Ruffnut Thorston Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294602623977?hash=item4497af4be9:g:wb4AAOSwOrNgFHs0 This "Storage Barn" has a certain something? Doubt I'd buy it, but might be tempted to build another based on this design. Hints of a GWR coal stage? This looks like it is a “Builder Plus” card kit. Certainly a GWR coaling stage design. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/00-cardboard-coaling-stage-kit-246685198 Edited December 15, 2021 by Ruffnut Thorston Photos and link added 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cessna152towser Posted December 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294602623977?hash=item4497af4be9:g:wb4AAOSwOrNgFHs0 This "Storage Barn" has a certain something? Doubt I'd buy it, but might be tempted to build another based on this design. Hints of a GWR coal stage? "Mostly Just Needs Time & Patients To Re Glue Them" 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mol_PMB Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 1 hour ago, cessna152towser said: "Mostly Just Needs Time & Patients To Re Glue Them" Patients of a certain type of institution? 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 57 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said: Patients of a certain type of institution? It would make a change from basket weaving at least.... 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Hroth said: What you could do is record your sound effects and have them blown onto a sound decoder.... Oh no, a live performance is always better. 1 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 51 minutes ago, The Johnster said: Oh no, a live performance is always better. OR you could install the sound decoder in one of those Hornby TTS vent vans and leave it running whilst you popped out to the pub.... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2021 Popped out to the pub, you say? You have aroused my interest, young sir, pray, do continue... 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 12 hours ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: This looks like it is a “Builder Plus” card kit. Certainly a GWR coaling stage design. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/00-cardboard-coaling-stage-kit-246685198 Well spotted, Ruffnut! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted December 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2021 22 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294602623977?hash=item4497af4be9:g:wb4AAOSwOrNgFHs0 This "Storage Barn" has a certain something? Doubt I'd buy it, but might be tempted to build another based on this design. Hints of a GWR coal stage? Storage barn... sounds like a description by an estate agent that has no idea what it was used for... what on earth would a farmer do with it? 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 1 hour ago, John Besley said: Storage barn... sounds like a description by an estate agent that has no idea what it was used for... Followed up with "Outline planning permission" and "Conversion potential". 1 hour ago, John Besley said: What on earth would a farmer do with it? In my experience, fill it with busted machinery, manure, or both... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy WD Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, MrWolf said: Followed up with "Outline planning permission" and "Conversion potential". In my experience, fill it with busted machinery, manure, or both... Usually finding out following the phrase, "it's been undercover since my dad/grandfather/uncle, etc last used it". Yes, usually under a cover of decaying hay, cobwebs, old sacks and ankle deep in s*i+!!.... Edited December 16, 2021 by Andy WD Spelling 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 39 minutes ago, Andy WD said: Usually finding out following the phrase, "it's been undercover since my dad/grandfather/uncle, etc last used it". Yes, usually under a cover of decaying hay, cobwebs, old sacks and ankle deep in s*i+!!.... It was a runner when we parked it up in 1965.... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mol_PMB Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) Sorry, I can't help myself, this thread is going off at a tangent so let's help it along with some more overpriced junk on ebay... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133109176003 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183794886028 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124692601818 Not much point kicking THOSE tyres... Edited December 16, 2021 by Mol_PMB (typo) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 47137 Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2021 59 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said: Sorry, I can't help myself, this thread is going off at a tangent so let's help it along with some more overpriced junk on ebay... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133109176003 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183794886028 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124692601818 Not much point kicking THOSE tyres... Actually I quite fancy that threshing machine ... I do not have the skills or knowledge to restore it or a place to keep it, but it does look like very original piece. - Richard. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TinTracks Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284564683768?hash=item4241607bf8%3Ag%3ABHcAAOSwSNphtLoa&LH_Auction=1 Just in case anyone is looking for stock to run on that circle of track underneath the Christmas Tree, here's a couple of carriages with what looks like winter weathering (and they're vintage too!) Regards, Rich Edited December 16, 2021 by TinTracks link 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 hours ago, TinTracks said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284564683768?hash=item4241607bf8%3Ag%3ABHcAAOSwSNphtLoa&LH_Auction=1 Just in case anyone is looking for stock to run on that circle of track underneath the Christmas Tree, here's a couple of carriages with what looks like winter weathering (and they're vintage too!) Regards, Rich Ah the ole Tippex factory internal user coaches. Obviosuly been parked under some trees for a number of years too going by the roof colour. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2E Sub Shed Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Bucoops said: Ah the ole Tippex factory internal user coaches. Obviosuly been parked under some trees for a number of years too going by the roof colour. More like rescued from a white paint spill and wiped down.. 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2E Sub Shed Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 And another contribution from an eBay regular on here Wrenn Grey Fruit Van One example of a few 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2021 Hell fire ! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 30 minutes ago, 2E Sub Shed said: And another contribution from an eBay regular on here Wrenn Grey Fruit Van One example of a few Good old Gostude - always guaranteed to raise a laugh! CJI. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 When I see grossly inflated prices repeatedly on ebay I can't help wondering whether it is part of a money laundering scheme. 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 I think the tyres might be perished. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mol_PMB Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 32 minutes ago, PieGuyRob said: I think the tyres might be perished. The rest of it looks as if it's about to perish too! 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Nowt a tin of Ronseal won't sort out! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 hours ago, 2E Sub Shed said: And another contribution from an eBay regular on here Wrenn Grey Fruit Van One example of a few For transporting grey fruit presumably... Cheers Darius 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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