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Now here's a rarity from one of our favourite sons - Code 4 maybe?   An item that's listed as spares or repair!  I know spares or repair listings are common enough but is this a first from this source?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOUEF-No-XXX-Bo-Bo-No-11166-SBB-FFS-ELECTRIC-LOCO-SPARES-OR-REPAIR-/400601420504?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5d45b492d8

Why is it not listed as a not completed kit built engine as so many RTR they market are called "Kit Built"

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Now here's a rarity from one of our favourite sons - Code 4 maybe?   An item that's listed as spares or repair!  I know spares or repair listings are common enough but is this a first from this source?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOUEF-No-XXX-Bo-Bo-No-11166-SBB-FFS-ELECTRIC-LOCO-SPARES-OR-REPAIR-/400601420504?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5d45b492d8

 

Damn! He's beat me to it. He's already put "FFS" all over his advert  :biggrin_mini2:

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heljan-4803-CLASS-47-LOCO-47340-RED-STRIPE-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-/350890748111?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item51b2b7e8cf

 

"BRAND NEW & SEALED IN THE BOX

 

This model has never been used.

 

I OPENED IT TO TAKE PHOTO..."

 

D'oh!

Appropriately call himself Mer Industries, he has missed the D and E off the end of MER!

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Rich.B

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Ah!!...the Ebay seller from the North west .......MICMCN  :jester: Like a good many selling on Ebay.....GREAT entertainment value though if nowt else, just to have a laugh at his pricing of his stock??......I think he puts those prices on for a dare!!....he MUST do! :O.  Ah Yes! but these are the RARE models with a solid GOLD base???? :scratchhead: 

 

Regards,  Rich.B 

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Oldddudders

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Here's one of interest :O .....okkkkk?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-Midland-Pullman-all-blue-version-DCC-on-board-new-boxed-00-gauge-/350943621739?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item51b5deb26b

 

 

Hope this link works, not to sure whether I've done this right or not LOL :scratchhead:

Your link made perfect sense - for this thread!

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Ruffnut Thorston

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Possibly but the photos are too poor to be really certain. If Ratio, the price is even more OTT!

 

I'd have to dig one out of its box to compare, but the lack of coal detail on the side of the moulding suggests Trackmaster, as does the rectangular cut-out underneath. A severe warp is the usual clincher, but these seem reasonably straight.

 

 I am also of the opinion that these are Trackmaster (Pyramid Toys), bought by Tri-ang to expand the Tri-ang Railways system. The R.10 Goods Truck with one of these became the R.13 Coal Truck.

 

Later re-tooled by Tri-ang...and then in 1960, replaced by another moulding.

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Ruffnut Thorston

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Here's one of interest :O .....okkkkk?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-Midland-Pullman-all-blue-version-DCC-on-board-new-boxed-00-gauge-/350943621739?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item51b5deb26b

 

 

Hope this link works, not to sure whether I've done this right or not LOL :scratchhead:

 

Camera on the blink...

 

I think I may have the answer for this and other weird photos....rabbits come to mind!

 

You have to have one photo in a listing to get it uploaded now...so you need a placeholder!

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-Train-OO-Gauge-Black-Engine-8295-30-135-Etat-Jouef-in-box-/121227114632?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item1c39b2f888

 

Hornby?I don't think so!

He does say, Found an old stash of Hornby in the attic, I have no idea if it works or how to describe the condition.

 
Hasn't been run for around 25 years so will probably need some tlc - hence low starting price
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-Train-OO-Gauge-Black-Engine-8295-30-135-Etat-Jouef-in-box-/121227114632?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item1c39b2f888

 

Hornby?I don't think so!

He does say, Found an old stash of Hornby in the attic, I have no idea if it works or how to describe the condition.

 
Hasn't been run for around 25 years so will probably need some tlc - hence low starting price

 

 

Doesn't he think the fact it's in a Jouef box might be a clue?  Elementary my dear Watson.......

 

http://lestrainsjouef.free.fr/en/vap_fra/030tb_etat.html

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I suspect he is using "Hornby" as a generic term for "model railway" just like some people use "Scalextric" for "slot cars".  Certainly one of The Small Controller's school chums, when shown our railway, said, "cool, a Hornbee".

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Camera on the blink...

 

I think I may have the answer for this and other weird photos....rabbits come to mind!

 

You have to have one photo in a listing to get it uploaded now...so you need a placeholder!

LOL :jester: I did see the description of the listing,.... I understand what you're saying about a `placeholder'....but, irrespective of this, It just surprised me anyone would want to even consider placing a listing knowing full well they couldn't provide at least one basic photo due to the circumstance's outlined.  I can understand placing the listing if you were intending to

 

add more photo's later, or at the request of a potential bidder/buyer.

 

 

I won't even contemplate listing anything knowing I can't supply at least one good photo first.  It just seems to be counter productive anyway, as I can't imagine many folk, myself included,

 

would even bother checking out a listing without a photo as an idea to what is for sale. 

 

Sorry,probably just me thinking logical then??....but, it's just my personal opinion anyway, others may think differently on this maybe???,.....thought it was funny with that image on the

 

listing though.

 

Regards,  Rich.B 

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LOL :jester: I did see the description of the listing,.... I understand what you're saying about a `placeholder'....but, irrespective of this, It just surprised me anyone would want to even consider placing a listing knowing full well they couldn't provide at least one basic photo due to the circumstance's outlined.  I can understand placing the listing if you were intending to

 

add more photo's later, or at the request of a potential bidder/buyer.

 

 

I won't even contemplate listing anything knowing I can't supply at least one good photo first.  It just seems to be counter productive anyway, as I can't imagine many folk, myself included,

 

would even bother checking out a listing without a photo as an idea to what is for sale. 

 

Sorry,probably just me thinking logical then??....but, it's just my personal opinion anyway, others may think differently on this maybe???,.....thought it was funny with that image on the

 

listing though.

 

Regards,  Rich.B 

The item was listed on December 1st - a free listing day, hence the urgency.

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Ruffnut Thorston

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Now it is the Coach Breakers....

 

Except that if it is a Completely Knocked Down CKD Kit....

 

 

 

The dismantling is already done! ;)

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-Triang-Hornby-BR-Mk1-Pair-of-CKD-Sleeper-Coach-Sides-Glazed-Maroon-GC-3742-/291029288198?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item43c2b28506

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Now it is the Coach Breakers....

 

Except that if it is a Completely Knocked Down CKD Kit....

 

 

 

The dismantling is already done! ;)

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-Triang-Hornby-BR-Mk1-Pair-of-CKD-Sleeper-Coach-Sides-Glazed-Maroon-GC-3742-/291029288198?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item43c2b28506

 

I see the seller would prefer payment by cheque or postal order (obviously to avoid Paypal fees, which I can understand), but, having fallen once for the charges for the latter :O :nono: , no way!

 

The fees should be factored into the selling price to start with.

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Prototype Concorde engine anyone?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BAC-TSR2-RAF-Aircraft-Olympus-320-Jet-Engine-TSR-2-UNIQUE-Oportunity-/130574234473?pt=Motors_Aviation_Parts_Gear&hash=item1e66d4b369

 

Its said to be the forerunner to the Concorde engine at any rate!

 

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Interesting item, but isn't this statement against ebay rules?

 

We appreciate the asking price for this item is considerable and as such any parties interested in acquiring this piece are asked to contact us to negotiate a sale.

 

 

However, it has been on ebay for over two years......

 

Cheers,

Mick

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This is getting.... well I'm starting to run out of words.......

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIMA-OO-RAKE-OF-6-ASSORTED-BR-C-C-MKI-COACHES/131064338605?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D3233143055428065696%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D161169341685%26

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At least he didn't claim Bachmann parentage.  Not surprising he's failed to sell twice now with £9.50 economy postage.  Mind you, he is giving one copy of the magazine with these.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/oo-gauge-coaches-x-4-/281217948699?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=2HCQfTM02oHFGvgJJR6tb38059s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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