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Current build a Arthur K LNER D20 .
Good kit , the only issue so far is the cab interior parts, required a lot of cutting etc. Next job will be the Boiler Handrails. Kit has provided basic internal motion parts, not very visible when assembled !!.
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Sorry wrong link !!
How about these as examples.
There are many more theron
The ones I odered last time , arrived in about two weeks.
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33 minutes ago, gr.king said:
Are they Mick? I'm not seeing a comparable strip of 20 single pin plugs there, capable of being cut down into singles, twos, fours etc. My impression was that for two-pin connectors the total price of the number of connectors needed to equal the Peters Spares item would be greater. Am I missing an important point?
Pre wired and a lot less hassle. No idea repostage Peter S always overcharges
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2 hours ago, 45568 said:
Just glancing through EBay, and there is a tranche of early model 8Fs all at 99.50 with free postage, here is a link to one, just look at the seller's other items.
Just realised they are from Gostude no less!
Cheers from Oz,
Peter C.
Must be some real bargains on there !! 🤣
Errrr no !!🙃
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Can you confirm the actual quality of the latest sheets?.
The 4mm LNER Loco/Coaches and LNER Lining sheets from about a year ago I bought were simply awful. Out of register, the lining sheet was by far the worse one of the two sheets. Also poor glue etc.
My last order was refunded (less postage) without even an apology or any admission re the poor effort/quality they were.
I now buy old sheets via ebay when available.
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Avoid plastic "detail" no strength and poor detail.
All you need is here, as already said.
https://www.dartcastings.co.uk/lner-diag23.php#donor
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Sounds like a new motor
Bachmann do spares if needed
https://Bachmann-spares.co.uk/category/2-branchline-steam-parts/3f-jinty/chassis
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4 hours ago, DCB said:
Crud collectors, I had some and they corroded, went white. Mine were narrow "scale" 00 wheels with underscale treads which didn't like Peco streamline points . I feel jacksons themselves are outclassed by near current Bachmann and Hornby RTR wheels. I would spray the aluminium wheels matt black, polish the treads fit them to surplus stock I no longer wanted and stick them on eBay
Bin them or get some very poor feedback on ebay in due course !!
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The only LNER model I have seen with Red Rods is the latest Bachmann J72 2313 which also has Red lining to the wheels. I believe it is correct for when it was used at Newcastle? as a station pilot?
The NER painted Rods Red as well, again no idea if applied on all Locos
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It maybe the video ? ,the G5 looks like it is rocking up and down ?
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Two Expos , one split after 2 years the other one 6 months .
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1 hour ago, markw said:
The LMS insulated/ventilated containers with ice boxes were taller than other containers.
Diagram 175 8' 7 1/2"
Diagram 176 8' 10 1/8"
Diagram 177 8' 10 1/8"
Thanks very much for the info.
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A reopen on this old thread.
I have just bought a 4mm?? 3d printed LMS Insulated Container with Iceboxes on the Roof version.
On comparing to my other 4mm Containers, it is noticably higher, than all the other pre war versions I have, the width is the same as the others. All the other Containers are approx 32mm high , this one is 36mm high 9' 00" high . Correct to scale or not ??.
A search of the internet all say a standard height of 8' 00" high (32mm) on all the mentions, I have found so far.
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Try soapy water on a cotton bud. Looks like oil marks to me, as well.
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1 hour ago, 5050 said:
Possibly try Peter Wood in Doncaster? He had a stand at Doncaster Show and can make virtually anything (he reckons!) .
www.menp.co.uk
I'm considering ordering some industrial name plates at some time soon.
Thanks for info. I have emailed him.
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Has anyone got a unwanted 4mm set of the unique etched LNER Eclipse Plates fitted only to the rear Bunker of the LNER Q1 shunting engine as on the photo below please.
The only maker I have found to have made them is Modelmaster , obviously due to the ongoing issues with non delievery etc etc , I have no intention of attempting to obtain a set from them.
Any assistance would be great !!. Thanks for reading.
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15 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said:
Simple questions. Do they know the model railway market and how it works; do they know the slot car market and how it works; do they know the plastic kit market and how it works - and more. In fact do they even know the size of those markets and the spending power in them or how pricing impacts volume impacts sales, and so on?
Why has someone like Accurascale been able to offer the sort of prices they do for model locos while other can't (one hint - volume)? Why have some retail commissioners sold more, far more, of some of their models than Hornby manage to sell of some of their hi-fi/mainstream models (one hint - knowing the market)? Can Frasers/Mike Ashley answer those questions I wonder?
Frasers could probably do pt retty well on TT120 marketing and sales at this point in the life of the range where there still emphasis on starting with a trainset. Could they sort out the marketing of Railroad - possibly but they needa lot of wider knowledge than they would with TT120. But would they know what hi-fi- loco to develop that would sell in sufficient quantities to keep the price under (or even well under) £200?
Nothing that cant be overcome , all they have to is hire the right people for the job , pay a reasonable wage and sort out the rubbish that makes no money and is still being made. If there isnt any rubbish???? , then they need to reduce the prices and up the quality otherwise they sink for good.
Too many other companies are now the leading lights, in a relatively small market, Hornby are not competive enough, they seem to kid themselves that everybody want Hornby etc before any other brand, those days are long gone and will not return in the short term or perhaps even the long term unless they up their game no matter who the owners are.
Do Hornby still need to be in a defunct factory ??, many miles from main shopping areas , how many people/customers would be bothered where they are based. I would'nt.
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1 hour ago, Boris said:
No, red ones were a thing, I have seen references to them but so far the only image I can find is a colourised B&W photo which doesn't really count as a primary source!
All early LNER containers were Red Oxide, BK Containers went to Oxford Blue sometime in the 1930's.
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On 20/03/2024 at 20:23, tommyliam021 said:
Mine arrived yesterday, having had a good look and a little play it looks and sounds great. Some little niggles though, first of all as the loco sets off the sound seems to completely stop before ‘chuffing’ away, and there are unfortunately some wonky parts and paint drips here and there. Still quite happy though.
Paint drips and wonky parts = send it back. On a £300 loco, no chance.
Hornby need to get their act together.
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Perhaps his interest is totally innocent.
All he wants to really do is run his ancient Triang Train set round and round in everdecreasing circles with the Wagons full of lovely Gold Bars !! It brings back happy memories of his childhood!!. I wonder where the Gold Bars came from ????.
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36 minutes ago, 1andrew1 said:
Fraser Group's 8.9% Hornby stake is substantial but Hornby is currently well and truly controlled by Phoenix who own a whopping 73.4% of the company. It could be that Ashley is a bit bored having handed over managing Frasers Group to his son-in-law, and he certainly doesn't need the money!
Very Early days , money is irrelevant.
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8 hours ago, 1andrew1 said:
This could be good news for improving Hornby's systems and logistics.
https://polaris.brighterir.com/public/Hornby/news/rns/story/wv4d40w
Or with 9% he seems to be quitely taking over via the back door . Access to all systems etc etc , of course he is'nt charging for all of this !! How kind of Mr Ashley 🤬
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Comet? chassis Mainline 56xx
in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
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Place some plastic tubing over the pick up wires = no short ever again.