Short term
Union Mills City of Truro
Rake of 5 Farish Hawksworth maroon coaches
Medium term
Gaugemaster/Dapol class 73
Farish Birdcage triple pack (just need to avoid paying so much for them somehow)
Farish 'C' class 0-6-0 tender loco
Union Mills G2 0-6-0 tender loco
Long term
Revolution Sturgeons (a couple of)
Revolution Cemflos (a couple of triple packs if available)
Revolution class 124 (one, maybe 2)
Farish 8F
To say nothing of the new washing machine I've just had to buy as the old one went ti
Please send Red Cross parcels
:helpneededsign:
Happy to say none of the above will tempt me, washing machine is only 3 yeqrs old and has 10 year gaurantee, I don't own a TV, but even if I did I don't need a licence at my age, however my microwave looks like it's coming to the end of its life after about 15 years.
Don't need red cross parcels, but wouldn't mind a nubile young wench.
If anybodyis interested I do have a 1966 Ford Anglia estate to sell which my tall but aged body no longer finds it comfortable to bend into.
Quote from: Newportnobby on September 22, 2018, 02:33:38 PM
Short term
Union Mills City of Truro
Rake of 5 Farish Hawksworth maroon coaches
Medium term
Farish Birdcage triple pack (just need to avoid paying so much for them somehow)
Farish 'C' class 0-6-0 tender loco
Union Mills G2 0-6-0 tender loco
Long term
Revolution Sturgeons (a couple of)
Revolution Cemflos (a couple of triple packs if available)
Revolution class 124 (one, maybe 2)
Farish 8F
To say nothing of the new washing machine I've just had to buy as the old one went ti
Please send Red Cross parcels
:helpneededsign:
My list is similar, but no cemflos and a class 128 parcels car and only 1 each of the maroon Hawksworths. I am glad that they will not arrive at the same time as my wallet is in intensive care due to the shocks that it got so far this year :laugh3:
Regards,
Alex
Quote from: Dorsetmike on September 22, 2018, 03:29:08 PM
however my microwave looks like it's coming to the end of its life after about 15 years.
If you can get it repaired, do so. A technician recently told me the older models were built to last and can usually be repaired (mine was). A new replacement is not designed to be repaired and it certainly won't last 15 years.
Sorry! :offtopicsign:
Cheers,
Chris
My wallet is still recovering and bracing for the balances that are due.
Revolution IZAs
Revolution 321s
Revolution 92s
Revolution Pendolino reruns
Dapol GNER HST and additional coaches
Dapol Mk3 sleepers
Farish 319 if it ever gets off the ground
Dapol 86 reruns
Just to name a few, I know there are more.
Quote from: Newportnobby on September 22, 2018, 02:33:38 PM
Short term
Union Mills City of Truro
Rake of 5 Farish Hawksworth maroon coaches
Medium term
Farish Birdcage triple pack (just need to avoid paying so much for them somehow)
Farish 'C' class 0-6-0 tender loco
Union Mills G2 0-6-0 tender loco
Long term
Revolution Sturgeons (a couple of)
Revolution Cemflos (a couple of triple packs if available)
Revolution class 124 (one, maybe 2)
Farish 8F
To say nothing of the new washing machine I've just had to buy as the old one went ti
Please send Red Cross parcels
:helpneededsign:
not sure it's a good idea, next you'll be using the cans to make air ducts, and digging a tunnel to escape from Stalag N nobby :smiley-laughing:
I was relatively safe until those B... :censored: from Revolution trains put the idea of a Motor Parcels Van in my head. Oh and Farish, Damn you and your Maroon Hawksworths..
Jerry
Quote from: Papyrus on September 22, 2018, 05:29:15 PM
Quote from: Dorsetmike on September 22, 2018, 03:29:08 PM
however my microwave looks like it's coming to the end of its life after about 15 years.
If you can get it repaired, do so. A technician recently told me the older models were built to last and can usually be repaired (mine was). A new replacement is not designed to be repaired and it certainly won't last 15 years.
Sorry! :offtopicsign:
Cheers,
Chris
The new Amazon microwave has Alexa and will talk back to you!
Dorset Mike a nubile young wench would probably kill you ,but at least you would die happy .
Bob Tidbury
Only £60 too, a veritable bargain...
I'm similar to Intercity; just paid for my 10 pairs or IZAs, six 92s to pay for, clearly need another Pendolino, KFAs coming, then there's the re-runs of the TEAs; another 15 needed there, plus 4 sets of the 4-car IPAs. Don't think there's anything from Farish or Dapol I'm particularly excited about, but Ben and Mike are absolutely nailing it for me at the moment, a really exciting time to be a modeller!
VEA vans, at least one Class 128 and a decent rake of Cemflo wagons will be taking my money next year.
Can't wait!
Quote from: Shropshire Lad on September 22, 2018, 09:06:01 PM
VEA vans, at least one Class 128 and a decent rake of Cemflo wagons will be taking my money next year.
Can't wait!
At the risk of upsetting anyone, I'm banking on the the 128 and Cemflos maybe being 2020 (with hindsight :-X).
By the way, should you be kind enough to send Red Cross parcel please don't use Yodel as I'm too old to be getting up on the roof to fetch them :-[
@class37025 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=311)
digging is beyond me so C4 will be used. Boom, and the dirt is gone!
Thinking about it the 128 probably is a couple of years away. I'm hoping the Cemflos get the shrink ray treatment a bit quicker but I guess it depends on the numbers ordered.
I'd really like some Air Con MK2s but I'm not holding my breath!
Quote
not sure it's a good idea, next you'll be using the cans to make air ducts, and digging a tunnel to escape from Stalag N nobby :smiley-laughing:
Escape tunnels can be dangerous
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/69/2855-220918215215.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=69329)
:laughabovepost: :smiley-laughing:
That's caused a small escape of wee :-[
Maybe it should be subtitled "Semper in excreta"
Quote from: Dorsetmike on September 22, 2018, 09:56:16 PM
Maybe it should be subtitled "Semper in excreta"
Pretty soon it will be "In sedimenta est" :worried:
Oh heck - it just got worserer as I forgot about the class 73 due for release in Jan 2019 (OP altered) :doh:
The next swing of the pick will cause a big escape of something much worse.
Bob Tidbury
OK so my list..
3 x NGS Hunslets (already ordered)
4-6 (Undecided how many yet) RevolutioN Sturgeons
2 x RevolutioN 128s (The green ones)
4 x Farish Thompsons in Blood & Custard
1 x Farish 8F with sound
I would say a Farish J72 as well, but that appears little more than a twinkle in Bachmann's eye right now.
Add to that a new layout to run them all on...
"Maybes" for Rule 1 use only: -
Farish C Class in BR black and matching Birdcage coaches.
Phew! At least it's not going to all arrive together..
Roy
oops! I forgot to add Atso's County - at least one if not two
Regards,
Alex
Thinking about it, the cheaper and less stressful (to the wallet) route would appear to be modelling grouping 1930s, particularly the Southern, in the last couple of years there have only been the Schools, N class and Maunsell coaches, previous to that the Union Mills T9, 700 and 0395, the upcoming C class and Birdcage stock are out of my area so won't tempt me. One has to go back quite a few years to the Dapol M7 and Terrier.
It does mean though that one does tend to buy more that one of each release. Also to possibly do a few more kits and hacks which I find to be an enjoyable especially when it may mean I have a model of something few, if any, other modellers have, e.g. Adams A12 class 0-4-2,Drummond K10 class 4-4-0, Lord Nelson, Maunsel versions of N15 and S15 also an H15, the last 3 being fairly easy hacks of BHE and/or Langley kits.
With the exception of the NGS Hunslet (deposit) anything due to arrive at Skyline towers (in N gauge at least) has been paid for now:
2x Revolution 92s
Triple pack KFAs
In terms of new releases; Couple of Sturgeons would be nice.
I also need to pick up some paint and transfers to finish my ARC PTA rake and NGS Shark (ok, got to start the latter!).
Biggest problem is Dapol actually. Consistently no mention of the Class 59 and with the aforementioned rake I really could do with an ARC 59/1. To make matters worse I have read on his website that CJM are not actually shutting up shop this year and mearly going part-time.....Anybody want to buy a leg?
Skyline2uk
One of my problems is my new fetish for O gauge! :doh:
I just spent over £1000 on an O gauge Heljan Western and an O gauge class 117 DMU kit :-[
It's ok, Mrs Muster knows what I spend. It helps her to justify what she spends on shoes! :D
The worst thing is my list grows much faster than things get delivered! Let's hope I get through some of the list before I retire in 3-4 years' time, at which time spends should be restricted... :no:
Here's my wishlist:
Dapol 50 Edward Elgar
Dapol 50 BR blue
Nelevator
Class 92 x 3 RevolutioN
Class 92 DJM
Hunslet NGS shunter x 2
Farish Grey-blue Pullman
Dapol HST prototype
DJM King Class
Test car 6 Farish collectors club
Parcels 128 BR blue
Pendolino pride
Cowans Sheldon crane
NGS Cartics x 2
N APT-E (one day, maybe)
RevolutioN cement rake
O gauge A4
O gauge mki buffet
O gauge 47
Quote from: Mustermark on September 23, 2018, 03:08:03 PM
One of my problems is my new fetish for O gauge! :doh:
You could double your problems and have an O-gauge layout featuring an N-gauge miniature railway!
Quote from: stevewalker on September 23, 2018, 04:42:07 PM
Quote from: Mustermark on September 23, 2018, 03:08:03 PM
One of my problems is my new fetish for O gauge! :doh:
You could double your problems and have an O-gauge layout featuring an N-gauge miniature railway!
Yes, indeed! I have been wanting a 009 Welsh mountain railway, as well as a London Underground railway. Perhaps I should combine the narrow gauge by having a small NN3 railway on the O gauge layout... 2mm trains on Z gauge track. I have recently seen a rather nice model of O gauge people riding behind an N gauge steamer. Too many projects and not enough time, or money!
Quote from: Mustermark on September 23, 2018, 05:04:46 PM
Yes, indeed! I have been wanting a 009 Welsh mountain railway, as well as a London Underground railway. Perhaps I should combine the narrow gauge by having a small NN3 railway on the O gauge layout... 2mm trains on Z gauge track. I have recently seen a rather nice model of O gauge people riding behind an N gauge steamer. Too many projects and not enough time, or money!
I am mid-build and have been held up somewhat by health problems (both me and my wife), work and other commitments, plus lack of money, but I actually am part way through building an n-gauge layout with an NN3 line. No miniature railways though - even T-gauge would probably be a little bit large for that in N-scale.
I prefer the term N6.5 personally, as it fits neatly with O16.5 and OO9, but NN3 seems to be the more common version.
So my list is:
Revolution 321 (fortunately already paid for) - only buying as it's my local unit
I'm trying to think of an excuse to get a Chiltern 68, and now I rather like the TPE liveried one too.....
New controller (probably a Morley)
2x Farish DBSO - at least I've got a while to save up!!
Two or three older Inlay style Farish Mk2s in Intercity livery for a conversion project
Three locos to get fixed.....
just added up mine and think I will have to start looking for a job. Retirement is great but trains have to be paid for.
My shopping list is not looking too bad at the moment.
2 DJM Kings
RevolutioN Class 128
I do want a handful of Maroon Hawksworths but I think I will have to wait until the prices come down a bit.
Due to unforeseen possible financial outlay sometime soon, SWMBO and I have declared a moratorium on N Gauge model buying for a while. :(
I have tried to explain to her that the resultant dependency upon alcohol could prove more costly than mere model trains, but she, as Chief Accountant, is adamant.
So if you see an extremely inebriated Mrs Daffy on your travels, have sympathy for her deprived hubby. ;)
Due to unforseen circumstances my purchasing power has been somewhat very diminshed in the last couple of years, fortunately those circumstances are starting to recover favourably, so I'll be able to start flashing some cash soon. So what's going to be on the list, well:
Revolution IZA's - Just got to pay balance for triple pack of original livery
Revolution Sturgeons - Just been checking Mr. Bartletts site and nearly keeled over, it seems that due to my modelling era (75-85) I really should be ordering, some Black ones and Olive ones and could possibly get away with Red ones, but I'll probably leave the Red ones, so at least a couple of each Black type & Olive.
Revolution VEA's - now this is a tough one, as the NGS do the Vanwide which can be modelled as a VEA or VVV albeit with a standard Peco chassis :hmmm: :hmmm: :hmmm:
Revolution Cemflo - Yep, will be ordering a few of these, although I imagine a rake of 20+ is out of reach.
Revolution 128 - At least 1 in BR Blue, although I do already have one of Pauls bodies, might go for Red Star Red on this one.
Dapol 50 - Got to have a couple of these I think
Dapol 86 - May buy a couple of the new releases
NGS Hunslet - Deposit paid, just got to pay off
The rest will be just made up of general stock purchases as and when.
Although much to @free debt man (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=315) pleasure, Mrs Calnefoxile has intimated that she would quite like me to model modern German :o :o my reply to that was, "Well you'd better get doing some overtime then" :D :D
I do have a few kits that need finishing off, like @Skyline2uk (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1081) I have a Shark to finish, although mines built just needs decals. I also have an NGS Cartic 4 which I keep opening the box and looking at and quietly putting back muttering "One day".
So I either need to rob a bank, win the lottery or sell the Wife, can't sell the kids they've all b*&&^%d off already.
Cheers
Neal.
Quote from: Calnefoxile on September 25, 2018, 12:33:00 PM
I also have an NGS Cartic 4 which I keep opening the box and looking at and quietly putting back muttering "One day".
Hi
Having built three (if they are the original style) I found the hardest part was adding the stainless steel treads to the upper body.
Cheers
Paul
Quote from: Newportnobby on September 22, 2018, 02:33:38 PM
Short term
Union Mills City of Truro
Rake of 5 Farish Hawksworth maroon coaches
Medium term
Gaugemaster/Dapol class 73
Farish Birdcage triple pack (just need to avoid paying so much for them somehow)
Farish 'C' class 0-6-0 tender loco
Union Mills G2 0-6-0 tender loco
Long term
Revolution Sturgeons (a couple of)
Revolution Cemflos (a couple of triple packs if available)
Revolution class 124 (one, maybe 2)
Farish 8F
To say nothing of the new washing machine I've just had to buy as the old one went ti
Please send Red Cross parcels
:helpneededsign:
All Farish items now ordered from Rails -
check City of Truro ordered -
checkClass 73 ordered -
checkG2 ex Union Mills - can't order until 1st qtr 2019 as there are none at present.
All RevolutioN items - waiting for appearance on their website
Checking back through my orders at Rails I still have the Dapol BoB spam can on order (thought I'd cancelled that) and the DJM class 23 is still on order with Rails, along with a class 17 twin pack (think they're a bit hopeful :hmmm:)
Quote from: PaulCheffus on September 25, 2018, 12:42:59 PM
Quote from: Calnefoxile on September 25, 2018, 12:33:00 PM
I also have an NGS Cartic 4 which I keep opening the box and looking at and quietly putting back muttering "One day".
Hi
Having built three (if they are the original style) I found the hardest part was adding the stainless steel treads to the upper body.
Cheers
Paul
By experiment, dilute PVA with a dash of soap painted with a brush round the frame and then just drop them in. They must be absolutely flat to do this and there is enough tacky glue to pull them in in the middle.
From yesterday's Dapol announcement you have 18 months to save up for the Spam Can.
My own N-gauge list is much shorter now-
3 N Gauge Society Hunslets for Hawthorn Dene's colliery (probably Spring now it seems)
A Thompson coach or so in blood & Custard, with at least a year to save up for the maroon ones I really want.
An unspecified number of Revolution Cemflos
probably another WD.
In N-gauge that is it. The two NE Interlopers I wanted I got comparatively cheaply recently - a Class 33 s/h and a reconditioned Dapol Schools.
I've also got hold of another four Dapol B1s so shouldn't need any more for some time as ten plus spares will keep my layouts going for some time- there are 3 in use every time Hawthorn Dene goes out and Croft Spa will need 4 or 5. The Dapol B1s are used on some of my heaviest trains- the Farish one I got for comparison couldn't cope (couldn't start the coal train) so was sold on.
No Place's OO loco stud is complete and nothing is expected here that hasn't already been paid for - a couple of brass 0-6-0 tanks are still being built.
However the layout after Croft Spa is HO digital sound so I can expect locos for this will be between £300 and £600 a pop. Just as well it isn't a big layout
Les
Quote from: Les1952 on September 30, 2018, 11:08:47 PM
A Thompson coach or so in blood & Custard, with at least a year to save up for the maroon ones I really want.
@Les1952 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1473)
Are you saying the maroon Thompsons won't be here until this time in 2019 as, when I heard September, I thought it was this year :confused2:
My rellies have just provided me with vouchers which cover 70% of the cost
Edit - have received an e mail from Rails telling me my maroon Thompsons have been despatched to me. Don't leave it too long, Les!
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 01, 2018, 01:33:59 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on September 30, 2018, 11:08:47 PM
A Thompson coach or so in blood & Custard, with at least a year to save up for the maroon ones I really want.
@Les1952 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1473)
Are you saying the maroon Thompsons won't be here until this time in 2019 as, when I heard September, I thought it was this year :confused2:
My rellies have just provided me with vouchers which cover 70% of the cost
Edit - have received an e mail from Rails telling me my maroon Thompsons have been despatched to me. Don't leave it too long, Les!
Don't you mean Hawksworths Mick? Rails only show teak and blood/custard as TBA
Regards,
Alex
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 01, 2018, 01:33:59 PM
Quote from: Les1952 on September 30, 2018, 11:08:47 PM
A Thompson coach or so in blood & Custard, with at least a year to save up for the maroon ones I really want.
@Les1952 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1473)
Are you saying the maroon Thompsons won't be here until this time in 2019 as, when I heard September, I thought it was this year :confused2:
My rellies have just provided me with vouchers which cover 70% of the cost
Edit - have received an e mail from Rails telling me my maroon Thompsons have been despatched to me. Don't leave it too long, Les!
Farish website shows Thompsons in LNER mock teak and blood and custard only. The maroom ones have not yet been announced.
https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product-category/graham-farish/gf-coaches/?product-page=11 (https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product-category/graham-farish/gf-coaches/?product-page=11)
Les
There is nothing for me to spend some dosh on :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: paulprice on October 01, 2018, 08:22:47 PM
There is nothing for me to spend some dosh on :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
You could spend some money on / for me? :D
Skyline2uk
Apologies to @Les1952 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1473) and @Hailstone (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1193)
Yes - I got confused with the Hawksworths. Just goes to show how true "a year older but no wiser" is :-[
Shut up and take my money!
I'm in the very rare situation, for me, of having a decent amount saved up in the model railway slush fund......
2 x Sturgeons
4 x VEAs
6 x Cemflos
1 x 128
1 x Farish C
1 x Birdcage rake
1 x Deltic with white window surrounds
on the wishlist, and maybe
1 x King.
The trick of course will be trying not to spend the slush fund on other goodies before these all turn up.
I saw the Farish birdcage coaches set at the end of the latest NGSJ, and thought: wouldn't mind a set of those in BR livery. Look good on the Castle Eden branch.
So far, the only pricing I've found is A$300 or so.
That's $100 a coach!!!
Maybe not.....
Quote from: Bealman on August 10, 2019, 07:00:37 AM
I saw the Farish birdcage coaches set at the end of the latest NGSJ, and thought: wouldn't mind a set of those in BR livery. Look good on the Castle Eden branch.
So far, the only pricing I've found is A$300 or so.
That's $100 a coach!!!
Maybe not.....
Model Railway Direct
https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/rolling-stock-passenger-n/secr-coaches/ (https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/rolling-stock-passenger-n/secr-coaches/)
£127.46 less VAT @ 20% = AU$185.40
So just over A$60 a coach (plus postage obviously). Still just a bit too steep for me.
Thanks for that. :thumbsup:
That's better, but as you say, still steep. Still, you pays for you get, I guess. They are nice models.
I haven't really shopped around, though - the thought only came into me head today! :beers:
Are you being charged GST yet? On the presumption that the postage is not 20% of the selling price you actually pay less than we do, hadn't thought of that! Should emigrate. Would save a fortune!
As I've just commented elsewhere there's nothing I want to spend money on from Dapol or Farish presently, aside from a 50 for railtour duties, and maybe some HIAs if there are good deals for multiples at TINGS/Warley.
Otherwise I'm just indebted to Revolution, I'm considering having part of my salary simply diverted to them, it'd be easier. I've even had to set up a spreadsheet to track all the orders as I couldn't remember what I had!
like the spreadsheet idea. will have to copy that.
I just have a Google sheet, so I can do it wherever I am, makes it easier. I've currently got 8 outstanding orders with them, and I've not yet ordered the mk5s! :confused1:
Quote from: njee20 on August 10, 2019, 08:54:58 AM
Are you being charged GST yet? On the presumption that the postage is not 20% of the selling price you actually pay less than we do, hadn't thought of that! Should emigrate. Would save a fortune!
No GST as yet - I think it was more just smoke and mirrors by the government to appease Australian retailers.
The 20% off does make resistance futile. Bought a pre-owned (but seriously 'like new') Atlas diesel for 33 squids (listed at 40) from Hattons the other day = AU$60. I think the work experience kid might have got a bit muddled on that one.
Quote from: Bingley Hall on August 10, 2019, 09:43:41 AM
The 20% off does make resistance futile. Bought a pre-owned (but seriously 'like new') Atlas diesel for 33 squids
Hey, I resemble that remark!
Quote from: Bingley Hall on August 10, 2019, 09:43:41 AM(listed at 40) from Hattons the other day = AU$60. I think the work experience kid might have got a bit muddled on that one.
You do get the occasional piece of 2nd hand stock a a price where you have to wonder who was doing the pricing. On the other side there's bunch of Japanese junk stuck there which would be cheaper to buy new from Japan, even at the current exchange rate.
Talking of which, for me prices have dropped by about a third since June 2016, that and the lack of VAT and the propensity of the Japanese excise not to get at all excited about anonymous-looking brown cardboard boxes makes me a very happy
hoarder bunny. I just need someone to make things I want to buy...
Rails has the Birdcage set for £119.50, which is a hair under £100 ex-VAT, so about £33/coach. I put it off, and now I'm looking at getting them, plus the C Class, all at once. That'll leave a mark.
Hmm. It's starting to look a bit more attractive.
Birthday coming up.... time to get Mrs Bealman to talk to the Bealettes, methinks....