I have fond memories of Leighford and the many Pacifics that ran on it. I would suggest that sprucing up old RTR is more accessible than old kits as these kits need skills, tools and specialist parts to get going - I applaud your talents - I just could never get these kits to an acceptable running standard and this was not unusual given the number of abandoned projects out there.
@@shakeyhandsshedmodelrailwa2494 I Dont know about the Class 31 issues, but I'm very sceptical about CCP derived diecast. I know in O gauge certain manufacturers are working hard to eliminate diecast cancer, but the problem lies in outsourced products from China.
I got a completed Wills GWR King for £65 in a train shop, where they didn’t know it’s value. The paint job is about the best I’ve seen. It wouldn’t go round curves so I took it into Peters Spares, they said it’ll only run on 4th radius (so I’ll have to change my layout). Also they said they don’t service kit built locos. Just a hint that kit-built is quite specialised.
beautiful A4 , sadly todays model railways are mostly over inflated cheap Chinese tat ,, they are a far cry from going to shows in the 90s and watching guys building brass kit locos ,, today they are ecstatic sliding 20 quids worth of loco out of a box after handing over 300 quid for it ,, the heads of the model companies are the finest snake oil sellers in the world
Overpriced? Absolutely. Tat? Definitely not. Make no mistake the standard of current RTR models is nothing short of breathtaking they truly are beautifully crafted pieces. Just not worth the ridiculous prices manufacturers are demanding
@@mitchellhogg4627 SO ALL THE REVIEWERS ON YOU TUBE THAT TAKE THEM OUT OF BOXES WITH MULTIPLE FAULTS ARE LIARS ??? , THEY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH INFERIOR MOTORS , I'VE SEEN CONNECTING RODS FALL OFF , THEY SHOW HORRENDOUS DECORATION ISSUES , MOTORS THAT CANNOT BE SERVICED ( CLASS 92 ) .. HORRENDOUS MAZAK ROT ISSUES CLASS 31 , THE ISSUES ARE ENDLESS ,,,, AND WHAT ARE HORNBY PLANNING TO DO ABOUT IT ?? BECAUSE OF IMPORT CHARGES AND CHINESE WORKERS WANTING FAIRER PAY THEY NOW WANT TO START MOVING PRODUCTION FROM CHINA TO INDIA ,,,,,,, MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT HORNBY DOESN'T CARE ABOUT QUALITY ..... THEY JUST WANT THE MOST OUT OF YOUR POCKET WHILST PAYING THE LEAST POSSIBLE TO PRODUCE THIER TAT MOST REVIEWERS ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAND NEW TT120 SETS AND THIS SHOULD BE THIER FLAGSHIP PRESENTLY YET STILL TAT
@@shakeyhandsshedmodelrailwa2494 your opinions are formed of other people's negative experiences you have specifically selected to confirm your own opinion. My experiences are my own and of my own collection of models, a collection that has lasted over a decade and I can count the number of faults I have experienced on one hand.
@@shakeyhandsshedmodelrailwa2494 and the even shorter answer to your entire argument: eBay. Most of hornbys toolings haven't changed since pre 2010. Why would I buy a new product for £250+ when I can buy what is quite literally, no hyperbole, the exact same product in a slightly older box on eBay for less than 100. If you insist on owning the newest most modern most up to date version of *anything* .. well.. surprise!! It's expensive. That's not model railways, that's life.
I have fond memories of Leighford and the many Pacifics that ran on it. I would suggest that sprucing up old RTR is more accessible than old kits as these kits need skills, tools and specialist parts to get going - I applaud your talents - I just could never get these kits to an acceptable running standard and this was not unusual given the number of abandoned projects out there.
As always nice, thoughtful, considered work Tony.
Wow! That is truly wonderful model making.
Simply brilliant
I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Beautiful locomotives from the golden age of trains.
Inspiring, thanks for sharing !
Brilliant video
Lovely job Tony. I guess there really is loads of room for loads of lead!
Nice video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🚂👍👍😎
Auctions are a good place to get very cheap kits of all scales. Often from model makers estates, they are rarely popular with auction bidders.
Nice, what are your thoughts on the new Hornby 350+ quid locos with diecast bodies etc in the pipeline btw luv your layout excellent!
would you buy a hornby chinese diecast loco for 350 notes after hornbys class 31 fiasco ?
@@shakeyhandsshedmodelrailwa2494 I Dont know about the Class 31 issues, but I'm very sceptical about CCP derived diecast. I know in O gauge certain manufacturers are working hard to eliminate diecast cancer, but the problem lies in outsourced products from China.
@@musoseven8218 on the early class 31s most of them had crumble away chassis
I got a completed Wills GWR King for £65 in a train shop, where they didn’t know it’s value.
The paint job is about the best I’ve seen.
It wouldn’t go round curves so I took it into Peters Spares, they said it’ll only run on 4th radius (so I’ll have to change my layout).
Also they said they don’t service kit built locos.
Just a hint that kit-built is quite specialised.
beautiful A4 , sadly todays model railways are mostly over inflated cheap Chinese tat ,, they are a far cry from going to shows in the 90s and watching guys building brass kit locos ,, today they are ecstatic sliding 20 quids worth of loco out of a box after handing over 300 quid for it ,, the heads of the model companies are the finest snake oil sellers in the world
Overpriced? Absolutely. Tat? Definitely not. Make no mistake the standard of current RTR models is nothing short of breathtaking they truly are beautifully crafted pieces. Just not worth the ridiculous prices manufacturers are demanding
@@mitchellhogg4627 SO ALL THE REVIEWERS ON YOU TUBE THAT TAKE THEM OUT OF BOXES WITH MULTIPLE FAULTS ARE LIARS ??? , THEY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH INFERIOR MOTORS , I'VE SEEN CONNECTING RODS FALL OFF , THEY SHOW HORRENDOUS DECORATION ISSUES , MOTORS THAT CANNOT BE SERVICED ( CLASS 92 ) .. HORRENDOUS MAZAK ROT ISSUES CLASS 31 , THE ISSUES ARE ENDLESS ,,,, AND WHAT ARE HORNBY PLANNING TO DO ABOUT IT ?? BECAUSE OF IMPORT CHARGES AND CHINESE WORKERS WANTING FAIRER PAY THEY NOW WANT TO START MOVING PRODUCTION FROM CHINA TO INDIA ,,,,,,, MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT HORNBY DOESN'T CARE ABOUT QUALITY ..... THEY JUST WANT THE MOST OUT OF YOUR POCKET WHILST PAYING THE LEAST POSSIBLE TO PRODUCE THIER TAT MOST REVIEWERS ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAND NEW TT120 SETS AND THIS SHOULD BE THIER FLAGSHIP PRESENTLY YET STILL TAT
@@shakeyhandsshedmodelrailwa2494 your opinions are formed of other people's negative experiences you have specifically selected to confirm your own opinion. My experiences are my own and of my own collection of models, a collection that has lasted over a decade and I can count the number of faults I have experienced on one hand.
@@shakeyhandsshedmodelrailwa2494 and the even shorter answer to your entire argument: eBay. Most of hornbys toolings haven't changed since pre 2010. Why would I buy a new product for £250+ when I can buy what is quite literally, no hyperbole, the exact same product in a slightly older box on eBay for less than 100.
If you insist on owning the newest most modern most up to date version of *anything* .. well.. surprise!! It's expensive. That's not model railways, that's life.
@@mitchellhogg4627 afraid not i have also bought thier modern offerings // people are getting a hard on about details and have forgotten about quality