RMweb Gold 96701 Posted May 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2016 I remember using a very similar type of unit when my father last set up a model railway when I was a kid. Solid and dependable he called it, I called it owchy on foot when it fell off the table The seller is a business with a name like that, so they can't use the usual eBay disclaimer of private sellers being exempted from certain laws. Trading standards would probably like to have a word with said business owner if they became aware i'd imagine, as would insurers if someone bought it and set their place on fire... I messaged the seller and asked him to remove it because I didn't want somebody's death on my conscience. It looks like the seller hasn't got one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted May 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-MATCHLESS-10-Volt-POWER-Unit-UK-1-Matchbox-MOTORWAY-Untested-TOYS-/351738200019?hash=item51e53affd3:g:TCkAAOSwIzNXPbNo "This unit is untested as we do not have the means to do so" Well, just plug it in and see if it goes bang. Edited May 30, 2016 by Re6/6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodmin Bob Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Good grief - a rustic Deltic!! Were the Deltics built by British Leyland? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Freight-Locomotive-OO-Gauge-Professionally-Hand-Painted-/272251323673?hash=item3f63718519:g:XagAAOSw~oFXE53X Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Good grief - a rustic Deltic!! Were the Deltics built by British Leyland? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Freight-Locomotive-OO-Gauge-Professionally-Hand-Painted-/272251323673?hash=item3f63718519:g:XagAAOSw~oFXE53X No, but they have had muddlers attempt them.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 "This unit is untested as we do not have the means to do so" Well, just plug it in and see if it goes bang. It doesn't have a plug! Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Someone just paid £155 for a NSE 47587 with a flush front, I don't think it had one !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Vintage matchbox toy. "Couldn't test it"! What, with around 45000 sales ? Dennis Edited May 30, 2016 by pointstaken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy crockett Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dapol-O-7S-010-007-WADDON-0-6-0-TERRIER-LOCO-NO-54-COLLECTORS-CLUB-NEW-/201588087691?hash=item2eef961b8b:g:pBsAAOSw9k5XPuiu And Dapol still have them for £199 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Apparently, people who looked at a loco I've just won also looked at this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scratch-built-OO-Gauge-locomotive/142004386317 "Custom Scratchbuilt OO/00 Gauge 0-6-0 Tram engine? Possibly built by some blind idiot with learning difficulties and painted with what looks like a spit gun, I have no bloody idea why it was made or why I even bought it in the first place, it hurts my eyes to look at, runs well, wheels need a bit of cleaning, would make an interesting an unique addition to someone's collection and an interesting talking point if you ever willingly took it to show at a model railway show or club, the chassis, if you can't tell is a crudely cut up Lima 0-6-0 08/09 class screwed to the body using a bloody great woodscrew, Serious bidders only, as I never want to see it again in my life. If you buy it and you aren't satisfied with this particular "locomotive?" Deal with it because I'm not giving you yer money back, it's your problem now." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 30, 2016 Apparently, people who looked at a loco I've just won also looked at this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scratch-built-OO-Gauge-locomotive/142004386317 It would be worth a lot more if the colour scheme was correct................. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 It would be worth a lot more if the colour scheme was correct................. Cheers, Mick You mean invisible paint? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 O gauge manufacturers really need to improve the quality of their products, when scratchbuilt locos to this standard are offered at a bargain starting price. And you get two wagons thrown in as well! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-gauge-loco-wagon-and-brakevan-/231950961054 So that's two and a half hundred quid for a Lima motor bogie, a (not too badly upgraded) Lima toad and an anonymous wagon (maybe 3H Mouldings) and a cardboard firelighter. Bargain . They're back! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-gauge-tramway-loco-wagon-and-brakevan/231956589828?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36561%26meid%3D687f35a16be449ceb4a29f4a58654848%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D231950961054 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) They're back! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-gauge-tramway-loco-wagon-and-brakevan/231956589828?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36561%26meid%3D687f35a16be449ceb4a29f4a58654848%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D231950961054 Admit it - you had it on your "watchlist" and you've had the message to say it was relisted and you were hoping for a lower start price for your bid...? Cheers, Mick Edited May 30, 2016 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Admit it - you had it on your "watchlist" and you've had the message to say it was relisted and you were hoping for a lower start price for your bid...? You'd have done the same if it was painted yellow.....! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 30, 2016 You'd have done the same if it was painted yellow.....! Where's the "maybe" button gone? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 They're back! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-gauge-tramway-loco-wagon-and-brakevan/231956589828?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36561%26meid%3D687f35a16be449ceb4a29f4a58654848%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D231950961054 I'd noticed, but thought at £1 starting price it wasn't really worth mentioning, as it might almost be worth that for some part of it! But now the bidding has started, I see there's a reserve. And no, it wasn't in my watch list, I just do a daily search for "O gauge" to see if there's anything I can pick up at an affordable price, AKA cheap!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Apparently, people who looked at a loco I've just won also looked at this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scratch-built-OO-Gauge-locomotive/142004386317 "Custom Scratchbuilt OO/00 Gauge 0-6-0 Tram engine? Possibly built by some blind idiot with learning difficulties and painted with what looks like a spit gun, I have no bloody idea why it was made or why I even bought it in the first place, it hurts my eyes to look at, runs well, wheels need a bit of cleaning, would make an interesting an unique addition to someone's collection and an interesting talking point if you ever willingly took it to show at a model railway show or club, the chassis, if you can't tell is a crudely cut up Lima 0-6-0 08/09 class screwed to the body using a bloody great woodscrew, Serious bidders only, as I never want to see it again in my life. If you buy it and you aren't satisfied with this particular "locomotive?" Deal with it because I'm not giving you yer money back, it's your problem now." Isn't it a bit expensive for a Lima 09 chassis and some firewood? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted May 31, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) They're back! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-gauge-tramway-loco-wagon-and-brakevan/231956589828?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36561%26meid%3D687f35a16be449ceb4a29f4a58654848%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D231950961054 I'd noticed, but thought at £1 starting price it wasn't really worth mentioning, as it might almost be worth that for some part of it! But now the bidding has started, I see there's a reserve. And no, it wasn't in my watch list, I just do a daily search for "O gauge" to see if there's anything I can pick up at an affordable price, AKA cheap!! It went for £3.20 Edited May 31, 2016 by PhilJ W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Isn't it a bit expensive for a Lima 09 chassis and some firewood? That's actually quite funny 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Apparently, people who looked at a loco I've just won also looked at this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scratch-built-OO-Gauge-locomotive/142004386317 "Custom Scratchbuilt OO/00 Gauge 0-6-0 Tram engine? Possibly built by some blind idiot with learning difficulties and painted with what looks like a spit gun, I have no bloody idea why it was made or why I even bought it in the first place, it hurts my eyes to look at, runs well, wheels need a bit of cleaning, would make an interesting an unique addition to someone's collection and an interesting talking point if you ever willingly took it to show at a model railway show or club, the chassis, if you can't tell is a crudely cut up Lima 0-6-0 08/09 class screwed to the body using a bloody great woodscrew, Serious bidders only, as I never want to see it again in my life. If you buy it and you aren't satisfied with this particular "locomotive?" Deal with it because I'm not giving you yer money back, it's your problem now." At last, confirmation of the dreaded eBay word "rare". Mike. Edited May 31, 2016 by Enterprisingwestern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2016 Apparently, people who looked at a loco I've just won also looked at this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scratch-built-OO-Gauge-locomotive/142004386317 "Custom Scratchbuilt OO/00 Gauge 0-6-0 Tram engine? Possibly built by some blind idiot with learning difficulties and painted with what looks like a spit gun, I have no bloody idea why it was made or why I even bought it in the first place, it hurts my eyes to look at, runs well, wheels need a bit of cleaning, would make an interesting an unique addition to someone's collection and an interesting talking point if you ever willingly took it to show at a model railway show or club, the chassis, if you can't tell is a crudely cut up Lima 0-6-0 08/09 class screwed to the body using a bloody great woodscrew, Serious bidders only, as I never want to see it again in my life. If you buy it and you aren't satisfied with this particular "locomotive?" Deal with it because I'm not giving you yer money back, it's your problem now." At last, confirmation of the dreaded eBay word "rare". Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 At last, confirmation of the dreaded eBay word "rare". Mike. So funny, you posted it twice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) And I haven't got a scooby how to delete it! Mike. Edited May 31, 2016 by Enterprisingwestern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 And I haven't got a scooby how to delete it! That's because there we're not allowed to on this section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted May 31, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2016 Someone not doing their research. A badly trashed Dapol unpowered Class 27 just went for £38 yet a complete undamaged brand new one is yours from Hattons for £33!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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