Sixties Snapshots - 00 scale

I agree maybe Horny have lost the plot a little, you certainly have taken what appears to have been in places a badly made model to a level is should have been supplied in, and you have shown the rest of us how to do it to

Hello Paul

Thanks for the input.  I hoped it might be worth sharing.

..and you have shown the rest of us how to do it to

As to Hornby there is a lot of speculation about their model train business following their recent Financial Statement.

 

Earlier this week I took delivery of a Bachmann model at the same price as DoE.  Both models were bought new and not special offers.  Comparing the detail on the two models is like comparing chalk and cheese.  To be fair I had to reattach one of the Bachmann buffers but otherwise a perfect smooth running engine.  I think it is a case of watch this space and maybe fingers crossed?

 

Regards

 

Ray

I must admit to owning a few OO gauge Blue diesel loco's for a project I never get round to starting, and all of them are Bachmann models, even if you just compare their running qualities in my opinion are far better that Hornby offerings

Thanks Paul

....Bachmann models, .. just compare their running qualities .... are far better that Hornby offerings

Agreed!

 

Regards

 

Ray

 

PS thanks for the invite

Hi, I have enjoyed your pages on here regarding all the locos. A big thank you for the info contained. I have just bought the Duke in the Heritage Rail Express set with 3 of the new Mk1's. Overall I am satisfied with the loco but Hornby are making a backward step with the design clever production. Regarding your Brits and the cab roof ventilation ( I have 26), I wouldn't worry too much about the size on different models. I have many books on these locos and I really think that Hornby would have to model all the locos individually to be accurate. I have a photo of 70034 with the large tender fitted to the Firths etc on the last batch for BR. Also photos of locos without lining. So as the locos were rarely photographed from above, who can say if at some point in time they were modified.Here is a link to David Hey's website and a Brit section  See also pages 91 and 92.

(Rather than put bits of info in the relevant areas I put my two pennorth here)

Hello Vespa

 

Great comments, thank you.  Great collection by the sound of it!  No links with your comment.  Perhaps not to worry as I am familiar with David Hey's website.  I am really impressed by how much knowledge people make freely available.  Long may it last.

 

Regards

Ray