Model Railway - What's your latest acquisition?

R3844 60700 BR Rebuilt Hush Hush - just arrived - plus my 'Secret Santa' gift - someone thought to tick as many boxes as possible - railways, blue, Doctor Who!! Great additions both of them!!

Al.

BTW 60700 I received is DCC converted, with blanking plug included.

That lottery win requirement to convert the 100 or so DC locomotives I have is still but a distant spec on the horizon ... don't know which planet either!

I'll convert her back to DC and have her running this evening. Didn't accept the 'battery test' so can't be on a 'default setting' - never mind.

Loco is perfect. The anticipated chimney issue is Hornby's mounting onto the body.

Al.

I’ve been collecting the Minitrix 4 wheel sliding door vans recently. Previously I only had one of these and 10 of the classic Roco models of a different type of van, which are not such reliable runners, especially when shunting. 

Rebuilt W1 60700 now lightly lubed, nuts checked, run in at least 30 minutes each way inverted running 'very light'.

Tie bar has the option hole for 'close coupling' but is yet another Hornby locomotive which cannot use this option as there's nowhere for the bar to go into the pony truck / rear bogie.

This is the same as with Sir William Stanier - no adjustment possible for display purposes or perhaps operation.

I have a recent 46225 Duchess of Gloucester in early rebuilt condition, in blue - this can be close coupled, and can operate whilst close coupled without issue.

W1 has had a little weight added into the locomotive body and quite a bit into the tender - both respectively 425g and 170g. I like a 'full fat express locomotive' to have a reasonable weight and hate the hyperlight tenders we get sometimes. Detailing has now been added, together with locomotive crew in the large real estate which is the Rebuilt W1 cab!

She runs very smoothly and very well, and looks very elegant.

Al.

Always wanted one of these, but the price always seemed high. It was in the Christmas sale, so, why not.

I was surprised at how much metal is on this little thing. The chassis and the entire lower section is metal, the only plastic seems to be the cab, front and rear hood, hand rails, and the side guards.

Saw this at a nice price and couldn’t resist it. I already have the first one and it’s a great book.

Been waiting for this one since the old 10% CC discount days. One of the best looking tank engines of all time.

That looks fantastic in Crimson Lake. Nice purchase.

I'm waiting for a 'certain diesel' just released - not Hornby but will post photos once received from Colletts.

Al.

Sorry not Hornby but is my latest purchase. It’s an outstanding model.

Leigh of Colletts has just prepared to ship my BR blue 56 070.

Can't wait.

Still no simple, comprehensive review. I'm sure 'Sam' will get one pretty soon!

Not certain I'm going to weather this one ... yet!

How's she running Fazy?

Interesting method of mounting as well - shades of Hornby 15 years ago.

Al.