Chuffed 1 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) I don’t know if it’s already been mentioned but every noon for a week now there’s a 37-371 Bachmann Presflo for sale…. Except it’s not, it’s an Airfix body on a Triang chassis. I’ve told the vendor but he’s still listing it… Edited October 18, 2021 by Chuffed 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 7 hours ago, cessna152towser said: "i have pisted this Loco as spares or repair" Pissed when he listed or pissed on the item? 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted October 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2021 I thought Prarie locos were 2-6-2's: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-Gauge-Locomotive-Prairie-Loco-see-Description-/265366664990?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 17/10/2021 at 22:19, Colin_McLeod said: Am I going colour blind? Well, the roofs are grey….Rake of 4 Grey Roofed Wagons? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 11 hours ago, Compound2632 said: I bought the issue of Railway Modeller that had the waiting room kit specifically for the kit! Like all Metcalfe kits, it went together very nicely. I've not found a use for it though - it has a bit of a whiff of Great Western about it. Perhaps I should just put it on Ebay? The Waiting Room is based on one at Arley on the Severn Valley Railway, if it’s the kit I’m thinking off… 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 One of the mags gave away the Ratio goods yard office kit, I've seen that and the grounded van kits, still in their giveaway packaging up for sale on eBay. My kit got seriously hacked about instead. 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, rab said: I thought Prarie locos were 2-6-2's: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-Gauge-Locomotive-Prairie-Loco-see-Description-/265366664990?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Tumble weed springs to mind? Not so many prairies in South-Western Hampshire! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: Well, the roofs are grey….Rake of 4 Grey Roofed Wagons? Apparently there are '50 shades of grey'? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2021 Found in a search for MTK. It’s a fair bodge of a 4-BIG using Dublo shortie coaches. A bit wonky in places and some bits have dropped off in the cab areas. Started at 99p but is now over £180!!! Fair dos to the seller but the bidders are mad IMHO. Cheers Darius 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2021 18 hours ago, leopardml2341 said: I think I have some screw together K's brass frames somewhere - PM me? PM sent 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 7 hours ago, Darius43 said: It’s a fair bodge of a 4-BIG ....... 4-TC if the number is to be believed. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2021 Bachmann N Class - "The MODEL is in GOOD condition - appears slightly bent. " Certainly does - looks like a terminal case of Mazak rot. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 57 minutes ago, RFS said: Bachmann N Class - "The MODEL is in GOOD condition - appears slightly bent. " Certainly does - looks like a terminal case of Mazak rot. That's what happened to mine. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SteveyDee68 Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2021 14 hours ago, MrWolf said: One of the mags gave away the Ratio goods yard office kit, I've seen that and the grounded van kits, still in their giveaway packaging up for sale on eBay. I was astounded nay flabbergasted to see a set of Blue Pullman drawings on sale recently for a mere £9.99 - 2mm, 4mm, 7mm scales. Thing is, they were free in a magazine special about the Blue Pullmans! Cheek!!! Steve S 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, RFS said: Bachmann N Class - "The MODEL is in GOOD condition - appears slightly bent. " Certainly does - looks like a terminal case of Mazak rot. Or this, an early Railroad 9f. Someone is having a laugh ! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/667-Hornby-R2248-Class-9F-2-10-0-92239-BR-black-Weathered-Mint-Unopened-/353458542661?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Black 5 Bear said: Or this, an early Railroad 9f. Someone is having a laugh ! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/667-Hornby-R2248-Class-9F-2-10-0-92239-BR-black-Weathered-Mint-Unopened-/353458542661?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Interesting reading the description, there seems to be some confusion, has the box really never been opened? There are some contradictions there. However, despite the interesting back story, the listing and all the others from the same seller smell of a dealer to me rather than a seller proper per se. 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, John M Upton said: Interesting reading the description, there seems to be some confusion, has the box really never been opened? There are some contradictions there. However, despite the interesting back story, the listing and all the others from the same seller smell of a dealer to me rather than a seller proper per se. You only have to look at the pricing of some of his other items to see this is the case. For instance, an LMS Railroad Compound for £187 odd ! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2021 And I am willing to bet that the 'dealer' paid the deceased's estate nothing even remotely close to what he is now charging! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TinTracks Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224652506171?hash=item344e55343b%3Ag%3ATD0AAOSwvCNhbch0&LH_BIN=1 Lot No1 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224652482218?hash=item344e54d6aa%3Ag%3A2u4AAOSwUKJhbcUW&LH_BIN=1 Lot No.2 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224652466774?hash=item344e549a56%3Ag%3AHhAAAOSw9E9hbcPf&LH_BIN=1 Lot No.3 Am I missing something about these three lots? Regards, Rich PS yes I did spot the special Banana wagon conversion in lot 2 Edited October 19, 2021 by TinTracks 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2021 4 hours ago, RFS said: Bachmann N Class - "The MODEL is in GOOD condition - appears slightly bent. " Certainly does - looks like a terminal case of Mazak rot. Well someone must have told them since the description now reads thus and the price has been slightly reduced! "The MODEL is in SPARES & REPAIR condition - Appears slightly bent. Suffering from extreme mazak rot in the chassis." 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2021 57 minutes ago, John M Upton said: And I am willing to bet that the 'dealer' paid the deceased's estate nothing even remotely close to what he is now charging! "John’s family felt it would be fitting that his entire life’s collection should be auctioned and open to other enthusiasts and collectors", which is a polite way of saying, "John's family couldn't wait to flog his collection and are planning a Caribbean cruise with the proceeds". 1 5 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroborus Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 28 minutes ago, Northmoor said: "John’s family felt it would be fitting that his entire life’s collection should be auctioned and open to other enthusiasts and collectors", which is a polite way of saying, "John's family couldn't wait to flog his collection and are planning a Caribbean cruise with the proceeds". "John's family couldn't wait to flog his collection and are planning a Caribbean cruise trip to the Isle of Wight with the proceeds". 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 hours ago, John M Upton said: And I am willing to bet that the 'dealer' paid the deceased's estate nothing even remotely close to what he is now charging! No point in being a dealer if you don't turn a profit. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2021 Quite. But to be a dealer while deliberately creating an impression that you were some sort of close mate of John's because you are repeating what the family told you of his life stroy, and are now grief-stricken at his loss and respecting his family's wishes as an act of kindness and respect in order to dispose of his 'collection', while not actually stating this of course, and to then suggest that the model is in an unopened box and has never been used, and to then use a stock photo as an illustration, none of which is illegal but is deliberately and intentionally misleading, is at least mendacious, and would put me off buying anything from this guy, notwithstanding his 100% feedback rating. He's 'at it', isn't he. He's paid whatever he's paid, and applied a set markup, resulting in secondhand Hornby 0-4-0s for £10 more than H are knocking them out brand new, under warranty, and with free postage. Caveat Emptor. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 hours ago, RFS said: Well someone must have told them since the description now reads thus and the price has been slightly reduced! "The MODEL is in SPARES & REPAIR condition - Appears slightly bent. Suffering from extreme mazak rot in the chassis." Just out of interest what is the reason for the rot and are there replacement chassis available 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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