MarkC
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You can actually get past Scalby & all the way to Gallows Close. (A Sainsburys stands on part of the old yard there). The station site at Scalby & a little bit of the trackbed north of it has been built on, but there is a clear diversion which takes you back onto the route at the north end of the viaduct. Yes, a very scenic route, but a swine to work, particularly in winter, with steep climbs either side of Ravenscar; 1 in 39 southbound & 1 in 41 northbound. Then you had the reversals at each end to complicate matters. Mark
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Quite. Whilst we all have to accept that Royal Mail's recent increases are not good for the wallet, sadly some vendors are taking the you-know-what... Mark
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Ten grand? That's one hell of a first sale! (and a lot of commission to eBay...) Mark
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I agree with much of what you've put, pheaton. However, the LMS 10000 bunch haven't been put off, & frankly much of their gear will be pretty basic - no modern electronics in the control systems for a start - all discrete components that will be easier to obtain & change for a while yet, unlike much modern stuff. The heavy stuff; yes, more expensive to manufacture from new than many steam locomotive parts, but again, straightforward in engineering terms. Mark
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You could well be right, Ian - or someone wanted it for spares! Cheers Mark
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How about this gem? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MIDLAND-PANTOGRAPHED-EMU-Hornby-based-OO-gauge-/171036285005?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item27d28e984d Fictional? No kidding Mark
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""Reason for sale is I need the funds for my university degree and no refunds offered due to the nature of the hobby"" That's an interesting 'reason' - but at least he's up front about it... Will still pass on it though Mark
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Someone's put a bid in... Mark
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I got mine from Aldi about 4 weeks ago - great bit of kit for just under £20 Mark
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Level crossing stupidity...
MarkC replied to Katier's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
I feel so sorry for the train drivers in such situations - that first one in particular. Sheesh... Mark -
I would be SO tempted to do just that, especially if known 'rivet counters' were in the vicinity. Appropriate photo evidence to hand, of course... Maybe it's just my sense of humour Mark
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I don't think so... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290860672145?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Up to £12.50 with 4 hours or so to go Mark
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Perhaps he builds one with each hand... As for the price... Mark
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Great links, Matt - love the shot of Larpool viaduct!!! Mark
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Very interesting. Thanks. Presumably it would run to Hull docks then. I'd love to know more about that. Time to start digging. Mark
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Have we had this one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251216274276?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Not so much 'madness' as 'extremely hopeful', even with a motor included... Mark
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What an interesting photo, QP - thanks for linking to it Mark
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I wonder if anyone knows about fish traffic along the Scarborough line from Whitby, if any? Possibly the odd load from Robin Hoods Bay? If so, would it have been vans at the rear of passenger trains, or dedicated workings? Also, would it have been worked via Whitby or Scarborough? I'm researching goods traffic along the coast, and information is a little sparse at present. Cheers Mark
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To reply to QuoitsPlayer, no problem for me either.All very interesting . Thanks for sharing the info Mark
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I've just got my hands on a copy of Ken Hoole's book mentioned upthread. Looking forward to reading it Mark
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Thanks, Coach. I hope you didn't spend too much time hunting that down Cheers Mark
