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LOCOLINES is back!!!

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:28 pm
by roymattblack
Hello there...
Roy here.
After a break of around 2 years, I'm pleased to be able to say that Locolines is back - well, almost.
(Those of you watching Ebay will know I never really went 'completely' away.)
Virtually all of the kits I had on the old website are now available again and many of the old transfer sets INCLUDING the Mamod, Bowman and other various 'ancient' goodies are available.
I'm looking into a much simpler website than the old one (it became a cumbersome behemoth for a 'part-time' business in the past) so I'll keep you posted on that one.
In the meantime, If there's anything you're after - if you can remember the kit and transfer range, including 'custom' railway crests, - let me know either on this forum or better still, via:

royfitzsimmonds@yahoo.co.uk.

I'll do my best to help.
ALSO..... Keep an eye on Ebay - 16mm garden railways, Locolines.
Roy.

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:02 pm
by 90733
Good to know, welcome back :)

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:12 pm
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Most excellent news! And just at the right time too....

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:39 pm
by laalratty
Welcome back, the number of times Locolines has been mentioned in various places since it downsized to just occasional ebay sales suggested the business was much missed

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:56 pm
by dougrail
Interesting...I missed the boat on this first time...!

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:08 pm
by LMS-Jools
Good Luck :D 8)

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:02 am
by Narrow Minded
"Welcome back" Roy, any new stuff in the pipeline at all?

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:14 am
by Spule 4
Correct me if I am wrong, but if I remember from a few years ago, you had a line of transfers for locomotives?  What did you have in the Mamod range?

The internet archive did not save many of your site's photos from 2006-2008 unfortunately.

Thank you-

Locolines

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:26 am
by Catweasel
Welcome back Roy. I have one of your kits on the bench at the moment and am figuring out the chassis for it. Nice one.

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:38 am
by Annie
Wonderful! marvellous news! I purchased one of your kits sometime ago and was very disappointed when I discovered that your website had disappeared when I wanted to buy a second kit.

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Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:07 pm
by Narrow Minded
Very Nice Annie! :D
Just a thought after Dougs comment - just for any other "Newbies",here's some of Roys excellent kits that I've had a crack at for the W&LR;

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For anyone else working to a tight budget, they're excellent!

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:32 pm
by Spule 4
Those do look nice! Well done. :D

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:02 pm
by anythingsdr
Do they come with Chassis's? Temped by that Hunslet!

Locolines

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:15 pm
by Catweasel
No,they don't come with a chassis, but any of the small ones can be jiggled to fit. I.E.,Andel, I.P. or Cambrian. On mine, I cut 2 pieces of plasticard and used Binnie wheels. A small motor and a couple of AA batteries, sorted. They are made from heavy,pre-coloured card with very good instructions. A coat of varnish will protect it or you can paint it in your own livery. Have fun. I'll admit that the Hunslet would be good.

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:17 pm
by Narrow Minded
Actually, the Comeng originally came supplied complete with chassis, motor, gearbox & wheels as part of the kit. :D

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:00 pm
by Annie
My loco is based on one of the larger Locolines kits and is built over a Scientific Toys battery loco chassis. It works very well despite its toy shop origins :)

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Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:48 pm
by Annie
Getting the Scientific Toys motorblock to fit does require some modifications though.......

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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:09 pm
by roymattblack
Many thanks for the obvious interest.
For the meantime, keep an eye on Ebay under "16mm garden rail".
Hopefully a new website will be up and running before Xmas.
Various transfer sets etc including the Mamod ones are now available.
Contact me via my email if you want further details.

royfitzsimmonds@yahoo.co.uk

All the best, Roy.