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Oh, Lordy! Understand your comment now, yes a steal at £208!

You didn't state which locomotive but Bachmann/Murphy locomotives such as the 141/181s require running in without a load at a moderate speed for about an hour in each direction (2 hours running) per the instruction sheet that comes with the model. Moderate speed is probably open to interpretation but I usually run mine in at 55-60% power of a standard 16V basic controller (based on nothing other than my own judgement). This allow the gear train to 'bed in'. For any given power setting, if you time a lap of an oval or any distance you will notice that the locomotive is 'lapping' more quickly after 30 minutes or so than when you put it on. It is also not recommended (per that manufacturer) to chip the loco until it has been run in. I suspect it doesn't do anything good for the decoder (although it may not damage it) and any CVs that you set such as momentum, top speed etc may all change as the running characteristics of the motor it controls changes. No harm to have another (similar) loco run on the same track first to assess performance. Still check track connections, clean wheels and track and all the usual stuff. Worth checking the whell alignment, running gear etc esp. if a steam to check nothing is rubbing/impinging

I was watching this item on the off chance a bargain would go by (but was reluctant to buy as it has no warranty and is purchased sight unseen, eBay 'protection' or not). Layout unbuilt so no rush either way.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391152625135?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I cannot believe that someone would pay E511 when it's used, unboxed and without any warranty when they're no more than E589 brand spanking new!

For sure, Paul. I have to buy a lot in Sterling and am always surprised that it looks quite a bit more expensive when converted back into 'real money'. Perceptions.. once you agree to buy and have your wallet out, it's harder to put the item back on the shelf

How much is the fare, driver? Well, sir, that would be 80 Irish pence, sir. How much would that be in British pounds, Patrick? About six pounds, sir, but sure that fiver will be fine and don't worry about the difference

Completely agree with that!

I know that, in our eyes, the hobby is not cheap but you'd think they had bigger fish to fry. Maybe no VAT would be payable in any case if the trade was below a certain value and a 'hobby'?

The links to the photos in this thread are broken. Did anyone happen to download the photos from the thread as the original owner likely does not have them any more? Thanks in advance if you have them

Looks like the big cab (Cab 1) is on the right. I now know that the thing on the roof of 201s is the silencer, and I presume the large underframe tank directly 'in front' of the rear bogies is the fuel tank?

How much is it? Not familiar with these. Does look to be a nice model

Yes, began to see the pattern! Easy to figure it out all of a sudden. Thanks!

088 Supertrain.bmp So for 071s, the number one cab end is on the right with the side steps offset nearer the number one cab and the large body grille adjacent to the Number 2 can along with the roof fans, correct?

So the Number 1 end is on the right with the steps slightly offset to nearer the No. 1 cab and the grille on the left adjacent No.2. Roof grille also nearer to No.2

Is it possible to post a photo of that, Railer? I don't have any MM 201 boxes and could not find a good photo of the box online. I'm never quite sure which cab end is which on 141s, 071s and 201s. If anyone could post a photo of each to help ID the ends, that would be very helpful

Well, definitely raised some interest and sold for £208.00!

Metal kit, maybe of interest to permanent way enthusiasts http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291477784143?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I have only got five of the Kilkenny's but put behind the grey Bachmann Woolwich with it 'gold' flyling snail and they look great

Same here, Noel, Next year's spending done all at once, I think. Looking forward to that layout progressing, some super trackwork on it!

Problem with attachment I think. Would like to see it if possible please

Nice job, minister:-bd I wish we had a resources section where we could catalog these for reference. Great shots!

Yes, I said that

Was the Dapol?-made Lyon's Tea anything like the prototype or that is fictional too (suspect the latter). Any pictures of Ranks or Denny's?

I do not think the geography is the problem, London-Paris approx 213 miles. Belfast-Cork approx 213 miles, no chunnel required, although the population density is obviously an impediment

I'm pretty sure they must have shifted a lot of stock all the same. Doubt that greater reductions will happen I guess you got 24 hours grace period if you had forgotten it was ending. The sale is finished online. Usual prices are back:(