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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 10:46:06 AM

Title: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 10:46:06 AM
I've just popped into Kidlington to get some materials for a job, so whilst on the trading estate I popped into Howes Models. They don't do N gauge stuff, some 00, some 0 and a lot of RC vehicles, but they do sell a few second-hand bits.

I noticed a 'Minitrix Miniatures' 2-6-4 for sale in (I think) lined BR black, they were asking £39.95. Sorry I haven't got a pic, but went in without my phone. They also had a few N gauge coaches in the cabinet. Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone was interested.

FYI they have some general bits and bobs, wire, brass rod/strip, plasticard, small switches, cork sheet etc.

Information ends, as you were.

:D
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 10:54:24 AM
Hold on, brain freeze, or it may have been a Wren Micromodels one...

:hmmm:
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: ntpntpntp on July 04, 2018, 12:23:14 PM
There was no british N 2-6-4 by Minitrix, but yes there was the old Lima/Wrenn Micromodel - which I wouldn't pay £40 for as it was awful.
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: Newportnobby on July 04, 2018, 01:41:04 PM
Maybe the OP meant the 2-6-2T by Minitrix ref 51 2040 00 :hmmm:
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 01:49:25 PM
Nope, definitely 2-6-4, had a look at their website and it's a Wren.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: PLD on July 04, 2018, 09:20:01 PM
one of these monstrosities??  :sick:

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/N-Gauge-Lima-BR-2-6-4-Tank-Loco-Non-Runner-/391998886514 (https://www.ebay.ie/itm/N-Gauge-Lima-BR-2-6-4-Tank-Loco-Non-Runner-/391998886514)

Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: Newportnobby on July 04, 2018, 09:36:20 PM
Yeuch! :sick2:
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 10:01:40 PM
Nope, as previously stated, Wren.

Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: PLD on July 04, 2018, 10:07:14 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 10:01:40 PM
Nope, as previously stated, Wren.
If it says Wren on the box, then yes it is the Lima model inside...
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: ntpntpntp on July 04, 2018, 10:49:17 PM
Quote from: PLD on July 04, 2018, 10:07:14 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 10:01:40 PM
Nope, as previously stated, Wren.
If it says Wren on the box, then yes it is the Lima model inside...

Yep, made by Lima as per 3rd post

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/67/5885-040718224809.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=67226)
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 11:00:35 PM
Oo-er missus!
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: Hailstone on July 04, 2018, 11:13:53 PM
Ahh... remember that nearly 40 years ago, only the Peco jubilee looked anything like the prototype!

Regards

Alex
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 11:32:09 PM
Quote from: Hailstone on July 04, 2018, 11:13:53 PM
Ahh... remember that nearly 40 years ago, only the Peco jubilee looked anything like the prototype!

Regards

Alex

Ahhh... sorry, I was only nine!

:angel:
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: Newportnobby on July 05, 2018, 01:36:32 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 11:32:09 PM
Quote from: Hailstone on July 04, 2018, 11:13:53 PM
Ahh... remember that nearly 40 years ago, only the Peco jubilee looked anything like the prototype!

Regards

Alex

Ahhh... sorry, I was only nine!

:angel:

Ain't you the lucky one! :'(
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: emjaybee on July 05, 2018, 01:42:51 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on July 05, 2018, 01:36:32 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on July 04, 2018, 11:32:09 PM
Quote from: Hailstone on July 04, 2018, 11:13:53 PM
Ahh... remember that nearly 40 years ago, only the Peco jubilee looked anything like the prototype!

Regards

Alex

Ahhh... sorry, I was only nine!

:angel:

Ain't you the lucky one! :'(

Tee-hee.

:claphappy:

You ain't doin' so bad. By the time I get to (if it ever happens!) retirement, all you old beggars will have bled the country dry.

:veryangry:
Title: Re: 2-6-4 Minitrix in Howes models...
Post by: Newportnobby on July 05, 2018, 02:02:09 PM
I see no reason why we shouldn't. After all, we've put the blood into the country.
Anyway, you won't be able to do a thing about it as we'll all probably be playing trains in another world by then :nerner: :dighole: :D