tractionman

29 minutes ago, 'CHARD said:

 the oldest liveries; neither was especially easy to find, so I'm guessing that demand has proved healthy and buoyant. 

indeed, TMC, Rails and Hattons are all out of stock of the one I went for, I had ordered mine from good old Derails as it comes with free postage and also I had some reward points to cash in -- so all ++++, around £35 all in :-) still some left for anyone else lookin... 

https://derails.co.uk/910002-Rapido-VIX-BR-Bauxite-GB787298?limit=15

cheers,

Keith

40 minutes ago, russ p said:

 

I've seen that picture before Richard,  I think it was something to do with air braking as when those vans very introduced very few locos had air braking capability 

is it here:

http://www.traintesting.com/freight_wagon_testing.htm

a nice shot here--http://www.traintesting.com/images/Ferry van test train2 1968.jpg

16 hours ago, Mark Forrest said:

I've never ridden with a mirror so possibly not qualified to comment; admittedly a mirror would be cheaper!

 

Fair review of the Varia here:

https://youtu.be/bhRVOV09yM4

I got a mirror for my bar end a few months ago and it feels a lot better being able to see what's coming up behind, how fast, and how close, making eye contact with drivers, just like when I am in the car, looking behind as much as in front is critical on the road, I wouldn't be without the mirror now.

cheers,

Keith

NLS have later editions of the 10k scale OS 

https://maps.nls.uk/view/189248741

email from Rails, the NER autocar reduced, use the code at checkout and 20% off:

Purchase our exclusive Heljan OO Gauge North Eastern Railway Electric Autocar No.3170 before midnight Sunday, enter the code NER20 at the checkout and receive 20% off!

The offer is valid on RL3171 No.3170 version only and excludes all other versions

10 hours ago, AY Mod said:

 

Yes, modelling trade ads are now showing to all Gold and Premium users as originally intended.

not just trade ads though, I'm getting stuff about dogs... 

I did have a relatively good ad free experience until recently as a gold subscriber but today it seems to have taken a dip.

21 hours ago, AY Mod said:

As all seems to be bedding in OK now I have moved all Gold members onto the Default RMweb 2021 theme.

 

If you are Gold or Premium and are still seeing any ads (apart from model trade) your usergroup may not be correctly set up; can you please clear any cookies/history/cache and log in to the integration page here http://www.rmweb.uk/rmweb-integration.php so that I narrow down any issues.

I'm getting a Rapido advert at the top of the page, I don't remember seeing anything there before?

good to see the pics and updates 👍

looks like we might get a bit of snow over here too these next few days.

cheers,

Keith 

and there's more--now Derails

https://derails.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=663

"January Locomotive Mini-Sale!
Our January locomotive mini-sale contains a small selection of locomotives that are taking up a little bit more space than we'd like here in our storeroom! Only limited quantities are available..."

including 

31-717 (31717) Bachmann OO gauge B1 Class Steam Locomotive in LNER Lined Green livery - No.1264 for £119.00

and

32-754A Bachmann OO Gauge Class 57/0 Diesel Locomotive in DRS Compass (Original) Livery (5H) (1E) for £119.00

1 minute ago, big jim said:

Do you have a link, can’t see any precedents at that price on there? 

it came as an email, I tried it out using the code at the checkout stage, and the 20% was applied then, so seems to work ok, link I used was for the Black LMS loco, sadly I am out of beanz this month :-(

22 hours ago, Compound2632 said:

 

Forgot to put the handbrake on?

https://road.cc/content/news/furious-motorist-goes-viral-confronting-cyclist-298617

Rails' Precedents in LMS liveries now £176 a piece with the following

"Purchase one of our exclusive Bachmann LNWR Improved Precedent Class locomotives between now and Friday, enter the code PRECEDENT20 at the checkout and receive 20% off!"

4 minutes ago, ruggedpeak said:

Best price I've seen on the new Bachmann Tinsley 47 £150

 

https://hobb-e-mail.com/Bachmann-35-419-railfreight-distribution-47375-tinsley-traction-depot---reduced-50919-p.asp?v=0&variantid=50920

Heljan Peaks at £135

https://hobb-e-mail.com/Heljan-1247-c.asp

Interesting field work there @009 micro modeller have you looked at the historic 25" scale OS maps available online via NLS, eg https://maps.nls.uk/view/104201101 for 1938, shows the tramway route and 'subway' under WCML.

cheers,

Keith

Sale at Kent Garden Railways, 29101 Heljan 00 Class 07 V1 D2993 Blue for £100:

https://kgrmodels.com/product/29101-Heljan-00-class-07-v1-d2993-blue/

1 only!

Bachmann 35-200 LNER V2 4791 - reduced from £185 to £145.00 at the Hobby Shop:

https://hobb-e-mail.com/Bachmann-35-200-lner-v2-4791---reduced-51559-p.asp

cheers,

Keith

just spotted on Rails blog

https://railsofsheffield.com/blogs/news/hr-jones-goods-prototypes

looking good.

4 hours ago, Steamport Southport said:

 

Kernow as well.

Kernow always worth keeping an eye on for bargains, had not seen this 009 Bachmann Baldwin (GVT) in their bargains section before, now for less than a £100, which is tempting:

https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/59377/391-029-Bachmann-Baldwin-Class-10-12-D-Glyn-Valley-Tramway

EDIT--TMC also have it, but at £95.96 (free postage over £100 too):

https://www.themodelcentre.com/391-029-5 

I'm impressed with Hatton's, order picked and despatched on Tuesday pm, sent RM24, to NI, arrived by lunchtime today, Thursday, has my nice LMS 6-wheel brake in the order too :-)

cheers,

Keith

those look excellent @BR traction instructor I've been eyeing up some new gloves too as they make a massive difference out on the bike, I tend to wear gloves cycling all the time but winter ones like those would be good in this weather at the mo.

funny thing is while I might buy a model loco or rolling stock £100+ when it comes to spending on my cycling kit I'm really tight!

I'm beginning to retrain myself a bit on this, and weigh up whether I should be getting a nice new loco vs say a decent down sleeping bag, which would serve me well for colder camping and bivvying...

decisions decisions!

all the best,

Keith 

anyone else been out and about recently?

I've only just got over some bug and managed a short ride along Belfast Lough yesterday evening, very nice, dark and quiet...

have a good cycling Christmas all 🚵‍♀️ and all the best for 2023!

cheers,

Keith

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155292735625

should work 

back in stock on Monday at Rails, 

https://railsofsheffield.com/blogs/news/pilchard-wagons

On 11/11/2022 at 22:50, 298 said:

go into town... 

ah, that takes me back to my younger days in Cov, we always said we were going 'into town', in my case it was on the number 9 from Ernesford... oh happy daze :-)

cheers.

Keith

it's available post free from the publisher

https://shop.keypublishing.com/products/britains-railways-in-the-1980s?variant=40756331380787