TomScrut Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Willoughby Glen said: So whilst checking some shop sites for a specific loco, I discovered that Hereford Models have some items, which are new but been out of production for a while which are certainly bargains compared to prices now: Bachmann Class 108 White/Blue GMPTE £64.99 Bachmann Class 170 Anglia One 3 car £77.45 Hornby Class 56 Oyestermouth DCC fitted £95 Hornby Class 56 Construction Richard Trethivick £98.45 N Gauge Dapol Pannier and 2 B coaches £69.95 https://herefordmodels.com/ Here are some things I thought looked decent value on the face of it. Sorry I haven't described the links I am on my phone so is a nuisance enough copying the links! I aren't 100% convinced they are all.new though unless they've been stuck in the back of the room for a long time! http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=524_1&products_id=11497 http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_570_359&products_id=9564 http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_355_357&products_id=6418 http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_355_357&products_id=8094 http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_355_357&products_id=11549 http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_355_357&products_id=5425 http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_355_357&products_id=6741 http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_355_357&products_id=7618 http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_355_357&products_id=7570 http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_486&products_id=6079 Edited April 17, 2020 by TomScrut 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Half-full Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 50 minutes ago, TomScrut said: Here are some things I thought looked decent value on the face of it. Sorry I haven't described the links I am on my phone so is a nuisance enough copying the links! I aren't 100% convinced they are all.new though unless they've been stuck in the back of the room for a long time! If the items are used then it has to be stated, Hereford Model Centre has a good reputation. I've had a fair few items at great prices over the years from them, no connection other than a satisfied customer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, Half-full said: If the items are used then it has to be stated, Hereford Model Centre has a good reputation. I've had a fair few items at great prices over the years from them, no connection other than a satisfied customer Yeah I wasn't suggesting skulduggery it was more because I was viewing on the phone I wasn't sure I was seeing the full website. I am tempted by that Windhoff at £105, had 5 locos delivered this week already though so should refrain for risk of being in trouble! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, Willoughby Glen said: Kernow are doing their Exhibition special prices this weekend 18/19 Apr: http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/c/1690/Exhibition-Special?fbclid=IwAR1CCnoOCDoAfznpDqzWqhdSt0D8_YVj3tdy3KwmEK2GW9Y4Z_DWktOValU Kernow Lomited Edition Bachmann Class 43/47s for £99.99 Farish Class 57 for £99.99 Dapol LMS Jinty O Gauge Sound £279.99 I think the 48DS for £59.99 is as cheap as I have seen too. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomathee Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 On 17/04/2020 at 19:32, Willoughby Glen said: So whilst checking some shop sites for a specific loco, I discovered that Hereford Models have some items, which are new but been out of production for a while which are certainly bargains compared to prices now: Bachmann Class 108 White/Blue GMPTE £64.99 Bachmann Class 170 Anglia One 3 car £77.45 Hornby Class 56 Oyestermouth DCC fitted £95 Hornby Class 56 Construction Richard Trethivick £98.45 N Gauge Dapol Pannier and 2 B coaches £69.95 https://herefordmodels.com/ Cheers, some tempting, can't remember seeing this anywhere close to that price - http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_355_356&products_id=11541 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Tomathee said: Cheers, some tempting, can't remember seeing this anywhere close to that price - http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_355_356&products_id=11541 I was eyeing that one up too after my post last night. It looks good value, but I don't really want kettle for the sake of it at the moment though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojmiasto Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 7 hours ago, TomScrut said: I was eyeing that one up too after my post last night. It looks good value, but I don't really want kettle for the sake of it at the moment though. Pretty sure they've become more scarce than they previously were now, but recall these 5MTs in excellent condition selling for in and around the £40 mark on eBay. They look nice and on the flat they perform perfectly fine. However, their incline haulage ability is pretty woeful unfortunately. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxUnpopuli Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 On 17/04/2020 at 22:10, Half-full said: If the items are used then it has to be stated, Hereford Model Centre has a good reputation. I've had a fair few items at great prices over the years from them, no connection other than a satisfied customer Agreed. Shame we're on lockdown, visiting the store took me back thirty years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Trojmiasto said: Pretty sure they've become more scarce than they previously were now, but recall these 5MTs in excellent condition selling for in and around the £40 mark on eBay. They look nice and on the flat they perform perfectly fine. However, their incline haulage ability is pretty woeful unfortunately. I do think a Hornby 4MT might be a better prospect when I get round to it as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomathee Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, TomScrut said: I do think a Hornby 4MT might be a better prospect when I get round to it as well. One for £99 on bure valley, did a full sweep last night for birthday ideas 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxUnpopuli Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 On 15/04/2020 at 19:22, Willoughby Glen said: The Hobby Shop has the Hornby Queen of Scots trainpack for £200 (A4 & 3 pullman coaches) https://hobb-e-mail.com/Hornby-r3402-queen-of-scots---special-price---rrp-33199-35663-p.asp Ta. According to the website, I got the last one. Now I have to find another four Pullman coaches to make the set... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXEA! Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 DC Kits have a very good Hornby sale on at this link: https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=246 I picked up a BR lined black D16 for £75, and they have a few other D16's and J15's available at that price which is very decent as the cheaper older stock sold out a while back. Several older, hard to find steam models available at great prices, few things that stood out were: R3168 Railroad Duke of Gloucester, £60. R3273 Crosti 9F, £72. R3115 West Country, Exeter £120 (not necessarily a bargain but a well-sought after one I believe) R3229 GWR Star £75 R3105 GWR Castle £92.50 Plenty of other stuff on there too. No connection other than a customer earlier today and thought I would pass on the info. Fill yer boots! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 45 minutes ago, NXEA! said: DC Kits have a very good Hornby sale on at this link: https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=246 I picked up a BR lined black D16 for £75, and they have a few other D16's and J15's available at that price which is very decent as the cheaper older stock sold out a while back. Several older, hard to find steam models available at great prices, few things that stood out were: R3168 Railroad Duke of Gloucester, £60. R3273 Crosti 9F, £72. R3115 West Country, Exeter £120 (not necessarily a bargain but a well-sought after one I believe) R3229 GWR Star £75 R3105 GWR Castle £92.50 Plenty of other stuff on there too. No connection other than a customer earlier today and thought I would pass on the info. Fill yer boots! It does look good, shame (for me) there are no diesel or electrics but that doesn't mean whats there doesn't look good 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) Does anybody have experience with 365games.co.uk? Seems like some stuff on there is cheap: https://www.365games.co.uk/model-kits/Hornby-br-a4-class-4-6-2-walter-k-whigham-era-4-model-train And also Hobby King which seems like it is HK based but I thought this was good value: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/Hornby-oo-gauge-db-schenker-class-67-bo-bo-67013-era-10-dcc-ready.html Also on the topic of skips Colletts have 67024 in Belmond livery for £122, cheapest I have seen. Tempting too as I have the pack with 67021 in! https://www.collettsmodelshop.co.uk/product/Hornby-r3774-class-67-67024-in-belmond-british-pullman-umber-and-cream/ Edited April 20, 2020 by TomScrut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Angus Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Hobby King are very good and are often competitive with prices. However they have a number of warehouses spread around the world and if you order from the wrong one, you may be hit by custom charges. I tend to order from the British or European warehouses where custom charges are not an issue, at least until 31 December for the European one. Some items are only stocked in some warehouses, so you have to search for the best deal/risk for what you want. The page for the item will show where it is available. Most train items only seem to be available in the global warehouse and you should therefore factor in the risks of custom costs being applied when it arrives in the UK. Best wishes Roddy 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kaput Posted April 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2020 12 hours ago, TomScrut said: Does anybody have experience with 365games.co.uk? Seems like some stuff on there is cheap: https://www.365games.co.uk/model-kits/Hornby-br-a4-class-4-6-2-walter-k-whigham-era-4-model-train Some alarm bells ringing from there as most of the images look exactly like the ones on Hattons website. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK 50A Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 12 hours ago, TomScrut said: Does anybody have experience with 365games.co.uk? Seems like some stuff on there is cheap: https://www.365games.co.uk/model-kits/Hornby-br-a4-class-4-6-2-walter-k-whigham-era-4-model-train And also Hobby King which seems like it is HK based but I thought this was good value: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/Hornby-oo-gauge-db-schenker-class-67-bo-bo-67013-era-10-dcc-ready.html Also on the topic of skips Colletts have 67024 in Belmond livery for £122, cheapest I have seen. Tempting too as I have the pack with 67021 in! https://www.collettsmodelshop.co.uk/product/Hornby-r3774-class-67-67024-in-belmond-british-pullman-umber-and-cream/ I asked my son as he's used them, although not for toy trains. He reports no problems. I always do a search if I haven't used a retailer before and TrustPilot is the usual mixed bag, but overall excellent. I know complaints about late delivery are up across board. Some don't read the news! https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.365games.co.uk They also offer PayPal checkout. I think you're safe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 6 hours ago, Roddy Angus said: Hobby King are very good and are often competitive with prices. However they have a number of warehouses spread around the world and if you order from the wrong one, you may be hit by custom charges. I tend to order from the British or European warehouses where custom charges are not an issue, at least until 31 December for the European one. Some items are only stocked in some warehouses, so you have to search for the best deal/risk for what you want. The page for the item will show where it is available. Most train items only seem to be available in the global warehouse and you should therefore factor in the risks of custom costs being applied when it arrives in the UK. Best wishes Roddy Yes the 67 is in HK so by the time you have accounted for postage and customs it's not really any cheaper than the UK. I did see that model for about £90 in the UK somewhere and decided against but I do like my 67 I have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6959 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 17 hours ago, NXEA! said: DC Kits have a very good Hornby sale on at this link: https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=246 I picked up a BR lined black D16 for £75, and they have a few other D16's and J15's available at that price which is very decent as the cheaper older stock sold out a while back. Several older, hard to find steam models available at great prices, few things that stood out were: R3168 Railroad Duke of Gloucester, £60. R3273 Crosti 9F, £72. R3115 West Country, Exeter £120 (not necessarily a bargain but a well-sought after one I believe) R3229 GWR Star £75 R3105 GWR Castle £92.50 Plenty of other stuff on there too. No connection other than a customer earlier today and thought I would pass on the info. Fill yer boots! Thanks for the tip. I now have a pair of Wellingtons. The previous R3105 cost 30 quid more and was best price I could get at the time. The tender is the important part because I want to run It behind a Hall in circa 1953 GW weathered condition with BR smokebox plate. Next decision is which Hall loco to use, a Bachmann which has good body detail but is said to be a bit feeble towing a train or Hornby Railroad with reasonable chassis and motor but not so good body. Or an amalgam of the two. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEOEng03 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 15 hours ago, TomScrut said: Does anybody have experience with 365games.co.uk? Have used them a couple of years back for a model kit. Was no issues when I did and they were quick and efficient at getting the item to me. They seem to offer a eclectic mix of items occasionally. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac1874 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, TomScrut said: Does anybody have experience with 365games.co.uk? Seems like some stuff on there is cheap: https://www.365games.co.uk/model-kits/Hornby-br-a4-class-4-6-2-walter-k-whigham-era-4-model-train Used them a few weeks ago, took a few days for them to ship but that was made clear from the start. Good service all told. Edited April 21, 2020 by ac1874 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Well, I 'think' I've ordered a crosti 9F, but tbh I've never had good experiences trying to buy via mail order from DC-Kits. ps sorry Mick 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyburns56 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 A nice bundle from Hattons consisting of an ICI Janus shunter & 3 three ICI wagons for only £69.50 https://www.hattons.co.uk/507885/hattons_bundles_h4_b_j_002_janus_bundle_with_0_6_0_janus_diesel_shunter_in_ici_maroon_livery_with_three_mat/stockdetail.aspx 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNE Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 The Transport Models 25% off sale ends on Friday. Still plenty of bargains to be had Bachmann Ransomes & Rapier Crane GWR or SR for less than £195 inc P&P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 23 hours ago, leopardml2341 said: Well, I 'think' I've ordered a crosti 9F, but tbh I've never had good experiences trying to buy via mail order from DC-Kits. ps sorry Mick I do hope that's not the case because I've ordered R3273 as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now