Birthday gift idea

1936ace · 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

port perran · 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

1936ace · May 11, 2021, 01:16:49 PM

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

Train Waiting · 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

1936ace · May 11, 2021, 01:26:39 PM

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

Train Waiting · 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 has got several; perhaps he can help.

All the very best.

John

Chris in Prague · May 11, 2021, 08:02:15 PM

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 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.

Trainfish · May 12, 2021, 03:11:19 AM

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

Bealman · May 12, 2021, 04:01:22 AM

Beats the socks I got for Christmas, mind you, they were pretty cool socks

1936ace · May 12, 2021, 04:04:16 AM

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

Bealman · May 12, 2021, 04:17:00 AM

Trainfish · May 12, 2021, 09:52:31 AM

Are these also available in pairs?

emjaybee · May 12, 2021, 09:57:01 AM

What about the new Farish 8F, if you can get one?

BTW @1936ace in your avatar there's a pic of a vintage fire tender. Is this yours?

Bealman · May 12, 2021, 09:59:28 AM

Quote from: Trainfish on May 12, 2021, 09:52:31 AM
Are these also available in pairs?

1936ace · 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 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