Stolen Locos

Aizoon · Post by **Aizoon** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:26 am

Chris Barry of Didcot has just woken up to find his shed broken into and his roundhouse billy stolen and a roundhouse russel.

Both are black the billy has the name DAVID and number 1 on it, the russel does not have any pony trucks as these were in the middle of being repaired so is running as an 0-6-0. if anyone hears or see's anything about engines to this description he would be very grateful if you could contact him at c_barry6106@hotmail.com

andysleigh · Post by **andysleigh** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:58 pm

thats gotta hurt

I fear the worst for the locos, melted down, shipped to china

LMS-Jools · Post by **LMS-Jools** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:39 pm

Lets hope the B******s get caught !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:43 pm

Nah, more likley they'll sell them on ebay. Better keep an eye out on second-hand sites.

made-in-england · Post by **made-in-england** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:48 pm

Lets hope they get caught and have there hands removed aswell as some other limbs i could think of

ACLR · Post by **ACLR** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:36 pm

lets hope he gets them back

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:40 pm

'tis terrible, poor Chris.

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:07 pm

I read about this on the 16mm group, I must have had dejar voo. I was talking to my dad about whether my stuff is under house insurance because mine have to go in the shed, and I mentioned I never heard of anyone having their locos stolen :? :? :shock: . Wierd... Today I took my locos serial numbers and photoed them, I'd recomend that to anyone, so at least you can indentify them if they take a name plate off for example.

grumpfuttock · Post by **grumpfuttock** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:02 pm

That is terrible news, he has my sympathies, I cross my fingers that they will turn up unscathed, and that he will be re-united with them.

Many years ago, my two locos used to be kept in the garage, something I was not too happy about (despite a low theft rate), especially when I was on holiday in the UK. On returning home, the first thing I would do was rush to the garge and check that they were still there, and that was just for 2 humble Mamods.

Today, I keep them hidden away in the house, if space is limited, I'd keep them under the bed !

John J.

alan2525 · Post by **alan2525** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:11 pm

I'd be worried about keeping any loco's in the shed. It's bad enough keeping tools out there, but atleast the bigger stuff is well bolted down.

Loco's should be in use, and when they are not in use, proudly displayed indoors!

I'll keep a look out on Ebay for any signs of those loco's.

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:33 pm

Chris' shed is apparently more of a workshop than a shed.

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:42 pm

SillyBilly wrote:Chris' shed is apparently more of a workshop than a shed.

So is mine, that's why I worry!

Aizoon · Post by **Aizoon** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:24 am

mhlr wrote:I read about this on the 16mm group, I must have had dejar voo. I was talking to my dad about whether my stuff is under house insurance because mine have to go in the shed, and I mentioned I never heard of anyone having their locos stolen :? :? :shock: . Wierd... Today I took my locos serial numbers and photoed them, I'd recomend that to anyone, so at least you can indentify them if they take a name plate off for example.

NOBODY should keep their locos in an outside shed. If the Domestic Authorities demand that they stay out of the house, in return demand that the DA finance replacement of said articles if they are stolen.

I find that this approach works wonders

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:20 pm

My sypathy freind in these dark times. i shall inform all staff at the PTLR to keep there eyes open for these engines and will give you a shout if anything comes to life.
Good luck and Good Hunting.

What do we do with Thieves.
Burn them!
And what do we burn apart from thieves
More Thieves!
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