Quote from: port perran on June 07, 2026, 08:19:59 AM

Quote from: kusojiji on June 06, 2026, 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.

Haha, at least the wife didn't leave with the dog this time...

It will be interesting to see if Ebay dropping seller fees will have any impact?
I've avoided selling or buying from Ebay for a decade or more, but my try selling a few things again.
When it comes to secondhand prices, Rails of Sheffield currently have a pre-owned 'Peak'for sale for just 4 quid less than a brand new Rapido one will cost you. Shades of the Hatton's work-experience kid in reverse

This band popped up as a recommendation for me today.

Thoughts. ?

Scott

Hi running well. Maybe show your colleagues this forum and the real life loco

Certainly seeing you pass time waiting for a shout is fun

Chris

Now getting a proper running-in at the fire station.

Of course I've been mocked. One of my mates thought this was hilarious:




  

Quote from: port perran on June 07, 2026, 08:19:59 AM

Quote from: kusojiji on June 06, 2026, 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 June 06, 2026, 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 June 06, 2026, 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 June 06, 2026, 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.