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pauly
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I own a HARRY ROCKET and I know James owns 1 but I was just wondering if any other members here had an example of this metalic pile of puke?
urrg Im gonna poke my eyes out if I look at it to long! 
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27ace27
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| Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:12 am Post subject: Re: HARRY THE ROCKET |
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| pauly wrote: | I own a HARRY ROCKET and I know James owns 1 but I was just wondering if any other members here had an example of this metalic pile of puke?
urrg Im gonna poke my eyes out if I look at it to long! |
I'll take it off your hands! 
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Wallace
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| Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:20 am Post subject: Re: HARRY THE ROCKET |
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| pauly wrote: | I own a HARRY ROCKET and I know James owns 1 but I was just wondering if any other members here had an example of this metalic pile of puke?
urrg Im gonna poke my eyes out if I look at it to long! |
Your choice of words gave me a good laugh
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Paul H
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My mate's Harry the Rocket is actually a steallar little runner. It has been slightly modified (reversibly) with Meccano sprockets and chain and has been modified to run on gauge 3 which fits the scale much better.
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jakesm
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| Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:44 am Post subject: |
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ok pauly,
i give you that it is different! 
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MooseMan
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reminds me of my "Flying Pig"!
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Roly Williams
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It's ugly as hell but it's not unique in that respect. I've heard it runs quite well.
Please don't poke your eyes out. Send it to me before you do that.
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pauly
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so its just me and James?
I have seen them run well but that doesnt make up for a design that looks like the designer drew it blindfolded at an office party as a joke now does it.
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Dr. Rog
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| pauly wrote: | so its just me and James?
I have seen them run well but that doesnt make up for a design that looks like the designer drew it blindfolded at an office party as a joke now does it. |
Looks like the discerning members and those with taste do not own this particular model. What a suprise that you AND James do.
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I'd quite like one just for a laugh!
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Wallace
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I think it's still an essential "want" type engine, if you are into Mamods AND a loco fan. So it's not really on my list.
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pauly
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| Wallace wrote: | | I think it's still an essential "want" type engine, if you are into Mamods AND a loco fan. So it's not really on my list. |
Yeah i wanted it purley for wanting it.
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That and the Hornby Rocket are ones that if the right deal at the right time came along.
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