RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted September 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: Interestingly I see that an RN patrol craft has been keeping an eye on shipping off the Margate/Ramsgate area and has since moved to London Gateway. a swcurity move possibly to ensure safe arrival??? Theres a lockdown level security operation on going at the moment, airports and sea ports, for an escaped criminal suspect. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66733660 maybe related. But it seems the UK is on very high alert right now, which seems very unusual. Edited September 6, 2023 by adb968008 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted September 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 6, 2023 They will arrive in the UK when the boat gets here and they will arrive on your layout at some point in the future over which none of us have any control so there is no point in worrying about it. 2 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 7, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2023 19 hours ago, Chris116 said: They will arrive in the UK when the boat gets here and they will arrive on your layout at some point in the future over which none of us have any control so there is no point in worrying about it. Is anyone actually worrying about It I wonder? It's just like all of these things - they'll be here when they get here and not before then. 3 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted September 7, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2023 20 hours ago, adb968008 said: Theres a lockdown level security operation on going at the moment, airports and sea ports, for an escaped criminal suspect. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66733660 maybe related. But it seems the UK is on very high alert right now, which seems very unusual. I think it's more aimed to stop one particular human shaped export rather than hinder any eagerly anticipated imports of toy trains. 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted September 7, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2023 26 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: I think it's more aimed to stop one particular human shaped export rather than hinder any eagerly anticipated imports of toy trains. Thats exactly what I was saying. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted September 7, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2023 Just remember what else is actually going on whilst said human shaped object is at large and taking all the MSM time. Then think, bu##er all this, I'm going to buy two of these Engines because I can!. Life is too short people. I'm still trying to decide when one was sent to 72A/83D to be tested as Meldon Shunter! R1. Phil 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo2857 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 It seems that the 15xx's have arrived and I have just payed the balance for 1501.🙂 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moley48 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, timbo2857 said: It seems that the 15xx's have arrived and I have just payed the balance for 1501.🙂 You just beat me to it.. Same here! Edited September 8, 2023 by Moley48 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, timbo2857 said: It seems that the 15xx's have arrived and I have just payed the balance for 1501.🙂 Is that a direct sale or a retailer @timbo2857 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo2857 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 24 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Is that a direct sale or a retailer @timbo2857 Direct sale from Rapido 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted September 8, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2023 I have just paid the balance for my one tonight. Terry. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2023 I've had the payment request email for 1504, I'll get that sorted out today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2023 16 hours ago, timbo2857 said: Direct sale from Rapido Retailer's such as Rail's are saying in stock from this coming Tuesday.👍 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Popular Post AY Mod Posted September 9, 2023 Moderators Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2023 Chunky munky! This is absolutely superb! Loving the front-end complexity as much as the Walschaerts. Just phone snaps for now. 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2023 A Pannier never offends, it delights. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted September 9, 2023 Moderators Share Posted September 9, 2023 No problems starting a train of 17 Mk1s around a curve. A proper little beast with near silent running from the box. Weighs in the same as a can of pop after two sips 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark C Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2023 Thanks for those posts Andy - you are a bad person; from a position of not wanting or needing one, your posts tipped me over and after just a few mousepad clicks 1504 is now on pre-order!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted September 9, 2023 Moderators Share Posted September 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Mark C said: Andy - you are a bad person My apologies. I'm sure you'll be delighted though. Let's be honest, you get a bit more VFM with the excess of waggly bits for a GWish loco. 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark C Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2023 I can't disagree...!! 😆 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2023 58 minutes ago, AY Mod said: you get a bit more VFM with the excess of waggly bits for a GWish loco. With talk like that you’ll make @Captain Kernow combust with pleasure. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2023 3 hours ago, AY Mod said: Chunky munky! This is absolutely superb! Loving the front-end complexity as much as the Walschaerts. Just phone snaps for now. Very nice but it does look as if the lance cock is somewhat bent (mendable?). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted September 9, 2023 Moderators Share Posted September 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: (mendable?) With spot of super glue it should be a twenty second job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2023 3 hours ago, gwrrob said: With talk like that you’ll make @Captain Kernow combust with pleasure. Today, to quote from the old Ian Allan 'Branch Line Album' - 'heat but little work' 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonM Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Anyone able to advise whether 1501 in br early crest (marked as 'as preserved') has any differences in markings or livery vs its 1950s condition? Ie, would anything mark it out of place on a 1950s layout? I appreciate I could order 1505 in br early crest but I prefer the history of 1501 and also the black (and not red) background on the running number. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2023 47 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: Today, to quote from the old Ian Allan 'Branch Line Album' - 'heat but little work' I had that book many years ago. Was it Abercynon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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