Model Railway - What's your latest acquisition?

@Rania Temporia "Tri-ang did a version of the Shell/BP tank wagon using their basic tank model (the UD version without the ladders). Unfortunately they used transfers which don’t last very well. I have had a few of them over the years from multi buys but only one in good condition which is in its original box and probably wasn’t used much."

Funny you should say that. I had one from the tender age of 5 or 6, (back in the mid 60's) which got kicked across the room one day. (Train set played with on the floor in those days.) Despite losing its filler cap and suffering a missing barrel support bracket at one end I continued to use it and still do! (I'm a sentimental old fool, but it was my first tanker wagon heart_eyes). Despite this the markings are still reasonably intact.

@96RAF "Mine of course is an RAF Police 37 (a real never was loco), complete with blues and twos. Named The 96th Entry."

It might be a never was loco, but I like the livery. smiley

Potterton, I forgot about the black version! Tri-ang also did a silvery grey one with Shell in red on one side and BP in green on the other. I don’t think there were any other markings although I think it had a red painted chassis. If I can find mine I’ll post some photos although posting photos isn’t working too well from my iPad at the moment.

A suitcase to carry all the money required to buy an item of model railway.

A suitcase to carry all the money required to buy an item of model railway.

I use a credit card - it leaves both hands free to carry the model(s) homegrinning

A suitcase to carry all the money required to buy an item of model railway.

I use a credit card - it leaves both hands free to carry the model(s) homegrinning

Ah but when you have paid the money, you can use the suitcase to carry the models home. lol

Just 'won' a limited edition Class 37 - a BR blue 'large logo' locomotive - from Bachmann.

Ebay photo:

The antenna is plastic, but with care can be straightened a little.

I suspect it's one of the 'opening door' series of Class 37's Bachmann made ~10 years ago.

Surprised me when I realised my EWS one had opening doors - thought it was just Hornby! Might be mistaken.

I had several 'targets' over the weekend:

1. West Coast Railways - Bachmann 47 - went over budget - fair enough.
2. B.R. blue / yellow ends - Hornby 56 - went way over budget - fair enough.
3. B.R. blue / yellow / large logo - Hornby 56 - went way over - fair enough.
4. B.R. blue / yellow ends - Bachmann 37 - weathered - looks good ...
5. Then spotted this. Postage was more than double cost, so made an offer to compensate - accepted - job done.

I had a couple of other 'options' lined up, but purchase has been made now - nothing until Hush Hush and P2 appear now ... have to be good!!

I've 'Loch Lomond' from Accurascale on order, which will be another large logo 37, and not for sale yet ... probably won't appear until next year now.

Will be interesting to compare the 2, with pretty great expectations anticipated of the new boy ... time will tell.

Al.

Well, the 37 arrived, one day after purchase - which is something of a record for a relatively private seller.

It looks superb - instant fan of the large logo locomotives, so can't wait for the A/S one to arrive, which will be next year sometime.

It runs well, the previous owner had already fitted the etched nameplates - well as well, no marks - and the directional lighting works.

It is one of the 'opening doors' models, which is great - all open / close perfectly.

Only issue is the cab lighting, erm, doesn't, which is a pity. Looks like I'll be fitting lighting again - quite like the lightly lit cab.

There was no detailing left as the snow ploughs had been fitted both ends - I've removed #2 end's and replaced with a tension lock coupling in preparation for 'duties'.

Very pleased overall.

Al.

I have found a use for the suit cases. They will go in my new collection of Rolls Royces which are cheaper than model railways.smiley Looking at some prices now for locos and coaches, it's time for me to stop buying anything model railway. Crazy prices for retirees with a big pension.

My first acquisition was completed yesterday - all the track parts (from 3 different sources) for my first layout: Trackmat extension 4, in the Track Plans book and the Hornby Select controller.

I'm now gathering locos and rolling stock, and lots of other stuff, including ballast, PVA and Metcalfe building packs.

I've bought 3 locos so far: Hornby R3828 'The Aberdonian' Tornado train pack, Hornby R3705, Ruston 48DS 458957 in John Dewar and Sons red and yesterday I got my favourite so far...

A pre-owned, weathered Bachmann 'Branchline' Class 2MT Ivatt 2-6-0 46520, re-livered to LMS. It was fitted with 17 DCC sounds, all of which work well with the Select.

I have found a use for the suit cases. They will go in my new collection of Rolls Royces which are cheaper than model railways.smiley Looking at some prices now for locos and coaches, it's time for me to stop buying anything model railway. Crazy prices for retirees with a big pension.

Rolls Royces? Does that mean you sold the Jaguar(s)?grinning