That's a real shame with the Class 60 @reddragon - I have had similar issues in the past - but that 411 looks lovely, and especially nice when coupled to the other units! Loving the developments. 
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Perhaps 10 is too many for a lot of people?
Maybe offer up 5, and then the rest once they sell?
reddragon
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The rake was 15 so already a 'short' rake!
reddragon
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Down to 7 TEA tankers now and 4 Lima locos, selling at £20 each.
I remember travelling on them when I was young when I lived near Margate.
i just wish a refurbished unit would be produced as I used to drive them when I worked on Southeastern based at Faversham.
That’s quite cheap for the Lima locos?
reddragon
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haha just the TEA tankers, Locos go for more!
Ah right!
reddragon
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So long since my last update!
So November I sold my Lima 31,60 and my Hornby 466 and bought the class 411 already shown
In December I sold some Lima TEA wagons
In January my new no. 1 loco arrived. Wow it is a good loco, hauls 40+ coaches without an issue and loves to drop & raise its pants
Yes an Accurascale Class 92, my second AS loco.
In February I managed to clear my rake of Lima TEA wagons, all gone, last ones are in the post.
As of today Hornby 71000 departed minus DCC chip as did an unexpected departure of my Hattons Class 66 (I wonder why?)
I have a Lima Class 59 and Bachmann Class 416 for sale along with a single Hornby coach, until the next eBay seller discount sale!
I have 2 new locos and 9 coaches due shortly, I guess in April but my sales income will result in some more new orders!!
So November I sold my Lima 31,60 and my Hornby 466 and bought the class 411 already shown
In December I sold some Lima TEA wagons
In January my new no. 1 loco arrived. Wow it is a good loco, hauls 40+ coaches without an issue and loves to drop & raise its pants
Yes an Accurascale Class 92, my second AS loco.
In February I managed to clear my rake of Lima TEA wagons, all gone, last ones are in the post.
As of today Hornby 71000 departed minus DCC chip as did an unexpected departure of my Hattons Class 66 (I wonder why?)
I have a Lima Class 59 and Bachmann Class 416 for sale along with a single Hornby coach, until the next eBay seller discount sale!
I have 2 new locos and 9 coaches due shortly, I guess in April but my sales income will result in some more new orders!!
I was just wondering the other day where you'd got to @reddragon! Great to hear that things are still going on. Accurascale really do seem to know what they're doing, don't they? That Class 92 sounds (and looks!) absolutely amazing. I saw a video of one raising and lowering its pantographs the other day and blimey it's clever how these boffins do it. I'm thinking it's all a plan - as soon as I stop paying attention they all make these lovely models!
-Peter
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reddragon
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haha, I should post a picture with her pants down on DC 3rd railWhat a lovely looking model even with its pants up.
I have sold my class 416 and GWR coach and will list some more stuff soon to make space for my new arrivals!
Iskra
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Looks excellent, thanks for the update. I'm also awaiting plenty of Accurascale stuff
reddragon
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Accurascale are the best manufacturers around. I have 2 of their locos and 12 wagons.Looks excellent, thanks for the update. I'm also awaiting plenty of Accurascale stuff
Iskra
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I’ve got a class 37 of there’s on order, I’m waiting to see how that turns out before ordering another loco but I would like a 66 or less likely a 50.
Their CS MK5’s are amazing though and I also have another 10 Mk2’s on order from them.
Their stuff looks phenomenal I must say.
Iskra
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And generally reasonably priced, just showing what can be done and how other manufacturers are ripping us off in certain cases.
reddragon
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My class 92 with her pants down
and a newly arrived HIA making a rake of 19 HIA/MJA wagons in Freightliner Green
The Bachmann class 70 is reaching it's haulage limits. Still 8 HIAs to get and they're heavy.
I moved my AS class 92 to the Container wagons due to it's weight following the departure of the Hattons 66, my Dapol 68 moved to the AS HYA wagons and my EFE 58 to the Network Rail track wagons.
I have some failures at the moment.
My Heljan D1015 seems to have a driveshaft failure - need to check
My Lima D1016 is dead, I guess cable come loose
Mainline 56084 is being tricky as is Bachmann 57301
My Hornby 67027 is only running in one direction
My Bachmann Windhoff is also playing dead too!
Typical winter loco failures!
and a newly arrived HIA making a rake of 19 HIA/MJA wagons in Freightliner Green
The Bachmann class 70 is reaching it's haulage limits. Still 8 HIAs to get and they're heavy.
I moved my AS class 92 to the Container wagons due to it's weight following the departure of the Hattons 66, my Dapol 68 moved to the AS HYA wagons and my EFE 58 to the Network Rail track wagons.
I have some failures at the moment.
My Heljan D1015 seems to have a driveshaft failure - need to check
My Lima D1016 is dead, I guess cable come loose
Mainline 56084 is being tricky as is Bachmann 57301
My Hornby 67027 is only running in one direction
My Bachmann Windhoff is also playing dead too!
Typical winter loco failures!
Did you ever get the loft insulated in the end? We’ve found that stuff runs very differently depending on temperatures and humidity etc.
That 92 looks fantastic.
That 92 looks lovely. Tempted by one of the 37's or 66's when they come along.
reddragon
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It is mostly insulated & I added roof windows. In the summer it doesn't get hotter than outside and in the winter it's cold but a lot warmer than outside.
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My Heljan D1015 seems to have a driveshaft failure - one end has failed
My Lima D1016 is dead, I guess cable come loose - Fixed
Mainline 56084 is being tricky as is Bachmann 57301 - 56084 cleaned & fine
My Hornby 67027 is only running in one direction - TBC
My Bachmann Windhoff is also playing dead too! - OK runs on DC, I can programme the chip, but no action in DCC
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This the problem with large fleets. It can become quite a lot to keep on top of.
I think I’ve got about ten locomotives and a DMU and even that can be challenging if things start to go wrong. I’m currently waiting for my 37 to go kaput because sometimes it plays up for no apparent reason.
I think I’ve got about ten locomotives and a DMU and even that can be challenging if things start to go wrong. I’m currently waiting for my 37 to go kaput because sometimes it plays up for no apparent reason.
reddragon
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On the other hand (I used to have 70 older locos) there's always plenty running well in service. Old Lima locos are such solid reliable locos and ringfield Hornby repairable. These new locos are a pain!
Anyways, my Lima 59001 sold tonight so down to 3 Lima. Only their huge couplings really go against them!
Can you still get the brushes and springs for the old Hornby and Lima motors?
reddragon
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Yes spares are plentiful, you have more of an issue with newer locos. Remember that old stuff had standard motors & wheels.
I even got new replacement gears for my Mainline Warship. Added extra weight to that today as the trains were getting too heavy for it!
I reckon a garden railway just using old but detailed Lima/Hornby and Mainline stuff would be quite a nice project to do. A lot of it can still look good, it’s cheap to buy and it’s robust too.
reddragon
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Mainline locos are bags of nails, super snowflakey and give up at any challenge! The 2 I have are on low mileage use so they don't run out of miles. A bit like the end for PEP units!
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Today a late Xmas present arrived in the form of a Bachmann class 438 unit 8022 to join my class 491 unit 404
I also have another new loco still in it's box, pics tomorrow!
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reddragon
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Mmmm Chocolate. Finally down to a good price. Colletts are a good model shop!
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Another batch of HIAs arrived today. I now have 16/21 of those available. Really good wagons, typically £25 each
On eBay I have 2 Bachmann NSE coaches listed, as I'm switching to AS versions, plus a MBA wagon and my Bachmann MPV Windhoff.
I am again having a review of my stock and selling what doesn't work for me anymore. With wagon rakes typically 12-22 wagons, and coaches 8-10 coaches, some locos really don't cut it!
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Another batch of HIAs arrived today. I now have 16/21 of those available. Really good wagons, typically £25 each
On eBay I have 2 Bachmann NSE coaches listed, as I'm switching to AS versions, plus a MBA wagon and my Bachmann MPV Windhoff.
I am again having a review of my stock and selling what doesn't work for me anymore. With wagon rakes typically 12-22 wagons, and coaches 8-10 coaches, some locos really don't cut it!
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reddragon
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2 more arrivals
HIA 369002
And awaiting DCC fitting - Dapol 59206
Heljan D1015 is now away for repairs to it's drive shaft.
HIA 369002
And awaiting DCC fitting - Dapol 59206
Heljan D1015 is now away for repairs to it's drive shaft.