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[mmie353]

Varied, approx 300 pounds sterling and up

[Horsetan]

2 minutes ago, mmie353 said:

Varied, approx 300 pounds sterling and up

Way above my income bracket

[Branno]

Unfortunatley I’m in Dublin, tha ks for offer though

[WRENNEIRE]

I know a man ....................

[gph2000]

I think someome has bagged a bargain.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/385587396512

 

The couplings according to the seller are in the box and if as stated it is actually DCC fitted - as opposed to a 'layperson' mistaking a blanking plate for a chip then its a good price.

[Darren.d]

I got one in bray a few weeks back for €350.got it in c.i e supertrain livery.unless re issued prices are going to keep going upwards.im not long in the hobby so paying premiums to get what I want.

[Sean]

1 hour ago, Darren.d said:

I got one in bray a few weeks back for €350.got it in c.i e supertrain livery.unless re issued prices are going to keep going upwards.im not long in the hobby so paying premiums to get what I want.

I thought this only literally a year ago regarding 141 classes and that has all changed now, I think we will see another run at some point for sure.

Edited May 7, 2023 by Sean

[DJ Dangerous]

Imagine what's going to happen to loco prices when the IRM Mk2ABC coaches arrive, and then the second batch, and Cement Bubbles or any wagons that may arrive, and then the PRs...

[Sean]

sure well see a few more updated diesel releases within that time frame too  

[DJ Dangerous]

9 minutes ago, Sean said:

sure well see a few more updated diesel releases within that time frame too  

A few between now and March?

What are you hiding???

[Sean]

if all that shit comes out within the next 9 months im going to be very very very poor 

[DJ Dangerous]

Just now, Sean said:

if all that shit comes out within the next 9 months im going to be very very very poor 

I'll let you live in a 141 cab down here, don't worry.

[Sean]

Sure i can just play with your trains then,  

 

Edited May 7, 2023 by Sean

[DJ Dangerous]

3 minutes ago, Sean said:

Sure i can just play with your trains then,  

 

 

Win win!

[spudfan]

Fair enough the heart wants what the heart wants. Some of this pricing brings to mind the old adage "A fool and his money etc...." or in some cases "A fool and his wife's money..."

[Broithe]

Does your domestic supervisor need a new coat?

Get her a Ballybrophy coat. Ideal for going to exhibitions and trudging round model shops behind you.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334866370054

Only £160 - but, if you watch it for a few days, you'll get an offer of £120.

Is she worth that..?

[MOGUL]

4 minutes ago, Broithe said:

Does your domestic supervisor need a new coat?

Get her a Ballybrophy coat. Ideal for going to exhibitions and trudging round model shops behind you.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334866370054

Only £160 - but, if you watch it for a few days, you'll get an offer of £120.

Is she worth that..?

Never knew a Ballybrophy coat was a thing.. Was it designed with the long wait on a windswept platform for the Nenagh branch line train in mind?

Edited May 12, 2023 by MOGUL

[Broithe]

59 minutes ago, MOGUL said:

Never knew a Ballybrophy coat was a thing.. Was it designed with the long wait on a windswept platform for the Nenagh branch line train in mind?

My understanding is that it was felt to be a necessary personal protective equipment development after Lambe's and Phillips's closed.

[DJ Dangerous]

Been watching this 171 the past week or so. Looks like a junker, parts donor or a restoration project.

5 bids so far, €200 plus shipping.

https://www.ebay.es/itm/266256841867

 

 

[Bob229]

Still making good money

[DJ Dangerous]

43 minutes ago, Bob229 said:

Still making good money

 

That 171 finished at €210 plus postage. Looked like it needed a lot of work, so that's definitely a good price for the seller.

[Horsetan]

7 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Been watching this 171 the past week or so. Looks like a junker, parts donor or a restoration project.

5 bids so far, €200 plus shipping.

https://www.ebay.es/itm/266256841867

 

 

 

2 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

That 171 finished at €210 plus postage. Looked like it needed a lot of work, so that's definitely a good price for the seller.

Seller is in Germany. His auction description, roughly translated, reads:

"Locomotive runs in both directions

Light change red / white

Prepared for digital operation 21P decoder

Light traces of glue from attaching the railings. Only used in test operation.

Further accessories, manual and box."

 

Photos suggest not a great deal wrong with it. It might actually run perfectly. May only need a DCC blanking plug, so.

13 Euros to post form Germany to Britain.

Might be alright to convert to 21mm gauge.

[DJ Dangerous]

Just now, Horsetan said:

 

Seller is in Germany. His auction description, roughly translated, reads:

"Locomotive runs in both directions

Light change red / white

Prepared for digital operation 21P decoder

Light traces of glue from attaching the railings. Only used in test operation.

Further accessories, manual and box."

 

Photos suggest not a great deal wrong with it. It might actually run perfectly. May only need a DCC blanking plug, so.

13 Euros to post form Germany to Britain.

Might be alright to convert to 21mm gauge.

Yeah, I read the description alright, but the photos show damaged bodywork, wierd buffers and several chunks missing out of the handrails.

Taking all of that into consideration, it would be fair to assume that it's been drop-kicked a few times.

I have one that was attacked by Catzilla, fell from 1,1m onto hard tiles and hasn't got a blemish.

So to have so many bits damaged, you know.....

[Horsetan]

4 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Yeah, I read the description alright, but the photos show damaged bodywork, weird buffers and several chunks missing out of the handrails.

The buffers aren't a problem - there are loads of oval-headed (and sprung!) options out there that will substitute adequately.

Handrails should be easy to fix - there's enough of the intact ones left to replicate them with something other than fragile plastic. 

Damaged bodywork - well, I can see some paint marks, but the photos aren't close enough to give any other clues about the seller's drop-kicking skills.

If it still runs well after all that, then it runs.

[DJ Dangerous]

5 minutes ago, Horsetan said:

The buffers aren't a problem - there are loads of oval-headed (and sprung!) options out there that will substitute adequately.

Handrails should be easy to fix - there's enough of the intact ones left to replicate them with something other than fragile plastic. 

Damaged bodywork - well, I can see some paint marks, but the photos aren't close enough to give any other clues about the seller's drop-kicking skills.

If it still runs well after all that, then it runs.

 

That's my point.

To damage it that badly on the outside, the inside may not last long.

Hence I'd view it as a donor for parts or as a restautation project.

I assume that Paddy's new ones will hit the shelves this year or next at €190 or €200 odd, which should also be taken into consideration.

[Noel]

If it runs ok the chassis may be fine, perhaps junk the body or sell bits of the body for spares and use the chassis to drive a Silverfox C class resin kit. Years ago I bought two inexpensive damaged 141 models for €90 & €110 just to get the chassis for A class. I used one of the cab ends to house a gopro for layout cab ride videos. One day for fun might respray the body parts in 201 intercity silver and green. The other one in the photo was a badly damaged 071 donor (other side) as a chassis for a SF Sulzer 110 kit. But fairly drastic surgery and cutting needed on the chassis of that one unlike the easy 141 modification.

Basic compared to IMP but passes the duck test and runs like a Swiss watch on DCC. Chassis only needs about 5mm of metal sawed off at both ends for a perfect fit between the resin body and the 141 chassis. Some day I might try and Tweak the resin bogies. 

 

[DJ Dangerous]

1 hour ago, Noel said:

If it runs ok the chassis may be fine, perhaps junk the body or sell bits of the body for spares and use the chassis to drive a Silverfox C class resin kit. Years ago I bought two inexpensive damaged 141 models for €90 & €110 just to get the chassis for A class.

 

Spot on, exactly!

[murphaph]

The replacement buffers themselves aren't a problem on that 171 but if you look closely you can see the buffer beam has been damaged, perhaps drilled out to accomodate those replacements. I think €210 is way too much given the condition but someone was happy to pay it. I took a look myself, as being based in Germany the postage would have only been a fiver but once I saw it go over €100 I was out to be honest. It would have been for renumbering as I have the model already. I hope whoever got it enjoys it as I am sure they will. Great to see the demand is still out there all these months after the "Covid boost". 

Now bring on the new ones from PM this summer/autumn hopefully!

[JasonB]

Yes, we are all aware of what the chassis can be used for @Noel 

[DJ Dangerous]

35 minutes ago, JasonB said:

Yes, we are all aware of what the chassis can be used for @Noel 

Hey, watch your mouth, Pal. He's only posted those photos five or ten times before.

[Horsetan]

On 7/5/2023 at 5:36 PM, DJ Dangerous said:

Imagine what's going to happen to loco prices when the IRM Mk2ABC coaches arrive, and then the second batch, and Cement Bubbles or any wagons that may arrive, and then the PRs...

The only way is

[DJ Dangerous]

24 minutes ago, Horsetan said:

The only way is

Baby, for you and me now.

[Broithe]

A load of Provincial wagons have just come up on a 'dapol irish' search.

[Colin R]

Wow really?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3519243.m570.l1313&_nkw=dapol+Irish&_sacat=0

 

 

[WRENNEIRE]

Jasus!