[Bachmann Autumn 2023 announcements]

4 minutes ago, Weeny Works said:

 

You could be bold & repaint it into NSE livery!

You clearly haven’t seen my repainting skills!!🤣

[Bachmann Autumn 2023 announcements]

6 minutes ago, St. Simon said:

 

Hi,

 

Actually from a saleability (a word I just made up I think) point of view, I thought the 3-CEP was a good call, a way of just testing the market a little with a slightly shorter train with a lower (relatively) price tag might persuade a few more people than a 4-car unit at an extra £100. I know a lot of people had shortened their original 4-CEP units to 3-CEPs due to space on the layout.

 

And of course, keep people wanting more....

 

Simon 

I agree that the 3 car is a good idea for those short of space. Maybe one of the NSE liveried 3-CEPs from Connex South Eastern might have been a better choice. Am still tempted, but I’m on a budget and the Hornby 4-VEP is due soon(ish) and that’s a bit more useful (and cheaper lol)

[Bachmann Autumn 2023 announcements]

Love the look of the 3-CEP, and in the correct livery for me, but it only lasted as a 3 car for a couple of years and was pretty much confined to the Lymington branch. Would much rather have it as a 4 car unit

[Chandlers Row - 50s streetlife]

Just found this topic, and whilst the 50’s isn’t my usual period, I am fascinated by Southampton and its railway network, so will be following with interest.

 

It was also a pleasant surprise, as a Yeovilian, to see photos of my local post office on here!!

[Photo dating help needed, SE london]

The bus in the first photo has the later London Transport roundel, but no company names (ie Selkent/ London Central)above the door. Therefore I would say that it was about 1987/88

[When was 86401 repainted in NSE]

Don't know the exact date, but as it's got angled ends it's pre late 1987.