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by Sails
Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:11 pm
Forum: General Model Railway Discussion / News
Topic: Bulk Buyers
Replies: 8
Views: 1568

Re: Bulk Buyers

Come on - post a list initially, bet you there will be interest! Jim Yeah I was thinking the same (I wonder what he is selling) You may get a good bit sold here at same price you bought it on the forum, I would also be inclined to go the EBay route for anything else so you get the most return for y...
by Sails
Sat May 27, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: Model Railway Shop
Topic: Shops in Essex
Replies: 11
Views: 3466

Re: Shops in Essex

However, there is a real gem in Chelmsford: http://www.johndutfieldmodelrailways.co.uk/ It had all I needed to begin my layout, and has a small but wide-ranging second-hand section as well. Really friendly and knowledgable staff as well, which helps. Now that I'm relocated to Essex I took my first ...
by Sails
Sat May 27, 2017 5:26 pm
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: Webb Coal Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 3506

Re: Webb Coal Tank

Thanks for the clip Geoff, got mine this afternoon, now I just need to find the box with the track and controller in it after the chaos of this months house move.

Mark
by Sails
Wed May 24, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: Webb Coal Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 3506

Re: Webb Coal Tank

Sounds good Geoff,
If you produced a quick video it would be great. Interested in what you said about the right turns as I thinking a relatively tight turning layout for these smaller locos.

Regards

Mark
by Sails
Wed May 24, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: Webb Coal Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 3506

Re: Webb Coal Tank

Good to hear all the positive reports so far, I was going to buy one on the first day of release from kernow but thought I'd wait to hear some feedback.
by Sails
Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:32 pm
Forum: General Model Railway Discussion / News
Topic: Does anybody run a specific era?
Replies: 16
Views: 2805

Re: Does anybody run a specific era?

My steam locos are half LMS half early BR with the wagons/rolling stock similarly split. All my diesel locos are Irish '80's onwards along with similar coaches. I got the sealink liveried coaches recently and think I will get some of these Scotrail marked coaches and run them alongside the Irish sto...
by Sails
Sun Apr 23, 2017 11:13 pm
Forum: Other Model Railway Manufacturers and Gauges
Topic: SilverFox Models
Replies: 1
Views: 885

SilverFox Models

Just found this model maker, anyone have any feedback on their stock?
by Sails
Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: 31-612 Class V1/V3
Replies: 6
Views: 2573

31-612 Class V1/V3

On one of my weekly lunchtime trips to he London Transport Museum I saw one of these models in the display cabinet. I never saw one of these or ceryainly pay any attention to it if I saw it online but seeing it on display I really lliked the look of the loco. Does anybody have one or can shar a revi...
by Sails
Thu Apr 20, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: General Model Railway Discussion / News
Topic: OO/HO scales
Replies: 9
Views: 1599

Re: OO/HO scales

TimberSurf wrote:I bought a Lima HO diesel and silver/grey coaches and immediately sold them on!
The differenced is marked!
See 8 pics down the page http://www.flickriver.com/photos/trains ... 710376928/
Ahh thats a pity, its OO only then
by Sails
Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:49 pm
Forum: General Model Railway Discussion / News
Topic: OO/HO scales
Replies: 9
Views: 1599

OO/HO scales

Hi All,

I know that both scales will run on the sam track and their is a slight difference inthe scales but is it noticable? If I have a HO loco beside a OO loco or haulingOO rlling stock do they look okay together? The HO bargins on Kernow jus look too good to turn down.

Thanks

Mark
by Sails
Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: General Model Railway Discussion / News
Topic: Spare Decoders
Replies: 2
Views: 891

Re: Spare Decoders

I'm in a similar situation, a small collection of decoders, using for lighting sounds a good idea.
by Sails
Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:08 pm
Forum: Other Model Railway Manufacturers and Gauges
Topic: Murphy Models Class 071
Replies: 1
Views: 927

Murphy Models Class 071

Arrived this morning, fantastic looking, a heavy and superbly detailed model. Unfortunately when trying to remove the body retaining screws to fit the dcc decoder I broke off a windscreen wiper and an aerial (why do they fit those screws so tight?). A tiny bit of glue should get those back on. Very ...
by Sails
Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: 35-075 Class E4
Replies: 3
Views: 1351

35-075 Class E4

Picked this loco up from Kernows bargins, great loco, nice heavy robust runner, doesnt really fit into my rrecent purchases in terms of era/livery but I'm finding myself mix and match all sorts these days. For the price it was going at its a good addition, just need to weather that white cab roof so...
by Sails
Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: General Model Railway Discussion / News
Topic: Weathering Services
Replies: 10
Views: 2223

Re: Weathering Services

I would like to try but I have all the artistic talents of a empty tin of mushy peas. Plus I know I would never be happy with what I do, I prefer seeing what others can offer and avail of their services.
by Sails
Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: DCC Forum
Topic: Generic Decoder?
Replies: 7
Views: 1565

Re: Generic Decoder?

My decoder history, I bought several locos and had either hattons/bachmann decoders installed at purchase. I have since upgraded all to Lenz decoders and the difference in performance is very noticeable. I had two locos that I had Zimo decoders fitted (have sold on now) but was happy with the Zimos....