Horsetan Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 ^^ OT but in respect of the previous comment, I think an original 1961 Triumph Herald went for auction last Saturday. It only had 20 miles on the clock...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Just to stress, Code 3 is really from the die cast game. It should only be used to describe the bus on your bridge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valeofyork Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 ^^ OT but in respect of the previous comment, I think an original 1961 Triumph Herald went for auction last Saturday. It only had 20 miles on the clock...... But was it still in the box? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 But was it still in the box? It had basically been in a box (a garage ) all its life! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) ^^ OT but in respect of the previous comment, I think an original 1961 Triumph Herald went for auction last Saturday. It only had 20 miles on the clock...... My Father (aka The Pt Way Dept) owns a 1964 MGB roadster in Tartan Red, seen here giving The Small Controller a ride: He was interviewed in the local paper at the time of the Aged Ps' silver wedding because he was still driving the same car, in the same job (Western Region Civil Engineer, albeit a bit promoted), living in the same house, with the same wife, and dare I say it drinking in the same pub (where he had struck up conversation with the journalist) as 25 years before. The car did go into storage for a long while when my sister was born because they couldn't bolt two baby seats in the back as they had with my one, and was eventually renovated from a parlous state having lived in a friend's barn where chickens roosted in it and eventually a roof fell down on the thing. Anyway, I digress. Having had it restored to just short of concours condition (Code 3? ) Dad got a limited mileage policy so he could take the thing out for a spin now & again. After approximately three weeks he was close to the annual allowance, to changed the policy to unlimited including business purposes (and bless him insured me on it) & for the rest of his working life used to roar up to site meetings in the thing! Edited October 2, 2013 by C&WR 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) I do not really care about the collectors or dealers. What I enjoy is getting a RTR model and upgrading it by detailing, re-numbering/naming and then weathering. Or even building a kit. The only mint boxed items I have are the ones awaiting a works visit to be upgraded in appearance and down-graded in collectable value! A couple of examples:- Hornby Black 5. Started life as 45253. Converted to EM. Brassmasters detailing kit. Re-numbered and weathered:- Pair Bachmann DE Shunters:- Edited October 2, 2013 by andytrains 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Those are amateur weathered. Professionally weathered is more orange. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
84A Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Someone else jumping on the breaking sets up bandwagon. This guy appears to be having a bit of a giraffe in the price department though (I think he thinks its the maroon verison?) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-LOCO-ONLY-6220-FROM-R3092-CORONATION-SCOT-SET-BRAND-NEW-FROM-BOX-/350890002952?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item51b2ac8a08 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verityboo Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Someone else jumping on the breaking sets up bandwagon. This guy appears to be having a bit of a giraffe in the price department though (I think he thinks its the maroon verison?) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-LOCO-ONLY-6220-FROM-R3092-CORONATION-SCOT-SET-BRAND-NEW-FROM-BOX-/350890002952?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item51b2ac8a08 No mention of the tender, wonder if that's extra?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted October 2, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2013 At the very least you would have thought the seller would have noticed that the contents in no way resembles the picture on the box... http://www.ebay.co.u...=item20d869a00c But you have to admit - it isn't painted yet. It's amazing what a good coat of paint and some decals will do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I think an original 1961 Triumph Herald went for auction last Saturday. It only had 20 miles on the clock......What a waste .... almost as bad as buying the latest RTR loco and leaving that in a box all its life. I once had a s/h (second engine) Herald with over 100K times as many miles on the "broken" clock, wonderful car/nostalgia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlswood Nob Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Afternoon all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlswood Nob Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Afternoon all I also agree that models are meant to be run. Who gets pleasure from looking at a series of boxes in a display cabinet? I also collect cricket books, and there are those who buy them at inflated prices and never read them. Mine are all well thumbed and couple have been rebound, but they give me much more pleasure than if they were merely items behind glass panels. I know a farmer who spent ages and a lot of money restoring an old Bentley. On a summer's day you often see him hurtling through the village, going round corners on opposite lock with tyres smoking. When someone told him that he should treat a valuable car with care, he remarked "They are meant to be driven hard". Earlswood nob Edited October 2, 2013 by Earlswood Nob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted October 2, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2013 Afternoon all Good morning - 01:30 here & bed time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Someone else jumping on the breaking sets up bandwagon. This guy appears to be having a bit of a giraffe in the price department though (I think he thinks its the maroon verison?) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-LOCO-ONLY-6220-FROM-R3092-CORONATION-SCOT-SET-BRAND-NEW-FROM-BOX-/350890002952?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item51b2ac8a08 And the tender? (Even collectors want that!) (and, ideally, the complete set...) Edited October 2, 2013 by Il Grifone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 And the tender? (Even collectors want that!) (and, ideally, the complete set...) I have asked the question of the seller. This once I'd love it to be a genuine error that's remedied. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valeofyork Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290988658393?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Starting price of 300 but still a reserve on it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Someone else jumping on the breaking sets up bandwagon. This guy appears to be having a bit of a giraffe in the price department though (I think he thinks its the maroon verison?) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-LOCO-ONLY-6220-FROM-R3092-CORONATION-SCOT-SET-BRAND-NEW-FROM-BOX-/350890002952?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item51b2ac8a08 I have found 2 of the 3 coaches....£50.00 each! 1st Class coach..1st Class price! LINK... But no sign of the Tender! This sounds a bit more like it... The complete set...LINK... Of course...we have the 1990s Coronation set, with the Tender Drive Ringfield Motor. We also have an extra Brake 3rd so there is a brake at either end. (But no Restaurant Car set. ) I wonder how much that is worth....Mint in Box... Edited October 2, 2013 by Sarahagain 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valeofyork Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 On the subject of splitting sets, I see that it's being offered here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-RAILWAYS-No-R696-BR-Class-43-125-HST-XPT-SUPER-TRAIN-SET-RARE-/300873518714?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item460d758e7a Form an orderly queue now - no pushing and shoving! Obviously, you are all keen to splash out 150 quid on an old-style Hornby power car and 95 quid each on some short-length Mk3s! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 You are buying? No I'm jolly not! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 .....I know a farmer who spent ages and a lot of money restoring an old Bentley. On a summer's day you often see him hurtling through the village, going round corners on opposite lock with tyres smoking. When someone told him that he should treat a valuable car with care, he remarked "They are meant to be driven hard". I wonder if he'll go rallying in it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 2, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2013 I wonder if he'll go rallying in it? Here's a Bentley being driven hard on a rally stage. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Oh, come on..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Faller-120157-Diesel-Fuel-Facility-/400434495720?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5d3bc180e8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted October 3, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2013 Oh, come on..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Faller-120157-Diesel-Fuel-Facility-/400434495720?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5d3bc180e8 look on the bright side it's free post in the UK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted October 3, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2013 Post free but shipping time 13 to 22 days!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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