Hroth Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 11 hours ago, MrWolf said: I was hoping so! I can only just remember the blue sodium lights in the Coventry suburbs, much nicer light, those yellow things just seemed to make the fogs worse I prefer the warm orange of the sodium lights, so cozy. Better than the glaring LED lights of today, which seem to be a step back to the mercury vapour streetlighting... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 16 hours ago, MrWolf said: And at that I am a disciple of the Armies Of Darkness... Um, I mean the Great Western... There's no problem with that, the GWR did briefly own a couple of Terriers, when they took over the WC&P... 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cessna152towser Posted November 20, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) "OO gauge original Purspex"? I think this is actually N-gauge and plastic, wth metal wheels. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WRENN-S-R-WAGON-OO-gauge-ORIGINAL-PURSPEX-CONTAINER-NO-735/333607175282?hash=item4dac898472:g:TtoAAOSwqOBeyoIL Edited November 20, 2020 by cessna152towser typo 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, cessna152towser said: "OO gauge original Purspex"? I think this is actually N-gauge and plastic. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WRENN-S-R-WAGON-OO-gauge-ORIGINAL-PURSPEX-CONTAINER-NO-735/333607175282?hash=item4dac898472:g:TtoAAOSwqOBeyoIL Caveat emptor! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) 53 minutes ago, cessna152towser said: "OO gauge original Purspex"? I think this is actually N-gauge and plastic, wth metal wheels. The giveaways are the clunky N gauge couplers and the even clunkier wheels which, if scaled up to OO/HO even Lima wouldn't touch with a bargepole! Looking at the offering again, perhaps the "Purspex" refers to the box the van is supplied in? Edited November 20, 2020 by Hroth 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) Wrenn N Gauge Micromodels. There is a photo of the logo in the listing...photo 2... These are Lima made models marketed by Wrenn. Yes, Perspex, despite spelling, must refer to the hard transparent plastic box. Edited November 20, 2020 by Ruffnut Thorston Typo 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted November 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2020 9 hours ago, cessna152towser said: "OO gauge original Purspex"? “Purspex” - glasses for cats. Cheers Darius (taking advantage of Andy Y having removed the groan button) 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted November 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Darius43 said: Andy Y having removed the groan button) Why? There are plenty of groanworthy jokes. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted November 21, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Colin_McLeod said: Why? There are plenty of groanworthy jokes. Because of some idiot mis-using it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) The groan button may have been misused by some to indicate that they disagreed with or weren't interested in what someone else was saying I suspect. You beat me to it @PhilJ W ! Edited November 21, 2020 by MrWolf Stupid autocorrect 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted November 21, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2020 It was one particular individual. The mods have it within their power to stop members from giving or receiving ratings. why that wasn't used I don't know. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 From their point of view removing the groan button altogether is a far simpler action than having to police and interpret every occasion of its usage. A good example of one @#£& spoiling the fun for everyone else. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 19/11/2020 at 08:17, micklner said: Where's the bin ??? Reserved for repaint of the year? I mean. It's good to know it's painted with paint, I was starting to wonder... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293746755681?fbclid=IwAR3baIH5dCPf2qD4CBEZtTqWvcMdO3nOPhxUTkxwDMEEGBD6kyHu1EhxsbI 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreight1998 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, surfsup said: Reserved for repaint of the year? I mean. It's good to know it's painted with paint, I was starting to wonder... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293746755681?fbclid=IwAR3baIH5dCPf2qD4CBEZtTqWvcMdO3nOPhxUTkxwDMEEGBD6kyHu1EhxsbI Edit - didn't read the post Edited November 21, 2020 by Railfreight1998 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 31 minutes ago, surfsup said: Reserved for repaint of the year? I mean. It's good to know it's painted with paint, I was starting to wonder... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293746755681?fbclid=IwAR3baIH5dCPf2qD4CBEZtTqWvcMdO3nOPhxUTkxwDMEEGBD6kyHu1EhxsbI 27 pence more like. BUT. I like it. It makes my toilet brush paint jobs look good. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 21, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2020 Not pricey but more a question of why bother, especially with a fuzzy picture? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-Gauge-Scale-Axle-And-Gear-For-Model-Railways-Train-Sets-Spares-Repairs/114532805454?hash=item1aaaafeb4e:g:7b4AAOSw5c5fuSaI Of course if you do desperately need a rusty probably broken unknown gear fitted wheel set that may be N but who knows then fill your boots.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 32 minutes ago, John M Upton said: Not pricey but more a question of why bother, especially with a fuzzy picture? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-Gauge-Scale-Axle-And-Gear-For-Model-Railways-Train-Sets-Spares-Repairs/114532805454?hash=item1aaaafeb4e:g:7b4AAOSw5c5fuSaI Of course if you do desperately need a rusty probably broken unknown gear fitted wheel set that may be N but who knows then fill your boots.... One would have thought providing would-be bidders with a clear, sharp photo would be achievable in this digital day and age? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 22, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) Bunging it on a piece of track that isn't even the right gauge doesn't exactly help either.... Oh, looks like the same seller has another one, this time to wide for the piece of track it is sitting on... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4mm-Scale-EM-Gauge-Three-Hole-Wagon-Wheel-For-Model-Railways/114532795020?hash=item1aaaafc28c:g:4G4AAOSwOghfuSXp Edited November 22, 2020 by John M Upton 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted November 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, surfsup said: Reserved for repaint of the year? I mean. It's good to know it's painted with paint, I was starting to wonder... https://www.ebay.6co.uk/itm/293746755681?fbclid=IwAR3baIH5dCPf2qD4CBEZtTqWvcMdO3nOPhxUTkxwDMEEGBD6kyHu1EhxsbI I always find it best to use paint when I’m painting although I prefer to use a brush or an airbrush rather than, as the seller prefers, a trowel. Good to know that the lumpy bumpy paint and wheels don’t affect anything... Speaking of paint, I see that the seller has this for sale:- Humbrol Matt White A bit used and an ill-fitting lid secured with a bit of superglue - all for £6.90. It may be a bit lumpy, I fear. They also have a “rarely used” calculator for sale, which figures... Cheers Darius Edited November 22, 2020 by Darius43 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted November 22, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2020 16 minutes ago, Darius43 said: I always find it best to use paint when I’m painting although I prefer to use a brush or an airbrush rather than, as the seller prefers, a trowel. Good to know that the lumpy bumpy paint and wheels don’t affect anything... Speaking of paint, I see that the seller has this for sale:- Humbrol Matt White A bit used and an ill-fitting lid secured with a bit of superglue - all for £6.90. It may be a bit lumpy, I fear. They also have a “rarely used” calculator for sale, which figures... Cheers Darius A 'rarely used' calculator? Perhaps it doesn't add up properly? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2020 "Painted with paint. Surface is a bit bumpy. Wheels a bit bumpy but doesn't affect anything." Apart from it's ability to sell? Mike. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 22, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2020 It appears to have a hole in one window as well! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted November 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2020 But that won't affect anything. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 10 hours ago, John M Upton said: Bunging it on a piece of track that isn't even the right gauge doesn't exactly help either.... Oh, looks like the same seller has another one, this time to wide for the piece of track it is sitting on... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4mm-Scale-EM-Gauge-Three-Hole-Wagon-Wheel-For-Model-Railways/114532795020?hash=item1aaaafc28c:g:4G4AAOSwOghfuSXp One of those sellers who sells a model one piece at a time? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, John M Upton said: It appears to have a hole in one window as well! I think that's just the air conditioning...but it wont affect anything! Surprised no-one's noticed it's a Mk1 yet too, with extremely tall doors Edited November 22, 2020 by surfsup 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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