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by dougrail
Thu May 27, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Accucraft Lawley
Replies: 1
Views: 1928

Accucraft Lawley

Long time no post. In the absence I acquired a Roundhouse Atlantic, had a treacherous relationship with it involving a trip to Doncaster for a professional respray, and then in the end sold it on. In its place for 'heavy hauler' I have acquired a very nice Accucraft Lawley. I have already replaced t...
by dougrail
Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:31 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Accucraft Lawley
Replies: 4
Views: 5309

Re: Accucraft Lawley

Noone?
by dougrail
Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Accucraft Lawley
Replies: 4
Views: 5309

Re: Accucraft Lawley

Bump - still on the lookout for one.
by dougrail
Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Accucraft Lawley
Replies: 4
Views: 5309

Re: Accucraft Lawley

Yes, they are very nice locos indeed. I only regret not buying one in autumn 2018, instead opting for the cursed Atlantic of which I have now sold on. Another shame is that someone keeps buying them up and repainting them into ridiculous liveries - bright yellow comes to mind. I am hoping to find a ...
by dougrail
Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:34 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Accucraft Lawley
Replies: 4
Views: 5309

Accucraft Lawley

Good afternoon, I'm looking to purchase an Acccuraft Lawley 0-6-0T. https://www.accucraft.uk.com/products/lawley-freelance-live-steam-0-6-0t/ It must be in the Accy GWR Green, unmodified, paintwork untouched [ie no varnish, but transfers can be discussed] and if it is RC that would be an advantage [...
by dougrail
Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Reference Library
Topic: The History of MSR
Replies: 2
Views: 8711

Re: The History of MSR

These are really good. A great read for any Mamod interested modellers.
by dougrail
Sun Jan 20, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: eBay madness
Replies: 268
Views: 258371

Re: eBay madness

Amazing how some paint makes it cost significantly more than a new one! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264150172509 I'd guess he is trying to recoup at least some of the money he laid out to have it weathered. Not criticising the paint job, it loo...
by dougrail
Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Roundhouse Jennie
Replies: 18
Views: 12530

Re: Roundhouse Jennie

Thank you Tomtom, I was not certainly having a go. Jennie looks an ace little engine and something unique in the RH stable. When lined out [I have seen Tallyho green, BR Black, maroon and straw] they look stunning . Whoever buys one will be proud owners indeed. As for Accucraft, it's a coin toss. Ye...
by dougrail
Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Roundhouse Jennie
Replies: 18
Views: 12530

Re: Roundhouse Jennie

I think she is a beauty….Why do people have to be rivet counters. So what if she looks to some like she has just been cobbled together. RH do excellent in my opinion. I've spoken some reservations about the cab height, but I do not for one moment believe it looks "cobbled together". It's ...
by dougrail
Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Roundhouse Jennie
Replies: 18
Views: 12530

Re: Roundhouse Jennie

A Complete 'Jennie' is £750, but RH will sell just the loco minus tender for £650. Tender is then £110 on its own.
by dougrail
Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:27 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Roundhouse Atlantic - rare find
Replies: 14
Views: 8820

Re: Roundhouse Atlantic - rare find

Thanks Keith :) The Argylls did have spoked wheels, but the later Atlantics are solid wheeled. However, the Atlantic have fully sprung chassises, so I can't complain :)
by dougrail
Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:02 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Roundhouse Atlantic - rare find
Replies: 14
Views: 8820

Re: Roundhouse Atlantic - rare find

Thanks guys. It's been a pleasure to run and getting used to the RC is quite something. However next year I think I'll change the handset and rx for something much more convenient :)
by dougrail
Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:41 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Roundhouse Atlantic - rare find
Replies: 14
Views: 8820

Re: Roundhouse Atlantic - rare find

Thanks Peter. Think I said in the story, but to clarify, the £850 was the price the messy one went for on Ebay finally via a sneaky bid [not me]. The 'barn find' temporarily christened "Thorfinn" cost double that and a bit but given the books, starter kit, rolling road skates I picked up, ...
by dougrail
Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Roundhouse Atlantic - rare find
Replies: 14
Views: 8820

Roundhouse Atlantic - rare find

For a while now I have been dependant on two locos as the third has once again been put out of order due to a trader error. A chance find on Ebay saw this arise a few weeks ago: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/hLkAAOSwHwNbkWR1/s-l1600.jpg An idle ask informed me offerwise that offers for over £950 ha...
by dougrail
Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:20 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Roundhouse Jennie
Replies: 18
Views: 12530

Re: Roundhouse Jennie

They are lovely looking and as RH Locos, I trust they run well? :) I was tempted by one. As-is though, the cab seems a little large?. However, it's like my stick re the Lady Annes - not so sure of the aesthetics but can totally respect that mechanically they're great. Same applies here. But, I suspe...
by dougrail
Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: D J B Taleisin . BIG PROBLEM
Replies: 3
Views: 3361

Re: D J B Taleisin . BIG PROBLEM

Try ther 16mm Facebook groups. SOMEONE has got to have a set they can copy for you? Or....could you contact DJB Engineering direct?
by dougrail
Sun Sep 09, 2018 9:18 pm
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: New locos from Roundhouse & Accucraft Sept 18
Replies: 8
Views: 8192

Re: New locos from Roundhouse & Accucraft Sept 18

Accucraft with TALGARTH and SABRINA only had CAD design drawings, whereas RH had a fully working model of JENNIE to show [and play with]. A binus was that JENNIE and its tender was in the same maroon as the display Bertie, allowing one to match the tender up and take a look. The tender, which will b...
by dougrail
Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Lymes Disease
Replies: 11
Views: 5954

Re: Lymes Disease

Interesting Phil. Late May Bank Holiday I was at Kingsbury and got bit on my left arm. I was left with a red rash that became very hot, burning even a few days later [but NOT targetlike. Red, growing and even grew outward in a little tail until I was given some antibiotics by my doctor. I did some ...
by dougrail
Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:20 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Lymes Disease
Replies: 11
Views: 5954

Re: Lymes Disease

Interesting Phil. Late May Bank Holiday I was at Kingsbury and got bit on my left arm. I was left with a red rash that became very hot, burning even a few days later [but NOT targetlike. Red, growing and even grew outward in a little tail until I was given some antibiotics by my doctor. I did some d...
by dougrail
Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: New loco from Mamod
Replies: 19
Views: 15271

Re: New loco from Mamod

If it's the same chassis as a Boulton, it'll be a good one. Hook it up with a repainted Newqida coach or scale-modded Upwell Wisbech coach...