RMweb Premium John Besley Posted January 14, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 14, 2022 18 hours ago, The Johnster said: No, I believe they were tamed a little with a new motor and gearbox a few years back, but there's no visual clue as to whether you're getting one of these relatively usable ones or the land speed record model. I have just brought a Caley Pug with the cast metal chassis and guess it's the earlier type motor .... this runs pretty reasonably slowely 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 hour ago, westie7 said: There's something bizarre going on with Airfix/GMR mk2d coaches just now appear to have skyrocketed Perhaps they suddenly became 'Rare'? Or a celeb might have been spotted holding one in 'Hello' magazine?? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 It's probably because you can buy 3/4 Airfix, boxed, for the price of one Hornby, going by the sold listings..... 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 8 hours ago, petethemole said: That immediately reminded me of the elevated 'railway'/monorail railmotor in Carnival Row on Amazon Prime TV; I can't find a front view online. https://highlands-of-tirnanoc.tumblr.com/post/622554816784236544/the-burgue-carnival-row A little more front-end detail! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 hour ago, 33C said: It's probably because you can buy 3/4 Airfix, boxed, for the price of one Hornby, going by the sold listings..... It depends. The first class Mk2 and the part brake Mk2 are not dear as they were in the set with the class 31 and are plentiful. The standard class Mk2 though was only sold separately and is much scarcer (not scarce in the genuine sense but much scarcer relatively speaking - the same as the centre coach in relation to the power coaches in the triang blue Pullman. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said: Perhaps they suddenly became 'Rare'? Or a celeb might have been spotted holding one in 'Hello' magazine?? In the past, I've found that getting snapped by the paparazzi, whilst holding something unusual, can have unexpected consequences when published in 'Hello!' 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, ianmacc said: It depends. The first class Mk2 and the part brake Mk2 are not dear as they were in the set with the class 31 and are plentiful. The standard class Mk2 though was only sold separately and is much scarcer (not scarce in the genuine sense but much scarcer relatively speaking - the same as the centre coach in relation to the power coaches in the triang blue Pullman. The Airfix Mk2d BSO and FO were released in 1976 whilst the SO only came out in 1980 so even as individual boxed coaches far fewer were made 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted January 15, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2022 9 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: In the past, I've found that getting snapped by the paparazzi, whilst holding something unusual, can have unexpected consequences when published in 'Hello!' Are you speaking from personal experience? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell price Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 10/01/2022 at 20:39, Paul H Vigor said: There's a Landrover dealership based in Three Cocks (Powys) called Likes. Apparently they decided not to advertise themselves on the rear spare wheels as: 'Likes, Three Cocks'. Can't imagine why! And based in the old station site too 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted January 15, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2022 14 hours ago, Hroth said: You sound like a lead Husky, doing all the work.... 14 hours ago, The Johnster said: Feels a bit like that sometimes, yeah... With my brain turned to mush; mush mush! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 hour ago, rab said: Are you speaking from personal experience? Oh yes! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted January 15, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2022 There's obviously more shennanigans going on down in the Swansea Valley than we'd thought! 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Paul H Vigor said: Oh yes! Back in my wild days! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 30 minutes ago, The Johnster said: With my brain turned to mush; mush mush! Hush, hush!!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted January 15, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said: Back in my wild days! You cant leave it there, we need to know more.... 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 52 minutes ago, John Besley said: You cant leave it there, we need to know more.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 hour ago, John Besley said: You cant leave it there, we need to know more.... Je suis une rockstar - not! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 13/01/2022 at 13:31, 298 said: Here's another whimsical kitbash that kept someone from committing greater sins for a few hours. I like it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-Steam-Rail-Motor-Coach-scratch-built-kit-bashed-home-made-conversion-/353855658474?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I also stumbled upon this - and also thought it had a certain quaintness and character about it. Of course, as soon as you inspect it with a (slightly) critical eye you realise that it is at best a pastiche and at worst a caricature! Where is the fuel kept? How does the driver see out? So many questions, so unlikely to be solved! Steve S 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted January 15, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2022 55 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: I also stumbled upon this - and also thought it had a certain quaintness and character about it. Of course, as soon as you inspect it with a (slightly) critical eye you realise that it is at best a pastiche and at worst a caricature! Where is the fuel kept? How does the driver see out? So many questions, so unlikely to be solved! Steve S And why is the smokebox perched ontop of the verandah... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted January 15, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 hour ago, SteveyDee68 said: I also stumbled upon this - and also thought it had a certain quaintness and character about it. Of course, as soon as you inspect it with a (slightly) critical eye you realise that it is at best a pastiche and at worst a caricature! Where is the fuel kept? How does the driver see out? So many questions, so unlikely to be solved! Steve S The smokebox is at the back, it's driven from the other end. Where's your imagination 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 34 minutes ago, rab said: The smokebox is at the back, it's driven from the other end. Where's your imagination Lives in a world of fantasy! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 3 hours ago, SteveyDee68 said: I also stumbled upon this - and also thought it had a certain quaintness and character about it. Of course, as soon as you inspect it with a (slightly) critical eye you realise that it is at best a pastiche and at worst a caricature! Where is the fuel kept? How does the driver see out? So many questions, so unlikely to be solved! Steve S Perhaps it's a disguised steam loco (as per the GWR?) instead of a true railmotor... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted January 15, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2022 The latest oddity for me but might not quite qualify as madness. I bought two items from the 2nd hand section of a well known model railway retailer, both obviously in stock, both bought from one selection/payment basket and therefore both paid for together. Mailed separately, one arrived today, the other is due Monday. Both small enough to go in the box that arrived today so what…..? I’m guessing different store rooms, but it is only a guess. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cessna152towser Posted January 15, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284604598139? Second hand Hornby Thomas rolling stock is becoming more expensive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393866835859?hash=item5bb44af793:g:CGAAAOSwvUVh3ybD Am I looking at a Marconiphone wireless/radio? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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