The Rail Enthusiast thread

[Mad Doug Biker]

Lusting costs nowt, which is handy.

No, NOT like that Classic!!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I do like that Warship:

http://www.stationroadsteam.co.uk/stock pages/6092/index.htm

....... I must admit, but to be honest with you, I'd prefer one in tatty BR blue (or possibly Maroon) in run down condition with full weathering and looking every inch the dog's bollox!!

I saw a similar O Gauge model of Western D1048 Western Lady like that a few years back and I would absolutely LOVE one too!!

'Ex Works' condition is boring!!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

One of these would be better than nothing though, even if it was called Sebastopol!!:

http://website.lineone.net/~cbwesson/GWR Rover.htm

Best part of £600, it would be nice, I must admit!!

 

[Gravity Aided]

I like the live steamers, but that would take time and resources away from bicycles, beagles, and golf. And meddling in parish goings-on.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I like the live steamers, but that would take time and resources away from bicycles, beagles, and golf. And meddling in parish goings-on.

Yes and yet again, I would have nowhere to keep and run it anyway!!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

The closest I have come to run down and weathered Hydraulics so far are these two that I bought from Kernow Models in Cornwall (old 'Western' country)

I need to point out that they were specially weathered and detailed by an expert and are said to be one of the best weathered and detailed ready to run Western models yet made. To see them close up really is something!!:

Western Musketeer in 'Chromatic' Blue

http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.co...s_52_Diesel_Hydraulic_Locomotive_number_D1030

And Western Ruler in final BR blue

http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.co...s_52_Diesel_Hydraulic_Locomotive_number_D1050

Are they worth the money?? Probably not, but hey, they are nice and most importantly, I like them!!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

And the rest of their limited editions, including Western Princess and Viscount in Maroon:

http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/category/1102/Diesel_Locomotives

 

[classic33]

Try Olivias Models, Millenium Models, Frizinghall Models, The Loco Shed, Rails of Sheffield, Shunters Junction, GuageMaster, OnTracks, Hattons.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Try Olivias Models, Millenium Models, Frizinghall Models, The Loco Shed, Rails of Sheffield, Shunters Junction, GuageMaster, OnTracks, Hattons.

I know, but I have stopped buying models a lot of the time as I don't have a layout, so they either go into storage or are displayed like my weathered Bachman class 85s'.

In short, I only buy what I REALLY like these days.

I need to get the Westerns on display, but I need to get a set up (and coaching stock) that would do them justice!!

 

[classic33]

Nothing to stop you looking and lusting though!
And a possible lead on 139, just waiting for him to get back to me.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Nothing to stop you looking and lusting though!
And a possible lead on 139, just waiting for him to get back to me.

139?

 

[classic33]

I caused a bit of panic with Hornby & Bachmann when I enquired if they ever did a "Dominion of Pakistan".

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I caused a bit of panic with Hornby & Bachmann when I enquired if they ever did a "Dominion of Pakistan".

No, just an Empire and Empress Of India!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I bet there were some Jubilees named after places now in Pakistan though!!

 

[classic33]

No, just an Empire and Empress Of India!

I ended up getting the nameplates from Australia for her.