centraltrains Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 3 hours ago, TomScrut said: Hornby 1:1 Collection 45379 Black 5, £120.99 delivered https://www.365games.co.uk/model-kits/Hornby-11-collection-br-class-5mt-4-6-0-era-11-model-train Something seems a bit off about that site to me... Why would a shop stock so much Hornby (relatively high value compared to their other items) and only list them under "Model Kits"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jonnyuk Posted June 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, centraltrains said: Something seems a bit off about that site to me... Why would a shop stock so much Hornby (relatively high value compared to their other items) and only list them under "Model Kits"? i have used them before, not for train stuff though. you can pay through paypal so your covered. the only issue maybe if the item turns up faulty etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, centraltrains said: Something seems a bit off about that site to me... Why would a shop stock so much Hornby (relatively high value compared to their other items) and only list them under "Model Kits"? It's the same address as xbite which looks like this https://www.xbite.co.uk/ e-commerce company Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 23 minutes ago, centraltrains said: Something seems a bit off about that site to me... Why would a shop stock so much Hornby (relatively high value compared to their other items) and only list them under "Model Kits"? I seem to remember someone confirming that this trader was bona fide. However, there was some posts about the sourcing of items advertised from outside the UK and possible H M R C duties to pay. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 32 minutes ago, centraltrains said: Something seems a bit off about that site to me... Why would a shop stock so much Hornby (relatively high value compared to their other items) and only list them under "Model Kits"? I asked about them a while back on here. Somebody said they had ordered from them before no issues. I paid by PayPal so my £120.99 is coming back if it doesn't turn up! I think it's a lot of different stuff not a dedicated model railway shop so that's why I bet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Black 5 Bear said: I seem to remember someone confirming that this trader was bona fide. However, there was some posts about the sourcing of items advertised from outside the UK and possible H M R C duties to pay. That was my post asking about them. I was asking about 2 traders, this one is UK based. The other one was HK based with the customs issues I think. https://www.365games.co.uk/page/about Edited June 17, 2020 by TomScrut 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK 50A Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, centraltrains said: Something seems a bit off about that site to me... Why would a shop stock so much Hornby (relatively high value compared to their other items) and only list them under "Model Kits"? This was my reply when someone wrote similar, last April... They're fine, just not a toy train specialist. Alun 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, YK 50A said: This was my reply when someone wrote similar, last April... 'Twas I, but that has reminded me it was Hobby King with the out of Europe warehousing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottrains29 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 2 hours ago, centraltrains said: Something seems a bit off about that site to me... Why would a shop stock so much Hornby (relatively high value compared to their other items) and only list them under "Model Kits"? I bought a few Hornby models from them back in March when they also had a 10% off code. Was unsure at first as it took a whole month to arrive. Not sure if it was to do with the virus or just their system. Either way when adding topcashback plus reward credits, my Virgin 87 effectively worked out at less than £100. Prices tend to fluctuate almost weekly in a similar way to Amazon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Just now, scottrains29 said: I bought a few Hornby models from them back in March when they also had a 10% off code. Was unsure at first as it took a whole month to arrive. Not sure if it was to do with the virus or just their system. A lot of their listings say 7-14 days to dispatch which suggests they have to order it from somewhere else first. Some like the 1:1 black five are same day dispatch so they must have those in stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted June 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2020 This looks good...... https://railsofsheffield.com/products/30695/Bachmann-39-578-oo-gauge-br-auto-trailer-crimson-cream-coach-no-w234?utm_source=Mailing+List&utm_campaign=8ebb101466-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_06_17_03_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_74d01bc2ed-8ebb101466-5287709 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Another Bure Valley Models bargain, Blue livery King Class at £100. http://www.burevalleymodels.com/p/8725/R3410---BR-King-Henry-III-BR-Blue-Early-Crest 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 31 minutes ago, Black 5 Bear said: Another Bure Valley Models bargain, Blue livery King Class at £100. http://www.burevalleymodels.com/p/8725/R3410---BR-King-Henry-III-BR-Blue-Early-Crest Dammit! Stop showing me shiny things! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Coryton Posted June 20, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) Quite a lot of new items have just appeared on the Hereford web site, mostly in one off quantities but as usual with some good prices. No photos, and some vague descriptions (i.e. Flying Scotsman just described as an A3) so you need to do a little work. (Edited to add: as helpfully pointed out below, the name and number are given further down - under the "add" box). Thankfully there's nothing I want there because I've already given them too much money recently. It's good of them to provide some lockdown entertainment though - I've been enjoying coming back every day to see what else has appeared. Edited June 20, 2020 by Coryton 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted June 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Coryton said: Quite a lot of new items have just appeared on the Hereford web site, mostly in one off quantities but as usual with some good prices. No photos, and some vague descriptions (i.e. Flying Scotsman just described as an A3) so you need to do a little work. Thankfully there's nothing I want there because I've already given them too much money recently. It's good of them to provide some lockdown entertainment though - I've been enjoying coming back every day to see what else has appeared. You're sorely tempting me. Amongst the new stock they have Hornby Large Prairie in BR black (6145) for £119.99 + p/p which is quite a keen price, maybe others have it a bit cheaper but it seems a good price to me. 8 in stock, and I have to say 8 still in stock though I might weaken over the weekend. http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=340_350_354_351&products_id=12206 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted June 20, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Coryton said: Quite a lot of new items have just appeared on the Hereford web site, mostly in one off quantities but as usual with some good prices. Thanks for the heads up, just treated myself to a DCC fitted N15 late crest for 86 quid i.e. about half current list price. Still a few others at similar prices http://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=Hornby+n15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 There was a BR 4MT on there at what I thought were good prices. And EWS 56s, several of those for about £80 IIRC including a DCC fitted one. Nothing quite suitable for me but some good stuff in there 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Coryton said: some vague descriptions (i.e. Flying Scotsman just described as an A3) In most cases it says the name or number further down, as in the main title says the class, BR etc and then below the price it normally gives a name/number 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted June 20, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Coryton said: It's good of them to provide some lockdown entertainment though - I've been enjoying coming back every day to see what else has appeared. I do wonder where the heck they're finding this continual stream of new/old stuff - the N15 I've just ordered was released in 2008! Sorely tempted by a class 56 - not to run on the the same layout at the same time mind you. honest guv. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2020 Honestly if you have ever see the basement in the shop you will understand where these things are coming from! back in about 2007 I got a rake of ‘new’ stock replica railways MK1 intercity charter coaches from there, all at about £10’a pop! Ive got to work a train to Hereford on Thursday morning but unfortunately I get there far too early to justify hanging about until it opens and having a proper look round again 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScRSG Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 57 minutes ago, spamcan61 said: I do wonder where the heck they're finding this continual stream of new/old stuff - the N15 I've just ordered was released in 2008! Sorely tempted by a class 56 - not to run on the the same layout at the same time mind you. honest guv. If you have ever visited their shop you will know why - it is a veritable Alladin's cave! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) Lots of new stuff in at clarksrailworks this jumped out at me, not my scale etc but I believe still sought after, certainly going for 1/2 again on eBay n gauge Kato eurostar £95 https://clarkrailworks.com/collections/all-stock/products/kato-10-327-eurostar-8-car-set dcc fitted blue Pullman £385 https://clarkrailworks.com/collections/all-stock/products/Bachmann-oo-31-255dc-midland-pullman-six-car-unit-nanking-blue-dcc-fitted Edited June 21, 2020 by big jim 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) Notice the Eurostar has gone but a further look reveals TTS sound fitted ‘maude’ for £135 seems to be sold out everywhere else or at a premium on eBay https://clarkrailworks.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/Hornby-oo-r3600tts-nbr-j36-class-673-maude-dcc-sound Edited June 21, 2020 by big jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nova Scotian Posted June 21, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, big jim said: Notice the Eurostar has gone but a further look reveals TTS sound fitted ‘maude’ for £135 seems to be sold out everywhere else or at a premium on eBay https://clarkrailworks.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/Hornby-oo-r3600tts-nbr-j36-class-673-maude-dcc-sound Sent the Eurostar to my father, he gifted himself for father's day Thanks Jim! And so I don't get yelled at for not following the rules - here's Hornby R3919 PD Ports Class 66, 66109 'Teesport Express' for 55 GBP. Bure Valley Models http://www.burevalleymodels.com/p/17266/R3919---PD-Ports-Class-66-Co-Co-66109-Teesport-Express - six (6) available at time of posting. No connection to BVM, but previously happy customer and that seems like a cracking price for a new 66, I can't see it anywhere else cheaper. Edited June 21, 2020 by Nova Scotian Clarity 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Aldi have a cordless power drill set in, selection of bits/drills/disc etc. Could be useful. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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