Horsetan Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 "Would benefit from a service" I'm not sure that would be enough http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-lot-of-kit-built-OO-gauge-steam-locomotives-very-unusual-/262799930764?hash=item3d3018b58c:g:u18AAOSwZQRYc4zZ Still, a brave try at Locomotion, as well as the Pen-y-Darren engine. Crude but amusing (for the wrong reasons?), and you probably won't ever see an etched kit for any of those on the market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2017 "Would benefit from a service" I'm not sure that would be enough http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-lot-of-kit-built-OO-gauge-steam-locomotives-very-unusual-/262799930764?hash=item3d3018b58c:g:u18AAOSwZQRYc4zZ Looks like 2 people know what's on offer (blowed if I do). Started at 99p but now £53+ with 2 buyers vying for pole position! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Still, a brave try at Locomotion, as well as the Pen-y-Darren engine. Crude but amusing (for the wrong reasons?), and you probably won't ever see an etched kit for any of those on the market. The top loco has Hornby Wheels. Not sure about the tender wheels...small diameter axles...Romfords? The middle one seems to have a "Nellie" chassis (or part thereof!). Looks like later Jinty type wheels? And a wagon bogie under the "tender"... The bottom loco has Romford type wheel nuts....and Hornby Loco Bogie wheels on the tender.... Edited January 16, 2017 by Sarahagain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 The top loco has Hornby Wheels. Not sure about the tender wheels...small diameter axles...Romfords? The middle one seems to have a "Nellie" chassis (or part thereof!). Looks like later Jinty type wheels? And a wagon bogie under the "tender"... The bottom loco has Romford type wheel nuts....and Hornby Loco Bogie wheels on the tender.... Like I said, "for the wrong reasons".... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2017 erm ok http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R2805XS-LNER-A4-class-4466-HERRING-GULL-LOCO-BOX-ONLY-NEW-/272524460815?hash=item3f73b9430f:g:af4AAOSwqrtWorSO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Scottish-Exile Posted January 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2017 erm ok http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R2805XS-LNER-A4-class-4466-HERRING-GULL-LOCO-BOX-ONLY-NEW-/272524460815?hash=item3f73b9430f:g:af4AAOSwqrtWorSO Now be fair, at least he's reduced this one as it has a slight dent in the box http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R3370-BR-KING-Class-KING-RICHARD-II-LOCO-BOX-ONLY-corner-dented-NEW-/292002213305?hash=item43fcb02db9:g:M4gAAOSwkl5XcpER That's North Wales folk for you, and I should know! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2017 erm ok http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R2805XS-LNER-A4-class-4466-HERRING-GULL-LOCO-BOX-ONLY-NEW-/272524460815?hash=item3f73b9430f:g:af4AAOSwqrtWorSO Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item. See the seller's listing for full details. Yeah, right. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted January 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2017 Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item. See the seller's listing for full details. Yeah, right. Mike. Schrodinger's Herring Gull? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2017 "Would benefit from a service" I'm not sure that would be enough http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-lot-of-kit-built-OO-gauge-steam-locomotives-very-unusual-/262799930764?hash=item3d3018b58c:g:u18AAOSwZQRYc4zZ Went for nearly 91 quid! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daltonparva Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I don't know whether this has been mentioned before, and I've never commented on E-bay before on here, but am I going mad or am I missing something here. There's a trader called roco-loco who is advertising 8 separate listings for empty Hornby loco boxes, various prices. The cheapest is £178.95, the dearest is £202.95. ??????????????????????????????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 ....That's North Wales folk for you, and I should know! Maybe they're comparing notes with Cartmel in Cumbria.... Actually, that one's been quiet in recent months. Maybe he realises he's been rumbled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) I don't know whether this has been mentioned before, and I've never commented on E-bay before on here, but am I going mad or am I missing something here. There's a trader called roco-loco who is advertising 8 separate listings for empty Hornby loco boxes, various prices. The cheapest is £178.95, the dearest is £202.95. ??????????????????????????????? i mentioned it a few posts above yours, i didn't put a description as words failed me!! http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/5197-ebay-madness/?p=2579933 Edited January 17, 2017 by big jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP 4000 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hence EBay madness, some nutters out there,,, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haslam999 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Where do you start with this monstrosity? An expensive O gauge model destroyed with terrible paint job and varnish.Simply painting over the skirts with black paint in the hope that nobody notices. Cardboard nameplates cut out with blunt scissors. Sealed beam headlight made from what looks like a Scrabble tile. And no effort at all in changing the nose-side grilles and part to a refurbished loco. Just seems such a waste of an amazing loco..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122314180607 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/W-H-Kit-Built-Book-/381911154371?hash=item58ebadbec3:g:x5gAAOSwt5hYbVFU W&H Kit Built Book What made from sheets of paper!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/W-H-Kit-Built-Book-/381911154371?hash=item58ebadbec3:g:x5gAAOSwt5hYbVFU W&H Kit Built Book What made from sheets of paper!!!!!!!! It should be described as RTR: Ready To Read. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted January 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2017 It should be described as RTR: Ready To Read. I should have one of those around somewhere, if it didn't get thrown during a move! All those pictures of K's and Wills locos. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted January 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Where do you start with this monstrosity? An expensive O gauge model destroyed with terrible paint job and varnish.Simply painting over the skirts with black paint in the hope that nobody notices. Cardboard nameplates cut out with blunt scissors. Sealed beam headlight made from what looks like a Scrabble tile. And no effort at all in changing the nose-side grilles and part to a refurbished loco. Just seems such a waste of an amazing loco..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122314180607 But it's got a nice picture of a Sh*tty Scotty Dog! Keith Edited January 17, 2017 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted January 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2017 Where do you start with this monstrosity? An expensive O gauge model destroyed with terrible paint job and varnish.Simply painting over the skirts with black paint in the hope that nobody notices. Cardboard nameplates cut out with blunt scissors. Sealed beam headlight made from what looks like a Scrabble tile. And no effort at all in changing the nose-side grilles and part to a refurbished loco. Just seems such a waste of an amazing loco..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122314180607 I think your description is rather harsh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I think your description is rather harsh. Have you looked at the close-ups? I don't know about the headlamp but the paint finish and nameplates are pretty terrible (although the seller presumably doesn't think so, having provided such detailed photos). The double arrow transfers seem particularly crinkly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted January 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2017 The arrows do look a bit crazed, and sit awkwardly over the detail, and I can't say I'm a fan of the nameplates and slightly bulbous lights, but overall it seems pretty decent, it looks like what it should be - could I achieve a better standard? Probably not. This, on the other hand, seems a bit optimisitc for old ('shorty') Mk3s: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Hornby-OO-Gauge-R4083-R4084-Midland-Mainline-Mk3-Open-1st-2nd-Class-Coaches-/142247000709?hash=item211e94fa85:g:8IgAAOSw5cNYe-0H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted January 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2017 Talking of old Mk3s... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-RAILWAYS-MODEL-No-R4011-GNER-Mk-4-OPEN-2nd-CLASS-FLYING-SCOTSMAN-VN-MIB-/302187388157?hash=item465bc59cfd:g:nfMAAOSwnHZYbp8h Doesn't even look to have the right bogies (grey?!). Of course, you could have a nice scale length set, DCC fitted, with a decent motor. But why go to all this trouble and then keep the Bachmann 158 bogies?! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DCC-FITTED-READY-ON-BOARD-LIMA-GNER-HST-SUPER-SET-Powered-centre-coach-/182422590490?hash=item2a793bd41a:g:JkUAAOSwux5YMhoK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2017 Maybe they're comparing notes with Cartmel in Cumbria.... Actually, that one's been quiet in recent months. Maybe he realises he's been rumbled. You spoke too soon. Talking of old Mk3s... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-RAILWAYS-MODEL-No-R4011-GNER-Mk-4-OPEN-2nd-CLASS-FLYING-SCOTSMAN-VN-MIB-/302187388157?hash=item465bc59cfd:g:nfMAAOSwnHZYbp8h Doesn't even look to have the right bogies (grey?!). Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 You spoke too soon..... Oh God.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Maybe they're comparing notes with Cartmel in Cumbria.... Actually, that one's been quiet in recent months. Maybe he realises he's been rumbled. Just when you thought he'd gone (no such luck!) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-DUBLO-2-3-RAIL-MODEL-No-32012-LNER-TEAK-3rd-CLASS-COACH-GREY-ROOF/301834420447?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40800%26meid%3D30f82587522b475a8fcdcf6f21ede5df%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D401046764496 OK, it is the rarer 3rd class coach and possibly the grey roof indicates it's one of the last clear out from 1954 (these were fitted with the grey BR livery roof, but are of no particular value, as roof replacement is so easy) and the plastic wheels are a modification by a past owner, not original as he's trying to make out (again quite easy to do). The condition is not brilliant and together with the lack of a box suggests a price of around £20 on a good day. (I would say good/very good - scratches and rust are not compatible with the description "excellent".) If anyone's interested he has some more of these.... Edited January 19, 2017 by Il Grifone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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