Paul H Vigor Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 54 minutes ago, Esmedune said: I've just been through a few pages of their other items... Wowser!! The curious thing is: I wonder how many of us have actually bought model railway items from Mr G!? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 7 hours ago, John M Upton said: Lots of virtually worthless GBL lumps padding that lot out. Or very expensive target practice items. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmedune Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 8 hours ago, Hroth said: Oh well.... Back to the insanity that is ebay "job lots" https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353394067552?hash=item5247ed8860:g:iJkAAOSwgvdgMPSK We've seen this before, and it still hasn't been snapped up! Lordy!! He still has a VHS recorder under his telly!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted June 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: The curious thing is: I wonder how many of us have actually bought model railway items from Mr G!? I have - generally wagons that were reasonably priced. My impression is that he sticks a mark up on whatever he paid for the item and sticks to it come what may despite this meaning that said item will most likely never sell. Darius 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 On 03/06/2021 at 10:04, Darius43 said: Another gem from our favourite vendor. For those that want to replace the Hornby body with something hideous. As he says “what you see is what you get”. Cheers Darius I'm pretty sure it's not GEM, unless the LNWR had an experimental diesel design . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, PatB said: I'm pretty sure it's not GEM, unless the LNWR had an experimental diesel design . Nasty, dirty diesels on the Premier Line? Fat chance! Though you could imagine a strange little experimental oddity, scurrying up and down the line from Llandudno to Blaenau Ffestiniog, struggling with a few wagons of slate from the quarries... The "Curiosity" class of 1920, only two were built, "Cat" and "King". One lasted long enough, mouldering on a far siding at Crewe, to pique the curiosity of Ivatt when he was designing the LMS "Twins".... Edited June 4, 2021 by Hroth Repetititition... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313553755586?hash=item4901429dc2:g:A-MAAOSwRGNguUTh "STEAM LOCOMOTIVE PARTS IDEAL FOR SCRATCHBUILDER" - Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to scratchbuild a working loco from these bits! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313553755586?hash=item4901429dc2:g:A-MAAOSwRGNguUTh "STEAM LOCOMOTIVE PARTS IDEAL FOR SCRATCHBUILDER" - Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to scratchbuild a working loco from these bits! I have a white metal running plate from an unidentified 4-4-0 to add to that if anyone is interested. 1 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 26 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: I have a white metal running plate from an unidentified 4-4-0 to add to that if anyone is interested. "Some bits of white metal. A loco barely alive. [Ladies and] Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic locomotive. These bits will become that loco. Better than it was before. Better, stronger, faster." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 12 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: The curious thing is: I wonder how many of us have actually bought model railway items from Mr G!? Funnily enough, I was looking for a loco for a project. After scouring ebay (yuck...) I found what I wanted, in excellent condition, from Mr G at a considerably lower price than any other vendor. As he often says, it was Quote A great item for your collection. But not RARE! So yes, I've bought something! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Hroth said: Funnily enough, I was looking for a loco for a project. After scouring ebay (yuck...) I found what I wanted, in excellent condition, from Mr G at a considerably lower price than any other vendor. As he often says, it was But not RARE! So yes, I've bought something! I've had some bits and bobs too! 'Buy it now' kits usually. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 On 02/06/2021 at 11:32, G-DIMB said: Your new in eBay madness arent you? Thats the infamous gostude so its almost a given for pretty much anything of his to be on here! Could probably be honored with his own thread now! Oh dear! Just had a horrible thought! What if he walks amongst us with a non de plume? Aaargh! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Hroth said: Funnily enough, I was looking for a loco for a project. After scouring ebay (yuck...) I found what I wanted, in excellent condition, from Mr G at a considerably lower price than any other vendor. As he often says, it was But not RARE! So yes, I've bought something! SURELY you mean R@RE? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 4, 2021 I may have purchased something from him but a long time ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, MartinWales said: SURELY you mean R@RE? Strangely no. I've had a quick scan through and he doesn't seem to use L@@K!!! either. Mr Gs catchphrases seem to include "RARE", "Kit Built" and "A great item for your collection." to mention a few. Anyone want a mazak-rot Class 31 ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 3 hours ago, MartinWales said: Oh dear! Just had a horrible thought! What if he walks amongst us with a non de plume? Aaargh! The reason why members of RMweb are charged premium rates!? He knows who we are! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 7 hours ago, MartinWales said: Oh dear! Just had a horrible thought! What if he walks amongst us with a non de plume? Aaargh! I'M SPARTACUS!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 19 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313553755586?hash=item4901429dc2:g:A-MAAOSwRGNguUTh "STEAM LOCOMOTIVE PARTS IDEAL FOR SCRATCHBUILDER" - Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to scratchbuild a working loco from these bits! The main challenge being to find a prototype only requiring one, slightly wobbly, connecting rod and crosshead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2021 22 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313553755586?hash=item4901429dc2:g:A-MAAOSwRGNguUTh "STEAM LOCOMOTIVE PARTS IDEAL FOR SCRATCHBUILDER" - Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to scratchbuild a working loco from these bits! Calling DS Ruffnut! Mike. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Calling DS Ruffnut! Mike. You called? Looks like some LMS Ivatt 2-6-2 tank loco parts in there... Cab roof definitely a tank loco, most likely LMS...also possibly Stanier 2-6-4 tank loco.. What looks like a part of the LMS type auto train gear, looks a little like a Westinghouse pump with a light fitting on it! Possibly a Right Hand Drive boiler backhead ... Coffee pot....a safety valve casing?? A small steam turbo generator??? A bracket for a bogie or pony truck? A bit of boiler cleading sheets.... Connecting rod, crosshead and piston rod... Not a lot to go on though. Edited June 5, 2021 by Ruffnut Thorston Added photo.... 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: Cab roof definitely a tank loco, most likely LMS...also possibly Stanier 2-6-4 tank loco.. I thought the cab roof was more reminiscent of a Fowler 2-6-4 rather than a Stanier, with that "rounded" profile. The "Coffee Pot" looks more Midland. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) Yes, Fowler also possible... Which loco did Wills make as a body kit for the Hornby Dublo 4mt 2-6-4 tank loco chassis ? Certainly a Stanier version... GEM did a Super Kit for both Stanier and Fowler versions. So possibly spare from this kit, built as A Stanier version? The Midland Railway certainly used coffee pots, as did the North Eastern, and the GWR, thinking Achilles, Lord of The Isles type here... Ks did the Ivatt 2-6-2 tank loco... Edited June 5, 2021 by Ruffnut Thorston Kit illustrations etc added 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 4 hours ago, PatB said: The main challenge being to find a prototype only requiring one, slightly wobbly, connecting rod and crosshead. 4 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Potteries Steam Motor Traction Company? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 49 minutes ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: Potteries Steam Motor Traction Company? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patiala_State_Monorail_Trainways Perhaps one day I'll get to visit India. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now