Il Grifone Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Perhaps its to go with Tri-ang's orginal track cleaning car? R344, Tri-ang must have sold a zillion. Possibly but that doesn't have buffers - it's supposedly a box car* (modified from the original T.C. series moulding). * Presumably North American, though the actual regional location of the range was indeterminate - some appeared in North American and Australian liveries later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) Possibly but that doesn't have buffers - it's supposedly a box car* (modified from the original T.C. series moulding). * Presumably North American, though the actual regional location of the range was indeterminate - some appeared in North American and Australian liveries later. No, the Track Cleaning Car didn't have buffers... Made in several variants... Black with Cast Metal Bogies. Black with Plastic Bogies. Green with Plastic Bogies. Red with Plastic bogies, and later ones with finer flanges! If it had survived a bit longer, there would have been yellow ones.... Oh dear....that may well give someone ideas! The body was a re-tooling of the first, short, box-car, but without the opening sliding doors. The roof has two tabs so that it is a "push fit", and there is a large die-cast box with slots for the cleaning cloth mounted in the centre.... First marketed to use a not very friendly chemical, later the instructions were changed to use Methalated Spirit! The Hornby Dublo Shop (Conduit Street I think) in London used a Tri-ang Track Cleaning Car on the shop layout, but ran it first thing in the morning when hopefully no one was watching.... This led to the HD Track Cleaning Mineral Wagon (Re-tooled from the earlier cast metal bodied wagon). This used the same "technology" as the Wills Track Cleaning Wagons (For Hornby (Dublo) and Tri-ang.) These were based on the 12" to 1 foot scale SECR Southern Raiway Track Cleaning Wagon, used on the incline down to Folkstone harbour, but with "roll your own" cigarette filters instead of wire brushes! Edited July 11, 2016 by Sarahagain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) There are times when I thought the works of gostude and others were bad, but... Really? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/weathered-locomotive-OO-gauge-class-92-diesel-heavily-rusted-ref-1d-/302006214173?hash=item4650f91e1d:g:geUAAOSwzJ5XaE2B If there wasn't enough things that pinged up in my mind when seeing this - Class 92, Diesel, Heavily and Rusted? Is there something DBC & GBRf don't know about these electrics? "A unique static model, hand painted by professional artist depicting an abandoned rusted weathered loco" Edited July 11, 2016 by surfsup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) No, the Track Cleaning Car didn't have buffers... Made in several variants... Black with Cast Metal Bogies. Black with Plastic Bogies. Green with Plastic Bogies. Red with Plastic bogies, and later ones with finer flanges! If it had survived a bit longer, there would have been yellow ones.... Oh dear....that may well give someone ideas! The body was a re-tooling of the first, short, box-car, but without the opening sliding doors. The roof has two tabs so that it is a "push fit", and there is a large die-cast box with slots for the cleaning cloth mounted in the centre.... First marketed to use a not very friendly chemical, later the instructions were changed to use Methalated Spirit! The Hornby Dublo Shop (Conduit Street I think) in London used a Tri-ang Track Cleaning Car on the shop layout, but ran it first thing in the morning when hopefully no one was watching.... This led to the HD Track Cleaning Mineral Wagon (Re-tooled from the earlier cast metal bodied wagon). This used the same "technology" as the Wills Track Cleaning Wagons (For Hornby (Dublo) and Tri-ang.) These were based on the 12" to 1 foot scale SECR Southern Raiway Track Cleaning Wagon, used on the incline down to Folkstone harbour, but with "roll your own" cigarette filters instead of wire brushes! I have several of the Tri-ang ones, though one lacks a roof. I must see if they work one day.... My Wills one certainly isn't all that effective* - I have a second one which a previous owner had backdated to a normal 3 plank SECR open - I believe they were originally ballast wagons and only one was converted to a track cleaning wagon. * This was originally a kit and later sold ready assembled and painted all-over dark grey. It takes the full size filters rather than the 'slim' type. I have a project to modify a Dublo die-cast mineral wagon into a replica track cleaning wagon. The genuine article comes with a hefty price tag! Reproduction transfers were available once upon a time.... Back to the original item - this is the G & D's no. 13 'Emma' (with a relative of the dreaded tension lock in the background) https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/cf/69/c4/cf69c4df40fd3097bf237d7bf881e7f8.jpg Edited July 11, 2016 by Il Grifone 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted July 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11, 2016 There are times when I thought the works of gostude and others were bad, but... Really? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/weathered-locomotive-OO-gauge-class-92-diesel-heavily-rusted-ref-1d-/302006214173?hash=item4650f91e1d:g:geUAAOSwzJ5XaE2B If there wasn't enough things that pinged up in my mind when seeing this - Class 92, Diesel, Heavily and Rusted? Is there something DBC & GBRf don't know about these electrics? "A unique static model, hand painted by professional artist depicting an abandoned rusted weathered loco" The worrying part is he has sold 103 of various types, at an average of £25 a time, in the last month according to his eBay feedback . Now whats the saying about a fool and his money ........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47348scrh Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 There are times when I thought the works of gostude and others were bad, but... Really?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/weathered-locomotive-OO-gauge-class-92-diesel-heavily-rusted-ref-1d-/302006214173?hash=item4650f91e1d:g:geUAAOSwzJ5XaE2BIf there wasn't enough things that pinged up in my mind when seeing this - Class 92, Diesel, Heavily and Rusted? Is there something DBC & GBRf don't know about these electrics?"A unique static model, hand painted by professional artist depicting an abandoned rusted weathered loco" And they have used 92041 Vaughan Williams for this one - which I remember right this was a beatties limited edition of only 300 models! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted July 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2016 Maybe not quite in the same league of madness, but this made me go "errrr... what?" - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-Class-60-in-MAINLINE-branding-re-numbered-to-60102-/112054893910?hash=item1a16fdfd56:g:4LQAAOSwAPlXhUmQ Bachmann...? And 60102? Why 102?!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 The worrying part is he has sold 103 of various types, at an average of £25 a time, in the last month according to his eBay feedback . Now whats the saying about a fool and his money ........... I must admit some leave a lot to be desired, like the 92 and HST power car, and even the prototype DELTIC? really! but others, like the black 5 and bullieds look quite good. if I was modelling a preserved railway in the 1970's/80's id plumb for one for display. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) This one cropped up on NGF - in a continuing series on 'professional' work done on railway items... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-31-075-BR-Class-46-Peak-Re-numbered-to-46011-Weathered-and-detailed/272280234235?_trksid=p2060778.c100276.m3476&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140725133651%26meid%3Db7acd6872fdb4dd0b0787353f51ea5ac%26pid%3D100276%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D112046529050 Obviously the renumberer ran out of the proper font when changing this one... Edited July 13, 2016 by talisman56 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) And they have used 92041 Vaughan Williams for this one - which I remember right this was a beatties limited edition of only 300 models! 300....now 299? Edited July 13, 2016 by Sarahagain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) This one cropped up on NGF - in a continuing series on 'professional' work done on railway items... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-31-075-BR-Class-46-Peak-Re-numbered-to-46011-Weathered-and-detailed/272280234235?_trksid=p2060778.c100276.m3476&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140725133651%26meid%3Db7acd6872fdb4dd0b0787353f51ea5ac%26pid%3D100276%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D112046529050 Obviously the renumberer ran out of the proper font when changing this one... “Model in excellent cosmetic condition. Boxed with expected shelfwear. Remember, this is a used model, if you want new then please buy new, it will have some signs of use as expected of something that has been used. Ask questions before bidding/buying (code B22203)” Obviously a defination of "excellent" that I was hitherto unanware of? Edited July 13, 2016 by Sarahagain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Maybe not quite in the same league of madness, but this made me go "errrr... what?" - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-Class-60-in-MAINLINE-branding-re-numbered-to-60102-/112054893910?hash=item1a16fdfd56:g:4LQAAOSwAPlXhUmQ Bachmann...? And 60102? Why 102?!!! Obviously in the "wrong box"....as the box is a Hornby one, with "Hornby" printed upon it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Would anyone like to hazard a guess as to what this is? Bonus points available for anyone who can explain why it might be worth the tenner BIN price. Edited July 14, 2016 by PatB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Wickham trolley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 And, whilst it's not quite madness yet, this seems to be getting up there considering the amount of work it needs and the fact that the castings look like they were a bit questionable from new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Would anyone like to hazard a guess as to what this is? Bonus points available for anyone who can explain why it might be worth the tenner BIN price. Given its dimensions it is a 7mm narrow gauge brake van running on 16.5mm track. However how well it runs given those inside bearings and the alignment of the axles, I hate to think! Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I hope we haven't had this yet: I raise your madness and give you eBay LUNACY: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-PLANK-COAL-WAGON-ESSO-BRANDED-/172268427278?hash=item281bff980e:g:aIYAAOSwHnFVyPd4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I hope we haven't had this yet: I raise your madness and give you eBay LUNACY: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-PLANK-COAL-WAGON-ESSO-BRANDED-/172268427278?hash=item281bff980e:g:aIYAAOSwHnFVyPd4 Item appears to have been taken down. Any hints? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Well you can pay £106.17 for this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peter-K-GWR-3521-class-4-4-0-loco-and-tender-4mm-scale-kit-/191916643712?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=tFahx4VzBu2BtWKMsgKYbIkyTUY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc when it is still listed for £65.00 (PK7/83) http://www.kemilway.com/peter-k.html Doesn't mean it's immediately available from Kemilway. Their availability / delivery / contact times can be, er, legendary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Item appears to have been taken down. Any hints? Still working for me... Bachmann PLANK COAL WAGON - ESSO BRANDED Bachmann COAL WAGON ESSO BRAND ALL VERY NICE CONDITION UNBOXED GREAT COUPLINGS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Would anyone like to hazard a guess as to what this is? A piece of ######? Edited July 14, 2016 by 'CHARD 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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royaloak Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) And they have used 92041 Vaughan Williams for this one - which I remember right this was a beatties limited edition of only 300 models! Could it not be the Lima one- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lima-204777-Class-92-No-92041-Vaughan-Williams-Suit-Hornby-/131858755409?hash=item1eb364ef51:g:9wMAAOSwMHdXRxqy No connection to link which is just to show the Lima model. Edited July 14, 2016 by royaloak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOBIL-PLASTIC-FUEL-TANKER-/301848622247?hash=item46479474a7:g:wh8AAOSwGotWmQI~ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOBIL-PETROL-TANKER-IN-DIECAST-STEEL-FROM-THE-1970s-/161338015651?hash=item25907ebfa3:g:HsoAAOSw4bVTnUr5 Edited July 15, 2016 by 'CHARD 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted July 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2016 Rails looking a bit silly with this Lima/Heljan mash up. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heljan-OO-GAUGE-CLASS-27-008-BR-BLUE-DIESEL-LOCOMOTIVE-10U-/191923239346?ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F0%2Fe11021.m43.l3160%2F7%3Feuid%3Da1f1f8e8eb784c47ba29be7c3b922864%26bu%3D43089610687%26loc%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%252Fws%252FeBayISAPI.dll%253FViewItem%2526item%253D191923239346%26sojTags%3Dbu%3Dbu%26srcrot%3De11021.m43.l3160%26rvr_id%3D0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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