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  1. GNR Dave
    Can someone clarify, on the LB&SCR livery I've seen it referred to as both Mahogany and Umber. Does the mahogany mean unpainted with wood grain effect as these types of carriage were originally built, or is it a flat colour called mahogany ? Sorry if this has already been discussed on one of the other 88 pages.
  2. GNR Dave
    Hey Oliver, Will we get to see the LNER liveried version livery sample as well ? Looking good BTW.
  3. GNR Dave
    It doesn't matter who the landlord is. The point is that they believe they can make more money by letting the premises to someone else.
  4. GNR Dave
    Yes ! I remember my Nan taking me there when I went to stay with them during the school summer holidays in the 1970s. I wasn't into trains then, but remember cabinets full of built models and staff very knowledgeable about their construction. Helping Nan with her household chores was usually rewarded with an Airfix series 2 or 3 kit ! The building was still there a couple of years ago (A wool shop IIRC) but most of the area around it has been 'modernised'
  5. GNR Dave
    Just been to the shop. Very sad news. Most of my railway and military books and many kits and model railway items were purchased at the Waterloo shop. Must have spent a few grand in there over the years . The person I spoke to behind the counter said the main reason for the closure was the landlord wanting to increase the rent. A 'To Let' sign is already above the door. Probably be another coffee shop / fast food outlet we don't need Best wishes for the future to Kerry and the rest of the wonderful team.
  6. GNR Dave
    So does the 'sub £200' price statement no longer stand ?
  7. GNR Dave
    Yes I was thinking it was more LSWR than Southern.
  8. GNR Dave
    Presumably the Southern olive colour won't be accepted for production
  9. GNR Dave
    Just been advised by Rails that the price for the Midland livery version will be £127.45. I'm guessing that's 15% off Bachmanns RRP.
  10. GNR Dave

    New Hornby Rocket

    GNR Dave replied to CF MRC's topic in Hornby

    Try searching for 1:72 highlander. You might have to do some alterations though.
  11. GNR Dave
    The fact that it's an add on component means it can be easily replaced. If it is like that on the production models, I'm sure one of the after market boys will come up with a more accurate alternative for a couple of quid. Looks like a fine model of a hansom prototype and my order is already in.
  12. GNR Dave

    New Hornby Rocket

    GNR Dave replied to CF MRC's topic in Hornby

    The launch review in Model Rail states that in the limited edition Triang boxing the coaches are more detailed. Is this the case ? I know they have different names to the main range edition but thought the contents were otherwise identical. Anybody know the truth ?
  13. GNR Dave
    I'm OK with this new approach. I always found it frustrating when a new model was announced getting all excited and eager to get my grubby mitts on it but then realising I would have to wait 2-5 years. Hopefully the wait from livery sample to delivery will be months rather than years.
  14. GNR Dave
    Outback Model Company in Australia make all the buildings for Lynton Station. They are laser cut card kits. I believe the set is about £150 but don't quote me. The Lynton and Barnstaple Measured and Drawn is an awesom book for anyone modelling the L&B. Highly recommended, but expect to pay around the £60 mark.
  15. GNR Dave
    Yeah I'll leave the arguments to the experts on here. I'm off to play trains with my new Hornby LSWR brake van
  16. GNR Dave
    In the Feb 2020 issue of Railway Modeller the 'Railway of the Month' is Semley. It's LSWR to P4 standards. It looks awsome and well researched. The LSWR brake van in the photo on page 100 looks to be the same colour as the Hornby model.
  17. GNR Dave
    Time to break out the happy dance
  18. GNR Dave

    Bachmann J72

    GNR Dave replied to Lu4472ke 's topic in Bachmann

    Really ? I'd put money on the NER livery being the best seller. Regardless of prototype fidelity the world loves a pretty loco and this one qualifies IMHO.
  19. GNR Dave
    What ? No Syd ?
  20. GNR Dave
    Keeping with the generic theme, they should put an elephant in instead and then paint it to look like a giraff or a tiger or a zebra etc etc etc......
  21. GNR Dave
    You might be the only one though
  22. GNR Dave
    Which is not what I was told. A case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is up to maybe ?
  23. GNR Dave
    Perhaps the S&DJR version will be a Collectors Club edition ?
  24. GNR Dave
    The chap I spoke to on the Dapol stand at Warley said these were on board ship and he seemed confident they would be in the shops by Chr*****s.
  25. GNR Dave
    Most versions were on Rails stand at Warley for £120.
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