LOCOLINES is back!!!

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LOCOLINES is back!!!

Post by roymattblack » Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:28 pm

Hello there...
Roy here.
After a break of around 2 years, I'm pleased to be able to say that Locolines is back - well, almost.
(Those of you watching Ebay will know I never really went 'completely' away.)
Virtually all of the kits I had on the old website are now available again and many of the old transfer sets INCLUDING the Mamod, Bowman and other various 'ancient' goodies are available.
I'm looking into a much simpler website than the old one (it became a cumbersome behemoth for a 'part-time' business in the past) so I'll keep you posted on that one.
In the meantime, If there's anything you're after - if you can remember the kit and transfer range, including 'custom' railway crests, - let me know either on this forum or better still, via:

royfitzsimmonds@yahoo.co.uk.

I'll do my best to help.
ALSO..... Keep an eye on Ebay - 16mm garden railways, Locolines.
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Post by 90733 » Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:02 pm

Good to know, welcome back :)
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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:12 pm

Most excellent news! And just at the right time too....
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Post by laalratty » Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:39 pm

Welcome back, the number of times Locolines has been mentioned in various places since it downsized to just occasional ebay sales suggested the business was much missed
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Post by dougrail » Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:56 pm

Interesting...I missed the boat on this first time...!
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Post by LMS-Jools » Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:08 pm

Good Luck :D 8)
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Post by Narrow Minded » Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:02 am

"Welcome back" Roy, any new stuff in the pipeline at all?
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Post by Spule 4 » Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:14 am

Correct me if I am wrong, but if I remember from a few years ago, you had a line of transfers for locomotives?  What did you have in the Mamod range?

The internet archive did not save many of your site's photos from 2006-2008 unfortunately.

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Post by Catweasel » Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:26 am

Welcome back Roy. I have one of your kits on the bench at the moment and am figuring out the chassis for it. Nice one.
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Post by Annie » Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:38 am

Wonderful! marvellous news! I purchased one of your kits sometime ago and was very disappointed when I discovered that your website had disappeared when I wanted to buy a second kit.

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Post by Narrow Minded » Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:07 pm

Very Nice Annie! :D
Just a thought after Dougs comment - just for any other "Newbies",here's some of Roys excellent kits that I've had a crack at for the W&LR;

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For anyone else working to a tight budget, they're excellent!
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Post by Spule 4 » Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:32 pm

Those do look nice! Well done. :D
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Post by anythingsdr » Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:02 pm

Do they come with Chassis's? Temped by that Hunslet!
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Post by Catweasel » Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:15 pm

No,they don't come with a chassis, but any of the small ones can be jiggled to fit. I.E.,Andel, I.P. or Cambrian. On mine, I cut 2 pieces of plasticard and used Binnie wheels. A small motor and a couple of AA batteries, sorted. They are made from heavy,pre-coloured card with very good instructions. A coat of varnish will protect it or you can paint it in your own livery. Have fun. I'll admit that the Hunslet would be good.
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Post by Narrow Minded » Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:17 pm

Actually, the Comeng originally came supplied complete with chassis, motor, gearbox & wheels as part of the kit. :D
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Post by Annie » Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:00 pm

My loco is based on one of the larger Locolines kits and is built over a Scientific Toys battery loco chassis. It works very well despite its toy shop origins :)

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Post by Annie » Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:48 pm

Getting the Scientific Toys motorblock to fit does require some modifications though.......

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Post by roymattblack » Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:09 pm

Many thanks for the obvious interest.
For the meantime, keep an eye on Ebay under "16mm garden rail".
Hopefully a new website will be up and running before Xmas.
Various transfer sets etc including the Mamod ones are now available.
Contact me via my email if you want further details.

royfitzsimmonds@yahoo.co.uk

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