hi folks,
My mum is really wanting to buy for my "big 50" a loco and asked for suggestions
Anything on my wish list is all future release/pre order.
I'm at a loss as to what to suggest and i don't wont to not give her some ideas as i know she really wants to mark the occasion.(i'm just happy to have still have mum with us)
anyone got a suggestion
Thanks
bart
How about something you already have but in a different livery or with a different running number?
Cheers
Martin
Quote from: port perran on May 11, 2021, 01:11:54 PM
How about something you already have but in a different livery or with a different running number?
Cheers
Martin
Thanks martin,
hadn't actually thought of that. i do like the class 17 and i have a weathered green one
How about a Union Mills steam engine? These are heavy, have a real presence and will last forever. It will survive being handed round your family and friends to admire. Maybe a passenger locomotive in a nice, colourful livery.
Even if it does not fit within your modelling time period, you can simply say it's a very special preserved locomotive. Every time you see it, you will think of your mother.
Happy Birthday when it comes.
Best wishes
John
Quote from: Train Waiting on May 11, 2021, 01:22:57 PM
How about a Union Mills steam engine? These are heavy, have a real presence and will last forever. It will survive being handed round your family and friends to admire. Maybe a passenger locomotive in a nice, colourful livery.
Even if it does not fit within your modelling time period, you can simply say it's a very special preserved locomotive. Every time you see it, you will think of your mother.
Happy Birthday when it comes.
Best wishes
John
Thanks john
i had forgotten about union mills, are they easy to convert to dcc
bart
It certainly can be done, Bart. I understand Wickness Models are experts at converting them.
@Chris in Prague (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2895) has got several; perhaps he can help.
All the very best.
John
Quote from: Train Waiting on May 11, 2021, 01:39:31 PM
It certainly can be done, Bart. I understand Wickness Models are experts at converting them.
@Chris in Prague (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2895) has got several; perhaps he can help.
All the very best.
John
Yes, Douglas at Wickness Models is very experienced at converting Union Mills locos. for DCC fitting and is a big fan of the locos. as they run very well on DC and, if anything, even better on DCC. There can be a slight extra cost for removing metal from inside the tender to fit the DCC chip. Definitely a good investment.
Quote from: 1936ace on May 11, 2021, 01:06:34 PM
hi folks,
My mum is really wanting to buy for my "big 50" a loco and asked for suggestions
Anything on my wish list is all future release/pre order.
I'm at a loss as to what to suggest and i don't wont to not give her some ideas as i know she really wants to mark the occasion.(i'm just happy to have still have mum with us)
anyone got a suggestion
Thanks
bart
Surely it has to be a class 50 on your 50th :thumbsup:
Beats the socks I got for Christmas, mind you, they were pretty cool socks ;)
Quote from: Bealman on May 12, 2021, 04:01:22 AM
Beats the socks I got for Christmas, mind you, they were pretty cool socks ;)
Funny thing is I could do with socks. My 12 yr old keeps stealing mine
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/104/255-170121233235-1048522337.jpeg)
Are these also available in pairs?
What about the new Farish 8F, if you can get one?
BTW @1936ace (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=908) in your avatar there's a pic of a vintage fire tender. Is this yours?
Quote from: Trainfish on May 12, 2021, 09:52:31 AM
Are these also available in pairs?
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/104/255-130121004505-1046151055.jpeg)
Quote from: emjaybee on May 12, 2021, 09:57:01 AM
What about the new Farish 8F, if you can get one?
BTW @1936ace (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=908) in your avatar there's a pic of a vintage fire tender. Is this yours?
Thanks mate for the idea. I have a sound 8F and its a cracking loco.
Yes its a 1953 dennis F1, the others are a 1936ace and a 1969 D series
Quote from: 1936ace on May 12, 2021, 11:27:34 AM
Quote from: emjaybee on May 12, 2021, 09:57:01 AM
What about the new Farish 8F, if you can get one?
BTW @1936ace (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=908) in your avatar there's a pic of a vintage fire tender. Is this yours?
Thanks mate for the idea. I have a sound 8F and its a cracking loco.
Yes its a 1953 dennis F1, the others are a 1936ace and a 1969 D series
Lovely looking machine. If you have the time, feel free to post a write up thread and pictures on the forum. I'm sure there's plenty that'd like to see them.