Steamport Southport Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 49 minutes ago, Sussex Yard said: Just a genuine question & I may be late to the party, but where does Sam get his finances from? Owning 400+ locos & a room full of stock can't surely be funded by sponsorship from Hornby & YT income? The channel often bashes quality, yet he's (potentially) massacring expensive locos to pull himself on a trolley. Large room that most of us could only dream of? I expect it's Bank of Mum and Dad. But that's his business as long as he's not been doing anything dodgy. I've probably got a similar amount. But that's from something like 45 years of buying them, most of which were bargains or cheap second hand. Easily done if you don't dispose of your old ones. Must have about fifty old Lima diesels for example. Jason 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Tim V said: Yes, all been done before. I'd wondered if somebody coming across the past efforts by Hornby Dublo might have been the 'inspiration' for including something along a vaguely similar theme in this series? Might you I bet they won't mention the fact that HD diid with a lot fewer locos Anyway it might, or might not, add a bit of rather childish amusement to this evening's edition should it be screened tonight (as the ads have implied). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Jol Wilkinson said: Hornby Dublo did this when they introduced one of their three rail diesel models, the Deltic, in 1960. The PR exercise was to demonstrate the power of the new Ringfield motor. Three Deltic locos hauled eight stone Miss Glenna Ferdinand on a "special trolley", which rather puts Sam's efforts (or the pulling power of recent RTR locos) to shame. Frankly however what Sam's stunt really has to do with model railways I don't know. Nothing at all. But viewing figures are another matter. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Georgeconna said: Groan....is that being powered through a possible Lightning conductor mounted in the roof? If he gets up to (scale) 88mph, does he get sent back to 1985? 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2021 31 minutes ago, RJS1977 said: If he gets up to (scale) 88mph, does he get sent back to 1985? One can but hope. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 21 hours ago, Jenny Emily said: The trailer for episode 7 doesn’t feature Sam - might you be watching the trailer for a previous episode? it does feature some nutter attempting to build an upside down layout though. Isn't there a European HO or P87 layout where this happens in the fiddle yard (with the trains on some kind of continuous belt)? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 45 minutes ago, RJS1977 said: If he gets up to (scale) 88mph, does he get sent back to 1985? I'd prefer 1885... 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, Hroth said: I'd prefer 1885... BC.... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 56 minutes ago, Gilbert said: BC.... BS (Before Sam). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2021 26 minutes ago, stewartingram said: BS (Before Sam). Excellent..where do I send the prize? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 37 minutes ago, stewartingram said: BS (Before Sam). Where he is concerned, BS means something else. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Jol Wilkinson said: Where he is concerned, BS means something else. You are very bad.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroborus Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 A rival HST??? Who saw that coming?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, Ouroborus said: A rival HST??? Who saw that coming?? interesting . Simon Kohlers had a tip off of a rival HST ! I wonder who . Could backfire on him as we might all now hold off to see if it’s who we hope it is . 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroborus Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, Legend said: interesting . Simon Kohlers had a tip off of a rival HST ! I wonder who . Could backfire on him as we might all now hold off to see if it’s who we hope it is . Watching this, I'm suspecting BS. What they're saying doesn't sit with their initial comments about the Blue Pullman HST when they refused to model the third headlight. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted November 22, 2021 Moderators Share Posted November 22, 2021 24 minutes ago, Ian Hargrave said: manufacturers who seemingly court his attentions I'm not sure any actually do Ian, some most certainly and vehemently don't. 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2021 Whether this 'rival HST' is more false jeopardy or not, it's an interesting insight into the company's attitude to competition. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Ouroborus said: A rival HST??? Who saw that coming?? Rails of Sheffield? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted November 22, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 21/11/2021 at 20:39, Jenny Emily said: The trailer for episode 7 doesn’t feature Sam - might you be watching the trailer for a previous episode? it does feature some nutter attempting to build an upside down layout though. And if you want to know more about said "nutter" and that layout, there is an exclusive interview in the upcoming World of Railways, Virtual Show. Also, the cutting edge magazine BRM, did upside down trains first... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 ISTR a layout at Warley some years ago where trains got to the edge of the baseboard, flipped over and ran back upside down underneath the board! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted November 22, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 minute ago, RJS1977 said: ISTR a layout at Warley some years ago where trains got to the edge of the baseboard, flipped over and ran back upside down underneath the board! Yes, but they were attached to conveyor belt style bands, not gripping the tracks as @Jenny Emily managed - a far simpler proposition, although it looked brilliant. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) On 21/11/2021 at 20:39, Jenny Emily said: The trailer for episode 7 doesn’t feature Sam - might you be watching the trailer for a previous episode? it does feature some nutter attempting to build an upside down layout though. Sorry Jen but when you were described as a "You Tube Influencer" I very nearly was influenced to switch off* but hopefully that was just modern TV people's speak - it's an awful phrase in my opinion!! As I don't model in 4mm, not even Hornby count as an 'influencer' on me, although their dire products of the mid/late '80s did influence me to leave 4mm, never to return.... I am enjoying the series, though. *Edit: just to clarify in re-reading my post, it could've been anyone given that description, not because it was Jenny in particular. Edited November 23, 2021 by F-UnitMad clarification. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Markwj Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2021 Sorry am a little confused are we getting a totally new hst power car or just one upgraded in certain areas. I got the impression it was the latter but it was never explicitly stated. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I'm afraid the episode demonstrated again to me the 'silo' mentality between the different brands. The 'clip together' Airfix Ford Mustangs (clearly influenced by Lego) were great - but they would have been better still if there was an ability to clip them to a Scalextric chassis.... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted November 22, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted November 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, RJS1977 said: I'm afraid the episode demonstrated again to me the 'silo' mentality between the different brands. The 'clip together' Airfix Ford Mustangs (clearly influenced by Lego) were great - but they would have been better still if there was an ability to clip them to a Scalextric chassis.... I'm sure there was a set of cars years ago that offered this. As I recall, they were American hot rods. One limitation of Quick Build is that the design is licensed by the prototype manufacturer, so it has to be accurate. I wonder if that affects the process. The cars I recall were very full of motor block which could compromise the outline. Also, I think QuickBuild are a larger scale than Scalextric aren't they? 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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