Cheapest source for Thomas the Tank

ge_rik

ge_rik

British narrow gauge (esp. Southwold and W&LLR)
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I've just heard that my 7yo nephew is going to be visiting from the States in July. Now, he was only 3yo the last time he came, but I think I've just about repaired the damage since his last visit. I know he's a fan of Thomas (unless he's now grown out of it) - just wondered what was the cheapest source of G gauge Thomas gear. Is there a really cheapo r/c set anywhere? I'd rather he wrecked Thomas than my latest batch of locos and stock.

Rik
 
3Valve said:
Percy and trucks currently listed at £175 at Back2Bay6

Or if you just want a loco only.

Thomas £110
Percy £95
James £125
Toby £150

http://www.back2bay6.net/90270/info.php?p=8
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Percy sounds like the best buy, but I might be tempted by Thomas (if the Chancellor of the House, approves it). I assume there will be more room inside to fit batteries and r/c.

Rik
 
Just had a thought, I've got a Piko 0-6-0 chassis which is going to be a new build loco - is there anywhere I can get a Thomas Tank body to fit on it pro tem? - doesn't have to be the Bachmann one as long as it looks more or less OK

Rik
 
Wasn't there a Thomas shape sorter that can be used as a "G-scale" Thomas bash.

Not the one currently available from Tomy, it was and old Chad Valley item I think or possibly Fisher Price.
 
think i've got a thomas pencil case thing i was going to put on a playmobil chassis
 
Thanks for the idea, chaps.

Did a quick scoot around my local charity shops and came across this little beauty for the princely sum of £3.29

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Made by Ertl and about the right scale. Easily dismantled with four self tappers.

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Revealed a low voltage motor and some gears - I`m sure they will come in handy!
Half an hour with the razor saw and a craft knife, later ........

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..... add one Piko 0-6-0 chassis, and I have the makings of a passable Thomas.

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All I need to do now is strip out the wheel contacts from the Piko chassis, add a battery and a Deltang receiver/controller - and hopefully the little tike darling nephew will be happy.

Rik

 
'Cept he's gorn orft Thomas, since last time! ;) ;) ;D ;D :(
 
bobg said:
'Cept he's gorn orft Thomas, since last time! ;) ;) ;D ;D :(
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Methinks it's a risk worth taking for the investment of £3.29.
The chassis etc. will be recycled for my next loco build once he's departed (or I've throttled the little bleeder!) ??? >:(
Who knows, he might have become angelic since I last saw him........... ::) ::)

Rik
 
Stainzmeister said:
Good luck Rik.
Your line is too good for wrecking whippersnappers.......
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Thanks Paul [member=98]Stainzmeister[/member]

Just thought I'd try out Paul (Spann's) latest innovation on the forum - ie tagging!

Rik
 
ge_rik said:
Just thought I'd try out Paul (Spann's) latest innovation on the forum - ie tagging!
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Oh no graffiti everywhere! Wrong sort of tagging?
Ace job on the Thomas, it looks as good (ahem) as the RTR jobbie :D
 
Why can I never find any of these bargains??
Ever..
Anywhere!!

Though 'we' did just get an Allegra (analogue) set, delivered from Germany (more-or-less in one piece) for £884 inclusive.. now do we fit the Marklin decoder and try to turn a profit to buy more for the Harz? Or do we keep it??
 
pugwash said:
Ace job on the Thomas, it looks as good (ahem) as the RTR jobbie :D
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Wheelbase foreshortened - but I'm sure I (and he) can live with it

Rik
 
ROSS said:
I was just thinking the same.
Sewer and violets came to mind with Riks buy!
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One of the joys of being retired. Spent a day trekking around market stalls, cheapo shops (B&M, Poundstretcher, Wilkinsons, etc) and nearly every charity shop within a ten mile radius. The Thomas toy was in the penultimate charity shop on my list. :D :D

Rik
 
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