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class 73
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 8:37 pm
by sootyxfd
hi all
just noticed lately that there are a lot of class 73s around at the minute not only on ukts but on the preserved scene, and all of a sudden they have become really expensive models to buy
anybody got any idea why ?
is it because a lot of railways are installing thrid rail ???
???
its not that i dont like them tho
cheers
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 10:01 pm
by rwaceyw
They're cheap, an abundance of them, and they have a good enough diesel engine for preserved line services. Shame they're ugly!
David
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 10:27 pm
by Hymek
Its because EWS sold pretty much their entire fleet of 73s earlier this year, and a few have filted straight from EWS to preservationists, but most have gone into Booth Roe before being sold on or in the case of the churnet valleys, swapped
And also only Lima made class 73 models which since they have gone bust have gone up in value by at least £10-15 quid, with some lima 20s gettin rather stupid £100 +
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:07 am
by Zackybong1
Lima have gone bust???
That is sad
Another great company becomes a fond memory.
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:22 am
by jbilton
Hi
Great model Jonathan....heres a quick reskin i've done WIP
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:26 am
by rwaceyw
Ah well, there goes my green one
.
David
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:57 am
by d1010
rwaceyw wrote:Ah well, there goes my green one
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David
is it on the one 73's with the Light green band around the bottom ?
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 10:00 am
by rwaceyw
Yes, as in 1960's condition, but now I find ( AFTER announcing mine I may add! ) that someone else happily begins one...nothing I can do to stop it, but may pull mine.
David
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:34 pm
by Zackybong1
Take ten paces and draw your handbags.
Seriously though, there is room in this world for many good models. Lets have em all!
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 1:24 pm
by MeridianNick
It looks to green, why not add weathering
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 6:18 pm
by lenham21
How about a pullman one
That would be really nice.
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 8:24 pm
by rwaceyw
A Pullman one has been uploaded, but not by me....
David
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:14 pm
by BruceB
rwaceyw wrote:A Pullman one has been uploaded, but not by me....
David
Thanks David
Yes, I've done the Pullman one: 73101 "The Royal Alex". Its waiting approval...
Oh and don't be put off by the upload pic, I know its incorrect, the skin has been updated since but I've not yet changed the Pic.
Bruce
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 10:00 pm
by sootyxfd
thanks guys
cheer
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:45 am
by copkeir
73101 the royal alex is kept at the dfr