MGR Hooper! Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hornby Announce Mk1 FO and BSOhttp://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/10730/ 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hornby Announce Mk1 FO and BSO http://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/10730/ Can one hope they will have a close coupling mechanism so they can actually run with other Hornby and Bachmann close coupled corridor stock. Or are these just railroad 'models' with fancy liveries again...? Thus far I have purchased ZERO Hornby Mk1s, despite the detail and decoration being good. Having all my other corridor stock (Pullmans, Mk1s, Gresleys, Maunsells and Hawksworths) close coupled on cams, a 1ft gap between corridors is just no longer acceptable... Sorry for the negativity... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Can one hope they will have a close coupling mechanism so they can actually run with other Hornby and Bachmann close coupled corridor stock. Or are these just railroad 'models' with fancy liveries again...? Thus far I have purchased ZERO Hornby Mk1s, despite the detail and decoration being good. Having all my other corridor stock (Pullmans, Mk1s, Gresleys, Maunsells and Hawksworths) close coupled on cams, a 1ft gap between corridors is just no longer acceptable... Sorry for the negativity... Second post in the topic????? Perhaps it is time to try another hobby, this one obviously gives you so much grief! Sorry, Peter C. P.S. Thanks Hornby, I'll be waiting for these! Edited October 21, 2016 by 45568 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Interesting the picture BSO E9011 at Cambridge It appears to be a BSO with a micro buffet - it has a red stripe at the far end Is that correct? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2016 Interesting the picture BSO E9011 at Cambridge It appears to be a BSO with a micro buffet - it has a red stripe at the far end Is that correct? Micro Buffets were used on Cambridge-Liverpool Street trains at that time. It certainly seems to have a red stripe above the furthest seating bay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 The SR green FO should sell well. think of all those 'Liner Trains' to Soton, please put this livery in the 1st.batch H! Cheers from Oz, Peter C. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2016 Can one hope they will have a close coupling mechanism so they can actually run with other Hornby and Bachmann close coupled corridor stock. Or are these just railroad 'models' with fancy liveries again...? Thus far I have purchased ZERO Hornby Mk1s, despite the detail and decoration being good. Having all my other corridor stock (Pullmans, Mk1s, Gresleys, Maunsells and Hawksworths) close coupled on cams, a 1ft gap between corridors is just no longer acceptable... Sorry for the negativity... These will have the same bogie-mounted NEM pocket that the rest of the newer range of Mk1 has. Clear to see in the CAD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2016 From the Engine Shed entry: "our existing underframe and bogies". However, it's not rocket science to fit close coupler units yourself - I've been doing it for years. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2016 So following on from this, what Mk1 designs are left to be done? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Well done Hornby. I've 3 FO's an d two BSO's done by residing Bachmann mk1s. With two more in the to do pile. Will they ever get done now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Can one hope they will have a close coupling mechanism so they can actually run with other Hornby and Bachmann close coupled corridor stock. Or are these just railroad 'models' with fancy liveries again...? Thus far I have purchased ZERO Hornby Mk1s, despite the detail and decoration being good. Having all my other corridor stock (Pullmans, Mk1s, Gresleys, Maunsells and Hawksworths) close coupled on cams, a 1ft gap between corridors is just no longer acceptable... Sorry for the negativity... Where's the "FACEPALM" rating when you need one? Never knew Hornby was so affected by you not buying any... Probably an RMweb record for fastest moan! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hornby Announce Mk1 FO and BSO http://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/10730/ Oh no, not more pronounced roof ribbing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2016 Great news from Hornby. I'll follow this with interest. Must get my pre order in 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2016 So following on from this, what Mk1 designs are left to be done? I don't think anybody has every done an RTS Mk I BFK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2016 So following on from this, what Mk1 designs are left to be done? Hello Hilux Whilst not a complete list, the category entitled Coaches: BR & Pullman Cars in The Wishlist Poll 2016 (link below or at the head of each RMweb page) will give you some idea. Have a look down the list of PDFs to Category 13. Brian Macdermott http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/page/wishlist_2016.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2016 So following on from this, what Mk1 designs are left to be done? Kitchen cars, XP64s, prototype firsts (some preserved IIRC) all probably unlikely though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Excellent - finally a RTR Mk1 BSO ! Twas always puzzled why Bachmann did not add this coach to their Mk1 range,despite being popular in most polls, perhaps they will now..............as often happens ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 <SARCASM MODE ON - just in case anyone misses it> Not sure I can buy one of these, as I think there's a rivet missing from the lower left corner of the carriage end under the second step, also the steps look to me to be about a millionth of an inch too thick so they're totally wrong <SARCASM MODE OFF> 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2016 Interesting the picture BSO E9011 at Cambridge It appears to be a BSO with a micro buffet - it has a red stripe at the far end Is that correct? The batch was classified BSOT (Brake Second / Standard Open Trolley) with the red stripe correctly applied over one window bay where four seats were removed to create a trolley bay with a rudimentary fold-away flap for a "buffet counter". Among other uses they were found on the Cambridge workings already mentioned and on numerous Scottish Highland trains from Glasgow and Inverness. Sc9015, I think it was, being a one-time regular on the 06.00 Glasgow Queen St - Fort William portion added to the overnight sleeper from Euston. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Good to see these are on the way. One small point is that one of the photos on The Engine Shed is credited to me in error - it's the one of M3050 at Southampton. I have emailed Hornby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Great news, my twin fleets (Bachmann for tame rakes, HRR for interlopers) will be moved a crucial step closer to completion by this new addition. Absolutely delighted and awaiting their shipping with plastic on standby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold cambo74 Posted October 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2016 Why ????? Why not do something new and not duplicate existing models readily available - the people in their marketing and sales division really need a pat on the back for coming up with the idea of a new Mk1 coach - amazing !! No wonder the company is struggling this much if numpties like this are dictating what is released .......... There is plenty of stuff not available in RTR form - try some of that and not pandering to the kettle brigade as Hornby does - The railways continue to run after 1968 !!!!! Rant over - not really a rant as not bothered either way just disappointed i guess at the lack of vision from companies - Bachmann Mk1s are very good and i doubt Hornby will come up to that standard so why waste their time ......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Where's the "FACEPALM" rating when you need one? Never knew Hornby was so affected by you not buying any... Probably an RMweb record for fastest moan! 1.jpg Untitled.jpg Has anybody checked the Wheels ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Why ????? Why not do something new and not duplicate existing models readily available - the people in their marketing and sales division really need a pat on the back for coming up with the idea of a new Mk1 coach - amazing !! No wonder the company is struggling this much if numpties like this are dictating what is released .......... There is plenty of stuff not available in RTR form - try some of that and not pandering to the kettle brigade as Hornby does - The railways continue to run after 1968 !!!!! Rant over - not really a rant as not bothered either way just disappointed i guess at the lack of vision from companies - Bachmann Mk1s are very good and i doubt Hornby will come up to that standard so why waste their time ......... Well, I looked at the rating buttons to rate this post, but there doesn't seem to be one that says 'what the #@%##$+# are you on about ' - these are Mk1 coaches that haven't been produced before and I feel sure they will sell out very quickly in a variety of liveries. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Why ????? Why not do something new and not duplicate existing models readily available - the people in their marketing and sales division really need a pat on the back for coming up with the idea of a new Mk1 coach - amazing !! No wonder the company is struggling this much if numpties like this are dictating what is released .......... There is plenty of stuff not available in RTR form - try some of that and not pandering to the kettle brigade as Hornby does - The railways continue to run after 1968 !!!!! Rant over - not really a rant as not bothered either way just disappointed i guess at the lack of vision from companies - Bachmann Mk1s are very good and i doubt Hornby will come up to that standard so why waste their time ......... I suggest checking up the meaning of duplicate! Bachmann's Mk.1s are aimed at a different market i.e. an upmarket crowd. Hornby's was initailly RailRoad. But they are rather good and perfectly acceptable as a lower price alternative. Hornby isn't aiming for the Bachmann standard for their Mk.1s, if they were it would've been better and to the standard of their Pullman/Maunsell range. Congrats you have bagged the second place for moaners! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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