Black 5 Bear

Rather than cancel and forfeit the deposit, Isn't it UK Consumer Law that if you take delivery of the item as an online purchase, you have the right to reject it if it doesn't meet expectations as to quality, performance, fitness for purpose? You might have to swallow the postage costs which is fair, but you would be lawfully entitled to receive a refund in full from the supplier The Consumer Contracts Regulations When you buy goods online you have additional rights to return them. This is because your decision may be based on a brief description or a photograph – so what you receive isn't always quite what you’d expected. Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations, you are allowed to return an item if you simply change your mind.

FYI, the relevant Bachmann advertising states "Powerful 5 Pole Motor" nothing more nothing less. There is no mention of it being coreless or otherwise.

It appears that I've been given incorrect information from a Bachmann outlet. I was told that from the release of the 94xx, all new steam locomotive releases going forward were to be fitted with coreless motors. Thank you for providing a definitive answer and apologies to Paul 27 for providing incorrect information.

I'm led to believe this is the case with all new steam outline Bachmann models recently released.

Sacrifices, but remember it's for a noble cause lol !

Paddy is also quite pleasant although my preference is for Bushmills 12yr old malt Irish. Enjoy !

Very lacklustre to say the least.

I love the onset of Autumn accompanied by the availability of dark ales such as you've mentioned. Enjoy !

Maybe some news on the Engine Shed blog which is due tomorrow the last Friday of the month.

Wasn't the coreless 5 pole motors an issue with the GWR 94xx? These motors don't like feedback controllers according to Bachmann.

Best of the best !

Suspect this was very much a local offer unfortunately.

A veritable bargain in the form of a Bavarian black lager beer brewed by "And Union" of Germany. Waitrose St Ives had these cans reduced from £1.80 to 55p. Rich and toasty and very reminiscent of Czech Dunkel. 5% ABV in strength. Recommended !

Quite possible as a "One Off" or a mismatch for some reason, tender repairs ? Thanks again gents !

That was what I thought. A fellow modeller seems to think one was matched to a 4MT on a trial basis, although he can't evidence the fact. Thank you for clearing this up.

Could anyone please confirm whether or not the above locos were paired with the Type 1A tender during their lifetime?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder lol !

"Certain Models" being the Hornby Stanier Black 5, 8F, Rebuilt Merchant Navy to start with. Any upgrades to these model would infact be most welcome and IMHO sell very well. At the end of day, each to their own !

You only have to look at the pricing of some of his other items to see this is the case. For instance, an LMS Railroad Compound for £187 odd !

Or this, an early Railroad 9f. Someone is having a laugh ! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/667-Hornby-R2248-Class-9F-2-10-0-92239-BR-black-Weathered-Mint-Unopened-/353458542661?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Because "Certain" models made by a certain manufacturer are well past it detail and mechanism wise and need to be updated. After all, that is still the plan at Hornby, which is upgrades of existing models, some of which have already been done like the Duchess, Princess, King and Coronation Pacifics.

Or another 4.6.0 in the form of a Stanier Black 5. Loads of variations for a ubiquitous locomotive.

My favourite is their delicious Chocolate Stout.

On offer at Morrison's today was this golden ale Breadwinner, produced from unsold bread. This beer is Brewed by the Saltaire Brewery of West Yorkshire fame. Coming in at a healthy 4.4.% ABV with an orange tangy taste. The best is yet to come, it's on offer for £1 per bottle. Thoroughly recommended !

The 3 axle Palethorpes van has got to be in line for a serious revamp to modern standards in the near future.