this the so called "Parliamentary trains" which offered all third class travel, but at absolutely useless times, and you realise that the hard-pressed rail commuter had long sice been under the cosh.

Sorry,  :offtopicsign:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 09, 2014, 10:48:40 PM
Thanks for that, Skyline.  I suppose whenever there are rules in place people will attempt to interpret them to their own advantage.  Anyway, to try and get things back on topic, here's my latest purchase:

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4380_zpsbac020d2.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4380_zpsbac020d2.jpg.html)

A weathered BR brake van I picked up on a trip to Glasgow.  You can also see the LNER B1 which I run with my teak coaches.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on January 12, 2014, 05:11:47 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on January 09, 2014, 10:30:01 PM
There was no second class at the time.

Not quite strictly true - second class tended to survive as a special case for boat trains (the boats having three classes).

The railways certainly had a long history of bad behaviour. It took a law (Railway Act 1844) to get them to even give third class passengers a roof. Likewise it took state meddling to introduce parliamentary trains, or to get some companies to even carry third class passengers (eg the NLR only did so once compelled to do this as part of the arrangement for demolishing a load of slums to build their nice big shiny new station in London). Some companies even had a fourth class for a while (if third class passengers must have a roof why not add a fourth class without...)

To force passengers to travel first class everything was tried - coupling third class passengers to goods trains so they were very slow, making sure only first and second class coach trains didn't require changing - you name it, everything the airlines have come up with the railways tried first 8)

In the 1870s the Midland railway decided to change the rules of the game. To the utter fury of the other companies they started treating passengers like human beings and were rewarded with massive increases in passenger numbers and popularity. The lack of difference between 2nd and 3rd led to what was really third class being abolished. In law however they had to either provide 3rd class train services or pay extra taxes - so they simply called 2nd class 3rd and abolished second. It took into BR days for someone to decide that was stupid and fix the law.

Then in the era of political correctness it became 'standard class'. Some of the franchises btw are now lobbying for a return of 3rd class - or more accurately 'first/business/standard' akin to airline service.

Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 18, 2014, 09:26:32 PM
Thanks for the info, Alan.

My latest purchase is a Christmas present of sorts.  I had some Amazon vouchers to use and discovered that various N gauge items are available on there.  The Graham Farish fruit vans are something I've wanted for a while so I decided to treat myself.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4403_zpsff388cda.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4403_zpsff388cda.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4402_zpsdc46032f.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4402_zpsdc46032f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on January 19, 2014, 05:56:27 PM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5546/12034610214_45ce3cd4ba.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12034610214/)

Another of my fantastic pictures....
I'm generally a TOPS guy, but for the price I couldn't resist...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 19, 2014, 07:13:33 PM
Nice loco, Luke.
For some reason I never used to like Peaks when I first discovered them but they've started to grow on me.  Now if Farish would update one with NEM pockets, lights and a DCC socket I'd add one to my collection.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on January 19, 2014, 07:31:30 PM
I'm just proud of my orange multiple working cables. The orange is a bit too red, but it's an improvement on the unpainted black.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on January 19, 2014, 11:12:19 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on January 19, 2014, 05:56:27 PM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5546/12034610214_45ce3cd4ba.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12034610214/)

Another of my fantastic pictures....
I'm generally a TOPS guy, but for the price I couldn't resist...

Nice loco! I'm doing a bit of surgery, detailing & repaint on a class 45 peak at the moment, they're good locos & can be improved with a bit of work. :thumbsup:
I'm tempted to get a couple more as they are a good price at the moment.. :hmmm:

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pape_timmo on January 20, 2014, 12:33:16 AM
For Christmas my son bought me a Central trains 156 unit, and then for my birthday last week the kids and mother in law gave me money and a voucher or the local model shop, Church Street Models. So I bought the dummy 156 to go with the powered one. With the change I got another grey/blue Pullman Mk1, and the Oxford Diecast Plaxton Elite of Prospect Coaches.

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This weekend I've been away with my good lady, and shed promised a trip to Ford to The Engine Shed, to get the rest of my birthday present from her.
She got me 4 Cargowaggons, and 2 VGAs.

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When we got back to the hotel we had a call from our daughter to say a parcel had been delivered for me. It was my 5 Dapol FGW Mk3s, I'd ordered them for
Myself in December as a combined Christmas birthday pressie to myself. Yippee. I can now run a full length HST, ok not a TGS, but I'm after a representation, not perfection.

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What a fruitful new year it has been  :thankyousign: to the family...

Cheers, Timmo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on January 20, 2014, 02:01:20 AM
Nice haul...........!!!

:laugh3:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 20, 2014, 10:43:05 AM
Great set of pressies :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on January 20, 2014, 10:51:30 AM
You will be as happy as a pig in poo  :D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pape_timmo on January 20, 2014, 11:25:22 AM
Cheers gents, I'm a very happy chappie. Just gotta get on and build the layout, especially as my wife told me to stop buying models and get on building the scenery lol.

Cheers, Timmo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on January 20, 2014, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on January 09, 2014, 08:45:42 PM
Two Dapol Gresley teak carriages arrived in the post today, a BCK and TK.
They join my Dapol buffet car and two Minitrix corridor thirds with spindly truss rods to form a short set of Gresley corridor teak carriages, all based on preserved examples, but currently in varying states of repair.
This is my set if all of them were restored to their original condition, described from top to bottom (none of them have been re-numbered):

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/thumb_9457.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9457)

TK 1002 (SRPS, Bo'ness) (Minitrix)
TK 3291 (NYMR) (Minitrix)
Buffet car 641 (NYMR) (Dapol)
TK 23896 (NYMR) (Dapol)
BCK 24068 (Severn Valley) (Dapol)

where did you get the minitrix ones? i have the brake end one but i want a rake of the other ones to go with it.

iv got 9 dapol ones though for now :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on January 20, 2014, 08:23:32 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on January 20, 2014, 08:08:07 PM

iv got 9 dapol ones though for now :P

I am not jealous
I am not jealous
I am not jealous  :envy:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on January 20, 2014, 08:25:32 PM
Quote from: daveg on January 20, 2014, 08:23:32 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on January 20, 2014, 08:08:07 PM

iv got 9 dapol ones though for now :P

I am not jealous
I am not jealous
I am not jealous  :envy:

Dave G

haha unfortunatly iv got a problem with the NEM pocket on some of them so i have to try sort that out otherwise they keep uncoupling themselves, they all seem to be different heights, the three new ones are fine but these others, no idea

paul b
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on January 20, 2014, 09:05:06 PM
Portland-Docks,

The Minitrix ones I've owned for years, they turn up from time to time on auction sites.

None of the BCKs (three 3rd class and two 1st class compartments) they modelled survive in preservation.
However there's a BCK originally built with two first and two third class compartments under cover on the NYMR converted as a breakdown carriage
http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=988 (http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=988)
which could be converted from the Minitrix version.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 20, 2014, 09:07:42 PM
I had a problem with some of my Dapol Gresley stock randomly uncoupling.  My solution was to swap Rapido couplings for the dummy knuckle type.  But it would be better if Dapol could stop making droopy couplings...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on January 20, 2014, 09:10:26 PM
the only way i can solve it at the moment is buy glueing two couplers together then putting them in the pockets, but all it means is the train can only more or less go on straightish track as soon as it tries curving anything like two sets of points (NYMR style) they derail so iv got to try keep them on one loop, akward buggers!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on January 23, 2014, 04:51:52 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/12104093325_24d5a20658.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12104093325/)

I would rather have had one in RFD or Intercity, but it'll do
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on January 23, 2014, 05:52:43 PM
Just nabbed myself a nice second-hand bargain (£26, so it really was a bargain). Another Fowler 4F for my collection, although this one will (hopefully) be re-lettered and renumbered as an S&DJR loco:

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9632_zps82aaeacf.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9632_zps82aaeacf.jpg.html)

After a wheel clean, a bit of oil on the cogs, and an hour's running-in, it's going nicely. It needs tender pick-ups, though. A job for another day (once I've learnt how to do it!).

The only little problem is that it's missing the rear coupling. Before I open up the tender chassis to check, does anyone know off the top of their heads which version of Rapido I need for this? :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on January 23, 2014, 05:54:26 PM
it will be a spring coupler :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alex on January 23, 2014, 06:16:20 PM
Very nice looking engine Pete. I have a set of tender picks if you want them. They're for a 4F as I bought two sets. PM me your address and I'll post them out to you.

Alex  :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on January 23, 2014, 06:51:46 PM
i will probably need to do that to mine at some point, but i thought i would hold out for bachmanns new one...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on January 23, 2014, 08:01:02 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on January 23, 2014, 05:54:26 PM
it will be a spring coupler :)

Thanks. I'll add that to my long 'parts' list. :)

Quote from: Alex on January 23, 2014, 06:16:20 PM
Very nice looking engine Pete. I have a set of tender picks if you want them. They're for a 4F as I bought two sets. PM me your address and I'll post them out to you.

Alex  :wave:

Thanks Alex. Done :)

Quote from: portland-docks on January 23, 2014, 06:51:46 PM
i will probably need to do that to mine at some point, but i thought i would hold out for bachmanns new one...

I seem to be collecting 4Fs, so in time I hope to have the new one alongside my old faithfuls. I'm even hanging onto a Lima version just in case I can use the chassis for a kit version.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on January 23, 2014, 08:34:09 PM
Father Xmas came late this year!

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g181/railwaygun/NGF%202/10Minitrixflatcars_zpsdb2fa91a.jpg)

a set of 10 of these!

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g181/railwaygun/trixwaggon_zps3c797767.jpg)

just the thing for my Tank collection!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on January 23, 2014, 08:49:14 PM
Quote from: daveg on January 20, 2014, 08:23:32 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on January 20, 2014, 08:08:07 PM

iv got 9 dapol ones though for now :P

I am not jealous
I am not jealous
I am not jealous  :envy:

Dave G

That's a nice looking rake of coaches.

I have a rake of maroon Minitrix Gresleys myself, they really are lovely models and were so far ahead of anything else when by Minitrix introduced them in the late 80s.

Roy

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on January 23, 2014, 08:52:15 PM
the minitrix gresleys are a stunning set.

i know they arent accurate to what railways have now but im trying to use the dapol ones as a NYMR teak set and i want to use minitrix as a SVR teak set...but like i said SVR are trailing a long way as i only have a break end...oh well if i get an N2 at least it can do a shuttle with 2 dapol teaks included lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on January 24, 2014, 05:17:22 PM
Went down to the local shop for some spare coupling springs, and hidden in the bottom of the display cabinet were these:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/thumb_9805.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9805)

Ooh, you've got Dogfish! I said.  :bounce: It's not catching is it? was the reply...

Apparently he has some more 'in the back room' - when I find how many more I can fit in, I'll go back for more...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on January 24, 2014, 08:58:02 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on January 23, 2014, 08:49:14 PM
That's a nice looking rake of coaches.

I have a rake of maroon Minitrix Gresleys myself, they really are lovely models and were so far ahead of anything else when by Minitrix introduced them in the late 80s.

Roy

In several areas they are considerably better than the Dapol ones - like having the bogies in the right place.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on January 24, 2014, 10:46:38 PM
I've been getting on modifying my class 45 peak & couldn't resist buying a couple more to add to the fleet :-[
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/USER-PC/Pictures/2013-12-25/019_zps9e66b398.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/USER-PC/Pictures/2013-12-25/019_zps9e66b398.jpg.html)

They will also be modified as some point when they've been run in  >:D
also bought 4 Dapol unpainted 21T wagons to have a go at.

cheers, Stu. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on January 24, 2014, 10:47:08 PM
Just checking back... I think I omitted to post my rolling stock purchases at the Weston-super-Mare show.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Rolling_Stock_album/Dir_3/medium_9824.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9824)

The Mark 1 Pullmans will tide me over until *someone* does some decent 1924- or 1951-style ones...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on January 24, 2014, 11:51:21 PM
Quote from: Only Me on January 24, 2014, 10:55:40 PM
My new ex NCB class 14....

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Cant believe all the paint was stolen within 24 hours of Cookie sending me it lol :)

Shouldn't it be resting on a pile of bricks? ;)  Joking aside, it looks good so far.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on January 24, 2014, 11:52:59 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on January 24, 2014, 10:46:38 PM
I've been getting on modifying my class 45 peak & couldn't resist buying a couple more to add to the fleet :-[

I'm as bad as you, Stu, but for me it's Fowler 4Fs. I seem to have collected five of them already, but they do look great when running double headers, so I think it's worth it. ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on January 25, 2014, 11:42:25 AM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/12131710425_ca76f0aec9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12131710425/)

Wassat Guv? The GUVs from Newportnobby have arrived?  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on January 26, 2014, 09:09:04 PM
since i just got back from Great Central railway i havent had a chance to take a photo or run it yet, but iv been assured it was test run...

anyways i got for a bargain £35 a Battle Of Britain "spam can" class locomotive "Winston Churchill"  :D

perfect for my heritage fleet, especially when its converted to DCC, think it will look perfect with my new bullieds...when i get them! also will keep me going until the new spam cans come out...

also for £35 i couldnt say no seeing as they stupid price they go for on ebay etc
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on January 28, 2014, 07:28:34 PM
http://youtu.be/42yQgKdxAL8 (http://youtu.be/42yQgKdxAL8)

Just arrived from Wickness Models.  Now all I need to do is learn how to drive it properly.....  (and get a longer whistle blast....)

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on January 28, 2014, 08:42:01 PM
And groove the track every 60 scale feet ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 28, 2014, 09:49:51 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on January 28, 2014, 08:42:01 PM
And groove the track every 60 scale feet ;)

When I posted that I'd done exactly that on my last layout I was bol shot down in flames for giving dirt somewhere to accumulate :confused1:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on January 28, 2014, 11:09:31 PM
Picked these beasts up today, only half run in but pretty good so far. As long as they run ok on DCC I may allow them to join my perfect WD and J39. 5MT is excellent. Fairburn is a superb model, just needs to loosen up a touch I think. Special thanks to Ollie for picking them out for me, and for almost tempting me with a Dapol Pannier!

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG3041_zps4b055073.jpg)



Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on January 29, 2014, 12:42:41 PM
 :-[ Sorry for the quality of the pics, taken on a phone ( :hmmm: must get a new camera) :hmmm:
The latest a Class 40
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EMU set. Early birthday pressie from my son 8)
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Purchases over the last month.
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Bought this one in 1985 (first time out of the box) could it be called new :hmmm:
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Old rusty, siding job I think
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Old purchases (1985) First time out of the boxes though, are they 'new'  ???
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Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 29, 2014, 01:54:08 PM
Nice purchases/revelations, Roger :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on January 29, 2014, 04:22:37 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on January 28, 2014, 07:28:34 PM
Just arrived from Wickness Models.  Now all I need to do is learn how to drive it properly.....  (and get a longer whistle blast....)

Sorry Les, but to me this sounds all wrong - for a 3 cylinder pacific it should be running a lot slower to match up with that soundtrack IMHO....

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on January 29, 2014, 06:23:32 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on January 29, 2014, 04:22:37 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on January 28, 2014, 07:28:34 PM
Just arrived from Wickness Models.  Now all I need to do is learn how to drive it properly.....  (and get a longer whistle blast....)

Sorry Les, but to me this sounds all wrong - for a 3 cylinder pacific it should be running a lot slower to match up with that soundtrack IMHO....

Cheers,
Alan

Yes- I've got to tweak one CV to get the sound nearer six chuffs than 4 and a bit- I did say it was as supplied.......   Still finding how to get the Powercab to read the values, and for that matter how to let me lengthen the time before the whistle cuts out.

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: glenng on February 01, 2014, 03:56:43 PM
New purchase today Farish class 04 £50 from local model shop.

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/glenng123/IMG_0002.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 01, 2014, 07:12:49 PM
On a streak now, my 3rd Farish steamer in a week that is a good'n.  Although good'n doesn't do this one justice. Even Mr OCD me can't find a fault with it!

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/IMAG3045_1_zps0dec25d1.jpg)

Thanks to Ollie for picking it out and for convincing me I need to get a crimson & cream mk1 rake in the future! Also picked up a 3 coach suburban rake for my Fairburn.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on February 01, 2014, 07:21:49 PM
 :envy: :envy: :envy:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: voltan on February 01, 2014, 07:50:50 PM
Main purchase from The Kendal show Poole era 37, was cheap (possibly) and had a couple of split gears to replace (took me a couple of days to build up the courage to do this and then found out how easy it was), but seems to be running well for it's age.
(http://www.voltansshed.com/railway/cl37.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on February 01, 2014, 08:09:03 PM
Quote from: voltan on February 01, 2014, 07:50:50 PM
Main purchase from The Kendal show Poole era 37, was cheap (possibly) and had a couple of split gears to replace (took me a couple of days to build up the courage to do this and then found out how easy it was), but seems to be running well for it's age.

Well done on bringing the 37 back to life and gaining the confidence to do more  :claphappy:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on February 01, 2014, 09:30:39 PM
Gave in and bought a Fairburn tank.  My local shop had LMS, unweathered Late Crest and weathered late crest examples.  I still think the LMS one is the best looking; a real beauty with its lettering and numbering, I wish I could find a reason other than rule 1 for buying one.  I decided the weathered version was more appropriate to a 1960s setting.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4409_zpsda661613.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4409_zpsda661613.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on February 02, 2014, 11:34:42 AM
Went to Keighley and Worth Valley railway yesterday to take pictures and ended up in the model shop at Haworth station...I found the PCA for £5 and this hrad-to-find blue/grey SO for £15.50 - I feel like a lucky SO and SO...

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Well worth a visit, they had a blue/grey 4CEP for £99 which I had to resist buying after my other large purchase this month.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on February 03, 2014, 01:31:57 AM
Latest additions to the engineers' resources on Dunestone:

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7 'Dogfish' - 'Rusty' livery...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 03, 2014, 06:25:30 AM
All the above is drool inducing stuff.  :drool:

Especially the little green shunter! Mind you that Tornado is uber cool.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 05, 2014, 12:02:10 PM
Latest addition to the Kimbolted roster is a 3 car class 108 courtesy of a fellow member (thanks, Ste!)

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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on February 05, 2014, 10:15:21 PM
I know it's german, but, hey... It's steam :)

I spoiled myself

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3691/12330375003_639fc671f2_z.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/jMAoUt)Minitrix BR 65 by -Grumbeast-trains- (http://flic.kr/p/jMAoUt)

Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 05, 2014, 10:24:57 PM
Love the green DMU, Mick - 3 car as well. The layout seems to be coming along also.  :thumbsup:

Graham - a mate of mine back in the Nineties had one of those. A superb runner, if I recall.  :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on February 06, 2014, 02:48:19 PM
Only really a "latest purchase" as regards chipping, the result of a trip to Digitrains this morning to collect after fitting with a small Digitrax decoder in the tender.  Now looks a little Dapol-ish with a sleeved tube passing from the cab into the tender.

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Tyne Dock O1 concocted by my son (Mr) Simon from a BachFarish 8F chassis, a Langley B1 body, air pumps from Adrian at Foxhunter Models, and a GCR tender created by swapping the chassis from a burnt-out 3F tender (less motor and worm) into the body of the tender from a J11 which had a bent wheel (an exhibition hall floor jumped up and bent it.. :-[......)

Mr Makkem's pigeon loft shows up well in the background......

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 06, 2014, 03:46:58 PM
Most unusual model, Les, and looks very good indeed :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on February 06, 2014, 05:33:28 PM
I got an 8F for my super prototypical 70s/80s layout

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A most excellent 30th birthday present from Mrs d-a-n, along with some easi-shunts, some tacky wax and a Peco Butterley Steel wagon kit to have an experiment with (add NEM pocket, try my wagon/weathing skills out and maybe refit it temporarily with metal wheels from another wagon.)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on February 06, 2014, 06:11:29 PM
I own one of these locos and recommend it.

If BR's Modernisation Plan had proceeded as planned, regular revenue-earning steam would have been phased out by 1975. However, due to financial crises and drop in traffic caused by Dr Beeching's cuts and increase in road transport, steam was actually phased out by 1968.

A Mk1 blue/grey rake wouldn't look out of place for the late 60s/early 70s.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on February 06, 2014, 06:50:42 PM
correct me if im wrong...but thats a WD aint it?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on February 06, 2014, 06:52:18 PM
Yes it's a WD
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on February 06, 2014, 07:01:35 PM
Hatton's offering it for £79!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on February 06, 2014, 08:13:11 PM
Very nice..
I was in Hattons myself today.. grabbed a few goodies..
Will try to post pics later..

Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on February 06, 2014, 08:45:48 PM
Quote from: daveg on February 06, 2014, 07:01:35 PM
Hatton's offering it for £79!

Dave G

Once I saw it offered at that price, I couldn't resist. When I first went into Hattons about 18 months ago once I'd made my mind up about getting some n gauge, I had a good old browse and I saw it and thought how much better it looked than some of the older steam offerings. Now I'm closer to what core rolling stock/locos I want, I'm branching out! This loco is such a smooth, quiet runner out of the box and Kato #6 points generally don't phase it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: r711zzr on February 06, 2014, 10:05:57 PM
Just got myself back into the N gauge (not got anything else yet, or a layout to pose on!)

(http://s10.postimg.org/sx88man45/IMAG2420_1_1.jpg)

Dapol's D5326  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on February 06, 2014, 10:11:40 PM
Quote from: r711zzr on February 06, 2014, 10:05:57 PM
Just got myself back into the N gauge (not got anything else yet, or a layout to pose on!)

Dapol's D5326  :thumbsup:


You will have to get yourself a basic oval and transformer for testing your loco out.

Once it is tested then you can pack everything away and not spend hours playing trains  :angel:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 07, 2014, 02:23:33 AM
 :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:

Seriously good acquisitions, folks. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on February 07, 2014, 06:43:13 PM
Quote from: r711zzr on February 06, 2014, 10:05:57 PM
Just got myself back into the N gauge (not got anything else yet, or a layout to pose on!)

(http://s10.postimg.org/sx88man45/IMAG2420_1_1.jpg)

Dapol's D5326  :thumbsup:

It's a good a start as any - that's a cracking model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: willike1958 on February 09, 2014, 04:53:39 PM
I recently bought myself a new 08 from Hattons. Very very nice, though those coupling rods are crying out to be cut down in size and/or toned down.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Lowbeck_Hall_East_MPD_2/Dir_1/medium_10121.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10121)
And I'm I'm trying to build up the courage to chip it myself. This would be my first attempt - In at the deep end, why not?? Probably renumber it to 08773 which bit the dust at Healey Mills with me bouncing around inside as per my post on 'Real Railway Discussions' at http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19204.msg196050#msg196050 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19204.msg196050#msg196050)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on February 09, 2014, 05:26:47 PM
Just arrived back from the event at Doncaster. I was going home with a small selection of used model cars and a Southdown "Queen Mary" in NBC leaf green when by chance I spotted several hard to find Dapol 153s on a trader's stand.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/gc4946_2/Dir_1/medium_10123.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10123)

As a result I bought two non-powered 153s in Northern (ex-FNW) and their current liveries.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on February 09, 2014, 05:35:49 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on February 06, 2014, 02:48:19 PM

[smg id=10086]

Tyne Dock O1 concocted by my son (Mr) Simon from a BachFarish 8F chassis, a Langley B1 body, air pumps from Adrian at Foxhunter Models, and a GCR tender created by swapping the chassis from a burnt-out 3F tender (less motor and worm) into the body of the tender from a J11 which had a bent wheel (an exhibition hall floor jumped up and bent it.. :-[......)

Hi Les, nice loco but in the land rover club I belong to that would be called a 'bitsa' ;)

Model/type unknown but looks right :thumbsup:

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on February 09, 2014, 05:52:49 PM
Quote from: d-a-n on February 06, 2014, 05:33:28 PM
I got an 8F for my super prototypical 70s/80s layout

[smg id=10080]

[smg id=10081]

A most excellent 30th birthday present from Mrs d-a-n, along with some easi-shunts, some tacky wax and a Peco Butterley Steel wagon kit to have an experiment with (add NEM pocket, try my wagon/weathing skills out and maybe refit it temporarily with metal wheels from another wagon.)

OINVU!

Just what I would like!

Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on February 10, 2014, 09:33:10 PM
Added another Dapol Pannier to the fleet.  This time an 87xx in GWR green.  Bit of a Rule 1 purchase but I 'needed' something to run with the GWR wagons I've acquired.  Although some locos towards the end of steam (my usual era) were repainted into pre-nationalisation liveries I think, so it isn't necessarily out of place for a 1960s layout.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4411_zpsa85303d4.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4411_zpsa85303d4.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4410_zpsd783d284.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4410_zpsd783d284.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malc on February 10, 2014, 11:10:32 PM
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With that name on them, I couldn't resist.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 11, 2014, 01:40:12 AM
 :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:

Why would ya! Awesome!

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 11, 2014, 01:43:10 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on February 10, 2014, 09:33:10 PM
Added another Dapol Pannier to the fleet.  This time an 87xx in GWR green.  Bit of a Rule 1 purchase but I 'needed' something to run with the GWR wagons I've acquired.  Although some locos towards the end of steam (my usual era) were repainted into pre-nationalisation liveries I think, so it isn't necessarily out of place for a 1960s layout.
I agree. I model the same period, but when the train looks that good, bring on Rule 1.

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on February 11, 2014, 03:45:13 PM
My haul for the last two months :thumbsup:

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/B2E60FEE-A3C0-425E-B692-42E3D240EFCB_zpsyj1sgw8k.jpg)

Cheers,

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on February 11, 2014, 04:12:29 PM
That is a good haul for a couple of months  :D

Have they all been run to check they are working well?

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on February 11, 2014, 04:45:46 PM
Yep, they've all had their compulsory round-and-round-in-circles-for-twenty-minutes railway baptism  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on February 11, 2014, 06:11:51 PM
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/12462617743_1800a354c1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12462617743/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/12462450295_5640011a1e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12462450295/)

My two latest additions, a repainted Mintrix Britannia which is the chassis donor for my Streamlined Duchess of Hamilton
And a 90 in Distribution livery.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 11, 2014, 10:34:56 PM
Whoever did the repaint did a pretty good job on it - that's a good shade for the green. However you were after it for the chassis, it seems. Like to see the Duchess when finished!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on February 11, 2014, 11:12:58 PM
Indeed, I just wish he/she hadn't painted the wheels and rods etc that interesting shade of... I'm not sure what it is to be honest...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 11, 2014, 11:32:15 PM
 :laughabovepost:
I think it's supposed to be rust? Strangely enough, from your photo I don't think it looks too bad. You'll have to do something about it for your streamliner, though! Can't have rusty wheels on that!  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on February 12, 2014, 08:50:58 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on February 10, 2014, 09:33:10 PM
Added another Dapol Pannier to the fleet.  This time an 87xx in GWR green.  Bit of a Rule 1 purchase but I 'needed' something to run with the GWR wagons I've acquired.  Although some locos towards the end of steam (my usual era) were repainted into pre-nationalisation liveries I think, so it isn't necessarily out of place for a 1960s layout.

In the May 2005 issue of "Steam World" there is a photo of ex-GWR pannier tank no. 7428 still in GWR livery in March 1959.

The photo was taken at Trawsfynndd (?) which means "the valley that time forgot" in Welsh.

Best regards,


Joe Cassidy
P.S. Apologies in advance to Etched Pixels and anyone else that I might have offended
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on February 20, 2014, 10:44:05 AM
Picked up a lovely little Southern Railway runner. She goes like a dream, so a typical Union Mills loco. It needs a bit more detailing, but I'll get around to that in time:

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9706_zps30ae4855.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Rolling%20Stock/DSCN9706_zps30ae4855.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on February 20, 2014, 10:49:14 AM
Great photo, was that an Ebay buy? You can't have too many UM locos.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on February 20, 2014, 01:01:24 PM
Yep, another eBay buy. If you pick the right battles then you can often win a good loco at a good price. This one seems to be virtually new (or very well cared-for), so I'm especially pleased with it. Once I've finished a loco kit and a few other jobs at the top of the list then I can get down to detailing the first of my second-hand locos.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 21, 2014, 02:55:47 PM
Another arrival on Kimbolted...............I present to you D823 Hermes, courtesy of Wayne 56089 :thankyousign:

Seen sitting at the bay platform with the local portion of the London - Worcester train

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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Wayne 56089 on February 21, 2014, 03:10:41 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 21, 2014, 02:55:47 PM
Another arrival on Kimbolted...............I present to you D823 Hermes, courtesy of Wayne 56089 :thankyousign:

Seen sitting at the bay platform with the local portion of the London - Worcester train

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Looking good, glad she's gone to a good home and will actually get some use.

Plus it really wouldn't look right on my layout infront of a rake if intercity mark3s  :confused1:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on February 21, 2014, 03:47:04 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 21, 2014, 02:55:47 PM
Another arrival on Kimbolted...............I present to you D823 Hermes, courtesy of Wayne 56089 :thankyousign:
These Farish 'Warships' are lovely models. Probably the smoothest, quietest models I own (I have two).

Even if you don't weather them (which I think really helps!) the light-coloured cab interior looks much better if you stick a model train driver in there! Any old seated figure will do, if you cut his (or her???) legs off.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Babz on February 21, 2014, 04:03:41 PM
Hell Everyone I hope you have all had a good week, I am just about to take Delivery of one of these I know it is not rolling stock But It Does DC and DCC.
Electrak Clean 111

Miniatronics’ ELECTRAK CLEAN lll - N, HO, Z and S scale, also 2 rail O scale , We heard your requests for a unit that could be housed in a box rather than a car. The third version of the Electrak Clean is housed in a box that sits track side. The same electronic generator powering the PEC2-1 is the main power house for the PEC3-1. This unit has the same cleaning power and is completely assembled, and operates from an included 12 VDC power source. Place an engine on the tracks and begin the cleaning process. Greatest results can be achieved by cleaning tracks section by section up to a maximum of 80 feet. The unit is easily moved to the next section. Using electrostatic impulses, Miniatronics’ Electrak Clean III is the most effective and easiest way to keep your tracks clean! Plus, it will not damage tracks (it just cleans them!) The Electrak Clean is compatible with DCC. Now there is no need for abrasives, chemicals, rollers or pads. State of the art electronics are contained in the Electrak Clean lll. Our tests indicate that the residue left can be picked up by using a cloth and simply wiping the wheels down of the engine. You may prefer using an inexpensive cleaning car with a dry roller following your engine as the final step in the cleaning process. Average cleaning time is approximately 20-30 minutes for a 4 X 8 layout. Don’t let grime or dirt slow down your trains!

Best Regards

Babs
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on February 21, 2014, 07:43:24 PM
Beautiful locos Pete and NPN. I'm waiting eagerly for my Union Mills price list to arrive in the mail...and one of those Warships will be mine someday!

In the meantime...this came in the mail today. I have her B&O cousin, but needed some Chessie locos. I love these Life Like SW9/1200 Switchers. They are pretty little things and run nicely.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1080954_zpsa98ee7f6.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1080954_zpsa98ee7f6.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on February 21, 2014, 07:55:19 PM
Bought some signals on e-bay and treated myself to a Fairburn tank, will try and post pics over the weekend. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DJM Dave on February 21, 2014, 08:01:06 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 21, 2014, 02:55:47 PM
Another arrival on Kimbolted...............I present to you D823 Hermes, courtesy of Wayne 56089 :thankyousign:

Seen sitting at the bay platform with the local portion of the London - Worcester train

[smg id=10386]
:pmsign:

Jammy bugger, I was after that and you beat me too it by about 2 minutes.

I needed at least another 2 maroon and 1 blue for my layout.......might have to borrow yours ;-)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 21, 2014, 09:27:38 PM
Quote from: DJM Dave on February 21, 2014, 08:01:06 PM
:pmsign:

Jammy bugger, I was after that and you beat me too it by about 2 minutes.

I needed at least another 2 maroon and 1 blue for my layout.......might have to borrow yours ;-)

No PM received, Dave :no:

Edit - just seen this one on Fleabay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graham-Farish-N-Gauge-Class-42-Diesel-/221375321969?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item338aff5771 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graham-Farish-N-Gauge-Class-42-Diesel-/221375321969?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item338aff5771)

There is also a blue one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graham-Farish-371-601A-Class-42-Warship-Diesel-D827-Kelly-BR-Blue-DCC-ready-/221369999077?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item338aae1ee5 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graham-Farish-371-601A-Class-42-Warship-Diesel-D827-Kelly-BR-Blue-DCC-ready-/221369999077?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item338aae1ee5)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on February 21, 2014, 10:19:52 PM
Quote from: Agrippa on February 20, 2014, 10:49:14 AM
Great photo, was that an Ebay buy? You can't have too many UM locos.

I'm trying  :uneasy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on February 21, 2014, 10:33:20 PM
Quote from: scottmitchell74 on February 21, 2014, 07:43:24 PM
I'm waiting eagerly for my Union Mills price list to arrive in the mail...and one of those Warships will be mine someday!

If I'm not mistaken, the latest price list is in the new edition of the N Gauge Journal. I was drooling over it the other day...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 22, 2014, 12:32:57 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 21, 2014, 02:55:47 PM
Seen sitting at the bay platform with the local portion of the London - Worcester train
Wot bay platform? I know me eyesight's gettin' bad, but..... oh of course! It hasn't been built yet!  :D

They are lovely locos though, even though I bust two buffers off mine getting it out of the box. I found one of them, but the other is off in Lady Gaga land somewhere. Will Farish be able to supply a replacement? On thinking again about that, getting a part that is about 2mm big shipped to Australia is probably dumb thinking. Ah well.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on February 22, 2014, 12:39:34 AM
Farish Jinty arrives tomorrow. It's not going to be as smooth a runner nor as silent as my maroon Farish Warship - but once you have one of those other than a Farish 24 (or two in my case) and a Dapol 22 the only way is down. TOWID?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 22, 2014, 03:31:50 PM
Quote from: ParkeNd on February 22, 2014, 12:39:34 AM
Farish Jinty arrives tomorrow. It's not going to be as smooth a runner nor as silent as my maroon Farish Warship - but once you have one of those other than a Farish 24 (or two in my case) and a Dapol 22 the only way is down. TOWID?

You may well be in for a shock - it's very smooth and very quiet :thumbsup:

Quote from: Bealman on February 22, 2014, 12:32:57 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 21, 2014, 02:55:47 PM
Seen sitting at the bay platform with the local portion of the London - Worcester train
Wot bay platform? I know me eyesight's gettin' bad, but..... oh of course! It hasn't been built yet!  :D


The bay platform is actually the other side of the loco, George.
It's just a thin extension of the main platform. :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AC on February 22, 2014, 03:53:32 PM
My latest purchase is the new Dapol Pannier Tank (5764) in Great Western Green, which was purchased today. Also shown in the picture is a Dapol Pannier Tank (8762) in GWR Green, which was purchased last month. Showing both of them in these photos because I never posted when I bought the first Pannier, and it also compares the differences with the cab on each class.
The 'Great Western' one is a slightly darker shade of green than the 'GWR' one. Was noticeable as soon as I took them both out the boxes and placed them beside each other.

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m456/ay-sea/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/DapolGWRPannierTanks-Front.jpg) (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/ay-sea/media/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/DapolGWRPannierTanks-Front.jpg.html)

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m456/ay-sea/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/DapolGWRPannierTanks-Back.jpg) (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/ay-sea/media/N%20Gauge%20Railway%20Stuff/DapolGWRPannierTanks-Back.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on February 22, 2014, 04:00:12 PM
Here's the latest addition to my loco fleet.

Graham Farish 372-752 Fairburn tank

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/020_zps9f274980.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/020_zps9f274980.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 22, 2014, 05:01:13 PM
Following quite a few poor reviews, how about posting yours in the Review Section please, Symon?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on February 23, 2014, 07:51:49 PM
Dapol MK3 Intercity Swallow Buffet!   (this is taken in the fiddle yard, so no scenery obviously...)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/SAM_1547_zps9823c07b.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/SAM_1547_zps9823c07b.jpg.html)

I got this class 122 a few months ago when they were going cheap from a shop in Germany...

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/SAM_1534_zps3502cf91.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/SAM_1534_zps3502cf91.jpg.html)


(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/SAM_1544_zpsc42acfe1.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/SAM_1544_zpsc42acfe1.jpg.html)



Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on February 24, 2014, 04:31:38 PM
After Saturday's aborted journey to Arcadia Rail in Oldham (see http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=659.msg201987#msg201987 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=659.msg201987#msg201987)), I managed to make it up there this morning and am now the proud owner of;(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Jinty/Dir_1/medium_10483.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10483)
Have to say it's a little beauty, and is currently running merrily on DC before being chipped ready for DCC.
I bought the right-angled Bachmann chip to fit into it at the same time as I didn't know how big the chip was, and after bending the pins on another chip to fit my Tomix track cleaner (and bending them the wrong way first!), didn't want to risk damaging a brand new chip getting it to fit.
Thought it might be helpful to other members to see how big the right-angled chip actually is, so (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Jinty/Dir_1/medium_10482.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10482)
The right-angled chip (36-556RA) is on the left, a Digitrax DZ125IN is in the centre, and a TCS EUN651 is on the right.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 24, 2014, 08:11:03 PM
Following black Sunday I have had a better day. 66 replaced, Jinty scrapped for another 66 and my HHA rake got some additions.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG3383_zps14jupavu.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/stevieboy-15/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG3383_zps14jupavu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on February 24, 2014, 08:19:16 PM
Glads to hear it's all sorted Stevieboy. Your HHA rake looks really good behind that 66!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on February 24, 2014, 09:53:27 PM
Quote from: d-a-n on February 24, 2014, 08:19:16 PM
Glads to hear it's all sorted Stevieboy. Your HHA rake looks really good behind that 66!

Thanks  :beers:

Up to 8 now, but aiming for 15 or 17.

Now I remember why I fell in love with N.

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 24, 2014, 10:52:16 PM
Certainly a world away from a Jinty, Steve!

Mickeyflinn: How's your model? None of Steve's problems?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on February 25, 2014, 08:44:59 PM
Quote from: Bealman on February 24, 2014, 10:52:16 PM

Mickeyflinn: How's your model? None of Steve's problems?

Don't think so - looks square and runs really well. It may have a slight wobble when going backwards but that equally could be my track, and I can live with it. What I did notice though was that the back to back on the wheels might be a tad too small.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on February 26, 2014, 03:02:02 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7416/12794147533_f23a5e99e2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12794147533/)

:Class89: :whistle:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 26, 2014, 10:02:29 PM
Well the livery on yours is wrong then....  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on February 27, 2014, 11:31:24 AM
 :doh: :-X :D :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on February 27, 2014, 05:51:19 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3717/12818502194_68c2952cdf.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12818502194/)

It seems to be my week....  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on February 27, 2014, 10:52:39 PM
They finally came!

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1080998_zpsfb168b94.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1080998_zpsfb168b94.jpg.html)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1090009_zps618fe64c.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1090009_zps618fe64c.jpg.html)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1090019_zps9623f2b4.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1090019_zps9623f2b4.jpg.html)


(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1090011_zps33eee74f.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1090011_zps33eee74f.jpg.html)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1090020_zps169a7e89.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1090020_zps169a7e89.jpg.html)

These things are all so good looking. Very nice detail. They look great running through B&O country!  ;D

All run fantastically and smoothly in both directions. I'm very excited about the future of my BR layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on February 28, 2014, 05:21:46 AM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sipat on February 28, 2014, 12:14:55 PM
Thankyou Mr Postman…
Had a bumper month so far, this weeks arrivals include:
RfD New 08 for a bargain £42 from my LMS
Pair of ex set TEA tanks for £15 inc post
4x New styke Mk2 aircons and a running class 47/57 chassis for £60 inc post

The 08 and tanks will fit nicely on to Apa Park, the 57 Chassis will be acquiring a 47 body when I can get hold of one and will have a soundchip fitted and I’m not quite sure what to do with the aircons yet, They are too nice to put overlays on (my initial plan) so might have to build a layout set in the 80s to run them on…

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3793/12824121803_1abe2dfd2e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/12824121803/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/12824121803/#) by Steve Purves (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on February 28, 2014, 02:18:31 PM
Christmas again then, very nice selection.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on February 28, 2014, 09:34:08 PM
I've added a Dapol Class 22 to my collection.  I wasn't that bothered until I discovered a photo of one of the class at Warwick station; meaning they ran in the area where my layout is set.

The model came from a forum member, Chris in Prague, and was exactly as described and turned up exactly when expected.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/WP_20140228_002_zps56060f52.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/WP_20140228_002_zps56060f52.jpg.html)

Also shown is my other recent purchase, a GWR Autocoach number 195.  Normally the coach would run with my GWR Pannier, but I thought I'd exercise Rule 1 for the photo.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on March 01, 2014, 10:59:28 AM
Nice postman delivered this one this morning:

[smg id=10609]

:claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on March 02, 2014, 02:54:10 PM
Hello all!

I've treated myself to a Jinty...... Well 2 of them really :P
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16861.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16861.jpg.html)

And whilst not strictly rolling stock i picked up a few of Oxfords latest offerings :)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16862.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16862.jpg.html)

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on March 02, 2014, 10:55:06 PM
the 2 man crew can be replaced by 1 dcc chip!!

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g181/railwaygun/2bdf47cad202308a737c3c412dd7f565_zps1949648c.jpg)

not run yet as have lost my oil can!

does anyone know what the hex 2cm bar is for??
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gnep on March 03, 2014, 07:03:34 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on March 02, 2014, 10:55:06 PM
does anyone know what the hex 2cm bar is for??
In theory for unscrewing the hexagonal bolts holding on the coupling rods, but on mine the heads were too small (or the tool was slightly too big!) so a pair of small pliers worked instead (if you ever need to)

Be careful to lubricate very very very sparingly...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on March 04, 2014, 04:11:04 PM
2 packages to come home to today
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/2014-03-04154457.jpg)(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/2014-03-04154534.jpg)
Super Voyager
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/2014-03-04154738.jpg)
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/2014-03-04154801.jpg)
Centro Class 150/1
Planning to re-livery the 150 either London Midland or FGW at some point and remove the rapidos from the front and replace with the snow plough/dummy coupling.

Both seem good runners and are in good condition. Just need my XC 170 to turn up tomorrow and I'll be delighted.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 04, 2014, 05:28:24 PM
What's that... some parcels... from Sheffield...

(https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7353/12931265585_6388bbefbf.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12931265585/)
(https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7390/12931266515_54049e690b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12931266515/)
(https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7349/12931373073_705a5e0772.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/12931373073/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bees on March 04, 2014, 05:41:56 PM
[smg id=10729]

First three of a new rake, the two older ones have been really nicely weathered, not too much

Steven
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on March 06, 2014, 02:05:24 AM
Latest arrivals for "Dunestone":

Ordered 3pm Tuesday, arrived Wednesday at 11.30am - brilliant service!

Union Mills 0-6-0s on the test track.
[smg id=10737]

Adams '0395' class 30571
[smg id=10738]

Drummond 700 class 'Black Motor' 30325
[smg id=10739]

Having been run-in, 30571 takes its first train for a circuit (or two)...
[smg id=10740]

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on March 06, 2014, 02:45:39 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 06, 2014, 07:09:31 AM
Ahhh.... tubes on wheels. Wonderful!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on March 06, 2014, 03:44:27 PM
Another new one into the fold:

[smg id=10743]

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 06, 2014, 04:11:01 PM
I got another of those Tunnel Cement Presflos....
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on March 07, 2014, 10:24:27 AM
Latest eBay, 41 quid for a great running XC 170. All it needed was a quick strip down and clean. (http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140305_182039.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 07, 2014, 10:59:48 AM
Sounds like a good buy, and a fierce bit of photography, too! It is in ya face!!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 08, 2014, 11:50:19 AM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3268/13007842973_82e387d7ef.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/13007842973/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3495/13007702255_ab131ee9bc.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/13007702255/)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2429/13008089374_23e73519d9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/13008089374/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Wayne 56089 on March 08, 2014, 12:39:23 PM
Lovely loco the dapol 58  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on March 08, 2014, 01:26:08 PM
My latest toy, a Farish 2MT converted to digital sound by Wickness Models.  Seen here sspotting wagons on the weighbridge of Hawthorn Dene's colliery circuit before heading back to BR with fulls, stopping at the lane crossing to let the flagman get organised.

Renumbered 46477 as a Darlington example.


http://youtu.be/wzj5_syZ1pM (http://youtu.be/wzj5_syZ1pM)

All of the sound gubbins is concealed in the tender.

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on March 08, 2014, 01:56:22 PM
Nice one Les, Douglas does do a good job doesn't he.  Love the layout as well, very effective scenery.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on March 08, 2014, 02:19:16 PM
Just taken delivery of Bachmann Farish class 57 in FGW blue running in as we speak, this will show you how much thought went into this purchase what rolling stock did these pull the only photos I have found on line show them running light engine or towing failed HST125's now there's a thought :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on March 08, 2014, 03:49:27 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on March 08, 2014, 01:26:08 PM
My latest toy, a Farish 2MT converted to digital sound by Wickness Models.  Seen here sspotting wagons on the weighbridge of Hawthorn Dene's colliery circuit before heading back to BR with fulls, stopping at the lane crossing to let the flagman get organised.

Renumbered 46477 as a Darlington example.


http://youtu.be/wzj5_syZ1pM (http://youtu.be/wzj5_syZ1pM)

All of the sound gubbins is concealed in the tender.
All the very best
Les

awesome! how much did that cost you?

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 08, 2014, 06:27:54 PM
Yeah, having learned that availability of locos and liveries can be fleeting, when I saw Hattons were offering the 58 cheap(ish) I thought I ought to go for it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on March 08, 2014, 08:27:59 PM
A visit to Fleabay...'Click'... Ooops!

http://www.ehattons.com/22219/Dapol_ND070a_Class_73_73204_Janice_GBRf_with_motor_Class_73_73205_Jeanette_GBRf_without_moto/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/22219/Dapol_ND070a_Class_73_73204_Janice_GBRf_with_motor_Class_73_73205_Jeanette_GBRf_without_moto/StockDetail.aspx)

Two more to add my 73 fleet...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on March 08, 2014, 11:02:42 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on March 08, 2014, 03:49:27 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on March 08, 2014, 01:26:08 PM
My latest toy, a Farish 2MT converted to digital sound by Wickness Models.  Seen here sspotting wagons on the weighbridge of Hawthorn Dene's colliery circuit before heading back to BR with fulls, stopping at the lane crossing to let the flagman get organised.

Renumbered 46477 as a Darlington example.


http://youtu.be/wzj5_syZ1pM (http://youtu.be/wzj5_syZ1pM)

All of the sound gubbins is concealed in the tender.
All the very best
Les

awesome! how much did that cost you?

£270 for loco, chip, speaker, YouChoos sound file and fitting.    paid for by selling off quite a lot of stuff I have no layout for.   WD with sound (this time a Pauliebanger file fitted by Digitrains) next in the queue, then hopefully a Dapol Bittern from Douglas.  I've all but finished chipping the fleet I'm keeping so am into bonus time with the stuff I've still got to sell.....

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 09, 2014, 01:12:36 AM
That video is uber-cool, Les. Great sound, great loco, great layout, and beautifully weathered hoppers.

Well done, mate!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 09, 2014, 07:35:13 PM
Picked up the following beauties at the N gauge show:

Second hand GW streamlined railcar.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/WP_20140309_001_zps6613c11a.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/WP_20140309_001_zps6613c11a.jpg.html)

Needs a good service, I think, as it isn't the best running thing in the world.


Unboxed Dapol B-set coaches.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/WP_20140309_002_zpsb1aa1c83.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/WP_20140309_002_zpsb1aa1c83.jpg.html)


And a Dapol Gresley teak brake composite.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/WP_20140309_003_zps52cfe750.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/WP_20140309_003_zps52cfe750.jpg.html)


It gives me a nice LNER rake should I want to run one.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/WP_20140309_004_zpse865be6a.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/WP_20140309_004_zpse865be6a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on March 09, 2014, 08:41:38 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on March 08, 2014, 02:19:16 PM
Just taken delivery of Bachmann Farish class 57 in FGW blue running in as we speak, this will show you how much thought went into this purchase what rolling stock did these pull the only photos I have found on line show them running light engine or towing failed HST125's now there's a thought :bounce:

The FGW fleet of 4 57's, all named after south west Castles, are normally used on the Cornish Night Sleeper. If you wanted FGW Sleeper Cars in Blue Dynamic Lines you'll have to have a word with Adam at Electra Railway Graphic.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on March 09, 2014, 11:04:50 PM
Evening all,

Sheaf went slightly Cornish tonight.....
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC16869.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/SDC16869.jpg.html)

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 09, 2014, 11:14:47 PM
Yeah, it did, didn't it. Nice china clay wagons, though!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on March 09, 2014, 11:27:07 PM
Quote from: Jack on March 09, 2014, 08:41:38 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on March 08, 2014, 02:19:16 PM
Just taken delivery of Bachmann Farish class 57 in FGW blue running in as we speak, this will show you how much thought went into this purchase what rolling stock did these pull the only photos I have found on line show them running light engine or towing failed HST125's now there's a thought :bounce:

The FGW fleet of 4 57's, all named after south west Castles, are normally used on the Cornish Night Sleeper. If you wanted FGW Sleeper Cars in Blue Dynamic Lines you'll have to have a word with Adam at Electra Railway Graphic.


Many thanks for that a nice project for next winter possibly
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 10, 2014, 07:21:43 PM
My latest purchase: a (lovely) prototypical rake of Virgin Mk2s which was formerly owned by Buzzard and which he was kind enough to ship off to France for me. Just right for Chester in the late 90s.

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/2421D41F-E31F-4A9E-BBDF-F3493520F773_zpswxblbufs.jpg)

Bought one of these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0003KCPIW/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item) to store them in ;)

Cheers,

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 11, 2014, 12:22:45 AM
Not my chosen period, but very nice all the same.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on March 11, 2014, 02:08:47 PM
Postman has just delivered these 2 beauties (both won on ebay)

Sorry for poor photos. (will try and do better ones later)

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/ebaywinners002_zpsa51d05da.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/ebaywinners002_zpsa51d05da.jpg.html)

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/ebaywinners001_zps23cda61f.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/ebaywinners001_zps23cda61f.jpg.html)




Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 12, 2014, 11:42:07 AM
Very nice indeed. I see the different numbers on the sides!  :thumbsup:

Sometimes, I wonder though... it's hard enough in this scale to see the numbers at all, especially when they are moving!

Still, WE know they are correct, and different, and take pride in that fact. That in itself is probably reason enough for going to the trouble.

Lovely models!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 12, 2014, 12:09:22 PM
If only Farish could manage to get a DBSO out in less than 5 years...  :veryangry:

But at least I'll have a nice Scotrail set to run...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on March 12, 2014, 01:46:29 PM
Quote from: Bealman on March 12, 2014, 11:42:07 AM
Still, WE know they are correct, and different, and take pride in that fact. That in itself is probably reason enough for going to the trouble.

That's exactly what I was going to say. You see a photo, you match your rolling stock to it in terms of numbering (and possibly weathering too). You're happy that it's trundling around according to your specifications.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 12, 2014, 04:28:04 PM
The email I got from C&M suggested 2015 for the DBSO...  :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on March 12, 2014, 08:04:59 PM
Just got the email from Hattons comfirming my A4 SNG has been picked, card is taking a battering, got a FGW HST arriving also in a couple of days. Exciting times. Must stop buying Locos and rolling stock.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on March 12, 2014, 09:36:19 PM
Where did you get your FGW HST from, been looking for another one for a while.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sipat on March 13, 2014, 01:06:11 PM
First two of my spree have arrived...

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2346/13120993954_730d08e782_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/13120993954/)
Rake of HAA wagons (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/13120993954/) by Steve Purves (https://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr

Rake of 15 Minitrix HAA's with hoods and loads for under £100!!!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/13120989764_19bf20f435_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/13120989764/)
26007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/13120989764/) by Steve Purves (https://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr

Completely an impulse buy, now thinking I should probably move it on for a 37 or 47 and I don't go anywhere near Scotland! I think it will be coming to Nottingham show with me for swap/sale!

Awaiting the arrival of 66111 by Dapol in weathered EWS livery and still need to photograph my Dapol Digital 56 set...

Steve
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 13, 2014, 06:57:57 PM
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2631/13131876054_1b244bbac3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/13131876054/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/13131706663_e934bcdb00.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64017570@N04/13131706663/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on March 13, 2014, 08:31:55 PM
Quote from: whiteswan on March 12, 2014, 09:36:19 PM
Where did you get your FGW HST from, been looking for another one for a while.

Ebay, literally scouring the 'Dapol N gauge' search regularly. Fingers crossed for a good one this time. Seller seemed pretty illiterate, but 100% feedback is fairly comprehensive. Guess I'll find out tomorrow.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 14, 2014, 12:43:41 PM
Just to give that Lawrence person more ammunition to fire at me - 2 new arrivals on Kimbolted today:-

Green Class 24

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_1/medium_10924.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10924)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_1/medium_10925.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10925)

Green Class 108 with speed whiskers

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_1/medium_10923.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10923)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_1/medium_10922.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10922)

Both excellent runners although - why is it the plain green Class 24's seem to run quieter than my 2 tone green ones which themselves are very quiet :confused1:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 14, 2014, 01:03:57 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 14, 2014, 12:43:41 PM
Just to give that Lawrence person more ammunition to fire at me - 2 new arrivals on Kimbolted today:-


Jealousy is a terrible thing Mick  >:D

I do like the Class 108 but I am afraid the Class 24 does not do very much for me, but pleased to read they both run well  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on March 14, 2014, 05:52:14 PM
Just had two new parcels  :bounce:

A4 Sir Nigel Gresley (first train I ever got to play with; on Dad's Hornby 'Dublo' three rail track)
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140314_173027.jpg)
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140314_173049.jpg)

FGW Bookset, no faffing about needed this time  :thumbsup:

(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140314_173618.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on March 14, 2014, 05:58:08 PM
Quote from: Jameswgm on March 14, 2014, 05:52:14 PM
Just had two new parcels  :bounce:

A4 Sir Nigel Gresley (first train I ever got to play with; on Dad's Hornby 'Dublo' three rail track)
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140314_173027.jpg)
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140314_173049.jpg)


well im glad they put the LNER number on there instead of just 22 like on mallard, but i cant help but think the N on the LNER on the tender looks like its not been applied properly...is it? or is it just the lights playing tricks?

i may have to get gresley in that livery now! looks nice!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on March 14, 2014, 08:20:45 PM
It's the light, the lettering is three tone, mainly gold with a thin white outline and red backing. Very quick pictures too, I'll have to take better ones. Even though I'm all about the modern locos, the A4 is my most photogenic!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on March 14, 2014, 10:46:38 PM
Quote from: Jameswgm on March 14, 2014, 05:52:14 PM
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140314_173027.jpg)

That looks absolutely fantastic. I'd be happy to run that and I'm not even modelling the LNER!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on March 14, 2014, 11:57:08 PM
Totally out of character with my layout but about to be "regular guests" are two birthday presents from my wife - Dapol Flying Scotsman and Dapol Mallard. Can see the cardan shafts through the box lid so better than the Hall.

Don't give a damn about No22 and lettering subtleties or the wrong number of rivets in the tenders - they look totally awesome to me. Can't play with them for 3 weeks though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on March 15, 2014, 10:09:32 AM
Sir Nigel looks really good there James and Pete I've got Mallard to run on what will be my SR/GWR layout, thank heavens for  :NGaugersRule: No One! 

David
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on March 15, 2014, 11:42:02 AM
Looks like I'll have to use a Rule 1 again or perhaps have an enthusiasts special as Sir Nigel is such a lovely looking loco, hmmmm, more expense.  :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on March 15, 2014, 12:06:45 PM
Re the A4s available. I have noticed that depending on the make that
some have the coupling on the front and some don't.

In your opinion, what would be/look correct ???

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on March 15, 2014, 12:25:56 PM
I prefer them without  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on March 15, 2014, 05:35:44 PM
Quote from: whiteswan on March 15, 2014, 11:42:02 AM
Looks like I'll have to use a Rule 1 again or perhaps have an enthusiasts special as Sir Nigel is such a lovely looking loco, hmmmm, more expense.  :doh:

Yes, but really worth it Caz! Got mine yesterday.

Shame the ponies derail at the hint of a set of points. Ah well, Sir Nige put away till there's time to sort him out proper-like! That's looking like August/September.  :(

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on March 15, 2014, 09:06:20 PM
Was at the NDMRC exhibition today (as a steward, being a member of the organising club).

Apart from the purchase of a few books, added a few items to the rolling stock side of Dunestone:

[smg id=10965]

The display case was a purchase, too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 15, 2014, 11:18:21 PM
That Sir Nigel is very nice model. I've mentioned on here before that the real thing was stabled at the NCB yard at Philadelphia in the north east in the early 70s and I was lucky enough to ride the footplate along a line long gone.

I came across it again a couple of years later taking photos for my dissertation, as the crew were cleaning it. An NCB class 14 was parked next door! Will post pics if I can find 'em.

NPN: like your new acquisitions. Note your observation about the two tone 24.... mine starts grinding gears at certain speeds!

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on March 15, 2014, 11:34:55 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on March 15, 2014, 10:09:32 AM
Sir Nigel looks really good there James and Pete I've got Mallard to run on what will be my SR/GWR layout, thank heavens for  :NGaugersRule: No One! 

David

I've already got locos that didn't operate in 'my' area so one more wouldn't make much difference, even though it's in the wrong Grouping company for the entire region!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 16, 2014, 12:07:37 AM
Rule 1, (modeller's license), folks!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on March 16, 2014, 07:10:45 AM
Rule 1 applies, as originally formulated by IBISIC RAIL.  (I Built It So I Can Run Anything I Like).

Andy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on March 16, 2014, 04:40:26 PM
Got two of the new batch of weathered 'silver bullets' this weekend. While definitely very nice, I don't think they're *quite* as good as my four from the original batch. Relevant photos below!

First, side by side, with the new version, without ECC branding, on the left. Not sure when the ECC branding was applied (or removed) so perhaps others can explain.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/My_Layout_3/Dir_2/medium_10991.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10991)

Close up of the new version now.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/My_Layout_3/Dir_2/medium_10992.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10992)

And here's the original version. I think the white spillage is a bit more finely applied and streaky, and the weathering applied to the underframe detailing isn't quite so heavy.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/My_Layout_3/Dir_2/medium_10993.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10993)

Finally, just for fun I run my rake behind a 'Western' -- rule number 1 applies here, and since the 'Western' has air brakes, technically not impossible!
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/My_Layout_3/Dir_2/medium_10994.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=10994)

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on March 16, 2014, 04:56:01 PM
I have just received Flying Scotsman and Mallard

Flying Scotsman is superb - detail is excellent, especially the lining (I have no idea if the grockling irons are of the right prototype year!), and it ran beautifully straight out of the box and with its tiny spots of Dapol synthetic oil on the motions.

Mallard though is back in its box having been the first of my two slightly early birthday presents I tried. It rattled, growled, and smashed its way round the track until it derailed. Thought I hadn't railed it properly and tried again. Still making a fearful buzzing noise it went off again and the same thing happened. To cut a long story short neither the front pony bogie nor the rear loco bogie will sit on the rails. Adjusting the screws makes no difference - taking the front coupling out (as with Bahamas where it hooked under the buffers) didn't help either. The rear bogie rides turned nearly at 90 degrees and the front one starts straight but is vibrated at an angle before it reaches the first curve.

Hattons have agreed to a refund and I am in trouble with SWMBO as "an ungrateful man"

I had sworn never to touch a recently made Dapol steam engine again - look what happens when I do. But in fairness 4472 is a delight.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on March 16, 2014, 05:18:25 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on March 14, 2014, 10:46:38 PM
Quote from: Jameswgm on March 14, 2014, 05:52:14 PM
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140314_173027.jpg)

That looks absolutely fantastic. I'd be happy to run that and I'm not even modelling the LNER!

Just got Mallard Pete - and it's a lemon. See my post above.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on March 16, 2014, 05:22:51 PM
i wish they would produce locos as they are now, like bittern in lner livery, mallard with its current number etc
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 16, 2014, 08:30:17 PM
Quote from: ParkeNd on March 16, 2014, 04:56:01 PM
Below is a photo of my two latest additions - neither really belong - but what the heck.

"Why is Mallard in the box?" I can hear.  The truth is it is back in its box having been the first of my two slightly early birthday presents I tried. It rattled, growled, and smashed its way round the track until it derailed. Thought I hadn't railed it properly and tried again. Still making a fearful buzzing noise it went off again and the same thing happened. To cut a long story short neither the front pony bogie nor the rear loco bogie will sit on the rails. Adjusting the screws makes no difference - taking the front coupling out (as with Bahamas where it hooked under the buffers) didn't help either. The rear bogie rides turned nearly at 90 degrees and the front one starts straight but is vibrated at an angle before it reaches the first curve.

Sounds like exactly the problem I had/have with my Dapol Flying Scotsman (from the DCC set).

Quote from: ParkeNd on March 16, 2014, 04:56:01 PM

I had sworn never to touch a recently made Dapol steam engine again - look what happens when I do. But in fairness 4472 is a delight.

I must admit I'm wary of any more Dapol steam locos.  I'm certainly not buying any that I can't see running before handing over the cash.

4472 does look great and I really want a LNER Green Flying Scotsman but I'm wary of Dapol steam engines.  Although, to be fair, my Panniers are fine, it seems only big steam engines are the problem.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on March 17, 2014, 12:35:17 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on March 16, 2014, 08:30:17 PM
Quote from: ParkeNd on March 16, 2014, 04:56:01 PM
Below is a photo of my two latest additions - neither really belong - but what the heck.

"Why is Mallard in the box?" I can hear.  The truth is it is back in its box having been the first of my two slightly early birthday presents I tried. It rattled, growled, and smashed its way round the track until it derailed. Thought I hadn't railed it properly and tried again. Still making a fearful buzzing noise it went off again and the same thing happened. To cut a long story short neither the front pony bogie nor the rear loco bogie will sit on the rails. Adjusting the screws makes no difference - taking the front coupling out (as with Bahamas where it hooked under the buffers) didn't help either. The rear bogie rides turned nearly at 90 degrees and the front one starts straight but is vibrated at an angle before it reaches the first curve.

Sounds like exactly the problem I had/have with my Dapol Flying Scotsman (from the DCC set).

Quote from: ParkeNd on March 16, 2014, 04:56:01 PM

I had sworn never to touch a recently made Dapol steam engine again - look what happens when I do. But in fairness 4472 is a delight.

I must admit I'm wary of any more Dapol steam locos.  I'm certainly not buying any that I can't see running before handing over the cash.

4472 does look great and I really want a LNER Green Flying Scotsman but I'm wary of Dapol steam engines.  Although, to be fair, my Panniers are fine, it seems only big steam engines are the problem.

4472 gave me a bad moment just at bedtime. Scrutinising the fiddle yard track to see where to put in a pair of opposed points I found a tiny cross headed screw between two sleepers. 4472 had shed one of the two screws securing the draw bar between tender and loco. It's been pulling 4 coaches by two wires the dia of a human hair!!  It was a right game to put back too. Which other bits didn't the Chinese lady secure properly?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on March 17, 2014, 07:14:53 AM
Starting to worry me re my Sir Nigel that wouldn't run (test run only) through points that other steamers manage without problems.

Don't have any time to work on the loco. Do I return it for exchange?  :worried:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on March 17, 2014, 07:31:00 AM
I've had similar problems with quite a few locos in 00 and N, sometimes it's just the back to back measurement of the bogie wheels that is out. It's worth checking that before returning the loco.

:ngauge:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on March 17, 2014, 08:09:00 AM
Quote from: daveg on March 17, 2014, 07:14:53 AM
Starting to worry me re my Sir Nigel that wouldn't run (test run only) through points that other steamers manage without problems.

Don't have any time to work on the loco. Do I return it for exchange?  :worried:

Dave G

With Mallards front and rear bogies swivelling in mid air as it's driving wheels sat on the rails I imagine a chassis bowed like a banana. The distressing noise the motor made merely added to it's failure. I foresaw it never coming out of its.box again.

Then seeing Flying Scotsman do it correctly just proved the point. It had to be returned for a refund.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on March 17, 2014, 01:41:15 PM
Quote from: daveg on March 17, 2014, 07:14:53 AM
Starting to worry me re my Sir Nigel that wouldn't run (test run only) through points that other steamers manage without problems.

Don't have any time to work on the loco. Do I return it for exchange?  :worried:

Dave G

It looks beautiful, but sounds like a bag of nails and although it runs relatively well over the points I've had some derailments despite the point work being well laid. My Dapol voyager is pretty noisy, but this is something else!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MattJ on March 17, 2014, 06:05:22 PM
Was at the Nailsea show yesterday, got some second hand maroon Mk1s to go behind my Black Five.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/13224019214_4e9e24be8f_o.jpg)

Only thing is, they don't have NEM pockets (slightly olde GF) and as there are quite large gaps between the corridors I'd like them to be more closely coupled, is there any easy way to do this?  They're Bachmann/GF.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on March 17, 2014, 06:12:34 PM
if they are spring couplers, just buy some short shank couplers.

all you do is twist the coupler out of its pocket, and replace it with the shorter one, try not lose the spring though as you need to keep that in ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mr.Grumpy on March 17, 2014, 08:06:37 PM
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8291707/railroading/newtrain.jpg)

Front-right in this picture. Whaaahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on March 18, 2014, 05:11:09 PM
Quote from: ParkeNd on March 17, 2014, 08:09:00 AM
Quote from: daveg on March 17, 2014, 07:14:53 AM
Starting to worry me re my Sir Nigel that wouldn't run (test run only) through points that other steamers manage without problems.

Don't have any time to work on the loco. Do I return it for exchange?  :worried:

Dave G

With Mallards front and rear bogies swivelling in mid air as it's driving wheels sat on the rails I imagine a chassis bowed like a banana. The distressing noise the motor made merely added to it's failure. I foresaw it never coming out of its.box again.

Then seeing Flying Scotsman do it correctly just proved the point. It had to be returned for a refund.


Hattons have refused to refund the cost of second class return postage - just the price of the loco. I am challenging this.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 18, 2014, 05:19:08 PM
I should damned well think so, Chris. That stinks >:(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on March 18, 2014, 05:22:36 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 18, 2014, 05:19:08 PM
I should damned well think so, Chris. That stinks >:(

I have just phoned them to make sure they know I am unhappy. They test it by running it  a straight piece of track with no curves!!  Retail assistant consulting with supervisor.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on March 18, 2014, 05:25:19 PM
It appears that Hattons need a refresher course in the Sale of Goods Act. Which states that the customer should not be out of pocket as a result of an issue with the provision of services or goods. They should refund your postage as well.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on March 18, 2014, 10:49:54 PM
Quote from: ParkeNd on March 18, 2014, 05:11:09 PM
Hattons have refused to refund the cost of second class return postage - just the price of the loco. I am challenging this.

If it is faulty goods then as said they are responsible for the return cost (and arguably any other forseeable costs incurred as a result of their failure to provide merchantable goods). I found Hattons liked to forget this but I never had them try and refuse to pay.  If it's not faulty but you didn't like it then the postage both ways is your problem.

If they carry on acting stupid then trading standards, and also your card company. At that point they'll probably wise up.

For various reasons to do with their inability to use the shipping supplier specified and refusing to fix the problem I don't use Hattons. They used to be the best, but I think Rails or one or two of the others have now run off with the crown.

Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on March 18, 2014, 11:21:01 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on March 18, 2014, 10:49:54 PM
Quote from: ParkeNd on March 18, 2014, 05:11:09 PM
Hattons have refused to refund the cost of second class return postage - just the price of the loco. I am challenging this.

If it is faulty goods then as said they are responsible for the return cost (and arguably any other forseeable costs incurred as a result of their failure to provide merchantable goods). I found Hattons liked to forget this but I never had them try and refuse to pay.  If it's not faulty but you didn't like it then the postage both ways is your problem.

If they carry on acting stupid then trading standards, and also your card company. At that point they'll probably wise up.

For various reasons to do with their inability to use the shipping supplier specified and refusing to fix the problem I don't use Hattons. They used to be the best, but I think Rails or one or two of the others have now run off with the crown.

Alan

I think you are right on all counts. My suspicion is that something has changed at the top. In just two weeks I have had issues with them where they have gone out of their way to demonstrate that they do not trust even their highest spending repeat customers who buy 100% of what they need from them as long as they stock it. I have actually threatened them with defecting to Rails, and should they continue to refuse to pay return postage at 2nd Class rate then I shall post a letter to Christine Hatton informing her she has lost me as a customer, and then cancel my £700 of pre-orders in one hit.

They are really trying to push this under the carpet - and they are even saying that my request for a full refund does not constitute a request for the return postage - so they didn't pay it.

I am really mad about this one. Two weeks ago they sent the wrong item despite correctly invoicing what I did order - value £2.50. They asked me to return it and said they would send the correct item right away. When I posted it back and emailed to say I had done so right away, they sent me an email tersely pointing out that until the return was received they would not lift a finger to send the right one. I thought I had won on this - but I think they still waited for the wrong one to be received - there was a three day delay before the correct item was despatched.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ParkeNd on March 19, 2014, 05:47:49 PM
This afternoon Hattons refunded both the original £4 postage and the £2.60 to send the faulty item back.

Heroes after all. Many thanks to Hattons.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 19, 2014, 08:24:47 PM
Glad you got it sorted. Always worth persisting, although in this particular case you shouldn't really have had to...

Not strictly a loco or rolling stock purchase, but one I'm happy with nonetheless. Perfect new home for such a lovely rake of Mk2 coaches.

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/1F4991CD-4E6F-44A8-98D1-66EDA768B46A_zpsoggelnq6.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on March 19, 2014, 08:28:28 PM
that case looks abit different to ones iv seen online?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 19, 2014, 09:09:55 PM
Quote from: ParkeNd on March 19, 2014, 05:47:49 PM
This afternoon Hattons refunded both the original £4 postage and the £2.60 to send the faulty item back.

Heroes after all. Many thanks to Hattons.

Maybe someone there reads the forum >:D
Whichever way you look at it, that's a good result but not something you needed to have problems with :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 19, 2014, 10:00:28 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on March 19, 2014, 08:28:28 PM
that case looks abit different to ones iv seen online?

It's a standard Kato storage case, ref. 10-210. I also have an eight-slot one on its way (10-214) but that'll need a bit of modifying to fit a rake of Mk3a coaches in... Very good product though, and for less than £20 delivered from Japan you can't really go wrong!

JB

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on March 19, 2014, 10:16:41 PM
Glad you got it worked out Parkend!

Took my first dive into the Kato pool, and got my first Union Mills  :claphappy: both in the mail today! So excited.

The Kato is very beautiful and runs smoothly...

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1090302_zpsd59e31d6.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1090302_zpsd59e31d6.jpg.html)

The Union Mills looks better in person than any picture. It runs nicely and pulls like a champ, as advertised. 

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1090299_zps38119de4.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1090299_zps38119de4.jpg.html)
(Thanks EtchedPixels!)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on March 22, 2014, 11:06:49 PM
I love my old Jinty butI just had to buy one of these new Jinty's. Just need to find a way of running in with no dc track,(I have a controller) just no test track anymore before I put the chip in.(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b597/lilchris261/DSCF4761640x480_zps0cda1a83.jpg) (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/lilchris261/media/DSCF4761640x480_zps0cda1a83.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 23, 2014, 12:41:12 AM
That's a great close up photo. The new ones really look good, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 5944 on March 23, 2014, 12:56:39 AM
I'd planned to pick up a Farish Jinty at Ally Pally this weekend. Instead I bought a Dapol Britannia at Bridgnorth station for £75, and a Farish Std 5 for £65 from the returned section of the Bachmann stand. Throw in a few wagons and it's been an expensive weekend!

Std 5 worked fine straight from the box, but the Brit didn't move. Motor spun but the driving wheels didn't. The driveshaft was in place, but after half an hour of careful dismantling, I found the problem was one of the two pieces of plastic that hold the worm in place had come adrift. Popped back into place, loco reassembled, now works ok. Needs running in, it's a bit rough at present, but that should clear up.

No photos yet, they'll come once the locos have been run in and weathered. I'm glad it wasn't anything major with the Brit, just a shame it's such a palaver getting into it to sort it out.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 23, 2014, 10:57:20 AM
Quote from: lil chris on March 22, 2014, 11:06:49 PM
I love my old Jinty butI just had to buy one of these new Jinty's. Just need to find a way of running in with no dc track,(I have a controller) just no test track anymore before I put the chip in

Chris - if you have a controller and a piece of track, how about investing in a rolling road such that you can run your locos in before converting them to DCC?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on March 23, 2014, 05:57:50 PM
Quote from: 5944 on March 23, 2014, 12:56:39 AM

Std 5 worked fine straight from the box, but the Brit didn't move. Motor spun but the driving wheels didn't. The driveshaft was in place, but after half an hour of careful dismantling, I found the problem was one of the two pieces of plastic that hold the worm in place had come adrift. Popped back into place, loco reassembled, now works ok. Needs running in, it's a bit rough at present, but that should clear up.


My loco haul from last year's TINGS was a Farish Black 5 (from Farish stand, returned stock) and a Dapol Britannia (from Dapol stand, brand new, unopened). Black 5 ran like a sewing machine straight from the box, Britannia needed the recommended oiling and a *lot* of running in before the initial roughness disappeared.

Seems like the shape of things present at the moment...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on March 23, 2014, 06:26:41 PM
Picked up a Farish 350/2 from the Bachmann stand at Ally Pally today for £70, runs a treat. Need to stop buying locos, won a Dapol Class 220 for 62 from Ebay too while I was there.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on March 23, 2014, 06:38:49 PM
My one purchase at Ally Pally yesterday - a Dapol MK3 'Pretendolino' Coach for a tenner  :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/thumb_11111.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11111)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/thumb_11112.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11112)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on March 23, 2014, 08:55:41 PM
[smg id=11115]

Acquired today, a pair of Farish Class 108s in blue.  You can never have too many DMUs :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 23, 2014, 09:23:55 PM
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on March 23, 2014, 08:55:41 PM
You can never have too many DMUs :)

Quite right, especially the class 108.  My favourite N gauge DMU.  I've got three but can easily imagine buying more, a green one with small yellow panels is next on my personal hit list.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 23, 2014, 09:30:20 PM
Nah, the 101 was the DMU of my childhood... Although I still have a strange soft spot for Pacers...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on March 23, 2014, 09:45:23 PM
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on March 23, 2014, 08:55:41 PM
You can never have too many DMUs :)

With two Blue/Grey 108s and four Regional Railways 156s I suppose I'd have to agree  :D


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 23, 2014, 10:17:10 PM
I love DMUs. I think it's because I rode on them so much during my college years (probably under the weather for 50% of the time)  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on March 24, 2014, 12:21:09 AM
350 Desiro on test. Smart model and excellent runner, like all the Bachmann Farish trains I've owned.(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140323_221415.jpg)

(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140323_221516.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on March 24, 2014, 09:02:56 AM
Gone for a little while without purchasing anything model railway related, then Ally Pally came along!

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k481/Atso-Cad/2014-03-24085258_zps1ca9050a.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/Atso-Cad/media/2014-03-24085258_zps1ca9050a.jpg.html)

My bargain locos from the Bachmann stand! Both returned items and nabbed the pair for £100!

If anyone thinks I'm getting a soft spot for BR Standards, don't worry - they won't be once I've finished with them!!!  >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on March 24, 2014, 02:41:57 PM
New short rake of coaches delivered this morning. Fits nicely into my period of 1950-1960.
[smg id=11126]
[smg id=11127]

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Massimo on March 25, 2014, 08:09:16 PM
I could not resist to buy a dapol Bulleid Q1...
maybe because in Italy we are living an hard crisis time I need a little bit of "Austerity" in my hobby.
I was captured by the strange and essential line of this machine and by the story behind it. In this days I have found some information about Q1 and its story but I'm asking to you some help in order to form some right convoys... both freight and passengers.

What coaches Q1 hauled? Bulleid? MK1? Green livery??Crimson and Cream???... and what about a right rake of freight wagon?

Someone of you have this machine? And what about its performance?

thanks for your help!...very appreciate
Massimo

As usual apologize me for my silly english! :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on March 25, 2014, 11:06:09 PM
Quote from: Massimo on March 25, 2014, 08:09:16 PM
I could not resist to buy a dapol Bulleid Q1...
maybe because in Italy we are living an hard crisis time I need a little bit of "Austerity" in my hobby.
I was captured by the strange and essential line of this machine and by the story behind it. In this days I have found some information about Q1 and its story but I'm asking to you some help in order to form some right convoys... both freight and passengers.

What coaches Q1 hauled? Bulleid? MK1? Green livery??Crimson and Cream???... and what about a right rake of freight wagon?

Someone of you have this machine? And what about its performance?

thanks for your help!...very appreciate
Massimo

As usual apologize me for my silly english! :-[

The Q1 was primarily a goods loco, Massimo, so feel free to stick a load of dirty wagons behind it. And if you're running a post-war layout, feel free to add a stack of dirty weathering to the loco, too :)

Peter
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on March 26, 2014, 12:54:18 AM
This beauty came in the mail today:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1090351_zpse5483efc.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1090351_zpse5483efc.jpg.html)

Differing lights depending on direction of travel, runs nearly silently and very forgiving of my track. Atlas H16-44.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on March 26, 2014, 02:30:30 AM

The Q1 was primarily a goods loco, Massimo, so feel free to stick a load of dirty wagons behind it. And if you're running a post-war layout, feel free to add a stack of dirty weathering to the loco, too :)
[/quote]

Couple of pics with coaches:

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[smg id=11217]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on March 26, 2014, 05:38:34 PM
Quote from: Oldun on March 24, 2014, 02:41:57 PM
New short rake of coaches delivered this morning. Fits nicely into my period of 1950-1960.
[smg id=11126]
[smg id=11127]

Roger

I recognise those  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on March 27, 2014, 02:56:13 AM

I recognise those  ;)


Thank you for parting with them :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 27, 2014, 07:01:58 PM
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2816/13452100233_7fc05ac420.jpg)
Tee hee hee hee hee...

I mean... errr... Bwa haa haa haa haa haa  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 27, 2014, 07:15:45 PM
At the risk of making this a "show your latest rake" thread, I've decided this is probably the safest way to go about acquiring a uniform Dapol Mk3 rake without any nasty surprises :D The DVT I bought a while ago and the livery's wrong for IC Swallow, I have the new (corrected) version on pre-order.

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/IMG_2375_zps5079b7c5.jpg)

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on March 27, 2014, 07:17:47 PM
jealous much? lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bees on March 28, 2014, 09:33:58 AM
Wow mate, looks awesome that rake!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on March 29, 2014, 12:26:29 AM
My recent purchases...

TTA tank wagons and 3-plank wagons
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/thumb_11302.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11302)

Fairburn 4MT 2-6-4T 42096, Olive Green van and the 'Plastic Coach' S1000S (courtesy of Etched Pixels of this parish)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/thumb_11303.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11303)

The Fairburn - I don't have to invoke 'Rule 1' for this one on 'Dunestone'... :)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/thumb_11304.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11304)

Taking the first train after running-in - smooth as silk...
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/thumb_11305.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11305)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 29, 2014, 11:33:01 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7320/13485149634_29478404a1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mxCVaU)

Well... If they aren't going to produce proper blue 87's promptly, and they're only going to charge £44 for a new one in Virgin livery I'll just buy a spare body off the ebay and make my own...  :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on March 29, 2014, 11:44:03 AM
One of my pre orders turned up to day, in THE Southern livery originally named Cheam my old home town, this little beauty.

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/DSCF2981_zpsbb4cccc4.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/minzapint/media/Railway/DSCF2981_zpsbb4cccc4.jpg.html)

Another incentive to get on with my "Railway room" study  :claphappy:  be out to whet the babys head later :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 29, 2014, 11:51:40 AM
That ain't no New Zealand loco!  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on March 29, 2014, 02:27:11 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on March 29, 2014, 11:44:03 AM
One of my pre orders turned up to day, in THE Southern livery originally named Cheam my old home town, this little beauty.

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/minzapint/Railway/DSCF2981_zpsbb4cccc4.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/minzapint/media/Railway/DSCF2981_zpsbb4cccc4.jpg.html)

Another incentive to get on with my "Railway room" study  :claphappy:  be out to whet the babys head later :beers:

The first thing I'd do is get the numbers changed to the correct font... beautiful model, great paint and lining job, all let down because they can't get the numbers correct - it's not as if they don't know, the numbers on the Southern-livery M7 I have are correct...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 29, 2014, 04:17:57 PM
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2832/13489603575_b6df1ec246.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/my2KaZ)

Ta da!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on March 29, 2014, 05:03:15 PM
Courtesy of 'chrisfromprague'  :thumbsup:
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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Christina on March 29, 2014, 06:06:35 PM
Swallow HST full rake with CJM chassis. Pics when she arrives :) Damage wasn't too bad either.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 29, 2014, 10:31:11 PM
Added to my DMU fleet with a dummy class 121.  I have one dummy 121 in green with yellow panels but I wanted one with speed whiskers to match my other green units.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100B4430_zps02b3f170.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100B4430_zps02b3f170.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on March 29, 2014, 10:33:18 PM
Sharp! That little scene there looks good. I like your track.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 29, 2014, 10:57:39 PM
Quote from: scottmitchell74 on March 29, 2014, 10:33:18 PM
Sharp! That little scene there looks good. I like your track.

Cheers, really appreciate you saying that.  :D

The track was painted by hand and I'm pleased with how it turned out, but I'm not sure I'd do it that way again.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on March 29, 2014, 11:03:43 PM
Quote from: Christina on March 29, 2014, 06:06:35 PM
Swallow HST full rake with CJM chassis. Pics when she arrives :)

Dapol or Farish HST? And what's a CJM chassis (and why)? ???

Waiting  :camera: .Ta


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Christina on March 29, 2014, 11:34:14 PM
It's a Farish one. Could never afford a full dapol rake :P I googled the chassis, apparently it's good. £175 alone for some reason.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on March 30, 2014, 05:58:23 AM
I have been talking to my wife about what I am going to do after I finish my HO layout, I promised her I would not destroy it and start another one like I usually do, she seems to think building another N Scale layout may be the way to go, I can fit it on a different level in the shed.

Got this lot plus 4 sets of Peco points, 2 locos and 8 freight wagons from my mates second hand train shop, the Lifelike E8 locos as usual are great runners, I got a pretty good deal from my mate at $150 or 80 GBP for the lot.

It will be nice to build another N Scale layout but I will finish my HO layout first

(http://i58.tinypic.com/2rpwnwp.jpg)

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2884jeb.jpg)

(http://i60.tinypic.com/wlrxbs.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on March 30, 2014, 11:29:27 AM
Looks like a good deal you got there ! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Massimo on March 30, 2014, 08:41:44 PM
Hi... I've got my little darling...very beauty the tiny lever in the right side of the Q1...rivets and details. The BFB wheels are very nice! For me general look is very good!!!

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[smg id=11334]

[smg id=11335]


Massimo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on March 30, 2014, 08:59:33 PM
Quote from: Massimo on March 30, 2014, 08:41:44 PM
Hi... I've got my little darling...very beauty the tiny lever in the right side of the Q1...rivets and details. The BFB wheels are very nice! For me general look is very good!!!

[smg id=11331]

[smg id=11332]

[smg id=11333]

[smg id=11334]

[smg id=11335]


Massimo

The number of locos i had got rid of and want them again is unreal, this is one of them! Had one, now i want it again!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Massimo on March 30, 2014, 09:22:50 PM
I'm sorry about you... is never not too late for correct our own errors!!!  ;) :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Vigo on April 01, 2014, 07:47:01 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/scorpion_24v/RW%20stuff/B17_4_zps1b9ddd27.jpg)
It was my intention to renumber this as 2862 but the way they've been playing recently I don't think I'll bother. This is actually my second one, the first having met with an unfortunate accident involving my wife and some over-vigourous dusting.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/scorpion_24v/RW%20stuff/Ideas%20for%20Woodhead/B17_1.jpg)
61652 Darlington - RIP :'(

Note: This particular kind of B17 does not fly very well.

Now I suppose I need to save up some pennies to buy some nice Teaks to go with it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on April 01, 2014, 11:32:43 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/13557759144_922a3c1734_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mE44s1)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/13557758874_5410bbd0ed_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mE44nm)

Paid my first visit to Ian Morton's 'Modelscape' emporium yesterday and came back with a bulging swag bag.  First up are 20 Farish 16 ton minerals (you can never have too many 16 ton minerals) and 6 Farish iron ore hoppers that I'd ordered to extend existing freight rakes.

Secondly a Farish Warship and 3 coaches, all second hand.

Last night I replaced the couplers on the hoppers with Dapol 'Nemcoup' short buckeyes, only to find the wagons were then fractionally further apart.  You can't win with couplings in N!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on April 01, 2014, 11:52:59 AM
Now that's what is called a Capital Investment!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 01, 2014, 01:13:13 PM
My £120 worth of booty arrived this morning courtesy of a friend who is shedding some stock (cheers Roger) :D

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_1/medium_11360.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11360)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on April 01, 2014, 01:21:00 PM
On the counter-top near to a box of cat food... risky location for such a lovely acquisition!

:D

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 01, 2014, 01:24:32 PM
Thankfully the mog was fast asleep so I got the pic taken pronto and then tucked them away :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on April 01, 2014, 02:04:32 PM
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on April 01, 2014, 11:32:43 AM

Paid my first visit to Ian Morton's 'Modelscape' emporium yesterday and came back with a bulging swag bag.  First up are 20 Farish 16 ton minerals (you can never have too many 16 ton minerals) and 6 Farish iron ore hoppers that I'd ordered to extend existing freight rakes.

Secondly a Farish Warship and 3 coaches, all second hand.

Last night I replaced the couplers on the hoppers with Dapol 'Nemcoup' short buckeyes, only to find the wagons were then fractionally further apart.  You can't win with couplings in N!

20 16T minerals?  :goggleeyes: You'll have fun weathering and putting loads in that lot...



Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on April 01, 2014, 06:31:20 PM
New Virgin Voyager 220 w/ sister 221
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140331_180120.jpg)
Vid of both in action
http://s626.photobucket.com/user/jameswgm/media/VID_20140331_175834.mp4.html (http://s626.photobucket.com/user/jameswgm/media/VID_20140331_175834.mp4.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on April 01, 2014, 10:52:47 PM
Woh! Nice!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cooper on April 01, 2014, 11:07:47 PM
I've been without a camera for a while and have had to use the Tablet camera for the first time, so apologies for the imperfections. The next layout project has started with the easy bit: collecting the stock! Here are my latest acquisitions posed on the current layout. (I have to confess that the Class 20's were my lads Xmas present though!) The 37 and some parcel stock came from Wayne 56089 and some of the others came from Newport Nobby. Thanks!  :)

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(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Hattons_madness/Dir_1/medium_11368.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11368)

[smg id=11369]

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Hattons_madness/Dir_1/medium_11367.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11367)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 01, 2014, 11:15:38 PM
Quote from: Jameswgm on April 01, 2014, 06:31:20 PM
New Virgin Voyager 220 w/ sister 221


Very nice they are too  :thumbsup:

Do you get hypnotised just watching them go round and round?
I confess I do  :D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on April 03, 2014, 02:18:09 PM
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on April 01, 2014, 11:32:43 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/13557759144_922a3c1734_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mE44s1)

I thought the Peco ones were the ones to have?
I used to buy one a week with pocket money, now they don't fit in with my layout ideas :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 03, 2014, 08:42:19 PM
Quote from: simonprelude on April 03, 2014, 02:18:09 PM
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on April 01, 2014, 11:32:43 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/13557759144_922a3c1734_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mE44s1)

I thought the Peco ones were the ones to have?
I used to buy one a week with pocket money, now they don't fit in with my layout ideas :(

well if you have mineral wagons you want rid of ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 03, 2014, 09:05:45 PM
I have 20 x Peco NR44B up for grabs if someone wants to make an offer :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 03, 2014, 09:19:08 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on April 03, 2014, 09:05:45 PM
I have 20 x Peco NR44B up for grabs if someone wants to make an offer :D

nr44b?  ???  english please? :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on April 03, 2014, 09:56:18 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on April 03, 2014, 09:19:08 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on April 03, 2014, 09:05:45 PM
I have 20 x Peco NR44B up for grabs if someone wants to make an offer :D

nr44b?  ???  english please? :P

http://www.peco-uk.com/product.asp?strParents=3309,3310&CAT_ID=3313&P_ID=16995 (http://www.peco-uk.com/product.asp?strParents=3309,3310&CAT_ID=3313&P_ID=16995)

Based on a single prototype 14T wagon built in 1940 by Butterley, which never went into production, and produced as a model by Peco as their 'standard' RTR 16T steel open wagon. One problem with it, apart from the wagon that it is based on, is that it is on a standard 10ft wb chassis whereas the 12in:1ft wagon was on a 9ft wb chassis.

Peco have produced a kit (KNR-207) which makes a pukka version of the most common 16T steel open on the correct 9ft wb chassis.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on April 03, 2014, 11:10:32 PM
Re the ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ above:

http://www.peco-uk.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=16925&strPageHistory=search&numSearchStartRecord=1 (http://www.peco-uk.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=16925&strPageHistory=search&numSearchStartRecord=1)

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 04, 2014, 06:27:12 AM
Ooh mineral wagons why didnt you say so? :drool:

I do need 3 more to complete my weathered windcutter train
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on April 04, 2014, 08:26:46 PM
back from Digitrains yesterday

http://youtu.be/eKkWvtWi_Os (http://youtu.be/eKkWvtWi_Os)

Of course I found out the hard way that I'd forgotten to varnish the cabside when I renumbered it 90344- a West Hartlepool loco trundling empties down the Durham coast. Layout is steadily getting ready for its debut at Grantham Railshow in September.

Apologies for shaky vid- trying to hold the camera in one hand and the powercab in the other to control the train......

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 04, 2014, 08:50:25 PM
how much did that cost you? sounds good!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on April 04, 2014, 11:21:27 PM
Union Mills have the T9s back in stock!  :claphappy:
[smg id=11453]

T9 30300 in BR Black
[smg id=11454]

T9 304 in Southern Green
[smg id=11455]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on April 04, 2014, 11:41:32 PM
V nice  !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on April 05, 2014, 01:12:12 AM
Quote from: portland-docks on April 04, 2014, 08:50:25 PM
how much did that cost you? sounds good!

Just over £125 for chip, speaker and fitting.   WD was discounted a few months back by Hattons.

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 05, 2014, 06:16:16 AM
Quote from: Les1952 on April 05, 2014, 01:12:12 AM
Quote from: portland-docks on April 04, 2014, 08:50:25 PM
how much did that cost you? sounds good!

Just over £125 for chip, speaker and fitting.   WD was discounted a few months back by Hattons.

All the very best
Les

Thats pretty dma good that!

I have a quite a few i want doing, may have to send an email! Where are they baed?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on April 05, 2014, 09:40:17 AM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3776/13639256224_cbe5e1a0d3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mMfKG5)
Courtesy of some swapsies with daveg

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3739/13638921335_0b88764234.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mMe398)
And definitely the last covered hoppers I shall buy... honest...  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 05, 2014, 05:32:51 PM
New Graham Farish BR Standard 5 MT 73068 and BR Mk1 BG in Blue/Grey.

At some point I'll have to renumber the loco to 73069, which was based at Leamington shed from June 1964 to June 1965.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4442_zps13675838.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4442_zps13675838.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on April 05, 2014, 07:45:08 PM
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/13649111803_850a5199a3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mN8gpR)

Nestling with their friends...  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 06, 2014, 06:44:07 AM
 :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:

Good one!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on April 06, 2014, 08:17:44 AM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on April 05, 2014, 07:45:08 PM
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/13649111803_850a5199a3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mN8gpR)

If those are chocolate, can I have one? :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on April 06, 2014, 10:22:12 AM
Quote from: portland-docks on April 05, 2014, 06:16:16 AM
Quote from: Les1952 on April 05, 2014, 01:12:12 AM
Quote from: portland-docks on April 04, 2014, 08:50:25 PM
how much did that cost you? sounds good!

Just over £125 for chip, speaker and fitting.   WD was discounted a few months back by Hattons.

All the very best
Les
Thats pretty dma good that!

I have a quite a few i want doing, may have to send an email! Where are they baed?

Digitrains are now in Lincoln, not far from the station.  Moved last week from rural Lincolnshire.  They have a competent website.



All the very best.
Les


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on April 06, 2014, 11:10:38 AM
This is a seriously cute little train!

But what's with the claw-like coupling on the front? Is this an upgrade you've made, or something standard on the recent Union Mills locos? My Adams 0395 has regular Rapido couplings at front and back.

Cheers, NeMo

Quote from: talisman56 on April 04, 2014, 11:21:27 PM
T9 304 in Southern Green
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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on April 06, 2014, 11:46:49 AM
Quote from: NeMo on April 06, 2014, 11:10:38 AM
This is a seriously cute little train!

But what's with the claw-like coupling on the front? Is this an upgrade you've made, or something standard on the recent Union Mills locos? My Adams 0395 has regular Rapido couplings at front and back.

Cheers, NeMo


Both the T9s have the strange coupling on them, as supplied. I presume it's an attempt at a more unobtrusive coupling for the front of engines which *usually* ran smokebox first in service... When I get the turntable installed on "Dunestone" I'll probably try to remove them.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on April 06, 2014, 04:44:13 PM
I think its because there isn't room for a "proper" rapido mounting. The coupler style used on that is the same as on a lot of small Arnold locos where there isn't room and it works very well with a rapido on the coach/wagons.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 06, 2014, 07:18:53 PM
QuoteIt's a Farish one. Could never afford a full dapol rake :P I googled the chassis, apparently it's good. £175 alone for some reason.

(sorry missed this post)

Yeah, if its a CJM chassis you should have a real good'n there  :thumbsup: (sorry missed this post)

Let us know what its like running?

Have you been to the CJM website?

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Plainline. on April 07, 2014, 07:24:41 PM
Just received these in the post today. Will eventually be a recreation of the LT engineering trains of the late 60's. Not strictly accurate but if it captures the look and feel of the trains I'll be content. The brake vans will be partly repainted.[smg id=11527 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on April 07, 2014, 08:20:12 PM
That LT engineering train looks brilliant, and it's certainly original.

Nothing to show on my part, although I do seem to have uncovered and ordered the last of the motorised Regional Railways 153s available to buy online, which I'm quite happy about as I've been looking for one for four months :D

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 08, 2014, 06:07:11 PM
QuoteNothing to show on my part, although I do seem to have uncovered and ordered the last of the motorised Regional Railways 153s available to buy online, which I'm quite happy about as I've been looking for one for four months :D

You won't be disappointed, really like mine  :thumbsup:

Didn't know they were getting so rare, I nabbed mine as a "best offer" from Fle-bay last year.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on April 08, 2014, 06:43:01 PM
Yep, just had a look through eBay's completed listings for "Dapol 153" and the last Regional Railways one to be listed ended on January 24th, which I seem to have missed! Bizarrely it only went for £45 (RRP is £106, got mine yesterday for £95), although that might be to do with the fact that nobody has any money to spare at that time of year  :D

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on April 09, 2014, 12:37:18 PM
Well, just called C&M Models to see what was happening with my order for the 153 as I my card still hadn't been debited.

Turns out their website's stock count isn't necessarily up-to-date; my absolute pet hate with online suppliers.

No 153 for me.

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on April 09, 2014, 02:31:12 PM
Replied! Funnily enough I'm quite tempted by a 128 as well, since my time period is the early 80s to 1998  :D

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rabbitaway on April 09, 2014, 10:44:15 PM
Hi

Being spending a bit on ebay and at Ally Pally

Nice Class 58 Mainline for only £46 - new - ebay
Runs well but slow - I understand that is the way they are geared

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/Rabbitaway/Model%20Railway/SAM_5919.jpg)

Class 26 new of ebay £41 - this is a very nice runner

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/Rabbitaway/Model%20Railway/SAM_5924.jpg) (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/Rabbitaway/media/Model%20Railway/SAM_5924.jpg.html)

From Ally Pally

New Class 158 of the Buchmann stand only £40

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/Rabbitaway/Model%20Railway/SAM_5934.jpg) (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/Rabbitaway/media/Model%20Railway/SAM_5934.jpg.html)

4 Cargo Wagons from the Dapol stand at £50

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/Rabbitaway/Model%20Railway/SAM_5931.jpg) (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/Rabbitaway/media/Model%20Railway/SAM_5931.jpg.html)

Very happy with the stock

:heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on April 10, 2014, 12:38:18 AM
Got this beauty in the mail today.  :claphappy:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1090421_zps4ce7fce4.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1090421_zps4ce7fce4.jpg.html)

More pics will be found in the Union Mills section
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: richie894 on April 12, 2014, 03:26:02 AM
I just received this hard to find DRS escort coach. Now I need the DRS nuclear flask wagon when it is released to go with it.

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/richie894/far9_zpsbe8e5fc7.png)

I also pick up this "pre-owned like new" class 57 Virgin Thunderbird from Hattons. Oh and some Asda containers as you can see in the background.

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/richie894/far10_zps690e0697.png)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on April 12, 2014, 08:14:27 AM
I got off to a pretty good start at collecting stuff for my proposed fictitious preserved layout "Spark Hill", paid my mates shop a visit this morning and this is what I picked up.

(http://i60.tinypic.com/2wqaecg.jpg)

(http://i59.tinypic.com/x4f95z.jpg)

(http://i61.tinypic.com/34e3xad.jpg)

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2i7msfb.jpg)

(http://i57.tinypic.com/23rk5yp.jpg)

(http://i59.tinypic.com/kmgz7.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 12, 2014, 08:20:38 AM
Nice buy! I have a few of those early Farish engines and they still go alright. My panniers have coppertop chimneys, though - have those been repainted?

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on April 12, 2014, 10:43:28 AM
Quote from: Bealman on April 12, 2014, 08:20:38 AM
Nice buy! I have a few of those early Farish engines and they still go alright. My panniers have coppertop chimneys, though - have those been repainted?

George

Yes George they have been painted, I had previously traded them at my mates shop but bought them back, I will be making my own decals to put on them at a later date.

The 3F is an oldie but great runner, I bought the other four new about three years ago, I will be adding copper details when I decal them.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 12, 2014, 12:58:14 PM
Nice selection of rolling stock/buildings, Dave :thumbsup:
Interesting to see your 'industrial' purchases :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on April 12, 2014, 02:37:54 PM
A brand new class 73 Pullman bargain (£90) from TrainWest in Melksham??

(http://tinyurl.com/qbanzy3)

I've been looking for one for years - always silly money!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on April 12, 2014, 07:36:40 PM
This week I bought a Dapol Virgin book set instead of the Network Rail power cars as originally intended because the Virgin HST has been reported in the past running in 2+2 formations.

[smg id=11644]

It provides a backup to my Grand Central HST set in case of problems with its motor and/or electronics.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on April 12, 2014, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on April 12, 2014, 02:37:54 PM

I've been looking for one for years - always silly money!

Looks a bargain. Well done.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on April 12, 2014, 10:28:09 PM
I'm suprised that Dapol didn't include the Pullman liveried class 73 in the batch of forthcoming re-releases.

Best regards,

Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DJM Dave on April 12, 2014, 10:58:29 PM
Hi Joe,

The 73 was issued in Pullmann as strictly a limited edition of 300 per name (ergo 600 loco's in total), so unlikely they will ever get re released so as not to pee off those who bought originally.

Mind you, evening star was issued as a limited run too, and that's in the new catalogue so I guess 'limited edition / special edition / limited run" even when giving production numbers doesn't count any more.

Cheers
Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on April 14, 2014, 11:11:49 AM
Quote from: DJM Dave on April 12, 2014, 10:58:29 PM
Hi Joe,

The 73 was issued in Pullmann as strictly a limited edition of 300 per name (ergo 600 loco's in total), so unlikely they will ever get re released so as not to pee off those who bought originally.

Mind you, evening star was issued as a limited run too, and that's in the new catalogue so I guess 'limited edition / special edition / limited run" even when giving production numbers doesn't count any more.

Cheers
Dave

Ah yes, but the new Evening Star claims to be weathered, making it a different issue I presume.....

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on April 15, 2014, 07:30:23 PM
Another Farish loco- broke my own rule about seeing it run first.

A secondhand A1 off eBay.

[smg id=11699]
[smg id=11698]

DCC fittedbefore I got it.  One or two problems at first-
It had been picked up by the tender and allowed to swing, bending the brass wires on the loco-tender connection AND on the connection to the rear truck.  A little fiddly to fix but these are vulnerable to mishandling.
The piece said "only run for 20 mins"- looking at the wheels that is most likely correct BUT it felt as if it had never been run in reverse- very lumpy until given a half-hour spin.
I can't persuade its chip to accept a long address, so I'm stuck with the last 2 digits of its number (I use last 4) for now.  At some stage in the future I may well put a better chip in.

Now sorted and renumbered and renamed as 60124 KENILWORTH, a loco I spent what my parents thought was far too much time drooling over at Darlington shed when she was main line pilot.  Will be used mainly on parcels traffic on Hawthorn Dene, sharing two duties with a Britannia, an A3 and a B1.

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on April 16, 2014, 11:30:21 PM
Recent Binge - trying to finalize my B&O and C&O rosters. Getting close...

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1090490_zps8e09d7c7.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1090490_zps8e09d7c7.jpg.html)

That C&O loco is an Atlas - and it's one that actually pulls reasonably well. Smooth as butter and just pretty to look at.

The B&O is another Life-Like E8 monster-puller. This one was/is a project. Needed external cleaning, wheel cleaning, and I might get brave one day and take it all apart. That said, it runs,and lights, and it pulls better than any other North American loco besides it's very own near-twin B&O LL E8 that I already own. The ACY boxcars are for my Akron, Canton, & Youngstown short/local line.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/scottmitchell74/Train%20Stuff/P1090496_zps2f359158.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/scottmitchell74/media/Train%20Stuff/P1090496_zps2f359158.jpg.html)

About 2/3 of these are Micro-Trains or Accumate couplers. I'm trying to upgrade. Man, are they smooth and so far don't seem to have the random uncouplings that rapido have.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on April 17, 2014, 06:43:07 AM
Nice buy and a great collection, I wish you luck with the Accumate couplers I had heaps of trouble with them and finally decided to spend $400au 220 quid UK on Microtrains Trucks and Couplers, problem solved, there can also be problems with Kato couplers and other brands of stock.

Funny thing is I am having a wee bit of trouble with Atlas couplers being a problem with my HO American stock, thankfully I only have Atlas locos with only a small amount of Atlas rolling stock but they do have a habit of uncoupling the train when hooked next to a Kadee fitted item.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jlineton on April 17, 2014, 11:02:16 AM
Knotsford Junction has a new addition to the fleet!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=11744)


What a great runner it is too!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on April 19, 2014, 03:56:56 PM
Just running in this little beauty;
[smg id=11787]  :D

Less than £75 including postage off eBay. Sold as used but mint, it's definitely mint and looking at the wheels it didn't look used at all.

Now thinking of renumbering it to D6320 (I know they make that number, but not at that price), and having it's nameplate made - Lister is my surname and didn't know D6230 had been named.

Questions I have to ask are where's the best place to get the numbers from (and how easy is it to remove Dapol numbering), and where to get the nameplate from? From checking on the internet, D6230 only had a nameplate on one side, but I might have to guess on the design because I can't seem to find any photos.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 19, 2014, 04:54:48 PM
Hi Mickey,

That's a damned good price for the class 22 :goggleeyes:

I see you are an NGS member so in the latest NGS Journal there is a very good article about renumbering locos which may help you :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on April 19, 2014, 05:16:09 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on April 19, 2014, 04:54:48 PM
That's a damned good price for the class 22 :goggleeyes:

That's one of the reasons I bought it.
Off to York tomorrow, so thinking of taking it with me to see if I can source what I need.
Or even to Bamber Bridge next Saturday. Really looking forward to both!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MattJ on April 19, 2014, 05:51:09 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/13914386922_8a48b0b3b7_o.jpg)

The Ivatt 2MT has been growing on me of late, so for Easter I bought one at ModelMania in Bristol...  It's soooo cute!  :D However, a bit later, whilst in Antics getting some paint to start experimenting with weathering I noticed that they unexpectedly had a 6 wheel milk tanker in which I've been looking for a while, so I grabbed it while I could!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on April 19, 2014, 06:58:35 PM
Man, nice score! You got to love it when you're able to jump on a "buy it now" before anyone else catches on.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 20, 2014, 06:46:56 AM
Yep, nice buys. Interested to hear how that Ivatt runs.... also the 08. I have a weathered 08 also which runs fine but catches on a platform, but that's not it's fault. I have heard varying reports about the 2MT, though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 20, 2014, 10:02:57 AM
went to york yesterday, came out with an american 4-6-6-4 challenger, dcc sound fitted. normally seen going for £300+ on ebay, picked it up for £200 from plus daughters.

got home and started thinking...is it too big for uk layouts? was thinking of using it as a visiting loco on moorside :P

(http://s4.postimg.org/95r1seg15/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/95r1seg15/)

(http://s4.postimg.org/vt6ayjvl5/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vt6ayjvl5/)

what do we think?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on April 20, 2014, 10:40:23 AM
I have finally got to run these three in properly, they are now DCC chipped and run beautifully

[smg id=11793]

[smg id=11794]

[smg id=11795]

Cheers,
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on April 20, 2014, 10:49:11 AM
Thanks for that I will try to reset it
Graham

Tried to reset it can't seem to get it to work  :sorrysign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on April 20, 2014, 12:54:58 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on April 20, 2014, 10:49:11 AM
Thanks for that I will try to reset it
Graham

Tried to reset it can't seem to get it to work  :sorrysign:

It should be fixed now  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 20, 2014, 12:57:28 PM
i like the 37 and the 47(?) im no diesel expert lol

im after a couple diesels i can have in my dcc set, but im limited to what i can get as its for my west coast railway set, so 33/37/47 and 57 is what im limited to
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MattJ on April 20, 2014, 01:54:03 PM
Quote from: Bealman on April 20, 2014, 06:46:56 AM
Yep, nice buys. Interested to hear how that Ivatt runs...

Like this!  :)

2mt running (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeTHUjzTthc#ws)

(Accompanied by The Pogues on 6 Music...)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on April 20, 2014, 02:10:32 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on April 20, 2014, 12:57:28 PM
i like the 37 and the 47(?) im no diesel expert lol

im after a couple diesels i can have in my dcc set, but im limited to what i can get as its for my west coast railway set, so 33/37/47 and 57 is what im limited to


That is the FGW Class 57 sorry took the photo's in the evening on my desk
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on April 20, 2014, 05:34:27 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on April 20, 2014, 10:02:57 AM
went to york yesterday, came out with an american 4-6-6-4 challenger, dcc sound fitted. normally seen going for £300+ on ebay, picked it up for £200 from plus daughters.

got home and started thinking...is it too big for uk layouts? was thinking of using it as a visiting loco on moorside :P

(http://s4.postimg.org/95r1seg15/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/95r1seg15/)

(http://s4.postimg.org/vt6ayjvl5/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vt6ayjvl5/)

what do we think?

Well obviously they'll have shipped it across to help in the run up to D-Day  :idea:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on April 20, 2014, 06:31:37 PM
No one liked the s160s so we asked for something bigger :p
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on April 20, 2014, 06:40:58 PM
At last at the York show today ...

I found a pair of Poole Farish InterCity swallow liveried HST power cars, albeit both motored and priced separately, as I didn't want to pay for a complete rake or pay top dollar for a similar HST pack on a well-known auction site.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Fisherlea___layout_development/Dir_1/medium_11818.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11818)

The previous owner attempted a cut-away buffers conversion on one of the power cars which came off when being inspected at one of the traders.

I'm glad I bought both, as true to Poole manufacture, one of them ran much better than the other even after cleaning and fitting new brushes and springs. The worse performer was made a dummy and has yielded useful spares for maintaining my other Poole-made locos.

I've worked out a much better way to refix the buffer beam on the power car which will be done in due course and will source spare inner couplings from BR Lines.

These acquisitions mean I can faithfully recreate some of the mini Virgin Cross Country HST formations as in this thread:

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19944.0 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19944.0)



Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on April 20, 2014, 10:12:28 PM
Just picked up another 2-6-4 loco.
[smg id=11822]

That's two I've got now, and both with different numbers  :claphappy:

80064 and 80032.

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 21, 2014, 04:21:19 AM
I'm assuming that's a Poole model, Roger? I have one - it was one of the better 'old Farish' models.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 21, 2014, 10:47:24 PM
Latest arrival is my second logo in GWR colours, one of Dapol's old Prarie tank engines.  Here it is testing some recently replaced track on my layout, it was one of the locos that highlighted the imperfections in that corner of the layout.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/100B4480_zps97c7330c.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/100B4480_zps97c7330c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on April 22, 2014, 11:22:11 AM
Happy chappy here, thanks to Only Me for the heads-up regarding these rare items ;)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo_zps66a20d70.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo_zpsa23c9b06.jpg)

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sipat on April 22, 2014, 11:27:11 AM
Quote from: jivebunny on April 22, 2014, 11:22:11 AM
Happy chappy here, thanks to Only Me for the heads-up regarding these rare items ;)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo_zps66a20d70.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo_zpsa23c9b06.jpg)

JB

Dammit dammit dammit!  Want!

Well done on the find though!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 22, 2014, 01:14:23 PM
I fancy some of those Regional Railways units.  Maybe I should move fast next time I see some...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on April 22, 2014, 01:58:28 PM
I think that's the only tactic with the Regional Railways 153s, it's third time lucky in my case (and it almost wasn't: the parcel spent a whole week sitting at Charles de Gaulle Airport!)

My first attempt at acquiring one was in a shop, where I spotted a motorised unit but decided to think it over (I already had £250-worth of stock in my hands...). It was gone the next day.

On my second attempt I uncovered what I thought was the last remaining unit to be had online, and was over the moon until I learnt that the supplier's stock count wasn't up to date and that my order couldn't be fulfilled...

And my final, successful, attempt was thanks to a timely heads-up pointing me towards Morris Models (http://www.ekmpowershop4.com/ekmps/shops/morrismodels/), who had one remaining motorised unit in stock (and it looks like there's still at least one dummy unit to be had).

It's now late April and my first go at buying one was back in December!

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 22, 2014, 04:06:00 PM
I'm going to keep quiet about where I think I've seen one of each motorised and dummy 153 then ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DJM Dave on April 22, 2014, 04:42:07 PM
If Kernow are out of stock I might be able to help ;-)
Cheers
Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on April 22, 2014, 04:47:47 PM
And all of a sudden RR 153s are as common as muck  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 22, 2014, 05:47:32 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on April 22, 2014, 04:47:47 PM
And all of a sudden RR 153s are as common as muck  :smiley-laughing:

Such is life ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on April 23, 2014, 10:31:22 AM
Quote from: Only Me on April 22, 2014, 04:26:19 PM
If anyone fancies pointing me in the St ives Bay belle direction it would be cool!!

Make me an offer 8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on April 24, 2014, 07:45:49 PM
Courtesy of N'porium/Luke Piewalker:

Minitrix LNER Flying Scotsman.
I've always liked the loco in the condition as preserved until the 80s without smoke deflectors, but the Minitrix version has been difficult and expensive to get hold of.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/gc4946_2/Dir_1/medium_11938.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11938)

I already own a set of matching teak carriages from Minitrix and Dapol, chosen to represent the types which are now preserved.
What a sight it would be once the real loco's back in service hauling a preserved rake of teak carriages!

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on April 25, 2014, 06:37:27 PM
Quote from: Bealman on April 21, 2014, 04:21:19 AM
I'm assuming that's a Poole model, Roger? I have one - it was one of the better 'old Farish' models.  :thumbsup:

Yes it is a 'Poole' model :thumbsup: Funny thing is, the other one is also a
'Poole' model but, the quality is not the same. Main 'quality failure' is the
front and rear buffers - boy are they a bit thin/flimsy looking.

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 26, 2014, 12:18:26 AM
How right you are. Mine is minus two buffers. No idea where they went!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dwgwr on April 26, 2014, 10:05:43 AM
 :hellosign:
After a couple of years out of the hobby (even at 19!) I've started collecting new rolling stock to add to my existing collection. Sorry no photo's as the camera is broken but here is a list of what i've bought rolling stock wise in the last few months including my most recent purchase:
Locos-
GF Ivatt 2-6-0 no. 46440 in BR Lined Black (Arrived Yesterday but yet to run in)
GF Jinty 0-6-0 no. 47394 in BR Black (An absolute beauty  :D )
GF Class 25 no. D7638

Coaches-
3x Osbourne Ltd Edition Dapol Collett Coaches in GWR Chocolate & Cream (Third, Composite, Brake)
4x Dapol LNER Teak Coaches (First Buffet Third Brake)
GF LMS 50ft Crimson Cream Brake
Second Hand original GF Poole Pullman Brake and Dinning Car

Wagons
Dapol GWR Siphon G Milk Wagon
4 Dapol 6 Wheel Milk Tankers !!!!!!
2 Peco United Dairies Milk Tankers
7 GF 1960's Mineral Wagons
2x Peco Mineral Wagons
GF LNER Oxide Brakevan
GF Maroon GUV Second Hand
2x GF Plywood Fruit Vans
Dapol GWR Fruit Van
Peco Fyffe's Bananas Fruit Van
Peco 7 Plank NE Coal Wagon
GF GWR 8 Ton Cattle Wagon
Peco GWR Box Van
GF GWR Liveried Conflat

This may sound a lot but to be fair i'm selling off some of my elder items such as my pacific locomotives in order to purchase more suitable locomotives for the future layout (when i find time to start it!!) :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on April 26, 2014, 12:18:53 PM
A few eBay captures from the past week or two, and some bounty from the Thistle Modelmakers show in Portobello this morning.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/14037619613_bf9197a31b_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nostfn)
A Mk1 GUV in Intercity, and the Mk 4 FO to complete my collection
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2900/14037619463_04e466c1e7_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nostcM)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7455/14018075994_f3d8a4a5f8_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nmJiBq)
Some railfreight wagons
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/14014417272_1693f24230_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nmpy11)
A pair of Railfreight HEAs (which may be destined for a future as barrier wagons
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14017617105_8bc412d66e_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nmFXcx)
And a Farish HST. Sold as a non runner and I haven't investigated it internals yet.
Current plan is to convert the trailer to DVT spec to go with my 89.

Oh, and I got a Marion Zeller rolling road too  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on April 26, 2014, 09:32:55 PM
Saw these had sold out at Bachmann so had to go big to complete me rake:

8 x BAA's making 25 in total

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG3659_zpsz5k0z7ka.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/stevieboy-15/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG3659_zpsz5k0z7ka.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on April 26, 2014, 09:58:09 PM
One for my "Rule 1" days here, in the form of a full prototype-length NOL Eurostar set. I used to have one (two, actually!) and always regretted selling them. I've ordered a spare dummy powercar from a chap in Italy, which I intend to modify to take a Tomix Scharfenburg coupler. I then just need to build myself a pair of barrier wagons from some mk1 frames, and find a reason to drag the whole lot through Chester with a pair of 37s ("Rule 1" being the most likely reason).

And a book on the British rail network from 1901 to 2000, just for good measure  :D

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo4_zps8efba26e.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo2_zpse809559d.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo1_zps580f43d5.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on April 26, 2014, 10:20:16 PM
Quote from: Oldun on April 25, 2014, 06:37:27 PM
Quote from: Bealman on April 21, 2014, 04:21:19 AM
I'm assuming that's a Poole model, Roger? I have one - it was one of the better 'old Farish' models.  :thumbsup:

Yes it is a 'Poole' model :thumbsup: Funny thing is, the other one is also a
'Poole' model but, the quality is not the same. Main 'quality failure' is the
front and rear buffers - boy are they a bit thin/flimsy looking.

I replaced mine with etched brass buffers from the N Gauge Society Shop. You just pull out the originals and replace with the brass ones - it's a push fit.

You then need to paint the buffer housings red to match the buffer beam but it's worth it because the loco looks twice as good afterwards.

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on April 26, 2014, 10:21:09 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on April 26, 2014, 09:58:09 PM
One for my "Rule 1" days here, in the form of a full prototype-length NOL Eurostar set. I used to have one (two, actually!) and always regretted selling them. I've ordered a spare dummy powercar from a chap in Italy, which I intend to modify to take a Tomix Scharfenburg coupler. I then just need to build myself a pair of barrier wagons from some mk1 frames, and find a reason to drag the whole lot through Chester with a pair of 37s ("Rule 1" being the most likely reason).

And a book on the British rail network from 1901 to 2000, just for good measure  :D

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo4_zps8efba26e.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo2_zpse809559d.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo1_zps580f43d5.jpg)

Wow....  :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on April 26, 2014, 10:32:15 PM
I'm sure you prefer your home-made LMS streamlined Duchess !

Best regards,

Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 26, 2014, 10:37:07 PM
QuoteOne for my "Rule 1" days here, in the form of a full prototype-length NOL Eurostar set. I used to have one (two, actually!) and always regretted selling them. I've ordered a spare dummy powercar from a chap in Italy, which I intend to modify to take a Tomix Scharfenburg coupler. I then just need to build myself a pair of barrier wagons from some mk1 frames, and find a reason to drag the whole lot through Chester with a pair of 37s ("Rule 1" being the most likely reason).

A fine choice Jive B, I have just retrieved mine from long term storage:

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=1724.msg215937#msg215937 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=1724.msg215937#msg215937)

And I am still impressed with it (even after 18 or so years).

Ref your idea of dragging a set, I have always wanted to model that. I don't have a dummy Eurostar loco but I do have one of these....

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/PooleEPSRe-paint37_zpsb495e2d0.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/Skyline2uk/media/PooleEPSRe-paint37_zpsb495e2d0.jpg.html)

Its a Poole Era 37 that somebody had a half decent crack at turning into an EPS 37. I found it a few years back at a Toyfair. Its a decent runner and at £40.00 not bad value.

Do keep us posted on the barrier wagon project  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on April 26, 2014, 10:47:51 PM
That certainly is a half-decent crack at one. Any idea how the "polo rings" were done? I'm looking at sourcing a pair of RfD or Transrail 37s at some point to give them the same treatment, although they'd need a fair bit of modification on the front ends. The really tricky part will be setting up a third barrier wagon with a moving Kato "clothes peg" coupler to attach to the central trailers, for when I want to haul a half-set around  :D (too much Rule 1?)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 26, 2014, 10:52:46 PM
Believe the "Polo Mints" are an Etch or similar, possibly from TPM (stand to be corrected)...

The only source I know for sure who has them is CJM (used on the class 92), but I can't speak for them if they can be bought separately....

Quote:D (too much Rule 1?)

No such thing by friend  :D

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 27, 2014, 02:11:46 AM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on April 26, 2014, 10:52:46 PM


Not such thing by friend  :D

Skyline2uk

Hope your cold gets better soon :-X
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 27, 2014, 08:36:01 AM
 :laughabovepost:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 27, 2014, 08:51:25 PM
Since someone said this was a rare item I was spurred into action at my local model shop.

Dapol Class 153 in Regional Railways colours.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4493_zps4eb3f9bd.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4493_zps4eb3f9bd.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4494_zps363ab4d7.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4494_zps363ab4d7.jpg.html)

The same shop has a dummy unit in the same colour scheme, I may have to buy that too after my next pay day.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on April 28, 2014, 10:55:43 AM
Spoils of War from the members event held at Taunton by 'another forum' yesterday...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Rolling_Stock_album/Dir_2/medium_12010.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12010)

The little '04' shunter is previously owned but is in mint condition and was hardly ran as was given as a present to previous owner and they run a 'Rail Blue' layout.

Couldn't resist the clay hoods, they are to be a little 'Rule 1' feature for "Dunestone"...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on April 30, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
Just arrived from Hattons today :thumbsup:

Those hand rails look delicate, almost afraid to pick it up  :uneasy:

[smg id=12059]

A late crest B1 :)

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bees on April 30, 2014, 04:26:30 PM
Hi All,

[smg id=12060]

My latest addition to my fleet.
She shall be painted in to 58028 in the original, as delivered livery, Railfreight Large Logo. She was the last one I saw, only 58028 & 32, I never saw, whilst being built at Doncaster Works.

[smg id=12058]

Only needs minor filling before painting due to the brilliant job that the original builder did!
Oh yeah, and for me to work out how to separate the body and chassis!

Steven

:NGF:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 30, 2014, 07:00:55 PM
Quote from: Oldun on April 30, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
Just arrived from Hattons today :thumbsup:

Those hand rails look delicate, almost afraid to pick it up  :uneasy:
Roger

Looks good, Roger.

I know what you mean about the handrails, they are very delicate but I'd rather delicate handrails than over-scale ones that are moulded to the body.  But you may think otherwise.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on May 01, 2014, 01:05:22 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on April 30, 2014, 07:00:55 PM
Quote from: Oldun on April 30, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
Just arrived from Hattons today :thumbsup:

Those hand rails look delicate, almost afraid to pick it up  :uneasy:
Roger

Looks good, Roger.

I know what you mean about the handrails, they are very delicate but I'd rather delicate handrails than over-scale ones that are moulded to the body.  But you may think otherwise.

Best part is, in the box are some extra's such as - front steps, cylinder drain cocks, steam heat pipe, scale valve
guides (for display only) and an alternative front bogie with scale wheels suitable for display only. Makes you wonder
if its for 'use' or as a 'museum exhibit'  :-\

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 01, 2014, 02:41:59 AM
Those with (very) large radius curves/pointwork can get away with replacing the front bogie with the larger version but sadly it does not apply to me :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 01, 2014, 07:18:48 AM
Geez that does look delicate. Lovely model, though. I do most damage to my new locos getting them out of the box... I'd be having nightmares with that one!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on May 01, 2014, 09:29:29 AM
Quote from: Bealman on May 01, 2014, 07:18:48 AM
Geez that does look delicate. Lovely model, though. I do most damage to my new locos getting them out of the box... I'd be having nightmares with that one!

NOT my one but it is packed/boxed the same:

[smg id=12072]

I myself find this packaging is easier to get the loco's out of without damaging them  :thumbsup:

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 01, 2014, 10:49:03 AM
Quote from: Oldun on May 01, 2014, 09:29:29 AM

NOT my one but it is packed/boxed the same:

[smg id=12072]

I myself find this packaging is easier to get the loco's out of without damaging them  :thumbsup:

Roger

Completely agree with Roger there - IMHO this is the optimum way to pack our delicate and detailed stock :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on May 01, 2014, 12:00:01 PM
Quote from: Oldun on April 30, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
Just arrived from Hattons today :thumbsup:

Those hand rails look delicate, almost afraid to pick it up  :uneasy:

[smg id=12059]

A late crest B1 :)

Roger

I have several of the Farish B1s (three renumbered including one that is now 61244 "Strang Steel" no less).

They are an accurate and exquisitely detailed model, and although you do need to be suitably careful when handling them they are quite a bit more resilient than you might think.

Regards

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on May 01, 2014, 05:46:56 PM
Had a small inheritance and thought I'd spool myself with some BR Blue :).  Hattons had some good deals and I couldn't resist...

Can't wait to try them out.  I'm very impressed by the 20 and 108 in particular

Graham

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7316/14102370253_efb5651c3b_z.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/nubkmH)image by -Grumbeast-trains- (http://flic.kr/p/nubkmH)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5582/13895711948_29d9a40e83_z.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/naVa3u)image by -Grumbeast-trains- (http://flic.kr/p/naVa3u)

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14059197106_c43e92f4b2_z.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/nqn4u7)image by -Grumbeast-trains- (http://flic.kr/p/nqn4u7)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7342/14079104541_559795a658_z.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/ns86gK)image by -Grumbeast-trains- (http://flic.kr/p/ns86gK)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5118/13895678489_5ccbc61450_z.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/naUZ6B)image by -Grumbeast-trains- (http://flic.kr/p/naUZ6B)

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/14059182116_6e484a61b3_z.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/nqmZ2E)image by -Grumbeast-trains- (http://flic.kr/p/nqmZ2E)

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2907/13895667957_ce989ca297_z.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/naUVY2)image by -Grumbeast-trains- (http://flic.kr/p/naUVY2)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 03, 2014, 07:29:02 AM
All VERY nice (apart from the colour  ;)).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on May 03, 2014, 02:52:48 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7354/14116228763_c5da0f8f00.jpg)

My latest acquisitions...
I also have a stack of loads to start filling my wagons's with... (https://flic.kr/p/nvpn1x)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: richie894 on May 03, 2014, 07:25:33 PM
Just got my Pretendolino from eBay. All of the coaches were fitted with lights which was an unexpected surprise. It looks good with my Thunderbird class 57.

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/richie894/pretend_zps02936855.png)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sipat on May 03, 2014, 07:34:14 PM
Gumtree bargain of the week... Dapol Powered 156. Sprinter livery is getting harder to find so was lucky with this one for £45!!!!

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2904/14114334923_639f4bff76_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14114334923/)
Apa Parks new DMU (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14114334923/) by Steve Purves (https://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MattJ on May 03, 2014, 09:58:18 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7409/14095633791_c9a3522a26_o.jpg)

Bought Mr Gronk at the show in Thornbury.  Many orbits ago I had one of the old Hornby ones, with the dodgy "auto uncouple" feature.  I have no idea where it is now, so if you have ever seen a green 00 gauge one with a crude, naive attempt at painting wasp stripes on the back, it might have just been mine.

A bit soon after my last loco (Ivatt 2MT) but brought forward in anticipation of price rises starting to bite... I would have looked for something a bit more expensive for a better saving, but there was nothing that fit exactly with my plans (seems the Dapol Hymek is no more, and a green Warship to complement my maroon one is still a while off...)

The daunting prospect of giving it a brain transplant for DCC lies ahead!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 03, 2014, 11:13:11 PM
I've been at Bristol helping a MRC colleague exhibit his layout - the extended visit provided ample opportunity search out the bargains and bash the CC, with the following results:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Rolling_Stock_album/Dir_2/medium_12131.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12131)
A new Terrier to add to existing one in the shunter fleet, another Bulled CK and a Presflo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Rolling_Stock_album/Dir_2/medium_12132.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12132)
A Mark 1 BCK and a couple of unfitted open wagons

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Rolling_Stock_album/Dir_2/medium_12133.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12133)
A Mark 1 TK and a steel open wagon

A couple of hits at the NGS stand (as well as some wagon kits):
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Rolling_Stock_album/Dir_2/medium_12134.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12134)
Inspection saloon and 'Queen Mary' brake van

...and finally an addition to the PW fleet
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Rolling_Stock_album/Dir_2/medium_12135.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12135)
A Sealion ballast wagon

As a sign of the times, the first time I've attended an exhibition where Cheltenham Model Centre have also been there as a trade stand and they didn't have several 'Buy x (qty) for £y' offers...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 04, 2014, 01:20:27 AM
Nice buys :thumbsup:
The detail on that Sealion looks superb :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on May 04, 2014, 06:20:36 PM
Hi, been to the Bristol Model Railway show and found these 2 FGW sleeper coaches to go with my FGW class 57
:claphappy:  :claphappy:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Martini_Holt/Dir_1/medium_12137.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12137)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 04, 2014, 07:19:34 PM
Thanks to DavieB's huge kindness in driving out of his way to give me a lift to the Bolton Toy & Train Fair today, I managed to pick up a brand new Farish weathered J39 for £70.
It looks and runs a treat, although the weathering could be better.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_1/medium_12138.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12138)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_1/medium_12139.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12139)

I also contemplated a prototype Deltic for £76 but decided against it. Now I wish I had gone for it as the cheapest I can now find is one stripped from a set at £81 + postage :doh:
Hattons and Rails don't even list it now - why didn't I get one when they were going cheap :smackedface:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on May 04, 2014, 07:43:22 PM
Hi Mick  :wave:

It was no problem to give you a lift to the toyfair today  :thumbsup:

I passed on the chance to purchase the above J39 as I was split between a couple of other loco's that I fancied  :-\

Then I found this J39  :)

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/davieb68/IMG_2551_zpsaefe9d06.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/davieb68/media/IMG_2551_zpsaefe9d06.jpg.html)

I don't even think that it had been fully run-in (it is now  :D )
And at a bargain price of £45  it was too good to pass up  :angel:

the only other item I bought was a Farish suburban Brake

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/davieb68/IMG_2552_zps6510e9f1.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/davieb68/media/IMG_2552_zps6510e9f1.jpg.html)

There was a great selection of bargains to be had at the toyfair today  :thumbsup:
There was an unusual amount of Union Mills locos for a change  ::)

:beers:

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on May 05, 2014, 02:16:52 AM
Quote from: Oldun on April 20, 2014, 10:12:28 PM
Just picked up another 2-6-4 loco.
[smg id=11822]
That's two I've got now, and both with different numbers  :claphappy:
80064 and 80032.

Just picked up a third one. Now have number 80036 as well.
That now completes the 'fleet'  :thumbsup:

Total cost £122.69 including postage  :)

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 05, 2014, 11:49:31 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 04, 2014, 01:20:27 AM
Nice buys :thumbsup:
The detail on that Sealion looks superb :goggleeyes:

Yes, surprising the detail the DSLR picks up which you don't notice as it is hidden because you are looking down on the model...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on May 05, 2014, 09:26:51 PM
My Tornado, Bulleid SO in Southern Region green and Dapol Mk3 Virgin carriage were all bought from Rails from the proceeds of disposal of OO stock. I'm now waiting patiently for Dapol to produce a Virgin TGS so I can complete a 2+5 Challenger HST set.

[smg id=12159]

One nice touch is the Bulleid SO which is numbered S1482S, which survives on the Bluebell, the prototype was rescued from Scotland having ended its final years in service there.

The crimson/cream BCK was bought from the Worth Valley's shop at Haworth. It's the nearest representation available in RTR (except for incorrect bogies, which should be the Commonwealth type) to the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust's Tornado's support coach so I can run a short contemporary formation
http://www.a1steam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=582&Itemid=233 (http://www.a1steam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=582&Itemid=233)

The purchase of Tornado means I own a duplicate Farish A1 as backup and also I like its blue livery, it would look great with a combination of carriages in teak and crimson/cream liveries, as happened just after nationalisation.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 05, 2014, 09:40:01 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on May 05, 2014, 09:26:51 PM

The crimson/cream BCK was bought from the Worth Valley's shop at Haworth. It's the nearest representation available in RTR (except for incorrect bogies, which should be the Commonwealth type) to the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust's Tornado's support coach so I can run a short contemporary formation...

You could swap the bogies/chassis from a BR(SR) green BCK (sku 374-083), which does have Commonwealth bogies... see the 2nd picture in my post 'reply #1654' above.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 60156 Great Central on May 05, 2014, 11:46:54 PM
A trip to the SVR on Saturday saw a dreadful accident in which these 3 locos lept off the shelf at me and forced me at box-point to hand over pennies for them - well that's my story and I am sticking to it when my girlfriend asks  ::) (which is unfair on her as she has openly announced that as long as its my money she doesn't mind  >:D    )

First up for my Inglenook shunting layout Fenstow and a future project:

Dapol 57XX 5764
(http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy334/Lancaster622/WP_20140505_004.jpg) (http://s805.photobucket.com/user/Lancaster622/media/WP_20140505_004.jpg.html)

Secondly for the same later project:

Graham Farish Black 5 45110

(http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy334/Lancaster622/WP_20140505_003.jpg) (http://s805.photobucket.com/user/Lancaster622/media/WP_20140505_003.jpg.html)

and finally for that later project again

Graham Farish 8F to be renumbered as 48773 with late crest and Crewe cab stripe (hopefully not too hard to do)

(http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy334/Lancaster622/WP_20140505_002.jpg) (http://s805.photobucket.com/user/Lancaster622/media/WP_20140505_002.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on May 06, 2014, 12:01:18 PM
And another for the 'engine depot'

[smg id=12163]

[smg id=12164]

Don't think I can afford the full complement of 26 locos just yet though  :(

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on May 07, 2014, 11:34:34 AM
Arriving at work today were my two turntable motor units from locomotech. Tested with a battery they were very quite and ran nice and slow. Will post a pic when I get home from work
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 07, 2014, 12:55:29 PM
I procrastinated too long as to whether I should get one of these and so missed out on some very good prices. By the time I came to seek one they were getting scarce at a decent price, but thanks to a tip off from Scotsoft, I present to you the latest arrival on Kimbolted........

[smg id=12172]

[smg id=12173]

Thanks, John :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on May 07, 2014, 04:13:07 PM
Glad to see you managed to get your hands on one  :thumbsup:

You will not regret your purchase, it is a brilliant model  :)

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on May 07, 2014, 04:41:15 PM
Hah! BlueDieselitis strikes on Kimbolted! :D
Nice loco Mick, when are the kettles being sent to the scrapyard?  :claphappy:
It can't be long now, the new Farish production Deltics are due any day now and there should be some blue/grey mk1's arriving soon...
Welcome to the dark side!!! :claphappy:
Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on May 07, 2014, 04:45:14 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 07, 2014, 12:55:29 PM
Thanks, John :thumbsup:


(http://www.smileygenerator.us/charsigns/links/1_86_62_2.0852828001345681815.gif) (http://www.smileygenerator.us)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 07, 2014, 05:39:36 PM
Quote from: scruff on May 07, 2014, 04:41:15 PM
Hah! BlueDieselitis strikes on Kimbolted! :D
Nice loco Mick, when are the kettles being sent to the scrapyard?  :claphappy:
It can't be long now, the new Farish production Deltics are due any day now and there should be some blue/grey mk1's arriving soon...
Welcome to the dark side!!! :claphappy:
Cheers
Mark

I wouldn't crow too soon, DP1 and 'kettles' are suitable layout-mates for the appropriate area... besides, 'Rule 1' should cover all eventualities here.

PS: we really need one of these -  :ngauge: - with 'RULE 1 RULES' on it...  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 07, 2014, 06:14:05 PM
Quote from: scruff on May 07, 2014, 04:41:15 PM
Hah! BlueDieselitis strikes on Kimbolted! :D
Nice loco Mick, when are the kettles being sent to the scrapyard?  :claphappy:
It can't be long now, the new Farish production Deltics are due any day now and there should be some blue/grey mk1's arriving soon...
Welcome to the dark side!!! :claphappy:
Cheers
Mark

Not a chance, Mark :no:
Yes, I have some blue/grey MK1's but they ran in the transition era anyway. Other than that I just have the DP1 and a BP in blue. While ever Farish keep bring out superb kettles like the WD, Ivatt, Fairburn, Royal Scot, 5MT, B1, Jinty and J39, kettles will always be on my shopping list. I really do want the Dapol Spam Can but am just hoping it even comes to fruition :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on May 07, 2014, 07:15:41 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7430/13945220379_06f55eae55.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nfhUb8)

Courtesy of the lovely people at Kernow Model Rail Centre.
The hefty discount drew me in, but it was the Pwllheli destination board that made the sale!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on May 07, 2014, 09:01:44 PM
Latest arrivals on hawthorn Dene, three more pacifics (all now DCC fitted).

[smg id=12185]

First up two A3s.   The front one was a Flying Scotsman split from a set.  Now renumbered as 60070 GLADIATEUR, representing the loco in its final condition with banjo dome, blinkers and a high tender.  My previous Gladiateur swapped tenders and gained an new identity.

The back one is another Lemberg (my third), now with number removed and waiting nameplates- hopefully it will become 60085 MANNA (aka Manna from Heaton)

[smg id=12184]

The third one Bittern of Gateshead shed.  the question is, whether to weather it to full Gateshead grot, or save that treatment in the hope I can afford another A4 to renumber as 60018 or 60020.  Bittern will eventually be sound fitted.

After all, you can never have too many Gresley pacifics....

All the best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on May 07, 2014, 10:06:29 PM
LNER pacifics are not really my scene but I have to say that they do look good.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on May 07, 2014, 10:23:02 PM
Ditto that.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bees on May 08, 2014, 05:20:30 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 07, 2014, 12:55:29 PM
I procrastinated too long as to whether I should get one of these and so missed out on some very good prices. By the time I came to seek one they were getting scarce at a decent price, but thanks to a tip off from Scotsoft, I present to you the latest arrival on Kimbolted........

[smg id=12172]

[smg id=12173]

Thanks, John :thumbsup:

That's a beautiful looking loco, might have to keep my eye out for one of the new Deltics, I only saw one, once in service. As I started spotting they were being phased out, to the scrap line at Doncaster, I remember seeing 3 or 4 there!

Steven

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 08, 2014, 09:51:13 AM
I was lucky to be a spotter in the days of the Deltics and Kings Cross was one of my favourite haunts - so I 'cleared' D9000-D9021 :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on May 08, 2014, 04:03:58 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on May 03, 2014, 02:52:48 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7354/14116228763_c5da0f8f00.jpg)

My latest acquisitions...
I also have a stack of loads to start filling my wagons's with...
(https://flic.kr/p/nvpn1x)

I really don't like those large logo railfreight coal HAA's and never remember seeing any in real life.
I do have a few though :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on May 08, 2014, 05:22:23 PM
I couldn't honestly say I did either, but i remember seeing many trains of HAAs that weren't uniform of livery, so I'm happy to mix them all up a bit.
Based on the cost of HAAs, and the sketchy availability, a slightly pragmatic approach is required I reckon.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Plainline. on May 08, 2014, 07:43:05 PM
Here are the latest additions to my stock. I can see why Union Mills loco's are addictive! [smg id=12204 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on May 08, 2014, 07:44:11 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on May 08, 2014, 05:22:23 PM
I couldn't honestly say I did either, but i remember seeing many trains of HAAs that weren't uniform of livery, so I'm happy to mix them all up a bit.
Based on the cost of HAAs, and the sketchy availability, a slightly pragmatic approach is required I reckon.

Might try a spot of isopropyl alcohol on mine.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on May 09, 2014, 11:44:36 AM
I acquired a couple of the brown HAA wagons and painted the hopper cradle railfreight red but they are mixed in with yellow cradled HAA's too. I believe there was only a handful with the large logo on  the hopper but I may be wrong.
Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave95979 on May 09, 2014, 01:56:27 PM
i just got this and it is my first ever new purchase just need oil and a chip and its good to go :)
(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy269/dave95979/F7190B60-23D0-469D-B010-2F6E8F4B79A6_zpsjbresozd.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/dave95979/media/F7190B60-23D0-469D-B010-2F6E8F4B79A6_zpsjbresozd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 09, 2014, 02:01:34 PM
They are a bit tasty :heart2:
Hope you got a good 'un.............

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=15880.240 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=15880.240)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave95979 on May 09, 2014, 02:28:48 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 09, 2014, 02:01:34 PM
They are a bit tasty :heart2:
Hope you got a good 'un.............

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=15880.240 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=15880.240)

umm thanx for that i hope this one is ok
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on May 10, 2014, 06:13:30 PM
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2900/13966392767_96e4a0bf03_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nhapZi)
More poorly photographed eBay bounty, Grafar HAAs again
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/13966392397_287da1d084_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nhapSV)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5234/14173128503_ca4c0ea876_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nAqZjx)

My bounty from the second hand stall at the Glenrothes MRC show...

I managed to resist a boxed Hornby APT for £50 on account it's too big... By the time I was reconsidering someone had already snaffled it for eBay profiteering...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on May 10, 2014, 08:19:12 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on May 10, 2014, 06:13:30 PM
I managed to resist a boxed Hornby APT for £50 on account it's too big... By the time I was reconsidering someone had already snaffled it for eBay profiteering...

I'd have found the APT hard to resist at that price but would probably have ended up selling it on ebay too.  Maybe not straight away but after a while.  Knowing my luck I'd probably lose money on it too...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on May 10, 2014, 08:25:48 PM
Been busy spending money this week.  I can't resist Graham Farish Blue Ribband BR Mk1 coaches, especially maroon ones with Western Region running numbers.

The GUV and second open came from a fellow forum member.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4504_zps00d6f5bf.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4504_zps00d6f5bf.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4505_zps17cfa8aa.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4505_zps17cfa8aa.jpg.html)

Restaurant car from my local model shop

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4506_zps46cc3fda.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4506_zps46cc3fda.jpg.html)

And some goods vehicles (3 pack of 13-ton fitted open wagons and a 16-ton unfitted open wagon).

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4507_zpsc63d6052.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4507_zpsc63d6052.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4508_zpse20144cd.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4508_zpse20144cd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on May 12, 2014, 03:12:59 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7407/14146104966_0689a75302_c.jpg)
I think I'm ok for Mk2s now apart from a DBSO...  (https://flic.kr/p/ny3uau)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 12, 2014, 04:26:12 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on May 12, 2014, 03:12:59 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7407/14146104966_0689a75302_c.jpg)
I think I'm ok for Mk2s now apart from a DBSO...
(https://flic.kr/p/ny3uau)

How much did you pay extra for the 'dust resistant' version? :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on May 12, 2014, 05:23:56 PM
It's not easy finding a long enough background for two coaches...  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on May 13, 2014, 02:10:27 PM
One of the advantages of clearing out my "Hobby" room was finding my camera tripod, so herewith couple of pics of my modest purchases at the Salisbury show, these wagons took my fancy

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Locos__amp;_Rolling_Stock/Dir_1/medium_12389.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12389)

and to complete my rake of early Pullmans

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Locos__amp;_Rolling_Stock/Dir_1/medium_12390.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12390)

now I really must get on with my baseboards!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 17, 2014, 12:27:11 PM
With huge thanks to a fellow NGF member (and the fact I no longer pay income tax :D), the latest arrival on Kimbolted is..........

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_2/medium_12462.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12462)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_2/medium_12463.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12463)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_2/medium_12464.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12464)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Kimbolted/Dir_2/medium_12465.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12465)

:heart2: :heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on May 17, 2014, 03:26:09 PM
Awesome! I wanted to take advantage of that members' thing, but couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger. Will enjoy it through others.  :thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on May 17, 2014, 03:38:57 PM
I got myself a few new toys this week, a blue farish merchant navy, a dcc fitted lms crab and class 37 in br green dcc ready :D well chuffed!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on May 17, 2014, 03:52:37 PM
I got myself a CMX clean machine via this fine websites classifieds  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on May 17, 2014, 04:53:40 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 17, 2014, 12:27:11 PM
With huge thanks to a fellow NGF member (and the fact I no longer pay income tax :D), the latest arrival on Kimbolted is..........


I hope you were not creamed on the price  :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 18, 2014, 11:20:12 AM
Change of handle required, NPN.... 'The Milky Bar Kid'  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 18, 2014, 07:10:22 PM
OK, really silly question time:  :-[

I've paid my money for the Dapol Collector's Club, how do I get the member's rate for the milk train set?  ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on May 18, 2014, 07:19:43 PM
There is no members' rate as such as it is only available to members and at a fixed price.   ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 18, 2014, 07:42:46 PM
In that case, ought we to be asking how Gaugemaster have the same set 'in stock and ready to ship' at £165 instead of £179.95 for the set in the Dapol shop? I thought it was priced in the region of £110?

...and Rails of Sheffield have it listed as a preorder at £143.95?

I think I will need to give the 'good folks' at Dapol a ring...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on May 18, 2014, 08:07:48 PM
AFAIK it is a different set to that available to members, the members set has a weathered green loco and weathered tankers, think the general set has a BR blue loco but could be wrong.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 18, 2014, 08:10:12 PM
Yes it is a blue one they are advertising - I think I'll go lie down in a dark room for a couple of hours...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on May 19, 2014, 05:50:42 AM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Barts_End/Dir_2/medium_12517.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12517)
This is my new class 52 I hope in br blue. It was confiscated straight after the postman put in my hands. I have to wait until my birthday on the 1st June
Another quick delivery 4 workings days from order
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on May 19, 2014, 06:07:10 AM
 Not too long to wait, Bart!

Always nice opening parcels of railway stuff.  :claphappy:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on May 19, 2014, 06:13:49 AM
Quote from: 1936ace on May 19, 2014, 05:50:42 AM
I have to wait until my birthday on the 1st June

Nice ;)

I too have briefly seen and held my railway birthday present but I have to wait until the end of July for mine! :'(

Will be worth the wait though as will yours :thumbsup:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on May 19, 2014, 07:25:15 AM
It will still torment me though 😬. I think I'm getting wagons from my parents and not sure from my sister. Maybe a 1st sleeper that would be nice fingers crossed my six months of hints hasn't gone unnoticed
. Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: longbridge on May 19, 2014, 09:27:12 AM
Gee Bart your gonna get a hell of a shock if you open the parcel and find a pair of socks and a few hankies  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on May 19, 2014, 09:51:50 AM
Hey  Dave
Your funny.😛
Actually the way my heads been the lady few days the hankies would be well received. 😷
Well I will just have to behave between now and then I guess
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on May 19, 2014, 03:58:06 PM
Built about 50 years too early for the era I'm modelling, but as the first steam locomotive I ever saw up close in the early 90s I couldn't resist trying to acquire 7822 Foxcote Manor. I'm suddenly very tempted to start building a small layout based on the preserved Llangollen station and shed, whilst I wait for my 665 sq. ft. railway room to be ready for action  :D

Lovely little locomotive.

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/DBC38ECE-3185-4D19-ABEB-0A3F447AEEF0_zpsjpnfh3hs.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on May 19, 2014, 04:25:04 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on May 19, 2014, 03:58:06 PM
whilst I wait for my 665 sq. ft. railway room to be ready for action  :D
JB

OMG, a railway room to die for.   :envy: :envy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on May 19, 2014, 04:57:27 PM
Quote from: whiteswan on May 19, 2014, 04:25:04 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on May 19, 2014, 03:58:06 PM
whilst I wait for my 665 sq. ft. railway room to be ready for action  :D
JB

OMG, a railway room to die for.   :envy: :envy:

Oh wow! My whole house is only 1200 odd!  :goggleeyes:

Lovely loco BTW  ;)

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on May 20, 2014, 09:26:23 PM
My local model shop had this Graham Farish 374-012C BR Mk1 Second Open coach in weathered maroon.  Running number is W4912 - nice to see a Western Region Mk1 coach that's not Chocolate and Cream.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4518_zpsec75e305.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4518_zpsec75e305.jpg.html)

The weathering looks more prominent in the photo than in real life
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tim.hynd on May 20, 2014, 10:06:57 PM
So after reading about all the Farish price increases, I too headed off to my favourite online dealer to place a few pre orders. Unfortunately for my credit card, I also found myself placing these little beauty's into my basket.

Graham Farish Class J39
Dapol Class 22
9 x Dapol Blue Spot fish vans

(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w466/tim_hynd/Londonthorpe/image-1.jpg) (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/tim_hynd/media/Londonthorpe/image-1.jpg.html)

And to back up a couple of other posts...ordered from Hattons on Friday 16th May, received Monday 19th...great service!

All I need to do now is build a layout to run them on!  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on May 20, 2014, 10:38:51 PM
Quote from: Tim.hynd on May 20, 2014, 10:06:57 PM
All I need to do now is build a layout to run them on!  :-[


Meanwhile you could layout two ovals of track just to test that everything is working  :angel:  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tim.hynd on May 20, 2014, 10:47:22 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on May 20, 2014, 10:38:51 PM

Meanwhile you could layout two ovals of track just to test that everything is working

I thought about that this afternoon John but I decided cutting and drilling the frame was more important, although only slightly! I'm so close to having my baseboard constructed that I'm going to try and wait till the end of the week! Cannot wait though!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 22, 2014, 03:48:39 PM
[smg id=12580 type=preview align=center caption="002 (2)"]
a Beyer-Garrett kit --Only regret I haven't got £200 to spare for the ready made one in the forum.
[smg id=12581 type=preview align=center caption="001 (2)"]
a second hand Farish black 5 which is destined to become half the power source for the afore mentioned kit, shown here having happily hauled 13 coaches round my layout. Two regrets :- 1 ive got to dismantle it!   2 my modern Farish black 5 struggles with 6 -  Why oh why couldn't they have just brought the old one up to scratch aesthetically?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MattJ on May 22, 2014, 06:26:16 PM
Quote from: steve836 on May 22, 2014, 03:48:39 PMa second hand Farish black 5 which is destined to become half the power source for the afore mentioned kit, shown here having happily hauled 13 coaches round my layout. Two regrets :- 1 ive got to dismantle it!   2 my modern Farish black 5 struggles with 6 -  Why oh why couldn't they have just brought the old one up to scratch aesthetically?

Seems a bit of a shame... could you order a motor, gears etc from some spares supplier?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 22, 2014, 07:51:40 PM
It is a shame but the Garrett kit requires two of the old style Farish black 5 chassis, one of which has to be turned front to back .
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on May 23, 2014, 04:31:04 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/thumb_12603.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12603)

NGS Lowmac kit from York MRS, with Oxford Diecast tractor and chains from N'Tastic Shop from Bamber Bridge meet-up.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevieboy on May 23, 2014, 10:07:55 PM
Thought I'd beat the price rises as I'm not paying £9 for a 16T wagon. I did want to take my rake up to 50 or so for the WD to pull but I'm stopping at 37 now.

10 x 16T BR Grey Wagons.  Also managed to get 3 x SK's and 2 x BCK's at the 'old' price of around £16-£17.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a593/stevieboy-15/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG4052_zps4ieqmzhg.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/stevieboy-15/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG4052_zps4ieqmzhg.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on May 24, 2014, 09:48:44 PM
From the Railex show in Aylesbury

Two Peco 16 Ton weathered mineral wagons in bauxite:

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4548_zpsdeaa6523.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4548_zpsdeaa6523.jpg.html)


A Dapol Southern Region CCT and Graham Farish BR Mk1 BG:

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4549_zpsca127a5d.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4549_zpsca127a5d.jpg.html)


Finally, not a loco or rolling stock but an interesting item; a 1963 BR timetable.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/100_4551_zps4f47e9c8.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/100_4551_zps4f47e9c8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kaiwhara on May 24, 2014, 10:00:30 PM
Should stick mine in here (already posted in another thread).

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/kaiwhara/2014-05-24165543.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kaiwhara/media/2014-05-24165543.jpg.html)

One arrived, two more to come. I feel some 450 conversions coming on...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 25, 2014, 03:23:10 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on May 24, 2014, 09:48:44 PM

Finally, not a loco or rolling stock but an interesting item; a 1963 BR timetable.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/100_4551_zps4f47e9c8.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/100_4551_zps4f47e9c8.jpg.html)

I bet the timetable cost you more than 5 bob :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on May 25, 2014, 08:15:35 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 25, 2014, 03:23:10 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on May 24, 2014, 09:48:44 PM

Finally, not a loco or rolling stock but an interesting item; a 1963 BR timetable.


I bet the timetable cost you more than 5 bob :D

Possibly, it was £1, which is technically more.  But adjusting for inflation I think it was a very reasonable price. ;)  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotrail on May 25, 2014, 08:00:50 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/bits_and_pieces/Dir_1/medium_12217.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12217)

Aint she lovely!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on May 27, 2014, 11:35:49 AM
Amazing the kind of curves you can negotiate with the 156's close coupling and moving corridor connections  :D

Two of my latest purchases. I'm pretty sure this has never happened in reality  :P

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/92741311-A4A6-4419-B2FE-7227A2990C3C_zpsddrefe6g.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on May 27, 2014, 01:53:57 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on May 27, 2014, 11:35:49 AM
Amazing the kind of curves you can negotiate with the 156's close coupling and moving corridor connections  :D

Two of my latest purchases. I'm pretty sure this has never happened in reality  :P

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/92741311-A4A6-4419-B2FE-7227A2990C3C_zpsddrefe6g.jpg)

That Euro-Shuttle van is about the same loading gauge as a Lima Deltic!  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on May 27, 2014, 02:10:04 PM
 :smiley-laughing:

Although in this case the dimensions aren't plucked out of the sky  :D

In fact they're probably under-scale for British N, since they're built to continental 1:160 N scale - probably just as well since even at that scale they're already the width of a small OO gauge wagon!

Got a twin deck loading vehicle on the way to sandwich between this one and my dummy Shuttle locomotive  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 27, 2014, 04:35:18 PM
Is this one of the new SNCF trains in the post " the train arriving at platform 2" ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 27, 2014, 08:20:31 PM
Quote from: steve836 on May 27, 2014, 04:35:18 PM
Is this one of the new SNCF trains in the post

Nah :no:
They can't get them through the letterbox :-X
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on May 27, 2014, 09:07:10 PM
The SNCF has defended itself as follows :

1) it's not unusual (to quote Tom Jones) to renovate the platforms every 150 years

2) the cost is only 50 million Euros

3) why should France have to put up with narrower trains than the rest of Europe ?

I'm a believer ! (to quote the Monkees).

Best regards,

Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kaiwhara on May 27, 2014, 11:18:25 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on May 27, 2014, 11:35:49 AM
Amazing the kind of curves you can negotiate with the 156's close coupling and moving corridor connections  :D

Two of my latest purchases. I'm pretty sure this has never happened in reality  :P

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/92741311-A4A6-4419-B2FE-7227A2990C3C_zpsddrefe6g.jpg)

:o Geez I knew they were big but not that big!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kaiwhara on May 27, 2014, 11:20:40 PM
And then there were two...

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/kaiwhara/2014-05-28101029.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kaiwhara/media/2014-05-28101029.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on May 27, 2014, 11:34:23 PM
How'd did you breed them
:D
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kaiwhara on May 27, 2014, 11:36:36 PM
Shhhhhh this is a family show Bart!  :angel: :beers:

Hattons have them on special so given the VAT reduction for not being in an EU country, it works out about $150 New Zealand including postage. That is very affordable.

Still one more in the post...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on May 27, 2014, 11:46:07 PM
So that's works our to be about A$3.50 then  :D :wave:
Being serious now, that is great and they look awesome. Don't know much about them in real like and it's a bit too modern for my setup but then again I am known to stretch the old rule #1 but I got into trouble when Nicole picked me up from work last week due to hattons sending three parcels all turning up in the same week oops
I'm on my way home after nightshift so I think I will jump on the net and gave a look at these multiple units. Again not my region but I'd love. 4cep
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kaiwhara on May 27, 2014, 11:48:18 PM
Well it's like anything Bart. I primarily *want* a Network South East layout with lots of Slam Door EMU's and 442's. BUT, I cannot resist having a few 450's, some 313's and 442's in SWT colours once the TPM kit becomes available (which is sounding increasingly likely!)

Andrew
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on May 28, 2014, 12:40:11 AM
A factory weathered Western arrived recently, which is gloriously filthy. Apologies, the pic was taken on an iPhone and is not great but good enough to show how wonderfully different it is from the non weathered version. With this and the weathered Class 22, Dapol has really raised the game in terms of factory weathering.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/thumb_12788.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12788)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 28, 2014, 04:02:19 AM
Looks superb, Mike :thumbsup:
Any chance of some more pics, please?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on May 28, 2014, 08:54:08 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 28, 2014, 04:02:19 AM
Looks superb, Mike :thumbsup:
Any chance of some more pics, please?
Definitely! But in the meantime, you may want to look at  the snaps up at Hattons (http://www.ehattons.com/74776/Dapol_2D_003_011_Class_52_diesel_locomotive_D1009_Western_Invader_in_BR_Blue_with_full_yellow_end/StockDetail.aspx) or the vendor of your choice.

This off-the-shelf weathering is getting really good now. I had the weathered Hymek that Dapol released a few years ago, and it pretty much looked like it had been sprayed with a bit of black paint and that was that! What you get now is so much better, and the price premium seems to be a mere £3 (at Hattons at least).

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: willintas on May 28, 2014, 10:28:34 AM
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z212/Y12Will/P5030712_zps3b1f236e.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/Y12Will/media/P5030712_zps3b1f236e.jpg.html)
My Latest loco.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 28, 2014, 10:47:27 AM
Thanks for that link to the pics, Nemo - it looks great :drool:
Trouble is, I already have 4 Westerns (3 x Farish:1 x Dapol) and have so much stuff on pre order I just dare not indulge in another :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on May 28, 2014, 12:00:37 PM
Really nice photo; thanks for sharing! The lighting is excellent; looks like a bright sunny day. Very authentic.

Have you tried playing with the f-number on your camera? Would be interesting to see how much more depth of field you could get. This picture would be even better with the bridge in focus as well.

Cheers, NeMo

Quote from: willintas on May 28, 2014, 10:28:34 AM
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z212/Y12Will/P5030712_zps3b1f236e.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/Y12Will/media/P5030712_zps3b1f236e.jpg.html)
My Latest loco.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on May 28, 2014, 12:47:08 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 28, 2014, 10:47:27 AM
Thanks for that link to the pics, Nemo - it looks great :drool:
Trouble is, I already have 4 Westerns (3 x Farish:1 x Dapol) and have so much stuff on pre order I just dare not indulge in another :worried:

Yes, many thanks!  :)

Stopped the house packing for just a few minutes and saw your post.

Guess who has just ordered a maroon one?  :worried:

Hi ho! Back to the bubble wrap!

Dave G

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on May 28, 2014, 01:24:17 PM
It's worth taking a look at the Mercig Studio equivalents (http://www.mercigstudios.com/gallery/45/class-52-western). Obviously there's a lot more that goes into a Mercig model than just airbrushing on some weathering. There's chipped and faded paint as well as lots of etched brass goodies like lamp clips on the cab fronts. These Mercig models are serious works of art, and for those that can afford them, I'm sure the value remains there.

But all that comes in at £120 plus the cost of the loco itself. Given the Dapol weathered 'Western' is £3 more than the standard model, then the cost of getting the Mercig weathering is 40 times as much as the Dapol equivalent (i.e., 40 x 3 = 120).

The question is: is Mercig weathering really forty times better?  :hmmm:

Put another way, we've recently been discussing the likely price increases across Bachmann models. But at the same time the models themselves are getting vastly better than they were even a couple years ago. We can buy off-the-shelf weathered locomotives that now compare favourably with the handcrafted ones produced by bespoke weathering studios like Mercig.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on May 28, 2014, 01:57:39 PM
The Dapol weathered locos are based on samples provided by Mercig, hence the quality of the finish.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave95979 on May 28, 2014, 02:01:06 PM
(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy269/dave95979/th__57_zps8b67098a.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/dave95979/media/_57_zps8b67098a.jpg.html)

just won these just have to wait till they arrive  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 28, 2014, 02:13:38 PM
Quote from: captainelectra on May 28, 2014, 01:57:39 PM
The Dapol weathered locos are based on samples provided by Mercig, hence the quality of the finish.

Mercig will also be doing the weathering samples for DJ Models :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on May 31, 2014, 12:25:56 PM
These just in from South Yorkshire.

Took advantage of Rails' current "4 for £70" offer on Virgin loco-hauled Mk3 coaches (https://railsofsheffield.com/dapol-n-pack-of-4-virgin-mk3-passenger-coaches-virginbundle-JJJA26347.aspx), which is about £23 off full RRP, and added an extra two coaches to the order.

For anyone interested, the bundle contains two first class coaches, a buffet, and a second class coach. It would probably be better if it was two second class and one first, but it's no doubt down to their stock levels.

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/174a493d-1099-46c4-96d6-ecbb96165775_zpsd27a2af3.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on June 01, 2014, 05:19:22 AM
Quote from: 1936ace on May 19, 2014, 05:50:42 AM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Barts_End/Dir_2/medium_12517.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12517)
This is my new class 52 I hope in br blue. It was confiscated straight after the postman put in my hands. I have to wait until my birthday on the 1st June
Another quick delivery 4 workings days from order
Bart
Well as it's b'day today the box got opened and a lovely br blue 52 western noblemen was inside so a very happy modeller I am today. Mum and dad called over before I went to work and they gave me some wagons
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/thumb_12839.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12839)
Barr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on June 01, 2014, 07:56:57 AM
Nice one, Bart!

Have a great birthday.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on June 01, 2014, 07:17:42 PM
Popped into Kernow Model Rail Shop yesterday to buy a bus for my father's birthday.
Got the bus but also came out with this little beauty :
(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/martinscane/Q1_zps14435c8a.jpg) (http://s653.photobucket.com/user/martinscane/media/Q1_zps14435c8a.jpg.html)
It's the first SR loco I've bought. Not really representative of a type used on the N Cornwall line (which is my next project) but I like the Q1s so Rule One will apply !
The chap holding the pole looks impressed anyway !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on June 03, 2014, 06:17:10 PM
Sometimes items come up on a well-known auction site that I'd see as desirable, but need repair, such as this FGW Dapol 153 below:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/thumb_12866.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12866)

On close examination the model had one bogie missing and four of its air tanks missing, it was sold as such for spares or repair.

I fitted a spare bogie without gears and after cleaning the contacts it worked OK. Even though it drove on only one bogie there was no loss of power or adhesion.

However I have bits to repair this from a cannibalised non-powered unit (the missing bogie and air tanks) or already on order (gears) so this'll be repaired, after all.

With my Wessex Trains St Ives Bay 153 I can model the FGW transition period 2007-08 between the old and the new liveries.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: alibuchan on June 03, 2014, 10:43:09 PM
Got 60054 and 37239 brand new and 37194 second hand. Just waiting for a cheque to clear so I can get my Manor I have on hold.

The 2 x 37's and the 60 are for repaints in to colas and westcoast railways colours.

Alistair
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on June 03, 2014, 10:46:26 PM
iv got a 37 in west coast railway livery, i used the transfers and nameplates from precision labels i think it was.

looks good mind! i think mine mostly is either going to be sat in the siding or hauling a ECS into a station for a steamer lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on June 04, 2014, 07:19:14 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on June 03, 2014, 06:17:10 PM
Sometimes items come up on a well-known auction site that I'd see as desirable, but need repair, such as this FGW Dapol 153 below:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/thumb_12866.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12866)

On close examination the model had one bogie missing and four of its air tanks missing, it was sold as such for spares or repair.

I fitted a spare bogie without gears and after cleaning the contacts it worked OK. Even though it drove on only one bogie there was no loss of power or adhesion.

However I have bits to repair this from a cannibalised non-powered unit (the missing bogie and air tanks) or already on order (gears) so this'll be repaired, after all.

With my Wessex Trains St Ives Bay 153 I can model the FGW transition period 2007-08 between the old and the new liveries.

I reinstated the four missing air tanks from my cannibalised 153 - this needed a fair degree of concentration not to damage the parts or their fixing positions on the chassis.
A pair of complete Scharfenburg couplings were attached and idler gears (bar one small cog which will be ordered soon) fitted on the ex-dummy bogie. The bogie collector springs have been replaced.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kaiwhara on June 04, 2014, 10:28:38 PM
And then there were three....

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/kaiwhara/2014-06-05091742.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kaiwhara/media/2014-06-05091742.jpg.html)

All three units will in time be converted to South West Trains class 450/0 units. ERG Vynils have been ordered from Adam so hopefully will be here shortly. Just need to find some paint now!

Cheers

Andrew
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kaiwhara on June 04, 2014, 10:46:01 PM
A clearer shot of the three units. You may ignore both the mess on the desk, and the Train Shaped Birthday card that the CEO sent me...

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/kaiwhara/2014-06-05094034.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kaiwhara/media/2014-06-05094034.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on June 05, 2014, 12:39:19 AM
When was your b'day mate. Anyway you know that you are not to buy all of them :D
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kaiwhara on June 05, 2014, 01:19:34 AM
Quote from: 1936ace on June 05, 2014, 12:39:19 AM
When was your b'day mate. Anyway you know that you are not to buy all of them :D
Bart

Today!!!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on June 05, 2014, 01:25:50 AM
Well happy birthday mate. Do you feel older then yesterday? Good to see another Gemini here. For my b'day last Sunday I got from Nicole and the kids a 52 in blue and heaps of wagons from my parents and a mk1 sleeper from my sister
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 05, 2014, 03:59:14 AM
Happy Birthday! :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on June 06, 2014, 07:03:59 PM
One of todays new arrivals..

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i434/scruffyted/Farish%2055/20140606_105834.jpg) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/scruffyted/media/Farish%2055/20140606_105834.jpg.html)

Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 08, 2014, 06:56:54 PM
Treated myself to a Dapol class 14xx loco and auto coach in maroon before they all sold out:

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4567_zpsbc204a8e.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4567_zpsbc204a8e.jpg.html)

Box was a bit battered and the front vacuum hose on the loco had broken off but as it ran ok I decided to fix it rather than return it.


Also bought this Dapol Siphon G in weathered condition:

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4568_zps55e5cf80.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4568_zps55e5cf80.jpg.html)


Finally, a selection of goods vehicles for fitted freight trains:

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4569_zps7e53a873.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4569_zps7e53a873.jpg.html)


Closer look at the vehicle types.  From left to right; Peco BR brake van; Poole Farish single vent van; Peco 12T van; Peco pipe wagon.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4570_zpscf02c208.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4570_zpscf02c208.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 08, 2014, 08:30:26 PM
My purchases from the NGS Show...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13048.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13048)
Triple pack high-side steel opens (weathered), Conflat and BD container (my prize draw selection) and NGS Stove 'R' in maroon. The Conflat/container was in a box labelled 377-328; when I got home and opened the box, I saw that the Conflat is a GWR liveried one that should be in a 377-327 box - the container is the right one for 377-328.  :doh: :hmmm:

If anyone needs a GWR Conflat and has a BR Bauxite one to swap...  :wave:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13049.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13049)
BR Mark 1 CK in BR(SR) Green livery - to be renumbered to S15913 for my set 560.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13050.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13050)
A future project - to appear as one of the sets 963-980.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on June 08, 2014, 08:56:40 PM
Having shown a trio  of LNER pacifics last time I posted, what could Hawthorn Dene get as its next motive power?  I think the answer to that goes without saying.....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13052.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13052)

Bringing up the rear in reply #1763 was an anonymous A3.  This one is now, as predicted, 60085 MANNA, known to spotters around the North East as "Manna from Heaton", as that was where it was shedded.  A little work to do clearing the glue from around the nameplate (as with the other two).  Very many thanks to Ray Hansen for looking the plates out for me.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13051.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13051)

I dion't really need another A4, two really being more than enough for the layout, but I was unable to resist a bargain.  Dapol's 60005 has the wrong tender fitted so acquiring one as a bargain meant it just had to be renumbered.  When I was a youngster the very first model A4 I saw was owned by my mate Mike- a Hornby Dublo Golden Fleece.  So, in homage to that- here is 60030 GOLDEN FLEECE.  Note the done-up buffers.  It just needs to be satin varnished and a trace of black along the boiler top.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13053.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13053)

Having said for a while when they first came out I wasn't going to have a Farish A1 I eventually succumbed, and now have two......
This one was already chipped, except its running was best described as rubbish.  Changing the chip sorted that out and its performance is now fine.  60116 HAL O'THE WYND  is another Tyneside loco, again shedded at Heaton.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13054.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13054)

Not really a latest purchase as far as the loco is concerned, I've had this one a few years.  HOWEVER the "latest purchase" is chipping by Digitrains.  60501 'male chicken' (changed by forum) O'THE NORTH is a Thompson A2/2, rebuilt from Gresley's P2 2-8-2 to make a rather messy pacific, regarded on the ECML as a bit of a failure.  However Thompson's "failures" ran 10,000 miles more every year than the Western Region's top link Castles, so perhaps the word failure is just relative to the A1s and A4 classes.  60501 was a York engine, and worked fitted freight in the main, with holiday releif expresses and some turns on standby.  The model is a Pro-Models conversion, with metal body on a rebuilt V2 chassis. 

Too many pacifics?  Not yet.

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on June 08, 2014, 09:02:05 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on June 08, 2014, 08:56:40 PM

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13051.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13051)

I dion't really need another A4, two really being more than enough for the layout, but I was unable to resist a bargain.  Dapol's 60005 has the wrong tender fitted so acquiring one as a bargain meant it just had to be renumbered.  When I was a youngster the very first model A4 I saw was owned by my mate Mike- a Hornby Dublo Golden Fleece.  So, in homage to that- here is 60030 GOLDEN FLEECE.  Note the done-up buffers.  It just needs to be satin varnished and a trace of black along the boiler top.


whats wrong with the A4 tender?

i have Bittern in br green and need to swap the tender shell over for a corridor tender, as preserved.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on June 08, 2014, 09:16:13 PM
I absolutely love the attention to detail in the last few posts. But as an N scale newbie, tell me, how on earth do you renumber a coach? :confused1: I mean, I get the idea, but the practicalities? I struggle to renumber vehicles in G scale...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 08, 2014, 09:22:38 PM
My way of renumbering a coach is to gently rub the old one off with a trace of T-Cut on a cotton bud - removes the printed-on number and at the same time, polishes up the underlying surface so that it is receptive to the decal for the new number. The new numbers are taken from the ModelMasters sheet(s) available from the NGS. It so happens that the numbers I want are provided on the sheets I can get. Once the decal is dry I paint a layer of Humbrol DecalFix on to protect it.

I have a few Crimson/Cream coaches I need to renumber and the style of numbers I want are not available so I'm going to look at producing them myself using Crafty Computer decal paper...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on June 08, 2014, 09:25:43 PM
Patience, a magnifier and a small brush. It also helps to do it upside down I find. Also you can get all the numbers in one transfer which helps.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 08, 2014, 09:34:49 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on June 08, 2014, 09:25:43 PM
Patience, a magnifier and a small brush. It also helps to do it upside down I find. Also you can get all the numbers in one transfer which helps.

Definitely the patience and magnifier - I work 'the right way up'. I find a couple of cocktail sticks useful for manipulating the decal into position. I might do a tutorial while I'm doing the next batch of renumbering - I have a BSK and FK as well as the CK to do when I get round to it.

The main pain for me is putting the SR set numbers on the end of the brake coaches - you can't lay them flat and it needs three hands...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on June 08, 2014, 10:05:32 PM
lovely pictures Les.

I will shortly be chipping one of my A1s, what chip did you use or would you recommend?

I am dipping a toe in the water of DCC and have to admit thus far smooth running at slow speeds with Bachmann and Gaugemaster chips has been unimpressive compared to Analogue even after tweaking some CVs.

Regards

Roy

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 4x2 on June 08, 2014, 11:15:10 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on June 08, 2014, 10:05:32 PM
lovely pictures Les.

I will shortly be chipping one of my A1s, what chip did you use or would you recommend?

I am dipping a toe in the water of DCC and have to admit thus far smooth running at slow speeds with Bachmann and Gaugemaster chips has been unimpressive compared to Analogue even after tweaking some CVs.

Regards

Roy
Hi Roy, I've recently been dabling with decoders and I've found the 'Digitrax' chips/decoders to be very good, as are' TCS'. The Lenz silver mini also seems popular but is a bit more expensive. I've got some CT chips on the way and they seem to have a good rep. I found the bachmann chip to be pretty basic and they quite often play up, i've heard mixed reviews on the Gaugemaster ones though....
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on June 09, 2014, 05:37:37 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 08, 2014, 09:34:49 PM
Definitely the patience and magnifier - I work 'the right way up'. I find a couple of cocktail sticks useful for manipulating the decal into position. I might do a tutorial while I'm doing the next batch of renumbering - I have a BSK and FK as well as the CK to do when I get round to it.

The main pain for me is putting the SR set numbers on the end of the brake coaches - you can't lay them flat and it needs three hands...

The cocktail stick, a pair of tweezers, and a very strong magnifier are your best friends when it comes to renumbering.

Out of interest, whose SR set numbers are you using? It's a job I will need to do myself eventually...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 09, 2014, 06:30:21 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on June 09, 2014, 05:37:37 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 08, 2014, 09:34:49 PM
Definitely the patience and magnifier - I work 'the right way up'. I find a couple of cocktail sticks useful for manipulating the decal into position. I might do a tutorial while I'm doing the next batch of renumbering - I have a BSK and FK as well as the CK to do when I get round to it.

The main pain for me is putting the SR set numbers on the end of the brake coaches - you can't lay them flat and it needs three hands...

The cocktail stick, a pair of tweezers, and a very strong magnifier are your best friends when it comes to renumbering.

Out of interest, whose SR set numbers are you using? It's a job I will need to do myself eventually...

Modelmaster 2415 via the NGS shop - applicable to BR(SR) Green Mark 1s, Bulleids and Maunsells - included are the coach numbers for the sets concerned (but beware of the error on Bulleid set 94).

Cambridge Custom Transfers BL32 - slightly larger numbers, more suited to Crimson/Cream sets, Mark 1s and Bulleids. No coach numbers, hence my intention to dabble with Crafty Computer decal paper.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on June 09, 2014, 08:54:10 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on June 08, 2014, 09:02:05 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on June 08, 2014, 08:56:40 PM

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13051.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13051)

I dion't really need another A4, two really being more than enough for the layout, but I was unable to resist a bargain.  Dapol's 60005 has the wrong tender fitted so acquiring one as a bargain meant it just had to be renumbered.  When I was a youngster the very first model A4 I saw was owned by my mate Mike- a Hornby Dublo Golden Fleece.  So, in homage to that- here is 60030 GOLDEN FLEECE.  Note the done-up buffers.  It just needs to be satin varnished and a trace of black along the boiler top.


whats wrong with the A4 tender?

i have Bittern in br green and need to swap the tender shell over for a corridor tender, as preserved.

Dapol's 60005 has a corridoor tender and shouldn't- it had non-corridoor tender no.5641 from new until scrapped.  That's why it has been renumbered as one that ran with an A3 Corridoor tender.

I made a fuss about Bittern's tender before the model was passed for production, which is why it correctly has a non-corridoor tender.  Bittern only ever ran in service with a non-corridoor tender- the same one (no.5638) throughout.  More recently in preservation (nineties?) the owners have rebuilt that tender with a corridoor.   I would have said it has only ever run with one tender but they put a second tender behind that in recent years- is this Scotsman's old second tender?

Interestingly 60005 and 60019 both were given secondhand tenders when new- though these tenders were only a year old.  Both had been behind A3s that had given up their corridoor tenders the year before to new-build A4s.

I just wish I'd bellyached to Dapol Dave about 60005 as well......

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on June 09, 2014, 09:04:23 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on June 08, 2014, 10:05:32 PM
lovely pictures Les.

I will shortly be chipping one of my A1s, what chip did you use or would you recommend?

I am dipping a toe in the water of DCC and have to admit thus far smooth running at slow speeds with Bachmann and Gaugemaster chips has been unimpressive compared to Analogue even after tweaking some CVs.

Regards

Roy

I'm not a big lover of Bachmann chips, you get what you pay for and so far I've had three duds.  For preference I use either Lenz or Zimo, but at twice the price of a Bachmann chip I find there are times I can't afford the difference.   The three sound-fitted locos I have (A3, 2MT and WD) are all Zimo.

Having said that both A1s have Bachmann chips in them, though the dud that came out of the second A1 was also a Bachmann. 

Just for completeness I've also had one Lenz chip replaced as dud.  The loco ran beautifully- backwards!

I use an NCE Powercab system and apart from a little cogging on the sound-fitted 2MT, probably due to it needing a little more running, most locos are very controllable down to walking pace.  Those that aren't will usually be down to the loco not being as good as it appears.  I've sold on a few that wouldn't behave as well on DCC as they did on analogue.  DCC finds poor runners you never knew were poor runners......

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cooper on June 09, 2014, 10:21:44 PM
I got chance to run my NGS show purchases in on the club layout tonight.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Hattons_madness/Dir_1/medium_13063.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13063)

They both performed beautifully, so i'm very pleased with my 'sold as seen' bargain Class 70 now!  :bounce:

The Class 37 was a 'buy it when you see it impulse buy' and is my third, (I have another on pre-order). You cant have too many when planning to model South Wales....
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on June 09, 2014, 10:47:30 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 09, 2014, 06:30:21 PM
Modelmaster 2415 via the NGS shop - applicable to BR(SR) Green Mark 1s, Bulleids and Maunsells - included are the coach numbers for the sets concerned (but beware of the error on Bulleid set 94).

Cambridge Custom Transfers BL32 - slightly larger numbers, more suited to Crimson/Cream sets, Mark 1s and Bulleids. No coach numbers, hence my intention to dabble with Crafty Computer decal paper.

It's the BR (SR) that worries me, as I model pre-war SR (no BR). The set numbers look pretty similar on prototype coaches in black and white photos, but I'd still like to be sure before I purchase the decals.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 09, 2014, 11:03:10 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on June 09, 2014, 10:47:30 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 09, 2014, 06:30:21 PM
Modelmaster 2415 via the NGS shop - applicable to BR(SR) Green Mark 1s, Bulleids and Maunsells - included are the coach numbers for the sets concerned (but beware of the error on Bulleid set 94).

Cambridge Custom Transfers BL32 - slightly larger numbers, more suited to Crimson/Cream sets, Mark 1s and Bulleids. No coach numbers, hence my intention to dabble with Crafty Computer decal paper.

It's the BR (SR) that worries me, as I model pre-war SR (no BR). The set numbers look pretty similar on prototype coaches in black and white photos, but I'd still like to be sure before I purchase the decals.

Pre-war set numbers were painted in a different style, similar to the large tender/side-tank numbers on locos, so neither of the ones I use will be applicable - the post-war numbers were Gill Sans-style, similar to the coach numbering of the period.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on June 10, 2014, 12:31:56 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 09, 2014, 11:03:10 PM
Pre-war set numbers were painted in a different style, similar to the large tender/side-tank numbers on locos, so neither of the ones I use will be applicable - the post-war numbers were Gill Sans-style, similar to the coach numbering of the period.

It's not easy to find pre-war photos of coach sets, but I've just managed to get hold of a copy of LSWR Carriages of the 20th Century.

Plate 6.10b page 22 clearly shows LSWR set No 135b, and Plate 9.1b page 102 shows a set (possibly No 345), in an undated photo with an LSWR N15 pulling. Both set numbers are in a typeface that is a tiny bit more slimline that Gill Sans but generally looks very similar to the Modelmaster numbers - the slimness won't really show at N Gauge - so I'm a little confused about just what should be used for set numbering!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 10, 2014, 01:52:00 PM
I'm looking at Gould's 'Maunsell's SR Steam Carriage Stock' and, as you say, pre-war photos are hard to find, most photos being of examples in BR(SR) Green or 'Blood and Custard'. But there is a photo of BCK 6695 in a works photo of 1935 showing the brake end, and the set number (168) painted there is in a style very much like the Loco numbers of the time.

In King's 'An Illustrated History of Southern Coaches', pre-war (or immediate post war) pictures are more common, and these are mainly works photos. These again show the 'loco'-style numbers.

On further examination, the main differences are the '6' and '9' and a 'more curvy' '2' - in 2mm scale will the general public detect an imperfection there? Only your conscience and need for accuracy will be the over-riding things there...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sipat on June 10, 2014, 04:22:13 PM
Quote from: Cooper on June 09, 2014, 10:21:44 PM
I got chance to run my NGS show purchases in on the club layout tonight.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Hattons_madness/Dir_1/medium_13063.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13063)

They both performed beautifully, so i'm very pleased with my 'sold as seen' bargain Class 70 now!  :bounce:

The Class 37 was a 'buy it when you see it impulse buy' and is my third, (I have another on pre-order). You cant have too many when planning to model South Wales....


Good to see it runs well, have you removed the chip completely? What chip was in it? (im in the market for another chip..)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottishlocos on June 10, 2014, 06:33:15 PM
Guys

My latest purchases as the layout progreses from playing trains to model railway

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13105.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13105)

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on June 10, 2014, 11:26:40 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 10, 2014, 01:52:00 PM
On further examination, the main differences are the '6' and '9' and a 'more curvy' '2' - in 2mm scale will the general public detect an imperfection there? Only your conscience and need for accuracy will be the over-riding things there...

I have 'King' too, and on better examination I can see what you mean. The '4' is the same but the '2' is definitely different, matching the loco numbering at the time.

Hmm... I wonder if I could be convicted for hitting my conscience with a very large hammer...? There don't seem to be any other options.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: richie894 on June 14, 2014, 02:27:04 AM
My Farish Deltic - 'The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry' arrived today...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/richie894/deltic2_zps7a643ea9.png)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottishlocos on June 14, 2014, 01:30:52 PM
WOW!

Thats a great looking Deltic they have done well with this model

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on June 16, 2014, 08:32:37 PM
Gaugemaster didn't have the green Deltic when I visited with my Dad earlier this month so I walked away with some of these for a early 60s tanker train

[smg id=13244]
[smg id=13243]
[smg id=13241]

There were 8 National Benzole and 3 Mobil tanks, I also got a 13t wagon and a 3 plank wagon (all wagons were £5.95 each!) to act as barrier wagons between my SR pill box and my WD - I don't know if this was still the practice for silver, 14t petrol tankers after the war but my railwaymen are very H&S conscious...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Brooksy on June 16, 2014, 11:47:27 PM
I'm very happy with this one:

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RTC class 24 with test car 5 and laboratory 12 - all picked up for less £70 on ebay - my bargain of the year.  :claphappy:

It was from an auction entitled "n gauge engine and carriages" finishing on a Friday lunch time - I think with a Sunday finish and a better description, it would have gone for a bit more.  :laugh3:

On the lookout for more RTC stock now - will maybe try some Electra vinyls and produce the monitoring van/VBA conversion. That looks to be an easy introduction into the world of vinyls, which I've been looking to get into for a while.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on June 17, 2014, 07:57:18 PM
Lovely little train there, I hope it runs as beautifully as my blue 24 (one of the best runners I have in fact!)


Quote from: Brooksy on June 16, 2014, 11:47:27 PM
I'm very happy with this one:

[smg id=13251]

RTC class 24 with test car 5 and laboratory 12 - all picked up for less £70 on ebay - my bargain of the year.  :claphappy:

It was from an auction entitled "n gauge engine and carriages" finishing on a Friday lunch time - I think with a Sunday finish and a better description, it would have gone for a bit more.  :laugh3:

On the lookout for more RTC stock now - will maybe try some Electra vinyls and produce the monitoring van/VBA conversion. That looks to be an easy introduction into the world of vinyls, which I've been looking to get into for a while.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kaiwhara on June 19, 2014, 05:33:47 AM
'Ello 'ello 'ello, what's all this about then?? This isn't the one I have been converting?

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/kaiwhara/IMG_4633.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kaiwhara/media/IMG_4633.jpg.html)

Thanks CaptainElectra  :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on June 19, 2014, 07:50:15 PM
Well done for your first modified Desiro 450 EMU!

You'll need half a dozen 4-car EMUs stabled in Portsmouth & Southsea's sidings for starters (there's four class 444 5-car EMUs in this image below)

http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/gb/station/Portsmouth/Southsea/P%2BSsea-lineeast-01.jpg (http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/gb/station/Portsmouth/Southsea/P%2BSsea-lineeast-01.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on June 20, 2014, 04:02:31 AM
Received yesterday here in California from Hattons, a 2006 Farish Class 46 and a 2010 Dapol Class 58.  Both bought as pre-owned, "like new," items, and both were indeed like new.  No wear on the wheels, warranty cards included, and "bits bags" unopened.  Both run superbly.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13289.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13289)

Each was offered for a couple more quid than Hatton's original price back when the items were first released.  I have several Peaks already but this is one of my favorite variants issued by Farish.  As for the Dapol model, this was my first 58 and Railfreight Red-Stripe was the only livery I ever liked out of the choices so I was pleased to finally be able to buy one.  I'd just been made redundant around the time they came out originally and buying one then wasn't in the budget.  Happily things are much better now!

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on June 20, 2014, 11:12:29 AM
This arrived today from DM-Toys in Germany...

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1X0u2d9AtKk/U6QIbpgjyNI/AAAAAAAAEa8/VC1FSuRYROI/w1044-h457-no/IMG_6375.JPG)

And it would have been rude not to include something for it to pull in the package. I mean, I'd paid for the postage already...

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-T_JA1ceGN7M/U6QIah4kQ0I/AAAAAAAAEa0/lfo8vj_7uJY/w1044-h408-no/IMG_6377.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 20, 2014, 11:25:08 AM
That's rather lovely, Bruce!  Just out of interest is the model loco or tender drive and what's more common with German outline locos?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on June 20, 2014, 11:57:50 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on June 20, 2014, 11:25:08 AM
That's rather lovely, Bruce!  Just out of interest is the model loco or tender drive and what's more common with German outline locos?

It is indeed tender drive, which I think is generally the case with Fleischmann, but not necessarily with other manufacturers. There was an interesting comparison in the last N Bahn Magazin, looking at whether it was better to have tender or boiler mounted drive. They compared the Minitrix BR42.90 and BR50 against the new Fleischmann BR52 - all 2-10-0s, therefore. Now, you'll have to bear with my understanding of the German text here, but the best hauler was the Minitrix BR42.90, with a boiler mounted motor and all locomotive drive axles powered (obviously not the pony truck). Weakest was the Minitrix BR50, also with a boiler mounted motor and with three axles driven. This appeared to be because of the way the weight was distributed and a lack of adhesion on two of the driven axles. The tender driven Fleischmann BR52 with only two powered axles was only just behind the leader. It has a nice heavy cast tender chassis and plenty (relatively) of weight over the two driven axles and the traction tyres, placing it well ahead of the BR50.

The one drawback, to my mind, is that the Fleischmann tender is relatively rigid and relies on axle play on the unpowered axles to cope with tight radius curves. I enquired what the minimum recommended radius for a Fleischmann tender locomotive was, and was told "R1". Experience suggests this is rather an optimistic statement - my admittedly old BR38 wasn't happy on Peco R1 which is more generous than Fleischmann R1.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 20, 2014, 01:10:23 PM
I have to say that looking at how closely coupled the tender is to the loco, I can't see it going round R1 curves :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on June 20, 2014, 02:05:02 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 20, 2014, 01:10:23 PM
I have to say that looking at how closely coupled the tender is to the loco, I can't see it going round R1 curves :worried:
I know what you mean - but it will! The tender is coupled with the usual bar, but (unlike my other loco) the coupling is ever so slightly sprung to keep the loco and tender as close together as possible while allowing it move on curves. Possibly difficult to see in this photo, but the loco is standing on a Peco R1.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PT0WZ6y91BA/U6QxN4C1i-I/AAAAAAAAEbU/bHx3DPbfamA/w1042-h305-no/IMG_6379.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on June 22, 2014, 03:23:20 PM
I've a lot of work on at the moment and I need something to keep me amused while I'm editing photos at my desk.

[smg id=13374]

Smooth, quiet, powerful, beautifully detailled and, despite having a BR blue layout, in the best livery.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 23, 2014, 02:12:36 AM
Visited my local emporium on Saturday to pick up some point motors, and these were sitting on the shelf begging to be added to the roster on "Dunestone" (that's my excuse, anyway):

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13380.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13380)

Farish 377-635 Set of three BR 12T vans, Plywood sides, weathered.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 23, 2014, 12:33:32 PM
Bah! I only went to my local emporium to see if they had the new Metcalfe single track loco shed in stone but it wasn't in stock yet. Instead I came away with £93 worth of this.....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13382.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13382)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13383.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13383)

Disgusted with myself for being such a weak-willed old Hector :-[ ;) :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on June 23, 2014, 12:48:41 PM
Quote from: Only Me on June 23, 2014, 12:40:28 PM
Isn't that the old version ?

Did you miss a smiley off? Don't be so cruel!

Looks like a new one to me - look at the separate handrails and those fan grilles!

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 23, 2014, 12:52:49 PM
You had me going for a moment there, Paul :telloff:
Nah - it's 371-285 straight from the last Farish catalogue and has lights :sweat:
The Searchers had a No.1  hit singing about it - Needles and Pinza :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on June 23, 2014, 05:09:05 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 23, 2014, 12:33:32 PM
Bah! I only went to my local emporium to see if they had the new Metcalfe single track loco shed in stone but it wasn't in stock yet. Instead I came away with £93 worth of this.....

Disgusted with myself for being such a weak-willed old Hector :-[ ;) :D

Funnily enough I have been to the same emporium this afternoon  :hmmm:
And managed to overcome my desire for a Deltic and just came away with a goods shed and knife blades  :angel:

But it does look good  :hmmm:  but even better with SYWP  :D

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on June 23, 2014, 05:23:16 PM
Quote from: davieb on June 23, 2014, 05:09:05 PM
But it does look good  :hmmm:  but even better with SYWP  :D

dave  :thumbsup:

Indeed it does!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on June 23, 2014, 05:23:41 PM
It is a lovely beast Mick, I do like the green with the white cabs, makes it look very classy in my eyes  :thumbsup:

However I think I can beat your weak-willed old Hector  :D

I went out one Saturday for a haircut, got back home minus the haircut but with a £750 camcorder  :-[  :angel:  :smiley-laughing:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 23, 2014, 06:55:21 PM
Once again I can lay the blame fairly and squarely at DavieB's door.
He mentioned in a phone call last night he may be going to the emporium so, having been to the Post Office this morning, I thought I'd check to see if they had the goods shed.
I trust you agree with me, good folk, if he hadn't even mentioned it, I wouldn't even have gone there ::) >:D :angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davieb on June 23, 2014, 07:04:44 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 23, 2014, 06:55:21 PM
Once again I can lay the blame fairly and squarely at DavieB's door.
He mentioned in a phone call last night he may be going to the emporium so, having been to the Post Office this morning, I thought I'd check to see if they had the goods shed.
I trust you agree with me, good folk, if he hadn't even mentioned it, I wouldn't even have gone there ::) >:D :angel:

I'm sure what you meant to say was that you went to said emporium earlier to beat me to any bargains they might have  :P  :D

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 23, 2014, 07:15:39 PM
If it may please the learned jury, I reached said emporium at 11.45am. How could I have known what time the defendant intended to visit?
Methinks he dost protest too much :)
Hang on, while I polish up my Teflon shoulders :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotrail on June 23, 2014, 07:27:50 PM
My latest purchase;

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13391.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13391)

Farish 47 635 THE LASS O BALLOCHMYLE with the dapol scotrail coaches, with passing starthclyde 158. (yes I know not all same era but I like them all the same :) )

I should probably make more progress with the layout!!

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on June 23, 2014, 07:51:55 PM
Even though I mainly run US locos, I also have The Lass O' Ballochmyle and the reason being my mothers maiden name is Balloch  :D

As for getting on with your layout, yes you should but continuous testing of track as it gets laid is vital to smooth operating at a later date  :angel:  :thumbsup:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on June 23, 2014, 09:11:51 PM
[
On the lookout for more RTC stock now - will maybe try some Electra vinyls and produce the monitoring van/VBA conversion. That looks to be an easy introduction into the world of vinyls, which I've been looking to get into for a while.
[/quote]
I always felt that Derby RTC would make a fun layout. What are you going to do about the maglev.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malc on June 25, 2014, 07:46:22 AM
Not a new purchase, it was a leaving present, but just had sound fitted by Douglas at Wickness models and he sent me a link to a video he had done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfSM7huo0ys (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfSM7huo0ys)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 25, 2014, 08:03:53 AM
Talisman56: I bought exactly the same trio on my recent trip. Very cool. :thumbsup:

Mick: you resisted at Wigan... but you obviously realised Bealman has impeccable taste after all  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on June 27, 2014, 02:54:29 PM
Ok so it's slightly the wrong scale for this forum, but I've wanted one of these ever since my parents - quite rightly - told six-year old me that the Gordon trainset was too expensive for Father Christmas (there's currently one on eBay for £245). Ended up with the Thomas set instead, which I spent many years making up stories with, alongside my dad's old Triang 3F which I had christened "Robert"...  :D

So when I found this one brand new and boxed for a decent price I just couldn't say no. I've unscrewed the Hornby couplings, and will be detailing it up a bit and shortening the tender coupling bar before putting it on display. This later model seems to be a major improvement over the one I remember from the late 80s, which I think used an tired old Triang chassis.

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/IMG_2538_zps2dba1977.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/IMG_2529_zpsbc81aae1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 27, 2014, 11:35:54 PM
Had this on order, and was suddenly notified it had come in... obviously Dapol have taken note of the comments regarding the lack of SYP when it was advertised as having one, so there was another label stuck over the original, this time omitting any reference to SYP.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13528.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13528)

A 'Rule 1' appearance on the occasional inter-regional service is the story behind that purchase - will be renumbered/renamed D1007 "Western Talisman"  :D in due course.

Also picked up a couple of wagons in the sale...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13529.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13529)

And the first one of these I had seen in stock for a while...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13530.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13530)

I'm going on holiday to the Isle of Man on Sunday, so hope at some point to visit the Union Mills establishment...  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 28, 2014, 04:27:00 AM
Jivebunny and talisman: all uber cool! Especially that Gordon. Interesting he's got a new chassis.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on June 28, 2014, 09:42:39 AM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 27, 2014, 11:35:54 PM
]

I'm going on holiday to the Isle of Man on Sunday, so hope at some point to visit the Union Mills establishment...  :)

I would love to have the opportunity to visit him one day, two of my fellow club members have, and they say his place is fascinating.

On the subject of Union Mills, in case anyone is interested, I exchanged e-mails with Colin Heard last week. The D16/3 will be ready in August.

Roy

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on June 28, 2014, 09:49:47 AM
I was watching the video of your loco on youtube last night Malc, nice work.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malc on June 28, 2014, 04:20:08 PM
Quote from: cjdodd on June 28, 2014, 09:49:47 AM
I was watching the video of your loco on youtube last night Malc, nice work.
They certainly did a good job on it. Saving up now to get some more done.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 29, 2014, 09:18:10 PM
Some new wagons:

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4629_zps78466293.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4629_zps78466293.jpg.html)

Dapol 20T Mineral for my GWR goods train; Graham Farish 16T mineral wagons (without and with top door); and Graham Farish SR brake van.  Particularly impressed by the NEM pockets and close coupling mechanism on the brake van.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on June 29, 2014, 11:06:58 PM
I have just uploaded 2 photo's of my EWS Cl37 and wagons
[smg id=13577 type=preview align=center caption="Here are the EWS "]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on June 30, 2014, 02:20:51 PM
And to continue the class 37 theme, here is my weathered large logo 37027 from TMC posing on the dining room table after being run in on a Kato Unitrak test track with some BachFar WBB Minerals PAAs which I converted and painted to look like the Tiger Rail PAAs used on the Goonbarrow to Markinch china clay flow in the 1980s. I know, that sentence is far too long...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13583.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13583)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on June 30, 2014, 06:39:43 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on June 28, 2014, 09:42:39 AM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 27, 2014, 11:35:54 PM
]

I'm going on holiday to the Isle of Man on Sunday, so hope at some point to visit the Union Mills establishment...  :)

I would love to have the opportunity to visit him one day, two of my fellow club members have, and they say his place is fascinating.

On the subject of Union Mills, in case anyone is interested, I exchanged e-mails with Colin Heard last week. The D16/3 will be ready in August.

Roy

Great! That means that I have until then to turn my modified Dapol B1 into an complete Claud before the rtr one comes out...  ::)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 01, 2014, 05:35:06 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on June 30, 2014, 02:20:51 PM
And to continue the class 37 theme, here is my weathered large logo 37027 from TMC posing on the dining room table after being run in on a Kato Unitrak test track with some BachFar WBB Minerals PAAs which I converted and painted to look like the Tiger Rail PAAs used on the Goonbarrow to Markinch china clay flow in the 1980s. I know, that sentence is far too long...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13583.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13583)

I could loan you some commas, perhaps?  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on July 01, 2014, 05:40:13 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on July 01, 2014, 05:35:06 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on June 30, 2014, 02:20:51 PM
And to continue the class 37 theme, here is my weathered large logo 37027 from TMC posing on the dining room table after being run in on a Kato Unitrak test track with some BachFar WBB Minerals PAAs which I converted and painted to look like the Tiger Rail PAAs used on the Goonbarrow to Markinch china clay flow in the 1980s. I know, that sentence is far too long...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13583.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13583)

I could loan you some commas, perhaps?  ;)

Thanks, but, I've, found, some, myself.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottishlocos on July 01, 2014, 08:54:15 PM
Guys

Can't beat a class 37 on the China clay

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 02, 2014, 10:44:05 AM
Quote from: Western Exile on July 01, 2014, 05:40:13 PM
Thanks, but, I've, found, some, myself.

They're like buses. You wait ages for one and a whole load turn up at once.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on July 02, 2014, 11:30:08 AM
This just in from N-Train and Electra Railway Graphics, the new Class 507/508 kit.

I'm very impressed with the quality of the bodyshells, frames and underframes, as well as the lovely crisp ERG vinyls and the TPM bogies. As this was my first 3D-printed purchase I was a bit apprehensive of what sort of quality to expect, but I now realise the (generally very close-up) photos you see of unpainted kits just don't do them justice. From a normal viewing distance they could easily be from one of the big manufacturers.

In fact I'm so pleasantly surprised by the quality of what is still a developing technology that I'm now going to invest in an airbrush, as I'm scared of making a sloppy job of slapping paint on it with a normal brush.

Will start a progress thread when I get around to starting it.

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/31D9D045-A289-43C3-B10C-9BE1DE39CC17_zpsfjvwyjox.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/84B57419-6566-47F5-AD7D-C7D4B510F14A_zpskrzzhtiq.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on July 02, 2014, 12:10:32 PM
Looks very comprehensive and beautifully packaged/presented.

Is it a complete kit with a mechanism?

Regards

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on July 02, 2014, 08:51:40 PM
Just picked up these two from the Post Office having got them nice and cheap on Ebay:-

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13648.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13648)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13649.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13649)

Love this livery, one of the best post-privatisation colour schemes IMO :) Here they are with the other three parked in Hasford Blacklock station

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13650.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13650)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13651.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13651)

Nothing to pull them yet, and need the DVT set next but they're never cheap when they come up for sale  :(


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 03, 2014, 06:26:44 PM
A parcel of wagons arrived today.   :D

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4637_zps989f1920.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4637_zps989f1920.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malc on July 03, 2014, 06:56:41 PM
Someone spending their birthday money John?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 03, 2014, 07:03:53 PM
Quote from: Malc on July 03, 2014, 06:56:41 PM
Someone spending their birthday money John?

Something like that, Malc ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on July 03, 2014, 07:39:10 PM
gone S.K.I.ing (spending kids inheritance0
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 04, 2014, 02:23:29 AM
Geez Paul, I thought that location looked familiar! I even know that it's not plugged in 'cos the lights on the buffer stops aren't on!

Nice coaches, by the way. As you say, you need something to pull 'em now!  :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on July 04, 2014, 02:33:10 AM
Dammit, you spotted my laziness not turning the lights on ;D

Need something different to pull 'em I think, plenty of time to find a loco as these are for the 'next' layout ;)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on July 04, 2014, 11:13:28 AM

Today arrived...I love it :heart2:...(and dcc fitted ...immediately)
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/imagejpg1_zpsfcfe6302.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/imagejpg1_zpsfcfe6302.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on July 05, 2014, 09:29:28 PM
I was down in Portishead today and so I popped into MRD and picked up this in their sale

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=13723)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=13724)

Bit local interest for me
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 05, 2014, 09:42:43 PM
It looks like it was a right tight so and so that filled the five planker  :thumbsdown:

I like picking up pieces that are local as well, even if no one else notices at least I do  :D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on July 05, 2014, 10:08:07 PM
yeah the peco plastic coal will be coming out and some proper stuff going in, add a bit a weight to them too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kardkits on July 05, 2014, 10:12:13 PM
Picked up what ? I'm only seeing a message about not logged into the server to view, even tho I'm logged in  ??? :confused2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 06, 2014, 08:51:00 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on July 05, 2014, 09:42:43 PM


I like picking up pieces that are local as well, even if no one else notices at least I do  :D

cheers John.

I think the local plod are aware of your activities, John :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on July 06, 2014, 10:34:52 AM
Sorry my fault, no sure why that permission was changed. Should be ok now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 08, 2014, 09:55:14 PM
Spending more birthday money.  A Southern Region SO, a Western Region SK and a TTA.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4654_zpsf37cf5c4.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4654_zpsf37cf5c4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tramp on July 08, 2014, 09:59:42 PM
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj112/natlouise14/Lukes%20things/trainset/167F4795-AB2D-4095-B308-DFA684F71A04_zpszlzvkd9f.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/natlouise14/media/Lukes%20things/trainset/167F4795-AB2D-4095-B308-DFA684F71A04_zpszlzvkd9f.jpg.html)

Farish class 20,  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on July 08, 2014, 11:11:26 PM
...just today arrived..and dcc fitted immediately, as usual.
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/f36b8acf6be13bdaa7c6c9af2f686349_zpse14b515e.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on July 09, 2014, 05:04:12 PM
Ordered from Osborns yesterday afternoon, on the doormat @ 10.40 this morning (along with my tax bill see rant in Angry thread) excellent service  :thumbsup:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13818.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13818)

wagons (Osborns exclusives) roughly in my area (like the colour) & a little polish on my layout will not go amiss  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 11, 2014, 07:07:33 PM
Yesterday got a nice parcel from Grimy Times containing four locos I'd sent off a couple months back. Steve did a good job weathering an InterCity 47, a BR blue 86, and a BR maroon 'Warship'. But the real star in the box was a Class 37. Originally the green version (D6707) without yellow panels, it's been resprayed blue with yellow ends, renumbered, bufferbeam detailed at one end -- and a pleasant surprise, headcodes switched to 80s era domino markings. Looks every inch the 'Tractor' I remember from my youth.

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13870.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13870)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13871.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13871)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13872.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13872)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on July 11, 2014, 08:45:31 PM
Ow, stop it, please... here I am, trying to model DB in the late steam era, and you're showing such wonderful pictures of fabulous models of the railways I knew when I worked for BR... I can resist anything except temptation...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on July 12, 2014, 01:19:12 AM
Quote from: NeMo on July 11, 2014, 07:07:33 PM
Yesterday got a nice parcel from Grimy Times containing four locos I'd sent off a couple months back. Steve did a good job weathering an InterCity 47, a BR blue 86, and a BR maroon 'Warship'. But the real star in the box was a Class 37. Originally the green version (D6707) without yellow panels, it's been resprayed blue with yellow ends, renumbered, bufferbeam detailed at one end -- and a pleasant surprise, headcodes switched to 80s era domino markings. Looks every inch the 'Tractor' I remember from my youth.

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13870.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13870)

Looks particularly good with those split headcode boxes, just how I remember 'em!

I've had a Maroon Warship weathered by GrimyTimes and was very happy, didn't realize they did resprays. Must have a little think about that!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on July 12, 2014, 01:23:05 AM
Those are brilliant. Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: richie894 on July 12, 2014, 01:40:37 AM
Love the Titan. That is at the top of my wish list, to pull my TPO.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 12, 2014, 04:57:54 AM
Yep, NeMo... all very nice. Thumbs up!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 12, 2014, 08:27:18 AM
Quote from: Chetcombe on July 12, 2014, 01:19:12 AM
I've had a Maroon Warship weathered by GrimyTimes and was very happy, didn't realize they did resprays. Must have a little think about that!

I didn't know about the resprays either. I asked Steve if he knew anyone who does N-gauge resprays, he asked me what I was after, and said he'd be able to do a blue respray! Good price too: the whole lot (4 lots of weathering and detailing plus 1 respray and renumbering) for £100 including postage.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 12, 2014, 08:39:18 AM
Certainly a good job and good value. Dunno if I'd have the guts to do it to me new Deltic, though...  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 12, 2014, 08:45:16 AM
Quote from: Bealman on July 12, 2014, 08:39:18 AM
Certainly a good job and good value. Dunno if I'd have the guts to do it to me new Deltic, though...  :D

Why don't you get your Blue Pullman done at the same time as your Deltic  >:D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 12, 2014, 09:06:32 AM
Aaaahrgh!! You trying to make me jump?  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 12, 2014, 09:12:54 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on July 12, 2014, 08:45:16 AM
Quote from: Bealman on July 12, 2014, 08:39:18 AM
Certainly a good job and good value. Dunno if I'd have the guts to do it to me new Deltic, though...  :D
Why don't you get your Blue Pullman done at the same time as your Deltic  >:D
Hah! How cute would a resprayed Blue Pullman be in InterCity livery, or worse... Network Southeast!

Bealman -- what do you have in mind for your Deltic? Just a bit of weathering? I wonder how dirty the Deltics ever got. They always look pretty clean in the photos I've seen. Shiny even, except for the soot on the roof.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 12, 2014, 09:21:02 AM
Quote from: NeMo on July 12, 2014, 09:12:54 AM
Hah! How cute would a resprayed Blue Pullman be in InterCity livery, or worse... Network Southeast!


Or even something like this  :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:

[smg id=13876 type=preview align=center caption="Virgin A4"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 12, 2014, 09:28:45 AM
Crikey! That's just nasty...

Did you know that the Modernisation Plan of 1955 (http://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/documents/BTC_Mod001.pdf) envisaged the replacement of steam shunters by 1970 and that mainline steam engines would be replaced gradually within their nominal lifespan of 40 years? So BR could have had steam engines still around in the 80s or even 90s from that projection. Unlikely perhaps, but West Germany didn't get rid of them until about 1977 if I recall correctly. I've always wondered what sort of livery something like a 9F would have had in the days of the corporate image or for that matter sectors and branding! Imagine a 9F in Railfreight!

NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on July 12, 2014, 09:31:11 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on July 12, 2014, 09:21:02 AM
Quote from: NeMo on July 12, 2014, 09:12:54 AM
Hah! How cute would a resprayed Blue Pullman be in InterCity livery, or worse... Network Southeast!


Or even something like this  :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:

[smg id=13876 type=preview align=center caption="Virgin A4"]

It would look even better in FGW Dynamic Lines livery.   :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 12, 2014, 09:50:28 AM
Dear oh dear.... but it's good to see a tongue-in-cheek sense of humour. I shall peruse this site at my leisure!  :thumbsup:

On a serious note, NeMo, I'm an ex north east lad brought up next to ECML during the 50s & 60s, and the green Deltics I remember were pretty scruffy beasts.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 12, 2014, 12:33:13 PM
Cripes - this is turning into a freak show :sick: :stop:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on July 12, 2014, 01:23:32 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 12, 2014, 12:33:13 PM
Cripes - this is turning into a freak show :sick: :stop:

Good to see you have joined it  >:D  :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on July 12, 2014, 05:18:32 PM
I think Bealman should get his beautiful new green Deltic transformed into a 21st century thing of classy elegance, such as this rather fetching GNER Blue livery...

http://www.fictitiousliveries.co.uk/photo.php?55023g1.jpg (http://www.fictitiousliveries.co.uk/photo.php?55023g1.jpg)

A more modern name plate would finish it off perfectly. May I suggest 'England's World Cup Debacle 2014'

I'll get me coat...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 13, 2014, 12:12:10 AM
Quote from: Chetcombe on July 12, 2014, 05:18:32 PM
I think Bealman should get his beautiful new green Deltic transformed into a 21st century thing of classy elegance, such as this rather fetching GNER Blue livery...

http://www.fictitiousliveries.co.uk/photo.php?55023g1.jpg (http://www.fictitiousliveries.co.uk/photo.php?55023g1.jpg)

A more modern name plate would finish it off perfectly. May I suggest 'England's World Cup Debacle 2014'

I'll get me coat...
:laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
I like the name but the loco in the background is heaps better
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on July 13, 2014, 12:45:22 AM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13894.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13894)

Honrby/Minitrix Evening Star BR Standard 9F.  Bought second hand but didn't look much used.  Could be anywhere between 20 to 30 years old.  Ran well straight out of the box but needed some lubrication and a few minor adjustments.  Paid about 50 quid for it.  Haulage test suggests it can pull Everest.  Under magnification you can read "9F," the word "Last" on the plaque under the nameplate, and "British Railways" on the tender.  Not shabby for a 20-30 year old model.

I have a Dapol 9F Evening Star.  A nice enough model and ran OK after a LOT of fiddling but still won't pull much.  Also very fragile and I could hardly look at it without something falling off of it.  Basically a real "hanger queen" to use an aviation metaphor.  I far prefer the Minitrix.  It looks close enough to the real thing for my needs, runs well, and has detail that won't break off when I breathe on it.

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 13, 2014, 01:23:40 AM
I have one and it's one of my most treasured locomotives, purchased circa 1988. As you say, its not at all bad, even down to wire handrails. Does the job, don't ya think?!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on July 13, 2014, 07:32:26 AM
They are quite wide locos so I always use mine to test platform clearances. I've hung on to most of my Minitrix locos because despite their age they are still good runners.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 13, 2014, 07:55:01 AM
I've got two Dapol 9Fs and love your description of them as "hanger queens". Absolutely! Look lovely, but super-fragile and not that reliable. Between them they have enjoyed 3 or 4 trips to BR Lines over the years. The wires between loco and tender are ridiculously flimsy and weakly soldered into place, and that drive shaft between the tender motor and the loco wheels is too thin and easily dislodged.

Anyway, ages ago Elvinley posted a photo of a Minitrix 9F that he got weathered (see below). In fact it was his post that introduced Grimy Times to me. It's not a perfect representation of a 9F, but it's close enough, and I'm sure its haulage abilities are to scale with the real thing, which is more than can be said for the Dapol equivalent.

I keep my eyes open for a modestly priced Minitrix 9F that I could get weathered like this one, and actually put to work on my layout instead of having sit in its card box box for fear of breaking something!

Cheers, NeMo

Quote from: Elvinley on August 26, 2011, 08:38:01 PM
And a transformed Minitrix 9F

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/238/3/e/n2_by_silentwake-d47wms1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sipat on July 16, 2014, 11:24:26 AM
I have had a good month this month...

I bought a large collection and have kept some for myself before moving others on to new homes. Here is a shot of my keeps, all DCC fitted and like new and essentially were free given the rest of the collection was sold.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/14668130773_5b66b545f6_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14668130773/)
New Toys (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14668130773/) by Steve Purves (https://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr

This one was also in the collection, I'm not sure about it so is currently back up for sale – DCC fitted.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/14461626078_3bfa72f87d_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14461626078/)
20140713_233440 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14461626078/) by Steve Purves (https://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr

Finally for now, this turned up at work today, Bargain at £50 including post and a DCC chip

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/14668156215_06b6d2acbe_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14668156215/)
new 122 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14668156215/) by Steve Purves (https://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr

Still to arrive, a DCC fitted weathered BR blue 08 (new model) from an advert on RMweb for £40! And courtesy of our own 37058, pair of HEA wagons for barrier conversion and a 150/2 in provincial livery...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Candy Apple Head on July 17, 2014, 09:11:51 AM
I just got this used 8F no 48750 from Rails. I know the model is a bit long in the tooth but I decided I needed one for heavy freight duties on my Midland region layout. It's a good runner, a bit noisy but goes over insulfrogs with ease and pulls well.

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg161/pronovotech/DSC_0420_zps6b36b2be.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/pronovotech/media/DSC_0420_zps6b36b2be.jpg.html)

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg161/pronovotech/DSC_0424_zps38a4c680.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/pronovotech/media/DSC_0424_zps38a4c680.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 17, 2014, 09:28:26 AM
From your photos, that 8F looks OK to me. Canny buy!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 17, 2014, 11:33:01 AM
If there is one Farish steamer that deserves retooling, the 8F would be top of my list :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 17, 2014, 01:03:55 PM
Me too, but that one still looks OK in the pics!

Anyway no fiddly bits that I invariably break off trying to get the sucker out of the box.....  :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Candy Apple Head on July 17, 2014, 02:14:55 PM
Here's another close up.

Certainly nothing like the standard of the latest BachFar locomotives, like my Jinty, for sure. It'll do fine for me though, especially if I add vacuum pipes and a headlamp.

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg161/pronovotech/DSC_0434_zpse0f0ed55.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/pronovotech/media/DSC_0434_zpse0f0ed55.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on July 17, 2014, 02:29:59 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 17, 2014, 11:33:01 AM
If there is one Farish steamer that deserves retooling, the 8F would be top of my list :thumbsup:

Agreed, a thoroughly useful engine!

Not in current listings and hasn't been for a while, so who knows??

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bees on July 26, 2014, 11:31:19 PM
I decided to repaint my Farish 25

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14249.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14249)

Now i can have anything pulling coaches and my miniature passengers will stay warm!

Steven

:NGF:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 27, 2014, 10:10:16 AM
My purchases from the Stoke Show yesterday

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14277.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14277)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on July 27, 2014, 10:51:39 AM
Nice collection - one can never have enough coaching stock... :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on July 27, 2014, 11:13:57 AM
Quote from: talisman56 on July 27, 2014, 10:51:39 AM
- one can never have enough coaching stock... :)

Unless one can't fit it all on one's layout :D


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 27, 2014, 11:59:54 AM
 :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:

One finds that funny. Wonder if one does in Lancs  :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on July 27, 2014, 01:59:09 PM
Quote from: Sprintex on July 27, 2014, 11:13:57 AM
Quote from: talisman56 on July 27, 2014, 10:51:39 AM
- one can never have enough coaching stock... :)

Unless one can't fit it all on one's layout :D


Paul

Whoever said anything about fitting them on a layout?!?!  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 27, 2014, 02:30:34 PM
There is no way one can fit one's coaching stock on the layout :no:
Running, as I do, 2 eras based in Oxfordshire I have to double up on LMR, WR, SR and ER stock. This has resulted in me having over 100 carriages :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: richie894 on July 28, 2014, 01:22:43 AM
Received my rake of coaches to make my TPO/ mail train. I just need a loco to haul it now - most probably the GarFar Intercity 47 "Titan"

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/richie894/tpo_zps3a0bb935.png)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: javlinfaw7 on July 28, 2014, 01:36:46 AM
[smg id=14314 type=preview align=center caption="IMGP0815"]Bought this old as new freight set at pastimes glasgow,still sealed with 4 extra st11
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 28, 2014, 10:57:35 AM
Quote from: javlinfaw7 on July 28, 2014, 01:36:46 AM
Bought this old as new freight set at pastimes glasgow,still sealed with 4 extra st11

:hmmm:
Methinks your picture has done a runner ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 28, 2014, 12:27:37 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 27, 2014, 02:30:34 PM
There is no way one can fit one's coaching stock on the layout :no:
Running, as I do, 2 eras based in Oxfordshire I have to double up on LMR, WR, SR and ER stock. This has resulted in me having over 100 carriages :goggleeyes:

One may have to build a helix with fiddle yards under, in order to store them, as one does when one is in America  ;D

I wish I could build a helix! I see some great ones on here! You folk that can pull it off have my huge admiration. I canna get the angles right, m'lud.  :uneasy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on July 28, 2014, 05:21:57 PM

...last arrive at Narnia Central
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/imagejpg1_zps0f4906de.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/imagejpg1_zps0f4906de.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Zakalwe on July 28, 2014, 09:50:35 PM
damn the grand central livery looks good, saw it in the flesh last week when off to a conference ... and of course it is shorter than the average HST set :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 29, 2014, 02:51:09 AM
Very nice model. Although totally out of my chosen era to model, I must admit that livery looks good.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sipat on July 29, 2014, 12:40:00 PM
I may have had an accident with the Rails Ebay shop last night. I believe I discovered one of those mythical bargains. Should be delivered tomorrow so will photograph/video it tomorrow night.
I have put 2 and 2 together on this one, if I have it correct I will be over the moon...

Do I leave you in suspense or do I spill the beans?!?!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 29, 2014, 01:20:12 PM
Quote from: Steve 'APA' Purves on July 29, 2014, 12:40:00 PM
Do I leave you in suspense or do I spill the beans?!?!
Spill 'em! Compared to Hattons or MDR, Rails seems much less bargain-y. I keep a close eye on the Hattons secondhand page, and have picked up some really nice things that were sensibly priced (e.g., Dogfish at £7 each). But yet to find anything tempting at Rails.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sipat on July 29, 2014, 01:32:31 PM
Easily convinced I am,
It's a Dapol 56, EWS livery 56018. DCC Sound fitted for £189 including postage!
Does not state on the ad which chip it fitted or whose sounds are programmed. So this is where 2+2 comes in...
On youtube there is a video of an EWS 56 with DCC sound, running on a layout with a steel train, passing a load of EMT 156's and EWS hoppers. also on rails website was a sound fitted EMT 156 and a host of steel wagons and EWS hoppers. Sounds like the same one so far I think?
On the youtube comments the question is raised as what chip/sound combination was fitted and he states is the Zimo/Paul Chetter sounds which I reckon sound the dogs danglies...

Link to the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew3ji9Uz2RY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew3ji9Uz2RY)

I am planning on swapping the bodies with my Loadhaul 56003, and selling the EWSbody/DCC ready chassis combination to help fund the purchase of this one...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sipat on July 30, 2014, 10:48:40 AM
More new arrivals on Apa Park, an 08 from RMweb and some HAA's from this forum. Still awaiting two more loco's to arrive this week, before the BRM photoshoot

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3848/14777887934_aba7766fa8_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14777887934/)
New gronk (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14777887934/) by Steve Purves (https://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/14591966580_e11a75a278_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14591966580/)
Apa park (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/14591966580/) by Steve Purves (https://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on July 30, 2014, 02:24:53 PM


...a new steamer  for Steam Gala and Historical trains at Narnia central..
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/imagejpg1_zps4cbc9acd.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/imagejpg1_zps4cbc9acd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 30, 2014, 02:36:54 PM
You have impeccable taste, sir :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on August 01, 2014, 11:09:59 AM
Given the relative difficulty of finding CN and CPR stuff over here in the UK, I just couldn't resist getting this lovely MLW C424, I've got two in CN and they run beautifully.  The CP maroon is notoriously too dark, but who cares :). Still a lovely loco

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3884/14614220257_05e16c8d12_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/86663150@N07/14614220257/)
MLW C424 CPR (https://www.flickr.com/photos/86663150@N07/14614220257/) by Grumbeast-trains (https://www.flickr.com/people/86663150@N07/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on August 01, 2014, 01:42:15 PM
Seems buying irresistible locos is in fashion at the moment. I must say I'm seriously enamoured of the recent Fleischmann stuff. As I desperately needed (no, honestly!) a heavy freight loco, this BR50 in Epoch 3b livery has just arrived from DM Toys in Germany.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4ec5oDQ-D0s/U9uH2XDBU6I/AAAAAAAAEsk/XGk6t0t98XM/w1044-h268-no/IMG_6483.JPG)

From evilbay, another Eilzug coach to join the one to the left:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UHStA8E1LWQ/U9uJNntanoI/AAAAAAAAEs8/8egbxKo3xJs/w1043-h269-no/IMG_6484.JPG)

And, because a heavy freight loco needs heavy freight:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BAshURd0B34/U9uJNn4YIVI/AAAAAAAAEtA/xYUYS6Bye1Y/w1044-h284-no/IMG_6485.JPG)

These Arnold buffers are just the job for a DB layout:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5WfLQs7FVvQ/U9uJK2HvC4I/AAAAAAAAEsw/jBKWBP7Zlp0/w1044-h356-no/IMG_6486.JPG)

I must resist further locomotive purchases and start some scenic stuff instead!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: andy.t.south on August 01, 2014, 02:36:02 PM
Newbies to join the fledgling Wenig Winjin Bahn today are a very tasty Russian liveried loco no details on this it's a Pico but that's all I know apart from it was a lucky bid that paid off.A problem DB fridge wagon who has a total dislike for all things rail think new bogies are required on this one.COOP tanker I am very pleased with picked up on fleabay on a steal just needs a tiny bit of handrail replaced runs a treat my first main line freight wagon discounting the problematic fridge one. (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14435.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14435)   (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14434.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14434)   (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14436.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14436)   (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14438.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14438)   (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14439.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14439)   (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14441.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14441)   (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14440.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14440)  :NGFWagonTour:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on August 04, 2014, 09:49:13 AM
[smg id=14474]

[smg id=14473]

The latest addition to the train set, a full 8 car E2 "bullet train" comprising Kato packs 10-377 and 10-378 - from http://www.traintrax.co.uk

And now up the loft to test it...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on August 06, 2014, 09:52:05 PM
I don't normally post new purchases, but this one is special. Just as my one remaining local model shop is closing down, I'm able to make my first bulk track purchase to celebrate the start of layout building.

I got carried away and bought some wagons too...

(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a565/NGauge33/Random/DSCN0708_zps834c56f0.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/NGauge33/media/Random/DSCN0708_zps834c56f0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 06, 2014, 10:18:16 PM
Quote from: Only Me on August 06, 2014, 09:59:28 PM
Dont forget your IRJs Pete :)

Excellent reminder and buy twice as many as you think you need!!

Look forward to watching your plans come to life.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 06, 2014, 10:22:30 PM
A nice selection of gear there!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on August 06, 2014, 10:41:39 PM
Quote from: Only Me on August 06, 2014, 09:59:28 PM
Dont forget your IRJs Pete :)

:worried:

*Adds IRJs to shopping list*
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on August 06, 2014, 11:06:51 PM

...it's nice look to start....many congratulations.. :greatpicturessign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on August 07, 2014, 02:08:45 PM
Nice selection of bits to keep you occupied there Pete!
Sad to hear that your local shop is closing, which one is it in case other forum want to head down and get a bargain?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on August 07, 2014, 09:11:04 PM


..more steam for Narnia Central......smoke is everywhere!!..I can see no more
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/00f75752aadd2c724f161814ad845dd7_zpsc76b899a.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on August 07, 2014, 09:29:11 PM
Quote from: d-a-n on August 07, 2014, 02:08:45 PM
Nice selection of bits to keep you occupied there Pete!
Sad to hear that your local shop is closing, which one is it in case other forum want to head down and get a bargain?

It's Mikron Models, the last model shop in Taunton. You'd better hurry, though. They close their doors on 23 August. They're already out of a lot of track (*cough*  :-[ ) but there are still plenty of minor bargains to be had. A lot of wagons are down by about £1.50 each - Peco and Farish at £4.50-£6.00, and there are still some locos, although not necessarily that cheap. I liked the look of the LMS Ivatt 2-6-4T but it was still £85. Paints are not discounted at all...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 07, 2014, 09:45:29 PM
Very nice buys, Marco :thumbsup:
I hope you're pleased with them as they are usually very good runners
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on August 07, 2014, 09:57:07 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 07, 2014, 09:45:29 PM
Very nice buys, Marco :thumbsup:
I hope you're pleased with them as they are usually very good runners

...Thanks...
as soon as out of  box..DCC fitted imediately...now they're running very smooth and quiet...excellent runners!!.. :thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on August 07, 2014, 11:03:25 PM
Quote from: marco neri on August 07, 2014, 09:57:07 PM
as soon as out of  box..DCC fitted imediately...now they're running very smooth and quiet...excellent runners!!.. :thankyousign:

It is good to hear of trouble free locos  :claphappy:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on August 07, 2014, 11:28:11 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on August 07, 2014, 11:03:25 PM
Quote from: marco neri on August 07, 2014, 09:57:07 PM
as soon as out of  box..DCC fitted imediately...now they're running very smooth and quiet...excellent runners!!.. :thankyousign:

It is good to hear of trouble free locos  :claphappy:

cheers John.

:hellosign:
..at moment, the only troubling steamers I have...are a A4 Dapol (purchased at Hattons as pre-owned)...makin' a little crrrr-crrr-crrr :bounce:..on the reverse-clock sense...not from left to right.....and a Graham Farish B1 when starts..I think has loose traction tyres...the Dapol I think because I've never oiled it..
the rest...no trouble
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on August 09, 2014, 01:33:54 AM
My recently acquired rolling stock.
Life-Like/Walthers E8A and B Units, both powered.
Life-Like C&O and c&O Pere Marquette
Life-Like Union Pacific F7
Atlas B23-7
Atlas Beer Tank

[smg id=14564 type=preview align=center caption="P1100690"]

[smg id=14565 type=preview align=center caption="P1100694"]

[smg id=14566 type=preview align=center caption="P1100701"]

[smg id=14567 type=preview align=center caption="P1100704"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 09, 2014, 01:47:06 AM
Very nice. Always liked big American diesels.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on August 09, 2014, 09:01:43 AM
Love the E units, now do you have some lovely heavyweight passenger cars to go with them :)

Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on August 09, 2014, 01:43:31 PM
Just arrived from Robbie's Rolling Stock  :claphappy:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14615.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14615)

Very pleased with them, will have to ask if he can do some more brewery vans, Strongs, Brickwoods, Hall & Woodhouse, Eldridge Pope, Devenish & Groves spring to mind. Oh dear I've brought my thirst on  :beers:  Oh the bare board is the long awaited (by me) extension section, cheers for now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 09, 2014, 01:47:38 PM
Very nice, David :thumbsup:
You seem to have emptied them, though :hmmm: ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on August 09, 2014, 03:50:07 PM
Quote from: grumbeast on August 09, 2014, 09:01:43 AM
Love the E units, now do you have some lovely heavyweight passenger cars to go with them :)

Graham

I have a tight squeeze on my layout that does not allow such long cars to pass, so I'm passenger car-less.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 10, 2014, 01:50:15 AM
Ooooh. Brewery wagons, David. Yum yum!  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on August 13, 2014, 02:10:42 PM
Well I sold my GS4 Daylight Southern Pacific after some deliberation and immediately replaced it with a new

Broadway Limited Imports E7 AB set.

http://youtu.be/VdFwIKPB1fY (http://youtu.be/VdFwIKPB1fY)

Was it a good decision -- you bet. Love this new diesel and the sound it generates.

But wait there's more........

Not only did I get the Daylight diesel but also managed to get a deal on a Santa Fe set with sound in both A and B units.

Total damage for both the Daylight and SF sets ...... $400 inc postage

The decoders produce all the usual noises. However something I wasn't aware of is the extra sounds that are mapped to the function buttons.

Ever hear a loco sound like a chicken ..... Listen to the video.

http://youtu.be/Wi9WSlClgns (http://youtu.be/Wi9WSlClgns)

http://youtu.be/jjAK35US9sE (http://youtu.be/jjAK35US9sE)

Yes the decoder did play farm noises, city noises, freight yard noises and announcements.

The complete list of standard sounds/Functions (link to manual http://www.broadway-limited.com/support/manuals/Paragon2%20Diesel%20Operators%20Manual.pdf (http://www.broadway-limited.com/support/manuals/Paragon2%20Diesel%20Operators%20Manual.pdf))

F0 Front Light/Rear Light
F1 Diesel Bell
F2 Diesel Horn
F3 Coupler Slack/Couple
F4 Compressor / Dynamic Brake
F5 Ramp Diesel Engine Up
F6 Ramp Diesel Engine Down/ Startup
F7 Ditch or MARS light On/Off(if equipped)
F8 Volume/Mute
F9 Startup Diesel Engine/ Shutdown Diesel Engine
F10 Radiator Cooling Fan
F11 Air Filling/Air Release
F12 Brake Set/ Brake Release/
Brake Squeal
F13 Grade Crossing Horn
F14 Passenger Announcements
F15 Freight Announcements
F16 Maintenance Sounds
F17 Radio Sounds
F18 City background sounds
F19 Farm background sounds
F20 Industrial Background Sounds
F21 Lumber Background Sounds
F22 Toggle to second horn
F23 Reserved for some cool new  feature.
F24 Cab Light
F25 Rule 17 light dimmer.
F26 Play record macro
F27 Record Start/Stop
F28 Brake Squeal
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on August 13, 2014, 03:13:21 PM
This is my latest, will it fit a SR set up:
[smg id=14691]
- - - yes of course it will, Rule 1 don't you know  :thumbsup:

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malc on August 13, 2014, 03:30:28 PM
Nice one Colin, lovely locos and an interesting set of sounds.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on August 13, 2014, 03:37:20 PM
You must have deliberated a long time to sell your GS4  :o such a beautiful loco  :heart2:
I still have mine plus I got the Kato Alco A+B Units  :heart2:
[smg id=14802 type=preview align=center caption="DSCF2056"]

That Santa Fe is surely a mixed up loco with those sounds  :D

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trainsdownunder on August 13, 2014, 10:24:16 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on August 13, 2014, 03:37:20 PM
That Santa Fe is surely a mixed up loco with those sounds  :D

The "enviroment sounds" are quite good but are not overly long which whilst great for a bit of ambiance get a little lost because of this. I suppose with use of the recordable Macro facility it may be possible to trigger them at appropriate intervals/layout position.

QuoteMacro Recording (F26 and F27)
When operating in DCC, the operation of the locomotive can be recorded and later played back. To use this function, press F27.
Press F26 to replay. During replay, the DCC controller cannot control the engine. To interrupt the playback, either interrupt track power, or press the emergency stop
button.
CV 238 controls the number of times the recording will repeat, between 1-14 times by setting the value to 64 plus the number of repeats. Setting CV 238 to 79 makes the recording repeat indefinitely. The timing of the loop can be shortened by setting CV239. Its range is from 0-255. Each number shortens the loop by 0.1 seconds. The engine contains a pre-recorded sequence. To load it, set CV8 to a value of 10. Then press F26 to play. This works well for demonstrations and will repeat ndefinitely if CV238 = 79.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on August 13, 2014, 11:10:41 PM
Just won this little lot on ebay for £165!

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/DSCF4274_zps6f0057df.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/DSCF4274_zps6f0057df.jpg.html)


All 4 locos are in perfect working order!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on August 13, 2014, 11:17:34 PM
Quote from: SymonC on August 13, 2014, 11:10:41 PM
Just won this little lot on ebay for £165!
Someone's going to have a fun weekend! Looks to be some Minitrix stuff in there... and what else?

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on August 13, 2014, 11:23:13 PM
Quote from: NeMo on August 13, 2014, 11:17:34 PM
Quote from: SymonC on August 13, 2014, 11:10:41 PM
Just won this little lot on ebay for £165!
Someone's going to have a fun weekend! Looks to be some Minitrix stuff in there... and what else?

Cheers, NeMo

Minitrix Evening Star

Minitrix BR Blue Warship

Graham Farish A3 "Prince Palatine"

Graham Farish 0-6-0 Industrial Loco "Robert"

8 x Graham Farish Private Owner Coal wagons

1 x Graham Farish Brake Van

3 x BR Maroon coaches (1 brake, 1 full brake, 1 first class)

3 x GWR Suburban coaches

Selection of track

Several buildings

Track Plan book

A few people

Pack of track pins

A few cars

etc

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on August 14, 2014, 05:25:37 PM
Delivered today, one of Dapol's reruns

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/thumb_14832.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14832)

I had the straight tank but wanted the slope tank as well  :claphappy: good build up to my weekend excitement!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on August 14, 2014, 05:46:36 PM
Quote from: SymonC on August 13, 2014, 11:10:41 PM
Just won this little lot on ebay for £165!

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/DSCF4274_zps6f0057df.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/DSCF4274_zps6f0057df.jpg.html)


All 4 locos are in perfect working order!

Wow! That's a jackpot. Congrats!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on August 14, 2014, 09:19:31 PM
Got myself a Bachmann Farish A4  :claphappy:

Sold as 'used' on Ebay but looks like it's hardly been run:-

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/thumb_14846.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14846)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/thumb_14847.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14847)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/thumb_14848.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14848)

Nothing to run with it mind :D


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 14, 2014, 09:32:35 PM
Nice to see you getting another steamer, Paul :claphappy:
You really need to get the N Brass replacement front bogie wheels though. It hugely improves the look and from what I've seen of the curves on your layout you shouldn't get any running issues either :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on August 14, 2014, 09:36:57 PM
Would that be this item?

http://www.nbrasslocos.co.uk/ylnebogie.html (http://www.nbrasslocos.co.uk/ylnebogie.html)

Does look good  :) No worry about curves as this won't be running on Hasford Blacklock ;)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on August 15, 2014, 08:06:49 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 14, 2014, 09:32:35 PM
It hugely improves the look and from what I've seen of the curves on your layout you shouldn't get any running issues either :thumbsup:

The A4 is by far the most difficult to convert, curves or no curves, as the bogie clashes (specifically the flanges of the front wheels) with the body on the front valance underside. A huge amount of material needs removed and the wheels must clear this, given the body is electrically connected to the track through one side of the chassis, hence you get shorts if the bogie wheels touch it (on one side!).

Do-able, but not a trivial task unlike most of the other locos that N-Brass bogies will fit.

Best,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 15, 2014, 09:03:39 AM
Quote from: Sprintex on August 14, 2014, 09:36:57 PM
Would that be this item?

http://www.nbrasslocos.co.uk/ylnebogie.html (http://www.nbrasslocos.co.uk/ylnebogie.html)

Does look good  :) No worry about curves as this won't be running on Hasford Blacklock ;)


Paul
Oh...Kay.... you have my attention... where is it going to run  :confused2:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on August 15, 2014, 10:10:15 AM
Ah, that would be telling ;)

Thanks for the info on that Alan :thumbsup:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on August 15, 2014, 11:26:40 AM
Added another 170 in London Midland
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140815_105147.jpg)
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20140815_105539.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on August 15, 2014, 11:31:27 AM
You can never have enough rolling stock  >:D  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 15, 2014, 11:39:05 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on August 15, 2014, 11:31:27 AM
You can never have enough rolling stock  >:D  ;)

cheers John.

That's just as well as I've just taken delivery of these........ :D

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/thumb_14854.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14854)

Note that only one of the three is classed as Blue Riband :worried:
And here's what the weathered maroon version looks like.......

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/thumb_14855.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14855)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on August 15, 2014, 09:49:11 PM
A couple more locos have transferred up to the Midlands from Cant Cove.

Ex-GWR Prarie tank 6100 and 13 ton mineral wagon.  Loco needs a bit of paint, still unsure whether to restore it or weather it.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_4717_zpsf545f2a2.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/100_4717_zpsf545f2a2.jpg.html)

Also this D63xx 'baby warship' D6324 in weathered condition; running in on a short parcels train.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_4712_zpsb85caf03.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/100_4712_zpsb85caf03.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_4710_zps406de56f.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/100_4710_zps406de56f.jpg.html)

Finally, a BP Shell TTA tank.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_4714_zps4dcea4d5.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/100_4714_zps4dcea4d5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 15, 2014, 09:52:29 PM
Nice buys, John, especially getting the weathered 22  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on August 16, 2014, 12:03:44 AM
Happened to be passing a model shop today, and unfortunately for my wallet, walked in...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/thumb_14861.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14861)

Weathered Maroon SO, two weathered hoppers ('Charrington' and BR)
Engineers Olive Green BG*, weathered 21T steel open
6-wheel milk tank, weathered 7-plank open

The bogie stock is Farish, the goods stock Dapol.

* Numbered ADB965713 - this one was SR TLV 68202, which was converted from BG 80918
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 16, 2014, 01:40:24 AM
Like the Baby Warship parked in front of what appears to be "The library of onions"   :D

Funny, aren't I.  :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on August 16, 2014, 04:26:46 PM
Picked up a weathered BR Mk1 BG and SK from my local model shop today.  Not sure why the SK is from the Scottish Region when the BG and the weathered SO in the range both carry Western Region numbers.  Still, you can't really see unless you look closely and some carriages did move around the network quite a bit.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4720_zps41dd1b90.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4720_zps41dd1b90.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4721_zpsbd296652.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4721_zpsbd296652.jpg.html)

And I couldn't resist a picture of the weathered coaches with my weathered D63xx

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4722_zpsc9af1d77.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4722_zpsc9af1d77.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ScottyStitch on August 18, 2014, 04:26:35 PM
These arrived today, two sets of Kernow/Farish Clay Wagons with flat hoods:

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/P3K/DSC_9595_zps57d07547.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/P3K/media/DSC_9595_zps57d07547.jpg.html)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/P3K/DSC_9594_zps5a8d3d92.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/P3K/media/DSC_9594_zps5a8d3d92.jpg.html)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/P3K/DSC_9596_zps79c17c2e.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/P3K/media/DSC_9596_zps79c17c2e.jpg.html)

Scotty
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on August 20, 2014, 12:53:08 AM
As my local emporium sold out of these ones as soon as they got them in, a quick call to Kernow resulted in a parcel arriving today:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/thumb_15020.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15020)

The Blue/Grey SO is 'S' prefixed, the first one Farish have done in Blue/Grey...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on August 20, 2014, 12:10:04 PM
[smg id=15024 type=preview align=center caption="Image1M"]

Just to prove the e-bay naysayers wrong here is my latest bargain a Dapol Western in near new condition that runs well in both directions DCC fitted for £51 including postage.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on August 20, 2014, 01:23:15 PM
Quote from: Ditape on August 20, 2014, 12:10:04 PM
Just to prove the e-bay naysayers wrong here is my latest bargain a Dapol Western in near new condition that runs well in both directions DCC fitted for £51 including postage.
Blimey!  :goggle eyes:

That's a real bargain; well done! (Hmm... did the seller have any more 'Westerns' left...!)  :laugh3:

NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: FeelixTC on August 20, 2014, 01:41:20 PM
From ebay; £46.

Impulse purchase, has no place on the layout I'm currently building, but was a wee pressie to myself from my mum's legacy. She took me on so many of these; I just had to have a dmu.

(http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r774/Mitch_Kalnajs/108_zpsc2105f3c.jpg) (http://s1366.photobucket.com/user/Mitch_Kalnajs/media/108_zpsc2105f3c.jpg.html)

Even has the 'detail parts' bags with it, which, as far as I can see are simply a sprue of moulding pips  :confused1:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on August 20, 2014, 04:43:44 PM
Quote from: FeelixTC on August 20, 2014, 01:41:20 PM
Even has the 'detail parts' bags with it, which, as far as I can see are simply a sprue of moulding pips  :confused1:

They are short vacuum pipes to fit into the ends of the unit on the holes just below the buffer beam - I think they are very short so the coupling can possibly still clear it, but I've not fitted them to my units.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: FeelixTC on August 20, 2014, 05:02:40 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on August 20, 2014, 04:43:44 PM
Quote from: FeelixTC on August 20, 2014, 01:41:20 PM
Even has the 'detail parts' bags with it, which, as far as I can see are simply a sprue of moulding pips  :confused1:

They are short vacuum pipes to fit into the ends of the unit on the holes just below the buffer beam - I think they are very short so the coupling can possibly still clear it, but I've not fitted them to my units.

Cheers,
Alan

Thanks - that was my guess, but couldn't be sure without an electron microscope  :D

Next time it's out of the box, I may try fitting them, along with getting rid of the huge Rapido that just spoils the whole thing.
.............Oooh! Get me; 'detailing'   :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on August 20, 2014, 09:37:39 PM
I advise fitting the hoses and dummy couplings

http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=4460 (http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=4460)

The little 'pips' are the white connections under the buffer (multiple working connections?)
Most I've ever managed to get on was three. at one end. That was with a magnifying glass, locking tweezers and a pin vice with micro drills... Still they flew everywhere!  :veryangry:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: FeelixTC on August 21, 2014, 08:59:52 AM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on August 20, 2014, 09:37:39 PM
I advise fitting the hoses and dummy couplings

Where would I get dummy couplings and hoses? I only seem to have the MW connections
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on August 21, 2014, 09:05:32 AM
Quote from: FeelixTC on August 20, 2014, 05:02:40 PM
Next time it's out of the box, I may try fitting them,

I found the holes on the buffer beam slightly small the one time I tried, so worth running a small drill through them to open a fraction.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on August 21, 2014, 06:16:55 PM
Quote from: FeelixTC on August 21, 2014, 08:59:52 AM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on August 20, 2014, 09:37:39 PM
I advise fitting the hoses and dummy couplings

Where would I get dummy couplings and hoses? I only seem to have the MW connections

Hmmm... unless I'm forgetting something mine came with a couple of hoses and a hook with a dangly coupling as well as the 'pips'
As Dr Al suggested, a small drill bit to open out the hole saves a lot of frustration.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave95979 on August 22, 2014, 02:24:54 PM
(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy269/dave95979/c3a18766-3a30-4429-a975-bb02b3baa41d_zps6a7a44bd.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/dave95979/media/c3a18766-3a30-4429-a975-bb02b3baa41d_zps6a7a44bd.jpg.html)

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy269/dave95979/794ff6f1-d565-48b2-8fbb-0f4b660dfb1a_zps386a7f6e.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/dave95979/media/794ff6f1-d565-48b2-8fbb-0f4b660dfb1a_zps386a7f6e.jpg.html)

i could not resist these 2 in my local shop
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 22, 2014, 03:25:41 PM
Nice buys, Dave, especially the Black 5 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on August 25, 2014, 06:31:32 PM
[smg id=15180 type=preview align=center caption="029"][smg id=15181 type=preview align=center caption="028"][smg id=15182 type=preview align=center caption="027"][smg id=15183 type=preview align=center caption="026"]
A job lot of 6 locos from e-bay- Most of the diesels will have to go as they don't fit the location or era. One of the 55's may stay under rule 1, however. All ran on first attempt except the blue one. The standard 4 is a goodun but the others will need some t.l.c.  before I use them or sell them on. The 73 runs well but is a bit noisy, some lubrication should fix that! It does need couplings and springs so the air should start turning blue soon. If, however, someone wants to make an offer I would consider it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: angr607 on August 29, 2014, 03:49:06 PM
Got to say I'm very impressed with Union Mills. Ordered late yesterday and arrived at 10am this morning. Along with a trip to the local model shop, I'm building up a small loco fleet for my railway! A Union Mills T9, a Union Mills class 700, a Farish 04 Shunter and a Farish Fairborn Tank.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3884/14886664867_f09aa5d991.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/14886619838_2c70e54a0d.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/15072849802_ab49d67a30.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5576/15070192501_cb409f9036.jpg)

Its safe to say I'm a very happy chappie with the Union Mills Pair especially for the price paid. But its a case of can I justify one of the 0395s they make.......

Cheers,

Jon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 29, 2014, 04:05:52 PM
Some second hand blue coaches from the bargain bin, mainly for experimental use with things like changing couplings, adding lighting etc, as I have two left hands which are all thumbs and I'm the kind of person who takes something apart, puts it back together and wonders what the left-over plastic bits were for. Or worse - especially with these tiny things - ends up with little bits of left-over plastic which were clearly snapped off other bits of plastic by accident.

Also some Tomix concrete viaduct bits, as I realized I can run them along the back of my putative layout for the Shinkansen (rule 1 exceptions may apply) and put another line beneath without using all that much space.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/thumb_15262.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15262)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DWS on August 30, 2014, 12:52:14 PM
My latest purchase, one of the new 're-issued' Dapol Prairies, plus three Dapol Collett coaches to go with it, two 2nd corridor coaches and a brake composite coach.

Note: The Brake Coach 2P-000-101, although appearing in the latest 2014/15 Dapol catalogue, is now unavailable from Dapol, but I managed to bag one of the last ones in stock after a search of quite a few dealers.

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll102/avro626/DSC_0029_zps6fd13a9d.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll102/avro626/DSC_0029_zpsb04f2cee.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on September 01, 2014, 04:31:31 PM
[smg id=15406 type=preview align=center caption="#1"]

I must stop hunting for bargains on ebay the bank balance is suffering but I could not resist this bargin, As new DCC fitted and only £42 + P&P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on September 01, 2014, 06:04:46 PM
Quote from: Ditape on September 01, 2014, 04:31:31 PM
[smg id=15406 type=preview align=center caption="#1"]

I must stop hunting for bargains on ebay the bank balance is suffering but I could not resist this bargin, As new DCC fitted and only £42 + P&P

Even as a kettle fan, I like that one!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on September 01, 2014, 11:24:30 PM
we definitely need a thread on "N Gauge Madness"!!! - is there a cure? ( apart from Death & Taxes?)

Nick R
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cutter on September 01, 2014, 11:38:17 PM
Not my latest purchase, but my latest kit completion. I bought a couple of Chivers Finelines LNER horsebox kits on eBay, and just completed the second today.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/thumb_15072.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15072)
A nice kit, finished as a brand new vehicle, fresh from the works.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on September 04, 2014, 11:44:55 AM
Well I've managed to get hold of a few Brewery wagons but thought I was neglecting my evening tipple so fresh from my trip to Edinburgh for the Tattoo and courtesy of Harburn Hobbies I present for your delectation

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15499.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15499)

while in Scotland I managed a visit to the Glengoyne distillery where my little treasure bought me

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15500.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15500)

Happy Bunny or what!  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on September 04, 2014, 01:16:12 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on September 04, 2014, 11:44:55 AM

while in Scotland I managed a visit to the Glengoyne distillery where my little treasure bought me

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15500.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15500)

Happy Bunny or what!  :claphappy:

A couple of glasses of the Highland 'water' will guarantee happiness...  ;)  :thumbsup:  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cutter on September 06, 2014, 04:13:02 PM
Just got my Union Mills D 16 in LNER green yesterday. sweet!  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on September 06, 2014, 04:37:32 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on September 04, 2014, 11:44:55 AM
Well I've managed to get hold of a few Brewery wagons but thought I was neglecting my evening tipple so fresh from my trip to Edinburgh for the Tattoo and courtesy of Harburn Hobbies I present for your delectation

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15499.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15499)


I was in HH on Tuesday and got the Leith General Warehousing version of the  cottage
roof wagon ,lovely little model. Shop has rearranged N gauge display, much improved.
Also squeezed in a tram trip!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave95979 on September 06, 2014, 08:58:50 PM
just bought the train set so now have a running in set that i will make a small layout with to practice on this loco is now dcc and running well

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy269/dave95979/00e78ec2-4304-4f16-a972-80758f7ad5d7_zps5b0cfe85.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/dave95979/media/00e78ec2-4304-4f16-a972-80758f7ad5d7_zps5b0cfe85.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on September 06, 2014, 10:16:29 PM
Bought a Dapol 'Western Invader' a few weeks ago & my 2 class 25's in blue arrived today  :)
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/013_zps4c968baf.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/013_zps4c968baf.jpg.html)
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/008_zps05a3c781.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/008_zps05a3c781.jpg.html)
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/006_zps111d76d1.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/006_zps111d76d1.jpg.html)
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/005_zps46f08ec3.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/005_zps46f08ec3.jpg.html)

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on September 06, 2014, 11:58:34 PM
'Honest, M'lud, it was there, on the East Somerset Models stand, across the aisle from "Dunestone" at the NGF Meet at Yeovil. It was there on the shelf, staring at me - staring, staring, staring... I had to buy it, just to stop it staring at me...'

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15587.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15587)

'Oh the wagons, they were with the other ones, but as soon as I saw the 'E s' branding, they had to go as well...'

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15586.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15586)



Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 07, 2014, 03:21:29 AM
Awesome. You didn't waste any time, that's for sure!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on September 07, 2014, 03:41:57 AM
Three generations of Farish Large Logo Class 37s

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15591.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15591)

From left to right:
1.) Poole Farish "Loch Rannoch" from around 2000.
2.) The newly tooled Bachmann Farish "Loch Eil" (without nameplates fitted yet) TMC special edition from 2012/13
3.) The previous split chassis Bachmann Farish "Highland Region" which used the Poole Farish 37/4 body shell (2005/06)

I bought the TMC version about a week ago from Hattons Pre-Owned.  It was fine in all regards with nameplates present along with the bag of bits.  I'm aware the TMC model has some errors which is why they didn't sell well and why TMC are still trying to get rid of them 2 or 3 years later with prices discounted £20, but TMC wanted more than £20 for airmail post to California!  Absolutely absurd.  I only paid £4 or £5 for airmail shipping from Hattons.

I still would have saved a few quid buying from TMC but given that I'd never bought from them before and Hattons have given me superb customer service for the past nine years, who to buy from was an easy choice.

IMHO, while the latest tooling of the 37 is the best of the lot, the earlier releases actually don't look too poorly in comparison and can hold their own.  On a layout, you could use all 3 together without anything looking amiss.

Matt

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on September 07, 2014, 10:52:43 AM
A lovely collection of 37's. I still prefer the green livery though. I remember cabbing D202 (as it was then). We had come through Brentwood, topped the bank at 90 through Shenfield and were really flying when bang! a crow spread itself across both windscreens and we had to stop at Ingatestone to have them cleaned. We still made Norwich on time!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 07, 2014, 11:01:11 AM
Great story! Wasn't your good self who cleaned the windscreen, then?  :sick2:

Matt: I feel a bit the same way about their new Deltic... I reckon the old model doesn't look too bad alongside it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on September 07, 2014, 02:14:15 PM
Quote from: Bealman on September 07, 2014, 11:01:11 AM
Great story! Wasn't your good self who cleaned the windscreen, then?  :sick2:

No not me' I was still at school on my way back for the start of term. With a dad who was a senior official I got lots of chances to cab locos.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 07, 2014, 10:32:53 PM
Cool!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on September 12, 2014, 01:45:38 PM
Manufacturer: Graham Farish
Scale: N Gauge
Product Code: 371-466
Product Title: Class 37/0 diesel 37035 in BR Civil Engineers "Dutch" livery

£79.50 From Rails Of Sheffield

This is my first ever Ngauge loco ever, So looking forward to recieving it and I'll do a newbie review too

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/fallenprophet_2007/371466_zpse8cb96f5.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/fallenprophet_2007/media/371466_zpse8cb96f5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 60156 Great Central on September 12, 2014, 02:01:26 PM
Looks like a good choice - very smart in that livery :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on September 12, 2014, 02:05:21 PM
Thank You !

One of those I like the look so I'm having it moments lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on September 12, 2014, 02:51:30 PM
There is just something magically appealing about a 37
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on September 12, 2014, 04:17:09 PM
Quote from: Denemarken on September 12, 2014, 01:45:38 PM
Manufacturer: Graham Farish
Scale: N Gauge
Product Code: 371-466
Product Title: Class 37/0 diesel 37035 in BR Civil Engineers "Dutch" livery

£79.50 From Rails Of Sheffield

This is my first ever Ngauge loco ever, So looking forward to recieving it and I'll do a newbie review too

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/fallenprophet_2007/371466_zpse8cb96f5.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/fallenprophet_2007/media/371466_zpse8cb96f5.jpg.html)

As a first ever N Gauge buy, that's not a bad start. Mind you, I'd still rather have a Deltic.  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on September 12, 2014, 05:03:36 PM
Thanks guy's something about it drawn me to it, Been looking on Hattons as wagon's for a rake behind it but stopped when I realised I had no idea what a grampus wagon is or the identification number either lol,  Reading up as we speak lol

The Deltic was a Starter Set I was looking at but got given a 90's Graham Farish Transformer and some track so decided against it :(

EDIT: Thank You button doesn't work at work but Thank You ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on September 12, 2014, 05:33:51 PM
The Thank You button is working for me as I just gave you one  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on September 12, 2014, 05:34:35 PM
Released from English Electric Vulcan Foundry 17/04/1962
Cut up at Booth's Rotherham 12/01/2000

Had a quick Google lookup and found this, A photo of the actual 37035 being cut up in Rotherham, Feeling all sad now seeing it like that  :(

COPYRIGHTED BY ACTIONWELLSJUNCTION, Available Here https://www.flickr.com/photos/actonwellsjunction/8010480799/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/actonwellsjunction/8010480799/)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 60156 Great Central on September 12, 2014, 07:17:19 PM
Quote from: Denemarken on September 12, 2014, 05:34:35 PM
Released from English Electric Vulcan Foundry 17/04/1962
Cut up at Booth's Rotherham 12/01/2000

Had a quick Google lookup and found this, A photo of the actual 37035 being cut up in Rotherham, Feeling all sad now seeing it like that  :(

COPYRIGHTED BY ACTIONWELLSJUNCTION, Available Here https://www.flickr.com/photos/actonwellsjunction/8010480799/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/actonwellsjunction/8010480799/)

I like to think of it this way, by having a lost member of the a class on your model railway you are rescuing it from the scrapyard :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on September 12, 2014, 07:21:19 PM
Yeah very true lol, Thinking the first locomotive I own is gone but forever remembered on my layout. Been looking at images on Google to see what type of wagons it used to haul and I'm surprised at the variant in real life never expected such a diverse range
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on September 12, 2014, 07:42:27 PM
Quote from: 60156 Great Central on September 12, 2014, 07:17:19 PM
Quote from: Denemarken on September 12, 2014, 05:34:35 PM
Released from English Electric Vulcan Foundry 17/04/1962
Cut up at Booth's Rotherham 12/01/2000

Had a quick Google lookup and found this, A photo of the actual 37035 being cut up in Rotherham, Feeling all sad now seeing it like that  :(

COPYRIGHTED BY ACTIONWELLSJUNCTION, Available Here https://www.flickr.com/photos/actonwellsjunction/8010480799/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/actonwellsjunction/8010480799/)

I like to think of it this way, by having a lost member of the a class on your model railway you are rescuing it from the scrapyard :D

Exactly my thinking when I contemplated renumbering my Blue 'JB' EDL to E6027...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on September 12, 2014, 09:48:40 PM
25 231 on the rolling road being run in...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15762.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15762)

Lovely little model, but I have to say Dapol's factory weathering as seen on the recent Westerns is way superior to the weathering on this Class 25... just sayin'
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on September 12, 2014, 10:33:51 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on September 12, 2014, 05:33:51 PM
The Thank You button is working for me as I just gave you one  ;)

cheers John.

You may want to rephrase that...  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bridgiesimon on September 13, 2014, 04:47:40 AM

Lovely little model, but I have to say Dapol's factory weathering as seen on the recent Westerns is way superior to the weathering on this Class 25... just sayin'
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Totally agree, especially the roof detail area with the black on the fan grills etc. This is why I ordered the unweathered one instead.

Best wishes
Simon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on September 13, 2014, 10:16:41 AM
Quote from: Pete33 on September 12, 2014, 10:33:51 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on September 12, 2014, 05:33:51 PM
The Thank You button is working for me as I just gave you one  ;)

cheers John.

You may want to rephrase that...  ;)

Was it good for you?  :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on September 13, 2014, 02:53:27 PM
I'm shy and always never tell lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on September 13, 2014, 06:40:48 PM
These are some of my latest additions - a BR Standard 5MT in green (a Hattons bargain offer), a Cardiff City Tram, 3 weathered cement wagons (another Hattons bargain), and a Deltic DP1 (which I really like and wonder why I didn't get one before now).

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/SeptAdditions.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/SeptAdditions.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 14, 2014, 04:39:42 AM
An investment in the unborn lad's future education - a Plarail set with a Tokyo Toden unit and a layout map showing various Tokyo sights.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15784.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15784)

And to keep me occupied in the meantime, a Kato 485-300 (Kato model no. 10-391) for 8,000 yen from a sale event yesterday. It's an older model dating from 2003 and no longer in production, but seems to be pretty much in mint condition except that it's had close-couplings added. It even smells new, and is the first thing I've bought which comes in one of those "book cover"-style of case which I'm quite chuffed about. Also a box of 4 blue train coaches similarly in as-new condition for 2000 yen.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15785.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15785)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mirrlees on September 14, 2014, 06:39:13 AM
A bit scared to do it yet!  Will have to get some pics done later in the week.  TINGS is a nightmare for my wallet!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on September 14, 2014, 08:45:05 PM
Well, I went to TINGS today as I always do with the intention of not buying anything, and in past years I've almost managed it with just the odd small purchase here and there :)

Not today though!  :doh:

Not half an hour after stepping through the door I found this brand new set lurking on a shelf at one of the trade stands:-

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15835.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15835)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15836.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15836)

Bearing in mind THIS ONE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dapol-N-gauge-Rolling-Stock-/291216809952?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item43cddfdfe0) went for £87.00 second hand just today, and the last brand new set I saw on Ebay - THIS ONE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dapol-NC-067-N-Gauge-Pendolino-MK3-Bookset-DVT-MK3-Coaches-/151393746101?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item233fc53cb5) - went for £112.00  :goggleeyes: I thought it was too good to be true! Luckily whilst I was doing the "shall I or shan't I?" over it Clare, being a true Scot, went and asked if they'd take 70 for it and they accepted !! Needless to say the debit card was out of the wallet in a flash  :bounce:

Having posted this pic a few months back . . .

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13651.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13651)

. . . I have quite a decent train now,  but nothing to pull it with. What am I to do??  :hmmm:  :whistle: :-X

The only other purchase was from the lovely friendly couple at The Model Tree Shop who we always stop by and chat to:-

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/thumb_15837.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15837)

Luckily the debit card wasn't forced into meltdown as Clare bought them and I won't see them now until Christmas. Thanks hun  :-*


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on September 15, 2014, 02:31:15 PM
[smg id=15920]

New arrivals at Jones Towers last week.

The Farish Bulleid Brake will join some other Southern vehicles to make a summer saturday inter-regional set.

The Dapol Fruit D and Siphon G are for a parcels train, although the absurdly large coupling distance on the latter almost saw it being released straight to ebay :D  But I've counted to ten now, and will no doubt hack it to look like it's not part of the following train ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 15, 2014, 04:36:08 PM
I have the same feelings about the huge couplings/gaps on the Siphons.

What is the best solution?

I hope to be able to start work on the new layout by Christmas (house move getting v close now) so collecting extra info in eager anticipation!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 15, 2014, 07:18:25 PM
Quote from: daveg on September 15, 2014, 04:36:08 PM
I have the same feelings about the huge couplings/gaps on the Siphons.

What is the best solution?

Dave G

My solution for the absurd coupling gap on Siphons is the short Dapol dummy knuckle, a short Dapol easi-shunt or (if you have any) a short Graham Farish NEM Rapido.  It doesn't give close coupling but it does reduce the gap and (as far as I remember) will still cope with Settrack points if you use them.

Other than that you can try to get creative with cutting and reconfiguring the bogies.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on September 15, 2014, 08:21:48 PM
my new class 25/2s at work...

http://youtu.be/8w_KxD0la8k (http://youtu.be/8w_KxD0la8k)




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w_KxD0la8k&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w_KxD0la8k&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ColinH on September 15, 2014, 09:28:53 PM
I have asked the moderators to remove my previous posting as I had a senior moment and hit the post button instead of preview button so it made little sense   :doh: - a bit like this when the moderators respond.

Anyway what I was trying to post was details of my eclectic mix of purchases made at TINGS on Saturday. There were a couple of locos and plenty of bits and pieces to get me started on various aspects of modelling. Here are the pics.

14xx Autocoach from the Dapol Stand
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_15954.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15954)

DCC Farish 'Oliver Bury' at half Hattons price
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_15952.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15952)

Bit of a blurry pic I'm afraid but can anyone tell me if this is a chip or a just a blanking chip fitted in the tender? Will try to get a clearer picture if required
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_15953.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15953)

A general pic showing the rest of the purchases as they are not really locomotives or rolling stock
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_15943.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15943)

There are individual shots in my Things from TINGS album but they include Solder tag strips and push on connectors; an A3 cutting mat; a couple of jars of Static Grass; a digital vernier caliper that was going for half price; 3 Yellow carriage light bars; loco crew and a pack of easi-shunt couplers. Oops almost forgot the Gaugemaster DCC chip

The only thing I am not really happy about   :'( is this
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_15955.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15955)

One empty wallet.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on September 15, 2014, 10:07:27 PM
Looks like a blanking plate to me
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 15, 2014, 10:25:33 PM
Quote from: cjdodd on September 15, 2014, 10:07:27 PM
Looks like a blanking plate to me

:no:
I think you'll find it is a real empty wallet :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on September 16, 2014, 12:35:26 AM


Bit of a blurry pic I'm afraid but can anyone tell me if this is a chip or a just a blanking chip fitted in the tender? Will try to get a clearer picture if required
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_15953.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15953)

looks like a blanking plug - DCC chips have small black cubes all over both sides

(http://www.gaugemaster.com/_upload/imgs/lrg/34270/DCC23.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on September 16, 2014, 10:21:08 AM
Sorry Happened Again, Totally like these Class 37's Promise last one :) Not one bit of the baseboard built or track down but hey

Manufacturer: Graham Farish
Scale: N Gauge
Product Code: 371-154
Product Title: Class 37/4 diesel 37429 "Eisteddfod Genedlaethol" in Regional Railways livery

£69.50 eBay

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/fallenprophet_2007/37429_zpsb4f075e7.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/fallenprophet_2007/media/37429_zpsb4f075e7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on September 16, 2014, 10:27:33 AM
nice livery on a 37 I think.

I hope they produce some new mk1 or mk2 coaches in regional railways livery.


Tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on September 16, 2014, 10:34:24 AM
Quote from: bluedepot on September 16, 2014, 10:27:33 AM
nice livery on a 37 I think.

I hope they produce some new mk1 or mk2 coaches in regional railways livery.


Tim

I would like a couple of coaches to pull behind the 37 but seen a few colour differences threads on other liveries so I'll probably take the loco to a shop and see how close the colours are, Bring me any coaches lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 5944 on September 16, 2014, 11:53:34 AM
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag463/5944/DSC_09721_zps853f5528.jpg?t=1410776738)

A few purchases from the last few weeks. Whoops! Farish Jinty - £35 from the Bachmann stand at TINGS. Std 4 2-6-0, £45 from Fleabay (PCB has been removed so needs a chip hardwiring in place). Three Gresley coaches, three Mk 1s, a Stanier coach, and a few wagons. Most of the stock will run on the new club layout (must get round to starting a thread on that!), but the Jinty was too much of a bargain to pass up!

Oh - and the Ultima Models kit at the bottom is Thompson brake. It doesn't look too difficult to build, which is a good thing as I may need a rake of a dozen of these!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on September 16, 2014, 12:04:13 PM
Someone's had a good shopping trip :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 16, 2014, 12:31:19 PM
i would put some pics up, but seeing as 2 of them have already gone for repair/ dcc fitting its not possible!

but what i got was: -

Evening star-weathered-already gone for repair as it seems to have the old pony truck issue of derailing, and it derailed on the first lap and jammed up the center drive gears solid!

45xx great western weathered-got this for £30 from the dapol stand, labeled as noisy, on further investigation at the club, it seemed that part of the slide bar was bent, so when this was repaired, it ran smooth and quiet! bargain!

45xx br black-labeled as wobbly at the dapol stand, and got this for £15 :D only because i asked joel that if i bought the £30 for the price they wanted could i have this for £15 and he quickly said yes! :D...again slightly bent slide bar, repaired, perfect :D

also picked up the royal train vinyls from adam, just need the coaches!

now i have a few galas to have fun with, then its next stop warley! where hopefully i will be getting a nice new duchess! hopefully fingers crossed lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on September 16, 2014, 01:36:15 PM
bad luck with evening star but glad to hear the gwr locos work ok now!!!


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on September 16, 2014, 02:01:09 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on September 15, 2014, 08:21:48 PM
my new class 25/2s at work...

http://youtu.be/8w_KxD0la8k (http://youtu.be/8w_KxD0la8k)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w_KxD0la8k&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w_KxD0la8k&feature=youtu.be)

I just love the clickety-clack of those tankers going past the camera. Well done on achieving a very realistic version of that on what looks like a great layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on September 16, 2014, 02:38:32 PM
My two latest additions;

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_15982.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=15982)

They were both bought from a certain Taiwanese seller on eBay and both arrived within a week of being posted.

The 37 is the new Farish one but in an un-weathered condition and I've had it a couple of months - I got fed up of waiting for the weathered one to arrive, and to be honest I prefer my stock in pristine condition.

The only complaint I've got with them is that they were both swimming in oil, although I've had to make a small repair to one of the pick-ups on the Class 47 (poorly soldered and fell apart whilst cleaning off the oil).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on September 16, 2014, 06:18:07 PM
This one arrived yesterday, new unused & got it at a reasonable price  :)

(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/DSC04153_zps36dde434.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/DSC04153_zps36dde434.jpg.html)
I already have one in this livery so will re-number this one. I was dissapointed at first as one of the orange jumper cable connectors on the nose was missing, but thought I could have a go at making a new one. Luckily when taking off the bogies to clean out the grease & oil it ready for running in I found it lodged amongst the gears & grease so it was lucky I found it before trying to run it  :goggleeyes: So glued it back on, & all is good  8)

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on September 16, 2014, 06:26:33 PM
very nice 56 and glad to hear it is multiple working capable again now!

there is a great photo of some 56s on page 1 of railways illustrated this month taken in Leicester depot looking back towards the station (must have been taken by a member of staff, or a trespasser....)

tim


p.s. cheers for the kind comments pete

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on September 16, 2014, 06:30:12 PM
Quote from: mickeyflinn on September 16, 2014, 02:38:32 PM
They were both bought from a certain Taiwanese seller on eBay and both arrived within a week of being posted.
Have heard of people buying stuff this way. But doesn't the Royal Mail add the import taxes and whatnot when they deliver it? Eliminating any savings?

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on September 16, 2014, 06:37:03 PM
Quote from: NeMo on September 16, 2014, 06:30:12 PM
Have heard of people buying stuff this way. But doesn't the Royal Mail add the import taxes and whatnot when they deliver it? Eliminating any savings?

I think its what they call 'a post code lottery'. Some people get clobbered - some don't.

I've had a lot from Japan and China and touch wood, haven't been charged extra yet :-X

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on September 16, 2014, 07:07:26 PM
Quote from: NeMo on September 16, 2014, 06:30:12 PM
Quote from: mickeyflinn on September 16, 2014, 02:38:32 PM
They were both bought from a certain Taiwanese seller on eBay and both arrived within a week of being posted.
Have heard of people buying stuff this way. But doesn't the Royal Mail add the import taxes and whatnot when they deliver it? Eliminating any savings?

Cheers, NeMo

Both of them were labelled as "toy train" on the description, with a low value. But even if I had been unlucky, the cost would still have been lower than buying at retail (and I got the Class 37 un-weathered).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on September 16, 2014, 07:26:38 PM
Just a quick (off topic) question.
I noticed when I was cleaning up the oil and repairing the pick-up on the Class 47 that the contacts on the top of the bogies weren't at the same height.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16028.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16028)
Will this cause any problems, and if so, would the best course of action be to file the higher of the contacts down?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on September 16, 2014, 07:38:56 PM
That's what I would have thought, but it doesn't appear to be - the brass strip that it makes contact with has some spring in it and appears to be accommodating the difference. I was more thinking about it wearing out the contact strip.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on September 16, 2014, 10:26:06 PM
My purchases at TINGS this past Sunday:

From the Dapol stand (the end I could get to initially)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16030.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16030)

Then visited the Bachmann stand
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16031.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16031)

Cheltenham Model Centre:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16032.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16032)

The 'Medway Queen' Preservation Society stand yielded an addition to the shelf groaning under the weight of reference materials
[smg id=16033]

Return visit to the Dapol stand yielded the last-but-one Collectors Club Milk Train set
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16034.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16034)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: REGP on September 17, 2014, 12:35:15 AM
Quote from: mickeyflinn on September 16, 2014, 02:38:32 PM
My two latest additions;
They were both bought from a certain Taiwanese seller on eBay and both arrived within a week of being posted.
Hi mickey
Any chance of a name for this Taiwanese seller?
Ray
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: sparky on September 17, 2014, 07:44:44 AM
Zoeliu 2011...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: REGP on September 17, 2014, 09:03:48 AM
Thanks sparky

Ray
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on September 17, 2014, 12:10:14 PM
[smg id=16048 type=preview align=center caption="#7"]
Not really a new purchase.
I have just received 5 loco's back from Wickness Models after being converted to DCC the work has been done to a high standard and the locos serviced and the Farish Western had one of the bogey towers replaced to sort a split gear problem, the mini trix locos have had their lights converted to DCC friendly LEDs.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on September 17, 2014, 01:15:27 PM
Finally bought some rolling stock for the Class 37's I bought and this is totally random and got took in by the limited to 504 pieces part of the advert lol, Thought as I'm doing a shunting yard though these would look awesome sitting in the corner on a siding with a bit grass on the tracks ' mini scene there '

Anyways:

Manufacturer: Graham Farish
Scale: N Gauge
Product Code: 373-775T-HW
Product Title: 45 Tonne TTA Monobloc Tank Wagon 60880 in Jet A1 Aviation Fuel Green Livery - Limited edition of 504 pieces for Model Rail magazine (EMAP) - Pre-owned - weathered

Bought from Hatton's £12

Three different versions bought 373-775V-HW, 373-775T-HW, 373-775U-HW

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/fallenprophet_2007/373-775T_zps0a249144.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/fallenprophet_2007/media/373-775T_zps0a249144.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 5944 on September 17, 2014, 07:27:29 PM
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag463/5944/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0974_zpsd18d8587.jpg)

A bit off topic now. These got dropped off at my local model railway club last night by someone who wanted to give them a new home, rather than chucking them in the skip. There were a few other bits as well, but these caught my eye. I think my N gauge layout will be on the back burner for a bit while I have a play around with all this O gauge stuff!  :sorrysign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Duncan83 on September 18, 2014, 12:33:10 PM
Afternoon all, well my new crane arrived from Japan this morning and after a test run behind my class 73 I have to say it's a great model. Some work to cover up the Japanese writing will be done. At a cost of £22 I don't think you can go wrong. Hope the pics work ok

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115459_zpsi94csuri.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115459_zpsi94csuri.jpg.html)
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115510_zps3ms5jbme.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115510_zps3ms5jbme.jpg.html)
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115528_zpscdzjaogd.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115528_zpscdzjaogd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 18, 2014, 03:38:44 PM
This fine limited edition 100kei Shinkansen from Tomix slipped into my hands earlier today during my weekly Tour du Akihabara, together with a Large Office Building in mint condition inside a slightly damaged carton for half the normal price.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16134.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16134)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickjsg on September 18, 2014, 06:13:05 PM
Bought these  yesterday from my local model shop in Glasgow. Second hand, but they're in great condition and run well.

Apologies for taking multiple shots of the same loco, but my friend wanted pics of them until he can see them in person.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16137.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16137)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16138.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16138)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16139.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16139)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16140.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16140)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16141.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16141)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on September 18, 2014, 06:28:23 PM
No need to apologise for posting photos  :thumbsup:

The Class 08 looks in beautiful condition, I do have a soft spot for Class 08 locos  :-[

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickjsg on September 18, 2014, 07:01:38 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on September 18, 2014, 06:28:23 PM
No need to apologise for posting photos  :thumbsup:

The Class 08 looks in beautiful condition, I do have a soft spot for Class 08 locos  :-[

cheers John.

I have a soft spot for them too. :D  I'm going to end up with at least a half dozen class 08's in different liveries. :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 18, 2014, 10:21:38 PM
Purchases from TINGS and a local shop that specialises in old toys, models and collectables.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4747_zps075d2267.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4747_zps075d2267.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4748_zps981c65f4.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4748_zps981c65f4.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4749_zps4bbca723.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4749_zps4bbca723.jpg.html)

Dapol did well out of me at TINGS; Class 122 in Regional Railways, BR 4914 Cranmore Hall, BR (W) Fruit D in brown, BR (W) Fruit D in blue and BR (W) Siphon G.

The 2 gresley coaches came from the local shop.  They are by Dapol; buffet and a FK to go with three Gresley coaches I have.  I also picked up a Peco box van with LMS on it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on September 18, 2014, 10:34:44 PM
Quote from: mickjsg on September 18, 2014, 07:01:38 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on September 18, 2014, 06:28:23 PM
No need to apologise for posting photos  :thumbsup:

The Class 08 looks in beautiful condition, I do have a soft spot for Class 08 locos  :-[

cheers John.

I have a soft spot for them too. :D  I'm going to end up with at least a half dozen class 08's in different liveries. :P

I already have a few in different liveries and the crazy thing is - I run American locos  :help:  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 19, 2014, 12:49:55 AM
I have a 26 year old 08 which is still one of favourite locos and is used for testing purposes during the restoration of my equally old layout. At least it clears the platforms, which my new outside framed one has arguments with.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on September 19, 2014, 10:02:49 AM
A Class 08 was my very st N gauge purchase and I always use it to test out any new track I have just laid and to see if it catches on any scenery - great runner.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickjsg on September 19, 2014, 10:27:01 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on September 18, 2014, 10:34:44 PM
Quote from: mickjsg on September 18, 2014, 07:01:38 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on September 18, 2014, 06:28:23 PM
No need to apologise for posting photos  :thumbsup:

The Class 08 looks in beautiful condition, I do have a soft spot for Class 08 locos  :-[

cheers John.

I have a soft spot for them too. :D  I'm going to end up with at least a half dozen class 08's in different liveries. :P

I already have a few in different liveries and the crazy thing is - I run American locos  :help:  :D

Haha! Rule #1 ;)

Can you take pictures of them? I'd love to see them.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on September 19, 2014, 10:56:04 AM
Quote from: Duncan83 on September 18, 2014, 12:33:10 PM
Afternoon all, well my new crane arrived from Japan this morning and after a test run behind my class 73 I have to say it's a great model. Some work to cover up the Japanese writing will be done. At a cost of £22 I don't think you can go wrong. Hope the pics work ok

Good to see someone getting a "lift" from their purchases, nice one Duncan!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on September 19, 2014, 11:19:21 AM
A recent purchase that must rank as one of my good bargain buys - a new high stool/chair for operating my layout from. Very comfy, height adjustable, and in the sale at €59.
In the accompany picture of it I have also including a couple of pics of some of my rolling stock taken from sat on the chair (or should I call it a stool). Anyway much better for operating my railway from than the previous swivel chair I had.

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/NewChair-1.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/NewChair-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on September 20, 2014, 08:46:52 AM
Quote from: Duncan83 on September 18, 2014, 12:33:10 PM
Afternoon all, well my new crane arrived from Japan this morning and after a test run behind my class 73 I have to say it's a great model. Some work to cover up the Japanese writing will be done. At a cost of £22 I don't think you can go wrong. Hope the pics work ok

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115459_zpsi94csuri.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115459_zpsi94csuri.jpg.html)
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115510_zps3ms5jbme.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115510_zps3ms5jbme.jpg.html)
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w676/Duncan135/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115528_zpscdzjaogd.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Duncan135/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140918_115528_zpscdzjaogd.jpg.html)

This is a lovely model of a crane.  I have one too that I bought many years ago and repainted it in to BR departmental red.  Not accurate but it looks the part.

Best

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on September 20, 2014, 10:28:28 AM
Quote from: mickjsg on September 19, 2014, 10:27:01 AM

Can you take pictures of them? I'd love to see them.

I don't have pictures of them all and at the moment they are packed away because I am having some building work done.  If I can easily lay my hands on them I will take a group picture  ;)

This is the last one I bought.
[smg id=16276 type=preview align=center caption="DSCF2605"]

I was playing trains on some track I had laid when I had an uncoupling, instead of scrapping the video I decided to make up a little story  :D
This was the first Class 08 I bought.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxpjLTArSn0&list=UUj2QfZrDSin8P9JqKwkrYew (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxpjLTArSn0#ws)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on September 20, 2014, 02:32:23 PM
Quote from: mickjsg on September 18, 2014, 07:01:38 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on September 18, 2014, 06:28:23 PM
No need to apologise for posting photos  :thumbsup:
The Class 08 looks in beautiful condition, I do have a soft spot for Class 08 locos  :-[
cheers John.
I have a soft spot for them too. :D  I'm going to end up with at least a half dozen class 08's in different liveries. :P

Although not seen running in this particular video, in the foreground you will see lots views of my "Ivor" special edition Class 08 in front of a rake of weathered plank and fruit wagons.
I mainly run it when testing newly laid track and scenery. The layout shown is not my current one as it has been modified since.

www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CB3aMTMZbf0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB3aMTMZbf0#)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on September 23, 2014, 11:43:10 AM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3867/15143483130_b1f64ebccf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p5biWJ)flask (https://flic.kr/p/p5biWJ)

I now have the set of three...

And all I have to do is remove the numbers...  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on September 23, 2014, 02:38:23 PM
Just got this from Dapol Today for £50 will run it in tomorrow

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16494.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16494)

And got 3 of these for £15.00 last week

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16495.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16495)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on September 23, 2014, 03:35:34 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on September 23, 2014, 02:38:23 PM
Just got this from Dapol Today for £50 will run it in tomorrow

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16494.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16494)


i know its too modern for my liking but i think its a bargain! so next month im getting both liveries lol, im sure i could find a use for them?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 23, 2014, 03:43:47 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on September 23, 2014, 02:38:23 PM
Just got this from Dapol Today for £50 will run it in tomorrow

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16494.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16494)

That's freaky - a 58 in something which is almost BR Blue.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on September 25, 2014, 03:55:07 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on September 23, 2014, 02:38:23 PM
Just got this from Dapol Today for £50 will run it in tomorrow

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16494.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16494)

And got 3 of these for £15.00 last week

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16495.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16495)

Quick update the Class 58 is on it's way back to Dapol, ran brilliantly in DC would not run at all in DCC tried 2 different chips no joy, spoke to a very nice lady at Dapol and arranged a return and replacement hope this one works better
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on September 25, 2014, 04:54:42 PM
Just ordered mine, I hope mine runs better. I've stayed away from Dapol until now, I hope they don't let me down.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on September 27, 2014, 05:10:00 PM
Well here is my most recent haul from the latest NGS meet, TINGS and, well Christmas and Birthday 2014....

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/P1000264_zpsea346b6c.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/Skyline2uk/media/P1000264_zpsea346b6c.jpg.html)

The Grampus pair are from the Yeovil gathering, with the un-branded 58 hauling them being my best bargain from Dapol at TINGs. 2nd best bargain was the three telescopic wagons. Nice touch with Dapol of course is that they are all individually numbered.

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/P1000263_zps3bd6d471.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/Skyline2uk/media/P1000263_zps3bd6d471.jpg.html)

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/P1000258_zpsa4388f59.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/Skyline2uk/media/P1000258_zpsa4388f59.jpg.html)

And then of course there is this:

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/P1000250_zpse691f9a7.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/Skyline2uk/media/P1000250_zpse691f9a7.jpg.html)

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/P1000249_zpsbacdb6a6.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/Skyline2uk/media/P1000249_zpsbacdb6a6.jpg.html)

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/P1000252_zpsaf2113c0.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/Skyline2uk/media/P1000252_zpsaf2113c0.jpg.html)

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r488/Skyline2uk/P1000254_zpsfd626f4b.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/Skyline2uk/media/P1000254_zpsfd626f4b.jpg.html)

I finally plucked up the courage to remove the packaging  from my very own CJM loco.

Very happy indeed with "Sir Charles". Also very grateful indeed to all my family who financed it!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on September 27, 2014, 09:28:11 PM
Here's my latest haul, had a few days holiday & ended up buying this lot to add to the collection  :doh:
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/002_zpsfc19db1a.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/002_zpsfc19db1a.jpg.html)

Dapol class 56, 3 mk2 coaches & some PCA wagons  :D

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 27, 2014, 10:10:40 PM
More cannon fodder for the airbrush, eh? ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: willintas on September 28, 2014, 07:37:32 AM
Well i Don't model U.S But saw this little switcher and had to come home with me as i love small loco's,diesel and steam.

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z212/Y12Will/P9271146_zpsddcd415a.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/Y12Will/media/P9271146_zpsddcd415a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on September 28, 2014, 11:17:12 AM
Quote from: willintas on September 28, 2014, 07:37:32 AM
Well i Don't model U.S But saw this little switcher and had to come home with me as i love small loco's,diesel and steam.


Know the feeling  When I modelled in OO I always hankered after a Riverossi model of a shunter made from a Fiat 500 with buffers!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on September 29, 2014, 08:21:24 PM
Picked up my Dapol Class 58 from the post office this morning. £50 bargain.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16705.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16705)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16706.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16706)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/thumb_16707.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16707)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on October 02, 2014, 01:24:37 PM

Last arrive...and DCC fitted immediately
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/07603ae04bc1af004d61418b60d34b63_zps71b3380a.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on October 02, 2014, 06:35:20 PM
Just received my replacement Class 58 from Dapol running it in as I type this not bad response 7 days from first phone call
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Northman on October 04, 2014, 07:36:26 AM
[smg id=16840 type=preview align=center caption="My latest and first"]

LNER J39 from Union Mills with DCC expertly fitted by Wickness Models.

First time I have owned and handled an N Gauge engine - truly delighted.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Plainline. on October 04, 2014, 07:50:03 AM
Quote from: Northman on October 04, 2014, 07:36:26 AM
[smg id=16840 type=preview align=center caption="My latest and first"]

LNER J39 from Union Mills with DCC expertly fitted by Wickness Models.

First time I have owned and handled an N Gauge engine - truly delighted.
I have a Union Mills J39 myself. A wise choice, excellent locomotive.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on October 04, 2014, 09:54:44 AM
Thinking of the environment I went all "green" with mine, and here it is pictured alongside the Graham Farish version. Notice it is taller than the Farish model and a lot heavier.

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/UnionMillsJ39.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/UnionMillsJ39.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on October 04, 2014, 10:30:03 AM
Quote from: Tdm on October 04, 2014, 09:54:44 AM
Thinking of the environment I went all "green" with mine, and here it is pictured alongside the Graham Farish version. Notice it is taller than the Farish model and a lot heavier.



Mine is in B.R. black. It may not be as well detailed as the Farish , but it can pull a scale length train Which is more than can be said for Farish or Dapol. As I have now gone Midland am pretending its a 4F. I am seriously considering getting the Union Mills 7F. for my heavy mineral traffic as it does look a bit odd to have an 060 on coal trains and an 8F on pick-up.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickjsg on October 04, 2014, 06:18:51 PM
Just received this in the post a couple of days ago.

http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/38737/ND209Z_Dapol_Class_122_Single_Car_DMU_number_960015 (http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/38737/ND209Z_Dapol_Class_122_Single_Car_DMU_number_960015)

I think the pictures on the site are horrendous and don't do it any justice. Looks amazing in person,  not at all plasticky, which gave me a little buyer's remorse until I saw it. :P

Will try and get decent pictures on my next day off.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickjsg on October 04, 2014, 07:32:06 PM
http://www.osbornsmodels.com/osborns-set-3-27785-p.asp (http://www.osbornsmodels.com/osborns-set-3-27785-p.asp)

Somehow forgot to mention that I bought my first set!
Arrived today but as I'm on nightshift I had to leave it in its box.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on October 05, 2014, 02:20:03 AM
OK, these are not locos or stock but they are certainly accessories for same.  I had to do some rearranging to fit in the new Brighton Belle.  Unfortunately SWMBO has decreed a third one is out of the question, even though I could fill it!

Matt

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/39/thumb_16872.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16872)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/39/thumb_16873.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16873)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Greybeema on October 07, 2014, 04:07:23 PM
I like to purchase whole trains at a time if possible.  So I had my set of 5 Autoballasters headed by a Class 73 but I decided there was something missing.  This has at last been sorted...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/39/thumb_17025.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=17025)
Class 73s seem to go around in pairs nowadays...

Now all I need to is figure out how to explain the next package which is to turn up (Brighton Belle)...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on October 07, 2014, 04:23:45 PM
Now that is one nice looking locomotive, Possibly double heading as companies are expecting more wagons to be moved at one time than previously or expected to match newer locomotives
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Denemarken on October 10, 2014, 07:55:31 PM
Saw this on eBay and decided to go for it, It does have split gears but thinking for £45.00 not bad price but I could be wrong

Manufacturer: Graham Farish
Scale: N Gauge
Product Code: 371-654
Product Title: Class 57/0 diesel 57011 in DRS livery
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/fallenprophet_2007/371-654_zps052fe354.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/fallenprophet_2007/media/371-654_zps052fe354.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on October 10, 2014, 08:29:15 PM
Quote from: mickjsg on October 04, 2014, 06:18:51 PM
http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/38737/ND209Z_Dapol_Class_122_Single_Car_DMU_number_960015 (http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/38737/ND209Z_Dapol_Class_122_Single_Car_DMU_number_960015)
I think the pictures on the site are horrendous and don't do it any justice. Looks amazing in person,  not at all plasticky, which gave me a little buyer's remorse until I saw it. :P
Will try and get decent pictures on my next day off.
Looking forward to seeing the pictures. Like you, I wasn't completely impressed by the photos; the bright red bufferbeams in particular look a little vivid! But it's an interesting prototype. Just crying out for some weathering, including black blobs of grease on the buffers!

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on October 12, 2014, 03:55:49 PM
It has been quite a long time since I purchased any UK N gauge - well in excess of a year - however a couple of us are looking at building a layout set in early 1970s Sussex and certain items would be required; for example blue 73s. I already have two, however one 73142 'Broadlands' is a bit late for the period we are looking at, therefore only 73108 would be useful. Well, that changed yesterday at the Farnham show when I spied the pre-tops blue 73.

It was reduced as it had an 'odd buffer', which upon closer inspection turned out to be the chassis not clipped to the body properly causing the buffer beam to be crooked. A little bit of pressure and a click later, all fixed.  :thumbsup:

It runs extremely well and looks great, but then I have always liked the Dapol 73.

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd417/Claude_Dreyfus/E6033_zps9967bb7f.jpg)
Here she is with stablemate 73108 many miles from home at Kanjiyama!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on October 13, 2014, 09:11:43 PM
Two more TTAs for my collection:

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_4836_zps5a54053c.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/100_4836_zps5a54053c.jpg.html)


Also new D1038 Western Sovereign in green next to the limited edition Kernow Network Rail class 122 and Western Firebrand (neither are mine but were visiting).

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_4837_zpsc9878caa.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/100_4837_zpsc9878caa.jpg.html)

Sorry for the fuzzy photo, here's a slightly better one of the Westerns, with D1005 Western Venturer (not new).

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_4846_zpsf5da2370.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/100_4846_zpsf5da2370.jpg.html)

A closer look at the 122, with bufferbeam detail fitted:
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_4857_zpsb2eddc59.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/100_4857_zpsb2eddc59.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on October 13, 2014, 09:14:31 PM
Nice photos.
I've got the green Western and am so pleased with it.
And I like the look of the yellow 122. Wouldn't really fit in on Port Perran or Trepol Bay but it does look good.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Candy Apple Head on October 14, 2014, 11:18:22 AM
Here's my latest loco, bought for me by my lovely wife for my birthday. It's the new Farish Jubilee 45572 "Eire" in BR weathered late crest livery. As I'm modelling late 50s/early 60s BR midland region this is what I'd call essential! I think it'll look great whether hauling an express passenger service of Mk1 coaches or a mixed parcels train.

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg161/pronovotech/39b3fa18-6b3c-4753-9659-201b6c1c6f6a_zpsfe9b55d8.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/pronovotech/media/39b3fa18-6b3c-4753-9659-201b6c1c6f6a_zpsfe9b55d8.jpg.html)

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg161/pronovotech/c044610c-32e8-4203-989c-500a507f5ddd_zpsdcaa8f14.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/pronovotech/media/c044610c-32e8-4203-989c-500a507f5ddd_zpsdcaa8f14.jpg.html)

Runs very well, pulling four coaches (all I have!) with ease. After running in it was still a bit stiff at slow speed but a drop of oil on the rods, valve gear and wheels sorted that out nicely.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on October 14, 2014, 01:28:19 PM
Yes looks good. I got "Mars" as a retirement gift. As you say a must along with black 5 and 8F if you are modelling B.R.(M).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on October 14, 2014, 01:33:17 PM
The Jubilee looks magnificent.  I'm tempted by the current LMS livery version; although it is the wrong company and era for my layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on October 14, 2014, 05:31:02 PM
Quote from: Candy Apple Head on October 14, 2014, 11:18:22 AM
Here's my latest loco, bought for me by my lovely wife for my birthday. It's the new Farish Jubilee 45572 "Eire" in BR weathered late crest livery. As I'm modelling late 50s/early 60s BR midland region this is what I'd call essential! I think it'll look great whether hauling an express passenger service of Mk1 coaches or a mixed parcels train.

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg161/pronovotech/39b3fa18-6b3c-4753-9659-201b6c1c6f6a_zpsfe9b55d8.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/pronovotech/media/39b3fa18-6b3c-4753-9659-201b6c1c6f6a_zpsfe9b55d8.jpg.html)

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg161/pronovotech/c044610c-32e8-4203-989c-500a507f5ddd_zpsdcaa8f14.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/pronovotech/media/c044610c-32e8-4203-989c-500a507f5ddd_zpsdcaa8f14.jpg.html)

Runs very well, pulling four coaches (all I have!) with ease. After running in it was still a bit stiff at slow speed but a drop of oil on the rods, valve gear and wheels sorted that out nicely.

I'm tempted to buy an example for my collection as my father came from Eire.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on October 15, 2014, 07:45:19 AM
Farish 371-454 BR green Class 37 D6827.  Runs well and looks well.  £63 plus £6 p+p on ebay from some helpful person in Taiwan.

I'm not quite sure how he or she had this item in stock before I bought it since AFAIK it isn't yet in shops and there is no projected release date given on the Farish website.  It's also supposed to be factory weathered (I actually bought it because it wasn't; I don't like factory weathered locos) and it's pre-order price from Hattons is supposed to be £97.71.  But needless to say I am very pleased!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/38/thumb_17403.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=17403)

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on October 17, 2014, 01:34:37 PM
The results of my latest round of e-bay bargain hunting I got this lot for just under £100, DCC Dapol 67XX,4 Lima container wagons and 3 Grafar mineral trucks in as new condition or as us older ones would say M.I.B. (mint and boxed)
[smg id=17477 type=preview align=center caption="#16"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on October 19, 2014, 02:54:46 PM
Visit to Peterborough Show yesterday and amongst other bits and pieces I bought a Stove R in umber and cream from the N Gauge Society stand


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/38/thumb_17594.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=17594)


And whilst not exactly stock, treated myself to a full size totem for the front of the layout.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/38/thumb_17595.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=17595)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on October 19, 2014, 08:30:19 PM
well today i picked up my replacement sound decoder from digitrains for my class 37, along with a few spare speakers, and i also picked up from my boys at TMC a weathered Bachmann collectors club coach, "royal train sleeper coach".

i cant get my photos to work properly so heres a photo i found on t'net, funnily enough its my boys selling the only other one they have.

(http://s22.postimg.org/ubry57xrh/royal_train.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ubry57xrh/)

now i have the transfers from adam for the rest of the royal train, but im just wondering, why did bachmann only release one of the 9 coaches? what about the other 8?

if they ever get round to it, i will have to have all of them weathered to match! yeh thats right! a dirty royal train! knew the royal family always had a dirty side :P ask prince phillip!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on October 19, 2014, 08:33:51 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on October 19, 2014, 08:30:19 PM
why did bachmann only release one of the 9 coaches? what about the other 8?

I think it's a bit of an opportunist livery - the Mk1 sleeper's main sales liveries will be BR blue and BR maroon - I suspect Bachmann churned out these Royal ones also just as an oddity that folk will buy in addition to those core liveries.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on October 19, 2014, 08:35:25 PM
Well they might aswell continue with the other 8 now lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on October 19, 2014, 08:36:29 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on October 19, 2014, 08:35:25 PM
Well they might aswell continue with the other 8 now lol

You could be waiting a while  ;) ...

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on October 20, 2014, 10:08:57 AM
Quote from: portland-docks on October 19, 2014, 08:30:19 PM
if they ever get round to it, i will have to have all of them weathered to match! yeh thats right! a dirty royal train! knew the royal family always had a dirty side :P ask prince phillip!

Sounds treasonable to me! :D

Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on October 20, 2014, 03:13:18 PM
Two reasons to be happy today -

1) The storm is over and the Sun is out again.
2) The postman just delivered a parcel from Hattons containing some bargain
     weathered rolling stock items and some scenery items (see photos)

Quiz question - what do you think the 2 black coloured items partially shown in the background in the 2nd 2 pics top left are? I brought them back from the U.K. with me and they are not model railway items, but are transport related.


(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_4191.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_4191.jpg.html)

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_4192.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_4192.jpg.html)

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_4193.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_4193.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 20, 2014, 04:25:25 PM
Quote from: Tdm on October 20, 2014, 03:13:18 PM
Quiz question - what do you think the 2 black coloured items partially shown in the background in the 2nd 2 pics top left are? I brought them back from the U.K. with me and they are not model railway items, but are transport related.

Some sort of Triumph parts?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on October 20, 2014, 04:57:44 PM
Triumph Stag sun visors?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on October 20, 2014, 05:04:52 PM
Quote from: Ditape on October 20, 2014, 04:57:44 PM
Triumph Stag sun visors?

Hit the nail on the head, the mirror had broken on my old ones, and the foam interior was crumbling, so picked up a new pair at James Paddocks in Chester where I get most of my Stag parts.

When I am not over in Chester they quite happily post parts out to me and have Clients all over the World, not that I need new parts very often. I like visiting Chester (where my son & his family live), but I also like Chelmsford where my daughter and her family live. Both have a choice of Airports half an hour to 45 minutes away which makes both places easy to get to.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 21, 2014, 08:49:52 AM
From the UK trip:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/38/thumb_17687.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=17687)

Now in Madrid, model shop not too far from the hotel located  :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on October 21, 2014, 09:17:15 AM
Crikey, that's a haul and a half!  :goggleeyes:

That is going to be a sizable British rail museum at Chez Squid!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 21, 2014, 10:03:29 AM
Good grief :goggleeyes:
Visiting the UK can seriously damage your wallet :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 21, 2014, 10:23:25 AM
Geez mate, are you swimming' back to Japan?  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on October 21, 2014, 10:35:27 AM
Railsquid obviously had a "YEN" for buying things whilst he was over.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 21, 2014, 11:15:45 AM
Just concluding some unfinished business from my teenage years, albeit in N rather than OO, which is a good thing 'cos otherwise I'd probably have to lay my own OO track across Siberia to transport the haul back.

Not that I've won the lottery or anything, but I've been fairly frugal over the last few years, and there's a teensy bit of spare cash sitting round not making anyone happy except the banks, and you only live once and all that...

(The 5MT and crimson/cream coaches were kindly converted into an early Christmas present by my parents, as they were chuffed (hah) that I still had the OO original present from way back).

Fortunately I'm not all that in to Spanish or German trains (especially the prices) so I don't anticipate much further luggage growth (though I'm intending to look for scenic stuff in Germany).

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on October 21, 2014, 12:23:50 PM
Yes, but Kato/Hobby Train produced a RENFE class 251 electric - basically a European EF66

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=198264 (http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=198264)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 21, 2014, 01:28:01 PM
Quote from: Claude Dreyfus on October 21, 2014, 12:23:50 PM
Yes, but Kato/Hobby Train produced a RENFE class 251 electric - basically a European EF66

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=198264 (http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=198264)
Yes, I saw that while browsing the website of a model shop I found and suspected it might be related...  but I'd rather go for the original Japanese version.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on October 21, 2014, 02:48:01 PM
Just received a parcel from The Model Centre in Whitby, very nice  :) - and the Renfe theme continues in the background  :D

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/70213D2A-0109-4CE5-9D80-94DA1B429E77_zpsuj2uj6ce.jpg)

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickjsg on October 21, 2014, 09:47:57 PM
Dapol class 122 Network Rail livery (looks a lot better than the photos on Kernow: http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/38737/ND209Z_Dapol_Class_122_Single_Car_DMU_number_960015 (http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/38737/ND209Z_Dapol_Class_122_Single_Car_DMU_number_960015) What isn't made clear from the kernow pics is that it's a more golden yellow, and it's matte.

Also class 52 Western Firebrand, with 3 maroon Collett coaches, bought in a set from Osborns.
The brake van and grain hopper were both presents from my better half. :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/38/thumb_17697.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=17697)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/38/thumb_17698.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=17698)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/38/thumb_17699.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=17699)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/38/thumb_17700.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=17700)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/38/thumb_17701.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=17701)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on October 27, 2014, 08:47:30 PM
Went to my favourite Model Railway shop today (Alton Model Railways in Alton Hampshire - and no I don't have shares in this shop!) to look at their second hand N gauge items. Fell in love with an old Farish Duchess 46244 -King George VI. Beautiful condition (very well cared for or almost unused - not sure which). Runs like a dream - quiet and smooth. Never owned an early Farish loco before. Impressed by the simplicity and the build quality!!

The overall feel of the loco is just like the prototype. However, being nitpicking, the driving wheels look too small and the loco has the classic tiny wheels of old Farish models on the front pony truck.

I'm in two minds as to whether to leave this wonderful model alone or upgrade it to look more realistic.

Has anyone tried to upgrade this loco to more modern standards. For example

Larger front bogie wheels
front bogie coupling

Is the chassis the same as for the old Poole Jubilee - as the wheels are quite small - probably not possible to increase size of driving wheels.

The more I think about it - it would be better to leave well alone!!

Your views and advice appreciated

Bob Austin
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on October 28, 2014, 12:07:52 AM
Came home today to a nice little package in the post from Liverpool......

GM Class 5mt "Camelot" which ran out of Guildford. Pure coincidence that I ordered that one (family from that area) and a GF Travelling Post Office sorting van......

:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 28, 2014, 12:33:05 AM
Quote from: austinbob on October 27, 2014, 08:47:30 PM
Went to my favourite Model Railway shop today (Alton Model Railways in Alton Hampshire - and no I don't have shares in this shop!) to look at their second hand N gauge items. Fell in love with an old Farish Duchess 46244 -King George VI. Beautiful condition (very well cared for or almost unused - not sure which). Runs like a dream - quiet and smooth. Never owned an early Farish loco before. Impressed by the simplicity and the build quality!!

The overall feel of the loco is just like the prototype. However, being nitpicking, the driving wheels look too small and the loco has the classic tiny wheels of old Farish models on the front pony truck.

I'm in two minds as to whether to leave this wonderful model alone or upgrade it to look more realistic.

Has anyone tried to upgrade this loco to more modern standards. For example

Larger front bogie wheels
front bogie coupling

Is the chassis the same as for the old Poole Jubilee - as the wheels are quite small - probably not possible to increase size of driving wheels.

The more I think about it - it would be better to leave well alone!!

Your views and advice appreciated

Bob Austin
Depends on how confident you are, I guess. If its a good runner I know I personally would leave well alone, or merely attempt bodywork.

It is dated now, but it's always been a nice solid loco.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on October 28, 2014, 01:29:35 PM
Quote from: austinbob on October 27, 2014, 08:47:30 PM
...The overall feel of the loco is just like the prototype. However, being nitpicking, the driving wheels look too small and the loco has the classic tiny wheels of old Farish models on the front pony truck.

I'm in two minds as to whether to leave this wonderful model alone or upgrade it to look more realistic.

Has anyone tried to upgrade this loco to more modern standards. For example

Larger front bogie wheels
front bogie coupling

Is the chassis the same as for the old Poole Jubilee - as the wheels are quite small - probably not possible to increase size of driving wheels.

The more I think about it - it would be better to leave well alone!!

Your views and advice appreciated

Bob Austin

Upgrade it! I plan to do the same with all my locos, many of which are Poole-era Farishes. I've already made a start by tackling one of my Union Mills, and they're not too dissimilar, detail-wise. It looks much better for the extra details.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on October 29, 2014, 12:43:42 PM
Succumbed to temptation and bought a second Dapol 'Western', this time D1062. It's the weathered version, and really looks good. Bought it from Invicta Models in Sidcup, a newish sort of store, but well worth visiting.

Interestingly it has a TOPS panel under the numberplate instead of the red circle which my other 'Western' has. So some variety there, as well as the differences in weathering!

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/37/thumb_18041.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=18041)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/37/thumb_18042.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=18042)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bees on October 29, 2014, 08:51:50 PM
Quote from: NeMo on October 29, 2014, 12:43:42 PM
Succumbed to temptation and bought a second Dapol 'Western', this time D1062. It's the weathered version, and really looks good. Bought it from Invicta Models in Sidcup, a newish sort of store, but well worth visiting.

Interestingly it has a TOPS panel under the numberplate instead of the red circle which my other 'Western' has. So some variety there, as well as the differences in weathering!

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/37/thumb_18041.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=18041)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/37/thumb_18042.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=18042)

Not a fan of Westerns, but they look really nice, 2 good buys there mate
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on October 29, 2014, 08:58:46 PM
Quote from: bees on October 29, 2014, 08:51:50 PM
Not a fan of Westerns...

Asking for trouble there!

Westerns are great. John Wayne, shoot-outs, chasing villains on horseback... what's not to like!  :P

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bees on October 29, 2014, 09:00:26 PM
Quote from: NeMo on October 29, 2014, 08:58:46 PM
Quote from: bees on October 29, 2014, 08:51:50 PM
Not a fan of Westerns...

Asking for trouble there!

Westerns are great. John Wayne, shoot-outs, chasing villains on horseback... what's not to like!  :P

Cheers, NeMo

Hahahahahaha, that's really tickled me!!!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 30, 2014, 09:51:24 AM
Quote from: bees on October 29, 2014, 09:00:26 PM
Quote from: NeMo on October 29, 2014, 08:58:46 PM
Quote from: bees on October 29, 2014, 08:51:50 PM
Not a fan of Westerns...

Asking for trouble there!

Westerns are great. John Wayne, shoot-outs, chasing villains on horseback... what's not to like!  :P

Cheers, NeMo

Hahahahahaha, that's really tickled me!!!!!

Sure that wasn't Sitting Bull's headdress? :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 30, 2014, 10:30:08 AM
A late addition of a Carmine/Cream Gresley brake for my rake. Decent price from Rails :thumbsup:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/37/thumb_18090.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=18090)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/37/thumb_18089.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=18089)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on October 31, 2014, 01:08:22 PM
Today arrived for my Narnia Express
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/673/v8yFW9.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/f/ipv8yFW9j)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on October 31, 2014, 01:10:42 PM
Quote from: marco neri on October 31, 2014, 01:08:22 PM
Today arrived for my Narnia Express
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/673/v8yFW9.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/f/ipv8yFW9j)

your picture is too small, i cant see it, even when zoomed in i cant see what it is

paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on October 31, 2014, 01:13:10 PM
....ready to go to Narnia Highlands destination..
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/540/VWMWfx.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/f/f0VWMWfxj)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on October 31, 2014, 01:17:38 PM
Quote from: portland-docks on October 31, 2014, 01:10:42 PM
Quote from: marco neri on October 31, 2014, 01:08:22 PM
Today arrived for my Narnia Express
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/673/v8yFW9.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/f/ipv8yFW9j)

your picture is too small, i cant see it, even when zoomed in i cant see what it is

I do use ImageShack because Phototobucket does not mark the link's forum...

paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on October 31, 2014, 01:43:24 PM
This..
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/87eab6e846e9b0fb45a759e8f8cba126_zps6855235e.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/87eab6e846e9b0fb45a759e8f8cba126_zps6855235e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 31, 2014, 01:45:08 PM
Much better for myopic me :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on October 31, 2014, 01:48:09 PM

...and this....READY TO GO..
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/259c1a0a5388e89996c07c3bb3c8e49c_zpscca355f9.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/259c1a0a5388e89996c07c3bb3c8e49c_zpscca355f9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on November 01, 2014, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: Only Me on October 31, 2014, 01:28:13 PM
Marco, I think you are uploading thumbnails which makes viewing your pictures very difficult if you don't own a magnifying glass!! :D  images should be probably 640x480 minimum resolution

Or rather 640 x 480 minimum picture size with a minimum 72dpi resolution  ;)  In fact the higher the resolution the better, as long as you can keep the file size reasonable.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on November 03, 2014, 02:10:50 AM
I finally got a 5MT ....... "Camelot" which by pure coincidence ran out of Guildford at one point which is the area my family is from....

:D

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0960.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0960.jpg.html)

and a Royal Mail travelling Post Office......

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0962.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0962.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on November 03, 2014, 04:05:29 PM
Nice... I do like the Royal Mail stuff...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr magnolia on November 03, 2014, 09:52:35 PM
There is only one real rule on my railway: 'no steamers'

But that Farish J39 has been nibbling away at my ear since they brought them out, and I found myself coming out of Harburn Hobbies on Friday with a second hand weathered one, after refusing myself and walking out empty handed a couple of hours earlier...

Runs like a dream, pulls 3 coaches up my hills and fits perfectly into my 'sort of Waverley line meets ECML' layout thoughts...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on November 04, 2014, 02:49:18 AM
Never count anything out.....you just never know when you'll see something that you really like..... :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on November 04, 2014, 07:48:15 AM
Quote from: Croxy on November 04, 2014, 02:49:18 AM
Never count anything out.....you just never know when you'll see something that you really like..... :)

Ok if you've got plenty of money! I have enough trouble affording what I need.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickjsg on November 05, 2014, 06:08:29 PM
Got one of these at the weekend.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_67 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_67)

67024 in EWS livery.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on November 10, 2014, 10:11:25 PM

Goodnight!

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/imagejpg1_zpse68ef692.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/imagejpg1_zpse68ef692.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on November 10, 2014, 10:22:25 PM
Quote from: marco neri on November 10, 2014, 10:11:25 PM

Goodnight!


Wasn't she a character in a James Bond movie - played by Brit Eckland I believe!?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on November 10, 2014, 10:36:59 PM
Quote from: Tdm on November 10, 2014, 10:22:25 PM
Quote from: marco neri on November 10, 2014, 10:11:25 PM

Goodnight!


Wasn't she a character in a James Bond movie - played by Brit Eckland I believe!?

.."The man with the golden gun"..?....I don't remember..
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 11, 2014, 01:20:23 PM
Quote from: marco neri on November 10, 2014, 10:36:59 PM
Quote from: Tdm on November 10, 2014, 10:22:25 PM
Quote from: marco neri on November 10, 2014, 10:11:25 PM

Goodnight!


Wasn't she a character in a James Bond movie - played by Brit Eckland I believe!?

.."The man with the golden gun"..?....I don't remember..

That's correct!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on November 11, 2014, 09:50:48 PM
Acquired myself my first Kato loco, very smart. Really like the coupling mech on this. Probably not uncoupling it though!
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20141111_213030.jpg)
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/jameswgm/IMG_20141111_213551.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on November 11, 2014, 09:51:55 PM
Lovely Eurostar, Kato make the best EMU s
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on November 11, 2014, 09:59:57 PM
Niiiiice!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on November 11, 2014, 10:13:24 PM

Very niiice....
Kato EMU's (TGV, SHINKANSEN, EUROSTAR. RaBe SBB, EUROMED...)
the best in world!!
Many compliments!!

Cheers
Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on November 11, 2014, 10:16:16 PM


..and I 'm waiting a UK  EMU by Kato.....
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on November 11, 2014, 10:52:51 PM
all you need now is a 4 car set and another 8 car set and you will have the whole train!!

be careful of the carriage connectors. there is a knack ( i hold the proximal  carriage firmly and gently bend the distal car vertically up and down a little and pull gently and they pop open. )
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on November 13, 2014, 12:34:36 AM
The Eurostar looks a very nice unit.......
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on November 13, 2014, 11:33:41 AM
The Eurostars are obsolescent after 2015!


http://www.steamlocomotive.info/vlocomotive.cfm?display=10536 (http://www.steamlocomotive.info/vlocomotive.cfm?display=10536)

The 20 car configuration is here (x2)

http://www.londonupclose.com/eurostar-seating-plan.pdf (http://www.londonupclose.com/eurostar-seating-plan.pdf)

I'm not sure how this works with the Kato carriage packs?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Brooksy on November 13, 2014, 12:09:32 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on November 13, 2014, 11:33:41 AM
I'm not sure how this works with the Kato carriage packs?

I think you need two of the additional four packs but the only problem is they're rarer than hen's teeth and usually go for silly money when they appear on eBay. There are currently a couple for sale with a £100 starting price - I don't think they'll end at that price though.

I hope that they bring out the new Eurostar units pretty Tout Suite.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on November 16, 2014, 07:05:43 PM
It's much easier to put together a 16-vehicle "North of London" set than it is a full 20-vehicle "Three Capitals" set.

The bar car comes in the four-trailer add-on packs, which means if you buy three of the packs you'll have the correct number of trailers for a full set, but it'll have three bars instead of two (the more the merrier etc!). You'd actually need to buy a fourth pack and swap the 1st class trailer in that one for your redundant bar car. The leftover pack, with an accurate description of the contents, would probably be quite easy to sell on as it would allow someone who doesn't have the room for 16/20 vehicles on their layout to extend the base pack to 12 vehicles whilst maintaining equal numbers of 1st/2nd/Bar trailers in each half-set. 12 vehicles is the same configuration as a TGV Atlantique so would be an acceptable compromise for most people I would think.

I would imagine 14/20 vehicles is a bit of a push for most layouts, but here's one I made earlier  :D

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/photo4_zps8efba26e.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on November 16, 2014, 08:14:03 PM
I've bought a few secondhand locos at a reasonable price, another class 37 to add to my fleet which will be re-numbered & weathered, a weathered class 20 that I also plan to re-number & lastly a Dapol Pannier tank..

(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/002_zps6709d473.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/002_zps6709d473.jpg.html)
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/003_zps46a9d672.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/003_zps46a9d672.jpg.html)
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/010_zps9d27eed0.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/010_zps9d27eed0.jpg.html)

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 17, 2014, 09:45:09 AM
Hmmm - somehow I can't imagine any of those 3 staying in the same condition ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on November 17, 2014, 04:46:59 PM
Oh dear, what have I done? :hmmm:

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/897C1E98-488A-47B5-8E5F-859D33CB843A_zpsutzd11o4.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 17, 2014, 04:56:16 PM
The answer can be found here.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR8LFNUr3vw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR8LFNUr3vw)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on November 17, 2014, 05:07:38 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on November 17, 2014, 04:46:59 PM
Oh dear, what have I done? :hmmm:

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/897C1E98-488A-47B5-8E5F-859D33CB843A_zpsutzd11o4.jpg)

The detail on 'T' scale models nowadays... I assume the large one is 'N'?  :) :no:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on November 17, 2014, 05:13:03 PM
Correct, it's that limited-edition Farish 4F in prototypical SNCF livery :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on November 17, 2014, 05:16:03 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on November 17, 2014, 05:13:03 PM
Correct, it's that limited-edition Farish 4F in prototypical SNCF livery :D

Actually, (in all seriousness) your Farish 4F is pretty rare - very few were made with that number 44018 - the vast majority were 44370. Also looks like someone's had it apart some time and replaced the central wheelset in upside down, as the rods are the wrong way up.

HTH,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on November 17, 2014, 05:40:16 PM
That's interesting, I didn't realise the running number was a rare one. I got it in a job lot with a pair of 3Fs and a 56xx about ten years ago and haven't had them out of their boxes other than for an initial inspection - didn't even notice the rods were upside down! Going to have to fix that! The wheels also seem to have been blackened with a marker pen so it'll be going onto my workbench at some point, once I've given the big 4F a repaint into a BR livery. As with most 80s Lima models, the wheels are terrible and the tender coupling bar is about six scale feet too long, although in contrast with their N and OO models of the same period this one's actually slightly underscale (1:45 rather than 1:43.5)

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on November 17, 2014, 07:12:22 PM


I think you need two of the additional four packs but the only problem is they're rarer than hen's teeth and usually go for silly money when they appear on eBay. There are currently a couple for sale with a £100 starting price - I don't think they'll end at that price though.

One four car set has just gone on Ebay for £146!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on November 17, 2014, 07:44:01 PM
Picked this up from the Post Office today, having been sent from a certain Cornish e-tailer:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/36/thumb_18726.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=18726)

Run in on my roundy test track. A bit temperamental on Setrack points, especially running bunker first, but otherwise all good.

In view of the reported lack of haulage power in this model, tried it with the maximum load that I would use it for, and it coped admirably:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/36/thumb_18727.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=18727)

One problem is that I wanted it to be my pull-push train loco, but it is an early short frame model; only the later long-frame models were pull-push converted...  >:(

So - Rule 1 beckons...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on November 18, 2014, 01:28:06 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on November 17, 2014, 07:44:01 PM
One problem is that I wanted it to be my pull-push train loco, but it is an early short frame model; only the later long-frame models were pull-push converted...  >:(

I know you've seen it already, Talisman, but DorsetMike covers the basics of converting the Dapol model to a push-pull version here:
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=24359.msg263246#msg263246 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=24359.msg263246#msg263246)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on November 18, 2014, 02:20:17 PM
Thanks for that, but I may invest in a previously-owned older model to experiment on first...   :goggleeyes: :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on November 18, 2014, 08:48:33 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on November 17, 2014, 05:40:16 PM
That's interesting, I didn't realise the running number was a rare one. I got it in a job lot with a pair of 3Fs and a 56xx about ten years ago and haven't had them out of their boxes other than for an initial inspection - didn't even notice the rods were upside down! Going to have to fix that! The wheels also seem to have been blackened with a marker pen so it'll be going onto my workbench at some point, once I've given the big 4F a repaint into a BR livery. As with most 80s Lima models, the wheels are terrible and the tender coupling bar is about six scale feet too long, although in contrast with their N and OO models of the same period this one's actually slightly underscale (1:45 rather than 1:43.5)

JB

Yes, it's definitely rare - easily confused with Bachfarish's later release with the same number, but can be told apart as they used a different font for the numbering, and the numbering is also much yellower. Also those had the later blackened low profile wheels etc.

Worth a gentle going over!  :thumbsup:

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on November 18, 2014, 08:49:34 PM
CN Point St Charles Caboose.. From Prairie Shadows, made by Rapido Trains

This cost me an arm and a leg to import from Canada, but well worth it, I just need more of them ack!  Amazing quality can't wait to see it on the end of a train :)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8655/15823476742_9ef38fb9c8_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/86663150@N07/15823476742/)
Prairie Shadows Pt. St. Charles CN Caboose by Rapido Trains... Absolutely gorgeous! (https://www.flickr.com/photos/86663150@N07/15823476742/) by Grumbeast-trains (https://www.flickr.com/people/86663150@N07/), on Flickr

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5610/15201953764_a2aa43bf23_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/86663150@N07/15201953764/)
Prairie Shadows Pt. St. Charles CN Caboose by Rapido Trains... Absolutely gorgeous! (https://www.flickr.com/photos/86663150@N07/15201953764/) by Grumbeast-trains (https://www.flickr.com/people/86663150@N07/), on Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7524/15636503418_8129bcea8f_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/86663150@N07/15636503418/)
Prairie Shadows Pt. St. Charles CN Caboose by Rapido Trains... Absolutely gorgeous! (https://www.flickr.com/photos/86663150@N07/15636503418/) by Grumbeast-trains (https://www.flickr.com/people/86663150@N07/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on November 19, 2014, 01:14:17 AM
Package from Liverpool arrived safely in Canada today........ :D


(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_0977.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_0977.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 19, 2014, 02:08:02 AM
Now they ARE nice. My favourite era and one of me favourite liveries.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on November 19, 2014, 09:23:39 AM
Quote from: Bealman on November 19, 2014, 02:08:02 AM
Now they ARE nice. My favourite era and one of me favourite liveries.  :thumbsup:

Mine too and by my favourite locomotive engineer.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 19, 2014, 09:26:54 AM
Yes indeed.  :thumbsup:

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on November 19, 2014, 11:41:27 AM
Never got into Canadian railways,dabbled with US a bit, but can really see the attraction of that caboose, it's really top notch.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 22, 2014, 04:19:32 PM
Class 86 just arrived direct from the Dapol bargain basement:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/36/thumb_18870.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=18870)

Some joker had evidently put toothpaste in the paint machine in place of Rail Blue, but otherwise a decent enough loco. (Though in common with the Dapol 58 it does tend to uncouple at a certain place on the gradient; and in common with the Dapol HST it does like to spring a bogie at certain places. Both of which can be fixed by improving the track, which is admittedly temporary, but not ones I've had with other brands).

Anyway, one step further towards replacing my OO fleet (well almost, I'd need a Class 87 to be accurate), leaving only classes 33 and 50 to collect (which according to the Dapol catalogue which arrived in the same package may actually become available at some point).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on November 22, 2014, 10:16:37 PM
Got my Vinyls through the post so here in effect are a brand new 101, 150, 7 mk2 coaches and a change in tomix frack cleaner!!!
that's my sunday taken care of :D

[smg id=18880 type=preview align=center caption="2014 11 23 11 07 08"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on November 22, 2014, 10:26:26 PM
Glad they've arrived OK. Enjoy!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on November 26, 2014, 10:57:31 PM
My pre-orders are starting to turn up...

One...
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/36/thumb_19023.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19023)

plus one...
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/36/thumb_19024.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19024)

equals two!
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/36/thumb_19022.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19022)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on December 03, 2014, 09:33:12 PM
Last arrive at Narnia Central
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/imagejpg1_zps93ad5f95.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/imagejpg1_zps93ad5f95.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jonny on December 04, 2014, 06:14:22 AM
My latest purchase. Two 52'6" Gresley coaches from worsley works..

These are the first of many I will be getting from Allen. He is etching me some 51'1" coaches to go.behind my J39 which will form the train to be worked over my forthcoming layout.  brugh-by-sands 

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/58herbie/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0013.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/58herbie/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0013.jpg.html)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/58herbie/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0018.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/58herbie/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0018.jpg.html)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/58herbie/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0016.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/58herbie/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0016.jpg.html)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/58herbie/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0019.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/58herbie/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0019.jpg.html)


(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/58herbie/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0025.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/58herbie/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0025.jpg.html)
Jonny
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paul B on December 04, 2014, 09:36:09 PM
That looks like it will become a lovely model coach - can't wait to see it finished!  :drool:  Especially as I also model the LNER region! (When I am not modelling Poland!)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on December 05, 2014, 01:22:23 PM
Quote from: Paul B on December 04, 2014, 09:36:09 PM
(When I am not modelling Poland!)

That's quite a task. Do you include the border regions and the checkpoint guards?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cooper on December 05, 2014, 03:23:05 PM
New Class 150 test run perfectly today, purchased from Alan Mason on the N'porium page. Thanks Alan!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19231.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19231)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PostModN66 on December 05, 2014, 03:41:51 PM
Quote from: Cooper on December 05, 2014, 03:23:05 PM
New Class 150 test run perfectly today, purchased from Alan Mason on the N'porium page. Thanks Alan!

Oooh errr - that would look good running through Deansmoor!

Cheers  Jon  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: BMHoneyman on December 05, 2014, 10:05:06 PM
Hello  :hellosign: everyone from Wakefield, this is my first post. I went into my local model shop today to be surprised that they had just received the following from Graham Farish; 1) All 4 versions of the CCT vans, 2) All 3 versions of the new bulk grain bogie hoppers, 3) All 3 versions of the new covered hopper wagons and 4) All 5 versions of the new class 37/4 and 37/5s.  :claphappy: I ended up buying class 37407 in large logo and class 37506 in rail freight red stripe, aswell as the red star CCT van. Spent far to much but it is nearly Christmas.  They are all really nice models and the 37s run beautifully out of the box. I will try and upload a picture when I work out how to.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on December 06, 2014, 06:29:09 AM
Received today after purchasing from Hattons "Like New" listings.  This one was "SAS" - "Sold As Seen" (even though it was clearly brand new) and offered at £30 because it supposedly didn't run:
http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=95570 (http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=95570)

And it didn't.  Why?  The brush springs had been so poorly fitted into their slots one or both weren't touching their brushes.  Took me less than half an hour to get it running and a little more time to replace the split gear that made itself known after it could!

I actually intended to just use the model for parts given the low price since I didn't know what I'd find when it arrived, but for very little effort on my part I ended up with a perfect running and perfect looking (well, for a Farish 40!) loco for £30 less VAT plus p+p = £29!

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 06, 2014, 10:37:42 AM
Nice one, Matt. It's even the right colour :D :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 06, 2014, 11:04:00 AM
Lubbly Jubbly :thumbsup:
Cheap as chips, too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on December 06, 2014, 01:43:36 PM
I have "Blue Pullman" as one of my saved searches but never saw this one  :confused2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 06, 2014, 02:47:44 PM
Picked these up over the last couple of weeks.

Most recently, this Graham Farish Class 25 D5222 in weathered green.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4941_zpsaae8fb29.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_4941_zpsaae8fb29.jpg.html)

I also picked up a couple of Graham Farish CCTs in Maroon and Blue:

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4943_zps1505f9a0.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4943_zps1505f9a0.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4942_zpsea060f74.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_4942_zpsea060f74.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on December 06, 2014, 04:32:10 PM
Picked these up at the DRS shop for £70 inc p/p!! - thanks to griffo49

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g181/railwaygun/DRS_zps5712fed4.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 07, 2014, 01:04:54 AM
BachFar 47701 (model 371-828) picked up for a song (around 30 quid) from a shop here in Tokyo. The shop rated its running quality as "B", but they are evidently not used to the running qualities of older British N-gauge stock. Seems to be pretty much in mint condition.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19297.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19297)

Comparision with the newer 47 model:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19295.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19295)

Sulzer Festival at Eitetsumura (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=24671.msg262701#msg262701)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19296.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19296)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 07, 2014, 01:11:41 AM
That is indeed a Sulzer-fest.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on December 07, 2014, 09:09:14 PM
QuoteNice one, Matt. It's even the right colour :D :thumbsup:

Didn't know they did tripple grey Class 40's nobby  :P

Nah, only jesting, smashing loco and quite the bargain  :D

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on December 07, 2014, 10:45:24 PM
Managed to spend a few minutes at Richard's Railways at the Club Open Day :)

A Sleeper coach for the inter-regional overnight service:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19310.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19310)

An addition to the container fleet:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19311.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19311)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 07, 2014, 11:02:43 PM
I've got one of those! Great, I reckon, but definitely needs some retaining chains... something else that will sit on top of my round tuit...

I saw somewhere an article on doing it, though. Could have been an NGS journal?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 08, 2014, 11:07:20 AM
Picked this up at the Poynton Show yesterday as it completes my rake of Dapol Gresleys

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19326.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19326)

Also got a DVD about the Woodhead route which, for some reason, I've always had a fascination for. Could have been the fact I had a Tri-ang 'Electra' in my yoof :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on December 08, 2014, 08:06:40 PM
I very nearly bought one of those container flats too while I was there but I figured he screws me over for loads of cash every time I go into this shop so i wasn't going to give him the pleasure LOL
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on December 08, 2014, 10:04:30 PM
Just ordered an EWS class 58 from Dapol for £50 luverly
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on December 09, 2014, 11:11:03 PM
 :laughabovepost:

Saw your post and went and ordered one for myself....... :)

:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 10, 2014, 08:21:46 PM
Couple of new pieces of rolling stock.  Bachman Graham Farish Stanier BFK in BR Maroon and a Grafar van W124480.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19424.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19424)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sipat on December 11, 2014, 12:03:11 PM
Quick post as am at work, but here's what Mr Postman brought me today...

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8654/15374706644_27f2ffca0a_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/15374706644/)
20141211_103328 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/15374706644/) by Steve Purves (https://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr

More pics when I get home tonight!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on December 11, 2014, 01:51:18 PM
Quote from: Steve 'APA' Purves on December 11, 2014, 12:03:11 PM
Quick post as am at work, but here's what Mr Postman brought me today...

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8654/15374706644_27f2ffca0a_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/15374706644/)
20141211_103328 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/15374706644/) by Steve Purves (https://www.flickr.com/people/stevepurves/), on Flickr

More pics when I get home tonight!

I always loved the 'big yellow ends' with the black panel around the windows. It reminded me of a superhero's face mask. The 'Class 37 Avenger', perhaps?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on December 12, 2014, 08:07:21 PM
Not strictly rolling stock but it does have GWR on the side, this little beauty arrived today, was ordering some more EasiShunt couplers and magnets and noticed it had just come into stock.  Base Toys N023 Foden DG Ballast Tractor & Low Loading Trailer 'Great Western Railway'.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19466.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19466)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 13, 2014, 10:52:33 AM
Very nice. They look great, right colour anorl.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 13, 2014, 03:46:36 PM
Nice bubblecars, are they a new release from Dapol?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on December 13, 2014, 09:05:43 PM

Bought at Happymodel (Rome)..100 euros...new and quickly DCC fitted (Viessmann 6 pin)
Class 66 Sncf version by Kato .....a great runner and hauler
<a href="http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/imagejpg1_zps49407932.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/imagejpg1_zps49407932.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo imagejpg1_zps49407932.jpg"/></a>
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on December 13, 2014, 10:52:40 PM
Quote from: Croxy on December 09, 2014, 11:11:03 PM
:laughabovepost:

Saw your post and went and ordered one for myself....... :)

:beers:

Mine arrived this morning will run it in next week when I am back off to baby sit the grand children in WSM
:goggleeyes:  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on December 14, 2014, 08:20:59 PM
My new bouncing baby boy  :claphappy:


(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/IMG_0132_zps2afb05de.jpg) (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ChrisWV10/media/IMG_0132_zps2afb05de.jpg.html)

Arrived yesterday after a brief panic when the tracking showed delivered but no one had called. For some reason the postie gave it to my neighbour  ???

Very pleased and now the renovations on my flat are nearly completed, I'll be able to get on with a suitable scenic location to run it in

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/IMG_0133_zpse210d868.jpg) (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ChrisWV10/media/IMG_0133_zpse210d868.jpg.html)

C. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on December 15, 2014, 09:02:19 AM
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on December 14, 2014, 08:20:59 PM
My new bouncing baby boy  :claphappy:


(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/IMG_0132_zps2afb05de.jpg) (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ChrisWV10/media/IMG_0132_zps2afb05de.jpg.html)

Arrived yesterday after a brief panic when the tracking showed delivered but no one had called. For some reason the postie gave it to my neighbour  ???

Very pleased and now the renovations on my flat are nearly completed, I'll be able to get on with a suitable scenic location to run it in

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/IMG_0133_zpse210d868.jpg) (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ChrisWV10/media/IMG_0133_zpse210d868.jpg.html)

C. :)

i got one of those on saturday, but i got mine from TMC and had it weathered, looks stunning! cant wait to run it, even better it was the last DRS one they had!

add that ontop of the sound decoder for my flying scotsman to add with flickering firebox!

but first, recovery after a tiring weekend at the NYMR!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on December 15, 2014, 02:19:22 PM
Running in my Class 58 EWS from Dapol

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19520.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19520)

:bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 15, 2014, 02:43:59 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on December 15, 2014, 02:19:22 PM
Running in my Class 58 EWS from Dapol

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19520.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19520)

:bounce:

Did someone steal the wheels and leave it on blocks? ;)

Nice little runner though, especially for slow speeds but a bit on the noisy side when running faster - the Mrs. asked me in all seriousness if I was using a drill. The low gearing makes it an excellent choice for running the Tomix track cleaning unit (which Dapol resells or rebrands or something).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on December 15, 2014, 02:46:54 PM
Quote from: railsquid on December 15, 2014, 02:43:59 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on December 15, 2014, 02:19:22 PM
Running in my Class 58 EWS from Dapol

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19520.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19520)

:bounce:

Did someone steal the wheels and leave it on blocks? ;)

I wondered why the wheels were spinning????

:P

Nice little runner though, especially for slow speeds but a bit on the noisy side when running faster - the Mrs. asked me in all seriousness if I was using a drill. The low gearing makes it an excellent choice for running the Tomix track cleaning unit (which Dapol resells or rebrands or something).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on December 15, 2014, 04:06:24 PM
[smg id=19523 type=preview align=center caption="##10"]

I couldn't resist the 58 either DCC fitted £70  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 15, 2014, 05:05:03 PM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8569/16003351986_95da9b7648_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qoamZQ)

It was cheap on the DRS website...  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 15, 2014, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Ditape on December 15, 2014, 04:06:24 PM
[smg id=19523 type=preview align=center caption="##10"]

I couldn't resist the 58 either DCC fitted £70  :claphappy:

Are you not missing an etched grill on the side there?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on December 15, 2014, 05:51:26 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on December 15, 2014, 05:05:03 PM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8569/16003351986_95da9b7648_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qoamZQ)

It was cheap on the DRS website...  :-[

I have one of these in OO but had given up finding one in N. Now thanks to you, I'm fifty quid poorer!  :claphappy:

  :thankyousign:

C.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on December 15, 2014, 07:21:15 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on December 15, 2014, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Ditape on December 15, 2014, 04:06:24 PM
[smg id=19523 type=preview align=center caption="##10"]

I couldn't resist the 58 either DCC fitted £70  :claphappy:

Are you not missing an etched grill on the side there?
Yes just noticed it sitting on the bench,have put it back in.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on December 15, 2014, 07:26:31 PM
Quote from: Ditape on December 15, 2014, 07:21:15 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on December 15, 2014, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Ditape on December 15, 2014, 04:06:24 PM
[smg id=19523 type=preview align=center caption="##10"]

I couldn't resist the 58 either DCC fitted £70  :claphappy:

Are you not missing an etched grill on the side there?
Yes just noticed it sitting on the bench,have put it back in.

OH so that's what it looks like when it's not on blocks ??? mine is now running in DCC
:wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 16, 2014, 10:17:47 PM
One purchase and one (wonderful) gift.

Light blue Peco LWB express parcels van from my local shop and a beautifully weathered BR Class 03 diesel shunter weathered by TMC.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19554.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19554)

Couple more of the 03

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19553.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19553)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/35/thumb_19552.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19552)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on December 16, 2014, 10:22:18 PM
That 03 looks great.  Really nice weathering (not overdone at all).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 17, 2014, 09:41:39 PM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8580/15425778473_8c62778fca_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pv89vP)

Finally ready for unveiling after a couple of weeks of fettling... My Christmas present from myself and my Mum and Dad. Picked it up at the show in Falkirk. The guy applied power, it went. Got it home... won't go. Bit more oomph and away it goes! Hmm... but something not right. So I discovered the nose was held on with blu tac, no biggie... After much fiddling, swapping of gears, the armature and idler axles, eventually the key seems to have been filing a bit off the side of the 12t idlers which I surmise were rubbing on the bogie tower round part of the rotation and causing friction. Goes fine now  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on December 18, 2014, 08:17:53 AM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on December 17, 2014, 09:41:39 PM
[edit]
After much fiddling, swapping of gears, the armature and idler axles
[edit]
Wow.  Are their any bits of the loco you bought still a part of the loco you bought? :o

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 18, 2014, 03:34:07 PM
To be fair it was mostly swapping for bits I already had. As I had a spare armature kicking around I thought I ought to try it  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 19, 2014, 06:51:32 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7540/16057509482_caa8060122_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qsWW8L)

A little trip to Harburn Hobbies... a couple of new PGAs and some second hand cerestar presflos...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on December 19, 2014, 07:00:13 PM
Quoteand some second hand cerestar presflos...

I have one of those I could offer you if you were interested in another one Luke?

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Agrippa on December 19, 2014, 07:19:04 PM
I saw the presflos in the s/h cabinet when I was in HH last week.

HH a good source for N stuff  in Scotland.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 19, 2014, 07:26:44 PM
I'm always interested in Cerestar Presflos. I have a dream of having 20, because they only made 19!  :D
They had some nice blue/gray Mk1s that were tempting in the second hand case. I do like to support my 'local' model shop when I can  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on December 19, 2014, 09:59:38 PM
PM me if you are interested bud  ;)

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on December 20, 2014, 01:16:23 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on December 19, 2014, 07:26:44 PM
I do like to support my 'local' model shop when I can  :thumbsup:

Good on yer! something we all aught to do when they have what we want at a reasonable price, when you factor in the postage you don't always make a saving  :thumbsup: I'm trying to use "Platform Models" as much as possible, very helpful and friendly, recommended  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 29, 2014, 03:39:57 PM
I could do with the silver tanks but the loco looks to have a full yellow panel.
Certainly a bargain, Paul :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on December 29, 2014, 05:09:11 PM
Quote from: Only Me on December 29, 2014, 07:29:54 AM
I didnt need this at all, but at £99 it couldnt be left on the shelf!! Apart from the rude awakening by Royal Mail, at half six this morning, a heck of a bargain!!
I take it this is the set from ModelRailwaysDirect. Already have a blue 22, otherwise would have been sorely tempted! It's such a great model. How to the milk tankers look? Has the weathering improved over the ones supplied with the 'Hymek' train pack? Those tankers were just covered in blobs of black and brown, and the weathering of the 'Hymek' was basic, to say the least.

I'd love to see Dapol issue these milk tankers in the orange-and-white 'St Ivel' livery. That was one of the more colourful liveries of the late 60s/early 70s, and seemed to feature strongly in West Country milk trains around that time.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on December 29, 2014, 07:52:08 PM
Quote from: Only Me on December 29, 2014, 07:29:54 AM
I didnt need this at all, but at £99 it couldnt be left on the shelf!! Apart from the rude awakening by Royal Mail, at half six this morning, a heck of a bargain!!

[smg id=19953 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Very nice - it would have been very rude to not buy the set at £99!  ;)

Merry Christmas

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rabbitaway on December 30, 2014, 12:44:52 PM
Hi All

Talking about being rude not to buy I went for the Dapol MK3 coaches at £10 each

2 first class and 3 second class

I also picked up the buffet coach from Model Rail Direct at £15.99

Both delivered within 2 days - good for this time of the year

The whole rake of 6 for £75 including postage - can't be bad

I can live with the "125" error

Look's great behind the Class 73 with the MK1 full brake I already had

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/Rabbitaway/Model%20Railway/SAM_7049.jpg) (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/Rabbitaway/media/Model%20Railway/SAM_7049.jpg.html)

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/Rabbitaway/Model%20Railway/SAM_7044.jpg) (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/Rabbitaway/media/Model%20Railway/SAM_7044.jpg.html)


:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on December 30, 2014, 01:42:30 PM
Quote from: Rabbitaway on December 30, 2014, 12:44:52 PM
Hi All

Talking about being rude not to buy I went for the Dapol MK3 coaches at £10 each

2 first class and 3 second class

I also picked up the buffet coach from Model Rail Direct at £15.99

Both delivered within 2 days - good for this time of the year

The whole rake of 6 for £75 including postage - can't be bad

I can live with the "125" error

Look's great behind the Class 73 with the MK1 full brake I already had

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/Rabbitaway/Model%20Railway/SAM_7049.jpg) (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/Rabbitaway/media/Model%20Railway/SAM_7049.jpg.html)

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/Rabbitaway/Model%20Railway/SAM_7044.jpg) (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/Rabbitaway/media/Model%20Railway/SAM_7044.jpg.html)


:beers:

Very nice indeed!

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on December 30, 2014, 09:15:00 PM
A rake of previously-owned Farish Pullmans from KJB Models:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_19976.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19976)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_19982.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19982)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: UPINSMOKE on January 01, 2015, 07:03:58 PM
 I have just bought these  a rake of 9 Parkside Dundas 24 1/2 ton mineral wagons built from kits on Ebay £65 including postage was it a bargain or not :doh:

My first purchase for 2015  :thumbsup: :D
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/jeAAAOSwj0NUiZ16/$_57.JPG)



But one question what locomotive would have pulled these please ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on January 01, 2015, 07:21:55 PM
maybe check

br 1/2 ton mineral wagons

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/foxfield/br_16_ton_mineral_wagons.htm (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/foxfield/br_16_ton_mineral_wagons.htm)

http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brmineral (http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brmineral)

the most famous of the run

for these wagons......http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_sidings (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_sidings)

certainly class 20s /31s


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: UPINSMOKE on January 01, 2015, 07:50:52 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on January 01, 2015, 07:21:55 PM
maybe check

br 1/2 ton mineral wagons

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/foxfield/br_16_ton_mineral_wagons.htm (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/foxfield/br_16_ton_mineral_wagons.htm)

http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brmineral (http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brmineral)

the most famous of the run

for these wagons......http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_sidings (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_sidings)

certainly class 20s /31s

Many thanks interesting reading it helped a lot and I do have a class 22 and 27 so should ok :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 01, 2015, 08:46:12 PM
Those mineral wagons look suspiciously like the ones Mk1gtstu had for sale on the N'Porium so they obviously didn't sell on the forum.
I'd recognise that weathering anywhere :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on January 01, 2015, 09:06:58 PM
A few late Christmas presents to be added to Billybrook Yard.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_20043.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20043)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DesertHound on January 02, 2015, 09:46:25 AM
Quote from: Only Me on December 29, 2014, 07:29:54 AM
I didnt need this at all, but at £99 it couldnt be left on the shelf!! Apart from the rude awakening by Royal Mail, at half six this morning, a heck of a bargain!!


I'd happily be woken up at 6.30am for that lot  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DesertHound on January 02, 2015, 09:50:38 AM
Quote from: Rabbitaway on December 30, 2014, 12:44:52 PM
Hi All

Talking about being rude not to buy I went for the Dapol MK3 coaches at £10 each

2 first class and 3 second class

I also picked up the buffet coach from Model Rail Direct at £15.99

Both delivered within 2 days - good for this time of the year

The whole rake of 6 for £75 including postage - can't be bad

I can live with the "125" error

Look's great behind the Class 73 with the MK1 full brake I already had

:beers:

RabbitRailway

Might I ask where you bought those Dapol "error" coaches for a tenner each? I remember seeing them at the Dapol stand at TINGS and wish I'd bought a rake now. I too am not fussy about the "125" error - not being a purist. Indeed I quite like it.

Would be chuffed if I could still pick some up!

Cheers

Dan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on January 02, 2015, 10:25:55 AM
Quote from: DesertHound on January 02, 2015, 09:50:38 AM
Might I ask where you bought those Dapol "error" coaches for a tenner each? I remember seeing them at the Dapol stand at TINGS and wish I'd bought a rake now. I too am not fussy about the "125" error - not being a purist. Indeed I quite like it.

Would be chuffed if I could still pick some up!

Cheers

Dan

They're still available direct from Dapol as part of their monthly specials promotion (but only for a couple of days according to the countdown timer)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DesertHound on January 02, 2015, 10:31:17 AM
Cheers Mickey

I'll look into it!

Dan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DesertHound on January 02, 2015, 10:48:25 AM
Went to the Dapol website and saw the coaches here ...

http://dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/special (http://dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/special)

Now, they both say Intercity "First". However, when I look at the pictures, one says "1" for FIRST at the doors by the coach ends, and one doesn't. Does this mean one is first and one isn't? I'd like to get a mixture of both and don't really want all FIRST.

Thanks in advance, my knowledge isn't in this area.

Kindest

Dan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on January 02, 2015, 11:15:33 AM
I can't comment on the coaches because they're not my era, but I did buy the Class 22 milk tanker set and it was green as per the description, not blue as the photo. A call to Dapol might assist (if it's not to expensive from your location).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 02, 2015, 11:34:07 AM
Quote from: DesertHound on January 02, 2015, 10:48:25 AM
Went to the Dapol website and saw the coaches here ...

http://dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/special (http://dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/special)

Now, they both say Intercity "First". However, when I look at the pictures, one says "1" for FIRST at the doors by the coach ends, and one doesn't. Does this mean one is first and one isn't? I'd like to get a mixture of both and don't really want all FIRST

The description on the Dapol site appears to be incorrect... Looking up "2P-005-131" on other sites indicates it's actually 2nd class. The error, BTW, is that they're loco-hauled but have the "InterCity 125" mark, which is actually for HST coaches only.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rabbitaway on January 02, 2015, 12:29:33 PM
DesertHound

I can confirm that the three 2P-005-131 that I ordered are second class

I got these directly from Dapol but had to get the buffet from Model Railways Direct to make up the set I think they may have one left

Regards


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DesertHound on January 02, 2015, 01:19:19 PM
Thanks all for the replies. Will let you know what I order.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on January 02, 2015, 03:21:05 PM
/rant on

I still find it a disgrace that some places are charging full whack for these coaches without drawing attention to the livery error  :veryangry:

/rant off
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on January 02, 2015, 07:50:40 PM
i wouldnt believe the descriptions if i was you, seeing as the collett coaches were described as nem pocket ready but werent.

always check

but out of curiousity, what is the livery error?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickjsg on January 02, 2015, 08:06:14 PM
Anglia 'One' livery class 170

https://hattonsimages.blob.core.windows.net/products/32-464_2.jpg (https://hattonsimages.blob.core.windows.net/products/32-464_2.jpg)

BR Black class 08

http://www.themodelshop.ie/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5000x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/3/2/32-114a.jpg (http://www.themodelshop.ie/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5000x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/3/2/32-114a.jpg)

Intercity livery class 08

http://bachmann-collectorsclub.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/3/7/371-015k.png (http://bachmann-collectorsclub.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/3/7/371-015k.png)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DesertHound on January 02, 2015, 08:56:50 PM
Portland Docks, livery error is as Railsquid mentioned above (quoted again below) ...

Quote from: railsquid on January 02, 2015, 11:34:07 AM
The description on the Dapol site appears to be incorrect... Looking up "2P-005-131" on other sites indicates it's actually 2nd class. The error, BTW, is that they're loco-hauled but have the "InterCity 125" mark, which is actually for HST coaches only.

Quote from: portland-docks on January 02, 2015, 07:50:40 PM
i wouldnt believe the descriptions if i was you, seeing as the collett coaches were described as nem pocket ready but werent.

always check

The pictures certainly look like they are 2nd class coaches (they sure don't look like 1st, since there is no "1" at either end). However, the description says 1st.

They could always be returned if incorrect under the pretext of "sorry, I cannot read, I only looked at the picture."  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rabbitaway on January 02, 2015, 09:54:25 PM
Dan

As I confirm I did receive 2nd class coaches when I ordered 2P-005-131

The delivery note in the package stated 2nd class for these coaches as well

These are very nice considering the price of £10 each

The error is 125 printed on the side as these are loco hauled mk3s

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DesertHound on January 02, 2015, 10:00:06 PM
Quote from: Rabbitaway on January 02, 2015, 09:54:25 PM
Dan

As I confirm I did receive 2nd class coaches when I ordered 2P-005-131

These are very nice considering the price of £10 each

The error is 125 printed on the side as these are loco hauled mk3s

:thumbsup:

Yup, thanks for the info Rabbit, much appreciated. I was just explaining your great explanation again for the person above who asked again.

Cheers

Dan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rabbitaway on January 02, 2015, 10:06:27 PM
Thanks Dan

Worth buying if you want these as Dapol will sell them off as bargin offers at shows

:)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Blillpers on January 02, 2015, 10:08:05 PM
Here are my last ones, Graham Farish Mk1 RU/BG coaches. These looks really nice! Mk3s and a Class 86 to go with these are scheduled to arrive next week...  :)

(http://i62.tinypic.com/1iet76.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 03, 2015, 11:29:39 AM
Well, the Railsquid Mission for the Relief of British Locos Stranded in Foreign Parts was in action today and picked up this very green-looking waif (catalogue number 371-585) for about 45 quid in Akihabara:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_20085.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20085)

It runs as expected (about as well as my bought-unused blue 46) and is in excellent superficial condition (way better than the packaging) and the little baggie with the piping gubbins is intact, so would be rude to leave it there. Though I do think I've reached peak Peak now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DesertHound on January 03, 2015, 11:34:09 AM
Living in a foreign land myself, I can only say that I'm envious that you stumble across Graham Farish stock on your weekly ramblings. Come to think of it, I'm envious that you stumble across anything model railway related!

I'll be home (UK) next week and will pick up some goodies waiting for me at my brother's house. Woohoo! Shall post pictures upon my return!

Dan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 03, 2015, 11:45:08 AM
Quote from: DesertHound on January 03, 2015, 11:34:09 AM
Living in a foreign land myself, I can only say that I'm envious that you stumble across Graham Farish stock on your weekly ramblings. Come to think of it, I'm envious that you stumble across anything model railway related!

As far as Japanese stuff goes, living in Tokyo is like one has died and gone to heaven. I'm literally spoilt for choice. I was castigating myself earlier for buying too much on my trip today, but then I realised for 55 quid I got a) a lighting strip for experimental porpoises, b) 3 coaches (one of which has LED taillights) and c) a 1-car DMU, d) six tanker wagons; all brand new (though all on sale).

Non-Japanese stuff is a bit thinner on the ground - I come across US and German stuff often enough, but there are only two stores I've come across with anything British, and of those only has OO stuff. On the plus side I do get the impression they either don't know how to price British stuff, or there's so little demand for it they discount it from the get-go (mind you the Poole HST set I found the other week seems to have gone).

Quote from: DesertHound on January 03, 2015, 11:34:09 AMI'll be home (UK) next week and will pick up some goodies waiting for me at my brother's house. Woohoo! Shall post pictures upon my return!
:photospleasesign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DesertHound on January 03, 2015, 11:55:14 AM
If this is the Kato store you went to the other week then you most definitely are in heaven!

Now ... where do I find the Graham Farish one of these in London  ;D

[smg id=20086 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 03, 2015, 12:07:19 PM
That's the place.

Annoyingly a couple of years ago (before I ever heard of Kato) I used to live not very far from there.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 03, 2015, 12:57:24 PM
Quote from: railsquid on January 03, 2015, 11:29:39 AM
Well, the Railsquid Mission for the Relief of British Locos Stranded in Foreign Parts was in action today and picked up this very green-looking waif (catalogue number 371-585) for about 45 quid in Akihabara:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_20085.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20085)

Though I do think I've reached peak Peak now.

Twin Peaks immediately sprang to mind :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on January 03, 2015, 01:03:37 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on January 03, 2015, 12:57:24 PM
Quote from: railsquid on January 03, 2015, 11:29:39 AM
Well, the Railsquid Mission for the Relief of British Locos Stranded in Foreign Parts was in action today and picked up this very green-looking waif (catalogue number 371-585) for about 45 quid in Akihabara:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_20085.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20085)

Though I do think I've reached peak Peak now.

Twin Peaks immediately sprang to mind :laugh:

He's been thinking about Liz Hurley again Nurse!  ::)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave95979 on January 03, 2015, 05:29:39 PM
well i haven't been hear for a while but got some figers and some other stuff including this

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy269/dave95979/BB65214F-0670-4B2F-8040-3B29966F7912_zps0xkotm7a.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/dave95979/media/BB65214F-0670-4B2F-8040-3B29966F7912_zps0xkotm7a.jpg.html)

140 quid    don't know if that is good but it probably is as my local shop is always good to me...................... or is it lol ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: UPINSMOKE on January 03, 2015, 08:48:21 PM
Nice Model I have this one as well. Although bought mine S/H if I remember correctly mine was £89.99p. I just thing this model is superb. As for whether you got a good deal there is one here at a better price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graham-Farish-372-676-4CEP-Four-Car-EMU-7126-SR-Multiple-Unit-Green-N-Gauge-/231245641545?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item35d7507749 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graham-Farish-372-676-4CEP-Four-Car-EMU-7126-SR-Multiple-Unit-Green-N-Gauge-/231245641545?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item35d7507749)

But then again if you get any trouble you can visit you local model shop easier than having to post back etc.

Whatever the cost if you like it enjoy it I say :D :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 03, 2015, 09:02:17 PM
A few things to catch up with.

I was lucky enough to get this beautifully weathered Class 150 DMU by TMC for Christmas.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5068_zpsc08256ff.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5068_zpsc08256ff.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5070_zps304348c7.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5070_zps304348c7.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5071_zpsc2f27640.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5071_zpsc2f27640.jpg.html)

Another amazing present; the Graham Farish Princess Coronation 46240 "City of Coventry".

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5061_zpsf303f70f.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5061_zpsf303f70f.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5062_zps6d688b3d.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5062_zps6d688b3d.jpg.html)

I also fell for the truly outstanding Graham Farish 4F 0-6-0 in the Seaside Excursion set.  Great value for a loco and two maroon Mk1 coaches (you can never have too many Mk1 coaches).

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5063_zpsff780134.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5063_zpsff780134.jpg.html)

I'd also like a set of Pullman coaches to fill in if my Blue Pullman is unavailable.  This Pullman First Parlour is the first one in my collection.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5065_zps07581144.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5065_zps07581144.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on January 03, 2015, 09:22:15 PM
I have just been given 4 of these

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_20094.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20094)

1 of these

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_20093.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20093)

And 1 of these

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_20092.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20092)

All at a very good price
Lovely
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DesertHound on January 04, 2015, 07:52:34 AM
Just ordered my Dapol Intercity MkIII's - 2 First and 3 Second's. Thanks Rabitaway for the inspiration and thank you to the others for clarifying the coach classes.

I shall post pics when I have them, but that will require Ledgington to actually have some track laid first. Stewart's Lane (my other layout) is a small yard and they'd hardly fit in there.

Cheers

Dan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave95979 on January 04, 2015, 08:44:46 AM
Quote from: UPINSMOKE on January 03, 2015, 08:48:21 PM



But then again if you get any trouble you can visit you local model shop easier than having to post back etc.

Whatever the cost if you like it enjoy it I say :D :D

I do like it and for the extra money I have the chance to take it back and get on other or my money back there and then
It runs brilliant and I think it is a good addition to my layout
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jonny on January 04, 2015, 09:08:41 AM
Just before Christmas i took delivery of my LNER 51'1 non vestibule coach etches from worsley works.  New years day I got time to sit and build the carcus of the brake third.
Went together with ease.  The bogies are dapol fitted with etched pixels bogie mounts and nem pockets.
Underframe details are comimg from etched pixels too. I have test run the carcus behind the j39 and it runs beautiful.  Hopefully today I can build another one.

(note to self must order paint)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/58herbie/Kit%20Builds/DSC_0058.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/58herbie/media/Kit%20Builds/DSC_0058.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on January 04, 2015, 04:02:07 PM
I've been to Hattons and Rails over the last week and bought nothing due to a lack of any sale items and a very small number of new releases this year. I then went to The Loco Shed and took my blue grey 108 in on the off chance there was something to part-ex it against. The 108 was a great runner and beautifully detailed but is quite boring for my layout as it just goes round and can't shunt or interact with the other wagons/coaches, I was hoping to find inspiration on Jim's shelves and I found THIS!

[smg id=20114]

[smg id=20113] 

There was a weathered late crest one which would've fit with the late crest WD and SYP late crest Deltic I have but at £20 less, I took this one; it doesn't entirely fit in era-wise but at least I'll have an excuse to buy some lovely crimson and cream coaches...

Already made a video of it to show my dad - the sound isn't entirely in synch but I'm sure it'll make the whole thing more engaging for him...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBIocykd9W8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBIocykd9W8)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on January 05, 2015, 04:48:06 PM
Some coal wagons and brake van, courtesy of Alan Mason on the Facebook N'Porium:

The Coal Merchant in Dunestone Yard takes delivery of some coal for his customers. One day he'll have some coal staithes to keep it in...  :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_20143.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20143)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_20142.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20142)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Blillpers on January 05, 2015, 07:30:02 PM
Managed to get my hands on this... Seems to be sold out just about everywhere. Now I'm just waiting for my Mk3s to complete the set!  :claphappy:

(http://i60.tinypic.com/4l0igk.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on January 05, 2015, 09:37:25 PM
Very very nice. I used to watch those flying through Crewe as a kid.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on January 06, 2015, 05:04:01 PM
I went in my local model shop, the locoshed and noticed he still had the seaside excursion set. After reading about the new 4F in the set I could not resist.[smg id=20176]

2 nice Mk1 coaches too, you can never have enough MK1 coaches.
I forgot too add the loco looks like a lovely model but GF need to watch there quality control. I decided to run the loco in on the floor while I watched the darts on tv. The controller wires in my set had two of the same connector, I had to put one wire under the track. It is no big deal for me they will probably never get used again.[smg id=20177]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on January 06, 2015, 05:50:07 PM
the class 86 is alovely loco. the 4f would love to see in lms livery but a beautiful acquisition
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on January 06, 2015, 06:03:42 PM
re class 86213


look at :


http://aclocogroup.co.uk/gallery.php?search=86213 (http://aclocogroup.co.uk/gallery.php?search=86213)


http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackwatch55013/6303298322/#in/set-72157627874853109 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackwatch55013/6303298322/#in/set-72157627874853109)


https://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A9mSs3BCIqxUezMA6.FLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTBsYWhiN2NvBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2lyMgR2dGlkAw--?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-903-s&va=86213+lancashire+witch (https://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A9mSs3BCIqxUezMA6.FLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTBsYWhiN2NvBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2lyMgR2dGlkAw--?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-903-s&va=86213+lancashire+witch)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29DN6Z9fqlE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29DN6Z9fqlE)

http://www.train-photos.com/picture/number13264.asp (http://www.train-photos.com/picture/number13264.asp)

http://www.hondawanderer.com/86213_Penkridge_1987.htm (http://www.hondawanderer.com/86213_Penkridge_1987.htm) this is before it gained the swallow livery and had a lowered number


http://www.hondawanderer.com/86213_Shallowford_1989.htm (http://www.hondawanderer.com/86213_Shallowford_1989.htm) - 9am blackpool north - euston
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on January 08, 2015, 03:08:58 AM
This one arrived with my delivery of bits and pieces from the N'tastic shop:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20228.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20228)

Not sure how I'm going to explain it on the layout, but there must be a local quarry that needs it... (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/war/exploding-bomb.gif)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 08, 2015, 03:56:11 AM
Quote from: talisman56 on January 08, 2015, 03:08:58 AM
This one arrived with my delivery of bits and pieces from the N'tastic shop:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20228.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20228)

Not sure how I'm going to explain it on the layout, but there must be a local quarry that needs it...

An "improvised gunpowder van" sounds kind of alarming   :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on January 08, 2015, 07:09:14 AM
Quote from: lil chris on January 06, 2015, 05:04:01 PM
I went in my local model shop, the locoshed and noticed he still had the seaside excursion set. After reading about the new 4F in the set I could not resist.[smg id=20176]

2 nice Mk1 coaches too, you can never have enough MK1 coaches.
I forgot too add the loco looks like a lovely model but GF need to watch there quality control. I decided to run the loco in on the floor while I watched the darts on tv. The controller wires in my set had two of the same connector, I had to put one wire under the track. It is no big deal for me they will probably never get used again.[smg id=20177]

I think that's how the power clips are meant to be, based on all the pictures I can find online.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on January 08, 2015, 07:22:51 AM
Quote from: talisman56 on January 08, 2015, 03:08:58 AM
This one arrived with my delivery of bits and pieces from the N'tastic shop:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20228.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20228)

Not sure how I'm going to explain it on the layout, but there must be a local quarry that needs it... (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/war/exploding-bomb.gif)

it just rolled down the hill into the siding. No one has come to claim it yet.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 08, 2015, 07:41:43 AM
Quote from: cjdodd on January 08, 2015, 07:22:51 AM
Quote from: talisman56 on January 08, 2015, 03:08:58 AM
This one arrived with my delivery of bits and pieces from the N'tastic shop:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20228.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20228)

Not sure how I'm going to explain it on the layout, but there must be a local quarry that needs it... (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/war/exploding-bomb.gif)

it just rolled down the hill into the siding. No one has come to claim it yet.

If you hold your ear to it, can you hear a ticking sound?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on January 08, 2015, 08:13:40 PM
Thanks Luke, it shows the two clips different on the paperwork with the kit. It's no big deal for me but for someone who is possibly just starting it would have been a instant short.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 08, 2015, 11:09:54 PM

My Christmas present arrived today....and quickly DCC fitted....a very good value...and great loco..
(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/imagejpg1_zps9fca88df.jpg)[/URL]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SD35 on January 08, 2015, 11:24:33 PM
Quote from: Blillpers on January 05, 2015, 07:30:02 PM
Managed to get my hands on this... Seems to be sold out just about everywhere. Now I'm just waiting for my Mk3s to complete the set!  :claphappy:

(http://i60.tinypic.com/4l0igk.jpg)

Well done!  I am thoroughly envious.

I don't suppose the source had another three or so lying around did they?  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on January 09, 2015, 12:45:40 AM
Show me one in BR blue and I'll be interested  :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 10, 2015, 12:25:30 PM

For those interested , JapanModelRailways( or Modellbahn Union..is the same)
has the 86'   Freightliner , Triple Grey and SW Network at 54,9 euros (42 GBP)..
until 31/3/2915...
Greetings.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 10, 2015, 12:44:47 PM
Quote from: marco neri on January 10, 2015, 12:25:30 PM

For those interested , JapanModelRailways( or Modellbahn Union..is the same)
has the 86'   Freightliner , Triple Grey and SW Network at 54,9 euros (42 GBP)..
until 31/3/2915...
Greetings.

Think I'll leave getting one until 2914 then as it will give me a chance to save up :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 10, 2015, 12:52:29 PM

...2015 :D
the Hope is to live for eternity..
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on January 10, 2015, 06:36:17 PM
Just given in and spent some of my 2016 pocket money on the Dapol A3 special offer 'Gladiateur' at £80 with only 5 hours left to go.
Bread and water from now on I think!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickjsg on January 11, 2015, 05:02:47 PM
Snapped up the Osborn's exclusive Western Enterprise in desert sand from ebay. Woo!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Blillpers on January 11, 2015, 08:27:45 PM
Quote from: SD35 on January 08, 2015, 11:24:33 PM
Well done!  I am thoroughly envious.

I don't suppose the source had another three or so lying around did they?  :D

Yes, hopefully they still have a few laying around. Have a look at their web shop: http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/detail.asp?fldLowStocks=2&ProductID=16409&SubCategoryID=764 (http://www.geedee-modelshop.com/detail.asp?fldLowStocks=2&ProductID=16409&SubCategoryID=764)

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Blillpers on January 11, 2015, 08:40:12 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on January 09, 2015, 12:45:40 AM
Show me one in BR blue and I'll be interested  :o

Isn't Graham Farish doing a 87 in BR Blue and Intercity liveries? :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on January 11, 2015, 08:53:17 PM
yes gf are selling the class 87
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on January 13, 2015, 01:04:18 AM
Summary of latest purchases from various sources...

A Dapol Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T - the second one, the first had to go back as it was a probably the worst runner I've ever had...
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20371.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20371)

A Farish rebuilt 'Merchant Navy'
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20372.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20372)

Some coaching stock - first an SLF to go with the SLSTP bought before Christmas for the 'Overnight Sleeper'
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20369.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20369)

- a Stanier TK for the inter-regional train in the mid-50s era
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20370.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20370)

- a Mark 1 CK for set 874
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20368.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20368)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 13, 2015, 11:30:41 AM
Nice :drool:
Still undecided about the Dapol Ivatt as I'd like to replace my Minitrix one but don't want a lemon, and my local emporium doesn't stock Dapol stuff at all :-\
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on January 13, 2015, 12:34:23 PM
[smg id=20388 type=full align=center caption="8057Farish U 3123404 Qty1 1"]

Another ebay bargain £50 DCC fitted including p&p  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 13, 2015, 11:24:57 PM
Last arrives at station...
3 Intercity ( one Mk1 and two Mk2) and Tartan Arrow

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/imagejpg1_zps4b794b0c.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/imagejpg1_zps4b794b0c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on January 16, 2015, 01:39:09 PM
Here are my latest purchases;
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20414.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20414)
Bought off eBay for less than £80. Smooth runner forwards, but a bit jerky in reverse, it's like most of my other Dapol locos in that it's getting quieter and smoother the more it runs.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20415.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20415)
The milk tankers from the December Dapol specials - the class 22 loco is currently at DCC Supplies awaiting repair (see http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=25180.msg276350#msg276350 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=25180.msg276350#msg276350)).

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20416.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20416)
Because the milk train needs a brake van.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on January 16, 2015, 09:09:18 PM
Quote from: marco neri on January 13, 2015, 11:24:57 PM
Last arrives at station...
3 Intercity ( one Mk1 and two Mk2) and Tartan Arrow

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/imagejpg1_zps4b794b0c.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/imagejpg1_zps4b794b0c.jpg.html)

What do you think of the Tartan Arrow van Marco?

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 16, 2015, 11:33:01 PM

I don't know anymore about that train...I like wagons and their typical livery..however doesn''t match my layout era...but Grafar model is a very good value..
Cheers.

Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on January 17, 2015, 03:28:10 PM
Quote from: marco neri on January 16, 2015, 11:33:01 PM

I don't know anymore about that train...I like wagons and their typical livery..however doesn''t match my layout era...but Grafar model is a very good value..
Cheers.

Marco

Thanks Marco - the Tartan Arrow livery dates from the late 1960s.  I created my own Tartan Arrow train (you can see this in my HOLLERTON JUNCTION thread).  Not sure whether I will upgrade my Lima CCTs to the latest Farish ones though...

Paddy

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 17, 2015, 04:59:44 PM
Quote from: Paddy on January 17, 2015, 03:28:10 PM
Quote from: marco neri on January 16, 2015, 11:33:01 PM

I don't know anymore about that train...I like wagons and their typical livery..however doesn''t match my layout era...but Grafar model is a very good value..
Cheers.

Marco

Thanks Marco - the Tartan Arrow livery dates from the late 1960s.  I created my own Tartan Arrow train (you can see this in my HOLLERTON JUNCTION thread).  Not sure whether I will upgrade my Lima CCTs to the latest Farish ones though...

Paddy

Hi,
I've just seen your HOLLERTON JUNCTION past days....and its RULE ONE.(I also have the DB SCHENKER Class 67) a very inspirated construction..

Cheers
Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on January 17, 2015, 05:33:07 PM
Quote from: austinbob on January 10, 2015, 06:36:17 PM
Just given in and spent some of my 2016 pocket money on the Dapol A3 special offer 'Gladiateur' at £80 with only 5 hours left to go.
Bread and water from now on I think!
Received my Dapol A3 which ran fine out of the box albeit a little bit stiff. Drop of oil and a couple of hours running in and it runs very nicely - beautiful detail.
Also bought a Dapol Pannier which, after oiling and running in is a very nice runner and again - I love the detailing.
Well that's two good locos in a row I've got. Maybe its going to be a good year!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 17, 2015, 06:10:30 PM

Iv both the locos (Two A3 and one Pannier) and Iv not problems at moment...
both great runners..especially Pannier ,a beautiful surprise!...and I don't oiled 'em
Greetings
Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on January 17, 2015, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: marco neri on January 17, 2015, 06:10:30 PM

Iv both the locos (Two A3 and one Pannier) and Iv not problems at moment...
both great runners..especially Pannier ,a beautiful surprise!...and I don't oiled 'em
Greetings
Marco
Hi Marco.
Glad you're pleased with these locos but Dapol ask you to oil the loco as described in the instructions otherwise you may invalidate the warranty. So be careful....
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 17, 2015, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: austinbob on January 17, 2015, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: marco neri on January 17, 2015, 06:10:30 PM

Iv both the locos (Two A3 and one Pannier) and Iv not problems at moment...
both great runners..especially Pannier ,a beautiful surprise!...and I don't oiled 'em
Greetings
Marco
Hi Marco.
Glad you're pleased with these locos but Dapol ask you to oil the loco as described in the instructions otherwise you may invalidate the warranty. So be careful....

Hi
Thank you but....for enthusiasm when I open the loco boxes I alway forget to read instructions...next times will be my first thought  put oil when described..
:thankyousign:
Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on January 17, 2015, 07:46:36 PM
Quote from: marco neri on January 17, 2015, 07:19:21 PM
Thank you but....for enthusiasm when I open the loco boxes I alway forget to read instructions...next times will be my first thought  put oil when described..
Marco
I know exactly how you feel Marco. Its always like its Christmas or a Birthday when you get a new loco. Who reads the instructions first - not many of us!!
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 17, 2015, 08:20:15 PM
My railway saw a fair bit of iron ore traffic, so I'm a sucker for suitable wagons.  My local shop had these, which were split from the Steel Worker set.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5106_zps3330ae02.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5106_zps3330ae02.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5105_zpsdf7c3cfb.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5105_zpsdf7c3cfb.jpg.html)

And also my new 4F to replace the faulty one.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5104_zps700300c2.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5104_zps700300c2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on January 18, 2015, 09:50:18 AM
Friends,

Having sat at home oblivious to the world because of not seeing, I have now given myself a little "Retail Therapy" and invested in a freight wagon that fell in love with a while ago!

It is the Tomix Siki 1000 Private owner low loader wagon and I purchased it from Wellington models.

http://www.wellingtonmodels.com/index.php/8/ (http://www.wellingtonmodels.com/index.php/8/)

It is designed to carry (2) transformers but I intend it to carry a large ship's propeller instead.

I just wish that I could purchase several more!

Regards, Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 20, 2015, 12:29:00 AM
Quote from: marco neri on January 13, 2015, 11:24:57 PM
Last arrives at station...
3 Intercity ( one Mk1 and two Mk2) and Tartan Arrow

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/imagejpg1_zps4b794b0c.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/imagejpg1_zps4b794b0c.jpg.html)

...and today the hauler
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/673/7OZ2fY.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/f/ip7OZ2fYj)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on January 24, 2015, 06:59:21 PM
Today I bought this FS (Italian Rlys) van made by Arnold with EUROP markings as quite a few of similar design turned up in Britain via the Dover and Harwich train ferries in the 1950s.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20590.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20590)

I may start building up a small collection of Continental European wagon designs that were seen in Britain in the 50s (I already own several from the 80s-90s in my fleet)

This was bought unboxed. Arnold's reference number for this wagon is 4431
see http://www.ebay.de/itm/Arnold-4431-2-Achser-Spitzdachwagen-FS-Spur-N-OVP-/271745717370?pt=DE_Modellbau_Modelleisenbahnen&hash=item3f454e947a (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Arnold-4431-2-Achser-Spitzdachwagen-FS-Spur-N-OVP-/271745717370?pt=DE_Modellbau_Modelleisenbahnen&hash=item3f454e947a)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on January 24, 2015, 07:05:50 PM
Just been informed by Hattons that my preorder B set 2P-003-004 is now available and I should receive it soon. £21 only that's a good price for 2 coaches.
[smg id=20591 type=preview align=center caption="Dapol B set"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jonny on January 24, 2015, 07:21:12 PM
Here's my purchase today.

My second lner livery j39. Which will be getting the same treatment as my other one.  This will also be renumbered to be a canal shed loco.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/58herbie/20141102_100814.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/58herbie/media/20141102_100814.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on January 25, 2015, 09:51:49 AM
It's not a purchase as it was given to me as a gift by a friend after I shot their wedding in November:

[smg id=20603]

See the wedding on my business page https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875815399108821.1073741851.490583484298683&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875815399108821.1073741851.490583484298683&type=1) (it's not on my business' website yet as I'm going to cut the amount of images down)

I don't know if any of you ever looked in the Hornby catalogue as a kid and lusted after the turn table they did? This is exactly what I thought the Hornby one would be like except the Hornby one wasn't motorised (you had to add that) and required a lot of wiring (which I couldn't do as a kid!)

I'll do a write up shortly if anyone is interested?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 25, 2015, 10:28:47 AM
Quote from: d-a-n on January 25, 2015, 09:51:49 AM

I don't know if any of you ever looked in the Hornby catalogue as a kid and lusted after the turn table they did? This is exactly what I thought the Hornby one would be like except the Hornby one wasn't motorised (you had to add that) and required a lot of wiring (which I couldn't do as a kid!)

I'll do a write up shortly if anyone is interested?

Yes, I did, I think the Hornby catalogue has a been a strong influence on many model railway fans.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on January 25, 2015, 03:06:19 PM
My recent order to the new revamped NGS shop has been fulfilled.

LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T 41231 brings the inspection train into Dunestone - no doubt the SR 'Queen Mary' brake van is a special delivery for the goods yard...
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20607.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20607)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 25, 2015, 03:30:27 PM
At Kendal show this morning I found 3 x suburbans painted green for a tenner :)
Although no one is sure of the manufacturer they are certainly 1/148 when measured against other Farish coaches. A couple of axles on one bogie need fettling. Some livestock, an Oxford Diecast grey Ferguson tractor and a B-T Models Flatbed & trailer found their way home as well :D

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/33/thumb_20610.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20610)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on January 25, 2015, 03:42:38 PM
Those suburbans look like the old Farish Poole ones, Nobby...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RHEINGOLD on January 26, 2015, 05:41:06 PM
Who said that there are no bargains on e bay nowadays,these two beauties arrived today both together cost just over £90 described as used but look mint (1 broken buffer on electric railbus),[smg id=20637 type=preview align=center caption="A MMMMMM"]
[smg id=20638 type=preview align=center caption="A NNNNNN"]

Absolutely CHUFFED. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 27, 2015, 08:18:19 PM
Second Pullman coach added to my collection, Kitchen First "Kestrel".

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_20679.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20679)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave Z on January 27, 2015, 09:29:28 PM
After months of looking I finally found a LM 153 at my local model shop.  Fits perfectly on my short platform;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/FullSizeRender.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/FullSizeRender.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on January 27, 2015, 09:48:41 PM
Nice 153 Dave.  I took the train into Birmingham today and saw plenty of LM units, including a 153 just like that one, in the sidings at Tysley depot.  Although I prefer to travel on Chiltern trains I do think the London Midland livery looks very smart whatever unit it is applied to.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave Z on January 27, 2015, 10:05:47 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on January 27, 2015, 09:48:41 PM
Nice 153 Dave.  I took the train into Birmingham today and saw plenty of LM units, including a 153 just like that one, in the sidings at Tysley depot.  Although I prefer to travel on Chiltern trains I do think the London Midland livery looks very smart whatever unit it is applied to.
Thanks.  If I can get an East Midlands 153 too I'll be very happy.  Agree that the LM livery is a great one. 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave Z on January 28, 2015, 10:10:52 PM
Me again  :wave:

First up, five East Midlands Mk3 coaches;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/FullSizeRender-2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/FullSizeRender-2.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/FullSizeRender-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/FullSizeRender-1.jpg.html)

Didn't really have a reason for buying them other than they were on offer and thus far my Market Harborough-inspired layout doesn't have any EMT trains.  I'm not sure whether to buy an EMT HST or just stick them behind a DRS class 37 as some sort of ad-hoc service. 

Next;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/FullSizeRender-3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/FullSizeRender-3.jpg.html)

Wanted one for ages and was very impressed until;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/FullSizeRender-4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/FullSizeRender-4.jpg.html)

Rather a noticeable chunk missing.  The eBay seller had advertised it as 'as new' and to his credit has agreed to offer me a partial refund so I'm happy to hold on to it and try and find a new whatever-that-bit-is-called.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on February 01, 2015, 04:07:06 PM
Went to my local model shop yesterday to buy some paints but spotted a blue domino headcode class 37 at a reasonable price in a corner of the secondhand items cabinet, :sorrysign: I tried very hard to resist but in the end I gave in & bought it  :doh:


(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/010_zpsc607617c.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/010_zpsc607617c.jpg.html)

It is boxed but outer sleeve missing, someone has removed the numbers & BR arrows & the mechanism is caked in oil & black gunk, on the plus side it runs well & all the lights work so after a strip down, clean, transfers & a bit of weathering/detailing it will be a good one

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on February 01, 2015, 04:11:16 PM
Quote from: d-a-n on January 25, 2015, 09:51:49 AM
It's not a purchase as it was given to me as a gift by a friend after I shot their wedding in November:

[smg id=20603]

See the wedding on my business page https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875815399108821.1073741851.490583484298683&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875815399108821.1073741851.490583484298683&type=1) (it's not on my business' website yet as I'm going to cut the amount of images down)

I don't know if any of you ever looked in the Hornby catalogue as a kid and lusted after the turn table they did? This is exactly what I thought the Hornby one would be like except the Hornby one wasn't motorised (you had to add that) and required a lot of wiring (which I couldn't do as a kid!)

I'll do a write up shortly if anyone is interested?


OINVU!  A few words on your fitting problems, I mean, your mounting the item would be VERY interesting!

Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on February 01, 2015, 05:05:33 PM
How remiss of me... posted in other topics but not this one...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_20870.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20870)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_20871.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20871)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_20872.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=20872)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Blillpers on February 01, 2015, 05:08:37 PM
I finally had the chance to visit Hatton's in real life yesterday, and while I was primarily looking for a class 47 I couldn't find one, so I got this one instead. The Farish 101 will be perfect as a branch line train on my WCML layout.  I've only heard good things about it, so I can't wait to get back home and test run it

Just two simple photos of the train from my hotel room's bedside table... :)

(http://i57.tinypic.com/2ztiveq.jpg)

(http://i61.tinypic.com/f1b0p2.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on February 01, 2015, 05:19:53 PM
Very nice!

Quote from: Blillpers on February 01, 2015, 05:08:37 PM
I couldn't find one, so I got this one instead.

Happens to me every time I go into a model shop  :D

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on February 01, 2015, 09:45:52 PM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on February 01, 2015, 04:11:16 PM

OINVU!  A few words on your fitting problems, I mean, your mounting the item would be VERY interesting!

Peter.

Peter, please check out the post I did on the turntable here:

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=26090.msg281411#msg281411 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=26090.msg281411#msg281411)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: glenng on February 02, 2015, 03:20:04 PM
My new purchases from Hatton's (ordered Saturday 31st got them this morning well done Hatton's) Peco NR-P412 Colman's mustard 7 plank coal wagon, NR-P161 ESSO Tank wagon, Dapol 2P-011-251 Gresley BR Carmine & Cream Brake & Base Toys No 40 Foden DG & Drawbar Low Loader BR.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_21004.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21004)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_21005.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21005)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_21006.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21006)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_21007.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21007)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paul B on February 02, 2015, 04:54:10 PM
Quote from: glenng on February 02, 2015, 03:20:04 PM
My new purchases from Hatton's (ordered Saturday 31st got them this morning well done Hatton's) Peco NR-P412 Colman's mustard 7 plank coal wagon, NR-P161 ESSO Tank wagon, Dapol 2P-011-251 Gresley BR Carmine & Cream Brake & Base Toys No 40 Foden DG & Drawbar Low Loader BR.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_21004.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21004)

Oh typical - I go and make a rake of 12 of these from Peco kits and Robbies Rolling Stock decals - and Peco only go and bring them out as a RTR!  :veryangry:

Oh well - at least I have had a couple of years running mine round the club layout with everyone commenting on how bright a train formation they make, especially when combined with a load of Peco's Colmans box vans too!  :)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 02, 2015, 09:34:34 PM
They look mustard :)




The taxi is outside............
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on February 02, 2015, 10:10:49 PM
I've been doing some overtime at work so I couldn't resist spending some of it on trains.

Plain green Warship (bought the whole set so I've got some extra coaches too) D829 Magpie.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5125_zpsxu6znpej.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5125_zpsxu6znpej.jpg.html)

Keeping with the diesel hydraulic theme, D1012 Western Firebrand, with some new Pullman coaches.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5130_zpspfihszqy.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_5130_zpspfihszqy.jpg.html)

Mk1 Pullman Second Parlour "Car No. 351"
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_5126_zpsi49tor28.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/100_5126_zpsi49tor28.jpg.html)

Second Kitchen "Car No. 335"
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/100_5128_zps0hdzhnry.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/100_5128_zps0hdzhnry.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 03, 2015, 10:00:15 AM
You can never have enough hydraulics ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on February 03, 2015, 03:19:06 PM
Today arrived , bought from REGP forum member that I would like to thanks
for serious and fast selling.....Class 22, very pretty and attractive small loco
[IMG=http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/537/r780dA.jpg]http://[/img] (http://imageshack.com/f/exr780dAj)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/537/r780dA.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on February 03, 2015, 08:22:49 PM
Now I've pre-ordered the forthcoming Rapido Pendolino  :claphappy: I traded in my 'orribly oversized version and other similarly-scaled models for:

Farish Jubilee 45572 Eire (my father was born there)  :thumbsup:
and couldn't resist a Dapol Maunsell TK :thumbsup:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_21072.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21072)



Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: UPINSMOKE on February 03, 2015, 10:16:19 PM
My latest purchase from Robbies Rolling Stock to add to my Southern Region layout well pleased with them. Consecutive numbers as well.

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b538/UPINSMOKEUK/IMGP6058_zpsmmslhs9a.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/UPINSMOKEUK/media/IMGP6058_zpsmmslhs9a.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b538/UPINSMOKEUK/IMGP6060_zpsfl7dl0ad.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/UPINSMOKEUK/media/IMGP6060_zpsfl7dl0ad.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Geriatrix on February 04, 2015, 04:22:31 PM
A Dapol LT Pannier tank just arrived today. Not quite sure what it is doing on the Brill Tramway. Maybe London Transport didn't close it in the thirties after all.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_21113.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21113)


Here it is pulling out of Wood Siding, whilst a GWR GF Pannier w/ Dapol Autocoach looks on in dismay.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_21112.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21112)

It can get even more bizarre when my Minitrix Bavarian Railways 2-6-0 tender engine with its German carriages pays a visit! I'm too embarassed to post pictures of that one. Incidentally the Dapol Pannier seems to run like a dream, for the moment.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on February 04, 2015, 06:27:15 PM
I'm a sucker for locally-themed locos, units and rolling stock.  Private owner wagons pre-date the main era of my layout but I can always find room for some more.  I was given these three.  They're by Graham Farish, Dapol and Peco.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5131_zpsxxfmfabu.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5131_zpsxxfmfabu.jpg.html)


Picked up this Graham Farish iron ore wagon at the tafford show at the weekend.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5132_zpszwl1hu7m.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5132_zpszwl1hu7m.jpg.html)


Finally, from another forum member; two conflats, a flat wagon with removable load and a Castle Brewery van.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5133_zpsp1kpfisj.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_5133_zpsp1kpfisj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on February 04, 2015, 07:29:37 PM
Can't believe I missed this in the package I was sent.  A lovely, Graham Farish open wagon.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/32/thumb_21122.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21122)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on February 07, 2015, 04:02:42 PM
It has to be said, those Dapol panniers are lovely little things.

Continuing John's wagon theme, albeit in a different era, I spotted these two on eBay and just had to have them for Chester General . All I need now is a railfreight 31, an RNA barrier wagon and a generic 20T brake van to go with them.

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/IMG_2947_zps2fcc3f45.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Westbury on February 07, 2015, 11:06:49 PM
 My new purchases for this month...

[smg id=21251 type=preview align=center caption="New2015Feb"]

Farish Class 60 with the Transrail livery from Buffers plus 5 PCA metalair bulk powder wagons from Hattons. Keeping this one DC to run on my Kato track layout.

Dapol 57xx in late crest (DCC) plus Farish brake van from my local model shop and the ICI wagon was a freebie from Dapol to all go on my main era 5 layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on February 12, 2015, 01:42:52 AM
BR blue through and through, that's me.

So, I bought this the other day. Tell me, is it correct that just 1 lower front light and the upper front light is lit going forward? There is a switch underneath which swaps from right to left. I have no idea why this would be and am not too worried but just wondered.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/31/thumb_21461.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21461)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Busybee on February 12, 2015, 08:14:38 AM
The switch changes the lights to daytime or night running.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on February 12, 2015, 08:52:11 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on February 12, 2015, 01:42:52 AM
Tell me, is it correct that just 1 lower front light and the upper front light is lit going forward?

Yes. The da/night switch just varies which side of the lower lights are on, left or right.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on February 12, 2015, 08:57:14 AM
I think your picture shows daytime running the other side is nighttime as that's the side the driver sits.
But I might be wrong .
Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on February 12, 2015, 03:07:33 PM
Well, you learn something new every day they say and I certainly have done today. I don't understand the need to swap though, just leave the lights at night setting surely? Maybe someone can point me towards the reasons for this.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 13, 2015, 01:24:23 PM
Is that a duplicate of reply #2375 ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on February 13, 2015, 01:30:54 PM
Yeah, come on, wake up Mick. He ordered the first lot 3 years ago and he has now ordered 2012 of the other type. That's some rake!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 13, 2015, 01:31:46 PM
Quote from: Only Me on February 13, 2015, 01:26:15 PM
different style of yeloooooooooooooooo wagon.. :D

Shoulda gone to Specsavers 8)
:oopssign: :sorrysign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on February 13, 2015, 03:01:04 PM
Not quite sure why I bought this, but it was going cheap and you never know when you might need a Lima MK1 coach urgently.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/31/thumb_21512.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21512)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:13:15 PM
Just received A3 Bayardo from Dapol - February special at £70 a real bargain.
Worked straight out of box and runs well. Have oiled motion and ready to watch it run in for a couple of hours on my test track with a glass of wine!!
[smg id=21592 type=preview align=center caption="A3 Bayardo"]
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on February 14, 2015, 05:25:33 PM
Very nice  :thumbsup:
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:13:15 PM
with a glass of wine
Soon you'll have two A3s  :D

As for me, well I seem to keep giving in to stuff in the wrong scale.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/60832DEB-4DD3-49F3-AEB9-E7EBC48273E0_zpsrdzqkl0l.jpg)

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on February 14, 2015, 05:29:10 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on February 14, 2015, 05:25:33 PM
Very nice  :thumbsup:
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:13:15 PM
with a glass of wine
Soon you'll have two A3s  :D

As for me, well I seem to keep giving in to stuff in the wrong scale.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/60832DEB-4DD3-49F3-AEB9-E7EBC48273E0_zpsrdzqkl0l.jpg)

JB


and RTR Rocket in N gauge would be an immediate impulse buy for a lot of modellers I think :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:29:33 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on February 14, 2015, 05:25:33 PM
Very nice  :thumbsup:
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:13:15 PM
with a glass of wine
Soon you'll have two A3s  :D

As for me, well I seem to keep giving in to stuff in the wrong scale.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/60832DEB-4DD3-49F3-AEB9-E7EBC48273E0_zpsrdzqkl0l.jpg)

JB
I already have 2 'real' A3's so my glass of wine will probably make it 4 A3's by your reckoning!!
:beers: :beers: :beers: :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on February 14, 2015, 05:39:06 PM
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:13:15 PM
Just received A3 Bayardo from Dapol - February special at £70 a real bargain.
Worked straight out of box and runs well. Have oiled motion and ready to watch it run in for a couple of hours on my test track with a glass of wine!!
Do you balance the glass of wine on the tender?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:44:57 PM
Quote from: railsquid on February 14, 2015, 05:39:06 PM
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:13:15 PM
Just received A3 Bayardo from Dapol - February special at £70 a real bargain.
Worked straight out of box and runs well. Have oiled motion and ready to watch it run in for a couple of hours on my test track with a glass of wine!!
Do you balance the glass of wine on the tender?
No railsquid I don't balance the glass of wine on the 'tender behind' the A3! I grasp the glass in one hand and hold on to something stable with the other! A horse I think!
:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on February 14, 2015, 05:46:35 PM
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:44:57 PM
I grasp the glass in one hand and hold on to something stable with the other! A horse I think!

Not a racehorse I hope! You'll burn the motor out doing that :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:48:54 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on February 14, 2015, 05:46:35 PM
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:44:57 PM
I grasp the glass in one hand and hold on to something stable with the other! A horse I think!

Not a racehorse I hope! You'll burn the motor out doing that :smiley-laughing:
No chance - after the second glass things move very slowly.   :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: UPINSMOKE on February 14, 2015, 06:00:05 PM
Bit off topic  :sorrysign: but could you run Mausell coaches behind the A3 ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 06:19:27 PM
Quote from: UPINSMOKE on February 14, 2015, 06:00:05 PM
Bit off topic  :sorrysign: but could you run Mausell coaches behind the A3 ???
Probably not in 'real life' but my layout is gonna be a Rule 1 preserved railway - so if I had any Maunsells they'd be fair game to run behind an A3 and any other loco!!
:angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 09:31:39 PM
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:48:54 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on February 14, 2015, 05:46:35 PM
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:44:57 PM
I grasp the glass in one hand and hold on to something stable with the other! A horse I think!

Not a racehorse I hope! You'll burn the motor out doing that :smiley-laughing:
No chance - after the second glass things move very slowly.   :claphappy:
Running in done for 2 hours while listening to Radio 4 with a glass of wine - what more could a man want (please don't answer that!)
Perfect performance -much quieter now. Really pleased, just like the special offer A3 I bought from Dapol last month.
I must say it is really encouraging to get locos that work out of the box for a change - 4 in a row now - one Farish and 3 Dapol. Maybe Farish and Dapol do read whats on this forum. Anyway - whatever - couldn't be more happy right now.
Have a good night everyone.
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on February 14, 2015, 10:30:02 PM
Another wagon for my collection, bringing a load of Cornish granite to the Midlands.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/31/thumb_21603.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21603)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on February 15, 2015, 12:10:21 AM
John, are you sure that wagon is carrying granite and not cheese?  :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on February 15, 2015, 02:20:56 AM
Quote from: Zwilnik on February 14, 2015, 05:29:10 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on February 14, 2015, 05:25:33 PM
Very nice  :thumbsup:
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:13:15 PM
with a glass of wine
Soon you'll have two A3s  :D

As for me, well I seem to keep giving in to stuff in the wrong scale.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/60832DEB-4DD3-49F3-AEB9-E7EBC48273E0_zpsrdzqkl0l.jpg)

JB


and RTR Rocket in N gauge would be an immediate impulse buy for a lot of modellers I think :)

Agreed.  For a brief moment I thought this was N gauge and wondered how I could get one.  I'd love a Rocket in N.

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on February 15, 2015, 09:14:59 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on February 15, 2015, 12:10:21 AM
John, are you sure that wagon is carrying granite and not cheese?  :drool:

Absolutely certain it isn't cheese, I'm afraid.  It would certainly break your teeth if you tried to eat it!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 15, 2015, 11:35:44 AM
Quote from: UPINSMOKE on February 14, 2015, 06:00:05 PM
Bit off topic  :sorrysign: but could you run Mausell coaches behind the A3 ???

In the model world you can run anything behind an A3 but in the real world I would say  :no:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on February 15, 2015, 11:52:01 AM
There were Maunsell sets created for inter-company services (Bournemouth-Newcastle/Leeds/Bradford being one), but I doubt that when they got to the LNER they were powered by anything as exalted as an 'A' class loco...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on February 15, 2015, 07:05:14 PM
Quote from: oreamnos on February 15, 2015, 02:20:56 AM
Quote from: Zwilnik on February 14, 2015, 05:29:10 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on February 14, 2015, 05:25:33 PM
Very nice  :thumbsup:
Quote from: austinbob on February 14, 2015, 05:13:15 PM
with a glass of wine
Soon you'll have two A3s  :D

As for me, well I seem to keep giving in to stuff in the wrong scale.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/60832DEB-4DD3-49F3-AEB9-E7EBC48273E0_zpsrdzqkl0l.jpg)

JB


and RTR Rocket in N gauge would be an immediate impulse buy for a lot of modellers I think :)

Agreed.  For a brief moment I thought this was N gauge and wondered how I could get one.  I'd love a Rocket in N.

Matt

Someone on the forum's actually done one with the sensible option of putting the motor in the first coach.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on February 16, 2015, 12:25:41 PM
Quote from: railsquid on February 13, 2015, 03:01:04 PM
Not quite sure why I bought this, but it was going cheap and you never know when you might need a Lima MK1 coach urgently.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/31/thumb_21512.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21512)

Ah, I know why I needed it... To stop me falling prey to the temptation of acquiring bucketfuls of Lima Mk1 coaches on Ebay.

This little chappie doesn't look too bad by itself, but attached to a rake of recent Farish Mk1s it looks like that runty kid no-one likes but always tags along anyway.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on February 16, 2015, 02:57:14 PM
The Lima Mk1 isn't that bad if you use it as Lima's design team presumably intended it to be used :D

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/8B31AB22-32DF-462D-8737-C3E099B2D18C_zpsshqpv4bd.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on February 16, 2015, 03:04:52 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on February 16, 2015, 02:57:14 PM
The Lima Mk1 isn't that bad if you use it as Lima's design team presumably intended it to be used :D

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/8B31AB22-32DF-462D-8737-C3E099B2D18C_zpsshqpv4bd.jpg)

Ah yes, will come in handy for my post-apocalyptic zombie layout :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 16, 2015, 03:29:22 PM
Quote from: railsquid on February 16, 2015, 03:04:52 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on February 16, 2015, 02:57:14 PM
The Lima Mk1 isn't that bad if you use it as Lima's design team presumably intended it to be used :D

JB

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/8B31AB22-32DF-462D-8737-C3E099B2D18C_zpsshqpv4bd.jpg)

Ah yes, will come in handy for my post-apocalyptic zombie layout :D

Mad Max beyond the Thunderbox?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave Z on February 17, 2015, 09:27:09 PM
Couple of packages arrived for me today;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/MD%20Jan%202015/IMG_1068.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/MD%20Jan%202015/IMG_1068.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/MD%20Jan%202015/IMG_1067.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/MD%20Jan%202015/IMG_1067.jpg.html)

DRS 37 to haul my EMT carriages or whatever else is in need of a tow.  Plus;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/MD%20Jan%202015/IMG_1066.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/MD%20Jan%202015/IMG_1066.jpg.html)

They're a bit Marmite but I think they look great.  Not sure if it's well known but Freightliner sell these on their own website for £80 delivered which seems to be at least £20 less than other places (Hattons would be £110 with delivery).  Also have class 66 on there for £70 delivered which seems pretty good.

Finally;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/MD%20Jan%202015/IMG_1063.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/MD%20Jan%202015/IMG_1063.jpg.html)

To help prevent violence at the office  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr magnolia on February 18, 2015, 09:30:05 PM
Family trip down to that London, and finally managed to find my way to the Wheels of Steel shop.
Took a little bit of finding! Hadn't realised that's its actually a stall inside the Gray's antique centre.

I was severely tempted by a bunch of Atlas SD40s that were going for £48 each, but luckily they are far too big for my layout.

I ended up getting a selection of three USA and euro Wagon's for the princely sum of £25, reduced to £23 at the hand over of cash.
Here they are in a Regent St Pret a Manger as the family scoff around them.
You can read scoff any way you want - they will all be correct!

Cheers
Donald

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/31/thumb_21769.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21769)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on February 19, 2015, 10:39:40 AM
Wheels of Steel is the last shop in C London now for N gauge.

always worth dropping in on the off chance of finding a lonely little loco...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: glenng on February 19, 2015, 02:10:34 PM
Just arrived from the NGS shop my preserved LMS inspection saloon well happy with it.

[smg id=21789 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 0010"]

[smg id=21791 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 0014"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on February 19, 2015, 02:28:15 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on February 19, 2015, 11:41:49 AM
I used to go to a shop at Angel Islington, Victor's I think. Also there was a shop near Marylebone. Don't know if they are still in existence though. :hmmm:
This thread  (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=23622.0) seems to have established that there are just three places in central-ish London selling any kind of N-gauge: the aforementioned Wheels of Steel (which is a bit hit-and-miss; there was no British outline stuff in N the day I went there); Ian Allan bookshop at Waterloo (which had enough to kickstart my BR Blue collection) and one other shop somewhere south of the river I didn't make it too. Everywhere else seems to have gone.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr magnolia on February 19, 2015, 05:54:38 PM
The guy at the stall said he thought he was the only model rail shop in London apart from hamleys, and they don't stock any n gauge.
quite startling, really.
oh, and thanks for the thread you note above, squid San, it was that thread that triggered my quest for both free time and geographic location of the WoS shop!
Donald
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on February 19, 2015, 07:29:21 PM
Quote from: railsquid on February 19, 2015, 02:28:15 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on February 19, 2015, 11:41:49 AM
I used to go to a shop at Angel Islington, Victor's I think. Also there was a shop near Marylebone. Don't know if they are still in existence though. :hmmm:
This thread  (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=23622.0) seems to have established that there are just three places in central-ish London selling any kind of N-gauge: the aforementioned Wheels of Steel (which is a bit hit-and-miss; there was no British outline stuff in N the day I went there); Ian Allan bookshop at Waterloo (which had enough to kickstart my BR Blue collection) and one other shop somewhere south of the river I didn't make it too. Everywhere else seems to have gone.
It is Jane's trains in Tooting: http://www.janestrains.co.uk/ (http://www.janestrains.co.uk/) I have been there a couple of times and found them to be friendly and helpful

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on February 20, 2015, 12:50:24 PM
If we're straying as far afield as Tooting, then I should also mention the Engine Shed in my former stomping ground of Leytonstone: 745 High Road Leytonstone, London E11 4QS.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: red_death on February 20, 2015, 01:18:21 PM
Unfortunately the Engine Shed closed recently.

Jane's Trains is just round the corner from me and is always worth a root around when I pass. It is a bit hit and miss for new products (but I'm sure they would get and put aside something for you if you were after something in particular).

Cheers, Mike
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CliveH on February 20, 2015, 01:18:51 PM
[smg id=21808 type=preview align=center caption="Dapol M7"]
Ordered late Wednesday - arrived before lunch Friday - standard RM delivery!
Ran well straight out of the box, but ran it light for a good 30 minutes before making it work. With a heavy hand on the controller will accelerate very rapidly and run at a ridiculously high speed, but with a gentle touch can pull away and run more than slowly enough. Not high on the haulage ability scale. However, more than copes with the 3 Bachmann Bullieds I want it to pull, and I think it looks pretty good. Next job, change of number.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gyppy101 on February 20, 2015, 03:09:07 PM
picked up ta couple of nuclear flask wagons  for less than £15.00 each in what was once Allders of Croydon (ex Modelzone)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on February 20, 2015, 03:43:21 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on February 20, 2015, 12:50:24 PM
If we're straying as far afield as Tooting, then I should also mention the Engine Shed in my former stomping ground of Leytonstone: 745 High Road Leytonstone, London E11 4QS.
I am sorry to report that The Engine shed in Leytonstone closed for good 2 or 3 weeks ago

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jonny on February 20, 2015, 07:39:19 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on February 20, 2015, 07:28:59 PM
Got four of these at Model Rail Scotland today
(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10931262_937085166304646_7527980796289263954_n.jpg?oh=8ac9fb56adf5415fd5d43023a8e61f7b&oe=5590129C)

And also this lovely boxed set.

(http://www.hobb-e-mail.com/sm_uploaded_files/product_images/29295.1.jpg)

Seen that set there today.

Dad plumbt for a second hand nanking blue pullman for £150.00 from Durham trains.

I went for some NE peco wagons
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on February 21, 2015, 12:14:12 AM
Four more Maunsells have arrived at Dunestone, MRD having got their stock from Dapol...

M7 0-4-4T 37 brings in the empty stock for a London-bound semi-fast service

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/31/thumb_21813.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21813)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/31/thumb_21812.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21812)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/31/thumb_21814.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=21814)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 21, 2015, 12:30:49 AM
Those M7s look great. Another one of my favourites.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on February 21, 2015, 12:47:15 AM
When I originally bought it it was going to be repainted into BR black - it was saved from that fate worse than death by Dapol announcing that a) they will be producing Maunsells and b) a rerun of the M7s, to include a BR Black one...  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on February 21, 2015, 01:50:39 AM
My new baby. Thanks to GroupC for the heads up on these  :thumbsup:

http://youtu.be/0hkqWArEUgk (http://youtu.be/0hkqWArEUgk)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on February 25, 2015, 07:24:43 PM
Evening all,

Treated myself to a few little goodies this past weekend :D

First up is a Dapol Maunsell Van C and a NGS Stove R in Maroon
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/20150224_211524.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/20150224_211524.jpg.html)

Next a triple pack of private owners that Bachmann were selling off, the collection grows!
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/20150224_211706.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/20150224_211706.jpg.html)

And also an older tooled Farish Toad, for the sole reason it's a Shrewsbury one :D
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/20150224_211723.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/20150224_211723.jpg.html)

Finally, a new loco to the fleet. Dapol Manor in BR Green :) This will be renumbered to 7812 Erlestoke Manor and the arrival of this meant the sale of my Shirtbutton one to Toneeze
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/20150224_211642.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/20150224_211642.jpg.html)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/20150222_160522.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/20150222_160522.jpg.html)

Cheers,

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on February 26, 2015, 07:36:48 PM
Just received my new Class 66 EWS from Rails of Sheffield for £72.00 luvely

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/30/thumb_22095.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22095)

Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on February 28, 2015, 01:33:33 PM
[smg id=22123 type=preview align=center caption="533"]
I know its the wrong scale but when I saw it in India I couldn't resist. Any way I think it will look good on the railway room window ledge.
For those who are interested I will be posting a few pics from my latest escapade in India in the thread I started on Indian railways last year
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on February 28, 2015, 08:42:00 PM
Quote from: steve836 on February 28, 2015, 01:33:33 PM
[smg id=22123 type=preview align=center caption="533"]
I know its the wrong scale but when I saw it in India I couldn't resist. Any way I think it will look good on the railway room window ledge.
For those who are interested I will be posting a few pics from my latest escapade in India in the thread I started on Indian railways last year

That looks like the DCC ready model
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on February 28, 2015, 09:23:16 PM
I decided to treat myself to a new loco as a reward for working my backside off over the past month.  After all, what's the point of paid overtime if you can't buy something fun once in a while?

My local shop had this on its shelves for a while; Dapol 2S-001-000, 7810 Draycott Manor.  The real 7810 was based at Leamington Shed in the 1950s and the local connection was too hard to resist.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/30/thumb_22146.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22146)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on March 01, 2015, 10:32:27 PM
They look great for the price, 3 x TSO 1 x CO, just the orange cantrail stripe is a bit more prominent on the bottom TSO.
Not sure about the blue toilet windows though, I remember them as yellow with a blue logo in them...

Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on March 02, 2015, 08:25:32 AM
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/gallery/album_2917/gallery_7003_2917_4731.jpg (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/gallery/album_2917/gallery_7003_2917_4731.jpg)

Yeah I think you might be right about the blue
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on March 04, 2015, 12:20:40 AM
This is mine....just arrived on Monday
<a href="http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/image.jpg3_zpsgf6r8zi2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/image.jpg3_zpsgf6r8zi2.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo image.jpg3_zpsgf6r8zi2.jpg"/></a>
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Moria on March 04, 2015, 02:36:47 AM
OK my latest...

T9 from Union Mills chipped by Wickness models and a rake of bullieds, straight from the boxes.. no tarting up yet. Runs like a dream :thumbsup:

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e169/Moria15/long%20meg/Torcross/IMG_1748.jpg)

Regards

Graham

P.S.  platforms are under construction so that's why theres gaps under them..  just placed for now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dylan Cole on March 04, 2015, 03:11:41 AM
Today I have received the Dapol HST Intercity Swallow livery coaches TF, TRSB, and TS as pictured below.

[smg id=22365 type=preview align=center caption="Dapol HST Coaches"]

I have also received the Dapol DVT in intercity Swallow livery, I have shown it with the TF to give indication on the colours.

[smg id=22366 type=preview align=center caption="DVT and TF - sideview"]

[smg id=22367 type=preview align=center caption="DVT and TF - top and sideview"]

I am now waiting on Dapol to release the HST bookset and the TGS. I may even decide to get the HST in the Blue and Grey livery.
I have wanted to own a model of the HST since I first saw it in a Hornby catalogue in the late 80's.

Of course this throws out my purely steam era layout idea, well sort of. When people see anything that doesn't belong in the steam era, I can say it's a heritage line  8)

Regards,
Dylan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 04, 2015, 12:41:02 PM
Nice rake! The TGS apparently isn't far away from release now so we should be able to complete our HST rakes at some point in the near future. It's such a shame the DVT's still in the wrong colours though. The HST booksets were due at the end of last month but Dapol have once again managed to miss their own release date...

JB

(P.S for some reason your images aren't currently working under Google Chrome but work fine with Firefox)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dylan Cole on March 04, 2015, 01:42:35 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on March 04, 2015, 12:41:02 PM
Nice rake! The TGS apparently isn't far away from release now so we should be able to complete our HST rakes at some point in the near future. It's such a shame the DVT's still in the wrong colours though. The HST booksets were due at the end of last month but Dapol have once again managed to miss their own release date...

JB

(P.S for some reason your images aren't currently working under Google Chrome but work fine with Firefox)

Thanks. The intercity swallow livery is what first drew me to the HST. I did have an aversion to the blue and grey, but that livery is slowly growing on me.

After receiving them in the mail, I compared the coaches to the DVT while they were still in their boxes and they didn't look too bad, but once they were out it was noticeable.

I was mystified that Chrome was not displaying the images, I had to use IE to even know that my pictures were loading fine.
Problem Solved - don't use minus signs and commas in the file name.

Regards,
Dylan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on March 04, 2015, 09:34:20 PM
Here is my new Sharge cleaning wagon purchased at the Preston show last weekend.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/30/thumb_22418.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22418)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on March 04, 2015, 10:31:23 PM
I simply couldn't resist the new Duchess and bought a green early crest one in January, but wanted a maroon late crest one as well (ok - I know I'm being greedy!) well it arrived today and ran as good as it looks (so does the other one) and placing the old one next to them just highlighted how  crude it really is, even though I put a spare modern Farish bogie under it, even the lining looks crude compared to the new ones.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/30/thumb_22420.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22420)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/30/thumb_22421.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22421)

I hope that the Castles when they finally turn up are of a similar standard as these are jaw dropping to watch gliding around my main line with a rake of coaches in tow.

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on March 05, 2015, 01:04:59 AM
Quote from: lil chris on March 04, 2015, 09:34:20 PM
Here is my new Sharge cleaning wagon purchased at the Preston show last weekend.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/30/thumb_22418.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22418)

You may want to read this:

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=24462.0 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=24462.0)

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on March 05, 2015, 09:02:14 AM
They look great! How do they pull?  I would love the maroon one even though it would have to operate under rule 1( despite my layout being LM Region of the correct era).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 05, 2015, 11:53:23 AM
So is that a defective chip or had the previous owner deliberately set it to not work on DC?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 05, 2015, 01:12:55 PM
Ah, well in that case I don't think Hattons can be blamed for thinking the motor or chip was dead. If someone handed me a chipped loco in what looks to be a bit of a poor state I'd have probably assumed the same thing on finding it didn't budge on DC. Still, £30's not a bad price for a working chassis and a budget chip (and some knuckle couplers by the looks of it!)

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: E Pinniger on March 05, 2015, 06:32:20 PM

I haven't made any new acquisitions as regards N gauge rolling stock for a long while, but having built a new layout with reliable trackwork I decided it would be worth buying some up-to-date (not in prototype terms!) motive power to match. There are still bargains to be found on eBay if you avoid collectable liveries/numbers - to be honest, in terms of "value for money" current locomotives are a much better buy on eBay than old Farish/Minitrix models. I'd much rather pay £60-70 for a Dapol GWR Hall-class than £40 for a Poole Farish one, even given the livery issues with (some examples of) the former!

So far I've managed to acquire a Bachmann Farish 4MT 2-6-0 for £45 and a Dapol Hall for £65 - on my future shopping list, funds permitting, are a 38xx, Manor and 9F, and possibly a BachFar Warship.

(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad118/EPinniger/Model%20photos/Railway/N%20gauge%202/Trains/4MT%201.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/EPinniger/media/Model%20photos/Railway/N%20gauge%202/Trains/4MT%201.jpg.html)

The 4MT 2-6-0 had some serious issues when I got it (see my layout thread for more details) but after several hours of work is now a decent runner.

(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad118/EPinniger/Model%20photos/Railway/N%20gauge%202/Trains/Dapol%20Hall%201.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/EPinniger/media/Model%20photos/Railway/N%20gauge%202/Trains/Dapol%20Hall%201.jpg.html)

The Dapol Gossington Hall, on the other hand, ran superbly straight out of the box. I was seriously impressed by how well it runs - it's almost as smooth and quiet as a current flywheel-fitted diesel model, which is not a small achievement for a N gauge model of a steam locomotive with front bogie, outside cylinders and tender, even if it doesn't have outside valve gear! All the other N gauge steamers I've run, even if they run reliably and relatively smoothly, have a rather shuffling, hesitant, rattling quality to them when running at slow to medium speeds - mostly I assume due to friction/minor quartering issues with the valve gear and con rods, and track holding issues with the bogies and pony trucks. How Dapol have managed to avoid this I'm not sure, but it certainly gives me more confidence in buying other models from them in future (tender-driven ones at least, I know their earlier models of tank locomotives have some issues)

Both models will get some weathering + detail painting added in future (plus renumbering of the 4MT to a SR region loco, and a partial repaint to fix the livery issues with the Hall)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave Z on March 05, 2015, 07:45:29 PM
Three new additions sitting in my through platforms;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/DSCF2289.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/DSCF2289.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/DSCF2290.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/DSCF2290.jpg.html)

Farish XC Voyager, Farish FL 70 (replacement for a dud one) and a Dapol FL 66 Dummy.  Love the 70 more each time I see it, fantastic model.  Layout is filling up now which makes for interesting times when I want bring one train in and send another out.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on March 05, 2015, 09:28:23 PM
Some trains to keep my pending-pendolino company

class 60
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/30/thumb_22426.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22426)

Intermodals
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/30/thumb_22427.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22427)

Mersey voyager
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/30/thumb_22428.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22428)

and Maiden voyager
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/29/thumb_22429.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22429)

I prefer the motor location on the grafar but the coupling method of the dapol... interesting what the differences are :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 05, 2015, 10:39:08 PM
Quote from: Only Me on March 05, 2015, 06:28:31 PM
Cleaned up quite nicely and as you say JB has two dapol easy couplers complete with their springs, loco is a smooth runner and all the lights work... The bonus is this is the newer chip and analogue was just switched off HA HA!!

Took the bad muck / weathering off with some IPA...

That's cleaned up quite nicely! Sounds like you've made a rather good investment, I wonder if they have any other recent, working, chipped, easi-shunt-fitted diesels in stock for £30 :D

Nice hauls also Mickster, Dave Z and E Pinniger (although I hope the 4MT comes with security harnesses to stop the driver and fireman from falling onto the ballast!)

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on March 06, 2015, 12:39:22 PM
I've been working days at work for the last 7 weeks (and no end in sight as to when I'll be going back on shifts) whilst I commission some new machinary. Because of this, time off has been at a premium and has left little time for my railway.

However, whilst I've been working days, my weathered Class 22 came back from DCC Supplies after it died in January;
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/29/thumb_22475.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22475)
Runs a lot sweeter and cooler, and I believe it has had a new chassis. The only thing I can't remember about the original is if the buffer beam was weathered red - mine now just looks weathered black. Perhaps someone else who has the Class 22 milk tanker set can help?

I also bought myself a Dapol B17 'Middlesbrough';
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/29/thumb_22474.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22474)
A bit of a bargain at £45.90 including postage (actually cost £51, but I had a 10% off code from eBay). Sold as used, the only thing I found wrong with it was one of the tender clips was missing. After running it though, I found it had the problem with the front bogie lifting and de-railing on curves (but only when running anti-clockwise!!). After a little bit of fettling, I think I've sorted it by removing the insert that the bogie screws into and refitting it not quite as far into the mounting as it originally was. The bogie now sits fractionally lower and seems to be sitting on the track better.
It's been chipped up with a Gaugemaster chip with no problems refitting the tender top (the missing clip is at the front of the tender near to the drive collet), and is currently hauling 6 BR Mk1's with no slipping issues. Very happy with it. :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 06, 2015, 03:21:30 PM
Quote from: mickeyflinn on March 06, 2015, 12:39:22 PM
mine now just looks weathered black. Perhaps someone else who has the Class 22 milk tanker set can help?


Just checked mine and it is weathered black, Mickey.
Glad your replacement seems OK :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Blillpers on March 06, 2015, 06:27:29 PM
I just got my hands on this old Lima 86 at a very good price. With a better pantograph, a new buffer and some love I think it will look rather nice!

(http://i57.tinypic.com/6za7p3.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 06, 2015, 07:55:44 PM
Nah, the pantograph looks fine!  :D

I've finally found one of the second-edition Kato TGV-SE extension sets - been looking for one for about a year!

At 166€ (£120) it's more than double the original RRP, but then these have been out of production since the early 90s and my Kato TGV has been unprototypically short ever since I bought it...

JB

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTk4WDk2MA==/z/LY4AAOSwEeFU8Glb/$_57.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DELETED on March 06, 2015, 10:10:12 PM
QuoteAh, well in that case I don't think Hattons can be blamed for thinking the motor or chip was dead. If someone handed me a chipped loco in what looks to be a bit of a poor state I'd have probably assumed the same thing on finding it didn't budge on DC. Still, £30's not a bad price for a working chassis and a budget chip (and some knuckle couplers by the looks of it!)

JB

No offense but having had a few things off Hattons "pre-owned" I have experienced and am fairly sure now suspect their checking process isn't great so entirely possible it's a good'un for something silly like that :thumbsup:

I've had numerous little things a few months ago incl. 3-off Scotrail Mk2's at a good enough price (just waiting for a DBSO now).  Latest purchase (bargain for once) was 4-off OBA's...

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu17/RSTA/th_VIDEO0004.mp4) (http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu17/RSTA/VIDEO0004.mp4)

I'd have posted up my swallow liveried HST but it's pretty sick and needing some TLC to run.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on March 07, 2015, 04:03:26 PM
Sort of a 'roundup' of recent purchases for the 1930s period on 'Dunestone'.

Today's arrival, an Adams '0395' 0-6-0 in Southern Black, no. 3441.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/29/thumb_22503.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22503)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/29/thumb_22504.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22504)

...and on a short freight with period stock...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/29/thumb_22505.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22505)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/29/thumb_22506.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22506)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on March 08, 2015, 01:16:46 AM
Is that a Union Mills loco Talisman, looks nice, pity it would not fit in with my L& Y/LMS based layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on March 08, 2015, 07:53:04 AM
Yes, it is Union Mills.

I wonder if any of their other offerings will be suitable for you - their current stock/price list is here:

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=16508.msg289733#msg289733 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=16508.msg289733#msg289733)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on March 08, 2015, 08:54:47 AM
Quote from: Only Me on March 08, 2015, 08:05:50 AM
Not entirely true there !!  There are two versions..

D6320 has a red buffer beam
D6324 has a black one!
D6325 The blue one from the set has a black one too!

The one that came in my milk tanker set was D6324, so the weathered black buffer beam would seem to be correct, and looking at images of Class 22's online it would seem that the buffer beam could be either red, black or various stages between the two. There is a colour photo of D6324 which shows it with a red buffer beam too.
http://railphotoprints.zenfolio.com/p737470212/h2CF325FF#h2cf325ff (http://railphotoprints.zenfolio.com/p737470212/h2CF325FF#h2cf325ff)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on March 08, 2015, 05:38:26 PM
6326 which has no yellow panel & disc head codes has a red buffer beam.

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on March 10, 2015, 10:16:34 AM
Whilst browsing around in Menzels Lokschuppen in Düsseldorf at the weekend, I came across this new Farish Class 46 going for €79.99 or just under £58 at the current exchange rate. A welcome addition to the fleet.

[smg id=22624 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 7663"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on March 10, 2015, 11:54:06 AM
Nice one! I'd love one in green
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on March 10, 2015, 11:59:41 AM
They didn't have a green one, unfortunately. The only other British locos they had were a two tone green Deltic and a green Great Western 47, both of which were the earlier style models. There were a few steam locos too and a handful of wagons but nothing that tempted me despite the advantageous exchange rate.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 10, 2015, 01:59:37 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on March 10, 2015, 11:59:41 AM
...the advantageous exchange rate.

Try telling that to a Brit having to import his UK outline stuff to the Eurozone! :phone: > :bounce: > :mail: > :slap: > :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Brooksy on March 10, 2015, 02:16:12 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on March 10, 2015, 01:59:37 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on March 10, 2015, 11:59:41 AM
...the advantageous exchange rate.

Try telling that to a Brit having to import his UK outline stuff to the Eurozone!

Indeed  - my wife pointed this out to me after a couple of recent purchases so have to be more careful with purchases in the future  :worried:
(i.e. use my UK credit card so she can't see the transactions!  :laugh3: )
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on March 10, 2015, 02:21:29 PM
Not fun buying from Japan either...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on March 10, 2015, 06:52:56 PM
You have my sympathy, gents. Whilst it is good for me at the moment (a Brit living in Germany but working in the UK and being paid in sterling), it wasn't always. A few years back when the Pound and Euro were almost 1:1, it was a different story...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mika on March 10, 2015, 07:22:42 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on March 10, 2015, 06:52:56 PM
A few years back when the Pound and Euro were almost 1:1, it was a different story...

Yes, I remember that. Although I quite liked it... :D
Now I hope for a swift arrival of my Cumbrian Mountain Express set as every day the exchange rates continue to develop against my favour... :veryangry:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dylan Cole on March 10, 2015, 08:20:27 PM
Quote from: railsquid on March 10, 2015, 02:21:29 PM
Not fun buying from Japan either...

Or Australia.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on March 12, 2015, 09:18:03 PM
So I bought a Stobart 66 because they were selling them cheap in the DRS online shop, and then I got the weathered Megafret at Model Rail Scotland because I needed something for it to pull, then on the ebay..... crap... it's not cheap anymore...  :-[

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7588/16609416108_d3145171e7.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/riHAKf)stobwag (https://flic.kr/p/riHAKf) by Luke Piewalker (https://www.flickr.com/people/64017570@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on March 15, 2015, 11:23:00 AM
Well, I moved to my new place back in September and I am only just getting to the point where my reference books and modelling stuff is getting unpacked. However, I've not been idle during this time and have been searching for bargains - so actually six months worth of locomotive purchases...

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k481/Atso-Cad/9f4f068c1a2c193e4e04a89ec19f522b_zps5926fe3f.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/Atso-Cad/media/9f4f068c1a2c193e4e04a89ec19f522b_zps5926fe3f.jpg.html)

What you see here is:
4 x A1
4 x B1 (with enough spare parts to build two more)
4 x Jubilee
2 x American 2-8-0
2 x 3MT
2 x 4MT
1 x 5MT
4 x J39 (with thanks to RoyLS for one of these)
1 x Pannier
1 x M7
2 x Kato C11 (with enough parts to build 3 more)

Everything here will be used for conversions and commission work. Many will not remain with me...  :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on March 15, 2015, 12:10:22 PM
Purchased from Lord & Butler yesterday at St Neots Show - this little beauty...

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Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on March 15, 2015, 12:17:33 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on March 15, 2015, 12:10:22 PM
Purchased from Lord & Butler yesterday at St Neots Show - this little beauty...

[smg id=22869]

Ooooh, that looks nice! Hmmm, Southern Q class conversion maybe...  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on March 15, 2015, 06:02:24 PM
Ivor the Engine... of sorts... from the Model Centre (in the former Allders of Croydon department store). Couldn't resist for £41. It's apparently a limited edition for Modelzone. But on the downside, by all accounts was pretty much marooned at a single depot in southeast London!

Should I weather it...? Keep it in mint condition...? Decisions, decisions...

While there's not the biggest range of rolling stock extant at this shop, there's a huge variety of modelling supplies including Woodland Scenics stuff, all at half price. Some kits and ready-to-plonk buildings too. Mind you, every time I visit and expect to find nothing new, there's something else on sale. This visit I found this shunter, a few weeks before a Farish Class 31... definitely worth popping in if you're in the area.

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/29/thumb_22895.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22895)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Plainline. on March 15, 2015, 06:51:29 PM
Hi Nemo, I purchased the very same loco from the same store yesterday too. Have had some bargains from here in the past!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 15, 2015, 07:30:03 PM
Quote from: Atso on March 15, 2015, 11:23:00 AM
Well, I moved to my new place back in September and I am only just getting to the point where my reference books and modelling stuff is getting unpacked. However, I've not been idle during this time and have been searching for bargains - so actually six months worth of locomotive purchases...

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k481/Atso-Cad/9f4f068c1a2c193e4e04a89ec19f522b_zps5926fe3f.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/Atso-Cad/media/9f4f068c1a2c193e4e04a89ec19f522b_zps5926fe3f.jpg.html)

What you see here is:
4 x A1
4 x B1 (with enough spare parts to build two more)
4 x Jubilee
2 x American 2-8-0
2 x 3MT
2 x 4MT
1 x 5MT
4 x J39 (with thanks to RoyLS for one of these)
1 x Pannier
1 x M7
2 x Kato C11 (with enough parts to build 3 more)

Everything here will be used for conversions and commission work. Many will not remain with me...  :(

Please desist, Steve. You're creating a shortage for the rest of us! :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on March 16, 2015, 01:54:23 AM
Just arrived from Dapol....lightly oiled and ready to run in.......A3 Bayardo.

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_1065.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_1065.jpg.html)

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_1068.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_1068.jpg.html)

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_1067.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_1067.jpg.html)

(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab280/Croxy_GB/Model%20Trains/IMG_1066.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/Croxy_GB/media/Model%20Trains/IMG_1066.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 16, 2015, 04:36:08 PM
Loving the A3, wish I had a reason to run one!

Parcel from Hattons arrived today, allowing me to complete two little rolling stock projects while work gets underway on the future layout room:

1) Two RNA barrier wagons and a Civil Engineers brake van, to complement my two FNA nuclear flask wagons and complete the train. Just need to acquire appropriate traction now as I don't remember many 37s being on these in the Chester in pre-DRS days.

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/6D5704BB-E8E5-48A7-BAB0-5A47D906B0B0_zpspau3usno.jpg)

2) An Executive-liveried HST, firstly to complete my Swallow-liveried HST rake (the cars in this bookset are Swallow-liveried - just need the TGS now), and secondly to provide alternative power cars for late 80s operation. Oh and thirdly to give me a reason to spend money on a full rake of Executive-liveried coaches. One of the TFOs will be converted to a TSO, as three first class coaches on a cross-country set was pretty rare :'(

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/69481901-EC88-44E3-B68F-4BCDAC6B40FD_zpsojr2vbtn.jpg)

And the same Executive power cars with the rest of my Cross Country HST fleet, giving me a full house to model Chester from 1983 to 1999 (bar the aforementioned Executive coaches).
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jivebunnystudios/F66AD5C2-B601-448A-9526-0DFB1792F2ED_zpss1hs0gu9.jpg)

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on March 16, 2015, 04:49:43 PM
(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/martinscane/IMG_1021_zpsinzvnsve.jpg) (http://s653.photobucket.com/user/martinscane/media/IMG_1021_zpsinzvnsve.jpg.html)
Purchased the Dapol Ivatt 2-6-2T as it's a must for an ex LSWR North Cornwall model.
It ran really well in both directions from the outset (having completed the oiling as recommended in the instruction sheet).
Nice detailing although the motion does look a bit clunky perhaps.
The loco runs well at slow speeds and negotiates Insulfrog points really well.
My only other 2-6-2Ts are the earlier Dapol praries (Ex GW 45XX) and I've always had problems with the pony trucks derailing at complex poiontwork.  Thankfully, the Ivatt suffers no such problems.
Overall a very nice model which runs well - very pleased (and only£55-99).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 16, 2015, 04:52:37 PM
The jury is still out on whether I will replace my aged Minitrix Ivatt with a Dapol one.
Such mixed reviews of the latter one, but I'm glad you have got a good 'un, Martin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on March 16, 2015, 05:25:30 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 16, 2015, 04:52:37 PM
The jury is still out on whether I will replace my aged Minitrix Ivatt with a Dapol one.
Such mixed reviews of the latter one, but I'm glad you have got a good 'un, Martin :thumbsup:

I sold both my first release ones on. They had no pickup on the trailing bogie (although the EP did). Later ones (icluding the push-pull one which I still have) has these pickups and are much better runners in my experience.

I would have to admit that next to the contemporary M7 and 45xx the Ivatt isn't that bad but looks very dated indeed next to the latest Farish offerings as one would expect (including it's tender-engine "twin" which is in a totally different league in every respect).

Roy

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Plainline. on March 16, 2015, 05:49:51 PM
[smg id=22966 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
Picked up these bargains at the weekend. Not my favourite 08 livery but at £41 I could'nt say no!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rabbitaway on March 16, 2015, 06:24:37 PM
How many of these 08s in stock?

I may be in the Croydon area this week

Thanks
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on March 16, 2015, 06:28:25 PM
Quote from: Rabbitaway on March 16, 2015, 06:24:37 PM
How many of these 08s in stock?
Just the one when I was there, which was about 4 PM on Saturday. Can't speak for those others who got their while visiting. Perhaps they wheel out singleton locos for display as/when?

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Plainline. on March 16, 2015, 06:57:50 PM
Quote from: Rabbitaway on March 16, 2015, 06:24:37 PM
How many of these 08s in stock?

I may be in the Croydon area this week

Thanks
i bought mine about three on Saturday. There were three in stock so after mine and Nemos purchase there's potentially one left in stock.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dorsetmike on March 16, 2015, 07:14:52 PM
This rolls quite nicely, but somehow I don't think it really counts here

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cst4b-2-in-1-sack-truck (https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cst4b-2-in-1-sack-truck)

It will however help me shift a load of drawers and boxes full of modelling bits when I move house over the next couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 16, 2015, 07:51:48 PM
I've been rather taken by the Graham Farish Ivatt 2-6-0 for a while now and finally succumbed to temptation.  It is such a neat little model, the motor must be tiny to fit in the model.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/29/thumb_22967.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22967)


I also picked up the latest Graham Farish weathered maroon BR Mk1 coach; an Eastern Region BCK.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_22970.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22970)


Not the best photo but my local model shop had a second hand BR Suburban Mk1 in Crimson, which I thought looked very smart.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_22975.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=22975)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on March 16, 2015, 08:11:29 PM
That Ivatt  mogul does look good.
Not at all my area but I agree a tempting model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on March 16, 2015, 10:06:29 PM
Quote from: Dorsetmike on March 16, 2015, 07:14:52 PM
This rolls quite nicely, but somehow I don't think it really counts here

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cst4b-2-in-1-sack-truck (https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cst4b-2-in-1-sack-truck)

It will however help me shift a load of drawers and boxes full of modelling bits when I move house over the next couple of weeks.

Good idea, Mike!

Bought 2 for a very similar exercise last year. Saved a lot of box lugging.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on March 17, 2015, 11:40:49 AM
not exactly a purchase, but a late birthday present from my daughter.[smg id=22992 type=preview align=center caption="001"]
a second kitchen pullman, 2 x 24t hoppers and a pantechnicon.
I must confess to a twinge of jealousy when I see people purchasing vast amounts of stock!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on March 17, 2015, 12:06:50 PM
Quote from: steve836 on March 17, 2015, 11:40:49 AM
I must confess to a twinge of jealousy when I see people purchasing vast amounts of stock!

Lovely Pullman! I also spy a nice train on the lower level  ;)

As to large purchases, all is not what it seems! Two things to consider:

- Many of those who post larger purchases seem to be living outside of the UK, and so probably order in bulk to save a huge amount on postage costs. A single wagon isn't worth ordering if you're have to pay the same price again just in postage! Much better to wait a couple of months until you can justify (and afford) to order 20 items together and pay £15 to £20 for postage as one parcel, rather than order them separately and pay £5-£7 postage x 20 - ouch!

- I find receiving, opening and checking "bulk" orders for any defects on arrival can actually become a bit of a chore! You certainly don't get the same pleasure out of it as you do from unboxing two wagons (especially purchased by a loved one) and sticking them straight on the track to be shunted off by the nearest locomotive.

Just my 2p (+£5 postage)

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mika on March 17, 2015, 12:41:30 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on March 17, 2015, 12:06:50 PM
Just my 2p (+£5 postage)
:laughabovepost:

I agree, although the postage Hattons charge is quite reasonable for those living on the other side of the Channel.
Michael
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Westbury on March 17, 2015, 04:49:07 PM
[smg id=23002 type=preview align=center caption="Dapol Class 66"]

New Dapol 66 in DB Schenker livery and some silver bullets adding to my modern collection  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on March 17, 2015, 05:26:14 PM
Quote from: steve836 on March 17, 2015, 11:40:49 AM
not exactly a purchase, but a late birthday present from my daughter.[smg id=22992 type=preview align=center caption="001"]
a second kitchen pullman, 2 x 24t hoppers and a pantechnicon.
I must confess to a twinge of jealousy when I see people purchasing vast amounts of stock!

That pantechnicon brought back memories  :hmmm: I used to drive one of those!  8) or what  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Westbury on March 17, 2015, 05:27:02 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on March 17, 2015, 05:23:42 PM
The silver bullets that pass my house are not quite as pristine shall we say!

Enjoy.

Will probably weather them down a bit if only to save the need to wear sun glasses as they pass  :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on March 17, 2015, 06:36:28 PM
Quote from: Westbury on March 17, 2015, 04:49:07 PM
[smg id=23002 type=preview align=center caption="Dapol Class 66"]

New Dapol 66 in DB Schenker livery and some silver bullets adding to my modern collection  :)

Like these a lot (the silver bullets look almost black in your picture) unfortunately far too modern for my modelling era unless I attempt a Reading based layout.......
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on March 17, 2015, 11:16:35 PM

Just arrived in the morning from Menzel's at 53,99 Euros (GBP 38,80) ...and just DCC chipped..
<a href="http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/image.jpg1_zpslqpkdh3i.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/image.jpg1_zpslqpkdh3i.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo image.jpg1_zpslqpkdh3i.jpg"/></a>
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 18, 2015, 01:19:13 PM
Latest arrivals.............................

Farish 4F
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23049.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23049)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23050.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23050)

Farish centre headcode class 37 SYP lightly weathered
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23051.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23051)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23052.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23052)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23053.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23053)

Now to run them in :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on March 18, 2015, 05:43:25 PM
My latest arrivals.....

New Mk1 coaches & HAA hoppers I bought a couple of weeks ago..
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/025_zps6wlyn7ss.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/025_zps6wlyn7ss.jpg.html)

New Executive livery HST arrived on the weekend...(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/030_zpseluh9zuu.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/030_zpseluh9zuu.jpg.html)
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/026_zpsxwm4feto.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/026_zpsxwm4feto.jpg.html)
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/027_zps972i02dd.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/027_zps972i02dd.jpg.html)

And finally the Class 31 arrived today..
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/031_zpscqc1a9op.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/031_zpscqc1a9op.jpg.html)

:claphappy:

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on March 18, 2015, 08:03:34 PM
...and today .."She" arrived...the Duchess, great runner and performer...totally satisfied

[smg id=23061 type=preview align=center caption=""]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on March 18, 2015, 08:14:34 PM
I won a Farish FGW Barbie HST train pack on a well-known auction site for use on my Fisherlea layout.

This will be used as a high-powered DMU substitute as part of a plan involving buying two Dapol Mk3s in FGW "dynamic lines" livery, to create a hybrid livery representing the situation as of early 2008.

Farish's power cars depict the Barbie livery with a much larger proportion of white.
Strictly speaking, the white areas were repainted blue by the time FGW switched over to their brighter, plain blue livery from around 2007

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23060.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23060)

Later FGW livery as a comparison with their earlier Barbie livery (on first page of PDF):

http://www.railway-centre.com/uploads/7/2/2/3/7223531/rp12high.pdf (http://www.railway-centre.com/uploads/7/2/2/3/7223531/rp12high.pdf)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 19, 2015, 11:57:37 AM
Seems like Christmas again (thanks Uncle Farish). Yesterday the 4F and class 37 - today the class 31..................

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23077.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23077)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23078.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23078)

My wallet has just committed hari-kiri as the Cumbrian Mountain Express pack should not be long now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mika on March 19, 2015, 12:30:45 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 19, 2015, 11:57:37 AM
My wallet has just committed hari-kiri as the Cumbrian Mountain Express pack should not be long now.

I hope so. Actually, I'm surprised it hasn't been on the same boat... :confused1:
Anyway, all locos looking great! Very nice additions.

Michael
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on March 19, 2015, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 19, 2015, 11:57:37 AM
Seems like Christmas again (thanks Uncle Farish). Yesterday the 4F and class 37 - today the class 31..................

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23077.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23077)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23078.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23078)

My wallet has just committed hari-kiri as the Cumbrian Mountain Express pack should not be long now.

I would like a class 31 but I will wait until they produce one without a yellow panel (skinhead even?) but my wallet is quivering in the corner as Ally pally is not far away.

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on March 21, 2015, 01:57:25 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 19, 2015, 11:57:37 AM
Seems like Christmas again (thanks Uncle Farish). Yesterday the 4F and class 37 - today the class 31..................

Certainly was like Christmas here. Definitely no smelly kettles here but MRD sent me the blue class 31, the only Yeoman wagon they had and 1 more MGR hopper. Then a card through the door to say there was a weathered blue 37 and 5 more MGR wagons from Rails waiting for me at Sainsbury's. Never before have I been so keen to go to the supermarket  :thumbsup:

http://youtu.be/DVh7clQeQrU (http://youtu.be/DVh7clQeQrU)

As you can see below they're a lot more in focus in real life  :doh:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23108.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23108)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on March 21, 2015, 04:38:08 AM
Some kind of anthropomorphic kettle with a creepy face. Sold to yours truly as a non-runner for about a fiver. With the aid of a coupling spring applied to a place coupling springs are not normally found, it is now running round the layout scaring the daylights out of the other trains.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23111.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23111)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 21, 2015, 05:12:02 AM
Let's see the spooky face then....  :uneasy:

Tomix, I presume, and I'm also interested in where the place is that coupling springs are not normally found.... poor old James - I know I wouldn't like a coupling spring where it's not normally found  :worried:

Mussin'd have bothered him much though if he's going now  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on March 21, 2015, 05:47:49 AM
Yup, Tomix. The spring is very definitely inserted somewhere where the sun don't shine :D. Not that I imagine the sun shines much on Sodor anyway. I'll post graphic pictures on a more suitable thread once I'm sure it really works.

Edited to add: here's a blurry video selfie (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=8974.msg293202#msg293202) to give yourself nightmares.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on March 22, 2015, 07:24:45 PM
Bought some Blue/Grey HST coaches to use with either my Blue/Grey  OR Executive livery HST's, only problem the coach roofs are grey when they should be black  :doh:

(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/cridmore%20yard/012_zps9lymypge.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/cridmore%20yard/012_zps9lymypge.jpg.html)
Looks like it will be airbrush time to correct them. ::)

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on March 23, 2015, 07:19:51 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on March 22, 2015, 07:24:45 PM
Bought some Blue/Grey HST coaches to use with either my Blue/Grey  OR Executive livery HST's, only problem the coach roofs are grey when they should be black  :doh:

(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/cridmore%20yard/012_zps9lymypge.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/cridmore%20yard/012_zps9lymypge.jpg.html)
Looks like it will be airbrush time to correct them. ::)

cheers, Stu.

A quick fix for a reasonable job is Halfords satin black spray tin.. pretty well matches the Dapol black to my eyes!
HTH
Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 27, 2015, 08:51:18 PM
Two more wagons join the fleet, both with a south western theme.

Castle Estates container on a Conflat Wagon and a weathered, insulated van (for through trains from North Cornwall).

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23357.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23357)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on March 28, 2015, 03:06:50 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 15, 2015, 07:30:03 PMPlease desist, Steve. You're creating a shortage for the rest of us! :P

Errmmmm... NO!  :P

Latest haul from Ally Pally today...

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k481/Atso-Cad/a9518830c0ce6b9f8fd114a72e6d7c44_zpsj5cuekcn.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/Atso-Cad/media/a9518830c0ce6b9f8fd114a72e6d7c44_zpsj5cuekcn.jpg.html)

Two Jinty's, A Fairburn, 5MT and two 28xxs...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 28, 2015, 03:35:38 PM
Quote from: Atso on March 28, 2015, 03:06:50 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 15, 2015, 07:30:03 PMPlease desist, Steve. You're creating a shortage for the rest of us! :P

Errmmmm... NO!  :P

Latest haul from Ally Pally today...

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k481/Atso-Cad/a9518830c0ce6b9f8fd114a72e6d7c44_zpsj5cuekcn.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/Atso-Cad/media/a9518830c0ce6b9f8fd114a72e6d7c44_zpsj5cuekcn.jpg.html)

Two Jinty's, A Fairburn, 5MT and two 28xxs...

That's OK, Steve. I've got all of them already. Phew! :sweat:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on March 28, 2015, 04:40:27 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 28, 2015, 03:35:38 PMThat's OK, Steve. I've got all of them already. Phew! :sweat:

Lucky for you!  8)  :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on March 28, 2015, 04:53:28 PM
Received another Hattons package yesterday, just 2 days after an earlier one arrived, yet they were ordered 8 days apart.

The photos below show my latest purchases in the order they have been received and include a – Farish grey class 37 "Saltire", Dapol sliding door Ferry wagon,  Farish green weathered centre headboard class 37, Dapol blue weathered class 52.

Latest order also included some Setrack & Streamline points which need fitting to the layout.

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5250.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5250.jpg.html)

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5227.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5227.jpg.html)

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5218.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5218.jpg.html)

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5215.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5215.jpg.html)

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5223.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5223.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on March 28, 2015, 05:14:41 PM
I went to the model show in Sheffield and bought several items today for my Fisherlea layout:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23376.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23376)

Farish FGW HST trailer guards standard to make up a FGW "Barbie" 2+2 set.

and Farish Bulleid CK and Mk1 BSK as part of a plan to represent a loco-hauled Southern Region passenger steam formation in July 1967 (once I've applied the yellow first class stripes above the windows on the CK)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on March 28, 2015, 06:39:56 PM
Bought a couple of old Farish Pullman Brake ends second hand from KGB models to go with my rake of Farish Mk1 Pullman coaches on preorder (could be some time before I get them though)

Received Brake ends today - nice condition apart from a bit of slightly dodgy repainting of the cream panels and a wrongly fitted but, fortunately, loose roof. Paintwork corrected with the aid of a sharp point and roof refitted. Well pleased with the results and very pleased with the service from KGB - I shall be using them again no doubt.

[smg id=23377 type=preview align=center caption="Pullman Brake end"]

The colours on this pic are not very representative of the actual models (thank god)
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on March 28, 2015, 08:15:06 PM
A visit to my local modelling emporium for a dynamis probox at a very reasonable price (£96.05) resulted in a couple of completely unplanned purchases spotted in the 2nd hand cabinet....

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/IMG_0229_zpsxbojnyz9.jpg) (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ChrisWV10/media/IMG_0229_zpsxbojnyz9.jpg.html)

I had considered adding one to my shopping list before leaving but current economics dictated I should forego that extra expense, however for the bargain price of £55 I couldn't resist! It's a little stuttery but closer investigation shows the wheels are filthy! a good clean and I expect it to be a super little runner.

And next to it, looking forlorn and unloved...

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/IMG_0228_zpsdvdxfgrn.jpg) (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ChrisWV10/media/IMG_0228_zpsdvdxfgrn.jpg.html)

For £45. This is a great little runner,  and he has some playmates already... (gratuitous shot of my growing collection of gronks, and no, I haven't got enough! :P)

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/IMG_0230_zpsjnpgy128.jpg) (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ChrisWV10/media/IMG_0230_zpsjnpgy128.jpg.html)

I will be eating grass for the next month at least but it's worth it  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on March 28, 2015, 08:30:20 PM
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on March 28, 2015, 08:15:06 PM
I will be eating grass for the next month at least but it's worth it  :thumbsup:
I've run out of grass now and I'm on to the weeds. What we suffer for our hobby ehh!
:)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 28, 2015, 09:37:01 PM
Quote from: austinbob on March 28, 2015, 06:39:56 PM
Well pleased with the results and very pleased with the service from KGB - I shall be using them again no doubt.


I hear they have improved a lot since they changed their name from NKVD (Specialist in all things electrical) :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on March 29, 2015, 10:39:02 AM
Quote from: austinbob on March 28, 2015, 08:30:20 PM
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on March 28, 2015, 08:15:06 PM
I will be eating grass for the next month at least but it's worth it  :thumbsup:
I've run out of grass now and I'm on to the weeds. What we suffer for our hobby ehh!
:)

Why don't you pair sell the grass and weed to buy food, or better still more models ? :-X :D

Not really I wouldn't want to see you in jail.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 1936ace on March 29, 2015, 10:48:12 AM
Hi all
I just received 60feet of ID backscenes which I purchased from AJM railways.
She has an ebay site which is where I found her but also runs a UK site. Great service and she custom mirrored the scenes for me so they match up. Icely
Just have to get them stuck up on the wall
Also a 31 in blue and some CCT's may have also sneezed into the train room
Bart
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 29, 2015, 10:50:27 AM
Cool!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on March 29, 2015, 01:30:01 PM
Quote from: 1936ace on March 29, 2015, 10:48:12 AM
Hi all
I just received 60feet of ID backscenes which I purchased from AJM railways.
She has an ebay site which is where I found her but also runs a UK site. Great service and she custom mirrored the scenes for me so they match up. Icely
Just have to get them stuck up on the wall
Also a 31 in blue and some CCT's may have also sneezed into the train room
Bart

:photospleasesign:

C.  :D

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Plainline. on March 30, 2015, 11:56:26 AM
Bought this little beauty yesterday at Ally Pally off the Dapol stand. Run it in this morning, very pleased.(//)[smg id=23450 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 30, 2015, 12:19:31 PM
Lovely! Great photo, too.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on March 30, 2015, 04:24:05 PM
Great photo of the pannier tank!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on March 31, 2015, 12:54:27 AM
Some recent acquisitions:

Firstly from the Nailsea show, Ray Heard had these on his stall...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23497.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23497)
A replacement for my ailing Farish Poole Brush 4

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23490.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23490)
A couple of Conflats with 'A' containers

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23491.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23491)
A couple of PO vehicles for the Grouping era - I didn't notice until later that these were Collectors Club specials.

A recent delivery from Kernow:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23492.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23492)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23493.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23493)
The four different SR 12T ventilated vans

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23494.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23494)
Somewhere for the Guard to ride in.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23495.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23495)
A set of weathered fuel tankers.

PS.

As a comparison, the BR Bauxite van against a couple of NGS kit-built specimens
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/28/thumb_23496.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23496)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 31, 2015, 01:05:23 AM
All VERY nice!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on March 31, 2015, 12:26:44 PM
[smg id=23502 type=preview align=center caption="##10"]

After my recent run in with Dapol I was doubtful about buying more from them but I could not resist this bargain I spotted locally,but praise where praise is due, it runs great smooth and quite, not impressed by the so called factory weathering though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on March 31, 2015, 12:49:23 PM
But you'll be able to weather it yourself now Di  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on March 31, 2015, 01:55:37 PM
Now your a professional weathering artist Di  I'll have to bring some stock down for you to weather for me next time we visit  motherinlaw she lives not far from you in Queenborough Toothill .
Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on March 31, 2015, 03:15:22 PM
Looks like there will be a queue at Di's door before long! I'm about a week in front of you I believe Bob  :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dylan Cole on April 02, 2015, 04:17:47 PM
My latest purchase is the "City of Coventry".

[smg id=23548 type=preview align=center caption="#46240 City of Coventry"]

And now I need to order some maroon Mk1 & Stanier coaches to match.



Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on April 02, 2015, 06:40:44 PM
I'm green with envy! Would have to run under rule 1 but who cares!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 02, 2015, 09:26:55 PM
That's very nice.  It will look great with the maroon Mk1s behind.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on April 03, 2015, 09:10:50 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7604/17021594512_80ac3ceac0.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rW982s)

Looks lovely, but unfortunately not as keen on going in the forward direction as reverse, so probably going back  :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 03, 2015, 09:17:06 PM
I haven't posted this on here yet.  An old Graham Farish GWR streamlined railcar.  A bit noisy but runs well.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23601.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23601)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 03, 2015, 09:51:31 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on April 03, 2015, 09:17:06 PM
A bit noisy but runs well.


My green one is exactly like that.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DELETED on April 03, 2015, 10:54:18 PM
Have been a very naughty boy as I shouldn't be buying more but I actually won an EBay auction and got these VBA's to complete my rake of 6 now.  I'm not sure whether to contact the seller or not as they were missing the long couplers I need for my layout...

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu17/RSTA/IMAG0138.jpg) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/RSTA/media/IMAG0138.jpg.html)

I also really like these VTG cement tanks, trouble is I need another 4 now :doh: 

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu17/RSTA/IMAG0139.jpg) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/RSTA/media/IMAG0139.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on April 04, 2015, 08:09:28 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on April 03, 2015, 09:51:31 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on April 03, 2015, 09:17:06 PM
A bit noisy but runs well.


My green one is exactly like that.

Snap - got 3 of 'em! But they do look great trundling down the track, making all that racket. My later Poole one(371-625) does seem to be a bit quieter than the other 2.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on April 04, 2015, 09:07:16 AM
I took the plunge and bought Dapol's recently released FGW HST train pack.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23651.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23651)

My original plan was to buy the "dynamic lines" Mk3s separately.

However Dapol's first run of the FGW pack was well-nigh impossible to obtain, so I decided it was better to wait this time round.
It's probably the last chance to obtain it in this livery as FGW is rebranding their franchise as GWR introducing a mainly green livery.

If they decided to keep their HSTs after refurbishment, after failing to get DfT approval to purchase Hitachi AT300 dual-mode units (IEPs) for their West Country services, HSTs will almost certainly be repainted into their new livery.

So far it's been running OK on my test track.

All I'll need now is a matching TGS and I can reproduce this formation in miniature
http://www.hondawanderer.com/43042_Moreton-in-Marsh_2008.htm (http://www.hondawanderer.com/43042_Moreton-in-Marsh_2008.htm)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 06, 2015, 10:54:14 PM
I bought this a couple of weeks ago, it completed a couple of hours running in and the front bogie came unscrewed.  Back to the shop it went, there were no others left but I was promised that a replacement screw could be obtained from Barwell.  With the new screw fitted it is back on my layout.

I've wanted a LMS Black Five for years because I had a Hornby one many years ago; one in BR livery seemed like just the thing for my layout.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23682.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23682)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23683.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23683)

I do love the colour combination of lined black loco with crimson & cream coaches.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Westbury on April 06, 2015, 11:27:18 PM
Added a class 70 to my modern fleet ...

[smg id=23758 type=preview align=center caption="Class 70"]

Bought it direct from Freightliner's own online gift shop as it was cheaper than anywhere else.

:wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on April 10, 2015, 01:42:52 AM
Nice one Westbury. Even though it's not really the era I'm modelling I love my class 70 also bought directly from Freightliner.

As for my recent purchases, I bought 12 of these wagons from the local flea market/collectors' fair for £50.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23824.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23824)

https://youtu.be/sWKI-_upmZc
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dancess on April 10, 2015, 08:01:33 PM
S15 in Southern livery - not my era but paint job looks good.

Not able to post images at present but pics in my S15 album
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on April 10, 2015, 08:14:25 PM
Are these the pictures you are trying to show?

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23834.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23834)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23835.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23835)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dancess on April 10, 2015, 08:29:28 PM
Yes. Many thanks
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 12, 2015, 10:10:52 PM
Bought a couple of Peco 16T mineral wagons on Ebay:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23965.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23965)

Also a Graham Farish Class 08 shunter in green with wasp stripes, similar to the one based at Leamington shed in the 1960s

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23967.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23967)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23968.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23968)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on April 12, 2015, 10:20:54 PM
Purchases at Trainwest:

Three 'Dogfish', to go with the other seven in the set I already have

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23976.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23976)

and a couple of wagons - the PO wagon is the 2007/08 Collectors Club special

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23977.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23977)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on April 12, 2015, 10:58:07 PM
£201.15 spent this week which was a saving of £21.90 on the marked prices below. All but the unboxed wagons on the right were bought at Trainwest in Melksham  :thumbsup:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23975.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23975)


EDIT: I forgot, I also won a 73 on ebay   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on April 13, 2015, 09:02:49 PM
Also at Trainwest I added a further 12 wagons to my EWS fleet pictures to follow
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Westbury on April 14, 2015, 10:09:40 AM

Couldn't resist this when I saw it on ebay...

[smg id=24008 type=preview align=center caption="Graham Farish S&DJR 3F"]

New, split from set I believe
Was a a good price and a lovely little runner...

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on April 14, 2015, 09:46:41 PM
Well I had a couple of additions to the fleet, well 3 actually.....but I have been a good boy lately, and Fleabay unearthed these.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/27/thumb_23935.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23935)
The Jinties are the older Farish model, which I think is still a rather good model, which is good because I now have 7  :o  :o One of them was a terrible runner, but after messing about with it, I discovered the chassis was a little bent, a bit of gentle pressure and all was well again. I must admit they will not be in this state for long, I have plans, 0-6-2T plans to be more precise.....
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Foster_Street/Dir_2/medium_23934.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=23934)
The Ivatt was a bargain, £30 and totally mint, in fact it looks like it had never been run, the only thing is a slightly damaged ladder on the tender.
I know its not a patch on the latest Farish example but I always wanted one as a kid and now I have one, who knows she may even escape the weathering brush, well maybe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MattJ on April 14, 2015, 10:51:04 PM
D832 Onslaught arrives to keep D823 Hermes company!

[smg id=24017 type=preview align=center caption="Onslaught"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 15, 2015, 08:40:49 PM
Already mentioned this elsewhere, but Trainwest saw me come home with one of these...

[smg id=24048]

Very please to have got this set as I didn't feel like joining the Dapol club just for one when it was new.

Runs very nicely, and saw some service on "Cross Street" during the afternoon  :)

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 15, 2015, 10:23:47 PM
Bought some new wagons from Chris in Prague.

Chiquita banana wagon
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24064.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24064)

Castle Estates insulated van
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24065.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24065)

Castle Estates tube wagon
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24066.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24066)

Castle Estates 10-foot wheelbase van
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24067.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24067)

"Sam's Cider" van
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24068.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24068)


Latest Ebay purchase, two unpainted kit-built vans.  I'm not sure what sort of vans they are but they seem to be vacuum fitted so I'll have to paint them BR Bauxite.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24072.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24072)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on April 15, 2015, 10:28:32 PM
The one with 4 sets of doors looks like a Mink C

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Blillpers on April 16, 2015, 04:37:50 PM
Got myself a Class 47... at last! I never thought such a common locomotive would be so hard to find a model of.

(http://i59.tinypic.com/2vkizwl.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 16, 2015, 04:59:01 PM
Oh, they're common enough. It's finding one in the right livery (a BR blue variant or at worst 2-tone green) which is the problem...

No problem with this Class 31 mind you:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24080.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24080)

Well, apart from the fact that it's from Lima  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davidinyork on April 16, 2015, 05:05:05 PM
Quote from: railsquid on April 16, 2015, 04:59:01 PM
Oh, they're common enough. It's finding one in the right livery (a BR blue variant or at worst 2-tone green) which is the problem...

The green ones aren't too difficult to find for a reasonable price - it's the blue ones which go for around a hundred quid on ebay. The Intercity Executive one (they've only done one of these with the new tooling) also goes for quite a bit.

Still, some more blue ones due out soon - both a 47/0 and a 47/7.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 16, 2015, 05:07:18 PM
Meanwhile guess which class of locomotive this chassis belongs to:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24081.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24081)
Sold as a non-runner... Easy enough to "fix" so that it "runs", albeit only marginally less badly than the 31 shown above.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 16, 2015, 05:10:02 PM
Quote from: davidinyork on April 16, 2015, 05:05:05 PM
Quote from: railsquid on April 16, 2015, 04:59:01 PM
Oh, they're common enough. It's finding one in the right livery (a BR blue variant or at worst 2-tone green) which is the problem...

The green ones aren't too difficult to find for a reasonable price - it's the blue ones which go for around a hundred quid on ebay. The Intercity Executive one (they've only done one of these with the new tooling) also goes for quite a bit.
I got a Poole-era BR blue one for less than 30 quid last week... More for the curiosity value mind you.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davidinyork on April 16, 2015, 05:13:36 PM
Quote from: railsquid on April 16, 2015, 05:10:02 PM
Quote from: davidinyork on April 16, 2015, 05:05:05 PM
Quote from: railsquid on April 16, 2015, 04:59:01 PM
Oh, they're common enough. It's finding one in the right livery (a BR blue variant or at worst 2-tone green) which is the problem...

The green ones aren't too difficult to find for a reasonable price - it's the blue ones which go for around a hundred quid on ebay. The Intercity Executive one (they've only done one of these with the new tooling) also goes for quite a bit.

I tend to avoid the Poole-era models now. I have one 47s from that era, which I've had for quite a while, and it's very much showing its age! last time I ran it it wasn't half making a racket. Don't think it's a split gear, but I can't really be bothered to take it apart to check - it's consigned to the bottom of a storage box!
I got a Poole-era BR blue one for less than 30 quid last week... More for the curiosity value mind you.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 16, 2015, 05:19:36 PM
Like I said, it's more for the curiosity value, I have developed a strange and morbid fascination for older N-gauge models.  :heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on April 16, 2015, 06:02:54 PM
Hot from The  Farish club - SDJR F4 & 6 WD tankers ( not a set - separate models, with the tankers in sets of 3)

[smg id=24086 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

[smg id=24088 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

[smg id=24089 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 16, 2015, 06:07:47 PM
That's lovely that is  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 16, 2015, 08:49:46 PM
Lovely looking set :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on April 17, 2015, 11:58:15 AM
That 4F is almost worth joining the club for  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on April 17, 2015, 12:11:52 PM
[smg id=24102 type=preview align=center caption="@2"]

The latest addition to the fleet on Snoozebury a Dapol Class 35 Hymek in two tone green with small yellow warning panels.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 17, 2015, 02:10:01 PM
Hope you're happy with it, Di.
I have 2 from the very first run and whilst they are great to look at, they both seem to lose traction a bit with just 6 x Farish Mk1's in tow :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on April 17, 2015, 02:52:49 PM
Has anyone seent the Duchess locomotives on Fleabay for £69 direct from Tiawan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on April 17, 2015, 08:51:35 PM
Are these faulty locos sent back to the factory being "recycled" ?

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MattJ on April 17, 2015, 08:57:06 PM
Quote from: Ditape on April 17, 2015, 12:11:52 PM
[smg id=24102 type=preview align=center caption="@2"]

The latest addition to the fleet on Snoozebury a Dapol Class 35 Hymek in two tone green with small yellow warning panels.

I've been wanting a Hymek, couldn't seem to find one so I got my green Warship instead!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on April 17, 2015, 09:04:31 PM
Quote from: joe cassidy on April 17, 2015, 08:51:35 PM
Are these faulty locos sent back to the factory being "recycled" ?

Best regards,


Joe

Hi Joe

I don't think so. We have seen a number of dofferent locos (Ivatts and Class 37s for two) sold via this route at bargain prices and as far as I know they are "proper" production models. Plenty on the Forum seem to have bought them, perhaps someone can confirm.

Kind Regards

Roy

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on April 17, 2015, 09:11:38 PM
So is this what happens ?

Bachmann UK orders 1000 locos from the factory in China.

The factory makes 1200, but delivers 1000 to Bachmann UK.

The 200 "spares" end up in Taiwan.

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: guest311 on April 17, 2015, 09:52:47 PM
my two 37251s were just as good as the one that I got from Liverpool, and at £98 + £9 p&p = £107 were £3 odd less than that one.

in fact so happy, I've got two more heading my way, but don't tell HMRC  :worried:

the only difference was no details bag, but I'm sure I can cover than from the Dapol details sets I've got, or even the details parts from other 37s.

alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on April 18, 2015, 01:41:15 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7675/16979738197_2e019c7396_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSrAAR)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8691/16564725654_b146185482_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/reLxQb)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8816/17187141765_2f91d577e5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sbLAsr)

My bounty from a trip to C&M Models in Carlisle.  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on April 18, 2015, 01:48:18 PM
You bought a rolling road?   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on April 18, 2015, 01:53:04 PM
 :laughabovepost:

I had the rolling road down at my parents for test running...

I got a coach interior for my Mk3 Composite in the push pull set though.

I can highly recommend C&M, very friendly, and there is a new Pay and Display car park just across the road!

Ken
8~)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davidinyork on April 18, 2015, 02:36:45 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on April 18, 2015, 01:53:04 PM
:laughabovepost:

I had the rolling road down at my parents for test running...

I got a coach interior for my Mk3 Composite in the push pull set though.

I can highly recommend C&M, very friendly, and there is a new Pay and Display car park just across the road!

Ken
8~)

It's also only about five minutes' walk from Carlisle station. I can also recommend it - good stock, and the bloke who runs it is very helpful.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on April 18, 2015, 08:13:01 PM
Well I fell off the wagon today after a visit to Model Railways Direct in Portishead, Bristol.  Only went to get my brother a birthday present but left with so much more.  :worried:

I absolutely love MRD as they have a fantastic modern shop, a huge amount of stock and excellent prices.  If anyone is ever in the area then I highly recommend a visit.

My haul included...

Graham Farish Scenecraft Georgian Townhouse
Graham Farish Scenecraft Bicycle Hut
Graham Farish Scenecract Fueling Point Pump House
Graham Farish MK1 CCT in BR Blue

oh and...

The Steel Worker and Seaside Excursion train sets!  :doh:

These train sets are such good value that I thought it rude not to.

Have a great weekend.

Paddy

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 19, 2015, 10:15:48 PM
Two more Graham Farish 16T weathered mineral wagons with different running numbers to the one I have.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24218.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24218)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 20, 2015, 04:05:05 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24222.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24222)
86213 "Lancashire Witch" in a halfway decent livery. Apparently a non-runner but after a bit of magic (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=27026.msg299324#msg299324) is flying around the layout without the help of a broomstick.

This follows on from another, somewhat older Class 86 also sold as a "non-runner":
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24145.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24145)

This one has a lion on the side... So now I have a Lion, a Witch... were any locomotives ever named after St Andrew by the Wardrobe (http://www.standrewbythewardrobe.net/)?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on April 20, 2015, 04:43:40 PM
 :photospleasesign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MalcolmInN on April 20, 2015, 10:40:44 PM
Oh yea, oh yea,
be it known that A. Black and Sons : Coal merchants, are unable to fullfil their orders to the good peoples of Silloth for the forseable future being as 'ow their only mechanical horse is in need of repairs, which can only be undertaken in the great metropolis of Carlisle.
Arthur regrets any inconvenience and invites all his customers to send their lads with hand-carts to his yard near the engine shed east of the mill and station to collect any essential supplies.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/81786082/NG/50412CoalLorry.jpg)

[actually all the stuff in the pic are new purchases, apart from the specs. in the background ! ]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on April 22, 2015, 05:58:53 PM
A Poole-made Farish 101 3-car unit with blue/grey inlays on my Fisherlea layout.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24302.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24302)

It's in very good condition for its age and runs OK too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 22, 2015, 09:27:42 PM
So is my old green version but it's a right 'growler' :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 25, 2015, 07:47:00 PM
Latest addition to my collection of unfitted mineral wagons, a Dapol 21T in BR grey.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24406.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24406)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on April 26, 2015, 05:00:37 PM
I'm just itching to show pictures of my Schools, WC's & BoB's but unfortunately the manufacturers are not playing ball!  :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on April 26, 2015, 10:29:37 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on April 26, 2015, 05:00:37 PM
I'm just itching to show pictures of my Schools, WC's & BoB's but unfortunately the manufacturers are not playing ball!  :'(

...just to whet your appetite, spotted down at the RMWeb meet today...

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96558-rmweb-members-day-taunton-2015-full-line-up-announced/page-12#entry1869006 (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96558-rmweb-members-day-taunton-2015-full-line-up-announced/page-12#entry1869006)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on April 26, 2015, 10:33:27 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on April 26, 2015, 10:29:37 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on April 26, 2015, 05:00:37 PM
I'm just itching to show pictures of my Schools, WC's & BoB's but unfortunately the manufacturers are not playing ball!  :'(

...just to whet your appetite, spotted down at the RMWeb meet today...

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96558-rmweb-members-day-taunton-2015-full-line-up-announced/page-12#entry1869006 (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96558-rmweb-members-day-taunton-2015-full-line-up-announced/page-12#entry1869006)

Thanks for posting, that is very, very, very exciting! Also, love the little old 14xx - I assume it's pre-Dapol? And are the wheels plain brass?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on April 26, 2015, 11:11:57 PM
The photos were taken on the 2mmFS layout 'Tucking Mill' - I have no idea to the history of the 14xx model or its construction, only that which is in the photo caption... It is nice though, isn't it?  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 27, 2015, 04:20:11 PM
Very important addition to the layout:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/26/thumb_24457.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24457)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on April 27, 2015, 11:07:56 PM
Do they sell Marston's Old Empire IPA on there?    :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on April 30, 2015, 12:32:34 PM
Just bought this, not 100% happy about the finish. Also is the body supposed to hold onto the chassis or does it just sit on there loosely?

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7679/17320762395_75c8105541.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7771/17320760125_6562d8216a.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7656/16698301164_fcf70634ba.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on April 30, 2015, 12:39:38 PM
Quote from: simonprelude on April 30, 2015, 12:32:34 PM
Just bought this, not 100% happy about the finish. Also is the body supposed to hold onto the chassis or does it just sit on there loosely?

They often do. Bear in mind these were made around 1988, so the finish won't be as crisp as something produced today.

Still looks a fairly clean and tidy model, with upgraded wheels and chassis too.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on April 30, 2015, 12:50:34 PM
Think I'll tidy some of the colours up, this one has already been renumbered as per the example I wanted.
Next to get the name plates and badge to complete it, oh and apply my vinyls to a rake of mk2 coaches I have.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Westbury on April 30, 2015, 03:55:50 PM

Care of Dapol's monthly specials....

[smg id=24550 type=preview align=center caption="EW&S Class 58"]

A new addition to my modern fleet  :D

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 30, 2015, 04:07:32 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on April 27, 2015, 11:07:56 PM
Do they sell Marston's Old Empire IPA on there?    :beers:
Tragically not, but I have received intelligence indicating that a goods train bearing vital supplies from the Continent will reach Eitetsumura in the next week or so.  :beers: :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jonny on April 30, 2015, 05:13:09 PM
Just purchased this wee best from my local emporium.  Couldn't resist at the price

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/58herbie/dcc%20sound%20conversions/DSC_0020_edit_1430410211937.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/58herbie/media/dcc%20sound%20conversions/DSC_0020_edit_1430410211937.jpg.html)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/58herbie/dcc%20sound%20conversions/DSC_0021.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/58herbie/media/dcc%20sound%20conversions/DSC_0021.jpg.html)

Stuck.her on the rollers with 12v dc and runs like a sewing machine.

Bargain

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on April 30, 2015, 05:40:39 PM
Hi Jonny,

Is that one of the latest 08?  And for £10?

That is a serious bargain!

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jonny on April 30, 2015, 05:59:18 PM
It certainly is Paddy cat number ending in 016.

She will get some muck thrown over it too


Cheers

Jonny
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2015, 06:05:15 PM
Wow, what a bargain!!!! :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jonny on April 30, 2015, 06:07:03 PM
Cheers Guys. Only thing missing is the couplings of which I have a few so thats no problem.  Very happy bpy 😀
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 30, 2015, 06:51:06 PM
QuoteJust purchased this wee best from my local emporium.  Couldn't resist at the price

Lucky you! Fancy a clean, new spec, EWS 08 (latest release is factory weathered) but can't find one anywhere and then you pop up with one at £10.00  :o :goggleeyes:

Did the shop not test it?!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jonny on April 30, 2015, 07:21:05 PM
I honestly don't know if they did or not. It was in their second hand cabinet with the tags on the box you see. I took it to till paid my money and ran like roadrunner.  Couldn't see anything obvious. 

Got home took the pictures plonked it on the rollers applied power and bingo.

I wasn't going to ask if they had tested it as at ten pound I was willing to take my chances
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on April 30, 2015, 07:52:04 PM
That is a serious bargain! I'm not jealous...  :-X :censored:

C.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Westbury on April 30, 2015, 07:52:25 PM
This little fella arrived from the collectors club...

[smg id=24551 type=preview align=center caption="S&DJR 4F"]

Now the S&DJR 3F I recently picked up off ebay has some company  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jonny on April 30, 2015, 08:11:26 PM
Quote from: Jonny on April 30, 2015, 07:21:05 PM
I honestly don't know if they did or not. It was in their second hand cabinet with the tags on the box you see. I took it to till paid my money and ran like roadrunner.  Couldn't see anything obvious. 

Got home took the pictures plonked it on the rollers applied power and bingo.

I wasn't going to ask if they had tested it as at ten pound I was willing to take my chances


Couplings now fitted. 😀
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 30, 2015, 08:55:02 PM
Quote from: Westbury on April 30, 2015, 07:52:25 PM
This little fella arrived from the collectors club...

[smg id=24551 type=preview align=center caption="S&DJR 4F"]

Now the S&DJR 3F I recently picked up off ebay has some company  :D

Very nice :thumbsup:
The lining out is quite impressive.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on April 30, 2015, 09:06:22 PM
Im jealous I want one
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on May 01, 2015, 09:30:37 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7702/17335539155_93a529f84e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/spTaQ8)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8808/16713067494_f1ce94761a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rsSQG7)

My new 26 and my replacement Green Duchess with her detail parts added  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on May 02, 2015, 07:50:54 AM
You may find that the cylinder 'male chicken' (changed by forum) pipes foul the bogie wheels on tight curves - I fitted mine and then had to remove them as they were the cause of derailments

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on May 02, 2015, 10:49:01 AM
Yeah, but they look so pretty!  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 02, 2015, 11:09:27 AM
And if you use curves of an adequate radius shouldn't cause a problem.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davidinyork on May 02, 2015, 03:27:48 PM
Bought the Dapol Arriva Wales set with the Class 67 from Rails earlier in the week. It arrived it, I ran the loco for about 20 minutes then it expired in a puff of white smoke (not exactly unprecedented where Dapol 67s are concerned!)! As it happens I was down that way this morning so took it back and swapped it for another one - just testing it now and so far so good. It was the last one so I really hope this one stays OK!

Going to model shops is deadly when they have good offers on, and I also came away with a Freightliner-livery Class 90 (54 quid) and an oval of OO gauge track plus controller (split from a Bachmann set) (25 quid). Reason for this last one was that I wanted a basic controller for my test loop, and this was actually the cheapest way!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on May 02, 2015, 07:46:21 PM
I was at Modelrailwaysdirect just to get a seep motor and came away with a Dapol HST set in BR grey. Unfortunately its DOA so that's going back :-( I just hope they can get another as they are discontinued now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 05, 2015, 01:36:52 AM
A purchase from Kernow at the recent RMWeb meet in Taunton:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24653.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24653)
Triple pack of China Clay hoods

Some coaches bought at the Bristol exhibition:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24654.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24654)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24655.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24655)
Two Bulleid SKs and a CK

...and not rolling stock, but rolling stock related:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24656.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24656)
A couple of stock boxes. Now have all my BR(S) coaches in one place for each era. The smaller blue boxes vacated by these coaches have been filled with Maunsells and the BR Maroon inter-regional coaches...

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 05, 2015, 04:54:56 AM
The Stock boxes look very impressive can you advise the manufacturer

Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 05, 2015, 07:49:27 AM
The card slip says 'Wealistic Models' - I only see him at shows in the South of England and save my purchases until I can take advantage of any show special offer prices... I believe he also sells on fleabay under the name JB's Modelworld: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/JBs-Model-World/N-Gauge-Storage-/_i.html?_fsub=2187821 (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/JBs-Model-World/N-Gauge-Storage-/_i.html?_fsub=2187821)

These are only the smaller blue boxes. I haven't seen him selling the Really Useful Box version (the foam inserts are larger to fit in the 4L version now) online. From my discussion with him at the Bristol show he will be at TINGS and Warley later on this year...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 05, 2015, 12:00:11 PM
Having sold aluminium foil based packaging to Tunnocks in Uddingston for many years (and as a keen devourer of their products), I just had to have one of these...............

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24657.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24657)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24658.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24658)

:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on May 05, 2015, 06:40:41 PM
Sometimes one is not enough!

[smg id=24669 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on May 05, 2015, 06:47:47 PM
Nice!  :envy:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on May 05, 2015, 07:26:02 PM
My van arrived today as well  :D

[smg id=24678 type=preview align=center caption="Tunnocks Van"]

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 05, 2015, 07:42:29 PM
Nice, but why are PO wagons so popular when so few people model pre-war?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on May 05, 2015, 08:44:02 PM
Probably because they add (non prototypical) a splash of colour to those rakes of bauxite and grey wagons!  ;)

Who is Turnock's?

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 05, 2015, 09:21:15 PM
only the makers of one of the best things in the work ever, chocolate covered marshmellow  covered teacakes
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 05, 2015, 09:38:29 PM
Quote from: paulprice on May 05, 2015, 09:21:15 PM
only the makers of one of the best things in the work ever, chocolate covered marshmellow  covered teacakes...........

......available in milk chocolate coating (red & yellow packs) or plain chocolate coating (blue & gold packs). Of course there is always the Tunnocks Caramel Wafer biscuit, too :foodanddrink:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 05, 2015, 10:07:21 PM
Im hungry now
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Westbury on May 05, 2015, 11:04:17 PM
Added a 411 4CEP that was on sale to my main BR / era 5 layout...

[smg id=24688 type=preview align=center caption="4CEP"]

Been running it in today and it runs very nicely indeed  :D


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 06, 2015, 09:35:37 AM
Quote from: steve836 on May 05, 2015, 07:42:29 PM
Nice, but why are PO wagons so popular when so few people model pre-war?

I agree that for a transition modeller such as myself the Tunnocks van would be 'out of era' but there are many folks who model heritage railways and even more who just like a stroll down Memory Lane to what seemed happier days :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 06, 2015, 09:38:23 AM
Quote from: steve836 on May 05, 2015, 07:42:29 PM
Nice, but why are PO wagons so popular when so few people model pre-war?

I model pre-war, so they should all be for me (insert evil laugh here), you BR modellers should keep your mitts off  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 06, 2015, 10:17:19 AM
Quote from: paulprice on May 06, 2015, 09:38:23 AM
Quote from: steve836 on May 05, 2015, 07:42:29 PM
Nice, but why are PO wagons so popular when so few people model pre-war?

I model pre-war, so they should all be for me (insert evil laugh here), you BR modellers should keep your mitts off  :D

I must confess that I too have acquired one or two myself ( in bulk lots or as gifts) but one of these days I shall spray them grey, so that the old livery is barely visible and renumber them to suit vehicles taken over during WW2. I think that tank wagons kept their livery, but am open to correction.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 06, 2015, 10:25:02 AM
Quote from: steve836 on May 06, 2015, 10:17:19 AM
Quote from: paulprice on May 06, 2015, 09:38:23 AM
Quote from: steve836 on May 05, 2015, 07:42:29 PM
Nice, but why are PO wagons so popular when so few people model pre-war?

I model pre-war, so they should all be for me (insert evil laugh here), you BR modellers should keep your mitts off  :D

I must confess that I too have acquired one or two myself ( in bulk lots or as gifts) but one of these days I shall spray them grey, so that the old livery is barely visible and renumber them to suit vehicles taken over during WW2. I think that tank wagons kept their livery, but am open to correction.

That's unfair you don't see me buying BR liveried ex-LMS engines and re spraying them into more civilised liveries, oh hang on a minute you do......GOOD POINT WELL MADE THAT MAN
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rob H on May 06, 2015, 11:08:52 AM
Mick, John, are the Peco Tunnocks vans available anywhere please,

Rob.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rob H on May 06, 2015, 11:49:17 AM
Peco Tunnock wagons available here,

http://www.r3sprays.co.uk/tunnock-gauge-wagon-model-rail-scotland-p-759.html (http://www.r3sprays.co.uk/tunnock-gauge-wagon-model-rail-scotland-p-759.html)

Rob.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 06, 2015, 12:01:59 PM
Quote from: paulprice on May 06, 2015, 10:25:02 AM
Quote from: steve836 on May 06, 2015, 10:17:19 AM
Quote from: paulprice on May 06, 2015, 09:38:23 AM
Quote from: steve836 on May 05, 2015, 07:42:29 PM
Nice, but why are PO wagons so popular when so few people model pre-war?

I model pre-war, so they should all be for me (insert evil laugh here), you BR modellers should keep your mitts off  :D

I must confess that I too have acquired one or two myself ( in bulk lots or as gifts) but one of these days I shall spray them grey, so that the old livery is barely visible and renumber them to suit vehicles taken over during WW2. I think that tank wagons kept their livery, but am open to correction.

That's unfair you don't see me buying BR liveried ex-LMS engines and re spraying them into more civilised liveries, oh hang on a minute you do......GOOD POINT WELL MADE THAT MAN

And my way is more prototypical (except for a few preserved locos). :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 07, 2015, 03:53:32 PM
Little BabySquid's grandparents turned up the other day with a suitcase full of miscellaneous N gauge stock which had kept landing on their doorstep for some inexplicable reason.  :angel:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24704.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24704)
Dan (DesertHound) may be interested to know there are 4 (four) Poole-era Farish locos in among that lot.

There is actually some more stuff, mainly unboxed wagons, an eclectic selection of German coaching stock and some ineffably naff GDR-era Piko locomotives which tickled my fancy.

Mystic Meg predicts a lot of wheel-cleaning, coupler-wrangling and split-gear prodding in railsquid's future.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on May 07, 2015, 04:06:07 PM
Looks fun!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 07, 2015, 08:13:12 PM
I wonder where they all came from, eh? :hmmm:
You'd better pray Mrs. Squiddy doesn't latch on :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on May 07, 2015, 10:57:50 PM
The train now arriving...

Great Western 45xx Prarie tank.  In the 1960s tank engine 4555 was painted in this livery and was photographed on freight trains in and around the Birmingham area.  Since I don't think 4555 has been modelled Dapol's model of 4523 is close enough.  It will be rostered on special trains as part of 'GWR 125' this summer.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24717.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24717)

Also new is this Dapol Gresley buffet in BR maroon.  I've wanted one for my Eastern Region rake of Maroon Gresley coaches for some time.  It will also do to represent the ER buffet coaches transferred to the Western Region.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24718.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24718)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24719.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24719)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on May 08, 2015, 09:07:53 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24734.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24734)

Dapol Class 43 in BR Blue/Grey. Was DOA when I got it but thanks to some excellent service from ModelRailwaysDirect it's all sorted.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 08, 2015, 09:42:47 PM
I had one of those in 00 always was one of my favourite models
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DELETED on May 09, 2015, 12:29:16 AM
I have been very short of cash but I did have a few pounds saved up and bought a few Peco butterley kits at £3 each but after the Nepal quake my "hobby" cash has been donated there -they need help way more than I can justify on little bits of plastic.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on May 11, 2015, 10:04:26 AM
Quote from: paulprice on May 08, 2015, 09:42:47 PM
I had one of those in 00 always was one of my favourite models

Me too, spent a lot of my childhood on them. Just need a 47 and 50 to complete my childhood travel collection.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on May 11, 2015, 09:02:01 PM
Although I model BR Blue I decided to buy these..
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/steam%20locos%20002_zpsxw7vqo6q.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/steam%20locos%20002_zpsxw7vqo6q.jpg.html)

A rake of maroon mk1 coaches & a couple of steam locos to run as steam specials
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/steam%20locos%20005_zps496jemer.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/steam%20locos%20005_zps496jemer.jpg.html)
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/steam%20locos%20009_zps4yjnu1my.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/steam%20locos%20009_zps4yjnu1my.jpg.html)

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 11, 2015, 09:45:08 PM
Long overdue, Stu :D
Now then - steam specials are usually kept very clean so a simple yes/no answer please - will you be keeping the spray gun away from them? :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on May 11, 2015, 09:53:24 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 11, 2015, 09:45:08 PM
Long overdue, Stu :D
Now then - steam specials are usually kept very clean so a simple yes/no answer please - will you be keeping the spray gun away from them? :hmmm:

Cheers! Well yeah I will have to keep them fairly clean for steam specials I think. I'll weather the underframes of the coaches & hope to add a bit of detailing to the steamers, loco crews etc  :hmmm:

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on May 12, 2015, 06:49:00 AM
Nice shots of the locos, Stu.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jimmy77 on May 13, 2015, 02:24:16 PM
Received a few more Mk3's today along with an HST set to almost complete the InterCity long distance fleet!

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd491/jimmy1977uk/11270107_10152722134971529_420042812_n_zpsxt26fqrt.jpg) (http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/jimmy1977uk/media/11270107_10152722134971529_420042812_n_zpsxt26fqrt.jpg.html)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd491/jimmy1977uk/11245418_10152722135021529_2129055373_n_zpsau01sbpn.jpg) (http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/jimmy1977uk/media/11245418_10152722135021529_2129055373_n_zpsau01sbpn.jpg.html)

Cheers,

Jimmy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on May 13, 2015, 03:32:03 PM
Quote from: Jimmy77 on May 13, 2015, 02:24:16 PM
Received a few more Mk3's today along with an HST set to almost complete the InterCity long distance fleet!

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd491/jimmy1977uk/11270107_10152722134971529_420042812_n_zpsxt26fqrt.jpg) (http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/jimmy1977uk/media/11270107_10152722134971529_420042812_n_zpsxt26fqrt.jpg.html)

Any chance you can measure the length of the full rakes?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 13, 2015, 03:38:49 PM
Nice, I have always liked the blue era, just a shame all the kettles had gone by then!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on May 13, 2015, 04:36:33 PM

Britannia'  sister arrived today....
<a href="http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg"/></a>
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jimmy77 on May 13, 2015, 04:54:48 PM
Quote from: simonprelude on May 13, 2015, 03:32:03 PM
Quote from: Jimmy77 on May 13, 2015, 02:24:16 PM
Received a few more Mk3's today along with an HST set to almost complete the InterCity long distance fleet!

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd491/jimmy1977uk/11270107_10152722134971529_420042812_n_zpsxt26fqrt.jpg) (http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/jimmy1977uk/media/11270107_10152722134971529_420042812_n_zpsxt26fqrt.jpg.html)

Any chance you can measure the length of the full rakes?

Hi Simon,

Mine are only in 6 car formations at the moment, but will go to 7. The coaches have the NEM couplings which brings the coaches in tighter together, resulting in:

HST+6     94cm
HST+7     109.5cm
HST+8     125cm

Cheers,

Jimmy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 13, 2015, 10:47:24 PM
That sure is a mean looking lineup you have there!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 14, 2015, 08:10:04 AM
Quote from: marco neri on May 13, 2015, 04:36:33 PM

Britannia'  sister arrived today....
<a href="http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg"/></a>

Remember seeing "Olly" regularly pounding up the bank between Brentwood and Shenfield when I lived there! The "Brits "were lovely locos and your model captures them beautifully. I have always felt, though, that BR missed a trick sending "Flying Dutchman" to the Western, she would have been a natural for the "Hook Continental".
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on May 14, 2015, 10:02:56 AM
Quote from: steve836 on May 14, 2015, 08:10:04 AM
Quote from: marco neri on May 13, 2015, 04:36:33 PM

Britannia'  sister arrived today....
<a href="http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg"/></a>



Remember seeing "Olly" regularly pounding up the bank between Brentwood and Shenfield when I lived there! The "Brits "were lovely locos and your model captures them beautifully. I have always felt, though, that BR missed a trick sending "Flying Dutchman" to the Western, she would have been a natural for the "Hook Continental".

The "green" look of british steam has always intrigued me...especially for the big pacifics  like the Brits....best livery in the world IMHO...( for this my italian N collegues hate me.. :D)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 14, 2015, 10:45:24 AM
Quote from: marco neri on May 14, 2015, 10:02:56 AM
Quote from: steve836 on May 14, 2015, 08:10:04 AM
Quote from: marco neri on May 13, 2015, 04:36:33 PM

Britannia'  sister arrived today....
<a href="http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo image.jpg1_zpshqni6p9n.jpg"/></a>


Yes I wonder why our continental friends were so reluctant to paint steam engines anything other than black.


Remember seeing "Olly" regularly pounding up the bank between Brentwood and Shenfield when I lived there! The "Brits "were lovely locos and your model captures them beautifully. I have always felt, though, that BR missed a trick sending "Flying Dutchman" to the Western, she would have been a natural for the "Hook Continental".

The "green" look of british steam has always intrigued me...especially for the big pacifics  like the Brits....best livery in the world IMHO...( for this my italian N collegues hate me.. :D)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on May 14, 2015, 09:21:42 PM
Quote from: Jimmy77 on May 13, 2015, 02:24:16 PM
Received a few more Mk3's today along with an HST set to almost complete the InterCity long distance fleet!

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd491/jimmy1977uk/11245418_10152722135021529_2129055373_n_zpsau01sbpn.jpg) (http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/jimmy1977uk/media/11245418_10152722135021529_2129055373_n_zpsau01sbpn.jpg.html)


Very nice! Looks like you've been lucky with the Executive-liveried power cars, no smudging! Reminds me I still need to send mine back to Dapol since none of the shops I've contacted seem to be have any un-smudged ones left...

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jimmy77 on May 16, 2015, 08:40:14 AM
Hi JB,

Yes I was a little worried before I received the second set about the potential dodgy paint job, but it turned out all good in the end!

Cheers,

Jimmy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 19, 2015, 07:06:49 AM
From the recent random Ebay haul, now I have time to sort through it, this Poole-era Class 47 in pretty good condition:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24982.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24982)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24983.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24983)
Alas the registration card appears to be for the model which previously occupied the box (some kind of kettle) so I'm not sure when it was made; if anyone has an idea, I'd be interested to know. It does have brass gears, and to my surprise forward lighting. It runs pretty well, albeit (unsurprisingly) a little noisily. Mechanically and aesthetically it's several generations behind the current 47 offerings, but on the whole I quite like it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 19, 2015, 07:20:57 AM
Looks good!  I never knew that Poole  models ever had lighting, either.

Interested to know the beastie's name... on me tablet thingy at the moment and cant make it out.

Cheers, George.  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 19, 2015, 07:28:27 AM
Quote from: Bealman on May 19, 2015, 07:20:57 AM
Looks good!  I never knew that Poole  models ever had lighting, either.

Only noticeable at higher speed...
Quote from: Bealman on May 19, 2015, 07:20:57 AMInterested to know the beastie's name... on me tablet thingy at the moment and cant make it out.
"Isambard Kingdom Brunel".
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 19, 2015, 07:39:52 AM
Awesome! However, it's ringing warning bells for a transition period modeller like me.... I don't think 47's ever carried name plates during the early 60s. Weren't a few repainted in the two-tone green and named at a later time - like the 80s or 90s?

Genuine question.... I'm really not sure....  :thumbsup:

George

About the lighting, I know you love pulling the things apart and gettin' stuck into them.... perhaps the lighting is grain-of-wheat, not LEDs, if it is Poole era? Would explain it only coming on at high speed....  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 19, 2015, 08:01:12 AM
Quote from: Bealman on May 19, 2015, 07:39:52 AM
Awesome! However, it's ringing warning bells for a transition period modeller like me.... I don't think 47's ever carried name plates during the early 60s. Weren't a few repainted in the two-tone green and named at a later time - like the 80s or 90s?

Genuine question.... I'm really not sure....  :thumbsup:

Nor was I. Apparently named in 1965 a few weeks after entering service:
http://www.class47.co.uk/c47_numbers.php?s_loco=47484 (http://www.class47.co.uk/c47_numbers.php?s_loco=47484)

Some more info (http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/60s/650320lc.html)

Quote from: Bealman on May 19, 2015, 07:39:52 AM
About the lighting, I know you love pulling the things apart and gettin' stuck into them....
Amusingly the registration/guarantee card remarks "Above all, resist the temptation to dismantle out of idle curiosity"  :angel:

Quote from: Bealman on May 19, 2015, 07:39:52 AMperhaps the lighting is grain-of-wheat, not LEDs, if it is Poole era? Would explain it only coming on at high speed....  :hmmm:
From that era it would certainly be grain-of-wheat. Not sure when LEDs became widespread, I assume some time in the early 2000s.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 19, 2015, 08:30:15 AM
So Squiddy... you haven't pulled it apart yet? What's goin' on? Slowin' up?!  ;D

George
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 19, 2015, 10:11:04 AM
Quote from: Bealman on May 19, 2015, 07:39:52 AM
Awesome! However, it's ringing warning bells for a transition period modeller like me.... I don't think 47's ever carried name plates during the early 60s. Weren't a few repainted in the two-tone green and named at a later time - like the 80s or 90s?

Genuine question.... I'm really not sure....  :thumbsup:

George



From 1966 Combined Volume, George..........
D1660 City of Truro
D1661 North Star
D1662 Isambard Kingdom Brunel
D1663 Sir Daniel Gooch
D1664 George Jackson Churchward
D1665 Titan
D1666 Odin
D1667 Atlas
D1668 Orion
D1669 Python
D1672 Colossus
D1673 Cyclops
D1674 Samson
D1675 Amazon
D1676 Vulcan
D1677 Thor

All WR based locos and I had spotted all but 3 of them :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on May 19, 2015, 12:59:09 PM
Quote from: railsquid on May 19, 2015, 07:06:49 AM
From the recent random Ebay haul, now I have time to sort through it, this Poole-era Class 47 in pretty good condition:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24982.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24982)
Alas the registration card appears to be for the model which previously occupied the box (some kind of kettle) so I'm not sure when it was made; if anyone has an idea, I'd be interested to know.

If 1811 was the old Farish catalogue number then the card was for a Coronation class 4-6-2 loco in LMS or BR colours, probably either City of Glasgow or City of Hereford (both seemed to have used the same Cat No).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on May 19, 2015, 01:13:04 PM
Quote from: Pete33 on May 19, 2015, 12:59:09 PM
City of Glasgow or City of Hereford (both seemed to have used the same Cat No).

It would be City of Glasgow as the latter only came along in the mid 1990s when Farish chose to refresh the numbers and names on many of the models.

HTH,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 19, 2015, 01:49:49 PM
The correct reference for D1662 IKB is 8004
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on May 19, 2015, 02:17:56 PM
Just arrived in the post  :claphappy:

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/DSCF4737_zpspnyime7o.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/DSCF4737_zpspnyime7o.jpg.html)

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/DSCF4739_zpsna7v6zgp.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/DSCF4739_zpsna7v6zgp.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: keerout on May 19, 2015, 02:58:41 PM
Oh happy day..  :thumbsup:
I understand, that my tanks by train pack is also on the way (hope it arrives in one piece)
Gerard  :wave:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 19, 2015, 03:08:15 PM
Quote from: Bealman on May 19, 2015, 08:30:15 AM
So Squiddy... you haven't pulled it apart yet? What's goin' on? Slowin' up?!  ;D

For pulling apart I have the non-brass-geared 47455 (catalogue number 8005):
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24989.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24989)
Body sits loose on the chassis and is missing multiple buffers. Apart from the gearing it seems identical to the above-mentioned D1662, including the lighting. Runs very smoothly and is of course much quieter than the brass-geared D1662, though with the same "electrical" smell.

Unfortunately the livery accentuates the cab windows, which are in my humblest of opinions somewhat lacking in "Duff-ness", and which make it look as if it has some Hymek in its immediate ancestry:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24990.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24990)
(On the right, reasonably current BachFar "47404 Hadrian").
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on May 19, 2015, 03:22:19 PM
The whole 'face' of the old 47 is a bit stretched vertically, but you don't notice so much until placed next to the  current more accurate model. Looks too like the roof grilles next to the fan grilles have been given a black wash aswell by a previous owner.

Electrical smell implies it hasn't been used for a bit and/or needs a decent overhaul.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on May 19, 2015, 07:37:39 PM
Quote from: SymonC on May 19, 2015, 02:17:56 PM

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n9/moodyblue2/DSCF4739_zpsna7v6zgp.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/moodyblue2/media/DSCF4739_zpsna7v6zgp.jpg.html)

Very nice. Seriously considering getting one of these sets myself, since Duchess of Hamilton's seven-year stint out on the main line in preservation just happens to coincide with my planned layout's time period and location... £130 for a pacific, three new Mk1s and a nice little signal box is incredibly good value, even if you throw the track and controller out (that's really all that nasty Bachmann controller is good for anyway!)

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on May 19, 2015, 08:05:22 PM
Quote from: jivebunny on May 19, 2015, 07:37:39 PM
even if you throw the track and controller out (that's really all that nasty Bachmann controller is good for anyway!

There is no track/controller - it's only a train pack, not a full set.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on May 19, 2015, 08:21:16 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on May 19, 2015, 08:05:22 PM
There is no track/controller - it's only a train pack, not a full set.

Didn't realise that, even better then! Cheers for the info.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on May 19, 2015, 08:36:50 PM
Beside my Fisherlea collection, I also own a small collection of stock named G--- C--- (my initials) or which could have worked over ex-GCR lines.
For future use, I own a Scenecraft GCR Loughborough signalbox.

However, I jumped at the chance to own a model of an ex-GCR loco at a reasonable price  :thumbsup:

This is a Union Mills D11/1 Director 62663 Prince Albert, bought secondhand from a non-auction site source. Once unpacked, it ran well on my layout.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_24996.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24996)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on May 19, 2015, 08:54:03 PM
Lovely model.
If that's your first Union Mills model you won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 19, 2015, 11:57:53 PM
More bargain 2nd-hand anthropomorphically decorated stock  :D

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/25/thumb_25005.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25005)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on May 20, 2015, 12:28:25 AM
Thanks to wickness models, I have an influx of new motive power. All ebay specials, I sent them directly to him for DCC conversion and then he shipped them on downunder (NZ, not Oz!) A superb way to start my wednesday!

[smg id=25006 type=preview align=center caption="the new collection"]

from right to left,
47 834 Firefly intercity swallow
47 612 Titan interCity  (the number has been broken by the panorama effect)
47 306 The Sapper Railfreight Distro
33 205 nameless Railfreight Distro
31 285 Railfreight red stripe


Extremely good service complete with his videos :D An absolute boon to those of us a bit out of reach :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 20, 2015, 03:10:43 AM
Quote from: Dr Al on May 19, 2015, 03:22:19 PM
The whole 'face' of the old 47 is a bit stretched vertically, but you don't notice so much until placed next to the  current more accurate model.
From certain angles it looks distinctly odd to me, even when well away from the current model. Like I said, the yellow ends seem to highlight the cab windows much more, whereas they don't stand out noticeably on the two-tone green version. Anyway it's not like I bought it for its looks ;).

I wonder if the pre-DCC BachFar bodyshell is based off the same moulding? They look very similar, except the BachFar version seems to have slightly improved cab windows.

Quote from: Dr Al on May 19, 2015, 03:22:19 PMLooks too like the roof grilles next to the fan grilles have been given a black wash as well by a previous owner.

That's entirely possible, certainly makes the grills look more realistic without excessive "weathering".

Quote from: Dr Al on May 19, 2015, 03:22:19 PMElectrical smell implies it hasn't been used for a bit and/or needs a decent overhaul.
Certainly the latter, possibly the former. Giving it a run around the layout to see what happens, but both will probably go back into their boxes until I have time to take a closer look.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on May 20, 2015, 10:13:01 PM
Quote from: railsquid on May 20, 2015, 03:10:43 AM
I wonder if the pre-DCC BachFar bodyshell is based off the same moulding? They look very similar, except the BachFar version seems to have slightly improved cab windows.


Yes it's the same tooling (minor internal mods, but I think externally the same). I believe from what I've read that Bachmann ran the old Farish tooling at higher pressures and therefore this might be the reason for better definition of the cab windows on their runs.

Quote from: railsquid on May 20, 2015, 03:10:43 AM
Certainly the latter, possibly the former. Giving it a run around the layout to see what happens, but both will probably go back into their boxes until I have time to take a closer look.

Yes, a run will help a lot assuming there's nothing deeper amiss inside, but keep an eye on the current if you can - if it's high and there's smell then this is bad (motor running very hot generally), and running should be minimised until it's sorted out.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on May 20, 2015, 10:44:55 PM
I assume the anti-grav is a new dcc function?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 21, 2015, 01:15:20 AM
They've cured the 'runs upside down' problem that the old ones had? Great!!  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on May 21, 2015, 01:36:11 PM
I think this allows you to create a track on roof of the tunnel scene like Men in Black. Better check my z21 system has an icon for antigravity.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Greybeema on May 21, 2015, 09:43:05 PM
A little known fact that the aerodynamics on the Class 47 generated so much down force at a moderate speed that you could actually run them upside down on the tunnel roof... :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on May 21, 2015, 10:16:25 PM
Diana Ross
                        "Upside down your turning me...round and round your turning me......"

PS. Just noticed - this is my 666th post - isn't that a demonic number in some circles, perhaps I'll get my head turned upside down - by the way did you know that your brain is 80% water!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on May 22, 2015, 12:32:52 AM
Not n scale, but z scale! just got it on a whim, might set up a tiny circle on my work desk :D[smg id=25119 type=preview align=center caption="Z scale loco"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 22, 2015, 12:59:01 AM
Cool!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on May 22, 2015, 03:20:17 AM
Cool, I've toyed with the idea of a Z-Scale layout...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 22, 2015, 09:18:07 AM
Quote from: Tdm on May 21, 2015, 10:16:25 PM
by the way did you know that your brain is 80% water!

Or in my case...........a desert :dunce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 22, 2015, 09:27:29 AM
Only if you shoot below the hip, Clint  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on May 22, 2015, 09:59:30 AM
Quote from: Only Me on May 20, 2015, 10:25:23 PM
So i take it you guys have seen the new as yet un released 47's :)
New
[smg id=25065 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
[smg id=25066 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
Old
[smg id=25067 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
[smg id=25068 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Not too shabby eh!

Here in Australia the top two photos come across as upside down.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on May 22, 2015, 06:01:19 PM

Here in Australia the top two photos come across as upside down.

Webbo
[/quote]

:laughabovepost: :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on May 22, 2015, 07:28:45 PM
To Croxy in Canada - One of last nights Quiz questions was " which Country consumes more donuts per capita than any other", and the answer is Canada - apparently you consume 3 times more than even the USA.

What's the fascination with donuts in Canada?, I personally very seldom eat donuts, when I do prefering just the cream filled ones with no hole in the middle. Begs the question what's your favorite nibble/snack, when say watching TV, a Video, or a Football match?

I usually get sent to the bedroom when there is a Footie match on Tele I want to watch, as SWMBO likes to watch something else on the Lounge TV, but I can't go without taking with me a beer, and some crisps, or popcorn, or a pork pie to nibble on whilst watching the game. I then get told off for leaving crumbs all over the bedsheets.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 23, 2015, 02:04:16 PM
This just item of BR blue goodness arrived in the post from Taiwan via Ebay:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/24/thumb_25161.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25161)
Nice little locomotive, will look even better once I fit the headcodes.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 23, 2015, 02:22:04 PM
Beautiful plumage, the Norwegian Blue (respeck Monty Python) :D

My green ones whisper round the layout and I have to keep looking to see where they've got to ::)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 23, 2015, 02:26:32 PM
Definitely better than the 25, which emits a "gronk-gronk" sound.

(I should point out that the green one on the right is some 50 years older and currently doesn't run at all, even though the elastic bands appear to be in place).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ScottyStitch on May 23, 2015, 03:08:29 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 23, 2015, 02:22:04 PM
Beautiful plumage, the Norwegian Blue (respeck Monty Python) :D



It's resting.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on May 25, 2015, 11:24:24 AM
Son & family just arrived in Tenerife, and he brought me the Ibertren car transporter wagons I had purchased from Ebay & KJB.

Didn't realise till I opened them that there are 2 sizes - the one with the Porches on it being longer than the other 2.

There are 2 or 3 cars missing but I have some I can use to fill the spaces.

Sorry about the poor quality of the photos - camera has just started playing up.

PS. Moderators - just noticed this post has gone in "American" N scale instead of "British" -
would you be kind enough to move it for me please!?

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5330.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5330.jpg.html)

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5331.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5331.jpg.html)

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5332.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5332.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on May 27, 2015, 02:26:04 PM

Mr. Virgin is back in town....
<a href="http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Marconeri5/media/image.jpg1_zpsnazkrt2e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag227/Marconeri5/image.jpg1_zpsnazkrt2e.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo image.jpg1_zpsnazkrt2e.jpg"/></a>
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on May 28, 2015, 02:13:29 PM

I'm not Croxy, but I am a Canadian, and the answer tour question is

Tim Hortons!  Best donut shop ever, good cheap coffee and so many of them that you can buy a donut from on store, throw it in a random direction and your likely to hit another Tim Hortons..

Imagine Starbucks or Costa, just half the price none of the pretence and more types of donuts that you care to imagine.

Moved back to the UK from Canada almost 4 yrs ago now and I'm still having withdrawn and missing my Tims

:)
Quote from: Tdm on May 22, 2015, 07:28:45 PM
To Croxy in Canada - One of last nights Quiz questions was " which Country consumes more donuts per capita than any other", and the answer is Canada - apparently you consume 3 times more than even the USA.

What's the fascination with donuts in Canada?, I personally very seldom eat donuts, when I do prefering just the cream filled ones with no hole in the middle. Begs the question what's your favorite nibble/snack, when say watching TV, a Video, or a Football match?

I usually get sent to the bedroom when there is a Footie match on Tele I want to watch, as SWMBO likes to watch something else on the Lounge TV, but I can't go without taking with me a beer, and some crisps, or popcorn, or a pork pie to nibble on whilst watching the game. I then get told off for leaving crumbs all over the bedsheets.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Westbury on May 28, 2015, 06:43:53 PM
DRS class 57 arrived today to go with some recently purchased nuclear flask wagons...

[smg id=25312 type=preview align=center caption="Class 57 DRS livery"]


Runs very nicely indeed  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on May 28, 2015, 09:15:28 PM
Bought another steamer to run steam specials on the layout..
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/003_zpsiqdlkv2x.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/003_zpsiqdlkv2x.jpg.html)

It runs very nice even round the 4x2 layout with tight curves, much better than the troublesome B1 loco I recently bought.

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 28, 2015, 09:26:59 PM
Beautiful,Stu! I feel a touch of rule coming on.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on May 28, 2015, 09:42:21 PM
Quote from: steve836 on May 28, 2015, 09:26:59 PM
Beautiful,Stu! I feel a touch of rule coming on.

Cheers, yeah my layout is BR Blue era but there's room for a few steamers to run specials!

cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: REGP on May 28, 2015, 09:53:41 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on May 28, 2015, 09:15:28 PM
Bought another steamer to run steam specials on the layout.
It runs very nice even round the 4x2 layout with tight curves, much better than the troublesome B1 loco I recently bought.

cheers, Stu.

Now Stu are you going to weather this one?

I ordered the Cambrian Express from my local shop but it looks like he can't get his hands on one, so I will probably have to go to Liverpool instead.

Ray
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on May 28, 2015, 09:56:36 PM
Quote from: REGP on May 28, 2015, 09:53:41 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on May 28, 2015, 09:15:28 PM
Bought another steamer to run steam specials on the layout.
It runs very nice even round the 4x2 layout with tight curves, much better than the troublesome B1 loco I recently bought.

cheers, Stu.

Now Stu are you going to weather this one?

I ordered the Cambrian Express from my local shop but it looks like he can't get his hands on one, so I will probably have to go to Liverpool instead.

Ray

Being a steam special/preservation loco I'll have to keep this one clean I suppose  :hmmm:, although I plan to add a loco crew & detailing.

Cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 28, 2015, 10:19:45 PM
Don't you dare even consider putting any muck on the Duchess, Stu! :no:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 28, 2015, 10:53:18 PM
A couple of Ye Olde Farish (Poole) 'K'-type-ish Pullmans, Parlour 3rd Brake and Kitchen Diner First. Now I have 6 of these I have been off-loading my stop-gap Farish Mark 1 Pullmans...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/24/thumb_25349.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25349)

A trio of these:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/24/thumb_25348.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25348)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/24/thumb_25347.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25347)

Bogie Bolsters in Gulf Red. Still need to put the outside bolsters and stanchions on and load them up. Two may be repainted in to Black for the Es PW department.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on May 29, 2015, 02:34:46 AM
Quote from: Tdm on May 22, 2015, 07:28:45 PM
To Croxy in Canada - One of last nights Quiz questions was " which Country consumes more donuts per capita than any other", and the answer is Canada - apparently you consume 3 times more than even the USA.

What's the fascination with donuts in Canada?, I personally very seldom eat donuts, when I do prefering just the cream filled ones with no hole in the middle. Begs the question what's your favorite nibble/snack, when say watching TV, a Video, or a Football match?

I usually get sent to the bedroom when there is a Footie match on Tele I want to watch, as SWMBO likes to watch something else on the Lounge TV, but I can't go without taking with me a beer, and some crisps, or popcorn, or a pork pie to nibble on whilst watching the game. I then get told off for leaving crumbs all over the bedsheets.  :D

We seem to have a facination with a certain coffee shop called Tim Hortons.....they are all over the country and there are some in the states as well.....They have drive through window and are really busy. Originally the chain was started by a hockey player, Tim Horton.....who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabers.......traditionally they pretty much only sold coffee and donuts.....they are a big franchise now and do a much larger menu but the whole coffee and donut thing is quite popular......... :)

I'm not a huge donut fan myself though.......
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on May 29, 2015, 06:54:09 AM
I rather like the older coach design. Are you able to swap the pizza cutter wheels on the Pullmans, talisman56?

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 29, 2015, 07:21:30 AM
I have a few in a box somewhere just cant find the justification to run them on my LMS layout  ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on May 29, 2015, 07:58:14 AM
Quote from: daveg on May 29, 2015, 06:54:09 AM
I rather like the older coach design. Are you able to swap the pizza cutter wheels on the Pullmans, talisman56?

I've got a rake of ten of these and I swapped all mine to the newer wheels :thumbsup:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PostModN66 on May 29, 2015, 08:10:26 AM
What was I thinking.....?!!!!  :doh:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/24/thumb_25350.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25350)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/24/thumb_25351.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25351)

It's a Stephenson Patentee class loco - here of course as "Der Adler" by Minitrix.  ...thought I could re-number it as "Harvey Combe" which was used building the L&B (London and Birmingham, not Lynton and Barnstaple) railway, and is shown in a well known picture working in a cutting in Berkhamsted, yards from where I live.

But I'm strictly Post Modern!- sectorisation is pre-historistoric for me (but also can't resist a bargain  :drool:)

Cheers  Jon  :)

   
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 29, 2015, 08:44:21 AM
nice! perhaps spend most of its life as a platform exhibit with the occasional run for the fun of it!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on May 29, 2015, 09:23:54 AM
Quote from: PostModN66 on May 29, 2015, 08:10:26 AM
What was I thinking.....?!!!!  :doh:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/24/thumb_25350.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25350)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/24/thumb_25351.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25351)

It's a Stephenson Patentee class loco - here of course as "Der Adler" by Minitrix.  ...thought I could re-number it as "Harvey Combe" which was used building the L&B (London and Birmingham, not Lynton and Barnstaple) railway, and is shown in a well known picture working in a cutting in Berkhamsted, yards from where I live.

But I'm strictly Post Modern!- sectorisation is pre-historistoric for me (but also can't resist a bargain  :drool:)

Cheers  Jon  :)



Why not? She's a little beauty! This loco and coaches are more interesting than most locos and coaches.

I can imagine though that it would have trouble crossing points.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PostModN66 on May 29, 2015, 09:31:34 AM
Quote from: Webbo on May 29, 2015, 09:23:54 AM

Why not? She's a little beauty! This loco and coaches are more interesting than most locos and coaches.

I can imagine though that it would have trouble crossing points.

Webbo

I will test that later....may post a little video!     :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on May 29, 2015, 09:58:38 AM
Quote from: Webbo on May 29, 2015, 09:23:54 AM
Quote from: PostModN66 on May 29, 2015, 08:10:26 AM
What was I thinking.....?!!!!  :doh:

It's a Stephenson Patentee class loco - here of course as "Der Adler" by Minitrix.  ...thought I could re-number it as "Harvey Combe" which was used building the L&B (London and Birmingham, not Lynton and Barnstaple) railway, and is shown in a well known picture working in a cutting in Berkhamsted, yards from where I live.

But I'm strictly Post Modern!- sectorisation is pre-historistoric for me (but also can't resist a bargain  :drool:)

Cheers  Jon  :)



Why not? She's a little beauty! This loco and coaches are more interesting than most locos and coaches.

I can imagine though that it would have trouble crossing points.

Webbo

The mechanism is in one of the coaches so probably no worse than a diesel shunter or similar.

Regards

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PostModN66 on May 29, 2015, 04:16:17 PM
Shown here in motion!  Bear with me, that's the slowest I could get it to run!

http://youtu.be/ucAxCSgujew (http://youtu.be/ucAxCSgujew)

Cheers  Jon  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on May 29, 2015, 04:22:22 PM
Seriously love this layout!

The combination of ancient and modern reminds me of Leighton Buzzard when the narrow gauge trains run through the town. Not close to the West Coast Mainline, but if it did, I'm sure it'd look like Deansmoor.

What's the music? Very jolly. Half expected the Thomas the Tank Engine tune!

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PostModN66 on May 29, 2015, 04:27:50 PM
Hi Nemo,

My mate Neal (Cooper - of Horseblock Lane)'s son has started to volunteer at Leighton Buzzard.  It's distracting him from modelling!  The music is a bit of a composition of mine - it was an experiment to see if I could sound like Steely Dan; I think it has worked in part.

Just had another exhibition invitation for Deansmoor - Staines in Jan 2016, so not too far away.

Cheers  Jon  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on May 29, 2015, 05:55:14 PM
Quote from: NeMo on May 29, 2015, 04:22:22 PM
Seriously love this layout!

The combination of ancient and modern reminds me of Leighton Buzzard when the narrow gauge trains run through the town. Not close to the West Coast Mainline, but if it did, I'm sure it'd look like Deansmoor.

What's the music? Very jolly. Half expected the Thomas the Tank Engine tune!

Cheers, NeMo

Hi NeMo

Funnily enough my wife and I went for a walk along the stretch of the Grand Union Canal that runs from what was Leighton Buzzard Basin to Grove Lock (And Pub of same name). I wanted to see what remained of the bridge that carried the Leighton -Dunstable line over the canal. Answer it is there and looking very tidy (now part is a footbridge). Along that stretch of towpath is an isolated piece of narrow gauge track set in concrete alongside the canal which was obviously used for tipping sand into canal boats.

The narrow gauge line used to transfer it's loads of sand at Grovebury Sidings on this branch which then went up to the WCML for onward transit until the mid-60's after the rest of the line had closed. There was a proper network of 2ft gauge lines in this area from all accounts and the last internal ones in quarries lasted until about 1980!

Regards

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: queensquare on May 29, 2015, 06:04:57 PM
Quote

Thanks for posting, that is very, very, very exciting! Also, love the little old 14xx - I assume it's pre-Dapol? And are the wheels plain brass?

Just spotted this. The 14xx is a Langley etched body with replacement boiler fittings. I sits on a scratch built chassis using 2mm Association wheels and a Nigel Lawton motor. It was recently out of shops having had new wheels fitted hence their being unpainted.

Jeryy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on May 29, 2015, 06:38:27 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on May 29, 2015, 05:55:14 PM
The narrow gauge line used to transfer it's loads of sand at Grovebury Sidings on this branch which then went up to the WCML for onward transit until the mid-60's after the rest of the line had closed. There was a proper network of 2ft gauge lines in this area from all accounts and the last internal ones in quarries lasted until about 1980!
Outstanding. Will have to make an effort to find out more about this. Thanks for the details!

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on May 29, 2015, 06:40:39 PM
S& D JR Farish 4-4-0 + 2 farish coaches + 2 weetabix coaches after a repaint

The loco needed a small amount of lead sheet on the front bogie to run well on my Kato track but is now fine.

[smg id=25382 type=preview align=center caption="Before"]

[smg id=25192 type=preview align=center caption="After"]




Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 29, 2015, 08:18:43 PM
Quote from: PostModN66 on May 29, 2015, 04:16:17 PM
Shown here in motion!  Bear with me, that's the slowest I could get it to run!


Clearance is a little tight on the tunnel mouth, Jon! :sweat:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on May 29, 2015, 08:34:49 PM
Quote from: Only Me on May 29, 2015, 08:28:18 PM
Quote from: NeMo on May 29, 2015, 06:38:27 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on May 29, 2015, 05:55:14 PM
The narrow gauge line used to transfer it's loads of sand at Grovebury Sidings on this branch which then went up to the WCML for onward transit until the mid-60's after the rest of the line had closed. There was a proper network of 2ft gauge lines in this area from all accounts and the last internal ones in quarries lasted until about 1980!


Outstanding. Will have to make an effort to find out more about this. Thanks for the details!

Cheers, NeMo

Just up the road from me! Roy you were so close to a steam train ride and you missed it !! ;)

http://www.buzzrail.co.uk (http://www.buzzrail.co.uk) Can still travel from the town to the brickworks on the old line, just beyond is the still working sand plant at Double Arches!

I am very close - I can hear the steam train whistles from my house if the wind is in the right direction!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on May 29, 2015, 08:46:40 PM
Quote from: Only Me on May 29, 2015, 08:36:15 PM
Ah apologies i got the wrong end of the conversation!! Oops!! An age thing!

No need to apologise at all, I don't think it was clear from my comments that I am local to it!

I do keep looking at the LB-Dunstable branch as a modelling prospect, there are so many interesting features, not least the idea of working narrow gauge feeder lines and heavy G2 hauled trains from the Totternhoe Lime works but it'll have to wait in the queue, I am set on my next layout being something fictional but based on M&GN lines, somersault signals and all.

Regards

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on May 30, 2015, 11:12:55 AM
Quote from: Only Me on May 29, 2015, 09:02:47 PM
We (the club) are building our new project based on Eye Green on the M&GN ... Maybe you can pop along the a421 to our monthly club meet at some point :) (Buckden)

Thank you, I would be very interested to see Eye Green at some point, looking at RAC Route Planner Buckden doesn't look that difficult, the A421 is a good fast road.

You say you have monthly Club meets, what day are they on generally?

Regards

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on May 30, 2015, 05:39:14 PM
I've turned my attention to strengthening my carriage fleet.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/24/thumb_25400.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25400)

The Bulleid BSO will complete a 3-car Southern Region ad-hoc set based on one photographed during July 1967:

Mk1 BSK in blue/grey + Bulleid green CK + BSO

Four weathered Mk1s : BG, 2 X SO and SK to form an all-maroon set with my existing (pristine) CK, RU and BCK carriages.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NOE 544R on May 30, 2015, 05:57:58 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on May 30, 2015, 05:39:14 PM
I've turned my attention to strengthening my carriage fleet.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/24/thumb_25400.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25400)

The Bulleid BSO will complete a 3-car Southern Region ad-hoc set based on one photographed during July 1967:

Mk1 BSK in blue/grey + Bulleid green CK + BSO

Four weathered Mk1s : BG, 2 X SO and SK to form an all-maroon set with my existing (pristine) CK, RU and BCK carriages.

How do you find the weathering on the coaches? Is it any decent or would you personally add more?

Thanks
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on May 30, 2015, 06:20:35 PM
These weathered carriages look as though a trip through the washer is long overdue.

I wouldn't add any more weathering to them and would have preferred a little less, just concentrating it on the underframe and leaving it at that, rather than up the bodysides as well.

Nevertheless, I'll be running them with my heavily weathered 45572 Jubilee "Eire" to give an impression of a typical London Midland Region train on the ex-GCR after they took over the route.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on May 31, 2015, 04:09:32 PM
Just had to get one following the reviews

[smg id=25466 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 1466"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 31, 2015, 08:16:06 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on May 30, 2015, 06:20:35 PM
These weathered carriages look as though a trip through the washer is long overdue.

I wouldn't add any more weathering to them and would have preferred a little less, just concentrating it on the underframe and leaving it at that, rather than up the bodysides as well.


I have one of the recently-released weathered Maroon BCKs and the body weathering is a lot more subtle, and IMHO more acceptable than the 'unwashed crud' effect on the earlier weathered Maroons.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on June 01, 2015, 02:05:58 PM
[smg id=25515 type=preview align=center caption="Image1"]

Taking time off work finds me cruising the model shops and of course spending money,this is my latest purchase a Grafar Class 101 2 car unit. The down side is it needs 2 decoders to work fully the upside it is a great model it runs smoothly, very quietly and runs really slowly, it will run smoothly and take well over 2minutes to do a lap of Snoozebury.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Croxy on June 02, 2015, 01:07:06 AM
Quote from: grumbeast on May 28, 2015, 02:13:29 PM

I'm not Croxy, but I am a Canadian, and the answer tour question is

Tim Hortons!  Best donut shop ever, good cheap coffee and so many of them that you can buy a donut from on store, throw it in a random direction and your likely to hit another Tim Hortons..

Imagine Starbucks or Costa, just half the price none of the pretence and more types of donuts that you care to imagine.

Moved back to the UK from Canada almost 4 yrs ago now and I'm still having withdrawn and missing my Tims

:)
Quote from: Tdm on May 22, 2015, 07:28:45 PM
To Croxy in Canada - One of last nights Quiz questions was " which Country consumes more donuts per capita than any other", and the answer is Canada - apparently you consume 3 times more than even the USA.

What's the fascination with donuts in Canada?, I personally very seldom eat donuts, when I do prefering just the cream filled ones with no hole in the middle. Begs the question what's your favorite nibble/snack, when say watching TV, a Video, or a Football match?

I usually get sent to the bedroom when there is a Footie match on Tele I want to watch, as SWMBO likes to watch something else on the Lounge TV, but I can't go without taking with me a beer, and some crisps, or popcorn, or a pork pie to nibble on whilst watching the game. I then get told off for leaving crumbs all over the bedsheets.  :D

Sorry been away.......but yes.....good coffee.....good donuts (although I seldom eat them) at reasonable prices......they have a dark roast now that I prefer.......I really can't add to the above description.... :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on June 04, 2015, 02:26:37 AM
I recently took an order from the Liverpudlians, 15 HEA wagons, 3 RES GUV.
I also received 10 dcc chips from Time Tunnel Models.

[smg id=25629 type=preview align=center caption="new purchases"]
[smg id=25630 type=preview align=center caption="Closeup of coal HEA"]
[smg id=25631 type=preview align=center caption="RES GUV"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on June 06, 2015, 11:08:56 AM
Why is that whenever you pop in to the local modelling emporium for some scatter, glue, a mag... you always end up spending more....

[smg id=25697 type=preview align=center caption="Longmoor train pack"]

[smg id=25698 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 0247"]

Nice runner and looks really smart in blue/red with the white wheel trims  :D

The 3 coaches are all brakes which is a bit disappointing and I hadn't noticed 'til I opened it up at home, even after having a look at it in the shop. HUUUUGE box for a loco and 3 coaches. Nothing else.

And for those down under..... (dunno why these 2 are upside down?? ???)

[smg id=25702 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 0245"]

[smg id=25707 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 0248"]

:doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 06, 2015, 11:25:12 AM
A few of my latest purchases, all manufactured by Graham Farish:

Adding a couple of BR crimson/cream coaches so that I can run either a complete set in this colour or mix them with my BR maroon coaches.

Ex-LMS Stanier BG
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25699.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25699)

BR Standard Mk 1 BSK allocated to the Western Region
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25700.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25700)

Ex-GWR streamlined railcar W27W.  A number of these were allocated to Leamington shed for use on services to Stratford-upon-Avon.  I think the model is an early-ish Poole example.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25705.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25705)

And one Dapol unit, a BR class 121 W55020 painted into chocolate and cream in 1985 to celebrate 150 years of the GWR.  I've no evidence that this unit ever visited the Midlands but I liked the colour scheme.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25708.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25708)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 06, 2015, 01:30:34 PM
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on June 06, 2015, 11:08:56 AM
Why is that whenever you pop in to the local modelling emporium for some scatter, glue, a mag... you always end up spending more....

And for those down under..... (dunno why these 2 are upside down?? ???)


Seems to be an iPad thing so if that's what you used..................... :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on June 06, 2015, 01:45:12 PM
ChrisWV10 - I like that blue coloured 8F with white wheels - where did you get it, and/or is it available elsewhere also?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 06, 2015, 01:57:55 PM
Quote from: Tdm on June 06, 2015, 01:45:12 PM
ChrisWV10 - I like that blue coloured 8F with white wheels - where did you get it, and/or is it available elsewhere also?

Hi Terry,

The loco is actually the Longmoor Military Railway liveried WD rather than an 8F.
It is available in a Farish set but, unless anyone has split the set, probably won't be available on its own.
The choice of 3 brake end carriages may seem odd but I guess the military had a lot of kit to cart around with them :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on June 06, 2015, 03:18:39 PM
It's not actually a set but a train pack containing the loco and the 3 coaches. No track or controller.

They had them in Ian Allen Birmingham yesterday so other retailers should be getting deliveries soon. Couple of quid cheaper than a well known Liverpool based retailer as well. I paid £117.00

In the cabinet was also BR blue 47. Large Logo blue 47. NSE 47 (is there a theme developing here?) Scotrail 47 and the merchant Navy in Express blue. Credit card broke into a sweat but I resisted any other impulses!

C. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on June 06, 2015, 03:20:49 PM
Thanks NPN. I took the pics on an iphone and loaded them from mac using safari. Odd thing is, if I rotated it on the mac and uploaded again, it was still downside up! :confused2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on June 06, 2015, 05:44:42 PM
I believe 'Only Me' has the same trouble with iPhone pics - that's Apple for ya ;)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 06, 2015, 08:06:23 PM
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on June 06, 2015, 03:18:39 PM

In the cabinet was also BR blue 47. Large Logo blue 47. NSE 47 (is there a theme developing here?) Scotrail 47 and the merchant Navy in Express blue. Credit card broke into a sweat but I resisted any other impulses!

I suspect you're just going through your 'Blue Period' ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on June 07, 2015, 03:11:42 AM
Farish Class 40 green with center head code.  Purchased from Hattons "pre-owned - sold as seen" for £35 (well,  £29 once VAT was deducted) because it was a "non-runner":

http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=124509 (http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=124509)

Received today here in California and after putting on my track and watching it run perfectly fine, I have absolutely no idea what was wrong with it.  I even took it apart to look for a hidden defect.  Nothing.  Not even a split gear.

This isn't quite the deal as another Farish green Class 40 I got "pre-owned" for £25 (ex- VAT) from Hattons because it had a single split gear, but I'm not complaining!

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 07, 2015, 06:00:52 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 06, 2015, 08:06:23 PM
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on June 06, 2015, 03:18:39 PM

In the cabinet was also BR blue 47. Large Logo blue 47. NSE 47 (is there a theme developing here?) Scotrail 47 and the merchant Navy in Express blue. Credit card broke into a sweat but I resisted any other impulses!

I suspect you're just going through your 'Blue Period' ;)
Did you say Blue? BP?  :drool: Oh... large logo 47. Drat.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 11, 2015, 04:22:52 PM
I wanted some more BR Mk1 suburban coaches in crimson; specifically a second class and composite with Western Region running numbers (although the WR never used 57-foot chassis suburban coaches).  I found 2 crimson suburbans on Ebay which had been lightly weathered.  The weathering isn't bad, just the frames and coach ends.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25855.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25855)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25856.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25856)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25857.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25857)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25859.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25859)


I also wanted something a bit more modern.  As far as I can tell there were no timetabled, loco-hauled services passing through Claverdon in the BR Blue era.  But there were plenty of excursion trains to Stratford-upon-Avon.  I needed another BSK and a buffet coach for my blue/grey excursion train, which I was able to pick up last weekend.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25846.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25846)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25847.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25847)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 13, 2015, 03:43:12 PM
Purchased 3 x 21T BR weathered hoppers @ £8.95 each from a certain shop in Sheffield. The example on the left is one of several Dapol weathered hoppers bought about 4 years ago and they cost me over £11 each so I'm well happy. Shame the new buys have the same running numbers but they're too small for anyone to read without a magnifying glass anyway :P

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25901.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25901)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: fisherman on June 13, 2015, 04:14:34 PM
new   wagons on  order...

Mathieson PO coal  trucks!!

just superb!!!

( and, I think,  v  reasonable price!!!)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on June 13, 2015, 05:42:39 PM
Sometimes, I have to act quickly in order to get hold of certain desirable models:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25905.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25905)

A secondhand Union Mills GCR J11, to go with my GCR 4-4-0 Director.

A Bulleid brake to complete a matching 3-coach set BTO + CK + BTO.

One secondhand Arnold long-wheelbase DB van, similar to those which arrived in Britain via the train ferries.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on June 13, 2015, 06:08:12 PM
Quote from: fisherman on June 13, 2015, 04:14:34 PM
new   wagons on  order...

Mathieson PO coal  trucks!!

just superb!!!

( and, I think,  v  reasonable price!!!)

Excellent choice!  :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on June 13, 2015, 07:35:21 PM
I need to find some bargain Union Mills stock
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on June 13, 2015, 10:20:13 PM
Well today turned up a couple of surprises, a toad and a couple of European 4 wheelers poorly painted, but they were a bargain...... so I put them onto the layout , while I had a think about what to do with them, and then it hit me like a thunderbolt  :claphappy:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25909.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25909)   :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 13, 2015, 10:48:35 PM
I do like the early modelling of the fracking bore hole, Paul.
Careful with any responses please! :stop:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on June 14, 2015, 03:48:22 AM
Some heritage DMU traction via Ebay:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25911.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25911)
Lovely little model. Not sure if I ever saw any of these in action, but the front end is close enough to the 115/116/117s I grew up with.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 14, 2015, 04:00:00 AM
Good acquisition. Very nice model.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jimmy77 on June 14, 2015, 08:21:36 AM
That is a lovely model indeed!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 14, 2015, 11:11:03 AM
Quote from: railsquid on June 14, 2015, 03:48:22 AM
Some heritage DMU traction via Ebay:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_25911.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=25911)
Lovely little model. Not sure if I ever saw any of these in action, but the front end is close enough to the 115/116/117s I grew up with.

My 108s are substituting for 115/116/117 DMUs. Until I gain the confidence to attempt a kit-built 116, or one is released rtr it will have to do. The Farish model does look good and runs beautifully.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on June 14, 2015, 08:05:19 PM
Received in the last couple of days - Graham Farish BR Mk1 BCK Pullman coach from the Bachmann collectors club.
Very nice model. I hope the availability of this model means that the rest of the new Farish Pullmans are imminent!
http://bachmann-collectorsclub.co.uk/products/n-scale-products/n-scale-rolling-stock/n-scale-br-mk1-bck-sloa-pullman-coach-car-no-355.html (http://bachmann-collectorsclub.co.uk/products/n-scale-products/n-scale-rolling-stock/n-scale-br-mk1-bck-sloa-pullman-coach-car-no-355.html)
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on June 17, 2015, 05:08:23 PM
I have just taken delivery of a dapol dcc fitted HST book set in intercity colors with 3 extra coaches, this was a bit over ambitious as I will only be able to run 2 of the extra coaches and still use my passing loops.:)[smg id=26036 type=preview align=center caption="ND122H 1462238 Qty1 4"]
This could turn out to be my last purchase for a while as the posty also delivered a letter from my company saying there are cut backs coming and there is to be a meeting later this week to discuss this, so being a pessimist I expect to be out of work soon.:(

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on June 17, 2015, 05:38:53 PM
Best of luck with the forthcoming news, DT.

Been there and still a have a few of the Tshirts.

Fingers crossed and all that!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malc on June 17, 2015, 08:36:21 PM
I became redundant in 1994 and became a freelancer. Never regretted it. Since then I have been made redundant hundreds of times. Something always comes up. Best of luck Di.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 17, 2015, 08:47:28 PM
Hope you avoid any cuts, Di. Keep us posted please?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on June 17, 2015, 10:57:47 PM
Best of luck DiTape think positive  if the worst happens I'm sure something will come your way.
Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on June 18, 2015, 04:33:13 PM
Well the Colletts have arrived, very nice model

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_26044.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26044)

Unfortunately this is the 147, I had ordered the 109, I have Emailed Ann Baverstock and she very helpfully is organising a replacement  :thumbsup: but I thought you'd like to see it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 18, 2015, 04:45:40 PM
Lucky you, David. I haven't received my e mail from the NGS :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on June 18, 2015, 06:08:45 PM
Hatton's pre-owned listed today 5 Minitrix Gresley coaches in maroon for £18 each (£15 ex-VAT).  While I have a few Minitrix Mk 1s and think they are well made, I was unsure about the Gresleys.  So I turned to this forum as a resource and after reading this thread http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=22516.0, (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=22516.0,) I snapped them up as fast as I could.

http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127975 (http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127975)
and
http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127976 (http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127976)

I'm looking forward to receiving them

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on June 18, 2015, 06:15:36 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 18, 2015, 04:45:40 PM
Lucky you, David. I haven't received my e mail from the NGS :'(

Me neither  :(

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on June 18, 2015, 06:58:49 PM
Quote from: daveg on June 18, 2015, 06:15:36 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 18, 2015, 04:45:40 PM
Lucky you, David. I haven't received my e mail from the NGS :'(

Me neither  :(

Dave G

Nor me.   :'(   :'(   :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on June 18, 2015, 07:43:58 PM
Just emailed display@ngaugesociety.com with my name and membership number and had an almost instant reply from Ann Beaverstock with details of how to pay the balance etc.

Now paid and eagerly awaiting delivery.   :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on June 18, 2015, 09:01:51 PM
Hurrah!

Think Ann has got a real buzz going and I heard from her this evening  :claphappy:

Most grateful!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 18, 2015, 09:22:16 PM
Still not heard so have mailed the address Caz gave :thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on June 18, 2015, 11:02:07 PM
Quote from: oreamnos on June 18, 2015, 06:08:45 PM
Hatton's pre-owned listed today 5 Minitrix Gresley coaches in maroon for £18 each (£15 ex-VAT).  While I have a few Minitrix Mk 1s and think they are well made, I was unsure about the Gresleys.  So I turned to this forum as a resource and after reading this thread http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=22516.0, (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=22516.0,) I snapped them up as fast as I could.

http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127975 (http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127975)
and
http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127976 (http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127976)

I'm looking forward to receiving them

Matt

Nice coaches Matt.  Those Minitrix teaks were years ahead of their time.  You got a good price too.

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 19, 2015, 10:04:11 PM
Very nice! :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on June 20, 2015, 03:49:37 AM
I grew up in the North and therefore didn't see much network south traffic, but after watching plenty everard junction and berringer, I have grown to quite like the livery, which resulted in the pre-purchase of this which finally arrived in NZ this week!

[smg id=26086 type=preview align=center caption="Class 47 715 Haymarket"]

[smg id=26087 type=preview align=center caption="Class 47 715 Haymarket II"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on June 20, 2015, 04:59:09 AM
I can tell my interest in the railway scene dwindled in the late 1980s 'cos what my memory says is a Scottish 47/7 looks plain wrong in NSE livery  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 20, 2015, 03:50:12 PM
Another maroon BR Mk1 SK for the collection.  This time an Eastern Region example, E24538.  I think the only BR region that isn't represented on my layout in some form is the North Eastern; I've got Western, Midland, Eastern, Southern and even one Scottish coach.  I have it on good authority that this is a pretty accurate reflection of traffic seen in the area in the 1960s.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/23/thumb_26090.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26090)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on June 22, 2015, 07:27:08 AM
Quote from: Paddy on June 18, 2015, 11:02:07 PM
Quote from: oreamnos on June 18, 2015, 06:08:45 PM
Hatton's pre-owned listed today 5 Minitrix Gresley coaches in maroon for £18 each (£15 ex-VAT).  While I have a few Minitrix Mk 1s and think they are well made, I was unsure about the Gresleys.  So I turned to this forum as a resource and after reading this thread http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=22516.0, (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=22516.0,) I snapped them up as fast as I could.

http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127975 (http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127975)
and
http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127976 (http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=127976)

I'm looking forward to receiving them

Matt

Nice coaches Matt.  Those Minitrix teaks were years ahead of their time.  You got a good price too.

Kind regards

Paddy

Nope.  I guess I didn't snap them up fast enough.  Got an email from Hattons over the weekend that another customer had bought them just minutes before I did, before their inventory system had a chance to update the items to sold.  Easy come, easy go.  It's money back in my pocket.

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on June 22, 2015, 07:37:24 AM
I hate it when things like that happen  :( I have resorted to attempting to paint some old farish coaches to represent teak. Now I have started doing this the market will be flooded with cheap teak coaches...... :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on June 22, 2015, 08:13:49 AM
Quote from: paulprice on June 22, 2015, 07:37:24 AM
I hate it when things like that happen  :( I have resorted to attempting to paint some old farish coaches to represent teak. Now I have started doing this the market will be flooded with cheap teak coaches...... :worried:

I want/need another 1st Teak but was daft enough to order just the one. Now they're nowhere to be found. :doh:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on June 22, 2015, 09:50:18 AM
Quote from: daveg on June 22, 2015, 08:13:49 AM
Quote from: paulprice on June 22, 2015, 07:37:24 AM
I hate it when things like that happen  :( I have resorted to attempting to paint some old farish coaches to represent teak. Now I have started doing this the market will be flooded with cheap teak coaches...... :worried:

I want/need another 1st Teak but was daft enough to order just the one. Now they're nowhere to be found. :doh:

Dave G

So its not just me who does things like that  :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr bachmann on June 22, 2015, 01:33:34 PM
recent addition , good haulage too ,,,[smg id=26226 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 2317"][smg id=26228 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 2325"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: FeelixTC on June 23, 2015, 09:17:51 AM
Described as "New, never been used" £36 posted.
Feels like a bargain........

(http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r774/Mitch_Kalnajs/Class%2004_zpstazvevfa.jpg) (http://s1366.photobucket.com/user/Mitch_Kalnajs/media/Class%2004_zpstazvevfa.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on June 23, 2015, 09:48:18 AM
Sounds like a bargain too. Well done!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on June 23, 2015, 10:31:44 AM
I think I have got a bargain from Fleabay yesterday, but we shall see what the mail man brings on Friday, could be a total lemon. Still I have banned myself from Fleabay for a while.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on June 27, 2015, 10:13:00 AM
Just received Clan Line from ehattons.
Beautifully smooth and quiet straight out of the box.
I must say the latest Farish offerings do seem to be getting better than those I purchased 2 or 3 years ago.
Very nice model, but the Name plate seems a little bit 'clunky' - just a detail.

[smg id=26385 type=preview align=center caption="Clan Line"]

:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 27, 2015, 02:33:45 PM
I liked the look of the NGS Stanier Inspection Saloon and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it is still available in BR Maroon, which seems just right for my layout.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26389.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26389)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26388.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26388)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on June 27, 2015, 03:49:12 PM
May I present "New Zealand Line" with a rake of Bullieds,

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26416.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26416)

as Bob says smooth and quiet
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 29, 2015, 12:16:45 AM
A certain SR loco arrived recently and this evening had an opportunity to get it run in and do a little passenger run on the test circuit...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26485.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26485)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26486.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26486)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hyperion on June 29, 2015, 12:37:30 PM
My first A4:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=26496)

Very smooth low speed but does seem to have a little more noise than my Fariburn. Came DCC fitted and I don't think the seller realised until they took my first offer  :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=26497)

My first Dapol loco and fourth N scale steam overall.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 29, 2015, 03:53:07 PM
Like yours, mine runs very smoothly but is also relatively noisy. I think the noise emanates mainly from the tender so maybe it echoes around :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on June 29, 2015, 05:24:46 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 29, 2015, 12:16:45 AM
A certain SR loco arrived recently and this evening had an opportunity to get it run in and do a little passenger run on the test circuit...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26485.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26485)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26486.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26486)
How does yours run? I was really impressed with mine without even running it in. That's still something I'm looking forward to - with a pint in one hand and controller in th other... :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 29, 2015, 05:45:13 PM
Quote from: austinbob on June 29, 2015, 05:24:46 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 29, 2015, 12:16:45 AM
A certain SR loco arrived recently and this evening had an opportunity to get it run in and do a little passenger run on the test circuit...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26485.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26485)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26486.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26486)
How does yours run? I was really impressed with mine without even running it in. That's still something I'm looking forward to - with a pint in one hand and controller in th other... :D

It's very smooth, and was easy running even with 6 coaches behind, but can't judge the noise aspect as the test board construction isn't exactly noise reducing...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hyperion on June 29, 2015, 10:04:51 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 29, 2015, 03:53:07 PM
Like yours, mine runs very smoothly but is also relatively noisy. I think the noise emanates mainly from the tender so maybe it echoes around :hmmm:

Yes I did notice it was mostly the tender. Might have to fit some DCC sound to drown it out.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on June 30, 2015, 12:10:51 PM
Hi all,
Just arrived today the HST First Great Western purchased from forum member  "ohlavache" .....big positive feedback..

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image.jpg1_zpsebbtcudq.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image.jpg1_zpsebbtcudq.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on June 30, 2015, 01:24:03 PM
You can't beat an HST  :NGaugersRule:

I have the Grand Central set  :heart2:

cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: keithfre on June 30, 2015, 02:28:06 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 29, 2015, 12:16:45 AM
A certain SR loco arrived recently and this evening had an opportunity to get it run in and do a little passenger run on the test circuit...
I'm curious to know if the smoke deflectors are properly modelled as thin sheets, or whether they're just a bulge in the body as on the old GF model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on June 30, 2015, 06:05:47 PM
my spam can is unfortunatly heading back to bachmann after what was a successful exhibition with it!

even though i have removed the nameplate and renumbered it, they have accepted to do the repairs anyways!

problem with mine was it would work perfectly in reverse, but move forward so far before stopping completley and no matter what you tried wouldnt continue.

disassembled to find nothing out of the ordinary, and find putting it back together even hard especially when small parts started going "ping" all over the shop!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on June 30, 2015, 11:09:02 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on June 30, 2015, 01:24:03 PM
You can't beat an HST  :NGaugersRule:

I have the Grand Central set  :heart2:

cheers John.

..Yeah,
I like HST....tomorrow I will post  pics of my little fleet..

Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 01, 2015, 07:11:35 AM
I must admit I am tempted to but a HST in the original livery, for nostalgic reasons of course
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on July 01, 2015, 08:48:10 AM
Couldn't resist the new Jinty in LMS black...

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/IMG_0251_zpstijmcuzs.jpg) (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ChrisWV10/media/IMG_0251_zpstijmcuzs.jpg.html)

C. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on July 01, 2015, 10:21:57 AM
My little HST 125 fleet ready to departures from Narnia Central:
the GC destination South Umbria/Capital (Rome)
the Virgin going to Mid-Umbria Airport Terminal (near Assisi)
the FGw to Interamna Naharti industrial district...

greetings form Narnia
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image.jpg2_zps0i4lc8mj.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image.jpg2_zps0i4lc8mj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on July 01, 2015, 02:08:55 PM
[smg id=26606 type=full align=center caption="1"]

With the threat of redundancy put off for the time being, I purchased a dcc fitted GF class 14 off ebay for £70.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 01, 2015, 03:44:48 PM
Glad to hear redundancy is not on the cards at present, Di, and pleased you've given Teddy a home :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on July 01, 2015, 04:16:58 PM
Good news and nice Loco.
Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 01, 2015, 08:44:32 PM
Purchases via Bristolmar...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26637.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26637)

BR 132 electric locomotive from Fleischmann. Know absolutely nothing about what this model is meant to be (any info appreciated) but thought it looked very cute. Once under the catenary on my new layout it really does look nice. Total Rule No. 1 purchase for a layout nominally set in 1980s London, but there you go!

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on July 02, 2015, 01:26:38 AM
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on July 01, 2015, 08:48:10 AM
Couldn't resist the new Jinty in LMS black...

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/IMG_0251_zpstijmcuzs.jpg) (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ChrisWV10/media/IMG_0251_zpstijmcuzs.jpg.html)

C. :)

I received my Jinty in the post yesterday and it really is a little gem. It is surprisingly heavy for its size which ought to translate into relatively good traction. Seems to run OK at the moment and gets across my points without undue fuss. The real test will be how it performs after its run-in period. This makes the number of British locos I own to four. The Jinty detail is at least as good as that on my North American locos and with its coreless motor I'm hoping its performance will be up there as well.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 02, 2015, 09:10:29 AM
Im off to Illfracombe for the weekend are there any decent and CHEAP model shops near by I can sneak of to and buy some additions to the fleet from? :laugh3:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hyperion on July 02, 2015, 09:51:43 AM
Second A4 and first Mintirix!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=26653)

Since it hasn't been run in a long time it took a little to get going.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=26654)

Time to research how to pull it apart and where to clean / lube.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 02, 2015, 10:15:02 AM
This site is well worth checking out if you don't already have it.............

http://www.minitrix.org.uk (http://www.minitrix.org.uk)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hyperion on July 02, 2015, 11:00:13 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 02, 2015, 10:15:02 AM
This site is well worth checking out if you don't already have it.............

http://www.minitrix.org.uk (http://www.minitrix.org.uk)

Yes I have found that one already. Very handy indeed!

I missed the Mallard version of this loco recently on ebay. Went for less than $100 AUD  :(

Edit: I should look in the boxes more thoroughly. The manual was inside it!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on July 03, 2015, 09:34:48 AM
Have run my Jinty in as per manufacturer's instructions. The loco runs at walking pace which is excellent. The weight of the loco is 40 g compared to the 100 g of my SD40, a North American diesel. The SD40 will pull 17 grain hoppers up a 1.6% grade easily, so I expect with the relative weights of the Jinty and the SD40, the Jinty should manage 7 such hoppers no worries up the same slope. Farish Mk1s are lighter than these hoppers so I'm expecting that the Jinty should easily handle at least 7 of these up my grade. More than enough.

Wonderful loco, and will probably turn out to be favourite from the UK.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 5944 on July 03, 2015, 12:29:28 PM
This arrived this morning.  :worried:

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag463/5944/DSC_02061_zpssbv8ltxm.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/5944/media/DSC_02061_zpssbv8ltxm.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag463/5944/DSC_02081_zpsdm0lygzw.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/5944/media/DSC_02081_zpsdm0lygzw.jpg.html)

The wheels are 3mm in diameter, with plastic bushes that fit on a 1mm diameter axle. Using a 4mm x 11mm 3V motor with a variety of Nigel Lawton's pulleys and drive belts, plus a bit of hacking, it looks possible to motorise it!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 03, 2015, 01:25:14 PM
 :goggleeyes:
I'd be scared of losing it amongst all the detritus on my layout (unless it was sound fitted of course :laugh:)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 5944 on July 03, 2015, 01:34:22 PM
It may be possible to put a DCC chip in it, but I think a speaker is a bit much!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on July 03, 2015, 08:31:53 PM
Quote from: keithfre on June 30, 2015, 02:28:06 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 29, 2015, 12:16:45 AM
A certain SR loco arrived recently and this evening had an opportunity to get it run in and do a little passenger run on the test circuit...
I'm curious to know if the smoke deflectors are properly modelled as thin sheets, or whether they're just a bulge in the body as on the old GF model.

There be daylight between the smoke deflectors and the main body casing... so I would say the former.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 03, 2015, 09:08:52 PM
British Railways' Standard 4, 2-6-4 tank engines weren't a common sight in the Birmingham area, in fact there was only one of the class allocated to the Western Region's Birmingham division and it was allocated to Leamington Spa shed in September 1963.

Leamington's example was 80072 where this is 80097 but it is close enough for now; the model must be one of the last Poole-style ones and, despite its lack of glazing, solid wheels and visible copper contacts really doesn't look too bad.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26706.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26706)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26707.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26707)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26708.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26708)


The single-car DMUs were regular performers on the line from the introduction of the class in 1958 through to the 1990s.  Several examples were allocated to Tysley shed, including W55006 represented here in model form with small yellow panels.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26709.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26709)

The destination blinds are appropriate too.  One reads "Stratford"
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26710.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26710)

The other is for Honeybourne
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26711.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26711)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on July 03, 2015, 09:19:55 PM
Thanks for the photos John.
I'm tempted by the Standard 4 but must wait till I've bought the N Mogul which is, I think, imminent.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 03, 2015, 09:36:05 PM
John - I have the same model although its running number is 80088. A very smooth runner :thumbsup:
Maybe you could blacken the parts of the wipers showing with a permanent marker pen to hide them a little? :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on July 03, 2015, 09:38:08 PM
Although the Standard 4 tank is one of Farish's original models it is really good IMHO.  The loco captures the powerful look of the real thing.

Kind regards

Paddy
Dream It | Believe It | Achieve It
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DELETED on July 03, 2015, 11:38:54 PM
Does this count?  Trying to put together a Dornaplas Crew Vehicle without much reference to go off (tinternet is very sparse on pics), the kit instructions are pretty rubbish at best  but you can figure them out just, the parts do fit better than anything whitemetal I've tried so far though.

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu17/RSTA/IMAG0200.jpg) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/RSTA/media/IMAG0200.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr magnolia on July 04, 2015, 08:18:01 AM
Quote from: mr bachmann on June 22, 2015, 01:33:34 PM
recent addition , good haulage too ,,,[smg id=26226 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 2317"][smg id=26228 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 2325"]
Mr B - what model is that? I think iive seen it advertised somewhere as a German unit?

Nice looking thing.

Donald

PS nice looking trestle! Although your multi storey buildings need a bit more disguising
:D :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on July 04, 2015, 09:59:07 AM
Quote from: 5944 on July 03, 2015, 12:29:28 PM
This arrived this morning.  :worried:

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag463/5944/DSC_02061_zpssbv8ltxm.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/5944/media/DSC_02061_zpssbv8ltxm.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag463/5944/DSC_02081_zpsdm0lygzw.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/5944/media/DSC_02081_zpsdm0lygzw.jpg.html)

The wheels are 3mm in diameter, with plastic bushes that fit on a 1mm diameter axle. Using a 4mm x 11mm 3V motor with a variety of Nigel Lawton's pulleys and drive belts, plus a bit of hacking, it looks possible to motorise it!

Mine is here

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19028.msg294796#msg294796 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19028.msg294796#msg294796)

I am hoping to couple it to a wagon with concealed motor as no DCC / motor . If you succeed - please post pictures.

The originals Had an engine from an Italian tank - 4 reverse gears and 1forward!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 04, 2015, 04:37:53 PM
Spotted this Poole Farish Castle in the second hand cabinet of my local model shop.  It ran well on the shop's test track and as it is supposed to be Clun Castle (I'm not sure it is a very accurate representation), which means there's a local connection as Clun Castle was the first loco to be preserved at Tysley (near where I live and near where my layout is based).

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26728.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26728)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26729.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26729)

Should do nicely for the GWR 125 celebrations later this month.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on July 04, 2015, 07:21:03 PM
Went to the Corsham Show today and these came home with me


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26745.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26745)

Individually they are

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26746.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26746)

Dapol Class 67

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26738.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26738)

BGF Class 20

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26739.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26739)

NGS Inspection Saloon

and finally
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/22/thumb_26742.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26742)

Could not resist
Altogether a good day the first real day out since my heart attack, feeling a bit weary but very chuffed
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr bachmann on July 05, 2015, 04:11:59 PM
Quote from: mr magnolia on July 04, 2015, 08:18:01 AM
Mr B - what model is that? I think iive seen it advertised somewhere as a German unit?

Nice looking thing.

Donald

hi Donald , its a maintenance thing'y by Hobbytrain from Gaugemaster , based on a German railway one , there is several to choose from , the crane/cab unit is the dummy , with the truck powered and is DCC ready (6 pin ) , they are pricey  :doh: , check with Gaugemaster and type in maintenance ,
I also have the track basher ...[smg id=26779 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 2323"]
[smg id=26780 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 2318"][smg id=26781 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 2320"][smg id=26782 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 2331"][smg id=26783 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 2332"]

the pictures are self explaining , the Bachmann de-coder is too large so a smaller chip will have to be fitted .

Alan.






Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr magnolia on July 05, 2015, 11:06:41 PM
Yes - very nice indeed Alan.
Thanks for the supplementary photos. I shall have a little look on the gauge master 'let's see just how expensive we can make it' website!

Donald
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 5944 on July 06, 2015, 04:45:52 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on July 04, 2015, 09:59:07 AM
Quote from: 5944 on July 03, 2015, 12:29:28 PM
This arrived this morning.  :worried:

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag463/5944/DSC_02061_zpssbv8ltxm.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/5944/media/DSC_02061_zpssbv8ltxm.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag463/5944/DSC_02081_zpsdm0lygzw.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/5944/media/DSC_02081_zpsdm0lygzw.jpg.html)

The wheels are 3mm in diameter, with plastic bushes that fit on a 1mm diameter axle. Using a 4mm x 11mm 3V motor with a variety of Nigel Lawton's pulleys and drive belts, plus a bit of hacking, it looks possible to motorise it!

Mine is here

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19028.msg294796#msg294796 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19028.msg294796#msg294796)

I am hoping to couple it to a wagon with concealed motor as no DCC / motor . If you succeed - please post pictures.

The originals Had an engine from an Italian tank - 4 reverse gears and 1forward!
Ah, I was sure I'd seen one somewhere! Thanks for that. I've ordered a couple of motors to try, unfortunately Paypal automatically defaulted to my parents old address, so I've got to wait for the package to be redirected to their new address, then sent on to me. I think I've worked out a way of fitting various pulleys and belts in the body. If I worked the ratios out correctly, the final drive ratio will be 1:136, though it means the motor will be visible through the doors. Oh well!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on July 08, 2015, 06:49:42 PM
This arrived yesterday from Sheffield

[smg id=26923]

Not much more to say other than it's a cracking model, runs well and I'm looking forward to getting some of the correct carriages to go behind it. Man, those new carriages are dear!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 08, 2015, 07:21:32 PM
That's verrrrry pretty  :)

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on July 10, 2015, 09:29:54 AM
Quote from: mr bachmann on July 05, 2015, 04:11:59 PM
Quote from: mr magnolia on July 04, 2015, 08:18:01 AM
Mr B - what model is that? I think iive seen it advertised somewhere as a German unit?

Nice looking thing.

Donald

hi Donald , its a maintenance thing'y by Hobbytrain from Gaugemaster , based on a German railway one , there is several to choose from , the crane/cab unit is the dummy , with the truck powered and is DCC ready (6 pin ) , they are pricey  :doh: , check with Gaugemaster and type in maintenance ,
I also have the track basher ...[smg id=26779 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 2323"]


DM-Toys are selling these now for @77(blue) /@88 (yellow)!!

http://www.en.dm-toys.de/produktdetails/items/H23554.html (http://www.en.dm-toys.de/produktdetails/items/H23554.html)





Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on July 10, 2015, 05:42:18 PM
Here's my N Class at the head of a rake of Maunsell coaches

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_26990.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26990)

It's a beautiful runner, I'll try and take a vid later!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: keerout on July 10, 2015, 05:44:48 PM
A very handsome beast..  :thumbsup:
Gerard
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on July 10, 2015, 05:46:52 PM
That is beautiful, I'll have to rob a bank so I can get one.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on July 10, 2015, 05:47:39 PM
They are indeed superb models.
Looks very much at home with Maunsell carriages.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 10, 2015, 06:04:51 PM
Quote from: port perran on July 10, 2015, 05:47:39 PM
They are indeed superb models.
Looks very much at home with Maunsell carriages.
Just got my late BR crest. Looks great but so delicate - I'm afraid to take it out of the box!!
Tomorrow I will pluck up the courage.
Also received BR green class 47 which also looks great - again I'll risk taking it out of the box tomorrow. I'd forgotten how big class 47's were. Looks impressive.
:D :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CliveH on July 10, 2015, 06:30:19 PM
Late crest out of the box - it will survive!
Lovely runner.

[smg id=26993 type=preview align=center caption="Bulleids & N"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 10, 2015, 09:40:36 PM
My early crest just arrived but not out the box yet.

The SR green version looks a beaut too but I do have the UM T9 to go with my Maunsells.

Risk the wrath of Significant Other by getting the green one or go one worse and order the Merchant Navy?  :worried: :help:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 10, 2015, 09:46:35 PM
Quote from: daveg on July 10, 2015, 09:40:36 PM
My early crest just arrived but not out the box yet.

The SR green version looks a beaut too but I do have the UM T9 to go with my Maunsells.

Risk the wrath of Significant Other by getting the green one or go one worse and order the Merchant Navy?  :worried: :help:

Dave G

Just like in real life, the T9 gets downgraded to lesser duties now that the newer N Class has arrived...  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 10, 2015, 10:05:10 PM
Quote from: daveg on July 10, 2015, 09:40:36 PM
My early crest just arrived but not out the box yet.

The SR green version looks a beaut too but I do have the UM T9 to go with my Maunsells.

Risk the wrath of Significant Other by getting the green one or go one worse and order the Merchant Navy?  :worried: :help:

Dave G

Isn't the MN a bit late for the Maunsells, Dave? :hmmm:
Mind you, you're always in the  :censored: and only the depth varies so what the heck. ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 10, 2015, 10:10:15 PM
SR version ordered - I shall of course blame you guys for encouraging such a weak-willed old man!  :wave: And of course it's loads cheaper than the MN

Now, where did I leave me tin hat?

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 10, 2015, 10:14:24 PM
Which hospital should we send grapes to, Dave? >:D
It's been nice knowing you :goodbye:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: belstone on July 10, 2015, 10:47:09 PM
Quote from: CliveH on July 10, 2015, 06:30:19 PM
Late crest out of the box - it will survive!
Lovely runner.

[smg id=26993 type=preview align=center caption="Bulleids & N"]

Take that front coupling off and there is no way anyone would think that was N gauge.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on July 11, 2015, 02:31:06 AM
Latest loco for 'Dunestone' on the test track. Run in, now waiting for its first revenue-earning service - lets not forget it was a mixed-traffic engine (4P 5FB)...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_26998.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26998)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_26999.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=26999)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 11, 2015, 04:15:18 AM
All lovely models!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CliveH on July 11, 2015, 08:29:42 AM
Quote from: belstone on July 10, 2015, 10:47:09 PM

Take that front coupling off and there is no way anyone would think that was N gauge.

[smg id=27001 type=preview align=center caption="Bulleids & N no coupling"]

Your wish . . .
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on July 11, 2015, 08:43:05 AM
Quote from: daveg on July 10, 2015, 09:40:36 PM
My early crest just arrived but not out the box yet.

The SR green version looks a beaut too but I do have the UM T9 to go with my Maunsells.

Risk the wrath of Significant Other by getting the green one or go one worse and order the Merchant Navy?  :worried: :help:

Dave G

As your in the do-do's why not go the whole hog and get the MN as well? As the old saying goes " you might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb."
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 11, 2015, 10:26:58 AM
Quote from: austinbob on July 10, 2015, 06:04:51 PM
Quote from: port perran on July 10, 2015, 05:47:39 PM
They are indeed superb models.
Looks very much at home with Maunsell carriages.
Just got my late BR crest. Looks great but so delicate - I'm afraid to take it out of the box!!
Tomorrow I will pluck up the courage.
Also received BR green class 47 which also looks great - again I'll risk taking it out of the box tomorrow. I'd forgotten how big class 47's were. Looks impressive.
:D :D
N class and class 47 both tested and perfect runners.
Running in to follow soon.
Both locos highly recommended.
:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 11, 2015, 05:31:26 PM
Quote from: steve836 on July 11, 2015, 08:43:05 AM
Quote from: daveg on July 10, 2015, 09:40:36 PM
My early crest just arrived but not out the box yet.

The SR green version looks a beaut too but I do have the UM T9 to go with my Maunsells.

Risk the wrath of Significant Other by getting the green one or go one worse and order the Merchant Navy?  :worried: :help:

Dave G



As your in the do-do's why not go the whole hog and get the MN as well? As the old saying goes " you might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb."

Oh dear! That really would put my future in sever jeopardy!

I'll show your kind suggestion and my reply to SO just to prove that I can behave, occasionally.  :no:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 11, 2015, 09:34:12 PM
Three new wagons, although two are probably quite old.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_27027.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27027)

Graham Farish Horsebox and refrigerated van.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_27028.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27028)

plus a Dapol 21T mineral wagon
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_27029.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27029)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_27030.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27030)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on July 12, 2015, 06:19:14 PM
i got this direct from the far east for a knocked down price...

finally test ran it today, and it works! 


(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/DSC_0496%20edited_zps4rx2l1zp.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/DSC_0496%20edited_zps4rx2l1zp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on July 12, 2015, 08:00:02 PM
I'm green with envy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on July 12, 2015, 08:19:21 PM
Beautiful model, very tempted as I really need an express LMS loco and the crimson looks wonderful.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on July 12, 2015, 10:36:15 PM
it was £65 from taiwan so not bad really!

it's a bit noisy - have run it half an hour each direction.  i might oil it if it's not quieter after more running.  it looks very nice though.

cheers,


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on July 14, 2015, 12:09:54 PM
I've gone and done it again, I only went in the shop to pickup a Dapol light bar and walked out with this ...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_27110.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27110)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 14, 2015, 12:44:18 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on July 12, 2015, 06:19:14 PM
i got this direct from the far east for a knocked down price...

finally test ran it today, and it works! 


(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/DSC_0496%20edited_zps4rx2l1zp.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/DSC_0496%20edited_zps4rx2l1zp.jpg.html)

I want one
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on July 14, 2015, 12:46:00 PM
SNAP! just got mine through the post (Pre-ordered a while ago from liverpool)

it goes just beautifully with 'The Geordie' (47 403)

[smg id=27111 type=preview align=center caption="new BR Blue 47 096"]

[smg id=27112 type=preview align=center caption="47 096 47 403"]

[smg id=27113 type=preview align=center caption="Blue 47 Face up"]

[smg id=27114 type=preview align=center caption="BR Blues together"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Blillpers on July 14, 2015, 02:57:31 PM
Wrong scale, wrong country, please forgive me!  :P

Swedish Rc6 electric loco in original orange livery, to be put in the cupboard for display in my railway room...

(http://i58.tinypic.com/be9def.jpg)

(http://i61.tinypic.com/2e5pra9.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 14, 2015, 03:37:59 PM
Hey, there's a thread (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19028.315) for these weird European beasties  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 14, 2015, 09:50:19 PM
Another BR Mk1 Horsebox joins my collection.  With racecourses at nearby Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon (and Cheltenham a little further away) it seems reasonable that Claverdon would have seen a fair number of horses going by rail.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_27124.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27124)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_27125.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27125)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 15, 2015, 12:47:23 PM
Found a couple of unboxed pieces of rolling stock at a Toy & Train Fair last weekend along with a pristine (reprinted) 1961 Combined Volume.
The book was £4 and the rolling stock £5 each. Glad the Dapol CCT wasn't the salmon pink version :sweat:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/21/thumb_27146.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27146)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 16, 2015, 06:00:29 PM
Farish class 20 in weathered BR green is on the way from eHattons
:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on July 16, 2015, 06:42:01 PM
Quote from: Only Me on July 11, 2015, 08:36:44 PM
[smg id=27047 type=preview align=center caption="Class 46"]

Picked this up from ROS in less than perfect condition, added lights, DCC chip, shrunk the bogeys added front buffer beam detailing and just weathered!
Looks ok to me now and a great addition to Tormouth!

That really is a nice job!  But silly question: why is the body sitting so high off the bogies?  Looks a bit like a "monster truck."   :confused1:

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 16, 2015, 09:08:37 PM
Quote from: austinbob on July 16, 2015, 06:00:29 PM
Farish class 20 in weathered BR green is on the way from eHattons
:D

That's good. Hopefully mine will be, too :laugh3:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 16, 2015, 09:56:01 PM
ARG Hattons have 5 of the Railfreight class 20's......RESIST....


Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on July 16, 2015, 10:05:34 PM
I pre-ordered!  :help:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 17, 2015, 12:34:35 AM
Yeah that's always been one of the weak points of that particular model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 10:35:51 AM
Quote from: austinbob on July 16, 2015, 06:00:29 PM
Farish class 20 in weathered BR green is on the way from eHattons
:D
Received today and runs fine out of the box. It is quite a bit noisier than the class 47 I received recently but not really a problem.
Running in to follow:
[smg id=27217 type=preview align=center caption="Farish weathered class 20"] - picture courtesy of eHattons.
I notice that eHattons have already run out of these and they are back on pre-order status. Must be a popular loco!
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cookiescrumble on July 18, 2015, 10:45:10 AM
Started picking up a few bits and pieces over the last couple of weeks for my new WCML ish layout. Still waiting a class 60 in DB red

:NGaugersRule:

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 10:47:24 AM
Quote from: cookiescrumble on July 18, 2015, 10:45:10 AM
Started picking up a few bits and pieces over the last couple of weeks for my new WCML ish layout. Still waiting a class 60 in DB red

:NGaugersRule:

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg.html)
Which bank did you rob before you bought this lot!!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GroupC on July 18, 2015, 11:14:15 AM
Quote from: cookiescrumble on July 18, 2015, 10:45:10 AM
Started picking up a few bits and pieces over the last couple of weeks for my new WCML ish layout. Still waiting a class 60 in DB red

:NGaugersRule:

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/cookiescrumble/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/cookiescrumble/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg.html)

Just a few bits and pieces then. What's it like when you have a shopping spree? And can I come?!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cookiescrumble on July 18, 2015, 11:28:07 AM
Quote from: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 10:47:24 AM
Which bank did you rob before you bought this lot!!  :D

I've been clearing out some of my old Warhammer stuff, a few wins on the horses helped aswell  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 18, 2015, 01:13:46 PM
Cool!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 18, 2015, 01:32:30 PM
Quote from: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 10:35:51 AM
It is quite a bit noisier than the class 47 I received recently but not really a problem.
Running in to follow:


I'm just glad it's nowhere near as noisy as the older model which appeared to echo through the body.
More pics of this loco can be found here.......
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3668.msg318251#msg318251 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3668.msg318251#msg318251)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 01:52:46 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 18, 2015, 01:32:30 PM
Quote from: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 10:35:51 AM
It is quite a bit noisier than the class 47 I received recently but not really a problem.
Running in to follow:


I'm just glad it's nowhere near as noisy as the older model which appeared to echo through the body.
More pics of this loco can be found here.......
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3668.msg318251#msg318251 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3668.msg318251#msg318251)
Are you gonna run yours in without oiling? Was wondering if a drop of oil would quieten it down?
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 18, 2015, 02:32:53 PM
Quote from: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 01:52:46 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 18, 2015, 01:32:30 PM
Quote from: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 10:35:51 AM
It is quite a bit noisier than the class 47 I received recently but not really a problem.
Running in to follow:


I'm just glad it's nowhere near as noisy as the older model which appeared to echo through the body.
More pics of this loco can be found here.......
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3668.msg318251#msg318251 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3668.msg318251#msg318251)
Are you gonna run yours in without oiling? Was wondering if a drop of oil would quieten it down?
:beers:

Unless stated so by Farish I don't lubricate their locos until they've had a few hours under their belts, Bob. Any steamers I tend to place the smallest drop of oil on the motion just to help things along.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 02:40:09 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 18, 2015, 02:32:53 PM
Quote from: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 01:52:46 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 18, 2015, 01:32:30 PM
Quote from: austinbob on July 18, 2015, 10:35:51 AM
It is quite a bit noisier than the class 47 I received recently but not really a problem.
Running in to follow:


I'm just glad it's nowhere near as noisy as the older model which appeared to echo through the body.
More pics of this loco can be found here.......
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3668.msg318251#msg318251 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3668.msg318251#msg318251)
Are you gonna run yours in without oiling? Was wondering if a drop of oil would quieten it down?
:beers:

Unless stated so by Farish I don't lubricate their locos until they've had a few hours under their belts, Bob. Any steamers I tend to place the smallest drop of oil on the motion just to help things along.
Ok - no oil for the moment then.
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on July 23, 2015, 08:13:05 AM
Hot off the press from Osbornes

[smg id=27415 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 0201"]

[smg id=27416 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 0204"]

ANy ideas how to fit/fix the stainless steel brake discs??
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on July 23, 2015, 09:07:00 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on July 23, 2015, 08:13:05 AM
ANy ideas how to fit/fix the stainless steel brake discs??

You need to remove the wheelsets from the coach bogies to fit the discs. There are none for fitting to the locos unfortunately.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on July 23, 2015, 09:57:18 AM
Quote from: Dr Al on July 23, 2015, 09:07:00 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on July 23, 2015, 08:13:05 AM
ANy ideas how to fit/fix the stainless steel brake discs??

You need to remove the wheelsets from the coach bogies to fit the discs. There are none for fitting to the locos unfortunately.

Cheers,
Alan

I've never bothered fitting mine, I find the wheelsets look fine as they are and the brake discs look too new compared to what you see in everyday service. That and I'd have 136 Mk3 wheelsets to get through...

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on July 23, 2015, 12:32:19 PM
I've managed to do one coach out of 63 so far.. and found they look good but you can hardly see them!

Tiny blob of glue on the wheel face and then push the disc down on it. You get 2 spare discs with every coach..

Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on July 31, 2015, 10:49:06 AM
Just in from Rails - v prompt service as usual

[smg id=27683 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

you have to be very quick off the mark to pick up one of these!!

i was lucky, but they've had several so keep looking.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on July 31, 2015, 11:38:58 AM
I'm very jealous  :drool:  enjoy.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 31, 2015, 11:42:03 AM
it looks brilliant
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on July 31, 2015, 12:04:29 PM
 :hellosign:
Class 57 DRS, F4 Fowler , Vossloh G1206 ( TOPS Class 21 in UK)....and ballast wagons Network Rail in the backdrop..
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image.jpg1_zpsxyrcc8wl.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image.jpg1_zpsxyrcc8wl.jpg.html)

Cheers
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 31, 2015, 12:10:11 PM
I like the London Transport/Motorail combination at the back!

Cheers, NeMo

Quote from: marco neri on July 31, 2015, 12:04:29 PM
:hellosign:
Class 57 DRS, F4 Fowler , Vossloh G1206 ( TOPS Class 21 in UK)....and ballast wagons Network Rail in the backdrop..
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image.jpg1_zpsxyrcc8wl.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image.jpg1_zpsxyrcc8wl.jpg.html)
Cheers
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bangor Lad on July 31, 2015, 01:57:03 PM
Picked these up second hand at Chester Model Centre at the weekend. Been trying to get a couple for ages, just kept missing out on that auction site thingy.
[smg id=27686 type=preview align=center caption="DSCF1514"]

Would've preferred them without the ballast load but couldn't resist them at the price :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 31, 2015, 08:04:09 PM
Just received my Farish WD Austerity weathered version.
My God... I've never seen so much oil. Cleaned the oil off the body and the underside of the loco and tender chassis. Put the loco on my wheel cleaner gizzmo and cleaned off most of the oil off the wheel sets. The cleaning strips were 'BLACK' and I mean 'BLACK...' after 30 secs. Then I did it all again - more BLACK but not so much!! Ran loco on test track and do you know - ran like a dream - I thought I was dreaming!!
I think I'll run it in for 15 mins at a time - clean the test track and clean the wheels. Don't feel inclined to strip a brand new loco down to clean out all the oil. If it fails or faulters due to over oiling I'll send it back.
BUT!! I have to say it runs like a dream.... at the moment. So quiet and amazing slow running.
Gonna run it in over the next couple of days and hopefully all of the crap will get blown out.
Beautiful model though..
:D :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 31, 2015, 09:29:27 PM
I bought mine when they first hit the shops, Bob, and it's a super runner. Excuse the poor vid :-[........

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u2pij0g76ax5vjf/WD%20%2B%20Hoppers.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/u2pij0g76ax5vjf/WD%20%2B%20Hoppers.MOV?dl=0)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 31, 2015, 09:53:43 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 31, 2015, 09:29:27 PM
I bought mine when they first hit the shops, Bob, and it's a super runner. Excuse the poor vid :-[........

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u2pij0g76ax5vjf/WD%20%2B%20Hoppers.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/u2pij0g76ax5vjf/WD%20%2B%20Hoppers.MOV?dl=0)
Nice..
I think mine will be fine if I keep on top of the oil cleaning.
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on August 01, 2015, 06:45:41 AM
And it's only $60 a barrel!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on August 04, 2015, 02:41:44 PM
Humbrol no 90 is a perfect match for the lining (I've done on a Farish 25 before), so with a fine brush and steady hand you should be able to sort out.

The lining on some recent Farish models does seem.....fragile...  :hmmm:

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: STEVE44 on August 04, 2015, 08:42:13 PM
Hi, I think it looks good like that. Does it run well if so that what matters.
Steve44
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: belstone on August 05, 2015, 12:52:38 AM
If that doesn't inspire a few early 70s layouts, nothing will.  Was green livery with double arrows just a Stratford thing or did other MPDs do it as well?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ensign Elliott on August 05, 2015, 09:05:47 AM
Bought a 4MT tank from a chap off FB. Arrived yesterday - really nice runner. Just needs some lamps or disks, lamp irons, front coupling and a bit of weathering now.

[smg id=27850 type=preview align=center caption="20150804 192839"]

[smg id=27851 type=preview align=center caption="20150804 192945"]

[smg id=27852 type=preview align=center caption="20150804 192910"]

[smg id=27853 type=preview align=center caption="20150804 193021"]

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 05, 2015, 10:03:12 AM
Im jealous,

Great pics of the layout any chance of a few more?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on August 05, 2015, 10:12:01 AM
Quote from: Ensign Elliott on August 05, 2015, 09:05:47 AM
Bought a 4MT tank from a chap off FB. Arrived yesterday - really nice runner. Just needs some lamps or disks, lamp irons, front coupling and a bit of weathering now.

[smg id=27850 type=preview align=center caption="20150804 192839"]


That's a particularly nice looking layout you have there.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 05, 2015, 10:34:40 AM
The 4MT looks very at home in the setting of your (very good looking) layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ensign Elliott on August 05, 2015, 10:56:05 AM
Thanks all. The layout is one I've built for my local club - just use it as a test track really. Here are a few more pics of various locos on it...

[smg id=27854 type=preview align=center caption="20150326 205829"]

[smg id=27855 type=preview align=center caption="20150326 205936"]

[smg id=27856 type=preview align=center caption="20150326 205951"]

[smg id=27858 type=preview align=center caption="20150326 210048"]

[smg id=27859 type=preview align=center caption="20150326 210016"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on August 05, 2015, 10:57:32 AM
That is one hell of a test track.....the industrial area in particular looks very good....

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: STEVE44 on August 05, 2015, 08:47:38 PM
Here is my latest purchase a western from dapol . Lovely model D1062.Here are some pictures.(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_27866.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27866)  (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_27865.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27865)  (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_27864.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27864)  Steve44
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on August 06, 2015, 09:53:39 AM
Some recent arrivals... The Farish NSE 47/7 is a lovely model but I was more excited to get my hands on the wagons; a pair of Dutch Cargowaggons (Minitrix 15621) of the sort that often appeared in Britain. I am always on the lookout for European rolling stock that can be used with British stock (with or without some form of modification). They are fractionally higher, longer and wider than a Farish VGA but are the same width and height as the 47, and I think they look perfectly fine together. I didn't even know such models existed but thanks to woodbury22uk of this forum I do now.
[smg id=27897 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 7904"]   
[smg id=27899 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 7905"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on August 06, 2015, 10:41:18 PM
Green N gauge DMUs don't seem to come up for sale very often and I could do with a few more for my layout.  When I spotted this 2-car Class 101 I had to have it.  I can't pretend it was a bargain but it wasn't too expensive either considering it was like new.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_27941.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27941)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_27940.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27940)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_27938.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27938)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on August 06, 2015, 11:02:26 PM
I'm really after a 3-car Bachmann-Farish DMU in green but they hardly ever come up.  It's a pity that the next releases of 101 and 108 will be 2 car units (with a slightly eye-watering £144 RRP).  So I'll have to wait until either one comes up for sale or a new run of 3-car units is announced.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on August 07, 2015, 09:09:10 AM
Quote from: Only Me on August 06, 2015, 11:18:05 PM
Where did they all go? ;)

[smg id=27943 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Is that your "scap loco" shelf!?!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: motobikehero on August 07, 2015, 10:23:13 AM
I can't actually show them (sadly) due to lack of a camera, but my micro ace c57 arrived the other day and it looks amazing. another thing i purchased was one of those del prado C38's, and while i've seen one converted using the c57's wheels, i'm going to try and take it a step further by completely reworking the body i.e. reshaping, repainting etc and I'll hopefully come out of this with a decent looking model. As long as I don't do too much to the chassis, the option is always left open for a proper body shell to be purchased and fitted, using the first as a spare.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on August 07, 2015, 03:14:26 PM
I have run out of space to extend my layout - even though I would like to.
No more room either for any more stock once the blue WD Austerity I have on order arrives.

Nothing left for it but to just enjoy running trains on the layout, some of the recent additions to which are shown in the short video clip below (which is currently uploading to YouTube and should be available within the next hour - baring any problems). 

I could though try persuading the misses to sell some of the Apartments we own in Los Cristianos and buy a Villa with a games room or basement in it!?  8) I could then start again building a much bigger layout on which I could run several trains at once on much longer runs.

Perhaps I might suggest it next Thursday as it's her birthday and she might be in a responsive mood if she likes the presents and surprises she gets!!! (then again she might not). I sometimes envy you batchelor lads who don't need anybody else's approval for what you do or don't do.

Don't wish to offend anyone on here from down under - but I thought the "mac" cartoon shown in today's Daily Mail (with a cricket theme) was very funny.

http://youtu.be/LAeMgOWDtG8 (http://youtu.be/LAeMgOWDtG8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on August 07, 2015, 06:11:27 PM
Had a little shopping spree toping up my steam collection  :D
[smg id=27966]
[smg id=27967]
[smg id=27968]

Roger
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on August 07, 2015, 11:42:52 PM
Quote from: Tdm on August 07, 2015, 03:14:26 PM
I sometimes envy you batchelor lads who don't need anybody else's approval for what you do or don't do.

Mwahaha!

Actually the bank manager is just as much our 'enemy' as SWMBO might be yours.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 08, 2015, 12:22:16 AM
Quote from: Tdm on August 07, 2015, 03:14:26 PM
I have run out of space to extend my layout - even though I would like to.
No more room either for any more stock once the blue WD Austerity I have on order arrives.

Nothing left for it but to just enjoy running trains on the layout, some of the recent additions to which are shown in the short video clip below (which is currently uploading to YouTube and should be available within the next hour - baring any problems). 

I could though try persuading the misses to sell some of the Apartments we own in Los Cristianos and buy a Villa with a games room or basement in it!?  8)
If someone's moving out soon maybe you could "discover" that they'd left behind an apartment full of model railways ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on August 08, 2015, 10:26:19 AM
Quote from: Tdm on August 07, 2015, 03:14:26 PM

Don't wish to offend anyone on here from down under - but I thought the "mac" cartoon shown in today's Daily Mail (with a cricket theme) was very funny.


I haven't seen the Daily Mail cartoon, but I would like to inform everyone in England that the so-called Australian cricket team is really not ours.

Webbo

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on August 08, 2015, 01:41:38 PM
Quote from: Webbo on August 08, 2015, 10:26:19 AM
Quote from: Tdm on August 07, 2015, 03:14:26 PM
Don't wish to offend anyone on here from down under - but I thought the "mac" cartoon shown in today's Daily Mail (with a cricket theme) was very funny.
I haven't seen the Daily Mail cartoon, but I would like to inform everyone in England that the so-called Australian cricket team is really not ours.
Webbo

I don't have a copy of the cartoon to scan in and reproduce (it was the Bar's paper),
but basically (if I have remembered it correctly) it showed an official dashing into the U.K. Imigration Office saying there were 11 new Asylum seekers outside (the Australian cricket team) who didn't want to go home as they feared humilation, antagonisation, and worse if they were ever to set foot on Australian soil again.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on August 08, 2015, 01:53:59 PM
[smg id=27977 type=preview align=center caption="Image1"]

I am about to embark on building a rake of Grainflow polybulk wagons the kit is a multi-media kit from the n-gauge society.The kit comes complete with wheels,couplings,decals and needs very little painting as it is supplied in the right colour plastics and has full side livery decals.

I have 3 kits in hand and will get another 3 later if all goes well,This is my first go with kits in n I have built many kits in O and OO in the past.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on August 08, 2015, 02:35:22 PM
Quote from: Ditape on August 08, 2015, 01:53:59 PM
I am about to embark on building a rake of Grainflow polybulk wagons the kit is a multi-media kit from the n-gauge society.

Look forward to your thoughts on this! Made the mistake of picking their etched brass Sealion kit as my first N gauge kit, and let's just say it's been a usefuk source of scrap brass for wagon loads and garbage piles...

Since then done various easier kits from NGS, TPM and Parkside Dundas. These polybulks look tempting though! Also quite like the look of their JGA hopper (kit 28).

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 08, 2015, 04:27:50 PM
From one of my favourite dealers in second-hand overseas stuff here in Tokyo, this ineffably naff car transporter from Lima:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_27980.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=27980)
It was the "British Leyland" logo which got my attention. Though evidently at the time Lima were modelling the prototype, BL were trying to up their game by producing Mercedes knock-offs.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 08, 2015, 05:15:53 PM
The transporters don't look so bad but, like all their vehicles, BL don't seem to have got round to finishing the cars :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on August 08, 2015, 05:26:10 PM
Nah, like some models built at Longbridge, they are simply moving body shells between sites. Un-protected, in all weathers!

This transporter seems pro-typical to me :-D

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Oldun on August 09, 2015, 07:34:49 PM
Quote from: Oldun on August 07, 2015, 06:11:27 PM
Had a little shopping spree toping up my steam collection  :D
[smg id=27966]
[smg id=27967]
[smg id=27968]

And another one :)

[smg id=28032]

Must stop doing this, I'm running out of siding space  :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on August 09, 2015, 07:39:31 PM
Great purchases Oldun - the Fairburn's is a great looking loco and a lovely model - does yours also run as smooth as silk?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JasonBz on August 09, 2015, 07:51:56 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 08, 2015, 05:15:53 PM
The transporters don't look so bad but, like all their vehicles, BL don't seem to have got round to finishing the cars :goggleeyes:


Maybe they have a contract from Stutgart to finish of some older models  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JasonBz on August 09, 2015, 07:56:00 PM
My last purchase was a Farish Class 158 in Wessex Trains Alphaline livery as "158 746 Spirit of the South West" *, the urge to be able to take her picture is driving the build of a small section of scenic line on which to do so.


*Not really my era for models but I used to like the real think when it turned up on a job :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on August 09, 2015, 08:01:08 PM
My local model shop had these Southern Bogie B luggage vans in stock.  I couldn't resist the BR green one to run with my other parcels stock.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_28033.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28033)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_28034.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28034)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_28035.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28035)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 09, 2015, 09:21:44 PM
Thanks, John.
I'm glad to see it matches my expectations :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 09, 2015, 09:38:13 PM
Well a short car journey to a certain Liverpool retailer, found me walking away with this little thing for a mere £20.

She runs as sweet as a nut, a lick of black paint soon removed the horrible BR markings, and gave a good surface to apply transfers to put her in a proper LMS livery.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_28041.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28041)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/20/thumb_28042.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28042)
All I really need to do it sort out the smoke box door and add a little weathering?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 09, 2015, 09:47:01 PM
Bargain PP!  :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 09, 2015, 10:27:11 PM
True, I know compared to the latest Bachmann model there is no comparison, but I have always has a soft spot for these models, ever since I wanted one as a little boy, but never got one  :'( :'( :'(

Still I have two now so that's another gap in the Foster Street fleet filled...............
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on August 10, 2015, 11:13:56 AM
[smg id=28051 type=preview align=center caption="5"]

Another Dapol offering joins my fleet a class 22 in green, another ebay bargain buy  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on August 13, 2015, 06:34:22 PM
As I've concentrated on scenery and infrastructure work, there have been few rolling stock purchases.

I've bought a Dapol class 27 in green with small yellow panel, on special offer from a box-shifter, as a prelude to owning a model of one of their forthcoming class 33s, as no doubt they'll have the same mechanism.

Additionally I spotted an used Farish new-tool Black 5, 45110, on a well-known auction site. The prototype was the loco that hauled the final leg into Liverpool Lime Street on the "15 guinea special" to mark the end of regular BR steam in August 1968.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/19/thumb_28116.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28116)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dylan Cole on August 16, 2015, 05:29:47 AM
I have finally managed to get a locomotive to haul my intercity coaches, Class 47 Titan.

[smg id=28181]

I am still looking for a Class 86 in intercity swallow livery, so far no luck.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on August 17, 2015, 09:10:04 PM
Evening all,

As promised here are pics of my two (Excuse the not so brill quality!). I went for a pair, one in Crimson that shall be used on Wenlock and the other in Choc/Cream for use on Sheaf.
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/12917_10204799191720955_3842107687395832761_n.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/12917_10204799191720955_3842107687395832761_n.jpg.html)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/11822709_10204799193521000_2747213131001578332_n.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/11822709_10204799193521000_2747213131001578332_n.jpg.html)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/10609647_10204799192080964_1814523275299643344_n.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/10609647_10204799192080964_1814523275299643344_n.jpg.html)

Oh and I've just spent the last two weeks in Florida and unexpectedly came home with some N Gauge! I found these Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad RETLAW 2 wagons in a Disney outlet shop. Now I've got to find the loco to match!
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/11231692_10204912097303524_828961290040989318_n.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/N%20Gauge/11231692_10204912097303524_828961290040989318_n.jpg.html)

Cheers,

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on August 17, 2015, 09:31:59 PM
Quote from: Ollie3440 on August 17, 2015, 09:10:04 PM
Oh and I've just spent the last two weeks in Florida and unexpectedly came home with some N Gauge!

I'm off to Canada at the end of the month and I'm fairly certain I'm going to suffer the same fate...  :D

JB
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on August 18, 2015, 03:03:04 PM
Arrived today from Rails of Sheffield - a blue WD Austerity (seperated from the Longmoor pack I think it was). Really like the look of it and it runs, just needs to be run in for a bit longer before I decide what it is going to haul.

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5913.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5913.jpg.html)

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5927.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5927.jpg.html)

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_5931.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_5931.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on August 19, 2015, 08:05:10 AM
http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=137206 (http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=137206)

D7 'Ingleborough' in BR green.  From Hattons pre-owned, "sold as seen" because it was a non-runner.

Less VAT, this cost me all of £26.67.  Received yesterday here in California.  A Cardan shaft had not been correctly inserted into its slot on the bogie tower causing the whole mechanism to bind.  Apparently an error in assembly.  I also replaced three very badly split gears.  Ha!  I have never seen such a sweet running "non-runner."  In all respects, the model appears to be brand new.

Quite possibly my best bargain find this year.

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: portland-docks on August 19, 2015, 10:40:20 AM
well, like ollie i TOO have been to florida, but i went a week earlier and came back later!

but again like Ollie i TOO came back with some N gauge, but NOT the same as what he did! i came back with...

THIS MONSTER OF A TRAIN! lol

(http://s23.postimg.org/ir5zt79d3/11897047_10155944094335553_246442207_n.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ir5zt79d3/)

union pacific excursion train pack, limited edition, preserved, and because i can its going to make an excursion to Moorside at TINGS lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hyperion on August 20, 2015, 11:22:42 AM
This little thing arrived today:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=28325)

Just ordered some parts for her.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on August 20, 2015, 11:12:37 PM
.."The Postman always rings twice"..(in my case...a blond pretty Postwoman :))
Yesterday Euro-diesel......
today Bristish steam..
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image.jpg1_zpsnwmcnv49.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image.jpg1_zpsnwmcnv49.jpg.html)

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image.jpg2_zpsk5lpodhm.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image.jpg2_zpsk5lpodhm.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MikeDunn on August 22, 2015, 03:57:55 PM
Quite happy ... called into the Ludlow Model Rail Show today, and found a Grafar (Poole ?) NE fish van and a Peco (Poole ?) NE guards van (both second-hand, but in good condition) for £2 each off one of the exhibitors  :thumbsup:  Might already have the guards van new (no biggie if it's the same) but the fish van was a very nice find  :)

And that's on top of picking up the Peco LNER Furniture Removal Service container & conflat new from Hereford Models  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on August 22, 2015, 04:18:46 PM
Quote from: Hyperion on August 20, 2015, 11:22:42 AM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=28325)

Cute. What is it?

I'm a sucker for these oddball electric locomotives. One of these days I'm going to get myself a RhB 'Crocodile'. And I wish someone would make a Metropolitan Railway Bo-Bo.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on August 22, 2015, 07:28:41 PM
I bought one similar to this from a forum member who was selling up and mine is a DCC fitted self powered Fleischmann track cleaning loco.  Has two little rotating discs between the wheels that have self adhesive mildly abrasive pads fitted, works a treat, send it in convoy with my Tomix track cleaner which hoovers up any dust created.  Hattons used to have them http://www.ehattons.com/16954/Fleischmann_7968_Class_740_Electric_track_cleaning_railcar_of_the_German_DB_in_yellow_livery_Epoc/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/16954/Fleischmann_7968_Class_740_Electric_track_cleaning_railcar_of_the_German_DB_in_yellow_livery_Epoc/StockDetail.aspx)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hyperion on August 23, 2015, 02:51:22 AM
Quote from: NeMo on August 22, 2015, 04:18:46 PM
Quote from: Hyperion on August 20, 2015, 11:22:42 AM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=28325)

Cute. What is it?

I'm a sucker for these oddball electric locomotives. One of these days I'm going to get myself a RhB 'Crocodile'. And I wish someone would make a Metropolitan Railway Bo-Bo.

Cheers, NeMo

As Caz said it is a track cleaning unit. I have had to order some new pads for it. Runs very well on the test track though!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bangor Lad on August 26, 2015, 01:04:23 AM
Not much to show but I'm the happy recipient of four Peco 7 plank wagon kits. These will be added to the growing stock of wagons for my planned Collier layout.

Keep an eye on my kit-built rolling stock topic.

Cheers
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on August 26, 2015, 04:05:32 PM
Not often I get to post in here as my layout requirements are pretty specific, but recently I got to thinking that a solitary Class 37 would be a bit strained pulling a lengthy container train, most heavy trains I've seen them on they have been double-headed :hmmm:

So, with a suitable excuse for a purchase in-hand, I found this on Ebay:-

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/19/thumb_28478.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28478)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/19/thumb_28479.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28479)

Described as "test run only" there appears to be no wear marks on the wheels, so gave it a proper two-stage run in on the figure-8 test track just to make sure - lovely smooth runner :)

http://youtu.be/soIJ1w702Uc (http://youtu.be/soIJ1w702Uc)

:claphappy:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on August 26, 2015, 06:14:36 PM
Nice to see a Dapol 56 in action. It seems to be an underrated model -- a bit like the real thing, I suppose. Do you think it captures the 47-on-steroids look nicely? Is it slow-geared like the Dapol 58?

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on August 26, 2015, 06:28:29 PM
I certainly rate the Dapol 56.

Very nice slow runner  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on August 26, 2015, 08:08:02 PM
Certainly has the right look although I'm no expert on detail. Not seen a Class 58 to compare the speed but even on full DC power it wasn't exactly whizzing round, so good for a freight loco I reckon ;)


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on August 26, 2015, 09:44:47 PM
Very nice.

Would like a 'City of Wells'

Quote from: d-a-n on July 08, 2015, 06:49:42 PM
This arrived yesterday from Sheffield

[smg id=26923]

Not much more to say other than it's a cracking model, runs well and I'm looking forward to getting some of the correct carriages to go behind it. Man, those new carriages are dear!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on August 28, 2015, 11:20:25 PM
The Dapol 56 to me looks like a 56, Has the same supercreep mechanism as the 58 and runs very well. The detail compromises are noticeable if you know what to look for.. I think the worst one is the shoulder grilles at one end, maybe a slide in the tooling would've been good.. Isn't hindsight a great thing!

I've got 6 class 56's and two 58's with more on the wishlist.. I think you made a good choice Paul!!

Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on August 31, 2015, 11:52:33 AM
Latest 2 locos for Martini Holt

They are Dapol Hymeks D7026 and D7072 D7072 is a dummy but provided the BR Green body I needed
So D7026 now running as D7072 with BR Green Body
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/19/thumb_28557.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28557)

D7072 the dummy now with D7026 Weathered BR Blue body
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/19/thumb_28558.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28558)

Just got to run D7072 in and program it not sure what I am going to do with the dummy yet
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on August 31, 2015, 03:51:24 PM
Can't view your pics, GeeBee.  :help:

Getting the Not Allowed message.  :'(

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on August 31, 2015, 11:29:50 PM
Sorry Guys
They are showing for me perhaps one of the moderators will have a look to see if I have locked them or something
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jimmy77 on September 01, 2015, 01:03:08 AM
They have been showing okay for me, could be a browser issue.

Nice models by the way!

Cheers,

Jimmy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on September 01, 2015, 02:27:25 AM
Should be OK for all now, permissions corrected on the folder :thumbsup:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 01, 2015, 06:53:29 AM
Quote from: Sprintex on September 01, 2015, 02:27:25 AM
Should be OK for all now, permissions corrected on the folder :thumbsup:


Paul

Nope - not on Chrome anyway. Will try IE in a mo. Can view mini pics if I go to GB's album but can't open them  ???

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 01, 2015, 07:35:07 AM
Coming up nicely on me Android phone.

Commenting on the plethora of new locos here:

Yours look great, Paul, just don't know about the details of stock workings at that time in history.

Love the green Hymek!  :thumbsup:

Absolutely drool over the Southern beastie  :drool: but did those side emblems really stick out that much? Seems too far out to my eyes.  :confused2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 01, 2015, 07:42:26 AM
Quote from: daveg on September 01, 2015, 06:53:29 AM
Quote from: Sprintex on September 01, 2015, 02:27:25 AM
Should be OK for all now, permissions corrected on the folder :thumbsup:


Paul

Nope - not on Chrome anyway. Will try IE in a mo. Can view mini pics if I go to GB's album but can't open them  ???

Dave G


IE works fine. Weird!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 02, 2015, 03:07:53 PM
Two new Graham Farish Hawksworth coaches have found their way into my collection.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/18/thumb_28634.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28634)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/18/thumb_28635.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28635)

It is a pity my local shop had sold out of the brake coach otherwise I'd have had one of those too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on September 02, 2015, 09:12:34 PM
20132 arrived a few weeks ago...  it was being run in some more this evening...

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/bluedepot/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/DSC_0532%20edited_zps2lk43yxf.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot/media/my%20n%20gauge%20layout%20and%20models/DSC_0532%20edited_zps2lk43yxf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on September 03, 2015, 10:18:56 AM
 :hellosign:

Three Pullman coaches...
Car N. 334, Falcon , Garnet, waiting one day forthe release of Ibis, Lydia and Leona that were running on Italian tracks between 1925 and 1928...now preserved but I don't know in which English railway museum...
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image.jpg1_zpshnfbyhlx.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image.jpg1_zpshnfbyhlx.jpg.html)

Cheers
Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 60156 Great Central on September 03, 2015, 06:26:04 PM
Here is my latest purchase from Rails of Sheffield using some money given to me by my Mums partner for xmas.

(http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy334/Lancaster622/20150904_181248.jpg) (http://s805.photobucket.com/user/Lancaster622/media/20150904_181248.jpg.html)

Mathieson MW0002 Atkinson Limited Edition of 450 models

They both went to Uni in Liverpool so this seemed apt to get with the money also my first purchase from Rails - must say very protected in transit very happy :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on September 05, 2015, 03:47:05 PM
In anticipation of my Rapido Trains' 9-car Pendolino for delivery next year, I've bought another Birmingham-built prototype to sit beside the Pendo, a (Poole-made) Farish Regional Railways 101.

This is coupled up to a partly-completed hand repaint, done by yours truly, of another Poole-made 101, to an ex-Strathclyde PTE orange/black 101 with black front.

Both will represent units as running during late 2003.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/18/thumb_28720.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28720)

I also attended the Selby show today and found a Central Trains 158 on sale which I promptly bought.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/18/thumb_28721.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28721)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 05, 2015, 03:50:42 PM
Well I have actually bought a BR liveried Jubilee locomotive to add to my fleet  :confused1: I'm not going mad, it will soon appear in a decent LMS lined black livery  :P

I mean, new for £88 quid it would be rude not to???? :angel: :angel: :angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 05, 2015, 04:07:50 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 05, 2015, 03:50:42 PM
Well I have actually bought a BR liveried Jubilee locomotive to add to my fleet  :confused1: I'm not going mad, it will soon appear in a decent LMS lined black livery  :P

I mean, new for £88 quid it would be rude not to???? :angel: :angel: :angel:

Tut Tut. I'm assuming someone had your arm forced up your back for that purchase? :angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 05, 2015, 04:12:19 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on September 05, 2015, 04:07:50 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 05, 2015, 03:50:42 PM
Well I have actually bought a BR liveried Jubilee locomotive to add to my fleet  :confused1: I'm not going mad, it will soon appear in a decent LMS lined black livery  :P

I mean, new for £88 quid it would be rude not to???? :angel: :angel: :angel:

Tut Tut. I'm assuming someone had your arm forced up your back for that purchase? :angel:

I blame the voices in my head.......... :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on September 05, 2015, 04:25:20 PM
Herewith my Ixion Manor proudly heading a rake of new Hawksworth stock

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/18/thumb_28722.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28722)

Lovely coaches beautifully detailed  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 05, 2015, 06:48:10 PM
Those Hawksworth's do look nice but no, I AM going to behave and save up for the next 2 Pullman coaches - 374-212 and 374-202, due who knows when.

What brake can I put on the Pullman rake?

I'm lucky enough to have 2 Ixion Manors. Hope to have one renamed and numbered in the New Year.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 05, 2015, 09:18:06 PM
Quote from: Only Me on September 05, 2015, 07:53:23 PM
Quote from: daveg on September 05, 2015, 06:48:10 PM
Those Hawksworth's do look nice but no, I AM going to behave and save up for the next 2 Pullman coaches - 374-212 and 374-202, due who knows when.

What brake can I put on the Pullman rake?

I'm lucky enough to have 2 Ixion Manors. Hope to have one renamed and numbered in the New Year.

Dave G


Pullman brake available from farish collectors club!

Thanks for that!

Joining the club for (probably) just the one coach is a tad OTT for me. It'd make the cost £55.95.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on September 06, 2015, 01:27:23 PM
This lot turned up the other day  :)

[smg id=28733 type=preview align=center caption="20545281503 61bdd1325d o"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: leachsprite4 on September 06, 2015, 09:42:12 PM
Three new arrivals this week, second via a shop in sheffields ebay store, as a wedding anniversary present from my wife.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/18/thumb_28771.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28771)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 06, 2015, 09:53:10 PM
OOOOhhh YUCK look at the horrible livery this poor locomotive is in (I can hear the BR boys massing to get me already  :P). Its the latest addition to the locomotive fleet, but it wont be long before it appears in a proper decent livery, I'm thinking post war lined black.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/18/thumb_28767.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28767)
I might start a charity to protect the pointless suffering of poor engines when they are forced to wear such liveries   :'( :'(

Hang on a minute I have just created another project for myself, not good  ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: leachsprite4 on September 06, 2015, 10:03:15 PM
they only lasted in this livery for a matter of hours in BR days then they became grubby black and grey very quickly  :D

looking forward to seeing it in post war black, not tempted by silver jubilee livery?

Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 06, 2015, 10:08:49 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 06, 2015, 09:53:10 PM
OOOOhhh YUCK look at the horrible livery this poor locomotive is in (I can hear the BR boys massing to get me already  :P). Its the latest addition to the locomotive fleet, but it wont be long before it appears in a proper decent livery, I'm thinking post war lined black.


I might start a charity to protect the pointless suffering of poor engines when they are forced to wear such liveries   :'( :'(

Hang on a minute I have just created another project for myself, not good  ???

I never used to like green steam locos, never mind the shade of green, and always had a soft spot for Crimson Lake.  But I do think that loco (Jubilee? Sorry, I'm not good at identifying locos on sight) looks good in green.  Still, I'm sure it will look just as good, or even better (depending on your prejudice) after your repaint.

I'm trying to resist the Graham Farish Jubilees in my local model shop; seeing your picture doesn't help my resolve ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on September 06, 2015, 10:09:40 PM
Isn't it odd how we can be revolted by liveries? Personal choice is un-shakeable and I can totally sympathise (I personally don't like seeing EWS stickers on otherwise Tripple Grey locos for example).

Anyway, a topic for another thread perhaps. The loco looks lovely to me, but sure it still will do after your project  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 06, 2015, 10:13:23 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on September 06, 2015, 10:08:49 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 06, 2015, 09:53:10 PM
OOOOhhh YUCK look at the horrible livery this poor locomotive is in (I can hear the BR boys massing to get me already  :P). Its the latest addition to the locomotive fleet, but it wont be long before it appears in a proper decent livery, I'm thinking post war lined black.


I might start a charity to protect the pointless suffering of poor engines when they are forced to wear such liveries   :'( :'(

Hang on a minute I have just created another project for myself, not good  ???

I never used to like green steam locos, never mind the shade of green, and always had a soft spot for Crimson Lake.  But I do think that loco (Jubilee? Sorry, I'm not good at identifying locos on sight) looks good in green.  Still, I'm sure it will look just as good, or even better (depending on your prejudice) after your repaint.

I'm trying to resist the Graham Farish Jubilees in my local model shop; seeing your picture doesn't help my resolve ;)

Splash the cash and but one or two, or even three, I have 3 Crimson ones already but like the Post war black livery, plus it will match my Original Patriot in that livery if I ever finish it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 07, 2015, 10:00:46 AM
Having seen 'Leander' in black I am of the opinion Jubilees should only be seen in Crimson or Green :nerner:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 07, 2015, 10:12:54 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on September 07, 2015, 10:00:46 AM
Having seen 'Leander' in black I am of the opinion Jubilees should only be seen in Crimson or Green :nerner:

But I already have a load in Crimson
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on September 07, 2015, 09:48:50 PM
Quote from: Shiney Sheff on September 06, 2015, 01:27:23 PM
This lot turned up the other day  :)

[smg id=28733 type=preview align=center caption="20545281503 61bdd1325d o"]

Custom paints?? I don't recognise the loco livery?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on September 08, 2015, 11:35:48 AM

Custom paints?? I don't recognise the loco livery?
[/quote]

As far as know it the NER made four ambulance trains for WW1 use, which were painted out in khaki, but research is a bit difficult with the lack of photographs
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on September 08, 2015, 02:10:02 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8gF4GHfAcg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8gF4GHfAcg)

This is my latest purchase a GraFar class 20 in weathered BR Blue,now dcc fitted.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on September 08, 2015, 02:55:31 PM
Every time you post on the forum your layout looks tidier and a bit more added  ,not sure if a class 20 would be pulling those wagons but if your anything like me  its Rule One .Nice video clip .
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on September 08, 2015, 03:48:08 PM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on September 08, 2015, 02:55:31 PM
Every time you post on the forum your layout looks tidier and a bit more added  ,not sure if a class 20 would be pulling those wagons but if your anything like me  its Rule One .Nice video clip .

They were the wagons that were already sitting on the main line so I just used them, as you say I am a firm believer in rule one but I suppose I should have got some 4 wheel stock out of the storage lines really. :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on September 08, 2015, 04:25:23 PM
Looking very good, as Bob says your layout is looking better and Better  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on September 08, 2015, 04:56:25 PM
[smg id=28818 type=preview align=center caption="#2"]

Not really rolling stock but I have just acquired a set of rolling road cradles as well.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 08, 2015, 05:15:24 PM
Are they a DCC Concepts set?

I have a number of locos (steam and diesel) that could do with a run while I'm (taking an age) building the new layout and soon not to have the space for even a small test loop.

I'm just a bit confused if you'd really need and Active and a Passive set. A bit expensive if you need both.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on September 08, 2015, 05:49:43 PM
Quote from: daveg on September 08, 2015, 05:15:24 PM
Are they a DCC Concepts set?

I have a number of locos (steam and diesel) that could do with a run while I'm (taking an age) building the new layout and soon not to have the space for even a small test loop.

I'm just a bit confused if you'd really need and Active and a Passive set. A bit expensive if you need both.

Dave G
They are from direct train spares of burnley
http://www.directtrainspares-burnley.co.uk/page6.html (http://www.directtrainspares-burnley.co.uk/page6.html)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 08, 2015, 07:23:06 PM
It's where I sourced mine too :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cooper on September 12, 2015, 08:11:47 PM
Today's haul from TINGS.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/18/thumb_29021.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29021)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on September 13, 2015, 04:22:29 PM
Ooooh new NSE MK2.....

Something else I can't have....

Anyway, I did radio back into base camp and get permission to get these two (cos the authority to be always says "if it is going to get rarer and / or more expensive, get it now").

[smg id=29138]

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on September 13, 2015, 06:48:49 PM
My TINGS bargain from the Bachmann stand. Supposedly a "return" BR black B1 no. 61045 weathered (according to Bachmann website) is not even released yet!!

I can find nothing physically wrong and it runs perfectly. Cost me £65. List (when released) £139.95...

Already run in, chipped and in service, seen here passing Whitrope Siding on a through freight.

Roy

[smg id=29146]

[smg id=29147]

[smg id=29148]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on September 13, 2015, 07:02:22 PM
Looks good and a real bargain.
Well done.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 13, 2015, 07:09:09 PM
Wish I'd realised what I good deal the weathered B1 was, I could use one for my layout.  I nearly bought a weathered Graham Farish WD 2-8-0 from the returns pile but it was completely dead when tested so I declined.  But top marks for the guys on the Farish Stand for offering to test it on their layout before I paid and for trying to see if there was another or anything quick they could do to get it to run.

I'll post photos of my TINGS purchases soon.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 13, 2015, 07:29:26 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on September 13, 2015, 06:48:49 PM
My TINGS bargain from the Bachmann stand. Supposedly a "return" BR black B1 no. 61045 weathered (according to Bachmann website) is not even released yet!!

I can find nothing physically wrong and it runs perfectly. Cost me £65. List (when released) £139.95...

Already run in, chipped and in service, seen here passing Whitrope Siding on a through freight.

Roy

[smg id=29146]

[smg id=29147]

[smg id=29148]

Looks like a real bargain, perhaps you should have bought 2  ::)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on September 13, 2015, 07:33:45 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on September 13, 2015, 06:48:49 PM
My TINGS bargain from the Bachmann stand. Supposedly a "return" BR black B1 no. 61045 weathered (according to Bachmann website) is not even released yet!!

There's something odd about these - quite a few offered on ebay unweathered also...

Not sure what's going on there, but clearly they aren't duffers if yours is anything to go by.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on September 13, 2015, 07:48:56 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 13, 2015, 07:29:26 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on September 13, 2015, 06:48:49 PM
My TINGS bargain from the Bachmann stand. Supposedly a "return" BR black B1 no. 61045 weathered (according to Bachmann website) is not even released yet!!

I can find nothing physically wrong and it runs perfectly. Cost me £65. List (when released) £139.95...

Already run in, chipped and in service, seen here passing Whitrope Siding on a through freight.

Roy


Looks like a real bargain, perhaps you should have bought 2  ::)
Two reasons I didn't.

First "the Management" was in close proximity. She knows I have A2s on order and was there when Colin Allbright told me they are at Barwell. Ok one is to be my birthday pressie but she knows how much they cost...

Second reason, this was my seventh Farish B1 and I think even for a hardened Eastern/Scottish Region modeller that's probably enough!!

Regards

Roy

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 13, 2015, 07:58:55 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on September 13, 2015, 07:48:56 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 13, 2015, 07:29:26 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on September 13, 2015, 06:48:49 PM
My TINGS bargain from the Bachmann stand. Supposedly a "return" BR black B1 no. 61045 weathered (according to Bachmann website) is not even released yet!!

I can find nothing physically wrong and it runs perfectly. Cost me £65. List (when released) £139.95...

Already run in, chipped and in service, seen here passing Whitrope Siding on a through freight.

Roy


Looks like a real bargain, perhaps you should have bought 2  ::)
Two reasons I didn't.

First "the Management" was in close proximity. She knows I have A2s on order and was there when Colin Allbright told me they are at Barwell. Ok one is to be my birthday pressie but she knows how much they cost...

Second reason, this was my seventh Farish B1 and I think even for a hardened Eastern/Scottish Region modeller that's probably enough!!

Regards

Roy

Coward........actually I tend to do the same thing when then Domestic Overlord is around. I reckon we should go for the 10% rule, and only stop collecting a particular loco when we have 10% of the real things produced.

Now where to hide another 70+ Black 5's
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on September 13, 2015, 08:14:50 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 13, 2015, 07:58:55 PM

Coward........actually I tend to do the same thing when then Domestic Overlord is around. I reckon we should go for the 10% rule, and only stop collecting a particular loco when we have 10% of the real things produced.

Now where to hide another 70+ Black 5's

Just the thing I need to persuade my own DO that I need the 11 WC/BBs I have plans for... :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 13, 2015, 08:25:03 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on September 13, 2015, 08:14:50 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 13, 2015, 07:58:55 PM

Coward........actually I tend to do the same thing when then Domestic Overlord is around. I reckon we should go for the 10% rule, and only stop collecting a particular loco when we have 10% of the real things produced.

Now where to hide another 70+ Black 5's

Just the thing I need to persuade my own DO that I need the 11 WC/BBs I have plans for... :)

Don't tell anyone but I have a bit of a thing for the old Hornby Dublo, added to my love of the Duchess means I have somehow accumulated a few more than the 10% rule, 51 at the last count, yes I have a problem
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 13, 2015, 10:16:08 PM
Some of my N Gauge Show purchases

N Gauge Society Collett BG in GWR 1947 livery
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29196.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29196)

Dapol Pannier in BR Late Crest livery
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29200.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29200)

Locally-themed private owner wagons for my 'preserved goods wagons' train.  Also a second Toad in BR grey.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29201.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29201)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29202.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29202)

Deal of the show (for me) 3-car BR Green Class 108 DMU for £100.  DCC chipped but runs fine on DC and has the original blanking plates.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29204.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29204)

Dapol Class 122 DMU in Green SYP - unpowered dummy
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29205.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29205)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: leachsprite4 on September 15, 2015, 08:58:34 PM
Excellent purchases John, great choices all round.
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 16, 2015, 11:31:26 AM
A couple of Farish weathered maroon GUVs (374-130B) were purchased at the Blackburn Show and will make suitable additions to parcels rakes...........
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29395.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29395)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29396.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29396)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29397.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29397)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on September 16, 2015, 11:37:22 AM
The weathering there looks suitably subtle, which is nice - sometimes it can be overdone.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 16, 2015, 01:22:52 PM
Not so much a recent purchase as a long term project which is gradually coming together - "recreate my first ever trainset, but in N". The original was a Lima HO freight set with a Class 33 and 6 wagons; I've discovered Lima did at least 3 of them in N as well (pictured here); they never did a 33 but the Poole Farish one (complete with pre-split gear) makes an excellent equivalent. All very naff but good clean innocent fun which keeps me off the streets at night.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29402.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29402)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on September 16, 2015, 01:40:18 PM
That is a good little project touched with a bit of nostalgia  :NGaugersRule:

Cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on September 16, 2015, 09:34:59 PM
Evening all,

I added the following to my collection whilst at TINGS!
- A Farish Midland Signal box (Split from the Cumbrian Pack)
- Farish Midland 4F from the Bachmann Stand (Purchased at half 9, sound fitted by 10am on the Saturday!)
- Farish Green Wasp 08 from the Bachmann Stand (the one usually available in the set)
- 3 Hawksworth Coaches (delivered to me on the Sunday morning having come from Rails)
- A Dapol 45XX Prairie courtesy of Portland-Docks
- A selection of Modern Oxford Vehicles
- A BT Models BR Van and a GWR Toad (not pictures) courtesy of Chris.

(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/20150914_200219.jpg) (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/olliereading1123/media/20150914_200219.jpg.html)

I may have to give it a few months before buying anything else!

Cheers,

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 16, 2015, 09:59:34 PM
New addition to the collection, old-style Farish Pullman.  I like these old coaches, now I've got two brakes I need to get some parlour cars.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29433.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29433)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on September 16, 2015, 11:42:24 PM
Amongst other things I picked up a BR blue "Canadian Pacific" bodyshell and tender top as I'm quite taken with the BR blue steamers. £10 for both :)

I swapped it onto the chassis from my British India Corp engine (both Merchant Navy class)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29440.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29440)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 17, 2015, 02:31:37 AM
Quote from: Ollie3440 on September 16, 2015, 09:34:59 PM

- 3 Hawksworth Coaches (delivered to me on the Sunday morning having come from Rails)


I never knew Rails did personal deliveries, Ollie, especially on a Sunday. How much did that cost? ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on September 17, 2015, 02:39:11 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on September 16, 2015, 09:59:34 PM
New addition to the collection, old-style Farish Pullman.  I like these old coaches, now I've got two brakes I need to get some parlour cars.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29433.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29433)

Lovely coaches, have a rake of ten of them plus a MK1 as support coach for my Railtour Steam Special :thumbsup:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 17, 2015, 06:43:44 AM
Quote from: Sprintex on September 17, 2015, 02:39:11 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on September 16, 2015, 09:59:34 PM
New addition to the collection, old-style Farish Pullman.  I like these old coaches, now I've got two brakes I need to get some parlour cars.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29433.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29433)

Lovely coaches, have a rake of ten of them plus a MK1 as support coach for my Railtour Steam Special :thumbsup:


Paul

I have a few of these (more than I should) the problem is justifying them on a LMS period secondary line
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on September 17, 2015, 11:44:46 AM
I recently received a couple of things.
1. a container loader vehicle
[smg id=29446 type=preview align=center caption="Container vehicle"]
the black bits need to be glued on yet, it's quite fiddly so I'm just checking they go in place first!

Alo got this second hand with no bits but basically brand new dcc ready
[smg id=29448 type=preview align=center caption="4 CEP"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 17, 2015, 11:51:51 AM
Quote from: mickster04 on September 17, 2015, 11:44:46 AM
Alo got this second hand with no bits but basically brand new dcc ready
[smg id=29447 type=preview align=center caption="4 CEP Blue grey"]
It looks a bit pale and flat for a 4CEP  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on September 17, 2015, 09:42:40 PM
As an early birthday present,a Cumbrian Mountain Express set fro my good lady and a faulty Peak from TINGS (very cheap)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/12010617_10153164149711033_1001218391036433340_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/12032864_10153164149861033_6072595995295713940_o.jpg)

Hard to believe just how good these new Farish steamers are...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on September 18, 2015, 09:57:33 AM
Quote from: mickster04 on September 17, 2015, 11:44:46 AM
I recently received a couple of things.
1. a container loader vehicle
[smg id=29446 type=preview align=center caption="Container vehicle"]
the black bits need to be glued on yet, it's quite fiddly so I'm just checking they go in place first!

I USE TACKY WHITE GLUE FOR THIS ( and do it in a plastic bag - the parts are very springy!)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 19, 2015, 07:41:45 PM
Three Dapol weathered milk tankers found in the second hand cabinet at my local model shop.  Since I'd been talking with people on here about milk trains I decided it was meant to be.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29496.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29496)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29497.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29497)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29498.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29498)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29499.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29499)

I resisted the second hand Dapol Hall but I don't think I'll be able to hold out for long...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 20, 2015, 07:14:33 AM
Resistance is futile, John!

I'm lucky to have 2 Halls, Hinderten and Helmingham.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 20, 2015, 09:53:04 AM
Quote from: daveg on September 20, 2015, 07:14:33 AM
Resistance is futile, John!

I'm lucky to have 2 Halls, Hinderten and Helmingham.

Dave G

I've got a BR, late crest Dapol Hall - Cranmore Hall - but I'd like something with post-war GWR livery to pull my Graham Farish Hawksworth coaches.  If the GWR Hall is still there in a week or two, once I've been paid, there will be no resistance.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: glenng on September 20, 2015, 02:01:28 PM
My car boot find this morning 1 LNER & 3 LMS 4 wheeled coaches all for an extortionate price of £2 for all 4 of them  :D :D :D

[smg id=29519 type=preview align=center caption="P0001094"]

:sorrysign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 20, 2015, 02:12:47 PM
Now that is a bargain :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 20, 2015, 03:01:18 PM
You woz definitely not robbed!  :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on September 23, 2015, 12:27:51 PM
Added all the little black bits
[smg id=29630 type=preview align=center caption="container lifter 1"][smg id=29631 type=preview align=center caption="container lifter 2"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on September 23, 2015, 01:14:31 PM
so I went to c&m Models in Carlisle and espied a Tornado in Doncaster Green, a blue 45 and a blue 46 in the second hand cabinet. Having said to myself having been behind Tornado on the Border Railway if could find one in the appropriate livery... Pictures to follow when I'm back to my proper computer.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paul B on September 23, 2015, 03:06:16 PM
At last I have had a chance to sit down and take some pics of my latest purchases - so here goes!

on Saturday 13th September I was at the Steam Museum here in Swindon for the aptly named Swindon Railway Festival. Swindon Model Railway Club was running a club N gauge layout, Mattley, although, as the show was mainly Western region, and I run LNER, I wasn't required to help out. I had agreed to collect a baseboard kit that was being made for me (more of later and elsewhere!) so I decided to spend some time looking there -and, as I had a bit of money, I wanted to have a shop too! I didn't actually spend much there though, as I wanted to save money for the Sunday at TINGS, but did get a book on Polish loco's (in German!) and the trucks below -

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/Corporal_Bang/DSCF9117_zpsbuhk55tl.jpg)

Sunday at TINGS, I was after a Farish new 08, so I can use the chassis for my Parkwood Models body kit to produce an LNER J45 diesel shunter - found this one, split from a set and brand new, for £60 - the cheapest I had seen one! The Parkwood Models body is next to it, and shouldn't be too difficult a job to get them together. The livery isn't too bad too - all over black!

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/Corporal_Bang/DSCF9112_zpshhpxhrtv.jpg)

Also at TINGS I was looking at the new Farish A2's - most of them were priced at around the £139 mark, but one stall had this for £127, so I had to take it home!

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/Corporal_Bang/DSCF9114_zpsv383zrjp.jpg)

I have tested both the A2 and the 08 on the club layout last week, and they both seem to be running fine!

Finally, I noticed that the Dapol stand was selling LNER teak coaches for £20 each or 3 for £50. I was after another buffet and a couple of 1st's. The guy behind the stall said 'sorry - sold out of buffet coaches.' when I enquired. I looked on the bottom shelf behind him and asked what the coach marked 'LNER buffet' were then? He had to crouch down and pick one out before saying that they were, in fact, exactly what I wanted! (And I though I had bad eyesight!  :goggleeyes:) So I paid my £50 and got one buffet and two 1st's!

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/Corporal_Bang/DSCF9116_zps5ip1iga1.jpg)

These will be a good addition to my LNER coach rakes, as I can now run three 7 coach trains (or 2 much longer rakes!)

As well as the above I got some continental buildings and a few 2nd hand continental coaches - but I haven't been able to photograph those yet - so more later!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 23, 2015, 03:54:48 PM
I hope you've booked your wallet into a health spa after all that spending :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paul B on September 23, 2015, 05:28:02 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on September 23, 2015, 03:54:48 PM
I hope you've booked your wallet into a health spa after all that spending :goggleeyes:

Not quite - this arrived today -

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/Corporal_Bang/DSCF9111_zpslc0ovlty.jpg)

I do like the Great Eastern region of the LNER, and for Union Mills to bring out a D16/3 was just one loco that I had to buy! I think that it looks like one of their best looking loco's too! I haven't had a chance to test-run this one yet - but knowing Colin Heard's reputation I should have no problems with it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on September 23, 2015, 08:11:55 PM
Thar UM model looks great Paul.
I have 2 UMs and a third on order - you'll not be disappointed.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paul B on September 23, 2015, 09:44:56 PM
This is my third Union Mills loco too - I have a B12 and a J39, both in LNER black!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on September 24, 2015, 12:28:58 AM
Quote from: Roy L S on September 13, 2015, 06:48:49 PM
I can find nothing physically wrong and it runs perfectly. Cost me £65. List (when released) £139.95...
[smg id=29146]

Does this one have nameplate boards fitted, even though 61045 was an unnamed B1? If so maybe that's the reason.....

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 24, 2015, 12:39:34 AM
Some Mk2a coaches have made it across the oceans to Japan:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29649.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29649)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29650.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29650)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29651.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29651)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 24, 2015, 05:40:23 AM
And very nice they look, too, Squiddy :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on September 24, 2015, 07:33:50 PM
No pictures as they are all still boxed, but I finally got my hands on most of the Blood and Custard Hawksworths I had ordered. Only 3 more that are on order, to take the total to 16.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on September 24, 2015, 07:49:17 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on September 24, 2015, 12:28:58 AM
Quote from: Roy L S on September 13, 2015, 06:48:49 PM
I can find nothing physically wrong and it runs perfectly. Cost me £65. List (when released) £139.95...
[smg id=29146]

Does this one have nameplate boards fitted, even though 61045 was an unnamed B1? If so maybe that's the reason.....

Cheers,
Alan

Hi Alan

Checked it and yep you're spot on.

Hard to spot unless you look closely but that does explain things. Easy enough to ping off with a sharp scalpel (Which I have done for two renumbered "Oliver Burys" one became 61400 the other 61244 "Strang Steel").

Still a bargain!

Regards

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on September 25, 2015, 12:40:17 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on September 24, 2015, 07:49:17 PM
Still a bargain!

Absolutely - this must be the reason that it was in the bargain bin. Just need to fill the holes once the plates are pinged off and it'll be sorted.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on September 25, 2015, 02:23:44 PM
When you make up your mind what the next layout will be that does impact your buying.  Having now gone for a real location on the East Coast Main Line itself at a point where much of the slow freight has turned off I'm now upgrading my Pacific fleet again.  No intention yet of adding any more A1s, though I will at some time, and in a hiatus before I can get hold of the nameplates to get appropriate A2s I've gone for adding to the four BR-liveried A4s and eight BR-liveried A3s that are the current backbone of my exhibition fleet.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29677.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29677)

A4 Golden Eagle- a "Bittern" purchased second hand from Hattons.  This may have been a mistake as it needed a trip to DCC Supplies for rectification.  On return it has done its running-in and is now 60023.  It will have the cab roof paint sorted , coal added to the tender and then be weathered to full grey grot as befits a real Gateshead engine.  I'm not sure whether to lamp it for express or fast freight.

[smg id=29679]

A3 Firdaussi.  A "Gladiateur" purchased new via eBay.  Run-in with no problems.  Firdaussi had a new-type tender and a round dome for a time in 1959-60 before gaining blinkers and an A4 boiler.  I'm one of those who thinks an A3 looks naked without blinkers.  Why not keep it as Gladiateur?  I already have one, but mine has a banjo dome and blinkers, the real one was just like the Dapol model and modified later.  My Gladiateur started off as a Scotsman purchased secondhand from Dr Al.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29678.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29678)

A4 Sir Ralph Wedgewood.  Another "Bittern", this time purchased new from Plus Daughters.  No issues running in and now renumbered 60006.  The first 6 has split and has had to be re-done since the photo.   This is a Kings Cross loco which will work fitted goods on Hawthorn Dene, then on Croft Spa it will power the up fast fish train.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29676.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29676)

A3 Dick Turpin.  Another secondhand purchase- this time a Flying Fox.   Another local hero which in time will get a light weathering as befits an engine from Nevile Hill or Heaton rather than Gateshead.  Another loco which could be express or fitted goods.  More likely the latter, allowing an A2 to be used on express. Trainspotters Barry and John are pleased to tick off another namer......

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on September 25, 2015, 03:57:25 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/21693741022_fe23b48374.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z416pC)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/676/21084217563_d99b0cdd11.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/y898jt)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5703/21705213265_322f1accff.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z51TGV)

As promised, pictureseses.... I must have been feeling a bit peaky...

I'll get my coat...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on September 25, 2015, 07:23:18 PM
I don't know why the pic of Firdaussi didn't come out- here it is, uploaded again.  This is the one that started off as a Gladiateur.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29682.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29682)

Just for comparison Gladiateur, which started off as Dr Al's Scotsman...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_14038.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14038)

Confused?  You should be.

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 28, 2015, 09:36:50 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on September 19, 2015, 07:41:45 PM
I resisted the second hand Dapol Hall but I don't think I'll be able to hold out for long...

As some predicted I couldn't resist and went back for the GWR Hall.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_29821.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29821)

It has been detailed with lamps, real coal and tools on the tender.  The gears, motion and traction tyres were also swimming in oil.  On its first run it would derail after a short run (but a longer run than was possible in the shop); after a quick look at the wheels I could see the traction tyres were stretched and not sitting in the groove.

For comparison, an old tyre on the left and a replacement from my spares stock.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_29820.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29820)

I ended up stripping it right down to get the traction tyres over the wheels, there didn't seem to be sufficient access to do it any other way.  It also gave me a good opportunity to clean it out and make sure everything was ok.  I've never stripped a Dapol loco before but it actually went ok although I did manage to dislodge the driver and fireman and one lamp; the wires between the tender and loco also broke but for now it runs ok on just the tender pickups (they will be replaced.

One other thing I discovered was that the front bogie wasn't the original (possibly a Farish one) that fouled the cylinders on second radius curves.  With a bogie from my other Dapol Hall it ran very well.

I've had a look on DCC supplies but I can't see replacement bogies listed, anyone got a spare?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on September 29, 2015, 09:27:14 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on September 28, 2015, 09:36:50 PM
I've had a look on DCC supplies but I can't see replacement bogies listed, anyone got a spare?

Try Joel at Dapol direct - they might have the goodwill to find you one - otherwise, you might be in for a long wait - I waited 2 years before getting a similar bogie for a Manor - and that only came from someone stripping a Hall to turn to 2mm FS standards.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on September 29, 2015, 09:28:13 AM
Quote from: Les1952 on September 25, 2015, 07:23:18 PM
Just for comparison Gladiateur, which started off as Dr Al's Scotsman...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_14038.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14038)

Glad it's still serving you well - though it was a bit cleaner when I had it lol.....  ;D  ;D

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 29, 2015, 01:02:06 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on September 29, 2015, 09:27:14 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on September 28, 2015, 09:36:50 PM
I've had a look on DCC supplies but I can't see replacement bogies listed, anyone got a spare?

Try Joel at Dapol direct - they might have the goodwill to find you one - otherwise, you might be in for a long wait - I waited 2 years before getting a similar bogie for a Manor - and that only came from someone stripping a Hall to turn to 2mm FS standards.

Cheers,
Alan

Thanks Alan.  DCC Supplies was able to find one and sell it to me (I just hope it turns out to be right when it arrives).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 60006 on September 29, 2015, 10:14:02 PM
Bought quite a few bits and pieces over the past 6 months or so. I'm sure there are some things I've missed but here's the headliners.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_29868.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29868)
Dapol Malcolm 66 with Megafrets and containers. Sold as a non-runner for under £60. Emitted a little smoke at first followed by jerky running but after removing what looked like  vaseline from the gears she's running much smoother and only getting better. Also one wire to the lighting has snapped so lights only work in one direction for the moment. Easy fix though.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_29867.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29867)

The rest were all good bargains too but maybe not quite as much as the 66.

Farish 57 Pride of Crewe (DCC fitted) - £65
Farish DRS BSO - £15
Farish 57011 DRS - £55
4x Dapol Tiphook Telescopic Hoods (unboxed) - £3 each
2x Farish Scotrail mk2s (unboxed) - £2 each
1x Farish Scotrail mk1 (unboxed) £2
Dapol Cross Country Mk3 - £8

Really happy with the haul so far and I've got my eye on a few other things that may end up going for equally bargain-esque prices!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 29, 2015, 10:23:27 PM
As dear old Brucie would say "Didn't he do well!"
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on September 30, 2015, 09:31:58 PM
Just a bit!! Can I have some lessons please 60006??

Some excellent prices you found..

Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on October 02, 2015, 09:32:01 AM
Colin Heard's latest magnum opus - the Dean Goods

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_29938.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29938)

a joy to watch

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on October 02, 2015, 10:26:57 PM
Dapol Collett Third Corridor to go with my rake of GWR coaches.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_29963.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29963)

It looks at home between my Graham Farish Hawksworth coaches and my Dapol NGS BG
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_29964.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29964)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_29965.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29965)

I also bought two old-style Graham Farish Pullman parlour cars; giving me a nice four coach Pullman train (two brake coaches and two parlour coaches), I just need a kitchen coach.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_29966.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29966)

All the above came from Ebay.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 04, 2015, 01:36:01 PM
A warship has just docked in Japan:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30086.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30086)
and is providing company for its slightly older cousin from Germany (lurking in the background).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 04, 2015, 01:39:42 PM
Quote from: railsquid on October 04, 2015, 01:36:01 PM
A warship has just docked in Japan:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30086.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30086)
and is providing company for its slightly older cousin from Germany (lurking in the background).
You need more LMS STEAM  :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 04, 2015, 01:56:55 PM
Quote from: paulprice on October 04, 2015, 01:39:42 PM
Quote from: railsquid on October 04, 2015, 01:36:01 PM
A warship has just docked in Japan:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30086.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30086)
and is providing company for its slightly older cousin from Germany (lurking in the background).
You need more LMS STEAM  :P
I have two LMS coaches (for some reason), if it helps:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/17/thumb_29656.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=29656)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 04, 2015, 01:59:14 PM
You need more  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 04, 2015, 02:51:32 PM
Quote from: paulprice on October 04, 2015, 01:59:14 PM
You need more  :claphappy:
I'd love one of these (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_D16/1) or these (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_D3/7)  :D

But seriously, if someone put a gun to my head and forced me to go all post-grouping/pre-nationalization, I'd be mainly LMS with the odd lashing of chocolate and cream.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paul B on October 04, 2015, 06:15:18 PM
Quote from: railsquid on October 04, 2015, 02:51:32 PM
I'd love one of these (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_D3/7)  :D

Anything like this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parkwood-Models-LMS-Jackshaft-drive-shunter-body-shell-/171957974471?hash=item28097e75c7 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parkwood-Models-LMS-Jackshaft-drive-shunter-body-shell-/171957974471?hash=item28097e75c7)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on October 04, 2015, 06:56:06 PM
Just picked up a brand new in box, full Brighton Belle set in BR Blue/Grey for £100 in a collectibles shop in Margate :) Better check it works :)

Yup it runs :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on October 06, 2015, 05:38:24 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5797/21376707643_6ac949f9cc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yyZdqT)

Courtesy of the eBay, finally an Intercity 87. Had a broken coupling, and the bogie retaining clips pins have sheared, but the bodywork is good so no big issues. Borrowed a couple of bogie retaining clips off a 90 and she seems to run fine  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on October 06, 2015, 05:50:55 PM
Quote from: railsquid on October 04, 2015, 01:36:01 PM
A warship has just docked in Japan:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30086.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30086)
and is providing company for its slightly older cousin from Germany (lurking in the background).

Snap! Started off with a V200 before buying a couple Farish 'Warships'. Definitely fun to "compare and contrast" the German original with the British remake... the more so when you read up on how successful and influential the German diesel was.

I'm told that an early 'Warship' had the V sketched onto its snout with some chalks, and some thought was given to providing the British diesel with a similar livery to its German predecessor. Anyone know the veracity of that story?

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on October 06, 2015, 06:42:01 PM
Quote from: railsquid on October 04, 2015, 01:36:01 PM
A warship has just docked in Japan:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30086.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30086)
and is providing company for its slightly older cousin from Germany (lurking in the background).

Every time I see a picture of a warship, I keep seeing droopy the cartoon dog   :sorrysign:

[smg id=30142 type=preview align=center caption=""]

Cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on October 06, 2015, 06:45:41 PM
:laughabovepost:

Brilliant John, it's been bugging me for ages what that sad-looking loco reminded me of :D


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on October 08, 2015, 01:38:58 AM
A Bitza made up from parts of three Dapol NQPs bought last week.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30165.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30165)

£35 spent on the bulk of this- a shop return marked "poor traction".  Putting it on test it walked off with the seven coach rake sitting on the layout but had an interesting grinding noise coming from the gear train.  Removing the body I lubricated the gear train, and put a little oil on the motor bearing for luck.  That had mostly quietended it.  The second NQP was a Flying Fox bought for £25 with a broken rod on one side  This has donated its body (banjo and blinks replacing round dome and no blinks.).  The tender top came from the third NQP, a Bittern with badly smashed up valve gear on one side.  I could have used the tender top from NQP 1 but that would have meant recresting it.

So here we have Spearmint, 60100.  Not a North East loco, though I have a pic of it in this condition travelling South at Northallerton.  Suitable for Croft Spa when it gets built even if not entirely right for Hawthorn Dene.

Meanwhile NQP2 is running quite satisfactorily with part of its valve gear missing, so it will be chipped and will become Captain Cuttle as running in 1960-61, ie with double chimney, round dome, GN tender and no blinkers.  Not an issue so long as it works the clockwise circuit keeping the missing bit out of sight of the viewer.

One WD has to work clockwise only, and an 8F-based O1 2-8-0 has to work anticlockwise, both for the same reason.  These are both Farish.  Similarly on Furtwangen Ost an Arnold 4-6-4T and a Minitrix Glaskastern have missing valve gear parts on one side, so broken valve gear affects all makes.

Les
This weekend I'll try to get pics of two other additions to stock.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 10, 2015, 02:10:18 AM
Not sure whether to put this in the British, European or Japanese sections ;)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30196.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30196)
Seem to be a lot of the original Kato Eurostars going cheap at the moment now Kato has announced a new run, but can't see what's wrong with this one. Apart from half the couplings being broken (which is why eagle-eyed observers may notice the first two coaches being in the wrong order) but replacements seem readily available.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on October 10, 2015, 11:26:09 AM
EUROSTAR couplers - replacements seem readily available.

Not on this side of the pond!! ( £10 on Evilbay) unless  anyone has a source??

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 10, 2015, 11:37:29 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on October 10, 2015, 11:26:09 AM
EUROSTAR couplers - replacements seem readily available.

Not on this side of the pond!! ( £10 on Evilbay) unless  anyone has a source??
Right, time to buy up all the ones I can get my hands on for ca.  £2, that's  £8.99 to you incl. p&p  8)

But yeah, nasty easily-breakable things they look...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on October 10, 2015, 02:31:06 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on October 08, 2015, 01:38:58 AM
Meanwhile NQP2 is running quite satisfactorily with part of its valve gear missing,

Can you not fit valve gear from the A4 to this - all the same components?

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on October 10, 2015, 05:05:47 PM
Quote from: railsquid on October 10, 2015, 11:37:29 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on October 10, 2015, 11:26:09 AM
EUROSTAR couplers - replacements seem readily available.

Not on this side of the pond!! ( £10 on Evilbay) unless  anyone has a source??
Right, time to buy up all the ones I can get my hands on for ca.  £2, that's  £8.99 to you incl. p&p  8)

But yeah, nasty easily-breakable things they look...

I couldn't find any anywhere! The hope was that with the new production they would produce new spares, as I'd like a few for peace of mind...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on October 10, 2015, 08:02:45 PM
Today I attended the Sheffield model rail show and came back with these goodies:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30206.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30206)

Farish (UK) rebuilt Battle of Britain 34089 602 Squadron (used) and their new version Mk1 CK in green with 1st class yellow branding.

34089 lasted until the end of Southern Region steam in July 1967.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on October 11, 2015, 10:24:46 PM
When I saw this Peco Collett 0-6-0 in my local shop for £75 it seemed too good to miss.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30292.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30292)

It wasn't perfect; the wheels were filthy (took me six cotton buds to clean) and the front coupling has been glued to the body (no good for tender first running on my layout).  I'm not sure about the finish and weathering but the real coal on the tender is a nice touch.  It does run well enough.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30291.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30291)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on October 11, 2015, 10:48:40 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on October 10, 2015, 02:31:06 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on October 08, 2015, 01:38:58 AM
Meanwhile NQP2 is running quite satisfactorily with part of its valve gear missing,

Can you not fit valve gear from the A4 to this - all the same components?

Cheers,
Alan

Both same side of loco, or I might attempt it...

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 7P5F on October 11, 2015, 11:02:16 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on October 10, 2015, 08:02:45 PM
Today I attended the Sheffield model rail show and came back with these goodies:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/16/thumb_30206.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30206)



Farish (UK) rebuilt Battle of Britain 34089 602 Squadron (used) and their new version Mk1 CK in green with 1st class yellow branding.

34089 lasted until the end of Southern Region steam in July 1967.



These are not bad models of the rebuilt pacific although they do need a bit of detailing to liven them up.An Nbrass front bogie,vac pipes,coupling hook & screw coupling take the plainess off the front buffer beam,perhaps SR lamps or route discs.I`m still toying with making an injector assy.for under the cab out of copper wire soldered together &,oh yes,some front loco steps made from brass signal ladder if your curves will allow them.

                   Ray.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 12, 2015, 03:26:05 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on October 11, 2015, 10:24:46 PM
When I saw this Peco Collett 0-6-0 in my local shop for £75 it seemed too good to miss.


TBH if it runs well I think you did well there, John :thumbsup:
Mine is noisy going forwards but quieter in reverse and it cost me £112 when they first came out.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on October 12, 2015, 03:47:49 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on October 12, 2015, 03:26:05 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on October 11, 2015, 10:24:46 PM
When I saw this Peco Collett 0-6-0 in my local shop for £75 it seemed too good to miss.


TBH if it runs well I think you did well there, John :thumbsup:
Mine is noisy going forwards but quieter in reverse and it cost me £112 when they first came out.

Thanks.

From memory I paid £130 for my second hand BR Black example, although that was practically as new.  For quite a long time I think it was the single most expensive N gauge loco I owned. 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on October 12, 2015, 11:01:50 PM
A fresh addition to my BR Blue parcels fleet, a Dapol SR CCT.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/15/thumb_30352.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30352)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on October 13, 2015, 09:18:16 AM
Just arrived back home in Tenerife & unpacked my only only model railway purchase - a green liveried Union Milss B12, with behind it my existing black one for which I was awaiting a new "keep" plate for the tender which Colin also sent me. Only tested the new purchase on a short piece of track so far, not re-visited my layout as of yet.

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_6043.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_6043.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 13, 2015, 09:54:07 AM
Quote from: Tdm on October 13, 2015, 09:18:16 AM
Just arrived back home in Tenerife & unpacked my only only model railway purchase - a green liveried Union Milss B12, with behind it my existing black one for which I was awaiting a new "keep" plate for the tender which Colin also sent me. Only tested the new purchase on a short piece of track so far, not re-visited my layout as of yet.

(http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo231/Tdmak/Model%20Railway/IMG_6043.jpg) (http://s379.photobucket.com/user/Tdmak/media/Model%20Railway/IMG_6043.jpg.html)

They are very handsome machines, OMG should an LMS fan be saying that?.....Nurse Nurse
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on October 14, 2015, 09:35:18 PM
Went to Arcadia in Shaw to have a nose about and found a late crest Dapol Terrier, enough Bulleids to make a BSO, SO, CK, BSO set, a few grey open wagons and some easi shunts. A few minutes of running in and the Terrier wasn't right and it eventually stuttered to a halt. I took it back and part ex'd it against this:

[smg id=30407]

Runs like a dream, in fact one of the best steamers I have and looks even more right pulling 4 Bulleid carriages than the Merchant Navy I have.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JasonBz on October 14, 2015, 10:00:41 PM
Currently somewhere in the postal system is a genuine bargain from E bay  :o

A three pack of Farish Blue Circle Cement Presflows for under £30

Ill take a pic on arrival to celebrate!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 15, 2015, 03:37:00 PM
Hmm, a slightly overscale pseudo-LNER coach (at least that's what it looks like to me) in a fantasy livery...
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/15/thumb_30417.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30417)
Yup, finally passenger stock for the Eitetsumura - Sodor all-stations stopping service. A bargain at less than 3 quid, albeit without original box.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on October 15, 2015, 06:39:44 PM
That is a bargain squiddy.....

Looks like James coach to me....  :hmmm:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 15, 2015, 10:40:56 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on October 15, 2015, 06:39:44 PM
That is a bargain squiddy.....

Looks like James coach to me....  :hmmm:

Skyline2uk

No, Henry (http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/n/93805.htm). I only have James though... Hope the rivet counters don't get me... I don't think the shop knew what they had there and probably thought it was some cheap'n'grotty overseas coach  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on October 16, 2015, 08:14:56 AM
Well the thought occurred, "Thomas" theme stuff is not normally cheap.

It's a coach anyway, so mini people on the squid rail don't need to be cold anymore  :D

Skyline2uk 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 16, 2015, 09:27:23 AM
Well I just got a bargain farish Jubilee for £45 quid working.....huzzah  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D


All I need to do now it repaint it into a decent LMS livery (ideas please) and hope the Domestic Overlord does not read this post  :goggleeyes: :goggleeyes: :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on October 16, 2015, 07:58:16 PM
and the Penguin said....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/15/thumb_30417.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30417)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 7P5F on October 17, 2015, 03:19:00 PM
My wife has bought me from Hattons for Christmas,a Farish N class in SR lined green,3 Maunsell lined coaches from Dapol & one 1st class lined coach from Rails.These coaches are hard to find now.Totally out of period with my early BR layout but just couldn`t resist.

             Ray.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bangor Lad on October 18, 2015, 11:38:37 AM
Just bought Farish Class 37 on eBay. Green, small warning panel. Needs a few minor repairs so back to BRLines for a few bits and probably a new set of wheels.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hyperion on October 19, 2015, 07:03:40 AM
Picked up a Peco Collett which arrived in the mail today along with some assorted goods wagons (not shown)

[smg id=30591 type=preview align=center caption="Peco Collett"]

Almost went to run it on DC before remembering they are DCC! Plugged in the Multimaus and went for a few laps of my work in progress layout. Very happy with this purchase.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on October 19, 2015, 08:13:45 AM
I thought you could use the Peco Collett on DC straight out of the box and also program it for DCC if you wanted to,
Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 19, 2015, 09:36:04 AM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on October 19, 2015, 08:13:45 AM
I thought you could use the Peco Collett on DC straight out of the box and also program it for DCC if you wanted to,
Bob

You are correct, Bob.
The loco is fitted with a Lenz chip but I run mine on DC
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: porkie on October 22, 2015, 09:29:14 PM
Here's my latest loco. Always wanted an updated version as my farish version is dated
[smg id=30703 type=preview align=center caption="received 868973133198930"]
[smg id=30704 type=preview align=center caption="received 868973136532263"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 25, 2015, 03:35:43 AM
Through-services have now commenced between Sodor and Eitetsumura, with this small blue tank engine hauling the first train.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/15/thumb_30856.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30856)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on October 25, 2015, 04:00:58 AM
Very nice sqiddy, I would very much like the same but the cost is prohibitive  :'(

Thank you for posting your picture  :NGaugersRule:

Cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 25, 2015, 04:09:29 AM
checks Ebay... Holy Moo-beast.  :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: richard9002 on October 25, 2015, 11:32:09 AM
Nice one Railsquid. Didn't know you could get Thomas in N! My first 'train-set' was one of those old Hornby Thomas sets, many hours of fun, and seeds sown!

Quote from: railsquid on October 25, 2015, 04:09:29 AM
checks Ebay... Holy Moo-beast.  :goggleeyes:

Seconded!  :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on October 25, 2015, 11:42:18 AM
I do like a Tomex Thomas.

Sure I would have loved it as a tiny person. I had a clockwork 00 Thomas myself  ;D

If nothing else these characters break the ice at exhibitions  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 25, 2015, 11:55:52 AM
It'll be a birthday or Christmas present for a little boy in a couple of years time. James I already have, rescued from a junk box for the equivalent of a fiver and repaired with the aid of a coupling spring (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=27026.msg293417#msg293417), and a few other bits I've found.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 25, 2015, 03:01:02 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on June 17, 1970, 09:02:13 AM

If nothing else these characters break the ice at exhibitions  :thumbsup:


Not sure you're meant to shove Thomas into your cocktail :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on October 25, 2015, 03:07:54 PM
 :laughabovepost:

*Puts on Ringo Starr accent*

"Thomes DID feel strange this morning....his boiler was bubbling and his paint had a green shade"

:D

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on October 25, 2015, 07:24:30 PM
"Thomas" is the Username of Admin on the new N gauge Euro Forum just started - perhaps you should ask his opinion?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on October 26, 2015, 07:32:07 PM
[smg id=30946 type=preview align=center caption="##1"]

My latest ebay bargain a Dapol 121 bubblecar £72 as compared to over £100 in the local shop,it runs exceedingly well on DC just waiting for a chip to arrive to have it running on Snoozebury :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on October 26, 2015, 08:35:35 PM
Nice 121, Di.  I have several Dapol 121/122s although I still need a plain blue 122 and a blue/grey 121/122. 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on October 26, 2015, 09:22:54 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/14/thumb_30958.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=30958)

Turns out my WHSmiths 20% off voucher also includes Modelzone stuff, so I thought it would be rude not to.

Even though it's from the wrong side of the country, apparently they got to Liverpool, which is close enough for me.

I absolutely love the way it runs  :heart2:

Still no layout yet. This is on the little running in oval I've managed to put together.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ngauging on November 01, 2015, 06:14:49 PM
I bought this Farish DCC fitted class 108 on eBay this weekend.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/3q8AAOSwAYtWMSKM/$_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 7P5F on November 01, 2015, 06:33:03 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on October 29, 2015, 12:06:54 PM
60532 arrived today from Hattons. Nicely packaged and secure in bubble-wrap.

[smg id=31019 type=preview align=center caption="BP"]

It`s a lovely model,these new Farish models are really great.The only thing is,the valve gear is set in back gear,still,we can`t have everything.

                     Ray.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on November 01, 2015, 06:47:58 PM
Quote from: 7P5F on November 01, 2015, 06:33:03 PM

It`s a lovely model,these new Farish models are really great.The only thing is,the valve gear is set in back gear,still,we can`t have everything.

                     Ray.
looks more like mid gear to me, and these would be at 15% when doing about 60 on the level, which is pretty close to mid gear

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 7P5F on November 01, 2015, 11:31:14 PM
No,it`s definetly back gear,the bottom of the die block is fully forward!.

            Ray.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on November 02, 2015, 12:43:21 AM
what are you calling the die block? (there are usually 2, one on each side of the expansion link, which connect to the radius rod, which if in full forward gear would be at the bottom of the expansion link and in back gear at the top.

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 7P5F on November 02, 2015, 08:22:53 AM
Yes,sorry,of course it`s the expansion link,the die block runs in a radial slot.Ishould have known having built a couple on my 5" gauge locos!.

                           Ray :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on November 02, 2015, 03:18:10 PM
Quote from: Ngauging on November 01, 2015, 06:14:49 PM
I bought this Farish DCC fitted class 108 on eBay this weekend.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/3q8AAOSwAYtWMSKM/$_1.JPG)

Very nice, now that's what I call Superelevation  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 02, 2015, 03:49:00 PM
I traded in some of my OO scale stuff for seven Farish steam era wagons

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/14/thumb_31262.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31262)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on November 03, 2015, 09:58:24 PM

Last arrive from Ebay....sold "as used" but fondamentally it's new and never ran..
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsbmome9rv.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsbmome9rv.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on November 03, 2015, 10:00:36 PM
Quote from: marco neri on November 03, 2015, 09:58:24 PM

Last arrive from Ebay....sold "as used" but fondamentally it's new and never ran..
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsbmome9rv.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsbmome9rv.jpeg.html)
That's a great picture Marco.  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on November 03, 2015, 10:20:01 PM
Quote from: austinbob on November 03, 2015, 10:00:36 PM
Quote from: marco neri on November 03, 2015, 09:58:24 PM

Last arrive from Ebay....sold "as used" but fondamentally it's new and never ran..
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsbmome9rv.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsbmome9rv.jpeg.html)
That's a great picture Marco.  :beers:

Many thanks...a lovely model from Dapol...and good runner... :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on November 04, 2015, 02:58:50 PM
Both A2s now run in-
60537 BATCHELOR'S BUTTON has now a late crest on the tender, which has been coaled.  Nothing more done to it as it is to become either 50528 or 60530, depending which plates turn up.
60532 is now 60538 VELOCITY , a North-East stalwart (I decided not to do 60526 this time).
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/14/thumb_31333.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31333)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/14/thumb_31334.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31334)

the second pic shows Velocity after light weathering.  This was often one of the cleaner A2s....  I'm not sure whether it ever had red nameplates but those are what the N-Gauge Society had in stock.

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 04, 2015, 03:17:15 PM
I reckon a pic of your total pacific line up would be awesome, Les. ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on November 04, 2015, 03:39:06 PM
Quote from: Only Me on November 04, 2015, 03:24:54 PM
One of these just arrived from DM Toys, a snip at £58 delivered (currently half price on sale!!) Tonight will be dcc chipping, adding red lights as it only has headlights and probably add some flashing lights to the top as well....... Now just contemplating giving her a complete respray for use on a "Top Secret" Project, even though the livery being Colas could get gotten away with in its current guise!  8)

(http://www.en.dm-toys.de/dateien/shop/produktfotos/piko/94182.jpg)

Hi,
A very good valute..I purchased the same about DM TOYS..it's the only one euro loco running on British track....mainly standing in Dover If I remember...pay attention for Dcc conversion.if use a 6 Pin decoder you need  a very short one, like KUHEN 045 .......I chipped mine with it..
Greetings

Marco
Greetings
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on November 04, 2015, 11:28:24 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on November 04, 2015, 03:17:15 PM
I reckon a pic of your total pacific line up would be awesome, Les. ;)

I couldn't get them all in one shot (I think).

Les
edit - here they are (or 26 of them)....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31412.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31412)

22 runners from Hawthorn Dene - 11 A3, 6 A4, 2 A2, 1 A1 and 2 Britannias.  Three runners not DCC from the showcase (2 apple green A3 and Silver Link), plus the broken A2/2 waiting a valve gear repair.

Missing are an A3 and an A4 bought as broken from Dapol but which should be repairable when I get round to them, A Farish A4 which will remain analogue, another Farish A4 (blue) which Mr Simon has, and the A1 that is STILL away for repair.

On top of the test track as Hawthorn Dene is at the clubroom following its photoshoot by Andy York.

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on November 05, 2015, 04:14:01 PM
With that array Les, you should do a Top Shed diorama....:-)

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on November 05, 2015, 06:09:15 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on November 05, 2015, 04:14:01 PM
With that array Les, you should do a Top Shed diorama....:-)

Cheers,
Alan

Gateshead, maybe.  Most of the A3s are North Eastern Region ones......

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 05, 2015, 09:11:19 PM
Good grief, Les :goggleeyes:
Thanks for taking time out to post that.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on November 05, 2015, 09:31:34 PM
Bought another steam loco to join the steam specials fleet, a green standard 5MT this time, which will be nice alongside my BR black livery steamers & the Maroon Duchess steamer  :D

(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/002_zpspyyzobvk.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/002_zpspyyzobvk.jpg.html)

It's secondhand but I think it's been test run only, boxed & with all the bits, I've run it in & it runs superb & pulls well :claphappy:

It will just need a bit of detailing in the cab, loco crew, lamps, & real coal added to the tender when I get around to it. Brings my steam fleet total up to 7.

Cheers, Stu.  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 05, 2015, 09:43:26 PM
Nice one, Stu :thumbsup:
I have the green one and a black one and they are 2 lovely runners.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on November 05, 2015, 09:52:34 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on November 05, 2015, 09:43:26 PM
Nice one, Stu :thumbsup:
I have the green one and a black one and they are 2 lovely runners.

Yes this one ran lovely straight out of the box, 2 of the other steam locos I have, the B1 & the Duchess developed running problems & I had to take them apart & adjust a few things to get them running nice, steam locos can be a bit hit & miss I find. Also one of my Dapol panniers is an awful runner, think that one is in need of a Major strip down.


cheers, Stu.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on November 06, 2015, 07:47:16 PM
Courtesy of Cheltenham Model Centre, this beauty. It's the limited edition 'Western Enterprise' from Osborns, number 200 of 200 no less. Probably won't weather this one... best to leave it in its original condition, I think!

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31446.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31446)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31447.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31447)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31448.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31448)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31449.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31449)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on November 06, 2015, 07:53:16 PM
Very nice :heart2: I didn't realize they only made 200 - it may be worth something one day!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on November 06, 2015, 08:05:05 PM
Quote from: Only Me on November 06, 2015, 08:03:44 PM
You lucky bu**er!!!! Been looking for one for ages... Can i be cheeky and ask what you had to pay out for it? :)

£100 plus postage. Has to be said: BARGAIN! Even the wife admitted it looked "pretty".

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on November 06, 2015, 08:17:15 PM
Quote from: Only Me on November 06, 2015, 08:13:32 PM
Wow thats the bargain of the year!!! I would have snapped it up at that price ....

Indeed. Had already blown the month's toy train budget... payday some time away, certainly didn't need it for my layout, but figured couldn't turn this one down. Very pleased, but does mean I'll have to be good this month and not buy any more toy trains this side of Christmas!

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 06, 2015, 09:24:09 PM
I have my name down with Osborns for the next run of that item but they have to wait until Dapol do another run of Westerns so Lord only knows when that will be.
Wonder if they'll call it a limited run again as I suspect they'll only do 200 again :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on November 06, 2015, 10:36:32 PM
It may be a weathered version

One of the first batch was on E**y for £250!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 07, 2015, 10:30:30 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on November 06, 2015, 10:36:32 PM
It may be a weathered version


Now that would make my day! :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 07, 2015, 07:03:25 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on November 05, 2015, 09:31:34 PM
Bought another steam loco to join the steam specials fleet, a green standard 5MT this time, which will be nice alongside my BR black livery steamers & the Maroon Duchess steamer  :D

(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/002_zpspyyzobvk.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/002_zpspyyzobvk.jpg.html)

It's secondhand but I think it's been test run only, boxed & with all the bits, I've run it in & it runs superb & pulls well :claphappy:

It will just need a bit of detailing in the cab, loco crew, lamps, & real coal added to the tender when I get around to it. Brings my steam fleet total up to 7.

Cheers, Stu.  :)

Got to say that is a very nice looking locomotive and is the sort of thing I would like a "Rail tour" on my layout. Am I correct in thinking several 5MTs are preserved?

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 07, 2015, 07:35:19 PM
There are several preserved 5MTs:

73050 City of Peterborough - Nene Valley Railway (name applied in preservation, lined black, early crest, has a different tender to Farish versions offered so far)
73082 Camelot - Bluebell (already produced by Farish - ref.: 372-727). Returned to service recently.
73096 - Mid-Hants (in lined green, but has a different tender to the Farish versions offered so far)
73129 - Midland Railway Centre (lined black, early crest, has Caprotti valve gear, not modelled by Farish). Restored.
73156 - Great Central (can be renumbered from Farish's version, no. 73158, ref.: 372-726). Being restored.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dutchkev on November 09, 2015, 02:07:59 PM
Delay xmas 2014 pressie to self.

Exhibit 1:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31642.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31642)

Exhibit 2:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31644.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31644)

Just need something reasonably typical for the middle to make a "train" (Rule 1 pending)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31646.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31646)

All I need now is a better camera on my 2015 xmas list.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 09, 2015, 02:15:53 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on November 07, 2015, 07:03:25 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on November 05, 2015, 09:31:34 PM
Bought another steam loco to join the steam specials fleet, a green standard 5MT this time, which will be nice alongside my BR black livery steamers & the Maroon Duchess steamer  :D

(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/002_zpspyyzobvk.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/002_zpspyyzobvk.jpg.html)

It's secondhand but I think it's been test run only, boxed & with all the bits, I've run it in & it runs superb & pulls well :claphappy:

It will just need a bit of detailing in the cab, loco crew, lamps, & real coal added to the tender when I get around to it. Brings my steam fleet total up to 7.

Cheers, Stu.  :)

Got to say that is a very nice looking locomotive and is the sort of thing I would like a "Rail tour" on my layout.
I have one too, not much of a kettle person but it resembles closely one of my childhood locos, a Mainline 4MT. Very nice little steamy thing, though I'm terrified of damaging it so it mainly lives in its box.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 09, 2015, 02:27:02 PM
Sqiddy, I am much the same with some of my stock, so I am doing some cassettes for hands-free stock changes.

Quite low costs, have a look at my layout thread for more details  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on November 09, 2015, 06:16:10 PM
Quote from: railsquid on November 09, 2015, 02:15:53 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on November 07, 2015, 07:03:25 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on November 05, 2015, 09:31:34 PM
Bought another steam loco to join the steam specials fleet, a green standard 5MT this time, which will be nice alongside my BR black livery steamers & the Maroon Duchess steamer  :D

(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/002_zpspyyzobvk.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/002_zpspyyzobvk.jpg.html)

It's secondhand but I think it's been test run only, boxed & with all the bits, I've run it in & it runs superb & pulls well :claphappy:

It will just need a bit of detailing in the cab, loco crew, lamps, & real coal added to the tender when I get around to it. Brings my steam fleet total up to 7.

Cheers, Stu.  :)

Got to say that is a very nice looking locomotive and is the sort of thing I would like a "Rail tour" on my layout.
I have one too, not much of a kettle person but it resembles closely one of my childhood locos, a Mainline 4MT. Very nice little steamy thing, though I'm terrified of damaging it so it mainly lives in its box.

Yes I'm mainly into Blue Diesels but thought a few steamers would be nice to run specials  :D Yes I do find they are much more delicate than the diesels and you have to be careful when picking them up (especially locos with tenders) with all the valve gear & handrails but they do look nice 8)

cheers, Stu
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 11, 2015, 11:26:31 AM
Talking of blue diesels, finally got my hands on a Minitrix 47:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31720.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31720)
Good excuse for a festival of duff.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31721.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31721)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cazadoom on November 11, 2015, 01:47:15 PM
92038 Freshly arrived this morning From the CJM Works  joining 92009 & 92014

[smg id=31725 type=preview align=center caption="CJM Caledonian Sleeper Class 92"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 11, 2015, 02:29:04 PM
 :drool:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 11, 2015, 08:05:57 PM
I won a pair of Arnold weathered bogie vans on a certain auction site to accompany my pristine Cargowaggon example
(Club 2000 Spur N, ref.: 70552)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31732.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31732)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on November 12, 2015, 02:44:51 PM
This might be the wrong place to show this as I've had it a little while now.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13047.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13047)

However I was testing this one this morning and discovered it had popped its drive shaft.  Body off and the thick end of an hour to fiddle it back

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31752.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31752)

If anyone tries to tell me that Dapol driveshafts are difficult to fit I may not be very polite.....   The problem here is that there is enough play in the bogie to pop the drive shaft just by lifting the railcar off the track, but the angles of the two ends need to be precisely correct to persuade it back.  To add to this the two ends are almost impossible to see at the same time - AND slack enough (unlike Dapol) for the one you have got home to fall out while trying to align the other end....

It looks good and when running runs well.

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 13, 2015, 10:27:47 AM
Quote from: Les1952 on November 12, 2015, 02:44:51 PM
This might be the wrong place to show this as I've had it a little while now.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13047.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13047)


What make is it?

There's a thread for Continental purchases btw: http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19028.420 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19028.420)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 13, 2015, 11:08:46 PM
Bit of a green thing going on here.

Graham Farish BR Mk1 RMB for my cross country trains.  Thanks to Chris in Prague for finding it on Ebay.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31782.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31782)

Also Farish BR Mk1 SK
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31783.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31783)

Graham Farish GWR streamlined railcar in BR green; a recent version with 6-digit part number, newer chassis and better decorating.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31787.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31787)

The only thin that lets it down is that the running number is W27W, which means the roof should be all grey.  W28W was a BR green railcar with white cab roofs, so I will need to renumber this railcar at some point (thanks again to Chris in Prague for this information).
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/13/thumb_31788.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=31788)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on November 13, 2015, 11:26:06 PM
Quote from: railsquid on November 13, 2015, 10:27:47 AM
Quote from: Les1952 on November 12, 2015, 02:44:51 PM
This might be the wrong place to show this as I've had it a little while now.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13047.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13047)


What make is it?

There's a thread for Continental purchases btw: http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19028.420 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19028.420)


Technically it is Hornby (says so on the box).  An Arnold railcar with the mechanism the 5-BEL was developed from.

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on November 18, 2015, 07:57:22 PM
Well last weekend at the Weston on Trent show, I found a bargain to add to the Foster Street roster, another Ivatt 2-6-0 (to replace one I had which blew up).

Anyway a little work and she has soon shed her terrible BR markings, and all she needs now is a little more weathering.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/12/thumb_32042.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32042)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 19, 2015, 03:28:07 PM
From a recent job lot on Yahoo Japan auctions (Japan's Ebay - Ebay itself failed here), this pair of Dapol autocoaches:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/12/thumb_32076.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32076)

Unfortunately the closest loco by era and region I have for these is probably not quite prototypical...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on November 29, 2015, 04:09:01 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/617/23398570085_f1f35a40e2_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BDDMGa)

I feel another Duchess of Hamilton coming on...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on November 29, 2015, 04:22:01 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on November 29, 2015, 04:09:01 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/617/23398570085_f1f35a40e2_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BDDMGa)

I feel another Duchess of Hamilton coming on...

how's your LMS black Duchess turned out???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on November 29, 2015, 04:28:47 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/642/22257945131_f9015e0c5b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zURMCF)

Not bad.... Ok by my standards, and enough to make me never want to do lining in N gauge ever again...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on November 29, 2015, 04:36:52 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on November 29, 2015, 04:28:47 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/642/22257945131_f9015e0c5b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zURMCF)

Not bad.... Ok by my standards, and enough to make me never want to do lining in N gauge ever again...

Looks great to me, I must admit I love the LMS black livery, but after applying it to my Jubilee, I chickened out painting my Patriot and a further Jubilee in this livery  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on November 29, 2015, 04:42:00 PM
I jumped on the Blue one as I can get away with a straight renumbering/naming (and possibly cresting)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on November 29, 2015, 04:44:00 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on November 29, 2015, 04:42:00 PM
I jumped on the Blue one as I can get away with a straight renumbering/naming (and possibly cresting)

Sometimes I wish I had not chosen to model the LMS era only
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on November 29, 2015, 05:59:07 PM
I had to have one of these from Warley....

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20151129_174455130_zpsvejpbogc.jpg)


C.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on November 29, 2015, 06:04:59 PM
Bought Dapol Ivatt 2MT from Alton models. I had a chance to try a couple out before I bought. The one I bought runs beautifully.
[smg id=32459 type=preview align=center caption="Ivatt 2MT"]  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on November 29, 2015, 06:38:36 PM
A very nice photo.
They are indeed excellent models. My own one is one of my very best runners.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on November 29, 2015, 06:49:53 PM
Quote from: port perran on November 29, 2015, 06:38:36 PM
A very nice photo.
They are indeed excellent models. My own one is one of my very best runners.
I'm afraid I cheated with the photo its from eHattons!!
:)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on November 29, 2015, 06:52:18 PM
Ah well !
Alton models are very good. A long way from me but my daughter used to live in Hampshire so have been in the model shop a few times whilst visiting.
Often seem to have some reasonable 2nd hand stuff too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on November 29, 2015, 07:09:35 PM
Quote from: port perran on November 29, 2015, 06:52:18 PM
Ah well !
Alton models are very good. A long way from me but my daughter used to live in Hampshire so have been in the model shop a few times whilst visiting.
Often seem to have some reasonable 2nd hand stuff too.
Yes, I've bought a few second hand items from them and, you get a chance to try before you buy!! They don't seem to have much N gauge 2nd hand stuff now. I'm not sure if they're just winding down from 2nd hand or they haven't had many punters wanting to sell their old stock.
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on November 30, 2015, 04:06:51 PM
My latest haul for the layout bought at Warley
(http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww334/raxmk1/my%20railway/001_zpsqeh69aja.jpg) (http://s733.photobucket.com/user/raxmk1/media/my%20railway/001_zpsqeh69aja.jpg.html)


cheers, Stu
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cornish yorkie on November 30, 2015, 04:49:49 PM
 :hellosign:  verynice.
regards Derek.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 30, 2015, 10:05:42 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on November 30, 2015, 04:06:51 PM
My latest haul for the layout bought at Warley


I wonder how long they'll stay like that :hmmm: ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on December 01, 2015, 01:33:14 AM
I thought it was time to buy a few pieces of rolling stock for my roads which I haven't built yet. So I bought a couple of cars, vans etc

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32476.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32476)

And I'm not sure why but I've always wanted one of the white DMUs so when Hattons had one in their second hand section I couldn't resist. It's probably the quietest runner I have from the old style DMUs too!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32475.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32475)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hyperion on December 01, 2015, 07:49:47 AM
[smg id=32478 type=preview align=center caption="Tornado"]

Birthday present for myself.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 01, 2015, 10:22:22 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on December 01, 2015, 01:33:14 AM
I thought it was time to buy a few pieces of rolling stock for my roads which I haven't built yet. So I bought a couple of cars, vans etc

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32476.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32476)


Are you opening a Car & Van Hire dealership, John? :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 01, 2015, 10:55:19 AM
Love the Tornado, although those white Poole DMUs also appeal, for some perverted reason. I am a bloke firmly ensconsed in green diesels, remember.

Could be 'cos they apparently run well!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on December 01, 2015, 01:49:57 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 01, 2015, 10:22:22 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on December 01, 2015, 01:33:14 AM
I thought it was time to buy a few pieces of rolling stock for my roads which I haven't built yet. So I bought a couple of cars, vans etc


Are you opening a Car & Van Hire dealership, John? :goggleeyes:

I've asked the wife for a multi-storey car park for Christmas so I need to fill it with something! I could do with something other than minis and 2CVs though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on December 01, 2015, 08:42:26 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on November 30, 2015, 10:05:42 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on November 30, 2015, 04:06:51 PM
My latest haul for the layout bought at Warley


I wonder how long they'll stay like that :hmmm: ;)

Probably not for long! :D

cheers, Stu
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 01, 2015, 09:24:24 PM
My modest haul from Warley.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32525.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32525)

Graham Farish BSK in weathered maroon
Graham Farish RU in blue/grey
Dapol Class 121 in blue/grey
3 Dapol milk tanks in silver, Express Dairy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on December 01, 2015, 11:48:29 PM
Bought a Dapol Class 86 special price £70.00 received it a week later, buffers broken returned it to Dapol still waiting for the replacement.
:uneasy:  :worried:  :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pedanticmongrel on December 02, 2015, 04:11:32 AM
Not strictly my latest purchases, but I do appear to have got my hands on 2 GEM GCR 11F Kits and some 'rocking horse excrement' (GCR D and 9N Kits)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5796/23164628750_b414542615_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5820/22833280233_e82e42039a_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5784/23351937902_f80d7b60d8_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/605/22832088804_3de0a0a716_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5653/23092458869_7d5536b323_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5680/23434280156_d359ede222_b.jpg)

oh and for those not familiar with the prototypes for these kits, they are thus:

GCR 11F (LNER D11/1)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3767/20304103371_8eca8b57a8_z.jpg)

GCR 9N (LNER A5)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/282/19675515054_56a7bb603b_z.jpg)

GCR D (LNER M1)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/536/20289742532_76e2e89138_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Firefox on December 02, 2015, 06:30:26 AM
I like Tornado. What a fantastic model and great colouring.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on December 02, 2015, 11:25:06 AM
Just arrived this morning from DM Toys; a pair of Fleischmann Bogie Timber wagons (ref. 825408). OK, so technically this should be in the Continental section but as I'll be using them on my British layout, and not all UK modellers are aware of what is available in terms of continental rolling stock, I thought I'd post here.
To my eyes, they look good enough to masquerade as the Cargowaggon conversions (TOPS code IWA) seen on trains to and from Chirk mixed in with the KSA types. Rivet (or, in this case, stanchion) counters might disagree... For reference, they are about 3.5mm shorter than a Dapol Cargowaggon.

[smg id=32545 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 8519"]

Shown between a Dapol Cargowaggon and a Farish VGA for comparison. The stanchions can be straightened, I just didn't have time this morning.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on December 02, 2015, 03:16:03 PM
Quote from: Hyperion on December 01, 2015, 07:49:47 AM
[smg id=32478 type=preview align=center caption="Tornado"]

Birthday present for myself.

Has anyone done the Photographic grey livery version in N??

I feel an unbirthday coming on!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 04, 2015, 11:16:12 AM
Finally got my hands on a platform clearance tester Gronk  :beers:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32579.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32579)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on December 04, 2015, 03:36:34 PM

Just arrived today from Hornby' Black Frday...
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsthuhnugn.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsthuhnugn.jpeg.html)

Cheers
Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on December 04, 2015, 06:40:01 PM
Quote from: railsquid on December 04, 2015, 11:16:12 AM
Finally got my hands on a platform clearance tester Gronk  :beers:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32579.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32579)

I built my platforms first and therefore can't use mine.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 04, 2015, 09:09:21 PM
Yes you can
[smg id=9297 type=preview align=center width=400]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on December 04, 2015, 10:44:41 PM
Quote from: Bealman on December 04, 2015, 09:09:21 PM
Yes you can
[smg id=9297 type=preview align=center width=400]

Down boy!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on December 06, 2015, 03:21:34 PM
Mine does something slightly different.

[smg id=32610 type=preview align=center caption="image1"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on December 06, 2015, 09:27:42 PM
Quote from: Bealman on December 04, 2015, 09:09:21 PM
Yes you can
[smg id=9297 type=preview align=center width=400]

Quote from: Chris m on December 06, 2015, 03:21:34 PM
Mine does something slightly different.

[smg id=32610 type=preview align=center caption="image1"]

And it is all prototypical...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32618.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32618)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 06, 2015, 09:34:40 PM
I see the 'White Helmets' have been playing with trains again :laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on December 06, 2015, 09:38:06 PM
Oh eck! What happened there then?

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on December 06, 2015, 09:38:57 PM
I can just see the traction inspector saying to the driver "we are not going to discipline you, we just want to know how you did it"

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JasonBz on December 06, 2015, 09:52:34 PM
Thats quite a well known one  - interesting to see again all the same...

I take a guess the light(er) 12 ton vans got put like that by the movement of the cement wagons? :O
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 08, 2015, 10:42:34 PM
Dapol BR Class 122 DMU in Blue and Grey.  A dummy unit to run with my powered DMUS
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32695.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32695)

New Dapol GWR B-set twin-pack
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32697.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32697)

Nicely detailed
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32699.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32699)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on December 09, 2015, 01:16:31 PM

:hellosign:
Just arrived today my own Christmas gift..

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsqxu49zab.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsqxu49zab.jpeg.html)

Cheers
Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on December 09, 2015, 01:24:34 PM
Hi Marco,

I hope you find the coupling together easier than I have, they can be very frustrating  :censored:

However, once they are all coupled they do make a lovely sight rolling past  :D

Cheers John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on December 09, 2015, 01:58:12 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on December 09, 2015, 01:24:34 PM
Hi Marco,

I hope you find the coupling together easier than I have, they can be very frustrating  :censored:

However, once they are all coupled they do make a lovely sight rolling past  :D

Cheers John.

Hi John..
:thankyousign:
I know the "problem'" ....and the trick (I also have TGV Thalys with those couplers).....only many patience

Cheers.
Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on December 09, 2015, 06:24:24 PM
Advance Xmas present

Bachmann collectors club items
Fairburn tank in Caledonian livery and Midland 4F in S&DJR blue livery.
Both lovely locos which worked near perfectly out of the box. Slight jerkiness but I'm sure this will disappear with running in. Unfortunately running in will have to wait until I've done some of the wiring on my North Hampshire preserved railway layout.
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=25611.msg350129#msg350129 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=25611.msg350129#msg350129)

Pictures of locos before (off the internet - not mine)
[smg id=32741 type=preview align=center caption="Fairburn"]

[smg id=32742 type=preview align=center caption="4F"]
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on December 09, 2015, 11:22:08 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on December 01, 2015, 11:48:29 PM
Bought a Dapol Class 86 special price £70.00 received it a week later, buffers broken returned it to Dapol still waiting for the replacement.
:uneasy:  :worried:  :'(

It has finally turned up

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32756.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32756)

It's so nice SWMBO has just bought me the EWS for Christmas as well
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on December 10, 2015, 07:53:01 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on December 09, 2015, 11:22:08 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on December 01, 2015, 11:48:29 PM
Bought a Dapol Class 86 special price £70.00 received it a week later, buffers broken returned it to Dapol still waiting for the replacement.
:uneasy:  :worried:  :'(

It has finally turned up

It's on "special price"  69,90 euros (50 GBP) at Modellbahn Union ,Germany
Cheers

Marco
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32756.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32756)

It's so nice SWMBO has just bought me the EWS for Christmas as well
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on December 10, 2015, 07:55:21 PM
These Dapol 86s are lovely models. Very underrated, and at £70 (for the DCC version, I believe) a steal.

They look even better under the dummy catenary things!

Cheers, NeMo

Quote from: GeeBee on December 09, 2015, 11:22:08 PM
It has finally turned up
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/11/thumb_32756.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32756)
It's so nice SWMBO has just bought me the EWS for Christmas as well
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on December 10, 2015, 08:05:01 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on December 10, 2015, 07:45:34 PM
How do I explain this to SWMBO in the weeks before Christmas?
Carefully.

NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 10, 2015, 09:10:37 PM
Quote from: NeMo on December 10, 2015, 08:05:01 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on December 10, 2015, 07:45:34 PM
How do I explain this to SWMBO in the weeks before Christmas?
Carefully.

NeMo

And, for safety, wearing a suit of armour. Either that or via long distance phone call.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on December 15, 2015, 12:48:06 AM
This is my new GF N class loco in action

[smg id=32982 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Contrary to rumour, there are bargains out there!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on December 15, 2015, 04:18:50 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on December 15, 2015, 12:48:06 AM
This is my new GF N class loco in action
[smg id=32982 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
Contrary to rumour, there are bargains out there!

I do like the look of that new N class loco, especially in grey, how does it run?.
Can I afford another steam engine I keep asking myself, as I have too many engines for my layout as it is.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paul B on December 15, 2015, 04:26:44 PM
Quote from: Tdm on December 15, 2015, 04:18:50 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on December 15, 2015, 12:48:06 AM
This is my new GF N class loco in action
[smg id=32982 type=preview align=center caption="image"]
Contrary to rumour, there are bargains out there!

I do like the look of that new N class loco, especially in grey, how does it run?.
Can I afford another steam engine I keep asking myself, as I have too many engines for my layout as it is.

No such thing - you can never have enough engines! Even I like the look of the N class, and am sorely tempted by the GF Landtrain set - but I collect LNER and PKP, so it would have to be rule 1 big time for me to get it!  :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 7P5F on December 15, 2015, 04:38:50 PM
The problem is of course,if you don`t buy the locos or coaches when you see them,they sell out & you don`t know when they will produced again.I had this problem recently buying Dapol lined Maunsell coaches & farish SR green Bullied coaches.I got them in the end. :)

                         Ray.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on December 15, 2015, 06:55:03 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on December 15, 2015, 12:48:06 AM
This is my new GF N class loco in action

[smg id=32982 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Contrary to rumour, there are bargains out there!

It's a great little runner - smooth and excellent on DCC ( Lenz silver chip)

[smg id=32993 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Where all the little bag of bits go is a different problem...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 16, 2015, 11:53:19 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on December 15, 2015, 06:55:03 PM
Where all the little bag of bits go is a different problem...
In the box the loco came in ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on December 16, 2015, 11:59:34 AM
Quote from: railsquid on December 16, 2015, 11:53:19 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on December 15, 2015, 06:55:03 PM
Where all the little bag of bits go is a different problem...
In the box the loco came in ;)
That's where I keep mine! One day I will do something with them...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on December 16, 2015, 12:34:28 PM
Quote from: railsquid on December 16, 2015, 11:53:19 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on December 15, 2015, 06:55:03 PM
Where all the little bag of bits go is a different problem...
In the box the loco came in ;)

Snap!  :)

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 16, 2015, 08:06:23 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on December 16, 2015, 05:03:43 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 10, 2015, 09:10:37 PM
Quote from: NeMo on December 10, 2015, 08:05:01 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on December 10, 2015, 07:45:34 PM
How do I explain this to SWMBO in the weeks before Christmas?
Carefully.

NeMo

And, for safety, wearing a suit of armour. Either that or via long distance phone call.

As it turned out, she wasn't too fussed. Means she has been buying something for herself which I know nothing about!

Maybe it's an N gauge item for you.
Yeah - I know. I had the wrong sort of mushrooms for dinner (again) :laugh3:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 19, 2015, 01:33:22 PM
As a service to the community, I've gone ahead and invoked Murphy by purchasing a Farish Class 50 to ensure the Dapol version is released sooner than expected.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33032.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33032)
I'm sure the Dapol version will be much better, but this one looks good enough to me, and it was only 60 quid new  :beers:

Also a blue GUV, which I seem to recall seeing mostly sitting by their lonesome selves in sidings or parcel bays.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33033.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33033)
'Tis the older Farish version but again it looks good enough, especially as the livery is quite dark.

Very pleased with the 08 as well, runs better than I expected (and to my relief the outside frames make it only a tiny smidgen wider than my current clearance tester, a Kato Shinkansen coach, so no unexpected platform edge problems  8) ).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on December 20, 2015, 01:19:33 AM
Not terribly exciting for everyone else, but quite exciting for me - I've just bought my first rolling stock since probably the early nineties:

[smg id=33065 type=preview align=none caption="IMAG1281"]

[smg id=33066 type=preview align=none caption="IMAG1282"]

The vans are exactly the same moulding as the ones I used to have, I'm sure!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 20, 2015, 01:34:04 AM
They are. I have several of those Worthington ones dating back to the early 80s.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MalcolmInN on December 20, 2015, 01:54:44 AM
Quality pics as well, and a good size :) !
:admiration:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: chorleysteve on December 20, 2015, 11:12:03 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on December 15, 2015, 12:48:06 AM
This is my new GF N class loco in action

[smg id=32982 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Contrary to rumour, there are bargains out there!

looks really good with the WW1 tanks
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on December 20, 2015, 06:23:23 PM
Well I managed to snagged a bargain off the old fleabay system, well at least I think its a bargain. For a mere £40 I managed to get another old style Duchess to add to my collection.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33097.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33097)

After stripping the locomotive down to give it a good clean, it now runs as sweet at a nut, the only problem is, and I don't know why anyone would do this but its been painted in a horrible BR livery, the poor old girl.

So the next decision I have to make is to decide which decent LMS livery to paint here into and if I should attempt a semi???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Luke Piewalker on December 20, 2015, 08:24:36 PM
Did someone call?

Unfortunately LMS wise you only have the 1947 Black livery like I did (Semi) which it got after de-streamlining, followed by BR Express Blue (Semi), BR Green (Semi and Un) then the BR Maroon (un) like what you have.
Unless you made it NOT a Duchess of Hamilton... but where's the logic in that!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on December 20, 2015, 11:34:17 PM
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on December 20, 2015, 08:24:36 PM
Did someone call?

Unfortunately LMS wise you only have the 1947 Black livery like I did (Semi) which it got after de-streamlining, followed by BR Express Blue (Semi), BR Green (Semi and Un) then the BR Maroon (un) like what you have.
Unless you made it NOT a Duchess of Hamilton... but where's the logic in that!

As my old physics Don use to say, logic, logic where is the fun in that, I think a new identity may be required.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on December 21, 2015, 05:07:11 AM

I got a good bit of my Christmas presents yesterday :) I added an A2 and a Siphon to my collection, as well as a new station and some Noch cattle. All are on show below :)

The A2 and Siphon together at the station :)
[smg id=33145 type=preview align=center caption="A2 and Siphon at New station"]

The A2
[smg id=33146 type=preview align=center caption="A2"]

The Cows, the farmer and the Vet!
[smg id=33147 type=preview align=center caption="Cattle"]


A little more prototypical....
[smg id=33148 type=preview align=center caption="Pannier, B Set and Siphon"]

And one more ;)
[smg id=33149 type=preview align=center caption="Pannier, B Set and Siphon 2"]

-A Happy Camper
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on December 21, 2015, 07:46:22 AM
Great prezzies!  :thumbsup:

I treated myself to the B set this week, too.

The A2 isn't my region but it's certainly a looker.

The Metcalfe station is a nice kit and you've made a good job of it by the looks of things.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on December 21, 2015, 02:26:24 PM
Quote from: daveg on December 21, 2015, 07:46:22 AM
Great prezzies!  :thumbsup:

I treated myself to the B set this week, too.

The A2 isn't my region but it's certainly a looker.

The Metcalfe station is a nice kit and you've made a good job of it by the looks of things.

Dave G

Thanks very much, Dave! I certainly thought they were good presents :) And I really like the metcalfe station :) I haven't weathered it yet or done any of the edge work. I like to look at it for a while and see which bits annoy me so that I make sure I get them!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on December 21, 2015, 04:26:10 PM
My Christmas Pressie from my lovely wife

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33153.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33153)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33154.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33154)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33156.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33156)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33157.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33157)

Never been run but loco has been chipped and all for £70 Great

:claphappy:  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on December 22, 2015, 02:40:51 AM
Bought the 'Depot Master' set today, and got a nice 04 to perform shunting duties on my tiny layout:

[smg id=33179 type=preview align=none caption=]

I really am amazed at the level of detail in the newer models compared to the Farish locos I had in my youth. I'd been running round the little oval to run it in for 30 mins before I even noticed it had the '4th axle' (don't know what it should be called!) behind the steps under the cab!

I also got 4 more Peco wagons, bringing me up to the magic 8 needed for the shunting puzzle. Here's 3 of them:

[smg id=33180 type=preview align=none caption=]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 22, 2015, 08:33:26 AM
Quote from: Only Me on December 22, 2015, 07:49:07 AM
DP1 a little further West than usual stops at Tormouth to take on Fuel after running an empty train of Sealions to the Ballast depot further south
Is the NRM loaning out the National Collection for spot hire service these days?!  :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 22, 2015, 08:41:36 AM
Now that's nice, that is. Gotta get one!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on December 22, 2015, 08:49:28 AM
Very nice work ,but I think Elf & Safety would have somthing to say about that ladder ,and I don't think you would get me to use it.
Merry Christmas Paul.
Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 22, 2015, 09:36:42 AM
Sure was... I even had the Kitmaster kit at the time!  :uneasy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 7P5F on December 22, 2015, 10:41:24 AM
Quote from: jrb on December 22, 2015, 02:40:51 AM
Bought the 'Depot Master' set today, and got a nice 04 to perform shunting duties on my tiny layout:

[smg id=33179 type=preview align=none caption=]

I really am amazed at the level of detail in the newer models compared to the Farish locos I had in my youth. I'd been running round the little oval to run it in for 30 mins before I even noticed it had the '4th axle' (don't know what it should be called!) behind the steps under the cab!

I also got 4 more Peco wagons, bringing me up to the magic 8 needed for the shunting puzzle. Here's 3 of them:

[smg id=33180 type=preview align=none caption=]


It`s called a Jackshaft drive.It takes the power of the engine to the coupling rods.


Ray.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 22, 2015, 01:02:19 PM
The Eigatani Tetsudo management is well-known for its affinity to British (and other European) trains of the post-transition/pre-privatisation era, and enthusiasts from both Japan and other countries regularly flock to the railway to see this unique collection in action. In recent weeks however, keen-eyed observers have noticed some unusual items of stock trundling in from a long trip over the Trans-Siberian railway via the tunnels connecting the island of Sakhalin to both mainland Russia and Japan.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33225.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33225)
Speculation is rife as to whether this marks a change in direction for the railway's collection policy, but well-informed observers are aware this is no mere exercise in nostalgia. For recently, on a disused freight yard owned by the company, a freak space/time portal has opened up, connecting this remote area of Japan to an as yet not precisely identified location somewhere in the British West Midlands on the border of Western and Midland regions in the early 1960s. The company is keen to take advantage of this phenomenon by constructing a carefully disguised station and small goods yard to promote interregional/intertemporal trade, particularly the import of goods otherwise hard to come by in Japan, such as Cornish cider and Breton onions. Due care will of course be taken to prevent cross-timeline pollution, as even in the "Swinging Sixties" it is anticipated that provincial Britain would be somewhat perturbed by leakage of even some of the less bizarre aspects of contemporary Japanese culture. Due to anticipated difficulties in construction, no date has been set for the opening of this unusal item of rail infrastructure but in the meantime arrival of more period stock is eagerly awaited.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 22, 2015, 04:26:49 PM
Just beware when shunting stuff up your worm hole, Squiddy :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on December 24, 2015, 08:59:47 AM
It's been a quiet time for new additions to my collection, because some models that I'm interested in aren't yet in the shops ...

However, I tracked down a Dapol class 156 in Northern (ex-First North Western) "Barbie" livery because I wanted to own a Birmingham-built prototype which would have run alongside 101s and my forthcoming Pendolino.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33363.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33363)

The powered model was sold as seen for spares, however I was unable to restore it to working order, so now runs as a dummy in multiple with an ex-FNW 153.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on December 24, 2015, 04:14:09 PM
Spotted this on eBay for a bargain buy it now price that would have been stupid to turn down .... so HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM ME TO ME  :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33375.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33375)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33376.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33376)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33377.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33377)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33378.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33378)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33379.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33379)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on December 24, 2015, 05:46:54 PM
Quote from: cjdodd on December 24, 2015, 04:14:09 PM
Spotted this on eBay for a bargain buy it now price that would have been stupid to turn down .... so HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM ME TO ME  :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33375.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33375)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33376.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33376)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33377.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33377)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33378.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33378)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33379.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33379)


Sooooo jealous! I need to pay better attention!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on December 24, 2015, 06:55:12 PM
Ah - a Clearance Tester for bridge/tunnel heights  :D

Happy Christmas to all,


Joe
P.S. James is even better/taller
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on December 24, 2015, 07:42:04 PM
Quote from: joe cassidy on December 24, 2015, 06:55:12 PM
Ah - a Clearance Tester for bridge/tunnel heights  :D

Happy Christmas to all,


Joe
P.S. James is even better/taller

Yes not tried it on my main layout yet, time will tell.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on December 25, 2015, 06:00:31 PM
merry christmas to everyone,perhaps someone can advise. I have been given a 3F loco for christmas, nearly new sourced off e-bay I beileve,nottt had chance to try running it yet I believe it to be dc and I am on dcc. the number on the box is 372-200 3F jinty 47338 BR black l/crest. will this need converting assuming it runs ok on dc, or will it have a socket,any advice appreciated.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 25, 2015, 06:22:40 PM
It's the 'old' type Jinty (running number 47338), Chris, so wouldn't have a DCC socket.
I guess you'll either have to (a) run it on DC and see if it runs OK or (b) remove the body to see if the previous owner has converted it to DCC.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on December 25, 2015, 06:30:05 PM
thanks mick i kind of suspected it was
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on December 26, 2015, 11:42:25 AM
Here's a link that may help in the future:

http://www.bachmann.co.uk/pdfs/farish_products_by_item_no.pdf (http://www.bachmann.co.uk/pdfs/farish_products_by_item_no.pdf)

The listings include if the loco is DCC fitted.

HTH.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on December 26, 2015, 02:39:49 PM
Purely in the interest of keeping the internet more accurate, this one's more recent:

http://www.bachmann.co.uk/pdfs/farish_products_by_item_no_rev5.pdf (http://www.bachmann.co.uk/pdfs/farish_products_by_item_no_rev5.pdf)

I can't find one later than 2013, though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 29, 2015, 08:30:28 PM
While on a fact-finding mission to the United Kingdom, Eigatani Tetsudou board members found themselves, after sampling some of the local cider, the new owners of a class 121 "bubble car" in a fetching green livery, seen here undergoing initial acceptance trials.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33515.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33515)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 30, 2015, 12:58:57 AM
Consumption of more cider and the resultant convivial discussion lead to general agreement that a railway can never have too many Mk1 coaches, especially of the very nice Blue Riband kind. Here some InterCity-liveried ones which, with the controls on the railway's recently discovered Era Control Console (produced, it seems, by an obscure Japanese company called Ruuruwan), can be used on 1980's steam-hauled excursions from Marylebone to the West Midlands (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tunnel_one/15372675366).
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33520.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33520)
Also WR "Siphon G" and (barely visible) a SR "Bogie B" vans to provide extra luggage space for the anticipated increase in passenger traffic.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 30, 2015, 10:41:43 AM
Quote from: railsquid on December 30, 2015, 12:58:57 AM
Consumption of more cider and the resultant convivial discussion lead to general agreement that a railway can never have too many Mk1 coaches, especially of the very nice Blue Riband kind. Here some InterCity-liveried ones which, with the controls on the railway's recently discovered Era Control Console (produced, it seems, by an obscure Japanese company called Ruuruwan), can be used on 1980's steam-hauled excursions from Marylebone to the West Midlands (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tunnel_one/15372675366).
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33520.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33520)
Also WR "Siphon G" and (barely visible) a SR "Bogie B" vans to provide extra luggage space for the anticipated increase in passenger traffic.

Looks like I'll need some of those InterCity coaches and a valanced version of Mallard when it is released...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on December 30, 2015, 11:46:35 AM
Made an offer of £70 for an as new Farish Royal Scott - Gordon Highlander with early crest to Rails of Sheffield ebay site. Offer was accepted and loco received today.
Needed all the gunk cleaning out of the tender and the wheels cleaning and tender pickups adjusting and now runs very sweetly. Very pleased.
[smg id=33534 type=preview align=center caption="Royal Scott class"]
:) :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on December 30, 2015, 01:16:53 PM
Quote from: austinbob on December 30, 2015, 11:46:35 AM
Made an offer of £70 for an as new Farish Royal Scott - Gordon Highlander with early crest to Rails of Sheffield ebay site. Offer was accepted and loco received today.
Needed all the gunk cleaning out of the tender and the wheels cleaning and tender pickups adjusting and now runs very sweetly. Very pleased.
[smg id=33534 type=preview align=center caption="Royal Scott class"]
:) :beers:

how did yu get the tender top off?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on December 30, 2015, 01:30:51 PM
Quote from: paulprice on December 30, 2015, 01:16:53 PM
Quote from: austinbob on December 30, 2015, 11:46:35 AM
Made an offer of £70 for an as new Farish Royal Scott - Gordon Highlander with early crest to Rails of Sheffield ebay site. Offer was accepted and loco received today.
Needed all the gunk cleaning out of the tender and the wheels cleaning and tender pickups adjusting and now runs very sweetly. Very pleased.
[smg id=33534 type=preview align=center caption="Royal Scott class"]
:) :beers:

how did yu get the tender top off?
I find it easier if you take the wheels and keeper plate off first. There are four small screws to hold the keeper plate on. One at each end and one on each side on little brackets screwing into the tender base. Once this keeper plate is off take the wheels out (they drop out) and you will see two small screws at the rear of the tender. These hold the tender chassis to the tender top.
Once these are out the rear of the tender top lifts off (you might find it easier if you hold the chassis with some small flat nose pliers). The front of the tender is hooked over the chassis so just edge the top towards the loco and the top of the tender lifts off exposing the motor and the DCC socket.
Be careful not to lose any of the screws - they are very small and difficult to find.

You can get to the tender screws without taking the wheels out but they are very difficult to see with the wheels in place.

Hope this helps.
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: petercharlesfagg on December 30, 2015, 03:55:57 PM
Friens,

Trying to think positively and to a future, I have just ordered one of these locomotives as a treat!

http://www.petersspares.com/graham-farish-371165-class-374-37407-loch-long-br-blue-large-logo-n-gauge.ir (http://www.petersspares.com/graham-farish-371165-class-374-37407-loch-long-br-blue-large-logo-n-gauge.ir)

Regards, Peter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malc on December 30, 2015, 04:04:48 PM
You must have got the last one, Peter. They show "out of stock".
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on December 30, 2015, 04:14:40 PM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on December 30, 2015, 03:55:57 PM
Friens,

Trying to think positively and to a future, I have just ordered one of these locomotives as a treat!

http://www.petersspares.com/graham-farish-371165-class-374-37407-loch-long-br-blue-large-logo-n-gauge.ir (http://www.petersspares.com/graham-farish-371165-class-374-37407-loch-long-br-blue-large-logo-n-gauge.ir)

Regards, Peter.

Glad to hear it, Peter! I wish you many, many happy hours with your new purchase :) After the time you've had, you deserve a treat!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on December 30, 2015, 04:42:03 PM
QuoteQuote from: petercharlesfagg on Today at 03:55:57 pm

    Friens,

    Trying to think positively and to a future, I have just ordered one of these locomotives as a treat!

    http://www.petersspares.com/graham-farish-371165-class-374-37407-loch-long-br-blue-large-logo-n-gauge.ir (http://www.petersspares.com/graham-farish-371165-class-374-37407-loch-long-br-blue-large-logo-n-gauge.ir)

    Regards, Peter.



Glad to hear it, Peter! I wish you many, many happy hours with your new purchase :) After the time you've had, you deserve a treat!

Seconded!

That looks a nice livery choice of a locomotive I happen to know is a good example of Farish work  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 05:17:06 PM
As someone due to have a major heart operation in 8 days time thinking positive is a must, Peter.
I have a Poppylino to look forward to and don't want the vouchers I've amassed at Rails to go unspent, either ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on December 30, 2015, 05:20:59 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 05:17:06 PM
As someone due to have a major heart operation in 8 days time thinking positive is a must, Peter.
I have a Poppylino to look forward to and don't want the vouchers I've amassed at Rails to go unspent, either ;)

I didn't realize your surgery was coming up so soon. Please do as the doctors command and take care of yourself. I'm not sure what I'll do without your sage advice while you're in hospital, much less any longer! We are all rooting for you, @newportnobby (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264). :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 05:26:12 PM
Thank you, Philip.
Rest assured I'm not trying to upstage Peter, more a case of trying to be positive whilst bricking myself!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on December 30, 2015, 05:32:19 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 05:17:06 PM
As someone due to have a major heart operation in 8 days time thinking positive is a must, Peter.
I have a Poppylino to look forward to and don't want the vouchers I've amassed at Rails to go unspent, either ;)
NN I wish you a speedy recovery. I'm sure you'll be back posting here once the anaesthetic wears off!!
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 05:40:22 PM
Quote from: austinbob on December 30, 2015, 05:32:19 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 05:17:06 PM
As someone due to have a major heart operation in 8 days time thinking positive is a must, Peter.
I have a Poppylino to look forward to and don't want the vouchers I've amassed at Rails to go unspent, either ;)
NN I wish you a speedy recovery. I'm sure you'll be back posting here once the anaesthetic wears off!!
:beers:

Thanks, Bob. I'm sure there'll be some who are hoping it doesn't wear off :laugh3:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on December 30, 2015, 06:15:56 PM
All the best for the New Year Peter & Mick - out of interest Mick are you going into Chorley Hospital or Sharoe Green, Preston for your Op?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on December 30, 2015, 06:24:03 PM
just before Christmas, I bought a set of 10 weathered 20 ton mineral wagons from Dalteth on the N'porium and have only just got round to trying them out, having re wheeled them with Farish metal wheel sets (I don't like Peco plastic wheel sets, too many of them don't run true and make the wagon wobble) so here are a couple of photos of them under test (Thanks Dalteth!).

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_33550.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33550) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_33551.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33551)

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 09:09:18 PM
Very nice rake, Alex. All you need now is another 20 - 30 of them ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MalcolmInN on December 30, 2015, 09:10:45 PM
Best wishes Peter and Mick, some of us ( me ! ) may not have the best command of words etc. to express, but we are   thinking of/for you.

,,,,,
and on my "Show latest" bench :-
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/81786082/NG/60009s.jpg)

This is her ( ? ! ) new for Xmas Farish Standard Class 5mt  with our ( her ?!) new Ais Gill signal box on my embryo Inglenook plank.

It is a long time since I used my humble little bridge camera in macro and I think something is wrong but cant put a finger on it,
it seems to me that either Ais Gill people are very small or Silloth engine shed is very large ?
But if I made the shed any lower the locos would not go init !
yet the hand rail round the box is a scale 3ft so I dunno, does the camera lie ?

EDIT
and for double-check here is a 3/4 view of shed,
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/81786082/NG/60014s.jpg)
I suppose I could shave off a foot or thereabouts of the height of the shed, but even so , , , ? :-\
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on December 30, 2015, 09:33:43 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 09:09:18 PM
Very nice rake, Alex. All you need now is another 20 - 30 of them ;)

I actually have another 47 of various sizes

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 09:51:31 PM
Quote from: Tdm on December 30, 2015, 06:15:56 PM
All the best for the New Year Peter & Mick - out of interest Mick are you going into Chorley Hospital or Sharoe Green, Preston for your Op?

Neither, Terry :no:
It's Blackpool for me - sink of Bohemian depravity :help:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MalcolmInN on December 31, 2015, 12:02:49 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 09:51:31 PM
sink of Bohemian depravity
I thort that was Notting Hill, leastways it was in the '60s
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 31, 2015, 05:03:33 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on December 30, 2015, 10:41:43 AM
Quote from: railsquid on December 30, 2015, 12:58:57 AM
Consumption of more cider and the resultant convivial discussion lead to general agreement that a railway can never have too many Mk1 coaches, especially of the very nice Blue Riband kind. Here some InterCity-liveried ones which, with the controls on the railway's recently discovered Era Control Console (produced, it seems, by an obscure Japanese company called Ruuruwan), can be used on 1980's steam-hauled excursions from Marylebone to the West Midlands (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tunnel_one/15372675366).
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/10/thumb_33520.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33520)
Also WR "Siphon G" and (barely visible) a SR "Bogie B" vans to provide extra luggage space for the anticipated increase in passenger traffic.

Looks like I'll need some of those InterCity coaches and a valanced version of Mallard when it is released...
I swear the more I investigate, the more I find that reality is more Rule 1 than Rule 1 itself.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on December 31, 2015, 08:25:32 AM
Quote from: N-Gauge-US on December 30, 2015, 04:14:40 PM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on December 30, 2015, 03:55:57 PM
Friens,

Trying to think positively and to a future, I have just ordered one of these locomotives as a treat!

http://www.petersspares.com/graham-farish-371165-class-374-37407-loch-long-br-blue-large-logo-n-gauge.ir (http://www.petersspares.com/graham-farish-371165-class-374-37407-loch-long-br-blue-large-logo-n-gauge.ir)

Regards, Peter.

Glad to hear it, Peter! I wish you many, many happy hours with your new purchase :) After the time you've had, you deserve a treat!

Ditto!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on December 31, 2015, 03:16:27 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 30, 2015, 05:17:06 PM
As someone due to have a major heart operation in 8 days time thinking positive is a must, Peter.
I have a Poppylino to look forward to and don't want the vouchers I've amassed at Rails to go unspent, either ;)

I had not realised that it was that close Best Wishes from Pam and myself.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: d-a-n on January 03, 2016, 11:21:47 AM
[smg id=33684]

[smg id=33685]

Christmas and birthday presents from Mrs d-a-n




Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: leachsprite4 on January 03, 2016, 12:01:53 PM
A few recent gifts rather than purchases:

A lovely full break (thanks to all involved in its design and manufacture) the milk tank is attached purely for effect.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_33648.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33648)

A green BSK (also a Green SK and SO arrived but I didn't take picture)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_33646.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33646)

A very grubby Gresley (it got dirty as soon as I opened it  :D)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_33645.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33645)

Updates in my layout folder sooner.

Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on January 06, 2016, 11:18:17 AM
Just received a pre-owned as new and boxed Graham Farish B1 372-076 early emblem from Rails of Sheffield ebay site.
You could not tell this is not brand new - and all for an accepted offer of £65
Rails also offer a warranty on their second hand ebay stuff.
Brilliant
[smg id=33797 type=preview align=center caption="Graham Farish B1 372-076"]

:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 06, 2016, 12:26:40 PM
Nice buy, Bob. If it runs as well as my weathered late crest version you must be well pleased.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on January 06, 2016, 08:08:06 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on January 06, 2016, 12:26:40 PM
Nice buy, Bob. If it runs as well as my weathered late crest version you must be well pleased.
Seems a good runner. I'm well pleased.
And again - good luck with the op.
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on January 07, 2016, 01:52:26 PM
Last of the Xmas money spent.
Bought 2nd hand Graham Farish V2 class no 60807 early crest
Looks as good as new and after a quick wheel clean it runs fine.
Another bargain from Rails of Sheffield ebay shop at £60. They really are worth checking out for bargains.

[smg id=33885 type=full align=center caption="Class V2 No. 60807"]

:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 07, 2016, 03:32:11 PM
Again, I have one of those, Bob.
I purchased it in a set (The Master Cutler) as it was, at the time, the only way I could get a black one as opposed to green and would like to think at some point someone may do a more detailed and up to date one.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: leachsprite4 on January 07, 2016, 06:50:53 PM
By chance I had my black v2 running this week, I had forgotten how good it is, after a short run in.
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on January 07, 2016, 07:07:47 PM
Quote from: leachsprite4 on January 07, 2016, 06:50:53 PM
By chance I had my black v2 running this week, I had forgotten how good it is, after a short run in.
Graham
I'm really please with mine Graham.
One of my ambitions is to build up a loco stud representing the Eastern region in the early - mid 60's. Cos that's what I remember from my trainspotting days.
I'd really like an N2 and L1 tank to compliment what I already have - Hope Dapol and Farish are listening in to this forum.
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MalcolmInN on January 08, 2016, 02:04:36 AM
For any night owls :) **

elsewhere we were talking about the Duchess of Hamilton and her era and that I had resorted to some macro of her intimate details and specifications, ,
much too late to get into rivet counting but here, for your amusement (as I have not previously shown 'her' aka swmbo's Xmas prezzie :) )
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/81786082/NG/60034.jpg)
Y'all will note that this is taken in 2045 when, due to environmental campaigns the mining of rock ballast has been forbidden, thus the emergence of inovative geodesic recycled roadbed materials. Also by the 46th century the continued degradation of the multiply recycled steels has forced, for elfinsafety, a considerable increase in robust dimensions of the track.
Not to mention the devastating nuclear wars of the 2020's which resulted in the uninhabitability of extensive oilfields in the middle east and thus the return to coalfired transportation.

Now where did I leave my pills, nurse , , nurse ,,,

PS Defo a round smokebox, not streamline   :bounce:

EDIT ** or even ex-pats and ex-colonials  ;D  hi gang,thanks,  wot time is it there  :wave:   :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on January 08, 2016, 03:14:54 AM
I think you've had enough pills if you think 2045 is in the 46th century. It's either quarter to 9 in the evening or it's still the 21st century.

Erm, it's 03:15 where I am  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MalcolmInN on January 08, 2016, 10:29:46 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on January 08, 2016, 03:14:54 AM
I think you've had enough pills if you think 2045 is in the 46th century.
Ooops ! Clang !!

Well spotted :)
that is what happens when typing with frozen fingers and chattering teeth and/or frozen brain cell (my other hobby is astronomy, it was a rare clear night last night but by heck it were cold )
on the other hand it could have been the brandy ?  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on January 08, 2016, 03:56:03 PM
[smg id=33935 type=preview align=center caption="dmu156"]

My Christmas present to myself eventually arrived today  :) only a month after ordering on ebay :laugh3: .

To fit decoders do you just lever the body off as normal or is there anything special about this DMU the instruction sheet is missing and there is not one available for download on the Dapol web site?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sprintex on January 08, 2016, 05:24:46 PM
Body is part of the chassis on this ;)

Insert a finger nail between the bodyside and roof at one end and the roof should easily unclip, beware of the corridor connector falling out in the process. DCC socket is at the driving cab end. Before refitting the roof make sure the tiny wire on the corridor connector is located in the slot on the peg sticking up - that will make sense when you get the roof off :thumbsup:


Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: David Asquith on January 08, 2016, 05:30:09 PM
Best wishes still with Peter and Mick but I'm sure everything will be fine.  There's a lot of positiveness from us with you.

Best regards

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 08, 2016, 11:39:28 PM

Class 66 Polish by Modellbahn Union just arrived in the afternoon..
now "red fleet" has new entry..
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsgftolpnr.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsgftolpnr.jpeg.html)

Cheers
Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on January 10, 2016, 10:59:24 PM
A few of my pre-Christmas purchases finally got to NZ :) [smg id=34126 type=preview align=center caption="Late santa "]
Including a new Dapol 56,two vga wagons, two tankers, 4haa's, 4mineral wagon kits, 6new point motors and a partridge in a pear tree!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on January 10, 2016, 11:08:47 PM
How come we don't get to see a picture of the partridge?  :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DELETED on January 11, 2016, 12:54:46 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on January 10, 2016, 11:08:47 PM
How come we don't get to see a picture of the partridge?  :doh:


........................and a pa-ar-tridge in a pear tree!


(http://40.media.tumblr.com/f0dfc13c96782f35875ed3a0ee8fd3cb/tumblr_meqfo65oxy1qz71z8o1_500.jpg)


...don't tell me you prefer chorley FM now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 14, 2016, 02:37:39 PM

I love third rail.......(and postwoman :heart2:)
Daily arrive at Narnia Central...
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zps0fa6fmlz.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zps0fa6fmlz.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 15, 2016, 11:08:43 AM
As I have a fair amount of credit at Rails of Sheffield burning a hole in my pocket and my next pre-order (Farish 64xx pannier) is not likely to arrive for a couple of months at least I picked up this Dapol Class 22 weathered for £90 :D Sadly it is being returned for replacement as the headcodes don't illuminate and it runs with a clicking noise suggesting a split gear.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_34223.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34223)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_34222.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34222)

I also had a Christmas gift which I put towards the cost of this little beauty (Farish 374-187C)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_34224.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34224)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_34225.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34225)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on January 15, 2016, 11:39:34 AM
Disappointing about the 22, Mick.  I've a couple and they are were working well the last time I had a layout!  The weathering on yours looks very nicely done.

The weathered MK1 Brake looks good too. I have a -187B but isn't weathered

Obviously 'great minds' and all that!

Trust the replacement loco will give decent service.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 15, 2016, 03:22:42 PM
 :hellosign:
Another new entry for the "red fleet"..(Oh!..my little blonde postwoman..one day I'll be married with you!)


(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpse33flluq.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpse33flluq.jpeg.html)

Cheers
Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on January 15, 2016, 04:46:22 PM
Quote from: marco neri on January 15, 2016, 03:22:42 PM
:hellosign:
Another new entry for the "red fleet"..(Oh!..my little blonde postwoman..one day I'll be married with you!)


(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpse33flluq.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpse33flluq.jpeg.html)

Cheers
Marco

Steady, old chap!  ;)

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on January 15, 2016, 06:27:40 PM
Marco,

Do you have a thing about women wearing uniforms ?

I think Italian policewomen have very nice uniforms  :)

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 15, 2016, 07:21:05 PM
Quote from: joe cassidy on January 15, 2016, 06:27:40 PM
Marco,

Do you have a thing about women wearing uniforms ?

I think Italian policewomen have very nice uniforms  :)

Best regards,

... ;)

P.s.Obviously ...our police' uniforms are all by Valentino , Armani, Versace ....etc.etc.
Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on January 18, 2016, 11:52:02 AM
New B set arrived today
[smg id=34422 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 1441"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on January 18, 2016, 11:24:30 PM
Rails of Sheffield had a sale, and I just couldn't resist this class 122 for Tremierten

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_34439.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34439)

the class 121 that previously did this turn has been allocated back to Pentewan shed

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: anselm on January 19, 2016, 11:52:27 AM
Class 47 with sound fitted by Wickness Models arrived before Christmas.

[smg id=34458]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on January 21, 2016, 06:41:33 PM
Got a rake of 4x mk1's from eBay:

[smg id=34596 type=preview align=none]

In great condition, apart from the wheels - the cotton buds show how much  :censored: I removed from them!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on January 22, 2016, 02:00:18 PM
This has just arrived:

[smg id=34618 type=preview align=none]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on January 22, 2016, 02:21:46 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on January 21, 2016, 08:16:43 PM
Pre-owned arrived from Hattons today

[smg id=34597 type=preview align=center caption="371 826 1"]

and from MRD (I'd forgotten I'd ordered this as I got one last week from Hattons)

[smg id=34600 type=preview align=center caption="374 191"]

Whoops! Suppose you've got two now ;) oh darn! ;)

Looks very nice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottishlocos on January 23, 2016, 03:47:44 PM
All

better late than never finally getting round to posting pics xmas present from my wife

08 and silver bullets been waiting a while to get these beauties had them in OO always wanted them in N they will suit both layous I have at the moment

<img src="http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=34632" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=34631" alt="" />

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottishlocos on January 23, 2016, 03:49:15 PM
All

Now with pics

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_34631.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34631)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/9/thumb_34632.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34632)

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: David Asquith on January 23, 2016, 08:51:29 PM
Anselm,

I don't like green very much at all but the 47 looks really good.

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on January 23, 2016, 09:13:32 PM
Well I hate to say it I actually managed to find another bargain on Evilbay, so another Duchess has been added to the collection, I mean for under £45 quid including postage it would be rude not to  ??? :hmmm: :hmmm:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/8/thumb_34673.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34673)
She runs as sweet as a nut, first job is rescue the poor girl from the horrible BR livery she is currently wearing. All I need to do now is figure out what LMS livery to paint her in, oh and figure out the same for her sister, who was another find a few weeks back.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/8/thumb_34674.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34674)
Yet more jobs to complete, now where do I find some time to do them all  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 27, 2016, 12:22:54 AM
 :hellosign:

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpszhzfmfjt.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpszhzfmfjt.jpeg.html)
Yesterday, my secret love (the Blond Lady of the Trains)gave me much more "LOVE" :)

first LOVE...Class 4-6-0 Jubilee from RailsofSheffield trhough ebay-best offer...
a very good value

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsjdendd1q.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsjdendd1q.jpeg.html)

second LOVE...Class 37 DCC Freight Association transportation through ebay

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpscivqfrsk.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpscivqfrsk.jpeg.html)

Third and last...four tankers from ebay

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsgdscuyxu.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsgdscuyxu.jpeg.html)

.....goodnight

Marco

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on January 27, 2016, 01:05:21 AM
Some of last week's purchases. A Virgin HST which runs backwards compared to all my other (9) HSTs, class 70, Hymek dummy, rake of 8 FGW coaches. Plus a new worklight, Lyddle End building, Farish interchange shed and a few tools

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5kr7BRK9jc&feature=youtu.be#)

Just waiting for my blue Western and a Freightliner wagon now  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on January 27, 2016, 01:09:54 AM
Quote from: marco neri on January 27, 2016, 12:22:54 AM
:hellosign:

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpszhzfmfjt.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpszhzfmfjt.jpeg.html)
Yesterday, my secret love (the Blond Lady of the Trains)gave me much more "LOVE" :)

first LOVE...Class 4-6-0 Jubilee from RailsofSheffield trhough ebay-best offer...
a very good value

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsjdendd1q.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsjdendd1q.jpeg.html)

second LOVE...Class 37 DCC Freight Association transportation through ebay

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpscivqfrsk.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpscivqfrsk.jpeg.html)

Third and last...four tankers from ebay

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsgdscuyxu.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsgdscuyxu.jpeg.html)

.....goodnight

Marco

Sometimes I wonder if you order trains just to get an excuse to see your post lady. ;P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on January 27, 2016, 01:36:45 AM
I think he probably posts empty boxes to himself for the same reason  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 27, 2016, 06:37:48 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on January 27, 2016, 01:36:45 AM
I think he probably posts empty boxes to himself for the same reason  :D

:bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on January 27, 2016, 06:40:09 PM
So Italian post ladies don't wear uniforms.

I'm disappointed  :'(

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on February 06, 2016, 05:44:49 PM
Just received my first 'pre-loved' loco, an eBay bargain:

[smg id=35142 type=preview align=none]

A Bachmann/Farish jinty, in LMS black. With DCC chip already fitted, for £53 including postage!!! I think that's a really good price considering the chip would be £18-20 on it's own...

Only problem is I don't have a DCC controller yet!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 06, 2016, 09:19:16 PM
Quote from: jrb on February 06, 2016, 05:44:49 PM
Just received my first 'pre-loved' loco, an eBay bargain:

[smg id=35142 type=preview align=none]

A Bachmann/Farish jinty, in LMS black. With DCC chip already fitted, for £53 including postage!!! I think that's a really good price considering the chip would be £18-20 on it's own...

Only problem is I don't have a DCC controller yet!

Lovely! You might contact Bachmann and ask about getting a blanking chip from them for it. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on February 06, 2016, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: N-Gauge-US on February 06, 2016, 09:19:16 PM
Quote from: jrb on February 06, 2016, 05:44:49 PM
Just received my first 'pre-loved' loco, an eBay bargain:

A Bachmann/Farish jinty, in LMS black. With DCC chip already fitted, for £53 including postage!!! I think that's a really good price considering the chip would be £18-20 on it's own...

Only problem is I don't have a DCC controller yet!

Lovely! You might contact Bachmann and ask about getting a blanking chip from them for it. :)

I'm going to get a DCC controller soon, I'm just not 100% which one yet...

In the meantime if I do feel the need to test it on DC, I could just borrow a blanking chip from another loco. But I think I can wait! :-\
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 06, 2016, 11:16:45 PM
Quote from: jrb on February 06, 2016, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: N-Gauge-US on February 06, 2016, 09:19:16 PM
Quote from: jrb on February 06, 2016, 05:44:49 PM
Just received my first 'pre-loved' loco, an eBay bargain:

A Bachmann/Farish jinty, in LMS black. With DCC chip already fitted, for £53 including postage!!! I think that's a really good price considering the chip would be £18-20 on it's own...

Only problem is I don't have a DCC controller yet!

Lovely! You might contact Bachmann and ask about getting a blanking chip from them for it. :)

I'm going to get a DCC controller soon, I'm just not 100% which one yet...

In the meantime if I do feel the need to test it on DC, I could just borrow a blanking chip from another loco. But I think I can wait! :-\

The Jinty has a 90° pin blanking chip just like the DCC chip it requires because of limited space inside the model, so if you do get itchy to run it DC, you won't be able to do it with the body on. :/ I would recommend taking it to your local shop or club and asking them to test it on a DCC layout to make sure the engine is fully functional and problem free if it is going to be a little while before you get a DCC system, as if you need to return it/contest the sale then you only have a certain window to do it in (90 days?). I would send you my Jinty's blanking chip to use for a while but I'm stateside so you'd probably get hit with an import tariff (not totally sure how that works), so it might be better to ask on here or the Facebook page if someone else has one you can borrow/have. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on February 06, 2016, 11:18:40 PM
Don't worry
You can easy run it on DC circuit....on the contrary , DC on DCC, there must be problems.

Cheers.

Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on February 06, 2016, 11:24:26 PM
Quote from: marco neri on February 06, 2016, 11:18:40 PM
Don't worry
You can easy run it on DC circuit....
I hear that might depend on the DCC chip installed.  :confused2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 06, 2016, 11:29:51 PM
Quote from: railsquid on February 06, 2016, 11:24:26 PM
Quote from: marco neri on February 06, 2016, 11:18:40 PM
Don't worry
You can easy run it on DC circuit....
I hear that might depend on the DCC chip installed.  :confused2:

Seems fairly likely that the Bachmann 90° chip is installed since it is the only one that fits to my knowledge. They aren't exactly expensive to replace if you fry it, but since having it come with the chip was part of what made it a good deal, I personally wouldn't risk it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on February 06, 2016, 11:34:24 PM
all this talk about fried chips is making me hungry, chips, Fish and Mushy Peas....... :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on February 06, 2016, 11:36:08 PM
Thanks, but I already have a plan- I'll take it with me to Doncaster next weekend - I know there's at least one DCC N gauge layout going to be there... ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on February 06, 2016, 11:38:08 PM
Hi,
At moment the only one decoder 90 degree angle I know (and probably chipped on the Jinty) is the Bachmann 36-556ra....DC compatible

Cheers

Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on February 12, 2016, 01:48:23 PM
Hey guys,

I'd like to present my first ever train!

TADA:
[smg id=35360 type=preview align=center caption="class 66 EWS weathered"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 12, 2016, 02:39:11 PM
Quote from: MrDobilina on February 12, 2016, 01:48:23 PM
Hey guys,

I'd like to present my first ever train!

TADA:
[smg id=35360 type=preview align=center caption="class 66 EWS weathered"]

Lovely! I'm not a modern image fan in general but I find myself liking the EWS liveries locos more and more. The weathering looks very good too :) I hope you enjoy it!!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on February 12, 2016, 04:24:22 PM
Good quality choice for your first loco there, and let's be honest there are enough 66s around in the real world to let you locate you layout pretty much anywhere.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on February 12, 2016, 10:49:45 PM
My "new" WD

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/8/thumb_35381.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35381)

Bought last week from Ian Arkley via eBay.  Arrived Tuesday morning, and by the end of the day it had been renumbered from 90566 to a Darlington favourite 90011.  I had also by this stage chipped it and changed the tender coal to a part-load of the real stuff, taken in the seventies from the dust in the bottom of my coal house in Hartlepool and stored in a tin or use ever since. I used to have some muscles then, carting the coke in buckets up four flights of stairs to put in in the coal bunker on the balcony of the flat was responsible for that!

By the end of Thursday (yesterday) it looked like this.  A real Darlington long-term esident- it now pairs up with Darlington's 90044 to outnumber West Hartlepool long-timer 90366.  There are three coats of chalk on the loco and tender, with each of the first two sealed with matt varnish before the next coat was applied, and the loco given a spell on the wheel cleaner to keep the grot off the wheel treads.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/8/thumb_35382.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35382)

It will be in action at Doncaster Racecourse this weekend, at Sileby next weekend, Cotgrave in April and the GCR in June.

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 12, 2016, 11:05:12 PM
Lovely work. Being from the NE myself, I can appreciate beauty when I see it!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 13, 2016, 12:21:03 AM
Quote from: Les1952 on February 12, 2016, 10:49:45 PM
My "new" WD

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/8/thumb_35381.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35381)

Bought last week from Ian Arkley via eBay.  Arrived Tuesday morning, and by the end of the day it had been renumbered from 90566 to a Darlington favourite 90011.  I had also by this stage chipped it and changed the tender coal to a part-load of the real stuff, taken in the seventies from the dust in the bottom of my coal house in Hartlepool and stored in a tin or use ever since. I used to have some muscles then, carting the coke in buckets up four flights of stairs to put in in the coal bunker on the balcony of the flat was responsible for that!

By the end of Thursday (yesterday) it looked like this.  A real Darlington long-term esident- it now pairs up with Darlington's 90044 to outnumber West Hartlepool long-timer 90366.  There are three coats of chalk on the loco and tender, with each of the first two sealed with matt varnish before the next coat was applied, and the loco given a spell on the wheel cleaner to keep the grot off the wheel treads.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/8/thumb_35382.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35382)

It will be in action at Doncaster Racecourse this weekend, at Sileby next weekend, Cotgrave in April and the GCR in June.

All the very best
Les

Wow! Quite the transformation in three days!  :admiration: Really wonderful work :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on February 13, 2016, 12:34:48 PM
Quote from: Bealman on February 12, 2016, 11:05:12 PM
Lovely work. Being from the NE myself, I can appreciate beauty when I see it!  :thumbsup:

I know what you mean, I've been to Middlesbrough a couple of times and as soon as I left I appreciated the beauty around me  :laugh:

Anyway, I picked up some Freightliner wagons the other day

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/8/thumb_35399.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35399)

I think the top left one has a problem though  :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on February 13, 2016, 12:40:21 PM
Must be one originally destined for the Antipodean export market.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on February 13, 2016, 03:42:26 PM
Nice work on the WD, Les.  :thumbsup:

I have 2 and they run beautifully.  :)

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on February 15, 2016, 10:49:14 PM
Quote from: daveg on February 13, 2016, 03:42:26 PM
Nice work on the WD, Les.  :thumbsup:

I have 2 and they run beautifully.  :)

Dave G

Many thanks for the compliment.  My three all run reliably with the following provisos-

90344 only has valve gear on the side nearest the punter.  Nobody prepared to fix it as it is sound fitted.  This is despite the fact I have the replacement parts in stock.

90014 (90044 was a typo) came off the track not long after I'd bought it and damaged the flat brass pony truck spring.  Now running quite happily without it- and has never derailed its pony truck since.

The new one (90011)  is a weakling.  It had to be taken off the planned oil train at Doncaster show as it wasn't going to pull it without slipping- the oil train is 13 Peco tankers with a Peco van at each end and a Farish brake, total 16 vehicles, 32 axles.  I swapped it with 90014 on the steel train. 90014 pulls the oil quite happily and 90011 is happy on the lighter steel train (6 bogie bolsters plus brake).

Of the three 90014 is the strongest, 90011 the weakest and 90344 somewhere in between.  None are up to the coal trains of 18 Dapol hoppers plus brake- one of these runs with a UM J27, with a Farish J39 deputising, while the other has a Dapol B1 tender-first, backup being a different Dapol B1.  That train could be in the Hawthorn Dene article in next month's BRM.

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on February 16, 2016, 06:26:48 AM
I've found the Peco wagons can be a little bit 'sticky' when compared to Farish and Dapol offerings.

Have you tried swapping the supplied axles with Farish ones or a very gentle tweak to open up the point where the axles meet the wagon frame?

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 16, 2016, 02:29:47 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on February 16, 2016, 11:25:34 AM
Purchased all the pieces a wee while ago but recently put together and painted by Richard Boothby

The Network Rail S&C Inspection MPV
[smg id=35507 type=preview align=center caption="DSC03038"]
[smg id=35508 type=preview align=center caption="DSC03039"]
[smg id=35509 type=preview align=center caption="DSC03040"]
[smg id=35510 type=preview align=center caption="DSC03041"]


:thumbsup:  :greatpicturessign:

Really nice job he did with it too! You must be a happy camper :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 16, 2016, 02:52:08 PM
Totally out of my era, but a very nice model indeed.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 23, 2016, 03:28:51 PM
Not so much a purchase by me, but a huge 'THANK YOU' to Scotsoft for his Get Well present of a certain train quite dear to my heart. OK, so there's no motor and it's vastly overgauge but I love it.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/8/thumb_35741.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35741)

@scotsoft (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=461)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cjdodd on February 23, 2016, 03:30:14 PM
Amazing, love it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on February 23, 2016, 03:43:14 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 23, 2016, 03:28:51 PM
Not so much a purchase by me, but a huge 'THANK YOU' to Scotsoft for his Get Well present of a certain train quite dear to my heart. OK, so there's no motor and it's vastly overgauge but I love it.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/8/thumb_35741.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35741)
@scotsoft (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=461)

Mick - Just one question - is your new acquisition DC, DCC, or PP (Push Pull)?  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 23, 2016, 03:47:06 PM
Definitely PP, Terry. No fitted brakes throughout either.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on February 23, 2016, 03:50:31 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 23, 2016, 03:47:06 PM
Definitely PP, Terry. No fitted brakes throughout either.

Im sure you could fit some form of motorisation onto that loco!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on February 23, 2016, 04:01:21 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 23, 2016, 03:47:06 PM
Definitely PP, Terry. No fitted brakes throughout either.

Yes -but if you rearrange some of the letters on it - they spell "POWER" - so why don't you do that and it might take off all on it's own.!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scotsoft on February 23, 2016, 04:27:08 PM
It is good to know you like it Mick, I had a feeling it might give you a laugh  ;)

All the very best mate - John.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on February 23, 2016, 06:58:46 PM
Send it to Caz she will have a chip and sound in it in no time at all.
What a nice gift Scotsoft.
Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on February 23, 2016, 07:28:10 PM
 :thumbsup:  :wave:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 23, 2016, 07:45:46 PM
Glad to see you're well enough to be playing with trains again! Even the wooden sort :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 23, 2016, 08:23:41 PM
You're up there with famous people,  now, Mick.... a train with your name on it!

Good one, John   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on February 23, 2016, 10:28:12 PM
Something a little less impressive, but non-the-less exciting for me :D a bunch of pallet wagons and a few more tea tankers!
[smg id=35744 type=preview align=center caption="tea and pallets"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 24, 2016, 09:38:01 AM
Your Teddy could do with a wash, Paul :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on February 25, 2016, 01:03:44 PM
 
Another "love gift" from my lovely postwoman :heart: (Dapol monthly special at 60 GBP)
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zps1l6r8mln.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zps1l6r8mln.jpeg.html)


Cheers

Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on February 25, 2016, 03:16:20 PM
Went to get a replacement decoder for my class 37 and .....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/7/thumb_35804.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35804)

got this 15% off and its green just what I wanted

:claphappy:  :laugh:  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 25, 2016, 04:01:24 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on February 25, 2016, 03:16:20 PM
Went to get a replacement decoder for my class 37 and .....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/7/thumb_35804.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35804)

got this 15% off and its green just what I wanted

:claphappy:  :laugh:  :D

Can't beat that! A discount on an unexpected purchase :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on February 26, 2016, 08:41:28 AM
Quote from: N-Gauge-US on February 25, 2016, 04:01:24 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on February 25, 2016, 03:16:20 PM
Went to get a replacement decoder for my class 37 and .....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/7/thumb_35804.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35804)

got this 15% off and its green just what I wanted

:claphappy:  :laugh:  :D

Can't beat that! A discount on an unexpected purchase :)

Wish I could find a model shop near me let alone one that does discounts. B&H in Lincoln has about 15 n gauge items and the price is through the roof compared to hattons.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on February 26, 2016, 10:00:51 AM
Why not try Digitrains - a bit of a limited stock, but about the same price as Hattons with the postage.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on February 26, 2016, 10:11:40 AM
Quote from: mickeyflinn on February 26, 2016, 10:00:51 AM
Why not try Digitrains - a bit of a limited stock, but about the same price as Hattons with the postage.

Nice find, I had no idea they were around!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 26, 2016, 02:20:22 PM
I'm a very happy boy today, as yesterday I received a GF Princess Coronation 'City of London,' 8 Gresley Teaks, two Dapol motorized signals and a DCC command unit for them, 3 new wagons and a wagon kit, a gaugemaster DCC23 for my pannier, an Oxford Diecast Jowett Javelin, ModelScene Bus Stops and Peco Station lamps, as well as an airbrush kit (complete with compressor and 3 airbrushes) and some other bits and bobs for my birthday XD Pictures below of some of it:

[smg id=35823 type=preview align=center caption="Birthday haul 1"]

[smg id=35824 type=preview align=center caption="Birthday haul 2"]

[smg id=35825 type=preview align=center caption="Birthday haul 3"]

[smg id=35826 type=preview align=center caption="Birthday haul 4"]

[smg id=35827 type=preview align=center caption="Birthday haul 5"]

[smg id=35828 type=preview align=center caption="Birthday haul 6"]

[smg id=35829 type=preview align=center caption="Birthday haul 7"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on February 26, 2016, 02:31:43 PM
Your a very lucky chap
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 26, 2016, 02:35:32 PM
Quote from: paulprice on February 26, 2016, 02:31:43 PM
Your a very lucky chap

I certainly feel lucky (not to mention grateful!).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on February 26, 2016, 03:38:39 PM
Who's a lucky boy then
:laughabovepost:  :laughabovepost:  :laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 26, 2016, 04:14:44 PM
Happy Birthday for yesterday, Philip. I hope you enjoyed the day.
I thought I'd got my relatives well trained in what to get me for birthday/Christmas but you seem to have perfected the art :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on February 26, 2016, 05:14:07 PM
Happy Bithday for yesterday.
Certainly a very nice peessie there.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on February 26, 2016, 05:52:41 PM
Things have been pretty quiet of late, however two Mk3 TGS carriages in FGW and Virgin liveries and a hybrid Poole body/Chinese chassis class 33 have been purchased:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/7/thumb_35833.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35833)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 26, 2016, 07:33:21 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on February 26, 2016, 04:14:44 PM
Happy Birthday for yesterday, Philip. I hope you enjoyed the day.
I thought I'd got my relatives well trained in what to get me for birthday/Christmas but you seem to have perfected the art :D

Thanks for the birthday wishes, guys :)

And Mick, to be fair, I make a wish list spreadsheet that has the product names, manufacturer numbers, cost, where to buy, buying notes (if things are a set or I need multiples, etc.) and give it to those who ask for it, with the instruction to buy whatever they'd like from it but to communicate with eachother about what they buy. It has worked out really well so far :D May not exactly be surprises but I get exactly what I want :)


I also forgot to mention that I got an 'IOU' for a YouChoos sound decoder for the princess coronation, which I've already been in touch with John about ordering. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 26, 2016, 08:55:49 PM
I find I have too many pre orders for new locos so get my lot to give me Rails of Sheffield vouchers that I can 'bank' for releases. :)
@N-Gauge-US (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4712)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 26, 2016, 11:44:19 PM
And the postman keeps the loot coming! Very excited for my first NGS rtr items :)

[smg id=35846 type=preview align=center caption="NGS rtr and my new Portishead terrier"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on February 27, 2016, 09:09:26 AM
Nice lot of goodies there!  :thumbsup:

My Terrier arrived last week and runs very nicely.

It's so tiny you may need tweezers to get it out of the box!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on February 27, 2016, 01:24:33 PM
Quote from: daveg on February 27, 2016, 09:09:26 AM
Nice lot of goodies there!  :thumbsup:

My Terrier arrived last week and runs very nicely.

It's so tiny you may need tweezers to get it out of the box!

Dave G

I love my terriers. This is my third; I also have KESR liveried Bodiam and LBSCR liveried Earlswood. I had to send the first Portishead I got back because of QC issues in the detailing. This one has one error that annoys me, but I'm going to keep it, anyway (as it costs me about 10£ to return it, being in the US). One thing I have noticed is that all three run differently. My first, Earlswood, has a tendency to not start as slowly as I would like, whereas Bodiam runs the most smoothly and has the finest handling and Portishead seems to be the fastest, but has better low speed control than Earlswood. Not quite sure what causes the differences, but as I plan on chipping one soon, maybe I'll discover what the cause is while I'm playing around inside of them. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on February 27, 2016, 05:25:25 PM
I wasn't sure if I liked the Intercity livery when it was introduced, but it has grown on me.  I wanted some Intercity Mk1s for 1980s-era steam specials on my layout.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/7/thumb_35985.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35985)

BSK
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/7/thumb_35986.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35986)

SO
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/7/thumb_35987.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35987)

I hope Graham Farish release some more SOs in this livery with different running numbers plus a FO and some sort of restaurant or buffet car.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on February 27, 2016, 05:43:37 PM
My latest purchase is a bit of a DIY project :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/7/thumb_35994.png) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35994)

It'll take me a while but I reckon I can get a few working locos out of that lot. May have to do some trade with Mr @Ozymandias (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3534) for some alternate paint jobs though :) ( I fancy re-modelling one of the 9Fs as Longmore Railway's Gordon for starters. Also wondering if I can use 1 of the 4 Mallards in there to make a 'male chicken' (changed by forum) O The North :) )
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on February 27, 2016, 05:59:56 PM
Quote from: Zwilnik on February 27, 2016, 05:43:37 PM
My latest purchase is a bit of a DIY project :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/7/thumb_35994.png) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35994)

It'll take me a while but I reckon I can get a few working locos out of that lot. May have to do some trade with Mr @Ozymandias (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3534) for some alternate paint jobs though :) ( I fancy re-modelling one of the 9Fs as Longmore Railway's Gordon for starters. Also wondering if I can use 1 of the 4 Mallards in there to make a 'male chicken' (changed by forum) O The North :) )
That's quite a collection - where did it come from if you don't mind me asking?
That's gonna keep you busy for some time!!
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on February 27, 2016, 06:02:06 PM
Quote from: austinbob on February 27, 2016, 05:59:56 PM

That's quite a collection - where did it come from if you don't mind me asking?
That's gonna keep you busy for some time!!
:beers:

it's an eBay buy. Arrived this morning :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on February 27, 2016, 07:01:41 PM
Your personal copy of Barry Island, Zwilnik!

Good luck with that lot. Look forward to seeing how it goes.  :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on March 03, 2016, 12:56:40 PM
Quote from: Arrachogaidh on March 03, 2016, 12:43:36 PM
2 x Class 20 Loco's arrived from Hattons this morning to complete the weedkilling train.
4 x Mk 1 Coaches & 3 x Tanks

[smg id=36174 type=preview align=center caption="Hunslet"]

Looks very good with the whole train assembled!!! I don't think I've seen one yet that had all of them together :) Thanks for posting it! Beautiful shot, by the way!  :greatpicturessign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on March 04, 2016, 10:01:13 AM
These arrived yesterday!

:bounce: :bounce:

First wagons!

[smg id=36257 type=preview align=center caption="VTG x3 ballaster with gen x1"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: snitchthebudgie on March 05, 2016, 09:43:49 AM
Invested in a cheap Dapol 26 and a train of Blue Spot fish vans.  They might not have run together, but make a very good train to take the rails on club night.  The 6-wheel 'Stove' is carrying the kippers....

[smg id=36347 type=preview align=center caption="New train"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 06, 2016, 08:43:42 PM
Went to the Leamington and Warwick Model Rail Society show today, came back with a few things.

I have a collection of vaguely local private owner wagons, which has grown by three.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36402.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36402)

A truly filthy Peco fish van (for fish or parcels traffic).
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36403.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36403)

Old-style Farish RB coach in Intercity livery.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36405.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36405)

New-style Farish BCK.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36406.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36406)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on March 13, 2016, 09:37:00 PM
Well thanks to Barry at the Widnes Model Centre, I have added yet another Duchess and Compound to the movie power fleet and for a very very reasonable fee.

The problem is I'm supposed to be reducing the number of projects on the go at anyone time not increasing them...THNAKS BARRY  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: javlinfaw7 on March 15, 2016, 11:58:51 PM
I bought two from the south west[smg id=36734 type=preview align=center caption="DSCN1021"]
an one from the east coast[smg id=36735 type=preview align=center caption="DSCN1016"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on March 16, 2016, 12:46:57 AM
That NRM restoration really did get out of hand! I barely recognize it.  :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on March 17, 2016, 02:33:05 PM

...good news from my lovely postwoman these days....

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpszrcyhrsc.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpszrcyhrsc.jpeg.html)
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsdycp23uy.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsdycp23uy.jpeg.html)
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsrlkouvda.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsrlkouvda.jpeg.html)
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsugfz6fu3.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsugfz6fu3.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave Searle on March 17, 2016, 03:20:50 PM
A recent acquisition:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36793.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36793)

Some WIA covered car transporters for Hinksey yard.

Cheers,

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 17, 2016, 03:27:48 PM
Some?!
Looks more like more than a baker's dozen to me, Dave :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave Searle on March 17, 2016, 03:32:49 PM
4 sets of 5 :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on March 17, 2016, 03:37:29 PM
Quote from: Dave Searle on March 17, 2016, 03:32:49 PM
4 sets of 5 :)
so about 30 inches of stock o.O how well does 66014 do pulling all that lot?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: potts on March 17, 2016, 04:14:28 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36794.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36794)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on March 17, 2016, 04:27:14 PM
Quote from: potts on March 17, 2016, 04:14:28 PM
[smg id=36794 type=preview align=center caption="002"]

FTFY
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: potts on March 17, 2016, 04:39:34 PM
FTFY ? Some sort of sign language
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave Searle on March 17, 2016, 04:45:21 PM
Quote from: MrDobilina on March 17, 2016, 03:37:29 PM
Quote from: Dave Searle on March 17, 2016, 03:32:49 PM
4 sets of 5 :)
so about 30 inches of stock o.O how well does 66014 do pulling all that lot?

I've not measured them, but probably nearer to 70-80 inches.  Loco has no problem with the load.

Cheers,

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on March 17, 2016, 04:49:14 PM
Quote from: potts on March 17, 2016, 04:39:34 PM
FTFY ? Some sort of sign language
fixed that for you
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 19, 2016, 02:09:37 PM
The 'weathered' Royal Scot arrived this morning. Originally described as 'heavily weathered' by Farish, I wouldn't exactly describe it as 'weathered' either - more a sort of all over matt finish. However, she looks very nice and runs a treat straight from the box, in which she is a very tight fit! :worried:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36832.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36832)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36833.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36833)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36834.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36834)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 19, 2016, 02:15:14 PM
Quote from: Only Me on March 19, 2016, 02:12:51 PM
[smg id=36835 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Well it had to happen at some point!!

EEEK!

Hope you've got something for the kids to look at too :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on March 19, 2016, 02:26:37 PM
Quote from: Only Me on March 19, 2016, 02:12:51 PM
[smg id=36835 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Well it had to happen at some point!!

EEEK!

Very jealous!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on March 19, 2016, 03:08:16 PM
That gives me an idea (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=28689.msg371753#msg371753)  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on March 19, 2016, 05:42:31 PM
Quote from: Only Me on March 19, 2016, 02:12:51 PM
[smg id=36835 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Well it had to happen at some point!!

EEEK!

Brilliant, I want one
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on March 19, 2016, 05:57:01 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 19, 2016, 02:09:37 PM
The 'weathered' Royal Scot arrived this morning. Originally described as 'heavily weathered' by Farish, I wouldn't exactly describe it as 'weathered' either - more a sort of all over matt finish. However, she looks very nice and runs a treat straight from the box, in which she is a very tight fit! :worried:

I totally agree about the weathering but she/he/it?? (which ever is currently politically correct) is a very good looking loco. Runs beautifully and I'm very pleased with her/him/it??  :confused2: :hmmm: :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on March 19, 2016, 05:58:46 PM
Quote from: Only Me on March 19, 2016, 02:12:51 PM
[smg id=36835 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Well it had to happen at some point!!

EEEK!
Where did you find it - gotta have one for my North Hampshire preserved railway!!
:D :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on March 19, 2016, 06:05:20 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 19, 2016, 02:09:37 PM
The 'weathered' Royal Scot arrived this morning. Originally described as 'heavily weathered' by Farish, I wouldn't exactly describe it as 'weathered' either - more a sort of all over matt finish. However, she looks very nice and runs a treat straight from the box, in which she is a very tight fit! :worried:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36832.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36832)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36833.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36833)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36834.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36834)

I think this model is the only one modelled in N offered by a manufacturer - so far - that has the diagonal yellow cab stripe applied.

"The yellow stripes were to show the loco was prohibited from working south of Liverpool or Manchester over the LM region electrified lines to Euston. Apparently, it was applied to some of ex LMS class 4F, rebuilt Patriots, Jubilees, and Royal Scots and ex LNER class A4, A3, A1 A2 and A2/3 pacifics. This is according to my Observers Book of Railway Locomotives of Britain, 1966 edition, which shows pictures of most of those classes with the diagonal stripe. Think I've seen pics of 8F's with them as well. There weren't many survivors of those classes left by then, of course"-source: http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8526 (http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8526) posted 6 April 2009.

46122 spent its last years at Carlisle Upperby and Annesley (GCR)
http://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=locodata&type=S&id=105013&loco=46122 (http://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=locodata&type=S&id=105013&loco=46122)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on March 19, 2016, 06:33:39 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 19, 2016, 02:09:37 PM
The 'weathered' Royal Scot arrived this morning. Originally described as 'heavily weathered' by Farish, I wouldn't exactly describe it as 'weathered' either - more a sort of all over matt finish. However, she looks very nice and runs a treat straight from the box, in which she is a very tight fit! :worried:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36832.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36832)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36833.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36833)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36834.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36834)

Naive question: what does the diagonal yellow stripe across the cab side signify?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on March 19, 2016, 06:41:54 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on March 19, 2016, 06:05:20 PM

"The yellow stripes were to show the loco was prohibited from working south of Liverpool or Manchester over the LM region electrified lines to Euston. Apparently, it was applied to some of ex LMS class 4F, rebuilt Patriots, Jubilees, and Royal Scots and ex LNER class A4, A3, A1 A2 and A2/3 pacifics. This is according to my Observers Book of Railway Locomotives of Britain, 1966 edition, which shows pictures of most of those classes with the diagonal stripe. Think I've seen pics of 8F's with them as well. There weren't many survivors of those classes left by then, of course"-source: http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8526 (http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8526) posted 6 April 2009.


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on March 19, 2016, 09:49:10 PM
Quote from: austinbob on March 19, 2016, 05:58:46 PM
Quote from: Only Me on March 19, 2016, 02:12:51 PM
[smg id=36835 type=preview align=center caption="image"]

Well it had to happen at some point!!

EEEK!
Where did you find it - gotta have one for my North Hampshire preserved railway!!
:D :beers:

These are Tomix. mOdels - available on ebay  and other suppliers

http://www.osbornsmodels.com/thomas--friends-by-tomix-63-c.asp (http://www.osbornsmodels.com/thomas--friends-by-tomix-63-c.asp)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JasonBz on March 19, 2016, 10:15:47 PM
I bought these off of Ebay the other week, I thought they captured the elusive overall look of reality really rather well :)


(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll185/Mickey_Matn/WP_20160308_18_37_53_Pro_zps0553wkux.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on March 19, 2016, 10:19:37 PM
just finished running in my latest acquisition from the Dapol stand at Ally Pally 7821 Ditcheat Manor only £50 on the Dapol stand

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/6/thumb_36851.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=36851)

now I just need to black out the superfluous red boiler bands on the firebox and tone down the white lining a little..

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ryan2390 on March 19, 2016, 11:35:06 PM
I too picked something up today at Ally Pally(love that name now I get it!). I phoned my mother and asked for reasons why I shouldn't buy it. She ended up asking me if I wanted it for my birthday so of course I didn't say no. Plan was she was going to pop the money in my account....good job she didn't otherwise I'd have had a Farish 'weathered' 20 I saw too :laugh:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cd72tuFXIAAziWc.jpg)

Cracking looking model this. Can't wait to get hold of the dummy version so when I actually build my layout I can run them as planned with the rest of the Regional Railways stock I plan on getting. Had a Lima 156 in OO when I had my 6x4 Hornby layout when I was a kid so quite fond of the livery and having been on several 156s I've become quite fond of them.

I thought I'd be brave and open it up and look to see where the light bars go and where the decoders sit. Ended up fixing the gangways as they weren't sitting right. Anyway so I now I have a Farish 3 car 101, Farish 40 and a couple of coaches yet nothing to run them on!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ohlavache on March 20, 2016, 08:53:18 PM
Here are my latest purchases over the last weeks.

(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_4628.JPG)
This is the tramway that can be seen in Totoro's movie (or close to it), but in a different livery. I still have to paint the wheels to make them more discrete.

(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_4631.JPG)
Some British rolling stock, as well as two French hoppers.

Have a nice week.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on March 26, 2016, 10:18:47 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on March 19, 2016, 09:49:10 PM
Quote from: austinbob on March 19, 2016, 05:58:46 PM
Quote from: Only Me on March 19, 2016, 02:12:51 PM

Well it had to happen at some point!!

EEEK!
Where did you find it - gotta have one for my North Hampshire preserved railway!!
:D :beers:

These are Tomix. mOdels - available on ebay  and other suppliers

http://www.osbornsmodels.com/thomas--friends-by-tomix-63-c.asp (http://www.osbornsmodels.com/thomas--friends-by-tomix-63-c.asp)

Except Osborns haven't had any in stock for ages. I only need a Percy and a SODOR mail coach for the complete set  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on April 01, 2016, 06:35:10 PM
Just got this from Buffers on line Limited edition No 287 of 504

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/4/thumb_37493.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=37493)

DCC fitted and all for £79.99

Runs really sweetly
:claphappy:  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on April 01, 2016, 07:03:30 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on April 01, 2016, 06:35:10 PM
Just got this from Buffers on line Limited edition No 287 of 504

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/4/thumb_37493.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=37493)

DCC fitted and all for £79.99

Runs really sweetly
:claphappy:  :claphappy:

Very very nice!

Still new to trains, which class is that? 60?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 01, 2016, 08:18:44 PM
Quote from: MrDobilina on April 01, 2016, 07:03:30 PM

Still new to trains, which class is that? 60?

The running number is the clue, as the first 2 numbers relate to the class - in this case 60061 so, yes, it's a class 60.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on April 01, 2016, 08:42:06 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on April 01, 2016, 08:18:44 PM
The running number is the clue, as the first 2 numbers relate to the class - in this case 60061 so, yes, it's a class 60.

Ahhhhhhh that makes sense really didn't think of that.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 01, 2016, 10:46:34 PM
I'm glad Mick chimed in with that, because being totally out of my modelling period, I was about to say very nice, but what is it?

Very nice, anyway.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on April 02, 2016, 09:43:40 AM
Quote from: GeeBee on April 01, 2016, 06:35:10 PM
Just got this from Buffers on line Limited edition No 287 of 504

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/4/thumb_37493.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=37493)

DCC fitted and all for £79.99

Runs really sweetly
:claphappy:  :claphappy:

For any interested here is the link
http://www.buffersmodelrailways.com/products/exclusives/locomotives-150/buffers-model-railways-371-350yd-class-60-diesel-co-co-transrail-60061-alexander-graham-bell-dcc-fitted-buffers-exclusive/item (http://www.buffersmodelrailways.com/products/exclusives/locomotives-150/buffers-model-railways-371-350yd-class-60-diesel-co-co-transrail-60061-alexander-graham-bell-dcc-fitted-buffers-exclusive/item)

There is also a £49.99 variant without dcc
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on April 09, 2016, 05:56:28 PM
Bought another hybrid Poole body/Chinese chassis blue 33, and two Dapol HST Virgin Mk3s - a TF (middle) and TS (bottom)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/4/thumb_37915.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=37915)

and for a future U.S. project featuring amongst other things, exported UK buses used for sightseeing tours, chosen from Farish's Scenecraft bus range (which are to 1:160 scale) consisting of a Bristol Lodekka (above) and a VR double decker (below)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/4/thumb_37916.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=37916)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on April 09, 2016, 08:24:03 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on April 01, 2016, 06:35:10 PM
Just got this from Buffers on line Limited edition No 287 of 504

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/4/thumb_37493.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=37493)

DCC fitted and all for £79.99

Runs really sweetly
:claphappy:  :claphappy:

I hate this thread! Just saw your post, liked what I saw and have just gone and ordered one  :goggleeyes:. (Note to self - find where willpower went to, must be around here somewhere). Please do not post any similar items  ;D.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on April 11, 2016, 12:41:23 AM
Whilst attending the Redhill show with the Berkshire group, I had a wander round the rest of the show and couldn't resist this,

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/3/thumb_38062.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38062)

I oiled and tested then ran it in on the club's modular layout, then packed it away as it is for my 60th birthday next month (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!)
I was later told that someone was selling a couple of Pullman liveried class 73's cheap, and hurried across to see if it was true, and the result was this:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/3/thumb_38061.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38061)

I have long wanted one of these to go with the green one I already have, the only job that needed to be done was to swap the buckeyes the previous owner had fitted for standard Arnold style couplings - a job that tests your patience for sure!

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on April 11, 2016, 01:28:55 AM
I have accidently purchased some more rolling stock
one was a pre-order from the liverpudlians and the other was a fleabuy purchase
[smg id=38065 type=preview align=center caption="Inspection Saloon, BR Blue"]

[smg id=38067 type=preview align=center caption="Blue Circle Wagons and Inspection Saloon"]

As a random aside, does anyone know much Prototype info about the BC wagons, I can't seem to find much about when they were used apart from Ehattons suggests post-privatisation? I understand the CorgoWaggon liveried versions can apply all the way back to the 1980s?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on April 11, 2016, 01:59:00 AM
Like you, I accidentally purchased a few items this weekend too

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/3/thumb_37959.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=37959)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on April 11, 2016, 07:14:31 AM
Lucky accidents guys! :thumbsup:

Jealous of Hailstones 73s. I'm still waiting for mine (Alex Royal Pullman) from GM where the delivery date stretches out further every time you ask.  :(

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on April 12, 2016, 09:39:46 PM
Arrived yesterday. this train has been all over the world! Born in Leicestershire and bought in Perth Australia. Now in Lincolnshire :)

£41 +pnp of £10. Reasonable I thought. Just hope it works
Please excuse the appalling scene. The 'dries clear' water has dried white. Joy. Time to start again

[smg id=38152 type=preview align=center caption="East mids dmu"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on April 12, 2016, 10:08:16 PM
Quote from: MrDobilina on April 12, 2016, 09:39:46 PM
Arrived yesterday. this train has been all over the world! Born in Leicestershire and bought in Perth Australia. Now in Lincolnshire :)

£41 +pnp of £10. Reasonable I thought. Just hope it works
Please excuse the appalling scene. The 'dries clear' water has dried white. Joy. Time to start again

[smg id=38152 type=preview align=center caption="East mids dmu"]

Certainly looks nice. Regarding your 'white' water - why not have a couple of derailed milk tankers up stream? :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on April 13, 2016, 09:12:28 AM
Quote from: Only Me on April 12, 2016, 10:07:02 PM
The clearwater will have sucked the pva out of your layout!!

Ah with the exception that I have used no pva as yet :P the water goes down white and it says on the bottle dries clear. Who knows :/ just a shame to have to start again.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on April 13, 2016, 09:19:10 AM
Quote from: Only Me on April 13, 2016, 09:14:52 AM
What did you stick your scatter down with?  Is this a plywood base (untreated?) if it is maybe its reacted with the glue they use to fuse the layers together?

It's mdf as I just used a couple old cd shelves that I didn't need any more.

I may have accidentaly used ballast magic to stick scatter down with (wasn't really paying attention to the bottle I picked up) seems to have worked but not overly well hah
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 18, 2016, 01:32:19 AM
D1005 Eastern Venturer returns to Japan after an intercontinental trip to DCC Supplies to have the smoke put back in its electrical gubbins.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/3/thumb_38328.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38328)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 18, 2016, 01:47:45 AM
Minus a front coupling, it would seem.  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 18, 2016, 02:03:26 AM
Couplings are still in one of the little baggies.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on April 18, 2016, 04:36:06 AM
Received another of my pre-orders. An incredible rendition of the rebuilt Royal Scot 6100 in LMS Crimson. it is beautiful, I bought a dapol a4 a year ago and it really doesn't like my layout, despite relaying the track it struggles with the second radio curves, I am crossing many things in hope this doesn't suffer a similar fate. it looks superb though. I don't know how much i will be rule 1-ing but I want it to be a preserved loco doing tours in my sectorisation/br blue layout... anyway, here she is.

[smg id=38353 type=preview align=center caption="LMS Royal Scot Love at first Sight"]

[smg id=38341 type=preview align=center caption="LMS Royal Scot 1"]

[smg id=38349 type=preview align=center caption="LMS Royal Scot 2"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 18, 2016, 05:13:05 AM
No wonder it was love at first sight. That is one very, very nice model.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 18, 2016, 10:06:51 AM
What a beauty :heart2: :heart2: :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on April 19, 2016, 02:46:48 AM
And my final purchase (whilst my wallet gently winces

some dapol cargo wagogns. weathering task to follow methinks :)

[smg id=38386 type=preview align=center caption="Dapol cargo waggons"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 19, 2016, 12:23:29 PM
Fresh from Rails of Sheffield today and a bargain at £69.50 brand new.
See ..... http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=32781.msg377246#msg377246 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=32781.msg377246#msg377246)
She waddles a little but nothing I can't put up with. Very smooth runner straight from the box.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/3/thumb_38402.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38402)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/3/thumb_38403.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38403)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/3/thumb_38404.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38404)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 20, 2016, 12:26:47 AM
Very nice, Mick. Love that livery!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on April 20, 2016, 09:34:37 AM
Maybe I should ditch being an LMS modeller and model BR like everyone else? Its a great looking machine
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 20, 2016, 10:20:02 AM
Join the club ;)  :thumbsup: :claphappy:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/12/thumb_32291.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=32291)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: REGP on April 20, 2016, 05:47:58 PM
On the subject of renumbering the green 5MT, does anyone know which ones received green livery? So far Google not been very helpful in finding this out.

Ray
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on April 20, 2016, 09:58:46 PM
While everyone was going mad at RoS, I went a bit click-crazy on ebay.

This is one of the results:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/3/thumb_38433.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38433)

Also displaying my new 'instant layout on the carpet': Kato on a nice, clean cotton sheet.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 22, 2016, 09:02:24 PM
I picked up a job lot of locos and coaches on ebay for just under £100.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/3/thumb_38551.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38551)

No boxes and no guarantee that anything would work.

Peco Collett 0-6-0 22xx
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_38559.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38559)

Dapol Southern 0-4-4t not sure what type, M7 perhaps? And Graham Farish BR Mk1 suburban brake coach
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_38558.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38558)

Missing a front buffer and the front coupling (I'll probably clip a replacement in the NEM pocket)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_38557.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38557)

Selection of Minitrix Mk1 coaches (including with LMS logos).
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_38556.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38556)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_38555.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38555)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on April 22, 2016, 09:27:58 PM
It is an M7. I was watching that one, and thought that someone had a bargain.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mito on April 22, 2016, 09:46:14 PM
A nice selection. I envy your purchase of the Collett. :envy: :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on April 23, 2016, 10:49:53 AM
Couldn't resist one of these little beauties from the Rails of Sheffield sale. Just the thing for my embryonic Southern Region branch (I'm think of a Swanage-style location but with 3rd rail).

I'll have to do some of my own units to keep it company - a 3H and 4-COR spring to mind.

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/13062982_10153596618766033_4815065947536472064_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on April 23, 2016, 12:56:04 PM
Quote from: REGP on April 20, 2016, 05:47:58 PM
On the subject of renumbering the green 5MT, does anyone know which ones received green livery? So far Google not been very helpful in finding this out.

Ray

Try this post here:

http://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7003#p62398 (http://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7003#p62398)

...but read to the end of the next page in the thread as there is further discussion on which ones were/weren't...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on April 24, 2016, 10:12:22 PM
A further result of last weekend's itchy finger trouble:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_38672.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38672)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on April 26, 2016, 03:39:53 PM
Nice. Good job I don't know where to look for such things. Yet.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on April 26, 2016, 05:12:31 PM
My latest acquisitions from the last few weeks:

[smg id=38765 type=preview align=none]

The Fairburn was a result of an eBay voucher I needed :-[ to use. The 2MT and 5MT were both from the recent Rails offers.

I've got quite a few LMS liveried locos now, and quite a few late-BR crest (which pretty much covers the period for my layout) but nothing in between with the early crest...

Quote from: Yet_Another on April 24, 2016, 10:12:22 PM
A further result of last weekend's itchy finger trouble:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_38672.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38672)

I've been looking out for a 2-car 101 or 108 in green (w/whiskers) but no luck as of yet :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on April 26, 2016, 08:29:43 PM
Quote from: GScaleBruce on April 26, 2016, 03:39:53 PM
Nice. Good job I don't know where to look for such things. Yet.
TBH, I can't remember how I came across it - I wasn't looking.

Have you got much loft space?  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on April 26, 2016, 08:32:14 PM
Quote from: jrb on April 26, 2016, 05:12:31 PM
I've been looking out for a 2-car 101 or 108 in green (w/whiskers) but no luck as of yet :(
Set up a search on eBay, and have it email you when one gets listed. Best to target the exact models you're interested in.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 26, 2016, 08:41:31 PM
Quote from: jrb on April 26, 2016, 05:12:31 PM

I've been looking out for a 2-car 101 or 108 in green (w/whiskers) but no luck as of yet :(

I think finding some rocking horse poo might be easier.
I see the green 108 with small yellow panels is due within the next 60 days if that's any help.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: REGP on April 26, 2016, 08:46:45 PM
JRB

BR Lines seems to have Green bodies for 108s in stock, if your interested in swapping them over.

Ray
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on April 26, 2016, 11:45:31 PM
Quote from: Yet_Another on April 26, 2016, 08:32:14 PM
Quote from: jrb on April 26, 2016, 05:12:31 PM
I've been looking out for a 2-car 101 or 108 in green (w/whiskers) but no luck as of yet :(
Set up a search on eBay, and have it email you when one gets listed. Best to target the exact models you're interested in.

I already have - unfortunately, if I remember to keep an eye on it, they go for top money; when I forget that they're ending, they tend to go cheap & I miss out!!!

To be fair though, it's not really a priority at the moment, just a 'would be nice if one came along' type of purchase. Consequently I haven't been actively following them.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 27, 2016, 06:02:10 PM
It occurs to me that I have not posted here in a while and also the layout has not seen any stock (snowploughs and class 56 on a lorry aside) for ages.

So, with thanks to @B757-236GT (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=665) , here is my first ever class 31 "on shed".

[smg id=38787]

This is 31135 and I believe she is ex-set. Have not had a chance to run her yet, but she will make ideal motive power for my nuke flask train, releasing 33 002 "Sea King" for engineering duties.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: B757-236GT on April 28, 2016, 10:15:40 PM
I still have a nice railfreight one to go with it... See you tomorrow.

Richard
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on April 29, 2016, 12:32:57 PM
After having bought 3 new locos in as many weeks, I resolved not to buy any more rolling stock for the foreseeable future...

It turns out that "the foreseeable future" is only just over 24 hours, as on Tuesday night I read an article in a magazine about milk trains & their formations, and decided I needed one immediately. Hence this lot has just been delivered:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_38904.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38904)

6x Dapol 6-wheelers (5 in silver 'Express Dairy', 1 in UD white);
1x Farish LMS 50ft full break in BR crimson (weathered);
1x Farish 12 ton ventilated van.

The set of conflats are not a part of the milk train, but they somehow fell into my virtual basket too.


OK, that's it now - no more. And I mean it this time.

No, I really do mean it.

I'm not buying any more now, honest.

Absolutely not.

No way.

No, that really is - OOH, that looks nice...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tdm on April 29, 2016, 12:37:24 PM
No Pictures - says I am not allowed to view the file!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on April 29, 2016, 12:49:14 PM
Quote from: Tdm on April 29, 2016, 12:37:24 PM
No Pictures - says I am not allowed to view the file!

Should (hopefully?) be sorted now. Not that it's a great picture, you're probably not missing much!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 29, 2016, 01:22:37 PM
I love unit trains from that era! What will be your motive power?  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Snowwolflair on April 29, 2016, 01:26:48 PM
He needs to buy that :laughabovepost: :-X
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 29, 2016, 03:03:16 PM
Quote from: Bealman on April 29, 2016, 01:22:37 PM
I love unit trains from that era! What will be your motive power?  :beers:

Now look what you've done, George. A new loco will have to be bought to pull the milk train ::) ;)
Just as well the class 22s are on offer at Rails and Hattons >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottishlocos on May 01, 2016, 05:12:36 PM

All

Got this wee beastie a few weeks ago it is cracking model

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/albums/Papermill_Layout/Dir_1/medium_38963.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38963)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on May 01, 2016, 06:41:20 PM
Just ordered the Farish Cumbrian mountain train pack from eHattons £131.71.
Duchess of Hamilton plus 3 recent blue/grey Mk1 coaches and a signal box.
Thats gotta be nearly half price or am I missing something here?
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on May 01, 2016, 07:01:40 PM
Nope. It's insanely good value, and a nice rebuttal to those complaining stuff is getting expensive across the board. If you're happy with a train pack, there's some seriously good deals out there.

Cheers, NeMo

Quote from: austinbob on May 01, 2016, 06:41:20 PM
Just ordered the Farish Cumbrian mountain train pack from eHattons £131.71.
Duchess of Hamilton plus 3 recent blue/grey Mk1 coaches and a signal box.
Thats gotta be nearly half price or am I missing something here?
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on May 01, 2016, 07:58:25 PM
Sounds like very good value to me.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on May 01, 2016, 08:55:51 PM
Not quite the latest purchase, but the latest one ready for exhibition use.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_38975.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=38975)

Third of the A2s is now 60526 SUGAR PALM, in York grot, or just about.  All I need to do is to make the nameplates look as if the background is black.  I may yet put another layer of grot onto the tender, which is a little too recognisably green.

There are a couple of more recent locos- a pannier for the colliery and a Standard 5MT to be renumbered as one that was overhauled at Darlington.  Pics once ready for service.

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 01, 2016, 09:44:17 PM
Very nice, Les. Have the cabside numbers been obliterated by the grot? ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on May 01, 2016, 09:48:30 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 01, 2016, 09:44:17 PM
Very nice, Les. Have the cabside numbers been obliterated by the grot? ;)

All but - they are there and just about readable close up......

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on May 02, 2016, 12:47:03 PM
Arrived today, Class 221 Super Voyager (immedately DCC fitted) ....a great runner better than Farish one...
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zps0gj9mlql.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zps0gj9mlql.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 02, 2016, 03:15:10 PM
The vicious thing has already knocked down and killed a spider! :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on May 02, 2016, 11:32:11 PM
Visited the GWR 40th anniversary the HST at St Philips Marsh Depot today and picked up a new Dapol class 27 with small yellow panels and snow plows all for £75.00 DCC Ready Photos to follow
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on May 03, 2016, 12:21:24 PM
Just received from Hattons Dapol Class 22 lovely little model need to run in 2 locos now photos to follow
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: BramptonBranch on May 03, 2016, 04:55:21 PM
Dapol have a maroon weathered Westerns, albeit should have syp and hasn't...for£70 I will worry about adding the yellow bits  in the future!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on May 04, 2016, 01:37:26 PM
Quote from: austinbob on May 01, 2016, 06:41:20 PM
Just ordered the Farish Cumbrian mountain train pack from eHattons £131.71.
Duchess of Hamilton plus 3 recent blue/grey Mk1 coaches and a signal box.
Thats gotta be nearly half price or am I missing something here?
:beers:
Arrived today and guess what? Duchess of Hamilton has a serious limp. Every rotation of the driving wheels she gives a jump. Posted straight back to Hattons for loco replacement.
Yet another high quality N gauge loco!!!
:veryangry:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on May 04, 2016, 08:17:14 PM
Here are my new acquisitions
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_39169.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39169)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/2/thumb_39170.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39170)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 04, 2016, 09:28:23 PM
Dontcha just lurve green diesels :D :heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on May 04, 2016, 09:36:19 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 04, 2016, 09:28:23 PM
Dontcha just lurve green diesels :D :heart2:
Well sort of ..,. but I still haven't figured out where the steam comes out!!
Joking aside I'm quite partial to the odd green diesel - and even the odd blue one two (or is that too??).
Nice pictures from GeeBee.
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on May 04, 2016, 09:38:58 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 04, 2016, 09:28:23 PM
Dontcha just lurve green diesels :D :heart2:
No.

It's the blue, you see?

Not enough blue.

:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: guest311 on May 04, 2016, 09:58:28 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 04, 2016, 09:28:23 PM
Dontcha just lurve green diesels :D :heart2:

sorry but



NO


Blue is the colour


Yellow is the face


clag is the exhaust  >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JasonBz on May 04, 2016, 10:10:01 PM
I have just acquired a couple of sets of the KMRC clayhood.... No pictures taken yet though.
But on first inspection, they really are very good models indeed :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on May 04, 2016, 11:04:47 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 04, 2016, 09:28:23 PM
Dontcha just lurve green diesels :D :heart2:

Got some blue ones and some maroon ones and a couple of other colours as well

:D  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on May 05, 2016, 07:04:03 AM
Quote from: JasonBz on May 04, 2016, 10:10:01 PM
I have just acquired a couple of sets of the KMRC clayhood.... No pictures taken yet though.
But on first inspection, they really are very good models indeed :)

These are lovely models, I've got quite a few sets of them.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 05, 2016, 09:52:52 AM
Quote from: GeeBee on May 04, 2016, 11:04:47 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 04, 2016, 09:28:23 PM
Dontcha just lurve green diesels :D :heart2:

Got some blue ones and some maroon ones and a couple of other colours as well

:D  8)

I have a few maroon ones and lots of green ones but the only blue one is the prototype Deltic :D
Still hoping to get a desert sand one before I kick the bucket but too much depends on Dapol :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: rhysapthomas on May 05, 2016, 06:15:38 PM
Just trying to cheer myself up before going into hospital tomorrow for a gall bladder op, so what better way then to spend some money on some trains
First
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39206.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39206)
Bought form this very fine site right here

They I went to the train  shop in Leamington Spa yesterday.  Last time I visited they had some items still at old prices which of course I did not buy then.  Now they have all gone of course and prices are good but not bargain's

However I did pick up a steel worker set for £93 which I thought was pretty good and shall sell off the track and controller

Then I could not resist this little engine
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39205.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39205)
It is a Poole one and I don't know if I can chip it up but I could not resist
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on May 05, 2016, 07:21:52 PM
Ask for your gall stones and use them as boulders on the layout??
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jason B on May 05, 2016, 07:32:01 PM
[smg id=39217 type=preview align=center caption="IMG 20160505 192108148"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jason B on May 05, 2016, 07:36:01 PM
my original 37 which I plan to repair and my most recent purchase ..
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on May 05, 2016, 08:48:32 PM
I picked a Crimson and Cream K41 via eBay for a fair bit less than the new price. I don't think that it had even been out of the box. Not sure if I will keep it as is or if a little repainting will be done to remove the branding.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39220.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39220)
Go to be honest however, I'm far more excited about the Manor that will hopefully be turning up in a the next day or so, that was a real steal!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 05, 2016, 11:28:01 PM
Looks like you've got one of the very rare Australasian version there, Kris...  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on May 06, 2016, 07:53:38 AM
Quote from: talisman56 on May 05, 2016, 11:28:01 PM
Looks like you've got one of the very rare Australasian version there, Kris...  :)

Yep, its a very special one! Given the repeated errors that I had trying to get it uploaded, Im not going to bother modifying it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on May 06, 2016, 05:44:10 PM
Quote from: austinbob on May 01, 2016, 06:41:20 PM
Just ordered the Farish Cumbrian mountain train pack from eHattons £131.71.
Duchess of Hamilton plus 3 recent blue/grey Mk1 coaches and a signal box.
Thats gotta be nearly half price or am I missing something here?
:beers:

I got a City of London for my birthday and kicked myself for a month straight for not asking for the Cumbrian Mtn Train Pack, as it was 5£ more for three coaches plus a signal box! The only better deal is the Midland pack (Landship Train Pack I think) that comes with a 4F and three military wagons for less than the cost of a BR or LMS liveried 4F!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 06, 2016, 09:19:05 PM
Well I managed to get this lost for £5, bargain or what  ??? They have all had a quick repaint and a bit of weathering, just need to add lettering and numbering, but they will fit in well with the parcels train.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39238.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39238)
I know the horseboxes are not really suitable for the LMS, but its my railway.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on May 06, 2016, 09:45:44 PM
Well it's not n gauge, but it was a bit of a steal. Lots of work to be done to get this to a sensible model, but it should be lovely once it's done.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39245.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39245)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: guest311 on May 07, 2016, 10:01:03 AM
just had a triple pack of unbranded grey Metalair  PCAs arrive from Liverpool, weathered, pre-owned.
and they are as new, look as though they have not even been out of the box  :thumbsup:
cost £28 while the next item on the page was a pre-order for a single at £22.91  :o
now I didn't really NEED them, but ir would have been rude not to have bought them, and you can always use a few more wagons, can't you  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 07, 2016, 10:11:11 AM
Quote from: class37025 on May 07, 2016, 10:01:03 AM
just had a triple pack of unbranded grey Metalair  PCAs arrive from Liverpool, weathered, pre-owned.
and they are as new, look as though they have not even been out of the box  :thumbsup:
cost £28 while the next item on the page was a pre-order for a single at £22.91  :o
now I didn't really NEED them, but ir would have been rude not to have bought them, and you can always use a few more wagons, can't you  :smiley-laughing:
You can never have too many wagons, especially as they are so easy to hide from the Domestic authorities :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 08, 2016, 08:02:29 PM
Well I bought these for £4 a couple of weeks ago, but forgot where I put them, but they did not stay hidden for long. You can never have too many PO wagons, even if they have pizza cutter wheels, now what to do with the fish van.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39296.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39296)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 08, 2016, 08:06:10 PM
Although its not a purchase, my locomotive fleet has been swelled by the little beauty. Thanks to the unbelievable kindness and generosity of Barry Gill and Tom, the team at the Widnes Model Centre.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39294.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39294)
Chaps you are brilliant.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mito on May 08, 2016, 09:09:48 PM
Quote from: paulprice on May 08, 2016, 08:06:10 PM
Although its not a purchase, my locomotive fleet has been swelled by the little beauty. Thanks to the unbelievable kindness and generosity of Barry Gill and Tom, the team at the Widnes Model Centre.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39294.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39294)
Chaps you are brilliant.

Even though it's pink, that's a very nice looking loco. Even more so due to the generosity given. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 08, 2016, 09:34:47 PM
ITS NOT PINK  :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 08, 2016, 09:54:35 PM
Looks pink to me and it's very well placed below that "Camp" coffee advert too  :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 08, 2016, 10:09:12 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on May 08, 2016, 09:54:35 PM
Looks pink to me and it's very well placed below that "Camp" coffee advert too  :P
What are you trying to say  :-*
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 08, 2016, 11:05:16 PM
Just saying that I've never seen pink coffee before (http://www.smiley-lol.com/smiley/drague/gay/effemine1.gif)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 09, 2016, 12:15:50 AM
Quote from: paulprice on May 08, 2016, 08:02:29 PM
Well I bought these for £4 a couple of weeks ago, but forgot where I put them, but they did not stay hidden for long. You can never have too many PO wagons, even if they have pizza cutter wheels, now what to do with the fish van.
Put fish in it?  :angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 09, 2016, 12:47:47 AM
As long as he doesn't use 'trainfish' then that's not a bad idea  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 09, 2016, 01:43:43 AM
He'd need an extra beer van for the IPA bottles  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 10, 2016, 04:23:17 AM
Dapol 22 arrived, smiles all round:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39366.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39366)
none of us made it into TOPS numbering did we, chaps?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Waz on May 10, 2016, 02:09:07 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39368.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39368)

The Dapol Teak rake is this years birthday present, and the auto ballasters are my latest purchase's along with the two bode bolsters which were brought form a shop i found while working in Madrid.

The rake of teak coaches are nice but not quite as good as last years birthday present, (Below)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39369.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39369)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: snail on May 11, 2016, 05:35:20 PM
Waz, I'm insanely jealous of your 'Thomas The Tank Engine' collection!

I've only got Thomas, Annie and Clarabel set, i keep looking for the rest of them but there rarer than hens teeth!
usually cost an absolute bomb on fleabay too!!

You're a lucky guy!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CliveH on May 12, 2016, 08:10:45 AM
Quote from: Only Me on May 11, 2016, 11:00:19 PM
No Toby though !?????

Just for you . . .
[smg id=39435 type=preview align=center caption="Tomy Toby"]

It's a Tomy wind up toy - hence the slot in the side. Sat on a Peco brake van chassis for now.
Oodles of room inside for an off the shelf motorised chassis, which I will fit 'one day'!

Cheers
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on May 12, 2016, 08:15:05 AM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tomy+thomas+wind+up&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atomy+thomas+wind+up (https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tomy+thomas+wind+up&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atomy+thomas+wind+up)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on May 12, 2016, 10:04:56 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on May 12, 2016, 08:15:05 AM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tomy+thomas+wind+up&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atomy+thomas+wind+up (https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tomy+thomas+wind+up&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atomy+thomas+wind+up)
These all look like wind ups to me!!
:D :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 12, 2016, 10:54:57 AM
Warship the Worry Engine was worried about the funny-coloured kettles surrounding him.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39372.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39372)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 12, 2016, 11:07:46 AM
Quote from: railsquid on May 10, 2016, 04:23:17 AM
Dapol 22 arrived, smiles all round:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39366.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39366)


All your rocos are far too crean.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CliveH on May 12, 2016, 12:07:34 PM
Anyway, this was what I came along to post before being distracted by Thomas and Toby.

A Restaurant First Open and Second Open to add to the BCK en route to creating Wessex Belle aka Swanage Railway's dining train.
I sliced out a row of seating in the SO to get correct interior, and the 'lamps' are beads stuck on stiff wire. Well I think it looks OK!
The crimson of the FO is slightly lighter than that of the other coaches in the same livery. Not a matter of concern to me, just an observation.

Cheers

[smg id=39439 type=preview align=center caption="Wessex Belle"]
[smg id=39440 type=preview align=center caption="Wessex Belle 2"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on May 12, 2016, 12:16:41 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 12, 2016, 11:07:46 AM
Quote from: railsquid on May 10, 2016, 04:23:17 AM
Dapol 22 arrived, smiles all round:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39366.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39366)


All your rocos are far too crean.

Blileint corous...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 12, 2016, 12:32:59 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 12, 2016, 11:07:46 AM
Quote from: railsquid on May 10, 2016, 04:23:17 AM
Dapol 22 arrived, smiles all round:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39366.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39366)


All your rocos are far too crean.
No Rocos in that picture, just Farish and Dapol.  :hmmm:

Now, the maroon one in the picture below, that's a genuine Made in Austria Roco. :beers:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39441.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39441)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on May 14, 2016, 12:47:55 PM
Newest arrival via eBay.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39472.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39472)

I'm not sure why Dapol have not done more Halls in black. It's a nice runner from the brief bit of testing that I have done, so all good there. It will need the wheels painting and to be renamed (I already have one of these). 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 14, 2016, 02:44:16 PM
It does look good in black and, considering any green had soon vanished under layers of grime in the latter years, would look nice in a late crest :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 14, 2016, 04:44:11 PM
A nice new addition to my fleet arrived today.

[smg id=39487]

When Bach-Farish announced the NSE 08 in March I was happy but I thought it would be months, possibly years, until it was actually available to buy. However, they went on sale in April and I was therefore only too happy to set aside some birthday funds for one.

Many thanks to @B757-236GT (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=665) once again, especially for putting up with my impatient inquiries as to when my one would turn up. I have just run Ivor up and down my fiddle yard and can happily confirm all seems well mechanically  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rowlie on May 15, 2016, 06:08:01 PM
Here are a couple of my latest acquisitions, 5MT from Rails and the coaches picked up from Hatton's as I happened to be passing.  Apologies for the poor picture quality taken with the tablet.  Must set the railway up and give them a run.  Did these sets ever run with other coaches?
[smg id=39526]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 15, 2016, 06:42:45 PM
Quote from: Rowlie on May 15, 2016, 06:08:01 PM
Here are a couple of my latest acquisitions, 5MT from Rails and the coaches picked up from Hatton's as I happened to be passing.  Apologies for the poor picture quality taken with the tablet.  Must set the railway up and give them a run.  Did these sets ever run with other coaches?
[smg id=39526]

The Bulleid 3-set as modelled by Farish were used on the Waterloo-Bournemouth and Waterloo-Salisbury-West of England services. On the principal expresses, leaving Waterloo, there would be at least one of these sets in each train, along with a 5- or 6-Dining set and a couple of BCKs to be dropped along the way for branch connecting services. They were also used singly on semi-fast services.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rowlie on May 15, 2016, 07:15:11 PM
Many thanks Talisman56 for the information.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on May 15, 2016, 07:43:07 PM
Quote from: Kris on May 14, 2016, 12:47:55 PM
Newest arrival via eBay.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39472.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39472)

I'm not sure why Dapol have not done more Halls in black. It's a nice runner from the brief bit of testing that I have done, so all good there. It will need the wheels painting and to be renamed (I already have one of these).

Looks great, I'd love a Hall in Black with the early British Railways crest.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on May 15, 2016, 09:01:51 PM
One new and two secondhand....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39539.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39539)

From Rails sale stock and for Croft Spa when the layout is ready.  It has been renumbered to 73168, which had an overhaul at Darlington in 1963, about the time it was transferred to the Southern.  I'm going to weather it to the state it was in when it arrived on shed at Darlington, i.e. very grotty.  I did miss a trick as 73161 was allocated for a time to Gateshead and worked round the Durham Coast on parcels trains.  Haulage wise it isn't all that good.  it will take six bogies round Hawthorn Dene but seven defeat it.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39534.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39534)

Having two A1s, both of which are away for repair at BR Lines you might have thought another A1 was the last thing I'd buy- let alone a secondhand one.  However, the price wasn't too bad.  It is a decent runner but didn't have its replacement bogie or extra tyred wheelset.  It has a cab stanchion missing on the other side, and the deflector this side was detatched and a bit tatty.  Renumbered 60115 Meg Merrilees, a Tyneside loco that ended up at Copley Hill.  Weathered to Gateshead "nearly clean".  it can manage seven bogies round Hawthorn Dene, but slipped when the horsebox was added.  I'm hoping it will be third time lucky.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39535.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39535)

The last one is now a Bitza.  I bought a secondhand Dapol A3 which was advertised as "spares or repair, non-runner".  It had been dismantled for service and incorrectly reassembled.  A couple of bits from the NQP box put it back into healthy working order.  I've now swapped the boiler and cab for one out of the NQP spares box and Hawthorn Dene has 60088 Book Law, in reasonable Tyneside grot.  It is rostered for the heavy fitted goods, a rota it shares with some of the other A3s, a couple of the A4s and the Britannia 70004.  The only Farish steamer that is strong enough to pull this heavy train is the non-sound 2MT 46475, which looks more than a bit silly on this train...

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 16, 2016, 02:36:49 PM
Arriving today was a welcome addition to a parcels rake, the latest Farish CCT. This is the weathered maroon version 374-641......

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39555.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39555)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39556.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39556)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on May 16, 2016, 03:28:24 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 16, 2016, 02:36:49 PM
Arriving today was a welcome addition to a parcels rake, the latest Farish CCT. This is the weathered maroon version 374-641......

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39555.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39555)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39556.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39556)

Very Nice How are you keeping ???
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 16, 2016, 03:47:44 PM
Thanks, Graham.
See.......
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=659.msg382664#msg382664 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=659.msg382664#msg382664)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on May 16, 2016, 11:33:02 PM
See your maroon, and raise you:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/1/thumb_39615.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39615)

I'll put some more pictures in the CCT thread, when I've got a spare half hour tomorrow  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on May 18, 2016, 11:36:30 AM
 :dunce: :beers:
Today is my birthday....and ,casually, she cames from far east at good price...., thanks to postwoman :)
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsysxfc4c8.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsysxfc4c8.jpeg.html)

Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 18, 2016, 11:38:51 AM
Happy Birthday, Marco :beers:

Sod the loco - I think lots of us want to see a pic of your postwoman :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on May 18, 2016, 11:53:55 AM
At page 223 you can see she

:NGF:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 18, 2016, 01:35:14 PM
Marco's Postie (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6331.msg360365#msg360365)

...we don't get posties like that here...  :no:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on May 18, 2016, 06:55:22 PM
It is my 60th birthday today and I got some lovely presents and spent the afternoon in the loft trying them out - bliss!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/0/thumb_39760.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39760)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/0/thumb_39758.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39758)

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on May 18, 2016, 07:16:53 PM
Happy Birthday, Alex!

Nice prezzies.  :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 18, 2016, 08:48:33 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on May 18, 2016, 01:35:14 PM
Marco's Postie (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6331.msg360365#msg360365)

...we don't get posties like that here...  :no:

Thanks for that. I am now extremely jealous as all we get are postmen who, regardless of the weather, get their legs out and they ain't pretty! :sick2:

Quote from: Hailstone on May 18, 2016, 06:55:22 PM
It is my 60th birthday today and I got some lovely presents and spent the afternoon in the loft trying them out - bliss!


Happy Birthday, Alex :beers:
How is your L.M.R. set? It got some pretty awful reviews here so I hope yours is OK :uneasy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on May 18, 2016, 10:35:33 PM
I've been collecting a rake of these for War Service (Farish Collectors club so rare)

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g181/railwaygun/NGF%202/FullSizeRender-20_zps5zgqhl3l.jpg)

A bargain from AGR Models, Leighton Buzzard ( well worth a visit) ( if you go, its down an alley, opposite Costas coffee on the high st!)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on May 18, 2016, 10:47:00 PM
Two more items

I've been looking for some reliable shunters for the colliery on Hawthorn Dene.  As my Dapol Pannier has kept going when everything else has been trying a) my patience and b) to fail in front of as many punters as possible I thought I'd get another couple.  One arrived secondhand from eBay and is now blue.  This one will remain green

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/0/thumb_39778.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39778)

I got it with my renewal of Dapol collector's club.  Club member discount made it cheap and cheerful.  I'm still debating whether to reletter the tank sides, and how far to weather it. It will run this weekend at Manchester as it is.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/0/thumb_39777.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39777)

Picked up at Derby show the other weekend was this.  It has been lightly weathered with chalks followed by a wash of acrylic thinners, just to get some dirt into the places where dirt sticks.  It was going to be on one of the expresses, (as seen here behind 60115) but there were two problems with that.  Firstly the A1 and A2 can't cope with it added to the seven bogies of the express (OK if motive power is an A4 or A3 but I don't use the same loco every show, preferring to select randomly from a roster for each train).  Secondly it wouldn't stay coupled to any of the Farish 8-wheel tenders....

As a result it is on the local pasesenger behind the D20 or a B1. 

The recent spell of buying is mainly because I've been thinning the showcase by selling off a few locos that will never get run-I no longer have every version of Dapol's Terrier. 

All the very best
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on May 18, 2016, 11:54:28 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 18, 2016, 08:48:33 PM

Happy Birthday, Alex :beers:
How is your L.M.R. set? It got some pretty awful reviews here so I hope yours is OK :uneasy:

the WD runs pretty well, a little wobble but you have to look carefully to see it

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: OleOz on May 19, 2016, 08:01:21 AM
Hi Longbridge from another ex-Brummie also in Oz.
You said a friend of yours has access to all sorts of spares. Who is he and might he be able to help me in my quest for a crank pin for a 1973 Graham Farish 94XX pannier tank?
Your advice appreciated.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on May 20, 2016, 11:43:35 AM
(http://s32.postimg.org/650d3522s/image1.jpg)

My 5MT came through at last, the front bogie is very loose though. (the one near the front buffers) keeps jumping off the rails even at modest speeds. When stationary at the platform edge I can push the front coupling left or right and the wheels will come away from the track :/ May just need adjusting
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on May 25, 2016, 01:52:36 AM
A bit of a second-hand haul

Well the individual pieces, also got 5 BDAs which were on offer from Hattons, so will have fun setting them up. I finally got some coal for all my HEAs and HAAs (not pictured)

[smg id=40006 type=preview align=center caption="Bits and Blues"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 25, 2016, 10:02:57 AM
@MrDobilina (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5150)

Did you manage to sort the front bogie issue off your 5MT?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on May 26, 2016, 09:05:46 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 25, 2016, 10:02:57 AM
@MrDobilina (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5150)

Did you manage to sort the front bogie issue off your 5MT?
Not as yet been on holiday! Have some snaps to share on my return though!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on May 26, 2016, 09:21:38 AM
Quote from: MrDobilina on May 20, 2016, 11:43:35 AM
(http://s32.postimg.org/650d3522s/image1.jpg)

My 5MT came through at last, the front bogie is very loose though. (the one near the front buffers) keeps jumping off the rails even at modest speeds. When stationary at the platform edge I can push the front coupling left or right and the wheels will come away from the track :/ May just need adjusting

My fairly recently purchased Dapol A4 was running fine until I decided to remove the Rapido front coupler. Then she started to derail at several locations round my track.  Pushing the foremost wheels apart on the front bogie by a fraction of a mm has fixed everything. Everything jake now. I wouldn't be surprised if adjusting the wheel gauges on the bogie will fix your derailing problem too.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on May 27, 2016, 07:35:06 PM
Care of Elaine's Trains... one of the new Arnold 'Krokodil' locos, but secondhand of course. Always loved these, and when the price dropped by £50, I couldn't say no! Not very useful on a West Country branchline though...

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/0/thumb_40096.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40096)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 27, 2016, 08:01:23 PM
That is lovely, always fancied a crocodile myself.

Would be REALLY out of its comfort zone on my layout though!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 27, 2016, 08:36:55 PM
Methinks the unused coupling could do with some Viagra ;)

Quote from: Webbo on May 26, 2016, 09:21:38 AM

My fairly recently purchased Dapol A4 was running fine until I decided to remove the Rapido front coupler. Then she started to derail at several locations round my track.  Pushing the foremost wheels apart on the front bogie by a fraction of a mm has fixed everything. Everything jake now. I wouldn't be surprised if adjusting the wheel gauges on the bogie will fix your derailing problem too.

Webbo

It might also be worth checking underneath the bogie as per this ...................

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6732.msg77207#msg77207 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6732.msg77207#msg77207)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on May 27, 2016, 08:47:09 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on May 27, 2016, 08:01:23 PM
That is lovely, always fancied a crocodile myself.
Would be REALLY out of its comfort zone on my layout though!
Skyline2uk
That is a really good looking machine but would look way out of place on Trepol Bay I think !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on May 28, 2016, 01:46:26 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 27, 2016, 08:36:55 PM
Methinks the unused coupling could do with some Viagra ;)

Quote from: Webbo on May 26, 2016, 09:21:38 AM

My fairly recently purchased Dapol A4 was running fine until I decided to remove the Rapido front coupler. Then she started to derail at several locations round my track.  Pushing the foremost wheels apart on the front bogie by a fraction of a mm has fixed everything. Everything jake now. I wouldn't be surprised if adjusting the wheel gauges on the bogie will fix your derailing problem too.

Webbo


It might also be worth checking underneath the bogie as per this ...................

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6732.msg77207#msg77207 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6732.msg77207#msg77207)


Thanks NPN

That could very well have been a more proper fix. I'll keep it in mind if the derailing problem should recur.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 28, 2016, 02:40:39 AM
I've got one too  :D
[smg id=28616 type=preview align=center width=400]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on May 30, 2016, 09:59:08 PM
Well the bank holiday weekend is nearly over and its time to go back to work again  :'( :'( :'(

The bad news is that I have not had time to play with my trains, but I have managed to make a few little additions to the stock. As the Domestic Overlord and I just happened to be in York on Saturday, and I just happened to take the other half to our favourite Italian restaurant, which is virtually next door to a certain model shop.

So I nipped in and happened to get a Dapol teak to strengthen and inter-regional train on the layout, HAPPY DAYS

Then to the model railway God's smiled on me again, and a visit to see the chaps at the Widnes Model Centre, found me the owner of used older Farish 08's at a bargain price, and I mean bargain.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/0/thumb_40235.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40235)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/0/thumb_40233.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40233)

All I need to do now is see if photo's will load and then figure out what to do with them.  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 31, 2016, 02:54:29 AM
I bought a couple of things last week...............

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/0/thumb_40241.JPG) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40241)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on May 31, 2016, 06:28:04 AM
Quite a haul.

If that's 'a couple' I wonder what 'a lot' might be, TF!  :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 31, 2016, 07:04:41 AM
2nd one from the right looks a bit grubby, looks like it could do with a quick wipe-down with a damp cloth  :angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 31, 2016, 10:13:51 AM
I'm liking the 7 x 20 tonners, John :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on June 01, 2016, 05:07:06 AM
I have just received these back from the chippy (Wicknes models) at the same time, my new parcels point arrived!

[smg id=40290 type=preview align=center caption="Here come the gronks"]
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simontk on June 01, 2016, 07:29:02 AM
[smg id=40291 type=preview align=center caption="HG"]
This was a freeby from my Train club, in Hazel Grove !
It was made by Dapol. Quite a nice thought you not think ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 01, 2016, 09:05:57 AM
Quote from: simontk on June 01, 2016, 07:29:02 AM
[smg id=40291 type=preview align=center caption="HG"]
This was a freeby from my Train club, in Hazel Grove !
It was made by Dapol. Quite a nice thought you not think ?

Is it not the wrong size?  ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on June 01, 2016, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: simontk on June 01, 2016, 07:29:02 AM
[smg id=40291 type=preview align=center caption="HG"]
This was a freeby from my Train club, in Hazel Grove !
It was made by Dapol. Quite a nice thought you not think ?

A very nice thought indeed!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on June 01, 2016, 01:20:43 PM
Quote from: mickster04 on June 01, 2016, 05:07:06 AM
I have just received these back from the chippy (Wicknes models) at the same time, my new parcels point arrived!

[smg id=40290 type=preview align=center caption="Here come the gronks"]

Woo! Another Ivor has a home  :D

Glad to see these doing ok, want Bach/Farish to keep doing NSE like Dapol have done  ;)

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simontk on June 01, 2016, 04:03:28 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on June 01, 2016, 09:05:57 AM
Quote from: simontk on June 01, 2016, 07:29:02 AM
[smg id=40291 type=preview align=center caption="HG"]
This was a freeby from my Train club, in Hazel Grove !
It was made by Dapol. Quite a nice thought you not think ?

Is it not the wrong size?  ???

Yes its OO but it was still a nice gift.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on June 01, 2016, 04:23:32 PM
Whatever scale you get them in, it's always nice to get a gift, and its a cracking looking model
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simontk on June 01, 2016, 05:05:15 PM
I have got a OO scale Tram layout I started early last year.
So as I WILL no doubt go back to it when I finish my N gauge, I will have to purchase a OO Loco. I will ask Dapol if they can produce any more, so I can have a few of them.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: davidinyork on June 01, 2016, 06:07:55 PM
It's not very often that it's possible to pick up bargains online these days, but at the weekend I spotted a second-hand blue Farish 47 which had just been listed on Hattons' website as a non-runner, at a very reasonable price - so I bought it to see if I could repair it, and if not try to convert it to a dummy.

It arrived today and on removing the body the melted decoder was fairly obvious! Pulled it out and put a blanking plate in, and it's one of the smoothest-running locos I have, and the lights all work properly too!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N-Gauge-US on June 01, 2016, 10:16:31 PM
Quote from: davidinyork on June 01, 2016, 06:07:55 PM
It's not very often that it's possible to pick up bargains online these days, but at the weekend I spotted a second-hand blue Farish 47 which had just been listed on Hattons' website as a non-runner, at a very reasonable price - so I bought it to see if I could repair it, and if not try to convert it to a dummy.

It arrived today and on removing the body the melted decoder was fairly obvious! Pulled it out and put a blanking plate in, and it's one of the smoothest-running locos I have, and the lights all work properly too!

Very nice! They have another loco listed as having a blown decoder but no other issues that I was interested in, as it is well below MSRP for a new one. Maybe I should take a second look...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on June 02, 2016, 01:17:15 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 31, 2016, 10:13:51 AM
I'm liking the 7 x 20 tonners, John :drool:

I've got Adam Ant to thank for the coal wagons (all were £3.50 each), the Hymek and the Warship. If I hadn't gone to see him perform in Portsmouth then I wouldn't have gone to Portsmouth model shop or Ron Lines in Southampton. I hate going to Ron Lines in particular as it always costs me about £100 to get out of the shop!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on June 05, 2016, 11:56:20 AM
I can now run 4x full length HSTs. And my tanker rake has grown by 1  :thumbsup:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/262-050616114511.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kaian on June 05, 2016, 08:04:16 PM
Took a small diversion home yesterday (as I didn't have the kids with me) to Alton Models.
Just fancied getting something to add to the collection.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/4889-050616195615.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=40529)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tunneroner61 on June 07, 2016, 02:55:49 PM
Quote from: simontk on June 01, 2016, 07:29:02 AM
[smg id=40291 type=preview align=center caption="HG"]
This was a freeby from my Train club, in Hazel Grove !
It was made by Dapol. Quite a nice thought you not think ?


These wagons have been produced to celebrate the Hazel Grove clubs 50th Anniversary this year - all fully paid up members are given one. The balance will be available for purchase by the public at the club's Open Day on June 18th or at the enlarged Annual Exhibition October 29 and 30 2016. See our website for details http://www.hgdmrs.org.uk/# (http://www.hgdmrs.org.uk/#)

Trevor Moseley and Graham Neve were the 2 founder members, both being railway men - Trevor in the S&T department and Graham a signalman at Hazel Grove box. Trevor is still with us and is very active in the club, but Graham passed away a couple of years ago - rumour has it he was not a fan of N Gauge!!!

Regards Norman
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on June 07, 2016, 09:34:10 PM
My latest acquisition from Test Valley Models
a Central Trains Class 153


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/2707-070616213406.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=40764)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on June 08, 2016, 11:39:28 PM
Something from the not-ebay in NZ 4x PGAs and another Parcels coach for my blue post rake :D

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/3841-080616233740.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=40844)

the coach is seemingly one of the original china built models, nice detail, old style packaging.
the wagons are all grafar, big flanges ubt lovely model IMO...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on June 09, 2016, 04:49:57 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 25, 2016, 10:02:57 AM
@MrDobilina (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5150)

Did you manage to sort the front bogie issue off your 5MT?

Looked at it at the weekend with the father in law, he seems to think it is a little loose but nothing to be worried about in the long run. I am still concerned as I can push the front boggie off the track easily as it's stationary.  :hmmm:

Runs fine now that I've poked my track around, but worried for a more complicated layout what it will be like
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on June 10, 2016, 11:15:18 PM
Preowned £20 bargain from local model shop. Bachmann Graham Farish, DCC Ready needs a little tinkering to run smoother but well happy. Did come with the tender's rear cover but took it off to check if DCC or not. Really happy with my bargain. If anyone has the box to go with it let me know. Many Thanks

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/1000-100616231008.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on June 11, 2016, 05:34:51 PM
Just received this from Invicta Models


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/40/2707-110616173306.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=40915)

Ordered 11pm on the 9th received today at 1 pm brilliant service
and only £76.99
:claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 12, 2016, 10:07:17 PM
Latest addition to my 'modern' BR Mk1 excursion train; a Graham Farish Mk1 FK.  My OCD is bugged by the fact that the roof is a different grey from the other InterCity coaches, and the fact there is no yellow cant rail stripe.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_6782_zpsvcyd0k7z.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_6782_zpsvcyd0k7z.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MrDobilina on June 16, 2016, 04:11:20 PM
Not posted in a while, here is my recent haul!

The 5MT, GBRf and totnes castle were half price & the old style farish carriages were a fleabay bargain,

(https://i.imgsafe.org/29edfdc058.jpeg)
(https://i.imgsafe.org/29ede82a4a.jpeg)
(https://i.imgsafe.org/29edf9f452.jpeg)
(https://i.imgsafe.org/29ee034203.jpeg)
(https://i.imgsafe.org/29ee63573d.jpeg)

Have a NSE class 50 on order for £60 too
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: keithbythe sea on June 16, 2016, 07:33:19 PM
Just purchased my first DCC loco.

A Class 22 purchased at a nice price from that large emporium up north.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/5078-160616180132.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: angr607 on June 17, 2016, 01:41:49 PM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/28t9a8z.jpg)

The two new arrivals. A Farish 3MT from evilbay (and very nice is runs as well after a bit of running in) and a Dapol A3 from thier June Sale. Wasn't sure what to expect with the A3 having read some horror stories on here but its a absolute beauty and runs very well. Little noisy but no worse than my Ixion Manor which is something I can definately live with. Not bad for £140 for the pair!

Cheers,

Jon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 17, 2016, 03:15:05 PM
2 for the price of 1. Nice buys, Jon :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 17, 2016, 08:52:29 PM
New Regional Railways Dapol Class 122 #55000, an early birthday present from my other half.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/2419-170616204752.jpeg)

It won't stay R R livery for long, it has been shipped off to the paint shop for a smart BR Blue and small yellow panel livery plus re-numbering as M55003 (which was photographed in Blue SYP in 1967 working a service that would have passed through the location I'm modelling.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 20, 2016, 12:46:48 PM
Latest addition to Nobby's rolling stock arrived today - the Farish PLV/PMV reference 374-416........

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/264-200616124235.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/264-200616124145.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on June 20, 2016, 01:24:40 PM
Very nice what will that run behind Mick
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 20, 2016, 01:36:30 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on June 20, 2016, 01:24:40 PM
Very nice what will that run behind Mick
Graham

Anything and everything. The SR PMVs found their way to the four corners of the British Isles, and everywhere between, one way or another. Just be sure to weather them good and grubby.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 20, 2016, 02:30:50 PM
Quote from: GeeBee on June 20, 2016, 01:24:40 PM
Very nice what will that run behind Mick
Graham

As Talisman has said, they tended to get everywhere but as my layout is based loosely in Oxford there was a lot of SR activity in the area so in a parcels rake it must go - probably hauled by the N class I have or the Dapol class 33 on its way :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on June 20, 2016, 02:54:43 PM
Sounds very apt.  :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mika on June 20, 2016, 07:25:30 PM
Nice!
Mine is on its way, as well.
Now just waiting for the Dapol Schools and I can finally run my Sudbury Belle :D

Cheers
Michael
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 20, 2016, 07:39:44 PM
Thanks Michael. When my 'Repton' arrives that will be another suitable candidate :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on June 21, 2016, 04:12:54 PM
OK, I know this is German:
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7129/27741809421_1f7f6c0d3d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jgs2qZ)
lux-modellbau-gleisstaubsauger (https://flic.kr/p/Jgs2qZ) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
but it will vacuum dust on any layout. I get the feeling it's more effective than the Tomix equivalent, certainly the brush attachment helps sweep up debris and it makes a very loud whining noise. The brush attachment does look like it would be handy for sucking up small lineside accessories too  :hmmm:

It's an older version (pre-1993 going by the postcode on the package) of this (http://www.lux-modellbau.de/cms/front_content.php?idart=269), which has an RRP of over 130 Euros (though with some sort of DCC compatibility), happily it came as part of a job lot which I have partially sold on, making this essentially free  :angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Waz on June 21, 2016, 04:18:06 PM
The Lux cleaning equipment is very good, I've got the wheel cleaner, and yes there are much better than the dapol/Tomix versions just make sure all your line side equipment is well fixed down and clears the brushes, as I've seen there's remove ground signals.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on June 23, 2016, 12:23:46 PM
Quote from: Only Me on May 15, 2016, 06:49:30 PM
[smg id=39530 type=preview align=center caption="image"]


Its not all new but all you see wagon wise has taken me up until this Friday, almost a year to gather 9 sealions in Olive Green, granted they were released in 2010 I finally finished scouring the shelves at Trident Trains where I found the last two sitting gathering dust on his shelves!!! If anyones looking for seacows in Dutch you need to be calling him pronto... I also hear he has copies of "Fly Fishing" by J R Hartley... If anyone missed that too :D

I bought a single Olive sealion a few years ago with the idea of building up a rake. I guess I'll have to see if this is possible, if not I'll have one for sale shortly :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 23, 2016, 11:34:12 PM
I couldn't resist this Chinese manufactured Graham Farish GWR Rail Car at a good price on Ebay.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/2419-230616232518.jpeg)

It was suffering from a split gear, which was easily replaced with a spare from BR Lines.  I'm not sure what to do with the slightly tatty Poole-assembled GWR-livery rail car in my collection.  I might sell it or buy a set of vinyls to convert it into a parcels car.

Not quite new is this Warship, which lost a windscreen some time ago when it fell from my layout.  It now has a new body from BR Lines and a new identity.  It was D819 Onslaught but it is now D814 Dragon.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/2419-230616232654.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/2419-230616232757.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 24, 2016, 01:21:44 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on June 23, 2016, 11:34:12 PM
Not quite new is this Warship, which lost a windscreen some time ago when it fell from my layout.  It now has a new body from BR Lines and a new identity.  It was D819 Onslaught but it is now D814 Dragon.
Must have happened before you put the perspex up, then?  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 24, 2016, 07:17:57 AM
Quote from: Bealman on June 24, 2016, 01:21:44 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on June 23, 2016, 11:34:12 PM
Not quite new is this Warship, which lost a windscreen some time ago when it fell from my layout.  It now has a new body from BR Lines and a new identity.  It was D819 Onslaught but it is now D814 Dragon.
Must have happened before you put the perspex up, then?  ;)

Yes, but the Perspex went up not long after!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on June 28, 2016, 10:14:53 PM
I forgot I had preordered these. I Assume they are a re-release rather than any changes being involved. but I look forward to comparing them to my existing stock. Taken with my phone whilst at work, sorry for the quality.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/3841-280616221250.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=41473)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/3841-280616221316.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=41474)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/3841-280616221339.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=41475)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on June 29, 2016, 07:49:32 AM
@mickster04 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3841) what are those?  I like them.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on June 29, 2016, 01:05:24 PM
Graham Farish VGA wagons
http://www.ehattons.com/107790/Graham_Farish_373_601C_46T_VGA_Sliding_Wall_Van_in_BR_railfreight_speedlink_livery/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/107790/Graham_Farish_373_601C_46T_VGA_Sliding_Wall_Van_in_BR_railfreight_speedlink_livery/StockDetail.aspx)

I think you can probably get good examples second hand though, I pre-ordered these ages ago and completely forgot about it :s still Great models, with lovely detail, I don't regret it :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on June 30, 2016, 01:33:11 AM
I thought I should make the most of the Pound collapsing by adding to my Class 66 fleet.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/3871-300616012102.jpeg)

These were on my wish list, I was able to get them sonner than I thought.

Regards,

John P

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on July 04, 2016, 03:44:55 PM
At last after all the waiting the Schools

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/523-040716153757.jpeg)

to be joined by Cheltenham soon  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 04, 2016, 07:06:54 PM
Quote from: mickster04 on June 28, 2016, 10:14:53 PM
I forgot I had preordered these. I Assume they are a re-release rather than any changes being involved...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/3841-280616221250.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=41473)

Definitely a re-release if they lack NEM pockets. I have eight or nine of these and they do look really nice, especially with a bit of extra weathering! If you get to see the ones still sitting at Stonebridge Park, they're pretty much grime colour but the lots of extra colour coming from the graffiti! Below is a frame from a movie I took of these vans one day when tootling past on my way to Euston.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/945-040716190357.png)

One thing I learned after buying these vans is that the 'Speedlink' and 'Railfreight' plates were frequently missing. Of course removing them from the model is possible, but there are little holes left on the body where the plates clip in. So you'd want to fill in those holes with bit of P38 or similar, and perhaps use weathering to hide such repairs away.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 06, 2016, 12:48:17 PM
Something quite colourful received for my birthday.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Network%20Southeast%2008%20and%20Mk2_zpsejv8iofl.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Network%20Southeast%2008%20and%20Mk2_zpsejv8iofl.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 06, 2016, 12:56:35 PM
Some toothpaste by the looks of it ;)

It'll be a very slow passenger service I guess...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 06, 2016, 03:15:01 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on July 06, 2016, 12:48:17 PM
Something quite colourful received for my birthday.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Network%20Southeast%2008%20and%20Mk2_zpsejv8iofl.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Network%20Southeast%2008%20and%20Mk2_zpsejv8iofl.jpg.html)

Yey! More Ivors  in the world is a good thing!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 06, 2016, 04:41:30 PM
Happy Birthday, John :beers:
Any other N gauge pressies?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 06, 2016, 04:57:48 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on July 06, 2016, 12:48:17 PM
Something quite colourful received for my birthday.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Network%20Southeast%2008%20and%20Mk2_zpsejv8iofl.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/Network%20Southeast%2008%20and%20Mk2_zpsejv8iofl.jpg.html)
Just a bit worried now that those outside gronk frames have taken out the building which was on the platform?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave Z on July 06, 2016, 08:02:13 PM
I think I might've found the last place online which had a Dapol HST set in East Midlands Trains livery.  Finally have something to go with my 5 existing EMT coaches;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/IMG_2228.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/IMG_2229.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/IMG_2230.jpg)

Now I just need to hunt down a Dapol Cross Country HST or Super Voyager...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 06, 2016, 11:21:05 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 06, 2016, 04:41:30 PM
Happy Birthday, John :beers:
Any other N gauge pressies?

Thanks for the birthday wishes.

I've been given a Dapol Class 122 which is getting repainted into BR Blue with small yellow panels, except I don't have it yet as it will take a few weeks to complete.

I also treated myself to a couple of Dapol Maunsell coaches.  Pictures to follow.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gyppy101 on July 06, 2016, 11:39:59 PM
My latest purchase.   Now awaiting delivery of "Repton"
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/314-060716233942.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=41740)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on July 07, 2016, 06:09:33 PM
Bought this as a cleanup project from Hatton's, Wondering did these actually exist as quick search at work shows nothing

Class 114 Driver Training

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/1000-070716180725.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on July 07, 2016, 06:17:37 PM
Not for the £74 no way lol, £14 was enough to have a first go at cleaning this up lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on July 08, 2016, 11:47:33 AM
Well I ordered "Malvern" and that's what is says on the box, the name plate has "Wellington" who do I believe?

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/523-080716114312.jpeg)

She's a little beauty though!  :thumbsup:

Have now twigged that 929 is correct for "Malvern", "Wellington" was 902 what a nuisance will have to figure whether I can live with it or not  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on July 08, 2016, 12:29:44 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on July 08, 2016, 11:47:33 AM
Well I ordered "Malvern" and that's what is says on the box, the name plate has "Wellington" who do I believe?

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/523-080716114312.jpeg)

She's a little beauty though!  :thumbsup:
Go for Wellington.
Bet she "bombs" along :D
Looks really good whichever it is.
I'm still resisting!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 08, 2016, 01:22:49 PM
Just a few electrickery bits, and maybe some scenic parts if any are on sale, I told myself, what with the need to turn down the pace a bit and concentrate on the layout.

But, Sea King (http://www.class33crompton.co.uk/Crompton33002.htm) and thou shalt find, as the saying goes, and it would have been criminal to ignore this:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7405/28066896112_d389203fc0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JLbbnW)
33002-seaking (https://flic.kr/p/JLbbnW) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

at the price it was on sale on (somewhere between a third to a half of what I'd normally expect to see hereabouts, even for an older Farish design, British stuff is thin on the ground in this neck of the woods). Body is loose on the chassis, but otherwise OK, though the chap in the shop was bemused by the way I listened intently to it on the test track for signs of omininous clicking.

(I have a bit of a soft spot for 33s, as a Lima HO one was the first real loco I ever owned).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 08, 2016, 02:55:51 PM
Even better, a quick investigation reveals she (he?) has been preserved and can be seen with all kinds of hopelessly unprototypical Mk1s in tow  :beers:

You do realise this purchase will trigger the arrival of the new Dapol 33s of course...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 08, 2016, 02:58:01 PM
Quote from: railsquid on July 08, 2016, 01:22:49 PM
Just a few electrickery bits, and maybe some scenic parts if any are on sale, I told myself, what with the need to turn down the pace a bit and concentrate on the layout.

But, Sea King (http://www.class33crompton.co.uk/Crompton33002.htm) and thou shalt find, as the saying goes, and it would have been criminal to ignore this:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7405/28066896112_d389203fc0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JLbbnW)
33002-seaking (https://flic.kr/p/JLbbnW) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

at the price it was on sale on (somewhere between a third to a half of what I'd normally expect to see hereabouts, even for an older Farish design, British stuff is thin on the ground in this neck of the woods). Body is loose on the chassis, but otherwise OK, though the chap in the shop was bemused by the way I listened intently to it on the test track for signs of omininous clicking.

(I have a bit of a soft spot for 33s, as a Lima HO one was the first real loco I ever owned).

My Sea King is a perennial favourite that always surprises me how well it runs  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 08, 2016, 03:12:30 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on July 08, 2016, 02:58:01 PM
Quote from: railsquid on July 08, 2016, 01:22:49 PM
Just a few electrickery bits, and maybe some scenic parts if any are on sale, I told myself, what with the need to turn down the pace a bit and concentrate on the layout.

But, Sea King (http://www.class33crompton.co.uk/Crompton33002.htm) and thou shalt find, as the saying goes, and it would have been criminal to ignore this:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7405/28066896112_d389203fc0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JLbbnW)
33002-seaking (https://flic.kr/p/JLbbnW) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

at the price it was on sale on (somewhere between a third to a half of what I'd normally expect to see hereabouts, even for an older Farish design, British stuff is thin on the ground in this neck of the woods). Body is loose on the chassis, but otherwise OK, though the chap in the shop was bemused by the way I listened intently to it on the test track for signs of omininous clicking.

(I have a bit of a soft spot for 33s, as a Lima HO one was the first real loco I ever owned).

My Sea King is a perennial favourite that always surprises me how well it runs  :thumbsup:
It's actually turning out quite nice, was a bit slow at first but is trundling around the layout quite happily now. Satisfying purchase  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on July 08, 2016, 03:43:54 PM
I wanted a cheap project in case it went wrong but haven't even started and noticed this  :'( I bought supposedly a Class 114 then a 116 They look pretty much the same but together they don't my memory :(

Which is easiest or even possible to change to match the other?

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/1000-080716153900.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on July 09, 2016, 11:05:11 AM

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/4576-090716110231.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=41798)

All for £71

The loco is a lovely runner to boot. The older coaches and wagons will be sold on as all of my other stock is newer.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on July 09, 2016, 12:04:50 PM
Nice haul there for £71  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tunneroner61 on July 09, 2016, 02:18:07 PM
Quote from: Drakken on July 08, 2016, 03:43:54 PM
I wanted a cheap project in case it went wrong but haven't even started and noticed this  :'( I bought supposedly a Class 114 then a 116 They look pretty much the same but together they don't my memory :(

Which is easiest or even possible to change to match the other?

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/1000-080716153900.jpeg)
Well both the 114 and 116 are Derby designed and built DMUs on the long underframe. The 114 were 2 car units (a DMBS and a DTC) all based in Lincoln and were of cross country design i.e. a saloon with only a couple of acess doors each side. The 116s on the other hand were 3 car high density units (DMBS, TS, DMS) with a door to each seating bay and were prevalent in South Wales and Birmingham. As they are both blue square coupling it would be quite possible for them to run together. 
You appear to have a 116 DMS and a 114 DTC. I'd ignore the difference in layout and concentrate on the refurbishment of them. I don't think you could easily rework either to match the other.  Strictly speaking you couldn't run them together as there would be no guards facilities. But who would notice anyway!!  ::)

HTH Norman
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on July 09, 2016, 05:41:54 PM
Finally got myself a class 108...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/4986-090716173859.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/4986-090716173940.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/4986-090716174014.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tunneroner61 on July 10, 2016, 06:41:25 PM
<Well both the 114 and 116 are Derby designed and built DMUs on the long underframe>

Just been on the Hattons pre owned pages. They have a number of these kit built DMUs for sale, some powered, some not. Prospective purchasers should note that the Hattons descriptions are not always accurate - there's a 116 described as a 114 and another as a 101 - be warned.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on July 11, 2016, 11:09:14 AM
Quote from: tunneroner61 on July 09, 2016, 02:18:07 PM
Quote from: Drakken on July 08, 2016, 03:43:54 PM
I wanted a cheap project in case it went wrong but haven't even started and noticed this  :'( I bought supposedly a Class 114 then a 116 They look pretty much the same but together they don't my memory :(

Which is easiest or even possible to change to match the other?

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/1000-080716153900.jpeg)
Well both the 114 and 116 are Derby designed and built DMUs on the long underframe. The 114 were 2 car units (a DMBS and a DTC) all based in Lincoln and were of cross country design i.e. a saloon with only a couple of acess doors each side. The 116s on the other hand were 3 car high density units (DMBS, TS, DMS) with a door to each seating bay and were prevalent in South Wales and Birmingham. As they are both blue square coupling it would be quite possible for them to run together. 
You appear to have a 116 DMS and a 114 DTC. I'd ignore the difference in layout and concentrate on the refurbishment of them. I don't think you could easily rework either to match the other.  Strictly speaking you couldn't run them together as there would be no guards facilities. But who would notice anyway!!  ::)

HTH Norman

Thank you Norman very much appreciated and lot's of information, I'll definatley research both these more. The South Wales working is very handy for me as I'm doing a Sidings layout based in South Wales. I think your correct concentrate on the refurbishment and go from there. I might be able to purchase the other's I need to complete at a later date. But thank you very much for a weath of knowledge and very informative post  :beers:

Got this information saved thanks to you for my future purchases :)

The 114 were 2 car units (a DMBS and a DTC) all based in Lincoln and were of cross country design i.e. a saloon with only a couple of acess doors each side. The 116s on the other hand were 3 car high density units (DMBS, TS, DMS) with a door to each seating bay and were prevalent in South Wales and Birmingham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tunneroner61 on July 11, 2016, 03:24:18 PM
<The South Wales working is very handy for me as I'm doing a Sidings layout based in South Wales. >

Pleased to help. The other 2 cars you need for your 116 were still on Hattons pre owned pages yesterday.

This is a good place to get onfo on DMUs  http://www.railcar.co.uk/ (http://www.railcar.co.uk/)

Norman
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on July 11, 2016, 03:32:42 PM
Thank you  :beers:

I bought these two as they where cheap to be honest and wanted something to try repair rather than buy new, I think in total the other two I need are about £140 and I just can't justify spending that at the moment. I'm looking at a couple of Del Prado conversions and might convert them but just looking forward to the clean up process. I'll check the link when I get home I'm at work and I know nothing will get done if I click it now ;)

Much Appreciated  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 11, 2016, 04:44:18 PM
Quote from: Drakken on July 11, 2016, 11:09:14 AM
Quote from: tunneroner61 on July 09, 2016, 02:18:07 PM
Quote from: Drakken on July 08, 2016, 03:43:54 PM
I wanted a cheap project in case it went wrong but haven't even started and noticed this  :'( I bought supposedly a Class 114 then a 116 They look pretty much the same but together they don't my memory :(

Which is easiest or even possible to change to match the other?

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/1000-080716153900.jpeg)
Well both the 114 and 116 are Derby designed and built DMUs on the long underframe. The 114 were 2 car units (a DMBS and a DTC) all based in Lincoln and were of cross country design i.e. a saloon with only a couple of acess doors each side. The 116s on the other hand were 3 car high density units (DMBS, TS, DMS) with a door to each seating bay and were prevalent in South Wales and Birmingham. As they are both blue square coupling it would be quite possible for them to run together. 
You appear to have a 116 DMS and a 114 DTC. I'd ignore the difference in layout and concentrate on the refurbishment of them. I don't think you could easily rework either to match the other.  Strictly speaking you couldn't run them together as there would be no guards facilities. But who would notice anyway!!  ::)

HTH Norman

Thank you Norman very much appreciated and lot's of information, I'll definatley research both these more. The South Wales working is very handy for me as I'm doing a Sidings layout based in South Wales. I think your correct concentrate on the refurbishment and go from there. I might be able to purchase the other's I need to complete at a later date. But thank you very much for a weath of knowledge and very informative post  :beers:

Got this information saved thanks to you for my future purchases :)

The 114 were 2 car units (a DMBS and a DTC) all based in Lincoln and were of cross country design i.e. a saloon with only a couple of acess doors each side. The 116s on the other hand were 3 car high density units (DMBS, TS, DMS) with a door to each seating bay and were prevalent in South Wales and Birmingham

Having seen your post, I'm quite tempted by one of the kit built DMUs that Hattons is selling.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on July 11, 2016, 04:50:18 PM
These two cost my £30 but the Kit Built DMU for £40 three car set is the other I was interested in. Maybe worth giving it a go  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on July 13, 2016, 08:51:38 PM
My Farish weathered 150/2 Sprinter arrived today.
Its unit number is 150 247 and the destinations are Manchester Victoria (dummy car) and Blackpool North (powered car)

A few weeks ago I also bought two Arnold continental European wagons, FS van on left and DB van on right, from the N Gauge Society Worldwide Group's event at Bentley (Doncaster)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/2573-130716204403.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on July 14, 2016, 02:52:54 AM
I will be doing a mini review of this delightful model soon, But i couldn't help but mention it already :D
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/3841-140716025200.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=41976)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on July 17, 2016, 03:00:31 AM
Just the 2 locos and 2 snowploughs from the NGS show on Saturday. And for some reason a class 66 arrived from Freightliner yesterday!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/262-170716024400.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 17, 2016, 12:42:23 PM
Do you know something we don't about the weather, John? :uneasy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 17, 2016, 01:09:32 PM
I suspect that like winter fuel, snowploughs are cheaper to buy in summer.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on July 17, 2016, 02:01:58 PM
It's July, anything can happen in this country. We're having a barbecue later too  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 17, 2016, 06:59:32 PM
Network Southeast Class 47, 'Haymarket'. I like the NSE livery so I couldn't resist it.  I just need the NSE Mk2A SO (I have the BSO, which can be seen in this photo) and some Mk1 NSE coaches when they come out.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_6820_zpslw3mbztj.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_6820_zpslw3mbztj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 17, 2016, 07:10:38 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on July 17, 2016, 06:59:32 PM
Network Southeast Class 47, 'Haymarket'. I like the NSE livery so I couldn't resist it.  I just need the NSE Mk2A SO (I have the BSO, which can be seen in this photo) and some Mk1 NSE coaches when they come out.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_6820_zpslw3mbztj.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_6820_zpslw3mbztj.jpg.html)

If you find some of the new tooling SO NSE coaches John, do let me know, rare as hens....

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on July 19, 2016, 08:44:13 PM
They look excellent to me - especially atop your marvellous cliffs.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2016, 09:22:15 PM
Very good looking models Paul. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 24, 2016, 11:14:37 PM
Two new wooden-bodied wagons courtesy of Chris in Prague.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_6877_zpselkacnux.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_6877_zpselkacnux.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_6879_zps4tg6o3oh.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_6879_zps4tg6o3oh.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_6880_zpsbkkmjcft.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Rolling%20Stock/100_6880_zpsbkkmjcft.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 26, 2016, 03:21:54 PM
Ex-GWR railcar W20W on a secondment to Birmingham Knotmore Street.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8896/28457071712_215cdc92af_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KmDVZs)
gwr-railcar-w20w (https://flic.kr/p/KmDVZs) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 26, 2016, 03:47:38 PM
Quote from: railsquid on July 26, 2016, 03:21:54 PM
Ex-GWR railcar W20W on a secondment to Birmingham Knotmore Street.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8896/28457071712_215cdc92af_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KmDVZs)
gwr-railcar-w20w (https://flic.kr/p/KmDVZs) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

Looks good, do you know if that's one of the more recent ones with a 6-digit SKU and blackened, low profile wheels?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crepello on July 26, 2016, 07:25:52 PM
Quote from: Only Me on July 19, 2016, 08:42:21 PM
Finally I have finished the painting and weathering of my 3D Printed JUA rake, this is about the best my painting allows me to come up with, all run pretty well now there is a load of Ore in each hopper for weight.  What the heck they are doing in the West Country is anyones guess ;) !

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/1328-190716204005.jpeg)
The JUAs and the cliffs look superb. Just one point though--it looks as though you've loaded the wagons fully; all the shots I've seen of loaded JUAs show them only part-full, as presumably the iron-ore is so heavy. If anyone can elaborate on this, we can all learn.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on July 26, 2016, 07:34:38 PM
nice wagons only me, and nice cliffs and ww2 bunker thing too


tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 26, 2016, 10:14:10 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on July 26, 2016, 03:47:38 PM
Quote from: railsquid on July 26, 2016, 03:21:54 PM
Ex-GWR railcar W20W on a secondment to Birmingham Knotmore Street.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8896/28457071712_215cdc92af_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KmDVZs)
gwr-railcar-w20w (https://flic.kr/p/KmDVZs) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

Looks good, do you know if that's one of the more recent ones with a 6-digit SKU and blackened, low profile wheels?

It is indeed - 371-627A, though date stamped on the cardboard sleeve is 2006 so "recent" is relative - but in excellent condition and runs very nicely. Via Hattons, for quite a good price.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on July 27, 2016, 11:39:36 AM
Hot of the press "Cheltenham" runs beautifully, I feel a love affair coming on!  :heart2:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/523-270716113317.jpeg)

and many thanks to Osborns for the usual super service, the signal box looks interesting too!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 27, 2016, 07:18:31 PM
Remember this DMU from mid-June?
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/41/2419-170616204752.jpeg)

It's back, and thanks to my wonderful other half, it now looks a little different.  The paint job was done by West Coast Resprays, the quality of work speaks for itself and the customer service was superb.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_6901_zpsvmurheiw.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_6901_zpsvmurheiw.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_6902_zpst6py2lrn.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_6902_zpst6py2lrn.jpg.html)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_6903_zpspiogpz8f.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/Model%20Locomotives/100_6903_zpspiogpz8f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on July 27, 2016, 07:31:43 PM
Is it still a DMU if it's single car?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 27, 2016, 07:37:03 PM
Quote from: jrb on July 27, 2016, 07:31:43 PM
Is it still a DMU if it's single car?

Yes, if it is fitted for multiple working :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 27, 2016, 09:13:41 PM
Very crisp paint job, John :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on July 28, 2016, 12:49:58 AM
Just these this week

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/262-280716004837.jpeg)

So far
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jrb on July 28, 2016, 10:14:06 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on July 27, 2016, 07:37:03 PM
Quote from: jrb on July 27, 2016, 07:31:43 PM
Is it still a DMU if it's single car?

Yes, if it is fitted for multiple working :)

Thanks. I had always wondered!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on July 30, 2016, 11:40:59 AM
 :hellosign:
Finally arrived at Narnia station.....a very beautiful steamer.
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpst8f2qxwy.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpst8f2qxwy.jpeg.html)

Cheers

Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on July 30, 2016, 12:22:18 PM
One of Hatton's Dapol bargains, only £76.

Here she is in all her glory, D6326 and even better she was known to have run on the Fairford Branch, albeit only goods between Oxford and Witney as far as I can tell.  She's now fitted with a driver at both ends and has Class 9 (stopping goods) disc head codes applied.

One word of warning:  When first received it wasn't a brilliant runner, wouldn't go from forward to reverse without a nudge and stalled occasionally.   :(   

Reason was both the bogie pickups and the phosphor bronze contacts they rub on were badly corroded plus the bogie side of the pickups had a lot of black gunk on them, guess it was old grease.  Once degreased and all corrosion removed she runs brilliantly, in fact now one of my quietest and smoothest runners.  Next job will be to order another sound decoder for her.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/202-300716121451.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DJM Dave on July 30, 2016, 12:35:09 PM
Hi Caz,

I'm looking forward to seeing / hearing your sound conversion on the 22.
Have you thought about taking a valance or 2 off as well?

I've done it on a couple, putting 1 back tilted slightly.
The chassis is partially modelled behind and only needs a little work to improve that area, then dry brush weathering.

Could add something extra to your loco if you have a couple?
Cheers
Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on July 30, 2016, 03:41:21 PM
Quote from: DJM Dave on July 30, 2016, 12:35:09 PM
Hi Caz,

I'm looking forward to seeing / hearing your sound conversion on the 22.
Have you thought about taking a valance or 2 off as well?

I've done it on a couple, putting 1 back tilted slightly.
The chassis is partially modelled behind and only needs a little work to improve that area, then dry brush weathering.

Could add something extra to your loco if you have a couple?
Cheers
Dave

Here you go Dave, here's one I did earlier.   ;)   I've now got 3 Class 22's and fitted the first one when they came out but since modified the wiring etc to take individual control of all the lighting including having separate front and rear control.  Now don't have to have the red rear on when loco is pulling a train.   :)

Here's how I control it:-

F0f is the loco front white light
FOr is the loco back white light
So F0 directionally controls the loco white lights dependant on direction of travel

F4  directionally set, controls the loco front and rear red lights using Zimo pads FO1 and FO2 (green and brown wires).  Turn F4 off and no rear red light on loco.

F5  directionally set, controls the cab lights using Zimo pads FO3 and FO4.

F3 controls the Zimo uncoupling shuffle for use with the Dapol EasiShunt couplings.

I was initially going to put the extra light keys on high F numbers and so used Swiss Mapping but in the end for ease of use used the lower numbers and shifted what was there to higher numbers.  That's the beauty of Zimo decoders you can move things around quite easily,

John at YouChoos supplied the Zimo MX648 with a Class 22 sound set.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DJM Dave on July 30, 2016, 05:41:40 PM
Lovely, thanks for sharing.
Was there much milling involved?
Cheers
Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on July 30, 2016, 05:55:13 PM
Absolutely none at all.  A little bit of carvery and a large hammer to squeeze it all in  :).  Really must get around to doing a tutorial on this, Zimo sound in the Dapol pannier plus a CT sound decoder in a Jinty.  Awaiting delivery of the Farish 64xx to see what I can do with that.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on July 30, 2016, 08:41:05 PM
Quote from: Caz on July 30, 2016, 05:55:13 PM
  Really must get around to doing a tutorial on this,

I and am sure a few others, would like to see a tutorial please Caz. If nothing else, it will be something else to file away for future reference.  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on August 01, 2016, 03:36:59 PM
Oops...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EL-Oy1Eu5eU/V59dyLFI1YI/AAAAAAAAI-w/HfMb27usMfQrvjiZdeAFboxicOw3XDrtACCo/s800/IMG_7531.JPG)

These aren't Deutsche Bahn... wonder how they'll fit on Steinheim am Main (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=23998.105)...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 01, 2016, 04:09:58 PM
Quote from: GScaleBruce on August 01, 2016, 03:36:59 PM
Oops...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EL-Oy1Eu5eU/V59dyLFI1YI/AAAAAAAAI-w/HfMb27usMfQrvjiZdeAFboxicOw3XDrtACCo/s800/IMG_7531.JPG)

These aren't Deutsche Bahn... wonder how they'll fit on Steinheim am Main (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=23998.105)...

Looks like classic ozeanblau/beige (https://www.google.de/search?q=ozeanblau+beige) to me...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 01, 2016, 04:16:33 PM
Quote from: railsquid on August 01, 2016, 04:09:58 PM
Quote from: GScaleBruce on August 01, 2016, 03:36:59 PM
Oops...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EL-Oy1Eu5eU/V59dyLFI1YI/AAAAAAAAI-w/HfMb27usMfQrvjiZdeAFboxicOw3XDrtACCo/s800/IMG_7531.JPG)

These aren't Deutsche Bahn... wonder how they'll fit on Steinheim am Main (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=23998.105)...

Looks like classic ozeanblau/beige (https://www.google.de/search?q=ozeanblau+beige) to me...

Upon further examination the coaches would appear to be Bahn-Reisezugwagen Modelklasse 1
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on August 01, 2016, 05:23:38 PM
Quote from: GScaleBruce on August 01, 2016, 03:36:59 PM
Oops...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EL-Oy1Eu5eU/V59dyLFI1YI/AAAAAAAAI-w/HfMb27usMfQrvjiZdeAFboxicOw3XDrtACCo/s800/IMG_7531.JPG)

These aren't Deutsche Bahn... wonder how they'll fit on Steinheim am Main (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=23998.105)...
You mad, impetuous thing, you!

Just need some GUVs now, then.  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on August 04, 2016, 06:03:43 PM
Just got Tornado's support coach from the collectors club   :)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/42-040816175824.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on August 05, 2016, 07:40:36 AM
It was my birthday a few days ago and this little lot was given to me

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/3123-050816073653.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=42548)

This was very, very nice as I was not expecting the Wessie.

I'm a bit confused about the B set though. I now have two B sets, I maroon and one supposedly crimson. One of these is described as maroon and one as crimson, yeh right. Never mind I'm happy with two maroon sets.



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/3123-050816073955.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=42549)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 05, 2016, 07:48:08 AM
All very nice.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on August 05, 2016, 07:49:17 AM
I popped into DCC supplies to get a buffer for my Hymek yesterday. They have a great display and also some Cat A, Cat B and Cat C items from Dapol. These are basically returns and Cat C comes with no guarantee that it will actually work. I saw this Cat C item at £38.40 and decided it was well worth a punt. It didn't do anything more than buzz and shake when power was first applied but with a little jiggling to the drive shaft it runs great. I'm well happy although not impressed with the pulling power but I think this is normal for a Dapol 9f.




(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/3123-050816074834.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=42551)

They have quite a few locos in the various categories so well worth a visit.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 05, 2016, 07:58:23 AM
The price was right, then! I'm very fond of those locos as they worked from Tyne Dock in my youth.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 06, 2016, 08:52:02 AM
With the pound in the cellar digging furiously away at the floor, it would be rude not to acquire another Western.
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8732/28797921015_4498c1c8b8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KSLSBz)
dapol-class-52-D1065-western-consort (https://flic.kr/p/KSLSBz) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

And a nice Pullman car to go with it, annoyingly someone nabbed the others before I could put them in my basket.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on August 06, 2016, 09:38:27 AM
The only advantage of being in hospital is that my wallet gets a reprieve
Graham's
:searchingsign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on August 06, 2016, 09:42:06 AM
Quote from: railsquid on August 06, 2016, 08:52:02 AM
With the pound in the cellar digging furiously away at the floor, it would be rude not to acquire another Western.
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8732/28797921015_4498c1c8b8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KSLSBz)
dapol-class-52-D1065-western-consort (https://flic.kr/p/KSLSBz) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

And a nice Pullman car to go with it, annoyingly someone nabbed the others before I could put them in my basket.
You just can't have too many Westerns!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gyppy101 on August 11, 2016, 05:37:15 PM
My latest purchase arrived from Rails today.  Superb loco .. great detail and excellent running.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on August 11, 2016, 09:18:56 PM
Quote from: Gyppy101 on August 11, 2016, 05:37:15 PM
My latest purchase arrived from Rails today.  Superb loco .. great detail and excellent running.

Go on, let us into,the secret!! What did you buy??
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gyppy101 on August 11, 2016, 09:55:48 PM
It was a BR Standard Tank 4MT but sadly photo failed to upload! Sorry.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CaleyDave on August 12, 2016, 04:23:32 PM
Picked this one up form Harburn Hobbies today

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/4869-120816161246.jpeg)

Graham Farish 60021. Need to chip it later.
This one is going to be put in charge of my TEA tanks when they arrive to represent the Grangemouth oil Trains.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 12, 2016, 04:58:41 PM
Quote from: CaleyDave on August 12, 2016, 04:23:32 PM
Picked this one up form Harburn Hobbies today

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/42/4869-120816161246.jpeg)

Graham Farish 60021. Need to chip it later.
This one is going to be put in charge of my TEA tanks when they arrive to represent the Grangemouth oil Trains.

Those class 20s in the background look a bit overscale... I'd say they're Lima but IIRC Lima never produced 20s in N.  ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CaleyDave on August 12, 2016, 05:28:17 PM
Quote from: railsquid on August 12, 2016, 04:58:41 PM
Those class 20s in the background look a bit overscale... I'd say they're Lima but IIRC Lima never produced 20s in N.  ???

Don't worry they are not N gauge! (I don't recall ever seeing an N gauge Lima class 20 but I wouldn't have been looking)
Lima 00 Gauge Class 20's.
Part of a collection of 1980's (Almost exclusively Early Sectorisation and Scottish) 00 gauge trains which whilst I have no layout to run them on I like and have no intention of selling until I need the space or money so I change which ones sit on top of my wardrobe from time to time.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 12, 2016, 05:36:50 PM
Quote from: CaleyDave on August 12, 2016, 05:28:17 PM
Quote from: railsquid on August 12, 2016, 04:58:41 PM
Those class 20s in the background look a bit overscale... I'd say they're Lima but IIRC Lima never produced 20s in N.  ???

Don't worry they are not N gauge! (I don't recall ever seeing an N gauge Lima class 20 but I wouldn't have been looking)
Lima 00 Gauge Class 20's.
Part of a collection of 1980's (Almost exclusively Early Sectorisation and Scottish) 00 gauge trains which whilst I have no layout to run them on I like and have no intention of selling until I need the space or money so I change which ones sit on top of my wardrobe from time to time.


I categorically deny ever having done anything like this ;)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7509/28904050096_d2df081c6c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L39P6j)
layout-2014-09-12_e (https://flic.kr/p/L39P6j) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 16, 2016, 11:34:38 AM
At last. A bit of good luck. A friend is changing era so I managed to get hold of this baby.
Thanks, Dave :claphappy:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/264-160816113008-429941681.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/264-160816113009-429942249.jpeg)

@georgehgv (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2383) Am I a happy bunny or what?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 16, 2016, 11:38:26 AM
Cool.... jealous  :envy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 16, 2016, 11:40:30 AM
Quote from: Only Me on August 16, 2016, 11:38:30 AM
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Have you recently done an advert for some extra strong mints?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 16, 2016, 12:03:55 PM
nicely done undercoat :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: georgehgv on August 16, 2016, 01:12:08 PM
Well done Mick, can I now post more of mine and a whole lot more to tempt you, great friend you have there
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 16, 2016, 01:49:36 PM
Quote from: georgehgv on August 16, 2016, 01:12:08 PM
Well done Mick, can I now post more of mine and a whole lot more to tempt you

Go you ahead, George. Have you got a Kestrel, Lion or Falcon diesel squirrelled away somewhere?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: georgehgv on August 16, 2016, 03:29:47 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 16, 2016, 01:49:36 PM
Quote from: georgehgv on August 16, 2016, 01:12:08 PM
Well done Mick, can I now post more of mine and a whole lot more to tempt you

Go you ahead, George. Have you got a Kestrel, Lion or Falcon diesel squirrelled away somewhere?

Nope you quite safe. A couple of B1's. Tornado in present livery, reminder to self, post pics of new purchases.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on August 19, 2016, 12:35:49 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 16, 2016, 11:34:38 AM
At last. A bit of good luck. A friend is changing era so I managed to get hold of this baby.
Thanks, Dave :claphappy:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/264-160816113009-429942249.jpeg)


That's really nice Mick, good pal you have there  :beers: I'll crack a celebratory bottle for you  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on August 19, 2016, 12:53:39 PM
Very nice. I'm too afraid to run mine too much just in case it overheats and melts the bodywork! I doubt DCC will be able to replace the body on a 'Western Enterprise' even under warranty. So it only gets the occasional spin.

Now, when are Dapol going to produce one in golden ochre livery?

Cheers, NeMo

Quote from: newportnobby on August 16, 2016, 11:34:38 AM
At last. A bit of good luck. A friend is changing era so I managed to get hold of this baby.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/264-160816113008-429941681.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 19, 2016, 01:47:34 PM
Me too, as if I needed an excuse. :beers:

Beautiful looking locomotive!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 19, 2016, 03:12:48 PM
Quote from: NeMo on August 19, 2016, 12:53:39 PM
Very nice. I'm too afraid to run mine too much just in case it overheats and melts the bodywork! 

Quote from: newportnobby on August 16, 2016, 11:34:38 AM
At last. A bit of good luck. A friend is changing era so I managed to get hold of this baby.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/264-160816113008-429941681.jpeg)

I think poor Elvinley must have just been unlucky with his. I have 6 Westerns, 3 of which are Dapol and none of them run even warmly (where's the touch wood smiley when you need one)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 19, 2016, 03:56:06 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 19, 2016, 03:12:48 PM
Quote from: NeMo on August 19, 2016, 12:53:39 PM
Very nice. I'm too afraid to run mine too much just in case it overheats and melts the bodywork! 

Quote from: newportnobby on August 16, 2016, 11:34:38 AM
At last. A bit of good luck. A friend is changing era so I managed to get hold of this baby.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/264-160816113008-429941681.jpeg)

I think poor Elvinley must have just been unlucky with his. I have 6 Westerns, 3 of which are Dapol and none of them run even warmly (where's the touch wood smiley when you need one)

Talking of Westerns, I'd just like to lament the passing of the lighting in one direction on this D1065:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8732/28797921015_4498c1c8b8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KSLSBz)
dapol-class-52-D1065-western-consort (https://flic.kr/p/KSLSBz) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

Frontal and rear lighting works in one direction, but not the other, and I'm not sure if it was like that out of the box, sigh. Hopefully it's just a connection which has worked loose. Lovely loco otherwise. If I feel the urge to acquire any more (my first failed out of the box with a slight burning smell) I'll probably have them sent to DCC Supplies rather than risk touching Nobby's wood.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MKP on August 19, 2016, 04:30:59 PM
Quote from: NeMo on August 19, 2016, 12:53:39 PM
Very nice. I'm too afraid to run mine too much just in case it overheats and melts the bodywork! I doubt DCC will be able to replace the body on a 'Western Enterprise' even under warranty. So it only gets the occasional spin.

Now, when are Dapol going to produce one in golden ochre livery?


Not for a while yet, still waiting for a slot for the weathered run of Enterprise
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on August 23, 2016, 03:19:02 PM
 :hellosign:
The "double" arrived in Narnia....and immediately dcc fitted
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/image_zpsyurcffq6.jpeg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/image_zpsyurcffq6.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on August 23, 2016, 11:45:34 PM
I found these on a stall at Nottingham Toyfair. 

one of these-
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/1473-230816232743.jpeg)

two of these
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/1473-230816233005.jpeg)

two of these
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/1473-230816233156.jpeg)

and one of these
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/1473-230816233309.jpeg)

This last one is by Ultima, and I don't recognise the type, but it has planked sides apparently..  Perhaps someone can help out.  It needs replacement bogies as the originals are the bent-over brass etches that fail after some time, and it has pizza cutter nylon wheelsets.

The rest are quite elderly Thompsons by, I think, Westwater and Kirk.  I had one in blood-and-custard livery in the mid seventies (bought 1974 or thereabouts from Nu-Sto Models in Hartlepool.  Mr Stott, the owner, later developed Nu-Cast kits, and his son was a pupil of mine at Brinkburn School in Hartlepool.    I'm not sure about keeping the brakes- they may be given new brass sides if suitable (or maybe not) to make different Thompson varieties that aren't likely to appear r-t-r.  the other three will be lined and lettered and join the growing Hawthorn dene stock, but will most likely be kept back for use on Croft Spa when it makes its appearance in a couple of years time...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/1473-230816234219.jpeg)

Lastly, not n-gauge, but an example of the vapourware from Dave Jones, the sales of which will finance tooling of the classes 17, 23 and WD saddletank in N.  Photographed on my OO-gauge shunting plank "No Place".

No apologies for posting an orribly oversized loco...
Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on August 28, 2016, 12:59:59 AM
My latest purchase. I am well pleased with itm it runs good. I have fitted a CT DCX77z chip which leaves room for crew in the cab and gives superb slow running.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/1784-260816233620.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on August 29, 2016, 03:28:53 AM
Here is my latest rolling stock addition which is a CMX track cleaning car supplied by DCConcepts. This little baby is machined from brass and weighs in at a hefty 1/2 lb. My track cleaning train now comprises a Kato SD40-2 locomotive that is capable of running over dirt and pulling down trees, followed by the CMX and then the Atlas cleaning car which is really a Tomix in disguise. The nice thing about the CMX is the size of its cleaning reservoir and its cleaning pad arrangement that applies a nice pressure to the track. Judging by the filth it has picked up so far, it is working very well. The Atlas (Tomix) is a decent unit too with a rotating cleaning pad and a vacuuming capability. The Atlas reservoir is too small for my liking as it doesn't make a circuit of my track without requiring refilling. The more track cleaning units the better in my view.

Webbo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/4229-290816031435.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=43189)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 29, 2016, 07:49:30 AM
Definitely something I should invest in.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on August 29, 2016, 08:50:13 AM
They ain't cheap and will cost you as much as a Farish Pacific, but clean track is the Holy Grail in my opinion.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DJM Dave on August 29, 2016, 09:08:25 AM
I'll take your clean track and raise you a decent controller too.
But i must admit it's a heck of a beast at doing the job it was designed for. I have one and it's a sound investment.

It never ceases to amaze me the modellers who don't invest in decent equipment and expect their trains to run properly.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on September 02, 2016, 10:20:27 PM
Having located and retrieved my parcel (see the angry thread), I've got my hands on these lovelies:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/4156-020916221307.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shropshire Lad on September 06, 2016, 01:17:54 PM

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/5589-060916131622.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=43361)
My new (and only) N Gauge model. A factory fitted sound Class 108 :-)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on September 06, 2016, 03:04:14 PM
Quote from: Shropshire Lad on September 06, 2016, 01:17:54 PM

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/5589-060916131622.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=43361)
My new (and only) N Gauge model. A factory fitted sound Class 108 :-)
Welcome. You know it's cruel to only have one - they get lonely.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shropshire Lad on September 06, 2016, 03:45:22 PM
I know Chris!
As it's at least partly your fault I bought it, I thought I might bring it over to play with your Westerns :-)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on September 06, 2016, 04:14:19 PM
Quote from: Shropshire Lad on September 06, 2016, 03:45:22 PM
I know Chris!
As it's at least partly your fault I bought it, I thought I might bring it over to play with your Westerns :-)

Yep anytime. I'm analogue but some of the sounds will work.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ohlavache on September 06, 2016, 07:33:25 PM
Hello.
For my birthday, I got this nice steam tramway.  :heart2:

(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/mr_munroe/IMG_5572.JPG)

(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/mr_munroe/IMG_5574.JPG)

The Terrier is wonderful! And the Maunsell coach is also great.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 06, 2016, 08:34:57 PM
Trés jolie, et bonne anniversaire :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 10, 2016, 03:54:56 PM
Quote from: railsquid on July 26, 2016, 03:21:54 PM
Ex-GWR railcar W20W on a secondment to Birmingham Knotmore Street.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8896/28457071712_215cdc92af_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KmDVZs)
gwr-railcar-w20w (https://flic.kr/p/KmDVZs) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
Irrelevant trivia... I have been long aware of these railcars, but always imagined they were used on remote obscure GWR branchlines. Not only does it seem they were used a lot in the West Midlands, but apparently "Droitwich saw more railcar workings than any other stations, with 20 calling daily" ("A Century of Railways around Birmingham and the West Midlands", p74). Guess where this Squid lived for a few years...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 10, 2016, 05:44:30 PM
My haul from TINGS, all new.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/2419-100916173254-43449575.jpeg)

Graham Farish Class 47, 47111 Greyfriars Bobby in BR Large Logo livery
Dapol Mk3 First and Mk3 2nd in Intercity
Graham Farish Mk1 BG in Intercity
Graham Farish Mk2 TSO in Network Southeast, weathered by TMC
Dapol NGS Collett BGs in plain crimson and crimson and cream
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on September 14, 2016, 05:24:50 PM
Got myself a Brush type 4 yesterday. I had a nice day out at Bourton on the Water. I didn't know there was a model shop there but there is. It is well stocked and prices are reasonable. This loco cost £100 which is cheaper than a certain shop in Liverpool and £2.75 more than a shop in Sheffield. So a nice day out and an unexpected new loco at a good price. Days don't get much better than that.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/3123-140916172339.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=43606)
It will need to have detail bits added to one end and some weathering of course.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steve Brassett on September 14, 2016, 06:55:53 PM
If it is the shop I'm thinking of, it has some nice layouts as well.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 14, 2016, 07:12:23 PM
You may need to renumber it, too.
Check out its allocations here..............
http://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=class&id=39&type=D&page=alloc (http://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=class&id=39&type=D&page=alloc)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on September 14, 2016, 07:45:39 PM
Thanks for the info. Luckily for me I my eyesight isn't really good enough to easily read the number!   I may well do some number changes over the winter so the allocation guide is really useful.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on September 24, 2016, 03:58:34 PM
Been chasing around for one of these for my Beer van fleet

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/523-240916155431.jpeg)

Brand new and in original packaging, well chuffed  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 24, 2016, 04:21:19 PM
A bit like Marstons Pedigree - a most well travelled ale, David :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on September 25, 2016, 09:50:18 PM
Manged to steal these for a measly NZD87.11. a dummy and motorized 153 set in RR!! 153377 motorised and 153328 dummy

Dummy end 1
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/3841-250916213902.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=43866)

Dummy end 2
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/3841-250916213932.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=43867)

Dummy end 2 head on
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/3841-250916214034.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=43868)

motorised end 1
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/3841-250916214718.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=43869)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Thorpe Parva on September 29, 2016, 12:07:03 PM
Took delivery of the Farish Midland Pullman Train Pack a couple of days ago. Have just put the Fine Art Print into a Wilko Frame...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/882-290916120625.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=43962)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cazadoom on October 04, 2016, 03:53:35 PM
Picked this up at the dapol open day

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/565-041016155243.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=44114)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JayM481 on October 06, 2016, 02:41:30 AM
Quote from: cazadoom on October 04, 2016, 03:53:35 PM
Picked this up at the dapol open day

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/565-041016155243.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=44114)

:goggleeyes: :o

The valenced A4s are in stock?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cazadoom on October 06, 2016, 02:42:56 PM
They had a few in stock at the Dapol open day
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JayM481 on October 07, 2016, 02:01:42 AM
Hopefully the others will be around soon.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on October 10, 2016, 08:49:38 PM
A couple of custom painted Grain Wagons from Chris in Prague
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/2419-101016185957-443741364.jpeg)

New Dapol 33/0
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/2419-101016190222-44379459.jpeg)

Some Dapol Mk3s
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/2419-101016190239-44381785.jpeg)

Graham Farish Iron Ore tippers (triple pack) and open wagon.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/2419-101016190143-443762267.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on October 11, 2016, 01:45:48 PM
My latest acquisition:

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k481/Atso-Cad/2016-10-11%2013.31.01_zps5zlix9bl.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/Atso-Cad/media/2016-10-11%2013.31.01_zps5zlix9bl.jpg.html)

A DCC supplies category B Dapol A3; at less than £55 it seemed rude not to buy it! Other than it is covered in oil and the accessory bag is missing, it is in good condition and runs well. This nicely fits in with another mid term project of mine to model Humourist in mid/late 1930's guise complete with double chimney and round dome. I've already got a spare Dapol GNR tender body to get everything as correct as the scale allows. I'll need to repaint this one in apple green and I hope I'm up to the challenge of matching my existing Dapol LNER liveried A3s...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on October 17, 2016, 01:42:32 PM
Sorry no pictures yet but I've just test run Winston Churchill purchased from
Leachsprite4 and I'm a very happy chap I've been looking for this for about two years ever since getting the funeral coach conversion from Osborns Models .I missed out on two on EBay since then but I'm very pleased to say this one runs perfectly and was sent promptly and well packed thanks go to Leachsprite4 .
I can recommend anyone to buy from him.
Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 17, 2016, 03:11:12 PM
@Bob Tidbury (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3442) Have you left positive feedback on his profile, Bob? If you're not sure how to, drop me a PM and I'll send you one back with instructions.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: leachsprite4 on October 17, 2016, 06:39:47 PM
Well for such kind words from Bob, here is Winston at its previous home.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/4709-131016200805.jpeg)
I  look forward to photos in its new use and home.
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on October 17, 2016, 06:44:41 PM
Quote from: leachsprite4 on October 17, 2016, 06:39:47 PM
Well for such kind words from Bob, here is Winston at its previous home.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/4709-131016200805.jpeg)
I  look forward to photos in its new use and home.
Graham
Very nice......
:)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on October 22, 2016, 07:38:29 PM
Two more additions to my collection.

A wagon with the name of a local colliery, one of a limited edition run for a (long defunct) local shop.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/2419-221016185035-44776130.jpeg)

And a weathered maroon BR Mk1 CCT
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/2419-221016185055-44778910.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Waz on October 22, 2016, 08:48:43 PM
Purchaced at TINGS yes I know it's taken me a while to put a picture up of it.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/4354-221016204440.jpeg)

And I also purchased a TMC weathered weed killing train

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/4354-221016204537.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: colpatben on October 27, 2016, 09:07:25 AM
Three new toys this week

The Tomix TM-18 chassis for a kit build, actual train not decided.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/1337-271016083447-44875990.jpeg)

A new Kettle, probably the last of the Farish 5MTs

'Camelot' as preserved and housed at The Bluebell railway. Two of our club members (BMRC) who are voulenteers at Blubell have ridden the footplate of this at 1:1 scale.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/1337-271016083449-44887758.jpeg)

And lastly although not strictly rolling stock a 3 RPM 12v motor for motorising a Peco NB-65 Turntable

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/1337-271016083451-448891788.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: colpatben on October 27, 2016, 09:09:31 AM
Quote from: colpatben on October 27, 2016, 09:07:25 AM
Three new toys this week

The Tomix TM-18 chassis for a kit build, actual train not decided.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/1337-271016083447-44875990.jpeg)

A new Kettle, probably the last of the Farish 5MTs

'Camelot' as preserved and housed at The Bluebell railway. Two of our club members (BMRC) who are volunteers at Blubell have ridden the footplate of this at 1:1 scale.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/1337-271016083449-44887758.jpeg)

And lastly although not strictly rolling stock a 3 RPM 12v motor for motorising a Peco NB-65 Turntable

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/1337-271016083451-448891788.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jason B on October 27, 2016, 11:33:07 PM
Most recent purchase this Large logo Dapol 56 advertised at Blue  but turning outto be BR Large logo keenlyl priced via dcc supplies outlet 

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b559/ts030j/IMG_20161024_151750975_zpsafivtiif.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/ts030j/media/IMG_20161024_151750975_zpsafivtiif.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kiwi1941 on October 28, 2016, 09:11:49 AM
Quote from: colpatben on October 27, 2016, 09:09:31 AMAnd lastly although not strictly rolling stock a 3 RPM 12v motor for motorising a Peco NB-65 Turntable
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/1337-271016083451-448891788.jpeg)
Very interesting. Where did you source that from please? TIA, Brian
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: colpatben on October 29, 2016, 08:05:13 AM
Quote from: kiwi1941 on October 28, 2016, 09:11:49 AM
Quote from: colpatben on October 27, 2016, 09:09:31 AMAnd lastly although not strictly rolling stock a 3 RPM 12v motor for motorising a Peco NB-65 Turntable
Very interesting. Where did you source that from please? TIA, Brian

Part of the answer is in the translation for the label 'DC DEAR MOTOR'  :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182248899520 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182248899520)

I chose the 3 RPM as being most prototypical for rotational speed ie 1/2 rev in 10 seconds to turn a loco 180 degrees

Not sure about delivery to NZ
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kiwi1941 on October 29, 2016, 09:53:29 PM
Quote from: colpatben on October 29, 2016, 08:05:13 AM

Part of the answer is in the translation for the label 'DC DEAR MOTOR'  :D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182248899520 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182248899520)
I chose the 3 RPM as being most prototypical for rotational speed ie 1/2 rev in 10 seconds to turn a loco 180 degrees

Not sure about delivery to NZ

Mny thanks for that - tracked down the manufacturer in China and ordered one direct so avoiding eBay's rapacious charges.  :) Best, Brian
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on October 31, 2016, 07:55:04 PM
I have bought a Tomix cleaning car from Dapol and a modified pcb from Germany to convert to dcc.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1784-311016195238.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on October 31, 2016, 08:22:57 PM
I converted a couple of these to DCC manually, it was really straightforward to take apart. I assume you'll find that too. Good luck nonetheless!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on November 02, 2016, 01:55:22 PM
With the arrival of a Collett full brake my milk train is at last complete. I ordered it towards the beginning of October but the couple who look after the N gauge shop were having what I am sure  was a well earned holiday. This was clearly stated on the website. The coach seems to have arrived quite quickly now they are back so I am very happy with the service form NGS - thank you. This brake will get a gentle weathering before the Warley NEC show.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/3123-021116135014.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45102)

I'm very pleased with this coach although the attempt at window bars doesn't work for me from normal viewing distance. It looks ok close up (as per the photo) but I wish they had left it plain.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/3123-021116135318.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45103)

It will be great in my milk train but be warned that the livery doesn't match all that well with the Dapol Collett coaches. Both the maroon and the lining colour are different shades. The livery on the NGS full brake looks better than the Dapol coach livery. I think the level of detail is also better on the NGS coach.



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/3123-021116135513.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45104)

It may be of interest to the NGS committee that if it wasn't for this coach I probably wouldn't have joined. I'm sure I will enjoy other benefits now I have.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on November 03, 2016, 08:16:00 PM
A few purchases I have made, a s/h gf wagon and a coach, not sure of the make of the coach or what model it is but it is LMS and that is ok for me. I have also bought a GF Mk1 BG full brake coach and a Dapol weathered LMS 7 plank wagon in the Model Railways direct sale.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1784-031116194948.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 03, 2016, 10:33:06 PM
Quote from: lil chris on November 03, 2016, 08:16:00 PM
A few purchases I have made, a s/h gf wagon and a coach, not sure of the make of the coach or what model it is but it is LMS and that is ok for me. I have also bought a GF Mk1 BG full brake coach and a Dapol weathered LMS 7 plank wagon in the Model Railways direct sale.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1784-031116194948.jpeg)

That looks like a Graham Farish 'generic' mainline coach.  It isn't based on a particular prototype as far as I'm aware.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on November 03, 2016, 10:49:30 PM
Thanks John, I have a early gf mainline coach and it is vertually the same apart from having LMS on the side.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 04, 2016, 09:36:18 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on November 03, 2016, 10:33:06 PM

That looks like a Graham Farish 'generic' mainline coach.  It isn't based on a particular prototype as far as I'm aware.

John's right. Looking in my 1983 Farish catalogue it's a 57ft generic coach which Farish just painted different colours dependent on the region as the same one appears under GWR, LMS, Southern and Caledonian.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on November 05, 2016, 09:20:19 PM
Latest on Hawthorn Dene is this 4-car Farish by Bachmann class 101, from Hammersmith works aka Mr Simon.  Not finished yet as it still needs some work to put the right bits below the frame on the right coaches, and a suitable set of numbers applying for a Gosforth-based set.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1473-051116205839.jpeg)

View of the whole set.  There is a driver in the front and a tail lamp on the back- Hawthorn Dene is a roundy-roundy as is the next layout Croft Spa, on which construction has begun. The TGS in the middle is a cut-and-shut job, and the whole thing has been repainted from blue into green with CORRECT lining (Farish do theirs too yellow).  Power is still in the brake car, so one driving car is always pushed.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1473-051116210040.jpeg)

A closer view of the TGS- the set is correctly formed as DMCL - TGS - TSL - DMCL.  If anyone wants to have a look at it running it will be running on Hawthorn Dene at Newcastle show next weekend.  Also running should be my latest A4 (TMC weathered, the M7 to G5 conversion, the Farish/UM/Langley O1 2-8-0 and my Foxhunter K3, together with the usual assortment of NE Region stuff.

If I'm really lucky I'll get the NGS Thompson brake that arrived yesterday weathered a bit.  Otherwise it will have to run clean.

Miss them at Newcastle and you might get to see them at Leamington & Warwick, Bristol, GCR North, Doncaster or Manchester next year, or at Ally Pally or Warley in 2018.

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on November 05, 2016, 10:32:04 PM
Another one that hasn't been seen before-  the second of the Etched Pixels teak-bodied coaches.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1473-051116221425.jpeg)

This came back from Hammersmith works just before Hawthorn Dene's last outing at the GCR, and ran with the newly upgraded M7.  The coach is the second of the pair.  I built the first - the push-pull driving trailer, and then Mr Simon took it away and put right all of my mistakes.  He decided he would build the second one....

Super model.  The only criticism of the kit is that the coaches end up a long way apart.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1473-051116221234.jpeg)

The G5 started off as a Dapol M7 and was rebuilt by the late Graham Smith.  DCC Supplies chipped it for me, and it has also had a trip to Hammersmith to have its handrails replaced by correct ones.  As I managed to find a picture of this G5 (67253) with the dome in the middle of the boiler instead of on the front ring that has saved the rather nasty job of moving it forwards. Thank goodness for replacement boilers of different design to the original....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1473-051116221540.jpeg)

Finally a view of the whole push-pull train. It runs bunker- first as the loco's track-holding is just that little bit better that way round- and it has the advantage of a marginal increase of adhesive weight onto the driving wheels- not a lot but every little helps.  Hopefully the floor at Newcastle will be level enough for the whole train to run.  If we have as steep a hall-floor slope as at the Manchester DCC show earlier this year it might be a bit of a struggle.

Les

PS - yes that is a Dapol Pannier tank in the background.  Until the DJM J94 finally arrives three matchboxes are the front-line power for the colliery, backed up by a Farish 08 and Jinty, and a pair of first-generation J94s that have been carved up a bit.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on November 06, 2016, 01:12:00 AM
One would expect that running such a loco backwards would provide a bit more traction since the driving wheels are towards the front of the loco. Same principle is seen when a dragster takes off and the front wheels tend to lift off the ground. The torque applied to the slicks shifts the weight of the vehicle towards the back to the point where there is no weight on the front wheels at lift off and all is on the back wheels.  More weight over the driving wheels (whether dragster or locomotive) means more traction from them even though I don't think that the M7 is capable of doing wheelies.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 06, 2016, 09:31:49 AM
Loving the four-car Class 101 Les.

I bought a job lot of Peco wagons on eBay.

Southern wagons
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2419-061116091553-452111830.jpeg)

GW and unbranded wagons
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2419-061116091621-452131726.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2419-061116091635-452141423.jpeg)

Ford pallet vans
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2419-061116091639-45215982.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 06, 2016, 09:43:15 AM
This thread page is full of lovely stuff! (On me phone, anyhow)  ;)

The G5 is superb, as is everything else on this part of the thread.

Thanks for posting!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 06, 2016, 10:06:49 AM
Having got a 3 car class 108 I was very lucky a while back to procure a middle car from a forum member to make up a 4 car set........

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qpfhuhg4yuohap1/Classes%20108%20and%2025%20on%20Kimbolted.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/qpfhuhg4yuohap1/Classes%20108%20and%2025%20on%20Kimbolted.MOV?dl=0)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on November 07, 2016, 11:59:55 AM
Another Class 73 arrived in Narnia today...



(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/IMG_0685_zpsrtfnqhel.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/IMG_0685_zpsrtfnqhel.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on November 07, 2016, 06:37:05 PM
Picked up this lady of a certain age, a Peco 'Jubilee', at TADRail a couple of weeks ago, for the princely sum of £20.

While she ran more or less as she should, she had a missing screw on the valve gear and something else was catching too, which needed sorting, hence what I think is a bit of a bargain price.

@Ozymandias (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3534) managed to give her the full spa treatment, and she now runs as good as new! Very smooth and quiet. Makes me wonder whether my two Dapol 9Fs will still be running after 30 years!

So here she is, settled onto my current project, 'Quantoxhead Harbour', skirting the cliffs and drawing a few fish vans into the harbour.

Cheers, NeMo

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/945-071116182158-452711186.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/945-071116182200-45272902.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 07, 2016, 08:21:19 PM
Very nice, too :heart2: What name and number is she getting?
@Ozymandias (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3534)
Excellent work, Gideon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on November 07, 2016, 08:42:17 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on November 07, 2016, 08:21:19 PM
Very nice, too :heart2: What name and number is she getting?

5742 "Connaught". Had wanted 5602 "British Honduras" but Fox don't do plates for that one.  :-\ Belize is where my wife and I had our honeymoon, so would have been very nice indeed!

"Connaught" does have connections for me though, being the hotel in London where my dad started out as a chef, some time in the early 60s.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on November 08, 2016, 09:59:47 PM
I have a Network rail 101 (thanks MRD)
but only have pictures of my Thompson brake (Thanks NGS!) and Traffic services Bogie hopper!


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/3841-081116215423.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45311)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/3841-081116215616.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45312)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on November 09, 2016, 11:23:52 AM
...a VTG "red stripe"
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/IMG_0690_zpscrvn6jl9.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/IMG_0690_zpscrvn6jl9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DELETED on November 10, 2016, 08:22:20 PM
My first new locomotive purchase in over a year as I don't agree to all the price hikes.  Wanted a class 60 for ages, the last time I tried to get one off ebay but Mr Hermes the courier driver decided he wanted it for himself instead but this time I went for one from Buffers and I got it fine by good old RM -I was surprised the buffers deal was still on.  I was lazy and bought the DCC converted one (check me out now I'm in work -willing to throw away an extra £10 for someone else to convert when I can do it myself :doh: but was still a reasonable price overall).  Half way through running it in tonight on my test track after I cleaned off the oil from the loco which was plastered everywhere.  My Kato test track suffers from tarnishing / corrision also for some reason but having got everything going the Bachmann chip seems spot-on for what I want again so very happy so far...

Sorry for the poor photo, I think the camera on my smartphone is on its way out and the lighting in my layout room isn't great...

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu17/RSTA/N%20gauge/IMAG1666.jpg) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/RSTA/media/N%20gauge/IMAG1666.jpg.html)

....I'm assuming only the RHS front light should normally be on with the "pair" of red tail lamps at the back.  I've checked loads of photos of the real thing and the RHS lamp always seems to stand out more?  I'm 99% sure this is right but always struck me as a little weird due to the assymetry.  Presumably it's the High intensity lamp on the front on the RHS which is replicated.

Rich
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 12, 2016, 04:08:10 PM
Here's my newest addition, a Union Mills GWR 3200 'Dukedog'

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2419-121116152113-45377818.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on November 14, 2016, 04:43:36 PM
I think they're breeding here's mine Great Western livery this time

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/523-141116163653.jpeg)

Lovely little runner, but as has been said wider than the average, fortunately I haven't nailed down my platforms yet!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on November 14, 2016, 06:38:01 PM
That Dukedog is looking mighty tempting !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on November 14, 2016, 06:54:56 PM
Here's mine with a little bit of extra trim

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/8-141116132313.gif)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on November 15, 2016, 05:54:44 PM
Well one my acolytes, dropped off a bag today, and inside was this little lot, and ONLY £2.50 each
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/4342-151116175118.jpeg)
So being an LMS fan how long do you think they will survive before a repaint?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mito on November 15, 2016, 06:08:09 PM
A repaint? What a terrible thing to do to them. Poor innocent little coaches. :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on November 15, 2016, 06:12:49 PM
You've had them how many minutes PP and they're still not painted?  :toot:

Dave G



Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on November 15, 2016, 06:13:27 PM
Quote from: Mito on November 15, 2016, 06:08:09 PM
A repaint? What a terrible thing to do to them. Poor innocent little coaches. :o

CRIMSON CRIMSON CRIMSON :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on November 15, 2016, 08:26:15 PM
I wonder where I am when all these bargains are available ?
Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on November 15, 2016, 08:55:01 PM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on November 15, 2016, 08:26:15 PM
I wonder where I am when all these bargains are available ?
Bob

You're too busy reading and answering posts on this 'ere forum. (But you are appreciated, even if it does mean you miss out on some bargains  ;)).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DELETED on November 15, 2016, 09:54:25 PM
Purchased twice in the same month.  I'll be on 10p white bread and ketchup spread for the last week this month!

I bought two Tarmac JGA's.  Had I known when I started collecting them at £17/each NEW a couple of years ago the price would have rocketed to over £28 now  :o I wouldn't have bothered (new stock was listed on Hattons for about a week then nothing at all anywhere last month or so).  But I like them and they're outside my era (but I at least have a Cl 60 now), another two JGA's at £21 each is just affordable but still very pricey for used,  9 is my limit now so that's a full rake for me :thumbsup:.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on November 15, 2016, 10:15:18 PM
Quote from: daveg on November 15, 2016, 06:12:49 PM
You've had them how many minutes PP and they're still not painted?  :toot:

Dave G

Dave

What are you trying to say?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 16, 2016, 12:04:35 AM
Quote from: paulprice on November 15, 2016, 05:54:44 PM
Well one my acolytes, dropped off a bag today, and inside was this little lot, and ONLY £2.50 each
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/4342-151116175118.jpeg)
So being an LMS fan how long do you think they will survive before a repaint?
I keep forgetting what all these abbreviations mean, but I'm guessing the "S" means "Sodor"? Paint one more of those like the bottom one, add some faces at the ends and you have the perfect rake to pull behind a little blue tank engine.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 26, 2016, 05:22:35 AM
Talking of LMS... I always wanted a big red 4-6-2 with those smoke deflectors and happily here is one which can be justified in an number of periods of interest to me.

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5624/31209315466_66111f40b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PxRUaY)
duchess-of-hamilton-coronation-class-46229 (https://flic.kr/p/PxRUaY) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 26, 2016, 05:53:02 AM
And just to prove I haven't gone all kettle-shaped, here a class 20 with the converted headboxes, which I've been after for a while:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5758/30877721440_5d3a082192_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P3yoPA)
br-class-20-20192 (https://flic.kr/p/P3yoPA) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

And a Class 31, 5826 (later 31293), which happily seems to have got about (http://www.rail-online.co.uk/p857901357/h2DA510E9#h2da510e9) quite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/picture_gallery/8370478523/) a lot (http://www.miac.org.uk/class31.html).

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5705/30877720900_def93d1ce7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P3yoEh)
class-31 (https://flic.kr/p/P3yoEh) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

All 2nd-hand purchases in excellent condition (perversely I find that a more reliable way of sourcing British locomotives from overseas as it means provided you can trust the vendor, they've already survived the DIY QA process and are less likely to fail/blow up out of the box and hence require an expensive, time-consuming postal trip back to the UK).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 26, 2016, 06:44:18 AM
Eek a spending spree indeed!  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on November 26, 2016, 10:13:38 AM
Only a small purchase but been hunting one of these little wagon's for a while. Managed to finally find one & couldn't be happier.

Supposedly a Collectors Club Edition but either way it's from Cardiff so I'm happy fit's my layout perfectly

Graham Farish 377-075K 7 Plank End Door Wagon 1923 in 'Cambrian Wagon Co. Ltd' Cream Livery - Collectors Club Limited Edition Model 2004/2005

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1000-261116100715.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on November 26, 2016, 10:19:28 AM
Quote from: railsquid on November 26, 2016, 05:22:35 AM
Talking of LMS... I always wanted a big red 4-6-2 with those smoke deflectors and happily here is one which can be justified in an number of periods of interest to me.

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5624/31209315466_66111f40b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PxRUaY)
duchess-of-hamilton-coronation-class-46229 (https://flic.kr/p/PxRUaY) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

So did I. You've prompted me to put an order in for one - evil RS. Though should look nice with my train of maroon Mk1s. This will bring the number of UK locos I have to 5.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: angr607 on November 26, 2016, 01:05:26 PM
Latest Arrivals with 3 more on the way

(http://i65.tinypic.com/a47yax.jpg)

Dapol Britannia from Hattons (only £85 so why not) which runs like a dream and is running in as I type. It seems my Dapol Lucky Streak is continuing! Also arrived but not photographed is Pannier tank no.3 L94 which completes the Trio of London Transport panniers. I personally hope Dapol doesn't bring out any more or that's even more I'll have to buy! Also newly arrived today, 3 Dapol Collett Coaches in Carmine and Cream to complete my 5 coach test rake that permanently lives on the test track along with a NGS Thompson Coach which arrived recently.

Very happy with all my purchases and looking forward to the next 3 (all Maroon Colletts to complete that set of 8 ). Fingers crossed Payday will see a Merchant Navy and Standard 4 joining the fleet as well (unless I get distracted and end up buying something else again like last time I went to buy a Merchant Navy!).

Cheers,

Jon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 26, 2016, 01:42:06 PM
Quote from: railsquid on November 26, 2016, 05:22:35 AM
Talking of LMS... I always wanted a big red 4-6-2 with those smoke deflectors and happily here is one which can be justified in an number of periods of interest to me.

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5624/31209315466_66111f40b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PxRUaY)
duchess-of-hamilton-coronation-class-46229 (https://flic.kr/p/PxRUaY) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

I applied a similar justification to buy a Stanier Pacific; except I went for City of Coventry because I went to university at Coventry.  I hope you're as happy with yours as I am with mine.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 26, 2016, 02:11:25 PM
Quote from: Webbo on November 26, 2016, 10:19:28 AM
Quote from: railsquid on November 26, 2016, 05:22:35 AM
Talking of LMS... I always wanted a big red 4-6-2 with those smoke deflectors and happily here is one which can be justified in an number of periods of interest to me.

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5624/31209315466_66111f40b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PxRUaY)
duchess-of-hamilton-coronation-class-46229 (https://flic.kr/p/PxRUaY) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

So did I. You've prompted me to put an order in for one - evil RS. Though should look nice with my train of maroon Mk1s. This will bring the number of UK locos I have to 5.
Sorry about that... I wonder where I can claim my commission from Bachmann ;) Also looks good with maroon Stanier coaches. Only the second British kettle I have.

Quote from: johnlambert on November 26, 2016, 01:42:06 PM
I applied a similar justification to buy a Stanier Pacific; except I went for City of Coventry because I went to university at Coventry.  I hope you're as happy with yours as I am with mine.
I didn't have much choice, it was one of those random ridiculous bargains one occasionally comes across in this neck of the woods and was too good to pass up. It seems the original was active in that livery from 1959 ~ 1964 ish and in the late 70's  ~ mid 80s ran on the mainline in preservation. Very nice loco, though I suspect it will live coccooned in a safe box most of the time.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on November 26, 2016, 02:13:29 PM
They are lovely models but I can't really justify one on a Cornish branch line !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on November 26, 2016, 03:25:24 PM
Quote from: railsquid on November 26, 2016, 05:22:35 AM


(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5624/31209315466_66111f40b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PxRUaY)
duchess-of-hamilton-coronation-class-46229 (https://flic.kr/p/PxRUaY) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

I also have one of these engines, which was part of the 'Cumbrian Mountain' set. I then went and got the GF Green version. As 'Hamilton' is my mothers maiden name, it was the perfect excuse. I also got the 'City of Bradford', (as that was where I was born and lived for most of my life before coming to Ireland), in black with sound from C R Signals - excellent sound and they are lovely engines. Hopefully there are no more Coronations that have a personal connection!  :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on November 26, 2016, 09:29:09 PM
Been buying some rolling stock.

Peco Ale wagon.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2419-261116211410-457222251.jpeg)

Peco Railfreight wagons.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2419-261116211505-457321702.jpeg)

Graham Farish VGA wagons.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2419-261116211427-45727976.jpeg)

The VGA wagons won't be staying as they don't go around second radius curves.  Longer couplings are supplied but I don't want to change them and find they still won't run on my layout.  It's a pity as they're great looking wagons.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on November 28, 2016, 11:52:48 AM
Modest Warley haul:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/4156-281116114702.jpeg)

Split from the current GF mail train set. Well chuffed, saved me the trouble of having to do the splitting myself. Just need the new BG to appear now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: georgehgv on November 28, 2016, 12:50:02 PM

My haul from Warley, thought I had missed out on the TEA from Revolution so glad I picked these up from them. Not sure whether to keep the red ones yet.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2383-281116124837.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45816)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: georgehgv on November 28, 2016, 12:53:10 PM
Definitely keeping the Greenergy ones though absolutely brilliant detail, not allowed them until Christmas had to sneak a proper look at one. 👍

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2383-281116125136.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45817)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on November 28, 2016, 06:37:29 PM
Quote from: georgehgv on November 28, 2016, 12:50:02 PM

My haul from Warley, thought I had missed out on the TEA from Revolution so glad I picked these up from them. Not sure whether to keep the red ones yet.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2383-281116124837.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45816)


So you've blown the housekeeping for this month??

The boxes on the table on the Revolution stand were the last from the batch!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: georgehgv on November 28, 2016, 06:49:18 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on November 28, 2016, 06:37:29 PM
Quote from: georgehgv on November 28, 2016, 12:50:02 PM

My haul from Warley, thought I had missed out on the TEA from Revolution so glad I picked these up from them. Not sure whether to keep the red ones yet.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/2383-281116124837.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45816)




So you've blown the housekeeping for this month??

The boxes on the table on the Revolution stand were the last from the batch!

I thought I had missed the Greenergy ones so you can imagine how chuffed I was to find some still available. No turkey this Xmas. Wished I had more £'s would have bought the lot, they still had some in the afternoon but alas the wallet had crashed.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Plainline. on December 01, 2016, 07:11:48 PM
My Dukedog. Very pleased with it!
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1595-011216191131.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45892)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on December 01, 2016, 07:29:50 PM
Quote from: Plainline. on December 01, 2016, 07:11:48 PM
My Dukedog. Very pleased with it!
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1595-011216191131.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=45892)
Looks really good.
I'm still resisting.........just!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on December 02, 2016, 11:07:58 PM
This is my latest purchase a Union Mills 3F in BR Black. I have managed to convert it to dcc too,I had to shave a bit off the tender to make room for the chip but easy enough.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1784-021216225518.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on December 04, 2016, 08:35:22 PM
A few new arrivals posed with other stock.

Graham Farish weathered VBA and Peco Railfreight brake van
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/100_7125_zpswandecfl.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/100_7125_zpswandecfl.jpg.html)

Graham Farish private owner coal wagon, which will eventually be weathered to represent a wagon in the last years of its working life.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/fourwheelsteer/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/100_7126_zps8qhjd4ik.jpg) (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/fourwheelsteer/media/Train%20and%20model%20rail%20stuff/100_7126_zps8qhjd4ik.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on December 09, 2016, 11:16:31 PM
Quote from: lil chris on December 02, 2016, 11:07:58 PM
This is my latest purchase a Union Mills 3F in BR Black. I have managed to convert it to dcc too,I had to shave a bit off the tender to make room for the chip but easy enough.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/1784-021216225518.jpeg)

Having finished off several milling tools trying to shave bits off the inside of UM tenders- what did you use?  In the end I gave up and put the chip in the cab hidden with a storm sheet.

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on December 10, 2016, 09:10:04 AM
Hi Les, I used a normal drill with care to take has much as possible without drilling through the coal load.Then I used 1 or two different grinding tools out of a mini drill set I have. I then put kaptan tape over the top of the chip.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on December 15, 2016, 09:21:30 AM
I bought  a new weathered maroon Western a few days ago. She is currently going through a bit of a change.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/3123-151216092121.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=46357)
She will look Champion when she is finished !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: angr607 on December 15, 2016, 11:32:49 PM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/8yv0g8.jpg)

Meanwhile mine is staying maroon. Looks very dark in the current light but I'm not complaining! Works absolutely fantastically so my lucky streak continues! Also joined the Dapol club at the same time so have placed a order for the Club Schools as well. Well, you can't really say no for a New Schools for £100 including postage! Now that's something I'm looking forward too assuming they have any left.

Cheers,

Jon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pape_timmo on December 18, 2016, 11:12:45 AM
Had a great result yesterday, I was told by two colleagues at work that WHSmith in Reading were selling off their N Gauge stock in their small ModelZone section, and they had a Deltic for £74.

I said I couldn't indulge as I didn't have the money to spare. When I got home Friday night I mentioned the sale to SWMBO, where, without a moments hesitation she gave me her card and said 'go get it, you can have £150.'

In early died of shock lol.

So yesterday morning I went down there at opening time, 0800, and saw they had the Deltic for £74, and A1 Tornado for £108. Years working I decided I'd get both and pay the extra on my card.

So I asked a young lad in the store for them. He said the manager had taken the keys home and would be in about 9 o'clock, he'd put the models aside for me.

I lingered in the shop until the manager came in, went back to the model section to see the lad. He went and got the keys, and said the Deltic and Tornado in the display case were the last two N Gauge models in the shop, would I mind having those. No problem says I. Then cheekily i said do I get a discount for having the display items?. He said sure, you've waited over an hour, and they are the display ones, so I'll knock 10% off.

So a Deltic 55005 in blue cost me £67, and A1 Tornado in Brunswick Green cost me £98.20.

One happy boy. And thank you Graham and Chris for the heads up, and my wifey for the early birthday presents 🎁 😊
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pape_timmo on December 18, 2016, 11:39:49 AM
Don't you love typing on the iphone... what I tried to write was

I nearly died of shock, not In Early,

And Gears working, not Years...

Cheers, Timmo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on December 18, 2016, 12:27:09 PM
Quote from: pape_timmo on December 18, 2016, 11:39:49 AM
Don't you love typing on the iphone... what I tried to write was

I nearly died of shock, not In Early,

And Gears working, not Years...

Cheers, Timmo

Hence the reason why all predictive text facilities >:( on my devices that have them are firmly switched 'off'...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on December 18, 2016, 08:50:49 PM
Well I gave in today and finally got myself one of the Landship train packs from the Excellent Widnes Model Center.

I think once the festive period is over the Bolsters will soon be in LMS grey, Im not sure what treatment the 4F will get, it certainly make my older Farish models look...well old :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on December 19, 2016, 10:53:08 AM
Quote from: paulprice on December 18, 2016, 08:50:49 PM
Well I gave in today and finally got myself one of the Landship train packs from the Excellent Widnes Model Center.

I think once the festive period is over the Bolsters will soon be in LMS grey, Im not sure what treatment the 4F will get, it certainly make my older Farish models look...well old :)

his website is pretty but uninformative!! Get a good price??

http://www.widnesmodelandcraftcentre.co.uk/ (http://www.widnesmodelandcraftcentre.co.uk/)

this may be of interest if you are an N gauge Tanker..

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=27317.0 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=27317.0)

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=22007.0 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=22007.0)

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=31141.0 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=31141.0)

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=media;sa=media;in=32982 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=media;sa=media;in=32982)





Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: angr607 on December 19, 2016, 04:08:14 PM
(http://i66.tinypic.com/znlxmb.jpg)

Latest Arrival, a Dapol Schools Class namely the Dapol Club special edition. When it arrived, one of its tender connections had snapped so off went a e-mail to Dapol. Only after sending said e-mail, did I discover the spares included with the model. DOH  :doh:

Fortunately, a quick job with the screw driver later along with a very quick sorry to Dapol and I now have a beautiful looking loco which is getting steadily better running Schools class. Very happy  :D

Cheers,

Jon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on December 19, 2016, 04:46:48 PM
Quote from: angr607 on December 19, 2016, 04:08:14 PM
(http://i66.tinypic.com/znlxmb.jpg)

Latest Arrival, a Dapol Schools Class namely the Dapol Club special edition. When it arrived, one of its tender connections had snapped so off went a e-mail to Dapol. Only after sending said e-mail, did I discover the spares included with the model. DOH  :doh:

Fortunately, a quick job with the screw driver later along with a very quick sorry to Dapol and I now have a beautiful looking loco which is getting steadily better running Schools class. Very happy  :D

Cheers,

Jon
I acquired one of those when it first came out and very nice it is too. A grand complement to my Repton.
Enjoy....
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: angr607 on December 25, 2016, 02:03:35 PM
Not exactly brought, but for Christmas...........

(http://i66.tinypic.com/11s2n9g.jpg)

A lovely little Dapol Terrier which works beautifully and a Farish PLV. Not a bad little haul.

Cheers,

Jon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GeeBee on December 27, 2016, 10:25:37 PM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on November 15, 2016, 08:26:15 PM
I wonder where I am when all these bargains are available ?
Bob
Bob I have got some of those going spare email me and perhaps we can work some thing out.
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on December 28, 2016, 12:50:31 PM
nice terrier and schools

#jealous


Tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on December 31, 2016, 08:43:56 AM
I got a couple of good bargains earlier this month at the Hatton's pre-owned site:
1.) Warship Class "Magpie."  Had been split from a set and (as advertised) the DCC chip was replaced with a blanking plug but since I run analog that was fine.   In perfect shape and runs great.  £76.
http://www.hattons.co.uk/stockdetail.aspx?SID=241741 (http://www.hattons.co.uk/stockdetail.aspx?SID=241741)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/306-311216082049.jpeg)

2.) N Class with late crest.  Absolutely like new.  The coal load had been re-installed backwards by the previous owner so I popped it out and put it right way around - no big deal.  It's a lovely runner.  £85.
http://www.hattons.co.uk/stockdetail.aspx?SID=241743 (http://www.hattons.co.uk/stockdetail.aspx?SID=241743)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/306-311216082141.jpeg)

The Hattons pre-owned stuff is mostly a mixed bag, but every now and then you really can find a good deal.

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: leachsprite4 on December 31, 2016, 10:12:59 AM
matt, great find with the n class, I've been watching out fir a second one if these as they are great locos.
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on January 03, 2017, 10:30:17 PM
Quote from: Chris Morris on December 15, 2016, 09:21:30 AM
I bought  a new weathered maroon Western a few days ago. She is currently going through a bit of a change.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/3123-151216092121.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=46357)
She will look Champion when she is finished !
Finally finished repaint. Not the greatest work but this is my first attempt at anything like this in N gauge. It's nice to have something which is quite rare.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/3123-030117222856.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=46845)

I now have a small collection of Westerns from the 1960s


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/46/3123-030117223431.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=46846)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on January 03, 2017, 10:38:21 PM
Quote from: Only Me on January 03, 2017, 10:31:28 PM
I like that Chris, what colour is it youve used? I re did western champion to Golden Ochre a while back
Yes that is golden ochre from Precision paints or Stroudley's improved engine green if you prefer.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on January 04, 2017, 03:04:03 PM
Quote from: Chris Morris on January 03, 2017, 10:38:21 PM
Quote from: Only Me on January 03, 2017, 10:31:28 PM
I like that Chris, what colour is it youve used? I re did western champion to Golden Ochre a while back
Yes that is golden ochre from Precision paints or Stroudley's improved engine green if you prefer.

A very nice job, I think I saw it at Bath Spa in that colour in 1964. Either that or my parents had slipped me some pills to help me in our move from Steam ruled Weymouth to the land of the Hydraulics (Chippenham).

Jerry
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 13, 2017, 12:44:21 AM
Amazing what you find in a basement 2nd hand shop in the middle of Tokyo
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/561/31898505200_6c43138223_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QALbgA)
Graham Farish Class 46 (46053) (https://flic.kr/p/QALbgA) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
Got a decent discount on the already low price due to the split gear(s)...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on January 13, 2017, 09:08:32 AM
Quote from: railsquid on January 13, 2017, 12:44:21 AM
Amazing what you find in a basement 2nd hand shop in the middle of Tokyo
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/561/31898505200_6c43138223_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QALbgA)
Graham Farish Class 46 (46053) (https://flic.kr/p/QALbgA) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
Got a decent discount on the already low price due to the split gear(s)...

Lucky chap
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on January 13, 2017, 09:33:19 AM
Quote from: paulprice on January 13, 2017, 09:08:32 AM
Quote from: railsquid on January 13, 2017, 12:44:21 AM
Amazing what you find in a basement 2nd hand shop in the middle of Tokyo
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/561/31898505200_6c43138223_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QALbgA)
Graham Farish Class 46 (46053) (https://flic.kr/p/QALbgA) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
Got a decent discount on the already low price due to the split gear(s)...


Good find!! gotta love Peaks. My wife once found me a minitrix crocodile in the bottom of a display cabinet in a watch repair shop in saskatoon..

G
Lucky chap
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 07:53:52 PM
Ok chaps here it is in the flesh - my very first ever N gauge model. Arrived a day or two ago.

One very beautiful Class 411 4 CEP EMU.  :heart2: I got just a basic oval of track to watch her go round and round. I can confirm it doesn't much like Peco first radius curves. My first layout is at the planning stage, but I'm off to a model railway exhibition this Sunday in Canterbury, hopefully to pick up some tips.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5868-180117194547.jpeg)

Alec.

 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on January 18, 2017, 08:00:17 PM
Not my era by any means but it does look good.
Have fun watching it go round........obvious I know but can you upgrade those 1st radius curves or is space an issue ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: georgehgv on January 18, 2017, 08:35:29 PM
Quote from: angr607 on December 19, 2016, 04:08:14 PM
(http://i66.tinypic.com/znlxmb.jpg)

Latest Arrival, a Dapol Schools Class namely the Dapol Club special edition. When it arrived, one of its tender connections had snapped so off went a e-mail to Dapol. Only after sending said e-mail, did I discover the spares included with the model. DOH  :doh:

Fortunately, a quick job with the screw driver later along with a very quick sorry to Dapol and I now have a beautiful looking loco which is getting steadily better running Schools class. Very happy  :D

Cheers,

Jon

Exactly the same thing happened with my replacement Flying Scotsman. The car dan shaft was detached along with the loco to tender pickup link broken. I never knew that they sent out a diy fix it kit in the bag of bits, just wish they engineered the thing to be strong enough to travel. I thought I was buying RTR.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on January 18, 2017, 09:43:29 PM
Quote from: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 07:53:52 PM
I'm off to a model railway exhibition this Sunday in Canterbury, hopefully to pick up some tips.


If you are only going to "pick up some tips", may I respectfully suggest that you leave your wallet at home!! Because .. you .. will .. be .. tempted ....... and then you will need the  NGF excuse book to hand, e.g. "It was a bargain" or "It was £10 dearer at another stall".
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Big bad John on January 18, 2017, 10:52:49 PM
Best take a cricifix and clasp it in your right hand and keep reciting the lords prayer especially the parts "lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil". :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 10:55:15 PM
Quote from: port perran on January 18, 2017, 08:00:17 PM
Not my era by any means but it does look good.
Have fun watching it go round........obvious I know but can you upgrade those 1st radius curves or is space an issue ?

Can get second radius in, maybe third too but its going to be very close!  :hmmm:

Alec.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 11:01:15 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on January 18, 2017, 09:43:29 PM
Quote from: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 07:53:52 PM
I'm off to a model railway exhibition this Sunday in Canterbury, hopefully to pick up some tips.


If you are only going to "pick up some tips", may I respectfully suggest that you leave your wallet at home!! Because .. you .. will .. be .. tempted ....... and then you will need the  NGF excuse book to hand, e.g. "It was a bargain" or "It was £10 dearer at another stall".

Good point Danny! I reckon us Kent lads are made of sterner stuff than to be seduced by underhand people waving "never to be repeated offers" in front of our very noses.  :o However, I'm new to this game - that'll be my excuse.  :goggleeyes:

Alec.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 11:03:21 PM
Quote from: Big bad John on January 18, 2017, 10:52:49 PM
Best take a cricifix and clasp it in your right hand and keep reciting the lords prayer especially the parts "lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil". :drool:

John, perhaps its best I don't go then!  :heart2:

Alec.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Big bad John on January 18, 2017, 11:09:38 PM
Quote from: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 11:03:21 PM
Quote from: Big bad John on January 18, 2017, 10:52:49 PM
Best take a cricifix and clasp it in your right hand and keep reciting the lords prayer especially the parts "lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil". :drool:

John, perhaps its best I don't go then!  :heart2:

Alec.

No you have to go otherwise you will never know how self disciplined and strong willed you are in the face of temptation!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on January 18, 2017, 11:20:27 PM
Quote from: Big bad John on January 18, 2017, 11:09:38 PM

No you have to go otherwise you will never know how self disciplined and strong willed you are in the face of temptation!

What a pathetic excuse for going to a show, "I had to go just to see if I could resist the temptation".  :smiley-laughing: I still say that you should leave the wallet at home if you want to keep the Bank Manager/SWMBO happy.  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on January 19, 2017, 09:39:20 PM
here is my latest loco and rolling stock...


(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv192/bluedepot1/DSC_0110_zpseslfglep.jpg) (http://s683.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot1/media/DSC_0110_zpseslfglep.jpg.html)


(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv192/bluedepot1/a778af4f-9d08-46d3-a924-1f204742b317_zpssfxtnpsq.jpg) (http://s683.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot1/media/a778af4f-9d08-46d3-a924-1f204742b317_zpssfxtnpsq.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jimbo on January 21, 2017, 05:58:09 PM
Quote from: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 07:53:52 PM
Ok chaps here it is in the flesh - my very first ever N gauge model. Arrived a day or two ago.

One very beautiful Class 411 4 CEP EMU.  :heart2: I got just a basic oval of track to watch her go round and round. I can confirm it doesn't much like Peco first radius curves. My first layout is at the planning stage, but I'm off to a model railway exhibition this Sunday in Canterbury, hopefully to pick up some tips.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5868-180117194547.jpeg)

Alec.



Very nice model Alex! Looks like it has the Victoria to Ramsgate via Faversham fast service headcode already....the driver must be eager to get home! Enjoy!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Invicta Alec on January 21, 2017, 06:24:56 PM
Quote from: Jimbo on January 21, 2017, 05:58:09 PM
Quote from: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 07:53:52 PM
Ok chaps here it is in the flesh - my very first ever N gauge model. Arrived a day or two ago.

One very beautiful Class 411 4 CEP EMU.  :heart2: I got just a basic oval of track to watch her go round and round. I can confirm it doesn't much like Peco first radius curves. My first layout is at the planning stage, but I'm off to a model railway exhibition this Sunday in Canterbury, hopefully to pick up some tips.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5868-180117194547.jpeg)

Alec.



Very nice model Alex! Looks like it has the Victoria to Ramsgate via Faversham fast service headcode already....the driver must be eager to get home! Enjoy!

Thanks Jimbo!

Yes, spot on with the headcode. I can say that in the past I've used this exact train alighting or joining it at Ramsgate, Faversham, Chatham, Bromley South and Victoria for reasons of either having lived, worked or been educated in those places. This is why I scoured the country for this particular model. I'm a Kent lad you see!

Alec.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ian Bowden on January 22, 2017, 07:43:55 AM
Quote from: Big bad John on January 18, 2017, 11:09:38 PM
Quote from: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 11:03:21 PM
Quote from: Big bad John on January 18, 2017, 10:52:49 PM
Best take a cricifix and clasp it in your right hand and keep reciting the lords prayer especially the parts "lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil". :drool:

John, perhaps its best I don't go then!  :heart2:

Alec.

No you have to go otherwise you will never know how self disciplined and strong willed you are in the face of temptation!
when you get back don't forget to post your purchases here - resistance is futile
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on January 23, 2017, 10:49:33 AM
PLEASE HELP ME :(

I'm experiencing severe pains in the Wallet region, just got off the phone with some very nice people and I am now the owner of another Ivatt Mogul. The good news is it was cheap, and its an LMS engine so it would be rude not to buy it :)

I'm beginning to think maybe I should have asked for it to be delivered to work though, instead of at home ??
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 23, 2017, 11:23:43 AM
Sounds like an excellent purchase. Don't be such a wimp. Put your foot down. Tell the boss you will build a pergola in the garden in time for summer.  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jimbo on January 23, 2017, 11:26:14 AM
Quote from: Bealman on January 23, 2017, 11:23:43 AM
Sounds like an excellent purchase. Don't be such a wimp. Put your foot down. Tell the boss you will build a pergola in the garden in time for summer.  8)

That's what I do, put my foot down with a firm hand!  :uneasy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on January 23, 2017, 01:00:26 PM
Quote from: Bealman on January 23, 2017, 11:23:43 AM
Sounds like an excellent purchase. Don't be such a wimp. Put your foot down. Tell the boss you will build a pergola in the garden in time for summer.  8)

The problem with that is that we don't have a garden, though the Domestic Overlord has ben looking at new house's

OMG THIS IS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on January 23, 2017, 01:12:35 PM
Quote from: paulprice on January 23, 2017, 01:00:26 PM
Quote from: Bealman on January 23, 2017, 11:23:43 AM
Sounds like an excellent purchase. Don't be such a wimp. Put your foot down. Tell the boss you will build a pergola in the garden in time for summer.  8)

The problem with that is that we don't have a garden, though the Domestic Overlord has ben looking at new house's

OMG THIS IS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(


Not a problem, more an opportunity then. :thumbsup:

New house checklist of essential features:
Bedrooms? Check.
Living room? Check.
Garage? Check.
Railway layout room, extra large? Check.
Sorted!

:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on January 23, 2017, 01:40:42 PM
Quote from: daffy on January 23, 2017, 01:12:35 PM
Quote from: paulprice on January 23, 2017, 01:00:26 PM
Quote from: Bealman on January 23, 2017, 11:23:43 AM
Sounds like an excellent purchase. Don't be such a wimp. Put your foot down. Tell the boss you will build a pergola in the garden in time for summer.  8)

The problem with that is that we don't have a garden, though the Domestic Overlord has ben looking at new house's

OMG THIS IS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(


Not a problem, more an opportunity then. :thumbsup:

New house checklist of essential features:
Bedrooms? Check.
Living room? Check.
Garage? Check.
Railway layout room, extra large? Check.
Sorted!

:D

But it means I will have to spend TONS of MONEY, oh :confused1: :confused1: :confused1: I feel feint
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Big bad John on January 23, 2017, 01:52:49 PM
You should'nt worry about money. All I do is spend it on N gauge booze and motorbike and any money left I just waste it!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jimbo on January 23, 2017, 01:55:39 PM
Quote from: paulprice on January 23, 2017, 01:40:42 PM
Quote from: daffy on January 23, 2017, 01:12:35 PM
Quote from: paulprice on January 23, 2017, 01:00:26 PM
Quote from: Bealman on January 23, 2017, 11:23:43 AM
Sounds like an excellent purchase. Don't be such a wimp. Put your foot down. Tell the boss you will build a pergola in the garden in time for summer.  8)

The problem with that is that we don't have a garden, though the Domestic Overlord has ben looking at new house's

OMG THIS IS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(


Not a problem, more an opportunity then. :thumbsup:

New house checklist of essential features:
Bedrooms? Check.
Living room? Check.
Garage? Check.
Railway layout room, extra large? Check.
Sorted!

:D

But it means I will have to spend TONS of MONEY, oh :confused1: :confused1: :confused1: I feel feint

My Mrs has been looking at houses for months (Fed up with bungalow) nothing suitable found yet  :headbutt:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on January 23, 2017, 03:14:48 PM
Quote from: Jimbo on January 23, 2017, 01:55:39 PM
Quote from: paulprice on January 23, 2017, 01:40:42 PM
Quote from: daffy on January 23, 2017, 01:12:35 PM
Quote from: paulprice on January 23, 2017, 01:00:26 PM
Quote from: Bealman on January 23, 2017, 11:23:43 AM
Sounds like an excellent purchase. Don't be such a wimp. Put your foot down. Tell the boss you will build a pergola in the garden in time for summer.  8)

The problem with that is that we don't have a garden, though the Domestic Overlord has ben looking at new house's

OMG THIS IS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

We should start a new thread on the perils of looking at houses, I think I may set up a website called WRONG MOVE.......

We have looked at some modern houses and what they describe as bedrooms are tiny. I'm only 6'7" tall, and at one place when I tried to prove that one bedroom was little bigger than a cupboard by lying down on the floor and having my fleet outside the rom into the landing, was told by the estate agent that if I wanted to sleep in the room it would be easier if I bent my legs.  :doh:


Not a problem, more an opportunity then. :thumbsup:

New house checklist of essential features:
Bedrooms? Check.
Living room? Check.
Garage? Check.
Railway layout room, extra large? Check.
Sorted!

:D

But it means I will have to spend TONS of MONEY, oh :confused1: :confused1: :confused1: I feel feint

My Mrs has been looking at houses for months (Fed up with bungalow) nothing suitable found yet  :headbutt:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on January 23, 2017, 03:32:13 PM
Paul, I trust that agent now has a black eye, or at least a black mark on his bosses records. Cheeky git. >:(

Jimbo, I moved to a bungalow three years ago and I love it! It's got plenty of space as it's pretty big for a three bedroom, and a fair sized garden. I'm glad I won't ever have to install a stair lift one day, or worry about either of us falling down stairs, though I suspect we will eventually find a way to injure ourselves when we're 110.

Definitely not a 'wrong move' for us, but a housing related thread sounds a good idea @paulprice (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4342) .
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on January 26, 2017, 08:03:51 AM
New Rolling Stock i got yesterday cheap i thought.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117074539.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47866)
Sorry for the shadow on the photo's, for some reason i get this when doing close up's on my Nikon P610.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117074809.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47867)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117074915.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47868)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117075000.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47869)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117075216.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47871)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117075055.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47870)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117075411.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47872)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117075450.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47873)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117075731.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47875)

All told they cost me £35 including p&p. Don't know where i will place the Breakdown train, maybe by the roundhouse.

Oh got this has well for rejoining the Bachmann Club

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117080218.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47876)

Nice i think, with a bit of weathering it will go on the coal rake.      :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on January 26, 2017, 08:11:17 AM
Quote from: Invicta Alec on January 18, 2017, 07:53:52 PM
Ok chaps here it is in the flesh - my very first ever N gauge model. Arrived a day or two ago.

One very beautiful Class 411 4 CEP EMU.  :heart2: I got just a basic oval of track to watch her go round and round. I can confirm it doesn't much like Peco first radius curves. My first layout is at the planning stage, but I'm off to a model railway exhibition this Sunday in Canterbury, hopefully to pick up some tips.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5868-180117194547.jpeg)

Alec.



Very nice Alec, bit too modern for me, but enjoy your train and can you put a photo up of your layout, then maybe the very knowledgeable members on here can help you with your build. Happy Modelling.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on January 26, 2017, 08:12:54 AM
Quote from: bluedepot on January 19, 2017, 09:39:20 PM
here is my latest loco and rolling stock...


(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv192/bluedepot1/DSC_0110_zpseslfglep.jpg) (http://s683.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot1/media/DSC_0110_zpseslfglep.jpg.html)


(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv192/bluedepot1/a778af4f-9d08-46d3-a924-1f204742b317_zpssfxtnpsq.jpg) (http://s683.photobucket.com/user/bluedepot1/media/a778af4f-9d08-46d3-a924-1f204742b317_zpssfxtnpsq.jpg.html)

They are brilliant, where can i get one from please.      :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on January 26, 2017, 05:03:22 PM
hi steamie,

they are very tiny static models made by Busch and come with some pretend track you can put it on. it's not that detailed but as it's so small it hardly matters.

It is Nf gauge, supposed to be 2ft gauge or 850mm? or whatever that equates to...

I am starting an industrial narrow gauge preservation society on my layout! more interesting than just warehouses and factories like I had planned!

anyway I got it from meine kleine eisenbahn online shop in Germany - it is Busch set 8070.

Busch say they will make more 1:160 scale narrow gauge items in 2018 as well, so you can add another train then hopefully or at least some other wagons or something!


Tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on January 26, 2017, 05:31:20 PM
I saw this a week or two ago and nearly bought one.

I don't see one on the Kleine Eisenbahn eBay Page but there's one here he I originally saw it:

http://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/produkt/Busch/44-2-0-259121-025001-0-0-0-0-2-0-grp-gb-p-0/ein_produkt.html (http://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/produkt/Busch/44-2-0-259121-025001-0-0-0-0-2-0-grp-gb-p-0/ein_produkt.html)

Rough translation by Google translate of the item detail is:

QuoteDescription:

Field train set

Content: Locomotive »Gmeinder 15/18« (length: 19 mm) and 4 tilting lorries (without function, length: 15 mm).
18 straight tracks, 16 curved tracks, 6 compensating bends, 3 turnouts left and 3 turnouts right.
Locomotives and wagons are models without drive and couplings. With the enclosed tracks (not pluggable), the most varied track images can be designed with side and escape tracks.
Track for lane N
The well-known fieldbus of Busch is now also available as stand models 1: 160 (gauge 3.8 mm) and is very well suited for the design of model railways and dioramas in gauge N.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mito on January 26, 2017, 08:44:06 PM
Quote from: Steamie+ on January 26, 2017, 08:03:51 AM
New Rolling Stock i got yesterday cheap i thought.



Sorry for the shadow on the photo's, for some reason i get this when doing close up's on my Nikon P610.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/5847-260117074809.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47867)



You have used flash for these photos. The shadow is the lens on the camera and always occurs when taking close ups because the flash is mounted so close to the lens. One way to overcome it is to step back and use the telephoto facility. Don't use the flash, use a bright light to one side. You will have to play around a bit to get the best results. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on January 27, 2017, 01:34:51 AM
or use the flash and put some paper in front of it as a diffuser.

In other news, here are some more PGAs that I managed to take from Ebay, gonna need to remove those loads though..

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/47/3841-270117013418.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=47914)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on January 27, 2017, 06:16:02 AM
Quote from: daffy on January 26, 2017, 05:31:20 PM
I saw this a week or two ago and nearly bought one.

I don't see one on the Kleine Eisenbahn eBay Page but there's one here he I originally saw it:

http://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/produkt/Busch/44-2-0-259121-025001-0-0-0-0-2-0-grp-gb-p-0/ein_produkt.html (http://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/produkt/Busch/44-2-0-259121-025001-0-0-0-0-2-0-grp-gb-p-0/ein_produkt.html)

Rough translation by Google translate of the item detail is:

QuoteDescription:

Field train set

Content: Locomotive »Gmeinder 15/18« (length: 19 mm) and 4 tilting lorries (without function, length: 15 mm).
18 straight tracks, 16 curved tracks, 6 compensating bends, 3 turnouts left and 3 turnouts right.
Locomotives and wagons are models without drive and couplings. With the enclosed tracks (not pluggable), the most varied track images can be designed with side and escape tracks.
Track for lane N
The well-known fieldbus of Busch is now also available as stand models 1: 160 (gauge 3.8 mm) and is very well suited for the design of model railways and dioramas in gauge N.

Thank you daffy, for just under £29 it would look good on my Coal Mine.      :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 28, 2017, 04:58:17 AM
Dapol Class 33 in green, this one is a beautiful runner (so far touch wood). Replacement for the original BR Blue one is also on its way.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/530/32522175706_80d75f6462_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RxSDMm)
class-33-D6539-green (https://flic.kr/p/RxSDMm) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on January 28, 2017, 05:07:10 AM
Quote from: railsquid on January 28, 2017, 04:58:17 AM
Dapol Class 33 in green, this one is a beautiful runner (so far touch wood). Replacement for the original BR Blue one is also on its way.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/530/32522175706_80d75f6462_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RxSDMm)
class-33-D6539-green (https://flic.kr/p/RxSDMm) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

Very nice 👍
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 28, 2017, 02:18:21 PM
Technically this should be in the Japanese section, but this little 2-4-0 tank engine was built at the Vulcan Foundry and pulled the first official train to run in Japan, in 1872.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/629/31724934404_c264c1f686_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QkqzHE)
steam-locomotive-no-1-p2 (https://flic.kr/p/QkqzHE) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on January 31, 2017, 09:58:53 PM
A little something built by my friend Peter ( partially sighted)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/941-310117215830.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=48163)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on February 01, 2017, 07:24:20 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on January 31, 2017, 09:58:53 PM
A little something built by my friend Peter ( partially sighted)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/941-310117215830.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=48163)

Brilliant.. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jimbo on February 01, 2017, 08:50:16 AM
Quote from: railsquid on January 28, 2017, 02:18:21 PM
Technically this should be in the Japanese section, but this little 2-4-0 tank engine was built at the Vulcan Foundry and pulled the first official train to run in Japan, in 1872.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/629/31724934404_c264c1f686_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QkqzHE)
steam-locomotive-no-1-p2 (https://flic.kr/p/QkqzHE) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

What a lovely little loco, very characterful, and the coaches too! Are they Kato products? Thanks.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on February 03, 2017, 06:30:57 PM
Quote from: Herzel on February 03, 2017, 01:54:50 PM
I hope this is ok. First try at getting a photo here.

Kato's 50th Anniversary C50. Not an entirely new acquisition, I bought it before the £ dropped -

took a snap of it while having the camera out for the Terrier that arrived this morning.

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/MarylynQuinn/C50%20anniv%20sml_zpstnh1iezq.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/MarylynQuinn/media/C50%20anniv%20sml_zpstnh1iezq.jpg.html)

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/MarylynQuinn/Terrier%201%20sml_zpsuwl8xzfy.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/MarylynQuinn/media/Terrier%201%20sml_zpsuwl8xzfy.jpg.html)

Nice....  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ohlavache on February 04, 2017, 07:31:09 PM
Hello all.
Here are my latest purchases over the past months.

First of all, my third class 37 in a Scottish livery. This class of locomotive is really my favorite...
(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6049.JPG)

(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6050.JPG)

Then this wonderful Dukedog from Union Mills.
(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6054.JPG)

(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6058.JPG)

Also this lovely 2-floor house (on the left on the picture with a 2CV in front of it) designed by Bewilder and Pine.
(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6060.JPG)

And thanks to REE Modèles and railNscale, I managed to gather this short consist I had been dreaming of for a long time.
(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6081.JPG)

2017 will be a busy year with many things planned...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on February 06, 2017, 05:36:18 AM
Quote from: ohlavache on February 04, 2017, 07:31:09 PM
Hello all.
Here are my latest purchases over the past months.

First of all, my third class 37 in a Scottish livery. This class of locomotive is really my favorite...
(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6049.JPG)

(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6050.JPG)

Then this wonderful Dukedog from Union Mills.
(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6054.JPG)

(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6058.JPG)

Also this lovely 2-floor house (on the left on the picture with a 2CV in front of it) designed by Bewilder and Pine.
(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6060.JPG)

And thanks to REE Modèles and railNscale, I managed to gather this short consist I had been dreaming of for a long time.
(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/latest/IMG_6081.JPG)

2017 will be a busy year with many things planned...

Very nice loco's and the consist is brilliant.     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on February 07, 2017, 01:49:36 AM
Second hand from liverpool

A stunning TPO and some more wagons for randomisemytrain.com (http://randomisemytrain.com)

TPO
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/3841-070217014630.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=48379)

Silver bullet, CDA and PCA
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/3841-070217014709.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=48380)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/3841-070217014859.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=48381)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on February 07, 2017, 04:56:39 AM
Quote from: mickster04 on February 07, 2017, 01:49:36 AM
Second hand from liverpool

A stunning TPO and some more wagons for randomisemytrain.com (http://randomisemytrain.com)

TPO
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/3841-070217014630.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=48379)

Silver bullet, CDA and PCA
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/3841-070217014709.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=48380)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/3841-070217014859.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=48381)

Very nice rolling stock there.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on February 12, 2017, 11:16:51 AM
A Railfreight livery OBA open and VGA box van for my Speedlink service, bought at the Doncaster show yesterday...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/3603-120217111538-485171044.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on February 12, 2017, 02:06:30 PM
Oh, well done. Very nice  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Gyppy101 on February 12, 2017, 04:07:19 PM
Got fed up of waiting for a weathered BachFar B1  so renumbered the LNER version "Roedeer" and added early BR crest
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/thumb_314-060217110206.jpeg (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/thumb_314-060217110206.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DELETED on February 12, 2017, 11:10:14 PM
Quote from: GScaleBruce on February 12, 2017, 11:16:51 AM
A Railfreight livery OBA open and VGA box van for my Speedlink service, bought at the Doncaster show yesterday...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/3603-120217111538-485171044.jpeg)

VBA not VGA :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on February 13, 2017, 11:13:27 AM
Quote from: RST on February 12, 2017, 11:10:14 PM
Quote from: GScaleBruce on February 12, 2017, 11:16:51 AM
A Railfreight livery OBA open and VGA box van for my Speedlink service, bought at the Doncaster show yesterday...

VBA not VGA :thumbsup:

Oops, sorry... the VGA will be along shortly and will, hopefully, be in the next photo of the Speedlink service!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on February 17, 2017, 01:11:43 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/3376-170217130726.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=48734)

Eight Graham Farish Coaches (thanks, Blokey!) came in the mail yesterday. They look good visiting C&O/B&O country in the US Appalachian region.


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 27, 2017, 12:05:48 PM
Farish 374-611 BR Autocoach in maroon

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=32758.msg432047#msg432047 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=32758.msg432047#msg432047)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on March 01, 2017, 07:42:06 PM
 :hellosign:
My 73 by Gaugemaster today arrived ;)
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/IMG_0850_zpsd807y4wm.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/IMG_0850_zpsd807y4wm.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on March 01, 2017, 08:15:37 PM
Quote from: marco neri on March 01, 2017, 07:42:06 PM
:hellosign:
My 73 by Gaugemaster today arrived ;)
Very nice Marco. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on March 01, 2017, 09:01:44 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on March 01, 2017, 08:15:37 PM
Quote from: marco neri on March 01, 2017, 07:42:06 PM
:hellosign:
My 73 by Gaugemaster today arrived ;)
Very nice Marco. :thumbsup:

Thank you mate :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on March 02, 2017, 03:13:29 AM
Quote from: marco neri on March 01, 2017, 07:42:06 PM
:hellosign:
My 73 by Gaugemaster today arrived ;)
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/IMG_0850_zpsd807y4wm.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/IMG_0850_zpsd807y4wm.jpg.html)

Very nice Marco, great colours aren't they.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on March 02, 2017, 09:40:01 PM
and an elusive Dapol pullman 73 ( with its older brother)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/941-020317213654.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=49219)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/941-020317213847.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=49220)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on March 02, 2017, 10:12:41 PM
Very nice @Railwaygun (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=941) . How do you think it compares to its older sibling, were comparison can be made i.e: decoration; pulling power; smooth running; etc?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on March 03, 2017, 03:01:50 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on March 02, 2017, 09:40:01 PM
and an elusive Dapol pullman 73 ( with its older brother)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/941-020317213654.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=49219)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/941-020317213847.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=49220)

Both great looking to me.     :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on March 03, 2017, 09:00:17 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on March 02, 2017, 10:12:41 PM
Very nice @Railwaygun (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=941) . How do you think it compares to its older sibling, were comparison can be made i.e: decoration; pulling power; smooth running; etc?

the light sand is a different shade to the older model ( perfectly acceptable considering the originals), its lighter (plastic chassis) , and runs as a DC consist so have'nt checked traction yet. build of the body seems identical quality.

However its a bargain at the original price, which GM honoured, - if you can get one. I'm watching the E**y prices with interest - £250!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on March 04, 2017, 11:08:11 AM
In the post this morning, courtesy of eBay; a lovely rake of four Derby RTC coaches (Lab 23, Test Car 5, Lab 12 and Lab 14 "Wren"). These are Modelzone limited editions by Farish and the seller had put them up for sale in three lots (Lab 12 and Test Car 5 are a twin-pack). I was expecting considerable interest and I really wanted all of them so put some fairly aggressive bids in. I was therefore surprised to win all four for only just over £100. I don't know if they ever ran together like this but I don't really care; I think they look the business.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/1706-040317103504.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 04, 2017, 12:15:38 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on March 04, 2017, 11:08:11 AM
In the post this morning, courtesy of eBay; a lovely rake of four Derby RTC coaches (Lab 23, Test Car 5, Lab 12 and Lab 14 "Wren"). These are Modelzone limited editions by Farish and the seller had put them up for sale in three lots (Lab 12 and Test Car 5 are a twin-pack). I was expecting considerable interest and I really wanted all of them so put some fairly aggressive bids in. I was therefore surprised to win all four for only just over £100. I don't know if they ever ran together like this but I don't really care; I think they look the business.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/1706-040317103504.jpeg)

Those look great together.  I think you got them for a good price too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on March 04, 2017, 07:46:35 PM
That was a good price, Have you got the class 24 to go with them?

Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on March 04, 2017, 08:00:00 PM
Quote from: scruff on March 04, 2017, 07:46:35 PM
That was a good price, Have you got the class 24 to go with them?

Cheers
Mark

No, I haven't but I'm toying with the idea of getting one when the new Farish release appears. Or I might just Rule 1 it and hook them up to whatever takes my fancy.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scruff on March 04, 2017, 08:34:53 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on March 04, 2017, 08:00:00 PM
Quote from: scruff on March 04, 2017, 07:46:35 PM
That was a good price, Have you got the class 24 to go with them?

Cheers
Mark

No, I haven't but I'm toying with the idea of getting one when the new Farish release appears. Or I might just Rule 1 it and hook them up to whatever takes my fancy.

That wouldn't be rule one, I believe the RTC used to grab whatever traction they could find for their test trains..
A single prototype HST power car would go well too!

Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on March 04, 2017, 08:51:46 PM
Quote from: scruff on March 04, 2017, 08:34:53 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on March 04, 2017, 08:00:00 PM
Quote from: scruff on March 04, 2017, 07:46:35 PM
That was a good price, Have you got the class 24 to go with them?

Cheers
Mark



No, I haven't but I'm toying with the idea of getting one when the new Farish release appears. Or I might just Rule 1 it and hook them up to whatever takes my fancy.

That wouldn't be rule one, I believe the RTC used to grab whatever traction they could find for their test trains..
A single prototype HST power car would go well too!

Cheers
Mark

Thanks for that. I've tried to find pictures of trains with these coaches but I haven't found any yet with anything other than the 24/46 locos they had.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on March 04, 2017, 11:23:45 PM
Say hello to my new little friends!!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/3376-040317232019.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=49275)



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/3376-040317232109.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=49276)



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/3376-040317232156.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=49277)



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/3376-040317232311.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=49278)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 04, 2017, 11:45:59 PM
Very nice indeed. Particularly like the prototype Deltic!  :thumbsup:

Nice rake of coaches there, too Western Exile!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on March 09, 2017, 08:55:30 PM
Some new arrivals:

Peco tool van in departmental yellow
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/2419-080317194433-49378250.jpeg)

Departmental BCK
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/2419-080317194431-493771030.jpeg)

I also have a yellow CCT, I think they make a nice little train
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/2419-080317194012-493562263.jpeg)

Testing the Great Western patent invisible OLE (copyright Rail Squid).  I found a Virgin livery Graham Farish BR Mk2 brake second (Virgin Mk2s aren't easy to find) to join the Class 90 and Virgin Mk3.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/2419-080317194041-493591252.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on March 11, 2017, 10:04:17 PM
I have not posted in this section before, but I had to show off my latest purchase. It is the Kato Kumoha 52.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/4209-110317214630.jpeg)

I bought the engine with three coaches, plus an additional set of two coaches - six in total - I could not fit them all in the one photograph  :goggleeyes:. The set came with a DCC sound chip fitted and lights in three of the carriages, along with the original Kato 'bookcase' boxes and were described as 'as new'. I am very, very pleased with the purchase, (in fact you could say I was 'chuffed', even though it is an electric engine), especially as I got the lot for less than £150  :o. Reminder to self - get on with wiring up the layout!  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on March 13, 2017, 06:24:27 PM
I've bought very few models, but here are two N Gauge Society's exclusives:

Thompson BG in teak and Collett BG in chocolate/cream (Great [crest] Western)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/2573-130317182413.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=49524)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on March 14, 2017, 09:35:59 PM
I have just taken delivery of a new LMS inspection saloon, for a bargain price

Just need to get the layout set up so I can play with it, ERRRR I mean give it some serious testing
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 14, 2017, 09:48:09 PM
Quote from: paulprice on March 14, 2017, 09:35:59 PM
I have just taken delivery of a new LMS inspection saloon

Presumably in that instance, LMS stands for Let Me See  :-X
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 15, 2017, 08:16:55 PM
Very nice indeed. I prefer the one on the left, though ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on March 15, 2017, 09:33:49 PM
Quote from: escafeld on March 15, 2017, 06:42:24 PM
Postie delivered a quintet of peaks today  :D

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/5876-150317183836.jpeg)

More of a small mountain range!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on March 16, 2017, 08:26:52 PM
I've just run-in and installed a decoder in this little beauty:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/4156-160317201821.jpeg)

Runs as sweet as a nut, and was a breeze to install the decoder. If I weren't so heavily committed to blue diesels, I could be tempted to revert to my teenage ambitions of a GWR/LMS joint line.

This was bought from Track Shack at the weekend, from whom I had most excellent service, to go with the two maroon autocoaches I sort of had to have. If you know what I mean. ;)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/4156-160317201921.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on March 16, 2017, 08:30:53 PM
Quote from: escafeld on March 15, 2017, 06:42:24 PM
Postie delivered a quintet of peaks today  :D

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/5876-150317183836.jpeg)

Very nice. Are 2 and 5 the same model? And where did you find them? (if you don't mind me asking).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on March 17, 2017, 12:10:26 AM
No pics yet but two more A1s.

One will become SILURIAN and the other AULD REEKIE.

On the debit side A1 KENILWORTH has failed again. It has already spent more time with BR Lines than it has with me.  This time the worm has come adrift from the motor shaft.  As Bob is on holiday it is going to DCC Supplies for fixing.

At least the other pair both ran at Leamington show without failing, though we did change off MEG MERRILEES when I realised that all of the A2s were still in the stock box.

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on March 17, 2017, 09:21:27 AM
Quote from: Les1952 on March 17, 2017, 12:10:26 AM
No pics yet but two more A1s.

One will become SILURIAN and the other AULD REEKIE.

On the debit side A1 KENILWORTH has failed again. It has already spent more time with BR Lines than it has with me.  This time the worm has come adrift from the motor shaft.  As Bob is on holiday it is going to DCC Supplies for fixing.

At least the other pair both ran at Leamington show without failing, though we did change off MEG MERRILEES when I realised that all of the A2s were still in the stock box.

Les

How many have you got in the flet now, just a thought but perhaps if you changed to more dependable LMS motive power you might notice a drop in shop time :) just a thought :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on March 17, 2017, 10:25:02 AM
There are 5 A1s, one of which is an excellent runner with one weak one, one that prefers to be in the repair shop and the two new ones yet to be fully assessed.

There are three A2s, all reliable runners, of which two are very weak.  The strong one takes turn about with the good A1, A4s and any A3 lamped for express while the two weak ones share a short parcels train with the V2.

There are 9 A4s, all reliable runners, though two don't like one of my turnouts.

There are 15 A3s, the real workhorses of the fleet.  These work the heaviest fast goods (with one of the A4s) or share the express turns - depending on how the loco is lamped.

In addition six Dapol B1s take the heaviest parcels or work tender-first on a heavy coal train.  A Farish B1 couldn't cope with the parcels and has been sold on.   Heavy goods is also handled by two farish J39/2, one UM J39/1 and five UM J25/J26/J27.  Three WDs handle lighter goods as they won't pull the heavier ones......

There are two Ivatt 2MTs in the fleet which share inspection saloon duties- mostly because the NE Region considered them as weedy weaklings ( they were much less powerful that J25s they were supposed to replace) and got rid of them at the earliest opportunity.  The irony here is that the models are quite capable of taking the heaviest parcels train (but not the heavy fitted goods).  No other Farish steamer I have had comes anywhere near them- including a Duchess, a new type Black 5 and a Standard 5MT, all of which are still in the fleet.

I gave up after three attempts to get a Fairburn tank that would run straight.  4Fs were very rare North of York, though one or two came into my chosen area to be scrapped.

Note about LMS vs LNER.  When the LMR applied its accounting system to the B1, A4 and A1 they found that they were considerably cheaper to run and repair than the equivalent LMS types.  An attempt to reboiler B1s with a Stanier boiler was vetoed when it was realised that it would add too much weight and restrict their sphere of operation too much. 

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 17, 2017, 10:40:02 AM
I thought I was doing quite well, but I've counted over 50 steam locos mentioned in that post, Les :goggleeyes:
Where will the new Dapol Battle of Britain fit in? :-X
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on March 17, 2017, 11:35:56 AM
A man after my own heart you can never have enough loco's  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on March 17, 2017, 01:55:26 PM
Blast from the past found in the basement of one of my favourite Tokyo model shops:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2883/33335504002_6de10ddc7d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SMKaX1)
Graham Farish generic corridor coaches? (https://flic.kr/p/SMKaX1) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
I presume they're very early Farish "generic" coaches, in good condition for their age and at about a quid each worth acquiring for possible future projects.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bingley Hall on March 18, 2017, 03:09:54 AM
Quote from: railsquid on March 17, 2017, 01:55:26 PM
Blast from the past found in the basement of one of my favourite Tokyo model shops:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2883/33335504002_6de10ddc7d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SMKaX1)
Graham Farish generic corridor coaches? (https://flic.kr/p/SMKaX1) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
I presume they're very early Farish "generic" coaches, in good condition for their age and at about a quid each worth acquiring for possible future projects.

BARGAIN!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on March 18, 2017, 07:21:59 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 17, 2017, 10:40:02 AM
I thought I was doing quite well, but I've counted over 50 steam locos mentioned in that post, Les :goggleeyes:
Where will the new Dapol Battle of Britain fit in? :-X

It won't. 

I generally take about 70 locos with me to a show - two spares/replacements for each of the 22 trains on the layout.  I don't have a programming track on the layout and if a loco's wheels get too dirty it is easier when busy to swap it and put it back in the box to clean later.  In any case some shows don't give you as much space as others so a maintenance area backstage often isn't possible.

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on March 18, 2017, 07:56:52 AM
Quote from: escafeld on March 15, 2017, 06:42:24 PM
Postie delivered a quintet of peaks today  :D

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/5876-150317183836.jpeg)

Nice. So you'll be modelling the Midland mainline I take it?

Oddly enough the place I 'spotted' them most frequently during the early 1980s was Bristol. It's often overlooked how much Class 46s especially were part of the Western Region scene. I don't know if any were ever allocated there, but they frequently ran interregional services.

Did yours come with those odd triangular chocks? Took me ages to figure out they're for filling the steam heat water filling holes on the roof, for modelling locos that were ETH only.

Narrowing the bogies is worth doing if you can be bothered. I think Farish were a bit over-generous in allowing sideways play for tight curves, with the result that their 'Peaks' have bogies that are much too wide. Not noticeable sideways on, but head on, it does look a bit odd.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 18, 2017, 01:04:21 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on March 18, 2017, 07:21:59 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 17, 2017, 10:40:02 AM
I thought I was doing quite well, but I've counted over 50 steam locos mentioned in that post, Les :goggleeyes:
Where will the new Dapol Battle of Britain fit in? :-X

It won't. 


I was actually just joshing, but you're quite right - it won't after Dapol's announcement.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 18, 2017, 01:08:20 PM
Quote from: NeMo on March 18, 2017, 07:56:52 AM
Oddly enough the place I 'spotted' them most frequently during the early 1980s was Bristol. It's often overlooked how much Class 46s especially were part of the Western Region scene. I don't know if any were ever allocated there, but they frequently ran interregional services.


For me it was the 1960s. I used to travel from Northampton to Bletchley then connect with a DMU service along the Varsity Line to Bedford. It was wonderful seeing them on the main line superelevated curves :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on March 18, 2017, 07:24:24 PM
Quote from: escafeld on March 18, 2017, 10:52:21 AM
The boogies are very large width wise. A simple modification to narrow them is to remove the tag on the right hand side of the buffer beam, this is only required for Class45/1 as it is for the electric train heat connection (provided in the accessory bag). The front can then be filled square to the side frames on each side. Just by doing this improves the appearance considerably.

Absolutely! That's what I did with my Class 46, 46041 resting between duties at Quantoxhead Harbour. Although simple in principle, the plastic used for the bogies is bendy and I found it difficult to cut accurately and then glue back into shape after filing away the appropriate amount of plastic. I also added some jumpers and cables onto the front bogie in place of the Rapido coupling.

There's still the unsightly gap between the top of the bogie and the locomotive bodywork, presumably there to allow the model to climb up sharp inclines. Possibly a bit of plastic padding could be added and filed as required?

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/945-180317191941.jpeg)

Quote from: escafeld on March 18, 2017, 10:52:21 AM
Towards the end of the working life (early 1980's) the Class 46's were all allocated to Gateshead depot and from what I can remember were the mainstay of the North East/South West service using MK1 stock. These were withdrawn before the Class 45's and they were steam heat only. Prior to that I believe the class was split between Gateshaed and Laira, They were also regulars on the china clay trains from cornwall.

Thanks for sharing this.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on March 19, 2017, 07:13:50 AM
NeMo

I agree that the gap above the bogies on the locomotive  is not the greatest, but the rest of the scene looks terrific.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 19, 2017, 07:21:18 AM
Those models are quite famous for the gap. However, it's still a great pic.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 20, 2017, 10:45:46 AM
Seeing as any chance of getting a Bulleid Battle of Britain pacific Spam Can has been kiboshed, I ordered this from Trackshack Friday afternoon last week and it arrived next day. It runs superbly straight from the box.............

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/264-200317104333-497532203.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/264-200317104334-497531778.jpeg)

Oh dear. The pics have shown I need to vacuum :-[
One of the perils of having a white and ginger cat ::)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on March 20, 2017, 11:37:42 AM
Looks really nice Mick but as you suggest, I'd get thse cat hairs hovered up before they get absorbed into the loco's motion !
You could always get one of the old Farish spam cans ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on March 20, 2017, 11:39:01 AM
Nice Merchant Navy Mick. :thumbsup:

Is that a prototype Peco model of a late 40's/early 50's tower block I see in the background? ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 20, 2017, 12:03:26 PM
Quote from: port perran on March 20, 2017, 11:37:42 AM
Looks really nice Mick but as you suggest, I'd get thse cat hairs hovered up before they get absorbed into the loco's motion !
You could always get one of the old Farish spam cans ?

I already have 2 x rebuilt Merchant Navies and have had the replacement bogies from NBrass for about 3 years, too. Needless to say I just haven't got a round tuit yet.
Nice runners but lacking the details of the recent one.

Quote from: daffy on March 20, 2017, 11:39:01 AM

Is that a prototype Peco model of a late 40's/early 50's tower block I see in the background? ;)

My attempt at an art-deco flock of batsblock of flats ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on March 20, 2017, 05:06:32 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 20, 2017, 10:45:46 AM
Seeing as any chance of getting a Bulleid Battle of Britain pacific Spam Can has been kiboshed, I ordered this from Trackshack Friday afternoon last week and it arrived next day. It runs superbly straight from the box.............

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/264-200317104333-497532203.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/264-200317104334-497531778.jpeg)

Oh dear. The pics have shown I need to vacuum :-[
One of the perils of having a white and ginger cat ::)

I can see the appeal now Mick, very nice indeed, looks like i will need to get one now for my collection, anybody got one to sell....   :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on March 20, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
You can have my Clan Line for £500!! These are very much in demand since the Dapol announcement.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on March 20, 2017, 05:46:31 PM
Quote from: austinbob on March 20, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
You can have my Clan Line for £500!! These are very much in demand since the Dapol announcement.  :D

:laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 20, 2017, 08:25:40 PM
Nice acquisition,  Mick.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on March 20, 2017, 08:36:55 PM
Quote from: austinbob on March 20, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
You can have my Clan Line for £500!! These are very much in demand since the Dapol announcement.  :D

Put it on fleabay, use the word 'rare' somewhere in the description and you can ask £600 !!  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on March 20, 2017, 08:41:15 PM
Got myself some more containers (FFA) including (at last) the single 20ft wagon. Can anyone advise if this was FGA TOPS coded?

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/49/3841-200317204048.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=49870)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on March 20, 2017, 08:41:47 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on March 20, 2017, 08:36:55 PM
Quote from: austinbob on March 20, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
You can have my Clan Line for £500!! These are very much in demand since the Dapol announcement.  :D

Put it on fleabay, use the word 'rare' somewhere in the description and you can ask £600 !!  :)
Now there's a thought. Perhaps if I get it working first I could classify it as rare.  :smiley-laughing:
Just joking, it's a nice loco and runs well.  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on March 20, 2017, 08:54:54 PM
Couldn't resist these 2 at a smidge under 66 quid. Food is now off the menu for the rest of the month but there's still  :beers:

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/unitrack%20layout/IMGP0907_zps47cgc1h9.jpg)

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/unitrack%20layout/IMGP0908_zpsqnax4yc3.jpg)

C :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on March 20, 2017, 09:17:40 PM
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on March 20, 2017, 08:54:54 PM
Couldn't resist these 2 at a smidge under 66 quid. Food is now off the menu for the rest of the month but there's still  :beers:

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/unitrack%20layout/IMGP0907_zps47cgc1h9.jpg)

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/unitrack%20layout/IMGP0908_zpsqnax4yc3.jpg)

C :)

Bargain right there. Where from if you don't mind me asking?

Cheers

Ollie
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on March 20, 2017, 09:43:14 PM
Oakes in Oldbury had a sale, not much in N but worth looking out for in the future if you're local. Sale prices are only in store. They do have a fair bit of regular priced Dapol, Farish, Gaugemaster scenics and a cabinet of second hand stuff

C. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on March 20, 2017, 11:31:06 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 20, 2017, 12:03:26 PM

I already have 2 x rebuilt Merchant Navies and have had the replacement bogies from NBrass for about 3 years, too. Needless to say I just haven't got a round tuit yet.
Nice runners but lacking the details of the recent one.


No excuses Mick, I posted a tutorial on this and it was published in the N gauge journal - time to get the tools out and get cracking!!

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on March 22, 2017, 05:35:52 AM
Quote from: austinbob on March 20, 2017, 08:41:47 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on March 20, 2017, 08:36:55 PM
Quote from: austinbob on March 20, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
You can have my Clan Line for £500!! These are very much in demand since the Dapol announcement.  :D

Put it on fleabay, use the word 'rare' somewhere in the description and you can ask £600 !!  :)
Now there's a thought. Perhaps if I get it working first I could classify it as rare.  :smiley-laughing:
Just joking, it's a nice loco and runs well.  :beers:

:laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on March 22, 2017, 05:43:22 AM
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on March 20, 2017, 08:54:54 PM
Couldn't resist these 2 at a smidge under 66 quid. Food is now off the menu for the rest of the month but there's still  :beers:

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/unitrack%20layout/IMGP0907_zps47cgc1h9.jpg)

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/unitrack%20layout/IMGP0908_zpsqnax4yc3.jpg)

C :)

They look brilliant and a great price too.  :thumbs:

Looks a great shop and some nice bargains too, but i bit to far for me to pop in to.    :laugh3: :laugh3:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on March 22, 2017, 04:15:56 PM
A late Poole-era Farish Class 90 from my local Japanese auction site found its way to me today at a very reasonable price.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3931/33206878800_113b874075_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SAnWa7)
farish-class-90 (https://flic.kr/p/SAnWa7) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

Doesn't stand up well to modern close-up digital photography but from normal viewing distance doesn't look too bad. Runs fine if a little noisy.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on March 22, 2017, 04:23:37 PM
Looks good to me.

I've a Poole GWR railcar that sounds like our next door neighbour has started his company car. He's a farmer and runs about in a big yellow JCB!

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on March 22, 2017, 04:33:47 PM
Quote from: daveg on March 22, 2017, 04:23:37 PM
Looks good to me.

I've a Poole GWR railcar that sounds like our next door neighbour has started his company car. He's a farmer and runs about in a big yellow JCB!

Wasn't a complaint, just happy it ran without than ominous click-click-click sound of split gears. If I want real noise I put something from Lima or GDR-era Piko on the rails :D

I'm still slightly freaked out by the fact that sectorisation-era stuff seems very modern to me, but in N gauge terms it's pretty ancient. On the plus side the very small circle of people in Japan into British stuff seem to prefer post-BR models, saw a Farish HST in one of those post-privatisation liveries fetch a relatively eye-watering price recently.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 25, 2017, 04:39:38 PM
The colour is not to my taste but it's a nice collection.
Mind if I ask where you sourced them please?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on March 25, 2017, 05:16:48 PM
Quote from: escafeld on March 25, 2017, 04:28:03 PM
A trio of Class 101 DMU's


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-250317162747.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50215)
Very nice. Not my era, need some green ones but, still very nice.
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on March 25, 2017, 06:10:09 PM
Graham Farish 372-311 Merchant Navy Class 35023 'Holland-Afrika Line' new from TrackShack. This is destined to become a BoB Class.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5427-250317174340-50221408.jpeg)


Peco NR-305 CDA Hopper Wagon x4 good as new from ebay, for the cost of two new.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5427-250317174339-50214361.jpeg)


Graham Farish 377-926 PCA Bulk Powder Wagon x5 good as new from ebay, for the cost of three new.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5427-250317174339-5021456.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on March 25, 2017, 06:14:44 PM
I predict a shortage of those lovely Merchant Navy class locos very soon. Mine's a Clan Line...
:) :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on March 25, 2017, 06:52:55 PM
So I've been to the Ally Pally show today and seemed to have accidentally spent £235  :help:

I'll take some pics later but purchases were

A Southern Dapol Schools Class loco & 6 Southern Maunsell Coaches

A Kato 8 car Eurostar  and

A Dapol 4 car Virgin Voyager (which my brother paid for as a birthday present!)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on March 25, 2017, 06:59:07 PM
Quote from: SymonC on March 25, 2017, 06:52:55 PM
seemed to have accidentally spent

It would appear that this is an affliction that affects a lot of us. A bit like going to a new destination and, before setting off, looking to see if there just happens to be a model shop there.  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 25, 2017, 09:14:09 PM
Ignoring the freebie Voyager I'd say you got pretty good buys there, Symon.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on March 27, 2017, 04:35:05 AM
Quote from: RailGooner on March 25, 2017, 06:10:09 PM
Graham Farish 372-311 Merchant Navy Class 35023 'Holland-Afrika Line' new from TrackShack. This is destined to become a BoB Class.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5427-250317174340-50221408.jpeg)


Peco NR-305 CDA Hopper Wagon x4 good as new from ebay, for the cost of two new.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5427-250317174339-50214361.jpeg)


Graham Farish 377-926 PCA Bulk Powder Wagon x5 good as new from ebay, for the cost of three new.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5427-250317174339-5021456.jpeg)


Like the Merchant Navy a lot.      :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Big bad John on March 27, 2017, 06:56:55 AM
That's a nice loco Mick for a BoB conversion but are there any models suitable for conversion into a rebuilt BoB class even if it has to be an old model otherwise I may go the same route with the unrebuilt version.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 27, 2017, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: Big bad John on March 27, 2017, 06:56:55 AM
are there any models suitable for conversion into a rebuilt BoB class even if it has to be an old model otherwise I may go the same route with the unrebuilt version.

@Big bad John (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5248)
I have 2 MNs in a rebuilt state - 372-300 East India Line and Holland America Line from the Atlantic Coast Express pack 370-225 if those references help you find one.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Big bad John on March 27, 2017, 09:34:16 AM
 :thankyousign:
Would they make a reasonable conversion to a BoB or WC class. I'm not too fussy about very fine detail or total accuracy.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 27, 2017, 09:42:06 AM
Quote from: Big bad John on March 27, 2017, 09:34:16 AM
:thankyousign:
Would they make a reasonable conversion to a BoB or WC class. I'm not too fussy about very fine detail or total accuracy.

That I don't know, John :dunce:
You'd need to PM one of our loco builders such as Dr Al or Atso
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Big bad John on March 27, 2017, 10:11:19 AM
Just been comparing some pictures from Hattons to some photo's that I have of Sir Keith Park and Taw Valley and they are very similar. Close enough to start with anyway now I just need to find one that ain't going to cost stupid amounts of money.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on March 27, 2017, 07:05:28 PM
Quote from: austinbob on March 25, 2017, 06:14:44 PM
I predict a shortage of those lovely Merchant Navy class locos very soon. Mine's a Clan Line...
:) :beers:

Especially once the Modelmaster WC/BoB nameplates are available again.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on March 29, 2017, 03:55:43 AM
Not sure if this is the right place to put this but here goes.

Anne bought this for me because of my pay issues on Friday 24th got it Sunday by courier on 26th, put it together on the 27th, just need to put it up and fill it now, but where and what with, i was thinking of those static models you can buy.




(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5847-290317035123.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50427)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5847-290317035214.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50428)


It is glass fronted and not that heavy, although it would take two to put it up on the wall, she paid £46 for it with free p&p, not bad i thought.

Happy Modelling          :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 29, 2017, 05:00:16 AM
Can you take the glass out? Make it easier to put up on the wall.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on March 29, 2017, 07:35:27 AM
Quote from: Bealman on March 29, 2017, 05:00:16 AM
Can you take the glass out? Make it easier to put up on the wall.

Don't need to George it has fixing brackets supplied at the top, i didn't fit them because i haven't decided where i am going to put it yet.      :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on April 01, 2017, 03:19:55 PM
Graham Farish 371-635 Class 70 006 Freightliner BNIB from ebay. Wanted one for a long time, but not desperately enough to pay retail. Won this at a very reasonable price, so I'm happy.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49109900952_bbfb1414f0_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hPF5Ad)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on April 03, 2017, 04:20:16 AM
Quote from: RailGooner on April 01, 2017, 03:19:55 PM
Graham Farish 371-635 Class 70 006 Freightliner BNIB from ebay. Wanted one for a long time, but not desperately enough to pay retail. Won this at a very reasonable price, so I'm happy.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5427-020417111816.jpeg)

I got one too from eBay and it runs well apart from when i run it backwards no lights come on. Not had time to put a photo up yet but it's the same has yours.    :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on April 04, 2017, 10:19:46 PM
Quote from: escafeld on April 04, 2017, 10:15:06 PM
4 more purchases from ebay. 3 have been professionally weathered to an excellent standard

371-601 Class 42 D822 Hercules - weathered

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-040417220656.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50627)

371-877 Class 108 2 car DMU

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-040417220929.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50628)

371-885 Class 108 3 car DMU - weathered

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-040417221046.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50629)

371-575 Class 45 D67 - weathered

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-040417221157.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50630)



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-040417221447.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50631)


I really like your Class 45.      :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on April 04, 2017, 10:23:09 PM
The warship and 45 look great with that weathering. Nice find.
:drool:   :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 04, 2017, 10:35:22 PM
Yup - someone has made an excellent job of the weathering :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on April 04, 2017, 10:46:27 PM
Quote from: escafeld on April 04, 2017, 10:15:06 PM
4 more purchases from ebay. 3 have been professionally weathered to an excellent standard

371-601 Class 42 D822 Hercules - weathered

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-040417220656.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50627)

371-877 Class 108 2 car DMU

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-040417220929.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50628)

371-885 Class 108 3 car DMU - weathered

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-040417221046.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50629)

371-575 Class 45 D67 - weathered

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-040417221157.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50630)



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-040417221447.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50631)

The 42 and 45 are very nice indeed. The combination of some very realistic weathering and super crisp photography lend them a look of realism that suggests a much larger scale than N. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on April 08, 2017, 11:50:01 AM
Burned-out Brake Van from @Cooper (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=852) . Sorry my (lack of) camera skills can't do it justice, but believe me it is a wonderful bit of modelling.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49109900927_4b9615aaaa_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hPF5zM)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on April 08, 2017, 10:48:00 PM
Quote from: escafeld on April 08, 2017, 10:08:51 PM
Purchased another Class 108  (371-877) for use as a donor model for a pair of Derby Lightweights.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/69A729AAV/2-x-derby-lightweight-514-515-n-1-148 (https://www.shapeways.com/product/69A729AAV/2-x-derby-lightweight-514-515-n-1-148)

Purchased this model online from C&M Models Carlisle for £72.00 (bargain for how prices are going, the latest production run is selling at £144)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/5876-080417215108.jpeg)
A very good bargain. I maybe should have bought one (for the sake of nostalgia) but the latest prices are too rich.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 09, 2017, 01:11:02 AM
This very fine looking Farish 47 set me back the equivalent of 25 quid or so due to being an unboxed "non-runner".

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2944/33107957323_a14f61e232_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SrCWfp)
farish-47474-rowland-hill (https://flic.kr/p/SrCWfp) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

Well it runs, but with the expected clack-clack-clack of splitgearitus farishus so is awaiting arrival of round tuits so I can finally fix my growing fleet of duds.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on April 10, 2017, 04:11:36 PM
But what are those strange coaches???
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on April 10, 2017, 05:19:55 PM
Quote from: austinbob on April 10, 2017, 04:11:36 PM
But what are those strange coaches???
:beers:

I certainly have not seen owt like them, but they sure look nice.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 10, 2017, 06:00:52 PM
My latest purchase can be seen below on the track tidy along with some other fleet members.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj216kmmd303mxb/Photo%2008-04-2017%2C%2010%2006%2059.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj216kmmd303mxb/Photo%2008-04-2017%2C%2010%2006%2059.jpg?dl=0)

56089 will be added to a growing section of stock aimed at what I call the "transition" era just after privatisation. I wasn't a fan of EW&S, Loadhaul, Transrail, Mainline etc but they are growing on me (with the possible exception of Transrail).

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dave Z on April 10, 2017, 08:05:19 PM
Got my first properly weathered loco from TMC today;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/MR%203/IMG_3066.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/MR%203/IMG_3066.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/MR%203/IMG_3067.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/MR%203/IMG_3067.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/daveblack16/MR%203/IMG_3068.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/daveblack16/media/MR%203/IMG_3068.jpg.html)

Very impressed with the work.  I can feel my wallet creaking under the strain already as it knows I'm now going to be forced to send the rest of the fleet for weathering too!  Only thing I don't like is the very prominent coupling 'hole' (not a technical term) left over after having the parts pack fitted.  Looks like part of the bogie so I'm guessing it'll be a hatchet job to remove this block?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 11, 2017, 12:29:42 AM
Quote from: Herzel on April 10, 2017, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: austinbob on April 10, 2017, 04:11:36 PM
But what are those strange coaches???
:beers:

Oh, right...sorry, yes, they're the Ban Etsu train (the 14xx must be standing in until I receive a C57!) I found that they don't like ballast stuck to rails so was using them to check out my clean up.
Steam excursion train from northern Japan, on the off-chance anyone's unfamilar with it ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on April 11, 2017, 08:25:51 AM
Quote from: railsquid on April 11, 2017, 12:29:42 AM
Quote from: Herzel on April 10, 2017, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: austinbob on April 10, 2017, 04:11:36 PM
But what are those strange coaches???
:beers:

Oh, right...sorry, yes, they're the Ban Etsu train (the 14xx must be standing in until I receive a C57!) I found that they don't like ballast stuck to rails so was using them to check out my clean up.
Steam excursion train from northern Japan, on the off-chance anyone's unfamilar with it ;)
Thanks for that. Too embarrassed to show my ignorance and ask!!   :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 12, 2017, 04:42:57 PM
Quote from: railsquid on April 09, 2017, 01:11:02 AM
This very fine looking Farish 47 set me back the equivalent of 25 quid or so due to being an unboxed "non-runner".

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2944/33107957323_a14f61e232_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SrCWfp)
farish-47474-rowland-hill (https://flic.kr/p/SrCWfp) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

Well it runs, but with the expected clack-clack-clack of splitgearitus farishus so is awaiting arrival of round tuits so I can finally fix my growing fleet of duds.
In happy news Sir Roland has been reunited with his box - the shop I acquired this from had evidently decided that their growing collection of 2nd hand empty plastic boxes was no longer worth the shelf space it was occupying and were giving them away, two per customer. I nabbed two when I purchased the loco, and as I was passing today thought it would be rude not to pop in and help them further reduce the stock pile, anyway lo and behold among all the Tomix and Kato ones was a lone Farish box. Missing the card surround etc. but gift horses and oral inspections and all that.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on April 12, 2017, 05:18:00 PM
Quote...but gift horses and oral inspections and all that.

I didn't know you were an equine orthodontist Squiddy? :goggleeyes:


Great to find good deals are still to be had for the taking. Any spare Fleischmann boxes going spare, or those superb Kato cases? It's free p&p from Japan this week isn't it? :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on April 13, 2017, 10:16:22 AM

Waitin' for "its" 390 Pendo...
<a href="http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Marco_Neri/media/IMG_0935_zpsno6q57zh.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag324/Marco_Neri/IMG_0935_zpsno6q57zh.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_0935_zpsno6q57zh.jpg"/></a>

Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on April 15, 2017, 12:00:52 PM
Following Dapol kicking their class 50 into touch I will build up stock for the late fifties rather than the seventies. Most of my stock is already good for the late fifties but I need more steamies. Made a start this morning.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/3123-150417115629.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50892)

She will fit in nicely but I think she will be limited to six coaches on my hills.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/3123-150417115821.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50894)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on April 15, 2017, 01:42:02 PM
Photos of my recent Ally Pally purchases

(apologies some photos are not that good)

Kato 8 car Eurostar
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq27/symonchaplin/eurostar_zpssiehcles.jpg) (http://s430.photobucket.com/user/symonchaplin/media/eurostar_zpssiehcles.jpg.html)

Virgin Voyager
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq27/symonchaplin/Voyager_zpsy41252ih.jpg) (http://s430.photobucket.com/user/symonchaplin/media/Voyager_zpsy41252ih.jpg.html)

Dapol Schools
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq27/symonchaplin/southern%20910_zpselmkrcdw.jpg) (http://s430.photobucket.com/user/symonchaplin/media/southern%20910_zpselmkrcdw.jpg.html)

Dapol Set of 6 Maunsell Coaches
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq27/symonchaplin/southerncoaches_zpsjtp8qtqz.jpg) (http://s430.photobucket.com/user/symonchaplin/media/southerncoaches_zpsjtp8qtqz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on April 15, 2017, 06:13:17 PM
Today I attended the York show and my result is a model of 47582 County of Norfolk (Farish, Poole-made) made up from parts from two different traders.

Mum was born in Norfolk so that'll accompany my Farish Jubilee 45572 Eire where my father was born

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/2573-150417181245.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50899)

The paintwork is rather worn in places, which will be addressed in due course.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on April 15, 2017, 07:29:19 PM
New Graham Farish Castle, well worth the wait.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/2419-150417192105-50906867.jpeg)

I even bought a new Hawksworth SK to go with it.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/2419-150417192020-508781322.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on April 15, 2017, 07:34:52 PM
That castle looks the bees knees. Can't wait to get mine next week.
:drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 15, 2017, 08:31:47 PM
Quote from: austinbob on April 15, 2017, 07:34:52 PM
That castle looks the bees knees. Can't wait to get mine next week.
:drool:

Wot Bob said (but I'm dependent on Rails of Sheffield)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 15, 2017, 08:41:01 PM
Without sounding greedy; that's flipping gorgeous and I must have one!

Far too much on order though....

Skyline2uk


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cazadoom on April 15, 2017, 10:27:04 PM
So went to the york show today

And waled away with this Bad Boy

Stunning model!!!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/565-150417222647.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50920)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on April 16, 2017, 09:57:28 AM
Quote from: cazadoom on April 15, 2017, 10:27:04 PM
So went to the york show today

And waled away with this Bad Boy

Stunning model!!!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/565-150417222647.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50920)

Very Very nice.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on April 16, 2017, 11:21:27 AM
Quote from: cazadoom on April 15, 2017, 10:27:04 PM
So went to the york show today

And waled away with this Bad Boy

Stunning model!!!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/50/565-150417222647.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=50920)


I'm Jealous mate, but it means that my one isn't too far away  :bounce:

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on April 20, 2017, 08:11:27 AM
BOoty from Redhill

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/941-200417080926.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=51070)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/941-200417081010.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=51071)



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/941-200417081056.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=51072)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/941-200417081122.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=51073)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on April 20, 2017, 09:28:44 AM
As I was unpacking the stock bag, from York, I noticed two new Stove R's and a Collett full brake, guess I must have forgot I joint the N gauge society and bought them  :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on April 20, 2017, 09:29:19 AM
Very Very nice RG.   :greatpicturessign:


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/5847-200417092805.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=51075)

Couldn't get the blood flowing to my toes mate.     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on April 20, 2017, 11:30:32 PM
Aren't those W&S sets pretty rare now, or am I imagining it?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on April 21, 2017, 01:13:09 AM
Quote from: njee20 on April 20, 2017, 11:30:32 PM
Aren't those W&S sets pretty rare now, or am I imagining it?

Recent 2017 Ebay prices - £311-£250 for 6 unit set!!

Mine has lighting in the coaches, and now DCC in loco and DVT. 

I see that Dapol are doing another loco soon - more expense!

http://www.hattons.co.uk/257685/Dapol_2D_010_004D_Class_67_67014_Thomas_Telford_in_Wrexham_and_Shropshire_livery_DCC_fitted/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.hattons.co.uk/257685/Dapol_2D_010_004D_Class_67_67014_Thomas_Telford_in_Wrexham_and_Shropshire_livery_DCC_fitted/StockDetail.aspx)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on April 21, 2017, 05:16:43 AM
Nice! Assuming you didn't pay those prices that's a good purchase.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on April 21, 2017, 09:19:52 AM
Last week I managed to get a bargain from Evil Bay

6 older farish generic suburban coaches for just over a £5 each all in tip top condition.......

now what to do with them? more clerestories or a nice fixed local rake?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jonclox on April 21, 2017, 11:45:12 AM
 :claphappy:
My Tiverton Castle arrived this morning  :thumbsup:
Looks Great.
Just need the next 18 decoder to finish it all off  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on April 21, 2017, 03:05:19 PM
Judging by the number of happy buyers posts it's almost time we had a 'Tiverton Castle Owners Club' thread here. :)

Looks a great model I must say, and if I could justify running it on my Swiss layout I'd be tempted to join. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jonclox on April 22, 2017, 11:46:06 AM
Quote from: jonclox on April 21, 2017, 11:45:12 AM
:claphappy:
My Tiverton Castle arrived this morning  :thumbsup:
Looks Great.
Just need the next 18 decoder to finish it all off  :thumbsup:
Now thats arrived  :thumbsup:  well done Mr G/Masters  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on April 22, 2017, 01:19:46 PM
Graham Farish 377-701 JJA Mk2 Auto-ballaster Flat-top Non-generator Railtrack x2 BNIB from ebay. Paid well below (current) retail for this pair.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49109900912_214fbd4ee9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hPF5zw)

Dapol 2F-053-002 Megafret Wagon (3368 4943 055) with Stobart Rail Containers from ebay. A couple of handrails and one step missing - easy to fix - otherwise excellent condition and won at a good price. Have already got this model from new, so I'll renumber this one.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49109900862_9b452ba319_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hPF5yE)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on April 23, 2017, 01:21:16 AM
The French connection. 12-car Eurostar from a couple of weeks ago (Trainwest & ebay) and a 10-car TGV from ebay

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on April 23, 2017, 06:02:34 AM
Great buys RG, looks like you know how to get bargains on the bay.      :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on April 23, 2017, 12:39:45 PM
Well this may be the last time my York purchases are seen in original condition, before they have a bit of weathering applied

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/4342-230417123631.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on April 23, 2017, 01:01:43 PM
Quote from: Steamie+ on April 23, 2017, 06:02:34 AM
Great buys RG, looks like you know how to get bargains on the bay.      :thumbsup:

A lot of it's down to luck Steamie+ . A few days ago, I lost out on a pair of Dapol JNAs, but the seller offered me second chance at the price of my last bid. While considering that offer, I found the pair at Rails for £10 less than my ebay bid. So a lucky escape there, but it can be easy to get carried away by ebay.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on April 24, 2017, 08:39:41 AM
Quote from: RailGooner on April 23, 2017, 01:01:43 PM
Quote from: Steamie+ on April 23, 2017, 06:02:34 AM
Great buys RG, looks like you know how to get bargains on the bay.      :thumbsup:

A lot of it's down to luck Steamie+ . A few days ago, I lost out on a pair of Dapol JNAs, but the seller offered me second chance at the price of my last bid. While considering that offer, I found the pair at Rails for £10 less than my ebay bid. So a lucky escape there, but it can be easy to get carried away by ebay.

It sure can RG, thats why i stick to a limit and i will not go above it even if it's by 50p, because that's how easy it is to get into a bidding war. Very nice wagons you bought by the way from Rails.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on April 25, 2017, 07:28:37 PM
I can't go on like this. :help: I think I need an intervention.

Dapol 2F-010-009 JNA Falcon Network Rail (NLU29299) Weathered and 2F-010-010 JNA Falcon Network Rail (NLU29348) Weathered all new from Rails.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49109705221_9c4f411990_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hPE5px)

Graham Farish 377-700A JJA Mk2 Auto-ballaster Generator Railtrack (Weathered) and x2 Graham Farish 377-701A JJA Mk2 Auto-ballaster Flat-top Non-generator Railtrack (Weathered) all new from TrackShack. These will join the x2 377-701 bought from ebay to make a full set.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49109900857_3b43369af8_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hPF5yz)

Graham Farish 372-800 Class A1 60163 'Tornado' BR Doncaster Green good as new from ebay. Seller wasn't sure if it had been chipped - it has. Won with a single bid at the opening price of £95.00. I am well bloomin' chuffed with this buy. :laugh2:


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/5427-250417185138.jpeg)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on April 25, 2017, 10:39:56 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on April 25, 2017, 07:28:37 PM
Graham Farish 372-800 Class A1 60163 'Tornado' BR Doncaster Green good as new from ebay....£95.00.
Exactly the same as I did with my Tornado 2 years ago - same price too!   The first Farish loco I'd bought for decades, but just had to have one of these.  I have to say very impressed with it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on April 28, 2017, 05:40:09 PM
Well with thanks to Nick I have added these two beauties to my fleet of PO coal wagons  :thumbsup:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/523-280417173406.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CaleyDave on May 03, 2017, 07:07:02 PM
A Dapol Class 67 and some Farish MK3 with stickers from Electra Railway Graphics.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/4869-030517190213.jpeg)

Rather pleased with how the coaches look so thank you Adam  :thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NOE 544R on May 05, 2017, 06:42:33 PM
 :hellosign:

My BR black 5 arrived yesterday (eBay bargain), but now the long return process will have to be started :doh: Described as smooth but when tested it was jerky and had a ticking noise!  :censored: Typical! Suppose its my own fault for even thinking it would "an excellent runner" which "moves moves smoothly in both directions". Shame as I was really looking forward to finally owning a black 5  :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on May 05, 2017, 09:47:46 PM
My guess is that the motion is binding a bit on one side or the other of the black 5. I had a Dapol A4 that did that brand new out of its box. Sent it straight back for a replacement.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on May 16, 2017, 08:42:25 PM
my new graham farish class 37/4 in regional railways livery arrived at the weekend...

it looks good and runs very well!

here it is running with 2x network south east mk2s and 3x regional railways mk1s (i don't have many regional railways coaches so the network southeast coaches were drafted in...)


https://youtu.be/je8VKMMllD4

https://youtu.be/QSQF-pm5-L4
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on May 17, 2017, 04:49:24 AM
I finally got hold of some long-desired motive power.

The rather beautiful class 60 and a split head code 37
The 60 is my first metal sector and came DCC fited which was nice! Finally I have something appropriate to pull all those BDAs :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/3841-170517044757.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=51915)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on May 17, 2017, 02:37:49 PM
here is my Wrexham set ( I gather there are some other coaches locos available , but hens teeth...!)( any contacts welcomed)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/941-170517144822.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=51918)
Box by JB Model World


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/51/941-170517144913.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=51919)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on May 19, 2017, 12:20:55 AM
i gather there are other W&S locos:

67012 the shropshire lad (Dapol)

67012 – "A Shropshire Lad"    67013 – "Dyfrbont Pontcysyllte"
67014 – "Thomas Telford"    67015 – "David J. Lloyd"
http://www.cjmmodels.co.uk/products/cjm-class-67/ (http://www.cjmmodels.co.uk/products/cjm-class-67/)

the 2 car coach set ( as above)
https://nigelburkin.wordpress.com/tag/wrexham-shropshire/ (https://nigelburkin.wordpress.com/tag/wrexham-shropshire/)

Any other offerings?


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on May 24, 2017, 01:34:47 PM
Project Railway Honour / Dapol 2D-007-009 Class 66 418 'Patriot' Freightliner livery
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/5427-240517133332.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on May 24, 2017, 08:50:18 PM
Ooh jealous! I have to wait for NZ post to be kind enough to bring mine by!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on May 25, 2017, 12:28:52 PM
Quote from: mickster04 on May 24, 2017, 08:50:18 PM
Ooh jealous! I have to wait for NZ post to be kind enough to bring mine by!

It's worth the wait Mick. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kaian on May 26, 2017, 10:24:00 PM
My patriot arrived in the post today, not got out of the case yet but looks great.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 27, 2017, 02:39:09 PM
A little pressie for myself for getting the OK from a treadmill test Thursday :D
It will need some painting, methinks...........

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-270517143430-522372210.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-270517143430-522371309.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on May 27, 2017, 04:59:06 PM
A well deserved painting job. :thumbsup:

(http://www.leviosa.co.uk/assets/images/Cartoon-Treadmill.png)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on May 27, 2017, 05:04:00 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 27, 2017, 02:39:09 PM
A little pressie for myself for getting the OK from a treadmill test Thursday :D
It will need some painting, methinks...........

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-270517143430-522372210.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-270517143430-522371309.jpeg)
Glad you are happy with the wagon.
I've been considering one and also feel it needs a bit of painting.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 27, 2017, 07:16:40 PM
@Karhedron (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=207)
Matt - I've found pics of shunters trucks on t'interweb but they are generally of preserved versions which are immaculate. You are usually the master of the scarce piccie so any chance you could find me a colour pic of a really grotty one?
I think this is also a 3D printed wagon so any tips on how/with what to paint it would be welcome too!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Karhedron on May 28, 2017, 10:48:18 PM
Hmm tricky. Historical photos are not hard to find as shown below.

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2951011 (http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2951011)

The difficulty is judging the tone of the weathering on a B&W photo. You could always go for one that is newishly outshopped.
(http://www.warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/bordesleygreen/gwrbg2282.jpg)

Even in this post-war shot of a well-used example, the lettering seems to have been kept legible.
(https://www.warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/tyseley/shed/gwrt3012.jpg)

This one in Cornwall has also seen some use although again not in colour.
(http://www.cornwallrailwaysociety.org.uk/uploads/7/6/8/3/7683812/7924183_orig.jpg)

Whilst I have not been able to track down a historical colour photo online, some common features are notable  in the photos. The tone of weathering seems to be quite even, there is not an obvious concentration of dirt on the lower surfaces of the vehicle.

This makes quite a bit of sense as these were yard vehicles. They rarely ventured out onto the mainlines and rarely travelled at any speed. This means that they would not have accumulated much of the spray of brake dust that liberally decorated the nether regions of most railway vehicles. The weathering would have been a combination of fading from sunlight and a more even coating of soot from the shunting engine.

I would aim for an all-over weathering in dark grey to represent the accumulation of soot and smuts. Possibly weathering powders would be a good way to do this. An airbrush would be even better but take care to build up light coats and keep the tone even. You would not want the effect you get on some factory weathered models where they dust the lower half of the model with a brownish shade like sleeper-grime. My hunch (even without colour photos to hand) is that this approach would be wrong for this vehicle.

If I find anything more definitive I will let you know.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 29, 2017, 09:40:35 AM
Excellent, Matt. Thanks for the comprehensive reply.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 29, 2017, 04:20:17 PM
Afternoon

My latest N gauge haul, and my first as a married man.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/1081-290517153650.jpeg)

All for a very reasonable price from @B757-236GT (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=665) , who may even be able to dig out some boxes ( ;)), not that that matters at all.

I am especially chuffed with the FNA and runners.

I am hoping one day to be able to re-create this picture (third picture down, dated April 26th 1994):

http://www.penmorfa.com/Conwy/one.htm (http://www.penmorfa.com/Conwy/one.htm)

I know this train has what appear to be bogie bolsters as barrier vehicles, but they are for another day.

Besides, the RNA runners are (I stand to be corrected) no longer available? I am thinking that these will form the basis for my first detailing / weathering rolling stock project  :thumbsup:

Will be updating my layout thread shortly with some new train pictures.

Skyline2uk


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on May 29, 2017, 04:48:48 PM
That's it. Newly married and start off as you mean to go on.
New loco for you every month and new shoes and handbag for the better half.
Result - married bliss, oh, and one helluva credit card bill.
:)
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 29, 2017, 05:02:05 PM
 :laughabovepost: :smiley-laughing:

Have you seen the price of Radley handbags these days  :o :goggleeyes:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MKP on June 01, 2017, 10:49:10 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on May 27, 2017, 02:39:09 PM
A little pressie for myself for getting the OK from a treadmill test Thursday :D
It will need some painting, methinks...........

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-270517143430-522372210.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-270517143430-522371309.jpeg)

The main thing to paint is the footboards and main deck if you wish to, you can also paint the brake lever in white:

(http://osbornsmodels.com/ekmps/shops/osbornsmodels/resources/products/shunterstruckwoodboards1.jpg)

wood is Humbrol #110 (acrylic) , brake lever humbrol #130 (acrylic)

I would probably add a bit of rust around the buffers and a little bit around the axle boxes.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 01, 2017, 12:00:48 PM
Thanks for that. Did you use primer or just apply the paint straight to the wagon?
I'm also thinking of creating handrails each side where the 4 stanchions are if I can find some suitable wire :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 01, 2017, 12:06:05 PM
Or some suitable spectacles   :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MKP on June 01, 2017, 01:23:06 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 01, 2017, 12:00:48 PM
Thanks for that. Did you use primer or just apply the paint straight to the wagon?
I'm also thinking of creating handrails each side where the 4 stanchions are if I can find some suitable wire :hmmm:

paint straight on to it, it is in GWR grey already, but if you needed it black for BR days a quick spray would probably be best.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on June 01, 2017, 01:53:50 PM
I thought it was black in GWR days too as it was departmental? (like the one at Didcot)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MKP on June 01, 2017, 02:14:06 PM
standard GWR dark drey with white lettering as far as I know
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on June 02, 2017, 12:55:58 AM
Not technically rolling stock. but...

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4209/35000752186_ee2c90d1a4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VjU1dA)
Bachmann 16 tooth gears (https://flic.kr/p/VjU1dA) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on June 02, 2017, 01:56:01 AM
sounds like you also had a good result from Bachmann, I just took delivery of a pack of 20 x 24teeth gears for my repairs.

Great service from the Bachmann service department

cheers
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on June 03, 2017, 05:17:22 PM
I went to the Worth Valley today and bought two blue/grey Mk1s, a CK and a SO to make up a set of three matching Mk1s (I already own a BSK)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/2573-030617171601.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=52406)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on June 03, 2017, 07:12:24 PM
This little shunter's truck arrived today from Osborne's Models.
Started rough painting buts needs finishing, tidying then weathering I think.

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/martinscane/EB79B142-FA2F-4E69-A251-925F58FBBB8F_zpspxcphofb.jpg) (http://s653.photobucket.com/user/martinscane/media/EB79B142-FA2F-4E69-A251-925F58FBBB8F_zpspxcphofb.jpg.html)D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on June 05, 2017, 07:52:36 PM
Post lady delivered another box today (good job wife isn't home!!!), inside a Dapol VT HST and a Dapol Pretendolino.

HST looks good, looks easy to obtain the extra coaches (probably going to get them from Rails), however the Pretendolino looks to be a bit more of a task, the set should have 3 FOs but this one has TSOs coaches 'B,C and D', a forum member has already located 2 more TSOs so I'm good for those (I don't mind duplicates), the FOs look like they may be a problem along with the buffet.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/6050-050617194559.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on June 06, 2017, 07:02:59 PM
Don't tell the Domestic Overlord, but I just got 6 suburban's from Evilbay for £20, BARGAIN. I just need to move them through the coach works now  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on June 06, 2017, 09:20:36 PM
Quote from: austinbob on May 29, 2017, 04:48:48 PM
That's it. Newly married and start off as you mean to go on.
New loco for you every month and new shoes and handbag for the better half.
Result - married bliss, oh, and one helluva credit card bill.
:)
:beers:

Well how prophetic that turned out to be!

We paid a visit to a Radley store (the only designer brand the Mrs is really bothered by) the other day as a direct result of this being found for sale on the Facebook N'porium:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/1081-060617211336.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=52511)

Very happy indeed with this, fancied one for a while (I like a 60, only had one example until now though) it's in cracking condition and has all its bits including etched name plates  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: keerout on June 06, 2017, 11:01:05 PM
While my layout is strickly steam, even I have to atmit that is a handsome beast !
G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on June 06, 2017, 11:24:37 PM
I have to agree with 'keerout' - lovely colour scheme.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jason B on June 08, 2017, 09:32:49 PM
The latest traction and allocated to my sunroom mainly on EWS vans at the moment .

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b559/ts030j/metals%2037_zps0t9c3v30.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/ts030j/media/metals%2037_zps0t9c3v30.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JayM481 on June 10, 2017, 03:55:03 AM
Added a bit of rolling stock

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/IMG_0644_zpsi1m6vdpa.jpg)

Sorry for the awful pic.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on June 10, 2017, 08:02:51 AM
Nice 'haul' Jay. :thumbsup:

Is there any left in the shop!? :hmmm: :goggleeyes:

:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JayM481 on June 10, 2017, 10:56:45 PM
A few LMS wagons were left :D

It was a deal I really couldn't pass up.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jason B on June 11, 2017, 05:17:14 PM
A fine Birthday pressie from last month .I so love the Farsh 37,s need to add a coal sector version one day and the up coming RFD split head code version any any more I can get away with owning


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b559/ts030j/red%20strip%2037_zpsepmioynz.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/ts030j/media/red%20strip%2037_zpsepmioynz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on June 11, 2017, 05:32:52 PM
Very nice. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on June 12, 2017, 05:22:15 AM
Patriot made it's way safely to NZ today!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/3841-120617052133.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=52679)

My first 66 and I don't think it'll be my last based on this example well done all involved!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 17, 2017, 11:58:49 AM
At 'just' £84.50 from Rails of Sheffield it would have been very rude of me not to indulge so 'ere tis.
The finish is not so much weathered as matted down and I really like it

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-170617115107-527501233.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-170617115108-5276073.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-170617115116-527622122.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-170617115113-52761528.jpeg)

Silky smooth straight from the box, and here she is on a short parcels..............

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vt2htu7rtjkhxbk/Farish%20weathered%20Jubilee%20on%20parcels.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vt2htu7rtjkhxbk/Farish%20weathered%20Jubilee%20on%20parcels.MOV?dl=0)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on June 17, 2017, 04:36:36 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 17, 2017, 11:58:49 AM
At 'just' £84.50 from Rails of Sheffield it would have been very rude of me not to indulge so 'ere tis.
The finish is not so much weathered as matted down and I really like it

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-170617115107-527501233.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-170617115108-5276073.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-170617115116-527622122.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/264-170617115113-52761528.jpeg)

Silky smooth straight from the box, and here she is on a short parcels..............

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vt2htu7rtjkhxbk/Farish%20weathered%20Jubilee%20on%20parcels.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vt2htu7rtjkhxbk/Farish%20weathered%20Jubilee%20on%20parcels.MOV?dl=0)

I wonder if I can justify another Jube??? :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 17, 2017, 05:10:16 PM
Quote from: paulprice on June 17, 2017, 04:36:36 PM

I wonder if I can justify another Jube??? :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:

The price is right - come on down.
But would you leave it green? :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on June 17, 2017, 07:40:42 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 17, 2017, 05:10:16 PM
Quote from: paulprice on June 17, 2017, 04:36:36 PM

I wonder if I can justify another Jube??? :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:

The price is right - come on down.
But would you leave it green? :hmmm:
it would need a total repaint
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 17, 2017, 08:57:04 PM
I guessed as much
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on June 18, 2017, 06:44:34 PM
Admittedly not rolling stock, but it holds rolling stock!

This is a "Park 'N' Go" case which I just received from Hattons "pre-owned."  Total price was £42 (which is minus VAT, but plus £9 p+p to California).

I'd never seen (or heard of) these before, but since it looked ideal to take stock to and from exhibitions, I purchased it.

Having received and examined it, I have to say it is very sturdy and well made, and does exactly "what it says on the tin" extremely well.  I figure I can fit 3 proper sized train consists within it and having loaded it up and tested it by swinging it about (I admit I haven't tried dropping it, although the latches seem very secure), the stock has been kept snug and safe within.  It will do nicely!

I've since looked for these cases on the internet since I could use one more and they are still being made and can be purchased here:  https://parkwood-arts.co.uk/product/park-n-go-model-rail-case/ (https://parkwood-arts.co.uk/product/park-n-go-model-rail-case/)
(Usual disclaimer: I have no connection with the manufacturer, except as a very pleased purchaser of a second-hand case made by it.)

Highly recommended to anyone who needs a safe and secure way to transport their stock.  Pictures below of my almost-full case.

Matt

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/306-180617181510.jpeg)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/306-180617181943.jpeg)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/306-180617182108.jpeg)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/306-180617182206.jpeg)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/306-180617182351.jpeg)




Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Portpatrick on June 18, 2017, 09:02:41 PM
Poor photo, but done in a hurry on my phone in the clubroom

Union Mills Prince of Wales, in LNWR livery, the latest release from Colin Heard.  Fabulous runner ,, as ever, straight from the box (lesson for others?).  I suspect his reject rate is minimal as well.  Tough, robust.  Excellent response to the controller.  Only had 4 coaches on it , will load test another day.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/479-180617210800.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=52794)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on June 18, 2017, 09:39:30 PM
Well I spent a brilliant week with the Domestic Overlord in Cornwall last week, and after a visit to Mevagissey and the World of Train I walked away with this.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/4342-180617213708.jpeg)
It was the last one they had and at £90, was a total bargain.

All I have to do now is repaint the bolsters in LMS grey, add some bolsters and fit some girders and I can confine the tank castings to the "what to do with box".

The only problem now is, what to do with 8, 4F's but then again with bargains like this it would be rude not to take advantage.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Westbury on June 26, 2017, 10:32:09 AM

Arnold HN2307 – Loco1046,  ÖBB Version in Red/Grey


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/52/4151-260617103108.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=52952)

A bit dusty out of the box but for £28.83 inc delivery from Amazon not gonna complain :-)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 26, 2017, 10:39:10 AM
Looks cleaned up to me and really cool!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on June 29, 2017, 02:14:03 PM
Remind me again, why do I need a green Warship? I guess it would have been rude not to, at the price. Couple of 2nd-hand coaches fell into the shopping cart too.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4206/35570327706_d4b7f2bc9a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wceebb)
Class 42 Warship D832 Onslaught (https://flic.kr/p/Wceebb) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on June 29, 2017, 02:48:06 PM
What a well-mannered chap you are, squiddy!

Nicely done.  :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on June 29, 2017, 09:33:23 PM
Quote from: Westbury on June 26, 2017, 10:32:09 AM
Arnold HN2307 – Loco1046,  ÖBB Version in Red/Grey
A bit dusty out of the box but for £28.83 inc delivery from Amazon not gonna complain :-)
Strange - both of mine were absolutely mint untouched still sealed in the box.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 01, 2017, 05:19:10 PM
I know Evil bay can be a bit dodgey sometimes but you can get  bargain sometimes, I picked up a parcel today from the Post Office with my latest locomotive acquisition.

A brand new up opened Jubilee number 45572, for just over £52 squids bargain or what. The only problem is its in a horrible weathered BR green livery.

Even more good news is that I have a crimson 5572 that needed plates, so guess where the ones in the new engine will go.

I will now have to add it to the paint shop queue, but soon she will emerge a nice crimson  :angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 02, 2017, 08:07:31 AM
Nice little exclusive Shepherd Neame van by Peco for The Hobby Shop in Faversham.

http://hobb-e-mail.com/peco-nrp914-shepherd-neame-van-no1---exclusive-13673-p.asp (http://hobb-e-mail.com/peco-nrp914-shepherd-neame-van-no1---exclusive-13673-p.asp)

It was a 'must have' as my parents both came from Faversham and I quite like the beer brewed there, too!

Excellent signed for delivery service, if a tad expensive, from the Hobby Shop.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 02, 2017, 09:20:10 AM
As another Shepherd Neame ale fan I heartily approve, Dave :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on July 02, 2017, 09:53:49 AM
Been meaning to pick up one of those. Used to live in Faversham and The Hobby Shop was my "local".  Great little shop.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on July 03, 2017, 01:17:48 PM
Quote from: daveg on July 02, 2017, 08:07:31 AM
Nice little exclusive Shepherd Neame van by Peco for The Hobby Shop in Faversham.

http://hobb-e-mail.com/peco-nrp914-shepherd-neame-van-no1---exclusive-13673-p.asp (http://hobb-e-mail.com/peco-nrp914-shepherd-neame-van-no1---exclusive-13673-p.asp)

It was a 'must have' as my parents both came from Faversham and I quite like the beer brewed there, too!

Excellent signed for delivery service, if a tad expensive, from the Hobby Shop.

Dave G

You've just cost me money! my in laws came from Faversham and it was HID's Dad's favourite brewery, Spitfire always go down well  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on July 03, 2017, 06:23:56 PM
For any thirsty visitors to Paris let it be known that there are one or two Charles Wells pub here with the full range of real ales.

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 07, 2017, 02:00:51 AM
The Eigatani Tetsudo Company is pleased to announce the latest addition to its British rolling stock fleet (click on the link for the proper picture, the forum software has scrunched it up):

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4116/35379528480_90271a36bb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VUnkdm)
farish-generic-gwr-mainline-coaches (https://flic.kr/p/VUnkdm) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

A 55xx tank and a pair of GWR coaches from the little-known rolling stock engineer Gene Eric, who is believed to have produced a number of largely identical designs for the Big 4. None of the prototypes have survived into preservation, and alas any supposed photographic records are of faint blurs in black-and-white photographs which could easily be other coach types.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 07, 2017, 06:41:17 AM
Those GWR coaches look good.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 07, 2017, 09:40:53 AM
Good ole Gene Eric. I knew his wife, Jen :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on July 07, 2017, 09:49:10 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 07, 2017, 09:40:53 AM
Good ole Gene Eric. I knew his wife, Jen :D

:doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on July 08, 2017, 10:09:29 PM
Just bought another Suburban coach off a friend on this site, plus 3 of the B-T models road vehicles which are really nice,off a e-bay site.(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/1784-080717214550.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 10, 2017, 11:31:21 AM
Pre-owned ancient Graham Farish Hall -  7915 Mere Hall

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/2419-100717112313-532221040.jpeg)

From Rails of Sheffield for £40.  It looks like an older design (brass gear underneath) but seems to run well for what it is.

The plan is to give it an N-Brass front bogie and maybe some more detailing bits, possibly even a new emblem for the tender and some brass name/number plates.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Portpatrick on July 10, 2017, 11:39:48 AM
That looks like a good buy, John
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 10, 2017, 01:13:14 PM
The brass gear chassis are bomb proof, very good buy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on July 10, 2017, 04:42:20 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/42-100717164201.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53238)

Pinza.

Thought it would be rude not to at only £67.50, brand spanking new from Rails.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Portpatrick on July 10, 2017, 05:06:09 PM
I agree
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 10, 2017, 05:12:44 PM
Makes me feel a bit  :sick2: when I think what I paid for mine 3 or so years ago :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 10, 2017, 07:24:55 PM
I want one
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 10, 2017, 07:31:53 PM
I got one, but not at that price. Groans.....    :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 10, 2017, 08:36:05 PM
Quote from: paulprice on July 10, 2017, 07:24:55 PM
I want one

Well you can't have one 'cos you'd only paint it crimson :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 10, 2017, 08:42:29 PM
Quote from: escafeld on July 10, 2017, 08:37:54 PM
Popped into Rails earlier and came away with a Deltic and some mermaids


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/5876-100717203358.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53240)

Nice!  :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on July 10, 2017, 08:45:43 PM
Quote from: austinbob on July 10, 2017, 07:31:53 PM
I got one, but not at that price. Groans.....    :'(

Did you buy it direct from the rails website?,  it was £79.50 on rails vault ebay site.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on July 10, 2017, 08:48:31 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/1473-100717204442.jpeg)

My first pair of mermaids, the Dapol grampus behind them are about 6 months old.

I've swapped the coupler heads on the mermaids for shorter ones.  Four more mermaids of different colours still on order so I will possibly need eight more coupler heads- note to self- get another pack into stock....

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on July 10, 2017, 09:04:44 PM
Quote from: Shiney Sheff on July 10, 2017, 08:45:43 PM
Quote from: austinbob on July 10, 2017, 07:31:53 PM
I got one, but not at that price. Groans.....    :'(

Did you buy it direct from the rails website?,  it was £79.50 on rails vault ebay site.
No I bought it from my Model shop some time ago. I won't tell you the price.... Tis a nice loco though.
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 11, 2017, 09:06:02 PM
I have been a naughty boy!

As impulse buys go, this was a faily big one....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/1081-110717203850.jpeg)

But it was a case of love at first sight when it popped up on West Coast Resprays Facebook page.

I wanted a Coal 60 and some of Anthony's work, so the fact this was a non-standard Farish 60 (60046 complete with correct depot plaques), made it a no-brainier.

Was offered from Colletts via West Coast, new venture whereby shop stock is re-worked and sold direct.

Great service too, really well packaged, so she runs sweet as a nut.

Filton TMD thread update to follow at some point  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on July 11, 2017, 09:11:28 PM
 Ot my era but it certainly looks very good indeed
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on July 11, 2017, 11:42:05 PM
I too fell prey to the recent discounts! I wanted to buy so much more, as is this was too much. Currently running in the Dutch livery Class 37...wow...so good looking and is smooth and quiet. So far, so good!

The Class 55 is gorgeous. Haven't run it in, but can't wait.

The Bachmann NW2s below are all slightly older purchases. DCC fitted, they are going to be a part of my first step into repainting. I've had decals of a local switching company made. The local company has three 1939 former Navy NW2s in service. The Southern Switching Company. I plan to do a wacky split-scene where about 1/3 or 1/4 of the layout will be a modern local scene, and then I want to segue the rest of layout into a British Countryside scene, heavily employing Rule 1. Since I didn't grow up in the UK, but am simply fascinated with it, I decided to run what looks cool on a given day.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3376-110717233109.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53289)





(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3376-110717233154.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53290)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3376-110717233312.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53291)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3376-110717233348.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53292)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3376-110717234135.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53293)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on July 11, 2017, 11:58:20 PM
Loving all these 37s. :heart2: I'm trying to resist 37514, but I've accepted as fact that I will crack. It's just a question of when - I'm slightly distracted by a classy SNCF number at the moment. :whistle:

Your layout plan sounds very interesting Scott - I look forward to following progress.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on July 12, 2017, 12:36:03 AM

Yeah, those 37s are just beautiful. I want them all. I have children, though.  :)

The plan...is coming.  :D It's in my head and now I just have to be brave enough to start the wood work.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on July 12, 2017, 01:21:16 AM
I think the 37 is the best looking UK diesel shapewise. My one and only UK diesel is Pinza (class 55) which I agree looks gorgeous in its livery. Out of the box, Pinza #1 ran beautifully until it suddenly stopped forever after 1/2 hour of running in. Pinza #2, its replacement, also runs beautifully and there are no problems on the horizon with it.

Like you, I'm not at all worried about running UK equipment on my dominantly North American layout. Looking forward to seeing your stuff in action.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on July 12, 2017, 05:42:18 AM
Quote from: scottmitchell74 on July 11, 2017, 11:42:05 PM
I too fell prey to the recent discounts! I wanted to buy so much more, as is this was too much. Currently running in the Dutch livery Class 37...wow...so good looking and is smooth and quiet. So far, so good!

The Class 55 is gorgeous. Haven't run it in, but can't wait.

The Bachmann NW2s below are all slightly older purchases. DCC fitted, they are going to be a part of my first step into repainting. I've had decals of a local switching company made. The local company has three 1939 former Navy NW2s in service. The Southern Switching Company. I plan to do a wacky split-scene where about 1/3 or 1/4 of the layout will be a modern local scene, and then I want to segue the rest of layout into a British Countryside scene, heavily employing Rule 1. Since I didn't grow up in the UK, but am simply fascinated with it, I decided to run what looks cool on a given day.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3376-110717233109.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53289)





(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3376-110717233154.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53290)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3376-110717233312.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53291)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3376-110717233348.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53292)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3376-110717234135.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53293)

Some very nice locos and i love the 37.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steamie+ on July 12, 2017, 05:45:55 AM
Quote from: Shiney Sheff on July 10, 2017, 04:42:20 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/42-100717164201.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53238)

Pinza.

Thought it would be rude not to at only £67.50, brand spanking new from Rails.

Got mine from Hattons for less, new has well, they did me a deal because of what i had bought of them.

Some really great prices at the moment if you are prepared to look.     :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SymonC on July 17, 2017, 06:00:47 PM
Treated myself to one of these!

Arrived this morning.

https://www.railsofsheffield.com/class-a2-60527-sun-chariot-br-lined-green-late-crest-372-387-graham-farish-JJJA19066.aspx (https://www.railsofsheffield.com/class-a2-60527-sun-chariot-br-lined-green-late-crest-372-387-graham-farish-JJJA19066.aspx)

Will post a pic of it on my layout, hopefully within the next few days!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on July 17, 2017, 06:04:17 PM
 :thumbsup:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on July 19, 2017, 09:55:27 PM
Finally got some DJM Mermaid ballast wagons.  They are superb but really benefit from different couplings as this picture should illustrate (same wagons but straight out of the box).

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/2419-190717214930-535212121.jpeg)

Now fitted with shorter couplings (and one Dapol Easi-Shunt).

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/2419-190717214954-535221369.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 22, 2017, 11:12:23 PM
My first ever set of new tooling coaches (MK2s in lovely NSE).

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/1081-220717231118.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53660)

Another pic on the Filton thread.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 23, 2017, 10:18:34 PM
Well a chance visit to a local "box shifter" resulted in me walking away with these for £6 each.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/4342-230717221504.jpeg)
All I have to do now is find the box with the other dozen or so I have and get them weathered :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 23, 2017, 10:34:19 PM
That's a really nice scene you've modelled there, @paulprice (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4342). We don't see a lot of nicely done  steam-era layouts, and when they're done, they're more often than not quaint branch lines. Seeing something a bit more gritty makes a pleasant change. Do you have some more photos of your layout? On a thread of its own maybe?

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 24, 2017, 12:37:49 AM
Quote from: NeMo on July 23, 2017, 10:34:19 PM
That's a really nice scene you've modelled there, @paulprice (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4342). We don't see a lot of nicely done  steam-era layouts, and when they're done, they're more often than not quaint branch lines. Seeing something a bit more gritty makes a pleasant change. Do you have some more photos of your layout? On a thread of its own maybe?

Cheers, NeMo

Is 94 pages (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=26431.0) enough?  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 24, 2017, 06:31:43 AM
Quote from: NeMo on July 23, 2017, 10:34:19 PM
That's a really nice scene you've modelled there, @paulprice (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4342). We don't see a lot of nicely done  steam-era layouts, and when they're done, they're more often than not quaint branch lines. Seeing something a bit more gritty makes a pleasant change. Do you have some more photos of your layout? On a thread of its own maybe?

Cheers, NeMo

NeMo

Thanks but you will regret asking for pictures of my layout Foster Street

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=26431.msg456007#msg456007 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=26431.msg456007#msg456007)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 24, 2017, 06:32:51 AM
Quote from: railsquid on July 24, 2017, 12:37:49 AM
Quote from: NeMo on July 23, 2017, 10:34:19 PM
That's a really nice scene you've modelled there, @paulprice (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4342). We don't see a lot of nicely done  steam-era layouts, and when they're done, they're more often than not quaint branch lines. Seeing something a bit more gritty makes a pleasant change. Do you have some more photos of your layout? On a thread of its own maybe?

Cheers, NeMo

Is 94 pages (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=26431.0) enough?  :beers:

I think its more than enough
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ChrisWV10 on July 30, 2017, 05:28:36 PM
Another 'Pinza' bargain... and in common with everyone else, photo'd on unitrack ...


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3385-300717172345.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53862)

and a Dutch liveried 37 to go with it...



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3385-300717172455.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53864)

Went on a trip to Peterborough on Saturday. I left there 25 years ago and never went back but thought trains4u would be worth a visit if only because they're the only vendor I've found with supplies of Javis N scale hedges. Browsing their second hand cabinets I found this for the princely sum of £5.



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3385-300717172729.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53865)

C :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 31, 2017, 05:07:32 PM
My favourite Tokyo basement purveyor of overseas 2nd hand N gauge has recently re-evaluated some of its overpriced stock, and this very battered pantograph-less and immobile Dapol 86 was had for a tenner or so...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4324/36157439501_6233fa5249_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X67k4k)
dapol-86606 (https://flic.kr/p/X67k4k) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
It will serve as a test bed for Dapol loco restoration techniques, or at worst as a parts donor.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on July 31, 2017, 06:10:05 PM
I had one of these when Dapol were selling them off at £25 a pop. Ultimately repainted it into BR blue, but this Freightliner livery is actually rather lovely. Understated, but suits the loco really well. There's a Class 90 that I see periodically still running in this livery -- or at least was a couple of years ago.

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 04, 2017, 11:03:00 AM
Been buying lots over the past months, with these two being my standout buys.

Graham Farish 371-171 Class 37 421 Colas bought new from TrackShack. I think Colas has to be my favourite livery right now and you gotta love 37s!
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/5427-040817103812.jpeg)


Gaugemaster / Dapol DAGM221 Class 66 711 'Sence' GBRf Aggregate Industries bought new from Gaugemaster.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/5427-040817104221.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottishlocos on August 04, 2017, 07:23:24 PM
Quote from: railsquid on July 31, 2017, 05:07:32 PM
My favourite Tokyo basement purveyor of overseas 2nd hand N gauge has recently re-evaluated some of its overpriced stock, and this very battered pantograph-less and immobile Dapol 86 was had for a tenner or so...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4324/36157439501_6233fa5249_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X67k4k)
dapol-86606 (https://flic.kr/p/X67k4k) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr
It will serve as a test bed for Dapol loco restoration techniques, or at worst as a parts donor.

Could you use it as a dummy 86's still run in pair on FLT trains
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oreamnos on August 09, 2017, 11:01:00 PM
This Class 55 from Hatton's pre-owned, just arrived here in California:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/306-090817225815.jpeg)
Sorry for the bad picture.  Here's the picture Hatton's took of it before I bought it:
https://www.hattons.co.uk/302073/Graham_Farish_371_287_LN03_Class_55_Deltic_55005_The_Prince_of_Wales_Own_Regiment_of_Yorkshire_in_BR_Blue_/StockDetail.aspx (https://www.hattons.co.uk/302073/Graham_Farish_371_287_LN03_Class_55_Deltic_55005_The_Prince_of_Wales_Own_Regiment_of_Yorkshire_in_BR_Blue_/StockDetail.aspx)

For a discount price of £83.  And even though "like new" it did require a little sorting out!  But then again, I've bought a few of these in the past over the years and unfortunately every one of them went back.  One had lights that didn't work, another just sat on the track and smoked, a couple others had glaring paint or other finish flaws - my luck with these locos has been the worst of any model I have ever tried to buy.

This one is a little noisy but it runs well, the lights all work, and it doesn't have scratch marks on the body side.  Did anyone else notice that Hatton's raised the price of their remaining blue ones from £93 to £106 Tuesday night?  They even raised their green Pinza's sale price from £69 to £75!  I'm glad to have finally gotten one that's right at a price I was willing to pay.

£106?  Supply and demand, I know.  But £106?  Really?  They are the same new old stock models that have been in the Barwell warehouse for the past 3 or 4 years.  Nothing has changed except the price!

Matt
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on August 17, 2017, 09:06:23 PM
Having recently declared that my layout is set in the summer of '63 I have just moved forwards about four years. This is s bit of a mix and match purchase. I bought a rake of blue and grey coaches (still need two more) and then bought a  fully decorated cat B blue Western body from DCC supplies. As I had three Martin Western I decided to repaint one of them blue to go with this body. As the chassis is weathered any difference in the shade of blue is hidden.
I then cane across a secondhand maroon Warship at a price I couldn't refuse so bought that as well. This has a small yellow panel and is a duplicate of one I already had but I had a spare maroon with full yellow end Warship body. Thus I have two new locos which are not quite totally new. It all ends to the variety of my hydraulic collection.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/3123-170817210123.jpeg)[/ull]



[url=http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=54313](http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/3123-170817210610.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=54310)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on August 17, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Nice looking engines but -
Quote from: Chris Morris on August 17, 2017, 09:06:23 PM
at a price I couldn't refuse so bought that as well

c'mon, the oldest excuse in the book!  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 17, 2017, 10:18:29 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on August 17, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Nice looking engines but -
Quote from: Chris Morris on August 17, 2017, 09:06:23 PM
at a price I couldn't refuse so bought that as well

c'mon, the oldest excuse in the book!  :)

If I had a new item of stock for every time I've used that one... :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on August 17, 2017, 10:30:59 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on August 17, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Nice looking engines but -
Quote from: Chris Morris on August 17, 2017, 09:06:23 PM
at a price I couldn't refuse so bought that as well

c'mon, the oldest excuse in the book!  :)

Well £45 and by the look of the wheels and underside she is very low mileage, if any.

The Western body was cat C because one of the nameplates was hanging off - not exactly a difficult repair. I'm so glad people return locos for such issues.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on August 18, 2017, 12:12:04 AM
Got a load through today! Wickness models sent me a DCC fitted 90 that I'd bought on Ebay and had sent straight to him, I also got my society purchase, 2 BR Black snowploughs, and the royal pair.

also 10 of the new tanker wagons by peco for NGS!


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/3841-180817000044.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=54317)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/3841-180817001007.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=54318)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/3841-180817001103.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=54319)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on August 18, 2017, 04:42:05 AM
Is that the class 90 that went for 49.88?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on August 18, 2017, 04:43:36 AM
I don't think so. I think i bought this one nearly a year ago. Unfortunately Douglas has been super busy and I had some delays of my own in getting this sorted.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on August 18, 2017, 12:00:18 PM
Quote from: mickster04 on August 18, 2017, 12:12:04 AM
Got a load through today! Wickness models sent me a DCC fitted 90 that I'd bought on Ebay and had sent straight to him, I also got my society purchase, 2 BR Black snowploughs, and the royal pair.


Royal pair of snowploughs??

as in "I declare this snowplough open"??
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on August 18, 2017, 03:46:13 PM
For once I was actually in the house when postman arrived and could happily take delivery of my first new tooling class 47.

No prices for guessing my choice of livery...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ulddcjldn4727h/Photo%2018-08-2017%2C%2014%2047%2028.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ulddcjldn4727h/Photo%2018-08-2017%2C%2014%2047%2028.jpg?dl=0)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a34r7a72e08ycr2/Photo%2018-08-2017%2C%2014%2047%2005.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/a34r7a72e08ycr2/Photo%2018-08-2017%2C%2014%2047%2005.jpg?dl=0)

Running in is going well (though showing up my dirty track), but couldn't resist a posed photo with my new MK2s. Bonus marks for Bachfar colour matching.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ytfsjkma4v6yfio/Photo%2018-08-2017%2C%2014%2049%2001.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ytfsjkma4v6yfio/Photo%2018-08-2017%2C%2014%2049%2001.jpg?dl=0)

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 24, 2017, 03:19:48 PM
'Tis my craven desire to run first generation DMUs...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4368/36729525326_c1f2e981be_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XXEqf3)

A kit-or-scratchbuilt attempt at a Class 105 by person or persons unknown, looks pretty good to me, albeit unmotorised so if at all will be hauled by a loco simulating a failed unit.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 24, 2017, 04:29:44 PM
Interesting.
The rearmost coach looks slightly higher than the leading one. Is that the case or just the camera being cruel?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 24, 2017, 04:47:44 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on August 24, 2017, 04:29:44 PM
Interesting.
The rearmost coach looks slightly higher than the leading one. Is that the case or just the camera being cruel?

You notice correctly, the body of the leading coach sits a little loose on the rear bogie, need to prop it up a little.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on August 24, 2017, 06:31:09 PM
Quote from: railsquid on August 24, 2017, 03:19:48 PM
'Tis my craven desire to run first generation DMUs...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4368/36729525326_c1f2e981be_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XXEqf3)

A kit-or-scratchbuilt attempt at a Class 105 by person or persons unknown, looks pretty good to me, albeit unmotorised so if at all will be hauled by a loco simulating a failed unit.

Looks good.  You could also run it in multiple with another DMU. Or just the power car from a Class 101 or 108 if you have one.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 25, 2017, 10:32:49 AM
Quote from: johnlambert on August 24, 2017, 06:31:09 PM
Quote from: railsquid on August 24, 2017, 03:19:48 PM
'Tis my craven desire to run first generation DMUs...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4368/36729525326_c1f2e981be_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XXEqf3)

A kit-or-scratchbuilt attempt at a Class 105 by person or persons unknown, looks pretty good to me, albeit unmotorised so if at all will be hauled by a loco simulating a failed unit.

Looks good.  You could also run it in multiple with another DMU. Or just the power car from a Class 101 or 108 if you have one.

True, I have a blue 108 which would match nicely.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 25, 2017, 10:41:26 AM
Does two new Dogs count as Locomotives or Rolling stock?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on August 25, 2017, 10:59:53 AM
Quote from: paulprice on August 25, 2017, 10:41:26 AM
Does two new Dogs count as Locomotives or Rolling stock?

Locos, definitely.  Dapol make Terriers ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 25, 2017, 11:43:22 AM
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on August 25, 2017, 10:59:53 AM
Quote from: paulprice on August 25, 2017, 10:41:26 AM
Does two new Dogs count as Locomotives or Rolling stock?

Locos, definitely.  Dapol make Terriers ;)
Check them carefully for signs of scales, if so they may be dogfish.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 27, 2017, 11:46:44 PM
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on August 25, 2017, 10:59:53 AM
Quote from: paulprice on August 25, 2017, 10:41:26 AM
Does two new Dogs count as Locomotives or Rolling stock?

Locos, definitely.  Dapol make Terriers ;)

Well the are actually Terriers, good point well made Sir
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on August 28, 2017, 09:00:25 AM
And Union Mills do a Dukedog...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on August 29, 2017, 10:40:49 PM
Nothing new and amazing, just an old Minitrix 27 to bring back memories of running British N in my youth, before I went all foreign  :D

Box is a little tired, but is complete with service sheet and control number, best of all the actual loco is mint, doesn't look like it's run much if at all. Wheels shiny new just as the day it was made. Tested and smooth as silk.  For £22 inc. postage I'm a happy bunny!


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/5885-290817223842.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=54647)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 02, 2017, 03:45:16 PM
At a show in Accrington today I picked up this for £22 cash (Hattons want £22.91 + postage).....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/264-020917151408-5472350.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Big bad John on September 02, 2017, 04:03:17 PM
Nice one Mick. You can't beat that feeling getting a bargain gives you.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 02, 2017, 04:07:49 PM
Thanks, John. I've actually wanted one for ages but this price/availability just couldn't be resisted :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 02, 2017, 04:20:42 PM
.. and a saving (inc the postage) of nearly a pint of beer!  :pint:

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 02, 2017, 08:27:33 PM
It's 1½ pints oop here, Dave! :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on September 03, 2017, 07:30:01 PM
I must admit my loco and rolling stock purchases so far this year can be counted on less than the number of fingers on both hands.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/2573-030917192918.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=54893)

Yesterday I attended the Morley model railway show, then visited the nearby Millennium Models shop where I bought a solitary used Poole Farish dummy class 101 DMC.
This adds to the pool of spares for my Poole Farish Met-Cams and will be pressed into service as a substitute for a NSE-liveried class 101 version to ring the changes.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on September 03, 2017, 07:44:43 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on September 02, 2017, 03:45:16 PM
At a show in Accrington today I picked up this for £22 cash (Hattons want £22.91 + postage).....

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/264-020917151408-5472350.jpeg)
Very nice Mick. I bought one of those some time back. I really must make up a train so that I can attach it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on September 04, 2017, 12:28:28 AM
nice brake van and good price!

you made me want one now - in dutch livery though...


Tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 04, 2017, 06:06:35 AM
Is it a SR, First Class Dining car?  :angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 04, 2017, 06:09:40 AM
Lovely model. It's been on my wish list for a while.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 04, 2017, 08:41:35 AM
Quote from: paulprice on September 04, 2017, 06:06:35 AM
Is it a SR, First Class Dining car?  :angel:

Nah - it's a Queen Mary ocean going liner, you silly boy ::)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on September 04, 2017, 08:54:43 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on September 04, 2017, 08:41:35 AM
Quote from: paulprice on September 04, 2017, 06:06:35 AM
Is it a SR, First Class Dining car?  :angel:
Nah - it's a Queen Mary ocean going liner, you silly boy ::)
And here it is........just leaving port! 😀
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/230-040917085432.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=54929)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 04, 2017, 09:45:56 AM
Welcome to the forum, Lindi :wave:
Thanks for that helpful link. Mine was a spur of the moment buy so I guess with postage costs from the society I came out equal (ish)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 05, 2017, 06:26:30 PM
Well 2 Terriers have been added to the fleet, thankfully they are not of the SR variety. Introducing Pickle and Pudding
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/4342-050917182513.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on September 05, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 05, 2017, 06:26:30 PM
Well 2 Terriers have been added to the fleet, thankfully they are not of the SR variety. Introducing Pickle and Pudding
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/4342-050917182513.jpeg)
Great ... What class  ;) (sort) of terrier are they?
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 05, 2017, 06:58:29 PM
Quote from: austinbob on September 05, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 05, 2017, 06:26:30 PM
Well 2 Terriers have been added to the fleet, thankfully they are not of the SR variety. Introducing Pickle and Pudding
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/4342-050917182513.jpeg)
Great ... What class  ;) (sort) of terrier are they?
:beers:

Two little Jack Russell girls
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Delboy on September 05, 2017, 07:07:28 PM
They are gorgeous Paul. Is Pickle the light one?
Dennis.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: austinbob on September 05, 2017, 07:19:35 PM
They look beautiful Paul. So you're gonna be looking for some paw operated controllers soon...
:)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 05, 2017, 07:56:43 PM
Quote from: Delboy on September 05, 2017, 07:07:28 PM
They are gorgeous Paul. Is Pickle the light one?
Dennis.

Dennis you are better at identifying them than me, Pickle is the light brown one, and Pudding is the black one
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daveg on September 05, 2017, 09:06:27 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 05, 2017, 07:56:43 PM
Quote from: Delboy on September 05, 2017, 07:07:28 PM
They are gorgeous Paul. Is Pickle the light one?
Dennis.

Dennis you are better at identifying them than me, Pickle is the light brown one, and Pudding is the black one

Easy - Black Pudding! :D

Lovely bundles of certain mischief.

Dave G
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 06, 2017, 01:09:22 AM
Quote from: paulprice on September 05, 2017, 06:26:30 PM
Well 2 Terriers have been added to the fleet, thankfully they are not of the SR variety. Introducing Pickle and Pudding
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/4342-050917182513.jpeg)
Will you be repainting them maroon?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 06, 2017, 09:30:52 AM
Quote from: daveg on September 05, 2017, 09:06:27 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 05, 2017, 07:56:43 PM
Quote from: Delboy on September 05, 2017, 07:07:28 PM
They are gorgeous Paul. Is Pickle the light one?
Dennis.

Dennis you are better at identifying them than me, Pickle is the light brown one, and Pudding is the black one

Easy - Black Pudding! :D

Lovely bundles of certain mischief.

Dave G

Mischief is not the word I would use
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AdrianC on September 06, 2017, 02:04:18 PM
Managed to get one of these finally the other day, £70 on ebay. Been looking for a while, and the last one I saw was at an exhibition for over £80 and it had a missing coupling. This one is mint :)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/3729-060917140409.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=55075)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on September 07, 2017, 04:52:56 PM
Added 2 more class 86s to the growing fleet, 86 631 (out of service pending repairs, another one), and 86 637 in the newer freightliner livery.

631 has a messed up PCB and the lighting board with the white connectors have both been removed.

637 runs, the lights all work although it seems a little hesitant when power first applied, will clean up the wheels and contacts to see if it helps, also needs replacement buffers.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/6050-070917164231.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/6050-070917164050.jpeg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on September 10, 2017, 10:04:56 AM
I treated myself to a few things at TINGS yesterday.

Two Dapol Network Rail wagons (2 for £30 on the Dapol stand) and a Graham Farish 30 Ton Bogie Bolster wagon in Departmental red (£15, second hadn from Cheltenham Model Centre).
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/2419-100917095011-55451347.jpeg)

Three more tank wagons, I assume these would look ok for trains running in the 1960s?
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/2419-100917094903-55445275.jpeg)

The N gauge Society stand had some limited edition TTA wagons by Graham Farish, I'm a bit of a sucker for the TTA.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/2419-100917094930-55447658.jpeg)

For some time I've been after an N Gauge version for LMS 6115 Scots Guardsman, I have an OO model of that engine inherited from a late friend.  I braved the cruch at Anorack's Anonymous and found this example for a very reasonable £69.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/2419-100917094831-554421255.jpeg)

Little and large together.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/2419-100917094849-554441274.jpeg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on September 10, 2017, 01:34:03 PM
Been to TINGS.
I've got a touch of the blues at the moment.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/3123-100917133230.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=55465)



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/3123-100917133314.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=55466)



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/3123-100917133355.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=55467)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on September 10, 2017, 01:57:07 PM
Here's my latest courtesy of Atso of this parish.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/242-100917135426.jpeg)

A fantastic job done, based around his superb 3D print.

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: BMHoneyman on September 10, 2017, 06:47:19 PM
Quote from: johnlambert on September 10, 2017, 10:04:56 AM
I treated myself to a few things at TINGS yesterday.

Two Dapol Network Rail wagons (2 for £30 on the Dapol stand) and a Graham Farish 30 Ton Bogie Bolster wagon in Departmental red (£15, second hadn from Cheltenham Model Centre).
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/2419-100917095011-55451347.jpeg)

Three more tank wagons, I assume these would look ok for trains running in the 1960s?
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/2419-100917094903-55445275.jpeg)

The N gauge Society stand had some limited edition TTA wagons by Graham Farish, I'm a bit of a sucker for the TTA.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/2419-100917094930-55447658.jpeg)

For some time I've been after an N Gauge version for LMS 6115 Scots Guardsman, I have an OO model of that engine inherited from a late friend.  I braved the cruch at Anorack's Anonymous and found this example for a very reasonable £69.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/2419-100917094831-554421255.jpeg)

Little and large together.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/2419-100917094849-554441274.jpeg)

When did the N Gauge Society limited edition TTA tanker come out as I have seen no mention of this model?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on September 10, 2017, 06:48:26 PM
Stealth purchase:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/4156-100917183821.jpeg)

It would have been rude not to, while visiting the NGS stand.

(Not yet even announced on the website, apparently)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on September 10, 2017, 06:53:22 PM
Those are the donor wagons provided in the NGS kit for the TTA chlorine, molasses and sulphuric acid tanks that has been available for some time. As such, I don't think they are new wagons being produced and are probably surplus stock. I always thought they would make good bitumen tanks without too much effort required.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on September 10, 2017, 07:05:26 PM
That makes sense. The date inside the box is 101105, and they are labelled as Blue Riband, which I thought a little strange.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on September 11, 2017, 02:39:27 PM
TINGS Souvenir and awaiting its chip

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/941-110917143052-55563455.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: BMHoneyman on September 11, 2017, 06:37:40 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on September 10, 2017, 06:53:22 PM
Those are the donor wagons provided in the NGS kit for the TTA chlorine, molasses and sulphuric acid tanks that has been available for some time. As such, I don't think they are new wagons being produced and are probably surplus stock. I always thought they would make good bitumen tanks without too much effort required.
As a long term member of the N Gauge Society, this is both annoying and disappointing that these models have not been advertised first on the web site as not everyone is able to attend shows due to family commitments. This goes for the kits as well.  :veryangry:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on September 11, 2017, 09:52:14 PM
In defence of the NGS, they were taking advantage of an opportunity which presented itself, and I would probably have done the same. When I bought mine, late yesterday, there were still more than plenty. I mean really plenty.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on September 11, 2017, 10:06:25 PM
Another 47 joins my fleet, this one being too good a deal to pass up from Anoracks at TINGS.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yyqqjf5s9orp523/Photo%2011-09-2017%2C%2017%2034%2012.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/yyqqjf5s9orp523/Photo%2011-09-2017%2C%2017%2034%2012.jpg?dl=0)

Didn't think I would get this for a while, what with it being in a set.

Whilst I am happy to have her "light engine", I do have some RES BGs and GUVs, but suspect they are too late for this livery. I know the coaches that she came in the set with were bright red Royal Mail type, but can't find prototype images of her with RES coaches.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on September 12, 2017, 12:59:27 PM
Quote from: Lindi on September 11, 2017, 10:02:24 PM
Quote from: Yet_Another on September 11, 2017, 09:52:14 PM
In defence of the NGS, they were taking advantage of an opportunity which presented itself, and I would probably have done the same. When I bought mine, late yesterday, there were still more than plenty. I mean really plenty.

Although I made a purchase from the NGS stand, I wasn't aware they were selling these TTA tanks as I would have purchased a rake if I had known.

If the NGS is selling these TTA wagons off then they should be made available through the NGS shop for all members to buy (including overseas members as it is there society as well)

Have you tried contacting them? They might be only too happy to get some more off their hands.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: BMHoneyman on September 12, 2017, 08:22:34 PM
Quote from: Lindi on September 12, 2017, 04:38:41 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on September 12, 2017, 12:59:27 PM
Quote from: Lindi on September 11, 2017, 10:02:24 PM
Quote from: Yet_Another on September 11, 2017, 09:52:14 PM
In defence of the NGS, they were taking advantage of an opportunity which presented itself, and I would probably have done the same. When I bought mine, late yesterday, there were still more than plenty. I mean really
plenty.

Although I made a purchase from the NGS stand, I wasn't aware they were selling these TTA tanks as I would have purchased a rake if I had known.

If the NGS is selling these TTA wagons off then they should be made available through the NGS shop for all members to buy (including overseas members as it is there society as well)

Have you tried contacting them? They might be only too happy to get some more off their hands.

If they were available then they should be on the NGS site under the shop for all to members to buy. Someone else has already asked on the NGS io group but no answer yet.

I am with you on this one Lindi. I did not even know this model existed until I saw the pictures above. The NGS needs to be fair to all its members and just because there is a show is no defence to just selling them there and not on the web site. It is the same with the kit situation, why should there have been a push to get kits ready for this show when the membership have been waiting patiently for what seems like years! I left the Dapol Club for very similar reasons when too much emphasis is put on the Open Day which I could not attend either.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ben A on September 13, 2017, 08:12:44 AM

Hello all,

I don't know how the decision to sell some of the plain black tankers came about (they are usually supplied with the chemical tanker kit, as they donate the chassis) but those on the NGS stand were very busy all weekend so it seems only fair that they take a couple of days breather now.

I imagine the question on the io group (which was set up for this sort of discussion wasn't it?) will be answered in due course.

Cheers

Ben A.
(NGS VP)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bingley Hall on September 13, 2017, 08:30:47 AM
It's an outrage. I think a stern letter to the Daily Mail is the only answer  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bingley Hall on September 16, 2017, 05:12:20 AM
Some Hattons pre-owned turned up on the doorstep yesterday. Bargain with a TMC weathered Farish horsebox for £12.50 (price less VAT of course)

I see these are listed at £22.80 (inc VAT) on the TMC web site. I think the Hatton's work experience kid was having on off day :no:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/4983-160917045113.jpeg)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/4983-160917045444.jpeg)

The Presflo was a ridiculous £5 after taking VAT off and two HAA's came in at £16.67.

Shame (or just as well) there has been a dearth of pre-owned N gauge stuff in the last couple of weeks.


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 16, 2017, 10:01:53 AM
Quote from: Bingley Hall on September 16, 2017, 05:12:20 AM
Shame (or just as well) there has been a dearth of pre-owned N gauge stuff in the last couple of weeks.
It comes and goes, got a VAT-free package from last week just arrived from Auntie Christine waiting my attention :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on September 16, 2017, 12:54:55 PM
Popped into Invicta Model Railways in Sidcup today to pick up some plasticard strip for my 4 wheel coach hacks and noticed this beauty on the shelf. I'd held off picking one up at TINGS, but decided it was too pretty to leave there for someone else. I'm justifying the extra spend because Vernon, the shop owner, is currently in intensive care at the moment so it's just doing my bit ;)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/8-160917125023.jpeg)

Now I'm going to have to paint some of my hacked together short coaches blue aren't I? :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Portpatrick on September 16, 2017, 02:00:38 PM
I fully applaud your sentiment in making that purchase.  And I concur, Chocolate and cream behind S&D blue does not seem quite right.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on September 17, 2017, 04:19:47 AM
Quote from: Zwilnik on September 16, 2017, 12:54:55 PM
Popped into Invicta Model Railways in Sidcup today to pick up some plasticard strip for my 4 wheel coach hacks and noticed this beauty on the shelf. I'd held off picking one up at TINGS, but decided it was too pretty to leave there for someone else. I'm justifying the extra spend because Vernon, the shop owner, is currently in intensive care at the moment so it's just doing my bit ;)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/55/8-160917125023.jpeg)

Now I'm going to have to paint some of my hacked together short coaches blue aren't I? :)


This s was a Farish Club  model - a lovely runner. Lok out for aweetabix coaches to repaint . The SDJR Farish coaches are rare and £££!

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=30890.msg356600#msg356600 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=30890.msg356600#msg356600)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on September 17, 2017, 09:48:44 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on September 17, 2017, 04:19:47 AM

This s was a Farish Club  model - a lovely runner. Lok out for aweetabix coaches to repaint . The SDJR Farish coaches are rare and £££!

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=30890.msg356600#msg356600 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=30890.msg356600#msg356600)


Yup already on the case. I'm kit bashing Farish suburban bogie coaches into 4 and 6 wheelers (the ones behind it in the pic are my earlier attempts) as well as repainting some shredded wheat ones I got a few years ago.

Here's a batch of 4 I did on my Mum's layout..

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/54/8-190817225535.jpeg)

The reason I popped into the shop to get plasticard strip was so I could do running boards and detailing :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hiawatha on September 17, 2017, 04:54:29 PM
So, finally I got a Dapol/Modellbahn Union special edition Wartime Black Mallard.  :bounce:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/5ndve8ekh/Dapol_Mallard_black.jpg)

First thing I noticed was that the model doesn't have a double chimney - is this correct for wartime?  Did the LNER swap out the double chimneys (would this be easy to do?) during the war - for maintenance reasons or maybe the thought that the single chimney would produce less smoke and make the loco less noticeable to enemy aircraft? (They did remove the whistles for concerns that they could be mistaken for air raid sirens*, so anything is possible.) Maybe an LNER expert can help shed some light on this matter?
(Maybe it's just an oversight from Dapol but with already four Mallards with double chimneys in the lineup, they can't be that ignorant! :no: )

And what's the story behind the 'NE' lettering? Was this really done to save paint for the two letters? (After repainting a complete engine? :dunce: )

I have to say, even in plain black the A4 still looks marvellous. I am so glad that Dapol have done a contemporary model of the A4. I had a Minitrix Nigel Gresley in the 1980s but the detailing was already outdated then, and I never bought a Farish A4 for the same reason.


* That the model is prototypically missing its whistle is not as it came from the factory - the whistle just came loose during shipping, and I have not yet put it back.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on September 18, 2017, 04:56:53 PM
Plenty of scope for 47522 was a regular visitor on the Liverpool to Newcastle trans pennine route also

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwimsOqsjK_WAhVRJ1AKHdoNCkcQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fderekriley.zenfolio.com%2Fp780034953%2Fh21A6FDBC&psig=AFQjCNG5bbMXdWtymRFyqnx-QyxgrHZb-A&ust=1505836483017377 (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwimsOqsjK_WAhVRJ1AKHdoNCkcQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fderekriley.zenfolio.com%2Fp780034953%2Fh21A6FDBC&psig=AFQjCNG5bbMXdWtymRFyqnx-QyxgrHZb-A&ust=1505836483017377)

Quote from: Skyline2uk on September 11, 2017, 10:06:25 PM
Another 47 joins my fleet, this one being too good a deal to pass up from Anoracks at TINGS.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yyqqjf5s9orp523/Photo%2011-09-2017%2C%2017%2034%2012.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/yyqqjf5s9orp523/Photo%2011-09-2017%2C%2017%2034%2012.jpg?dl=0)

Didn't think I would get this for a while, what with it being in a set.

Whilst I am happy to have her "light engine", I do have some RES BGs and GUVs, but suspect they are too late for this livery. I know the coaches that she came in the set with were bright red Royal Mail type, but can't find prototype images of her with RES coaches.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on September 18, 2017, 08:12:11 PM
Thanks for that, and her at Temple Meads as well!

I think some Blue/Grey stock might be in order (he said, stretching his time period back further...)

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on October 06, 2017, 05:51:45 PM
Again guys, any excuse to put a new photo up for your entertainment!

The locos are my two newest acquisitions.  The one on the left only arrived today and the other one was one of the duo I purchased at TINGS.

Enjoy!

Andy
UK
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/2779-061017175139.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=56396)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on October 20, 2017, 06:42:37 PM
My latest addition is a freightliner shed 66562, not given it a run yet but either way nice looking even if it is a bit "new era" for me.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/6050-201017183615.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on October 20, 2017, 06:58:40 PM
Very nice

I do fancy a Freightline 66, but it's low down on the list atm.

Would be added to my post private fleet, but really want a Freightliner 08 first...

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on October 22, 2017, 11:04:39 AM
Here are my latest acquisitions - two CP Rail SD40-2s. I ordered them early in 2014, they were due to be delivered at the end of 2014, and they have finally arrived - a bit shy of 3 years late. They are gorgeous beasts with a high level of detail including wire grab irons, a Sinclair antenna on the roof, skinny handrails, and separately applied windscreen wiper blades. Unlike the Kato CP Rail SD40-2s, they actually model the Canadian prototype with nose mounted headlights and the bell above the cab.

My two locos have Loksound and are easily the most expensive locos I've ever bought and ever will buy. And, I've got two more that are about to be delivered in British Columbia Railway livery. They showed up pretty large in the bank statement as my wife noted.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/4229-221017103543.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=57076)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/4229-221017104151.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=57077)

Here is a short clip of one of them running with about 10 minutes on the clock. The sound on these things is huge which has been noted by other purchasers - I've decided to dial it back.



Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on October 22, 2017, 03:59:41 PM
Very nice, I remember when 30J and 31J used to run to Philly, it was always a treat seeing them cross the high line in the morning sun.

Sadly a scene that no longer happens.

Just don't drop them off the side of the layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on October 22, 2017, 04:34:12 PM
Quote from: Webbo on October 22, 2017, 11:04:39 AM
Here are my latest acquisitions
...

Would have clicked 'Thank You' but it's one of those occasions when the 'Thank You' button isn't visible. ??? So ...

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on October 22, 2017, 04:42:58 PM
ditto  ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on October 22, 2017, 05:16:51 PM
Postman delivered two more packages, one containing a hard to find Virgin class 86, and the other a Virgin Tram (postman still has two more deliveries to finish, a voyager and an Amtrak ACS64).

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/6050-221017170502.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/6050-221017170702.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on October 23, 2017, 01:40:00 AM
Thanks Intercity for showing me that my profligacy can be exceeded. But, of course why not go for it? Good stuff.

In my recent post, the Youtube thumbnail appears to show the SD40-2 close to the edge. The telephoto lens makes the edge look closer than it actually is. The distance between the closest rail and the fascia board is 6.5 cm so the loco would have to topple over and do a bit of a horizontal skid to go over the edge. The swinging elbow is a bigger (ever present) risk than a derailment, I think.

Disappeared 'thank you' button sometimes happen to me. Anyway the sentiments are appreciated.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pjlons83 on November 01, 2017, 06:58:24 PM
Made my first engine purchase today from the 'bay. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/6379-011117185322.png) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=57546)

I also bought this little fella the other day too. A little random as a first purchase but I liked the look of it so why not!  :D


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/6379-011117185554.png) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=57547)

I hadn't deliberately gone American but I thought they both looked quite interesting.

If only I had more time to actually build a layout for them to play on! :hmmm:

Paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on November 01, 2017, 09:04:12 PM
Quote from: Pjlons83 on November 01, 2017, 06:58:24 PM
Made my first engine purchase today from the 'bay. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

Nice.    Older Atlas/Rivarossi diesel? Looks like it has skate/plunger pickups, and the vertical can motor on one bogie?      Go easy with it, I don't think you can't get the motors new any more, and the commutator on these motors is known to melt and fail if overheated.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pjlons83 on November 02, 2017, 05:15:27 AM
Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely go easy with it. It was listed as;

"old Atlas used N scale USA Southern Pacific railroad FM 'C Liner' diesel and a baggage car"

I'll be asking about servicing at some point in another thread I'm sure!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on November 02, 2017, 07:11:30 AM
The baggage car looks like an interesting piece of machinery. To be sure, it was used to carry baggage, but the windows along the side look like they belong to sleeping quarters for a transcontinental train crew.

Can anyone set us straight on this?

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hiawatha on November 02, 2017, 08:34:55 AM
It's a baggage-dormitory (as that's written on the car), so would have had crew sleeping space there. Except that the Southern Pacific Daylight was a daytime train and didn't carry sleepers, so also no need for a crew dormitory. ;)

I like the 5-axle Fairbanks-Morse C-Liner. This B-A1A passenger version was rare in real life (most were B-B), and the Rivarossi was the only model ever made of it. I have a PRR version although they only had a few B-B freight units.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pjlons83 on November 02, 2017, 10:36:54 AM
Thank you for the info. It's reading this kind of detail when I realise how little I know about trains. I just thought it would nice going round my layout.

Interesting to read though.  :NGF:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on November 02, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: Pjlons83 on November 02, 2017, 10:36:54 AM
...It's reading this kind of detail when I realise how little I know about trains. I just thought it would nice going round my layout.
...and that's a perfectly good enough reason to buy it!   Enjoy.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jon898 on November 02, 2017, 12:56:51 PM
Quote from: Pjlons83 on November 02, 2017, 05:15:27 AM
Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely go easy with it. It was listed as;

"old Atlas used N scale USA Southern Pacific railroad FM 'C Liner' diesel and a baggage car"

I'll be asking about servicing at some point in another thread I'm sure!

If you're going to the darkside, sorry American outline, you'll find this site a wealth of knowledge http://www.spookshow.net/locos.html (http://www.spookshow.net/locos.html) but promise not to let the description of the C-liner on it make you depressed.

Jon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on November 03, 2017, 07:15:09 AM
The darkside indeed! We may be few in number on this forum, but we have seen the light.

Paul, whatever country you should choose to model, they are ALL great (IMHO).

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pjlons83 on November 03, 2017, 08:22:26 AM
Thank you for the comments. The layout I have in mind is English countryside so the American things might look a little out of place. But then it's my world so anything goes  :goggleeyes:

The back of the layout is hidden so maybe there's the worlds biggest fiddle yard back there with branches bringing in trains from all over the world.  :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pjlons83 on November 03, 2017, 05:50:19 PM
Quote from: Jon898 on November 02, 2017, 12:56:51 PM
promise not to let the description of the C-liner on it make you depressed.

Arrived today and it runs, sounds and looks great!

Very happy indeed  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on November 03, 2017, 06:01:36 PM
Quote from: Pjlons83 on November 03, 2017, 05:50:19 PM
Arrived today and it runs, sounds and looks great!

Very happy indeed  :claphappy:

:photospleasesign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pjlons83 on November 03, 2017, 06:57:39 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on November 03, 2017, 06:01:36 PM
Quote from: Pjlons83 on November 03, 2017, 05:50:19 PM
Arrived today and it runs, sounds and looks great!

Very happy indeed  :claphappy:

:photospleasesign:

Oh good I forgot photos. That gives me the perfect excuse to play again tomorrow.  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mattycoops43 on November 03, 2017, 11:05:27 PM
Recent addition under Rule 1. I am modelling BR blue and grey basically (with a very wide date range), but I like these and thought it would be nice to run an engineers train. Can anyone tell me when these came in? I am assuming the MK2 with the windows on the end would run on the end as an observation car?

Matt
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/6105-031117230416.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=57596)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/6105-031117230445.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=57597)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on November 07, 2017, 07:40:41 PM
This old girl arrived today - vintage 1983 (ish).  For some while I've been after an example British N Lima 86 with half-decent can motor and gearing (not the better known but horrid motor bogie version). Managed to bag this near mint boxed model from ebay, and for £20 less than the one I missed out on a few weeks ago!

I have a few similar vintage continental Lima locos with the same drive mechanism, and though nowhere near the reliability of Fleischmann, Arnold, Minitrix and even Roco of the same age,  they're actually not too bad and mainly suffer from single end bogie pickups - but are useable if kept clean.

Nameplate definitely reads "Navaity"  (should be "Novelty").


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/5885-071117193430.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=57878)

So... what coaches would be appropriate behind this loco? (Don't think I want to bother with the old short Lima coaches)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on November 07, 2017, 07:53:12 PM
Quote from: ntpntpntp on November 07, 2017, 07:40:41 PM
..
Managed to bag this near mint boxed model from ebay, and for £20 less than the one I missed out on a few weeks ago!
...

:thumbsup: Love it when that happens. :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 08, 2017, 12:55:07 AM
Quote from: ntpntpntp on November 07, 2017, 07:40:41 PM
This old girl arrived today - vintage 1983 (ish).  For some while I've been after an example British N Lima 86 with half-decent can motor and gearing (not the better known but horrid motor bogie version). Managed to bag this near mint boxed model from ebay, and for £20 less than the one I missed out on a few weeks ago!

I have a few similar vintage continental Lima locos with the same drive mechanism, and though nowhere near the reliability of Fleischmann, Arnold, Minitrix and even Roco of the same age,  they're actually not too bad and mainly suffer from single end bogie pickups - but are useable if kept clean.

Nameplate definitely reads "Navaity"  (should be "Novelty").


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/5885-071117193430.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=57878)
Nice, acquiring on of these is on my bucket list. The Lima 86 I have with the bogie-mounted motor is actually not too bad compared to other locos with that mechanism.

Quote from: ntpntpntp on November 07, 2017, 07:40:41 PM
So... what coaches would be appropriate behind this loco? (Don't think I want to bother with the old short Lima coaches)
An eclectic selection of Mk1s, Mk2s and Mk3s in blue/grey, typically a rake of Mk2/Mk3 passenger coaches with a Mk1 BG at the end and a Mk1 buffet in the middle. I suspect this livery is an early 1980s one so you're unlikely to have an all-Mk1 rake, and one with a lot of Mk3s would more likely be hauled by an 87. Some of the coaches could potentially be in early InterCity livery. But that's all off the top of my head, more expert opinions available.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on November 10, 2017, 07:04:27 AM
Today the second two of my recent locomotive purchases arrived. These are British Columbia Railway SD40-2s #752 and #762. Both are equipped with sound and beautiful at least to my eyes. Also, the most expensive locos I've ever purchased and may be the last locos I ever buy - unless of course something spectacular comes along.

Here is #752. Its buddy #762 is identical except for the road number of course.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/57/4229-101117070044.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=57961)

Webbo

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on November 10, 2017, 07:49:29 AM
Quote from: Webbo on November 10, 2017, 07:04:27 AM
..
and may be the last locos I ever buy
...

:doh: If I had a new loco for every time I've said that. :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr magnolia on November 14, 2017, 05:03:48 PM
V nice locos Webbo!

Who made them?

Cheers

Donald
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on November 14, 2017, 07:34:01 PM
They're all made by Intermountain. Remiss of me not to mention this on both my CP Rail and my BCR posts.

Sorry about that.
Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr magnolia on November 14, 2017, 11:04:11 PM
Nice.
I've an Intermountain loco on order myself - only been waiting 2yrs now. Hope it's as good as your own experience!

Donald
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on November 14, 2017, 11:22:33 PM
Donald

Yours is an F unit if my feeble memory serves me OK? I've an Intermountain FP7 with B unit. Both wonderful locos.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mr magnolia on November 15, 2017, 07:41:58 AM
Yup
It's the F7 A+B in Santa Fe blue war bonnet- which just kind of matches the colours of the fictitious Portobello and Joppa North Sea Coastal Railroad.
Every time I gear myself up to reveal the purchase to the family accountant, Intermountain delay the arrival another month or three.  I was most recently due to announce that I had my Christmas sorted, as arrival was due December, but it's now moved out to February, which rather uncomfortably coincides with the accountants birthday!
I'm sure she'll be thrilled for me though. 😎😳🙏

Donald
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on November 15, 2017, 10:06:49 AM
I've found that if I admit to ordering something 2-3 years ago, I'm less accountable for stuff all of a sudden denting the bank account by reason of diminished responsibility for decisions taken in times past. This softened the reaction to the purchase of the two CP Rail SD40-2s. With my BCR SD40-2s, I was able to pay PWRS for the first one when it was due to be released 3 years ago. So, when the two of them eventually became available a month ago, the recent bill was for the second one 'only'.

I drive around in a car that is 20+ years old. The truth is that if I were like a normal person and updated it every 5 years, I would be spending far more money than I do on my N scale hobby.

Webbo 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on November 16, 2017, 01:43:31 PM
It's all "Train Waiting's" fault, my father in law was never quite sure whether I went to their house to see his daughter or drink his McEwans!  :pint: that was over 40 years ago  :'(

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/523-161117133041-582092123.jpeg)

to add to my collection of beer themed wagons

Lovely detail on the end of the S&N tank

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/523-161117133040-582091812.jpeg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 16, 2017, 02:46:36 PM
Quote from: MinZaPint on November 16, 2017, 01:43:31 PM
my father in law was never quite sure whether I went to their house to see his daughter or drink his McEwans!  :pint: that was over 40 years ago  :'(


And you're still not saying, are you David ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Invicta Alec on November 18, 2017, 08:55:21 PM
A two car class 101 in NSE livery to run with my NSE 47 and coaches.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/5868-181117204638.jpeg)


Alec.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on November 26, 2017, 04:47:08 PM
Latest addition is SWT 73109, it was an EBay purchase, listed as buffer missing, coupler missing and shell loose.

The shell just needed a little extra help clipping into the frame and now sits as it should, the buffers I need to source new ones (pretty sure I have other engines that need some although I don't know what sizes any of them take), the coupler should be an easy fix as it looks like the hook piece has just gone missing (the spring is there and no signs of broken plastic)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/6050-261117163853.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Invicta Alec on November 26, 2017, 08:08:33 PM
Quote from: Intercity on November 26, 2017, 04:47:08 PM
Latest addition is SWT 73109, it was an EBay purchase, listed as buffer missing, coupler missing and shell loose.



There is a nice video of SWT 73109 on YouTube. In a rather different livery though!

Alec.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on November 28, 2017, 01:15:50 AM
There was quite a bit of money leaving the Trainfish account last week.

Starting with these 2 little fellas. 2 new and 1 second hand.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/262-281117005441.jpeg)


Then there was a 12-car formation on the left of this picture.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/262-281117004531.jpeg)

Here it is again running past its older brother.



And finally this 'little' fella. I don't have an O gauge layout but I liked this and just had to buy it. The one at the front is for comparison only, I've had that one ages.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/262-281117005750.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on November 28, 2017, 01:45:24 AM
so which was more expensive - 2x12-car sets or the beer bottle collection in the background??
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on November 28, 2017, 04:53:31 PM
Postie dropped another package off this morning, 90019 Penny Black in RES livery, will go perfectly with the Mk3s dropped off earlier this week or the Pretendolino that's been needing something to provide power.

I wish the tooling was updated as compared to today's standards it is very dated, but I have a soft spot for the AC traction so it will make do.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/6050-281117164819.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 28, 2017, 05:16:38 PM
Quote from: Intercity on November 28, 2017, 04:53:31 PM
Postie dropped another package off this morning, 90019 Penny Black in RES livery, will go perfectly with the Mk3s dropped off earlier this week or the Pretendolino that's been needing something to provide power.

I wish the tooling was updated as compared to today's standards it is very dated, but I have a soft spot for the AC traction so it will make do.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/6050-281117164819.jpeg)

I totally agree re the 90 (glad you got one though).

I have said this afternoon on the Facebook group that Bachmann's new tool 00 version had an EP on display at Warley, can only hope it gets shrunk soon!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on December 04, 2017, 06:37:11 PM
Postman delivered another box today, Dapol freightliner 66 578 has been added to the growing collection, unless a voyager, RES 86 or IC 86 (and maybe an 87), that will be it until my next Rails delivery gets here with more Mk3s.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/58/6050-041217183059.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on December 12, 2017, 12:07:57 PM
Quote from: BMHoneyman on September 11, 2017, 06:37:40 PM
Quote from: Western Exile on September 10, 2017, 06:53:22 PM
Those are the donor wagons provided in the NGS kit for the TTA chlorine, molasses and sulphuric acid tanks that has been available for some time. As such, I don't think they are new wagons being produced and are probably surplus stock. I always thought they would make good bitumen tanks without too much effort required.
As a long term member of the N Gauge Society, this is both annoying and disappointing that these models have not been advertised first on the web site as not everyone is able to attend shows due to family commitments. This goes for the kits as well.  :veryangry:

Now available for all to buy via the NGS website shop!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on December 19, 2017, 12:45:35 PM
Here is my early Christmas present, a Farish standard 3MT. Thanks to Atso for selling it to me. It runs beautifully.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/279-191217124513.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=59479)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on December 22, 2017, 02:26:30 PM
So... what is it with me and buying Lima which ordinarily I wouldn't touch with a proverbial barge-pole?  Last month it was a can-motor Lima 86, this month I've bagged one of the equally mythical can-motor class 31s!   

Overscale lump that it may be, but I just had to try and track down one of these for completeness of the can-motor British Lima fleet!  £25 inc. postage, so not too bad. The ebay photos were very dark but when I spotted what looked like proper gearing I had to give it a go!  Seems to run well enough, a little wobbly but hey it's old Lima!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/5885-221217142252.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=59606)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/5885-221217142335.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=59607)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/5885-221217142413.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=59608)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on December 22, 2017, 02:35:10 PM
Quote from: ntpntpntp on December 22, 2017, 02:26:30 PM
Overscale lump that it may be, but I just had to try and track down one of these for completeness of the can-motor British Lima fleet!

Not quite complete ;) - there was a large logo 31 246 with a can motor too - rarer I think as that livery wasn't produced with the original runs with the pancake drive.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on December 22, 2017, 02:39:51 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on December 22, 2017, 02:35:10 PM
Not quite complete ;) - there was a large logo 31 246 with a can motor too - rarer I think as that livery wasn't produced with the original runs with the pancake drive.
Thanks Al.  I confess I'd moved to European N (due to much better quality) long before these came out, so lost track of British N models.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on January 02, 2018, 05:56:59 PM
It's a New Year so that means New Trains, the postie didn't disappoint today with two reasonable sized boxes, Grampian Voyager in one and (another) Pretendolino in the other, also shown is a Reggie Railways 101 that arrived last week.

I know there was only one Pretendolino in real life but as I like loco-hauled, especially west coast, I have decided a large helping of rule one and we can see what it would have looked like had more rakes been splashed with the paint of the Pretendolino.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/6050-020118174853.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on January 02, 2018, 06:20:14 PM
A small parcel has just been retrieved from my neighbour and this was inside:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/1081-020118181809.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=60104)

This was bought on Ebays recent 20% off day and adds to my Gronk Farm  :-*

Very good service from eBay seller and included free Dapol magnetic couplings as well as the standard ones.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JohnN on January 02, 2018, 06:27:23 PM
Gronk Farm, like it.   :smiley-laughing:  :thumbsup: That's not something you hear everyday.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on January 02, 2018, 06:30:38 PM
Have you succeeded in breeding Gronks on your farm ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on January 02, 2018, 06:40:05 PM
Quote from: joe cassidy on January 02, 2018, 06:30:38 PM
Have you succeeded in breeding Gronks on your farm ?

Well, every time I go to the stock box recently I wonder if there will be one more, and there are two more being watched on eBay  :D

Unfortunately of the three more I like, two are limited / collectors editions and one is rare as the hen's dentures so commands big cash.

Oh well, no rush as I already have way more than I can justify!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on January 02, 2018, 06:42:44 PM
That's what I thought - they're like Giant Pandas !
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on January 02, 2018, 09:28:36 PM
nice selection of new trains intercity and nice class 08 skyline


tim

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on January 04, 2018, 06:10:49 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on December 22, 2017, 02:35:10 PM
Quote from: ntpntpntp on December 22, 2017, 02:26:30 PM
Overscale lump that it may be, but I just had to try and track down one of these for completeness of the can-motor British Lima fleet!

Not quite complete ;) - there was a large logo 31 246 with a can motor too - rarer I think as that livery wasn't produced with the original runs with the pancake drive.

Cheers,
Alan

Ta-da!   I now have one to go with the other 31.  Slightly playworn and not boxed, but running ok.  I've yet to find any photographic evidence of this loco in this livery style though? Lima fantasy?
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/5885-040118180538.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=60150)

I thought would take longer to track one of these down. I also notice another of the "small logo" can-motor 31s appeared on ebay a day or so ago.  Just like buses; you wait for ages and then 3 come along at (almost) the same time  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on January 04, 2018, 09:41:54 PM
Finally arrived; djm 's mermaids in engineering yellow grey
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/3841-040118213953.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=60184)

Seen here posing with 37 035
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on January 04, 2018, 11:31:57 PM
These beauties, along with a further green one, complete my 'needs' as far as locos go. From now on, I'm on 'wants'  ;)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/4156-040118232448.jpeg)

I've just spent a pleasant evening running in the sound version, and I'm impressed with it, except for the sound, which, let's be honest, doesn't really sound anything like a monster diesel loco.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bingley Hall on January 05, 2018, 07:14:30 PM
Quote from: ntpntpntp on January 04, 2018, 06:10:49 PM
Ta-da!   I now have one to go with the other 31.  Slightly playworn and not boxed, but running ok.  I've yet to find any photographic evidence of this loco in this livery style though? Lima fantasy?
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/5885-040118180538.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=60150)

I thought would take longer to track one of these down. I also notice another of the "small logo" can-motor 31s appeared on ebay a day or so ago.  Just like buses; you wait for ages and then 3 come along at (almost) the same time  :D
Never say never, But I don't remember any blue 31s with large logo and certainly not with giant numbers. A Flickr search only brings up 31s in Railfreight Grey with large logo - except for one 31101 https://flic.kr/p/r7CbUM (https://flic.kr/p/r7CbUM) which looks more like a later celebrity 'repaint'
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on January 05, 2018, 08:34:18 PM
Quote from: Bingley Hall on January 05, 2018, 07:14:30 PM
Never say never, But I don't remember any blue 31s with large logo and certainly not with giant numbers. A Flickr search only brings up 31s in Railfreight Grey with large logo - except for one 31101 https://flic.kr/p/r7CbUM (https://flic.kr/p/r7CbUM) which looks more like a later celebrity 'repaint'
Yes seen "preserved" 31101 with large logo
(http://www.platformart.co.uk/photos/large/digital/105.JPG)

... and quite large numbers on this one
(https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4542/37904440925_2d06ed75b6_b.jpg)

.. but not the two styles together.  Those on the Lima are massive!  Perhaps they used the tampo prints from the OO model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 11, 2018, 04:17:13 AM
A Minitrix Evening Star basks in the midday sunshine:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4659/38916522704_f759b0faba_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22hVmno)

Obviously not up to to the latest visual standards but runs perfectly out of the box (which it just bounced around around the world in as the box wasn't original and it wasn't properly padded) and is a nice solid little (well big) "layout locomotive"
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NeMo on January 11, 2018, 06:23:15 AM
That Minitrix 9F looks really nice, @railsquid (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3832).

Might not be a perfect scale model of an actual 9F, but as a nicely made, and clearly effective, model train, it's a real gem. I keep thinking about buying one. I've got two Dapol 9Fs and they're splendid to look at, but they're noisy and delicate, so I tend to leave them in their boxes. Perhaps a Minitrix 9F is what I need when I just want to 'play trains'!

Cheers, NeMo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 11, 2018, 06:44:15 AM
I'll agree completely with that, NeMo. I have one which I am very fond of, and also a black one converted to a Crosti boilered model by a friend.

In my opinion, the thing that lets them down is the small drivers, but we have to remember that this 9F is basically mounted on a chassis designed for a German locomotive.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 11, 2018, 07:21:53 AM
Quote from: NeMo on January 11, 2018, 06:23:15 AM
That Minitrix 9F looks really nice, @railsquid (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3832).

Might not be a perfect scale model of an actual 9F, but as a nicely made, and clearly effective, model train, it's a real gem. I keep thinking about buying one. I've got two Dapol 9Fs and they're splendid to look at, but they're noisy and delicate, so I tend to leave them in their boxes. Perhaps a Minitrix 9F is what I need when I just want to 'play trains'!

Definitely one to watch going round and round for fun and without worrying about it. This example is a little on the noisy side and might just need to make the acquaintance of a teensy amount of lubricating material, but it runs straight with no wobble and handles the trackworkjust  fine, including the curved Tomix points which can be somewhat challenging for certain kettles.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 12, 2018, 11:45:23 AM

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/3697-120118114415.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=60474)

My own Christmas present...sent from Germany the 18th december....today arrived ....a little bit late :)

Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on January 12, 2018, 11:49:23 AM
Nice loco. :thumbsup:

It's a British loco - they routinely arrive late. ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 12, 2018, 11:58:50 AM
Quote from: daffy on January 12, 2018, 11:49:23 AM
Nice loco. :thumbsup:

It's a British loco - they routinely arrive late. ;)

;D

You?....here we still have railway sidewalks under the coaches access...not at same level...last time we are standarding'em....
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on January 12, 2018, 02:13:42 PM
Quote from: daffy on January 12, 2018, 11:49:23 AM
Nice loco. :thumbsup:

It's a British loco - they routinely arrive late. ;)
It's a long walk over the from Germany.  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on January 12, 2018, 03:05:02 PM
I dont have it to show yet, but I just scored an EMT powered class 156 with DCC fitted for 45 quid, pics forthcoming when it arrives
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on January 14, 2018, 11:08:52 AM
I finally managed to track down a LSWR loco for my matching vans, it's only taken about 3 years, but it was worth the wait, only £15 for a body, swapped onto an existing BR M7 I already had.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/60/42-140118110445.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on January 14, 2018, 11:22:14 AM
Nice, everything comes to those who wait and you've done your share.  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on January 14, 2018, 11:33:28 AM
I rather like the M7 in that livery.
Looks good
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 14, 2018, 12:34:20 PM
Smashing looking loco and train :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on January 25, 2018, 04:52:50 PM
About time I had an LMS express day.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/42-250118165121.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jameswgm on January 26, 2018, 11:10:40 PM
Acquired a Dapol Swallow HST to replace a Farish one. Veritable bargain at 160 with an extra 2 coaches.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/3074-260118230926.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=61112)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on January 27, 2018, 08:25:17 PM
I know its not N gauge, but after a visit with the Domestic Overlord to a local box shifter, saw me walk away with amongst other things a box full of Hornby Dublo track.

140 pieces of track including 21 points and for a cost of around 28p per piece, it may be time to venture into the loft to survey my Dublo stock.

BARGAIN :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on January 28, 2018, 02:51:15 AM
So I have made progress with both ends of the metal lifecycle. I have some SPAs with the coils, and sorted out my scrap train too (Sans loads for now)!
The class 20 waiting for entry through the station, the 60 pootles on through out of town!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/3841-280118024722.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=61199)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/3841-280118024759.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=61200)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/3841-280118024914.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=61201)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on January 31, 2018, 03:14:32 PM
Following the LMS express day, I thought it was time for the great gathering 2.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/42-310118151211.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 31, 2018, 04:27:49 PM
Ah. Fond memories of July 2013 :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Philip. on January 31, 2018, 06:14:30 PM
The 08 I got from Rails, and the two wagons from my recent trip to Salzburg


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/6180-310118181414.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=61409)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 05, 2018, 02:41:06 PM
This venerable old lady has been added to my roster, thanks to a couple of forum members. She's a little noisy but, at thirty or so years of age, so was I ;D
Here she is on a short, (very) mixed freight.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jq3pex1n9rlt3ry/Prairie%20on%20Kimbolted.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/jq3pex1n9rlt3ry/Prairie%20on%20Kimbolted.MOV?dl=0)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jimbo on February 05, 2018, 04:32:38 PM
Sounds like she's got tooth ache! Seems to run very smoothly though  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 05, 2018, 08:20:15 PM
Not really any noisier than my more modern Dapol locos and with better slow running :) :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on February 05, 2018, 08:25:35 PM
Seems pretty smooth for her age.
I've got an old Poole 94xx pannier which makes a similar sound. Runs ok though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 05, 2018, 08:29:10 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on January 31, 2018, 04:27:49 PM
Ah. Fond memories of July 2013 :D
Yes indeed! I saw them a week or so before we met up with you in Blackpool, Mick.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Train Waiting on February 05, 2018, 08:31:01 PM
That's a very nice engine.  I hope you get a lot of fun running it.

Best wishes.

John
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on February 15, 2018, 10:14:34 PM
Bit of a long one this time, included are a Blue/grey HST, an EMT 156, GBRF 66, EWS 60, Test car 10 and a Pretendolino FO.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/6050-150218214912.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/6050-150218215332.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/6050-150218215043.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/6050-150218214733.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/61/6050-150218215159.jpeg)

The 156 has issues (won't move or power up, it's DCC fitted, and the paint and glazing needs attention), the 66 has possible split gears.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on February 17, 2018, 05:05:42 PM
From time to time, strange things turn up in the yard at Steinheim am Main (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=23998.120). But then again, when it has to double up as Peterhampton Junction (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=36440.msg428812#msg428812), perhaps it's to be expected. Having discovered that SR "Bogie B" vans lasted in traffic until the mid 1980's, it was inevitable that one would join the already substantial parcels fleet. And surely any layout with Southern Region leanings would be incomplete without a class 73...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/3603-170218165445-620052207.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pjlons83 on February 18, 2018, 01:49:49 PM
Just returned from a local exhibition with this little bundle.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/6379-180218134643.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62030)

Star of the show for me is this little fella;

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/6379-180218134812.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62031)

I've wanted one since I started thinking about building a layout so safe to say I am "well chuffed"!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickster04 on February 19, 2018, 08:18:30 PM
University of Dundee has arrived in NZ!
I also got 47711 Greyfriars Bobby (not pictured) so my collection of 47s grows ever stronger!


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/3841-190218201733.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62084)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mr. Germanman on February 21, 2018, 10:57:35 PM
Arriving at the last week, i bought this Beauty from Rails of Sheffield,
it need five days from Britain to Germany. Today i fit a Kühn 045 DCC Decoder in it.
She runs very smooth, no noise and with the matt varnish weathering outfit she looks very elegant.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/6597-210218225602.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62159)

This is the first photo i have uploaded here.
Michael
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on February 22, 2018, 07:34:38 AM
That Royal Scot looks good Michael. :thumbsup:

I model Swiss railways, and buy most from German retailers. The postal time is usually about the same - 4 or 5 days, cost of postage varies from €3.90 to €14.99, depending on order values. How do Rails compare?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on February 26, 2018, 06:55:55 PM
I do not normally post in this thread, but I had to show my latest purchase, which arrived from the Netherlands today. It is a Kato Class 66 in the livery of Opel/GM, second hand and DCC ready. A nice looking engine which runs superb. From what I can find out, the engine was released in 2008 and then withdrawn. I am very pleased with the purchase, as I did not know this version existed until last week and it can now haul my two Opel/GM wagons, (hence the request for more under 'Wanted'!). One very happy ' n gauger'.  :thumbsup:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/4209-260218183734.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on February 26, 2018, 07:21:41 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on February 26, 2018, 06:55:55 PM
I do not normally post in this thread, but I had to show my latest purchase, which arrived from the Netherlands today. It is a Kato Class 66 in the livery of Opel/GM, second hand and DCC ready.

Probably should be posted under show your latest continental purchase?    I do like the Kato 66s, very smooth and reliable. The scale difference compared to Farish and Dapol is very evident!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: robert shrives on February 28, 2018, 11:02:42 AM
 :sorrysign: no :greatpicturessign: but 68s arrived today - wow all round and feel and run the part.
Packaging includes a 26 page booklet - good read and DCC information really useful. 
like the real thing big, powerful, smooth and great beasts !!  However unlike the real thing quiet. - DCC sound required !!

The feel quality and build quality puts paid to old school era at Dapol.
Robert
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 28, 2018, 01:06:56 PM
Quote from: robert shrives on February 28, 2018, 11:02:42 AM

The feel quality and build quality puts paid to old school era at Dapol.
Robert

That's interesting, Robert, but I still feel one swallow does not make a summer :-\
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on February 28, 2018, 02:47:54 PM
Quote from: ntpntpntp on February 26, 2018, 07:21:41 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on February 26, 2018, 06:55:55 PM
I do not normally post in this thread, but I had to show my latest purchase, which arrived from the Netherlands today. It is a Kato Class 66 in the livery of Opel/GM, second hand and DCC ready.

Probably should be posted under show your latest continental purchase?    I do like the Kato 66s, very smooth and reliable. The scale difference compared to Farish and Dapol is very evident!

About this last,there is a thread of mine for comparison
Topic: The "three sisters"
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: LAandNQFan on March 07, 2018, 02:02:43 PM
When Colin Heard released the Dean Goods, I bought a green Great Western 2576 and mentioned to Colin that it was a shame he had settled on BR black for the 2516 as it had been allocated to Carmarthen before the war and would have run on my Carmarthen to Aberystwyth line.
Today the postman brought a package from the IoM containing a Great Western 2516!  :claphappy: :bounce: :claphappy:

How's that for personal service!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/3891-070318135252.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62677)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on March 09, 2018, 04:54:02 PM
A lucky day for me today, someone I know offered me a job lot of N gauge bits from a layout that has been broken up & I got the lot for a very good price. Sadly some things are broken or damaged as they were all just chucked in a box but some can be repaired hopefully, if not will be useful for something. No locos but a few good wagons & buildings & loads of detailing bits of use for my layout build.  :claphappy:

Will be sorting through it all to see what I need/don't need soon  :)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/2084-090318164614.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62741)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/2084-090318164659.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62742)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/2084-090318164748.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62743)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/2084-090318164834.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62744)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/2084-090318165001.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62745)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/2084-090318165046.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62746)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/2084-090318165130.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62747)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/2084-090318165209.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62748)


Cheers, Stu
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 09, 2018, 09:01:39 PM
Looks like some handy bits 'n' pieces there, Stu. :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on March 09, 2018, 11:07:34 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on March 09, 2018, 09:01:39 PM
Looks like some handy bits 'n' pieces there, Stu. :hmmm:

Yeah, I bought the lot as it was cheap & there were some useful bits in there I will need for the layout. The wagons are all in good condition & fit in the era I'm modelling & some of the buildings I will use on the layout. Whatever's left that I don't need can always go in the spares box or be sold/passed on to someone. I don't often come across bargain job lots like this.

Cheers, Stu
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on March 12, 2018, 11:01:11 AM
Dapol 2D-022-003 Class 68 010 'Oxford Flyer' Chiltern Railways new from ebay.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/5427-120318104941.jpeg)

A £110 (inc. P&P) bargain. Well chuffed.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on March 13, 2018, 05:26:15 PM
Latest ebay purchase and another diversion from my usual european collecting: this time a Minitrix 47. Not particularly rare or anything, but 35 years old and looks like it's almost never been run - just look at the "as new" wheels and traction tyres!  I love old Minitrix stuff, despite any inaccuracies. They work well, and that's the most important thing for me.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/5885-130318172215.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62922)



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/5885-130318172346.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62923)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on March 22, 2018, 05:59:45 PM
The motive power Dept have been busy with a few new allocations to the fleet, a new class 68 has arrived:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/63/6050-220318173356.jpeg)

Also joining it is a DB red class 67:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/63/6050-220318174143.jpeg)

And an original EWS class 66:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/63/6050-220318173607.jpeg)

And for the railtour excursions, specials and stand in duty a pair of veteren 56s:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/63/6050-220318174429.jpeg)

And finally an Intercity DVT:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/63/6050-220318173908.jpeg)

I know they span a couple of eras, and one of the 56s needs renumbering, but rule one applies.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Quicknick on March 24, 2018, 10:57:44 AM
Running in a parallel universe to my N scale Truro, is a plan for a future O gauge layout!

The big brother was a bargain from DCC Supplies, at about 75GBP, whilst the Farish little brother was purchased out here in Auz, D3729, Farish 371-022, weathered. The 08 was purchased for the early diesel era fleet I want to create.

The Farish 08 came fitted with a DCC Concepts ZN6D decoder, which proved troublesome with an NCE Pro Cab system. I have since fitted a Digitrax DZ126, and it runs perfect. Not a fan of the ZN6D, maybe a CV issue.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/63/3342-240318103639.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=63321)



(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/63/3342-240318103804.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=63322)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JohnN on March 24, 2018, 12:32:58 PM
Quote from: Intercity on March 22, 2018, 05:59:45 PM
The motive power Dept have been busy with a few new allocations to the fleet, a new class 68 has arrived:
@Intercity (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6050) I've just watched the review of the new 68 on Simon's Shed's latest channel offering. Although I am not a fan of modern traction, it does indeed look like an exquisite model.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: signalman1 on March 24, 2018, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: LAandNQFan on March 07, 2018, 02:02:43 PM
When Colin Heard released the Dean Goods, I bought a green Great Western 2576 and mentioned to Colin that it was a shame he had settled on BR black for the 2516 as it had been allocated to Carmarthen before the war and would have run on my Carmarthen to Aberystwyth line.
Today the postman brought a package from the IoM containing a Great Western 2516!  :claphappy: :bounce: :claphappy:

How's that for personal service!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/3891-070318135252.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62677)
Lovely looking loco David.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rabbitaway on March 25, 2018, 04:52:43 PM
Here is the Class 22 bought from the Dapol stand at Ally Pally

OK for £65 and a good runner


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/63/2967-250318165212.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=63384)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: LAandNQFan on March 25, 2018, 07:35:42 PM
Quote from: signalman1 on March 24, 2018, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: LAandNQFan on March 07, 2018, 02:02:43 PM
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/62/3891-070318135252.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=62677)
Lovely looking loco David.
They look do good, thanks to Colin, and all my UM models are crying out for loco crew as the footplates (feetplate?) are so open.  I've painted six sets of crew, and put them safely away when I had to clear the modelling stuff for family coming for Christmas... Spring is here and I still can't find them!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on April 14, 2018, 05:22:32 AM
My first Union Mills loco, and very chuffed with it I am too.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/814/39509422370_579e025e65_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23cj7Mq)
Union Mills G2 (https://flic.kr/p/23cj7Mq) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

Though it really needs a grimy urban setting.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 14, 2018, 05:36:30 AM
Nice!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Papyrus on April 22, 2018, 09:22:30 PM
I was in our neighbouring town, Burgess Hill, a couple of days ago, and walked past a shop I have seen many times before but never thought it worth looking in. It is called Rocking Horse Emporium and I've always assumed it was a charity shop, but this time I happened to spot through the window a display of Dinky Toys and Hornby trains among the bric-a-brac. I decided to investigate and found a shelf of N gauge!!  :D There wasn't much to interest me, but I found, and bought, this Powderham Castle for the princely sum of£40:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/64/2975-220418210427.jpeg)

This may be a complete waste of money! I don't know whether it runs, although it looks well looked after, and I don't even model GWR. However, I bought it on the presumption of using the chassis to build a LNER Thompson A2 using a whitemetal kit of an A1. It may not be do-able, in which case it will probably appear on the Nporium in due course!

Nevertheless, I shall keep an eye on this shop in future.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 22, 2018, 09:39:00 PM
Maybe you've discovered the best source of Rocking Horse poo as well, Chris! ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: johnlambert on May 08, 2018, 04:38:01 PM
For £40 you can't really go wrong. I doubt there could be much that can't be fixed on Powderham Castle. I've got one which will be fitted with scale front bogie and other details. It won't be as good as the new one (of which I have 2) but at least I'll have the satisfaction of doing the modification myself.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on May 11, 2018, 04:02:10 PM
I couldn't resist  ;)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/65/2062-110518160058.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=65180)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on May 11, 2018, 04:04:54 PM
Very nice, those bethgons are really nice, but a full rake will be very very expensive!!( 110 cars plus depending on where in the country)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: justintime on May 11, 2018, 04:21:05 PM
Quote from: Intercity on May 11, 2018, 04:04:54 PM
Very nice, those bethgons are really nice, but a full rake will be very very expensive!!( 110 cars plus depending on where in the country)

Yep, 3 boxes of eight at £110 a box, not good for the wallet but hopefully they will look pretty good once they are running  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 14, 2018, 11:44:40 PM
In an earlier post, I mentioned that 'VRC Hobbies' had some decent prices on twin pack USA locomotives -
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=41294.0 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=41294.0)

Ten days after placing my order for two 'Burlington Northern' engines - look what arrived today -

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/65/4209-140518232208.jpeg)

The picture does not do them justice due to the artificial light. I have brought them to work to test but could not bring my test track as I think somebody might have said something if I had set up a 4' x 2' board!  :). I have tried the loco's on my rolling road and I have to say that they are very smooth and quiet runners. They are DCC Ready and, for €103 including post, I think I got a good deal. As you may be able to tell from the photo', the handrails have come adrift in a couple of places, but nothing that a spot of glue, (and magnifier), will not sort out.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on May 15, 2018, 12:51:46 AM
Hi David

Those Arnold U25C locos are a mighty fine deal. My friend has one (Northern Pacific) and I noted how smoothly and quietly it ran and how good it looked. Unfortunately, I'm already stretching rule 1 to breaking point and the road names available won't fit for me.

I'm wondering about your layout and whether you have a thread for it? I remember your previous layout which was UK outline, but you have mentioned several times on recent posts that you have US locos as well as at least two Japanese coaches. I have North American stock mainly with a bit of UK as well, but the Japanese equipment shown by railsquid and others looks pretty good and I'm tempted.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 15, 2018, 01:11:42 AM
Quote from: Webbo on May 15, 2018, 12:51:46 AMthe Japanese equipment shown by railsquid and others looks pretty good and I'm tempted.

So sorry about that :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 15, 2018, 01:22:32 AM
I have to admit I am very pleased with the engines - and VCR Hobbies. I have bought a couple of engines from them in the past and never had a problem.
I have not got round to starting a thread for the latest layout, even though the first piece of wood was cut in January 2016!  :-[ mainly/partly, because, although I always had a basic idea for the layout, I keep changing aspects and, as we do, I do a bit, then a couple of weeks later think that it would look better if ..................... Plus, I am using Kato Unitrack for the new layout and if it has one drawback, Unitrack makes it so easy to change ones mind about a curve or the position of a point  :). However, the new layout is totally Rule 1, with mainly Diesel stock, but from the early days up to the present.  Having said that, because I keep getting tempted, (who allowed access to eBay  :doh:), I have over the last 12 months or so, bought some US and Japanese stock, if only because, if the mood takes me, I can have a day or two running just the US or Japanese stock. I promise I will not look at European stuff ...... honest!  :worried: There will also be a tramway! However, I am getting off the thread subject here, so maybe it is time I started a thread, as some of the layout is now fixed and I have just finished a tunnel that has 2 rail tracks and a roadway, (for the Faller bit), and is nearly 3 foot long!  :goggleeyes:
@Webbo (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4229)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on May 18, 2018, 02:35:24 PM
A present for my 62nd birthday today, on test behind a "Schools"

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/65/1193-180518141901.jpeg)

Happy days!

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on May 18, 2018, 03:18:51 PM
They look good.

Happy birthday! :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 18, 2018, 03:24:13 PM
Happy days - and Happy Birthday  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Train Waiting on May 18, 2018, 07:13:01 PM
The train looks super behind the 'Schools', Alex.

Birthday greetings!

John
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 18, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
What a smart looking train  :thumbsup:

Many happy returns  :beers:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on May 19, 2018, 05:27:47 PM
All my buys from the  Lancashire & Yorkshire DCC MRG - MRX 2018 Model Rail Exhibition today.

The first is a Minitrix N gauge BR MK1 Maroon 1st class I think it's FO (not sure if it should have any more suffix or prefix)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/908/41312487215_b932cfc9a9_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25WDi9k)

Next is a rake of lovely little wagons, Sportman chewing gum is Graham Farish UK, Tate n Lyle is Lima, ICI Salt is Peco, Gibbs SR is Graham Farish UK.

The 5 plank wagon is Graham Farish UK, The Tarmacadam 7 plank is Bachmann, The mineral wagon is Graham Farish Made in china.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/975/42166785892_4e276db48f_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27f8NnS)

The next two are unpainted but not stricktly from the exhibition, they just arrived in the post that's all from an N Gauge trading group seller.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/829/42166784682_729c007d99_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27f8N21)

I got some nifty tweezers too and some liquid poly for the final photo is...

A Ratio Coaling Stage in 00 for my shunting layout, bargain price too.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/41312483415_3775b2f943_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25WDh1P)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on May 19, 2018, 05:58:53 PM
The Minitrix coach is a Mk1 CK. They went a bit overboard on the non-1st Class lining.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on May 20, 2018, 08:41:19 PM
RevolutioN / Rapido Class 390 Pendolino 390045 '101 Squadron' new from RevolutioN.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49110063312_5e5ee0c73e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hPFURw)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr

With special guest appearance by VC10-K2 ZA140 of 101 Squadron.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Western Exile on June 02, 2018, 09:31:59 AM
Are you trying some air to rail refuelling there, RailGooner? If so, your drogue looks a bit slack...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on June 02, 2018, 11:53:26 AM
None of us are getting any younger :no:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on June 02, 2018, 11:56:36 AM
Quote from: Western Exile on June 02, 2018, 09:31:59 AM
Are you trying some air to rail refuelling there, RailGooner? If so, your drogue looks a bit slack...

:D I noticed that too, after I'd packed her away and posted the pic! But it reminds me of some of the neat tricks that were possible in the simulator.

With two 'chicks' on the pods we managed to, in an instant drop the landing gear, deploy air breaks, throttle back on 2 & 3 and engage full reverse thrust on 1 & 4. The result was a sudden enough deceleration that the chicks overtook us while still connected! :D

I was no pilot though - I was groundcrew. I remember one of our Captains was such a great pilot that he could, consistently and at will, loop the simulator! An amazing sight to see even in CGI. 8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on July 14, 2018, 11:16:08 AM
Since Dapol started selling off class 56s in their monthly special offers, I've been half hoping they wouldn't include the BR blue version, and half hoping that they would. Anyway, in July they did...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/67/3603-140718110913-674111919.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/67/3603-140718110914-67411510.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on July 15, 2018, 01:58:01 AM
I'm seriously considering one of those myself.

How close is the blue to proper rail blue? A lot of Dapol stuff I've seen in the past has seemed too green/yellowish.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on July 15, 2018, 11:09:12 AM
Quote from: Yet_Another on July 15, 2018, 01:58:01 AM
How close is the blue to proper rail blue? A lot of Dapol stuff I've seen in the past has seemed too green/yellowish.
Not bad, but not correct. It's way closer than the class 73, but not as good as the class 33 by Dapol, or my Farish diesels. The photo below appears reasonably true to colours on my laptop at least and you should be able to see the differentiation, although the Dapol 33 and the Fraish 37 have both been weathered by TMC.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/67/3603-150718110450-674391300.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on July 15, 2018, 12:22:36 PM
Mmmm. Thanks for that, Bruce. It confirms my suspicions, but it's probably good enough for seventy quid ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 15, 2018, 01:18:09 PM
Quote from: Yet_Another on July 15, 2018, 12:22:36 PM
Mmmm. Thanks for that, Bruce. It confirms my suspicions, but it's probably good enough for seventy quid ;)

I think you are spot on with this sir, if you are happy with it (and that is a good price) then it's great.

My personal view on colours is that if you wanted to, you can find a photo that shows any shade. To me your 56 just looks like it's in bright sunlight.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on July 15, 2018, 08:14:49 PM
I know its not n gauge, but guess who just walked away from a nearby retailer with three carrier bags of Hornby Dublo track (198 pieces) for a very cheeky price.   >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: anselm on July 19, 2018, 02:41:58 PM
My latest acquisition the Farish Railcar with a DCC chip fitted by Douglas of Wickness Models. 

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/67/119-190718143610.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on July 22, 2018, 11:22:30 PM
Well, I had a bit of a Dapol weekend:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/67/4156-220718230734.jpeg)

The 56 was inspired by Bruce, amongst others, and the HST was the result of a number of saved searches on ebay.

It turns out, however, that both have their shortcomings.

The 56 will not go round my test track without derailing. I think it's just objecting to the 9" set track curves - does anyone know the minimum radius it'll go round? There's nothing in the instructions, but I seem to recall that R2 (whatever that is) is specified as the min for quite a lot of stuff.

And the HST: well, where to start. But the main problem is that someone has been inside and rewired it, so that the unpowered car short circuits. The/a previous owner had put insulation tape over the bogie contacts to make it useable, but I think it's going to have to go and see a specialist at some point soon.

I'm not sending it back, because it's exactly what I want, so will just have to fix it. The headlights don't work on the powered car either, so that'll need looking at too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on July 23, 2018, 12:37:29 AM
@Yet_Another (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4156)  I have just acquired a Dapol 56. My test (Kato) track is a 4' x 2' oval with a passing track. One of the pieces in the passing track is the tight radius, (sorry I do not the radius off hand - will look it up a bit later), curve and the 56 derails if using that piece, so they obviously do not like tight radii! It runs beautifully on the outer oval.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on July 23, 2018, 11:26:13 AM
Quote from: Yet_Another on July 22, 2018, 11:22:30 PM
I think [the 56] it's just objecting to the 9" set track curves - does anyone know the minimum radius it'll go round? There's nothing in the instructions, but I seem to recall that R2 (whatever that is) is specified as the min for quite a lot of stuff.

I am very surprised that a bogie diesel won't go round 9", it must have a poor bogie turning circle?    R2 minimum is usually a restriction for  larger steam locos especially those with shaft drive and/or full size front bogie wheels behind cylinders.

If the likes of Fleischmann or Minitrix etc. were to make a model with such restrictions there would be an outcry, given that both firms' minimum radius is less than 9".
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on July 23, 2018, 01:51:57 PM
Thanks @dannyboy (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4209) , I'm glad it's not just mine!

I can't find anything on the Dapol website concerning the tech spec of these (or any other) locos.

As far as I could tell last night, it was the wheelbase of the bogie that was popping off, rather than a restriction in its rotation.

TBH, it's not a problem operationally, as I won't have anything this tight on the layout. Just a bit annoying and as far as I can tell undocumented.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 23, 2018, 02:05:10 PM
Ref Dapol Class 56 and 1st Rad; none of my three de-rail on this radius.

In fact, I don't have a locomotive in my fleet (90s Farish to latest Farish and Dapol) that does.

I am afraid to say it seems random (and apparently I have been lucky).

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on July 23, 2018, 02:36:26 PM
Quote from: Yet_Another on July 23, 2018, 01:51:57 PM
As far as I could tell last night, it was the wheelbase of the bogie that was popping off, rather than a restriction in its rotation.

Which is still very odd, given that the wheelbase of a bogie is the same or less than a typical 0-6-0 loco.   Maybe a twist in the track and not enough slack in the bogie pivots?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Knight of the Thistle on July 23, 2018, 09:09:39 PM
Here's my latest acquisition... definitely a "Rule 1" purchase but I love Panniers and have happy memories of seeing LT-liveried versions operating on both the South Devon and Paignton & Dartmouth railways last summer!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/67/5369-230718210718.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=67661)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 23, 2018, 09:35:13 PM
Quote from: Knight of the Thistle on July 23, 2018, 09:09:39 PM
Here's my latest acquisition... definitely a "Rule 1" purchase but I love Panniers and have happy memories of seeing LT-liveried versions operating on both the South Devon and Paignton & Dartmouth railways last summer!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/67/5369-230718210718.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=67661)

Would be VERY rule 1 for me, but I do very much approve. I have been captivated by LT Panniers ever since I was allowed onto the footplate of one as a boy at (I think) the Bluebell.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on July 23, 2018, 09:45:39 PM
Quote from: ntpntpntp on July 23, 2018, 02:36:26 PM
Which is still very odd, given that the wheelbase of a bogie is the same or less than a typical 0-6-0 loco.   Maybe a twist in the track and not enough slack in the bogie pivots?
Definitely not a twist in the track - it will do it on any of the four corners of my running in oval, which is laid on a completely flat board.

I can't find any minimum radius spec for this loco, so I've written to Dapol.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 24, 2018, 12:01:24 AM
Quote from: Knight of the Thistle on July 23, 2018, 09:09:39 PM
Here's my latest acquisition... definitely a "Rule 1" purchase but I love Panniers and have happy memories of seeing LT-liveried versions operating on both the South Devon and Paignton & Dartmouth railways last summer!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/67/5369-230718210718.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=67661)

That's a lovely model. And there is something attractive about the LT livery.

A very good rule 1 purchase!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 07, 2018, 09:59:10 AM
A couple of new purchases recently.

A nice BR green Class 04 diesel
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1815/42092496040_15edd848a5.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/278z3Am)

A 20 Ton BR Bauxite brake van
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1840/42092495270_94e8b61739.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/278z3n5)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/856/30031831488_91dc2f17bc.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MKNZd5)


I have a couple of others still on their way, a BR green class 08, a class 25 which went away for repair in BR green also, and a BR black early crest (invoking Rule 1 a little) 9F
Will post others as they arrive.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on August 07, 2018, 01:20:04 PM
Quote from: oncomin5torm on August 07, 2018, 09:59:10 AM
A nice BR green Class 04 diesel
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1815/42092496040_15edd848a5.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/278z3Am)

From the angle of that front coupling I thought it had Arnold Simplex auto-couplings for a moment  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 11, 2018, 01:40:25 PM
The new girl on the layout.
Dapol 9F in early crest br black.

It turns out 92100 worked the line that runs through my town. Hauling mostly iron ore and steel to and from the steel mill in flint.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/939/30109074738_d2e428941d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MSCSWf)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 11, 2018, 04:15:08 PM
At the Leyland Show today I managed to snaffle an almost new Dapol 57xx pannier tank for £40 (less than the price of a Farish coach :P). It runs OK although with a bit of a limp and somehow Dapol have managed to create an 0-6-0 with a whining engine like nearly all my other Dapol locos. It may possibly quieten with running in but I have my doubts :hmmm:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7eebdmuh4ezksi/57xx%20Pannier%20bought%20at%202018%20Leyland%20Show.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7eebdmuh4ezksi/57xx%20Pannier%20bought%20at%202018%20Leyland%20Show.MOV?dl=0)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 11, 2018, 06:51:46 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 11, 2018, 04:15:08 PM
At the Leyland Show today I managed to snaffle an almost new Dapol 57xx pannier tank for £40 (less than the price of a Farish coach :P). It runs OK although with a bit of a limp and somehow Dapol have managed to create an 0-6-0 with a whining engine like nearly all my other Dapol locos. It may possibly quieten with running in but I have my doubts :hmmm:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7eebdmuh4ezksi/57xx%20Pannier%20bought%20at%202018%20Leyland%20Show.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7eebdmuh4ezksi/57xx%20Pannier%20bought%20at%202018%20Leyland%20Show.MOV?dl=0)

What Leyland show?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on August 11, 2018, 07:02:42 PM
That one in Leyland!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 11, 2018, 07:04:23 PM
I wonder if I will be allowed to go, and if there will be any bargains left?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on August 11, 2018, 08:18:52 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 11, 2018, 04:15:08 PM
At the Leyland Show today

I do envy some of you back home in the UK. About the only show I get to is the one in Enniskillen, (September). Unless of course I can wangle myself a holiday back home when there is a show on.  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 13, 2018, 09:06:27 PM
A recent raid on Eilbay has resulted in the capture of these two terrible poor BR locomotives, soon however the chassis of one may find its way into a decent LMS large tank.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/4342-130818210221.jpeg)
Who knows what the other one will end up under, now I wonder if the bodies can be used to create a decent locomotive?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 13, 2018, 09:33:57 PM
Can't tell from the photo but are they ivats or 3/4mt?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 13, 2018, 09:47:38 PM
Quote from: oncomin5torm on August 13, 2018, 09:33:57 PM
Can't tell from the photo but are they ivats or 3/4mt?
Sorry its a poor photo, but they are two Standard class 4 tanks - 2-6-4T
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 13, 2018, 09:51:16 PM
Quote from: paulprice on August 13, 2018, 09:47:38 PM
Quote from: oncomin5torm on August 13, 2018, 09:33:57 PM
Can't tell from the photo but are they ivats or 3/4mt?
Sorry its a poor photo, but they are two Standard class 4 tanks - 2-6-4T

I love the 4mt, one of my favourite classes.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 13, 2018, 09:52:46 PM
Pretty useless to an LMS fan though
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AdrianC on August 14, 2018, 09:44:08 AM
Here's my latest purchase (a 50th birthday present to myself). This was the first 'Scottish' 37 I ever saw, ironically at my home station (Rayleigh) on PW duties :confused1:, possibly just after it had transferred south, I was just embarking on my first trip to Scotland.....

There's a bit about the purchase in the Shops-Online sub-forum regarding some excellent service from TMC  :thumbsup:


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/3729-140818094336.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=68124)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/3729-140818094358.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=68126)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 16, 2018, 08:19:14 PM
Another new loco for my collection.

Class 08 in BR green, pre-weathered.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1778/43170183885_152db2f9b3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28LNtDg)

It came with dapol easi couplers ready fitted.
Little bargain at £45.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 16, 2018, 09:21:31 PM
Quote from: oncomin5torm on August 16, 2018, 08:19:14 PM
Another new loco for my collection.

Class 08 in BR green, pre-weathered.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1778/43170183885_152db2f9b3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28LNtDg)

It came with dapol easi couplers ready fitted.
Little bargain at £45.

How come I never find any bargains :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 16, 2018, 09:22:57 PM
That's a great price, especially with the easi shunts fitted. Have you run it past your platforms yet? :uneasy:

As @tutenkhamunsleeping (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1490) had forced( :D) me to buy a Dapol Grange in their August specials I was hoping for a quiet runner. Silly me. This is after ½ an hour each way running in........

https://www.dropbox.com/s/347z9dzq5bt5k2m/Dapol%20Grange%2016.8.18.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/347z9dzq5bt5k2m/Dapol%20Grange%2016.8.18.MOV?dl=0)

Have I got a lemon? It's hard for me to tell as virtually every Dapol loco I possess (and there are quite a few) are as noisy. I've lightly oiled the motion as per the instructions. Sadly said instructions don't tell you about the packing block placed (I think) between loco and tender which meant the first curve it came to it derailed. Not clever :unimpressed:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 16, 2018, 09:25:04 PM
When it arrives I got a fab little 4472 flying Scotsman for £50 and ibe got my class 25 with dummy unit too coming in the next few days. Good little bargains
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on August 16, 2018, 09:31:09 PM
Quote from: paulprice on August 16, 2018, 09:21:31 PM
How come I never find any bargains :(

You do.

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=36275.msg518175#msg518175 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=36275.msg518175#msg518175)

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=37325.msg464798#msg464798 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=37325.msg464798#msg464798)

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=670.msg440954#msg440954 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=670.msg440954#msg440954)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 16, 2018, 10:03:36 PM
 :laughabovepost: Ace searching Tony.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on August 16, 2018, 10:08:54 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on August 16, 2018, 10:03:36 PM
:laughabovepost: Ace searching Tony.

its all fake, fake I tell ya

I never find any bargains
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NinOz on August 17, 2018, 12:41:53 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 16, 2018, 09:22:57 PM
As @tutenkhamunsleeping (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1490) had forced( :D) me to buy a Dapol Grange in their August specials I was hoping for a quiet runner. Silly me. This is after ½ an hour each way running in........

https://www.dropbox.com/s/347z9dzq5bt5k2m/Dapol%20Grange%2016.8.18.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/347z9dzq5bt5k2m/Dapol%20Grange%2016.8.18.MOV?dl=0)

Have I got a lemon? It's hard for me to tell as virtually every Dapol loco I possess (and there are quite a few) are as noisy. I've lightly oiled the motion as per the instructions.
Should have turned off the kitchen blender when you recorded the video.  Can hardly hear the loco. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on August 17, 2018, 08:38:51 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 16, 2018, 09:22:57 PM
As tutenkhamunsleeping had forced( :D) me to buy a Dapol Grange in their August specials I was hoping for a quiet runner. Silly me.

I don't think Dapol 'do' quiet runners ;)

Although this is my first Dapol steam loco, all of my Dapol diesels are noisy and the Grange is no better or no worse than these. But it is a very smooth runner with no wobbly wheels and I'm impressed :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 17, 2018, 09:41:36 AM
Quote from: NinOz on August 17, 2018, 12:41:53 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 16, 2018, 09:22:57 PM
As @tutenkhamunsleeping (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1490) had forced( :D) me to buy a Dapol Grange in their August specials I was hoping for a quiet runner. Silly me. This is after ½ an hour each way running in........

https://www.dropbox.com/s/347z9dzq5bt5k2m/Dapol%20Grange%2016.8.18.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/347z9dzq5bt5k2m/Dapol%20Grange%2016.8.18.MOV?dl=0)

Have I got a lemon? It's hard for me to tell as virtually every Dapol loco I possess (and there are quite a few) are as noisy. I've lightly oiled the motion as per the instructions.
Should have turned off the kitchen blender when you recorded the video.  Can hardly hear the loco. :)

:laughabovepost: :smiley-laughing:

Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on August 17, 2018, 08:38:51 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 16, 2018, 09:22:57 PM
As tutenkhamunsleeping had forced( :D) me to buy a Dapol Grange in their August specials I was hoping for a quiet runner. Silly me.

I don't think Dapol 'do' quiet runners ;)

Although this is my first Dapol steam loco, all of my Dapol diesels are noisy and the Grange is no better or no worse than these. But it is a very smooth runner with no wobbly wheels and I'm impressed :thumbsup:

I agree it looks the part and runs down to a crawl very impressively even if I don't turn the controller down (jokey bit)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on August 17, 2018, 09:56:26 AM
I'm glad I don't do steam. I couldn't be doing with that massive black protuberance between the tender and loco.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 17, 2018, 09:59:28 AM
I beg your pardon?  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 17, 2018, 12:00:42 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 16, 2018, 09:22:57 PMSadly said instructions don't tell you about the packing block placed (I think) between loco and tender which meant the first curve it came to it derailed. Not clever :unimpressed:

Oh, glad I'm not the only one who was flummoxed by that. Thought I had a dud at first, as the driving wheels weren't making good contact with the track due to the block, which further alarmed me by falling out when I picked the loco up to examine it.

Anyway mine (from an earlier round of bargains) quietened down a little after some running in, though it's still towards the upper end of the acceptable range.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 17, 2018, 12:05:49 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 16, 2018, 09:22:57 PM
As @tutenkhamunsleeping (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1490) had forced( :D) me to buy a Dapol Grange in their August specials I was hoping for a quiet runner. Silly me. This is after ½ an hour each way running in........

https://www.dropbox.com/s/347z9dzq5bt5k2m/Dapol%20Grange%2016.8.18.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/347z9dzq5bt5k2m/Dapol%20Grange%2016.8.18.MOV?dl=0)

After donning protective clothing, carefully remove the tender body to release the swarm of small hornets trapped inside.

That is, well, it makes me think I got lucky with mine.  :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on August 17, 2018, 06:03:30 PM
Quote from: Bealman on August 17, 2018, 09:59:28 AM
I beg your pardon?  ;)
You should have seen what I wrote first!  :goggleeyes:  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 18, 2018, 02:08:20 PM
The morning milk train can commence on Nodinson Hills.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1831/44061730952_98eb11bee3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2a8zTwq)

Two peco 4 wheel united dairies tanks £6 each at Llangollen toy and model railway fair.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: sp1 on August 18, 2018, 03:27:14 PM
Quote from: oncomin5torm on August 18, 2018, 02:08:20 PM
The morning milk train can commence on Nodinson Hills.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1831/44061730952_98eb11bee3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2a8zTwq)

Two peco 4 wheel united dairies tanks £6 each at Llangollen toy and model railway fair.
Nice, and that sounds like a good price!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Caz on August 18, 2018, 07:14:13 PM
One thing worth checking with a noisy Dapol loco with a drive shaft is that the plastic collar that the drive shaft fits into on the tender end is sometimes pushed too far on and fouls the tender body creating noise, just ease it out along the motor shaft a tad and it will quieten down hopefully.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 20, 2018, 07:58:06 PM
Looks like we have a rat infestation at Nodinson Hills.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1849/44159965321_c932f6408b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ahgnbr)

Poole era class 25 back from its repair and service, with a class 25 dummy unit to double head.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JimSan on August 20, 2018, 09:29:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/begAn16.jpg)

Managed to find a green Buffet coach that was still in stock, now just to find myself a Green Mk1 CK to go with the rest of my Green Mk1s.

Edit to add:
Have now just noticed that the day the old version arrives at my house, the new version is now on sale...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Philip. on August 21, 2018, 04:20:28 PM
Another addition to the fleet, Farish Class 66 101, DCC decoder fitted, very quiet runner and brilliant at low speed. Thrilled to bits with this one.


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/6180-210818162012.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=68345)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on August 21, 2018, 06:26:28 PM
Newbie checking in, with my first week purchases - 08 and 47, both DCC'ed. Going for sound (on both) this week too!

(https://preview.ibb.co/c4ywQz/first_attempt_dcc08.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/mPsevz/08_ontrack.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/evYV2e/47_ontrack.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on August 21, 2018, 08:00:03 PM
ted - nice models.  i have that 47 too.  how is the 08 running now?

tornado - very nice. i would like a red class 66.


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on August 21, 2018, 08:03:40 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on August 21, 2018, 08:00:03 PM
ted - nice models.  i have that 47 too.  how is the 08 running now?

tornado - very nice. i would like a red class 66.

I think my layout might be 50 shades of RF grey and a random red 08!  :D

The 08 is running just fine now, I jigged the wiring and wheels a little to make sure all pickups were good. Also running in seems to have smoothed her out a touch, so she crawls at speed 2 and upwards... 1 is just too much to ask. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 23, 2018, 03:13:51 PM
Another new loco on my layout.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1856/44169809642_3856c28945.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ai8Py7)

Br Black late crest 0-6-0 Pannier tank.
N0. 8759

She needs a bit of tlc but once the service is given she should run like a little trooper, not bad for £25.

I have a poole era farish flying scotsman in LNER green 4472 coming in the post at some point and then for now I'm done buying locos, unless a bargain early DMU comes up.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 28, 2018, 09:37:44 PM
The final (for now) new loco at the sheds of Nodinson Hills

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1859/30463478518_9101bb2629.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NpXhQf)

Poole era 4472 Flying Scotsman in LNER Apple Green.
I love this locomotive, I just had to have one in N gauge, I did recently sell my 00 gauge one which actually funded this purchase.
Now just time to find some LNER teak coaches to match.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dizz on August 28, 2018, 10:11:44 PM
Saw the GF 66 'Evening Star' advertised on the KMRC web site this morning and it immediately caught my eye.  Saw it in the flesh when I popped in on the way home this afternoon to buy some tree armatures and couldn't resist!  Very definitely a Rule 1 impulse buy
Just finished running it in iaw the instructions and am extremely impressed with it :claphappy: :claphappy:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/4918-280818220638.jpeg)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/4918-280818220851.jpeg)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/4918-280818220919.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on August 28, 2018, 11:01:35 PM
looking forward to mine arriving, email to say it was despatched from Sheffield yesterday.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on August 29, 2018, 08:53:05 PM
Some new wagons this time, no locos for a while all spent up.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1854/44350095641_a2018b184d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2az4Qip)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1888/30483196718_58b108515d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NrGmnd)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1899/30483195148_fa2a61065a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NrGkU9)

I'm not sure what classification or types of wagons and I'm certain with one being arrows of indecision it is out of era for me but what era are they all from?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 30, 2018, 11:56:03 AM
Fleischmann 837914 Shimms Tarpaulin Wagon Set (2) CFL Cargo new from ScogRail. Destined to be re-liveried as 'GE Capital Rail Services'.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/5427-300818114507.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 30, 2018, 04:00:10 PM
Quote from: oncomin5torm on August 29, 2018, 08:53:05 PM

I'm not sure what classification or types of wagons and I'm certain with one being arrows of indecision it is out of era for me but what era are they all from?

Going from L to R:-
4/5
?
7 (guess)
8
7/8

Farish era references are as follows:-
1   1804 - 1875 Pioneering
2   1876 - 1922 Pre-Grouping
3   1923 - 1947 The Big four - LMS, GWR, LNER and SR
4   1948 - 1956 British Railways Early Emblem
5   1957 - 1966 British Railways Late Crest
6   1967 - 1971 British Railways Blue Pre Tops
7   1972 - 1982 British Railways Blue Tops era
8   1982 - 1994 British Railways Sectorisation
9   1995 onwards - Post Privatisation
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 31, 2018, 08:42:07 AM
This rather handsome two-tone Sulzer Type 4 has just been unloaded off the boat from Blighty, from whence it was exported as a duff Duff at a knockdown price, but a few minutes with a gear puller and a bulk pack of Bachmann gears soon fixed that.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1897/44379509331_daa53641d3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aBEzXZ)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on August 31, 2018, 09:04:49 AM
*Immediately starts humming "The Duff days are over" for some reason*

:worried: :confused1:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on September 03, 2018, 07:40:43 PM
Modellbahn Union MU-N-G32038 Zafns STS/ECC China Clay Slurry new from DM-Toys.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49110061182_71d6d1fdf5_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hPFUdN)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on September 06, 2018, 11:01:38 PM
Weekend raid on Transport Models of Preston:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/4156-060918225250.jpeg)

The loco was a complete impulse buy, but will go with my early BR 64xx. I can feel a 1950s micro layout somewhere in the aether...

Coincidentally, my class B tanks arrived on the same day.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/4156-060918225417.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 07, 2018, 12:07:27 AM
That two-tone 47 looks fantastic, Ian! My favourite livery for that loco.  :thumbsup:

Glad to hear you got it working nicely.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Invicta Alec on September 09, 2018, 10:53:27 PM
I just got one of these second hand.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/5868-090918224141.png)

Yes, I surprised even myself! I've always thought them ugly (boxy).  Always been a bit put off buying one because you have to feed three decoders into them if you want to run them DCC. Not really my era either.......but then one popped up at a temptingly low price.

And you know what? It looks tons better in the flesh than it does in photos. The tiny lit destination sign is fabulous as are all the lights in general. It runs smoothly and looks excellent in its livery. Boy, was I wrong about this model. I'm enjoying watching it trundle around my layout.

Alec.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on September 10, 2018, 08:43:34 PM
So here is my obligatory post showing my TINGS haul. Or at least most of it.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/1081-100918203844.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=68889)

The Loadhaul 56 and 3 Silver Bullets are direct from Dapol stand. I so nearly got the 56 last year, so I am lucky they were still available. Runs well and all lights work.

The NGS Shark is another thing I have fancied for a while, and will actually be my first NGS kit build. When that happens who knows....

Finally the three High Cubes are to compliment my Revolution order for KFAs.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Leon on September 10, 2018, 08:52:54 PM
Quote from: longbridge on June 30, 2012, 09:05:24 AM
For a person that has been less than complimentary about British N gauge Steam locos I had a great day today buying three of them, (cor what a turncoat)

I sold all my Nscale American gear today for a decent sum

Here is my loco fleet that I acquired this week, don't know how old the Black 5 is but it runs great.

Good decision to go British! I couldn't see your new investment, but steam is great!

Leon
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on September 11, 2018, 12:50:48 AM
Sorry it's a bit late but I thought I'd share this after being shamed by Railgooner for not posting in this thread for so long.

A few weeks ago, I purchased this from the 2mm Association.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/213-210818073121.jpeg)

But then I had to ruin those lovely etches by turning them into this while on holiday in lovely North Yorkshire...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/213-230818080434.jpeg)

It's running on N Gauge wheels supplied by the 2mm Association with axles to the correct length to work. It's not quite ready for painting yet but there are only a couple more bits to add.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on September 11, 2018, 01:53:01 AM
Aaaaaaaahhhh. Sated. :thumbsup: For now! >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on September 11, 2018, 03:17:18 PM
Continuing my penance following my shaming at the hands of RailGooner, I would like to share the contents of a package that arrived from the 2mm Association about half an hour ago.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/68/213-110918151241.jpeg)

There are three NER Hopper wagons with associated etched chassis and two GER cattle wagons with etched chassis plus one spare for the assembled cattle wagon wagon at the back. I built the first cattle wagon a few years ago but screwed up the chassis - its been sitting waiting for a replacement ever since!

Or course, as an excuse to break of from CAD work, I had to assemble one of the hoppers; just to make sure everything fits you understand!  8)

By the way, the hoopers look like somebody ran out of plastic half way though and used a different colour from that point. Makes for some interesting patterns that'll probably be best covered with paint!  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on September 11, 2018, 04:38:42 PM
I ended up coming back from TINGS with yet more wagons to build 3 x Vanwide 1 GWR toolvan and a GWR Beetle special cattle wagon - so much for clearing the backlog!

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 11, 2018, 09:17:43 PM
@Atso (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=213)
Steve,
Being somewhat thick when it comes to wagons I didn't query whether 'hooper' should read 'hopper' but having seen 'hopper' in your own wagon thread it seems I am not as thick as I thought ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on September 11, 2018, 09:24:32 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on September 11, 2018, 09:17:43 PM
@Atso (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=213)
Steve,
Being somewhat thick when it comes to wagons I didn't query whether 'hooper' should read 'hopper' but having seen 'hopper' in your own wagon thread it seems I am not as thick as I thought ;)

I think I was having a moment their Mick, now corrected!  :doh:  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 11, 2018, 09:27:28 PM
its not fair everyone has new trains and I don't  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on September 12, 2018, 12:26:52 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 11, 2018, 09:27:28 PM
its not fair everyone has new trains and I don't  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Don't worry too much, neither have I  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dizz on September 18, 2018, 10:22:03 PM
Over the last couple of weeks I have spent a relaxing 3 or 4 evenings making up 5 NGS Loriot D kits.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/4918-180918210852.jpeg)
Am very pleased with the way they look after painting: a bit weathering still to come.  Without a "load" they are very light and don't like going around curves or over points.  Room under the wagon is very tight for any lead ballast so I have gone for some Oxford Diecast trucks for the time being.  When I have time I think I will make up some weightly simulated machinery loads instead.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/4918-180918213947.jpeg)
The only trouble is I am just not sure 5 are enough  :hmmm:   ;)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 21, 2018, 09:48:07 PM
Who said you can't find a bargain on EvilBay?

My latest Jubilee has finally turned up, now which example should I turn her into?
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/4342-210918214244.jpeg)
Its a good job I don't collect mint boxed examples, as the girls helped open the package when it was delivered
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/4342-210918214352.jpeg)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on September 22, 2018, 09:15:55 PM
Quote from: Dizz on September 18, 2018, 10:22:03 PM
Over the last couple of weeks I have spent a relaxing 3 or 4 evenings making up 5 NGS Loriot D kits.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/4918-180918210852.jpeg)
Am very pleased with the way they look after painting: a bit weathering still to come.  Without a "load" they are very light and don't like going around curves or over points.  Room under the wagon is very tight for any lead ballast so I have gone for some Oxford Diecast trucks for the time being.  When I have time I think I will make up some weightly simulated machinery loads instead.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/4918-180918213947.jpeg)
The only trouble is I am just not sure 5 are enough  :hmmm:   ;)

I stuck thin lead sheet under the chassis , or you could replace the load bed with thin lead, scored to look like The plastic


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on September 29, 2018, 06:22:06 PM
Having recently made some money from selling some general bits and pieces that I haven't used in years, I went up to the Dapol open day armed with £90 and picked up the following spares/repairs bargains.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/213-290918181212.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/213-290918181248.jpeg)

Two Dapol Halls, the first of which, after replacing a shed traction tire, runs very well. The second is a non-runner which will need some investigations. Both of these were purchased as donor chassis for a class of LNER locomotive that I have wanted to model for a very long time and will look nothing like the donor parts by the time I've finished with them!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/213-290918181352.jpeg)

A Dapol valanced Mallard. This one is also a non-runner but I think I've got all the parts required to return it to running condition. This is a locomotive that I've wanted for some time but also wanted to remove the beading from the tender as Mallard never had this feature. Being unwilling to purchase a model at RRP to undertake the surgery, I'm very happy with this £30 purchase!

Overall I overspent on my budget for the day by only £5! I also picked up my complimentary wagon which has escaped the camera on this occasion.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 29, 2018, 06:40:48 PM
Quote from: Atso on September 29, 2018, 06:22:06 PM
Having recently made some money from selling some general bits and pieces that I haven't used in years, I went up to the Dapol open day armed with £90 and picked up the following spares/repairs bargains.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/213-290918181212.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/213-290918181248.jpeg)

Two Dapol Halls, the first of which, after replacing a shed traction tire, runs very well. The second is a non-runner which will need some investigations. Both of these were purchased as donor chassis for a class of LNER locomotive that I have wanted to model for a very long time and will look nothing like the donor parts by the time I've finished with them!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/213-290918181352.jpeg)

A Dapol valanced Mallard. This one is also a non-runner but I think I've got all the parts required to return it to running condition. This is a locomotive that I've wanted for some time but also wanted to remove the beading from the tender as Mallard never had this feature. Being unwilling to purchase a model at RRP to undertake the surgery, I'm very happy with this £30 purchase!

Overall I overspent on my budget for the day by only £5! I also picked up my complimentary wagon which has escaped the camera on this occasion.

Its not fair I haven't got any new Choo Choo's  :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on September 29, 2018, 06:43:50 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 29, 2018, 06:40:48 PM
Its not fair I haven't got any new Choo Choo's  :'( :'( :'( :'(

Ermmm, isn't that YOUR Jubilee three posts above mine????  :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on September 29, 2018, 06:56:57 PM
Quote from: Atso on September 29, 2018, 06:43:50 PM
Quote from: paulprice on September 29, 2018, 06:40:48 PM
Its not fair I haven't got any new Choo Choo's  :'( :'( :'( :'(

Ermmm, isn't that YOUR Jubilee three posts above mine????  :P

Not talking Im SULKING  :'( and anyway I only have a couple of engines  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on October 09, 2018, 12:15:55 AM
Just back from a holiday in Cornwall, and while there visited Kernow model rail and picke up one of each of the maroon Hawksworths, and when I got home D1015 Western Champion in Golden ochre (an ebay find) was waiting to haul them.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/1193-091018000439.jpeg)

at Tings I saw a set of wagons on a layout and just had to get my own set, and the arrived Just before I left for Cornwall. I am sure those of a certain age will recognise the names!

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/1193-091018000215.jpeg)

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on October 09, 2018, 02:36:49 AM
Love the wagons, I saw the post before in them at an exhibition, thought they were custom painted by their owner, congrats on your own set, it reminds me not only of the original but also of the half man half biscuit song.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 09, 2018, 12:08:55 PM
Possibly 'Belmont Shed' which I saw at the New Mills Show 25.2.17...............

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/48/264-250217143435-489772346.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on October 11, 2018, 01:49:57 PM
As I first saw 'The Trumpton Trucks' at TINGS in 2015...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/2626-111018134903.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on October 15, 2018, 10:57:28 AM
New loco on the layout.
Graham Farish class 108 DMU in BR green with yellow speed whiskers.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1959/44421222945_34d943463d.jpg)
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFmnzZ](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1951/44421221655_e86015d560.jpg)

I picked this up from fleabay for £80 (https://flic.kr/p/2aFmnYe)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 15, 2018, 03:15:02 PM
Nice, and a good price. Does it run OK? All my modern DMUs run just fine.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on October 15, 2018, 05:47:10 PM
Runs excellently, quiet too.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 20, 2018, 03:05:20 PM
Well I got this little lot today, and just after I photographed it an Stove R turned up too.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/4342-201018145948.jpeg)
I must admit luck seemed to be with me as I got this lot for a bit of a bargain, the Stove R was a little bargain too. All I'm waiting for now is another bargain Jubilee to be delivered and I will have to go into hiding from the Domestic Overlord  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Vigo on October 22, 2018, 11:39:52 PM
I picked up this little beauty on a (booze induced) whim the other night for the princely sum of £109.50

(https://image.ibb.co/cEkbWV/20181021-1.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/hSaeJA/20181021-2.jpg)

I hope the exchequer doesn't find out  :worried:
Then again maybe I hope she does, she spends more than that on a pair of shoes to wear once.... I could do with a good argument  >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 23, 2018, 09:58:49 AM
My first ever Union Mills loco (but it certainly won't be the last)...........

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/264-231018094001-703491126.jpeg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shropshire Lad on October 25, 2018, 09:39:07 AM

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/5589-251018093745.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=70465)
Really pleased with this second hand 08 from Carnforth Models.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 25, 2018, 08:48:36 PM
I had to rescue this poor abused little locomotive from Evil Bay, the poor thing had to live with being painted in a terrible BR green livery  :'(
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/4342-251018204407.jpeg)
For a mere £40 she has joined the fleet, two minutes work with a screwdriver and she runs as sweet as a nut. Now this will definitely be the last jubilee I will add to the fleet, just need to give her a nice decent new coat of paint  :angel:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 25, 2018, 09:28:13 PM
Quote from: paulprice on October 25, 2018, 08:48:36 PM
Now this will definitely be the last jubilee I will add to the fleet

Yeah yeah :sleep: :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 25, 2018, 09:33:11 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 25, 2018, 09:28:13 PM
Quote from: paulprice on October 25, 2018, 08:48:36 PM
Now this will definitely be the last jubilee I will add to the fleet

Yeah yeah :sleep: :P

I mean it, do not need anymore Jubilee's ever
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 26, 2018, 12:01:42 AM
Quote from: paulprice on October 25, 2018, 09:33:11 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 25, 2018, 09:28:13 PM
Quote from: paulprice on October 25, 2018, 08:48:36 PM
Now this will definitely be the last jubilee I will add to the fleet

Yeah yeah :sleep: :P

I mean it, do not need anymore Jubilee's ever

I just saw a whole flock of pigs flying south for the winter.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Vigo on October 26, 2018, 12:14:48 AM
I've got a spare Jubilee in the garage that I don't use any more. Offers?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 26, 2018, 05:01:02 PM
Quote from: Vigo on October 26, 2018, 12:14:48 AM
I've got a spare Jubilee in the garage that I don't use any more. Offers?

Interesting ??
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Vigo on October 26, 2018, 08:49:15 PM
 Last time I tried it it was a non runner. Don't know why, probably something simple like mucky.
Make me an offer.

Hong Kong with no nameplates.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 26, 2018, 10:10:16 PM
Quote from: Vigo on October 26, 2018, 08:49:15 PM
Last time I tried it it was a non runner. Don't know why, probably something simple like mucky.
Make me an offer.

Hong Kong with no nameplates.

PM me with an indication
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Vigo on October 27, 2018, 08:25:40 AM
PM sent
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on October 27, 2018, 04:55:29 PM
Quote from: paulprice on October 25, 2018, 09:33:11 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 25, 2018, 09:28:13 PM
Quote from: paulprice on October 25, 2018, 08:48:36 PM
Now this will definitely be the last jubilee I will add to the fleet

Yeah yeah :sleep: :P

I mean it, do not need anymore Jubilee's ever
Quote from: paulprice on October 26, 2018, 10:10:16 PM
Quote from: Vigo on October 26, 2018, 08:49:15 PM
Last time I tried it it was a non runner. Don't know why, probably something simple like mucky.
Make me an offer.

Hong Kong with no nameplates.

PM me with an indication
and I thought I was weak willed  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 27, 2018, 05:14:31 PM
Quote from: Vigo on October 27, 2018, 08:25:40 AM
PM sent

Did not get it?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Vigo on October 27, 2018, 05:35:53 PM
Tried again.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Vigo on October 27, 2018, 10:33:59 PM
So did the second one arrive?
Curious because the only thing currently in my sent box is a message I sent out in 2014.

Cyberspace seems to be eating my messages😳
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 28, 2018, 08:43:44 AM
Quote from: Vigo on October 27, 2018, 10:33:59 PM
So did the second one arrive?
Curious because the only thing currently in my sent box is a message I sent out in 2014.

Cyberspace seems to be eating my messages😳

No I still have not got anything,  SPOOKY
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Vigo on October 28, 2018, 01:27:54 PM
Tried again  :confused2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dizz on October 28, 2018, 09:38:51 PM
At last the GWR HST has arrived  :claphappy:  :bounce:
.............still waiting for the coaches to make up the full set though.
Running in on DC is 50% complete. Got a sound decoder for the dummy power car in due course.  Quick photo emarging from Parsons Tunnel heading towards Teignmouth.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/4918-281018212916.jpeg)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/4918-281018213103.png)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on October 28, 2018, 09:41:13 PM
Quote from: Dizz on October 28, 2018, 09:38:51 PM
At last the GWR HST has arrived  :claphappy:  :bounce:
.............still waiting for the coaches to make up the full set though.
Running in on DC is 50% complete. Got a sound decoder for the dummy power car in due course.  Quick photo emarging from Parsons Tunnel heading towards Teignmouth.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/4918-281018212916.jpeg)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/4918-281018213103.png)

They look great
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on October 28, 2018, 09:46:00 PM
They look very glossy ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dizz on October 28, 2018, 10:21:48 PM
Quote from: joe cassidy on October 28, 2018, 09:46:00 PM
They look very glossy ?
Its only the camera flash giving that impression.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on October 31, 2018, 04:53:58 AM
I suspect I've made a big mistake in falling for this model of State Rail Authority (NSW Australia) class 44. Up to this loco, I have bought no Australian equipment, but now I'll be 'needing' rolling stock to go with it not to mention additional locomotives. I've just opened a Pandora's Box. This loco is easily the most expensive DC locomotive I own. Presumably, the price is high due to the small model market in Australia causing problems with scale of production. Also, in terms of quality and detail the model is on a par with anything I own so that is not going to keep the price down.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/4229-311018041952.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=70821)

The prototype class 44 locomotives were built between 1957 and 1967 by an Australian licensee following an ALCo design hence the family resemblance to the US FA and PA locomotives also made by ALCo. The class 44 is a 6 axle diesel developing 1800 hp. One end has a streamlined nose whereas the other end has a control cab with a vertical end which is somewhat unusual.

The colours in my photo are somewhat distorted from reality as the upper is actually a fairly bright red and doesn't have the pinkish hue that appears in the photo. The livery is the so-called candy livery that many SRA locomotives were painted in the '80s.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 31, 2018, 05:03:06 AM
Ooh, a candy stripe!  :thumbsup:

Travelled behind a couple of those around the time I was starting my layout!

That's a really nice model.... who makes that then, Ian?  :hmmm:

Has it got lights?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on October 31, 2018, 05:41:54 AM
George

As soon as I posted it I realised that I missed the manufacturer. An outfit with the unlikely sounding name of Gopher Models whose main distributor seems to be a company called Badger Bits. Neither gophers nor badgers live in Oz!

Yep, it has lights and windscreen wipers, and cab mirrors and loads of separately applied grab irons..

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 31, 2018, 06:43:02 AM
Phil Badger lives in Oz. He is co-founder of Ixion models who produced the Manor now marketed by Dapol.

Ixion now specialises in O gauge.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: weave on October 31, 2018, 08:14:31 AM
Hi Webbo,

I like that, it is similar to my Arnold RENFE Alco 1800....

http://www.railpictures.net/photo/183908/. (http://www.railpictures.net/photo/183908/.)

Glad it's more red than the pink. I don't envy what you've done ie. the pandora's box. I had the choice in my head when I started to model, France and/or Spain or Austria (not Australia). Went with France and Spain but still have urges towards Austria. I can't look at DM Toys Austrian section and have to stop myself googling any OBB train photos as I know it would mean another layout and financial ruin.

Do Gopher Models do passenger cars or is it all freight?

Looking forward to your potential new Oz layout  ;)

Cheers weave  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 31, 2018, 08:36:17 AM
He's got to finish his Canadian one first  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 31, 2018, 08:39:56 AM
Appendum:

Just in case Webbo gets annoyed by my last post, his layout is nearly finished, and the scenic sections are awesome.

Saw with me own eyes.  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bingley Hall on October 31, 2018, 04:08:23 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/36155701874_6124950b56_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X5Xqwf)Candy at Coota (https://flic.kr/p/X5Xqwf) by Bingley Hall (https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcarter/), on Flickr

Obviously a bit of weathering is required  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on November 01, 2018, 12:13:41 AM
George

Any Australian stuff I acquire will be running on the same rails as my Canadian stuff, but as when running my UK rolling stock, I'll need to shift my cars to the other side of the street. Progress towards scenery completion has been slowed by the arrival of flying ants in my train room.

Chris, the SRA class 44 is an ALCo world export model DL-500B. Your RENFE Alco1800 is a DL-500C so the similarity in appearance is not coincidental. A very limited selection of passenger cars are available from Gopher Models.

Bingley Hall, thanks for the photo. My class 44 has just been through the paint shop.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 01, 2018, 12:17:55 AM
Oh no! Those flying ants are horrible. Don't let them get at your lovely new loco!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Fardap on November 02, 2018, 09:41:37 AM
Really pleased to have managed to bag a triple pack of Class B Esso by RevolutioN - I missed out on the original project and have been trying to track down some at a reasonable price for months.
Seen a few UM ones at +£80 but really wanted the early Esso... finally bagged the pack on The Bay... AND at a really great price £64.50 including postage so only a tad above the original issue price, very, very happy  :bounce:

I don't think there is a thread on Ebay good buys just madness though...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/5581-021118093718.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=70972)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on November 02, 2018, 09:47:17 AM
Quote from: Fardap on November 02, 2018, 09:41:37 AM
Really pleased to have managed to bag a triple pack of Class B Esso by RevolutioN - I missed out on the original project and have been trying to track down some at a reasonable price for months.
Seen a few UM ones at +£80 but really wanted the early Esso... finally bagged the pack on The Bay... AND at a really great price £64.50 including postage so only a tad above the original issue price, very, very happy  :bounce:

I don't think there is a thread on Ebay good buys just madness though...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/5581-021118093718.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=70972)

They look great
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on November 06, 2018, 09:49:56 PM
not very big purchases... but i added a few more to my wagon fleet...

2x second hand dapol 21 ton coal hoppers
1x second hand dapol grain hopper
1x new graham farish mea wagon

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/71/114-061118213105-71214874.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/71/114-061118213059-71213867.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/71/114-061118213036-71211936.jpeg)

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/71/114-061118214203-712151386.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on November 07, 2018, 12:40:54 PM
Two of the "new" additions to the rosters for Hawthorn Dene and its successor Croft Spa.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/71/1473-071118121904.jpeg)

60907 is a recent purchase from Dr Al via eBay.  It WAS a Green Arrow.  Since acquisition I've tested its pulling power (10 coaches forwards, 9 tender-first), first restoring the front coupling.  It then went to DCC Supplies for fitting with a decoder in the tender as they can't get hold of any very small decoders at the moment so couldn't put the chip inside the cab roof.  I may add a storm sheet to cover the wires.  Renumbered as 60907, which was a York loco that retained its inside steampipes.  York V2s were heavily used on relief passenger along the whole of the East Coast Main Line, plus workings that took them on to the Great Central and London Midland regions. It still needs coal, crew and weathering.


This one will make its debut on passenger (probably) at Warley at the end of this month.  Hawthorn Dene is stand C31, two places along from the N Gauge Society stand.  60907's eventual duty is the King's Cross to  Catterick Camp troop train on Croft Spa, a signature train as it was an eight-coach rake hauled by a tender-first V2. It had worked chimney-first North to Darlington where it reversed, hauling the train tender-first to Catterick Bridge where it reversed again to take the steep branch to Catterick Camp.  the train passed through Croft Spa twice, once with the loco chimney first and once tender-first.  A train that has been waiting for me to find a strong V2...

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/71/1473-071118121710.jpeg)


One of three recently purchased Dapol B1s, all via eBay. This one had hardly any track time and runs perfectly- one of the others had a circuit board issue and the third had been dropped.  All are now renumbered, DCC fitted, and available for front line service.  The one with the circuit board issue I hard wired a chip into. This one will share the explosives train on both Hawthorn Dene and Croft Spa.  Again it still needs weathering, coal and crew.


Why Dapol rather than Farish B1s?  Quite simply there are two duties (a coal train run tender-first and a big fast goods) that the Farish B1 I had wouldn't look at pulling.  As it wasn't up to the job I sold the Farish one on.


Les


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 07, 2018, 02:24:59 PM
The V2 is a beauty, Les, and being in possession of one of Dr Al's locos I know just how good they are.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JimSan on November 07, 2018, 03:08:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/O2RPhiX.jpg)
The new locos which I've got recently, on my very much unfinished layout.
A Farish 3MT (slightly damaged valve gear, but still runs fine, will need to get it fixed at some point)
A Dapol Class 33
and also...
[spoiler]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3dZl3yfGpc[/spoiler]
Farish 5MT Standard Arthur "Camelot" Which is sadly, only a model...
Which I might get renamed/numbered at some point, will be after the new years anyway.

As for rolling stock, managed to get an older Farish BR(S) Green Bulleid three pack coaches, a 50' Bogie B (slightly damaged but bodged fixed it) and also another BR Mk.1 BSK in BR(S) Green.
There might of been other rolling stock recently bought, though I can't remember which ones at the moment.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on November 12, 2018, 05:47:42 PM
After years of looking for one at a reasonable price, I found a BR160 in pristine condition for a very reasonable price at Central Hobbies in Vancouver
Very very happy 😃

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/71/192-121118174441.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on November 14, 2018, 08:11:39 PM
My latest purchase all the way from Spain, a Cross Country class 170 and a Cross Country Voyager, the 220 arrived with Split gears, I was already aware of that and had a replacement lined up in the form of a non running virgin power car, simple straight swap of the bogies, put the replacement in and click click click, yep it also had split gears, the bogie from the other end however was good so for now it's running with the incorrect bogie in the rear of the power car.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/71/6050-141118200601.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevewalker on November 14, 2018, 09:58:33 PM
Ebay turned up trumps and I've just received this, after paying just £36. Conveniently it even has a Rapido coupling fitted to one end already.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/71/5329-141118215234.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Vigo on November 15, 2018, 01:51:07 PM
Model railways should be about fun and enjoying yourself and I think every layout should have at least one element of silliness about it. Here's my contribution.

(https://image.ibb.co/jcV2S0/20181115-1.jpg)

Completed about 20 minutes ago.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on November 15, 2018, 03:07:44 PM
 :laughabovepost: :D  Love em. 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on November 15, 2018, 03:22:26 PM
Quote from: Vigo on November 15, 2018, 01:51:07 PM
Model railways should be about fun and enjoying yourself and I think every layout should have at least one element of silliness about it. Here's my contribution.

(https://image.ibb.co/jcV2S0/20181115-1.jpg)

Completed about 20 minutes ago.

Nothing silly about Hobgoblin - seriously good ales. :beers: Mind you after a few I can get a bit silly. :D

Nice modelling Vigo. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on November 15, 2018, 03:36:25 PM
Dapol ND-087C Cross Country Extra Car, a good as new bargain from eBay.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49109865426_5a82242bb3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hPEU2G)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr

I dithered over buying one for too long when they were first released. All sold-out by the time I decided I wanted one. So now the Virgin liveried one I bought new intending to repaint, can go for sale to offset the modest amount I paid for this.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Philip. on November 20, 2018, 08:22:21 PM
Just got a Farish Class 40, couldn't resist. Used to see these thundering around Manchester when I was a youngster :)


(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/71/6180-201118202206.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=71670)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on November 20, 2018, 09:41:51 PM
aaahh 40s used to love seeing them, huge brutes
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Quicknick on December 02, 2018, 01:01:36 AM
Well I am happy that my parcel from Colin at Union Mills arrived last week, in it were City of Truro and a Dukedog, these go nicely with the Dean Goods.
Quickly posed the 3 together on the viaduct outside Truro.
I have started to paint the overly bright rods, wheels and buffers, first coat just to dull it down.
I think they will look good with some extra detailing, and a bit of weathering.

All have been fitted with wired DCC chips, this required a bit of Dremel work inside the tender, about 3mm removed
I fitted 2 with the NCE Z14SR chips and a Digitraz DZ126 in the other, that what i had spare.
The Z14SR is slightly bigger. The DCC black power wire replaces the thick wire that is originally fitted between tender and loco.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/3342-021218004558.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=72040)

I did all the milling in a bin to contain the swarf, otherwise its a quick death for pcb's and motors!
They all got thoroughly cleaned before assembly and testing.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/3342-021218005116.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=72041)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on December 02, 2018, 08:46:36 AM
Quote from: Quicknick on December 02, 2018, 01:01:36 AM
Well I am happy that my parcel from Colin at Union Mills arrived last week, in it were City of Truro and a Dukedog, these go nicely with the Dean Goods.
Quickly posed the 3 together on the viaduct outside Truro.
I have started to paint the overly bright rods, wheels and buffers, first coat just to dull it down.
I think they will look good with some extra detailing, and a bit of weathering.

All have been fitted with wired DCC chips, this required a bit of Dremel work inside the tender, about 3mm removed
I fitted 2 with the NCE Z14SR chips and a Digitraz DZ126 in the other, that what i had spare.
The Z14SR is slightly bigger. The DCC black power wire replaces the thick wire that is originally fitted between tender and loco.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/3342-021218004558.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=72040)

I did all the milling in a bin to contain the swarf, otherwise its a quick death for pcb's and motors!
They all got thoroughly cleaned before assembly and testing.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/3342-021218005116.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=72041)

I'm impressed you found a bit hard enough to mill out the inside of the tender.  When I tried I wore away all the bits I had available (three) and made almost no impression on the inside of the tender.  I resorted to putting decoders in the cabs and using storm sheets to hide them - easier when the NER gave their enginemen decent cabs to start with...

Les
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on December 02, 2018, 09:23:37 PM
A couple of HEAs have arrived to form the basis of a model of the Didcot - Chessington CCD coal train. But they're are disappointingly crude models - which I sort of knew, but I'm not sure that (m)any more will be joining this experiment.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/3603-021218211300-720511956.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on December 03, 2018, 03:28:22 PM
The coaches aren't new purchases, but the storage is - I got tired of those bulky Dapol cases, especially the ones with the tight dense yellow inserts, and came across a MicroAce and a Kato 10-coach bookcase, which are just the thing.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4806/31222473717_cb2b17bcb4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pz2kEn)

The original boxes will go into the loft.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on December 03, 2018, 08:32:43 PM
A few new purchases to get through in one post here.

First we have the Graham Farish Class 66 in EWS livery 66111 brand new purchase from TrackShack
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4910/32294008718_3a1aee84d2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RcHeFL)

Next is the two 16ft whiskey grain wagon kits by Peco, ready to be painted
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4911/32294011108_8e0ddaa5c4.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RcHfoY)

The final purchase only arrived today whilst I was at work, the Dapol bookset of the LNER apple green flying scotsman 4472 with 4 light bar fitted greasley teak coaches.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4844/45252986795_123147b195.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bWRoog)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4869/45441570704_d8927a4c86.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cevVNY)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4860/32294015348_074f5dcb8f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RcHgE5)

The scotsman is my second one, I have an older poole era farish version too.
The dapol one cost me a pretty penny (£199) but even second hand I do not mind paying that as I just addore the scotsman.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on December 03, 2018, 10:10:52 PM
So I bought this from the Revolution stand at Warley:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4156-031218220359.jpeg)

and I've just put it on the track.

Can anyone tell me why the lights only work in one direction? I only bought it as a gesture of support, it's out of my period, so it'll see very little use. But it's going to niggle if I don't get it sorted.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on December 03, 2018, 10:20:41 PM
Quote from: Yet_Another on December 03, 2018, 10:10:52 PM
..
Can anyone tell me why the lights only work in one direction? I only bought it as a gesture of support, it's out of my period, so it'll see very little use. But it's going to niggle if I don't get it sorted.

None of mine have suffered this fault (yet?) Tony. But it does crop up on here from time to time. So I doubt you'll have to wait long for help. :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on December 03, 2018, 10:23:20 PM
Ah, well, to answer my own question: because the wiring is broken:

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4156-031218222047.jpeg)

Can't say I'm very impressed.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ben A on December 03, 2018, 10:34:51 PM

Hello Yet Another,

The model should be covered by the warranty, and I am sure Dapol will sort it out for you if you contact them.

Alternatively, please PM me if you want to return the model for a refund.   We can't replace it as we don't have any more.

Cheers

Ben A.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on December 03, 2018, 10:35:19 PM
A Friday afternoon special to rank with the worst of 'em. Though a disappointment, it should be is straightforward getting it replaced.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on December 03, 2018, 10:40:56 PM
Thanks both. As I said, it's supernumerary, so I'll get it done under warranty at some point. Other things to worry about before then.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dizz on December 14, 2018, 10:38:32 PM
IN the December issue of Model Rail Magazine there was a "How to" article covering the conversion of a OO brake van into a Road Van.  I had never heard of a Road Van before, but the GWR used them so I thought one would fit in nicely on my layout. 
Last week I nabbed a second hand GF Toad on e-bay for £4.20.  I drew up some doors and strengthening formers in ACAD the cut them from 0.8 and 1.6mm plywood on my laser cutter. 
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4918-141218221049.png)
Panel cut away with a razor saw, edges cleaned up. The "planked" backing overlaps the opening by 2mm each side with the inverted v laminated on top.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4918-141218221220.png)
I broke one of the roof support rails when I levered off the roof, replaced with a bit of plastic strip.  Plywood door painted with Humbrol Dark Grey wash which seems to be a reasonable match to the naked eye, not obvious at all like it is with the camera/flash combination.  I will weather it next time I have a general stock weathering session.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4918-141218221345.png)
I'm rather pleased with the result.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on December 14, 2018, 11:37:27 PM
Very nice job. A prototype that's new to me, so double nice. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dizz on December 16, 2018, 10:18:21 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on December 14, 2018, 11:37:27 PM
Very nice job. A prototype that's new to me, so double nice. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
To me it seems like a very sensible thing to do: use the additional space in the brake van for revenue earning goods.
I must admit to being surprised how easy and quick it was to achieve the conversion.  Am now encouraged to tackle other projects.........if I can find any!!  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GroupC on December 22, 2018, 04:17:09 PM
Just received four blue and grey Mk2 coaches which I found on ebay mere minutes after they'd been listed at a bargain buy-it-now price of only 50 quid... snapped up, very happy!

This also qualifies in the "Christmas presents to self" thread as I won't get anything else nearly as good, or that I want as much, come The Great Day.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/2036-221218161112.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 22, 2018, 09:27:01 PM
Excellent price, and all that bubble wrap to pop as well :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stevie DC on December 25, 2018, 10:20:44 AM
I am very lucky to have a very understanding and tolerant girlfriend!  :claphappy:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/213-251218101523.jpeg)

Merry Christmas everyone!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on December 25, 2018, 11:35:52 AM
So she got the Orange and you got the kits?

Seems reasonable to me!

A happy Christmas to all our members
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pjlons83 on December 25, 2018, 05:01:53 PM
Well I'd love to show you what my latest acquisition but received one model related gift and it was "narrow gauge" n scale.... so no use at all. Lovely thought though! Fingers crossed that guagemaster will allow me a swap!

Merry Christmas everyone!  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dickydcc on December 25, 2018, 08:10:15 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/6702-251218200842.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=72642)
Whilst Thetford Road us partially packed here's some of my Christmas presents
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: D803Albion on December 31, 2018, 08:25:18 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4915-311218202432.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=72797)

A Dapol class 22 was my latest purchase.  Seen here on my working Diorama.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JimSan on January 04, 2019, 01:24:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/lOV95VZ.jpg)
Have finally gotten myself a second Mk1 CK in Green which didn't set me back £62 (like the last one which I attempted to get on a particular site), and also picked up another Green BSK as well.
For anyone else looking for the elusive Green Mk1 CKs, Plus Daughters (http://www.plusdaughters.co.uk/railways.html) still seem to have a few left, came across their website from another post on here and was surprised when they had them in stock!

Now to get round to either buying more wagons, more locos than I ever need or if I'm feeling adventurous, I might do some more work on the layout instead.
Also hope everyone had a nice New Years.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on January 05, 2019, 01:21:56 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/5099-050119131700.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=72893)

Well technically a foreigner to SR Modellers but a few did appear on our part of the network. When I found photographic evidence of such i set about to find one.

Hattons came up trumps DCC ready 57xx for £72, quick phone Call to my dad, it's meant to be a joint venture!! He said if we're going for accuracy we needed it and it was ordered.

Hattons and Yodel once again showing how great they can be because within less then 36hours it was in my hands!!

Quick drop of oil and she will be off to the test oval before renumbering and chipping ready to earn her living!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on January 05, 2019, 04:41:51 PM
Quote from: JimSan on January 04, 2019, 01:24:38 PM
(http://altimit.co.uk/trains/100_2077.JPG)
Have finally gotten myself a second Mk1 CK in Green which didn't set me back £62 (like the last one which I attempted to get on a particular site), and also picked up another Green BSK as well.
For anyone else looking for the elusive Green Mk1 CKs, Plus Daughters (http://www.plusdaughters.co.uk/railways.html) still seem to have a few left, came across their website from another post on here and was surprised when they had them in stock!

Now to get round to either buying more wagons, more locos than I ever need or if I'm feeling adventurous, I might do some more work on the layout instead.
Also hope everyone had a nice New Years.

I must admit to having multiple Green Mk1s of various types, so I'm glad you have managed to get a CK. And located a source for those of us who want even more...  >:D

The modeller's constant worry. Do I get enough locos for the layout, or build the layout for all the locos I'll ever need?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 05, 2019, 05:02:40 PM
I never realised they were elusive :dunce:
I've just the one - 374-259A
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JimSan on January 05, 2019, 09:19:15 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on January 05, 2019, 04:41:51 PM
I must admit to having multiple Green Mk1s of various types, so I'm glad you have managed to get a CK. And located a source for those of us who want even more...  >:D

The modeller's constant worry. Do I get enough locos for the layout, or build the layout for all the locos I'll ever need?

Think I'll try and get my small practice layout working at least, most of the bits are finally arriving and it'll give me something to do till the Class 73 comes out (hopefully anyway), I'll get the wagons next month.
And in my case it's mostly getting things for the layout I've yet to have enough room to build yet.

Quote from: Newportnobby on January 05, 2019, 05:02:40 PM
I never realised they were elusive :dunce:
I've just the one - 374-259A

On eBay I've only ever seen three of the updated version, not including the store above all other online stores either don't list them or have them out of stock, checking in with pre-owned as well to be sure.
But I've got all the Mk1s I'll ever need, might need another Pullman but only other coaches I need aren't in RTR as of yet.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dizz on January 08, 2019, 10:35:35 PM
Plenty of other people have posted photos of these before, but I received my set of 6 from Robbie Burns today and I am so pleased with them I make no excuse for showing the wagons again.  I am dead chuffed with the set, a top job Robbie and thanks very much  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4918-080119220242.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 11, 2019, 11:06:40 AM
 :hellosign:
Finally, the "Welsh" is complete after 27 days around Europe....thanks to Italian Postal service  >:D
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/150x100q90/924/zv500J.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/f/pozv500Jj)

Marco
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on January 11, 2019, 11:09:16 AM
Quote from: Dizz on January 08, 2019, 10:35:35 PM
Plenty of other people have posted photos of these before, but I received my set of 6 from Robbie Burns today and I am so pleased with them I make no excuse for showing the wagons again.  I am dead chuffed with the set, a top job Robbie and thanks very much  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4918-080119220242.jpeg)

They look amazing Dizz.  As a matter of interest, what was the cost?

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dizz on January 11, 2019, 01:57:21 PM
£58 including delivery Paddy :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on January 11, 2019, 05:33:12 PM
Quote from: Dizz on January 11, 2019, 01:57:21 PM
£58 including delivery Paddy :thumbsup:


all in, or plus waggon costs?

N
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dizz on January 11, 2019, 05:57:24 PM
All in.
Bloody excellent value IMHO :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on January 11, 2019, 06:14:33 PM
Off topic Dizz but your picture of the wagons is the right way up for me.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: oncomin5torm on January 12, 2019, 12:59:52 PM
The latest loco to grace Oakford Hills

Dapol Class 58 in EWS Livery, 58037.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7820/45797536435_66564fbdda.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cLYm2a)

Whilst strictly a Rule 1 purchase currently, I am planning an EWS themed layout at some point.

This was a grand buy, I sold my dapol 9F due to not really running it much, and then asked the question on facebook if anyone had one of these for sale or would be willing to part with one, and boom 2 days later I have one in my possession for £75, not bad since hattons are asking £78 for one with a missing coupling and missing buffers.
It is sitting on my test track currently because major electrical work (point motors) is taking place on the main layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 12, 2019, 01:40:31 PM
Took delivery of a Union Mills 'Super D' G2 yesterday and will try to add vacuum pipes, real coal and blacken the motion. However, I am notoriously slow at getting a round tuit :-[

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/264-120119133634-730981642.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/264-120119133635-731141754.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on January 12, 2019, 08:46:30 PM
Quote from: Dizz on January 11, 2019, 05:57:24 PM
All in.
Bloody excellent value IMHO :bounce:

That is indeed excellent value Dizz.

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on January 12, 2019, 08:49:40 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 12, 2019, 01:40:31 PM
Took delivery of a Union Mills 'Super D' G2 yesterday and will try to add vacuum pipes, real coal and blacken the motion. However, I am notoriously slow at getting a round tuit :-[

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/264-120119133634-730981642.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/264-120119133635-731141754.jpeg)

I love the Union Mills Super D Newportnobby.  Bought one for HOLLERTON JUNCTION first time around.  The UM manufacturing process really suits these heavy duty freight locomotives.

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 12, 2019, 09:35:18 PM
As we all know UM don't have the detailing of Farish/Dapol/RevolutioN but what can you expect for just 85 of our pounds?
(It could probably pull the layout out of the mancave, too!)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 12, 2019, 10:54:09 PM
A hefty looking beast!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 13, 2019, 10:09:51 AM
Quote from: Bealman on January 12, 2019, 10:54:09 PM
A hefty looking beast!  :thumbsup:

I resemble that remark! :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NinOz on January 13, 2019, 01:02:52 PM
Quote from: Dizz on January 08, 2019, 10:35:35 PM
Plenty of other people have posted photos of these before, but I received my set of 6 from Robbie Burns today and I am so pleased with them I make no excuse for showing the wagons again.  I am dead chuffed with the set, a top job Robbie and thanks very much  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4918-080119220242.jpeg)
Nice set. :thumbsup:  All you needed was a loco and guards van to look even better.
Reading the wagon names caused me a chuckle though; "Pugh, Pugh, McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grubb" sounded like a law firm.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on January 13, 2019, 01:09:59 PM
Quote from: NinOz on January 13, 2019, 01:02:52 PM
Quote from: Dizz on January 08, 2019, 10:35:35 PM
Plenty of other people have posted photos of these before, but I received my set of 6 from Robbie Burns today and I am so pleased with them I make no excuse for showing the wagons again.  I am dead chuffed with the set, a top job Robbie and thanks very much  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4918-080119220242.jpeg)
Nice set. :thumbsup:  All you needed was a loco and guards van to look even better.
Reading the wagon names caused me a chuckle though; "Pugh, Pugh, McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grubb" sounded like a law firm.

You DO realise that the wagons are the fire crew from Trumpton, right?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 13, 2019, 03:27:55 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on January 13, 2019, 01:09:59 PM
Quote from: NinOz on January 13, 2019, 01:02:52 PM
Quote from: Dizz on January 08, 2019, 10:35:35 PM
Plenty of other people have posted photos of these before, but I received my set of 6 from Robbie Burns today and I am so pleased with them I make no excuse for showing the wagons again.  I am dead chuffed with the set, a top job Robbie and thanks very much  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4918-080119220242.jpeg)
Nice set. :thumbsup:  All you needed was a loco and guards van to look even better.
Reading the wagon names caused me a chuckle though; "Pugh, Pugh, McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grubb" sounded like a law firm.

You DO realise that the wagons are the fire crew from Trumpton, right?

But that would maybe only be known if Trumpton had reached Australia
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PeteW on January 13, 2019, 04:55:21 PM
This ought to explain...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6YE4PCRNwc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6YE4PCRNwc)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jerry Howlett on January 14, 2019, 01:41:53 PM
Quote from: marco neri on January 11, 2019, 11:06:40 AM
:hellosign:
Finally, the "Welsh" is complete after 27 days around Europe....thanks to Italian Postal service  >:D
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/150x100q90/924/zv500J.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/f/pozv500Jj)

Marco
I'm still waiting for an order from Osbornes, thats from 30th November.  We were told our postal service would be reduced to 2 deliveries a week.  December 24th and then 9th January.  2 x a month if lucky now. 

Jerry
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on January 14, 2019, 02:04:41 PM
Quote from: Jerry Howlett on January 14, 2019, 01:41:53 PM
Quote from: marco neri on January 11, 2019, 11:06:40 AM
:hellosign:
Finally, the "Welsh" is complete after 27 days around Europe....thanks to Italian Postal service  >:D
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/150x100q90/924/zv500J.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/f/pozv500Jj)

Marco
I'm still waiting for an order from Osbornes, thats from 30th November.  We were told our postal service would be reduced to 2 deliveries a week.  December 24th and then 9th January.  2 x a month if lucky now. 

Jerry

Sounds like it'd be quicker to deliver by hand... :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on January 22, 2019, 09:28:34 AM
Well I finally succumbed and bought my first Union Mills engine, the 0-6-0 'Cauliflower' in BR Black, numer 58375. The engine arrived yesterday and went straight on to the test track. It ran a bit unevenly, but after a good track clean, (surprising how dirty the rails can get, even when the board is stored vertically!  :o), the engine runs very nicely. As has been said in other posts, Union Mills engines may lack some of the detailing of recent models, but I have to say that the engine is still a good looker.  :thumbsup:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/4209-220119092047.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=73378)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 22, 2019, 10:06:52 AM
Very nice, David. Wait till you try out its haulage capacity! In all my years in N I never had a UM loco as I preferred the higher detailed more expensive stuff but I had to have the City of Truro and that was followed by a Super D G2 - all in the last 6 months.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on January 22, 2019, 10:23:21 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 22, 2019, 10:06:52 AM
had to have the City of Truro and that was followed by a Super D G2 - all in the last 6 months.

@Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264)  Mick - stop right there!!!!  I refuse to be tempted by anything you say.   :telloff:     ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: marco neri on January 23, 2019, 03:19:38 PM
New arrival at Narnia central...
I love tihs little roadrunner
https://imageshack.com/a/img924/2706/legoFu.jpg
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on January 23, 2019, 07:24:08 PM
This is the sum total of all my rolling stock acquisitions this past 12 months or so:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/2573-230119191412.jpeg)

Two pairs of Revolution Trains IZA Cargowaggons
Dapol 3-coach Maunsell set (numbered 392) in BR green

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on January 24, 2019, 10:23:06 PM
I just won another Landship train pack from Evil Bay

The seller was the British Heart Foundation, so the money is going to a good cause, BUT what am I going to do with another 4F ???????????????????
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: LASteve on January 25, 2019, 03:52:48 AM
It took a while, but here's my new (to me) CL37 loaded with a sound chip from YooChoos and a tiny sugarcube speaker from a supplier here in the USA.

The locomotive itself came via eBay from an excellent seller (hampshiremodels) in the UK.

Camera work, editing and scenery all need a lot of work, but I love the new locomotive. Also experimenting with my new Chromebook and web editing from PowerDirector, as you can see.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: chrism on January 25, 2019, 06:57:46 AM
Quote from: Dizz on January 08, 2019, 10:35:35 PM
Plenty of other people have posted photos of these before, but I received my set of 6 from Robbie Burns today and I am so pleased with them I make no excuse for showing the wagons again.  I am dead chuffed with the set, a top job Robbie and thanks very much  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4918-080119220242.jpeg)

When I saw this I decided that I just had to get a set too. They arrived a couple of days ago and they are absolutely fantastic. Took them down to the club last night and got chuckles and laughs from the older members, but blank looks from the whippersnappers  :no:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on January 25, 2019, 07:47:27 AM
Quote from: chrism on January 25, 2019, 06:57:46 AM
Quote from: Dizz on January 08, 2019, 10:35:35 PM
Plenty of other people have posted photos of these before, but I received my set of 6 from Robbie Burns today and I am so pleased with them I make no excuse for showing the wagons again.  I am dead chuffed with the set, a top job Robbie and thanks very much  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/4918-080119220242.jpeg)

When I saw this I decided that I just had to get a set too. They arrived a couple of days ago and they are absolutely fantastic. Took them down to the club last night and got chuckles and laughs from the older members, but blank looks from the whippersnappers  :no:



i ordered a set as well and they've just arrived - he must have been busy following the interest here!

Can anyone suggest a suitable loco for them? terrier, other small steam/diesel?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on January 25, 2019, 09:37:07 AM
Quote from: paulprice on January 24, 2019, 10:23:06 PM
I just won another Landship train pack from Evil Bay

The seller was the British Heart Foundation, so the money is going to a good cause, BUT what am I going to do with another 4F ???????????????????

Well done, I was watching that one too as it was for charity, I also already have four of the loco's that I have re-numbered now, Well done for supporting a good cause.

Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on January 25, 2019, 09:41:44 AM
Quote from: Shiney Sheff on January 25, 2019, 09:37:07 AM
Quote from: paulprice on January 24, 2019, 10:23:06 PM
I just won another Landship train pack from Evil Bay

The seller was the British Heart Foundation, so the money is going to a good cause, BUT what am I going to do with another 4F ???????????????????

Well done, I was watching that one too as it was for charity, I also already have four of the loco's that I have re-numbered now, Well done for supporting a good cause.

Bob

It was because it was for a decent charity that I made an effort to get it, I have been after a couple more bolsters for my steel train for a while, but prices seemed very high. Now I have 3 at a bargain price and another loco at an even better price.

I will now shortly have 9 of the tank load castings gathering dust as I have no use for them
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: chrism on January 25, 2019, 10:06:51 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on January 25, 2019, 07:47:27 AM
Quote from: chrism on January 25, 2019, 06:57:46 AM
Quote from: Dizz on January 08, 2019, 10:35:35 PM
Plenty of other people have posted photos of these before, but I received my set of 6 from Robbie Burns today and I am so pleased with them I make no excuse for showing the wagons again.  I am dead chuffed with the set, a top job Robbie and thanks very much  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


When I saw this I decided that I just had to get a set too. They arrived a couple of days ago and they are absolutely fantastic. Took them down to the club last night and got chuckles and laughs from the older members, but blank looks from the whippersnappers  :no:



i ordered a set as well and they've just arrived - he must have been busy following the interest here!

Can anyone suggest a suitable loco for them? terrier, other small steam/diesel?

At the moment mine are hooked up behind my Farish 4F - but with the other dozen or so wagons behind them it's having trouble pulling that  lot around the tight curve at one end of the layout. There is a bit of a gradient there too which doesn't help.
Once I've finished working on the front of the layout (AKA workbench LOL) I'll be able to park them in the coal siding and use my other 7-plank and 5-plank wagons for the slate wharfs so I won't be running such long trains anyway.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on January 25, 2019, 11:35:35 AM

Regarding the tank loads, I got my trusty Dremel on the job and hollowed them out, cutting the weight of them by about half, now one loco will pull nine fully loaded bolsters up my rather steep with 2nd radius curve (about 1 in 40) incline.

Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 25, 2019, 02:15:07 PM
I am now 800 yen (ca. GBP 5.50 at the current lousy exchange rate) poorer than before, on the plus side I am now the proud owner of this 46 ton Railfreight/Speedlink VGA wagon:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7828/31930420997_0bb77875c5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QDzKHX)
Graham Farish VGA (Railfreight/Speedlink) (https://flic.kr/p/QDzKHX) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129145651@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 25, 2019, 07:12:23 PM
Nice one, even though I've never been in "modern image"  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 25, 2019, 08:58:21 PM
Quote from: Bealman on January 25, 2019, 07:12:23 PM
Nice one, even though I've never been in "modern image"  :thumbsup:


You're showing your age there, I'm informed anything with "British Rail" on it no longer counts as "modern" ;)

They did have what I presume now counts as "modern image", a Class 66 in some hideous vinyl wrapping, which I left where it was.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on January 28, 2019, 01:15:48 PM
I spoke with Robbie, (http://www.robbiesrollingstock.co.uk (http://www.robbiesrollingstock.co.uk)), a couple of weeks ago in order to have two wagons made up to my specification.  The wagons are in memory of my parents. Dad was a postman for most of his working life, but once he retired, he started making miniature models out of wood. Mum spent most of her working life working from home, designing and sewing ladies clothing, (which is how I came to meet the late great Roger Moore in the 60's -but that is another story!). I can highly recommend Robbie's work.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/4209-280119130555.jpeg)
(The missing bit of red on the roof edge is not obvious on the model - flippin' camera close up!)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/4209-280119130625.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 28, 2019, 03:32:35 PM
That's a smashing remembrance to your parents, David
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on January 28, 2019, 03:36:54 PM
Excellent David.
They look really good and its a wonderful tribute.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: cornish yorkie on January 28, 2019, 06:28:28 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 28, 2019, 03:32:35 PM
That's a smashing remembrance to your parents, David
:hellosign: Seconded, they look superb
         regards Derek.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on January 28, 2019, 10:04:01 PM
What a terrific idea, David. Presumably, the numbers are your parents's year of birth?

I sympathise with your problem of close-up photography showing up painting flaws. The same thing happened to me with respect to my sloppy painting of wheels evident in my recent Deadwood video which you have seen.

Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on January 29, 2019, 12:53:05 AM
what a great idea, something I would like to consider for my parents.

cheers
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on January 29, 2019, 08:15:37 AM
Robbie is very accommodating. All I did was pick which wagon I wanted from his lists and then gave him the amended wording. From initial email to receiving the wagons was 15 days and only cost me £32 and that included posting to Ireland! However, do not all rush to get in your special commissions,  ;), I have asked Robbie to do me some tankers for 'Wakefield Dairies', (see my thread for my layout 'Averingcliffe'). He replied that that would be no problem, but he is rather busy at the moment!

@Webbo (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4229) - yes the numbers are my parents year of birth. Isn't it amazing how you only see the flaws after the photo' is taken?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on January 29, 2019, 05:19:45 PM
Well the delivery pixies have dropped off my latest "Landship" pack from Evil Bay

As soon as I get a little more control in my right arm the bolsters will get a repaint into LMS grey, as for the 4F that will have to wait for a good coat of grot and grime, or maybe..............
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on January 29, 2019, 10:17:30 PM
Hello all

So a bit late as I couldn't get the forum to accept photos direct from my phone (I am sure it was related to the recent upgrade and covered elsewhere on the forum), but here are my latest bits:

Firstly, a Farish "Minimodal" 33, which was smuggled under my nose by my in-laws.

It arrived having had its last two digits removed by a previous owner, but otherwise in good nick and a great runner.

I thus took the opportunity to undertake my first ever re-number. This, with the aid of some T-cut and some Fox numbers was partially completed at the Calne MRS:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/1081-290119220841.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=73652)

I had to take all the remaining white numbers off to start with as the replacement DRS set I obtained was a fraction smaller.

I need to do the very small repeaters on the nose ends now  :worried:, but have this very evening won somthing on eBay that should provide motivation....

Also, purchased at Calne itself, where a rather nice Farish lorry and the correct BDA to get me nearer finishing a recreation of a Welsh Nuke train I found a photo of a few years back. Just need another example of the same BDA and Farish to hurry up with their refurbished 31s!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on January 29, 2019, 10:40:05 PM
corrected image

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/941-290119223144-73639457.jpeg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dickydcc on January 31, 2019, 09:20:27 PM
It's my birthday!!
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/6702-310119212007.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=73749)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on January 31, 2019, 09:54:08 PM
Happy birthday @Dickydcc (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6702) ! :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on January 31, 2019, 09:57:35 PM
And many more of them, (I meant birthdays not carriages!).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dickydcc on January 31, 2019, 10:04:40 PM
Thank you. Got to get Thetford Road started again now that we have moved. Also got to get some brave pills to have a go at fitting a sound chip to the class 40
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ricky B on February 15, 2019, 08:31:03 AM
Ay up there Dickydcc. Have just seen this thread. How've you got on with your 40 and the sound decoder?
I'm dipping a toe in the same water before long so your experiences awaited with interest.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dickydcc on February 15, 2019, 08:21:51 PM
I'm thinking about sending it to TMC, as they can get name plates made up.I was thinking of having it named in honour of my dad. Along with yellow warning panels, detailing & a bit of weathering. Happy to let you know how it works out though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on February 15, 2019, 08:38:40 PM
Quote from: Dickydcc on February 15, 2019, 08:21:51 PM
..
I was thinking of having it named in honour of my dad.
...

Class. 8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dickydcc on March 16, 2019, 04:43:12 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/75/6702-160319164145.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=75014)
Latest addition to Thetford Rd. My 1st with sound.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on March 21, 2019, 12:37:08 AM
Just bought this Deltic Prototype last week, Bought in the Merseyside Express set minus the controller and track. I have added another crimson Stanier coach to the set, really needs a few more crimson and creams.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/75/1784-210319003326.jpeg)
another pic.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/75/1784-210319004018.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: belstone on March 23, 2019, 09:05:18 PM
I have wanted an Ivatt 4MT for ages, and was planning to build one using a Langley BR Standard 4MT kit as a base.  Today I went to the NGS Felixstowe mini-exhibition and look what I found:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Longframlington/i-p8ThqvZ/0/61602941/L/DSCN2652-L.jpg)

Built to the same sort of standard as my various kitbashed efforts, separate wire handrails, nicely painted and weathered, on a late-production Crab chassis with fine blackened wheels, and not dear at £35.  It has suffered some minor handling damage but runs well now I have straightened out the valve gear, and just needs a small amount of fettling.  It also needs renumbering: I'm undecided between 43000 (a Carlisle engine in the early 1960s before seeing out its final days at North Blyth) and lifelong Carlisle resident 43139 (known by the shed staff as "Jezebel").

I wonder who built 43017, and how it ended up on a second-hand stall?  If anyone recognises the handiwork I would be interested to know its history. It has found a good home anyway.

Richard
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malcolm Hunt on March 31, 2019, 03:58:03 AM
This latest purchase has me a bit stumped. I was told at Ally Pally last weekend, that this conflat wagon is BR because its fleet number has a B prefix.
However, I know that the 'big four' provided home removal services. There again to this day there is a removal firm called LMS, and being in Carlisle puts them very much in pre-BR LMS territory.

Do I need to repaint this container and/or wagon to fit my early '60s era project?

https://peco-uk.com/products/lms-furniture-removals-conflat-with-container
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 31, 2019, 06:10:03 AM
I tend to think it's a Peco glitch. I believe the container belongs to the LMS, and therefore predates BR layouts. For that reason I don't have one on my layout.

Don't forget that not all Peco liveries are authentic, and the firm probably just plonked that on the wagon thinking people would turn a blind eye to the "B", or not even notice it at all.

I must admit I didn't, until I read your post!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 31, 2019, 10:03:17 AM
Seeing as the Peco BR equivalent is code NR-22 I suspect that one is the LMS version but, as there is an existing business, why not use it?
You can buy separate BR containers if you want to replace them but them come as a pack of two - 1 x BR and 1 x LEP.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Malcolm Hunt on March 31, 2019, 10:46:09 AM
Thanks @Bealman (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255) and @Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264).
I think a session with the Stripmagic and some paint is in order.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on April 10, 2019, 08:22:21 PM
Look what the Domestic Overlord got for me in York  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/76/4342-100419202331.jpeg)
I have even started weathering them  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on April 12, 2019, 10:59:16 AM
And something similar has arrived on Steinheim am Main, although quite what a rake of Stanier coaches is doing in Germany is not entirely clear:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/76/3603-120419105532-76094861.jpeg)

Well, my Co-Bo ;) needs something to haul.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: paulprice on April 20, 2019, 06:59:16 PM
Well another four Staniers have been added to the collection, thanks to Evilbay, all brand new but with slightly tatty (and I really slightly tatty) for £15 dabs each. At that price it would be rude not to buy them, well thats what I told the Domestic Overlord.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/76/4342-200419185348.jpeg)
So two more Brake 3rds and two more 1/3 composites have already started to work through the paint shop :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chris Morris on April 23, 2019, 02:11:48 PM
From DCC supplies . Grade A, looks perfect and runs well. £121. Can't be bad.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/76/3123-230419141016.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=76534)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/76/3123-230419141117.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=76535)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 23, 2019, 03:16:16 PM
It was following the TV programme 'Inter City 125 - The Train that saved British Railways' I decided I should indulge in such an iconic train so also raided Rails and with great advice from @njee20 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1147) added some coaches to the 4 car book set.
Nice buy :thumbsup:
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=1330.msg508740#msg508740 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=1330.msg508740#msg508740)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: chrism on April 23, 2019, 03:29:24 PM
Here are mine, locos and wagons - Johnson/Deeley 3F no.3777 arriving at  Coniston, https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=43692.0 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=43692.0), with the latest delivery of coal from Trumpton Colliery whilst Webb 18" Goods "Cauliflower" 8589 is in the loco headshunt.

Both locos were from Union Mills, the Trumpton PO wagons set from Robbies Rolling Stock.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/76/7182-190419151044.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on May 12, 2019, 02:02:04 AM
Two new purchases, 60084 Cross Fell with DCC, and the second one is a brand new GNER HST DC.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6050-120519015242.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6050-120519015128.jpeg)

I found that emailing the picture to myself on my iPhone/iPad, it will ask for a size, picking Large will resize it to allowable size for the gallery, just make sure you use the newly saved image in your device.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on May 12, 2019, 05:34:41 PM
I've almost completed my RTC train, just need to buy the class 24/97 and the 31 when that comes out, Ivor is on the workbench waiting for a replacement crank rod pin.

Lab 23
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6050-120519171735.jpeg)

Lab 14
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6050-120519171648.jpeg)

Lab 12
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6050-120519171521.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on May 12, 2019, 05:38:02 PM
Continued RTC fleet

Test Car 5
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6050-120519171314.jpeg)

Test car 10
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6050-120519171057.jpeg)

RTC CCT no brakes!!!
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6050-120519171154.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 12, 2019, 06:21:20 PM
impressive the RTC stock. did you use vinyls overlays ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on May 12, 2019, 06:58:09 PM
They're all RTR. Some factory releases, others exclusive retailer commissions.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on May 12, 2019, 09:02:53 PM
All RTR, the Mk3 test car 10 is a Dapol product and has an incorrect number (they omitted one number), the CCT is I believe an Invicta exclusive (quite a few come up on the auction site), the others are Farish releases however some were commissioned by Modelzone, two coaches come in a pack and the others are singles, I'll have to check which is which when I'm back home.

Be prepared to pay above average cost for some of them, unless you find a listing that's obscure/mislisted, or get lucky on an auction.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 12, 2019, 09:15:01 PM
@Intercity (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6050)
Any info' you can supply would be appreciated.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on May 12, 2019, 10:34:41 PM
Just retrieved these from my spreadsheet:

Graham Farish   374-220Z   BR Mk1 Pullman RTC Coach 'Wren'
Graham Farish   374-000Z   Mk1 RTC Coach Twin Pack Test Car 5 & Laboratory 12
Graham Farish   374-035Z   Mk1 BG RTC Coach Laboratory 23
Graham Farish   372-975Z   Class 24 Diesel 97201 RTC
(above all Modelzone)

Graham Farish   373-050Z   Ex VBA Box Van Research Division Blue & Red
(Invicta)

Graham Farish   374-950K   Mk2A Ex-FK 'Test Car 6' BR RTC Red & Blue
(Bachmann Collectors Club)

Dapol   NC-221A   Mk3 2nd Class Coach Test Coach 10

HTH
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on May 12, 2019, 10:45:31 PM
Quote from: Yet_Another on May 12, 2019, 10:34:41 PM
Just retrieved these from my spreadsheet:

Graham Farish   374-220Z   BR Mk1 Pullman RTC Coach 'Wren'
Graham Farish   374-000Z   Mk1 RTC Coach Twin Pack Test Car 5 & Laboratory 12
Graham Farish   374-035Z   Mk1 BG RTC Coach Laboratory 23
Graham Farish   372-975Z   Class 24 Diesel 97201 RTC
(above all Modelzone)

Graham Farish   373-050Z   Ex VBA Box Van Research Division Blue & Red
(Invicta)

Graham Farish   374-950K   Mk2A Ex-FK 'Test Car 6' BR RTC Red & Blue
(Bachmann Collectors Club)

Dapol   NC-221A   Mk3 2nd Class Coach Test Coach 10

HTH

Tick, tick, tick, missed, tick, missed, tick.

Sold all mine in the Great Austerity (Gotta Pay The Mortgage) Sale of August 2018. :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on May 16, 2019, 09:22:30 PM
Had a bit of 'a have a go at repairing' purchases off eBay to see if I can achieve anything with them if not thinkign still cheap for dummys or am I a dummy lol

Western Courier Class 52 for £31 including Postage
Q1 for £30.90 both to have a go at repairing & a set of supposedly ngauge houses at £45 and lastly a Class 50 from another forum member. So the waiting begins :beers:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/1000-160519202212.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/1000-160519202459.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/1000-160519202659.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/1000-160519202610.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on May 18, 2019, 09:09:05 PM
Another purchase and another post, this one was mentioned in LA Steve's Deltic thread, the same seller had both engines up, I scored this one for 34 USD which is about 26 pounds sterling, Freightliner 70006 makes an appearance:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6050-180519210326.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on May 18, 2019, 09:21:12 PM
The latest addition to my Uncle Pete Fleet.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/3799-180519212020.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77604)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on May 21, 2019, 11:37:25 PM
my birthday present to myself courtesy of @Snowwolflair (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3761) a  2 BIL emu, DCC fitted with sound under test shown leaving Trewoon junction

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/1193-210519233238.jpeg)

I am a very happy hector  :bounce:

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 22, 2019, 03:01:28 AM
Lots of canny purchases here!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 22, 2019, 06:42:00 AM
Happy birthday alex. Looking forward to seeing that 2bil run .
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 03:21:31 PM
A couple of new items arrived 'Chez Nobby' today, the first of which I can blame fairly and squarely on @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604)  :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150530-776952031.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150534-776971466.jpeg)

Smart packaging too.............

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150530-77695400.jpeg)

Next one was more of a "Ahhhh. Isn't it cute? :heart2:" sort of purchase but was post free

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150357-776771564.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150400-776931391.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150402-77693136.jpeg)

and, yes, I know some of the track in the goods yard needs a damned good clean :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: chrism on May 22, 2019, 03:24:15 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 03:21:31 PM
A couple of new items arrived 'Chez Nobby' today, the first of which I can blame fairly and squarely on @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604)  :D


and, yes, I know some of the track in the goods yard needs a damned good clean :P

Crikey, that Terrier doesn't half make the couplings look enormous  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on May 22, 2019, 03:53:15 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 03:21:31 PM
A couple of new items arrived 'Chez Nobby' today, the first of which I can blame fairly and squarely on @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604)  :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150530-776952031.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150534-776971466.jpeg)

Smart packaging too.............

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150530-77695400.jpeg)

Next one was more of a "Ahhhh. Isn't it cute? :heart2:" sort of purchase but was post free

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150357-776771564.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150400-776931391.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150402-77693136.jpeg)

and, yes, I know some of the track in the goods yard needs a damned good clean :P

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

:stop:

Now hang on a minute, I'm not taking that. I didn't do a thing! All I did was compare measurements of a particular (nothing specific, mind) item in a 'what if' scenario with the available space of a hypothetical situation as regards a personages available 'square acreage' of track space! At no point did I mention getting a dog Terrier. There was never any mention of parting with beer tokens in exchange for stock.

I can't believe it's happening all over again! PaulPrice used to blame me for all his wild extravagance, at least he had the decency to blame me to get round his D.O., your just using me to pacify your soul! Unbelievable!

Nice crane by the way, what made you buy one of them as well as the Terrier?

:whistle:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 22, 2019, 04:11:05 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 03:21:31 PM
the first of which I can blame fairly and squarely on @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604)  :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150530-776952031.jpeg)

I can understand why @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) could get blamed for that - wouldn't mind blaming him myself for one  ;)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
but was post free

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/264-220519150357-776771564.jpeg)

what sort of excuse is that for buying - "It was post free" ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 04:23:23 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on May 22, 2019, 03:53:15 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 03:21:31 PM
A couple of new items arrived 'Chez Nobby' today, the first of which I can blame fairly and squarely on @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604)  :D


Whoa, whoa, whoa!

:stop:

At no point did I mention getting a dog Terrier. There was never any mention of parting with beer tokens in exchange for stock.

Nice crane by the way, what made you buy one of them as well as the Terrier?


Now hang on a moment,sir. I never stated you prodded me into getting a loco. You did, however, chunter on for England about the amount of free space on my layout, so much so that, in fact, I bought it purely for some peace as opposed to wanting one that badly :angel:

Quote from: dannyboy on May 22, 2019, 04:11:05 PM

what sort of excuse is that for buying - "It was post free" ?

The excuse was not that it was post free but that it was so cute I just wanted to give it a good home. The free post was just a Brucie Bonus.
(Now to think of how it could appear in Oxfordshire from Eastleigh........ :hmmm: ;))
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on May 22, 2019, 05:10:54 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on May 22, 2019, 04:11:05 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 03:21:31 PM
the first of which I can blame fairly and squarely on @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604)  :D


I can understand why @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) could get blamed for that - wouldn't mind blaming him myself for one  ;)


8)

For a small fee,  that could be arranged.

  :read2:

Quote from: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 04:23:23 PM

Now hang on a moment,sir. I never stated you prodded me into getting a loco. You did, however, chunter on for England about the amount of free space on my layout, so much so that, in fact, I bought it purely for some peace as opposed to wanting one that badly
:angel:

Oh! I think you misunderstood!

Blimey, you've barely got room for that Terrier never mind a huge great breakdown crane!

I mean, their huge! It'll be coming round the front whilst the last vehicle is still exiting the frontscene!

:o

What on earth made you think that was a good idea?

:moony:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 22, 2019, 06:16:52 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 04:23:23 PM

Quote from: dannyboy on May 22, 2019, 04:11:05 PM

what sort of excuse is that for buying - "It was post free" ?

The excuse was not that it was post free but that it was so cute I just wanted to give it a good home. The free post was just a Brucie Bonus.


Well I suppose that is a novel reason for getting a new engine. (wonder if that will work with SWMBO  :hmmm:)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Train Waiting on May 22, 2019, 06:40:01 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 04:23:23 PM

(Now to think of how it could appear in Oxfordshire from Eastleigh........ :hmmm: ;))

How about this, Mick:

32636 was withdrawn at the end of 1963.  In early 1964, she went to the Bluebell Railway where we know her as 'Fenchurch'.  In her late BR days, she was famous as the oldest locomotive in service.

If your layout is set before the end of 1963, she might well be in Oxon for a BR open day or similar.

If 1964 or later, a tall tale involving the Bluebell Railway might be necessary.

Lovely engine.  That livery rather suits her.

Best wishes.

John

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 22, 2019, 07:17:21 PM
Well seeing as @Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264) has set a trend with cute locos, here is the latest (and maybe last) result of my loft / Gumtree / Boot sale windfall...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/1081-220519191546.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77703)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77k/941-230519144026-777232352.jpeg)

The 03 (described by Mrs Skyline as "sweet") was a bit of a result from eBay. It's clearly never been out of its box but runs very sweetly. The shunters truck is from TMC (also a bit of a bargain at a moment).

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 08:50:23 PM
Quote from: Train Waiting on May 22, 2019, 06:40:01 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 22, 2019, 04:23:23 PM

(Now to think of how it could appear in Oxfordshire from Eastleigh........ :hmmm: ;))

How about this, Mick:

32636 was withdrawn at the end of 1963.  In early 1964, she went to the Bluebell Railway where we know her as 'Fenchurch'.  In her late BR days, she was famous as the oldest locomotive in service.

If your layout is set before the end of 1963, she might well be in Oxon for a BR open day or similar.


Lovely engine.  That livery rather suits her.

Best wishes.

John

The layout is set firmly in the transition era so late steam/early diesel so an 'Open Day' could be a plan. TBH I do prefer either of the Era 2 liveries seen on this page........
https://railsofsheffield.com/manufacturer-dapol-JJJM75?Personalise=false&searchTerm=&Category=Steam+Locos%2FEngines&Gauge=N+Gauge&SortMethod=ProductCodeAscending&PageSize=24&page=3

but that would make it a real oddball amongst my other stuff.
Thanks for the help, John
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on May 23, 2019, 10:41:38 AM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/279-230519103954.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77722)

My latest baby, like all new babies it was a bit noisy to start off with but has now settled down.

:NGaugersRule:

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 23, 2019, 11:01:43 AM
Have you (very) lightly oiled the gears and connecting rod as per the instructions?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on May 23, 2019, 11:14:07 AM
Yes, I've done the oiling 😀 I have a whole litter of Terriers and a few other Dapol locos so I know the drill.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on May 23, 2019, 02:45:44 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on May 22, 2019, 07:17:21 PM
Well seeing as @Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264) has set a trend with cute locos, here is the latest (and maybe last) result of my loft / Gumtree / Boot sale windfall...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/1081-220519191546.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77703)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77k/941-230519144026-777232352.jpeg)

The 03 (described by Mrs Skyline as "sweet") was a bit of a result from eBay. It's clearly never been out of its box but runs very sweetly. The shunters truck is from TMC (also a bit of a bargain at a moment).

Skyline2uk

I've been tried to edit this to rotate the picture but no luck!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 23, 2019, 02:54:35 PM
@Railwaygun (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=941) thank you for trying, I have long since given up with photos taken with iPhone.

As with some many things "computer" related, it's needlessly complicated and shouldn't be so annoying!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 23, 2019, 03:06:02 PM
Quote from: silly moo on May 23, 2019, 11:14:07 AM
Yes, I've done the oiling 😀 I have a whole litter of Terriers and a few other Dapol locos so I know the drill.

I thought you would have done, Veronica. Just checking as you know what we blokes are like when it comes to reading manuals etc :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Philip. on May 23, 2019, 07:44:04 PM
Seeing as I see this one most days trundling past my window, I thought it rude not to buy it.  :D

Just running in, but very quiet and smooth.  :thumbsup:


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6180-230519194357.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77727)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: chorleysteve on May 24, 2019, 02:00:09 PM
Quote from: silly moo on May 23, 2019, 10:41:38 AM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/279-230519103954.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77722)

My latest baby, like all new babies it was a bit noisy to start off with but has now settled down.

:NGaugersRule:

Beautiful... and mine arrived earlier today   :heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Melchi on May 24, 2019, 02:08:54 PM
Getting back into N gauge after a long absence so thought it was time I updated my Jinty to the latest model and got myself the Duchess of Hamilton and a rake of pullman's as well.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/7187-240519140705.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77746)



(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/7187-240519140727.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77747)

Time to crack on with the layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on May 24, 2019, 02:12:21 PM
Very nice indeed. Good to see someone with a great taste in loco's as oppose to this GWR heathens.

Welcome to the forum. Pop over to the 'Welcome and Introduction' page and introduce yourself.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 24, 2019, 02:20:05 PM
Hi Melchi and welcome to the forum. The 'Duchess' is a beautiful engine and I have both the maroon and green versions. The maroon version is part of the story involving my layout 'Averingcliffe'.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on May 24, 2019, 02:48:01 PM
A green Duchess!!!!

:sick:

Go and wash your mouth out.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 24, 2019, 02:52:46 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on May 24, 2019, 02:48:01 PM
A green Duchess!!!!

:sick:

Go and wash your mouth out.

Awww, I think it looks nice.  :P. Still looking for a streamlined version in 'n' though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on May 24, 2019, 03:02:46 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on May 24, 2019, 02:52:46 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on May 24, 2019, 02:48:01 PM
A green Duchess!!!!

:sick:

Go and wash your mouth out.

Awww, I think it looks nice.  :P. Still looking for a streamlined version in 'n' though.

Odd fellow.

Oh, and I don't care what it is, I'm not buying one.

:-\
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 24, 2019, 05:27:01 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on May 24, 2019, 03:02:46 PM

Odd fellow.

Oh, and I don't care what it is, I'm not buying one.


There is a pub' near where I used to live in the UK called 'Oddfellows'

Now, about you not buying one ............. there's a good offer on ............. okay, I won't tell you. Don't want to get into bovver again!  :-*
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: LASteve on May 24, 2019, 08:32:30 PM
Here's the eBay-sourced DP1 on the layout now that I've fixed the split gear problem (for now). This was from the same guy who sold @Intercity (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6050) the Class 70 then sent him a message telling him how cheap he was for buying it.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6889-240519202635.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77761)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6889-240519202730.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77762)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6889-240519203005.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77763)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/6889-240519203120.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=77764)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 25, 2019, 12:42:25 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on May 24, 2019, 02:48:01 PM
A green Duchess!!!!

:sick:

Go and wash your mouth out.

Absolutely nowt wrong with a green one................ :P

https://www.dropbox.com/s/baza4j9uq2iknaf/Duchess%20of%20Sutherland%20at%20Euxton.MOV?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/baza4j9uq2iknaf/Duchess%20of%20Sutherland%20at%20Euxton.MOV?dl=0)

(I cut that one a bit tight and only just made it :sweat:)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on May 28, 2019, 01:28:38 PM
The long awaited Dapol Class 86 in BR blue:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47949281547_e8fe7fc957_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g47ASP)Dapol Class 86 (86216) (https://flic.kr/p/2g47ASP) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

and for balance a teensy little GWR kettle and sort-of-matching coach:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47949335836_8315a48762_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g47T1Q)
Dapol 14xx class (1420) (https://flic.kr/p/2g47T1Q) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

Needs a bit of attention (I already fixed a moderate case of carpet fibrosis) but luckily appears to be from a "good" 14xx batch and basically runs fine, and moreover copes with my inclines.

However one buffer is missing (I didn't notice until after it arrived), anyone know if and where replacements can be sourced?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on June 03, 2019, 03:20:32 PM
Dapol CL68 in TPE livery.!!

Waiting forlornly at Wigan NW for its rake of Revolution MK5's to show up (come on Ben and Mike).

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/3871-030619151404-7808010.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/3871-030619151406-78083486.jpeg)

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on June 04, 2019, 07:01:10 AM
that looks great, I have to get one of those, as you say ready for the Revolution MK5's albeit the whole train will be a rule 1.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AdrianC on June 04, 2019, 10:38:10 AM
I got the TPE 68 last week from the Bure Valley Railway shop for a very good price. Beautiful loco, and now 68014 (my other one) has some company :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 04, 2019, 10:39:50 AM
Piccies?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on June 04, 2019, 10:58:40 AM
Just ordered from Liverpool, as soon as it arrives will post piccies from down under
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AdrianC on June 04, 2019, 12:17:16 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/3729-040619121409.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=78123)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/3729-040619121553.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=78124)

My eldest is particularly taken with 68014 as it hauled us back from TINGS last year, after he had driven the model on one of the layouts.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on June 12, 2019, 11:32:54 AM
I have been very naughty and bought this on e-bay. Minitrix 9F Evening Star. Runs well. My first attempt at "make an offer" and worked out well!
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/6745-120619112816.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Thorpe Parva on June 13, 2019, 11:53:06 AM
Just received this used item from Hattons along with 4 DJM Dutch-livery Mermaids which will be repainted. I was hoping that Farish would re-introduce the Crab to their range but doesn't seem to feature in their plans at present.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/882-130619115225.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=78475)


Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 13, 2019, 04:55:40 PM
Quote from: Thorpe Parva on June 13, 2019, 11:53:06 AM
I was hoping that Farish would re-introduce the Crab to their range but doesn't seem to feature in their plans at present.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/882-130619115225.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=78475)

I, too, would like to see a re-tooled version
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on June 13, 2019, 06:36:45 PM
The later Farish model with the blackened running gear (like yours) was a huge improvement.

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on June 17, 2019, 09:57:39 PM
These came in the mail today:
(https://i.imgur.com/opFJmAF.jpg?1)

Won them off ebay last week, paid $120 (about 96 pounds) for the lot. There was another lot I tried to win but didn't get.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Upperton on June 18, 2019, 09:17:34 PM
Picked up a Green MK2A FK from Morris Models in Lancing recently.

(https://i.ibb.co/JQXdjBM/Mk2-FK.jpg)

Initially a poor runner over points, but after reading similar issues in the Coaches area of the forum and re-seating the wheels, it's on par with all the Mk1s its set to replace.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on June 18, 2019, 10:13:42 PM
Quote from: Upperton on June 18, 2019, 09:17:34 PM
Picked up a Green MK2A FK from Morris Models in Lancing recently.

(https://i.ibb.co/JQXdjBM/Mk2-FK.jpg)
...

Nice, and I've learnt something new - I never knew Mk2s wore Southern colours. :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 19, 2019, 04:20:59 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on June 18, 2019, 10:13:42 PM
Quote from: Upperton on June 18, 2019, 09:17:34 PM
Picked up a Green MK2A FK from Morris Models in Lancing recently.

(https://i.ibb.co/JQXdjBM/Mk2-FK.jpg)
...

Nice, and I've learnt something new - I never knew Mk2s wore Southern colours. :beers:

Yes, the initial sets of 1964 Mk2 (no suffix, later Mk2z under TOPS) FKs wore SR Green and BR Maroon (for the LM region). All other 1966 onwards Mk2s were outshopped in Blue/Grey.

The Farish model is wrong as it has the Mk2a/b single-pane window ventilator, not the Mk1-style double-pane ventilators that should be in the Mk2.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on June 20, 2019, 02:05:56 AM
Went to two hobby shops in Indiana today. One was open, one was not. The owner of the one that was closed at least let me look inside and talk for about 15 minutes. I got misinformation from Google Maps that said it was open Wednesdays. Second shop is where I made these purchases.
(https://i.imgur.com/MiMIcoU.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JayM481 on June 21, 2019, 02:43:28 AM
Postman swam the Atlantic and brought me a parcel from Hatton's today:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/4721-210619024028.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=78671)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/4721-210619024417.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=78672)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/4721-210619024449.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=78673)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 21, 2019, 10:10:47 AM
Have to say the Terrier looks lovely in that livery :heart2:
Maybe I should have gone for that rather than a plain black one :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 21, 2019, 10:21:34 AM
it looks brilliant in that livery.

But you have remain true to your chosen time in history.

What does SE & C R stand for anyway?  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 21, 2019, 10:26:23 AM
Wickedpedia is your friend, George.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Eastern_and_Chatham_Railway (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Eastern_and_Chatham_Railway)

@JayM481 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4721)
The forthcoming Farish C class will be an excellent partner to your Terrier ;)

https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/graham-farish-secr-c-class-271-secr-lined-green-simplified-372-775/ (https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/graham-farish-secr-c-class-271-secr-lined-green-simplified-372-775/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JayM481 on June 21, 2019, 09:20:21 PM
I'm looking forward to the C Class.

I'm faithful to my chosen time and place in history, which is roughly 1900-1960, rougly between Land's End and Calais, and the Isle of Wight and Inverness, unless something pre- or post-period takes my fancy, like the FGW HST I have, or the Kato Eurostar, or the GWR broad-gauge project that's been bubbling away in my noggin for years....

Oh, and then there's my HO Canadian stuff, but that's another story...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 22, 2019, 01:38:32 PM
Well that narrows things down a bit ;D How picky can you get? ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on June 22, 2019, 05:20:10 PM
Latest addition to my Roster is Farish B1 61090 which I found on eBay at a very reasonable price, brand new and un run split from the recently released North Eastern Freight set.

As Dr Al mentioned recently it is fitted with white nylon gears and runs very sweetly indeed. The livery and weathering are very similar to the planned solo release 61045 which officially got "pulled" I think because bodies had been erroneously fitted with nameplate blanks. I was lucky enough to find one of these brand new on the Bachmann "seconds" stand at TINGS. Took five mins to sort out the nameplate issue and mine is now sound fitted.

So I now have two early crest weathered B1s.....lovely stuff!


Roy

Roy

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/242-220619170845.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: TalyllynJon on July 04, 2019, 04:55:30 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/6962-040719163410.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=79152)

So I've been slowly collecting stock for my planned layout, set in mid-Wales. Well that's the theory anyway. In practice I keep going 'off script'!

Of course now I'm going to need a train for it to pull, which could be a challenge. Best bet is probably to look out for old Grafar 4 wheel coaches in S&D livery - but they seem to go for silly money (what were they made out of - solid gold?)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on July 04, 2019, 05:12:51 PM
the Other  4 wheeler farish coaches are cheaper - get a can of

SDJR blue = Rover midnight blue

and paint away - the gold lining was invisible under the dirt!

a thread here:

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17538.msg174752#msg174752 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17538.msg174752#msg174752)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: TalyllynJon on July 04, 2019, 10:29:36 PM
Good idea - I'll try to pick up a couple of cheap old Farish coaches, spray them blue and then add a hefty dose of weathering. Normally I like to have most of my models in pristine condition (I'm only interested in pre-WWII, when locos and carriages were usually looked after much better than in the '50s & '60s|). But the S&D's nickname was the 'Slow & Dirty', so a couple of grimy coaches might be justified!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on July 04, 2019, 11:04:58 PM
 :o Are you going to weather this Jon?

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/6962-040719163410.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=79152)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: TalyllynJon on July 05, 2019, 08:27:16 AM
no I couldn't bring myself to weather the loco - it's far too pretty!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 05, 2019, 09:13:25 AM
The S&D blue livery has been a favourite of mine. I wouldn't weather it either.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on July 05, 2019, 09:53:37 AM
Quote from: TalyllynJon on July 05, 2019, 08:27:16 AM
no I couldn't bring myself to weather the loco - it's far too pretty!

Phew! It is quite beautiful. :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on July 05, 2019, 12:50:49 PM
Quote from: TalyllynJon on July 04, 2019, 10:29:36 PM
Good idea - I'll try to pick up a couple of cheap old Farish coaches, spray them blue and then add a hefty dose of weathering. Normally I like to have most of my models in pristine condition (I'm only interested in pre-WWII, when locos and carriages were usually looked after much better than in the '50s & '60s|). But the S&D's nickname was the 'Slow & Dirty', so a couple of grimy coaches might be justified!

a good thread here

the weetabix coaches are usually very cheap and easily repainted into generic blue four wheelers., and you can add staple connectors

Halfords Balliol / Oxford blue is an alternative colour.

An NGF search on SDJR coaches will turn up a lot of extra info.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on July 05, 2019, 03:41:28 PM
Quote from: TalyllynJon on July 04, 2019, 04:55:30 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/6962-040719163410.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=79152)

So I've been slowly collecting stock for my planned layout, set in mid-Wales. Well that's the theory anyway. In practice I keep going 'off script'!

Of course now I'm going to need a train for it to pull, which could be a challenge. Best bet is probably to look out for old Grafar 4 wheel coaches in S&D livery - but they seem to go for silly money (what were they made out of - solid gold?)

Oh my gosh this is so so pretty! 
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: TalyllynJon on July 06, 2019, 05:11:42 PM
So I've been spending again (might be time to lock the credit card away for a bit!). I've been after one of these for a while though - so I grabbed it as soon as I saw it. Question is - what is it? Yes I know it's Flying Scotsman! According to the box Dapol claim it is an A1. But it has the square cover plates on either side of the smokebox which was one of the distinguishing features of the 220psi A3 boiler. It also has the pipe down the left hand side of the boiler showing it was left hand drive - I believe it was converted from right hand drive at the same time it was rebuilt as an A3. So that makes it an A3 right? Well no, because by the time Scotsman was rebuilt as an A3, in 1947, it had been renumbered as no. 103, so it can't be an A3. Unless somebody knows something I don't (quite probably - I'm far from an expert at spotting the difference between the A1s and A3s) it looks to me as if Dapol have just stuck a round dome onto their A3 model - right dome on the wrong boiler! (I know some A3s had round domes, but I believe Flying Scotsman only had a banjo dome after rebuilding). Maybe I should stop being pedantic and just admire it for the thing of beauty that it is!
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/6962-060719171124.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=79209)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: CarriageShed on July 08, 2019, 12:49:16 PM
Quote from: Bealman on July 05, 2019, 09:13:25 AM
The S&D blue livery has been a favourite of mine. I wouldn't weather it either.  :thumbsup:

I'd repaint it black - the correct livery for this loco ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: TalyllynJon on July 09, 2019, 12:10:39 AM
Quote from: CarriageShed on July 08, 2019, 12:49:16 PM
Quote from: Bealman on July 05, 2019, 09:13:25 AM
The S&D blue livery has been a favourite of mine. I wouldn't weather it either.  :thumbsup:

I'd repaint it black - the correct livery for this loco ;)

Don't even joke! I don't know what it's like in the model railway world, but on the full-sized railways there are whole armies of boggle-eyed fruitcakes who work themselves into a frothing frenzy every time somebody dares to paint a loco in anything other than BR livery!!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: scottmitchell74 on July 09, 2019, 12:15:20 AM
Quote from: TalyllynJon on July 04, 2019, 04:55:30 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/6962-040719163410.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=79152)

So I've been slowly collecting stock for my planned layout, set in mid-Wales. Well that's the theory anyway. In practice I keep going 'off script'!

Of course now I'm going to need a train for it to pull, which could be a challenge. Best bet is probably to look out for old Grafar 4 wheel coaches in S&D livery - but they seem to go for silly money (what were they made out of - solid gold?)

It's utterly gorgeous!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: TalyllynJon on July 09, 2019, 09:10:05 AM
Quote from: CarriageShed on July 08, 2019, 12:49:16 PM
Quote from: Bealman on July 05, 2019, 09:13:25 AM
The S&D blue livery has been a favourite of mine. I wouldn't weather it either.  :thumbsup:

I'd repaint it black - the correct livery for this loco ;)

Ahhhhhh! - I was being a bit slow on the uptake yesterday (not unusual I'm afraid!). Just been looking at a couple of books and you're absolutely right - the 3Fs were painted in lined blue, but the 4Fs were only ever unlined black.

In a strange way that makes me like it even more! One of the reasons for buying it was that it reminds me of the S&D Trust's 7F no.88, when it was also inaccurately painted in S&D blue livery. Personally I always loved seeing it in blue and was sad when they repainted it in BR livery a couple of years ago. I know it isn't accurate - but, the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust are bound to want a blue engine and with no suitable locos surviving the 7F is the closest they could get (plus, of course, no. 89 also survives and is painted a more authentic black).
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on July 13, 2019, 11:04:52 PM
Bought the new Kato ICE 4.
(https://i.imgur.com/OPHk3R0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0xjnHQv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iOh5xRD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9GpYJMa.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on July 15, 2019, 05:57:51 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on July 13, 2019, 11:04:52 PM
Bought the new Kato ICE 4.
(https://i.imgur.com/OPHk3R0.jpg)

A lovely looking train. Probably runs more reliably than the real ones! (I am a frequent overseas traveller to Germany and despair at DBahn sometimes)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on July 15, 2019, 06:28:48 PM
Quote from: DarrwestLU6 on July 15, 2019, 05:57:51 PM

A lovely looking train. Probably runs more reliably than the real ones! (I am a frequent overseas traveller to Germany and despair at DBahn sometimes)

Thanks!

I've never heard about the reliability of this train or any issues they have. I am kinda envious of the accessibility of passenger rail in Europe. I've ridden a few trains, all on museums, save for a Norfolk Southern steam excursion on the CNO&TP in 2014. I have to drive at least 2 hours to ride Amtrak, and the closest train (the Cardinal?) makes its stops in the middle of the night. I can also drive west for about 4 hours and catch Amtrak, either the Illini/Saluki from DuQuoin/Carbondale,IL to Chicago, which runs in daylight, or the middle of the night City of New Orleans, which stops in my home state at Fulton,KY. Not viable options!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on July 16, 2019, 09:58:36 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on July 15, 2019, 06:28:48 PM

Thanks!

I've never heard about the reliability of this train or any issues they have. I am kinda envious of the accessibility of passenger rail in Europe. I've ridden a few trains, all on museums, save for a Norfolk Southern steam excursion on the CNO&TP in 2014. I have to drive at least 2 hours to ride Amtrak, and the closest train (the Cardinal?) makes its stops in the middle of the night. I can also drive west for about 4 hours and catch Amtrak, either the Illini/Saluki from DuQuoin/Carbondale,IL to Chicago, which runs in daylight, or the middle of the night City of New Orleans, which stops in my home state at Fulton,KY. Not viable options!

But the USA put a man on the moon 50 years ago this week. And we need to reduce CO2. And planes are full. So how about some nice 300mph dead straight High Speed Rail?

I hear California and New York State are experimenting with high speed rail - will it take off?

I also found this video: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/07/why-is-there-no-high-speed-rail-in-the-us.html (https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/07/why-is-there-no-high-speed-rail-in-the-us.html) what do you think?

(Sorry mods this is off topic - Started a new post at
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=45898.0 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=45898.0))
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on July 17, 2019, 11:36:16 PM
I have managed to aquire 2 of DR Al's locos, 1 is a Princess pacific, the other a 7F 0-8-0 otherwise known as an "Austin Seven". not really my region, but I will plead rule 1 happily as they are both exquisite.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/1193-170719232929.jpeg)

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 18, 2019, 10:41:22 AM
Any chance of some close-ups, Alex? ;) :camera:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on July 18, 2019, 01:47:47 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on July 13, 2019, 11:04:52 PM
Bought the new Kato ICE 4.

Nice, it's a set that's on my list.  Maybe post it in the equivalent thread for Continental stuff?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on July 19, 2019, 01:01:45 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on July 18, 2019, 10:41:22 AM
Any chance of some close-ups, Alex? ;) :camera:

just as soon as I can Mick,

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 19, 2019, 05:16:14 AM
locos look exquisite indeed. please do not give me the excuse to want to bring the dmu round.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on July 19, 2019, 06:05:02 PM
Quote from: TalyllynJon on July 04, 2019, 04:55:30 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/6962-040719163410.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=79152)

So I've been slowly collecting stock for my planned layout, set in mid-Wales. Well that's the theory anyway. In practice I keep going 'off script'!

Of course now I'm going to need a train for it to pull, which could be a challenge. Best bet is probably to look out for old Grafar 4 wheel coaches in S&D livery - but they seem to go for silly money (what were they made out of - solid gold?)

So what looks to be 2x suitable 4 wheel coaches have just gone up for sale on the Facebook N'porium group.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on July 27, 2019, 11:31:52 PM
Here are Thomas, Diesel, and Percy, the latest additions to Deadwood's locomotive fleet. A gift from my friend, Veronica. I'm round the Moon with them.

Webbo

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/4229-270719233006.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=79975)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 27, 2019, 11:36:22 PM
Cool! Now all you need is the track to go with 'em!  :thumbsup:

I see those silos lurking unfinished in the background, there, Ian!  ;)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JayM481 on July 30, 2019, 05:56:55 PM
Postman dropped off a little box from across the pond this morning.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/4721-300719175212.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=80024)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/4721-300719175311.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=80025)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/4721-300719175510.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=80026)



(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/4721-300719175546.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=80027)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/4721-300719175622.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=80028)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 30, 2019, 09:13:10 PM
Strange that - @wookie (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3504) had three similar locos from UM too.
Good news for Colin at Union Mills :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JayM481 on July 30, 2019, 10:57:30 PM
I'm well pleased. I'm sure @wookie (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3504) is as well.

The Dukedog box contained a sheet warning that the width had been reduced as far as physically possible and modellers should not try to take it any further. I haven't built any platforms yet, but will have to take that into account.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 30, 2019, 11:20:37 PM
Very nice little loco stud there. As you say, watch the platforms!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on July 31, 2019, 05:21:03 PM
A couple of new purchases, first up is DRS 66417 (seen here on a rake of GNER mkIVs)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/6050-310719171030.jpeg)

Next up is Peak 44008, this was described as clicking, haven't taken it apart yet but the description points to split gears.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/6050-310719171152.jpeg)

Not sure if these two are easy or even possible to DCC, info on both road numbers on the forums seem to be thin on the ground.

The third purchase is US based and is posted in the relevant American thread.

IC
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on August 02, 2019, 12:34:47 PM
As requested by @Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264) here are the close up photos of the Princess and the 7F that I was lucky enough to purchase from @Dr Al (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=263)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/1193-210719234057.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/1193-020819122753.jpeg)

2 more examples of his undoubted skill in 2mm modelling

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on August 02, 2019, 12:38:56 PM
seconded alex


alex you need is a crew ! you certainly have an eye for bargains
and Dr Al has provided one with two super locos
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 02, 2019, 02:14:37 PM
Thanks for the pics, Alex. I'm lucky enough to own one of Dr Al's creations so know how good they are. Mine is 75013...........
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=27336.msg500481#msg500481 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=27336.msg500481#msg500481)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: wookie on August 02, 2019, 04:36:09 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on July 30, 2019, 09:13:10 PM
Strange that - @wookie (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3504) had three similar locos from UM too.
Good news for Colin at Union Mills :)

Yes, mine are all BR black early emblem.
Lovely locos.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 02, 2019, 11:07:10 PM
Quote from: Intercity on July 31, 2019, 05:21:03 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/6050-310719171152.jpeg)

Not sure if these two are easy or even possible to DCC, info on both road numbers on the forums seem to be thin on the ground.

The Class 44 is basically the same model as the more common Class 45/46, so you may have more luck searching for those.

I recall from my early abortive consideration of DCC that the 44/45/46 can be converted, but due to lack of space inside the body requires either sacrifice of a cab interior, or modifications to the chassis itself, see e.g.:
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=257.msg4197#msg4197 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=257.msg4197#msg4197)

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on August 07, 2019, 07:58:33 PM
Latest N scale purchase:
(https://i.imgur.com/EVmH772.jpg)

Didn't realize how tiny the Terriers were! (It's not an issue). Have two more orders coming from the UK at some point as I decided to see what other shops will ship items to the US.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 07, 2019, 09:56:34 PM
Yup. They're certainly small. The coin in the pic is a £1 coin.

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6331.msg569770#msg569770 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6331.msg569770#msg569770)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on August 07, 2019, 10:37:43 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 07, 2019, 09:56:34 PM
Yup. They're certainly small. The coin in the pic is a £1 coin.

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6331.msg569770#msg569770 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6331.msg569770#msg569770)

Thought about a side-by-side photo with my Kato FEF 4-8-4 UP #844 or my SP Daylight for size comparison, even though they're slightly different scales... 844 is the largest steam locomotive I have at the moment.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on August 10, 2019, 01:07:55 PM
Ain't she lovely

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/523-100819130456.jpeg)

looks good with the Birdcage set  :heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JayM481 on August 10, 2019, 03:39:39 PM
 :heart2:

I guess I'd best get my order in.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on August 13, 2019, 10:04:55 AM
A couple of new arrivals for my BR blue parcels train...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/3603-130819100112-804121373.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/3603-130819100112-804121665.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on August 14, 2019, 05:57:09 PM
The postie dropped off another package today, this one containing Mainline blue 60078, ran it briefly on the test loop with a rake of lightweight mkIVs, nice and smooth and very quiet.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/6050-140819175357.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on August 14, 2019, 11:38:17 PM
More items from the UK (Hattons):
(https://i.imgur.com/nX6eIWk.jpg)

Not shown are several bridge sides for road overpasses, and some 216mm curved unitrack. I can start making progress on a 2x4 layout for my British stuff. I forgot to order the stone sheets/sides for the inside of the bridges between the portals...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Capri_sam on August 15, 2019, 10:50:27 AM
Quote from: Jeff_W on August 14, 2019, 11:38:17 PM

Not shown are several bridge sides for road overpasses, and some 216mm curved unitrack. I can start making progress on a 2x4 layout for my British stuff. I forgot to order the stone sheets/sides for the inside of the bridges between the portals...

Hi Jeff, try scalescenes - they do very nice 'print your own' textured building sheets at reasonable cost. Just print as many or as few as you need. Would save you a bit of time and money in shipping!

https://scalescenes.com/scratchbuilders-yard/
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on August 17, 2019, 12:29:26 PM
Ordered these little beauties from the Wagon Yard on the 15th arrived this morning excellent service

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/523-170819121553-805141114.jpeg)

Lovely crisp printing  :thumbsup:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/523-170819121550-80514360.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/523-170819121600-805261996.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/523-170819121606-80526320.jpeg)

Very pleased with these and the fact that inspite of my eye problem I'm determined to have another go at modelling, tackling the Scalescenes garage in the hope that it wont look to bad from a normal distance  :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 17, 2019, 02:23:48 PM
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=40727.msg584831#msg584831 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=40727.msg584831#msg584831)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on August 19, 2019, 06:56:13 PM
First order from Rails of Sheffield arrived here today.
(https://i.imgur.com/MH0bAJo.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: honestjudge on August 21, 2019, 08:33:44 PM
This beauty arrived today with a few other bits and pieces. Great service from Trackshack as usual.
Just thinking about weathering options now ::)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on September 01, 2019, 06:19:57 PM
Here's my latest purchase second hand on eBay- a weathered Class47 from Graham Farish.  We ran it on Bob Tidbury's Stonehouse layout. It ran fine for 2 yards and suddenly stopped! After some investigation Bob finally pulled out a 1 cm length of carpet fluff from the gears on one bogie, and now it's running like a dream! Thank you Bob! @Bob Tidbury (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3442)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/6745-010919181520.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=81046)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 01, 2019, 06:22:47 PM
stopping it on a bend realising something was wrong, says i and thanks to alex ( hailstone ) offering advice and ever so kind , a quick phone call realising it was an old  chinese chassis and a bit of work to clear that fluff and a hair - ugh !!!

plus oil and refit coupling later - hope it runs well on hogwarts !!!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 02, 2019, 03:44:31 AM
Love those two-tone green 47s!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 02, 2019, 05:30:23 AM
makes 3 of us

notice the weathering george. workmanship
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on September 03, 2019, 05:14:17 PM
A couple more purchases, a VT DVT body (this may get transferred to an IC chassis, depends if I can transfer the lights etc), next one back is the Hobbytrain Tamper, and behind that two Railtrack Autoballasters (just need 2 generator wagons to complete the rake (12 non-gen and 3 gen).

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/6050-030919171332.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on September 04, 2019, 08:32:28 PM
These arrived yesterday:
(https://i.imgur.com/D2sEODy.jpg?1)
Also got the structure in the background, though I'm not sure 100% if it's what I need. I do like these Graham Farish 3-car sets...I think this is my fourth different one.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 05, 2019, 11:26:00 AM
4 x Blue Spot fish vans from Hattons

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/264-050919111805-810961392.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 05, 2019, 11:31:56 AM
Quote from: Jeff_W on September 04, 2019, 08:32:28 PM
These arrived yesterday:
(https://i.imgur.com/D2sEODy.jpg?1)
Also got the structure in the background, though I'm not sure 100% if it's what I need. I do like these Graham Farish 3-car sets...I think this is my fourth different one.

Yes, I like them too. I like the wagons having different numbers.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on September 08, 2019, 12:42:04 AM
I got my "C" class a couple of weeks ago, but this is the first opportunity I have had to take a photo

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/1193-080919002657.jpeg)

I have added real coal and a crew, which just sets off a truly exquisite model that runs as good as it looks. topped off with a Birdcage set, the result is beyond words

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 10, 2019, 04:38:00 AM
Here's another one knocked off my childhood list of OO locos I really wanted but couldn't afford so am now catching up, albeit in N gauge:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48705240456_8cf57321e6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hcV687)
Dapol Class-58 (58012) (https://flic.kr/p/2hcV687) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

I have a soft spot for the 58s because I had my one and only cab ride on one (I believe on March 30th 1985 (http://www.redditch-mrc.com/Redditch%20Rail%20Week.htm)). Hard to find in the "red stripe" Railfreight livery, which is one of my favourites.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 10, 2019, 05:06:22 AM
More like the chameleon livery - kinda blends in with the background!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 10, 2019, 06:07:43 AM
Looking good. All you need are original freightliners or a rake of haa 's for your 58 to haul
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on September 10, 2019, 10:04:10 PM
These arrived yesterday, along with some scenic materials (which isn't as exciting).

BR 20T Brake Van
(https://i.imgur.com/xgT2t4R.jpg?1)
Class J39
(https://i.imgur.com/W06rVYP.jpg?1)
The new Class 50 from Dapol
(https://i.imgur.com/qC77qkm.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on September 10, 2019, 10:23:57 PM
Quote from: railsquid on September 10, 2019, 04:38:00 AM
Here's another one knocked off my childhood list of OO locos I really wanted but couldn't afford so am now catching up, albeit in N gauge:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48705240456_8cf57321e6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hcV687)
Dapol Class-58 (58012) (https://flic.kr/p/2hcV687) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

I have a soft spot for the 58s because I had my one and only cab ride on one (I believe on March 30th 1985 (http://www.redditch-mrc.com/Redditch%20Rail%20Week.htm)). Hard to find in the "red stripe" Railfreight livery, which is one of my favourites.

Looks really nice!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on September 10, 2019, 10:27:26 PM
@Jeff_W (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7665) - love the class 50 in blue!  It's the wrong era for me but it looks really, really nice!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on September 15, 2019, 03:47:41 PM
My haul from TINGS...


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49109492543_5571f0b019_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hPCZbF)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr

The pocket-wagon was a total fluke. I'd intended to buy some bulktainers from the RevolutioN stand, but they were busy on my first stop. When I got to the C=Rail stand, there was a buy ten get the cheapest free offer on, so I had to take advantage. As I was about to leave, I asked when the pocket-wagons might be available. "What these(!)?" came the reply. I think 50 were express freighted over, ahead of the bulk of production. Well it would've been rude not to take one. I did leave some for everybody else. :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Candy Apple Head on September 16, 2019, 08:13:55 AM
I picked up this lovely Black 5 at TINGS at the weekend. It was a great piece of luck - I was hoping to find an early Crest Black 5 but the only ones I could find were a heavy-weathered one at TMC for £140 or a dodgy Glasgow Highlander at the Brass parts stand. I went and had a coffee and then decided to brave Anoraks Anonymous, which had been absolutely mobbed earlier. After patiently waiting to get to the front I had a rummage and there it was, priced at £79! I snapped it up instantly. I assume it's second hand but it's as new, all spare parts still in the bag.

Pleased to say it runs beautifully too.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/3657-160919080919.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=81598)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 16, 2019, 08:21:29 AM
Thats a bargain. Nothing wrong with the black 5 then?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 16, 2019, 08:23:30 AM
He says it runs beautifully.

A very canny purchase!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mr. Germanman on September 16, 2019, 09:43:20 PM
You are a lucky one !
May be it is the light on the photo, the boiler looks a little bit green, isn´t it ?
Meickel
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Candy Apple Head on September 17, 2019, 07:15:34 AM
Quote from: Mr. Germanman on September 16, 2019, 09:43:20 PM
You are a lucky one !
May be it is the light on the photo, the boiler looks a little bit green, isn´t it ?
Meickel

No, it's not green! Must be the light.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 26, 2019, 10:31:42 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on September 05, 2019, 11:26:00 AM
4 x Blue Spot fish vans from Hattons

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/264-050919111805-810961392.jpeg)

Huge thanks to @exmouthcraig (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5099) who supplied the last 2 vans I needed so I now have 6 with differing running numbers. Apologies for slightly out of focus camera work but my eyes don't function too well first thing :-[

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/264-260919102821-81914782.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/264-260919102820-81914296.jpeg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/48797689111_e3e7fccca5_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hm5UTr)Dapol Blue Spot fish vans on Kimbolted (https://flic.kr/p/2hm5UTr) by Mick Hollyoake (https://www.flickr.com/photos/182878845@N04/), on Flickr

I'm also embarrassed by the layout needing a good vacuum. Hookey fur gets everywhere :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 26, 2019, 10:35:14 AM
those fish vans look good behind that type 2 (24) mick !!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on September 26, 2019, 10:52:24 AM
First time since they left the factory they've turned an axle Mick  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on September 26, 2019, 05:50:21 PM
Expensive time for me, Bought 2 of the new Class 50's...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/2084-260919174507.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=81982)

As they run so nicely I then decided to buy another one to re-number, and treated myself to a small rake of the new VEA Vanwides  :help: My excuse is I haven't bought any trains for quite a while  ;)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/2084-260919174713.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=81983)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/2084-260919174920.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=81984)


Cheers, Stu
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/2084-260919175005.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=81985)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 26, 2019, 06:11:28 PM
those VEA's will look better when on your layout stu


like the look of the 50s, maybe hauling some mk1 s / Mk2 s
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on September 26, 2019, 09:08:12 PM
They do look very shiny, @mk1gtstu (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2084)  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on September 26, 2019, 09:10:31 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on September 15, 2019, 03:47:41 PM
My haul from TINGS...
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/5427-150919152454.jpeg)

The pocket-wagon was a total fluke. I'd intended to buy some bulktainers from the RevolutioN stand, but they were busy on my first stop. When I got to the C=Rail stand, there was a buy ten get the cheapest free offer on, so I had to take advantage. As I was about to leave, I asked when the pocket-wagons might be available. "What these(!)?" came the reply. I think 50 were express freighted over, ahead of the bulk of production. Well it would've been rude not to take one. I did leave some for everybody else. :D

Not sure if it's my eye's I can't make it out. May I ask the manufacturer of the buses, Kind Regards  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on September 26, 2019, 09:47:08 PM
Quote from: Drakken on September 26, 2019, 09:10:31 PM
..
Not sure if it's my eye's I can't make it out. May I ask the manufacturer of the buses, Kind Regards  :beers:

Nowt wrong with your eyes. :goggleeyes: There's no visible brand on the front - Bob's missing an obvious marketing trick there!

They are N-Train (https://n-train.net/) 3D printed kits. I got an arctic-tanker (top) and a Mercedes Citaro single-decker bus (bottom).
:beers:


@NTrain (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=153)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Drakken on September 26, 2019, 10:00:28 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on September 26, 2019, 09:47:08 PM
Quote from: Drakken on September 26, 2019, 09:10:31 PM
..
Not sure if it's my eye's I can't make it out. May I ask the manufacturer of the buses, Kind Regards  :beers:

Nowt wrong with your eyes. :goggleeyes: There's no visible brand on the front - Bob's missing an obvious marketing trick there!

They are N-Train (https://n-train.net/) 3D printed kits. I got an arctic-tanker (top) and a Mercedes Citaro single-decker bus (bottom).
:beers:


@NTrain (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=153)

Thank you for the reply, Information & Confirming my eyes are okay lol. Definatley ordering the bus. Just seen Leyland Titan I AM HAPPY :beers: Thank You :)

EDIT: I'll order in the morning not waking the Mrs up I can't remember the paypal password lol
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: NTrain on September 26, 2019, 10:14:44 PM
The problem is, if it says N-Train on the front of the pack then all everyone sees is that at a show. The packaging is there to say what the contents are. :)

My logo is on the back.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on October 03, 2019, 02:15:24 PM
My latest purchase, couldn't resist a class 27 to accompany my class 25.

Then there's Merlin, which I think looks pretty cool.

And the massive class 60, how long?

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/82/6946-031019141329.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=82300)

They're far too clean, I'll fix that! :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pjlons83 on October 18, 2019, 04:01:16 PM
If you're my wife and you're reading then; look darling, remember that lovely red shunter I had? Well I painted it black using things I already owned and it didn't cost me a penny!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/82/6379-181019155606.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=82894)

That's all. No need to read any further...


















Psst. If anyone else is reading then look what I bought;

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/82/6379-181019155757.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=82895)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/82/6379-181019155835.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=82896)

It's not running too well but that's for another day! I've also got my eye on a maroon coloured one. Soon I'll have a fleet  8)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on October 18, 2019, 04:22:48 PM
They seem to handle inclines very well. :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Pjlons83 on October 18, 2019, 04:32:03 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on October 18, 2019, 04:22:48 PM
They seem to handle inclines very well. :D

;D I have to say that since the update I cannot get on with uploading photos. It all seems a bit random!  ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on October 18, 2019, 04:38:50 PM
I picked up this from t'internet...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/82/5604-181019163806.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=82901)

...because, well, why wouldn't you?

I just love the livery.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on October 18, 2019, 04:41:08 PM
Quote from: Pjlons83 on October 18, 2019, 04:32:03 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on October 18, 2019, 04:22:48 PM
They seem to handle inclines very well. :D

;D I have to say that since the update I cannot get on with uploading photos. It all seems a bit random!  ???

They are very cute though. I've got a project at the back of my mind that involves bashing one in to something else.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 18, 2019, 04:49:47 PM
It's not often one gets to purchase a locomotive named after a gentleman whose pickled brain one has previously encountered (in the Science Museum in London if anyone is taking notes, the pickled brain that is):

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48919541382_0c27b659fc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hwRrjE)
Farish Class 60 (60 054 "Charles Babbage") (https://flic.kr/p/2hwRrjE) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

Moreover I might be related to the bloke in question, probably via his father or grandfather, though evidence is circumstantial - my great grandmother was a Babbage and records via her father (a street sweeper!) go back to a street in London which is also associated with the more famous Babbage line.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on October 18, 2019, 06:05:15 PM
Quote from: railsquid on October 18, 2019, 04:49:47 PM
It's not often one gets to purchase a locomotive named after a gentleman whose pickled brain one has previously encountered...

Nice shot!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on October 19, 2019, 08:42:54 PM
I have bought some mk1 coaches off another member off here, thanks Chris.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/82/1784-191019204129.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 25, 2019, 05:10:15 AM
It's amazing what random stuff you find on Japanese auction sites sometimes...

(https://japan-train-blog.infogogo.com/media/images/misc-purchases-2019-10-25.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 25, 2019, 05:18:16 AM
Oooh that looks good... how much?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 25, 2019, 05:35:10 AM
Quote from: Bealman on October 25, 2019, 05:18:16 AM
Oooh that looks good... how much?

About 12 quid for both.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 25, 2019, 06:04:22 AM
Oh, I was looking on me phone, didn't see the coach!

A$24..... very cool.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on October 26, 2019, 03:26:29 PM
As Britney Spears famously said, "oops I did it again... "

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/83/6946-261019152510.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=83213)

Class 47 University of Leicester.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on October 26, 2019, 07:47:05 PM
Saw this on ebay and it was located in the U.S. , so I threw a bid on it for the hell of it and ended up winning it. Was about £80 after shipping.
(https://i.imgur.com/reXElWS.jpg?2)

I really, really need to start buying cars/wagons for the locos I have.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on October 26, 2019, 08:17:57 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on October 26, 2019, 07:47:05 PM
Saw this on ebay and it was located in the U.S. , so I threw a bid on it for the hell of it and ended up winning it. Was about £80 after shipping.
(https://i.imgur.com/reXElWS.jpg?2)

I really, really need to start buying cars/wagons for the locos I have.

Awesome, you can't beat a Jubilee, I know I've got eight! Funny how location affects price. If that was in the UK it would have been around the £100 Mark.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on October 26, 2019, 09:03:39 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on October 26, 2019, 08:17:57 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on October 26, 2019, 07:47:05 PM
Saw this on ebay and it was located in the U.S. , so I threw a bid on it for the hell of it and ended up winning it. Was about £80 after shipping.
(https://i.imgur.com/reXElWS.jpg?2)

I really, really need to start buying cars/wagons for the locos I have.

Awesome, you can't beat a Jubilee, I know I've got eight! Funny how location affects price. If that was in the UK it would have been around the £100 Mark.

My first GraFar loco is a 4MT I picked up for about $50 from someone on the other side of the Ohio River from Louisville in Indiana. They didn't know much about the value of N scale stuff. Sadly it's now the engine I need to fix a step on.

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 26, 2019, 09:32:06 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on October 26, 2019, 08:17:57 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on October 26, 2019, 07:47:05 PM
Saw this on ebay and it was located in the U.S. , so I threw a bid on it for the hell of it and ended up winning it. Was about £80 after shipping.
(https://i.imgur.com/reXElWS.jpg?2)

I really, really need to start buying cars/wagons for the locos I have.

Awesome, you can't beat a Jubilee, I know I've got eight! Funny how location affects price. If that was in the UK it would have been around the £100 Mark.

@emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) Sorry, Mike, but it's a Royal Scot

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LMS_Royal_Scot_Class_6100_Royal_Scot
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on October 26, 2019, 09:37:26 PM
Didn't know it came to the U.S...that's pretty interesting. Wonder if it passed through Kentucky at any point.


*EDIT* Upon further research, it came to Louisville via the LH&STL, the "Texas" (check my railfanning thread) on October 13th, 1933...though sadly it struck and killed someone at Reed, about 15 miles west of Owensboro.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on October 26, 2019, 10:25:26 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 26, 2019, 09:32:06 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on October 26, 2019, 08:17:57 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on October 26, 2019, 07:47:05 PM
Saw this on ebay and it was located in the U.S. , so I threw a bid on it for the hell of it and ended up winning it. Was about £80 after shipping.
(https://i.imgur.com/reXElWS.jpg?2)

I really, really need to start buying cars/wagons for the locos I have.

Awesome, you can't beat a Jubilee, I know I've got eight! Funny how location affects price. If that was in the UK it would have been around the £100 Mark.

@emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) Sorry, Mike, but it's a Royal Scot

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LMS_Royal_Scot_Class_6100_Royal_Scot (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LMS_Royal_Scot_Class_6100_Royal_Scot)

Got me glasses on now...

...yup, smoke deflectors.

Oh yes, and the number...

:smackedface:

Same thing applies, if it's lined crimson it costs more than BR  green. That's why I got four Jubilees repainted by yer man Ozymandia's!

:D

Lovely looking loco.

:heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on October 31, 2019, 08:11:11 PM
Ohhhh I am excited tonight.

My first commission from West Coast has arrived back in the fleet.

@37058 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=90) (Mr Sutton) has delivered what is suspect is a new Farish model that he has secretly set up an exclusive for.....nah its just his superb skill on display in the form of 60001.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/83/1081-311019200611.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=83420)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/83/1081-311019200718.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=83421)

What better way to show it off than "on test"  :D

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjx2roz8amc8ids/Video%2031-10-2019%2C%2019%2047%2049.mov?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjx2roz8amc8ids/Video%2031-10-2019%2C%2019%2047%2049.mov?dl=0)

Very happy chap  :bounce:

Skyline2uk

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JimSan on October 31, 2019, 08:29:39 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VX3AVIT.jpg)

Have gotten a bunch of things recently, might just be easier to do a list of them instead.
Expanding into three eras so have gotten a mix of things, been selling my OO Gauge stuff to fund it all.
[spoiler]
Union Mills Adams 0395 Class in BR Black
Union Mills Drummond 700 Class in BR Black
Dapol Class 50 in Network SouthEast (not pictured... forgot)
Farish Capital Connection Pack (also not pictured)

BR MK2A TSO Tourist Second Open Network SouthEast
BR MK1 FK First Corridor Network SouthEast
BR MK1 BSK Brake Second Corridor Network SouthEast
Maunsell Coach SR Brake Van Lined Green
SR 25 Ton 'Pill Box' Brake Van SR Brown
Maunsell Coach Set 394 Lined Green
Peco 5 Plank Wagon SR Brown (not pictured)
Peco Conflat SR Load (not pictured)
[/spoiler]

This was spread over a couple of months, hoping to make my new layout multi-era to allow more options for running things.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 04, 2019, 10:00:24 PM
Latest order from Hatton's arrived today. Scamp inspects pretty much anything that comes into the house, which is why he's laying on the free catalog.
(https://i.imgur.com/d138spf.jpg?1)

I'd only planned on buying scenic details...
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on November 04, 2019, 10:04:04 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on November 04, 2019, 10:00:24 PM
I'd only planned on buying scenic details...

I have the Train Formations handbook, it's a useful and interesting reference.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 05, 2019, 11:20:54 AM
I'm loving Scamp :heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on November 05, 2019, 03:49:39 PM
Please excuse my ignorance @Skyline2uk (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1081), but who are West Coast?

Many thanks

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 05, 2019, 05:39:36 PM
Quote from: Paddy on November 05, 2019, 03:49:39 PM
Please excuse my ignorance @Skyline2uk (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1081), but who are West Coast?

Many thanks

Paddy

Not at all Paddy

Formally West Coast Resprays, but Anthony has stopped doing full resprays due to it taking up too much time.

He now offers re-numbers and detailing work.

Look for West Coast Models on Facebook / Google

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on November 05, 2019, 08:12:43 PM
Thanks @Skyline2uk (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1081).

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Upperton on November 05, 2019, 09:15:45 PM
I had new version 100T TEA arrive from Sheffield today, I intend to get a nice long rake of them but wanted to test the water first. I also dug out from the loft my Poole era ones from my Era 8 days to compare them. Obviously the newer version is a much better detailed model, has a little more weight and even the factory weathering isn't too bad.

(https://i.ibb.co/L14VcZ4/100t-TEA.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on November 06, 2019, 01:42:46 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on October 31, 2019, 08:11:11 PM
Ohhhh I am excited tonight.

My first commission from West Coast has arrived back in the fleet.

@37058 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=90) (Mr Sutton) has delivered what is suspect is a new Farish model that he has secretly set up an exclusive for.....nah its just his superb skill on display in the form of 60001.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/83/1081-311019200611.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=83420)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/83/1081-311019200718.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=83421)

What better way to show it off than "on test"  :D

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjx2roz8amc8ids/Video%2031-10-2019%2C%2019%2047%2049.mov?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjx2roz8amc8ids/Video%2031-10-2019%2C%2019%2047%2049.mov?dl=0)

Very happy chap  :bounce:

Skyline2uk

Love that class 60  :heart2:

Might have to look into the custom avenue as I want a petroleum sector loco and can't find one to suit.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on November 06, 2019, 01:44:55 PM
Purchased my first locomotive barring the one that came in the train set.

New tooled DCC NSE class 101 £70 winner winner chicken dinner  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 06, 2019, 02:29:39 PM
QuoteLove that class 60  :heart2:

Might have to look into the custom avenue as I want a petroleum sector loco and can't find one to suit.

@gavin_t (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7707)

Did you have a specific number in mind? Or just a petroleum livery 60?

Farish did 60054 "Charles Babbage" in these colours as part of their first batch (which means it's DCC solder tabs rather than sockets).

Farish code 371-354.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on November 07, 2019, 08:57:07 AM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on November 06, 2019, 02:29:39 PM
QuoteLove that class 60  :heart2:

Might have to look into the custom avenue as I want a petroleum sector loco and can't find one to suit.

@gavin_t (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7707)

Did you have a specific number in mind? Or just a petroleum livery 60?

Farish did 60054 "Charles Babbage" in these colours as part of their first batch (which means it's DCC solder tabs rather than sockets).

Farish code 371-354.

Skyline2uk

Just a petroleum 60 really as that would fit with my theme. As there is a refinery local to the area I am basing my early 90's layout on.
Have seen that one on ebay. Need to get in contact with someone to quote on a conversion as I don't trust my soldering skills for anything that delicate!  :-[ :NGF: Was wondering if anyone did a DCC ready one but I don't think they do.
What generation is your 60?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 07, 2019, 09:42:42 AM
Hi Gavin

So of my four class 60, it seems I have two "first generation" ones (DCC solder tabs), these being the previously mentioned Charles Babbage and a Load Haul ("Swindon Dalesman") black / orange one.

The other two are re-numbers of Farish Coal sector  371-357 Class 60 60057 'Adam Smith' locos (one kept as coal, one now 60001 as shown above). According to Hattons, these are both DCC socket locos.

I don't use DCC so haven't even had the bodies off these!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on November 07, 2019, 12:11:50 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on November 07, 2019, 09:42:42 AM
Hi Gavin

So of my four class 60, it seems I have two "first generation" ones (DCC solder tabs), these being the previously mentioned Charles Babbage and a Load Haul ("Swindon Dalesman") black / orange one.

The other two are re-numbers of Farish Coal sector  371-357 Class 60 60057 'Adam Smith' locos (one kept as coal, one now 60001 as shown above). According to Hattons, these are both DCC socket locos.

I don't use DCC so haven't even had the bodies off these!

Skyline2uk

Useful info thanks
If easy to convert I am happy with either if the bodies and details all match the one you posted.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on November 15, 2019, 02:07:43 PM


My Class 50 has eventually arrived it was well worth the wait, it is a smooth runner, highly detailed, probably the best loco put out by Dapol in n.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on November 15, 2019, 09:01:23 PM
Quote from: Ditape on November 15, 2019, 02:07:43 PM

My Class 50 has eventually arrived it was well worth the wait, it is a smooth runner, highly detailed, probably the best loco put out by Dapol in n.

it is a smooth runner, highly detailed, and plays great music. What more could one want??
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dickydcc on November 20, 2019, 08:34:17 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/6702-201119203317.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84178)
Much thanks to Newportnobby, a pic of my haul bought from him
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 22, 2019, 11:39:14 PM
New arrivals:
(https://i.imgur.com/JMUrvO4.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/Kpo642Z.jpg?1)

Learned that Dapol coaches don't like to stay coupled to Graham Farish locomotives...think coupler height might have something to do with it?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dickydcc on November 23, 2019, 07:00:50 AM
Yes, sometimes I end up putting a farish coach between them!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on November 23, 2019, 08:38:10 AM
A tiny bit of TACKYWAX from Deluxe Materials is very good at stopping uncoupling problems .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: texhorse on November 23, 2019, 09:54:35 AM
My new acquisition is the new Atlas SD60E in the Norfolk Southern "Veterans" livery.  It's a great loco, nice and quiet, very detailed.  Only thing I find is that it has very dim lights at the cab end. 

Andy
UK
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/2779-231119095413.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84258)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 23, 2019, 01:19:20 PM
Quote from: Dickydcc on November 23, 2019, 07:00:50 AM
Yes, sometimes I end up putting a farish coach between them!

I would probably try to find a set of Farish coaches today if I could get them here fast enough. Thinking of going back on to Hattons and seeing what Dapol offerings they have that might go with those coaches. It all sounds a little crazy, I know, but I'm trying to have a passenger train/freight train on the two mains on my layout when family will most likely see it next Thursday. Hattons is the only one that could get something here before Thursday if I order it today or tomorrow.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on November 23, 2019, 02:43:43 PM
got dcc sound class 50 earlier on last week...

https://youtu.be/IlIYLH97BIg
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: markie on November 24, 2019, 07:38:03 AM
Few purchases from the NEC yesterday,
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/609-241119073554.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84282)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/609-241119073628.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84283)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/609-241119073703.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84284)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 24, 2019, 07:49:53 AM
Nice.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on November 24, 2019, 03:09:17 PM
Lovely loco.

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on November 24, 2019, 03:20:28 PM
Quote from: markie on November 24, 2019, 07:38:03 AM
Few purchases from the NEC yesterday,
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/609-241119073554.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84282)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/609-241119073628.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84283)

...

Lovely train. I've been tempted close to breaking point myself.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 24, 2019, 05:20:33 PM
Well here is the traditional Warley purchase photo.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/1081-241119171541.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84298)

Despite the KFAs being pre-paid for this is still my new spend record.

Strange to think that it was Warley 2015(?) @red_death (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=246) and @Ben A (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=94) were running around handing out leaflets for the Pendo project. At the time I wanted it to succeed but didn't seriously think I would own one. Now here I am with one of the very last to be sold (from the original run anyway).

Not only that but I now have (or have on order), examples of many of the subsequent models Revolution have produced. Amazing the difference a few years make.

Further piccys to appear on the relevant threads in due course, plus Warley discussions as they happen.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 24, 2019, 05:44:27 PM
I'm now waiting for my pack of PFA/KFAs through the post.
Which version of the Pendolino have you got? 9-car? 11-car?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on November 24, 2019, 05:47:02 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on November 24, 2019, 05:44:27 PM
I'm now waiting for my pack of PFA/KFAs through the post.
Which version of the Pendolino have you got? 9-car? 11-car?

11 Car "Poppylino", DC

Only version I could justify to SHMBO  :D

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on November 25, 2019, 03:16:00 PM
I wasn't able to attend Warley or any other events of the last two weeks dispute being home for two weeks, I was able to collect some items that have been in storage for about 14 years at my dads house, plus picking up a couple of delivered items (maybe not latest purchases, but it's the first I've had my hands on many of them):

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/6050-251119145753.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/6050-251119145909.jpeg)

Locos from storage are all Poole Farish:

37055 in Mainline blue (special edition)
47455 in BR Blue
90022 in Railfreight connection
37035 in BR Blue
31552 in Civil Engineers Dutch (special edition)
87101 in BR Blue
D9021 in Green (deltic)
D4019 in Green (shunter CL08)
90019 in RES
20139 in BR Blue
08493 in BR Blue
90015 in Intercity
87001 in Executive/intercity
56059 in construction

Next a couple that were delivered there

Farish cl24 97201 in RTC
Dapol 86213 in Intercity
Dapol 86229 in Virgin
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on November 25, 2019, 03:59:14 PM
You modelling somewhereon the wcml?
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on November 25, 2019, 06:06:39 PM
I will be, the layout is taking longer to actually get going than would be liked, I rode up and down the east and west coasts on rovers for years when we had real trains, then spent 10yrs commuting to London from Milton Keynes, Welham Green and Peterborough.

I have the track, baseboards, points all I'm missing is MoJo....
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 25, 2019, 07:12:31 PM
Wow, that's some collection!

Many of those aren't easily available secondhand nowadays especially the 87s and 90s. The "Dutch" 31 as made in Poole is also fairly rare.

Just hope they run OK because Poole-built locos have a tendency to split plastic gears but wheelsets can be replaced from BR Lines and/or Bachmann.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JimSan on November 26, 2019, 08:57:14 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6B8aNUT.jpg)
Rest of my Brighton Belle arrived earlier today, the two end units arrived nearly a week ago!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on November 26, 2019, 09:00:58 PM
That has to be one of the nicest colour schemes that adorned any rolling stock.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Upperton on November 26, 2019, 09:59:45 PM
I've got one of those Belle's on pre-order, but may to be diplomatic and postpone with it being this time of year. It does look rather lovely though  :hmmm:

I received a Dapol Gresley Buffet from the wife recently for my birthday. Modelling the Southern/Western region, anything LNER usually passes me by, but the Southern Region did draft in a few Gresley Buffets in the 1960s to cover a shortage of their own Buffet stock being converted for BEP/BIG use. Noticing this in an email from Rails I thought it would make an ideal little present. I don't think it's quite the right "diagram" that came down South but it's a smart model non the less and good enough for me to represent this little bit of history on the region.

(https://i.ibb.co/NmGMPsR/Gresley.jpg)

Being turned on our smaller test layout Watson Lane.

(https://i.ibb.co/4Yq362K/Gresley1.jpg)

Being put to work on a Waterloo - Exeter passing through Upperton a few hours later. After a few more running session it should be weathered in nicely.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on November 27, 2019, 10:02:18 PM
Quote from: Upperton on November 26, 2019, 09:59:45 PM
Modelling the Southern/Western region, anything LNER usually passes me by, but the Southern Region did draft in a few Gresley Buffets in the 1960s to cover a shortage of their own Buffet stock being converted for BEP/BIG use.

The Gresleys were drafted in to cover for the loss of RB stock being converted for 4REP use.

The Southern Region sucked in quite a bit of stock that other regions were only to glad to get rid of in the form of TSO, BSK, FK and CK types, and even swapped Bulleid SOs for TSOs from the ER and ScR when those regions had ones they wanted but couldn't spare them. The TSO (as DTSO), BSK and FK went to 4TCs and the CK and RB were the centre cars of the 4REPs, the CK being converted to BFK, the guard/brake area in place of the second class compartments. The DMSOs for the REPs were new-builds.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on November 29, 2019, 12:34:21 AM
My C-Rail KQA's arrived last week.

Here's a few pictures.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/3871-291119002919-844941791.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/3871-291119002918-84494748.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/3871-291119002925-845002052.jpeg)

And the same wagons, but with different containers.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/3871-291119002927-84501386.jpeg)

Regards,

John P

Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 29, 2019, 10:37:25 PM
Minitrix coaches off ebay. The containers says "Made in West Germany", so they're probably older than me!
(https://i.imgur.com/WF34cvU.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/MDjUV2q.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Shiney Sheff on December 01, 2019, 03:49:39 PM
An impulse buy from the box shifter in my home town, at under £100 it would have been rude not to.  :D
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/42-011219154846.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rabbitaway on December 05, 2019, 06:52:41 PM
Hi All

Class 33 Dutch, Dapol clearance at £70, seems to be good runner


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/2967-051219185210.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84722)
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JimSan on December 05, 2019, 07:15:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/WIYkuu7.jpg)

Got the new Farish WD Austerity, haven't done the name plates yet but have given it a quick run round.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on December 05, 2019, 07:27:09 PM
Quote from: Rabbitaway on December 05, 2019, 06:52:41 PM
Hi All

Class 33 Dutch, Dapol clearance at £70, seems to be good runner


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/2967-051219185210.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84722)

I thought about that engine but if I read the left side of their site correctly, shipping to the US is like £39.99 (Rest of the World)? Little extreme.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on December 09, 2019, 08:19:15 PM
Quote from: Ditape on November 15, 2019, 02:07:43 PM


My Class 50 has eventually arrived it was well worth the wait, it is a smooth runner, highly detailed, probably the best loco put out by Dapol in n.

Loved the video Di and yes that does indeed sound great!
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on December 09, 2019, 09:52:06 PM
Quote from: Rabbitaway on December 05, 2019, 06:52:41 PM
Hi All

Class 33 Dutch, Dapol clearance at £70, seems to be good runner


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/84/2967-051219185210.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=84722)

I got myself one of those too 👍
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: STEVE44 on December 10, 2019, 05:50:34 PM
Glad your class 50 is running well. Having sent mine back to dapol due to no movement, returned at weekend to run for five minutes and once again no movement. Spoken to dcc supplies , off to them now. dcc supplies busy going to be after Christmas . I just want it to work after £250.00 spent . Steve44
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on December 12, 2019, 08:27:35 PM
Picked this up off ebay for $150. Seemed like a decent deal, but engine is a lemon it seems. Doesn't want to run too long, and only does if I have the power pack lever almost all the way over.
(https://i.imgur.com/IbJVnMd.jpg?1)

As much as I've bought from ebay recently, guess I was going to get burned eventually.
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on December 14, 2019, 10:22:32 PM
Another train set:
(https://i.imgur.com/T2EMSFb.jpg?1)

I have gotten the Class 47 from the other set running after a bit of work on it and the layout (I think some Unitrack, despite its reliability, is going to be replaced)...so maybe not all is lost.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on December 22, 2019, 10:14:44 PM
A couple of rule 1 purchases that I have only just got round to trying together, well outside my normal era, but who cares? I used to see Sir Edward regularly in 1985 when on service crew with 5051 Drysllwyn Castle, and was lucky enough to ride the footplate of the original Evening Star from Oxford to Banbury after we had overhauled it at Didcot, as well as firing it on our site

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/85/1193-221219220701.jpeg)

Regards,

Alex

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on December 22, 2019, 11:55:41 PM
Two fine additions to the tremertien fleet alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Chetcombe on December 23, 2019, 01:00:32 AM
Not my era, but that 50 does look gorgeous in green. I'll have to stick with my blue ones
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Cazadoom on December 24, 2019, 07:55:10 PM
O Dear .. I think I may be converted

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/85/565-241219195323.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=85396)

It's absolutely stunning model!  With 50049 that the 50 fund done

Cheers

Callum
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on December 24, 2019, 08:09:23 PM
Callum happy christmas. I  would settle for the n gauge version
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on December 25, 2019, 09:52:55 AM
For christmas, the real love of my life gave me a facsimile of the rail love of my life!


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49272196313_3579773c15_k.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/2i51Tm6)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr

MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on December 31, 2019, 12:48:28 PM
My Christmas present to myself came in the post today. Won it for £50 on eBay on Xmas day  :D

Listing stated ex display model what you see is what you get. Picture of an unboxed loco.
Therefore wasn't expecting the box, unopened detail pack etc. Like new. Just need to go and buy a decoder now so I can have a play  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Corbie on December 31, 2019, 02:55:18 PM
Something I've covetted for a long time  :goggleeyes:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/85/8126-311219145300.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=85622)

The Union of South Africa was kept, for a short time, in a shed a 5 minute walk around the corner from where I lived as a kid, although it was in green livery then. One of the most beautiful locomotives I ever saw.
I'm now the proud owner  :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on January 14, 2020, 02:20:16 AM
Two train sets from Hattons arrived today:
(https://i.imgur.com/RlVvXat.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 14, 2020, 05:52:25 AM
All very nice!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Corbie on January 15, 2020, 02:16:56 PM
Two just arrived from Union Mills, I'm a very happy bunny. B12 4-6-0 in LNER green and D11 4-4-0 in black.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/86/8126-150120141640.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=86135)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mattewes on January 16, 2020, 11:32:29 PM
My first ever n gauge rolling stock! My first loco and track have been dispatched but I couldn't resist picking these up second hand from a local model shop. Excuse the pound coin, that was not included with the wagon! Both are Graham Farish 8 plank wagons. Can't wait to post a picture of the Ivatt 2MT when it arrives.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/86/8207-160120233034.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=86176)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on January 17, 2020, 11:48:40 AM
Quote from: Mattewes on January 16, 2020, 11:32:29 PM
My first ever n gauge rolling stock!

That's it - you are hooked. Another few pieces and you will be .......... an addict!  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on January 23, 2020, 06:06:15 PM
Well this is a but of an unusual thing but all have now safely arrived to me and I now get to gloat to the world about my latest additions to the fleet.

As most of you will know @Dr Al (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=263) built 3 GEM / Lytchett Manor Z class locos for a forum member. That was ME!!!  :claphappy:

If we roll back to 2008 when Dad had just got back into N gauge we went to TINGS and I purchased a GEM Z kit, some low melt solder and thought I'd give it a whirl. Needless to say it didn't go well, and I ended up breaking the foot plate, it got chucked back in a box and left. As I've said in my layout construction thread 10 years has been spent on research and not much layout building.

Roll on March 2018, @Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264) was just about to receive his Dr Al built 4MT, I approached Alan about the possibility of building me 2 Z class locos, this was all within a couple of weeks of GEM closing the doors so at the time I was fortunate enough to of purchased what were the last 2 Z kits on the shelf.

I told Alan about the badly built damaged one I had and he suggested that I send him that with some instructions and he would have a play around.

November 18 rolls on and Alan had now received the attempt at a build and stripped it apart, it turned out I'd even fixed a part upside down!!!! As the skillful builder he is Alan was able to fix this and rebuild it to a pretty decent representation. We talked further and agreed we would now build 3 DCC chipped super detailed locos that would be as good as any factory produced RTR. This man does NOT disappoint!!!!!

It was now November 19, finally I had 3 Chinese built 8F chassis, 3 Zimo 617 chips, a locomotive in detail book and various other bits and pieces to send in a parcel north of the border.

As with most things these were never of any urgency, the layout stumbles on at a pace more glacial then even Southern Trains!!!! Alan read the book in detail and discussed my wants from the build.

Knowing what wonders this man can produce I told him to build them with as much detail as possible AND to view them as his own and what he felt was worthwhile spending time creating to do. These were never going to be budget builds so if Alan viewed it as worthy of his time the detail was added.

The hardest part about this process is seeing your models, being created by nothing short of a genius, shown to the forum on his own workbench page and not let on that they are for you!!!!

Alan keeps you informed on decisions, on expenditure and progress. The communication between us was fantastic and the amount of times I would be told of a 'little bit more' to be greeted with some truly phenomenal detail really does prove this man has talent.

I cannot promote this man's work enough, nor can I speak highly enough of his ability to see details and add them. These locos are less then 90mm long and the detail is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

They will definitely be one of the most used locos on the layout!!!!

So @Dr Al (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=263), like I said through the build  :thankyousign: is a phrase not really worthy of your hard work but I really do not know what else to say.

I truly hope they were enjoyable to build and as a customer I would get the opportunity to have you build something else for me at some point??!!

I just hope I can now build a layout worthy of these 3 MASTERPIECES
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/86/5099-230120180300.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=86504)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on January 23, 2020, 06:50:46 PM
Hi @exmouthcraig (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5099) and @Dr Al (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=263)

Wow, those locomotives look amazing.  What a craftsman indeed.

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on January 23, 2020, 06:52:39 PM
Indeed they are Paddy, check out Alan's workbench page for some truly amazing pictures of the building of these Zs and his stupendous hard work!!!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 23, 2020, 09:19:16 PM
As mentioned by @exmouthcraig (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5099) I'm a recipient of Alan's handiwork and can only echo Craig's sentiments. You only have to read Alan's 'Workbench' thread to see the masterpieces he creates.
There are also others on the forum who regularly turn out stunning items of motive power/rolling stock and we are lucky to have them to turn to or just wonder at.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on January 24, 2020, 07:02:34 AM
Here is my model of a Z class locomotive obtained as a kid which is a Trix Twin OO product manufactured circa 1960. Looks a bit like yours, but is missing a few wheels. Modelling realism has come a fair distance in 60 years!

Craig, I'm not really a modeller of British stuff, but I much like the look of your Zs. Definitely, a fine looking locomotive. I'd have one if I were doing BR. Thanks for your photo and story behind your models.

Webbo


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/86/4229-240120070012.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=86519)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mattewes on January 24, 2020, 12:09:44 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on January 17, 2020, 11:48:40 AM
Quote from: Mattewes on January 16, 2020, 11:32:29 PM
My first ever n gauge rolling stock!

That's it - you are hooked. Another few pieces and you will be .......... an addict!  :)

how right you are! Ivatt 2MT and a few wagons. I am absolutely gobsmacked by the detail on it, and it runs perfectly too!
The layout still needs some work  ;)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/86/8207-240120120447.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=86533)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rockhopper on January 25, 2020, 03:57:32 PM
Farish 37 407. Dapol coupling and snow ploughs added. Just needs some weathering now.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/86/6907-250120085956-865482156.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on January 26, 2020, 11:39:59 AM
Dapol 2D-010-009 Class 67 027 "Charlotte" in Colas Rail Freight livery new from Colletts Models. Colas is my 2nd favourite livery after Network Rail.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49442921048_a0b228829c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ik6TS1)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mattewes on January 29, 2020, 08:26:23 PM
Bit the bullet and added my second loco - a beautiful 57xx pannier from Dapol. Looks and runs fantastic, very happy indeed and a good price from Rails of Sheffield.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/86/8207-290120202416.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=86784)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 30, 2020, 10:44:05 AM
Quote from: Mattewes on January 29, 2020, 08:26:23 PM
Bit the bullet and added my second loco - a beautiful 57xx pannier from Dapol. Looks and runs fantastic, very happy indeed

Phew! :sweat: ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Mattewes on January 30, 2020, 10:59:01 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 30, 2020, 10:44:05 AM
Quote from: Mattewes on January 29, 2020, 08:26:23 PM
Bit the bullet and added my second loco - a beautiful 57xx pannier from Dapol. Looks and runs fantastic, very happy indeed

Phew! :sweat: ;D

haha, thank you for helping me part with my money!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on February 01, 2020, 04:19:42 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/279-010220161719.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=87007)

A second hand but mint birthday present. I can't believe how good the new Farish locos are.

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on February 02, 2020, 02:16:25 AM
I've been waiting ages for 3 deliveries from the UK and on Friday, just like buses, two showed up at once.

First a couple of Farish CL66's, the Powerhaul one is my second, the other is the Dapol version, the EWS one arrived as 66111 and was changed to 66135. I already have the Dapol weathered 66111. Both were tested on DC and then chipped with Zimo MX617N decoders and run in.

Here's 66135 on an engineers train.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/3871-020220020313-87029165.jpeg)

And the Freightliner 66

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/3871-020220020301-8702694.jpeg)

Second were my 12 Castle Cement PCA's from Realtrack, the biggest problem I have with these is that once I got them on the track I felt an immediate need for another 12 to make a decent length rake. I'm aware of the issue with the various information panels not having a black background, but ironically that means they match my Farish JPA's!

Here's a close up.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/3871-020220020304-87027872.jpeg)

And some long shots.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/3871-020220020312-870292361.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/3871-020220020307-870281229.jpeg)

Now I'm just waiting for my Revolution KFA's

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on February 08, 2020, 01:28:41 PM
As my box file layout has grown I will get a full update in the layout construction topic so everyone knows what's going on.

Clifton Wood is a biomass processing plant served by a rail network and AW Jenkinson haulage. Logs are brought in by rail and turned into woodchip and AWJ arrive with Walking floor trailers loaded with woodchip. These are blended together to form the biomass fuel.

At Lockerbie AWJ do this for real, abliet no rail facilities and everything is conveyed into Stevens Croft biomass power station on the other side of the road.

As I'm not building Stevens Croft I thought about wagons that could run the biomass produced at Clifton Wood.

Now Drax power station is the UKs biggest biomass power station and converted some hopper wagons into the ugly beasts that run 25 in a rake direct to Drax. These wagons haul wood pellet fuel brought across the Atlantic from Canada. So with a bit of fabrication I have it that Drax send these wagons to biomass plants across the uk in order to fuel the power station. This gave me the perfect excuse to contact Nick @njee20 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1147) about his project he embarked on late last year.

A deal was struck to supply me with 2 of these brutes, I would of loved more but the layout cant handle more then 2 wagons at over 125mm long each.

They only have a brief push on / pull off encounter on the layout but I must say.....

From someone producing these out of their garage Nick has done an absolutely amazing job. He rushed these through for me (his own decision) and finished them literally 12hrs before flying to Poland for work!!!

It's hard to fault anything with them really, considering Nick is not a model manufacturer the wagons are square and flat, the correct shape and size has been captured, the logos are crisp, clear writing and ALL the data panels on the one end, the under chassis chute details are all there, along with bogies that will free up (just a slight drag on a couple of axles) but they couple up well and luckily for this layout negotiate setrack points at a crawling speed.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/5099-080220132519.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=87254)

So huge thanks must go to Mr Evan's @njee20 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1147), they look fantastic and a perfect edition to Clifton Wood (which is my own name for the layout based upon 2 AWJ locations in the uk). 
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on February 08, 2020, 02:33:42 PM
Thanks Craig, look forward to seeing Clifton Wood develop!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on February 09, 2020, 01:44:09 PM
Graham Farish 370-375 Avro Vulcan XH558 'The Spirit of Great Britain' Special Collectors' Edition the best gift from the world's best better half.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49510833977_8b4834e3af_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ir6Y1z)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on February 09, 2020, 02:04:30 PM
It is a beautiful set and the locomotive runs lovely and smoothly. In my case it was the best gift from the worlds best .... me!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ali Smith on February 09, 2020, 04:05:51 PM
Here's my latest purchase. It's a Recreation 21 GT3 from Shapeways on a Poole designed, China built Black 5 with the unwanted bits removed. The chassis needs new coupling rods to depict the chunky roller bearing items and new crank pins on the middle axle. Bigger bogie wheels and outside frames for the bogie are also needed. Normally I would do these first, but the body looks almost unusable. It seems to be well proportioned but it is made of a mysterious material called "smooth fine detail" that appears to have been designed to combine the worst mechanical properties of cheese and bakelite. On cutting away part of an internal bulkhead I got the impression that it is very brittle, yet if you put something inside like a bent bit of card to hold it whilst painting it bows outward and holds that deformation. None of this would matter except that the surface finish appears to be an attempt to represent either chequer plate or a very coarse cloth. Clearly a lot of filling and rubbing down will be needed which on a moulding of no strength is not going to be easy. Before I could even prime it I had to remove a horrible sticky coating which I understand is wax. That in itself was quite a task.
I have bought detailing parts from Ngineer's Shapeways shop and N-Train but this is my first 3D printed model of any size. I suspect it will be my last.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on February 09, 2020, 08:51:18 PM
Those are (immensely frustrating) properties almost unique to Shapeways' material, previously called "white, strong, flexible" or WSF. It's a pretty hideous material to work with!

A lot of 3D printed materials, including Shapeways Frosted Ultra Detail, or whatever it's called now (Finest Detail Plastic or something) is far better, if a bit brittle, and home printed resin bodies are far better from a smoothness and ease of finishing perspective.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: maridunian on February 09, 2020, 11:07:45 PM
I've never seen the cross-hatching effect before. As Nick says, their Smoothest plastic needs less finishing, but there's always work needed.

The ridges are where the whole surface should be, ie they don't need rubbing down - it's the grooves that need filling. Two or three light coats of primer, each gently scraped off with the edge of a scalpel blade when dry, should do it.

The thinness of the structure is a design decision - probably a trade off to get the body close to scale dimensions whilst accommodating the chassis.

I hope you're able to redeem this model. Good luck!

Mike
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on February 10, 2020, 05:48:02 AM
Quote from: RailGooner on February 09, 2020, 01:44:09 PM
Graham Farish 370-375 Avro Vulcan XH558 'The Spirit of Great Britain' Special Collectors' Edition the best gift from the world's best better half.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49510833977_8b4834e3af_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ir6Y1z)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
very tempted by this set. Just other items taking the budget for the moment. Hopefully they are still around when I have the free budget.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ali Smith on February 10, 2020, 06:54:25 PM
Thank you njee20 and maridunian for your sympathy, information, advice and encouragement. I think I shall shape some pieces of wood to fit inside the body shells to support them whilst I'm working on them and provide painting handles. If I feel I'm getting somewhere with the GT3 I'll post progress in "on my workbench".
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on February 14, 2020, 03:49:46 PM
This came yesterday:
(https://i.imgur.com/gQadD66.jpg?1)

I think coupling the wagons together might be a bit tricky...anyone have any tips? These cars are my first experience with this kind of wagon.


I have two more orders from Hattons coming. I splurged a bit.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on February 14, 2020, 04:03:04 PM
The bar coupler between the pairs you mean? They're not particularly difficult, I just use a finger nail or a small, flat screwdriver to clip them in, although I'd avoid constant uncoupling as they can break.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on February 14, 2020, 04:22:52 PM
Quote from: Graham on February 10, 2020, 05:48:02 AM
Quote from: RailGooner on February 09, 2020, 01:44:09 PM
Graham Farish 370-375 Avro Vulcan XH558 'The Spirit of Great Britain' Special Collectors' Edition the best gift from the world's best better half.
..
very tempted by this set. Just other items taking the budget for the moment. Hopefully they are still around when I have the free budget.

My thoughts exactly Graham. I had it on all my wishlists, but when I didn't find one under the tree at Christmas I thought I was going to miss out. So I'm really beyond chuffed that MBH came through.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on February 14, 2020, 06:20:16 PM
A lot can change in a decade.

But not me wanting some of these.

It's been around 10 years since two lots of these passed me by on eBay. These have never been out of box, some of the last sold by Chris. Jumped at the chance to buy them this time.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/1081-140220181806.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=87496)

I have my rake of ARC PTAs to finish off.

HINT HINT DAPOL!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on February 19, 2020, 06:16:36 PM
My two Hattons orders arrived Monday.
(https://i.imgur.com/kgUWUFw.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on February 21, 2020, 08:01:15 AM
Bit late and not really new, but these two are now ready to be released into traffic:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/1081-210220080008.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=87743)

I do need to varnish 33030, but the weather isn't with us yet.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: TalyllynJon on February 21, 2020, 11:13:05 AM
So, a couple of years ago I got a green light to build a layout (turns out the light wasn't so green after all - but that's another story!). My plan is to build a model of the station that once stood at the end of our garden in mid Wales. Ideally I'd set it pre-WW1, but because of the limited availability of r-t-r Cambrian, Midland and Brecon & Merthyr models I've decided to start off setting it pre-WW2 just so I can get something running. I drew up a list of 7 suitable locos either currently available or to be tracked down second hand. Problem is I keep going off-script! This is my latest anomaly - a beautiful engine and a stunning piece of miniaturisation. I love it, but I can't think of any logical justification for buying it. I think I need to spend a bit less time and money on eBay and a bit more time and money on actually building a layout!
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/6962-210220111615.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=87745)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on February 21, 2020, 12:15:11 PM
Got myself a bargain by hunting around the dead pages of Google. I found a model shop (http://www.churchstreetmodels.co.uk/ (http://www.churchstreetmodels.co.uk/)) selling a Class 58 in coal livery, but the listing was dated 2010. I gave them a call and alas it was sold, however they had this brand new mainline livery version. The owner suggested it had been hidden on his shelf for a decade.

£75 delivered... brand new. What a bargain for a hard to find model.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/6946-210220121016.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=87746)

This will be carefully and lovingly resprayed in to Rf livery.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on February 22, 2020, 11:26:58 AM
Our decision to build a small layout to play on has changed somewhat but it now does allow me to treat myself to a Class 47 and a Class 08.

Both of these locos came courtesy of a very good friend and originally a deal was struck to purchase some OTA wagons for Clifton Wood. However I was then offered six, bogie timber carriers which appeared to be a bit more modern, built off GF coach chassis but look absolutely fantastic. I dont know if they are an attempt at a particular wagon or just a very good scratchbuilt model. Happy is not the word for me right now!!!  :claphappy:

The 47 is latest spec GF in my most favoured ScotRail livery, however plans are already in place for modifications carried out by a very well respected N gauge builder. This will happen once were through lambing and I have time and hopefully money to get the ball rolling.

The 08 is also latest spec GF and I have plans for that however just running as is right now is the plan of the day!
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/5099-220220112534.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=87786)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on February 26, 2020, 11:43:15 AM
Just arrived - I'm super chuffed with my new rake of Seacows!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/87/6946-260220114251.jpeg)

Thanks to Alan @class37025 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=311) for selling them to me.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on February 28, 2020, 01:15:54 AM
Quote from: exmouthcraig on February 22, 2020, 11:26:58 AM
The 47 is latest spec GF in my most favoured ScotRail livery,

....that's definitely not Southern region.... ;)

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on February 28, 2020, 07:01:51 AM
Quote from: Dr Al on February 28, 2020, 01:15:54 AM
Quote from: exmouthcraig on February 22, 2020, 11:26:58 AM
The 47 is latest spec GF in my most favoured ScotRail livery,

....that's definitely not Southern region.... ;)

Cheers,
Alan

:smiley-laughing: All in good time Sir  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on February 28, 2020, 08:48:48 AM
Quote from: exmouthcraig on February 28, 2020, 07:01:51 AM
....that's definitely not Southern region.... ;)

Cheers,
Alan

:smiley-laughing: All in good time Sir  :hmmm:
[/quote]

Ah - with you  - it's going Ex-Scotrail, as later adoped by NSE - with you..... ;)

Mercig?

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on February 28, 2020, 09:22:40 AM
Quote from: Dr Al on February 28, 2020, 08:48:48 AM
Quote from: exmouthcraig on February 28, 2020, 07:01:51 AM
....that's definitely not Southern region.... ;)

Cheers,
Alan

:smiley-laughing: All in good time Sir  :hmmm:

Ah - with you  - it's going Ex-Scotrail, as later adoped by NSE - with you..... ;)

Mercig?

Cheers,
Alan
[/quote]

I wondered if this was going to be modelled as a 47/7 ex-"shove Duff".

I have been enjoying a lot of YouTube videos of BR in the 80s/90s recently, including the main line out of Paddington (Acton Main Line etc). I watched one the other day which must have been filmed just after the 47s arrived from Scotland, one was seen at Acton just like this, all Soctrail branding still in place. You can justify running "as is" until you do the livery mods.

Are you planning on adding the white brake cooling pipes?

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on February 28, 2020, 10:17:00 AM
Mercig yes most definitely, had a chat with Ian about it and hes come back with a list of mods he can carry out and the pricelist so as soon as I can it will be winging it's way to him for virtually everything possible!!

Sad part is it might be 6months before she comes home such is his workload  :'(

C'est la vie.

Like my Zs it will be worth the wait!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on February 28, 2020, 11:44:11 AM
Quote from: exmouthcraig on February 28, 2020, 10:17:00 AM
Sad part is it might be 6months before she comes home such is his workload  :'(!

It takes time. But is good to see for the health of the hobby that this kind of thing is in demand.

Cheers,
Alan

P.s. still have B4 btw! And have 2 S15s to do....
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on February 29, 2020, 10:06:33 AM
I can't help myself.

I paid pretty much rrp for this class 37 Dutch, just because I wanted one and they're really hard to find.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/88/6946-290220100421.jpeg)

I also bought every last one of these Colhops from the Hereford Model Centre website. I actually bought more than this but they refunded me the difference, as I had cleared them out!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/88/6946-290220100239.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 29, 2020, 10:43:41 AM
I do like those Covhops but prefer the weathered variety and pick them up when they're cheap (and I have some funds)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on February 29, 2020, 10:52:41 AM
Very nice wagons @Ted (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6946) and no doubt will seem great value at £16 in a couple of years. 😉

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on February 29, 2020, 11:06:46 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on February 29, 2020, 10:43:41 AM
I do like those Covhops but prefer the weathered variety and pick them up when they're cheap (and I have some funds)

Oh don't worry, these will be weathered!  :D

I have an airbrush setup coming Monday. I'm modelling late 80's early 90's, mostly freight ... so grime central.

Some inspiration from Shirebrook:

(https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/monthly_2020_02/IMG_1758.JPG.bcbe52f72455f90a143c3a5d627c8e5a.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on February 29, 2020, 11:07:57 AM
Quote from: Paddy on February 29, 2020, 10:52:41 AM
Very nice wagons @Ted (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6946) and no doubt will seem great value at £16 in a couple of years. 😉

Paddy

I might sell them when I retire, which is 30 years away or more... they'll probably go for 5 grand a piece then!  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daversmth on February 29, 2020, 05:07:48 PM
Farish Class20 ...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/88/5576-290220170049.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on February 29, 2020, 05:09:58 PM
Was that on ebay this past week? I nearly bid on that, but it's 'modern' era so I backed out.

The same seller had a RF version too, but bids went crazy (more than you can buy them new)!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daversmth on February 29, 2020, 05:16:23 PM
Quote from: Ted on February 29, 2020, 05:09:58 PM
Was that on ebay this past week? I nearly bid on that, but it's 'modern' era so I backed out.

The same seller had a RF version too, but bids went crazy (more than you can buy them new)!
[/quoste]

Yup, that's the one ... with dcc decoder fitted now
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on March 01, 2020, 01:33:43 PM
Dapol 2F-027-010 ICA-D (Zafns) bogie slurry tank wagon - Nacco/ECC International. An unexpected gift from MBH, because she saw it and liked it!


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49604432007_19443305e1_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iznFrH)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on March 05, 2020, 11:43:45 AM
More Railfreight goodness, a pair of 26's and a 58. All Dapol.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/88/6946-050320114204.jpeg)

No layout... but I have my new spray booth setup, so I can paint at least!

I'll be gently removing the Mainline decal from the Class 58.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 06, 2020, 03:08:07 PM
Couldn't resist another Collett full brake at a tad over ½ the price of a Farish coach :D
It's a different running number to my NGS one and will probably be allocated to a parcels rake
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on March 06, 2020, 07:31:35 PM
Lovely coach @Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264) and Dapol's prices are beginning to look great value in today's market.

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on March 23, 2020, 08:08:45 PM
My latest additions are the Capital Connection pack, it's a very nice set and looks to be unused, comes complete with the commemorative leaflets too, also in the picture are two DRS BSOs, weathered and ready to mate with the KUAs when the arrive.

Side note is the Capital Connection set came from Hong Kong and suffered no shipping delays or any extra inspections on its way through customs.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/89/6050-230320200302.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on March 24, 2020, 10:42:42 AM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/89/1490-240320103922.jpeg)

I decided I wasn't getting one of these as the price was too high on my pitiful pension, but a PPI payout caused me to rethink that :D

Quite surprised at the size of the thing, thought I'd been sent the OO version when I commenced the sanitised hand-over dance with the delivery guy!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 24, 2020, 11:39:30 AM
I'm sure you'll not regret it and hopefully it will feature in a video soon (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) which will also get @Bealman (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255) all unnecessary ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on March 24, 2020, 11:42:14 AM
Hi @tutenkhamunsleeping (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1490)

I was fortunate to get a Blue Pullman from the first release, they are truly very special and who would ever have thought there would be one in N gauge.

Thank you Bachman and also for the Prototype DELTIC.

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 24, 2020, 02:25:54 PM
 :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on March 24, 2020, 10:10:33 PM
I'm just greedy  :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/88/262-100320000258-885011127.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EtchedPixels on March 24, 2020, 10:42:32 PM
@trainfish oh great now we have Midland Pullman panic buyers ;-)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on March 25, 2020, 09:27:59 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on March 24, 2020, 10:42:32 PM
@trainfish oh great now we have Midland Pullman panic buyers ;-)

At least it should be easy to keep them 6ft apart  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alan Kyte on March 28, 2020, 08:50:31 PM
I'm really interested in one of these, probably too big for my 5ft roundy and I'm wondering if it can handle Settrack points, because the Pendolino I used to have couldnt?.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on April 01, 2020, 11:34:42 PM
Not quite the latest but the first of a line of locos for my new layout, which will commence when Grainge & Hodder resume production after the lockdown and can deliver my two baseboard kits.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/90/1473-010420232514.jpeg)

Seen three months ago on Gresby and just out of the box this one is a Hobbytrain E10 which will need renumbering with a computer number to run in the earlier of the two timelines proposed for the layout - 1986-9 and post 2010.

More to follow.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: honestjudge on April 02, 2020, 07:28:49 PM
Just had delivered,  Courtesy of Rails, all Dapol, JNA Falcon Network rail (x2), IOA Ballast wagon Network rail (the last 2 in stock), Greasley BCK in Maroon, and FEAB spine wagon twin pack.

The Virus made me do it   :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on April 02, 2020, 07:33:12 PM
Quote from: honestjudge on April 02, 2020, 07:28:49 PM
The Virus made me do it   :-[

I think I may have the same virus :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on April 08, 2020, 05:49:11 PM
As all my N gauge is currently locked down somewhere that I'm not, I had to put some thought into the best way to get a train fix.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/90/4156-080420174235.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/90/4156-080420173908.jpeg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on April 08, 2020, 10:28:49 PM
Quote from: Yet_Another on April 08, 2020, 05:49:11 PM
As all my N gauge is currently locked down somewhere that I'm not, I had to put some thought into the best way to get a train fix.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/90/4156-080420174235.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/90/4156-080420173908.jpeg)



you wont regret it! Unitrack Hints'n Tips are in the Track section
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 12, 2020, 09:19:29 PM
So new in the sense that it has now joined my fleet (the kit is well over a year old). It's been shared in stages on Facebook, but here is my first ever NGS kit competed and added to an engineers train:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/90/1081-120420211647.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=90881)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/90/1081-120420211739.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=90882)

It even runs without derailing or uncoupling  :D

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on April 22, 2020, 04:49:07 PM
I'm chuffed, my PCA bulk cement wagons from Realtrack have arrived. They are really, really good.

I bought a rake of 15, 12 STS and 3 Rugby Cement (for a little flavour).

Also a pair of 20's and an 08 turned up, because why the hell not. :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/91/6946-220420164811.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/91/6946-220420164946.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on April 22, 2020, 05:34:23 PM
Quote from: Ted on April 22, 2020, 04:49:07 PM

I bought a rake of 15, 12 STS and 3 Rugby Cement (for a little flavour).


What flavour is Rugby cement?  ???
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on April 22, 2020, 05:40:28 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on April 22, 2020, 05:34:23 PM
Quote from: Ted on April 22, 2020, 04:49:07 PM

I bought a rake of 15, 12 STS and 3 Rugby Cement (for a little flavour).


What flavour is Rugby cement?  ???

Polite notice: I cannot be held responsible for anyone eating cement!   :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on April 22, 2020, 07:39:30 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on April 22, 2020, 05:34:23 PM
Quote from: Ted on April 22, 2020, 04:49:07 PM

I bought a rake of 15, 12 STS and 3 Rugby Cement (for a little flavour).


What flavour is Rugby cement?  ???

I thought everyone knew this.























It's lime.

:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on April 22, 2020, 07:47:56 PM
Rugby Cement flavour ?

https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/rugby-cement/59625/ (https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/rugby-cement/59625/)


Somewhere between orange squash and toffee apparently  :D

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on April 22, 2020, 08:07:31 PM
This was last week actually, but worth posting as I've not seen many pictures of them, the Revolution HOAs, they're superb. I ordered the Tarmac ones on the final day, and wish I'd ordered more, so on the hunt now!



(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/91/1147-220420200355.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=91561)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/91/1147-220420200428.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=91562)

Posed on a piece of Easitrac I built too, which I must say I think looks great, a marked step up from Peco.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tempy2000 on April 25, 2020, 05:16:03 PM
I've been on a bit of a random spending spree over the last few weeks - 4 Tiphook Hood Wagons, 3 VTG Hood Wagons, a British Steel wagon, and a lovely TPE Class 68! My bank balance isn't too happy with me...


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/91/6771-250420171403.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=91713)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on April 25, 2020, 10:03:35 PM
Bought a lot off ebay of 81 PECO wagons.
(https://i.imgur.com/rGugMVr.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on April 25, 2020, 10:21:50 PM
 :o :goggleeyes:

Wot a lot you got! :D

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on April 26, 2020, 12:23:25 AM
Quote from: daffy on April 25, 2020, 10:21:50 PM
:o :goggleeyes:

Wot a lot you got! :D

:thumbsup:

Thanks! I ended up with a few duplicate roadnumbers. Now I get to figure out what to run with what, and what sort of locomotives I might want to get.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 26, 2020, 10:27:05 AM
Gadzooks! Zounds! (and other expressions of surprise)
I can see you'll be asking a few questions of the 'collective' about what to run with what.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 26, 2020, 10:29:50 AM
Speedlink stock interests me. Mind you I do know those who like the private owner wagons will advise
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 26, 2020, 11:36:15 AM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on April 26, 2020, 10:29:50 AM
Speedlink stock interests me. Mind you I do know those who like the private owner wagons will advise

I too have an interest in speedlink, mainly because you can legitimately run almost any combination of wagons and loco you like.

I have a handful of Peco wagons and some of the excellent Revolution VEAs in this red / grey livery  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 26, 2020, 11:41:01 AM
True Adam. When the OP replies I'm sure we will all be advising on what the best locos to run with the appropriate stock
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on April 26, 2020, 08:28:48 PM
 I'm pretty much open to suggestions. This lot I purchased was for sale on ebay by a seller down in Georgia, not too far from me (in a sense) which is why I went after it. I've got two orders from Hattons coming tomorrow as well.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 26, 2020, 08:39:46 PM
The 4 oil tanks would run behind a late 60s diesel or any blue diesel  , the speedlink behind any 80s to 2000s blue, railfreight loco. Depends what locos you may have. Certainly a mixture from 30s up to the 90s. The items may have run in those periods 30s to 1947  , late 50s to 1968, steam era  , and my time frame the 70s to 90s. Maybe pm mick Newport nobby for the 50s 60s  , chris Morris for gwr steam  ,  also martyn, he may shed some light, just a thought
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on April 26, 2020, 09:15:43 PM
Got my mits on one of the new Dapol DB/EWS 66s split from the set they're doing, which is good, although I keep thinking I may need some more Megafrets and should have just bought the set!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/91/1147-260420211738.jpeg)

Quite pleased as it's the only one they're doing with the unbranded EWS livery, although I've done one myself. Slightly dismayed to see they seem to have made them even lighter, so I imagine haulage will be woeful. However, I'm pleased to see that with the inclusion of the Next-18 socket there looks to be enough room for a plug in sound decoder. So an order has gone to YouChoos, and we shall see! Going to try for a Sugarcube 5 speaker, but I think there's a chance you'd get away with taller. Shall report back...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on April 27, 2020, 01:31:35 PM
I have been acquiring a few tank wagons of late.
Latest ones are x3 different numbered green BP weathered ones from Hereford models.
also built are few up from kits which I need to add transfers too and weather.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 27, 2020, 02:19:36 PM
Quote from: njee20 on April 26, 2020, 09:15:43 PM
Got my mits on one of the new Dapol DB/EWS 66s split from the set they're doing, which is good, although I keep thinking I may need some more Megafrets and should have just bought the set!


I seem to recall you now have more sheds than the average garden centre, Nick ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on April 27, 2020, 04:31:01 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on April 27, 2020, 02:19:36 PM
I seem to recall you now have more sheds than the average garden centre, Nick ;)

Don't know what you're talking about Mick  :-[

Concerningly I'm actually not sure how many I've got. I think I've got 15 DB or EWS ones, about 10 Freightliner ones, plus another 10 or so GBRF/DRS/Colas etc. I don't even have a particular affinity for them, they're just such a ubiquitous part of the modern scene!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on April 27, 2020, 06:59:48 PM
Have to admit the EWS scheme is one of my favorites. I have that set, and have been looking around for more in that scheme, including any Class 66's.


Two orders I made last week from Hattons arrived today. I'd bought the train set and the two locomotives one day last week (wanted the small Class 08 shunter, little switchers are interesting in my book), then a bunch of Graham Farish Mk.1 coaches popped up the following day. I'd really wanted some since I bought a Class 50 last year, and haven't had much luck snagging any when they've come up on the pre-owned section of Hattons' site. Went for as many as I could get last week when a huge batch showed up.

(https://i.imgur.com/UG3M070.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 27, 2020, 07:06:35 PM
Looking good. @njee20 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1147)  maybe the one to discuss class 66s with or John Pendle. I like the mk1s. Just need a buffet car
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on April 27, 2020, 10:14:05 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on April 27, 2020, 06:59:48 PM
Have to admit the EWS scheme is one of my favorites. I have that set, and have been looking around for more in that scheme, including any Class 66's.


Two orders I made last week from Hattons arrived today. I'd bought the train set and the two locomotives one day last week (wanted the small Class 08 shunter, little switchers are interesting in my book), then a bunch of Graham Farish Mk.1 coaches popped up the following day. I'd really wanted some since I bought a Class 50 last year, and haven't had much luck snagging any when they've come up on the pre-owned section of Hattons' site. Went for as many as I could get last week when a huge batch showed up.

(https://i.imgur.com/UG3M070.jpg?1)


Not seen that set before. Great selection of loco and stock
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 27, 2020, 10:17:36 PM
Farish 370250. Agreed 47306 which will fit in on your layout gavin
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on April 27, 2020, 10:35:10 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on April 27, 2020, 06:59:48 PM
Have to admit the EWS scheme is one of my favorites. I have that set, and have been looking around for more in that scheme, including any Class 66's.

Both Farish and Dapol have made loads, so keep an eye on Hatton's pre-owned. Only thing to watch is that early Dapol ones are really difficult to convert to DCC (although they run well if you do it). Later Dapol ones have 6-pin, and now Next-18 sockets. Farish ones either need a decoder soldering, or later a 6-pin decoder.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on April 27, 2020, 10:38:12 PM
Quote from: njee20 on April 27, 2020, 10:35:10 PM
Quote from: Jeff_W on April 27, 2020, 06:59:48 PM
Have to admit the EWS scheme is one of my favorites. I have that set, and have been looking around for more in that scheme, including any Class 66's.

Both Farish and Dapol have made loads, so keep an eye on Hatton's pre-owned. Only thing to watch is that early Dapol ones are really difficult to convert to DCC (although they run well if you do it). Later Dapol ones have 6-pin, and now Next-18 sockets. Farish ones either need a decoder soldering, or later a 6-pin decoder.

And just to add to that; the early Farish ones can split gears. I have now replaced gears on at least two axels of mine (66135 in EWS).

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on April 27, 2020, 11:02:57 PM
That 47 is a bit of a slow runner. Gave it a wheel cleaning and a small bit of oil. Hopefully nothing major other than needing to be run. My 27 also needs a bit of power to run, and doesn't seem to like being coupled to anything. Maybe it's track-work, who knows. Another reason to start on a bigger layout!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on April 27, 2020, 11:20:25 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on April 27, 2020, 10:38:12 PM

And just to add to that; the early Farish ones can split gears. I have now replaced gears on at least two axels of mine (66135 in EWS).

All the Farish ones can! Luckily it's a trivial fix though. IMO the colour is wrong on the stripe on 66135 (the original release), it's too 'cream' and not quite yellow enough. The Farish ones are definitely my preference though, far superior haulage and IMO better detail; markedly finer.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on April 27, 2020, 11:36:25 PM
Quote from: njee20 on April 22, 2020, 08:07:31 PM
This was last week actually, but worth posting as I've not seen many pictures of them, the Revolution HOAs, they're superb. I ordered the Tarmac ones on the final day, and wish I'd ordered more, so on the hunt now!



(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/91/1147-220420200355.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=91561)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/91/1147-220420200428.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=91562)

Posed on a piece of Easitrac I built too, which I must say I think looks great, a marked step up from Peco.

They do look nice, I agree. Not my era, but you still have to admire them, they look lovely!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on April 29, 2020, 02:07:48 PM
Well I am a very happy man!!

We found out only too late that the Regent livery class b tanks from RevolutioN were exactly the tanks we needed, pleas were made on the forum and I did end up purchasing a few Regents plus 4 unbranded wagons.

A couple of weeks ago I received a message from Mike @red_death (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=246) asking if I was still after any as 2 triple packs had surfaced.

There was no way I was missing out on them this time and the invoice was promptly paid. They arrived today, and I'm quite happy that 17 tanks provides me with a nice rake, although if any more become available from various sources another few wont hurt.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/91/5099-290420140609.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=91970)

So a massive  :thankyousign: to Mike for remembering that I was after some and offering them direct to me. They have come to a good home!!!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 05, 2020, 08:01:19 PM
Quote from: Ted on February 29, 2020, 10:06:33 AM
I can't help myself.

I paid pretty much rrp for this class 37 Dutch, just because I wanted one and they're really hard to find.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/88/6946-290220100421.jpeg)

I also bought every last one of these Colhops from the Hereford Model Centre website. I actually bought more than this but they refunded me the difference, as I had cleared them out!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/88/6946-290220100239.jpeg)

That's a beautiful looking 37
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on May 05, 2020, 08:45:32 PM
Quote from: 37214 on May 05, 2020, 08:01:19 PM
That's a beautiful looking 37

Agreed, the Dutch livery looks cracking on the 37. Probably my favourite!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on May 06, 2020, 12:20:55 PM
Quote from: Ted on May 05, 2020, 08:45:32 PM
Quote from: 37214 on May 05, 2020, 08:01:19 PM
That's a beautiful looking 37

Agreed, the Dutch livery looks cracking on the 37. Probably my favourite!


Agreed its a lovely livery, plan to get something in this livery for my layout  :)
I had the same with Hereford and ordered more TTA tanks then they had in stock. Seems their website doesn't always show what is and out of stock. Very nice man phoned me and sorted it all out though :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on May 09, 2020, 10:39:02 AM
Well when 1 66 isnt enough!!!!!

Clifton Wood has grown to 4 times the original plan and was only ever meant to run a single class 08 shunter. It will now run 30 wagons, 24 of which are log carriers of 3 different sources.

I also run Drax biomass hoppers courtesy of @njee20 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1147).

The issue with this is Colas Rail Freight have the log contract in the uk so I needed a suitable loco for that flow, and my Colas 66 is fantastic.

Drax biomass contract is now run by GBRf so technically I needed a suitable loco for that flow as well. A couple of ones to avoid were recommended to me along with 2 very good versions to go for.

Sawyer Models of Leigh Greater Manchester had 66779 Evening Star weathered by Craig Holt for a very reasonable price and as I have to have everything dirty this made perfect sense to me.

She arrived this morning!!!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/92/5099-090520103643.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=92935)

Lighting isnt the best to show off her subtle weathering I need to add the brass nameplates but she looks fantastic  :claphappy:

Note to self: I must not spend any more money!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 09, 2020, 11:03:47 AM
Just these this week:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/92/262-090520110235-92928402.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 11:05:56 AM
Well posed in front of the pallet vans
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on May 09, 2020, 11:08:48 AM
@exmouthcraig (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5099) that looks fantastic, bet you are well chuffed with it.

Today I collected via a "click and collect" style from John dutfield models the capital connect set.
I have wanted this set since I started my n gauge journey a couple of years ago.
Had over time money to spend and they were offering discount for NHS employees so I thought now was the time. I was picking up some supplies and they happened to have it on the shelf :D :D :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on May 09, 2020, 11:10:58 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on May 09, 2020, 11:03:47 AM
Just these this week:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/92/262-090520110235-92928402.jpeg)

Very nice.  Love the Ford containers too. Reminds me of what I used to see around the dagenham ford plant when going past.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 09, 2020, 11:12:36 AM
@gavin_t (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7707)

I have that set, it's lovely.

Just to be aware that some of the new tool 47s have issues with hesitant running due to miss-aligned pickups.

Not too major but be something to be aware of.

Of course, you may not have any issues at all (my loco from this set was fine, but my 47/7 in later NSE had the issue).

Enjoy!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on May 09, 2020, 11:16:46 AM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on May 09, 2020, 11:12:36 AM
@gavin_t (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7707)

I have that set, it's lovely.

Just to be aware that some of the new tool 47s have issues with hesitant running due to miss-aligned pickups.

Not too major but be something to be aware of.

Of course, you may not have any issues at all (my loco from this set was fine, but my 47/7 in later NSE had the issue).

Enjoy!

Skyline2uk

Thanks for the heads up. Which pick ups is it? The bogie contacts? Seemed to run fine on the shop test track but will keep an eye on it.
Going to finish painting my NSE themed station today then it should look good running by with my NSE dmu etc  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on May 09, 2020, 11:19:33 AM
@gavin_t (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7707) yeah very very impressed. If the weekend goes well she will have some proper track to run on as well!!!

Our monster layout I had a thought about running 2 timeframes too allow me to run NSE stock, and am really tempted to buy that capital connect set, even if it's just to keep!!!

Luckily I've spent a fortune in the last 4 weeks so I cant yet but maybe 1 day before they disappear!!!

:claphappy: stay safe!!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 11:25:25 AM
Gavin. Google farish 47 capital connect pick ups  , there are information on rmweb and Bachmann, farish have useful info. Take it the set has a BSO, TSO and RMB ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 09, 2020, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: gavin_t on May 09, 2020, 11:10:58 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on May 09, 2020, 11:03:47 AM
Just these this week:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/92/262-090520110235-92928402.jpeg)

Very nice.  Love the Ford containers too. Reminds me of what I used to see around the dagenham ford plant when going past.

I currently have 6 pallet vans and have just ordered 4 more. There are 2 single Ford containers but I have a few more in my container fleet to swap around a bit to make a Ford rake. Then of course there is the mk3 Cortina transporter train:

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 12:58:32 PM
Anyone stocking them john ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 09, 2020, 01:12:46 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 12:58:32 PM
Anyone stocking them john ?

If you mean the pallet vans then I've just bought the last 4 from Hattons. TMC and a few others have them on ebay so I'm sure a few others will have them.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: guest311 on May 09, 2020, 01:41:34 PM
if anyone needs any, got a pile of Ford Pallet vans surplus. PM me if you need a few


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/92/311-090520134313.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=92959)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/92/311-090520134347.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=92960)

got a bit carried away  >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 02:05:23 PM
Ah ok still look good john.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on May 09, 2020, 03:52:48 PM
Wow, that is a lot of Cortinas!  You must have cleared Oxford Diecast out.  :D

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on May 09, 2020, 05:08:25 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 11:25:25 AM
Gavin. Google farish 47 capital connect pick ups  , there are information on rmweb and Bachmann, farish have useful info. Take it the set has a BSO, TSO and RMB ?

Yes that is the stock that is included. Was thinking if I could get one a first class coach in br blue would add a bit of variety to the rake.
Just unboxed the loco to run it in and it doesn't seem to want to play ball  :( assume it must be the pickup issue mentioned.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 05:12:16 PM
Ask Ken at dutfield what he has in terms of a mk2s tiie a and gavin. If only 2nd class buy one, you can always paint or add transfer to convert. What is wrong with the loco ? Maybe put a post in train surgery re pickups on class 47 with a photo. Ntpntp ntp maybe the man to ask , bob at brlines adam @Skyline2uk (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1081)  did mention earlier. Use search tool class 47 pickups there was a thread dating to 28.12.15 by sparky
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 09, 2020, 05:22:03 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 05:12:16 PM
Ask Ken at dutfield what he has in terms of a mk2s tiie a and gavin. If only 2nd class buy one, you can always paint or add transfer to convert. What is wrong with the loco ? Maybe put a post in train surgery re pickups on class 47 with a photo. Ntpntp ntp maybe the man to ask , bob at brlines adam @Skyline2uk (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1081)  did mention earlier

Ref the 47 have a look at the relevant thread under reviews on the forum.

From memory the solution needs the body off and pickups to be gently bent to make contact with all the wheels. Also, make sure all wheels are clean and the track that it is running on.

Skyline2uk   
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 05:23:36 PM
Thanks adam that's what I was thinking. Gavin. Any photos please would help. Eg under the wheels
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on May 09, 2020, 09:19:55 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on May 09, 2020, 05:22:03 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 05:12:16 PM
Ask Ken at dutfield what he has in terms of a mk2s tiie a and gavin. If only 2nd class buy one, you can always paint or add transfer to convert. What is wrong with the loco ? Maybe put a post in train surgery re pickups on class 47 with a photo. Ntpntp ntp maybe the man to ask , bob at brlines adam @Skyline2uk (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1081)  did mention earlier

Ref the 47 have a look at the relevant thread under reviews on the forum.

From memory the solution needs the body off and pickups to be gently bent to make contact with all the wheels. Also, make sure all wheels are clean and the track that it is running on.

Skyline2uk


Haven't had much luck searching the forum but will check out the pickups as suggested. Track is all good as I sent out my trusty class 60 and that glides round at a crawl.
I assume the bogies just pull off like other farish locos? Might clean it all up as they do seem to have been very liberal with the lube....
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 09:23:42 PM
Sparky ' a post 28.12. 15 search class 47 picks up. Use search tool
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mickeyflinn on May 09, 2020, 09:41:59 PM
@gavin_t (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7707) try;
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=31081.msg354055#msg354055 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=31081.msg354055#msg354055)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 09, 2020, 09:44:59 PM
Thanks that's the link.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 09, 2020, 10:00:13 PM
Quote from: Paddy on May 09, 2020, 03:52:48 PM
Wow, that is a lot of Cortinas!  You must have cleared Oxford Diecast out.  :D

Kind regards

Paddy

There are 104 Cortinas on that train which at £4+ each is a quite expensive rake when you add the cost of the transporters and usually 2x locos. I only have 8 other Cortinas for the layout though so may need a few more as there are no mk1/2 Escorts, Granadas, Orions etc available  :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gavin_t on May 09, 2020, 10:26:43 PM
Quote from: mickeyflinn on May 09, 2020, 09:41:59 PM
@gavin_t (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7707) try;
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=31081.msg354055#msg354055 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=31081.msg354055#msg354055)

Thanks for the link. Was hoping there was an easier solution then taking a soldering iron to it though  :confused1:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on May 10, 2020, 09:51:14 PM
Here is my latest purchase a LMS 3f Jinty 7309,just chipped tonight and upand running.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alan Kyte on May 11, 2020, 08:10:33 PM
Jinty looks great, got mine through last week and finally decoder arrived today, looking forward to running mine also..
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 12, 2020, 08:26:07 PM
Ordered this on-line on Sunday, arrived today.

Bit expensive but I don't have a layout and I wanted to see if my collection of Poole Farish locos will run after 20 years in storage.

Under normal circumstances, I would have gone along to the local Area Group and asked if I could try a model or two on one of their layouts but these are not normal times and I'm impatient to try out my old stock.

Anyway, it's only the cost of 1 months diesel for the car and I haven't been using that much for the last 2 months so I can justify it.

The loco fits in well with the era I would like to model but I'm not that keen on the coaches.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tunneroner61 on May 12, 2020, 08:37:26 PM
@37214 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6081) Caution.
Thats a DCC set you've bought. You'll fry your old Poole locos if you try them on the controller in the set unless you've already chipped them. You can use the track but connect a conventional DC controller to it for the old locos.

Norman
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 12, 2020, 08:37:37 PM
That may give you confidence and skills. You can always sell, swap the coaches or upgrade the controller and build upon that set with extra track. Chris. @37214 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6081) . Good point raised by ron
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 12, 2020, 08:57:10 PM
Quote from: tunneroner61 on May 12, 2020, 08:37:26 PM
@37214 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6081) Caution.
Thats a DCC set you've bought. You'll fry your old Poole locos if you try them on the controller in the set unless you've already chipped them. You can use the track but connect a conventional DC controller to it for the old locos.

Norman

@tunneroner61 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1615) Hi Norman,

Thank you for your comment. There is a button on the controller that says  "Analogue Locomotive Operation". If I use this, I'm guessing that I can run the old locos, is that correct?

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kaput on May 12, 2020, 09:37:51 PM
Quote from: 37214 on May 12, 2020, 08:57:10 PM
Quote from: tunneroner61 on May 12, 2020, 08:37:26 PM
@37214 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6081) Caution.
Thats a DCC set you've bought. You'll fry your old Poole locos if you try them on the controller in the set unless you've already chipped them. You can use the track but connect a conventional DC controller to it for the old locos.

Norman

@tunneroner61 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1615) Hi Norman,

Thank you for your comment. There is a button on the controller that says  "Analogue Locomotive Operation". If I use this, I'm guessing that I can run the old locos, is that correct?

Technically - yes however its a bad idea for the motor in OO gauge and pretty much a death sentence for N gauge.
Every instruction sheet for modern Farish models specifically says not to run them on a DCC layout without a decoder.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 12, 2020, 09:50:51 PM
Thank you. I've just been reading up a bit more online which says the same as has already been stated, don't run analogue on DCC. Probably should have researched a bit further before buying this set but it's done now.

So much to learn! Things have definitely moved on since I put everything into storage. Will have to get a DC analogue controller now.

Thanks again for advice.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kaput on May 12, 2020, 09:57:20 PM
Something like a Gaugemaster Combi is a decent shout for a basic single track DC controller. No fancy bells and whistles to cause hassle and fairly cheap.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tunneroner61 on May 12, 2020, 09:58:37 PM
Well I wouldn't risk using the 'Analogue' button at all. Get a basic DC controller like the one in GF DC sets. They are simple and effective. Just had a look on ebay - there's plenty there but they seem pricey to me, so maybe try the Gaugemaster equivalent.

Kaput has made a good suggestion re Gaugemaster.

Norman
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: strain on May 12, 2020, 10:13:03 PM
Might be worth asking the vendor if you can exchange for a DC set.  You might prefer the coaches/wagons and save buying another controller.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 13, 2020, 09:11:56 PM
Thank you everyone for your advice, I probably should have researched a bit further before making my purchase and asked for advice on here first. Lesson learned. I'm not usually this impulsive before buying, I think a bit of lockdown fever got to me and I just decided I had to have that large logo 37.

I quite like the loco that came with the set so I'll keep it and I'll order a cheap DC controller to run my other locos.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on May 13, 2020, 09:16:33 PM
Could you swap out the DCC chip and fit a blanking socket so it runs on DC?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 13, 2020, 09:59:22 PM
Quote from: 37214 on May 13, 2020, 09:11:56 PM

I quite like the loco that came with the set so I'll keep it and I'll order a cheap DC controller to run my other locos.

Always worth it as, unless you buy 'DCC fitted' locos anything else should really be run in on DC before fitting the chip of your choice.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 13, 2020, 10:00:16 PM
I'm a real newbie when it comes to this stuff; that might be possible but I don't really want to start taking the loco apart at the moment as I don't know what I'm doing.

I've been given the name of a contact in the Berkshire Area Group, which is my local area group and when restrictions allow, I intend to go along to one of their club nights and see what they get up to. Perhaps someone there will know if it can be modified.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 13, 2020, 10:12:49 PM
@37214 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6081) . Snowwolflair  , hailstone, bob tidbury may help. They are members. Snowwolflair is the chair
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 14, 2020, 10:29:01 AM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on May 13, 2020, 10:12:49 PM
@37214 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6081) . Snowwolflair  , hailstone, bob tidbury may help. They are members. Snowwolflair is the chair

Thank you
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 14, 2020, 10:43:13 AM
37214 try    http://bagladdies.weebly.com/ (http://bagladdies.weebly.com/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 14, 2020, 10:45:42 AM
Thanks, I have been on that website as they are my local AG  :)

Plan is to pay a visit once they re-open, my son knows one of the members of the group through another hobby group and is keeping me informed.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on May 14, 2020, 11:31:30 AM
Brilliant service from Modeltrains Direct, I ordered the GF Castle Pullman set yesterday morning and it has arrived this morning. Pretty good service from RoyalMail too. Picture to follow later.


Note this should read Model Railways Direct. Me getting mixed up again.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 14, 2020, 11:38:08 AM
Quote from: lil chris on May 14, 2020, 11:31:30 AM
Brilliant service from Modeltrains Direct, I ordered the GF Castle Pullman set yesterday morning and it has arrived this morning. Pretty good service from RoyalMail too. Picture to follow later.

Model Railways Direct? Forgive me if I am wrong, I have not heard of Modeltrains Direct.

If it is MRD, I am a big fan of theirs as well.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on May 14, 2020, 04:27:51 PM
Yes me silly old duffer, it is Model Railways Direct and they are brilliant.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on May 14, 2020, 07:53:46 PM
Here is a pic, need to run her in now.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/93/1784-140520195214.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 14, 2020, 07:56:26 PM
Chris, did you buy the set just for the loco or for some other reason?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on May 14, 2020, 08:10:16 PM
Quote from: lil chris on May 14, 2020, 04:27:51 PM
Yes me silly old duffer, it is Model Railways Direct and they are brilliant.

Easy mistake, and not at all sir!

I was just concerned there was another model shop that had somehow slipped my radar!

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on May 14, 2020, 08:33:13 PM
Quote from: 37214 on May 13, 2020, 10:00:16 PM
I'm a real newbie when it comes to this stuff; that might be possible but I don't really want to start taking the loco apart at the moment as I don't know what I'm doing.

I've been given the name of a contact in the Berkshire Area Group, which is my local area group and when restrictions allow, I intend to go along to one of their club nights and see what they get up to. Perhaps someone there will know if it can be modified.

AKA the Bagladies ( or is it Bagladdies??)

@Snowwolflair (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3761)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 14, 2020, 08:36:30 PM
It's this nick     http://bagladdies.weebly.com/ (http://bagladdies.weebly.com/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 14, 2020, 09:09:37 PM
Yes, Berkshire Area Group - BAG LADDIES
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on May 14, 2020, 11:22:19 PM
Hi there, @37214 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6081) I bought the set because you get the loco with sound fitted and the two coaches and it was discounted. I could not find any locos with sound fitted already I suppose I could have bought another castle loco and had a go at fitting a sound chip myself. And even though I have seen a video of another guy on this forum showing how to do it, I do not fancy it. And with the current crisis I could not be bothered with sending one away somewhere like youchoos to get one fitted. This was the easy maybe lazy way out. I forgot to ask did you manage to get a cheap controller.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 15, 2020, 04:08:24 PM
All good reasons  :thumbsup:

I sent you a message but yes, I rang Jim as you suggested and he gave me a good deal on a controller, a lot less than I have seen advertised on several websites. Hopefully with me tomorrow.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 15, 2020, 04:30:26 PM
I'm pleased you have a new controller whatever it maybe.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 15, 2020, 05:16:36 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on May 15, 2020, 04:30:26 PM
I'm pleased you have a new controller whatever it maybe.

Thank you; it's a basic Bachmann DC controller. I recently bought a Farish train set as a way of getting back into N-gauge as I don't have a layout but a fair bit of old Poole Farish locos, kits and rolling stock. What I hadn't appreciated was that the set I bought was DCC and was advised on this forum not to run my analogue locos on this set as they would suffered severe damage.

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 15, 2020, 05:29:13 PM
I noticed @37214 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6081)   , a class 25 on the box did have 6 dcc. Below the code of the farish loco number, description and next to the barcode. It's an era 6 whichbsuits me 1967 to 71, though I run era 7 and 8. The loco is dcc fitted. So as has been said before. There was no label on the front of box. Until I was home, checked by lifting the body, chip. Etc. Ouch. Dcc. Ok. It can be run but as im analogue control, only with my analogue controller . It still works
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 15, 2020, 05:37:21 PM
The description of the set that I bought clearly says digital and DCC, I just didn't understand and hadn't done my research properly.

From what you say and my understanding of what I have read, it's ok to run DCC on analogue but not the other way round.

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 15, 2020, 05:47:27 PM
The qualified person here, nick. @ntpntpntp (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5885)   , please can we have some input ? Many thanks. Chris
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on May 15, 2020, 06:09:35 PM
Hi there if you have bought a dcc loco brand new boxed it will be enabled to run on dc. Most of my dcc locos i have turned this off,but it can be turned back on or remove the decoder and replace with blanking chip.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on May 15, 2020, 06:15:21 PM
Yes it's ok to run a DCC fitted loco on DC.  The vast majority of DCC decoders will allow it. 

Pure smooth DC is best, some decoders won't get on well with PWM based DC controllers, and feedback controllers  aren't suitable as they can't read the motor back-EMF.  DO NOT run on a layout which has an electronic track continuity device (eg. Relco or Gaugemaster) as that may damage the decoder.

The operating characteristics of a DCC fitted loco on DC will be different to the same loco not DCC fitted. The decoder requires 6V-7V for the electronics to "wake up" so you need to turn the knob a bit more, but it should then move off smoothly.

Note that the ability to run on DC can be turned off in the decoder, and some people that only ever run DCC like to turn this ability off to avoid any possible runaways due to interrupted DCC signal.

If you really don't plan to go with DCC, I would swap the decoder for a DC blanking plate so that you get normal DC running characteristics.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 15, 2020, 06:26:24 PM
Thanks to both. Just wanted to make hundred percent sure. That will help 37214 and myself
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 15, 2020, 08:49:19 PM
Yes, thanks for the advice.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 15, 2020, 08:52:50 PM
Your welcome.we do try and share experiences and offer support and ideas mutually
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 16, 2020, 11:54:56 AM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/93/3057-160520115257.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=93458)
Just arrived this morning. This makes five. What I need now is some blue cartics. Does anyone know where I can get some?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 16, 2020, 12:04:10 PM
Revolution trains. Or ask @Trainfish (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=262) . N gauge society may help
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 16, 2020, 12:50:04 PM
Quote from: steve836 on May 16, 2020, 11:54:56 AM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/93/3057-160520115257.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=93458)
Just arrived this morning. This makes five. What I need now is some blue cartics. Does anyone know where I can get some?

As @crewearpley40 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3894) says there appear to be quite a few carflats on the NGS site, click here (https://www.ngsjoin.com/br-carflat-a-8269-p.asp)
(https://www.ngsjoin.com/ekmps/shops/dec4p0d/images/br-carflat-a-8269-p.jpg)

Not blue but I know someone who has 4 of these below which he could be persuaded to sell:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/93/262-160520124843-934562318.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 16, 2020, 12:58:33 PM
John. What. You ? Is that a lima box I notice ? I have one. Just added shields from plasticard cut to shape but very European.  In looks
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 16, 2020, 01:16:32 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on May 16, 2020, 12:58:33 PM
John. What. You ? Is that a lima box I notice ? I have one. Just added shields from plasticard cut to shape but very European.  In looks

Yes me. Not sure if they all have cars but I'm sure I could fill them with something. European maybe but they do say British Leyland on them.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 16, 2020, 01:42:03 PM
John, . Think its this  (http://www.hattons.co.uk/328911/lima_792lima_car_transporter_wagon_british_leyland_/stockdetail.aspx)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 16, 2020, 01:48:26 PM
The cars are tacky. To be honest john. Will make a good offer but if want realistic I would wait http://www.revolutiontrains.com/category/ipa/ (http://www.revolutiontrains.com/category/ipa/) this is exciting
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 16, 2020, 02:09:07 PM
Hi John. The lima artics are just the job. A coat of blue paint and some oval decals and Robert's your mothers brother. PM me how much you want please.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 16, 2020, 02:14:10 PM
The cars on john ' s look more realistic than the tacky lima ones by the way
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 16, 2020, 02:29:43 PM
The Lima cartics are the type I remember on the Dagenham to Longbridge run. The Revolution trains cartics are way too modern. They may sometimes have added a carflat or two. The cars don't matter as I would replace them with Anglias or Zodiacs. Not sure if the Ford trains took the route over the Rooftop line but is not beyond the bounds of possibility and I could always claim they were rerouted because of engineering work or some such.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 16, 2020, 03:02:03 PM
Like these https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/paulbartlettsrailwaywagonphotographs/h5CA1C53E. (https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/paulbartlettsrailwaywagonphotographs/h5CA1C53E.) Yes dagenham via barking, rooftop line , north london line, willesden  , acton junction  , acton  , reading, didcot, oxford, solihull  longbridge or diverted  willesden  ,Wembley   , wcml, rugby, birmingham bescot, Westwood heath but mainly via gw mainline due to capacity on the wcml
Later years the stva wagons and as shown here ran via wcml .     https://www.revolutiontrains.com/category/ipa/ (https://www.revolutiontrains.com/category/ipa/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 16, 2020, 03:52:45 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on May 16, 2020, 03:02:03 PM
Like these https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/paulbartlettsrailwaywagonphotographs/h5CA1C53E. (https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/paulbartlettsrailwaywagonphotographs/h5CA1C53E.) Yes dagenham via barking, rooftop line , north london line, willesden  , acton junction  , acton  , reading, didcot, oxford, solihull  longbridge or diverted  willesden  ,Wembley   , wcml, rugby, birmingham bescot, Westwood heath but mainly via gw mainline due to capacity on the wcml
Later years the stva wagons and as shown here ran via wcml .     https://www.revolutiontrains.com/category/ipa/ (https://www.revolutiontrains.com/category/ipa/)

Sorry, didn't mean Longbridge I really meant the Ford plant near Liverpool. The rooftop line I am modelling is the route between Derby and Manchester up and over the peak district.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 16, 2020, 03:57:10 PM
Halewood. Ah train ran dagenham, barking, north london line, willesden , wcml.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 16, 2020, 03:59:41 PM
Thanks. Oh well diversion due to WCML elecrification it is.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 16, 2020, 04:06:25 PM
ah your modelling the old route of the midland Pullman as described ......https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/midland-pullman-route.24802/. (https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/midland-pullman-route.24802/.) And .... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester,_Buxton,_Matlock_and_Midland_Junction_Railway. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester,_Buxton,_Matlock_and_Midland_Junction_Railway.) And here    https://www.peakrail.co.uk/our-railway/historyofline/. (https://www.peakrail.co.uk/our-railway/historyofline/.) No car trains ran via wcml. More probably limestone traffic, aggregates, cement, farming stuff
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on May 19, 2020, 01:03:25 AM
It was my 64th birthday yesterday, and I bought myself a little present - A weathered 64xx! here is a picture of it on test, running into Tremierten with a weathered auto trailer

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/93/1193-190520005726.jpeg)

I would have posted earlier, but I got a little side tracked celebrating with the family.

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on May 19, 2020, 06:31:43 AM
Nice little treat Alex,

Happy birthday for yesterday :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 19, 2020, 06:32:20 AM
Love to see her running one day alex. It looks wonderful with the autocoach
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 19, 2020, 08:08:59 AM
Happy Birthday for yesterday Alex.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on May 19, 2020, 08:12:39 AM
Happy belated Birthday Alex.
Those 64xx panniers are fine little locomotives.

Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on May 19, 2020, 09:15:54 PM
Hi,

Just bought the Lowlander Caledonian Sleeper from Revolution.

Here's what it will look like running on my layout.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/93/3871-190520211417-93717712.jpeg)

Sorry about the glare from the CL92 headlamps   :bounce:

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 19, 2020, 09:20:47 PM
All I see is a bright light

if you think you are falling towards it, start worrying!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 19, 2020, 09:27:22 PM
It's a sleeper - it's night.   ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on May 20, 2020, 05:56:52 PM
Latest arrivals on Peterhampton Junction have wheels at any rate even if they're not locomotives... two B-T Models vehicles, and one Scenecraft one. The difference in scale between the two manufacturers is painfully apparent when the models are side by side, but I figured there was little chance of a green, National Bus liveried, Bristol VR from anyone else now and I was aware of that issue before I bought them. Quick question - the Southdown Atlantean has some minor scuff marks on the doors side; any suggestions as to how I might best get rid of these? The rest of the model is fine...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/93/3603-200520175119-937681267.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on May 20, 2020, 06:11:23 PM
Take a can opener to it and make her an open top tour bus??

Stick her under a low bridge with the Southdown wrecker trying to haul it out??

:D

Nice looking buses though
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 20, 2020, 10:46:06 PM
Another one of these:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/93/262-200520223809-937901397.jpeg)

To go alongside the other 3x class 108's and 8x class 101's and 6x class 121's and 4x class 122's. Not sure I need so many class 101's though..............
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 20, 2020, 10:48:09 PM
Obviously a love of dmu stock john
Great choice of colour and era
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on May 21, 2020, 09:33:17 AM
A love of grocers apostrophes too, it would seem ;)

Certainly makes me feel better about having six 350s!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on May 21, 2020, 02:56:44 PM
Latest haul is a load of bauxite, some Oxford, a Railfreight 20 and a KRM case.

The Oxford diecast mini is the most ridiculous thing ever, it's tiny!  :smiley-laughing:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/93/6946-210520145447.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/93/6946-210520145631.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 21, 2020, 10:05:24 PM
Quote from: njee20 on May 21, 2020, 09:33:17 AM
A love of grocers apostrophes too, it would seem ;)

Certainly makes me feel better about having six 350s!

I typed my message twice and 101s, 118s etc just doesn't look right. Neither does 101's, 108's etc. Shouldn't grocers be typed as grocers' ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on May 21, 2020, 10:30:15 PM
Ha, no apostrophe on plurals of numbers (or basically anything!). So 108s is correct (as is 1990s etc). If it's apostrophes used by all the grocers, then yes, "grocers'", if it's singular then "grocer's"; I think even the most pedantic would be hard pushed to argue either of those was right!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 21, 2020, 10:40:56 PM
The thing is I don't need an English language lesson as a grade A at O level has served me ok in my life. All I'm saying is that 108s etc doesn't look right. In my mind your statement should have said either "A love of grocer's apostrophes too" or "A love of grocers' apostrophes too". Both of those look right to me  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on May 21, 2020, 10:50:09 PM
Don't worry, it was a firmly tongue in cheek comment rather than a lesson, of course 108's is perfectly understandable, but it is wrong, whether it looks it or not. Grocer's/grocers' are both right, just different!  :thumbsup:

Anyway, DMUs are much more interesting!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 21, 2020, 11:07:29 PM
It could also be written as DMU's though in the right context. All of the DMU's passengers were drunk for example.  :smiley-laughing:

Anyway, the mods will be along shortly so.................

I don't have any pictures yet so I can't show them but I bought 2x RTC laboratory coaches the other day. I realised afterwards that I already have these models but it's good to have spares  :o
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 21, 2020, 11:21:49 PM
I would love to see your trains john
English lesson over. Keep up the good work
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on May 28, 2020, 07:08:26 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/94/3057-280520185414.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=94412)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/94/3057-280520185524.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=94413)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/94/3057-280520185632.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=94414)
My new arrival.
D5509 pauses at a signal with a load of new cars (on the cartics courtesy of trainfish) and spare parts ( in the ford pallet vans 3 of which I showed a while back and 2 I've had a long while.) from Dagenham to Liverpool. I know it normally went WCML but I'm pleading diversion due to the electrification work. ( and rule 1 of course.)
The cartics will have to wait until winter for a coat of blue paint and Ford decals.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 28, 2020, 07:10:34 PM
Looking good steve
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 28, 2020, 07:54:16 PM
The cartics look good @steve836 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3057) , glad they got there ok  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ECMLfan on June 10, 2020, 07:38:05 PM
The mail man knocked on the door today...

I was so exited I decided to do an unboxing for the first time...


(https://i.postimg.cc/ncBm28Qb/1054-B3-F6-301-A-44-F2-89-ED-942-DA87287-E3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on June 10, 2020, 08:45:16 PM
Not my era, but can't deny that's a good looking train (shed)!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on June 10, 2020, 08:56:30 PM
Lovely! Who painted that? They've done a great job.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ECMLfan on June 10, 2020, 09:36:59 PM
Quote from: njee20 on June 10, 2020, 08:56:30 PM
Lovely! Who painted that? They've done a great job.
Got it from eBay and was made to order so had to wait 5 weeks.
https://ebay.nl/usr/arxmodels
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on June 10, 2020, 09:41:51 PM
Weirdly it doesn't look like he ships to the UK! Decent pricing though. Tempted to ask him...  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ECMLfan on June 10, 2020, 09:51:26 PM
He is based in Newton Aycliffe
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on June 10, 2020, 09:53:42 PM
Ah, got him. My eBay fu was failing me! I keep an eye on Farish 66s, as they're always useful to have if they're going cheap, but hadn't spotted those because he has the whole loco number in the listing.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on June 12, 2020, 11:49:51 AM
A 37 in BR blue needs numbering and a full rake of HEA Hopper's (not all in shot):

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/95/6946-120620114746.jpeg)

I won't be sharing everything else that turned up this week as to be honest, I'm slightly embarrassed at the volume of stuff!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 12, 2020, 11:52:54 AM
Impressive rake ted
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 12, 2020, 11:53:54 AM
Egad! There's several walletsful there :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on June 12, 2020, 12:00:12 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on June 12, 2020, 11:53:54 AM
Egad! There's several walletsful there :goggleeyes:

Ah, thankfully this rake came from a fellow forum member and he looked after me on price!  :beers:

However, the other cough100+cough were eye-wateringly at pretty much RRP.  :-[

Honestly... this is an addiction. If the postman enters the drive empty handed, I shout at him!  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 13, 2020, 01:59:14 PM
Whilst in the process of purchasing various branded wagons for a project I stumbled across some Dapol silver bullets (the weathered versions) and just couldn't resist. Let's face it, with lockdown equalling virtually no petrol being used, no going out for brekkie, brunch, lunch etc I am actually saving money every month. IMHO these are the most exquisite wagons made by Dapol and, even though I hate Rule 1 (sorry to those who operate with it) and I have nothing remotely correct era wise to pull them, well, here they are having ariived from Model Railways Direct today.......

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/95/264-130620134347-953611667.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/95/264-130620134347-95361373.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on June 13, 2020, 02:18:02 PM
Class 66!

Class 66!

Class 66!

:P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 13, 2020, 02:26:20 PM
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on June 13, 2020, 02:18:02 PM
Class 66!


Sur votre bicyclette, Monsieur. I point my privates at your Auntie and fart in your general direction, you silly English k-nig-it :moony: :nerner:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 13, 2020, 02:28:40 PM
Mick. They look fine ,looks like the diverted wedgwood potteries at etruria , stoke on trent tanks from Cornwall.  Superb type 3 loco mind you
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on June 13, 2020, 05:38:10 PM
 :P
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on June 13, 2020, 02:18:02 PM
Class 66!

Class 66!

Class 66!

:P

Nah! A pair of 37s would be sooo much better looking!  :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on June 13, 2020, 07:42:33 PM
They are great wagons, some of my favourites. A few of mine derail sporadically though, which is really annoying.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ohlavache on June 14, 2020, 01:46:37 PM
Here is a lovely Bubble car, which is a special edition from DCC Supplies.
(http://www.herbavache.free.fr/mr_munroe/IMG_Dapol-121-DCC.jpg)

The best livery for a Bubble car, from my point of view.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 19, 2020, 01:39:19 PM
3 items this week.
One - a couple of NGS mermaids built, painted and decalled for me by member Paul Cheffus. Many thanks, Paul.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/95/264-190620132728-956101506.jpeg)

Two - following the revelation I'd bought 4 Dapol weathered bullets from Models Railways Direct I was offered some more at a very fair price by member class37025, along with a Farish 'Alcan' branded PCA for my 'Branded wagons' project. I got a Brucie Bonus in that there were 2 of them.
Thank you, Alan! When the skies lighten (if they do without lightning) I'll do a short vid of a 'bullet train' :)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/95/264-190620132730-956261328.jpeg)

Three - a swap with member dickydcc to get a Farish conflat with Birds Eye containers, again for my 'Branded wagons' project. Thank you, Rich.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/95/264-190620145803-956272227.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on June 19, 2020, 03:18:11 PM
Very pleased with my 31, 37 and rare as rocking horse sh*te 37 in coal sector livery! Love that:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/95/6946-190620151755.jpeg)

37 coal sector is Scottish but I'll renumber and make an exception, I love the coal livery.


Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 20, 2020, 01:00:04 PM
Almost anything is possible in Nobbyworld :D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/50025567196_56da8b862f_t.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jdA7gf)Dapol Western with Dapol weathered bullets (https://flic.kr/p/2jdA7gf) by Mick Hollyoake (https://www.flickr.com/photos/182878845@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 20, 2020, 01:29:11 PM
Was that D1000 enterprise I noticed mick ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 20, 2020, 05:09:38 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on June 20, 2020, 01:29:11 PM
Was that D1000 enterprise I noticed mick ?

Yup :) I did try the rake with a Hymek but 1700hp just doesn't cut it and it just spun up
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on June 21, 2020, 12:32:18 AM
those bullets do look good
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on June 24, 2020, 04:07:52 PM
Picked up another Dapol Class 50, along with a few other things to inch closer to building a larger layout where these(I have one other plus a few other large UK locos) can stretch their legs and run.
(https://i.imgur.com/s9IobPz.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 29, 2020, 11:31:54 AM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/96/264-290620112708-962372125.jpeg)

With (again) grateful thanks to Alan @class37025 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=311) my sleeper train coaches have arrived today. I do feel a little guilt at depriving HB of a couple of Bonios but it's many years since I've tried one and I think they'll go down well with a mug of coffee later on ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on June 29, 2020, 11:44:21 AM
Good boy, Mick, good boy! :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on June 29, 2020, 03:48:36 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on June 29, 2020, 11:31:54 AM
I think they'll go down well with a mug of coffee later on

They are a bit like dunked Rich Tea - too long and they fall into the coffee!  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: guest311 on June 29, 2020, 04:05:28 PM
you don't curl up under the dining room table and have gnaw, then  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on June 29, 2020, 05:31:49 PM
I tried the Bonio diet, but I ended up in A&E after I had the urge to sit down in the middle of the road to try and lick my bottom...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 29, 2020, 06:43:16 PM
I'm hoping for a smooth, glossy coat but, having been for a short walk this afternoon people did look at me rather oddly when I cocked my right leg up a lamp post :confused2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on June 29, 2020, 07:25:38 PM
Have you tried the Bonio diet. You put a few in your pockets and when you feel peckish gnaw on them. I tried it a couple of years ago and lost two stone. I did however end up in hospital, I ran into the road to chase a cat and got hit by a car.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Rabbitaway on June 30, 2020, 01:21:01 PM
Hi All

Class 20 from Bure Valley Railway

Not many of these left in retailers so took the opportunity to buy their last one in stock at £99, likely a good buy as these seem to be selling at £100 plus on Ebay

Nice runner

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/96/2967-300620131847.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=96320)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/96/2967-300620131944.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=96321)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 03, 2020, 03:14:25 PM
Postie delivered a parcel today containing the 4 x Thompson coaches, a SR bogie baggage van (you can't have enough parcels stock) and a couple of packs of Peco pre soldered fishplates. By dint of using the vouchers I was holding for the late arriving 8F the whole lot only cost me £15 :)
(Of course, when the 8F does arrive I'll have to open the wallet)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/96/264-030720150931-964352199.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on July 04, 2020, 05:15:28 PM
Some might consider it boring, but another 5 coal sector heroes arrived today... and I love 'em!

4x new class 56's and a second-hand 58.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/96/6946-040720171343.jpeg)

All I need now is a blue and large logo 56, and I'm done. Famous last words.  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 04, 2020, 05:34:10 PM
Ted. Looking good. Just need a rake of haa coal wagons or a few
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on July 04, 2020, 05:40:19 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on July 04, 2020, 05:34:10 PM
Ted. Looking good. Just need a take of haa coal wagons or a few

I do already have about 50 HEAs in black, bauxite and red/grey.

But I'm eagerly awaiting the re-release of Farish HAA's later this year! :D

I have 6x 56s and 6x 58s, so what's that ... ~360 HAA's needed? About 6 grand then.  :laugh3:

Yeah, I'm stupid but not that stupid.

I think I might treat myself to 4 rakes instead of a full 12!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 04, 2020, 05:42:17 PM
Sounds cool ted. And the loads in them.  Quite a good collection accrued
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on July 12, 2020, 04:41:01 PM
Not quite sure why I need a Black 5 in LMS livery, apart from the fact they've always appealed to me.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50101100447_1962868f5d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jkgeEF)
Graham Farish LMS &quot;Black 5&quot; (5190) (https://flic.kr/p/2jkgeEF) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on July 12, 2020, 06:51:49 PM
Who wouldn't want a black five?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 12, 2020, 06:57:34 PM
They are fine locos. Even I have one myself
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on July 12, 2020, 11:18:07 PM
Quote from: railsquid on July 12, 2020, 04:41:01 PM
Not quite sure why I need a Black 5 in LMS livery, apart from the fact they've always appealed to me.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50101100447_1962868f5d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jkgeEF)
Graham Farish LMS &quot;Black 5&quot; (5190) (https://flic.kr/p/2jkgeEF) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

The question is not: "Why do I need a Black 5?"...

...but rather: "Why have I only got one Black 5?"

:D

It's a Stanier, why wouldn't you? But, be warned, I started with the exact same model. This leads onto the Jubilees, and another '5', then the Coronations.

The LMS Black 5, the original gateway drug.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on July 13, 2020, 10:39:11 AM
Don't forget the 8f.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on July 13, 2020, 10:44:16 AM
Quote from: steve836 on July 13, 2020, 10:39:11 AM
Don't forget the 8f.

Its on my 'hit' list when it's released.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 10:48:04 AM
Quote from: steve836 on July 13, 2020, 10:39:11 AM
Don't forget the 8f.

I think Farish have :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on July 13, 2020, 12:10:06 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 10:48:04 AM
Quote from: steve836 on July 13, 2020, 10:39:11 AM
Don't forget the 8f.

I think Farish have :worried:

S N A F U !!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Delboy on July 13, 2020, 12:26:01 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on July 13, 2020, 10:44:16 AM
Quote from: steve836 on July 13, 2020, 10:39:11 AM
Don't forget the 8f.

Its on my 'hit' list when it's released.

On my list too. I had a driver experience on the one at GCR a few years ago so I have to have it.

Quote from: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 10:48:04 AM
Quote from: steve836 on July 13, 2020, 10:39:11 AM
Don't forget the 8f.

I think Farish have :worried:

Latest release date is September this year I think. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 02:53:57 PM
Originally due June but the latest Farishspeak is things are running about 90 days late so Sept looks on (at present)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on July 13, 2020, 03:03:33 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 02:53:57 PM
Originally due June but the latest Farishspeak is things are running about 90 days late so Sept looks on (at present)

:laughabovepost:

You are a way!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 03:17:33 PM
I think you meant 'wag' but am uncertain.
At least Farish do speak sometimes. Anyone know the latest on Dapol's Bulleid light pacific or Gaugemasters class 73?
If so, maybe you could let Dapol and Gaugemaster know please?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on July 13, 2020, 03:20:42 PM
Yes.

Frickin' oslo-collect.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Delboy on July 13, 2020, 03:27:07 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on July 13, 2020, 03:03:33 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 02:53:57 PM
Originally due June but the latest Farishspeak is things are running about 90 days late so Sept looks on (at present)

:laughabovepost:

You are a way!

Quote from: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 03:17:33 PM
I think you meant 'wag' but am uncertain.
At least Farish do speak sometimes. Anyone know the latest on Dapol's Bulleid light pacific or Gaugemasters class 73?
If so, maybe you could let Dapol and Gaugemaster know please?

Perhaps it was a typo. Could have meant "You are away............................with the Fairies".  :P :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on July 13, 2020, 04:40:35 PM
Quote from: Delboy on July 13, 2020, 03:27:07 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on July 13, 2020, 03:03:33 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 02:53:57 PM
Originally due June but the latest Farishspeak is things are running about 90 days late so Sept looks on (at present)

:laughabovepost:

You are a way!

Quote from: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 03:17:33 PM
I think you meant 'wag' but am uncertain.
At least Farish do speak sometimes. Anyone know the latest on Dapol's Bulleid light pacific or Gaugemasters class 73?
If so, maybe you could let Dapol and Gaugemaster know please?

Perhaps it was a typo. Could have meant "You are away............................with the Fairies".  :P :laugh:

On any other day you may be correct, however, not on this occasion.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on July 13, 2020, 06:23:42 PM
Didn't know Nobby was a wife or girlfriend!
Is the Farish 8F a totally new version? I have an old one, but it couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 07:18:47 PM
Totally new.
I have one of the old 5 pole motor ones and it hauls at least 30 Peco coal wagons on the flat. I must admit I've not tried more.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on July 13, 2020, 07:33:54 PM
I wanted scale length trains. OK I'm limited to 35 plus brake as that's the most I can fit in the passing loop. My Union Mills 3F and 7F will walk away with it, but ny Farish 8F just sits there with the wheels going round.
Over the roof-top line on which Cromford is situated the limit higher up where the inclines start in earnest was 48 for an 8F without a banker.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 13, 2020, 07:47:58 PM
It'll be interesting to see what sort of haulage capacity it has although I, too, am limited by the size of my loops. Hope we don't see comments like those levelled at the Castle :uneasy:
Heavy goods locos should be capable of doing the job.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on July 15, 2020, 12:01:44 PM
Bagged myself a trio of Revolution trains TTA unbranded wagons. They're brilliant!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/96/6946-150720120102.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on July 25, 2020, 02:15:33 AM
Order arrived from Hattons yesterday as well(in addition to my US items)
(https://i.imgur.com/2P3lJiy.jpg?1)

Noticed those Revolution wagons in the previous post...they look sharp! Might have to see what they have.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Philip. on July 27, 2020, 09:28:44 AM
Resisted for about 30 seconds  :smiley-laughing: a bargain from Rails

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/97/6180-270720092835.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=97474)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on July 27, 2020, 08:42:47 PM
Looks good but more importantly........what's the significance of the lemon as your avatar?
Just had to ask - sorry.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on August 13, 2020, 10:50:26 AM
From Hattons earlier this week:
(https://i.imgur.com/b2Fc4uO.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on August 13, 2020, 07:07:16 PM
I've bored Facebook with this, so I'll do it here too! My Mercig reworked 37 arrived Today. Truly a thing of beauty!


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/1147-130820190702.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98119)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 13, 2020, 08:23:17 PM
Sss-weeee-t! But I'm not bored yet, perhaps a few dozen more pics might do it. Nah, it's just not gonna happen!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on August 13, 2020, 08:41:16 PM
I'm not one for diseasels, but I do and can appreciate fine workmanship. Nice looking model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on August 13, 2020, 10:28:05 PM
Anyone bought one of the new Farish split headcode Class 40s yet?  Wondering what it is like?  Made well?  Runs well?  Etc.

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on August 13, 2020, 10:32:34 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on August 13, 2020, 08:23:17 PM
Sss-weeee-t! But I'm not bored yet, perhaps a few dozen more pics might do it. Nah, it's just not gonna happen!

Ian's done a better job of photos than I ever could!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/1147-130820223047.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98125)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/1147-130820223159.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98126)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Philip. on August 13, 2020, 10:33:27 PM
Quote from: port perran on July 27, 2020, 08:42:47 PM
Looks good but more importantly........what's the significance of the lemon as your avatar?
Just had to ask - sorry.

@port perran (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=230) Sorry, completely missed this  ::) For my sins I'm a Stone Roses fan and the lemon comes from the cover of their debut album and they've used it elsewhere so it's sort of associated with them.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on August 13, 2020, 11:26:37 PM
Quote from: njee20 on August 13, 2020, 07:07:16 PM
I've bored Facebook with this, so I'll do it here too! My Mercig reworked 37 arrived Today. Truly a thing of beauty!


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/1147-130820190702.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98119)

Wow, that is seriously good.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on August 13, 2020, 11:46:01 PM
It is superb! I've asked him to do me a Farish 90 too, waiting time is about 7 months!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 14, 2020, 07:17:02 AM
Things to do. 1: Sort new desktop wallpaper.

Quote from: njee20 on August 13, 2020, 10:32:34 PM
..
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/1147-130820223159.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98126)

Done.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on August 14, 2020, 09:14:54 AM
Mark, I know you're a nice guy, but I think lock down and working from home is starting to get to you!

;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on August 14, 2020, 09:30:38 AM
Hey, the man has taste!

Just a shame I can't actually run it at the moment! It's sound fitted and everything, obviously!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 14, 2020, 12:11:52 PM
Quote from: njee20 on August 14, 2020, 09:30:38 AM
Hey, the man has taste!

Just a shame I can't actually run it at the moment! It's sound fitted and everything, obviously!

I think we're going to need you to post a video Nick!  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on August 14, 2020, 01:15:48 PM
Quote from: Graham on August 13, 2020, 11:26:37 PM
Quote from: njee20 on August 13, 2020, 07:07:16 PM
I've bored Facebook with this, so I'll do it here too! My Mercig reworked 37 arrived Today. Truly a thing of beauty!


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/1147-130820190702.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98119)

Wow, that is seriously good.

Dare one ask how much? ( answer by PM if you think SWMBO is watching!)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ImpInaBox on August 15, 2020, 10:13:27 AM
Quote from: Paddy on August 13, 2020, 10:28:05 PM
Anyone bought one of the new Farish split headcode Class 40s yet?  Wondering what it is like?  Made well?  Runs well?  Etc.

I had an email from Rails last week about these and picked mine up on Monday.  The Class 40 is one of those locos that's so ugly it's almost cute...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/8399-150820100711.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/8399-150820100757.jpeg)

I'm a relative newcomer to the trainset bug but it looks to be solidly built, runs nicely and seems quite happy pulling my 5 BR Mk1 coaches up a 1.7% gradient.  There's an occasional derailment if one particular coach is coupled directly to the loco but only when taking setrack points at speed.  Those 8 wheel bogies are probably a bit too long for setrack points!  Overall I'm very pleased with my ugly duckling!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 15, 2020, 10:17:12 AM
No way is that ugly!!!

A beautiful locomotive in the best livery ever!  :thumbsup:

Good photos, too.  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on August 15, 2020, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: Bealman on August 15, 2020, 10:17:12 AM
No way is that ugly!!!

A beautiful locomotive in the best livery ever!  :thumbsup:

Good photos, too.  :beers:
Seconded
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 15, 2020, 11:13:05 AM
Quote from: impinabox on August 15, 2020, 10:13:27 AM
The Class 40 is one of those locos that's so ugly it's almost cute...


Gasp! :o How very dare you!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/264-191017100739-568651201.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/56/264-191017100739-56865436.jpeg)

:P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ImpInaBox on August 15, 2020, 11:31:59 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 15, 2020, 11:13:05 AM
Quote from: impinabox on August 15, 2020, 10:13:27 AM
The Class 40 is one of those locos that's so ugly it's almost cute...
Gasp! :o How very dare you!

Oh dear... hornets nest approaching!  C'mon guys, compared with real 'looker' like below, the class 40 is no beauty!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/8399-150820112951.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 15, 2020, 11:39:32 AM
 :no: Unfair comparison. Chalk and cheese. Ref. REF!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on August 15, 2020, 12:23:03 PM
Hi Mike ( @impinabox (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=8399) )

Thank you for the photos - the Class 40 looks great.

Might be time to make a wee investment...  ;)

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on August 15, 2020, 12:53:40 PM
Quote from: impinabox on August 15, 2020, 11:31:59 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 15, 2020, 11:13:05 AM
Quote from: impinabox on August 15, 2020, 10:13:27 AM
The Class 40 is one of those locos that's so ugly it's almost cute...
Gasp! :o How very dare you!

Oh dear... hornets nest approaching!  C'mon guys, compared with real 'looker' like below, the class 40 is no beauty!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/8399-150820112951.jpeg)

:sick2:

Okay, you made me do it, time to wheel out the big guns...

...you want a 'looker'...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/3534-090519105835.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ImpInaBox on August 15, 2020, 01:07:58 PM
Hmm... apologies for stretching the topic a bit here... but comparing a Black 5 with an A4 Pacific???    :doh: :no:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on August 15, 2020, 01:18:36 PM
Quote from: impinabox on August 15, 2020, 01:07:58 PM
Hmm... apologies for stretching the topic a bit here... but comparing a Black 5 with an A4 Pacific???    :doh: :no:

Wash your mouth out...

...tsk, tsk, ...

...that's a double chimney Jubilee!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ImpInaBox on August 15, 2020, 01:34:17 PM
I do beg its pardon - but Black Stanier / Red Stanier - both old kettles compared to the blue A4.   :D   But as I was saying, I'm enjoying my big ugly class 40 at the mo.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on August 15, 2020, 01:39:55 PM
Quote from: impinabox on August 15, 2020, 01:34:17 PM
I do beg its pardon - but Black Stanier / Red Stanier - both old kettles compared to the blue A4.   :D   But as I was saying, I'm enjoying my big ugly class 40 at the mo.

Ah yes, the A4, so named as that's all the paper they needed to design it, explains a lot.

:whistle:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on August 15, 2020, 01:45:13 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on August 15, 2020, 01:39:55 PM
Quote from: impinabox on August 15, 2020, 01:34:17 PM
I do beg its pardon - but Black Stanier / Red Stanier - both old kettles compared to the blue A4.   :D   But as I was saying, I'm enjoying my big ugly class 40 at the mo.

Ah yes, the A4, so named as that's all the paper they needed to design it, explains a lot.

:whistle:

:laughabovepost:

According to legend, at least one plasticine model was needed as well  ;)

Enjoying all the Class 40s, impressive beasts to me in both model form and reality  :thumbsup:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on August 15, 2020, 01:48:24 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on August 15, 2020, 01:45:13 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on August 15, 2020, 01:39:55 PM
Quote from: impinabox on August 15, 2020, 01:34:17 PM
I do beg its pardon - but Black Stanier / Red Stanier - both old kettles compared to the blue A4.   :D   But as I was saying, I'm enjoying my big ugly class 40 at the mo.

Ah yes, the A4, so named as that's all the paper they needed to design it, explains a lot.

:whistle:

:laughabovepost:

According to legend, at least one plasticine model was needed as well  ;)


That would be the one that was sat on then.

:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on August 15, 2020, 04:06:44 PM
Impressive class 40 line up
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 15, 2020, 04:08:42 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on August 15, 2020, 12:53:40 PM
..
:sick2:

Okay, you made me do it, time to wheel out the big guns...

...you want a 'looker'...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/3534-090519105835.jpeg)

But wait. What's that I spy in the top left Michael?  >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on August 15, 2020, 04:12:26 PM
Quote from: Bealman on August 15, 2020, 10:17:12 AM
No way is that ugly!!!


Totally agree. I like all the diesels that have a 'nose'.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on August 15, 2020, 04:50:23 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on August 15, 2020, 04:08:42 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on August 15, 2020, 12:53:40 PM
..
:sick2:

Okay, you made me do it, time to wheel out the big guns...

...you want a 'looker'...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/77/3534-090519105835.jpeg)

But wait. What's that I spy in the top left Michael?  >:D

Cool ya jets bloke.

It's my loco...

...but not my work bench.

This was taken while it was still on Ozymandia's work bench.

:D

Good spot mind.

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on August 15, 2020, 05:41:02 PM
Time Gentlemen please !

Let's get back to topic

If you want a diesel / steam fight, meet behind the bicycle shed at dusk n
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ensign Elliott on August 20, 2020, 09:35:04 AM
A nice surprise from Mr postman this morning.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/4009-200820093353.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98412)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/4009-200820093409.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98413)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/4009-200820093427.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98414)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ted on August 20, 2020, 10:04:05 AM
Looks nice @Ensign Elliott (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4009) - fits in well there.

May I ask, are those point control wires (sorry, don't know the technical term) homemade or a kit?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on August 20, 2020, 10:07:11 AM
Quote from: Ted on August 20, 2020, 10:04:05 AM

May I ask, are those point control wires (sorry, don't know the technical term) homemade or a kit?

They certainly look realistic.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ensign Elliott on August 20, 2020, 10:14:38 AM
Quote from: Ted on August 20, 2020, 10:04:05 AM
Looks nice @Ensign Elliott (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4009) - fits in well there.

May I ask, are those point control wires (sorry, don't know the technical term) homemade or a kit?

Thanks - the point rodding is scratch built from plasticard and brass wire. You can see more about them on page 11 of my Lostwithiel layout thread in Layout Construction
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on August 20, 2020, 06:35:55 PM
That loco certainly looks the part as does the point rodding.
Great stuff

Martin
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on September 04, 2020, 05:57:30 PM
Few new arrivals this week:
(https://i.imgur.com/i6Zv0qc.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/6CunsUb.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/gaqYPpC.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on September 04, 2020, 06:10:17 PM
Nice haul that.

Is the top photo the Cumbrian Mountain Express set? Getting harder to find those now.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 04, 2020, 06:13:08 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on September 04, 2020, 06:10:17 PM
Nice haul that.

Is the top photo the Cumbrian Mountain Express set? Getting harder to find those now.

Skyline2uk
Looks like it is Adam.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on September 04, 2020, 06:15:22 PM
The 'Duchess of Hamilton' is a lovely looking locomotive, as are the whole class.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on September 04, 2020, 08:29:50 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on September 04, 2020, 06:10:17 PM
Nice haul that.

Is the top photo the Cumbrian Mountain Express set? Getting harder to find those now.

Skyline2uk

It is indeed. Saw it pop up on Hattons in pre-owned late last week.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 04, 2020, 08:35:47 PM
Could certainly recommend other stock to run with her jeff. Stunning choice
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on September 04, 2020, 11:13:10 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on September 04, 2020, 08:35:47 PM
Could certainly recommend other stock to run with her jeff. Stunning choice

I'd be curious to see what else there is. I don't really have a set prototype I model. Just grabbing things here and there. Sets/packs are pretty neat in my book so I go for those.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 05, 2020, 12:09:53 AM
Maroon mk1 and mk 1 stock on blue grey. Pullman stock can be interesting jeff here is a list  http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/coach.html. (http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/coach.html) the Generator coaches are the hardest be a conversion required as here https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=49529.15 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=49529.15)    Certainly an interesting item
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on September 06, 2020, 01:42:16 AM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on September 05, 2020, 12:09:53 AM
Maroon mk1 and mk 1 stock on blue grey. Pullman stock can be interesting jeff here is a list  http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/coach.html. (http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/coach.html.) the Generator coaches are the hardest be a conversion required as here https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=49529.15 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=49529.15)    Certainly an interesting item

Thanks! That first link is a 404/Not Found for me.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 06, 2020, 04:37:34 AM
Quote from: Jeff_W on September 06, 2020, 01:42:16 AM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on September 05, 2020, 12:09:53 AM
Maroon mk1 and mk 1 stock on blue grey. Pullman stock can be interesting jeff here is a list  http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/coach.html. (http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/coach.html.) the Generator coaches are the hardest be a conversion required as here https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=49529.15 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=49529.15)    Certainly an interesting item

Thanks! That first link is a 404/Not Found for me.
Try here jeff http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/coach.html (http://www.railtourinfo.co.uk/coach.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 06, 2020, 05:51:04 AM
Gorgeous little 04 shunter in the best livery, seen here stepping onto Troutbeck bridge on the Castle Eden branch.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/255-010920063118-988682167.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on September 06, 2020, 06:10:24 AM
that looks lovely George.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 06, 2020, 06:32:21 AM
Certainly a lovely runner on station duties or a small freight george
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ollie3440 on September 06, 2020, 04:10:55 PM
Had to be done!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/4-060920161035.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99118)

Cheers

Ollie

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Haymarket47 on September 10, 2020, 09:17:42 PM
Quote from: Ensign Elliott on August 20, 2020, 09:35:04 AM
A nice surprise from Mr postman this morning.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/4009-200820093353.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98412)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/4009-200820093409.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98413)

Great looking loco and layout👍

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/4009-200820093427.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=98414)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on September 16, 2020, 03:57:05 PM
Two Dapol 156s added to my collection because the prototypes were assembled in Birmingham, my place of birth.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/2573-160920155503.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99478)

ND081A 156 440 Northern ex-First North Western "Barbie" livery (motorised, secondhand)
2D-021-003 156 403 Central Trains (new)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on September 23, 2020, 06:25:05 PM
Today I traded in various stock at Rails and bought a Dapol 2D-001-005 33/0 33020 in blue and Farish 374-760 Mk2f FO in blue/grey

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/2573-230920182156.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99658)

At last I own a classic banger blue 21st century standard class 33 loco in the form which I remember during my youth in the Portsmouth area.
The Mk2f will eventually form part of a short air-con set.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on September 24, 2020, 05:24:35 PM
A terrible photo of RevolutioN's stunning KUAs.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50378695168_d3d9cb1063_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKMYUy)
© Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on September 24, 2020, 06:27:39 PM
Been trying to get my hands on a BR blue Western region HST for the past few years now but the eye-watering second-hand prices put me off. Brand new one arrived today courtesy of Rails.

Pleasingly, the rooves match the Mk3 trailers I already have.

Alan
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/3378-240920182645.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99677)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on September 25, 2020, 05:00:48 PM
Here's a video of my Revolution HOA's, delayed by COVID and a Farish Colas CL70.

Being a complete numpty, I didn't realise until this arrived that they have a switch on the bottom to turn off the tail lights when hauling a train, I've had a Freightliner one for quite a while.





Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on September 26, 2020, 12:20:38 AM
looking good John.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on September 29, 2020, 01:41:20 AM
I don't know, you wait months and months for train and then 4 show up at once  :D

My Revolution KUA's arrived today, so I formed a complete train with my two new Farish MK2A escort coaches. I've had the coaches since Christmas but they haven't been out of the box. Both coaches had a front axle misaligned in the bogie, but that was a simple fix.

So here's a pic of my new MOD Nuclear flask train, ignore the 68's cos they aren't new.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/3871-290920012431-99850406.jpeg)

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on September 30, 2020, 05:48:27 PM
Not having done anything to my layouts or bought any N gauge for a few months I thought I'd treat myself to a rake of the latest Farish Mk2F coaches. Hopefully I'll have a bit more time & enthusiasm in the winter months to run some trains & do some jobs on the layouts
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/2084-300920174807.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99908)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on September 30, 2020, 08:27:09 PM
These arrived in the mail today.
(https://i.imgur.com/7jM9vyY.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 30, 2020, 08:30:58 PM
Two fine sets of stock there
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Antipodean on October 01, 2020, 07:22:58 AM
Got these secondhand as a job lot today. A$80 (roughly 44 quid)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/8755-011020072207.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99922)

The catalogue was a surprise; he found it between me agreeing to buy the rolling stock last week and picking it up this morning. It's from '94, and in some ways is cooler than the stuff I actually bought.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on October 01, 2020, 07:31:08 AM
Quote
The catalogue was a surprise; he found it between me agreeing to buy the rolling stock last week and picking it up this morning. It's from '94, and in some ways is cooler than the stuff I actually bought.

I had that catalogue, it might have even come with my first train set.

I think it was Warley 2011 or so when I saw Copenhagen Fields, the 2mm layout that is on the cover  :D

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 01, 2020, 08:13:33 AM
That cover has always annoyed me. There's no way that Farish stuff of the day would run on that track!!!

In fact, if you look closely, you can see stock sitting on it which isn't even on the rails!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Antipodean on October 01, 2020, 08:49:39 AM
Quote from: Bealman on October 01, 2020, 08:13:33 AM
That cover has always annoyed me. There's no way that Farish stuff of the day would run on that track!!!

In fact, if you look closely, you can see stock sitting on it which isn't even on the rails!

I hadn't noticed; now I can't unsee that, so thanks.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on October 01, 2020, 12:23:17 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on September 30, 2020, 08:30:58 PM
Two fine sets of stock there

Found them on ebay earlier this week, I like the blue/gray Mk1 coaches (forgive me, the name escapes me after  9 hours at work). I admit I don't have a set era but wanted something else to run with a few of the steam locomotives I have, so the other set of 4 coaches is a nice start.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on October 01, 2020, 12:46:22 PM
A bit of work lettering you have @Jeff_W (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7665) a west coast maroon SK, buffet car, restaurant  , CK. With the Sk. Gangwayed brake, GUv and RBR that's one fine rake. Just need a few sk and ck mk1s will look good. It's what I run.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on October 01, 2020, 01:08:19 PM
The latest addition to my fleet of Western region Diesels.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/3799-011020130755.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99935)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 01, 2020, 01:36:50 PM
@Antipodean (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=8755)

Plenty of catalogues to peruse here...........

http://www.trovestar.com/generic/blog.php?Article=328 (http://www.trovestar.com/generic/blog.php?Article=328)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on October 06, 2020, 11:48:35 AM
I have eventually got one of the limited edition Desert sand Class 52's


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/3799-061020114759.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100105)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 08, 2020, 04:30:12 PM
A Class 17 has made the long and arduous journey east:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50437295421_811794a78f_z.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/2jQYjHK)
EFE Class 17 (D8585) (https://flic.kr/p/2jQYjHK) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on October 09, 2020, 01:54:23 PM
I have been spending again this time dragging my UK collection into the 21st century.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/3799-091020135251.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100204)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/3799-091020135323.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100205)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/3799-091020135354.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100206)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on October 09, 2020, 03:19:29 PM
Where did you get the Voyager from?

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on October 09, 2020, 05:17:12 PM
Quote from: jpendle on October 09, 2020, 03:19:29 PM
Where did you get the Voyager from?

John P

eBay £128 DCC fitted. :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on October 09, 2020, 05:33:09 PM
Quote from: Ditape on October 09, 2020, 05:17:12 PM
Quote from: jpendle on October 09, 2020, 03:19:29 PM
Where did you get the Voyager from?

John P

eBay £128 DCC fitted. :)

With around 50 quids worth of decoders fitted :jawdropping:

All I can ever find on E-bay is overpriced junk :veryangry:

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on October 09, 2020, 10:45:50 PM
that was a REAL bargain.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 11, 2020, 09:30:43 PM
Quote from: Ditape on October 06, 2020, 11:48:35 AM
I have eventually got one of the limited edition Desert sand Class 52's


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/3799-061020114759.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100105)

@Ditape (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3799)
Presumably you want your 'Wanted' ad deleted then?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 12, 2020, 12:12:01 PM
Having edged another year closer to senility a few days ago I spent some of my Rails vouchers on a Class 121 dummy (Half price offer) and an Archimedean drill set (GM577 ex Gaugemaster)
Cost to me - zilch :)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/264-121020120524-100369984.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/264-121020120525-1003692166.jpeg)

Completely off topic but I treated myself to this (not from Rails :no:)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/264-121020120526-1003721942.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on October 13, 2020, 10:49:51 PM
Well I was looking at Hattons new in stock and CL68004 Rapid caught my eye.

But my finger slipped and 68001 Evolution & 68034 fell into the cart as well.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/3871-131020224441-1005051646.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/3871-131020224436-100497748.jpeg)

I already have 4 others but two will be top and tailing the Revolution KUA's, the other two are Scotrail & TPE liveries.

So I decided that I can't have too many CL68's on my layout, just need another TPE one now.

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on October 13, 2020, 10:59:33 PM
I've been keeping the postie busy! Spotted these TEA tankers in the Rails bargains section so thought I'd better buy some  :D They are very nice detailed models, think they will be replacing my rake of older Farish ones....

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/2084-131020225413.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100508)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/2084-131020225449.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100509)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/2084-131020225523.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100510)

Another little bargain I found online & was lucky to get in quick were these pair of Sealion wagons in olive livery... not easy to find these days especially the price they were selling at. They will go nicely with the 2 olive ones & 3 Dutch livery ones I have that I bought when they first came out  :)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/2084-131020225736.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100511)

Cheers, Stu
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on October 17, 2020, 03:23:50 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on October 13, 2020, 10:59:33 PM

Another little bargain I found online & was lucky to get in quick were these pair of Sealion wagons in olive livery... not easy to find these days especially the price they were selling at. They will go nicely with the 2 olive ones & 3 Dutch livery ones I have that I bought when they first came out  :)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/2084-131020225736.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100511)

Cheers, Stu

Nice Stu - I'm looking for some of those in that livery at a reasonable price...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on October 17, 2020, 05:08:46 PM
Quote from: Bealman on October 01, 2020, 08:13:33 AM
That cover has always annoyed me. There's no way that Farish stuff of the day would run on that track!!!

In fact, if you look closely, you can see stock sitting on it which isn't even on the rails!

Copenhagen Fields being 2FS you still couldn't run N gauge stuff through any of the turnouts!

Interesting to see the TEAs in the bargain bins, they must be the most recent wagon release before the HKA? The first in that >£40 for a 'normal' wagon bracket. I was tempted by some of the BP ones.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on October 17, 2020, 05:13:22 PM
Quote from: njee20 on October 17, 2020, 05:08:46 PM
Quote from: Bealman on October 01, 2020, 08:13:33 AM
That cover has always annoyed me. There's no way that Farish stuff of the day would run on that track!!!

In fact, if you look closely, you can see stock sitting on it which isn't even on the rails!

Copenhagen Fields being 2FS you still couldn't run N gauge stuff through any of the turnouts!

Interesting to see the TEAs in the bargain bins, they must be the most recent wagon release before the HKA? The first in that >£40 for a 'normal' wagon bracket. I was tempted by some of the BP ones.

I was also tempted by the TEAs (I have some Poole originals and warmed over China ones), but having looked at them they just aren't much of an improvement for the price IMHO.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on October 17, 2020, 05:17:18 PM
I think that's probably the problem. Plus I suspect a fair number of people got their "TEA tanker fix" with the Revolution ones, despite them being a totally different era. 

I still don't get why they tooled an HKA, rather than just repaint an HHA either. They do seem to be into a bit of self-sabotage!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on October 17, 2020, 09:09:11 PM
Although expensive to buy the new TEA's are very nice IMHO detail wise, finer ladders, handrails & better underframe details etc, although small details it does set them apart & give them a more up to date & in keeping with the newer rolling stock. They look much better than the old Farish ones I think.
I did think long & hard about buying some even though the price was reduced but overall I'm glad I did. They don't seem to have sold well but as others have said it's probably due to the Revolution models & the higher prices these days. I do wonder if this will mean future livery releases may not happen if they don't sell well.
Think I will probably sell on my older type Farish ones at some point to offset some of the purchase cost  :hmmm:

Cheers, Stu
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on October 20, 2020, 08:59:32 PM
My Revolution IPA's have arrived, really superb models and they are very free running.

I got 2 quad covered set's, 2 twin covered sets and 2 twin uncovered.

Here's some pics.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/3871-201020204843-100776148.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/3871-201020204836-100774465.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/3871-201020204836-1007741344.jpeg)

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Antipodean on October 22, 2020, 12:52:48 PM
My wallet has been very thin ever since Hatton's launched their Trunk Service. Before, if I saw a couple of secondhand wagons, I'd shrug them off because they wouldn't be worth the shipping costs. Since I started filling my trunk in July, I've spent... (checks running total) about £350, which is a colossal amount for my budget.* A couple of weeks ago, I had about half of it shipped** and it arrived this morning!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/8755-221020123700.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=100885)

The Poole Farish Raveningham Hall was the prize; it looks very fine with a rake of generic Farish coaches behind it. They'll look finer once I have some clerestory roofs 3D printed for them. One annoying thing is that they misidentified a compartment coach as corridor. Now I'll have to find more compartment stock to match.  ;)

I haven't decided yet what the Kato motorised chassis is going to be; my current thought is to 3D print a Toby bodyshell (from Thomas & Friends).

*Roughly equal to one of the rounds of stimulus payments the federal government sent out in the past six months. You should have specified which economy needed stimulating, Mr Prime Minister.  :D
**The other half is awaiting the (delayed) release of the Dapol Terriers; I have a preorder on a marsh umber one.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on October 30, 2020, 08:58:56 PM
This is my latest purchase off e-bay, A GF Jubilee 45643 Rodney, it is new and boxed.I will run it in on a dc test track and I will be fitting a Zimo MX617N.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/1784-301020193756.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on October 30, 2020, 09:28:24 PM
Quote from: lil chris on October 30, 2020, 08:58:56 PM
This is my latest purchase off e-bay, A GF Jubilee 45643 Rodney, it is new and boxed.I will run it in on a dc test track and I will be fitting a Zimo MX617N.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/1784-301020193756.jpeg)

Ah, that was you was it ya tinker. I was looking at that with a view to expanding my fleet of Jubilees.

Oh well, enjoy it. They're a lovely model.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on October 30, 2020, 11:56:51 PM
Hi there, @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) I bought that because I had been bidding for one earlier in the day, but not having ever done that before somebody pipped me at the last 10 sec's. I was so dissapointed I looked everywhere online for one and found that and bought it straight away. I know where there is a Peco Jubilee if you want one of those.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on October 31, 2020, 12:05:36 AM
Quote from: lil chris on October 30, 2020, 11:56:51 PM
Hi there, @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) I bought that because I had been bidding for one earlier in the day, but not having ever done that before somebody pipped me at the last 10 sec's. I was so dissapointed I looked everywhere online for one and found that and bought it straight away. I know where there is a Peco Jubilee if you want one of those.

That's very kind of you, but I already have seven or eight BachFarr Jubilees. They're addictive. All bar one have been FleaBay purchases. I've had four repainted by our very own Ozymandias, one in crimson, three in lined black which looks superb.

When it comes to EBay bidding I've done the 'last second bidding' myself. It doesn't always work. These days I track something for a day or two, decide what price I'm prepared to pay for it and then place that bid. I've managed to finally condition myself to not going over my initial bid, but it's been difficult sometimes.

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on October 31, 2020, 02:35:19 AM
These arrived today.....................

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/262-311020004740-1012921115.jpeg)

..............which when added to these....................

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/97/262-230720131231-972862357.jpeg)

......................................make this:



Maybe not prototypical but it matches all my other 2+7 HSTs and fits on my platforms  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 31, 2020, 09:09:58 AM
A green DMU. How very retro :-X
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on October 31, 2020, 02:44:50 PM
Ordered Wednesday 13:48 - arrived Thursday 09:35 - Kernow must be going for some sort of record...

Managed to turn them round in their boxes and take a few quick snaps before they were whisked off by SWMBO to be 'your Christmas Present'...  ::)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/2626-291020112632.jpeg)

Got one over SWMBO this morning - a couple of high-windows I ordered from Rails arrived while she was out with our daughter...  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on October 31, 2020, 03:05:40 PM
Dear Mrs. Talisman,

We, the members of the 'N Gauge Forum', feel that you ought to be made aware of the fact that Mr. Talisman has been secretly buying n gauge items and, not only keeping the details secret from you, but he is also hiding the said items from you. As we members of the 'N Gauge Forum' frown at these sort of antics and, indeed, openly condemn such actions as it is not a practice we follow, we feel you ought to be made aware of the above facts.

Yours sincerely,

N Gauge Forumites.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on October 31, 2020, 03:10:06 PM
Isn't it common practise? :uneasy: :confused1: :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on October 31, 2020, 03:13:16 PM
Quote from: daffy on October 31, 2020, 03:10:06 PM
Isn't it common practise? :uneasy: :confused1: :(

What, not telling SWMBO how much has been spent lately on n gauge stuff?


Nah.   :-X
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on October 31, 2020, 03:15:39 PM
Oh. :doh:

What if I just think about not telling?  :-\
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on October 31, 2020, 03:22:33 PM
Thinking about not telling is perfectly acceptable Mike - and legal.  As is intending to tell SWMBO that you have just ordered something and then forgetting.  Same when the item(s) arrive, if you intend to tell her when she gets home and, by the time she does arrive home, you have forgotten, well, you can not be blamed for having a memory like a sieve can you?  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 31, 2020, 03:32:15 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on October 31, 2020, 03:05:40 PM
Dear Mrs. Talisman,

We, the members of the 'N Gauge Forum', feel that you ought to be made aware of the fact that Mr. Talisman has been secretly buying n gauge items and, not only keeping the details secret from you, but he is also hiding the said items from you. As we members of the 'N Gauge Forum' frown at these sort of antics and, indeed, openly condemn such actions as it is not a practice we follow, we feel you ought to be made aware of the above facts.

Yours sincerely,

N Gauge Forumites.

Deary-me, clearly dannyboy has not read the forum policy on breaking the code of honour, aka "telling", which originally involved placing the head of an N scale horse on the bed of the miscreant, though as that was less effective than anticipated, has since been replaced by sneaking into his/her abode and replacing all his/her stock with items made by Lima.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on October 31, 2020, 03:42:34 PM
Quote from: railsquid on October 31, 2020, 03:32:15 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on October 31, 2020, 03:05:40 PM
Dear Mrs. Talisman,

We, the members of the 'N Gauge Forum', feel that you ought to be made aware of the fact that Mr. Talisman has been secretly buying n gauge items and, not only keeping the details secret from you, but he is also hiding the said items from you. As we members of the 'N Gauge Forum' frown at these sort of antics and, indeed, openly condemn such actions as it is not a practice we follow, we feel you ought to be made aware of the above facts.

Yours sincerely,

N Gauge Forumites.

Deary-me, clearly dannyboy has not read the forum policy on breaking the code of honour, aka "telling", which originally involved placing the head of an N scale horse on the bed of the miscreant, though as that was less effective than anticipated, has since been replaced by sneaking into his/her abode and replacing all his/her stock with items made by Lima.

You do not honestly believe that I wrote that do you?  :no: :no: :no:. I think I must have been hacked,  :worried:, either that or Louisa is not as technology challenged as she says she is.  :worried: :worried: (And if the latter is the case, I might be in a bit of bovver  :doh:).
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on October 31, 2020, 04:42:07 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on October 31, 2020, 03:22:33 PM
Thinking about not telling is perfectly acceptable Mike - and legal.  As is intending to tell SWMBO that you have just ordered something and then forgetting.  Same when the item(s) arrive, if you intend to tell her when she gets home and, by the time she does arrive home, you have forgotten, well, you can not be blamed for having a memory like a sieve can you?  ;)

Thank you David for explaining that so succinctly. :thumbsup:

And for giving me the perfect excuse to blame you, my trusted advisor, should Sheila ever find reason to question my honesty in this matter.

:beers:

Now, where's that wish-list? It was around here a while ago...... >:D

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on October 31, 2020, 11:57:25 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on October 31, 2020, 03:05:40 PM
Dear Mrs. Talisman,

We, the members of the 'N Gauge Forum', feel that you ought to be made aware of the fact that Mr. Talisman has been secretly buying n gauge items and, not only keeping the details secret from you, but he is also hiding the said items from you. As we members of the 'N Gauge Forum' frown at these sort of antics and, indeed, openly condemn such actions as it is not a practice we follow, we feel you ought to be made aware of the above facts.

Yours sincerely,

N Gauge Forumites.

She knows I do it - I know she knows I do it - just don't make it official you *******s...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on November 04, 2020, 01:43:35 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on October 31, 2020, 12:05:36 AM
Quote from: lil chris on October 30, 2020, 11:56:51 PM
Hi there, @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) I bought that because I had been bidding for one earlier in the day, but not having ever done that before somebody pipped me at the last 10 sec's. I was so dissapointed I looked everywhere online for one and found that and bought it straight away. I know where there is a Peco Jubilee if you want one of those.

That's very kind of you, but I already have seven or eight BachFarr Jubilees. They're addictive. All bar one have been FleaBay purchases. I've had four repainted by our very own Ozymandias, one in crimson, three in lined black which looks superb.

When it comes to EBay bidding I've done the 'last second bidding' myself. It doesn't always work. These days I track something for a day or two, decide what price I'm prepared to pay for it and then place that bid. I've managed to finally condition myself to not going over my initial bid, but it's been difficult sometimes.

Thanks to Michael Bird I found out about an NGS Dapol Taunton Cider Ferry Wagon on EvilBay which I've wanted for a long time. Starting price was watched avidly for seven days and I placed it as my opening bid with about half an hour to go. I did have a mox price but didn't need to worry, as I only went and won it on that bid. Pics when it arrives later this week!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: weave on November 04, 2020, 03:32:34 PM
Can he let me know when another one comes up for sale please  :(  :jealous:

Cheers, weave  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on November 05, 2020, 12:20:41 PM
Quote from: Foxhound on November 04, 2020, 01:43:35 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on October 31, 2020, 12:05:36 AM
Quote from: lil chris on October 30, 2020, 11:56:51 PM
Hi there, @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) I bought that because I had been bidding for one earlier in the day, but not having ever done that before somebody pipped me at the last 10 sec's. I was so dissapointed I looked everywhere online for one and found that and bought it straight away. I know where there is a Peco Jubilee if you want one of those.

That's very kind of you, but I already have seven or eight BachFarr Jubilees. They're addictive. All bar one have been FleaBay purchases. I've had four repainted by our very own Ozymandias, one in crimson, three in lined black which looks superb.

When it comes to EBay bidding I've done the 'last second bidding' myself. It doesn't always work. These days I track something for a day or two, decide what price I'm prepared to pay for it and then place that bid. I've managed to finally condition myself to not going over my initial bid, but it's been difficult sometimes.

Thanks to Michael Bird I found out about an NGS Dapol Taunton Cider Ferry Wagon on EvilBay which I've wanted for a long time. Starting price was watched avidly for seven days and I placed it as my opening bid with about half an hour to go. I did have a mox price but didn't need to worry, as I only went and won it on that bid. Pics when it arrives later this week!

Auctionstealer is your friend - you are allowed 3 free 15 sec bids (before closure)  a week ( or so)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on November 05, 2020, 12:26:49 PM
I have often wondered about these sort of sites. If three people are members of the same site, all wanting one particular item and all with the same maximum bid, how does the site decide who it is going to place the bid for?  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on November 05, 2020, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on November 05, 2020, 12:20:41 PM
Quote from: Foxhound on November 04, 2020, 01:43:35 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on October 31, 2020, 12:05:36 AM
Quote from: lil chris on October 30, 2020, 11:56:51 PM
Hi there, @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) I bought that because I had been bidding for one earlier in the day, but not having ever done that before somebody pipped me at the last 10 sec's. I was so dissapointed I looked everywhere online for one and found that and bought it straight away. I know where there is a Peco Jubilee if you want one of those.

That's very kind of you, but I already have seven or eight BachFarr Jubilees. They're addictive. All bar one have been FleaBay purchases. I've had four repainted by our very own Ozymandias, one in crimson, three in lined black which looks superb.

When it comes to EBay bidding I've done the 'last second bidding' myself. It doesn't always work. These days I track something for a day or two, decide what price I'm prepared to pay for it and then place that bid. I've managed to finally condition myself to not going over my initial bid, but it's been difficult sometimes.

Thanks to Michael Bird I found out about an NGS Dapol Taunton Cider Ferry Wagon on EvilBay which I've wanted for a long time. Starting price was watched avidly for seven days and I placed it as my opening bid with about half an hour to go. I did have a mox price but didn't need to worry, as I only went and won it on that bid. Pics when it arrives later this week!

Auctionstealer is your friend - you are allowed 3 free 15 sec bids (before closure)  a week ( or so)

It's an odd concept. If you're prepared to pay X amount, and that's your maximum, then it doesn't matter whether you place the bid as soon as the auction goes live, or whether you place it 10s before it finishes.

If someone 'steals' the winning bid 10s before it finishes it just means they were prepared to pay more in any case.

Sniping is just a 'thing', in reality it has no bearing on the auction result.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on November 05, 2020, 12:29:00 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on November 05, 2020, 12:26:49 PM
I have often wondered about these sort of sites. If three people are members of the same site, all wanting one particular item and all with the same maximum bid, how does the site decide who it is going to place the bid for?  :hmmm:

They don't, the 'computer' does something trickery, they take your money, either in subscription or adverts, and say "So long sucker".
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on November 05, 2020, 12:54:47 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on November 05, 2020, 12:27:32 PM

Sniping is just a 'thing', in reality it has no bearing on the auction result.
You are neglecting human psychology. An item that had reached a 'fair price' of, say, £30 with four days to go is more likely to go for more, than an item that reaches £30 in the last few seconds. Because there are people who are susceptible to 'auction fever', or just temptation.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 05, 2020, 01:00:23 PM
Not exactly a true purchase but last week I supplied 16 wagons to @mk1gtstu (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2084) as a commission to weather them. The wagons were a mixture of poorly factory weathered and pristine Farish for Stu to work his magic on. Here are the results of his work received today. I've used his pics as the weather here is so overcast the light is shocking ::)
They all have real coal loads for insertion/removal as I wish. The lad is a wizard.
Bring on that 8F, Farish!!!!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/264-051120124038-1015351371.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/264-051120124038-101535637.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/264-051120124039-1015381819.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/264-051120124040-101540703.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/264-051120124039-1015381823.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on November 05, 2020, 01:02:25 PM
Stunning work by the in house in this parish Master of weathering Mick.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on November 05, 2020, 01:02:50 PM
They certainly look like poor neglected wagons - but nice work.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 06, 2020, 02:07:39 AM
Stuff from Hattons/Ebay with more on the way.
Class 50 "Glorious"
(https://i.imgur.com/P2Xpw9P.jpg?1)
Class 55 "The Prince of Wales' Own Regiment of Yorkshire"
(https://i.imgur.com/2Wuecgm.jpg?1)
Class 08 08672
(https://i.imgur.com/3BusLQu.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on November 06, 2020, 02:20:40 AM
Impressive work jeff. For me with the class 08 I would and with mine weathered the yellow coupling rods and the lower part the body.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 07, 2020, 12:37:53 PM
Bought secondhand Farish 371-111 class 31 D5596,
three s/h Mk1 suburbans, and,
three new ex-LMS Stanier corridors (BSK, CO, SO) in BR maroon.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/2573-071120123320.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=101622)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/2573-071120123405.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=101623)

With the three ex-LMS additions, I now own coaching stock from all the ex-Big 4 companies.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 10, 2020, 01:29:55 AM
I think I have a thing for buying train sets.
(https://i.imgur.com/pNSQvJ5.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on November 16, 2020, 12:13:11 AM
Found this pre-owned at Hattons.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/3871-161120000650-1019911222.jpeg)

I've been looking for this livery for a while and when VAT was removed I got this for 75 quid.

It ran OK but with some noise and hesitation on my DC test track.

A quick look revealed this

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/3871-161120000644-1019902458.jpeg)

Two missing gears, plus a missing ladder

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/101/3871-161120000643-1019821939.jpeg)

A root around my CL66 spares box came up with a working bogie tower, so I swapped the wheels and replaced the bogie. I gave all the wheels a good clean and now the loco runs much better.

Unfortunately, the intact bogie frame is from a Dapol loco, so I'll need to add a ladder rather than do a swap.

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 16, 2020, 12:36:29 AM
Bought a Graham Farish set off eBay from someone here in the states. Features a Class 31 and several wagons.
(https://i.imgur.com/L0i37CV.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on November 16, 2020, 11:28:38 AM
You must have a big collection of Farish train set controllers  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 16, 2020, 01:43:41 PM
Quote from: joe cassidy on November 16, 2020, 11:28:38 AM
You must have a big collection of Farish train set controllers  :)

I think I have four Farish sets w/ a controller? And a Dapol/Kato set that came with a Kato controller (that I can use).  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 17, 2020, 09:37:13 PM
Green theme this time.

Dapol 2D-001-001 class 33 D6571
Dapol 2P-014-080 SR Maunsell high window TK

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/102/2573-171120213238.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=102084)

And comparison of Maunsell high window TK with low window BCK

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/102/2573-171120213606.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=102085)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 19, 2020, 12:28:55 AM
This arrived today. I have shamelessly "borrowed" the ebay photo since I don't have my own photo on my PC at the moment. Doesn't run but I think it's getting current. Will need some looking into (as will the Class 31 in the set I got the other day, but that unit does run)
(https://i.imgur.com/lQHdVQh.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 19, 2020, 10:40:00 AM
371-052 made in 2008. Not often you see the black one so I hope you can get it running OK
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 19, 2020, 01:59:46 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on November 19, 2020, 10:40:00 AM
371-052 made in 2008. Not often you see the black one so I hope you can get it running OK

There's actually another one located in the states on Ebay right now I think. Same # and everything.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on November 19, 2020, 02:04:05 PM
And here it is -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-gauge-diesel-locomotive-371-052-class-4-diesel-shunter-11217-early-emblem/143848081775?hash=item217e03896f:g:8EQAAOSw0elftEu3 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-gauge-diesel-locomotive-371-052-class-4-diesel-shunter-11217-early-emblem/143848081775?hash=item217e03896f:g:8EQAAOSw0elftEu3)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 19, 2020, 02:25:42 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on November 19, 2020, 02:04:05 PM
And here it is -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-gauge-diesel-locomotive-371-052-class-4-diesel-shunter-11217-early-emblem/143848081775?hash=item217e03896f:g:8EQAAOSw0elftEu3 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-gauge-diesel-locomotive-371-052-class-4-diesel-shunter-11217-early-emblem/143848081775?hash=item217e03896f:g:8EQAAOSw0elftEu3)

Same seller I bought mine from. Must be hoarding them!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AndyRA on November 21, 2020, 05:39:21 PM
I hadn't bought any Locos for nearly ten years now, but I finally had a mad moment and splashed out on four new Dapol 86s. The last few days has been spent re-numbering three of them, and doing some minor repainting on them as well. At the present time all of them are doing well, handling 12 coaches with no difficulty, along with 1 in 70 gradients at a decent speed without using full power. So far so good  ;D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/102/5731-211120173303.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=102211)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/102/5731-211120173348.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=102212)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/102/5731-211120173505.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=102213)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/102/5731-211120173618.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=102214)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on November 21, 2020, 05:42:18 PM
Impressive andy. How many 86s you total ? Just need the 85 @AndyRA (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5731) love the choice of numbers
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AndyRA on November 21, 2020, 05:56:29 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on November 21, 2020, 05:42:18 PM
Impressive andy. How many 86s you total ? Just need the 85 @AndyRA (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5731) love the choice of numbers

That brings the total of 86s up to 26 now, along with
8 x 87s
7 x 85s
3 x 84s
3 x 83s
3 x 82s
7 x 81s
plus the Gas Turbine conversion E2001
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on November 21, 2020, 06:01:03 PM
What a collection is all I'm.saying. chris
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 24, 2020, 01:21:21 AM
Latest N gauge arrivals.
(https://i.imgur.com/YwAxNof.jpg?1)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on November 24, 2020, 01:39:14 PM
Hi Jeff ( @Jeff_W (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7665) )

Nice haul.  I see you have some of those signals that appeared on John's ( @Train Waiting (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6222) ) the larger Poppingham Railway.  Are you planning on a tribute layout?

:)

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 28, 2020, 11:34:13 AM
The postie delivered this Farish 371-451 class 37 D6707.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/102/2573-281120113325.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=102505)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 28, 2020, 04:17:59 PM
Classy but quite old (2008). Is it a good runner?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 28, 2020, 05:18:10 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on November 28, 2020, 04:17:59 PM
Classy but quite old (2008). Is it a good runner?

Runs well, directional lights all work OK.
Didn't know that 37 was old ... I own several Farish 47 chassis which have brass gears fitted on bogies which are about FORTY years old!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on November 28, 2020, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on November 28, 2020, 04:17:59 PM
Classy but quite old (2008). Is it a good runner?

Exactly the phrase my wife uses about me!

:D

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on December 02, 2020, 12:27:34 AM
Some of this stuff came last week but between work and sleep and just not having the enthusiasm to get into things... I've been delayed into opening/inspecting recent purchases:
(https://i.imgur.com/wk5GnEX.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 02, 2020, 12:38:01 AM
Some good stuff there!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Antipodean on December 02, 2020, 01:56:58 AM
This secondhand haul from Hattons came in the post a couple of weeks ago, but I completely forgot to take photos at the time. They've been dragged out for a quick snap.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/102/8755-021220015353.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=102637)

The 48XX runs beautifully; she's almost inaudible. Not a strong puller, but she only has one autocoach to deal with. I may get a second, but that'd be the limit.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on December 05, 2020, 04:40:28 PM
I think I'm going senile. Just had an email to say £127.45 had been taken from my Paypal account. Didn't have aclue what it was for but it did say it went to Rails of Sheffield. After a bit of digging it seems I pre-prdered a class 31. I don't remember doing that  :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on December 05, 2020, 04:56:01 PM
Looks cracking that @Only Me (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1328)  :thumbsup:

Just don't let @Bealman (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255) see the state of the BP in the background  :goggleeyes:

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on December 05, 2020, 04:57:47 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on December 05, 2020, 04:40:28 PM
I think I'm going senile. Just had an email to say £127.45 had been taken from my Paypal account. Didn't have aclue what it was for but it did say it went to Rails of Sheffield. After a bit of digging it seems I pre-prdered a class 31. I don't remember doing that  :doh:

Which one mate?

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 05, 2020, 05:07:24 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on December 05, 2020, 04:40:28 PM
I think I'm going senile. Just had an email to say £127.45 had been taken from my Paypal account. Didn't have aclue what it was for but it did say it went to Rails of Sheffield. After a bit of digging it seems I pre-prdered a class 31. I don't remember doing that  :doh:

A feeble excuse for getting another loco which just doesn't wash with those of us who know you :no:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on December 05, 2020, 05:08:55 PM
The blue one of course  :thumbsup: 31 131 I think. I already have 31 173 and 31 602 so it won't be lonely
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on December 05, 2020, 05:12:16 PM
You're going to have to believe me Mick @Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264) as it's true this time! Just looked back at my emails and it says the order was placed on Saturday October 31st @ 02:16. That explains a lot!  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 05, 2020, 05:15:28 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on December 05, 2020, 05:12:16 PM
You're going to have to believe me Mick @Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264) as it's true this time! Just looked back at my emails and it says the order was placed on Saturday October 31st @ 02:16. That explains a lot!  :beers:

A salutary warning to all - don't drink and shop :no: :telloff: :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on December 05, 2020, 05:18:07 PM
Maybe he just had his tights on ... too tight.  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on December 05, 2020, 05:19:05 PM
NOW you tell me!  :(

Looks like I only have 3 other pre-orders though. Strangely 2 of them were placed around the same time but ordered separately. That night cost me £593.70 on trains and probably £20 on beer  :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on December 05, 2020, 05:19:51 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on December 05, 2020, 05:18:07 PM
Maybe he just had his tights on ... too tight.  :)

Well my pocket must have been a lot tighter after that!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: guest311 on December 05, 2020, 06:08:55 PM
Quote from: Only Me on December 05, 2020, 04:46:09 PM
New layout and new DBSO ;)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/102/1328-051220164359.jpeg)

glad to see the rather sad Blue Pullman power car found a home  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on December 05, 2020, 07:22:46 PM
Quote from: Only Me on December 05, 2020, 06:15:00 PM
If you squint a bit theres an umber and cream one in the shed ;)

Just the power car or the whole unit? pictures please!

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: guest311 on December 05, 2020, 08:30:54 PM
oh  :censored:

don't do faceache or the other thing.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: keerout on December 05, 2020, 08:34:47 PM
 Me neither...  :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on December 05, 2020, 09:05:30 PM
Bought this morning in a fit of madness but isn't it a lovely model.(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/102/1784-051220194326.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on December 05, 2020, 09:08:55 PM
Lovely loco chris.dont you just love those instructions that come supplied that we already know.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 05, 2020, 10:08:19 PM
Just saw the BP.

We are not amused.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 05, 2020, 10:17:16 PM
Would probably do that if it wasn't 9.16 on Sunday morning  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on December 06, 2020, 12:44:05 AM
Only about 15 minutes until the sun is past the yard arm now.................  :beers:

I'm taking it easy on the beer tonight (only had 4 pints) as it can get expensive as above  :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JonMann on December 09, 2020, 04:20:32 PM
New additions to my fleet. Sound fitted Stanier 8F arrived from Rails today and WD Austerity which I picked up at Kernows Guildford shop on Saturday. Have got the RTC coloured Class 31 sound fitted on its way from Rails too.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/1674-091220161836.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=103088)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on December 12, 2020, 11:22:17 AM
My last carriage arrived today to complete my short 1980s cross-country carriage set.
The Mk2f FO arrived first (already shown earlier), then the buffet car, next was the Mk2f TSO
and finally - today - the Mk2f BSO.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/2573-121220112011.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=103155)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/2573-121220112050.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=103156)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on December 19, 2020, 10:41:34 PM
Bought this yesterday from my local model shop, could not resist and happy with the price I paid.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/1784-191220223831.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 19, 2020, 10:48:05 PM
 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on December 19, 2020, 11:05:34 PM
Quote from: lil chris on December 19, 2020, 10:41:34 PM
Bought this yesterday from my local model shop, could not resist and happy with the price I paid.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/1784-191220223831.jpeg)

I think most people would struggle to criticise that choice good sir....I am tempted every time I see one and it's an era too early for me!

And in this troubling times it's also reassuring to see Bealman commenting first  :smiley-laughing:

Skyline2uk 
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on December 19, 2020, 11:31:24 PM
Thanks skyline, its a not really the right choice for my railway. My railway is based on rails north of Manchester not the west coast mainline from London to Manchester. But the set is so nice and should hold its value so a good investment and what a smooth runner too so Rule One applies.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on December 20, 2020, 12:01:00 AM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on December 19, 2020, 11:05:34 PM

I think most people would struggle to criticise that choice good sir....I am tempted every time I see one and it's an era too early for me!

And in this troubling times it's also reassuring to see Bealman commenting first  :smiley-laughing:

Skyline2uk

I just loved it so much I got one even though almost all of my modelling is post Y2K. So go on get one you know you want to. It'll be a rule 1.

cheers
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on December 20, 2020, 12:29:13 AM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on December 19, 2020, 11:05:34 PM
Quote from: lil chris on December 19, 2020, 10:41:34 PM
Bought this yesterday from my local model shop, could not resist and happy with the price I paid.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/1784-191220223831.jpeg)

I think most people would struggle to criticise that choice good sir....I am tempted every time I see one and it's an era too early for me!

And in this troubling times it's also reassuring to see Bealman commenting first  :smiley-laughing:

Skyline2uk

I'm tempted everytime they pop up too...

...and I'm a kettle man, LMS at that.

Although, three Westerns, a pile of US diesels, a couple of US steamers.

Hell, thats the whole point of Rule 1, isn't it?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 20, 2020, 12:57:47 AM
Go on, you know you want one  >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on December 20, 2020, 01:03:22 AM
Bloke in the shop told me that as they are so old it's rumoured they were actually on Noah's ark. I remember from school that there were 2 of everything on the ark so.........

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/88/262-100320000258-885011127.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on December 20, 2020, 03:46:03 AM
thats just greedy, but i love it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on December 20, 2020, 08:15:30 AM
Quote from: gc4946 on December 12, 2020, 11:22:17 AM
My last carriage arrived today to complete my short 1980s cross-country carriage set.
The Mk2f FO arrived first (already shown earlier), then the buffet car, next was the Mk2f TSO
and finally - today - the Mk2f BSO.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/2573-121220112011.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=103155)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/2573-121220112050.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=103156)
Inpressive thus far. Just needs 1 more standard coach
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on December 20, 2020, 11:00:15 AM
Quote from: Trainfish on December 20, 2020, 01:03:22 AM
Bloke in the shop told me that as they are so old it's rumoured they were actually on Noah's ark. They have still got a 6 pin socket for Dcc so they are fairly old, Bachmann must have got stock from somewhere there seems to be a few for sale.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/88/262-100320000258-885011127.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on December 20, 2020, 11:11:08 AM
Quote from: Bealman on December 20, 2020, 12:57:47 AM
Go on, you know you want one  >:D

You're not wrong, however, an empty bank account and work uncertainty (self-employed), means it'll have to wait a while. Plus, there's a pile of other stuff I'd like which would be more appropriate.

But, maybe one day.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on December 22, 2020, 01:15:41 PM
These four arrived courtesy of Alan Cumming yesterday.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/8774-221220131725.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=103535)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on December 22, 2020, 01:18:19 PM
Useful additions for the plymouth parcels train rob
I've a few myself and just need a little weathering
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on December 23, 2020, 08:27:11 PM
Something for the Hogwarts Express! Thank you Gideon!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on December 23, 2020, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: DarrwestLU6 on December 23, 2020, 08:27:11 PM
Something for the Hogwarts Express! Thank you Gideon!

Now we know @DarrwestLU6 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6745)  you opened your present to yourself
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AndyRA on December 23, 2020, 10:53:52 PM
Haven't bought one of these for years. In fact they were still being made at Poole when I got the last one. Fresh out of the Box in the afternoon, and by evening a bit of light weathering applied.  :)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/5731-231220225122.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=103620)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/5731-231220225319.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=103621)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on December 24, 2020, 01:48:54 PM
Couple more additions...

The Class 55 seems to be DOA unfortunately. Tested it on an oval of Kato unitrack and no movement whatsoever. I feel like I have a knack for finding locos that don't want to run...my fault for buying used though. These two orders each came from the States. Need to figure out how to work on them I guess, or something.
(https://i.imgur.com/6Xb40xP.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/NHSPBBb.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on December 24, 2020, 01:57:53 PM
Hi jeff @Jeff_W (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=7665)  te the Class 55 put a post in the train surgery section. Love the parcels set with the 47
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jivebunny on December 26, 2020, 04:52:03 PM
Buying used doesn't mean you should receive items that don't work. Unless you buy a second-hand model locomotive that's described as not being operational or not tested then you're perfectly entitled to expect the item you receive to be operational, especially if you paid the sort of price you'd expect to pay for a working locomotive. If it was eBay or a retailer then I'd be sending it back or requesting a partial refund since the item's not as described.

Not a purchase as such, since it was a present, but here's a TGS to complete my 2+10 BR blue & grey HST. Turns out it's not just shades of INTERCITY grey Dapol has trouble with, but BR blue as well...

Alan

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/3378-261220165100.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=103682)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bingley Hall on December 28, 2020, 03:28:34 AM
Quote from: jivebunny on December 26, 2020, 04:52:03 PM
Buying used doesn't mean you should receive items that don't work. Unless you buy a second-hand model locomotive that's described as not being operational or not tested then you're perfectly entitled to expect the item you receive to be operational, especially if you paid the sort of price you'd expect to pay for a working locomotive. If it was eBay or a retailer then I'd be sending it back or requesting a partial refund since the item's not as described.

Not a purchase as such, since it was a present, but here's a TGS to complete my 2+10 BR blue & grey HST. Turns out it's not just shades of INTERCITY grey Dapol has trouble with, but BR blue as well...

Alan

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/3378-261220165100.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=103682)
Saw and photographed plenty over the years in both schemes- wouldn't have a problem with either of those.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 07, 2021, 12:51:25 PM
Bought in the recent sale by TMC, a couple of weathered items - Farish horse box and Farish MK1 RMB in green. TMC's idea of weathering seems to be just matting down the shine of the pristine ones so I really think @mk1gtstu (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2084) has nothing to worry about :no:
I'm sure the RMB would have been washed fairly often so wouldn't be filthy anyway.
The horsebox carries the wording (I think) 'Not to work between Torridge and Battle'
Does anyone know why please?

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/104/264-070121123756-1042981087.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/104/264-070121123756-1042981828.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on January 07, 2021, 01:03:39 PM
Mick. Words maybe tonbridge and battle . Maybe an issue with the low bridges and width of them on the hastings line due to a restricted loading gauge
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: daffy on January 07, 2021, 01:15:33 PM
The wording follows an Act of 1065 that sought to prevent William, Duke of Normandy and his army acquiring horses locally should he seek to set foot on English soil in the area, as French horses were known to suffer from seasickness. The Act was never removed from the Statute Book after his victory the following year, so to prevent possible prosecution it was still being adhered to. ;)  :D

Actually I'm more inclined to think, like Chris, that it is due to a bridge restriction.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on January 07, 2021, 01:19:19 PM
I prefer your explanation though @daffy (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5634)  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 07, 2021, 01:47:42 PM
Thanks, Chaps. It could well be 'Tonbridge' but I can't make it out even with a magnifier.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mk1gtstu on January 07, 2021, 02:00:20 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 07, 2021, 12:51:25 PM
Bought in the recent sale by TMC, a couple of weathered items - Farish horse box and Farish MK1 RMB in green. TMC's idea of weathering seems to be just matting down the shine of the pristine ones so I really think @mk1gtstu (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2084) has nothing to worry about :no:
I'm sure the RMB would have been washed fairly often so wouldn't be filthy anyway.
The horsebox carries the wording (I think) 'Not to work between Torridge and Battle'
Does anyone know why please?

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/104/264-070121123756-1042981087.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/104/264-070121123756-1042981828.jpeg)


One colour weathering Mick @Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264) ?!  ;D

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on January 07, 2021, 02:02:40 PM
Looks like Tonbridge on the Hattons site  :thumbsup:

Chris 1-0 Mick  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on January 07, 2021, 02:06:32 PM
I thought torridge is in devon and knew battle and tonbridge are on the hastings line. Good shout john
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AdrianC on January 07, 2021, 02:44:21 PM
Restricted width in the tunnels I would guess, that's why the Hastings line always had narrow bodied stock (e.g. Hastings DEMUs and 33/2s in BR era), and I would guess that as that is a Mk1 Horsebox, it would be standard width for Mk1 vehicles. When the line was electrified, the track was singled through the offending tunnels to allow normal width stock.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 87023velocity on January 07, 2021, 02:46:03 PM
My latest 2 additions to the layout, Revolution Trains class 92s, 92001 EWS and 92003 in plain grey. Thanks Ben and Mike! Very nice models and very smooth running.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/104/6577-070121144347.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=104306)



(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/104/6577-070121144452.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=104307)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on January 17, 2021, 01:00:13 PM
RevolutioN N92032-DCC Class 92 032 'IMechE Railway Division' in GBRf Europorte livery.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50844690577_604ee7fb50_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ksYk7a)


RevolutioN N92003 Class 92 003 'Beethoven' in BR Railfreight Grey livery.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50843876508_873f331e61_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ksUa7u)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on January 22, 2021, 07:01:42 PM
Trinity of Southern Region steam, diesel and electric

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/2573-220121185144.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=105115)

A scratchbuilt Bulleid 4DD emu bought off eBay from a modeller in West Wales which was advertised over Xmas but had no watchers and I was the sole bidder.
The windows are solid and I suspect the carriage bodies are either cast resin or fabricated from metal, with separate wire fittings.
Underframe floors are aluminium with Tomytec bogies and motorised chassis.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/2573-220121185217.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=105116)

Give me a C .... and a N! (first and last letters of my surname) both Farish.
Also secured Farish 372-976 class 24 D5013 - the real thing was loaned to Hither Green when it entered service.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 22, 2021, 08:15:32 PM
Very nice. That 4DD is most unusual and looks very good.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 22, 2021, 11:12:40 PM
Most unusual beasties!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on January 27, 2021, 10:33:26 AM
The Cheltenham Model Centre Limited edition  Western Champion arrived today.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/3799-270121103240.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=105321)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: steve836 on January 27, 2021, 05:46:46 PM
I quite like the 40s. I remember cabbing D202 on a run from Liverpool St. to Norwich. Between Shenfield and Ingatestone we were knocking on a bit and a crow hit the bar between the windscreens and was spread right across both. The driver had to throttle down so we could look out of the side windows until we got  to Chelmsford where we could get the bird washed off.
I do, however agree that nothing can compare with a Gresley pacific for looks, even Staniers seem bulky in comparison.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 29, 2021, 01:07:25 PM
Not a purchase in the general sense but another weathering commission for Stu @mk1gtstu (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2084) aka The Weatherman :) Unlike my coal wagons I didn't want these to be filthy, just made individual rather than a block train of the pristine wagons they were. The usual stunning job arrived back with me today. A reminder of what they look like as new.....

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/264-290121105009-1054862224.png)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/264-290121105014-105488877.png)

I can't really better Stu's pics so he's allowed me to use some of his. Note the brake handles and the buffers)............

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/264-290121105000-105478125.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/264-290121105007-105484800.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/264-290121105007-1054841979.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/264-290121105009-1054851075.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/264-290121105005-1054822138.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/264-290121105000-105478184.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/264-290121105005-1054821384.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on January 29, 2021, 07:49:12 PM
My 8F arrived this morning, and after a period of running in was put to work on a coal train

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/1193-290121191925.jpeg)

With a very happy Hailstone watching :claphappy:

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on January 29, 2021, 07:58:21 PM
The 8F looks right at home at the head of those coal wagons Alex.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Les1952 on January 30, 2021, 08:47:20 PM
Not a new purchase in terms of the loco, but the DCC fitting is a "latest GB purchase"

The Crab was bought new by me ages ago for use on the Club layout "Rise Park".  My son upgraded the loco with new handrails and other details, and I swapped the oversized Farish tender for a GEM kitbuilt one I had in the spares box after the 4F it originally ran with died.

"Rise Park" is now sold and I no longer have anything analogue to run it on.  However the loco has a bit of history so it has now been off to Lee at LP Rails in Leicester for DCC fitting.  So the "latest purchase" is the chip inside the cab roof.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/1473-300121203704.jpeg) 

Posed while running-in on Bregenbach it will join the stock for "Croft Spa" as an occasional visitor on a through goods train from somewhere South of York.

It coped quite well running light engine on the 1 in 25 gradients and 8.2" radius curves of this Black Forest layout, though better tender-first.  As an aside the Hollentalbahn in the Black Forest is 1 in 17.

Les


Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on February 02, 2021, 11:06:27 PM
It's 'sort' of a new purchase. I bought a Duchess of Hamilton from @dannyboy (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4209) of this forum some months back and had it sent directly to @Ozymandias (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3534) of this parish. It was BR green originally, but, c'mon, who wants a Duchess in BR green!

Ozy never fails to impress. It's the first time he's done a Duchess in LMS lined black. It's awesome. Thanks Ozy!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/5604-020221230511.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=105745)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 02, 2021, 11:17:42 PM
Nice job on the Duchess, and also on NPN's wagons. We have two very talented members when it comes to this sort of thing.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on February 03, 2021, 08:43:27 AM
I have to admit that the Duchess does look quite resplendent in the almost understated lined black colours. A nice job Ozy.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ozymandias on February 03, 2021, 09:28:25 AM
Quote from: emjaybee on February 02, 2021, 11:06:27 PM
It's 'sort' of a new purchase. I bought a Duchess of Hamilton from @dannyboy (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4209) of this forum some months back and had it sent directly to @Ozymandias (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3534) of this parish. It was BR green originally, but, c'mon, who wants a Duchess in BR green!

Ozy never fails to impress. It's the first time he's done a Duchess in LMS lined black. It's awesome. Thanks Ozy!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/5604-020221230511.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=105745)

Delighted you're pleased! :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on February 07, 2021, 01:56:45 PM
Gaugemaster Collection (Dapol) GM2210302 Class 43 HST Diesel 43002+43185 in GWR Final Days Celebrity Liveries.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50917773523_3d4b56d9ff_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kzqU7X)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr

Thought I'd missed this one, so really chuffed to receive this as a birthday gift from the family.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on February 07, 2021, 02:07:42 PM
Very nice, all the better for being a surprise!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 12, 2021, 12:48:39 PM
Another commission returned today from @mk1gtstu (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2084)
When I'd got round to deciding I wanted some Dapol Fruit D wagons the only ones available carried the GWR roundel, not really suitable for a 1955-1965 layout.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/106/264-120221123652-106263719.jpeg)

However, a visit to Stu and the roundels had gone + they'd been weathered........

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/106/264-120221123653-1062651391.jpeg)

I'd also collected 10 Dapol blue spot fish vans each with different running numbers and was really in 2 minds about them as I did the like the immaculate whiteness.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/106/264-120221123651-106261242.jpeg)

However, we all know there's no such thing as a clean wagon, don't we? So I asked Stu for a mix of light and medium weathering, resulting in..............

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/106/264-120221123652-1062631159.jpeg)

And here are all the wagons to show the variety of weathering on the fish vans..........

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/106/264-120221123651-106261352.jpeg)

A huge 'Thank you' again to Stu and for his pics. I've not used all the pics as he'll no doubt be showing more on his 'OMWB' thread
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on March 04, 2021, 02:50:25 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/107/3442-040321145009.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=107154)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on March 04, 2021, 02:57:08 PM
Lovely to see the headcodes installed @Bob Tidbury (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3442) and you posting. Stunning when we can safely legally visit a few mk 1s or the China clay rake
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 04, 2021, 03:57:56 PM
Very nice, Bob. I was tempted myself but discovered Duke was maroon until Dec 1966 when the chromatic blue was applied and that's just too late for my era.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob Tidbury on March 04, 2021, 04:10:07 PM
Ihad a job fitting the headcodes they are waterslide transfers and are printed a bit too big so you have to trim them on all sides to keep them a central as you can ,I got a bit stressed doing them and used a few unrepeatable words .
I allso fitted the etched name and number plates butthey were not to bad as you just cover the printed ones ,Why Dapol dont fit them I dont know it would bebeasy for them as they could have a template .
Idid respray one into Chromatic Blue my self but I gave it to a mate and I cant remember what the paint mix was ,I did the Dessert sand one and the Golden Ochre one myself allso the Golden Ochre and Chromatic Blue 31s .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: LASteve on March 04, 2021, 04:43:35 PM
Quote from: AdrianC on January 07, 2021, 02:44:21 PM
Restricted width in the tunnels I would guess, that's why the Hastings line always had narrow bodied stock (e.g. Hastings DEMUs and 33/2s in BR era), and I would guess that as that is a Mk1 Horsebox, it would be standard width for Mk1 vehicles. When the line was electrified, the track was singled through the offending tunnels to allow normal width stock.
The Hastings Line did for BRCW - retooling to build 12 CL33/2 "Slim Jim"s put them under financial strain and eventually contributed to the bankruptcy of the company.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: BramptonBranch on March 04, 2021, 06:09:14 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on February 02, 2021, 11:06:27 PM
It's 'sort' of a new purchase. I bought a Duchess of Hamilton from @dannyboy (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4209) of this forum some months back and had it sent directly to @Ozymandias (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3534) of this parish. It was BR green originally, but, c'mon, who wants a Duchess in BR green!

Ozy never fails to impress. It's the first time he's done a Duchess in LMS lined black. It's awesome. Thanks Ozy!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/5604-020221230511.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=105745)

He does a nice warship you know............... :sorrysign:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AndyRA on March 04, 2021, 07:22:02 PM
A Farish 47, and a seven hour conversion.

From this

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/107/5731-040321191942.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=107163)

To this

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/107/5731-040321192043.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=107164)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on March 04, 2021, 09:18:55 PM
Quote from: BramptonBranch on March 04, 2021, 06:09:14 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on February 02, 2021, 11:06:27 PM
It's 'sort' of a new purchase. I bought a Duchess of Hamilton from @dannyboy (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4209) of this forum some months back and had it sent directly to @Ozymandias (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3534) of this parish. It was BR green originally, but, c'mon, who wants a Duchess in BR green!

Ozy never fails to impress. It's the first time he's done a Duchess in LMS lined black. It's awesome. Thanks Ozy!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/105/5604-020221230511.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=105745)

He does a nice warship you know............... :sorrysign:

I know, I've seen them.  [I just don't get them ???]
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on March 04, 2021, 10:50:17 PM
This is a model I bought today, new nothing about them till about 5 mins ago. A Shark in BR Black, it is a special comissioned by Kernow Model Railway Centre. It is a nice model if a bit expensive. I also bought a Peco brake van at the same time that is in the picture. The shark comes with alternative ploughs for running without couplings if required.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/107/1784-040321193323.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 04, 2021, 11:29:00 PM
Lovely model!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 05, 2021, 09:54:38 AM
Quote from: lil chris on March 04, 2021, 10:50:17 PM
This is a model I bought today, new nothing about them till about 5 mins ago. A Shark in BR Black, it is a special comissioned by Kernow Model Railway Centre.

@lil chris (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1784) Can I ask what is different about the Kernow one, Chris? I got mine from Rails of Sheffield.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Yet_Another on March 05, 2021, 11:51:41 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 05, 2021, 09:54:38 AM

@lil chris (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1784) Can I ask what is different about the Kernow one, Chris? I got mine from Rails of Sheffield.
If you look at the back of the Shark box, you'll see the Kernow mention. Looks like they own the ex-DJ assets & Bachmann are acting as distributors, via the EFE brand.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on March 09, 2021, 07:29:04 PM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on March 04, 2021, 04:10:07 PM
Ihad a job fitting the headcodes they are waterslide transfers and are printed a bit too big so you have to trim them on all sides to keep them a central as you can ,I got a bit stressed doing them and used a few unrepeatable words .
I allso fitted the etched name and number plates butthey were not to bad as you just cover the printed ones ,Why Dapol dont fit them I dont know it would bebeasy for them as they could have a template .
Idid respray one into Chromatic Blue my self but I gave it to a mate and I cant remember what the paint mix was ,I did the Dessert sand one and the Golden Ochre one myself allso the Golden Ochre and Chromatic Blue 31s .
Bob Tidbury

That's a nice new toy Bob!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: talisman56 on March 15, 2021, 11:17:59 AM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on March 04, 2021, 04:10:07 PM
Why Dapol dont fit them I dont know it would bebeasy for them as they could have a template .

Bob Tidbury

Damned if they do, damned if they don't.

Don't fit them, people complain that they don't fit them.

Do fit them, people complain that the headcodes are wrong for them...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ali Smith on March 15, 2021, 03:00:27 PM
These arrived from Shapeways on Friday. On the right is Maridurian's pair of prestwins (does that make it one presquad?); left and centre are two generic six-wheeled coaches, one with a brake compartment, from Newman Miniatures.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/107/4321-150321142140.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=107568)

Others have written here about the prestwins and I have nothing to add to that, but I was interested to see what the coaches were like as I have long had a desire to build a modest Edwardian layout.
Apart from quality, my concerns were firstly, would it be possible to get the wheels in without snapping off the axle guards and secondly; what radius would they go round?
The print quality is probably as good as it gets from Shapeways using this material and they include partitions and seats. A slightly odd feature is that the waist panels and those above the windows have radiused corners whereas those between the windows and the lower ones do not. The ends are a bit odd too, appearing to have been made from planks like a lineside hut rather than panelled.
The wheels (Graham Farish wagon wheels fit and give the correct ride height) will go in without causing damage but I filed a notch to help them in. I fitted buffers and couplings and gave them a run behind an engine on our existing layout. They negotiated 348mm radius curves and were propelled through a Kato scissors crossover without difficulty. Later I tried 282mm radius curves (just hand powered on the bench) but that was a bit too tight. They ran well over a crossover made from Peco Streamline small (12"/304mm) radius points (hand powered again). That's good enough for me.

  (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/107/4321-150321144641.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=107569)

As you can see they need springs and axleboxes which the 2mm Association can supply, footboards and  a coat of paint. I've chosen to go with LSWR but have discovered there is a controversy as to what colour the upper panels were. The accepted wisdom is "salmon pink" but C Hamilton Ellis described it as "orange-yellow" which doesn't seem like the same thing to me. More reading and thinking is required here. I'm also awaiting delivery of Volume 1 of G. Waddell's book on LSWR coaches which may provide more (or less!) clarity. The main thing for now, however, is to design the layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JonMann on March 15, 2021, 03:55:18 PM
I was looking at these and the four wheeled variant over the weekend. May have to hit the order button now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Train Waiting on March 15, 2021, 04:35:54 PM
Congratulations @Ali Smith (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4321) .  These carriages look wonderful.  CHE is one of my favourite railway authors and he wrote a fair bit about LSWR carriage livery.  Here he is in The Trains We Loved, '... passenger carriages, dark brown below waist with upper panels and mouldings in "salmon", a sort of brownish-pink that grew browner with age...'.

And here he is in The South-Western Railway, '... the upper panels of South Western carriages are not really salmon-colour.  They are a beautiful light golden brown, like the cliffs at Bournemouth, picked out on the mouldings with red and black.  Before varnishing, indeed, they certainly show a pinkish tinge, and with age and weathering they will tend to pinken again, but that is the nearest approach to real "salmon".'

Even a CHE enthusiast like me can see that he is a tad contradictory.  He certainly had personal experience of the LSWR.  However, he was born in 1909, so, by the time even his artistic eye could appreciate such things, the Great War was underway and that caused changes to maintenance.

And, of course, paints then were mixed on site and colours varied (just think of Caledonian blue!) even before exposure to light and weather.  My last car was a red one that slowly turned pink, so even modern paint is affected by light and weather.

Finally, there is the whole notion of 'scale colour' and layout lighting to make things even harder.

Perhaps the answer is to paint the dark brown and then experiment with a sort of golden/pink colour until it looks right.  What you don't want, I think, is to be too brown or it might start looking like the L&Y carriage livery memorably described as "two shades of ...", I'll leave it there.

I very much look forward to seeing progress.

With best wishes

John
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ali Smith on March 15, 2021, 05:25:07 PM
Thank you for your remarks; I will take up your suggestion of experimenting with what Mr. Panter, the C & W Superintendent, unhelpfully referred to as "top colour" . Presumably he couldn't think of a word for it either!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N_GaugeModeller on March 16, 2021, 08:27:17 AM
My lockdown spending spree, which like Lockdown must come to an end soon  8)

All bought in the last 12 months

Farish STD Class 3MT
Farish STD Class 4MT
Farish STD Class 5MT
Farish C Class
Farish 8F
Farish Ivatt 2MT
Farish Coronation
Farish Class 08
Farish Class 14
Farish Class 31
Farish Class 37
Farish Class 55
Farish Class 108

EFE Class 17

Dapol 9F
Dapol Class 22
Dapol Class 26
Dapol Class 33
Dapol Class 52
Dapol Class 121 Power & Dummy
Dapol Class 43 HST & Full rake of coaches

Now I have seen the list I really must stop, good job there is nothing new arriving this year  8)

NGM
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 16, 2021, 08:34:28 AM
Well let's see some pics, then! Awesome spree!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 16, 2021, 10:43:38 AM
No Sonic 56xx?
And the re-released Dapol class 27 might creep into this year.
Not that I'm trying to spend your money for you :no:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tonye on March 16, 2021, 11:57:54 AM
Today , Just received my two EFE Shark Brake from TMC , well pleased with the weathering. Still waiting for the 56xx .

Tony..
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 16, 2021, 01:09:12 PM
Quote from: Tonye on March 16, 2021, 11:57:54 AM
Today , Just received my two EFE Shark Brake from TMC , well pleased with the weathering.

@Tonye (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4185)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/75/264-080419112257-758991960.jpeg)

:camera: :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: kardkits on March 16, 2021, 06:55:27 PM
Quote from: N_GaugeModeller on March 16, 2021, 08:27:17 AM
All bought in the last 12 months

Farish STD Class 3MT
Farish STD Class 4MT
Farish STD Class 5MT
Farish C Class
Farish 8F
Farish Ivatt 2MT
Farish Coronation
Farish Class 08
Farish Class 14
Farish Class 31
Farish Class 37
Farish Class 55
Farish Class 108
EFE Class 17
Dapol 9F
Dapol Class 22
Dapol Class 26
Dapol Class 33
Dapol Class 52
Dapol Class 121 Power & Dummy
Dapol Class 43 HST & Full rake of coaches
Now I have seen the list I really must stop, good job there is nothing new arriving this year  8)
NGM

You could maybe make a start on some of the Union Mills offerings
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: N_GaugeModeller on March 16, 2021, 09:04:05 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 16, 2021, 10:43:38 AM
No Sonic 56xx?
And the re-released Dapol class 27 might creep into this year.
Not that I'm trying to spend your money for you :no:

Nope no Sonic 56xx for me, a bit sacrilege I know but I don't like GMR locos, other than the Panniers.

Didn't know about the 27, that I might be tempted by.

All mine was not quite the outlay it looks, as I decided to step away from sound fitted locos, do sold my entire fleet on eBay, and got such good prices I was able to not only buy their replacements in non sound fitted but was also able to double the number, do technically the list above actually cost nothing, as the sound fitted locos had already been accounted for.

It was nice to have a splerg without the wife moaning about what I am spending.

NGM
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: silly moo on March 21, 2021, 02:15:23 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/107/279-210321141219.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=107746)


New Dapol Terrier Gipsy Hill runs very well.

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on March 26, 2021, 01:14:43 PM
Quote from: silly moo on March 21, 2021, 02:15:23 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/107/279-210321141219.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=107746)


New Dapol Terrier Gipsy Hill runs very well.

:NGaugersRule:

OOF! That's handsome, and I don't even do 'Kettles'...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on April 11, 2021, 06:38:26 PM
Quote from: N_GaugeModeller on March 16, 2021, 09:04:05 PM

All mine was not quite the outlay it looks, as I decided to step away from sound fitted locos, do sold my entire fleet on eBay, and got such good prices I was able to not only buy their replacements in non sound fitted but was also able to double the number, do technically the list above actually cost nothing, as the sound fitted locos had already been accounted for.

It was nice to have a splerg without the wife moaning about what I am spending.

NGM

That is clever. Some advantage from e-bay madness! https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=1459.msg706439#msg706439] [url]https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=1459.msg706439#msg706439 (http://[url)[/url]
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 17, 2021, 02:51:44 PM
My triple pack of RevolutioN Cemflos has arrived............

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/108/264-170421144617-1086711198.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/108/264-170421144615-108663470.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/108/264-170421144616-1086632021.jpeg)

Wunnerful!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ben A on April 17, 2021, 03:08:20 PM
Hi Newportnobby,

Thanks for the kind words about the Cemflo wagons, I am glad you like them.  I also want to acknowledge the part played by the NGF, because without it neither these models, nor the earlier Class B tankers, are likely to have happened. 

Both came about as a result of well-reasoned and comprehensive cases put forward on this forum by @Bob G (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1517) and @NGS-PO (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6239), so thanks to them too and to all those that pre-ordered to generate the funds necessary to progress the models from pipe-dream to product line.

Anyone who didn't know about these, or wasn't able to pre-order for any other reason, may not have missed out: we will have some stocks available direct from Revolution on a first-come, first-served basis.

cheers

Ben A.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alcazar on April 25, 2021, 11:25:08 AM
I was hoping to put a secondhand Farish LNER O6 here (as chassis for a Foxhunter Robinson LNER O4), but the dealer could not find it. So when looking for an alternative on his site I found these:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/9432-250421111223.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109020)

and this (I think it is the GEM kit):

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/9432-250421111424.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109021)

and this (DB BR65) might donate its chassis for the O4:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/9432-250421111704.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109022)

The vans are a bit high, so I'll see if I can lower them; the 7F is also a tad high and I need buffers, vacuum pipes and couplings. The BR65 doesn't run, but a Union Mills GCR tender would solve the problem if it is due to the motor. All for €110 plus postage - can't complain.

Peter
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 25, 2021, 12:13:18 PM
Sounds like a bargain. The NE bogie wagons are old Poole Farish ref 3302 and do look to be sitting high on the bogies compared to the pic in my 1983 catalogue.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 26, 2021, 02:54:17 AM
Yeah, I've got one, and it sits high on the bogies.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alcazar on April 26, 2021, 08:42:17 AM
It's because the "pizza cutter" wheels would foul the underframe on tight curves. I have some replacement spoked wheels that look very good and will give a little more freedom in reducing the height.

Peter
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on April 30, 2021, 02:22:51 PM
Alan Cumming had an inspection saloon for sale. How could I resist?  :hmmm: :D


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/8774-300421142155.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109194)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dunston on May 13, 2021, 06:46:31 PM
I had a bit of a splurge after a series of disappointing eBay purchases. I vowed not to buy second hand anymore, so ended up with this little clutch of new GF locos :) Class 47, Class 37, Class 20 and 08. I have a class (petroleum) and another 47 (distribution) on the way.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/9642-130521184457.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109677)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 13, 2021, 06:54:10 PM
A good collection reflecting the time period
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dunston on May 14, 2021, 08:35:19 PM
The 47 RFD and 31 petroleum joined the shed today :)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/9642-140521203416.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109695)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/9642-140521203451.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109696)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 14, 2021, 08:37:16 PM
Good choice of locos.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 14, 2021, 08:59:30 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/262-140521130805-109683631.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 14, 2021, 09:38:56 PM
Quote from: Dunston on May 14, 2021, 08:35:19 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/9642-140521203416.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109695)


Can someone tell the foreigner driving the artic he's on the wrong side of the road! :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dunston on May 14, 2021, 09:43:40 PM
LOL.....I'm ballasting the back of the track so everything is a bloody mess at the moment. I will be glad when its all done and dry as the disruption makes it feel like I'm taking a step back.....Damn my OCD
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on May 15, 2021, 01:01:20 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 14, 2021, 09:38:56 PM
Can someone tell the foreigner driving the artic he's on the wrong side of the road! :worried:

Maybe he's overtaking someone?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jason B on May 15, 2021, 04:51:22 PM
Picked up my 4 th dutch Zaa wagon from Hattons pre owned at a very fair £11 boxed vgc to run with my Dutch 37
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jason B on May 15, 2021, 05:17:57 PM
I am just having a sort out of several locos and some stock i binged purchased a few years ago have been boxed and relatively new and unused .

37,s new tooled

Split H/C BR blue 37041
Dutch  37133
RFD   37406 weathered
Red stripe 37506
Metals sector 37514

56 ,s

EWS 56018
Large Logo 56090 weathered
56022 Br blue
56070 Br blue weathered

08897 EWS  Factory weathered

Polybulk covered bogie wagons  x 8

plus some older wagons  added to older existing 30  MGR,s 14 PCAS, 8 cargo wagons, 25 PGA,S

The layout is stored due to building works which is frustrating

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on May 15, 2021, 07:49:35 PM
 :confused2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on May 15, 2021, 10:41:05 PM
So, didn't want one. Then I thought, "If I don't get one, they'll never come round again". Then I thought, "It doesn't fit with anything I'm doing".

Then Rails had one on FleaBay with their usual make an offer do-da. So I got tempted, what can I say, I'm weak.

£87 including postage. NO idea what I'm going to do with it but hey-ho, who doesn't love a large roster?

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/5604-150521224001.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109765)

I do love the unusual.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 16, 2021, 08:51:50 AM
I was in the same situation when they came out. A Clayton in Oxfordshire?? :no:
I just wanted one and, if they'd done a double pack with one loco as a dummy, I'd have had that instead. :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 16, 2021, 09:26:41 AM
It is a lovely model, though.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Portpatrick on May 16, 2021, 09:32:16 AM
The Clayton is a fabulous model.  As soon as I picked up on its arrival - on this forum - I was on the phone to Tim at Arcadia and he had just taken delivery.  Within 48 hours I had one.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on May 16, 2021, 09:34:34 AM
The problem with modern railway modelling is that models are announced, produced and are often never seen again. So I find I have to think long and hard about whether to buy something or not. This one was a difficult model NOT to buy initially.

In many ways I miss the old days when something came out and you could 'save up' for it to spread expenditure. If you tried to do that now you'd be constantly missing out.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 16, 2021, 10:03:04 AM
Yes, I agree completely.

I see a model advertised, and think, definitely want one of those, but can't afford it yet....

But then it's gone!

Bring back a Triang catalogue when you'd go down the shop and buy what was in it  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 16, 2021, 12:37:29 PM
Quote from: Bealman on May 16, 2021, 10:03:04 AM
Bring back a Triang catalogue when you'd go down the shop and buy what was in it  ;)

And then find it wouldn't fit on your N gauge track :laugh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on May 16, 2021, 12:37:54 PM
Look what just landed on my door step curtesy of Kieth @ Traintrax, A Kato Hitachi Class 800/0 GWR 5 Car set. British based manufacturers could take leaf out of Kato's book this 5 car unit comes complete with enougth track to display the units, in a bueatiful proper book style case and by UK standards a very good price.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/3799-160521123701.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109791)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: honestjudge on May 16, 2021, 02:09:24 PM
They do look nice
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Portpatrick on May 16, 2021, 04:27:30 PM
Why is it so difficult adding pictures to a post.  I took photos of my recent purchases on my phone and on the third attempt got them into "my gallery".  But whatever I do I cannot add the pic from my gallery to the post.  On Facebook it is so quick and easy.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 16, 2021, 04:33:53 PM
@Portpatrick (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=479)
You should be able to see, underneath your picture in the gallery, a box adjacent to 'BB Code'. If you can see that box then copy the entire contents of the box, it begins with [img and then paste into a post. I know some members do have problems when it comes to photographs taken on mobile phones.

Some members have different ways of getting a picture into a post, but that is how I do it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Portpatrick on May 16, 2021, 04:50:14 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on May 16, 2021, 04:33:53 PM
@Portpatrick (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=479)
You should be able to see, underneath your picture in the gallery, a box adjacent to 'BB Code'. If you can see that box then copy the entire contents of the box, it begins with [img and then paste into a post. I know some members do have problems when it comes to photographs taken on mobile phones.

Some members have different ways of getting a picture into a post, but that is how I do it.

Thank you for the suggestion.  Unfortunately none of the photos in my gallery show any box underneath , let alone a BB code.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Portpatrick on May 16, 2021, 04:53:55 PM
2 locos I picked up the other week from FleeBay auctions.  Both at fair prices, esp the WD

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/thumb_479-160521160111.jpeg (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/thumb_479-160521160111.jpeg)

Sorry this may look small.  The only way I could do it was by copy and paste the URL from the picture in gallery into the post
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on May 16, 2021, 05:06:26 PM
@Portpatrick (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=479)
Not sure what is happening, but I can see your BB Code

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/479-160521160111.jpeg)

???
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Portpatrick on May 16, 2021, 05:18:25 PM
Very odd.  Thank you for posting a picture we can actually see!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on May 16, 2021, 05:56:09 PM
My purchases have been more modest but fill a few gaps in my fleet:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/2573-160521175132.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109805)

Poole Farish 101 Met-Cam Regional Railways unit (non-powered second hand)
Bachmann Farish 371-153 class 37/4 EW&S 37419 and 374-012 Mk1 BG in Intercity livery


Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dunston on May 17, 2021, 12:03:34 PM
Mt latest edition rolled up this morning.....Coal sector class 60

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/9642-170521120231.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109830)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/9642-170521120303.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109831)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jason B on May 20, 2021, 07:09:15 PM
My Will power collapsed over a few days but i did have some birthday cash to spend and purchased  a GF sound fitted 31 in rail freight Large logo today
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dancess on May 23, 2021, 11:32:45 AM
Added 2 Bulleid locos to my shed.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/491-230521112835.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=110041)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/491-230521113111.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=110042)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/491-230521113208.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=110043)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on May 28, 2021, 01:21:18 PM
This wee beastie arrived courtesy of Alan Cumming

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/8774-280521132043.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=110202)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dunston on May 28, 2021, 01:28:22 PM
An impulse buy, but very happy with this one :)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/9642-280521132812.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=110204)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on June 02, 2021, 12:15:57 PM
Found an old Grafar BR Blue Rat courtesy of Dale Pickles - runs like a dream.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/8774-020621121534.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=110353)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 02, 2021, 12:22:31 PM
 :hmmm: A pickled rat :sick2: ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 02, 2021, 12:40:15 PM
I have 25300 Rob. Agreed she is a fine loco
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on June 08, 2021, 10:35:56 AM
The latest addition to my fleet a Class 66 the Biffa Flying binman, another eBay bargain.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/3799-080621103525.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=110584)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 13, 2021, 09:27:34 PM
On a pointer from Mike @woodbury22uk (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1599) I sourced 4 x Grampus (Grampi??) from Hattons. Dapol have announced a new run but, naturally, the price has risen. With removable loads they are quite versatile.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/264-130621212143-1107791563.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on June 14, 2021, 03:37:45 PM
Not exactly at the cutting edge of N gauge kettle design any more, but it was very reasonably priced and in decent condition (number transfers etc. still in the box):

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51246803978_750637cb66_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m5vgpQ)
Peco "Jubilee" class (black) (https://flic.kr/p/2m5vgpQ) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

Going by the sticker on the outside of the box, this was imported by a retailer, who - going by adverts in old magazines - was for a long time the official Peco importer in Japan.

Does anyone happen to know when this livery would have been current, and whether it is appropriate for passenger trains?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 14, 2021, 04:18:19 PM
The stanier coaches would certainly suit the Jubilee. Probably just after Ww2.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on June 16, 2021, 11:52:46 AM
Another HST rake now complete. Just need to replace the couplings with Hunt magnetic and it will be free to be let loose on the layout.  Just 2 blue/grey sets to complete to add to the already completed 8 sets.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/262-160621114735-110839977.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on June 18, 2021, 02:58:00 PM
Well it's not often I post in here but a spur of the moment purchase saw me squander a couple of quid on 10 EFE Rail Mermaid wagons in BR Black.

These really are cracking wagons, the couplings will be swapped straight away as you could park the obligatory bus inbetween each set of buffers but replacement short couplings are included

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/5099-180621145520.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=110883)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/5099-180621145545.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=110884)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/110/5099-180621145634.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=110885)

Now to hunt out some nice colour pictures and get these weathered up considerably
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 18, 2021, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: exmouthcraig on June 18, 2021, 02:58:00 PM

Now to hunt out some nice colour pictures and get these weathered up considerably

@exmouthcraig (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5099) I look forward to seeing how far you go with yours as I have about 8 Mermaids, 4 Grampus and a couple of Sharks I want dirtying. Can't have clean ballast wagons, can we? :no:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on June 22, 2021, 08:29:06 PM
 :helpneededsign:

Back to back posts in the purchase thread  :-[

Well you can never have too many N class Moguls and I was fortunate enough to win it away from someone with 2 seconds to auction end on Sunday!

This will be renumbered, heavily weathered as they never stood still to be cleaned and join her 11 stable mates ready to slog up and down the layout


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/111/5099-220621202827.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=111021)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: chrism on June 22, 2021, 08:56:46 PM
Quote from: exmouthcraig on June 22, 2021, 08:29:06 PM
:helpneededsign:

Back to back posts in the purchase thread  :-[

Well you can never have too many N class Moguls and I was fortunate enough to win it away from someone with 2 seconds to auction end on Sunday!

This will be renumbered, heavily weathered as they never stood still to be cleaned and join her 11 stable mates ready to slog up and down the layout

Only 68 more to go, then  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on June 24, 2021, 04:02:36 PM
My Summer Solstice purchases dropped on my door step this morning, a DCC fitted Class 220 Voyager and a Mk3 1st class carriage for my HST set.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/111/3799-240621160210.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=111063)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: markie on June 27, 2021, 07:57:20 AM
N Class 1823, Southern Lined (DCC sound fitted) arrived yesterday and first impressions are very nice it is, especially teamed up with the Birdcage Coach Set. Not run yet, I don't have a "tail chase" track to run it, I'll run in on a rolling road. Maybe post a video later.
This is only my second venture into DCC sound, first was a "Youchoos" purchase in to my SE&CR C Class, very good that is as well.



(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/111/609-270621075548.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=111127)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/111/609-270621075619.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=111128)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/111/609-270621075645.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=111129)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 27, 2021, 08:41:37 AM
Very smart indeed.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 27, 2021, 09:26:18 AM
Looks smashing :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on July 05, 2021, 11:47:44 AM
Arrived today a Graham Farish A1 "Tornado" in BR Blue.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/111/3799-050721114724.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=111389)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on July 08, 2021, 08:57:57 PM
My latest purchase a GF class 40, D248, nice model too.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/111/1784-080721205428.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on July 13, 2021, 06:37:23 PM
SERIOUSLY??????

What have I done????

:smackedface: :smackedface: :smackedface:

Well ever since my first TINGS experience way back in 2008 we happened to see a layout with a Desert Sand Western and no matter how much we hate the noisy neighbours it has always been a loco I have liked especially in this colour.

I can justify running it on 1962 SR metals as either route trials or a diversion so when this Osborns special edition appeared on Ebay at a mere £120 I knew it was a too good an opportunity to miss.

The only disaster.........we flogged all our incorrect BR maroon coaches 2 years ago!!!


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/111/5099-130721183555.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=111666)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/111/5099-130721183625.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=111667)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steven B on July 14, 2021, 09:04:54 AM
Quote from: exmouthcraig on July 13, 2021, 06:37:23 PM
The only disaster.........we flogged all our incorrect BR maroon coaches 2 years ago!!!

There's nothing wrong with maroon coaches behind a BR(S) loco. Inter-regional trains in particular would be made up of Maroon coaches:
https://flic.kr/p/23w2KTx (1963)
https://flic.kr/p/zDC6mS (1964)
https://flic.kr/p/A4VK68 (1964)
https://flic.kr/p/EmtpU (1964)

You can even mix them with some green ones:
https://flic.kr/p/yZbGgh

In many cases inter-regional trains were worked by stock from both regions. For example, a Yorkshire to the south coast service could be run with a train of Gresley or Thompsons and another of Bulleids.

Steven B.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on July 17, 2021, 10:25:14 AM
Having purchased several class 66's and pre-ordered a Class 59 I thought I should have some suitable wagons for them to haul so I have acquired 8 MBA Mega boxes.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/111/3799-170721102451.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=111839)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: wombat457 on July 26, 2021, 07:35:05 PM
Just received these:

4 X Micro Trains 2 Bay Covered Hoppers:

(https://i.imgur.com/VGAGjln.jpg)

4 X Wheels of Time 50' Box Cars:

(https://i.imgur.com/OG3jyxZ.jpg)

4 X Trainworx Quad Hopper Cars:

(https://i.imgur.com/SbnjtXn.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on July 26, 2021, 07:44:34 PM
Not sure they'll fit the British loading gauge ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on July 26, 2021, 08:11:31 PM
Quote from: njee20 on July 26, 2021, 07:44:34 PM
Not sure they'll fit the British loading gauge ;)

They might be on an exchange visit, but will have to restrict their movements?  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: wombat457 on July 26, 2021, 09:43:29 PM
Quote from: njee20 on July 26, 2021, 07:44:34 PM
Not sure they'll fit the British loading gauge ;)

That's okay, seeing as I am not modelling a British layout ... ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on July 26, 2021, 09:44:23 PM
But you've posted them in the "show us your latest GB loco and rolling stock purchase" thread   :doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on August 02, 2021, 02:07:42 PM
Postie dropped my 56XX on my door mat today, it looks very nice and comes with comprehensive documentation. I will post a video when I get the test track out.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3799-020821140347.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112252)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3799-020821140418.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112253)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3799-020821140451.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112254)





(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3799-020821140521.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112255)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3799-020821140556.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112256)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3799-020821140643.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112259)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3799-020821140719.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112260)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ImpInaBox on August 02, 2021, 03:46:04 PM
My 56xx arrived today too - only been a 16 month wait!  Looks very cute tho...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/8399-020821154356.jpeg)

It's currently running in but so far seems to run very nicely.  One derailment on a setrack point to report so far but only when running backwards.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 02, 2021, 04:17:48 PM
It does look really good in lined green :heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob G on August 02, 2021, 04:28:55 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 02, 2021, 04:17:48 PM
It does look really good in lined green :heart2:

You have already got one in lined green. Agreed it is suitably grubby for something from the 60s but you don't need three....that would be just greedy

Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ImpInaBox on August 02, 2021, 07:03:07 PM
Now that 5643 has been run in for a couple of hours I thought I'd video it pulling a few treacle tankers around the track...



The earlier derailment going backwards over points seems to have been a one-off and it's now runnng very well.  Here it's running on pure DC but my next trick will be to try it on PWM - 30kHz since it has a coreless motor (I believe).
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 05, 2021, 12:09:15 PM
At some point in time aliens must have beamed me up, experimented on me and then returned me to my dwelling (it might well explain a few things :-[) as I completely missed this release from Dapol but have caught up and ordered one from the Railway Model Store. Rightly or wrongly they will appear with early crest locos. Maybe it was just the shock of seeing decent coaches for £23 each!!

https://www.railwaymodelstore.co.uk/dapol-maunsell-coach-set-392-sr-green-3-n-gauge-2p-012-551/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInOqPjt6Z8gIVoejtCh2Kawu1EAQYAiABEgJk2PD_BwE (https://www.railwaymodelstore.co.uk/dapol-maunsell-coach-set-392-sr-green-3-n-gauge-2p-012-551/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInOqPjt6Z8gIVoejtCh2Kawu1EAQYAiABEgJk2PD_BwE)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob G on August 05, 2021, 12:14:10 PM
These were repainted green as soon as possible after 1956, and ran like this until 1961, so yes you can run these with early crest SR locos.

Whereas the SR had some BR Mk 1 4-car sets in Crimson/Cream until at least 1962, when they had to repaint them when the old Maunsells were scrapped.

Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 05, 2021, 02:43:01 PM
Quote from: Bob G on August 05, 2021, 12:14:10 PM
These were repainted green as soon as possible after 1956, and ran like this until 1961, so yes you can run these with early crest SR locos.
Bob

I knew my black e/c C class would come in handy for more than the birdcage set :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 07, 2021, 01:02:50 PM
The set arrived today so I set up a couple of shots 'out in the countryside'.
It's a really neat set and I very much like the 'expandable' corridor connections facility.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/264-070821125826-11242594.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/264-070821125826-112425377.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on August 10, 2021, 01:27:39 PM
This is a big shout out for Jade and Grandad at Plus Daughters who have supplied my latest acquisitions, Great prices and good service (if I'd been at home a 24hr delivery) This bargain bundle was £140 including P&P.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3799-100821132708.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112538)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on August 14, 2021, 01:24:21 PM
Just arrived on Stoneham Yard (in time for the Sunday Ballast workings...)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3603-140821132303-1126861169.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 15, 2021, 04:38:14 PM
Finally! Managed to clear enough DIY and model kit projects from the workbench (aka dining table) so I could get the test-track out for a bit. Recent arrivals include a tranche of RevolutioN FWAs. This is Freightliner FWA Ecofret intermodal twin-set 83 70 4520 056-0 and 057-8.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51379039052_14d8af59dc_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhc1hU)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51380541044_5a51fcab97_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhjGMj)

These are lovely wagons. The only crititism I could could come up with, was what at first sight looked like a mark from where the bogie was detached from the sprue. But,  :goggleeyes: on closer inspection,  :-[ it's a legible stencil!  :smackedface:


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51379800666_8af7637249_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhfUGb)

Images © Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on August 15, 2021, 07:53:51 PM
Quote from: Ditape on August 10, 2021, 01:27:39 PM
This is a big shout out for Jade and Grandad at Plus Daughters who have supplied my latest acquisitions, Great prices and good service (if I'd been at home a 24hr delivery) This bargain bundle was £140 including P&P.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3799-100821132708.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112538)

WHAT!!!!  :goggleeyes: :goggleeyes:

I really hope they were second hand, new FIA pairs are £75 a time. I'd sell my pets for the black one with Axis containers ( I already sold my children and grandchildren  :worried: ).

And you got a DCC kettle free of charge  :D

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on August 17, 2021, 11:25:34 AM
This lovely model arrived this morning the new Gaugemaster Class 43 NMT, I had forgotten I had pre-ordered it until Hattons emailed me to say it was on it's way, I claim this as a Senior Moment. I hope someone will do the missing coaches to make up the full train.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3799-170821112455.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112805)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on August 17, 2021, 04:37:50 PM
Hi

@Ditape (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3799)

Do the power cars have the front end cameras?
Well, I think they are cameras  :D

Thanks,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 18, 2021, 12:43:53 PM
Quote from: jpendle on August 17, 2021, 04:37:50 PM
Hi

@Ditape (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3799)

Do the power cars have the front end cameras?
Well, I think they are cameras  :D

Thanks,

John P

Externally the power cars look the same as the initial release John, in that one has buffers and both have cameras.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on August 18, 2021, 03:18:08 PM
A 4F 43294 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=31147.msg724168#msg724168) and a short rake of those nice Farish Thompsons, not particularly recent purchases nor intended to run together, but unearthed while excavating the strata of the Knotmore Street shelf (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=31147.msg724168#msg724168).

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51385384257_9e818dfe94_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhKwuZ)
Graham Farish Midland 4F (43292) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhKwuZ) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: twinklekev on August 18, 2021, 04:08:04 PM
Here's my latest purchase; NGS kit 26.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/3756-180821160645.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=112841)

I've started their construction already by modifying the chassis for the "mogo" to have vacuum braking and tie bars.

Kev,
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on August 20, 2021, 04:46:26 PM
We've all seen the 56 which I'm very pleased with but I wanted to show off my latest Brewery van courtesy of the "Wagon Yard"

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/112/523-200821163339.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on August 25, 2021, 02:44:35 AM
My Revolution Eco-Frets arrived.

Here's a couple of piccies.

GBRF Blue

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/3871-250821023807-1130662383.jpeg)

DBC Red in the middle of a rake of Farish FIA's

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/3871-250821023803-1130651732.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/3871-250821023801-113064592.jpeg)

Apparently they come with tiny container spigots in the spares bag to stick in the holes when containers aren't loaded.

Don't think I'll be playing with those anytime soon  :goggleeyes:

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 25, 2021, 04:02:28 AM
It's obvious that the detailing on these wagons is exceptionally brilliant - as we've come to expect from Revolution - but being a transition modeller, I just cannot get excited by these models. To me, they are just flat things with wheels on, that big horrible ugly containers sit on.

Sorry!  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on August 25, 2021, 09:26:05 AM
Quote from: Bealman on August 25, 2021, 04:02:28 AM
It's obvious that the detailing on these wagons is exceptionally brilliant - as we've come to expect from Revolution - but being a transition modeller, I just cannot get excited by these models. To me, they are just flat things with wheels on, that big horrible ugly containers sit on.

Sorry!  :-[

But George, intermodals have to be the most exciting stock ever. They move all our models from manufacturer to market!  :bounce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 25, 2021, 09:55:07 AM
Good thinking! I love 'em already!  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on August 28, 2021, 03:02:29 AM
So George @Bealman (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255) , look away now.

A parcel arrived today from Rails of Sheffield, I haven't used them before but their new website is a lot better for international orders so I thought I'd give them a try before my Revolution Biomass Hoppers are ready.

It contained two beautiful, slab sided boxes on wheels, what's not to like?

Box 1, resplendent in Large Logo BR Blue.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/3871-280821024208-1131821103.jpeg)

Box 2, Tango anyone?

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/3871-280821024134-113181507.jpeg)

And, news to me, light grey Farish gears.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/3871-280821024209-1131821820.jpeg)

The BR Blue one runs like a dream, the Tango one is a little bit noisy, we'll see what happens after they have been properly run in.

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 28, 2021, 03:49:53 AM
Er.... big and colourful.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 28, 2021, 08:49:59 AM
The choice of gears is interesting, as the retooled class 20 had them as well.
Wonder if they're any better as regards split gears :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on August 28, 2021, 08:59:31 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 28, 2021, 08:49:59 AM
The choice of gears is interesting, as the retooled class 20 had them as well.
Wonder if they're any better as regards split gears :hmmm:

Or, maybe they've changed the colour to make the splits easier to see.

???
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tonye on August 28, 2021, 11:47:34 AM
 :hellosign: I see Cheltenham Models has both the 66`s for sale at £119.95 , whereas Bure Valley models are asking £ 127.95. 
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dr Al on August 28, 2021, 04:41:06 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 28, 2021, 08:49:59 AM
Wonder if they're any better as regards split gears :hmmm:

They should be - they appear to have finally gone back to white nylon, as Farish originally used all the way back in 1984. Those original gears very rarely split, and are generally considered to be the best Farish ever did.

Maybe finally the spectre of split gears on new models can be consigned to the dustbin of history. Of course there's so many earlier models still about with them that it'll still be a problem with them for years to come.

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on August 28, 2021, 04:54:17 PM
There's something about the class 50s which makes me need to buy them. Ok so this is an old model (potentially 38 years old) but it was listed as being on display only and with a winning bid of £55 inc P&P I just had to have it to add to the 8 (a mixture of Farish & Dapol) which I already have. It's just a little noisy but this may quieten down with a bit of running in.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/262-280821165235-113197764.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 28, 2021, 05:16:02 PM
Quote from: Bealman on August 28, 2021, 03:49:53 AM
Er.... big and colourful.  ;) ;D

It's summer, George. People are buying sheds :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 04, 2021, 02:11:08 AM
Another one from the unprocessed pile:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51382942234_40f3fb9404_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhx1z9)
Graham Farish Stanier 2nd class corridor (M1674M) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhx1z9) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

I presume it has been modified to represent a smoking car.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 04, 2021, 04:33:42 AM
Wonder what happened there? Judging by the wire bits on the roof, it's one of their later models!  :hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 04, 2021, 05:56:13 AM
Quote from: Bealman on September 04, 2021, 04:33:42 AM
Wonder what happened there? Judging by the wire bits on the roof, it's one of their later models!  :hmmm:

Yeah, it's a "Blue Riband" era model, I suspect the or a previous owner did something with glue which resulted in the foggy-looking atmosphere. It's otherwise in reasonable condition.

I have it down for a weathering practice candidate whenever I finally have the time for that kind of thing.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 04, 2021, 06:44:53 AM
Well the smokey window bit's already done for you  ;D

I'm currently running me Blue Pullman around on the coffee table again. Rain stopped play on the B&CE.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on September 04, 2021, 07:54:23 AM
A few colourful sheds for the discerning reader.
Plus the ecofrets have finally managed to get a run on the layout, thought I would team them with the NHS shed for the run. Also recently purchased 66419 seen out having its first run. Whilst I have had NHS for a while I only managed to chip it last week.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/1058-040921075233.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=113441)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 04, 2021, 07:59:34 AM
That's one big show of power and haulage in that photo!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on September 04, 2021, 02:04:53 PM
Quote from: Bealman on September 04, 2021, 07:59:34 AM
That's one big show of power and haulage in that photo!  :thumbsup:
How come you like his sheds and intermodals and not mine?  :P

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ben A on September 04, 2021, 02:17:31 PM
Quote from: railsquid on September 04, 2021, 02:11:08 AM
Another one from the unprocessed pile:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51382942234_40f3fb9404_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhx1z9)
Graham Farish Stanier 2nd class corridor (M1674M) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhx1z9) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

I presume it has been modified to represent a smoking car.

Hi there,

Fogging caused by glue (esp cyano) can sometimes be cured by an application of Johnson's Klear floor cleaner.  It has certainly worked for me in the past.

Having said that, the uniformity on show in this image looks more like the effect of UV on some clear plastics... I wonder if it's been left in direct sunlight (maybe on a window sill) for a long period.  Is the fogging on one side only?

cheers

Ben A.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on September 04, 2021, 02:40:32 PM
Quote from: Ben A on September 04, 2021, 02:17:31 PM
Quote from: railsquid on September 04, 2021, 02:11:08 AM
Another one from the unprocessed pile:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51382942234_40f3fb9404_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhx1z9)
Graham Farish Stanier 2nd class corridor (M1674M) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhx1z9) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

I presume it has been modified to represent a smoking car.

Hi there,

Fogging caused by glue (esp cyano) can sometimes be cured by an application of Johnson's Klear floor cleaner.  It has certainly worked for me in the past.

Having said that, the uniformity on show in this image looks more like the effect of UV on some clear plastics... I wonder if it's been left in direct sunlight (maybe on a window sill) for a long period.  Is the fogging on one side only?

The fogging is on both sides. There is a glue mark on the underside which gives the impression glue has at some point been applied to the interior, possibly to glue the weight in space. It's not a big deal though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PennineWagons on September 04, 2021, 07:57:20 PM
Is it actually the famous Sauna Car from the Coronation Scot?
PW
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on September 07, 2021, 07:38:30 PM
It's the experimental First Class Banana Van, for First Class Bananas.

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on September 13, 2021, 02:27:02 PM
I was manning the NGS stand at TINGS over the weekend, it was fairly well attended but quite, attendance was a fair bit down on the last one in 2019.I sneaked away and picked up a few bargains.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/3799-130921142542.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=113854)

When I got home the 3 custom made coaches needed to complete my NMT waiting for me, so I now have a complete 5+2 NMT.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/3799-130921142651.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=113855)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on September 30, 2021, 06:48:07 AM
Yesterday visited Rails to trade in some OO stock and left there with these Farish beauties:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/114/2573-300921064310.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=114506)

372-935 Maunsell N 2-6-0 31810 in weathered BR late crest
377-450C 16T BR (ex-Ministry of Supply) slope-sided mineral open
377-967A 12T BR (ex-LNER) ventilated van
377-954A 13T LNER high-sided steel open wagon with wooden doors
377-975A 12T LNER ventilated van


Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 30, 2021, 07:19:29 AM
Now that's what I call a good result - getting rid of OO and coming back with real stuff.  :thumbsup:

That's a lovely-looking locomotive. You'll have to get some birdcages now!  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on September 30, 2021, 08:18:10 AM
This gnarly old Farish Whizzo joined my fleet courtesy of Robert Shrives yesterday. Needs a bit of running in bit I'm really happy to have it and I particularly like the weathering.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/114/8774-300921081754.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=114509)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on October 03, 2021, 07:38:15 PM
new graham farish presflos x3 from ebay - arrived yesterday

the hymek i got a few months ago from dcc supplies for 90 pounds.

some of the mk1s in the other train i got second hand from clark railworks a few months ago / one from tings this year / a few from ebay.

2 new dapol dogfish are parked up as well - these were from hattons a few months ago

thats everything new for now anyway!

https://youtu.be/VZl6xYcpS6o
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on October 05, 2021, 01:07:17 PM
Something of a birthday treat to myself arrived today, still a couple of pieces to arrive but an all out no expense spared treat  ..........

Graham Farish 97302 in Network Rail livery complete with Legomanbiffo Class 37 sounds and twin 11X15 sugarcube speakers

Hauling two Graham Farish mk1 BCKs

A rare appearance at Clifton Wood but with the sounds, definitely a welcome one

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/114/5099-051021130434.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=114704)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/114/5099-051021130558.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=114705)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alcazar on October 06, 2021, 04:59:01 PM
I've been looking for a second-hand Farish 8F at a reasonable price since not being able to get a chassis from their stand at Bletchley many years ago - got this one from Hattons. When I find the time, it will donate it's chassis to my Foxhunter ROD kit.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/114/9432-061021164954.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=114744)

Peter
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JimSan on October 11, 2021, 01:13:10 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/IzmPVxd.jpg)
Was a week ago now, but managed to pick up a lovely looking Farish Jubilee in LMS Crimson, also did manage to pick up a old Farish Class 159 but it needs attention, it's using a spring drive shaft which I'm still trying to work out, but otherwise the motor does turn so will slowly work on it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on October 13, 2021, 04:08:23 PM
Gaugemaster Collection/Dapol class 73/1 in rail blue has just arrived... I'll post a little more info in the class 73 thread.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/115/3603-131021160620-115015509.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 18, 2021, 03:56:07 AM
Not my livery of choice, but hey, a bargain! Thanks @dannyboy (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4209)  :thumbsup:

Here it is, running very sweetly on my Kato test oval. A very basic model by today's standards, but I've wanted one for the B&CE for years.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/115/255-181021034705-1151822057.jpeg)

The original plan was to have one shuttle back and forth between the Elterwater branch and the bay at Castle Eden on automatic, but we'll have to see about that!

Anyway, I'm a happy chappy.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on October 18, 2021, 06:44:15 AM
and so you should be, a lovely looking model, not my era but still appreciated.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 18, 2021, 07:06:02 AM
I had long assumed these ran mainly on obscure West Country rural branch lines, but after learning they could be found in West Midlands urban grime, managed to acquire a couple in BR livery (green and crimson/cream). Random anecdote: I lived in Droitwich Spa (on the former GWR network south of Birmingham) for a couple of years, which was apparently the location with the highest frequency of GWR railcar workings.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 18, 2021, 07:19:23 AM
Wanna swap bodies? (Not me own, physiologically - I couldn't sell it)

I don't really want to do a complete loco swap, I've only had it a day, and it runs really sweetly.  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on October 18, 2021, 08:43:29 AM
@Bealman (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255)
Glad it arrived safe and well George - and it is obviously going to get more use than it would based in the Ireland shed.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 18, 2021, 09:25:40 AM
It's uber cool. Thanks, mate.  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 18, 2021, 10:25:48 AM
Quote from: Bealman on October 18, 2021, 03:56:07 AM
I've wanted one for the B&CE for years.
The original plan was to have one shuttle back and forth between the Elterwater branch and the bay at Castle Eden on automatic, but we'll have to see about that!


@Bealman (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255)
Is that route all plain track or are there points which could accidentally divert it if they were operated mid use?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on October 28, 2021, 10:00:05 AM
Unusual and very reasonably priced find on the Japanese auction market:

(https://japan-train-blog.infogogo.com/static/misc/yahoo-2021-10_01.jpg)

The wagons ("EWS" branded) are a little modern for my taste, but at a little over 3 quid each at current exchange rates, hard to say no  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steven B on October 28, 2021, 11:13:08 AM
Quote from: railsquid on October 28, 2021, 10:00:05 AM
The wagons ("EWS" branded) are a little modern for my taste, but at a little over 3 quid each at current exchange rates, hard to say no

The MFA conversions were done around 1999/2000. They generally weren't repainted from the original MEA donors so you could paint them rail freight grey with yellow ends as per Farish 373-878.

They'd probably still be out of era but less obviously so - they don't look that different to a Clam (conversions for which started in 1984)

Steven B.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 01, 2021, 08:51:40 AM
Railsquid saunters into the thread bearing an ineffably smug expression... blows on his fingernails and nonchalantly polishes them on his lapel... whistles a cheeky little tune...

... why yes, it is that seemingly rarest of diesels, a Class 44:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51645412477_f5db74d6e4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mFJeQa)
Farish Class 44 44008 &quot;Penyghent&quot; (https://flic.kr/p/2mFJeQa) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

sourced from a shop in deepest rural Honshu for (at the exchange rate on the day of purchase) the very appropriate sum of GBP 44, including postage.

Predictably it has at least one split gear, but otherwise near-new condition with all the bits in the box.  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 01, 2021, 08:59:25 AM
Just squeezing over that crossing, Ian!

Wot's in the spare bits box? Split gears?  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 01, 2021, 09:38:58 AM
Nice buy. If only prices did match the class number.
Might brass off those multiple unit buyers, mind >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 01, 2021, 11:58:57 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on November 01, 2021, 09:38:58 AM
Nice buy. If only prices did match the class number.
Might brass off those multiple unit buyers, mind >:D

Ladies and gentlemen, I present you with the Class 319 4-Car EMU 319004 BR Network SouthEast (Revised) (https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/class-319-4-car-emu-319004-br-network-southeast-%28revised%29/372-875).

(https://japan-train-blog.infogogo.com/static/misc/farish-class-319.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 01, 2021, 12:18:12 PM
To be fair that's full RRP and nobody in their right mind pays that..................................do they? :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on November 02, 2021, 05:40:27 PM
Another treat arrived today in the form of a quite exquisite TMC weathered Class 60!

The spotters had heard Colas had finally rostered one of Loughboroughs finest (in a re-engineered form) on the log working to Clifton Wood.

The grass bank beside the level crossing providing the perfect vantage spot for the snap happy troop

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/115/5099-021121173753.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=115800)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/115/5099-021121173841.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=115801)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/115/5099-021121173931.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=115802)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on November 07, 2021, 01:34:50 PM
Another domestic purchase:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51661367568_f8dcdcf352_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mH91HW)
Dapol Class 142 &quot;Pacer&quot; (https://flic.kr/p/2mH91HW) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr

I do wonder how these kind of things find their way to Japan. Much less of a bargain than the Class 44 above, but cheaper than buying new from the UK, especially as the latest batch only appears to have DCC-fitted versions of this livery.

Looks OK to me, though I don't recall seeing the real thing much and best I can remember only ever went on one once.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 08, 2021, 07:39:09 PM
Some modest acquisitions of rolling stock:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/2573-081121193738.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=116011)

Dapol 2P-006-002 Mk3 sleeper in Intercity Swallow
Dapol 2P-012-503 SR Maunsell BY in Southern Region green
Farish 374-415 SR PMV passenger luggage van in BR crimson
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: yellowblue on November 11, 2021, 02:18:02 PM
I bought the weed killer coach pack recently and then started looking around for the tankers, which I got last week.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/8516-111121141552.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=116104)

I don't think I have a hope of getting the 20s, so I'm currently dragging them around with a 47 I recently bought but it's a nice little project to start with
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on November 11, 2021, 03:58:29 PM
 :)Thought I had missed the boat on the latest version of the BR green Class 31, but found one in my local model shop. This is the one with the re-worked coreless motor chassis, Next 18 socket and speaker. Needless to say, a quick e-mail to John at You-Choos and it now has sound.

Lovely  :)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/242-111121155332.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 15, 2021, 07:39:29 PM
Bought two more parcels vans

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/2573-151121192317.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=116244)

Dapol NB-023 Southern Rly CCT in malachite
Dapol for N Gauge Society LMS Stove R in LMS livery

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/2573-151121193647.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=116245)

here with my other 1947 era "Big 4" parcels/luggage vans, GWR Collett BG (Dapol for N Gauge Society) and LNER Thompson BG (Farish for N Gauge Society)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pinball on November 17, 2021, 11:18:43 AM
Well on the way to getting a full 2+7 Executive HST set now thanks to finding a load of new coaches going at a sensible price online.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/9782-171121111317.jpeg)

I do think if forced to choose at gunpoint, this is the best HST livery (although I do like the BR Blue and Intercity swallow a great deal as well).
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on November 17, 2021, 11:34:40 AM
Glad you have found that iconic train paul
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pinball on November 17, 2021, 11:39:31 AM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on November 17, 2021, 11:34:40 AM
Glad you have found that iconic train paul

Cheers! Got the prototype and on the way to a full executive set, so although the blue / yellow is on the wishlist, I've got at least two HSTs to play about with, so can't complain at all. Best thing I ever drove, and it says something when mates and family members who have no railway knowledge or interest say "wish we still had those old trains with the doors you had to open the window to open, they were much more comfortable".
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on November 17, 2021, 11:45:27 AM
Quote from: pinball on November 17, 2021, 11:39:31 AM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on November 17, 2021, 11:34:40 AM
Glad you have found that iconic train paul

Cheers! Got the prototype and on the way to a full executive set, so although the blue / yellow is on the wishlist, I've got at least two HSTs to play about with, so can't complain at all. Best thing I ever drove, and it says something when mates and family members who have no railway knowledge or interest say "wish we still had those old trains with the doors you had to open the window to open, they were much more comfortable".
I have been a Guard on those iconic trains and understand the IC swallow and BR Blue Grey are on the wishlist.  Bargain find
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AndyRA on November 17, 2021, 04:35:19 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/5731-171121162542.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=116276)

Purchased these two from the 'Pre-owned' section of Hattons last week. The Minitrix 27 was £29.00, and the 86 was only £33 ! I was convinced that the Dapol 86 would be a dummy one or a non-runner (although not advertised as such), but it was fully functional. However the reason for purchasing them was to convert the Dapol body to an 85, using the Minitrix chassis. The surplus Dapol chassis has gone under a Farish 87/6 conversion which had been out of service for sometime. Requires a bit of alteration for the Dapol chassis to fit the Farish Body, but it was worth it.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/5731-171121163149.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=116277)

After six days of odd time used the finished articles wheeled out. The converted Dapol body on the Minitrix chassis, and the Dapol chassis under a Farish body.
Real bargain from my point of view :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on November 17, 2021, 04:44:11 PM
Love the 85 @AndyRA (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5731) please enlighten us with whats required please as i would love one. Bargains there and looks easy swapping body shells and chassis. Although its cab ends and body of the 85 thats different Chris. Bargains indeed


Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AndyRA on November 17, 2021, 05:02:23 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on November 17, 2021, 04:44:11 PM
Love the 85 @AndyRA (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5731) please enlighten us with whats required please as i would love one. Bargains there and looks easy swapping body shells and chassis. Although its cab ends and body of the 85 that's different Chris. Bargains indeed

My latest efforts at the conversions can be found by linking to the first pictures here and then scrolling through the various stages. I have never really made them to be super detailed efforts, just something that will look the part at normal viewing distances :D

1.   https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSouthernSection/photos/pcb.939793056659205/939783073326870 (https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSouthernSection/photos/pcb.939793056659205/939783073326870)

2.   https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSouthernSection/photos/pcb.953017768670067/953002312004946 (https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSouthernSection/photos/pcb.953017768670067/953002312004946)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: lil chris on November 22, 2021, 09:01:44 PM
My NG Forum 10 year Anniversary wagon has arrived today, and very nice it is too. I tried has hard has I can to show a picture in the box, but the site was having none of it. It just would not show the picture the correct way round, 8 attempts is just too much. So this one of the wagon on my layout.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/1784-221121161854.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on November 29, 2021, 12:22:27 PM
Latest things to drop on my door mat.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/3799-291121122207.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=116768)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: geofff on December 13, 2021, 01:16:39 PM
Purchased from Hattons, quite pricey but runs well.  Has found a few track issues that need fixing.

Thanks to Bob G for locating this for me.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/117/9429-131221131526.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=117257)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on December 31, 2021, 08:05:46 PM
Order from Kernow arrived today.
(https://i.imgur.com/7Gt4s4k.jpg?1)

The two cars in the middle are clay wagons.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on January 06, 2022, 03:13:02 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/5099-060122150758.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=118071)

With risk of it looking like Falcon Works Loughborough in 1991, the current group of 47s are pushed out for photographs.

47710 - my own version of 47706 in ex ScotRail livery in her horrendous unkempt state with NSE flashes added

47310 - Henry Ford fresh out of shop with etch plates including Tinsley shed logo and BR arrows

47715 - Resplendent in her newly applied Network SouthEast livery, I'm probably wrong but I think Haymarket was the first 47 to wear this version of NSE livery
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: twinklekev on January 08, 2022, 02:25:39 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/3756-080122142355.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=118177)

Part of my birthday presents from my son and daughter. They are now awaiting decals before being weathered.

Kev,
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on January 10, 2022, 01:15:00 PM
They have eventually arrived the Class 800 chip sets.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/3799-100122131449.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=118269)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on January 11, 2022, 07:40:53 AM
hopefully mine will be on their way before too much longer, although knowing my luck they will be in the next shipment at end of March.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 11, 2022, 04:15:11 PM
This little beauty arrived this afternoon......

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/264-110122160913-1183032470.jpeg)

I thought to start with the maroon was a deeper shade than standard BR maroon but here's a comparison with a Hawksworth BR maroon. See what you think........

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/264-110122160906-1182991042.jpeg)

Huge thanks to @dannyboy (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4209) Kernow, Farish and, of course, my parents - without whom none of this would be possible :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on January 11, 2022, 05:33:16 PM
Glad it arrived safe and well Mick. Looking at the photograph, the colours look almost identical.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 13, 2022, 12:52:28 PM
I ordered some toothpaste online but the store was out of stock and they sent this as a substitute:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51818137308_d539e1a0e4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mWZuUu)
Graham Farish BR Mk1 FK Network SouthEast livery (13328) (https://flic.kr/p/2mWZuUu) by Rail Squid (https://www.flickr.com/photos/railsquid/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 13, 2022, 03:40:51 PM
That's gonna play havoc with your fangs :ouch:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 13, 2022, 11:17:01 PM
Ah, squiddy is just trying to impress the boss  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 13, 2022, 11:31:20 PM
Quote from: Bealman on January 13, 2022, 11:17:01 PM
Ah, squiddy is just trying to impress the boss  :D

Well he should be - with that I've doubled the amount of NSE-liveried stock in my possession  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on January 20, 2022, 08:05:45 PM
As if I've rolled the clock back to 1986.....

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/5099-200122195921.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=118670)

47612 Titan joins the ranks although some plans afoot for her which will give me something to do now Clifton Wood is complete. Maybe a new layout needs to be planned  :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ohlavache on January 22, 2022, 03:56:03 PM
I have received several things in the past days.

In particular, NGS Hunslet in Caledonian pale blue, the NGF wagon and a gunpowder van.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/2397-220122155147.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=118701)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/2397-220122155334.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=118702)

Many thanks to the NGS, @Tank (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2) and The Wagon Yard for these beautiful items !!!

And before Christmas, I also received some Graham Farish wagons.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/2397-220122155427.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=118703)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tank on January 24, 2022, 10:19:06 AM
Very nice, thanks for sharing.  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alcazar on January 26, 2022, 12:57:47 PM
Spotted these in the second-hand department of ETS https://www.modelleisenbahn.com/second/ (https://www.modelleisenbahn.com/second/) - scroll down somewhat for more.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/9432-260122124512.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=118850)

I didn't really want the twin railcar - the pictures were mixed and I thought I was buying a selection of vehicles, but for the price I'm not complaining. There appear to be two sets, one missing a floor. The N2 and L3 are complete - I'll be looking at @Dr Al (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=263) for inspiration here.  I suspect the crane is Skytrex - does anyone know? If anyone has instructions I would be grateful for a copy.

I'm not 100% sure but I suspect that in addition to several Langley kits, there are 3 Graham Hughes kits on the website - an unknown, the CR 498 and the SR Q class.

ETS take orders from abroad, but I would try the telephone rather than ordering by e-mail.

Peter
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on January 26, 2022, 01:05:30 PM
Quote from: exmouthcraig on January 06, 2022, 03:13:02 PM
47715 - Resplendent in her newly applied Network SouthEast livery, I'm probably wrong but I think Haymarket was the first 47 to wear this version of NSE livery

From memory I wouldn't have thought that to be correct, not sure an easy way of finding out. First photos I've seen from a quick search are from 1991 and some on the 47/4 were in revised NSE in the late 80's

(Greyfriars Bobby plates were removed December 1990 and I don't think it carried those and NSE livery)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: simonprelude on January 26, 2022, 01:11:08 PM
Quote from: pinball on November 17, 2021, 11:18:43 AM
Well on the way to getting a full 2+7 Executive HST set now thanks to finding a load of new coaches going at a sensible price online.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/116/9782-171121111317.jpeg)

I do think if forced to choose at gunpoint, this is the best HST livery (although I do like the BR Blue and Intercity swallow a great deal as well).

Trick of the light or mixture of Farish and Dapol for the height difference between loco and first carriage?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tutenkhamunsleeping on January 26, 2022, 01:30:11 PM
Quote from: simonprelude on January 26, 2022, 01:11:08 PM
Trick of the light or mixture of Farish and Dapol for the height difference between loco and first carriage?

Out of the box Dapol Mk3s don't always sit at the same height as the HST power cars.  Can normally be solved by adjusting the pick-ups and contacts in the power cars, although I was lucky and my set is good as supplied.

You can get a similar issue with Graham Farish DMUs, for example, which again can be fixed by fiddling with the pick-ups/contacts or even adding some weight.  I've had to fiddle with every Farish 101 and 108 I've got!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pinball on January 26, 2022, 01:30:47 PM
Quote from: simonprelude on January 26, 2022, 01:11:08 PM
Trick of the light or mixture of Farish and Dapol for the height difference between loco and first carriage?

Neither. The culprit is Kato test track with the rails where the controller wires plug in sitting higher, plus a slight gradient on poor carpet where the table is situated. The HST height differential looks better on a proper layout.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/118/9782-260122132602.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alcazar on January 26, 2022, 10:45:15 PM
Quote from: Alcazar on January 26, 2022, 12:57:47 PM
I suspect the crane is Skytrex - does anyone know?

A little research reveals that this is in fact an 25T American Industrial Crane from Stewart Products of Portsmouth R.I. I guess the instructions will be hard to come by, but I did find some for the HO version (with more parts). I guess Rule 1 will have to apply, or did American sell cranes to Britain?

Peter
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on January 27, 2022, 09:39:36 AM
I might get a little carried away on ebay sometimes.

72 wagons of various manufacturers.
(https://i.imgur.com/B8TAw7K.jpg?1)

A closer look:
(https://i.imgur.com/uM6kYUQ.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/VCL7QSF.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/PDghfIJ.jpg?2)
(https://i.imgur.com/L6MiS1f.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/T9VzJwD.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/fZ4aohw.jpg?2)
(https://i.imgur.com/RVEYoIR.jpg?2)
(https://i.imgur.com/URDIovM.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/1UD2T3t.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/BkdOfth.jpg?1)

Only thing left is to group these into which cars would most likely end up in a train together I guess. I feel like the era for most should be about the same. Still planning on a few more little purchases to start my new 2x4' layout which I should have a thread for soon.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 27, 2022, 11:33:20 AM
Do I detect you like Private Owner wagons? ;)
This site might help you track down any particular one you may be seeking (Note - my browser states it's not a secure site but it should be OK for just looking)...........

http://www.stepo.net/index.html (http://www.stepo.net/index.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on January 27, 2022, 12:28:00 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 27, 2022, 11:33:20 AM
Do I detect you like Private Owner wagons? ;)
This site might help you track down any particular one you may be seeking (Note - my browser states it's not a secure site but it should be OK for just looking)...........

http://www.stepo.net/index.html (http://www.stepo.net/index.html)

Funny you sent me that link...that's who I bought these from! ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on January 28, 2022, 01:35:40 AM
Quote from: Jeff_W on January 27, 2022, 09:39:36 AM
I might get a little carried away on ebay sometimes.

72 wagons of various manufacturers.

Did you... fall off the wagon?

I'd get my coat but I live in it permanently.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 28, 2022, 03:48:44 AM
That's a nice collection!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: KevTheBusDriver on January 28, 2022, 08:09:42 PM
Quote from: mk1gtstu on January 07, 2014, 07:11:25 PM
I bought this off ebay the other day, my first ever class 45 Peak! :claphappy:
Its secondhand but is like new & runs smooth. As its an older China split chassis Farish model I'm thinking of taking the knife to it at some point & doing a bit of detailing  >:D

I'd like to fit lights to it as it doesn't have any, anybody else done this to theirs?  :hmmm:
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/mk1gtstu/001_zps1b214118.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mk1gtstu/media/001_zps1b214118.jpg.html)

cheers, Stu.  :)
I know I'm 7 years after the event, but today I successfully fitted a white LED behind the headcode on a Farish Class 45 (DC only, white LED lit at front). A 3x2mm LED, a surface mount 2K2 resistor and a 3x3 bit of stripboard. No mods to the loco except scraping the paint off the top lip of the chassis ends. If I can get some decent photos I'll add the details to the tutorials...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on January 28, 2022, 08:13:47 PM
The most important specimen   is missing - the NGF special wagon!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on January 31, 2022, 09:50:21 PM
Picked up this Brush Four through Steve Emeny on the NGS classifieds and it's a beast! Really pleased with it. The Conflats it's running with came from Carl Woodwards via Facebook.
Seriously happy  :) :NGaugersRule: :NGF:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/119/8774-310122214845.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=119049)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on February 01, 2022, 05:47:07 PM
I've been resisting for a long time but resistance was futile in the end   :heart2::smiley-laughing:


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/119/689-010222173341.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=119075)

So I bought myself a retirement gift  :D

Along side the Swallow livery I've always liked the "fag packet" livery on HSTs.  :heart2:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on February 01, 2022, 06:05:19 PM
It's a slippery slope, Exec, Virgin, Blue/Grey up next!!! Just ask @Trainfish (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=262)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on February 01, 2022, 07:41:02 PM
Quote from: Intercity on February 01, 2022, 06:05:19 PM
It's a slippery slope, Exec, Virgin, Blue/Grey up next!!! Just ask @Trainfish (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=262)

Too Late! I already have a Blue/Grey, two Swallows and a Merlin all be it they are all Farish, DCC converted with seating added in all the coaches. I have pondered an original Virgin livery but discarded the idea. Might save some pennies for a FGW Castle Class HST....  :hmmm:  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 01, 2022, 07:54:40 PM
Sounds like you have been assimilated :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on February 01, 2022, 08:00:16 PM

Sorry was you talking about  me?  :angel:   :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Intercity on February 01, 2022, 08:05:31 PM
I bought two Virgin ones and used Fox Decals to make the second one into the short lived VXC livery (but I didn't renumber anything, they are so small anyway)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on February 01, 2022, 09:33:26 PM
Quote from: Jack on February 01, 2022, 05:47:07 PM
..
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/119/689-010222173341.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=119075)
...

A lovely livery, I've always thought.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 07, 2022, 01:31:03 PM
Great service from Rails (posted Saturday) and RM meant this little beauty arrived today.
Smooth straight from the box and a real looker. D5382 was based at Bedford in 1964 so is perfick for both my layouts :)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/119/264-070222132528-1192721211.jpeg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on February 07, 2022, 01:34:19 PM
Looks a nice loco, hope it runs well
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: railsquid on February 07, 2022, 01:49:12 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on February 07, 2022, 01:31:03 PM
Great service from Rails (posted Saturday) and RM meant this little beauty arrived today.
Smooth straight from the box and a real looker. D5382 was based at Bedford in 1964 so is perfick for both my layouts :)

If anyone else needs an excuse, I have found evidence of these in different parts of the Midlands-ish area and IIRC also North Wales in that era.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: geofff on February 07, 2022, 07:18:33 PM

Great service from Rails (posted Saturday) and RM meant this little beauty arrived today.
Smooth straight from the box and a real looker. D5382 was based at Bedford in 1964 so is perfick for both my layouts :)


Was it new or "pre-loved"?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 07, 2022, 09:20:20 PM
Quote from: geofff on February 07, 2022, 07:18:33 PM
Was it new or "pre-loved"?

@geofff (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=9429) Brand new from the latest run which arrived in the shops last week, Geoff
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 07, 2022, 10:30:16 PM
Awesome. That livery is the best, man. Beautiful.

Triple  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on February 14, 2022, 06:30:07 AM
well these little beauties turned up this morning, and straight out to the garage to see them run round on the layout.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/119/1058-140222062647.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=119549)
Another great job by the team at Revolution, also I should add this was the first outing for the re-liveried class 60 using one of Adam @captainelectra (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=9) vinyls, I think it came up very well, just need the last one to arrive.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on February 14, 2022, 06:35:08 AM
Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on February 14, 2022, 06:38:37 AM
Prototypical rakes too
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on February 18, 2022, 12:47:19 PM
I've been waiting about 2 years for these to arrive... Farish 374-045 Mk1 BGs as converted to newspaper packing vans...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/119/3603-180222124439-119699292.jpeg)

I was disappointed that they weren't mentioned in the January Bachmann update, and had assumed the delivery date had slipped again. Consequently notification that my PayPal account had been debited came as a surprise!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on February 18, 2022, 01:01:00 PM
Snap!! :D

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=55754.msg750131#msg750131 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=55754.msg750131#msg750131)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jack on February 22, 2022, 02:57:10 PM

Robbie's Wagons have come up trumps again! These arrived today :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/119/689-220222144343.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=119933)

I know, its an age thing, and I don't care if these wagons are well out of my late 70's to 90's era.  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on February 22, 2022, 03:12:41 PM
They are cool. Seen them a few times at exhibitions, really ought to invest in a set myself. Happy childhood memories and all that.

:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tonye on February 22, 2022, 03:46:04 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/119/4185-220222154546.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=119936)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on February 23, 2022, 09:51:55 PM
Lovely 9F. Is it me, or do the front cab windows on the green 9Fs look like they have been put on the wrong way around? The black version seems to have the lip on the inside with the glass pushing through?

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Tonye on February 24, 2022, 08:18:18 AM
Paddy, I have checked the 9F and the window looks ill-fitted, compared to Evening Star there is more brass window frame showing. Well spotted. I am unimpressed with the coupling rods, a little weathering will hide them. Runs well so far. Name plates have been ordered.

Tony.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on February 24, 2022, 08:43:49 AM
Quote from: Tonye on February 24, 2022, 08:18:18 AM
Paddy, I have checked the 9F and the window looks ill-fitted, compared to Evening Star there is more brass window frame showing. Well spotted. I am unimpressed with the coupling rods, a little weathering will hide them. Runs well so far. Name plates have been ordered.

Tony.

Hi Tony,

I think the window mouldings are handed and should be fitted from inside the cab. The photos of the black ones seem to show this has been done for them. The person/people fittting the windows on the green 9F has pushed them in from the outside. Shame as it looks a wee bit overscale compared to the side window.

Is it possible to pop the glazing out or is it glued in place?

Mind you, given the actual size of the loco, no doubt this is less obvious in real life. Close up photos can be very cruel.

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on February 25, 2022, 12:30:37 AM
Two new purchases.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/119/5604-250222002207.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=119997)

One was from an online retailer. The previous owner had decided to glue the tender top on, and got glue everywhere. I manged to cut the tender top off, and it's future will not be requiring the body anyway. It's a little jerky running, but a little tweak on the motion and a little oil and I'll run it for a while and see if it improves.

The other was a FleaBay item. The pair cost me a whisker over £200. Both work on DCC which is good.

I'm also training a new assistant. He can be very attentive, but has a habit of losing interest and wandering off.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/119/5604-250222002931.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=119998)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Paddy on February 25, 2022, 08:22:43 AM
Hi @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604)

Nice locos. If needed, you can get replacement tender chassis/bodies and pick-ups from What was BR Lines/Farish Spares.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards

Paddy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on February 25, 2022, 09:21:34 AM
Quote from: Paddy on February 25, 2022, 08:22:43 AM
Hi @emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604)

Nice locos. If needed, you can get replacement tender chassis/bodies and pick-ups from What was BR Lines/Farish Spares.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards

Paddy


Thanks Paddy, the reality is that hopefully, in the fullness of time, both chassis will be underneath a 3D printed Coronation Scot body, so the fact that the tender body is goosed should be irrelevant. Thanks for the info tho' will file it away just in case.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on February 28, 2022, 09:22:59 AM
I purchased a set of 5 Maunsell high window coaches via eBay a few weeks ago. These have 2mm wheel sets and no manufacturers marks. They appear to be kit built rather than RTR, they have certainly been individually painted, some under frame details have been added and the glazing is much too thin for RTR. The are not Dapol, some of the details are missing.

Any ideas as to a manufacturer?

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/4576-280222091504.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=120082)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AdrianC on February 28, 2022, 09:59:34 AM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/3729-280222095848.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=120085)

Model Rail Scotland purchase....
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevewalker on March 05, 2022, 04:34:25 PM
I managed to get to the Preston show this morning and bought a couple of second-hand GF locos - an Ivatt 2MT and a Black 5 - at decent prices. I was happy with both purchases, but even more so when I properly unpacked the Black 5, lifted the detailing pack out of the box and found a DCC decoder underneath!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: strain on March 05, 2022, 05:54:53 PM
Let's hope it's a Zimo!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: stevewalker on March 05, 2022, 06:28:31 PM
No such luck, but it works, which is enough for now!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on March 05, 2022, 10:16:17 PM
Got a re-worked Farish 90 back from Mercig this week. The man's a genius. Really pleased with it!


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/1147-050322221520.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=120244)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/1147-050322221557.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=120245)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 12, 2022, 11:35:38 AM
Excellent pricing and service saw a couple of items delivered overnight which arrived on my doorstep at 08.00 today.
Dapol Western Duke in chromatic blue with SYP and 9F 92189 unlined black.
The Western ran just fine so is deserving of a couple of pics........

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/264-120322112516-1204421980.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/264-120322112516-1204421905.jpeg)

The 9F was as dead as a dodo so no pics and it's going straight back whence it came :unimpressed: :thumbsdown:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on March 12, 2022, 04:50:36 PM
So...

...good news, I've finally got over my addiction to buying Jubilees!

But...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/5604-120322164803.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=120458)

That's the third in as many weeks. Okay, I need two for @RBTKraisee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=8374) Coronation project, but this one...?

Oh, and I'm bidding on another two.

My name is Michael, and I have a problem.

:doh:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on March 12, 2022, 05:00:52 PM
Dear Michael,

Can I firstly say that you are not alone. There is probably a majority of members of this forum who have a similar problem. It is called 'addiction'. Some members are addicted to buying Jubilees, some can not stop themselves buying Class 47's and some are even addicted to buying American rolling stock. If it ever gets that bad that you have to re-mortgage your house in order to feed your addiction, then yes, the problem is worse than initially thought. As long as your problem is managed carefully, you will not be doing a lot of harm. The thing to remember is, as I said at the beginning, you are not alone. Any time you feel the need to discuss your problem, or indeed just talk to someone - reach out, we are here for you.  :thumbsup:

A fellow addict.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 19, 2022, 12:04:16 PM
Replacement for totally dead 9F arrived this morning at 07.45 this morning!
Runs extremely well in both directions on my test oval of Unitrack and I think will improve with further running in............

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/264-190322115840-1206811844.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/264-190322115840-120681164.jpeg)

Haulage capability unknown as all my stock is packed away
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 20, 2022, 12:49:43 AM
Wots with the blue beastie, you traitor you?!  :P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 20, 2022, 09:33:20 AM
Quote from: Bealman on March 20, 2022, 12:49:43 AM
Wots with the blue beastie, you traitor you?!  :P

Just the end of my 'Blue Train' project, George. I now have a train for each direction.
As far as I know the only other chromatic blue locos were the AL electrics and I'd only buy them if someone brought out RTR AM10 units as then I'd have to build another layout I'd never finish :-[
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on March 22, 2022, 05:32:17 PM
I've clearly not been paying proper attention to the Bachmann release information, as I wasn't expecting this just yet any more than I was expecting the newspaper vans... anyway, just arrived is a new shunter for Stoneham Yard.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/3603-220322172706-1208021831.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 5213 65J on March 23, 2022, 10:24:45 AM
A little black beastie is scuttling around Elmsbridge Central!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 23, 2022, 01:05:23 PM
Courtesy of 'Dalteth' this little baby arrived this afternoon - a class 23 Baby Deltic.
Huge thanks go to Iain for his efforts in putting this together for me :claphappy:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/264-230322125609-1208142279.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/120/264-230322125609-120814247.jpeg)

Click on this for short vid......

(https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/51956198596_6444cac7e0_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nac6Hw)Dalteth Class 23 Baby Deltic on test oval (https://flic.kr/p/2nac6Hw) by Mick Hollyoake (https://www.flickr.com/photos/182878845@N04/), on Flickr

I consider myself a very lucky man :) (smug mode 'On')

For his build thread see........
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50895.msg752480#msg752480 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50895.msg752480#msg752480)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on March 23, 2022, 01:36:40 PM
News flash...

GrahamFarish new product launched

Class 23 'Baby Deltic'

Release date, April 2022.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 23, 2022, 01:50:59 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on March 23, 2022, 01:36:40 PM
News flash...

GrahamFarish new product launched

Class 23 'Baby Deltic'

Release date, April 2022.

Typo? Farish wouldn't be able to squeeze one out until 2042 at their current rate ::)
I think if Dave Jones's effort had ever got to tooling someone (EFE?) might have snapped it up but you're right in that it often happens. Let's see what happens following your streamliner :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dalteth on March 23, 2022, 01:57:39 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 23, 2022, 01:05:23 PM
Courtesy of 'Dalteth' this little baby arrived this afternoon - a class 23 Baby Deltic.
Huge thanks go to Iain for his efforts in putting this together for me :claphappy:


Thanks for the kind words Mick, enjoy!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on March 23, 2022, 02:42:32 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 23, 2022, 01:50:59 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on March 23, 2022, 01:36:40 PM
News flash...

GrahamFarish new product launched

Class 23 'Baby Deltic'

Release date, April 2022.

Typo? Farish wouldn't be able to squeeze one out until 2042 at their current rate ::)
I think if Dave Jones's effort had ever got to tooling someone (EFE?) might have snapped it up but you're right in that it often happens. Let's see what happens following your streamliner :D

It's a lovely looking thing Mick.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RBTKraisee on April 01, 2022, 06:28:35 PM
Straight from the famous James Street exhibition layout, here is my new Duchess of Norfolk!  :claphappy:

Ross.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/121/8374-010422182828.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=121185)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on April 01, 2022, 11:15:43 PM
I think you'll need a longer track if you're going to run it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on April 06, 2022, 02:07:14 PM
Oddly, can't add my photo (no option to upload the photo?!) but I received a Dapol 26 yesterday, D5310 in BR green for those that are interested...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on April 06, 2022, 03:17:15 PM
Interesting - it's working again now!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/121/8774-060422151637.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=121372)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 06, 2022, 04:51:06 PM
Nice, especially as it was based on the Eastern Region for just over a year before being moved to Scotland. I have D5307 and D5301 for that very reason :)

https://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=locodata&type=D&id=5310&loco=5310 (https://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=locodata&type=D&id=5310&loco=5310)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 5213 65J on April 07, 2022, 03:46:36 PM



In a "what if?" moment I decided to test the haulage power of my new GF 04 no. 11216. So I coupled off the Stanier 8F from the train of coal empties to which it usually reserved and attached the 04 and off it set no problem at all on the level. I let it run round the layout expecting it to struggle/ stall when it reached the 1 in 55 return gradient. It ran up it easily. I am very impressed by this mighty little beast!

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 07, 2022, 04:58:52 PM
Excellent!
The slow running of the 8F is not to be sniffed at either.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on April 08, 2022, 07:37:40 AM
My newest arrival, the Class 17 from EFE Rail!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/121/10029-080422073222.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=121438)

My plan is to make a face for it, and have it be both a regular class 17 as well as a Thomas character when I'd like it to be.

I can't run it in, since I don't have my DCC controller yet, and I don't want to use DC incase it derails when I'm not looking and nukes itself. So I'll wait until my controller comes or until my next club running session, whichever comes first.

Also, does anyone know how to get into the cab? The foldout doesn't cover it, and I'd like to fit the driver without destroying my new loco.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 08, 2022, 09:38:23 AM
Nice.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on April 08, 2022, 10:16:38 AM
look forward to seeing at the club Fin, often thought about buying one, I may be tempted once I see yours of course.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on April 08, 2022, 11:27:33 AM
Quote from: Graham on April 08, 2022, 10:16:38 AM
look forward to seeing at the club Fin, often thought about buying one, I may be tempted once I see yours of course.

We'll have to see how it turns out. Hopefully it won't be defective from the factory like my Hymek.

I got the shop I bought it from to reprogram it's address already, so I won't need to faff about with reprogramming it myself.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: geofff on April 09, 2022, 01:45:05 PM
No picture as everyone has seen it - but just received the N Gauge Society Thompson full brake - looks wonderful.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pinball on April 11, 2022, 09:54:52 AM
A second hand 25 off a popular electronic auction "inter net" site, and a new Network South East Class 03. Both fitted with DCC chips now and run nicely.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/121/9782-110422095305.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 11, 2022, 09:57:51 AM
Nice.  :thumbsup:

You'll definitely have Tank on board!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 11, 2022, 09:59:03 AM
The 25 looks good as does the parcels stock. Happy days in my opinion
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on April 11, 2022, 01:28:34 PM
More Scottish BRCW Type 2 Loveliness in the shape of Dapol's 27108...
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/121/8774-110422132826.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=121595)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on April 16, 2022, 11:16:59 AM
My latest purchases, bought dead cheap at a model railway show.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/121/10029-160422110828.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=121835)

A Hornby Minitrix 2mt, and a Lima Class 55 Deltic, they cost 90aud (~50gbp) and 50aud (~30gbp) respectively.

My plan is; when I get my Pannier tank repaired, I'll drop these two off to hopefully get DCC fitted. However, I have read that it may not be possible to DCC fit them, but I talked to 3 different people at the show about it and they said "Where there's a will there's a way". So fingers crossed!

Worse comes to worse, I'll sell them for the same price I bought them. They both work perfectly (I tested them myself at my home layout) and it's not like they're going to depreciate any more in value, they're both already ~50-~40 years old at this point already anyway.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Platy767 on April 17, 2022, 04:13:43 AM
...and thanks to the very efficient NGS Shop Manager, my latest 3.
That's an LMS 50' Inspection Saloon, a red Stove and a Stove chassis for a 6 wheel coach.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/121/6709-170422040809.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=121865)

Out of area and out of era, but can't resist, and besides @Bealman (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255) likes the inspection coach too!

Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 17, 2022, 04:18:56 AM
Two of the best RTR NGS models, in my humble opinion.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on April 19, 2022, 08:20:17 AM
My latest mail arrival.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/121/10029-190422081656.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=121946)

I'm very happy with these. A maroon one for my Condor, a crimson one for my breakdown train, and a crimson & cream one since I liked the look of it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 19, 2022, 09:01:26 AM
Cool.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on April 20, 2022, 10:01:36 AM
So I went from getting no mail for a few weeks to getting it all in one afternoon.

In my many packages, came these two lovelies!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/121/10029-200422095842.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=121972)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/121/10029-200422095931.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=121973)

A Merchant Navy Class, bought used from Hattons, and a War Department Austerity, bought new from Kernow. Both are Graham Farish.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 20, 2022, 10:05:40 AM
Lovely!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on April 29, 2022, 09:37:36 AM
This arrived in the mail today.

A Graham Farish 3F Jinty, bought used from EBay. It came DCC fitted and weathered from TMC. I've already swapped out the couplings with regular one.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/122/10029-290422093718.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=122241)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 29, 2022, 10:46:28 AM
Nice
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: geofff on April 29, 2022, 12:21:25 PM
I've been buying and selling lately in order to get brand new locos.

I've ended up with a Dapol Schools class from Rails and a 38XX from DCC supplies - DCC supplies seem to have very competitive prices.

I had a few issues with  Arnold/Hornby Brighton Belle, but all resolved and a brand new model.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/122/9429-290422122003.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=122242)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/122/9429-290422122051.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=122243)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 29, 2022, 12:28:52 PM
Nice. Glad you got the Brighton Belle issue resolved. That's a lovely model which is on my wish list.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: geofff on April 29, 2022, 01:05:16 PM
Quote from: Bealman on April 29, 2022, 12:28:52 PM
Nice. Glad you got the Brighton Belle issue resolved. That's a lovely model which is on my wish list.  :thumbsup:

As of yesterday there was one on Ebay (from Italy) at about £140.

Regards
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 29, 2022, 01:30:31 PM
Thanks for the heads-up, mate, but that's about A$280 and I'm currently laid up in hospital, so I'm not really in a position to look into it at the moment.

Thanks, though!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on April 29, 2022, 01:53:36 PM
Quote from: Bealman on April 29, 2022, 01:30:31 PM
Thanks for the heads-up, mate, but that's about A$280 and I'm currently laid up in hospital, so I'm not really in a position to look into it at the moment.

Thanks, though!

That sucks George. We have warned you not to leave your wallet lying around to trip over.

Seriously though, hope it's nothing serious.

M.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 29, 2022, 02:00:22 PM
 :laughabovepost:

Thanks. I've been here a week now, and it's a little more serious than I thought, but I'm saving money by now not being able to get to the bowling club  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: geofff on April 29, 2022, 06:35:38 PM
Quote from: Bealman on April 29, 2022, 01:30:31 PM
I'm currently laid up in hospital,

Thanks, though!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 29, 2022, 06:40:27 PM
Purchases look great . We're all thinking of you George.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on April 30, 2022, 01:46:29 AM
all the best for a speedy return to normal George, wondered why you weren't posting as often as normal.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Webbo on April 30, 2022, 08:38:57 AM
George, a week in hospital and still not out!! Arghh!!

I suppose there is not much point in me paying a visit to the 'Gong just yet  :(

Get well quick,
Webbo
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on April 30, 2022, 10:26:41 AM
I hope it is not too long before you are up and about George.  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 30, 2022, 10:31:04 AM
Monday, fingers crossed  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on April 30, 2022, 10:36:20 AM
Thanks for all the good wishes, folks, but it's a bit of a thread hijack here..... let's get back on topic!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on May 03, 2022, 02:07:30 PM
Chin up, George, just to make your recovery speedier here's a brand new 27 which landed on my doorstep this very morning;


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/122/8774-030522140704.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=122419)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on May 04, 2022, 07:44:58 PM
Four years, 1 month and 3 days ago, I placed my order and paid in full for a Revolution Trains' Silverlink 321.
Today it arrived by post.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/122/2573-040522193653.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=122458)

After all this time, it's been worthwhile waiting for this model!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on May 12, 2022, 04:52:18 AM
Got this beauty for an absolute steal thanks to my job!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/122/10029-120522045123.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=122669)

I've already run it in and fitted a driver, so it's all set to go for tonight's club running session.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 12, 2022, 05:04:24 AM
Looks like the one I've got! What's it's name?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on May 12, 2022, 05:31:26 AM
Quote from: Bealman on May 12, 2022, 05:04:24 AM
Looks like the one I've got! What's it's name?

St Paddy.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 12, 2022, 06:19:44 AM
Cool.  Mine's "The King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry."

(Bought at Wigan show in 2014 shortly after it was released)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on May 12, 2022, 07:08:56 AM
That's awesome!

This is actually my second Class 55 in N Gauge, but the first one I can use. My other one (in BR Blue) I bought for dirt cheap at a model rail exhibition, but it's an ancient Lima model, and I can't get it DCC fitted, since none of the model rail shops I can go to will do it.

So I'm glad I got this new one now.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 12, 2022, 07:21:06 AM
Light years ahead of the old Lima model, which these days is merely an historical artifact.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 12, 2022, 07:25:15 AM
Beautiful loco. Just need a few Maroon coaches
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on May 12, 2022, 08:58:27 AM
Great job Fin, will look forward to seeing it next week, wont make tonight.
cheers
Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 25, 2022, 04:10:53 PM
Bought a few wagons off fellow member Catsick from the N'Porium.
It's my intention to replace silver wheels with blackened ones where necessary (I think I have some somewhere), to fit the coupler that's missing (I deffo have some but will my shaky hands cope? :-[) and to try to level the roof of the Toad top right in the pic, although knowing me I'll cause more damage by doing so. Note please I knew about these before buying.
The 2 x grey Toads are Poole Farish 4 digit references and the others are the 6 digit references.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/122/264-250522160255-1229932157.jpeg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 25, 2022, 04:15:29 PM
Look.good mick. If you need wheels farish 379410 / 411. Lprails, John dutfield and Peters spares best bets
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 25, 2022, 04:16:54 PM
Oooh nice bargain by the looks of it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Southerngooner on May 26, 2022, 05:19:53 PM
A bit of a result today when visiting Bury St Edmunds. Popped into Model Junction to buy some superglue and found they had a number of green Farish Mk1 and Bulleid coaches brand new for £19.99 each. Needless to say I had to relieve them of some, so my fiver or so for glue turned into £105.......

Always good knowledgeable service there too.

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on May 26, 2022, 07:31:44 PM
https://www.model-junction.co.uk/ (https://www.model-junction.co.uk/)

they don't list a lot of N though
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Southerngooner on May 26, 2022, 07:36:51 PM
They may not list it but they had a fair selection of Farish, Dapol and EFE stuff in stock, about typical is said for a smaller dealer. Their prices on the whole were about list, but they did have the "bargains" (depends on your own definition!) I picked up. They sold a lot of other stuff and were the shop that got me onto Revell Acrylic matt varnish which is as good as Testors Dullcote in my view and cheaper.

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: zwilnik on May 26, 2022, 07:42:47 PM
I picked up my cache of purchases in the UK on my brief trip there last week.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/8-260522124319.jpeg)

I managed to land a Blue Pullman (2nd hand from Hattons), Western Pullman (Model Railways Direct), a Hymek and Class 37 with a Parcels Express GUV (Kernow Model Centre) and used the buy 5 get a discount offer from the NGS to get a Thompson full brake, 2x car flats, the LMS liveried inspection car and the Queen Mary brake van. Also got a rake of Osborns Models' 4 wheel coach kits and enough of their wheel, bogies and transfers to help me make a lot more 3D printed wagons and coaches.

A heads up if you're into Southern stuff btw. Kernow Guildford had a box set of 6 Maunsell High Window coaches for £165 when I was in there.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Southerngooner on May 26, 2022, 07:46:46 PM
That's not a bad price for 6 coaches but unfortunately they'll be the Southern livery ones. I'm waiting for the BR ones to arrive, even if my wallet isn't!

Dave
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on May 31, 2022, 10:48:08 PM
Picked this up recently:
(https://i.imgur.com/6rqyqRA.png?1)

I like the different Graham Farish sets, though they're a bit hard to find at times. I also picked up a few medium turnouts from Peco and some feeders/joiners as well.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 02, 2022, 08:47:44 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 25, 2022, 04:10:53 PM
It's my intention to replace silver wheels with blackened ones where necessary (I think I have some somewhere), to fit the coupler that's missing (I deffo have some but will my shaky hands cope? :-[)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/122/264-250522160255-1229932157.jpeg)

Successfully replaced the pizza cutter wheels on the 2 x grey Toads with (rightly or wrongly) spoked rather than 3 hole disc wheels (can anyone advise please?), but could I put a new coupling/spring in with shaky hands and shonky eyesight? Could I heck! 2 lost springs (and 1 temper later) I gave up for the day and will try again when I can glue one end of the spring onto the prong in the coupler box :-[ :veryangry:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on June 03, 2022, 11:56:34 AM
Just speak to the carpet monster Mick, he will have your springs. Maybe Tacky Wax would be better than glue if you have any?

Meanwhile these are my latest acquisitions:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/262-030622115359-1232172240.jpeg)

And a camera which needs a well wagon or similar so it can fit through my tunnels:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/262-030622115359-1232171356.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 03, 2022, 03:46:55 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on June 03, 2022, 11:56:34 AM
Just speak to the carpet monster Mick, he will have your springs. Maybe Tacky Wax would be better than glue if you have any?


Not sure if Tacky Wax would hold them in place long enough to get the coupling in, John. :uneasy:
No carpets here - all laminate flooring.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Moose2013 on June 03, 2022, 04:39:49 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on June 03, 2022, 11:56:34 AMAnd a camera which needs a well wagon or similar so it can fit through my tunnels:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/262-030622115359-1232171356.jpeg)

Any chance of a video and camera review write up?
:hmmm:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on June 03, 2022, 06:05:00 PM
There's every chance of that @Moose2013 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=9622)  once I can work out how to download videos from it and also to make it fit through my tunnels
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bigmac on June 03, 2022, 06:39:44 PM
a
Quote from: Newportnobby on June 03, 2022, 03:46:55 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on June 03, 2022, 11:56:34 AM
Just speak to the carpet monster Mick, he will have your springs. Maybe Tacky Wax would be better than glue if you have any?


Not sure if Tacky Wax would hold them in place long enough to get the coupling in, John. :uneasy:
No carpets here - all laminate flooring.
another  tacky wax fan here--i have used it on coupling springs to hold them in place in the pocket--with another dab on the coupler shank. Also in the inside face of the coupler itself--to reduce any tendency to part company on the way round.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 03, 2022, 06:57:48 PM
Just a dab applied with a cocktail stick from a tacky wax user.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on June 04, 2022, 01:40:50 AM
Quote from: Moose2013 on June 03, 2022, 04:39:49 PM
Any chance of a video and camera review write up?
:hmmm:

I've done a short initial review and write up on my layout thread (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=24504.msg763239#msg763239) @Moose2013 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=9622) but I need to play around a bit more with the camera I feel to get the best out of it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steven.T on June 04, 2022, 09:56:45 PM
Picked up some Dapol spine wagons. Just need to find some containers to fit now

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/60-040622215533.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123252)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on June 11, 2022, 09:02:54 PM
My most recent addition is a secondhand Farish Fairburn tank 42073 with late crest, ticks several boxes being a former Neville Hill and Copley Hill based loco (Leeds) and now preserved.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/2573-110622205754.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123391)

It's a useful prototype having worked on the Southern and North Eastern Regions during its life.
https://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=locodata&type=S&id=426454255&loco=42073 (https://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=locodata&type=S&id=426454255&loco=42073)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on June 12, 2022, 01:15:57 PM
It will come as no surprise to those that know me I have added 2 more Westerns to my fleet this week, making my collection up to 49 only 21 more to get the whole fleet as built. :laugh3:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/3799-120622131354.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123419)



(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/3799-120622131529.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123421)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ditape on June 12, 2022, 02:33:22 PM
Sorry, a Senior moment my maths head was still in bed. :laugh3:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on June 15, 2022, 05:38:03 AM
My newest family members; a Class 31/1 and a LMS Brake Van:


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/10029-150622053711.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123461)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: geofff on June 15, 2022, 10:21:29 AM
They look very clean; New or Pre-loved?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on June 15, 2022, 10:45:37 AM
Brand new, I got them super cheap thanks to work.

I have to get a DCC chip for the loco from overseas though...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 15, 2022, 10:50:01 AM
That 31 is awesome. God, I love that livery!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Firstone18 on June 19, 2022, 09:39:43 AM
Just purchased a WD 2-8-0 and I am very pleased with it. I had previously tried two Sonic 0-6-2s and a Schools 4-4-0 all of which were returned to Rails as poor runners. The 0-6-2s were erratic and even after 6+ hours of running would not start reliably from stationary. The Schools jammed its motion at random at slow speeds and could not be relied on to start off without this happening. From other forum comments it seems I may have been unlucky three times! After a lot of back-and-forth with Rails, I purchased a WD 2-8-0 from them as a final attempt to get a steam loco which performed properly and reliably. Out of the box it ran really well, and after an hour running in each direction was even better. I fitted a Zimo MX617N which is very easy due to the screw fixing of the tender body; no prizing off the body over clips risking damage. Using the basic speed control (Vmin=0, Vmid=100, and Vmax=200) it creeps at '1' on my PowerCab and will run through insul-frog points without hesitation. One set of drivers has traction tyres fitted but this still leaves 3 drivers and 4 tender wheels each side for power collection. There is plenty of room in the tender for a sound decoder and loudspeaker, so when funds permit I will fit sound to it.
IMO this is how all locos with 'complex' motion should perform.
Maybe I got lucky this time, or do GF use a different manufacturing facility in China with proper QA?
Cheers
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 19, 2022, 11:10:33 AM
Both a friend and myself each have a 'Dubdee' and they are great runners/lookers. His shed it's traction tyres but, sadly, he's not the best at handling/using his locos :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on June 19, 2022, 11:57:24 AM
Quote from: Firstone18 on June 19, 2022, 09:39:43 AM
Just purchased a WD 2-8-0 and I am very pleased with it. I had previously tried two Sonic 0-6-2s and a Schools 4-4-0 all of which were returned to Rails as poor runners. The 0-6-2s were erratic and even after 6+ hours of running would not start reliably from stationary. The Schools jammed its motion at random at slow speeds and could not be relied on to start off without this happening. From other forum comments it seems I may have been unlucky three times! After a lot of back-and-forth with Rails, I purchased a WD 2-8-0 from them as a final attempt to get a steam loco which performed properly and reliably. Out of the box it ran really well, and after an hour running in each direction was even better. I fitted a Zimo MX617N which is very easy due to the screw fixing of the tender body; no prizing off the body over clips risking damage. Using the basic speed control (Vmin=0, Vmid=100, and Vmax=200) it creeps at '1' on my PowerCab and will run through insul-frog points without hesitation. One set of drivers has traction tyres fitted but this still leaves 3 drivers and 4 tender wheels each side for power collection. There is plenty of room in the tender for a sound decoder and loudspeaker, so when funds permit I will fit sound to it.
IMO this is how all locos with 'complex' motion should perform.
Maybe I got lucky this time, or do GF use a different manufacturing facility in China with proper QA?
Cheers
:beers:
I'm glad you got your loco! And the WD Austerity is a great little loco. Unfortunately it's unprototypically underpowered (can only run small-mid sized trains), but it still looks and runs great. It should have traction tires in my opinion though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on June 19, 2022, 12:16:39 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on June 19, 2022, 11:10:33 AM
Both a friend and myself each have a 'Dubdee' ...

I believe there's a ointment for that.

(What's a 'Dubdee'?)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 19, 2022, 02:13:47 PM
Quote from: mca0004 on June 19, 2022, 11:57:24 AM
And the WD Austerity is a great little loco. Unfortunately it's unprototypically underpowered (can only run small-mid sized trains), but it still looks and runs great. It should have traction tires in my opinion though.

I have no issues with mine and it pulls at least 30 four wheeled trucks. One pair of driving wheels (the rearmost I think) do have traction tyres.

Quote from: emjaybee on June 19, 2022, 12:16:39 PM

(What's a 'Dubdee'?)

Gricer's slang for 'WD'
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on June 19, 2022, 03:55:48 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on June 19, 2022, 02:13:47 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on June 19, 2022, 12:16:39 PM

(What's a 'Dubdee'?)

Gricer's slang for 'WD'

A 'Gricer' then, is presumably a posh Grocer?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on June 25, 2022, 10:41:25 AM
This morning my birthday treat arrived.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/2573-250622103945.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123667)

A Gaugemaster Collection/Dapol GM2210103 class 66, 66773 Pride of GB Railfreight
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 25, 2022, 10:47:39 AM
Nice! More than I'll get!  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on June 25, 2022, 11:11:05 AM
Quote from: gc4946 on June 25, 2022, 10:41:25 AM
..
A Gaugemaster Collection/Dapol GM2210103 class 66, 66773 Pride of GB Railfreight

NOICE.  :thumbsup: I'm torn between this and "Capt. Tom" which means I'll probably get both.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Safety Engineer on June 25, 2022, 02:43:49 PM
All this talk of Dubdees's and gricer's brings back memories of a gricers apprenticeship well served. Time spent on a luggage trolley at the platform end wearing tha statutory duffle coat with sandwiches in the duffle bag, Ian Allen gripped in hand, Ahh days well spent in one's far off youth until a distraction called girls came along.
If anything evokes the image of the steam era it's the sight of a Dubdee at the head of a long coal train, steam leaking from every joint slowly clanking past.
I think I could rightly claim to be a geriatric gricer.

Martin
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on June 25, 2022, 02:55:20 PM
Was it normal to dress up as Paddington bear then? There are some strange folk in 'Nam to be fair  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on June 25, 2022, 03:19:21 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on June 25, 2022, 02:55:20 PM
Was it normal to dress up as Paddington bear then?

Martin did not mention marmalade at all :no:
If he remembers clanking Dubdees, then lunch was possibly cheese & onion sarnies (maybe cheese & tomato), a packet of Smiths crisps with salt in a blue wrapper in the bag, a Lyons individual fruit pie and all washed down with a small bottle of Tizer. All from the bottomless duffle bag, of course :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Safety Engineer on June 25, 2022, 07:39:11 PM
Definitely cheese an tomato sarnies we're one of my mums culinary specialties, does anyone remember kia Ora orange drink in the waxed cartons.
As for holidays proper gricers would have quite happily spent a fortnight in either Crewe or York.
Suppose I was lucky as dad worked on the railway so we got cheap fares and as we never had a car travel was always by train with it's associated train spotting opportunities.
We always went to Cornwall for our annual holiday, many times I have spent the whole journey stood in the corridor (who rembers corridor coaches) six hours from memory.

Martin
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on June 25, 2022, 11:22:13 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on June 25, 2022, 10:41:25 AM
This morning my birthday treat arrived.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/2573-250622103945.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123667)

A Gaugemaster Collection/Dapol GM2210103 class 66, 66773 Pride of GB Railfreight
lovely, mine arrived a few days ago, it was bought by my daughters for Christmas 20, so they were very happy it had arrived.
managed to get an extra 10g of lead into it like other Dapol 66's and it runs a lot better for it. have to say it is probably the quietest Dapol 66 I have.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on June 26, 2022, 12:47:03 AM
Quote from: RailGooner on June 25, 2022, 11:11:05 AM
Quote from: gc4946 on June 25, 2022, 10:41:25 AM
..
A Gaugemaster Collection/Dapol GM2210103 class 66, 66773 Pride of GB Railfreight

NOICE.  :thumbsup: I'm torn between this and "Capt. Tom" which means I'll probably get both.

Yesterday - coincidentally UK's Armed Forces Day - I placed my order for Dapol's 66731 Captain Tom Moore on their website - they're donating £40 for every loco sold to NHS Charities Together
https://www.dapol.co.uk/Tom-Moore-Live?search=&sort=rating&order=ASC&page=4&limit=15 (https://www.dapol.co.uk/Tom-Moore-Live?search=&sort=rating&order=ASC&page=4&limit=15)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Firstone18 on June 26, 2022, 10:38:03 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on June 19, 2022, 02:13:47 PM
Quote from: mca0004 on June 19, 2022, 11:57:24 AM
And the WD Austerity is a great little loco. Unfortunately it's unprototypically underpowered (can only run small-mid sized trains), but it still looks and runs great. It should have traction tires in my opinion though.

I have no issues with mine and it pulls at least 30 four wheeled trucks. One pair of driving wheels (the rearmost I think) do have traction tyres.

Quote from: emjaybee on June 19, 2022, 12:16:39 PM

(What's a 'Dubdee'?)

Gricer's slang for 'WD'

Mine struggles with 3 coaches on my helix which is 2.5% gradient. I will try with trucks when I next run on the club layout which has two helix units, but at at 2%. My Castle is the same, so I'm wondering if there is any room in the loco (where the motor is) to add some weight? Anyone done this? Strangely, YouChoos suggest weight in the tender on their sound installation guide pages but I don't follow how this would help???
I still like the way it looks, and my home layout is small so lack of pulling power will not be a problem.
Cheers
:beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on June 26, 2022, 12:09:36 PM
@Firstone18 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6899)  You will have noticed that in steam days, double heading was the norm, even in the modern era at times.
I realise that like me, many people switched to N gauge in order to run more prototypical length trains in a limited space, but it must be remembered that gradients cannot be increased or shortened without the kind of problems that people have been complaining of. the main line on my layout is only 5ft long and has a slight gradient at one end on a curve where the baseboard has warped slightly, yet both of my Castles (admittedly modified with a strip of 1.2mm lead glued to the keeper plate (using glue & glaze to facilitate easy removal) manage it on a 12 coach train without any problems, prototypically slowing down a little as they make the climb (I normally run 6 coaches at home and 12 on the club's modular layout which is level)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/81/1193-250919213547.jpeg)

as for the WD, it may be that yours is one of those whose traction tyre wheelsets was made a bit too deep. see the WD thread here https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6723.msg756306#new (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=6723.msg756306#new)

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: AndyRA on June 26, 2022, 12:27:13 PM
A few more bits that have gone under the knife from second hand purchases lately, to be reborn in other guises.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/5731-260622122200.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123713)
These Minitrix 27s are always a good bargain at around £30 each. A truly great mechanism for powering my AC Loco fleet.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/5731-260622122408.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123714)
'Cut and shut' Farish 87 bodies, with plenty of body filler.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/5731-260622122531.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123715)
Finishing off with the modified bodies on the Minitrix mechanisms, ready for service on the layout.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on June 27, 2022, 06:49:32 AM
Two things arrived for me today, one:


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/10029-270622064640.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123739)

An Osborn Models breakdown crane!

And the second thing was a Dapol A3 I bought used. That has arrived damaged. Damn.

I've already messaged the shop, just have to wait for a reply now...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on June 27, 2022, 07:03:18 AM
That crane is very nice.  :drool:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on June 27, 2022, 07:46:19 AM
wow Fin, looking forward to seeing that at the club on Thursday evening.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on June 27, 2022, 08:43:02 AM
Quote from: Graham on June 27, 2022, 07:46:19 AM
wow Fin, looking forward to seeing that at the club on Thursday evening.

It does look good! What do you think I should have be pulling the breakdown train? I was thinking either my Jinty or WD Austarity.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on June 27, 2022, 09:16:56 AM
bring them both along and lets have a look at them running.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: GScaleBruce on June 27, 2022, 05:45:18 PM
One of Farish's new class 08s has arrived. It's very noisy (despite giving it a drop of oil and left it running in). I'm gradually bending the pickups so that they'll all pick electricity up, preferably all of the time. But it's pretty...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/3603-270622174132-123749868.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Firstone18 on June 27, 2022, 10:20:52 PM
Seems I'm jinxed with steam locos. The newly arrived WD 2-8-0 was running just fine last week on both my home layout and the club layout. It must have had around 3 hours running now, but suddenly started jamming. It appears to the the crank pin on the lead driver wheel set on one side is catching on the motion when the loco is travelling round curves. There is a bush on the motion this side which is longer than the matching one on the other side, and the head of the crank pin fouls on the motion. I've contacted Rails (again!) to ask for either a replacement to try, or a credit. I think if a credit I'll try a Dapol Manor as the motion is so much less complicated!
Ho hum.
Cheers
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on July 06, 2022, 05:46:30 PM
Both recent Dapol class 66 acquisitions shown together.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/2573-060722174504.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123967)

66731 Captain Tom Moore
66773 Pride of GB Railfreight
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on July 08, 2022, 07:10:55 AM
My newest friend: The SECR N Class!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/10029-080722070950.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123996)

I also got a set of bird cage coaches for it, but I forgot to take a photo of them and I can't be bothered taking them out if the box again.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 08, 2022, 09:33:51 AM
Nice. Really nice, in fact.

I'd like to see it with the coaches, though! Sorry!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on July 08, 2022, 11:58:36 AM
Quote from: Bealman on July 08, 2022, 09:33:51 AM
Nice. Really nice, in fact.

I'd like to see it with the coaches, though! Sorry!  :thumbsup:
Ask and yee shall receive.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/123/10029-080722115824.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=123998)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 08, 2022, 12:06:11 PM
 :drool: :drool: :drool:

That looks great! Gotta get some!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: geofff on July 09, 2022, 01:19:37 PM
Is this the Farish weathered version , or did you manage to find a second hand un-weathered?


regards


Geoff
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: mca0004 on July 09, 2022, 01:33:23 PM
Quote from: geofff on July 09, 2022, 01:19:37 PM
Is this the Farish weathered version , or did you manage to find a second hand un-weathered?


regards


Geoff
I bought it brand new from Rails of Sheffield, so it's a weathered example. Though, the weathering is so subtle, I only know is by reading the side of the box.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: bluedepot on July 14, 2022, 10:32:50 PM
first run this evening for new dcc sound class 08...

https://youtu.be/ZOrYDMSPy2w
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RyanHussey on July 14, 2022, 10:38:08 PM
With the amount the credit card has been battered this week I'm sure I'll have a few more posts on this thread over the next few days.....

Today a Graham Farish Colas Rail Freight 66 and 3 Dapol Network Rail IOAs

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/124/10139-140722223609.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=124189)

All crying out for some weathering, the 66 won't be much but I think the IOAs need a good lot of work, although don't want to hide too much of the huge amount of information panels on these!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on July 14, 2022, 10:44:26 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on July 14, 2022, 10:32:50 PM
first run this evening for new dcc sound class 08...

https://youtu.be/ZOrYDMSPy2w

Not my thing, but very impressive and sounded just like the 08 shunters in Wolverton works.

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Firstone18 on July 15, 2022, 09:10:14 AM
The WD Austerity 2-8-0 saga:
Please see my post in 'BachFar Steam' for the next instalment!
Cheers
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on July 19, 2022, 10:43:23 PM
Graham Farish Class 37 arrived yesterday:
(https://i.imgur.com/dTz6SAl.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/BprVR4B.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hector Lawn on July 28, 2022, 03:14:51 PM
My class 37 also arrived recently. I've been wanting a 37 in this livery for literally years. I was beginning to think that the only way to get one would be to spray a 37 in this livery myself, and so I was glad to see these in the recent announcements.

It's a bit outside the period for my layout under construction (1957-66) but I'm sure it will get used in the next layout. In the meantime it will be added to the rest of my modern image collection.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/124/medium_7255-280722150303.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=124464)

Hector
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on July 28, 2022, 10:46:52 PM
very nice, it is an attractive livery.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on August 02, 2022, 01:17:45 PM
I've been building up my NR structure gauging train gradually,
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/124/8774-020822131633.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=124608)

My only wish now is that there was a RTR DBSO in yellow without costing a fortune!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on August 09, 2022, 06:39:07 PM
All my orders from the UK arrived this week. I guess the next layout is going to have a coal mine of sorts. I'm not sure the loading chute really fits with the rest but I might try to make it work. Just need to figure out how to arrange the buildings when I get to work on the new layout(I have a board & track already)
(https://i.imgur.com/UNgx2ER.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on August 09, 2022, 06:45:31 PM
Nice collection.  Have you seen the photos here. Its a layout now taken out out of service but the photos nsy provide clues https://admrc.org.uk/club-layouts/didcot-a-power-station#jp-carousel-590
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on August 09, 2022, 08:14:20 PM
Couldn't resist this piece of nostalgia. Gradually building up an N Gauge Heritage rake with a Peco NGS van and the NGF 10 Year open wagon.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/124/9-090822201250.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PennineWagons on August 10, 2022, 12:22:32 AM
Quote from: Jeff_W on August 09, 2022, 06:39:07 PM
Just need to figure out how to arrange the buildings

The Lyddle End coal mine buildings are all models of the Hope Pit buildings at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, which is at Caphouse Colliery near Wakefield in Yorkshire. A bit of creative Googling will get you plenty of photos of the real things and how they're arranged on the site. They're all there! Walking round them in real life somehow seems a bit weird when you've got models of them on your layout.
PW

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on August 10, 2022, 07:05:40 AM
Quote from: PennineWagons on August 10, 2022, 12:22:32 AM
Quote from: Jeff_W on August 09, 2022, 06:39:07 PM
Just need to figure out how to arrange the buildings

The Lyddle End coal mine buildings are all models of the Hope Pit buildings at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, which is at Caphouse Colliery near Wakefield in Yorkshire. A bit of creative Googling will get you plenty of photos of the real things and how they're arranged on the site. They're all there! Walking round them in real life somehow seems a bit weird when you've got models of them on your layout.
PW

I visited the museum sone years ago and went underground
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 10, 2022, 07:23:54 AM
Quote from: captainelectra on August 09, 2022, 08:14:20 PM
Couldn't resist this piece of nostalgia. Gradually building up an N Gauge Heritage rake with a Peco NGS van and the NGF 10 Year open wagon.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/124/9-090822201250.jpeg)
Oooh, I like that! I'm keen on that sort of thing too, and have a number of souvenir wagons. I haven't seen that one before, though!  :thumbsup:

It must be pretty vintage - got the early U-bend coupling.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Safety Engineer on August 10, 2022, 10:22:15 AM
Railmail started me in n gauge, our first house was in Watford and to go shopping we had to pass their shop. In the window was a minitrix 2-6-0 which I drooled over, shortly after my wife treated me to it along with some wagons.
Some 45 years later I'm still into n gauge.
Martin
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PennineWagons on August 10, 2022, 12:16:53 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on August 10, 2022, 07:05:40 AM
Quote from: PennineWagons on August 10, 2022, 12:22:32 AM
Quote from: Jeff_W on August 09, 2022, 06:39:07 PM
Just need to figure out how to arrange the buildings

The Lyddle End coal mine buildings are all models of the Hope Pit buildings at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, which is at Caphouse Colliery near Wakefield in Yorkshire. A bit of creative Googling will get you plenty of photos of the real things and how they're arranged on the site. They're all there! Walking round them in real life somehow seems a bit weird when you've got models of them on your layout.
PW

I visited the museum sone years ago and went underground

It's a good museum and well worth a visit. The underground trip is a real experience! Not recommended for anyone with claustrophobia though.
They've also got a few rail vehicles on the site, including a Hunslet shunter which I believe was one of the ones measured and photographed by the NGS people when they were researching their N Gauge version.
PW
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 10, 2022, 12:33:53 PM
Quote from: captainelectra on August 09, 2022, 08:14:20 PM
Couldn't resist this piece of nostalgia. Gradually building up an N Gauge Heritage rake with a Peco NGS van and the NGF 10 Year open wagon.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/124/9-090822201250.jpeg)

@captainelectra (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=9) Being a forum 'veteran', shall we say, dare we assume you have one of these as well?

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/31/main_21716.JPG)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on August 10, 2022, 01:03:29 PM
Quote from: PennineWagons on August 10, 2022, 12:16:53 PM
Quote from: gc4946 on August 10, 2022, 07:05:40 AM
Quote from: PennineWagons on August 10, 2022, 12:22:32 AM
Quote from: Jeff_W on August 09, 2022, 06:39:07 PM
Just need to figure out how to arrange the buildings

The Lyddle End coal mine buildings are all models of the Hope Pit buildings at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, which is at Caphouse Colliery near Wakefield in Yorkshire. A bit of creative Googling will get you plenty of photos of the real things and how they're arranged on the site. They're all there! Walking round them in real life somehow seems a bit weird when you've got models of them on your layout.
PW

I visited the museum sone years ago and went underground

It's a good museum and well worth a visit. The underground trip is a real experience! Not recommended for anyone with claustrophobia though.
They've also got a few rail vehicles on the site, including a Hunslet shunter which I believe was one of the ones measured and photographed by the NGS people when they were researching their N Gauge version.
PW


Thanks for the info! I'd wondered if mines/loading areas in the UK were any different than in the US... I've actually been to an old tipple here in the US, one you can ride to via train to check out:
(https://i.imgur.com/fyxf8QF.jpg?1)
I have one of the coal mine kits built up that looks similar to this but I am saving it for an eastern US layout...and I feel like it's a bit too big for my UK wagons.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bigmac on August 12, 2022, 08:56:55 AM
i had a bit of luck this week--an Ebay "buy it now" offer i couldnt resist--even more so with a 10% off coupon--i had never taken any notice of those before.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284926303977 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284926303977)

and its a minter--looks like it has never been out of the pristine box.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on August 26, 2022, 02:31:45 PM
A friend of a friend was selling off lots of 66s and I finally gave in and bought one....
This is Dapol's 66181, an early model but a good runner.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/125/8774-260822143133.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=125440)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jmupton2000 on September 03, 2022, 11:43:15 PM
Osborn's Models Catfish wagons from their new 3D printed range arrived this morning:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/125/4232-030922234240.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=125631)

Lose the awful brown plastic wheels, add some weight and they should be good to go.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on September 10, 2022, 03:23:22 PM
A successful but somewhat expensive trip to TINGS this morning, got to enjoy a good chat with Mr Tilston of N Brass Locos fame in the queue waiting to get in.

Micheal and Maurice of @osborns (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1063) sacrificed a bit too much time chatting about Scanias and liveries

@njee20 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1147) FINALLY got to enjoy a 10minute chat with Nick and collecting some more of his magnificent 3d printing that he's designed and printed for me after sending him some not very good drawings!!! Clearly a magician at his craft!!

And to top it off I got the thumbs up from the good lady to spend a good amount with Cheltenham Model Centre and treat myself to 10 of EFE Rails JIAs,

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/125/5099-100922151901.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=125747)

Someone mentioned that the light weathering having a strange green tinge and that is very noticeable which I'll have to try brown up bit they are magnificent wagons, the heavily weathered ones don't photograph too well but the livery is very noticeable and they appear much nicer to the eye then the camera.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: njee20 on September 10, 2022, 09:40:23 PM
Great to finally meet, Craig!

I was comparatively abstemious, I bought a handful of containers from C=Rail, and this lovely 66 repaint by Rainbow Railways, who are using UV Printing now for their livery elements.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/125/1147-100922213927.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=125797)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: exmouthcraig on September 10, 2022, 10:07:20 PM
 @njee20 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1147)  :censored: I wish I'd bought one as well. It looks ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!

If your good lady kicks off about the credit card bill I'll take it off your hands!!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on September 11, 2022, 09:37:08 AM
going today, hopefully one of these are left when I get there.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on September 16, 2022, 11:51:48 PM
These arrived today.
(https://i.imgur.com/eVEIZbf.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on September 26, 2022, 11:43:09 AM
A bargain purchase from our local village Toy Fair last Saturday :)  It's so rare that I actually find anything in N gauge of interest at the fair, I just had to have this as I felt sorry for it and I fancied the challenge of restoring it to working order :)  Memories of running British N back in the 70s and early 80s before moving over to Continental.

Original Poole Farish class 47 "Lady Diana Spencer" - brass gears and lights - up for £15 due to a detached bogie. I got it for £12.

It's actually in reasonable overall condition, just needed:
1) a new bogie retaining clip  which I drew up and 3D printed (cheaper and quicker than ordering a spare)
2) a fix for the entirely broken/missing battery box lugs, again I drew up and printed a plate with new lugs rather than ordering a complete replacement resin item.

She's noisy as you'd expect, but I don't mind that.  I like brass gears in my Continental N locos :)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/126/5885-260922113427.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=126289)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/126/5885-260922113532.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=126290)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/126/5885-260922113749.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=126291)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/126/5885-260922113831.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=126292)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/126/5885-260922113908.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=126293)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on September 27, 2022, 02:46:17 AM
A canny buy!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: markie on October 02, 2022, 08:35:36 AM
Picked up this Schools Class from Rails Ebay Shop, £75.00 after the discount, excellent condition. Very good buy I thought. I'm not a great fan of Dapols way of using the motor in the tender to power the wheels in the loco but at this price had to go for it. It needs a good running in. Having to use rolling road at the moment, all my gear is in storage having just moved to the North East.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/126/609-021022083343.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=126407)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/126/609-021022083408.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=126408)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/126/609-021022083431.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=126409)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 02, 2022, 08:40:56 AM
Nice!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on October 05, 2022, 12:24:15 AM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/126/262-041022234020-126469534.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Adam1701D on October 05, 2022, 08:56:00 AM
Great to see the finished product. I was able to make a few quick amendments to the artwork, including improving the BR arrow.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on October 15, 2022, 02:02:22 AM
All arrived today. I guess I need to find some hoppers to run with the 58s! :)

(https://i.imgur.com/zjg6Me9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OW811Gw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nwLBVdm.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on October 15, 2022, 02:52:36 AM
Did you know during '84 and' 85 owing to the coal strikes class 58s were allocated to freightliner and oil duties? Maybe a good excuse.  I have pics of 58 on freightliner duties..looks impressive. Chris
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steven B on October 15, 2022, 04:46:28 PM
58s were found on other freight through the years, not just during the miners strike. There was a regular speed link train from Toton, Nottinghamshire to Greater Manchester for example.

Steven B
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on October 15, 2022, 04:57:52 PM
Yes Steven thanks was aware of the Manchester flow
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on November 01, 2022, 09:02:03 PM
Arrived today:
(https://i.imgur.com/kpaB4qi.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on November 03, 2022, 02:32:31 AM
13 of these new Yeoman wagons, 3 sent back for replacement and 4 more on order so 20 in total eventually  :goggleeyes:



3 of the Ford container wagons in the above video were also delivered this week.

I also had a new 03 delivered which runs really well but is no good for 13 Yeomans  :o

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 03, 2022, 09:54:30 AM
An 03 track polisher. How very quaint :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on November 03, 2022, 11:00:06 AM
The 03 will be more suited to a yard ir station pilot duty as we know.  Love the containers and the mk 2 rake!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on November 04, 2022, 01:43:50 PM
My usual Sulzer or Maybach sensibilities are somewhat shaken by the arrival of this...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/127/8774-041122133914.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=127306)

and I happened upon a short rake (6) of these to go with it...


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/127/8774-041122134247.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=127307)

Not sure if there's any hope for my clay train addiction. Oh for a couple of Tigers....
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on November 13, 2022, 08:49:53 AM
Bought Gaugemaster/Dapol's simplified First Great Western livery class 153

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/127/2573-131122084920.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=127624)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: JanW on November 17, 2022, 09:26:00 PM
My new Mathieson wagon arrived today from the UK.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/127/5017-171122211519.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=127737)

I accidently spotted this wagon on the Rails of Sheffield site shortly after we visited London.
We stayed in Pinner and every day we travelled back on the Met line in the direction of Amersham.
So this little wagon is a reminder of our wonderful week in London

Jan
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pinball on November 28, 2022, 11:31:45 AM
Central Trains 153 on a popular auctions site going for cheap which no one had bid on. Won it at a very low price, train arrived shoved in a spare Zimo DCC chip I had, works like a dream. Totally out of region and era compared to my usual stuff, but it's a wonderful little model. Just got to keep an eye out for a Regional Railways one now.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/9782-281122112652.jpeg)(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/9782-281122112730.jpeg)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Alcazar on December 17, 2022, 04:34:22 PM
Thought I'd bought a Graham Hughes Q1 but turned out to be the GEM 4F kit. For €9.99 I'm not complaining as I just bought it because I have a 0-6-0 chassis and fancied building another kit. Saw plenty of the 1924 version as a kid, but only one 1911 version.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/9432-171222163245.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=128604)

Peter
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 87023velocity on December 30, 2022, 12:03:29 AM
Got 2 of the new Graham Farish class 90's, they are very nice, smooth and quiet. Had both of them running quite a bit over the last few days with no issues. Only grumble which is minor regards the unpainted busbars and insulators.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/6577-301222000133.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=128850)

Here is a video clip with them running.

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Graham on December 30, 2022, 04:03:38 AM
They do look good, hopefully see mine sometime in Jan, once RM and Aus Post get it to me. Finally persuaded SWMBO to let me have one.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steven.T on December 30, 2022, 08:52:46 AM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/60-261222220430.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pinball on December 30, 2022, 09:45:21 AM
Class 31 in Intercity Mainline livery. Really good runner and looks fantastic. Been very impressed with the recent Farish 31s I've picked up - all wonderful models.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/9782-301222093558.jpeg)(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/9782-301222093612.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jmupton2000 on January 01, 2023, 10:28:19 PM
From TMC's sale, 37032 in Railfreight Red Stripe, the factory weathering has been toned down and the Tinsley applied name removed to backdate it a few years;

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/4232-010123222520.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=128926)

Also being trialed is a West Coast Models 3D printed ZCA Sea Urchin body on an old Farish OAA chassis, not finished yet but impressed sufficiently to order some more:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/4232-010123222721.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=128927)

With the announcement of a new OAA by Rapido, this gives me a good use for my existing stock of the old Poole Era versions.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on January 04, 2023, 02:49:58 PM
An assortment for Christmas and my birthday.

First the Christmas pressies

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/3871-040123143913-128972611.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/3871-040123143915-128974724.jpeg)

The Revolution Wascosa wagons and one of the Dapol JNA's are new. There's also a Castle Cement JPA and a white Dapol HIA lurking somewhere

Next the birthday ones, these arrived yesterday.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/3871-040123143919-1289751045.jpeg)

I'll be testing the CL90's today, the Autoballasters will finish a rake of 5, but I do need to repaint the 2 RailTrack ones that I already have.

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ntpntpntp on January 04, 2023, 06:12:11 PM
I expect many of the CJM aficionados out there saw this class 92 go through ebay.  Whilst Continental N is my thing, sometimes rare items bring out the collector in me and this was one I just had to grab :D   

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/5885-040123175635.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=128981)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/128/5885-040123175727.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=128982)

I know it's a fantasy livery, but very smart looking :)  It dates from late 2011, and seems to have run very little (if at all).  Having contacted Chris' son Matt it sounds like there were only a couple of these made "just for fun" (plus examples of some other loco classes were given a similar livery).   

As you would expect it runs as smooth as silk.  No doubt it will appear on the "parade track" on my German layout's museum open days :)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on January 04, 2023, 06:35:07 PM
Yes I did see that, wondered about its history and assumed very few were ever made.

It's a great piece.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 5213 65J on January 05, 2023, 05:45:49 PM
I'm delighted with the performance of No. 4057 running perfectly smoothly on DC straight out of the box on my layout "Elmsbridge Central". This loco is entirely appropriate for my railway likes - the clue is in the layout name.o
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 30, 2023, 12:00:07 PM
These little beauties arrived today...............

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/129/264-300123115538-1295512341.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/129/264-300123115538-1295512414.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/129/264-300123115539-129559390.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on January 30, 2023, 01:32:07 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 30, 2023, 12:00:07 PM
These little beauties arrived today...............

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/129/264-300123115538-1295512341.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/129/264-300123115538-1295512414.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/129/264-300123115539-129559390.jpeg)


mine too!!

Regards

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 31, 2023, 01:10:26 AM
Nice. Want some!

My Class B tankers were on the heavy side.... how are these? Run ok?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 31, 2023, 10:48:24 AM
@Bealman (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255) Much lighter than the class Bs, George, and very free rolling :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob G on January 31, 2023, 11:18:42 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 31, 2023, 10:48:24 AM
@Bealman (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255) Much lighter than the class Bs, George, and very free rolling :thumbsup:

That's because class B is "Heavy Oil"  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on January 31, 2023, 01:11:06 PM
Quote from: Bob G on January 31, 2023, 11:18:42 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 31, 2023, 10:48:24 AM
@Bealman (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255) Much lighter than the class Bs, George, and very free rolling :thumbsup:

That's because class B is "Heavy Oil"  :smiley-laughing:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/80/5604-290719200338.gif)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: tunneroner61 on January 31, 2023, 01:16:38 PM
Mine arrived too yesterday, along with some MTVs. Fair play to Revolution as they refunded one lot of postage too as they all came in one parcel. :thumbsup: :claphappy:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on February 11, 2023, 05:21:43 PM
Today I attended the Festival of British Railway Modelling show at Doncaster and returned with two N gauge models:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/129/2573-110223171900.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=129857)

Farish 377-852A SR pill box brake van in BR grey
Minitrix 13014 LNER Gresley corridor 3rd, it's the earlier design with spindly underframe truss rods, one of which is being restored at Bo'ness https://www.gotopcs.net/10021ch01.html (https://www.gotopcs.net/10021ch01.html)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dorsetmike on February 11, 2023, 06:23:30 PM
@gc4946 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2573) You should have been at the Bournemouth show, a rake of 9 Minitrix teaks were still there when I left this afternoon
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on February 11, 2023, 06:48:44 PM
Quote from: Dorsetmike on February 11, 2023, 06:23:30 PM
@gc4946 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2573) You should have been at the Bournemouth show, a rake of 9 Minitrix teaks were still there when I left this afternoon

Thanks, might give me an excuse next year to attend and see a former schoolmate who now lives there
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dorsetmike on February 11, 2023, 07:47:45 PM
If they're not sold by end of show tomorrow they'll be at Lymington in a few weeks
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: pinball on February 13, 2023, 10:17:02 AM
The Dapol 121s have arrived. Thoroughly enjoying running them. Perhaps this is the way to get round the "can't get any coaches" issue, simply run 1 car multiple unit stock on all the passenger services!


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/129/9782-130223100941.jpeg)

But equally interesting is the second picture, 3 wagons I picked up at a market for a tenner. Which shows N-Gauge does not have to be ridiculously expensive. Perfectly well detailed as far as I am concerned, I'll be using these to practice weathering on.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/129/9782-130223101004.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Platy767 on February 28, 2023, 11:33:00 PM
It's not a J50, but I've spent my money reserved for a J50.

While it's not a Gresley or beautiful Robinson design, it is still a nice 4F and fits into my layout location.

Many thanks to Michael Pearce from Osborn's Models for getting it safely across the world after the mail issues.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/6709-280223232836.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=130322)


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/6709-280223232919.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=130323)

Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Platy767 on March 12, 2023, 10:53:21 AM
The mail is moving!
Not strictly rolling stock, but I did receive Vol1 and 4A of LNER Wagons. Very nice they are and only cost 36 pounds for postage  :o

Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bingley Hall on March 12, 2023, 01:41:05 PM
Quote from: Platy767 on March 12, 2023, 10:53:21 AM
The mail is moving!
Not strictly rolling stock, but I did receive Vol1 and 4A of LNER Wagons. Very nice they are and only cost 36 pounds for postage  :o

Mark

Yes I got a care package from Hattons arrive about a week ago here in Adelaide - took about 4.5 weeks as opposed to the usual two. Still waiting to hear where my Revolution tanks are?

Not related to the UK issues, had a single loco direct from Broadway Limited in the US take 6.5 weeks recently, and I had to pay the equivalent of AU$100 for the privilege   :censored:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on March 12, 2023, 02:12:48 PM
Quote from: Bingley Hall on March 12, 2023, 01:41:05 PM

Yes I got a care package from Hattons ............

???
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on March 12, 2023, 09:37:47 PM
These arrived last week from Rails of Sheffield.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/3871-120323212341-130656871.jpeg)



The CL60 is waiting a Next18 decoder, otherwise it would have been at the front.

And a better look at a couple of the wagons.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/3871-120323212336-130654639.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/3871-120323212332-130652688.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/3871-120323212328-130639322.jpeg)

Regards,

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on March 12, 2023, 10:05:48 PM
You must be the only one on this forum to have a sofa (and a small red car) in your railway room  :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on March 13, 2023, 01:38:35 AM
I didn't see a beer fridge though  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: jpendle on March 13, 2023, 12:58:07 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on March 13, 2023, 01:38:35 AM
I didn't see a beer fridge though  :beers:
You weren't looking hard enough.  :D

John P
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on March 17, 2023, 07:18:46 PM
So I've been away from the forum for a month, (travelling for both good (seeing my Daughter in Calgary) and bad (Burying my best friend of over 40 years in Caerphilly)).  While in Calgary I visited trainsandsuch a WONDERFUL model railway store and while most of the N scale (N gauge) is Canadian, the second hand shelves had some wonderful UK stuff from long ago.  Obviously someone's collection, unfortunately pocket money was limited as there were some really nicely done GWR kit built (brass) coaches that I would've loved to have picked up.  What I did get however, for just CDN$50 was 5 old grafar pullman cars to go with my old grafar Channel Packet .. I think that was a steal and they just look awesome!!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/192-170323191402.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=130744)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/192-170323191446.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=130745)

While over in Wales (it was a very short very difficult trip) I got away for some quiet time and popped into Lendons in Cardiff, a store I haven't been in since the mid 1980s, it seemed exactly the same as it was then but I did manage to get something I've needed for Aberffilli .. an Autocoach to go with my 56XX when its not hauling coal

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/192-170323191732.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=130746)


Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on March 17, 2023, 07:42:06 PM
A great buy! Those Pullman carriages are very hard to get hold of, I'm led to believe.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on March 24, 2023, 01:38:40 PM
Picked up this NSE 33/1 pre-owned and it runs rather nicely...
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/8774-240323133750.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=130912)

Layout is now being slowly resurrected so expect to see progress reports at some point in the future.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 24, 2023, 02:06:59 PM
One for the Boss @Tank (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2)  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on March 24, 2023, 02:26:50 PM
My latest acquisition, one of the new batch of Farish 4Fs, Late Crest, weathered and sound fitted. It runs like a Swiss watch, smooth and silent with no sound* sound switched off, lovely and controllable too. It looks the part and for a factory job the weathering is really decent and the sound file is excellent  :)

The only thing I have done is added a crew as I always do with the more open cabbed locos.

Roy

*corrected following feedback from @Newportnobby (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=264)  :P

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/242-240323142200.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 24, 2023, 02:38:34 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on March 24, 2023, 02:26:50 PM
My latest acquisition, one of the new batch of Farish 4Fs, Late Crest, weathered and sound fitted. It runs like a Swiss watch, smooth and silent with no sound ................and the sound file is excellent  :)


@Roy L S (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=242) Sure it doesn't need to be returned, Roy? ;) ;)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dancess on March 24, 2023, 09:09:06 PM
I too bought a sound fitted 4F on my visit to UK, goes well with my others!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/491-240323210658.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=130925)

Just wish they would do a LMS built version.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 04:41:30 AM
They do an LMS version and it's at dealers now. Looks like purely sound fitted, though.........

https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/category/160/mr-3835-4f-with-fowler-tender-4057-lms-black-%28mr-numerals%29/372-063sf (https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/category/160/mr-3835-4f-with-fowler-tender-4057-lms-black-%28mr-numerals%29/372-063sf)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Platy767 on March 25, 2023, 06:12:27 AM
Quote from: Dancess on March 24, 2023, 09:09:06 PM
Just wish they would do a LMS built version.

Do you mean left hand drive, or just LMS lettering and numbering?

Mark
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Dancess on March 25, 2023, 06:23:18 AM
Left Hand Drive version. I have an earlier Farish version that I am trying to convert to coreless motor and DCC . Also have a kit built Fowler tender.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on March 25, 2023, 07:07:51 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 04:41:30 AM
They do an LMS version and it's at dealers now. Looks like purely sound fitted, though.........

https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/category/160/mr-3835-4f-with-fowler-tender-4057-lms-black-%28mr-numerals%29/372-063sf (https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/category/160/mr-3835-4f-with-fowler-tender-4057-lms-black-%28mr-numerals%29/372-063sf)

The non-sound version arrived a couple of months ago or thereabouts, it is already out of stock at Bachmann HQ and a fair few retailers. Not a surprise given the lack of steam available over the last five or so years especially from Farish.

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on March 25, 2023, 01:22:28 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on March 25, 2023, 07:07:51 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 04:41:30 AM
They do an LMS version and it's at dealers now. Looks like purely sound fitted, though.........

https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/category/160/mr-3835-4f-with-fowler-tender-4057-lms-black-%28mr-numerals%29/372-063sf (https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/category/160/mr-3835-4f-with-fowler-tender-4057-lms-black-%28mr-numerals%29/372-063sf)

The non-sound version arrived a couple of months ago or thereabouts, it is already out of stock at Bachmann HQ and a fair few retailers. Not a surprise given the lack of steam available over the last five or so years especially from Farish.

Roy

Hells teeth! Looking at the price I can only assume they mastered real steam!

:goggleeyes:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 01:26:30 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on March 25, 2023, 01:22:28 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on March 25, 2023, 07:07:51 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 04:41:30 AM
They do an LMS version and it's at dealers now. Looks like purely sound fitted, though.........

https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/category/160/mr-3835-4f-with-fowler-tender-4057-lms-black-%28mr-numerals%29/372-063sf (https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/category/160/mr-3835-4f-with-fowler-tender-4057-lms-black-%28mr-numerals%29/372-063sf)

The non-sound version arrived a couple of months ago or thereabouts, it is already out of stock at Bachmann HQ and a fair few retailers. Not a surprise given the lack of steam available over the last five or so years especially from Farish.

Roy

Hells teeth! Looking at the price I can only assume they mastered real steam!

:goggleeyes:

Bear in mind that's Bachmann's full RRP and most retailers will have 15% off that price.
Still a lot for sound that's never in synch with what the loco is doing, though.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on March 25, 2023, 01:31:20 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 01:26:30 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on March 25, 2023, 01:22:28 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on March 25, 2023, 07:07:51 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 04:41:30 AM
They do an LMS version and it's at dealers now. Looks like purely sound fitted, though.........

https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/category/160/mr-3835-4f-with-fowler-tender-4057-lms-black-%28mr-numerals%29/372-063sf (https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/category/160/mr-3835-4f-with-fowler-tender-4057-lms-black-%28mr-numerals%29/372-063sf)

The non-sound version arrived a couple of months ago or thereabouts, it is already out of stock at Bachmann HQ and a fair few retailers. Not a surprise given the lack of steam available over the last five or so years especially from Farish.

Roy

Hells teeth! Looking at the price I can only assume they mastered real steam!

:goggleeyes:

Bear in mind that's Bachmann's full RRP and most retailers will have 15% off that price.
Still a lot for sound that's never in synch with what the loco is doing, though.

I've got one sound loco. An 8F which I bought sound for separately. I did manage to synchronise the 'chuffs' with the wheel revolutions quite easily. It's a novelty thing really in my opinion. It gets somewhat annoying after about 10 minutes and you turn it off.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on March 25, 2023, 01:45:49 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 01:26:30 PM


Bear in mind that's Bachmann's full RRP and most retailers will have 15% off that price.
Still a lot for sound that's never in synch with what the loco is doing, though.

I respectfully disagree with that, the loco exhausts four times per wheel revolution which is correct (cylinders are double acting), the cylinders are internal on the 4F so how could you tell the sounds are out of sync in any other respect anyway? With the "active brake" you can cut power to zero and the loco will coast - no exhaust sound just rods clanking, you can retard the speed, exhaust drops and it will slow with just rod noise, open up the throttle by increasing the speed and the loco "barks" until constant speed is reached then sound recedes, the same is true when the loco starts from a stand. Press "F2" to apply the brakes and they squeal, you can "pop" safety valves at the press of a function button, another gives the sound of fireman shovelling.

If you consider what a comprehensive suite of sounds you get and that a Zimo sound chip alone is over £120 retail then the price I paid (£225.20 with free postage) begins to look very good value indeed for what is not just a lovely model but an incredibly useful and versatile loco.

Regards

Roy[
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 05:06:02 PM
My comment was a generalisation, Roy, not specific to the 4F. Maybe they have it right with that model but all the steam with sound I've seen at shows are just awful. Diesels sound OK until the horn is sounded.
I'm no fan of sound and never will be
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on March 25, 2023, 05:23:15 PM
My personal opinion on sound is that if it's done well then it's ok on just 1 loco at a time. If I had sound with up to 7 trains running at the same time it would just sound like a cockof cocophn ckeoff load of noise just as I've heard at exhibitions.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on March 25, 2023, 07:28:04 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 05:06:02 PM
My comment was a generalisation, Roy, not specific to the 4F. Maybe they have it right with that model but all the steam with sound I've seen at shows are just awful. Diesels sound OK until the horn is sounded.
I'm no fan of sound and never will be

Fair enough if sound isn't for you, but clearly plenty like it or Bachmann (and others) wouldn't be doing it and selling them very successfully. However your comment "Still a lot for sound that's never in synch with what the loco is doing, though" appeared specific to this loco hence my response.

For balance I would add that as with all things there have been one or two sound files I haven't been happy with, and I have also had to tweak one or two to get exhaust beats correct in relation to wheel revolutions. The 8F wasn't one of them though, the Farish sound-file captured perfectly the "busy" sound of a relatively small-wheeled freight loco's exhaust which would be apparent even at fairly modest speeds.

Edit, and generally sound is getting better and better, the advent of "active braking" adds a whole new dynamic to "driving" the loco and the sound-responses that result.

Regards

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on March 27, 2023, 01:26:32 AM
Quote from: Roy L S on March 25, 2023, 01:45:49 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 25, 2023, 01:26:30 PM


Bear in mind that's Bachmann's full RRP and most retailers will have 15% off that price.
Still a lot for sound that's never in synch with what the loco is doing, though.

I respectfully disagree with that, the loco exhausts four times per wheel revolution which is correct (cylinders are double acting), the cylinders are internal on the 4F so how could you tell the sounds are out of sync in any other respect anyway? With the "active brake" you can cut power to zero and the loco will coast - no exhaust sound just rods clanking, you can retard the speed, exhaust drops and it will slow with just rod noise, open up the throttle by increasing the speed and the loco "barks" until constant speed is reached then sound recedes, the same is true when the loco starts from a stand. Press "F2" to apply the brakes and they squeal, you can "pop" safety valves at the press of a function button, another gives the sound of fireman shovelling.

If you consider what a comprehensive suite of sounds you get and that a Zimo sound chip alone is over £120 retail then the price I paid (£225.20 with free postage) begins to look very good value indeed for what is not just a lovely model but an incredibly useful and versatile loco.

Regards

Roy[

I have answered this question elsewhere once before, but to recap, 2 cylinder and four cylinder locomotives emit 4 beats to the revolutuion with the exception of all but one of the Lord Nelson class which were set to 8 per rev. 3 cylinder locomotives emit 6 beats per rev which are evenly spaced with the exception of Bullied pacifics due to the uneven setting of the cranks.
Even if the cylinders on a loco are between the frames, a 2 cylinder loco will have 4 "beats" per revolution, co inciding with the position of the outside cranks in top dead centre, front dead centre, bottom dead centre and back dead centre. for those of us who have worked on the real thing, this is instantly noticable when "out of sync" on a sound fitted model, and for me personally as irritating as squeaky chalk on a blackboard.

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Moria on March 27, 2023, 08:26:48 AM
Quote from: Hailstone on March 27, 2023, 01:26:32 AM

I have answered this question elsewhere once before, but to recap, 2 cylinder and four cylinder locomotives emit 4 beats to the revolutuion with the exception of all but one of the Lord Nelson class which were set to 8 per rev. 3 cylinder locomotives emit 6 beats per rev which are evenly spaced with the exception of Bullied pacifics due to the uneven setting of the cranks.
Even if the cylinders on a loco are between the frames, a 2 cylinder loco will have 4 "beats" per revolution, co inciding with the position of the outside cranks in top dead centre, front dead centre, bottom dead centre and back dead centre. for those of us who have worked on the real thing, this is instantly noticable when "out of sync" on a sound fitted model, and for me personally as irritating as squeaky chalk on a blackboard.

Regards,

Alex

Thank you for that, I've been trying to balance some locos for sound recently and this helps :).   I believe that we are still in the early days of sound, and in the same way (as since the 70's when I started collecting) locos have improved hand over fist, then additional items such as sound will as well, although I believe the advances will be quicker, because things like sound files can be changed on the fly, rather than new models being required :)

As with everything else, some will like it, some will hate it..  same as DC v DCC and similar changes to the way we play trains, or have moving vehicles, or animated objects, or background soundscapes, or any other feature.

Again , as with all things, it needs to be balanced..  merging loco sounds with each other and additional sounds on the layout needs to take place sympathetically so that it is not overwhelming, and for some people, too much sound is actually distracting or even disturbing.

I remember years ago, before sound locos, exhibiting next to a layout that was set on the coast and had a permanently playing soundscape of waves and beach noise and seagulls on it...  the owner came in on the sunday to find a curled up cheese sarny sitting on the layout with a sign on it saying.. food for the seagulls to shut them up.  (not from me I hasten to add, however, I was amused for the whole day by it..  I'm easily amused though )

As we progress, more and more things will start to enter, what I call the panolpy of incidentals to allow those that want to, to become more fully immersed, but fundamentally..  it's what floats your boat as an individual that makes this hobby so much fun, and everyone is different in that regard :)

Graham
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on March 27, 2023, 08:46:09 AM
The Gresley 3 cylinder locos also had an uneven exhaust beat which I as understand it was due to the conjugated valve-gear (the outside valve-gear also operated the single inside cylinder's valves via rods rather than it having it's own). This became especially noticeable if there was wear in the bearings of said rods.

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 27, 2023, 11:52:10 AM
Quote from: Moria on March 27, 2023, 08:26:48 AM
I remember years ago, before sound locos, exhibiting next to a layout that was set on the coast and had a permanently playing soundscape of waves and beach noise and seagulls on it...  the owner came in on the sunday to find a curled up cheese sarny sitting on the layout with a sign on it saying.. food for the seagulls to shut them up.  (not from me I hasten to add, however, I was amused for the whole day by it..  I'm easily amused though )

I must admit I hope they have all that stuff turned off on 'Grange-over-Sands' at the York NGS show.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on March 27, 2023, 12:32:17 PM
Quote from: Hailstone on March 27, 2023, 01:26:32 AM

I have answered this question elsewhere once before, but to recap, 2 cylinder and four cylinder locomotives emit 4 beats to the revolutuion with the exception of all but one of the Lord Nelson class which were set to 8 per rev. 3 cylinder locomotives emit 6 beats per rev which are evenly spaced with the exception of Bullied pacifics due to the uneven setting of the cranks.
Even if the cylinders on a loco are between the frames, a 2 cylinder loco will have 4 "beats" per revolution, co inciding with the position of the outside cranks in top dead centre, front dead centre, bottom dead centre and back dead centre. for those of us who have worked on the real thing, this is instantly noticable when "out of sync" on a sound fitted model, and for me personally as irritating as squeaky chalk on a blackboard.

Regards,

Alex

Carefully observing the new 4F at a crawl does indeed confirm that the four exhaust beats align with those four quarter-rotations of the driving wheels. I have tried one of my factory sound 8Fs too, that is a smidge out at a crawl but not by much and once on the move at any speed above that you simply cannot see it. The other things I have mentioned hold good with this model, you shut or recede the power and the exhaust stops, you can hear the rods clank as it coasts increase power the loco exhaust "barks" etc....

I guess it is inevitable that anyone who spends time with the real thing will both notice and be more critical of any shortcomings a model has, be it with DCC sound, detail or anything else for that matter. However when the model is 148 times smaller than the real thing there will inevitably need to be compromises.

For example if one wishes to have sound in a tender-driven model it will be that much more difficult to synchronise the driving wheel positions to the exhaust beats of a loco than with a loco-drive as the prototypical driving wheels are, erm, undriven. So it then becomes more a a matter of of what is acceptable and that varies person-to-person. I have two sound fitted Farish J39s, and as no J39 or J38 (which was pretty much the same but with smaller driving wheels) survived into preservation I had to choose a sound-file that is hopefully a close match. I selected the J27 which has a similar general layout, two internal cylinders, Stephenson's valve-gear short exhaust and large boiler. I noted during my search for info that the design of the J38 (which came before the J39) was described as a "J27 modified" so hopefully my choice has some credence even if the J38 was in practice a completely new design! Now this approach would probably not suit the purist, but I accept the compromise.

Another thing is that sound files can vary in quality, and in fact I was on option 3 before I found a Class 37 I was happy with.

At the end of it all as others have said, as with so many things in railway modelling DCC sound is a matter of personal choice, some like it and some do not - that's fair enough. However what really gets my goat is when someone makes sweeping generalisations and presents opinion as fact without necessarily having even heard the models in question first hand.

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Toothman on March 27, 2023, 05:57:36 PM
Went to the hereford model shop today and got Kingston Grange new it's been in the shop all these years the guy was telling me other Grange names they have ,not second hand but new its old stock
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on March 29, 2023, 01:54:03 PM
Long time since I have posted on this thread (through being forgetful, not through lack of loco indulgence).

Birthday loco 60006 stretching it's legs on the BMRG T-Track layout:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/1081-290323135341.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=131017)

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: joe cassidy on March 29, 2023, 04:35:02 PM
Is that Tamworth station in the background ?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Skyline2uk on March 29, 2023, 10:54:02 PM
Quote from: joe cassidy on March 29, 2023, 04:35:02 PM
Is that Tamworth station in the background ?

That is another layout at the club by that name.

Skyline2uk
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 30, 2023, 01:08:49 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/264-300323130124-131041658.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/264-310323152736-131078664.jpeg)

Only been waiting 4 years for this plain green Warship from Farish but worth the wait (I think)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Liddyuk on March 30, 2023, 05:59:09 PM
I secured a Farish Class 20 specifically to try installing sound without surgery to the chassis and I'm very pleased with the results. I am stuck atm with deciding on the value of a resistor for the modification to independent front and rear lights. Any suggestions are most welcome.
Regards to all

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/10037-300323175250.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=131049)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steven B on March 31, 2023, 09:07:24 AM
Quote from: Liddyuk on March 30, 2023, 05:59:09 PM
I secured a Farish Class 20 specifically to try installing sound without surgery to the chassis and I'm very pleased with the results. I am stuck atm with deciding on the value of a resistor for the modification to independent front and rear lights. Any suggestions are most welcome.
Regards to all

The Farish class 20 has a 6 pin decoder - the only way of splitting the red/white lighting is to modify the circuitry.

By default the two lighting outputs on the 6 pin decoder (yellow & white wires on a wired decoder) are split such that one controls the white light at one end and the red light at the other.

You may have additional function output (usually green & purple) either as wired leads or solder pads that can be used to control the the tail lights independently of the head lights.

Further discussion on this is probably best left for another topic/thread.

Steven B.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Liddyuk on March 31, 2023, 10:22:04 AM
Hi Steven B.
Thank you for responding, just for clarity I've hard-wired a Zimo MX649 with the extra connections to enable individual lighting control.
Best regards
Ian
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: msr on March 31, 2023, 06:12:30 PM
I've not seen reference to the Bachmann Narrow Gauge series in these pages. Most of the range is obviously too big for N Gauge but since the stock runs on N Gauge track I couldn't resist this little red loco as an industrial shunter for my gas works. In reality it is Dinorwic Quarry shunter No.780 'Alice' and I feel it doesn't look at all out of place next to standard Farish stock.
'Alice' runs beautifully and takes a small decoder, so slow running under DCC is straightforward.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/thumb_231-310323180344.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=131089)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/thumb_231-310323180515.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=131090)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: acook on April 02, 2023, 12:10:23 PM
That doesn't look overscale, how is it for width?
Thinking if it's same/less than an an outside frame 08 a whole new world of possibilities (and cost) has just emerged.............  :)
Thinking of platform clearances.
Alan
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: msr on April 02, 2023, 01:12:41 PM
'Alice' and the latest 08 are very similar in width. The dimensions are approximately 23 mm for 'Alice' (measured to the outside of the red piston guides) and 22 mm for the 08 (measured to the outside of the crank pins). The distance between the wheels is of course the same.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/thumb_231-020423130830.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=131140)
I should add that 'Alice' has NEM sockets and I fitted Farish short shanks couplers into them in place of the originals. I also fitted the smaller sized block buffers that were provided.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: fguy on April 03, 2023, 05:41:05 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/9656-030423173933.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=131161)

Very Happy with this nice slow runner.
Good job  NGS crew
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PoppaB on April 10, 2023, 02:08:03 PM
Just got back into the hobby a few months ago after a 65 year absence (don't ask!) and managed, on a limited budget, to collect some used rollings stock and a wee Lima shunter to start things off. However, I just managed to find a nice wee Graham Farish Class 25 Diesel at an affordable price so my two coaches now have something to pull them. I really wanted a Class 47 but that's a wee story for later.
Ian.

Pic: Class 25 and my wee collection of rolling stock.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/10351-100423140428.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=131408)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff P on April 11, 2023, 07:31:28 PM
Hi all , here`s my latest loco the Graham Farnish class 101 DMU, seen here waiting in the mist for its the early morning commuters.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/10054-110423193054.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=131457)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on April 11, 2023, 07:35:46 PM
What did you do - move the layout into the bathroom after you had had your bath?  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff P on April 11, 2023, 07:42:36 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on April 11, 2023, 07:35:46 PM
What did you do - move the layout into the bathroom after you had had your bath?  ;)
:no:  Very funny Photo shop.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on April 18, 2023, 12:47:55 PM
Quote from: PoppaB on April 10, 2023, 02:08:03 PM
Just got back into the hobby a few months ago after a 65 year absence (don't ask!) and managed, on a limited budget, to collect some used rollings stock and a wee Lima shunter to start things off. However, I just managed to find a nice wee Graham Farish Class 25 Diesel at an affordable price so my two coaches now have something to pull them. I really wanted a Class 47 but that's a wee story for later.
Ian.

Pic: Class 25 and my wee collection of rolling stock.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/10351-100423140428.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=131408)

Those Farish 25s are lovely little locos.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Smartie6466 on April 21, 2023, 03:07:37 PM
Lovely King Charles III Coronation wagon from Peco has just arrived ready for it's celebratory running over Coronation weekend.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on April 27, 2023, 12:12:15 PM
Struck a deal with @Bob G (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1517) ..........

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/264-280323210539-1310001898.jpeg)

Plus cash adjustment

=

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/264-300423153525-131956395.jpeg)

The class 40 is a stunning runner with directional lighting remaining lit until virtual stop on DC
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob G on April 27, 2023, 12:22:07 PM
Pleased you like it  :beers:

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Liddyuk on April 30, 2023, 02:54:48 PM
I've purchased an Osborn's Catfish in Black and added a Revolution dummy screwlink. Looks good to me!



(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/131/10037-300423145412.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=131960)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 20, 2023, 08:53:36 PM
I've tried to upload some photos of my recent purchases but I'm getting nowhere fast. Managed to get them into my "gallery" but not into this post.

I've read the help section on how to post photos but it doesn't match what I'm seeing on my iPAD; any ideas?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 20, 2023, 09:21:12 PM
Find the required pic in your gallery. Click on that pic and a new page will open with various codes.
Click on the blue rectangles at the end of the 'BB Code', go to your post where you want to place the pic and click 'Paste'
If doing this a lot it's best to open two tabs with the forum - one for your posts and one for your gallery

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/132/6081-200523203330-1325182448.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on May 21, 2023, 07:26:44 AM
Yep, that works. Well that's wot I do....
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 21, 2023, 07:15:31 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 20, 2023, 09:21:12 PM
Find the required pic in your gallery. Click on that pic and a new page will open with various codes.
Click on the blue rectangles at the end of the 'BB Code', go to your post where you want to place the pic and click 'Paste'
If doing this a lot it's best to open two tabs with the forum - one for your posts and one for your gallery

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/132/6081-200523203330-1325182448.jpeg)

Thanks for the reply but I don't see any of that when using my iPAD; I'll try again later on the MacBook and see if I can sort something
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 21, 2023, 07:30:14 PM
Apple kit can be funny as regards compatibility. Not sure if it still applies but pics used to appear upside down on the forum
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 21, 2023, 09:59:08 PM
Absolutely not possible for me to add photos to this thread  :censored:

I managed to add 3 photos to my gallery, one of those you have added (the one with 2 class 37 locos), but I am unable to add the other 2 photos of the locos on their own.

I do find this site to be quite "clunky" whereas I have no problems with a different site that I use to do with diecast aircraft models - bizarre! Is this just compatibility with Apple products, as you have already mentioned?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on May 21, 2023, 10:19:49 PM
If you could point me to your gallery I'll post them for you. I struck lucky with the one I did post.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hiawatha on May 22, 2023, 07:08:01 AM
Quote from: 37214 on May 21, 2023, 09:59:08 PM
Absolutely not possible for me to add photos to this thread  :censored:

I managed to add 3 photos to my gallery, one of those you have added (the one with 2 class 37 locos), but I am unable to add the other 2 photos of the locos on their own.

I do find this site to be quite "clunky" whereas I have no problems with a different site that I use to do with diecast aircraft models - bizarre! Is this just compatibility with Apple products, as you have already mentioned?


Here are your other 2 photos:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/132/6081-200523203329-132518397.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/132/6081-200523203908.jpeg)

Yes, there are simpler forums for adding pictures but you have already taken the highest hurdle and have got you photos into the gallery (instead of trying to use the option "Attachments and other options"), so it's just that you need to get the BB code of the pictures to the post you are writing.
As Newportnobby said, open another window, go to the gallery and the just uploaded ones should be right there to see. Then click on the picture and copy the "BB Code" line by clicking on the blue rectangles to the right of that line. This already includes the [ img ] [ /img ] tags you will need and so you can simply paste that line in your reply window.
I don't think that on an iPad it will be any different; I also use an Apple (although not an iPad) and it looks just the same as on other computers.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Nbodger on May 22, 2023, 08:00:35 AM
On my now defunct iPad I had to highlight the BB code then copy as the copy button didn't work
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 22, 2023, 05:29:46 PM
Quote from: Hiawatha on May 22, 2023, 07:08:01 AM
Quote from: 37214 on May 21, 2023, 09:59:08 PM
Absolutely not possible for me to add photos to this thread  :censored:

I managed to add 3 photos to my gallery, one of those you have added (the one with 2 class 37 locos), but I am unable to add the other 2 photos of the locos on their own.

I do find this site to be quite "clunky" whereas I have no problems with a different site that I use to do with diecast aircraft models - bizarre! Is this just compatibility with Apple products, as you have already mentioned?


Here are your other 2 photos:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/132/6081-200523203329-132518397.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/132/6081-200523203908.jpeg)

Yes, there are simpler forums for adding pictures but you have already taken the highest hurdle and have got you photos into the gallery (instead of trying to use the option "Attachments and other options"), so it's just that you need to get the BB code of the pictures to the post you are writing.
As Newportnobby said, open another window, go to the gallery and the just uploaded ones should be right there to see. Then click on the picture and copy the "BB Code" line by clicking on the blue rectangles to the right of that line. This already includes the [ img ] [ /img ] tags you will need and so you can simply paste that line in your reply window.
I don't think that on an iPad it will be any different; I also use an Apple (although not an iPad) and it looks just the same as on other computers.

Thanks for posting my pictures 👍🏻

Really pleased with these two as I'm a bit partial to Departmental/Engineering locos.

I've got a Dapol class 26 in Railfreight colours recently, so I will photograph it and try out your instructions.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 22, 2023, 05:31:12 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on May 21, 2023, 10:19:49 PM
If you could point me to your gallery I'll post them for you. I struck lucky with the one I did post.

Hiawatha has kindly posted already but you did strike lucky if that was purely by chance 😊

Thanks again for your help.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on May 22, 2023, 05:33:23 PM
Quote from: Nbodger on May 22, 2023, 08:00:35 AM
On my now defunct iPad I had to highlight the BB code then copy as the copy button didn't work

Couldn't even find the BB code when using the iPAD; will try and follow the instructions posted by Hiawatha once I've taken photos of my latest class 26
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on June 09, 2023, 01:04:34 PM
Thought I would stick this in here as the N gauge Society page is filling up nicely....
Lovely looking model, just arrived this morning and yet to be run.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/132/8774-090623130306.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=132966)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on June 24, 2023, 11:31:26 AM
Not my favourite livery but I had a rake to complete:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/262-240623112549-1332551525.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 21, 2023, 09:45:00 AM
Latest additions allow me to run a full rake of maroon Gresleys

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/264-210723094245-1337381004.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/264-210723094245-133728490.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/264-210723094245-133728364.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on July 21, 2023, 09:49:50 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on July 21, 2023, 09:45:00 AMLatest additions allow me to run a full rake of maroon Gresleys

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/264-210723094245-1337381004.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/264-210723094245-133728490.jpeg)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/264-210723094245-133728364.jpeg)
Very smart indeed
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on July 21, 2023, 09:55:24 AM
I'm looking for the thumbs up button, but cool rake! :thumbsup:

Found it. ????
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on July 21, 2023, 09:57:03 AM
Although the tooling is getting on a bit the Dapol Gresleys are still really nice and very much up there with more modern stuff, priced comparatively keenly too, if you shop around you can get them for under £30. In fact ironically in the case of the buffet less than the original £35 RRP from way back then!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 21, 2023, 12:57:50 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on July 21, 2023, 09:57:03 AMAlthough the tooling is getting on a bit the Dapol Gresleys are still really nice and very much up there with more modern stuff, priced comparatively keenly too, if you shop around you can get them for under £30. In fact ironically in the case of the buffet less than the original £35 RRP from way back then!

In my case I'd pre ordered them at £27.54 so as Rails honoured that I saved 22% on RRP
Currently in 'smug mode' :)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Maurice on July 21, 2023, 06:47:41 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/8695-210723184210.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=133756)
 Two grain hoppers to serve a brewery on my new small layout I am building. I got them on E-Bay. The Kato Steeple cab in the background was to be my primary motive power but it came with knuckle couplers and I haven't figured out how to switch them out yet. I have the Bachmann Plymouth that came with both type of couplers and was easy to switch to the Arnold type. I have a few Peco kits coming, so I hope to expand my fleet shortly. This is my first attempt at British N-scale.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: geofff on July 25, 2023, 11:52:56 AM
Have acquired two coaches recently ; one a Farish MK1 (Father's day from daughter) and a Collett. I'm surprised by the difference in livery. Which is more representative of the true colours?
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/9429-250723115238.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=133910)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: ODRAILS on July 25, 2023, 01:53:20 PM
Quote from: geofff on July 25, 2023, 11:52:56 AMHave acquired two coaches recently ; one a Farish MK1 (Father's day from daughter) and a Collett. I'm surprised by the difference in livery. Which is more representative of the true colours?
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/9429-250723115238.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=133910)

Looking at my copy of Colin Boocock's book "British Railways In Colour 1948-1968" I would suggest that the Dapol representation of early BR Red (carmine, crimson or whatever) is closer to the real thing. The Farish colour looks more like post '56 BR maroon.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 25, 2023, 03:08:53 PM
I sold off my 'crimson & cream' Farish MK1s as I thought they were too garish so am just retaining the livery you show which I recall was nicknamed 'plum & custard'.
I think the Collett was correct for the time
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hiawatha on July 25, 2023, 08:07:29 PM
I'd say the Farish Mk 1 is much better. The Dapol Collett crimson seems far too bright. The correct colour for British Railways crimson was British Standard BS381C 540 "Crimson" (and for cream I think it was BS381C 352 "Pale Cream" but not 100% certain on this one):

(https://hextoral.com/swatch-book/side-by-side/crimson-bs381c-540-vs-pale-cream-bs381c-352.jpg)

Of course all these colours can't be reproduced perfectly on any RGB monitor, and it also depends on calibration and the brightness setting.


The BR maroon was not the colour named "Maroon" (BS381C 541) but the lighter BS381C 452 "Dark Crimson".

(https://hextoral.com/swatch-book/side-by-side/crimson-bs381c-540-vs-dark-crimson-bs381c-452.jpg)
(https://hextoral.com/swatch-book/side-by-side/crimson-bs381c-540-vs-maroon-bs381c-541.jpg)
Colour swatches from: https://hextoral.com/side-by-side/


I have also noticed that red colours tend to look much brighter in photos, and cream often much paler. I have seen this with German models painted in the correct RAL colours which look much darker than the prototypes seen in the photos. I don't know exactly why but dark greens and dark blues seem to stay closer to the photos but e.g. the wine red RAL 3004 of German diesels and coaches looks much brighter in pictures, and the beige RAL 1001 becomes a much lighter off-white.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: PennineWagons on July 25, 2023, 08:57:53 PM
I'd vote for the Farish Mk1 as well, although to be fair the crimson is probably a little too dark. I always think the Dapol crimson & cream on the Collett coaches is more like orange & yellow. Strangely the version on their Gresley coaches is completely different and IMHO much more realistic.
PW
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: gc4946 on July 26, 2023, 09:19:04 PM
I'd prefer the Farish version too, because Dapol's "crimson" looks far too bright
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on July 26, 2023, 09:30:31 PM
Testing to see if I can upload photos to the forum

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/6081-260723212858.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=133976)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Steven B on July 27, 2023, 09:21:17 AM
Crimson & Cream - Dapol's Crimson is too bright/light, Farish is perhaps a little on the dark side but looks better on the model.

The real thing wasn't entirely consistent, and right up to the introduction of vinyls you'd find variations depending on age and use. If the Severn Valley Railway can't get colours to match, I don't think we need to worry too much:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/3063-270723092016.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=133984)


Steven B

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on July 27, 2023, 11:17:09 AM
My latest addition was from Model Railways Direct's Summer sale. A sound-fitted Fowler 4F for £165 - 35% off RRP, at that price it was a "no brainer" a Zimo sound-chip alone retails at over £120!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/133/242-270723111521.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: trkilliman on July 27, 2023, 11:46:45 AM
I have just bought the last remaining DCC ready 4f from MRD. I have fancied one for a while now, and the sale price was just too tempting to ignore.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Maurice on July 28, 2023, 01:31:10 PM
Some chassis direct from Peco and some 3d printed bodies from Budget Model Railways to go on them.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/8695-280723133106.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=134192)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on July 31, 2023, 12:29:49 AM
New to me is William Cookworthy purchased from the N'porium

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/262-310723001718-1343031103.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on July 31, 2023, 01:20:43 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on July 31, 2023, 12:29:49 AMNew to me is William Cookworthy purchased from the N'porium

Oddly, Snap!

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on July 31, 2023, 03:41:03 PM
That's rare. 2 members with the same loco for sale or 1 member with 2 identical ones to sell ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on July 31, 2023, 07:01:24 PM
Uncanny
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: EllieJae on August 07, 2023, 07:59:20 AM
Roy L S you are a bad influence.  As you say "no brainier", Ordered one last Monday, arrived Wednesday. Great service, fantastic loco.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on August 09, 2023, 01:58:18 PM
Quote from: Foxhound on July 31, 2023, 01:20:43 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on July 31, 2023, 12:29:49 AMNew to me is William Cookworthy purchased from the N'porium

Oddly, Snap!



Unsure why but I cannot for the life of me add an image to this post. Randomness from the new forum, perchance? You'll just have to imagine Bill Cookworthy on a short Speedlink.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on August 09, 2023, 02:06:31 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/8774-090823140541.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=134680)

Finally! Checked the thread for the new forum issues and I now feel like a proper wally. Trainfish, here's mine.

Anticipating a Transrail 60 in the post this week, to pull my Silver Bullets. (I am selling 37672 because I now have Bill, which was always my intention - local hero and all that). Phots to follow if it ever arrives....
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: twinklekev on August 09, 2023, 08:40:27 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/3756-090823203857.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=134686)

My latest kit building exercise. An LNER/BR Extra Long CCT in BR Crimson build from a 579 / Chivers Finelines kit.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: twinklekev on August 09, 2023, 08:44:23 PM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/3756-090823204241.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=134689)

And these little beauties. £50 for all three on a certain auction site. Much better than the £32 each for brand new ones and they are in excellent condition.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 09, 2023, 09:37:05 PM
Quote from: twinklekev on August 09, 2023, 08:40:27 PM(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/3756-090823203857.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=134686)

My latest kit building exercise. An LNER/BR Extra Long CCT in BR Crimson build from a 579 / Chivers Finelines kit.

I reckon @emjaybee has just done one of those but in LMS lined livery and he did a stonking job on the lining
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: emjaybee on August 09, 2023, 10:20:24 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on August 09, 2023, 09:37:05 PM
Quote from: twinklekev on August 09, 2023, 08:40:27 PM(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/3756-090823203857.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=134686)

My latest kit building exercise. An LNER/BR Extra Long CCT in BR Crimson build from a 579 / Chivers Finelines kit.

I reckon @emjaybee has just done one of those but in LMS lined livery and he did a stonking job on the lining

Ah, yeah, no, not quiiiiiite accurate Mick.

I do have that kit, part assembled, I'm hoping to try to do it in 'teak'. Haven't got to that yet.

The CCT I've lined is an LMS Etched Pixels kit. I'll get some info up on it in due course.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stuarted on August 09, 2023, 10:33:29 PM
@twinklekev may I ask where you got the transfers for this kit?

Thanks, Stuart
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on August 10, 2023, 08:13:43 AM
Quote from: twinklekev on August 09, 2023, 08:40:27 PM(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/3756-090823203857.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=134686)

My latest kit building exercise. An LNER/BR Extra Long CCT in BR Crimson build from a 579 / Chivers Finelines kit.

It looks lovely, you have reminded me that I have a couple of these to build in my obscenely large "rainy day" stash of kits.

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Maurice on August 11, 2023, 01:48:21 PM
A recent haul from direct from Peco. I am really enjoying building these kits. Takes longer to paint them than assemble.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/8695-110823134047.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on August 14, 2023, 02:16:36 PM
Picked up this weathered and detailed bundle of joy from a well known auction site last week. Runs as smooth as you like. Very happy.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/8774-140823141527.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=134812)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on August 18, 2023, 05:20:25 AM
While I have been focusing on my American layout, I like these Graham Farish train sets and couldn't pass this one up.

(https://i.imgur.com/kb3iyA8.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 18, 2023, 08:05:26 AM
Oooh I like that one.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: port perran on August 18, 2023, 11:59:40 AM
Nice.
If my hip operation would permit I could recreate that exact train on my Perranwell Station layout.
Maybe.....in a couple of weeks.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on August 21, 2023, 03:00:16 PM
Bought these two beauties from John Taylor on the N'Porium FB page. Excellent 'as new' condition, both run like a dream, very reasonable prices, very fast turn around and a genuinely nice chap.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/8774-210823145638.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=134952)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on August 22, 2023, 05:40:07 AM
A most excellent buy. The liveries alone get triple thumbs up from me!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on August 25, 2023, 03:04:07 PM
Quote from: Foxhound on August 14, 2023, 02:16:36 PMPicked up this weathered and detailed bundle of joy from a well known auction site last week. Runs as smooth as you like. Very happy.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/134/8774-140823141527.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=134812)


Love a class 60
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on August 26, 2023, 09:30:13 PM
Not a loco but they are rolling stock as such as they do roll on a road. I bought a few trucks for the layout this week:

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/135/medium_262-260823212639-135076750.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=135077)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 27, 2023, 07:26:53 AM
You can never be accused of doing things by halves :no:
Mind you, not sure I'd want my goods delivering in the 'Stobart 88' vehicle :worried:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on August 27, 2023, 11:10:00 AM
I can't disagree with you there. It was just an eBay listing which popped up at about £50 starting price and I put in a bid of £55.01 (the 1p is very important in bids) and it turned out to be the highest bid. Can't complain at £61 inc postage for this little lot  :thumbsup:

I think the 88trabotS should be repainted to Yodel.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Browning 9mm on August 27, 2023, 11:20:11 AM
I think the 88trabotS should be repainted to Yodel.


only if you could model it either on a roof, or in a wheelie bin  >:D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 27, 2023, 12:39:12 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on August 27, 2023, 11:10:00 AMI can't disagree with you there. It was just an eBay listing which popped up at about £50 starting price and I put in a bid of £55.01 (the 1p is very important in bids) and it turned out to be the highest bid. Can't complain at £61 inc postage for this little lot  :thumbsup:

I think the 88trabotS should be repainted to Yodel.

Don't you mean 'ledoY'  :confused1:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on August 27, 2023, 12:48:17 PM
That would mean I would have to paint left handed and then it may feel (and look) like someone else has painted it.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on August 27, 2023, 04:32:47 PM
Two sets of Farish wagons from ebay last week. Seller was located in the US, only paid $42 for the pair which I feel is pretty decent.
(https://i.imgur.com/8c2FYkU.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on August 27, 2023, 04:40:19 PM
Great buy. Can't argue with that price :no:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on August 27, 2023, 04:56:51 PM
Agreed. 6 / 7 a wagon..rough. bargain you have gained
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on August 27, 2023, 10:25:01 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/135/6081-270823221143.jpeg)

A few arrivals between May and July, the Railfreight 26 is new but the Coal Sector 26 and the 60 are both pre-owned.

All 3 run well, both 26s will be set to Civil Engineering duties as I find engineering trains more interesting than passenger and freight.

Hoping to pick up a few tankers at TINGS to run behind the 60


Can I just say that I might just have worked out how to add photos to this forum and although it took a long time to figure it out, I hope to be able to do it again with a few others ????
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: 37214 on August 27, 2023, 10:40:53 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/135/6081-270823223806.jpeg)

Here's a better photo of the Coal Sector 26 on its own. Bought from Hattons, pre-owned but in good condition and running well.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on September 01, 2023, 02:22:16 PM
The EFE Rail Tiger is now out in the wild - so I recreated some local trippers in my lunchbreak...


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/135/8774-010923142142.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=135263)



(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/135/8774-010923142211.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=135264)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on September 04, 2023, 01:28:13 PM
Me again, this time a pair of lightly weathered NACCO JIAs from TMC at a bargain price for my 21st Century clay trains. I now have examples of clay wagons from the 70s to today, so I am a happy rabbit.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/135/8774-040923132646.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=135332)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/135/8774-040923132716.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=135333)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: MinZaPint on October 03, 2023, 01:51:49 PM
From my Avatar you will guess that travelling down from London to visit an Aunt in Dawlish in my schooldays I was fascinated by the trackside advertising recording progress towards the Strong country, it was only in later years when we moved to Dorset that I was enlightened I became a fan of their Brown Ale and later the Bitter. I've always wanted a Strongs van to add to my Brewery fleet and now the "Wagon Yard" have obliged, so I had to have one, whether that will be enough to revive my interest in my layout only time will  tell!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/136/523-031023132811.jpeg)

Although I'm not doing any modelling at the moment I like to pop in every now and then to see how you're doing. Cheers David
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 04, 2023, 06:16:55 AM
That's a nice wagon.  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: twinklekev on October 04, 2023, 08:28:40 PM
Hi Stuart,

Sorry for the delay in replying. They are from Railtec, item 1371, Siphon G parcels (NMV/NNV), ex-LMS/LNER CCTs, Siphon Enparts.

Twinklekev
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Stuarted on October 04, 2023, 10:48:22 PM
Thanks Twinklekev.

Stuart
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Maurice on October 06, 2023, 01:39:32 AM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/136/8695-061023013603.jpeg)
A Dapol 0-6-0 Panier.
My latest purchase. I guess this will be a preserved locomotive used for occasional excursions. Picked it up from an American dealer for $50. After some lubrication and letting it break-in on a circle of track, it runs well.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: grumbeast on October 11, 2023, 04:30:15 PM
So Aberffilli is being expanded right now so is a bit of a mess for as video, but some overtime and encouragement from the financial controller has allowed me to get this beauty! I know the South Wales Valleys wasn't exactly where you might see a Duchess but my railroad, my rules right :)

Despite being a GWR guy kinda, I've always thought the Duchesses were just beautiful and in maroon, well doesn't get much better does it!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/136/192-111023162753.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=136283)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: dannyboy on October 11, 2023, 08:50:00 PM
Quote from: grumbeast on October 11, 2023, 04:30:15 PMI've always thought the Duchesses were just beautiful and in maroon,

Totally agree. I have three, one in black, 'City Of Bradford' and two 'Duchess Of Hamilton', one in green and one in maroon - the maroon one does look the nicest.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 12, 2023, 12:40:38 AM
Yep, lovely locomotive.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on October 29, 2023, 01:18:56 PM
A bargain purchase from a local show. £10 for the lot!

Most of these look to have never run, many I suspect have never come out of the box.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/136/4576-291023131624.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Moonglum on October 29, 2023, 01:40:54 PM
Nice one @Kris - 83p each!

Cheers,

Tim
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 30, 2023, 03:57:35 AM
That is indeed a a bargain. I'd have paid 10 quid for the Oxford Scammell alone!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on October 30, 2023, 07:47:43 AM
Quote from: Bealman on October 30, 2023, 03:57:35 AMThat is indeed a a bargain. I'd have paid 10 quid for the Oxford Scammell alone!  :thumbsup:

@Kris Quick - sell it to him then your purchases would have cost you nothing!!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on October 30, 2023, 07:52:50 AM
Na.. postage to Oz would negate that  ;D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on October 30, 2023, 09:07:41 AM
Quote from: Bealman on October 30, 2023, 07:52:50 AMNa.. postage to Oz would negate that  ;D

Postage would be £6.75 providing I could keep the weight below 200g. Unless these are crazy expensive in Oz it would make it one very expensive vehicle.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Hailstone on November 05, 2023, 12:17:27 AM
I had to have this as soon as I saw it even though I had to  join the Bachman collectors club to get it - the first wagon came with the collectors club paraphernalia

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/136/medium_1193-051123001245.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=136924)

And it runs as good as it looks :heart2:

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob G on November 05, 2023, 08:38:17 AM
Those Micky Mouses (Mice?) are lovely locos and lovely runners. That's why I've got a green one and a black one - even though they never went anywhere near the southern!

Not like you to do Rule 1 though, Alex!

Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 18, 2023, 11:30:37 AM
A bit o' fun :)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/137/264-181123112903-1372811021.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 18, 2023, 11:40:33 AM
That's got the new Peco chassis, yes?
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on November 18, 2023, 12:37:38 PM
 :confused1:  ???  :dunce:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on November 18, 2023, 12:44:28 PM
The new "improved" more dimensionally correct wagons with metal wheels and the NEM sockets that aren't really NEM sockets
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ed on November 25, 2023, 01:47:46 PM
Late Birthday/early Christmas present.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/137/medium_9362-251123134355.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=137445)



Ed
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sharkey51 on December 13, 2023, 03:43:59 AM
As an operator with a mainly Poole-built and only slightly later Farish stable of DCC conversions, I've just taken delivery of a Graham Farish sound-fitted Ivatt 2MT. Until now, I've only ever heard DCC sound on videos, but I took a punt (and some extra dollars!) to see what it was like. I'm now totally won over - particularly with the Farish implementation using the zimo sound controller. Straight out of the box and it runs so beautifully.
You can see and hear it here, as I was running it in: https://youtu.be/Pfx0xUxLeTM

Notwithstanding the outstanding detail (I have yet to attach the steps and footplate supports) or give it a light weathering, what I really also like is the amazing slow running and the brake key (F2), which I wasn't expecting, but means I can operate the loco in a really realistic manner.

So, all in all, I am very, very pleased with my purchase. Grafar providing a fitted sound solution is an absolute winner for me.

Now, what to buy next ...
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 13, 2023, 04:02:32 AM
That is very impressive.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Sharkey51 on December 13, 2023, 04:04:07 AM
Most definitely an early Christmas for me!
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on December 13, 2023, 04:16:34 AM
It's a beauty!  :beers:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Ed on December 13, 2023, 08:57:02 AM
Looks and sounds good  :thumbsup:



Ed
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on December 27, 2023, 11:37:14 AM
Finally, the last piece in the jigsaw of my 'Blue train' has arrived.
May I present the 374-587 Farish Hawksworth full brake in weathered blue

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/264-271223113412-138194583.jpeg)

No more blue for me (it says 'ere) ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bingley Hall on January 02, 2024, 03:18:19 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on December 27, 2023, 11:37:14 AMFinally, the last piece in the jigsaw of my 'Blue train' has arrived.
May I present the 374-587 Farish Hawksworth full brake in weathered blue

No more blue for me (it says 'ere) ;)
So has that just popped up in the shops now?
Same here - last bit of the jigsaw, but haven't been paying attention of late.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 02, 2024, 04:46:54 AM
Quote from: Bingley Hall on January 02, 2024, 03:18:19 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on December 27, 2023, 11:37:14 AMFinally, the last piece in the jigsaw of my 'Blue train' has arrived.
May I present the 374-587 Farish Hawksworth full brake in weathered blue

No more blue for me (it says 'ere) ;)
So has that just popped up in the shops now?
Same here - last bit of the jigsaw, but haven't been paying attention of late.

Yup - arrived in UK shops about a week before Christmas
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on January 02, 2024, 09:14:03 AM
A treat to myself following the sale of a few surplus locos was the purchase of a sound-fitted Standard Class 5 73109 with larger BR1B tender. I am really happy with it, having a few of these already, I knew what a good loco it is, and didn't disappoint at all. The sound file is particularly good with four correctly spaced exhaust beat per wheel revolution and a lovely and correctly "busy" sound when running at speed.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/242-020124091320.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on January 02, 2024, 11:22:03 AM
I've added a few locos to my fleet over the Christmas period.

First up, a 158 with sound. It's a noisy whining unit at low speeds but looks lovely.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/4576-020124111217-138315547.jpeg)

Second up something totally different, a Bachmann James. Wonderful value in the TMS boxing day sale at under £100. He is a lovely runner and a great addition. I wonder when I will get my hands on a Percy, Thomas, Gordon and others?

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/4576-020124111031-138311995.jpeg)

Finally we have a class 42 warship. This was a disappointment as it was DOA. It's lights worked but there was nothing going to the motor. When I took the body off the motor worked put the body back on and nothing from the motor. Because of the fault it is going back, hopefully I will get a replacement in a few days.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/4576-020124111031-138314366.png)

Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 02, 2024, 11:52:33 AM
Shame about the Warship as for such a relatively old loco they're usually fine runners and have directional lighting :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on January 03, 2024, 01:09:08 PM
I managed to nab a brace of Poole GF Southern green Mk1s from that well known auction site. A little fettling/reseating of axles and they run quite well.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/8774-030124130348.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=138332)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/8774-030124130443.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=138333)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 03, 2024, 10:40:22 PM
Yes, I have a rake of the old Poole ones which I'm quite fond of.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on January 03, 2024, 11:21:10 PM
Quote from: Bealman on January 03, 2024, 10:40:22 PMYes, I have a rake of the old Poole ones which I'm quite fond of.  :thumbsup:

I have a rake of seven old Poole Chocolate and Cream Mk1s including a buffet, very fond of them too, they date from my much younger modelling days in the mid-80s, I could never sell them even though they look dated next to the modern Farish offerings.

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 04, 2024, 12:05:47 AM
Agree entirely. I got mine around that time too, and as you say, dated, but I reckon they look fine behind a loco, on the move.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Firstone18 on January 04, 2024, 03:10:10 PM
Re: GF Poole coaches: Me too!
I have a SR green rake of 4, a GWR Choc/Cream rake of 5, and BR maroon rake of 4 just purchased from Zetland Model Railways for a good £ compared to fleabay prices. All run really well and look the part at normal layout viewing distance.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 04, 2024, 03:22:25 PM
Of my 190 coaches only 7 are Poole era and mainly full brakes of various livery
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Foxhound on January 08, 2024, 02:01:13 PM
Quote from: Firstone18 on January 04, 2024, 03:10:10 PMRe: GF Poole coaches: Me too!
I have a SR green rake of 4, a GWR Choc/Cream rake of 5, and BR maroon rake of 4 just purchased from Zetland Model Railways for a good £ compared to fleabay prices. All run really well and look the part at normal layout viewing distance.
Zetland are very competitive I find. I've only ever bought European from them but will have a look at BR.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on January 08, 2024, 07:34:12 PM
Quote from: Kris on January 02, 2024, 11:22:03 AMFinally we have a class 42 warship. This was a disappointment as it was DOA. It's lights worked but there was nothing going to the motor. When I took the body off the motor worked put the body back on and nothing from the motor. Because of the fault it is going back, hopefully I will get a replacement in a few days.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/4576-020124111031-138314366.png)



Just as an update on this one. I received a new Class 42 yesterday (I know Sunday and a Royal Mail delivery!) Thankfully this one appears to be working nicely. It has had about half the time it needs to run in, but so far so good.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on January 12, 2024, 06:38:29 PM
An unexpected purchase turned up today. I already have 2 Dapol M7's from the original batches, but the Hattons closing down sale led me to an a new version to my basket. I think I got a goodun. No noticeable slope and a good hauler. She pulled 6 coaches around my test track with ease only slipping to a halt going up hill hauling 9 coaches.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/4576-120124183455-1386361225.jpeg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 12, 2024, 11:46:16 PM
Oooh I like that. Looks very smart.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 17, 2024, 01:06:05 PM
Plain green Hymek from Kernow Models - brand new at old school pricing of £67.99
It would have been rude not to :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/264-170124130358-138768563.jpeg)

Edit:- After the specified hour or so it's still running like a bag o' nails although it will crawl along when required. Pointless returning it for replacement as they haven't got any so it's either back to Dapol to see what they can do with it or to @Dr Al
 :(
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Firstone18 on January 17, 2024, 10:19:52 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 17, 2024, 01:06:05 PMPlain green Hymek from Kernow Models - brand new at old school pricing of £67.99
It would have been rude not to :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/264-170124130358-138768563.jpeg)

Edit:- After the specified hour or so it's still running like a bag o' nails although it will crawl along when required. Pointless returning it for replacement as they haven't got any so it's either back to Dapol to see what they can do with it or to @Dr Al
 :(
Mine has been the same since I got it many years ago. I have a class 33/0 which is similar or same chassis and it is quiet. If you send it away for investigation, let us all know what the problem was and the cure please.
Cheers
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 18, 2024, 12:35:03 AM
Quote from: Firstone18 on January 17, 2024, 10:19:52 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 17, 2024, 01:06:05 PMPlain green Hymek from Kernow Models - brand new at old school pricing of £67.99
It would have been rude not to :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/264-170124130358-138768563.jpeg)

Edit:- After the specified hour or so it's still running like a bag o' nails although it will crawl along when required. Pointless returning it for replacement as they haven't got any so it's either back to Dapol to see what they can do with it or to @Dr Al
 :(
Mine has been the same since I got it many years ago. I have a class 33/0 which is similar or same chassis and it is quiet. If you send it away for investigation, let us all know what the problem was and the cure please.
Cheers

I have 3 other powered Hymeks and they're all quiet.
My dummy Hymek is very noisy :-X  ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bealman on January 18, 2024, 12:40:27 AM
Better put a motor in it!  :D
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: geofff on January 18, 2024, 10:20:45 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 17, 2024, 01:06:05 PMDapol to see what they can do with it or to @Dr Al (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=263)
Hello Mick, As you know  the obvious advantage of sending to DCC supplies is that it is free under warranty; , but last time I used them there was 13 week lead time. I have that model and it takes up to 30% to move it and it is also noisy in one direction. I only have one Dapol diesel that works well.

Regards


Geoff
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 18, 2024, 10:29:42 AM
I've mailed Kernow just now so we'll see what they say. A refund is no earthly use to me as I want that plain green one. I've suggested they maybe transplant the body onto a tested chassis. If not, back to Dapol it goes.
Never had one of their diseasels this noisy (and I have several) apart from my class 33 where the requested replacement was just as noisy as the one I returned :doh:
Having said that, I also have a couple of quite noisy Farish locos too
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Jeff_W on January 18, 2024, 11:26:47 AM
My final Hattons order arrived yesterday.
(https://i.imgur.com/xKETQqv.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 18, 2024, 01:29:42 PM
Nice. IMHO you can never have too many coal trucks, especially for the era I model (mid 50s to mid 60s)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 18, 2024, 02:24:32 PM
Kernow have sent me a returns label and it will go back tomorrow.
At least they now have 10 in stock so hopefully can find me a quieter model (fingers crossed emoji)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob G on January 18, 2024, 02:33:51 PM
I'm sure they always planned on having these in stock (or Dapol have a warehouse full of them).

Rails are also doing them (at £79.95)

Bob
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: SD35 on January 18, 2024, 06:59:53 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 17, 2024, 01:06:05 PMPlain green Hymek from Kernow Models - brand new at old school pricing of £67.99
It would have been rude not to :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/264-170124130358-138768563.jpeg)

Edit:- After the specified hour or so it's still running like a bag o' nails although it will crawl along when required. Pointless returning it for replacement as they haven't got any so it's either back to Dapol to see what they can do with it or to @Dr Al
 :(

I'm not sure I would ever feel tempted to dabble in the "other side"...




:worried:




:doh:




Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Bob G on January 20, 2024, 01:52:40 PM
Having seen the PWM shunter (static model) on Carl Woodward's Gloucester and Horton Road Shed layout thread on here, I just had to have one.

Here it is (a dummy chassis, as the surgery required to an 03/04 chassis is quite severe) alongside an Adams B4 0-4-0 (which is also a very small loco!).

The PWM will live hidden away in the depot somewhere, so a static model is great for that.

The PWM is a kit of about a dozen parts. There are just three (chassis, body and cab) in the photo.

Bob




(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/1517-200124135126.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=138907)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Kris on January 20, 2024, 02:19:37 PM
I purchased another loco from the Bachmann Thomas and Friends range. Percy this time. It's a lovely loco however unfortunately it is faulty. The connecting rod to the pistons was loose on arrival and under load this has been falling out so the loco is going back for replacement.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/4576-200124141537-1388951242.jpeg)

Below is my video review.
https://youtu.be/wipp8uSUaNA?si=nDy778EQtoWCidtw

I am looking forward to getting the replacement loco as it is so nice (for what it is).
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on January 26, 2024, 10:57:40 AM
Quote from: Newportnobby on January 17, 2024, 01:06:05 PMPlain green Hymek from Kernow Models - brand new at old school pricing of £67.99
It would have been rude not to :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/138/264-170124130358-138768563.jpeg)

Edit:- After the specified hour or so it's still running like a bag o' nails although it will crawl along when required. Pointless returning it for replacement as they haven't got any so it's either back to Dapol to see what they can do with it or to @Dr Al
 :(

Kernow had more in from Dapol so I sent this one back requesting a replacement they'd tested.
Evidently they were all as bad ::)
As a refund is no use when I want a loco I have asked them to send me one of them and I'll send it away to be looked at by either Dapol themselves or a well known Doctor on the foum
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: RailGooner on February 21, 2024, 01:17:53 PM
Revolution Trains Class 59/0 59001 [RT-N59-AI-001DC]

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20240221_122117770_iOS (https://flic.kr/p/2pzpQtc) by Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr

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20240221_122249529_iOS (https://flic.kr/p/2pzs44s) by Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr

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20240221_122529045_iOS (https://flic.kr/p/2pzqLnS) by Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr

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20240221_122551378_iOS (https://flic.kr/p/2pzs459) by Mark Adedeji (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185676938@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on February 21, 2024, 02:28:03 PM
I think all posts regarding the class 59 should be banned until I at least receive the balance invoice for my three on order  :*(
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Calnefoxile on February 21, 2024, 03:11:01 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on February 21, 2024, 02:28:03 PMI think all posts regarding the class 59 should be banned until I at least receive the balance invoice for my three on order  :*(

Ok I won't post about my FY 59001 then  :P  :P  :P

Regards

Neal.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on February 21, 2024, 03:15:55 PM
Arrived today, Bachmann "Collectors Club" experimental XP64 livery Class 47 (Or Brush Type 4 as it was called back then). This is the "Sound Fitted" version.

The newly tooled 47 is a lovely model and nice to have a Collector's Club loco in a transition livery, albeit a quirky experimental one. It'll do nicely until the BR Green ones eventually arrive, and I'll definitely be having one of those too  :)

Oh, and the sound is excellent, great sound file and plenty loud enough  :thumbsup:

Roy

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Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Trainfish on February 21, 2024, 07:03:54 PM
Quote from: Calnefoxile on February 21, 2024, 03:11:01 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on February 21, 2024, 02:28:03 PMI think all posts regarding the class 59 should be banned until I at least receive the balance invoice for my three on order  :*(

Ok I won't post about my FY 59001 then  :P  :P  :P

Regards

Neal.

I already knew about yours so it doesn't count. My lesson learnt is to pay in full next time although that would have been a big chunk out of my beer kitty for all 3.
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 06, 2024, 01:06:23 PM
My BR Dance Hall brake van has arrived. Seems Rails of Sheffield sent it in a ballroom ::)

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Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Roy L S on March 06, 2024, 01:44:45 PM
My latest bargain purchase at half of the original list price is a BR livery ex SECR Birdcage Set. I have been "umming and aahing" about these for a while and finally caved. The coaches are absolutely exquisite, albeit a fairly niche choice which is probably why they didn't sell all that well and I can't help thinking something like Gresley Suburbans might have been a better choice (albeit unlikely as Hornby have the OO Market I suppose).

As a predominately BR Eastern/London Midland modeller these are very much a "Rule 1" purchase which I will justify by them being "borrowed" from SR to cover a coaching shortage and they do look rather nice behind a J39  :)

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In terms of boxes though, I can't compete with yours @Newportnobby  :D

Roy
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Newportnobby on March 06, 2024, 02:05:37 PM
They are a nice set, Roy. I have them but, Kimbolted being based loosely on Oxford, there were many SR trip workings up to there and beyond. My excuse was a workers train to Cowley but I may plagiarise your 'reason' as being more believeable ;)
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: crewearpley40 on March 06, 2024, 02:09:37 PM
Looks nice purchases but mick. Surely bit excessive just for a brake van. I would have thought if you  brought 4 or 5 items that size be fine seems a smaller box would have been better and the postage of the weight

I rest my case
Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Railwaygun on March 13, 2024, 12:53:15 PM
Im afraid that ive succumbed to my inner Paddington - i used to live around the corner from him, and read nearly all of his books when they were first published!!

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Title: Re: Show your Latest GB Loco and Rolling Stock Purchase.
Post by: Thorpe Parva on March 19, 2024, 11:01:48 AM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/140/882-190324105848.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=140720)

Wow. Never really expected to see this RTR in N gauge. Just running it in.

Excellent service from Kernow as usual (no connection) as delivery less than 24 hours after ordering.