Hornby Hogwarts Express

Hornby Hogwarts Express

Opening a new business in a foreign country where you don't speak the language may not sound like good business sense. However for the past six months I have been selling very successfully Hornby trains on the Czech auction site Aukro. 


Doing my home work there seems to be a strong market for model railways, locomotives and accessories. Especially strong is the quality Hornby steam locomotives, Flying Scotsman etc. Given that we have had a 100% success rate to date, in other words we have sold every locomotive that we purchased for stock since April 2014. I think it's safe to say www.haveit.cz has a fair chance of real success with these products. So stand by model railway enthusiasts in The Czech Republic we plan to launch our full ranges of Hornby OO gauge locomotives in January 2015 this will include the much sort after Harry Potter - Hogwarts Loco and station layout.

www.haveit.cz for Hornby in The Czech Republic

Hornby BR 2-BIL 2 Car Electric Multiple Unit Train Pack - R3258

Hornby BR 2-BIL 2 Car Electric Multiple Unit Train Pack - R3258

The Southern Railway (SR) was established in 1923, linking London with the Channel ports, South West England, South coast resorts and Kent. It was the smallest of the 'Big Four' railway regions with most of its revenue coming from passenger traffic rather than freight in the more densely populated region of southern England.

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A number of famous 'named' trains were operated by SR including the Brighton Belle, Bournemouth Belle, Golden Arrow, the Night Ferry (London - Paris and Brussels), Atlantic Coast Express and the Devon Belle.

Both Richard Maunsell and Oliver Bulleid served as Chief Mechanical Engineers to the SR between 1923 and 1948 and both designed new locomotives and rolling stock to replace those inherited in 1923.

The electrification of the region began in 1929 under the management of Sir Herbert Walker. On completion it was the world's largest electrified railway system.

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Southern Railway gave the designation 2-BIL to the DC third rail electric multiple units built during the 1930s. The formation was a 2-car set: MBTL-DTCL, and were called 2-BIL (2-car Bi-Lavatory stock) because each set had two lavatories, one in each car. They were built to work long distance semi-fast services on the newly electrified lines from London to Eastbourne, Portsmouth and Reading.

Between 1935 and 1938, a total of 152 sets of the Class 2-BIL were built in 4 batches and were numbered 2001 - 2152. Numbers 2001 - 2010 in 1935 for service on the London to Eastbourne sector. Numbers 2011 - 2048 in 1936 for the London Waterloo to Alton and Portsmouth slow service. Numbers 2049 - 2116 in 1937 for the Portsmouth to Bognor Regis service and numbers 2117 - 2152 in 1938 for the London Waterloo to Reading route.

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The steel panelled wooden framed bodies were built at SR Eastleigh Works and the steel underframes at SR Lancing Works. Each 2 car unit measured 129'6" long and 9'2" wide and were powered by two English Electric traction motors of 275hp (205kW) with a maximum speed of 60mph. The units were fitted with automatic air-brakes. The 2-BILs weighed 74tons 15cwt and had a passenger capacity of 24 in First Class and 84 or 88 in the Third Class area.

In the early years of WWII Southern Region suffered considerable damage due to its proximity to the coast, including the loss of some 2-BIL units. By the end of the War the proportion of freight carried had increased from 25% to 60% as the region had been a marshalling area for troops and armaments destined for the invasion of Europe.

The remaining units stayed in service and passed to the newly formed British Railways in 1948 where they were re-classified as Class 401 and continued in service on BR Southern Region until all the units had been withdrawn.

The only 2-BIL unit to survive was No. 2090, formed of carriages No. 10656 and No. 12123 and is currently on display at the National Railway Museum, Shildon.

The set No. 2086, represented here, consisted of Brake No. 10652 and Composite No. 12119 and was outshopped in October 1937 and remained in service until the 12th June 1971. After being stored for a few months at Micheldever the unit was scrapped by A. King Ltd. Wymondham in November 1971.

Hornby GWR 2-8-0 '2807' Class 2800 - R3106

          Hornby GWR 2-8-0 '2807' Class 2800 - R3106

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The Class 2800 was designed by George Jackson Churchward CBE, Chief Engineer with the Great Western Railway, specifically for heavy freight work, the first 2-8-0 Class in Great Britain.

Originally numbered as 'No. 97' the Class first appeared in 1903, and underwent two full years of trials. Following these trials the boiler pressure was raised from 200lbf/in2 to 225lbf/in2 and the 8 1/2" piston valves were increased to 10". The tender was also changed from the original 4,000 gallon to 3,500 imperial gallons which became more or less standard for the Class.

Full production began in 1905 and continued until 1919, during which time 84 locomotives were produced. A further batch was built between 1938 and 1942. These locomotives remained the principal long haul freight engines throughout the 1920s, 30s and beyond.

Over the years a few modifications were made which included replacing the internal steam pipes with external ones, improving weight distribution, increasing the length of the smoke box and fitting larger diameter chimneys.

Due to coal shortages between 1945 and 1947 the government asked GWR to experiment with oil fired engines, and consequently eight of the Class were converted and re-classified as 4800. The experiment was abandoned in 1948 when the high cost of maintenance and imported oil became apparent.

The Class stood up well in trials against newer engines in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and it was not until the appearance in 1954 of the British Rail Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 that it was bettered as a mineral haulage locomotive.

British Railways began withdrawing the Class in 1958 however the Class continued in freight service until 1965, with sixty years of reliable service proving the excellence of Churchward's original design. All but six of the Class were scrapped, five of which are in various stages of preservation, the sixth is being used as a donor locomotive.

Locomotive No. 2807 was outshopped on the 31st October 1905 from the GWR Swindon Works and continued working until it was withdrawn from Shed 86E, Severn Tunnel Junction on the 31st March 1963.

Liveried in GWR green with gold lettering it is now fully operational on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway with a boiler certificate valid until 2020. It is the oldest survivor of the Class and the oldest locomotive ever to have been rescued from Barry Scrapyard.

Hornby Models for the Czech Republic

Largest Model Railway in The Czech Republic

Haveit.cz has some interesting tips on where to go with your small children to play, which interesting place to visit and also where to eat.

Prague offers all visitors a sufficient number of events and entertainments of various kinds. One of these entertainments which have always attracted people of any age and education are the locomotives. Do your children and you like it too? Then we will spend hours in the largest model railway in Czech Republic with unforgettable experience.

Railway Kingdom in Prague in the business complex Angel City was opened July 1, 2009 and has gradually expanded. Today it covers an area of more than 3100 square meters. And what you see here? Of course, hundreds of meters of track and dozens of model trains. With a model train, you can ride to Jested tower, Karlstejn Castle or Prague Castle. All trains run according to time schedule. Outside of model trains you can see models of cars, models of important buildings and places in Czech Republic, you can experience the atmosphere of the alternation of day and night.

There is also cool children’s corner. This is a surprising amount of toys, car simulator, or even gaming console X BOX. The cinema can watch the big and small programs with a railway theme where among other interesting things you can learn from the history of rail transport. Attraction for visitors will surely be an area of 114 m2 separate exhibition of urban model of Prague on a scale of 1:1000. Why attraction? The model is supplemented by a new special audio-visual technology. Using cameras so visitors can zoom in and see individual buildings, urban areas, historical monuments. On your own eyes you can see the development of Prague from the Romanesque period to the present.

An interesting final destination for you, lovers of model trains, could be our invitation to a restaurant Výtopna right on Wenceslas Square No.56 which is just a step from our Bohemia Apartments Prague Wenceslas Square Residence. Sitting here will bring you an unusual experience. The tables are surrounded by 400 meters long track, after which move trains passing through various villages, tunnels and bridges. And because the track leads in the middle of each table, ordered drinks and snacks brings a train (ideal concept how to save on live personal :-). The restaurant is air-conditioned place and there are smokers and nonsmokers.

Not only model trains lovers but also lovers of a good food enjoy Czech cuisine in particular. Will find a fun with your children. Children’s menu is in the form of coloring book and your kids can paint them if they want.

So what do you think? www.haveit.cz

HORNBY Modelleisenbahnen FLYING SCOTSMAN

HORNBY Modelleisenbahnen FLYING SCOTSMAN

Der Flying Scotsman befährt die East Coast Main Line. Die Verbindung entstand aus den Strecken dreier Bahngesellschaften. Der Abschnitt von London bisDoncaster gehörte ursprünglich zur Great Northern Railway. Die North Eastern Railway baute den Abschnitt von Doncaster bis Berwick, der Streckenabschnitt in Schottland gehörte den North British Railway. Durch Verbesserungen an der Infrastruktur konnten die Reisezeiten laufend verkürzt werden. Die heutige Route im Bereich der North Eastern Railway wurde 1877 eröffnet, ein Jahr später wurde der Kopfbahnhof in York durch einen Durchgangsbahnhof ersetzt. 1906 wurde in Newcastle eine Brücke über den Tyne eröffnet, dadurch entfiel das Zurückdrücken der Züge in den dortigen Kopfbahnhof. In den Jahren nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wurden die Gleise bis 1977 umfassend erneuert. 1983 wurde die Strecke bei Selby zur Umfahrung eines Bergbaugebiets verlegt. Die East Coast Main Line wurde bis 1991 elektrifiziert.

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Personen, die sich mit Modelleisenbahnen beschäftigen, sind keine homogene Gruppe. Während viele den Schwerpunkt auf den Betrieb ihrer Modellbahnen legen, widmen sich andere dem Sammeln von Lokomotiven, Waggons oder Zubehör einer bestimmten Epoche oder eines bestimmten Herstellers, oder aber dem Umbau sowie Selbstbau von Fahrzeugen. Auch die Ansprüche daran, wie weit und in welchem Aspekt ihr eigenes Konzept das Vorbild nachbildet, unterscheiden sich vielfach deutlich.

Der Sammlerwert der heutigen Modelleisenbahngegenstän Vnde steigt wegen der großen Auflagen, sinkender Sammlerzahlen und einer vielfach sehr guteerfügbarkeit (zum Beispiel über Internetauktionshäuser) jedoch kaum noch. Wenige, vorwiegend ältere, wenig verbreitete Objekte und Objekte in überdurchschnittlichen gutem oder einwandfrei restauriertem Zustand, erzielen jedoch immer noch hohe Preise.

Spur-0-Modell der Schnellzuglokomotive Baureihe 18, Eigenbau aus Messing

Der Umbau oder Selbstbau von Modelleisenbahn, Waggons oder Zubehör hat weltweit an Stellenwert verloren, vorwiegend wegen des sehr großen Angebots an industriell hergestellten Produkten, aber auch infolge von Änderungen in der Berufsbildung, weg von den handwerklichen Berufen (Feinmechaniker, Elektroniker...). Hingegen ist der Heimanlagenbau, der Modulbau, wie auch der Bau von Anlagen in den Moellheisenbanvereinend immer noch weit verbreitet.

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HORNBY 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN

HORNBY 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN

The LNER Class A3 Pacific steam locomotive No. 4472 Flying Scotsman (originally No. 1472) was built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design of H.N. Gresley. It was employed on long-distance express trains on the LNER and its successors, British Railways Eastern and North-Eastern Regions, notably on the 10am London to Edinburgh Flying Scotsman train service after which it was named.

The locomotive is notable for having set two world records for steam traction; becoming the first steam locomotive to be officially authenticated at reaching 100 miles per hour (160.9 km/h) on 30 November 1934, and then setting a record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive when it ran 422 miles (679 km) on 8 August 1989 while in Australia.

Retired from regular service in 1963 after covering 2,076,000 miles (3,341,000 km), Flying Scotsman gained considerable fame in preservation under the ownership of Alan Pegler, William McAlpine, Tony Marchington and finally the National Railway Museum. As well as hauling enthusiast specials in the United Kingdom, the locomotive toured extensively in the United States (from 1969 to 1973) and Australia (from 1988 to 1989). Flying Scotsman has been described as the world's most famous steam locomotive.

To mark the historic events of the 19th of November 2014 Haveit.cz are launching a collection of Hornby Flying Scotsman model locomotives.

Advertise Your Spanish Holiday Property with a UK Landline Number

Advertise Your Spanish Holiday Property with a UK Landline Number

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FREE CALLS for Expats In The Czech Rebuplic

FREE CALLS for Expats In The Czech Rebublic

I moved to The Czech republic in November 2012 after marrying my wife in Plzen. Living in Czech has had it's challenges, never the less it's a great place to live. Generally the cost of living is much lower than the UK but so are Czech wages. Some things though seem incredibly expensive, take mobile phone charges for example especially if you want to make calls back to friends and family in the UK, or anywhere else in the world for that mater.

Expats living in the Czech Republic though now have the opportunity to make FREE calls to Czech Land-lines and mobiles in the Czech republic along with unlimited calls back to UK landlines which also now includes FREE calls to the 0845 & 0870 numbers in the UK.In addition with this system you actually get free unlimited calls to 70 countries 36 of those also include free calls to mobile phones. This plan will set you back just 11 British pounds a month or approx 385 czk's.

Whats great is that all your friends, family, colleagues or business associates in the UK have a UK landline number for you here in The Czech Republic this number can be re directed completely free of charge to your Czech Mobile / Landline in fact you can ad up to 5 phones to ring simultaneously so you can receive calls from the UK wherever you are and it's free. To find out how Vonage works please just click on the banner below to be re directed to the website and take advantage of this amazing system.

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FREE CALLS TO CZECH LANDLINES AND MOBILES

   

For all you Expats that are now living here in the Czech Republic there is a great new service available from Vonage UK. All you need is a broadband connection here in Czech and you can be making unlimited FREE phone calls to landlines and mobiles here in The Czech Republic. And its not just the Czech Republic it also includes 70 other countries of which 36 include mobiles. Expats can now take advantage of huge savings as the plan automatically includes unlimited free calls to UK landlines and for an addition £5.00 per month you can get 250 minutes of calls to Mobile phones in the UK. It gets better ! With Vonage you automatically get a UK landline number which means that all your friends and family back in the UK can call you for the price of a local call for them to you here in The Czech Republic.

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Vonage currently don't ship the device directly to the Czech Republic but this should be no issue as long as you have a member of the family or friend in the UK who could then post the device to you here in The Czech Republic or alternatively contact David Hewit via email at david@haveit.cz and I will be happy to assist and also arrange for you to receive an extra two months service free of charge.

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Barge FOR SALE Toulouse

Barge FOR SALE Toulouse

Built in 1929 as a wine tanker plying the canal from the Minervoise to Bordeaux. The vessel has subsequently been converted to provide accommodation for 8 quests in 3 twin cabins and 1 double situated at the forward with showers and WC. Above is the sundeck/outside dining area with storage lockers. The vessel is now in Toulouse. Please contact David Hewitt at : djhewitt@talk21.com or Calling from the UK 02070960504 Mobile 00420 720 244 214 Boating France, Barge for Sale, Barge Toulouse,

 

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Barge FOR SALE Toulouse