Silver Sidelines Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Hi Peter You are lucky to find a retailer. I know one retailer who sells Hornby returns but these are fully repaired/refurbished and as new, although the boxes may be slightly less than new. I've had several, no complaints. I have 'fettled' a number of 'new' Bachmann and Hornby locomotives. You need lots of time and lots of patience - not to mention the cost of replacement parts. You are certainly lucky to find a retailer who can afford to do all of that. Regards Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I was in Hawkins Bazarr in Telford earlier and they are selling the Hornby Western digital eLink trainset for £89.99. Might be of use to somebody as that seems a good deal. Just had a very quick look on the website which didn't bring back anything so it may be an in-store only thing. £3 dearer on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BUKPXS8?qid=1450994677&ref_=sr_1_12&s=toys&sr=1-12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted December 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2015 That's fine if you know what they are, but selling them as "new" seems wrong to me. Ed They're not priced as new and the shop tells you what they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrob Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Thanks for that link. I particularly like the weathered blue Class 24, RDB968007, also at £69.99. Although limited to a timeline of approx. 1976-1979 when it got the red panel. http://www.invictamodelrail.com/bargain-Bachmann-limited-edition-class-24-weathered-rtc-blue-livery-5606-p.asp As nice as the SLW 24 is, a saving of £100 on the basic SLW price is not to be sniffed at. I've never thougt there was much wrong with the Bachmann 24/25. Apparently it has the wrong body detailing on D5000 according to a reply to my post on another forum. The first few 24's differed from the rest. I don't know if the blue 24 has the same problem.The link below may enlighten you. http://www.modellersunited.co.uk/the-br-sulzer-type-twos-detail-differences-for-modellers-t151.html By the way, what does SLW mean. Forgive my ignorance as I just returned to railway modelling only a couple of years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Sutton Iocomotive works! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrob Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Thanks for that MartinWales. Just looked at the SLW website (http://sulzertype2.co.uk/page.php?p=home}. It's not a model, IT'S A WORK OF ART .With Paul Chetter sound on board it's spot on but out of my price range as a poor pensioner (get the violins out !) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I was in Hawkins Bazarr in Telford earlier and they are selling the Hornby Western digital eLink trainset for £89.99. Might be of use to somebody as that seems a good deal. Just had a very quick look on the website which didn't bring back anything so it may be an in-store only thing. Cheers Tash. Same price Argos Online http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2328694.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Some good bargains at Sawyer Models, especially in OO Gauge: Only one of each so be quick. http://sawyermodels.co.uk/?product_cat=oo-gauge-bargain-corner&paged=1 Good N bargain on a weathered blue Farish 20 bagged, they only listed as having a £20 reduction but £65 is somewhat less than the Farish list price of £114.95 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted December 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 26, 2015 Not a model but a book, a good one at that for £4 Collins Britain's Best Railways. http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/transport-books/britains-best-railways/9780007951666 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Indge Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 For anyone interested, Model Railways Direct have the Hornby A4 Silver set of 4 locos for £87 discount off list price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted December 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2015 Don't know whether it's been on before but Model Railways Direct: R3246TTS Cock'o'the North £94.99 Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tashman Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Same price Argos Online http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2328694.htm Apologies everybody, perhaps not such a good deal then. I did compare against Hattons at £120 with Hornby and Kernow showing £159.99 so seemed a bargain but should have done a wider search. Tash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted December 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2015 Apologies everybody, perhaps not such a good deal then. I did compare against Hattons at £120 with Hornby and Kernow showing £159.99 so seemed a bargain but should have done a wider search. Tash. You still get an E-link setup and some rolling stock for £90 (inc. track etc.) Elink and Railmaster are £85 RRP! Cheapish way into DCC. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Apologies everybody, perhaps not such a good deal then. I did compare against Hattons at £120 with Hornby and Kernow showing £159.99 so seemed a bargain but should have done a wider search. Tash. No need to apologise. It is a good deal compared to Kernow and Hattons. It just happens that another store is matching the good deal as well (and I'm sure that's all the poster that replied was pointing out). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I see Model Railways Direct has a special in-store only discounts starting today. Any idea what these specials are? If anyone visited yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac-2008 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Rails of Sheffield are selling a weathered Class 128 The one with Scooby Doo on the ends for £59 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4railsman Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I have started a new thread on the Bachmann part of the forum (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/forum/5-Bachmann) entitled "Bachmann and the Discounters 2016" for people to discuss the best places to obtain Bachmann (and ONLY Bachmann) model railway items during 2016 at a substantial discount. I hope those of you that buy Bachmann items in 2016 will add to these discussions and pass on your findings of good discounts, so that as many people as possible can save money on Bachmann products. At the end of 2016, I will ask the moderators to consider closing the thread and starting another provided there has been good support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2016 Cant see the point of the other thread really as we have this thread for all sorts of bargains and a most of people visit here when new posts are showing as being added, (even though we do get a bit of thread drift now and again) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sidelines Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 As is being discussed elsewhere - in my opinion not a good idea. We all know (or should know by now) who offers discounts and who has old stock at silly prices. Retailers would seem to move their prices around from week to week depending on stock levels and manufacturers discounts. The Bargain Hunter's thread is great as it alerts us all to immediate bargains - and as such I have found it very useful. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2016 At the risk of going OT - another vote for NOT having a separate Bachmann bargains thread. Otherwise we'll need a number of Dapol/Hornby/Heljan/etc bargain threads. I'd rather they were all here than having to look through different manufacturer threads. Have there actually been many Bachmann bargains anyway in the last 12 months? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 This thread cost me a packet last year !!!!!!!!!! Brit15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted January 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2016 Another vote for leaving well alone. 4railsman if you are not finding the bargains you seek on this thread, it is probably telling you something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4railsman Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 At the risk of going OT - another vote for NOT having a separate Bachmann bargains thread. Otherwise we'll need a number of Dapol/Hornby/Heljan/etc bargain threads. I'd rather they were all here than having to look through different manufacturer threads. Have there actually been many Bachmann bargains anyway in the last 12 months? Cheers, Mick Depends on YOUR definition of a Bachmann bargain. My thread is about DISCOUNTS and the best places on the internet to look in order to aid fellow modellers in getting the best value for their hard earned cash when buying Bachmann products. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2016 Depends on YOUR definition of a Bachmann bargain. My thread is about DISCOUNTS and the best places on the internet to look in order to aid fellow modellers in getting the best value for their hard earned cash when buying Bachmann products. A good discount usually represents a bargain to me .. If that's the case, then I'll post it here. Many times, I've bought discounted items simply because of a posting here in this thread - if I had to look through different manufacturers threads, then that's going to be a PITA. Although having said that, there are many reported bargains/discounts in other manufacturers threads under the relevant item - for example, the Hornby Sentinel. If I'm interested in a particular model to buy, then I'll be following that thread with interest. If you find a good general discounter, then recommend it in the relevant shops thread. (I've done so many times, when shops offer good service and/or price) There is already a Bure Valley Models recommendation in the shops guide anyway - maybe you need to go there and post? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted January 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2016 Another vote for no separate Bachmann section. I expect them to be on this page along with any others. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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