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I think the current exchange rate is about $2 = £1. I think you can claim back the VAT on non-EU orders (we pay 17.5% sales tax on pretty much everything, but I think orders from outside the EU don't have to pay this - effectively a 17.5% discount). <br /> <br />Hornby and Bachmann are now the main UK RTR manufacturers - Lima went bankrupt and were bought by Hornby (same time as RIvarosssi, Arnold, etc), but there's still a few Lima locos out there. My advice would be to avoid them - the motors aren't great and they are pretty crude, you can find Bachmann locos for the same prices that run far better. The one exception to this would be the Class 67 they offer - the only one they made with a proper central motor and drive to all wheels. As far as rolling stock is concerned Bachmann have some superb models, as do Hornby. If you want to build a fleet of old private owner coal wagons Dapol make decent models at low prices - I have a whole string of these, if you add Hornby's metal wheelsets (spoked type) they also run well and sound just right. Add a suitable loco and brake van (mine are all lettered for North Wales "pits" hence the Bachmann GWR 66xx 0-6-2 tank loco and GWR brake van that haul them - strictly these locos should be in South Wales though it does look the part) What era are you interested in modelling? There's so much out there it's hard to decide what to mention! <br /> <br />P.S. ehattons.com have Hornby "Flying Scotsman" locos split from trainsets at the moment - they're not the latest model but aren't too bad and are pretty good value. There's a new superdetailed loco-drive A3 (old one is tender drive) on the way from Hornby though it's been delayed. Hope this helps!
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