andytrains Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Not railway related, but READ the description here, and for heaven's sake, WHAT is going on with those photos? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-EARLY-MK5-FORD-CORTINA-L-BLUE-1979-/291043987921?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43 literacy rules OK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 Not railway related, but READ the description here, and for heaven's sake, WHAT is going on with those photos? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-EARLY-MK5-FORD-CORTINA-L-BLUE-1979-/291043987921?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43c392d1d1 I wonder how he intends to stop buyers from racing the car after they have bought it. PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL NOT BE SOLD TO BANGER RACERS SO DO NOT BID IF THATS WHAT YOU WANT IT FOR COS I WILL NOT SELL YOU IT AT THE END OF THE SALE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 He? HE??? HE???? Elizabeth R 1952 is selling the Cortina, which I can only conclude is HM the Queen's eBay handle! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 Not railway related, but READ the description here, and for heaven's sake, WHAT is going on with those photos? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-EARLY-MK5-FORD-CORTINA-L-BLUE-1979-/291043987921?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43c392d1d1 VT registartion, a staffordshire car i think the photos are photos of photos of the car on a computer screen or something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 Ah .. this is an example of Germanic weathering believe it or not. Germany recently adopted the following word and it became 'Anglicism of the Year 2012'. Obviously, this use is new, but completely apt ...sh!tstorm Unfortunately the English version will never appear on Countdown as there are only 2 vowels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spet0114 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 VT registartion, a staffordshire car i think the photos are photos of photos of the car on a computer screen or something Looks a bit like the car that used to appear in 'Keeping up Appearances'! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Bought between 1976 and 79, kept in box except to take photo. So how did the little pixies sneak in and daub silver paint over the buffers and hook then? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAINLINE-LOCO-CLASS-45-DIESEL-BOXED-FROM-NEW-UN-USED-MADE-1976-9-/380804610774?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item58a9b93ad6 Here's another, in 'perfect' condition, so where's the cab glazing gone, then? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Class-45-1Co-Co1-Diesel-locomotive-The-Manchester-Regiment-/251411435453?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3a894a0fbd Edited December 29, 2013 by 'CHARD 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Nothing escapes the tar brush of the 'scrappers': http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jouef-HO-scale-040TA-steam-loco-scrapyard-model/271355613141?_trksid=p3984.m2206&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D129%26meid%3D3744655703718754270%26pid%3D100052%26prg%3D1108%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D161180882932%26 Admittedly, this one is rather better than usual and a more reasonable price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 If you ever see a sillier-looking model, please tell me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RMT-Taylor-Made-Beep-Diesel-Chessie-System-Shell-O-scale-On30-/151198964235?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2334291a0b 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Bought between 1976 and 79, kept in box except to take photo. So how did the little pixies sneak in and daub silver paint over the buffers and hook then? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAINLINE-LOCO-CLASS-45-DIESEL-BOXED-FROM-NEW-UN-USED-MADE-1976-9-/380804610774?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item58a9b93ad6 Here's another, in 'perfect' condition, so where's the cab glazing gone, then? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Class-45-1Co-Co1-Diesel-locomotive-The-Manchester-Regiment-/251411435453?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3a894a0fbd The silver ghost also got to the suspension as well! "BRe"...so someone else reads Ramsey's and other books by Pat Hammond! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 If you ever see a sillier-looking model, please tell me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RMT-Taylor-Made-Beep-Diesel-Chessie-System-Shell-O-scale-On30-/151198964235?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2334291a0b Knowing this thread you won't have to wait long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 Taste. Just what every layout needs. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Downtown-Deco-O-On3-On30-Scale-Boobie-Hatch-Strip-Club-Hide-this-from-the-wife-/400634228864?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5d47a93080 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Nothing escapes the tar brush of the 'scrappers': http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jouef-HO-scale-040TA-steam-loco-scrapyard-model/271355613141?_trksid=p3984.m2206&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D129%26meid%3D3744655703718754270%26pid%3D100052%26prg%3D1108%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D161180882932%26 Admittedly, this one is rather better than usual and a more reasonable price. There is another loco lurking in the background as well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 If you ever see a sillier-looking model, please tell me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RMT-Taylor-Made-Beep-Diesel-Chessie-System-Shell-O-scale-On30-/151198964235?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2334291a0b That looks like it should have a face! USA Modern "Thomas"! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valeofyork Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Some fine description here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R2984-CLASS-43-HST-NETWORK-RAIL-NEW-MEASUREMENT-TRAIN-PACK-FOR-REPAIR-/141152440966?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item20dd575286 "Externally they are both in very good condition and apart from the missing buffers, light units and power car roof fans - they are ready to run." "THIS IS A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THIS HST SET UNBOXED AND WITH COSMETIC DAMAGE."Very good condition apart from having a number of very obvious bits missing! And remember, it's a 'rare opportunity' to get them in a trashed state like this! And from the same seller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-BR-CLASS-43-SUPER-DETAILED-HST-BODY-43300-EAST-COAST-LIVERY-SPARES-REPAIR-/370974217650?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item565fc955b2 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-BR-CLASS-43-SUPER-DETAILED-HST-BODY-43055-EAST-MIDLANDS-SPARES-REPAIR-/141152438264?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item20dd5747f8 Both of which are in 'Excellent Condition' - well, apart from the fact that both of them have a large and very obvious dent in the exhaust deflector! I wonder what 'poor condition' would look like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valeofyork Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Rare (it says so in the description)! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIMA-Class-67-EWS-WITH-LIGHTS-detailed-RARE-Boxed-Track-Tested-67003-/231125661753?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item35d029b839 They only come up on ebay at a rate of about one or more a week! Edited December 29, 2013 by valeofyork Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 Taste. Just what every layout needs. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Downtown-Deco-O-On3-On30-Scale-Boobie-Hatch-Strip-Club-Hide-this-from-the-wife-/400634228864?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5d47a93080 Ms Creagh will be apoplectic if she sees this! (See other thread re sexism and Thomas) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Mmmm ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R-4393-BR-INTERCITY-Mk3-First-Class-Restaurant-Buffet-125-coach-No-W40326-/281232287019?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item417ac0252b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Not madness as such, just such a shame someone's been busy with solvents all over the buffer beams of this otherwise gorgeous and decent value heavyweight Brit. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261363578423&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 Wode is me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 Not madness as such, just such a shame someone's been busy with solvents all over the buffer beams of this otherwise gorgeous and decent value heavyweight Brit. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261363578423&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 Wode is me. Interestingly(?) he's already sold this loco before. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-britannia-/261334392031?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3cd8be5cdf&nma=true&si=2HCQfTM02oHFGvgJJR6tb38059s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 Interestingly(?) he's already sold this loco before. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-britannia-/261334392031?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3cd8be5cdf&nma=true&si=2HCQfTM02oHFGvgJJR6tb38059s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 It now says this on the description which wasn't there before: "Very small brass parts missing from piston block." Did a previous buyer return it because the valve gear had an undisclosed problem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 It now says this on the description which wasn't there before: "Very small brass parts missing from piston block." Did a previous buyer return it because the valve gear had an undisclosed problem? There's quite a few problems with it, not just the valve gear or the ambitious asking price.....! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Priced at ss ssser ssss severn.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R2428-Class-50-50037-ILLUSTRIOUS-BR-blue-MINT-BOXED-/221344860088 Slip of the finger perhaps or just one supposedly very mint Hornby 50? A price that even our **Rare** One off Ready To Run Mint Cond but not Mint con Kit Built or even gostude might shake a stick at? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Mmmm ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R-4393-BR-INTERCITY-Mk3-First-Class-Restaurant-Buffet-125-coach-No-W40326-/281232287019?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item417ac0252b Dirt cheap... If it had been a FGW one! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Priced at ss ssser ssss severn.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R2428-Class-50-50037-ILLUSTRIOUS-BR-blue-MINT-BOXED-/221344860088 Slip of the finger perhaps or just one supposedly very mint Hornby 50? A price that even our **Rare** One off Ready To Run Mint Cond but not Mint con Kit Built or even gostude might shake a stick at? He has got it listed under his other items for sale at £79.00. But he's also got it listed there another 3 times at £779.00................................................ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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