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Quote from: kusojiji on Yesterday at 09:44:52 AMRestless Heart Big Iron Horses.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IItlT10uwWs

A bit too slushy and sentimental for me but it is quite pleasant.

Sorry, but they sound like a poor man's Eagles to me

Quote from: kusojiji on Yesterday at 09:44:52 AMRestless Heart Big Iron Horses.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IItlT10uwWs

A bit too slushy and sentimental for me but it is quite pleasant.

Quote from: Platy767 on Yesterday at 06:11:16 AMNot sure this is "Prog Rock" (maybe Synth or Symph Prog) but it was something close in 1977.

Used to have the vinyl(or maybe a cassette). I have listened many times.)Mainly fair, but some good bits.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrNe7auplFY

Mark

Thank you for sharing that Mark @Platy767 .
Having listened to it right through now it's very interesting and in parts right up my street but it is very much of it's time.
Obviously influenced by such artists as early Genesis, Caravan and perhaps Man with a bit of Camel thrown in.

I rather liked the somewhat laid back vocals.

Quote from: njee20 on Yesterday at 12:31:26 PMI'm still not sure I see it cannibalising N gauge, nor do I believe it's actually that popular. that narrative seems to come only from retailers who sell TT.

And social media 'influencers' heavily allied towards Hornby and TT120

While I haven't been looking for anything particularly rare on eBay recently, I've found the experience of shopping on there to be slightly grating - you need to be quite diligent to spot the deals.

I've seen a similar thing happen with my other vice, which is LEGO sets. The last decade or so has seen second-hand prices for some sets go absolutely bananas, and I suspect it's down to an increasing number of people treating it as an investment. Certain people have seen it as a way of making a quick buck, rather than something to be enjoyed, and the Internet makes it easier to find the gullible ones willing to pay the inflated price. It boils my p- er, I mean, it annoys me greatly, and I wouldn't be surprised if certain people treat model railways the same way.

Either way, I do prefer to buy stuff from model shops than on auction sites. You may not get the juiciest deal, but they're generally pretty honest about what you get, and are more thorough with testing etc. Clark Railworks and Jane's Trains have both provided me with some very reasonable second-hand rolling stock.

Ebay's always been my main source as I appreciate the global marketplace, but my frequency of purchasing has reduced in recent times.  That's not because of pricing, there are always quality bargains to be found if you're patient and diligent. 

For me it's simply that I'm in the very fortunate position of having acquired examples of just about everything I want, plus being left a late friend's similarly large collection.   Nowadays I'm more on the lookout for unusual "artisan" models from the small limited run makers of things that are not available RTR.

here on the isle of wight we have a permanent club room--a converted barn owned by one of the members. There is a large club layout--sectional for shows--using kato track; with DCC and separate DC circuits.  Most members have modern image stock which they run on it--but my interest is early BR steam.

Sadly i am now unable to attend evening meetings due to driving limitations, so i'm a country member--for now.

My recent personal experience has been mixed. I have had a few items for sale that have sold for the only starting price - although one offer was above the start price. A few items have been relisted a number of times. Yet when buying, I have had a number of offers accepted.

The two items that I look for are the Dapol Class 22 and Bullied coaches - all scarce and as you say seem to have a high price tag.

Yes, I quite like Windchase on this first listen, new to me as well, a bit derivative but in a fairly good way. I would have probably listened to this a lot back in the 70s if I had picked up on them at the time. As Mick @Newportnobby said vocals a bit weak and for me the orchestral arrangements are a bit cheesy by track 3. The straight instrumental sections are the best.

Tim

TT:120 seems dominated by 'train set' modelling at the moment. I think that's probably driven by the total lack of a coherent range. So it's people happy running a 66 with some 7-plank wagons alongside an A4 with tankers.

It'll be interesting to see how well Revolution's JNAs sell, as arguably the first 'big' wagon with a fairly premium price. The majority of my sales of 3D printed wagons are TT at the moment, way beyond N gauge.

I'm still not sure I see it cannibalising N gauge, nor do I believe it's actually that popular. that narrative seems to come only from retailers who sell TT.