[bluedot0]

More rock burning coffee pots.......Phil

[SkyFire]

Wonder what the coffee taste like. ;D

[berth44]

I reckon the coffee would taste like 'keigh' Anthony, but this monster pot is not one of my personal favourites of 'GWR locos',the smaller 'prairies' "yes" I did like (this looks like a giant one of those with the mumps!!))so, I will give the heave ho to this monster..... I'm sorry to say..Dave

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My trusty Castle Class has been declared a total failure after the trailing axle on the tender has almost seized up and the motor in the loco only buzzes.

[berth44]

That's a strange one Anthony, the tender wheels are only 'pick ups', metal axles running in plastic holes,how can it seize?,...perhaps the wheel has gone out of gauge and is stuck,otherwise i've got no idea.
I'd separate the loco from the tender first up,if it's your new one, it's 'semi permanently connected' to the loco,so it should have the wee square connector in the tender (with the pins in it),you gently prize it off with a screw driver.
I'm only familiar with my locos and access to their motors, I'd first try and get 'direct power' to the motor and see if it works, if it does,well, the fault must lie in the tender....
If all fails contact Hornby,or simply send it back to their UK address for replacement!!...Dave

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More about the class.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GWR_4200_Class

[berth44]

It's still not a very nice looking loco Anthony,personally, it's an ugly mother,but you're the man,you're going to get it,you therefor like it and that's what counts, my opinionin in your opinion is therefor null and void...
One thing though,I definately admire the team that brought this loco from the scrap yard to what it is today,irrespective of how ugly it is, "viva la restoration movement!!!"...Dave

[bluedot0]

That's the tender for a steam engine.......I agree too.....damn ugly.....Phil

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Now likely to be with Hattons on the 26th of November. It will still arrive after I have gone.

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Another pre order of the S&DJR, due December 2012 / January 2013. Might wait to get this one, until the holiday is paid off.

Bachmann UK 20-2012 Class 7F S&DJR 2-8-0 88 in S&DJR Blue,150th Anniversary of S&DJR Commemorative loco with wooden box.

www.ehattons.com/52533/Bachmann_UK_20_2012_Class_7F_S_DJR_2_8_0_88_in_S_DJR_Blue_150th_Anniversary_of_S_DJR_Commemorative_l/StockDetail.aspx

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Bought this loco at the East Lancashire Railway. Bachmann Class 4MT 4-6-0 75074. www.ehattons.com/StockDetail.aspx?SID=23460

BR Lined black as well, looks good.

[berth44]

Good buy Anthony, what aboot the Pullman??.........Dave

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Still waiting on this one to come.

[berth44]

It'll arrive Anthony don't worry....be happy.......Dave

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Latest info from Hattons is, "Due into stock on or after Monday 15th April 2013".