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Re: WEST ORTON

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 11:39 am
by Steve M
In my weakened state I succumbed to the temptation of last weekends 20% discount at Hornby.
A2 60505 ‘Thane of Fife’ completes a couple of circuits in the freezing cold this morning.

Image20220331_113243 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

Yes it was purchased before I knew about the bathroom sink!

Re: WEST ORTON

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:54 pm
by sandy
What a beauty Steve.

Re: WEST ORTON

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:08 pm
by bulleidboy
Nice looking loco Steve - I'm pleased to say, for once, I resisted the temptation with the 20% discount offer. I still have two Hornby 12.5% discount vouchers which have to be used by the 17th April.

Re: WEST ORTON

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:52 pm
by Walkingthedog
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Thompson Pacifics although many thought them ugly because of the position of the cylinders.

Re: WEST ORTON

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 7:44 pm
by darkscot
That is a lovely engine!

Re: WEST ORTON

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:35 pm
by Steve M
I must admit I was a little ambivalent about the Thompson A2 but I saw the Hornby model at my local shop and marked it down as a ‘possible’.
Having baited the hook, all Hornby had to do was to reel me in.

Re: WEST ORTON

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 9:48 pm
by Walkingthedog
Would definitely have been on my list Steve.

Re: WEST ORTON

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 10:52 pm
by cadman
I have to say the locomotives do look very desirable in that beautifully constructed diorama.

Re: WEST ORTON

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 11:49 pm
by Steve M
The 'diorama' is 30' round the shed. :D
Glad you like the picture Howard.

Re: WEST ORTON

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:36 pm
by Steve M
Buttercups and poppies - first attempt.

Image2022-04-10_04-33-50 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr