Orient Express Rolling Stock
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ebay mike
Retired, but still hoarding. (GOF)
Had a couple of spare hours this morning so thought I'd populate the coach. Cakes, tea, coffee and proper meals were served to all those sitting down. Bulkheads have had period Orient Express posters put in place. Now close to putting everything back together if I can find all the bits and screws.
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playmofire
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But where is Hercule Poirot in all this?
ebay mike
Retired, but still hoarding. (GOF)
I've just been digging around in the garage. No wonder he wasn't easy to find as he appears to have lost a bit of weight! As the saying goes - "watch this space".
trammayo
Interested in vintage commercial vehicle, trams, t
Yes it is - makes you want to book a seat!
ebay mike
Retired, but still hoarding. (GOF)
Updat3.
Hercules is getting dressed. Due to his weight loss many of his clothes didn't fit, but he's plumped for the grey three piece silk suit, white shirt and black bowtie. Black homburg hat and silver-topped cane being obligatory. He'll be here tomorrow, I hope.
Hercules is getting dressed. Due to his weight loss many of his clothes didn't fit, but he's plumped for the grey three piece silk suit, white shirt and black bowtie. Black homburg hat and silver-topped cane being obligatory. He'll be here tomorrow, I hope.
idlemarvel
Neither idle nor a marvel
Then you just need to add a few chalk outlines of bodies on the coach floor...
ebay mike
Retired, but still hoarding. (GOF)
Thanks Mike, but having seen some of your productions I wish I had your skills.
ebay mike
Retired, but still hoarding. (GOF)
Bonjour mes amis. I am returned. Time, she has not been kind to Poirot wiz ze thinning of ze hair and also ze waistline. Sadly Hastings and Miss Lemon are not to be found and much is not as it was. Ze dress code no longer exists and zere are no bodies yet, but given ze standard of ze food zere is still time. But I must hurry and take my seat as Inspector Japp hopes to join me for dinner. Ze leetle grey cells zey still function and ve have much to discuss. Mais, c'est formidable.
ebay mike
Retired, but still hoarding. (GOF)
Found all the bits and finally managed to get it re-assembled. Note to self- next time take pics when dismantling anything. It was getting a bit dark but managed a couple of snaps. The colour appears way out but I will try and post better photos done in full daylight later in the week. Before and after shots below.
playmofire
Registered
Great to see Poirot back, Mike!
ebay mike
Retired, but still hoarding. (GOF)
Two more coaches almost ready to join the roster. 3097 & 3098 just await doors from the paint shop and their quota of passengers. Managed to source two s/h 3064s on eBay.de for a smidgeon under £130 (including shipping). Only one more donor for 3099 required. These latest vehicles have been fitted with metal wheelsets. Now what am I going to do with the two redundant red and cream second class coach bodies?
ebay mike
Retired, but still hoarding. (GOF)
Just for you Gizzy, but not the full train as your message earlier today caused me to open my wallet yet again. I've also just put a short video on YouTube as I had a darkside test run. Picture is not too steady as I found it difficult to film and use a handset at the same time. I would have put the link on here but can't work out to do it. The clip title is "Hemsby Valley Railway 10 Orient Express test run".
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