Paul H Vigor Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Esmedune said: Found in a skip! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304176643698?hash=item46d2573e72:g:9vgAAOSwNbdhXv9t I guess that beats a 'barn find'? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Martin S-C said: Schrödinger's Hornby coaches. Are they in the boxes? Or are they not? You won't know until you open them. "You are purchasing one of the two shown." But which one? I need to know which one! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174960538256? "Hover to zoom" didn't tell me much! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted October 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2021 12 hours ago, Esmedune said: Found in a skip! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304176643698?hash=item46d2573e72:g:9vgAAOSwNbdhXv9t Strange place to find a Southern loco 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 8, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 8, 2021 Dunno if we've had this one..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114990333370?hash=item1ac5f53dba:g:sEEAAOSwf1xhQNtw 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, newbryford said: Dunno if we've had this one..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114990333370?hash=item1ac5f53dba:g:sEEAAOSwf1xhQNtw £15 on a stall at a model railway exhibition or swap meet. Or £50 from one of our favourite sellers... Edited October 8, 2021 by MrWolf 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted October 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2021 Now now, we all had to learn to paint somewhere… 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TinTracks Posted October 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Johnster said: Now now, we all had to learn to paint somewhere… Very well said Sir !! Which sort of leads me to draw your attention to these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353707830806 Now don't get me wrong. In no way am I criticizing the workmanship. I'm sure that whoever produced these got a great deal of pleasure and fun from the project, and rightly so. What I can't wrap my head round is the description and the asking price ''In good condition as shown - quite a nice job '' Regards, Rich Edited October 9, 2021 by TinTracks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 38 minutes ago, TinTracks said: Very well said Sir !! Which sort of leads me to draw your attention to these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353707830806 Now don't get me wrong. In no way am I criticizing the workmanship. I'm sure that whoever produced these got a great deal of pleasure and fun from the project, and rightly so. What I can't wrap my head round is the description and the asking price ''In good condition as shown - quite a nice job '' Regards, Rich It took me a full minute to realise they were Triang and not, what I initially purported to be, Ian Kirk kits! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TinTracks Posted October 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, 33C said: It took me a full minute to realise they were Triang and not, what I initially purported to be, Ian Kirk kits! Your dead right mate. The hover to zoom function can be very cruel at times. Regards , Rich 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted October 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2021 At least the underframe and wheels have been left alone. Weathering doesn't take place there of course. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted October 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2021 4 hours ago, TinTracks said: Very well said Sir !! Which sort of leads me to draw your attention to these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353707830806 Now don't get me wrong. In no way am I criticizing the workmanship. I'm sure that whoever produced these got a great deal of pleasure and fun from the project, and rightly so. What I can't wrap my head round is the description and the asking price ''In good condition as shown - quite a nice job '' Regards, Rich Note his Ebay name implies they might have done service in the Persian Gulf area post War... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted October 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KIT-BUILT-BODY-N-GAUGE-BR-BLACK-4-6-0-STD-CL4-75049-STEAM-LOCOMOTIVE-/203630276472?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I do wonder about the descriptions, very good boxed condition... looks like it's ready for Cashmores or Birds 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, John Besley said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KIT-BUILT-BODY-N-GAUGE-BR-BLACK-4-6-0-STD-CL4-75049-STEAM-LOCOMOTIVE-/203630276472?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I do wonder about the descriptions, very good boxed condition... looks like it's ready for Cashmores or Birds A supposedly reputed trader describing items as this, cannot be doing their business any good. The employee need a good kicking, sorry talking to, so they accurately describe items as they are! 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 3 hours ago, John Besley said: Note his Ebay name implies they might have done service in the Persian Gulf area post War... 'Weathering' applied with a trowel? LNER C&W officials would have a fit if they saw this! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 13 hours ago, The Johnster said: Now now, we all had to learn to paint somewhere… Ditto. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, andytrains said: A supposedly reputed trader describing items as this, cannot be doing their business any good. The employee need a good kicking, sorry talking to, so they accurately describe items as they are! In the past I have contacted Rails about errors in their listings. I usually get a polite response thanking me for doing so. On one occasion, I got a message saying that a new member of staff had been listing items and apologising, as it had come to their attention that many errors had been made. However, I think bona fide model shops should be setting the "gold standard" of correct information and descriptions on their eBay listings, as well as complete transparency. I contacted another seller* on Friday to point out that their listing encouraged buyers to check the photos for the condition of the item, but suggested to them that their photo had been taken in such a way as to deliberately obscure the fact that the wagon had a damaged buffer (or was it a coincidence that the damage lined up exactly with the rail upon which the wagon was stood?)** I now have a bit of a bee in my bonnet about such things having been caught out twice now with the same sneaky practice. I now, as a matter of course, ask explicitly*** about the condition of the item ... "Please confirm that all buffers are present and undamaged" or "You have stated that the loco "runs forwards and backwards" - please confirm if it runs smoothly and across a full range of speeds" No clear confirmation, no bid from me! Steve S * Oh, go on then, it was Rocket Railways ** In fairness, they replied and said they would update the listing. (What they don't know is that, just like Arnie, "I'll be back!") ** By explicitly, I don't mean with lots of swearing!!! Edited October 10, 2021 by SteveyDee68 Clarity (well, it is 4:30am!!) 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That major trader must get through a lot of "new employees" who go on to make mistakes in their second hand listings because its happened to me twice in 3 years of buying from them. You'd think having had it pointed out to them several times now they'd not let their amazingly frequent flow of "new employees" loose on second hand listings. Its also quite odd how ALL their "new employees" seem to be equally bad at describing the state of second hand models, almost as though... you know .... it was the same person. 1 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted October 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2021 This may be the weirdest model railway item I've ever seen on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304179129170?hash=item46d27d2b52:g:h~AAAOSw8lhhYZBX 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 33 minutes ago, Northmoor said: This may be the weirdest model railway item I've ever seen on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304179129170?hash=item46d27d2b52:g:h~AAAOSw8lhhYZBX But doesnt history state as such; "Before the war we painted our locomotives and everything else Yella" NL 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 07/10/2021 at 11:36, Paul H Vigor said: Gothic! Well its October after all NL 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TinTracks Posted October 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Northmoor said: This may be the weirdest model railway item I've ever seen on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304179129170?hash=item46d27d2b52:g:h~AAAOSw8lhhYZBX Ah ha. Now I know what to do with all my old Dublo bogie bolsters. !! Cheers, Rich 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Would it be overly pedantic to point out that neither of those aircraft break down that way for transportation? 2 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted October 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-AND-WRENN-LOCOMOTIVES-SPAMCAN-SCOT-Hornby-BATTLE-OF-BRITAINS-/304169062351?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 How about these as well from the same vendor... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted October 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Would it be overly pedantic to point out that neither of those aircraft break down that way for transportation? Besides which the first over bridge would destroy the Lanc's wings and engines along with everything else.. and who ever saw a tender like that for oil firing .... not aware of any WD's being converted that way on this country, or is it a new Barnes Wallis bouncing bomb judging by the 617 number on the cab side 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted October 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, John Besley said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-AND-WRENN-LOCOMOTIVES-SPAMCAN-SCOT-Hornby-BATTLE-OF-BRITAINS-/304169062351?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 How about these as well from the same vendor... 12 bids from 5 bidders too! These must be R@RE 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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