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  1. brian777999
    Which years did the loco 1008 run in the arched ''Lancashire and Yorkshire'' livery as currently being sold by Locomotion ?
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    So what is the best tool for a beginner : a lining Pen or a good quality bow pen ? Or is it a case that you have to try them both and see for yourself ?
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    Okay, so not quite the perfect pair to run together (BoBo and LT Pannier). It does seem quite strange that Heljan would produce a loco for which there are no matching coaches ? Still, many people have bought one ...or two
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    1. I am seeing quite a number of different coaches run with these locos. Which are the correct BR coaches if you are modelling the 1950's ? 2. Did these locos ever work freight or parcel trains during the 50's ? 3. Which version of the BoBo can be run correctly beside the London Transport panniers ?
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    Can you tell me which coaches the London Transport Metropolitan BoBo should be pulling ? Were they used on freight trains too ?
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    Do you feel that this BG fiasco has damaged Heljan's reputation ? I did have my eye on their London Transport Metropolitan BoBo but it is not cheap and I do not want to risk the money after reading about all their problems with the Garratt motors.
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    I think that the Old Testament mentions that being married to a tanner was legitimate grounds for the woman to divorce him !
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    Was the Hornby 3.5 inch live steam Rocket loco any good ? I had a second hand one many years ago but I could never get it to work properly. I suspect that there was some damage there somewhere. Does anybody regularly steam one on their garden layout ?
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    1. What sort of coupler is on the loco in the photo ? 2. What sort of couplers will be used on the model ? 3. I want one now ! How long do I have to wait ?
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    It is a superb model but I am surprised that they did not blacken the valve gear as there is a lot of it !
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    Richard : can we have a few shots of it in the dark please ? Those lights look great.
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    In view of the delicate and complicated nature of this loco then Hattons might consider extra wrapping/packing for this item. It might save them money in the long run and avoid disappointed cutomers.
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    Can this silicon tubing be used to conduct live steam from a boiler to a stationary steam engine ? I am thinking of using it on a temporary basis for testing purposes. The working temperature is from minus 60 to 180 degrees celsius : http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200702413425?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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    There are a number of books in this series relating to using the lathe. Which one would you recommend for a beginner ? I am thinking of buying both #34 and #43.
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    Great result ; mine will definitely be painted yellow. Did you use Fox transfers wasp stripes on the sides (or pieces of them) ?
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    I have heard, but not actually seen this. Does anybody have a photo ?
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    I see that Dart Castings do a 9 leaf wagon spring #2284. I was thinking that they might suffice. Any opinions on this ? http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/mjt/2284.php
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    Who makes suitable leaf springs for this loco ? Most of the old LOTI's are missing their leaf springs and they are not available as spares.
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    Yes... and next year we want the six wheel Sentinel but with working lights this time !
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    So the side sheets just pull out ? That is good news ; I thought I may have to cut them off. Will you replace the handrails on the sides ?
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    Yes, that struck me as very odd too. I am guessing that they think UK modellors have come to accept locos without lights and so they did not bother. But surely all shunting locos would have had lights as a safety feature ?
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    Yes, I quite agree. The windows may not be that great and coloured plastic is definitely a step backwards but for 45 pounds I think we can all live with it especially as some of us intend to spray it anyway. Nice to hear that it runs well at slow speeds.
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    . Having just got a non sound fitted Europa Hornby 08 cheap for the master, I thought I should make a start on the slave. How cheap is cheap ? All the second hand ones I see on ebay are almost the same price as a new one ! The 08's certainly hold their value. I live in Australia so we do not have too many OO gauge swap meets here. I thought that the 08's were pretty powerful shunters so what sort of loads required the extra slave units ?.
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    How thick is the plastic on that side panel ? I am thinking of cutting it off as some of the Sentinels did not have it and I think they look better without it. I intend to respray the whole thing in black or dark grey. Yes, those front windows look a bit dodgy !
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    All of my wagons are fitted with 3 link couplers. If I were to fit Kadees then the 3 link couplers would have to be removed. Does anybody make a plastic hook which could be fitted to the end of the wagon for appearance sake ? I have not seen anything on the market.
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