Paul H Vigor Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 9 hours ago, rab said: Is that what is meant by custom repaint??? (And of course as it is listed under the Thomas and Friends title it is no doubt being sold under licence)!!! 'Pimp Your Loco'! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Hacksworth_Sidings said: 5h1ts n gigs Go on! You can tell us! How many beer tokens was it?? 😎 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksworth_Sidings Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: Go on! You can tell us! How many beer tokens was it?? 😎 I don’t drink, nor does the friend who initially bought it, but that purchase led us both down a rabbit-hole of actively looking for weird, wonderful, and downright horrifying RTR repaints. I wouldn’t be surprised if the guy who made the original repaint was drunk when he did it though! Edited November 21, 2023 by Hacksworth_Sidings 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 21, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2023 11 hours ago, SteveyDee68 said: Oh gosh… Hornby SENTINEL But not as we know it… The “madness” is (currently) in the state of the paint finish. However, I predict some bidding madness before too long - after all, it has a face! Steve S UPDATE It has a stablemate! Wow! Is that... Mr Blobby? 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Golden Age? Kirk built A4? Really? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276181431898?hash=item404db2365a:g:2SUAAOSwBMZlXIZT&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwEWnsY2hLfEIQ4yyzkL9VAYPXIB6mIuBFEbw4Igg9belliBWY7IDM6BpjDPhQwXpzBRgHhGKoWBGmXpe61ZsghezPfdOEk24cCsEvT1QAn4OXplvpGR%2Bajsri75rHp4eSqLLDkaqni%2FJmJ5oZksKc3b0Hp7qgmFRhcd6fVNPWNSIIsgvp8gqJItcPcJ6y5HCqbXgST3dGi1lO%2FhZr5h8af5THYF8xkQurL3OR5rQ%2BoJxyUYVWUKxZSwwScMMehACIg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR46Qqt7-Yg 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 22, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2023 2 hours ago, MarkC said: Golden Age? Kirk built A4? Really? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276181431898 (trimmed down the link excess) Looking at "Item Specifics" Quote Wheel Configuration 4-6-0 I counted the wheels on the loco and it's definitely NOT a streamlined B17..... 🤪 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted November 22, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2023 On 21/11/2023 at 03:21, 5944 said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325893798113?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=V7ZQmSnyR9a&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=dltlllrnrym&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 😳 The LMR version of the Deltic? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 22, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2023 On 21/11/2023 at 07:55, SteveyDee68 said: Oh gosh… Hornby SENTINEL But not as we know it… The “madness” is (currently) in the state of the paint finish. However, I predict some bidding madness before too long - after all, it has a face! Steve S UPDATE It has a stablemate! The other interesting thing about Mr Blobby is that the "customiser" has applied a whacking big D tension lock coupling in place of the more modern small TLC the loco originally came with! And removed the coupling entirely at the "face" end, fitting the Hornby supplied cosmetic chevron piece instead, a bit pointless for a Thomas environment! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Hroth said: The other interesting thing about Mr Blobby is that the "customiser" has applied a whacking big D tension lock coupling in place of the more modern small TLC the loco originally came with! And removed the coupling entirely at the "face" end, fitting the Hornby supplied cosmetic chevron piece instead, a bit pointless for a Thomas environment! Perhaps Thomas prefers a big coupling?? Edited November 22, 2023 by Paul H Vigor to add information 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksworth_Sidings Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: Perhaps Thomas prefers a big coupling?? “In fact, Edgar and Toby said that they preferred working with female engines, because they had ‘nicer couplings’” 1:55 for that exact quote 1 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 22, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Hacksworth_Sidings said: “In fact, Edgar and Toby said that they preferred working with female engines, because they had ‘nicer couplings’” 1:55 for that exact quote As Benny Hill might say "They've got Big Buffers!" (Like Hattons put on their 16"Barclay, "Katie"...) Edited November 22, 2023 by Hroth A bit more... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204540916565?hash=item2f9f96b355:g:6SwAAOSw7TplU7xK&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Mgk5VvUyCB52RT9WbXrofhOAP5A3bL5Nw6k7tG0qgmAFOhJ6t%2FVfxMxlq50hPLh9CIuo0usjMsDqzvgtbBOa7DHxfKystwhNQ9hnpnMkzaKjKP%2FAvXO5aZiBvKDVx5wEYRZ2Y%2Btl1QxHBp4f3KpTQaRamLUm6b%2B1RteZ%2BBgMWkste0gSlYfnlesyP1kXDDjqlU1jDo6d6FNkh6UHGA%2F%2BdahKWCaUgwOwTYKZsI6rbeHIzHv7LCU9Y1oK%2FNePqhi0kAScE22cc7TnsyqTXMEoiE%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_aFt-3-Yg Up to £43 plus £4.50p P&P, or buy direct from GW for £30. Edited November 22, 2023 by andytrains 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 22, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, andytrains said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204540916565?hash=item2f9f96b355:g:6SwAAOSw7TplU7xK&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Mgk5VvUyCB52RT9WbXrofhOAP5A3bL5Nw6k7tG0qgmAFOhJ6t%2FVfxMxlq50hPLh9CIuo0usjMsDqzvgtbBOa7DHxfKystwhNQ9hnpnMkzaKjKP%2FAvXO5aZiBvKDVx5wEYRZ2Y%2Btl1QxHBp4f3KpTQaRamLUm6b%2B1RteZ%2BBgMWkste0gSlYfnlesyP1kXDDjqlU1jDo6d6FNkh6UHGA%2F%2BdahKWCaUgwOwTYKZsI6rbeHIzHv7LCU9Y1oK%2FNePqhi0kAScE22cc7TnsyqTXMEoiE%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_aFt-3-Yg Up to £43 plus £4.50p P&P, or buy direct from GW for £30. Thats been bid up by prospective buyers. I didn't look for the starting price, but it looks like its an example of buyer cupidity rather than vendor greed. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted November 22, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Hroth said: (trimmed down the link excess) Looking at "Item Specifics" I counted the wheels on the loco and it's definitely NOT a streamlined B17..... 🤪 Whats with the Queen Mary anchor chain for a 3 link coupling... ideal for shorting out pointwork 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, andytrains said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204540916565?hash=item2f9f96b355:g:6SwAAOSw7TplU7xK&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Mgk5VvUyCB52RT9WbXrofhOAP5A3bL5Nw6k7tG0qgmAFOhJ6t%2FVfxMxlq50hPLh9CIuo0usjMsDqzvgtbBOa7DHxfKystwhNQ9hnpnMkzaKjKP%2FAvXO5aZiBvKDVx5wEYRZ2Y%2Btl1QxHBp4f3KpTQaRamLUm6b%2B1RteZ%2BBgMWkste0gSlYfnlesyP1kXDDjqlU1jDo6d6FNkh6UHGA%2F%2BdahKWCaUgwOwTYKZsI6rbeHIzHv7LCU9Y1oK%2FNePqhi0kAScE22cc7TnsyqTXMEoiE%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_aFt-3-Yg Up to £43 plus £4.50p P&P, or buy direct from GW for £30. 56 minutes ago, Hroth said: Thats been bid up by prospective buyers. I didn't look for the starting price, but it looks like its an example of buyer cupidity rather than vendor greed. Opening bid was a perfectly reasonable £18.99. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 19 hours ago, Hroth said: As Benny Hill might say "They've got Big Buffers!" (Like Hattons put on their 16"Barclay, "Katie"...) "Let's go behind the engine shed and do a little shunting!?" said Thomas. Annie/Percy [delete as appropriate] blushed and giggled!" 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: "Let's go behind the engine shed and do a little shunting!?" said Thomas. Annie/Percy [delete as appropriate] blushed and giggled!" Right up to the maker's plate, as the old saying goes... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted November 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2023 1 hour ago, MrWolf said: Right up to the maker's plate, as the old saying goes... Aye, she's got a good blower that one. 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Aye, she's got a good blower that one. And a tender behind... 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksworth_Sidings Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 22 minutes ago, Hroth said: And a tender behind... Hey, whatever blows your whistle 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 1 hour ago, MrWolf said: Right up to the maker's plate, as the old saying goes... "Get a room, you two!" said the Fat Controller, with a chuckle. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hacksworth_Sidings said: Hey, whatever blows your whistle That too, but she also enjoys a good spanking. Why do you think the buffer beams are red? 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hroth said: That too, but she also enjoys a good spanking. Why do you think the buffer beams are red? The saucy minx! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 58 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Aye, she's got a good blower that one. I was just about to Google 'snifting valve' - perhaps I'd better not?? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted November 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said: "Get a room, you two!" said the Fat Controller, with a chuckle. A compartment, surely? 😁 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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