Bon Accord Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I can't help but think a certain quote from Harry Patch's book would have been far more appropriate on the side of the power car: "I feel then, as I feel now, that the politicians who took us to war should have been given the guns and told to settle their differences themselves, instead of organising nothing better than legalised mass murder". Just goes to show nothing has changed in a century. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I would very much like to buy this model but when I try to pay for it, having selected Europe for postage, the drop down list of countries does not include France! I raised this problem some months ago and was assured it would be rectified immediately, but it persists. IT grumble aside, it is a great looking model and will hopefully grace my layout one day soon. France is now back on the list! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Just out of interest, which way does the power car point in service? Towards Paddington or away from it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted November 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2015 Normally towards Paddington but some diagrams/engineering work cause reversals. eg yesterday the set had to go round the Greenford loop ecs Old Oak-Old Oak get it back to normal.http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O40503/2015/11/09/advanced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Mine arrived safely this morning, but not unpacked. That is for this evening. Well done Locomotion, 5 days from announcement of Limited Edition to delivery. Must be one for the record books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Urquhart Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Courier delivery 8:30. From learning about its existence to having it on the rails = 3 days! It is a thing of astonishing beauty. I have yet to put in a decoder so it hasn't run yet - I have just been staring and admiring it. I hope everyone who is buying one gets as much pleasure as I am. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foo Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Not got mine yet and unfortunately no tracking details. Just hoping it's coming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Warrior Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Arrive half an hour ago, beautifully packed. Looks stunning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foo Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hopefully it's just taking longer to get to cornwall... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Banger Blue Posted November 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2015 "Good" timing from the UPS man, pulls up just as SWMBO arrives home from work! I know it's here but it's been whisked straight off to the Xmas Pressie hidey hole! Looks like I'll have to keep good on those promises I made!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted November 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2015 Just ordered mine. When it arrives I will be leaving it in it's box! As mentioned earlier, there's one on ebay for £279.99 already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Just ordered mine. When it arrives I will be leaving it in it's box! As mentioned earlier, there's one on ebay for £279.99 already. Theres always some chancer, the question is whether there is someone daft enough to pay that for it when its readily available. On the same score theres a Bachmann Birch Grove on ebay for £225 (+£6 postage) while its readily available from the Collectors Club for far less even if you have to pay the membership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 France is now back on the list! Thank you for your quick action. Order duly placed. Cordialement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robf Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Mine has also arrived today. A fantastic model, well done NRM and Hornby and available immediately as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foo Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Mines still not here. :-( the people who's arrived today, when did you order? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemy Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 hi Mine arrived today and I'm really pleased with it. Ordered Friday lunchtime. Well done to all involved. Thanks Alchemy(mark) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Mines still not here. :-( the people who's arrived today, when did you order? Ring me in the morning and I can track it for you 01388 771413. I'll be there from 7.45 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 By the way - as promised, the cheque arrived from Mr Kohler this morning and is on its way to the Bishop Auckland branch of the British Legion. Thank you Simon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairburn Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Mine has arrived, but was just left on the front step Not a complaint, Sandra - just maybe something to pick up with UPS ( presuming they're sent 'signed for'?). It's a great looking HST set. Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted November 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2015 As ever Simon Kohler's e-mails are an example of decorous communication that others in the industry could well emulate. Whilst the situation with regards not being able to donate a percentage of the profits to the RBL is unfortunate his donation is a splendid gesture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Godfrey Glyn Posted November 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2015 Mine arrived this morning. Many thanks Sandra, Simon and the team at Locomotion, it looks beautiful and runs like a Swiss watch!very best wishes Godfrey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I presume that the First Great Western legend was on the original design, but was omitted from the actual power car due to the GWR rebranding. I don't envy anyone producing a limited edition model before the prototype has appeared. Who is going to be the first person who dares to amend a £200 model? Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2015 Who is going to be the first person who dares to amend a £200 model? Many have already done so with the standard Hornby HST's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Mine has arrived, but was just left on the front step Not a complaint, Sandra - just maybe something to pick up with UPS ( presuming they're sent 'signed for'?). It's a great looking HST set. Cheers Ian Hi Ian, Yes they are supposed to be signed for. I'll ring UPS tomorrow and ask they do what they should and obtain a signature and leave safe. If you weren't in they should take it to a UPS access point near you so you can collect . Cheers Sandra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robf Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Mine arrived today ! Really pleased with it. Lovely surprise this being announced last Friday, well done to all at Hornby, Locomotion & FGW for making this happen so quickly. A new standard has been set ! 1 Cheers Marcus Looking good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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