DavidB-AU Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 "Trains are my life – not just model trains but real steam trains as well. I’ve looked into buying a real one and it’s closer than you think." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3264325/My-favourite-tracks-ones-trains-says-Rod-Stewart-Singer-reveals-books-second-hotel-room-models-play-tour.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
28XX Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 How does one shop for a steam locomotive? There must be dozens in varying states of repair up and down the country, saved but not in running order. If I had a million pounds would it be enough? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidH Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Generally, they don't seem that expensive to buy, it's the maintenance and overhauls that are the killers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted October 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2015 Obviously it wouldn't necessarily be a UK one.....there are plenty dotted around the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted October 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2015 He added: ‘It’s a wonderful hobby. People laugh but I don’t care.’ Good for him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted October 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 8, 2015 I'm sure that his mate Pete, could fix him up with a loco or two... Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 One wonders if he would go for British or American? His H0 layout is completely American, I still have the issue of "Model Railroader" where he said he was more proud to be on it's cover than any amount of "Rolling Stone" or similar music mags. Not really my cup of tea musically but I blaady well admire his modelling abilities. Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pheaton Posted October 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2015 i would have thought british, because i seem to recall the rules the americans have running steam locomotives are far far stricter than ours Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Well, as I look out of my office window I have a clear view of the Cardiff City Stadium. . Rod is appearing live there, next June. . At £105 a ticket (less booking fee) he'll be able to buy a few locos. . Wonder if he'll pop into L&B as well, they're in walking distance of the gig. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted October 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 8, 2015 There was a (Polish) loco (0-8-0?) that was advertised on Ebay within the last 4-5 years I think. From memory it was around the 60-70K mark, plus VAT. As for condition, well it was still running on the Nene Valley Railway, though due for boiler inspection etc. at the end of the year. No postage, Buyer collects.... Any idea what became of it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Well, as I look out of my office window I have a clear view of the Cardiff City Stadium. . Rod is appearing live there, next June. . At £105 a ticket (less booking fee) he'll be able to buy a few locos. . Wonder if he'll pop into L&B as well, they're in walking distance of the gig. . Brian R Brian Will those paying for £105 for a ticket get better value than those who pay for the normal 90 minutes of end to end rubbish? Mark Saunders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 There was a (Polish) loco (0-8-0?) that was advertised on Ebay within the last 4-5 years I think. From memory it was around the 60-70K mark, plus VAT. As for condition, well it was still running on the Nene Valley Railway, though due for boiler inspection etc. at the end of the year. No postage, Buyer collects.... Any idea what became of it? If it's the one I'm thinking of, a Manager where I work brought it and plans to have it overhauled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Brian Will those paying for £105 for a ticket get better value than those who pay for the normal 90 minutes of end to end rubbish? Mark Saunders That's hard to say Mark. . My season ticket (for the one season we were in the premiership) worked out at around £20 per match; not bad value - if you ignore our impersonation of a Russian submarine. . But you can guarantee Rod will only be on stage from 8:00pm to about 10:30pm - with a break (for some modelling ?) and no doubt some extended riffs so he can introduce his band and backing singers etc......................... . I may could down to the ground, and listen from outside.............. but I won't. . Gone are the days when I was paid (quite handsomely) to listen to the likes of Madonna, the Manics and Robbie Williams. . Like Rod, my modelling takes precedence. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 One wonders if he would go for British or American? His H0 layout is completely American, His other layout is British. LNER from memory. Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaxjones Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Generally, they don't seem that expensive to buy, it's the maintenance and overhauls that are the killers. and you have to have a very thick baseboard as well! he was also in the papers today quoting that his rider also includes a spare room for his workshop so he can carry on modelling while on tour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 As an aside, Frank Sinatra was also a keen model railway enthusiast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 The topic of celebrity modellers has been done to death on RMWeb. Celebrity locomotive owners are a different kettle of fish. Off the top of my head: - Pete Waterman (obviously) - Kevin Costner, at one stage he and his brother Dan owned a steam loco and planned to start a tourist line in South Dakota - Michael Gross, formerly part owner of the Santa Fe Southern Railway Not exactly a locomotive, but Elton John has an ex-Melbourne tram. Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hmm 'celebrities' - which leaves me wondering who on earth Michael Gross might, or might not, be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 How does one shop for a steam locomotive? There must be dozens in varying states of repair up and down the country, saved but not in running order. If I had a million pounds would it be enough? It doesn't seem to have been a problem for Jeremy Hosking. He's well on the way to owning everything that's mainline-certified. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted October 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2015 It doesn't seem to have been a problem for Jeremy Hosking. He's well on the way to owning everything that's mainline-certified. As someone who is connected to his organisation I should point out this is not necessarily so. Whilst he doesn't shop in Poundland he knows the value of money and will not pay too much over the odds for his purchases. Also don't forget that he actually owns very few of the locomotives connected to him, the rest he has put into the hands of trusts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hmm 'celebrities' - which leaves me wondering who on earth Michael Gross might, or might not, be? That's two of us scratching our heads. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I think that Rod should save up all his ticket receipts from his tour, and then visit the model shop in the city where his last date takes place. Well, would you believe it? He finishes in Carlisle. See you in June 2016, Rod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted October 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2015 That's two of us scratching our heads. . Brian R Three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 As an aside, Frank Sinatra was also a keen model railway enthusiast. So was Herman Goering but we keep rather quieter about that.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2015 I think that Rod should save up all his ticket receipts from his tour, and then visit the model shop in the city where his last date takes place. Well, would you believe it? He finishes in Carlisle. See you in June 2016, Rod. Hint - I understand his British interest is ECML N gauge, BR period. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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