Bargain Watch

[popeye]

3 x 45ft Bachmann Ferrymaster containers £30.00

Hard to get these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285184979071?epid=1172889894&hash=item426659707f:g:Cv0AAOSwP75kEHiU&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8NrHOWqRrskLW0DnkHu%2Fyl343ga6OVBy%2BqtubEh0QjoZ%2BTeKEoJtFZu4JnjnvY2lTqjpQtApqheguqvaSAULZIPRMk%2FzUAUGCdzFLhEVoQ%2FfYSXJ%2BGIrF9RHCAUS2cs2OiXqzGSt9ALw%2BgCGeV13kqx%2FK2h25IXNvt81yzAD%2BDHTP%2FoSymeSSDUM7wxmR9tdukvHwIs%2F%2FDqJdAcJ34wk7YduXwoCLDtl%2B8hPTB9zFoKozegbBwdPreDVrinApUt0uFNeRMyWm8v5wv5g91ErC1NZlM23pO3ErViJqIEm2CwNYo2%2B%2BeR5FOY7vtAeBvD62w%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5if64DvYQ

Try typing that out.

[MOGUL]

6 hours ago, popeye said:

3 x 45ft Bachmann Ferrymaster containers £30.00

Hard to get these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285184979071?epid=1172889894&hash=item426659707f:g:Cv0AAOSwP75kEHiU&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8NrHOWqRrskLW0DnkHu%2Fyl343ga6OVBy%2BqtubEh0QjoZ%2BTeKEoJtFZu4JnjnvY2lTqjpQtApqheguqvaSAULZIPRMk%2FzUAUGCdzFLhEVoQ%2FfYSXJ%2BGIrF9RHCAUS2cs2OiXqzGSt9ALw%2BgCGeV13kqx%2FK2h25IXNvt81yzAD%2BDHTP%2FoSymeSSDUM7wxmR9tdukvHwIs%2F%2FDqJdAcJ34wk7YduXwoCLDtl%2B8hPTB9zFoKozegbBwdPreDVrinApUt0uFNeRMyWm8v5wv5g91ErC1NZlM23pO3ErViJqIEm2CwNYo2%2B%2BeR5FOY7vtAeBvD62w%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5if64DvYQ

Try typing that out.

Dapol have done this one as a two pack with a Samskip also, hazzy fuzzy printing but the tooling is more representative of a modern LEG1 than the Bachmann 13.6m tooling

[DJ Dangerous]

Another Cravens at Hattons:

https://www.hattons.co.uk/1217021/murphy_models_mm1533_po02_cravens_open_coach_in_ie_orange_black_livery_pre_owned_very_good_box/stockdetail

6 hours ago, popeye said:

3 x 45ft Bachmann Ferrymaster containers £30.00

Hard to get these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285184979071?epid=1172889894&hash=item426659707f:g:Cv0AAOSwP75kEHiU&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8NrHOWqRrskLW0DnkHu%2Fyl343ga6OVBy%2BqtubEh0QjoZ%2BTeKEoJtFZu4JnjnvY2lTqjpQtApqheguqvaSAULZIPRMk%2FzUAUGCdzFLhEVoQ%2FfYSXJ%2BGIrF9RHCAUS2cs2OiXqzGSt9ALw%2BgCGeV13kqx%2FK2h25IXNvt81yzAD%2BDHTP%2FoSymeSSDUM7wxmR9tdukvHwIs%2F%2FDqJdAcJ34wk7YduXwoCLDtl%2B8hPTB9zFoKozegbBwdPreDVrinApUt0uFNeRMyWm8v5wv5g91ErC1NZlM23pO3ErViJqIEm2CwNYo2%2B%2BeR5FOY7vtAeBvD62w%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5if64DvYQ

Try typing that out.

P.S.:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285184979071

 

[DJ Dangerous]

For the British outline O Gaugers, Rails of Sheffield have some Class 31's and Class 60's at very low prices.

Are there known issues with these locos or something?

Would love to buy a Class 31 and stick a Shapeways 141 body onto it.

[DJ Dangerous]

Rails of Sheffield have Legacy Models OO gauge Bullhead track (12 x 970mm) reduced from £70 GBP to £45GBP:

https://railsofsheffield.com/products/pack-of-12-wooden-sleeper-bullhead-track-970mm

Looks like only DCC Concepts' fishplates are compatible.

[DJ Dangerous]

€150 is not a bad price for a 141 given the current market.

 

https://touch.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/murphy-model-class-141/30269541

 

 

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

32 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

€150 is not a bad price for a 141 given the current market.

 

https://touch.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/murphy-model-class-141/30269541

 

 

I sold it to him a few weeks ago

[DJ Dangerous]

4 minutes ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

I sold it to him a few weeks ago

He's a bit of an Evan Kelly, so you either sold it for less than that, or sold it for more than that and now something inside is missing... Sawdust on the cogs or something.

[murphaph]

Sold. Didn't take long and at that price I'm not surprised. Cheapest one of those in ages.

[Georgeconna]

16 minutes ago, murphaph said:

Sold. Didn't take long and at that price I'm not surprised. Cheapest one of those in ages.

Unboxed and coupling missing, Hits the prices hard.

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

34 minutes ago, murphaph said:

Sold. Didn't take long and at that price I'm not surprised. Cheapest one of those in ages.

Ages being a few weeks ago

58 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

He's a bit of an Evan Kelly, so you either sold it for less than that, or sold it for more than that and now something inside is missing... Sawdust on the cogs or something.

Nothing missing apart from the box, he bought it for less 

[DJ Dangerous]

22 hours ago, murphaph said:

Sold. Didn't take long and at that price I'm not surprised. Cheapest one of those in ages.

 

Still showing as for sale at the moment.

https://touch.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/murphy-model-class-141/30269541

That Seon Ruiz chap puts in a massive amount of offers. Pretty sure I've bought one or two things where he has offered and then contacted the sellers in private to withdraw his offer.

 

 

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

2 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

Still showing as for sale at the moment.

https://touch.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/murphy-model-class-141/30269541

That Seon Ruiz chap puts in a massive amount of offers. Pretty sure I've bought one or two things where he has offered and then contacted the sellers in private to withdraw his offer.

 

 

That's the one you were interested in Dave when I had it

[DJ Dangerous]

2 minutes ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

That's the one you were interested in Dave when I had it

If Jeremy is struggling to sell it, at that price, maybe I dodged a bullet!

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

17 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

If Jeremy is struggling to sell it, at that price, maybe I dodged a bullet!

I think he is struggling because people have copped on to price gouging

[DJ Dangerous]

9 minutes ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

I think he is struggling because people have copped on to price gouging

Yeah, I doubt that when 071's are going for €500 or €600 each!

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

8 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Yeah, I doubt that when 071's are going for €500 or €600 each!

Mint, boxed, never run etc etc etc maybe so.

[DJ Dangerous]

Just now, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

Mint, boxed, never run etc etc etc maybe so.

Mmmmmmh, boxed mints.

Would kill for some After Eights.

[MOGUL]

5 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

Still showing as for sale at the moment.

https://touch.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/murphy-model-class-141/30269541

That Seon Ruiz chap puts in a massive amount of offers. Pretty sure I've bought one or two things where he has offered and then contacted the sellers in private to withdraw his offer.

 

 

Adverts is a bit weird in that you can’t message the person unless you put in an offer.. If they set the minimum offer to €150 then you have to offer them €150 to even PM them! 

I wouldn’t ever take an adverts offer as binding till you speak to the person for that reason

 

Edited May 20, 2023 by MOGUL

[DJ Dangerous]

1 hour ago, MOGUL said:

Adverts is a bit weird in that you can message the person unless you put in an offer.. If they set the minimum offer to €150 then you have to offer them €150 to even PM them! 

I wouldn’t edger take an adverts offer as binding till you speak to the person for that reason

 

They also started hiding sold and withdrawn ads late last year or early this year.

Bit sus as they were a way to verify what sort of seller you were dealing with. Adverts.ie told me that it was to do with advertising clicks on ads that weren't live.

[DJ Dangerous]

Hatton's O Gauge Gresley coches for £89 each!

Have to be a dummy not to buy even one for the mantlepiece.

https://www.hattons.co.uk/directory/versiondetails/3257/hattons_originals_o_lner_gresley_teak

[DJ Dangerous]

On 22/5/2023 at 3:40 PM, DJ Dangerous said:

Hatton's O Gauge Gresley coches for £89 each!

Have to be a dummy not to buy even one for the mantlepiece.

https://www.hattons.co.uk/directory/versiondetails/3257/hattons_originals_o_lner_gresley_teak

 

HM Review of the coaches and a running session:

 

 

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

https://www.adverts.ie/models/model-railway-irish-mk-2-d-restaurant-coach/30313958

Anyone looking for one?

[David Holman]

On 22/5/2023 at 3:40 PM, DJ Dangerous said:

Hatton's O Gauge Gresley coches for £89 each!

Have to be a dummy not to buy even one for the mantlepiece.

https://www.hattons.co.uk/directory/versiondetails/3257/hattons_originals_o_lner_gresley_teak

Refer to previous posts about Hatton's 0 gauge stuff. It is cheap, but for a reason. Many of the coaches have had bits falling off. By no means a deal breaker, but buyers may need to do some work to make them presentable. 

 Same caveat for the A3 and A4 locos

[DJ Dangerous]

11 minutes ago, David Holman said:

Refer to previous posts about Hatton's 0 gauge stuff. It is cheap, but for a reason. Many of the coaches have had bits falling off. By no means a deal breaker, but buyers may need to do some work to make them presentable. 

 Same caveat for the A3 and A4 locos

 

According to the HM video in my previous post, the teaks don't suffer any of the faults in the previous two liveries.

Hatton's have the ones from the dodgy batches marked very clearly.

The only complaint that the HM guys had was that they left the coaches out in the sun and one started melting.

Still, at two thirds off, even if a few bits fall off, it's like a 99% completed kit for less than Murphy Models OO Gauge coaches go for.

[David Holman]

Fair enough - and as you say 00 coaches can be arms and legs these days.

[DJ Dangerous]

On 23/5/2023 at 9:49 PM, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

https://www.adverts.ie/models/model-railway-irish-mk-2-d-restaurant-coach/30313958

Anyone looking for one?

 

Gerry (Millipede) has just dropped the price from €80 to €70 on this. It's a genuine Murphy Models coach, not a respray, so not a bad price considering.

 

 

 

Edited May 25, 2023 by DJ Dangerous

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

16 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

Gerry (Millipede) has just dropped the price from €80 to €70 on this. It's a genuine Murphy Models coach, not a respray, so not a bad price considering.

 

 

 

It's a good price considering the over inflated market out there, I might even buy it to support him, he is a good sort.

[MOGUL]

3 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

It's a good price considering the over inflated market out there, I might even buy it to support him, he is a good sort.

Still a bit pricey as it is missing the plastic insert though.. The super train don’t seem to get as much as IE ones 

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

5 hours ago, MOGUL said:

Still a bit pricey as it is missing the plastic insert though.. The super train don’t seem to get as much as IE ones 

Boxes or inserts don't bother me when I want a coach, locomotive or wagon, that's more important to the collector or hoarder, I just want a decent product.

[DJ Dangerous]

1 hour ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

Boxes or inserts don't bother me when I want a coach, locomotive or wagon, that's more important to the collector or hoarder, I just want a decent product.

 

The original box and packaging serves three purposes for those running trains. Firstly, it alludes to the authenticity of the model. Secondly, should somebody (as you yourself did) need to pack the trains away for whatever reason, it protects them from damage and dust. Third, should life and circumstances change and selling up becomes a necessity, you have the original packaging to use for transport, and to verify to the next owner that the model is authentic.

 

Bargain 201 on Adverts.ie:

https://touch.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/muprhy-models-201-irish-rail-loco/30334366

 

 

[Noel]

15 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

The original box and packaging serves three purposes for those running trains. Firstly, it alludes to the authenticity of the model. Secondly, should somebody (as you yourself did) need to pack the trains away for whatever reason, it protects them from damage and dust. Third, should life and circumstances change and selling up becomes a necessity, you have the original packaging to use for transport, and to verify to the next owner that the model is authentic.

 

Bargain 201 on Adverts.ie:

https://touch.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/muprhy-models-201-irish-rail-loco/30334366

 

 

Yes agree with much of that but some new models are so fiddley with detail parts that easily fall off putting in and out of their packaging is almost more likely to cause damage. Eg the MM 121 packaging was like a puzzle and if you didn’t get it right you could rip one of the horns off and the cab gard rails. The card board packaging used by Hornby Dublo, then TriAng and Wrenn were much more user friendly for reuse. Then these stupid clear plastic sandwiches became vogue some years ago, they can cause more damage than protection, never mind the sheer waste of materials.

[DJ Dangerous]

7 minutes ago, Noel said:

Yes agree with much of that but some new models are so fiddley with detail parts that easily fall off putting in and out of their packaging is almost more likely to cause damage. Eg the MM 121 packaging was like a puzzle and if you didn’t get it right you could rip one of the horns off and the cab gard rails. The card board packaging used by Hornby Dublo, then TriAng and Wrenn were much more user friendly for reuse. Then these stupid clear plastic sandwiches became vogue some years ago, they can cause more damage than protection, never mind the sheer waste of materials.

The only two bad ones that I can think of offhand are the 121 and 201 packaging. 121 packaging was a disaster, and if I recall correctly, wasn't even the packaging that Paddy had agreed upon. Still, that was easily resolved by wedging some cardboard between the cardboard and the foam, just above the loco's bonnet. Snug as a bug in a rug after that. The 201's were ripping through the white plastic and then bouncing around inside the cardboard box.

Still, I would much rather have the original packaging than not, but missing packaging wouldn't be a deal breaker for something I really want.

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

I still prefer the product to the packaging

[Sean]

i like the 121 foam packaging quite a bit if im honest. the one caveat to me is that when putting the top piece of foam back in if you put it down the wrong way it becomes very easy to snap off the horn the next time you unbox the loco, its also very easy to put the foam in the wrong way as theres no real indication of which way its supposed to go, ive unboxed brand new locos with the top piece installed the wrong way however which was annoying  but as i was aware of the issue from a previous horn snapping i could still unbox without issue (although a little more nerve wracking then it should be)