Paul H Vigor Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, John M Upton said: Apparently it's a 37.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-n-gauge-class-37-non-running-space-or-repair-10/233846537053?hash=item367256fb5d:g:quEAAOSwGzpf8y4N Looks a tad short in the nose for a 37? More 45ish?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2021 55 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: Looks a tad short in the nose for a 37? More 45ish?? Class 36 and a half I think 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippel Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 It's a deltic, isn't it? Paul. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted January 5, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2021 I think underneath the mess it is a Lima N scale Deltic which was just chuck it in the bin landfill fodder before the paint job let alone after.... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cessna152towser Posted January 5, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-00-Gauge-Llanfair-PG-Open-Wagon-in-blue-OAA-R6603-LN03/254790250615?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D74aaec65be4742f8bdcd07754f8e90b9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D14%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D254790396742%26itm%3D254790250615%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DHornby&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A42b9513d-4f49-11eb-be47-4a23256e7043|parentrq%3Ad24f08291760aad30fb10206ffed86c4|iid%3A1 "Looks as good as new" says the seller. Where's the wheels and couplings? 4 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 1 hour ago, cessna152towser said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-00-Gauge-Llanfair-PG-Open-Wagon-in-blue-OAA-R6603-LN03/254790250615?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D74aaec65be4742f8bdcd07754f8e90b9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D14%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D254790396742%26itm%3D254790250615%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DHornby&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A42b9513d-4f49-11eb-be47-4a23256e7043|parentrq%3Ad24f08291760aad30fb10206ffed86c4|iid%3A1 "Looks as good as new" says the seller. Where's the wheels and couplings? "Condition is "Used". Looks as good as new." "Used", abused, then eBayed! Remember: 'A train is not just for Christmas!' 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Hippel said: It's a deltic, isn't it? Paul. Just misread "deltic" as dalek! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 1 hour ago, cessna152towser said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-00-Gauge-Llanfair-PG-Open-Wagon-in-blue-OAA-R6603-LN03/254790250615?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D74aaec65be4742f8bdcd07754f8e90b9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D14%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D254790396742%26itm%3D254790250615%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DHornby&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A42b9513d-4f49-11eb-be47-4a23256e7043|parentrq%3Ad24f08291760aad30fb10206ffed86c4|iid%3A1 "Looks as good as new" says the seller. Where's the wheels and couplings? Perhaps "optimaldavey" ought to pop up to Barnards Castle to get his eyes tested? 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-JOBLOT-OF-COACHES/224305624046?hash=item3439a833ee:g:xOMAAOSwJxVf9HPJ 'Joblot-of-coaches' appears to be one NE/LNER full-brake? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 6 hours ago, cessna152towser said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-00-Gauge-Llanfair-PG-Open-Wagon-in-blue-OAA-R6603-LN03/254790250615?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D74aaec65be4742f8bdcd07754f8e90b9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D14%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D254790396742%26itm%3D254790250615%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DHornby&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A42b9513d-4f49-11eb-be47-4a23256e7043|parentrq%3Ad24f08291760aad30fb10206ffed86c4|iid%3A1 "Looks as good as new" says the seller. Where's the wheels and couplings? Ultra RARE one off collaboration between Hornby Railways and Cambrian wagon kits, hence wheels and couplings left to purchaser's choice. A "Serious Collector" would have known that! 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-JOBLOT-OF-COACHES/224305624046?hash=item3439a833ee:g:xOMAAOSwJxVf9HPJ 'Joblot-of-coaches' appears to be one NE/LNER full-brake? I've seen this ploy by other sellers too. It's the latest strangulation of the English language to infer something but not actual offer it. "Joblot" means "I've got a joblot but I'm only offering them individually in the hope that you might mis-interpret my description and put in a stupid bid" Mike. 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 10 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: Just misread "deltic" as dalek! That would be an old Dapol model then? 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 11 hours ago, cessna152towser said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-00-Gauge-Llanfair-PG-Open-Wagon-in-blue-OAA-R6603-LN03/254790250615?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D74aaec65be4742f8bdcd07754f8e90b9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D14%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D254790396742%26itm%3D254790250615%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DHornby&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A42b9513d-4f49-11eb-be47-4a23256e7043|parentrq%3Ad24f08291760aad30fb10206ffed86c4|iid%3A1 "Looks as good as new" says the seller. Where's the wheels and couplings? Reading the description... Quote Please check the pictures carefully. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted January 5, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2021 I can't find it now but I stumbled across a item listed with the description just four words long "LOOK AT THE PICS!" and err that was it. The pictures were clear as mud too.... 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 "Please check the pictures carefully" Weapons-grade "Caveat Emptor"... 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecrest Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Well I’ve just found this thread and nearly ruptured something laughing too hard! Thank you... thought I’d share these pair of gems discovered tonight while genuinely trawling for a scrap Hall body https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373414366323 I mean I know that L1s are a little less common than Jintys for example but surely this is somewhat hopeful But as for this... words fail me. There’s some kind of attempt at clarification there but alas ... the top separates from the base https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224306816429 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy WD Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 On 05/01/2021 at 19:18, Enterprisingwestern said: I've seen this ploy by other sellers too. It's the latest strangulation of the English language to infer something but not actual offer it. "Joblot" means "I've got a joblot but I'm only offering them individually in the hope that you might mis-interpret my description and put in a stupid bid" Mike. Well it is clarified in this lot how many it is. I don't think they understand the concept of 'joblot' though! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-JOBLOT-OF-ONE-WAGON/224305655194?hash=item3439a8ad9a:g:6ycAAOSwusBf9H12 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Firecrest said: Well I’ve just found this thread and nearly ruptured something laughing too hard! Thank you... thought I’d share these pair of gems discovered tonight while genuinely trawling for a scrap Hall body https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373414366323 I mean I know that L1s are a little less common than Jintys for example but surely this is somewhat hopeful But as for this... words fail me. There’s some kind of attempt at clarification there but alas ... the top separates from the base https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224306816429 Looks like another offering from the guy who chews his trains!? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2021 7 hours ago, Firecrest said: But as for this... words fail me. There’s some kind of attempt at clarification there but alas ... the top separates from the base https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224306816429 Afraid it's not for me, 2 bumpers are missing! Mike. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecrest Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Afraid it's not for me, 2 bumpers are missing! Mike. That’s a definite minus for me too! Possible attempt to create 47901? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted January 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2021 12 hours ago, Firecrest said: But as for this... words fail me. There’s some kind of attempt at clarification there but alas ... the top separates from the base https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224306816429 A failed contender for “Pimp my 47 (or 56)”. Cheers Darius 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 20 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: Looks like another offering from the guy who chews his trains!? And spits them out whole..... 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 06/01/2021 at 23:16, Firecrest said: Well I’ve just found this thread and nearly ruptured something laughing too hard! Thank you... thought I’d share these pair of gems discovered tonight while genuinely trawling for a scrap Hall body https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373414366323 I mean I know that L1s are a little less common than Jintys for example but surely this is somewhat hopeful But as for this... words fail me. There’s some kind of attempt at clarification there but alas ... the top separates from the base https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224306816429 For a Triang L1, the lining is in good condition, so it MUST be worth at least that... As for the mongrel diesel (which looks like a disinterred skull...), I'm puzzled by "a little stop / start. ATTENTION IS REQUIRED.", does that mean it needs a nudge to get going and that even when the power is off, it won't stop? At least there wasn't any L@@K RARE! though that will come for both vendors, I suppose... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-British-Railways-Vehicles-00-OO-Gauge-Scale-For-Hornby-Train-Set-Model/114607838070?hash=item1aaf28d376:g:V7QAAOSwCKxf73Qx&autorefresh=true What makes them worth £102? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 8, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2021 49 minutes ago, leopardml2341 said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-British-Railways-Vehicles-00-OO-Gauge-Scale-For-Hornby-Train-Set-Model/114607838070?hash=item1aaf28d376:g:V7QAAOSwCKxf73Qx&autorefresh=true What makes them worth £102? Start price was £3, E-bay madness indeed. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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