Leicester Thumper
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Hi all. I do seem to be obtaining quite a little collection of HD stock and track. I already have enough to start the layout, but considering that i bought the majority of it 5 years ago or more, whenever I try to buy a loco I seem to be out of touch with the prices. I have had an idea (albeit not a new one) to convert some Triang Hornby and 1980's and 90's Hornby models to 3 rail so they can join my small fleet of locos. It would also help me add a little variety. I just wondered, I know that there used to be such conversion kits available to carry out this modification, do these kits still exist? or is there a supplier of said conversion kits? I have some curiosity of devising a conversion myself, So I don't feel deterred even if no such conversion kits exist anymore. I was also wondering which locos would be the best to convert, obviously diesels can be a given choice most of the time due to the design of the chassis, particularly where one bogie is motorised and the other is a dummy. I also wondered if anyone here has done such conversions before and wondered what the results were. I am currently searching the forums as I typoe looking for information. many thanks, LT -
I will admit, I can't wait to see what the impact on the market will be like with the TTS range. In comparison, a moderate to high end sound quality fitted model all set up and ready to go can cost the best part of £300, so really the premise of an affordable sub 100 quid model with fitted DCC and sound is actually a steal. It is about time that the hobby did have something affordable* to attract those on limited budgets, beginners and veterens alike. Despite the molding being ex Lima, as has been said already, the detail still isn't too bad on that moulding. One has to remember, this does open opportunities for detailing the models and customising them and provides a base for beginners to pick up the glue and tweezers and add some pipe details and nameplates. All round, its an affordable option, its a good step to take into the hobby and the appeal is there. I say Hornby are on to a winner with this. *when I say affordable I mean In the modern context, as compared to the prices of other locos and items of rolling stock. Affordable to me is buying a carriage for no more than about 13 quid!! (Then again I'm 22 and still remember only paying 45 quid for a class 110 DMU new in its box!!)
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salt and vinegar crisps. the best kid
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Kinda accidently bought a class 66 today. Now I just need a Bright yellow 31 and the other two coaches that farish made in yellow. then I'm ready
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foot is incredably painful after puncturing my foot on my screwdriver last night... Don't ask, cause I don't know either!
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Battery powered/Radio controlled locos
Leicester Thumper replied to StuartM's topic in Radio Control
cheers guys, this is ace! -
what the &%^*? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRAHAM-FARISH-N-GAUGE-57XX-GWR-PANNIER-TANK-LOCO-5786-/111063298244?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item19dbe370c4
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covered in a horrific rash.... have bad tummy and a sore throat... bad thing is I work in a cafe!!!
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Battery powered/Radio controlled locos
Leicester Thumper replied to StuartM's topic in Radio Control
impressed with the discussions in this thread etc, but I have come here for one reason.... Would it be possible to make a Remote control Diesel in N gauge? I think it is.... -
GCR Derailment....
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Apparently my post count is 666!!
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got saturday and sunday off, working tomorrow and monday and getting time and a half, WOO
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can't seem to find opening hours for rails of sheffields shop?
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off work today due to having a poorly tumtum :-( Friend says I have a mutation of the Norovirus! looks like I have a day to build a kit then :-)
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feels a thread coming on as he has lots of balsa wood for a light compact branch line terminus layout.
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After watching that programme I am still giggling how some dozy person can get 06:38 and 18:38 confused....
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note to self... don't mix so much milliput up next time...
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applying for a job with EMT, wish me luck
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that's the one! thanks!
and Dave, can't do that, I'm a maiden fan! 
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