Bucoops

Something isn't quite right with this, but I just can't figure out what... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324737320332

A timetable I bought on the 24th October arrived today. It was sent same day first class. Another document from the same seller dispatched same day is still AWOL.

Our MP has stuck her nose in (maybe she's expecting some brown envelopes? Allegedly of course ). We can't even collect from the Delivery Office if we wanted to as it's closed. I think we had one delivery this week. I live in a City...

Another "highly recommended" for High Level. When i first heard the name I did wonder if it could be construed as pretentious. Then i found that it is just an accurate description of their products. Chris the proprietor is extremely helpful and down to earth.

We don't seem to have any posties at the moment - which worries me as when they do find someone to deliver it might be a vanload...

Even a cosmetic restoration would have cost an absolute fortune - with many external parts missing which would either need sourcing (from where?) or remanufacturing. I understand it's thoroughly stuck where it is because it has deteriorated and seized up, so just extracting the hulk to even start any work would also cost a significant amount of money. Steamers are relatively easy to restore from total wrecks as there is nothing particularly technological about them - and the others you mention are unique prototypes that help tell the story. If the only thing in 15's favour is end doors (that would need reinstating anyway) then as others have said, there are related locos that show the concept, even if not the exact same model.

Good. It's a preservation embarrassment. Never in a million years was it feasible to do anything with it but scrap it.

Do I need a J50 Kit? No. Could I resist this one? Also No. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384451390605 It's even an older one that comes with Romford wheels I've been trying not to buy anything recently but sometimes the urge is too much....

Still more comfortable than an IET (and probably more structurally sound? ;))

There's an idea for a multi-pack - a line of punters checking watches and 3 buses, all with the same route number.

Just got a call back and it seems I wasn't the only one affected. Replacements to be sent

No response to two emails. Time to dust off the phone I guess.

Looks like the chassis Fell off? A curious looking thing.

Oh goodness. I just heard there was a collision but not in a tunnel. Hoping nothing serious.

This is similar to what I've heard.

Pandora?

Agreed, looks like an injector.

I'd be frowning too if someone stuck elephant ears on me. The indignity!

I was hoping to go too but could not make it

A bargain at £60 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203654779100 Or £39 directly from Wizard...

Funny looking 0-4-0 as well.

Maybe Alan Gibson might do something?

Would there be an issue with loading/unloading metal containers with 25kv a few feet above? Especially as at peesent they are loaded from above?

I've reported countless items over the years. Not sure any have ever been taken down.

Wow, I've seen 6 wheeled brake vans but not eight, apart from Queen Mary's of course. Was there any lateral movement in the wheelsets to aid curves or restrictions on routes?