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Second mail link worked for me too!
Actually, I think this is pretty damned fine customer support from KRM. I'm aware that you can (could?) get replacement parts from the big two, if you knew to ask, but this proactive outreach is something new. At least to me!
Admittedly, the big two sell mainly through third-party retail, and KRM direct. Nevertheless, well impressed!
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21 hours ago, Merseycider said:
Edited 20 hours ago by Merseycider
Unforgivably getting Fredos name wrong and then getting Brain Morrison's name wrong.(sorry, I couldn't help myself
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On 06/10/2021 at 04:23, thohurst said:
Indeed it was a surprise to see E1000/E2001 before any of the early AC electrics, here's hoping the manufacturers pick up on the growing market for them and start doing some more AC electrics and EMU's. I'm hoping for a 304 next! would be perfect alongside E2001.
I’m holding out for the Class 70 (electric).
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On 29/09/2021 at 10:02, ianathompson said:
Each State in the Union has its own laws
They independently set their sales tax/VAT or whatever which varies from State to State.
As a result it is not possible for a supplier to quote a single price because State A taxes at 10% whereas B taxes at 15%.
It is apparently quite common to advertise an item at the cost price in the knowlege that the purchaser will expect to pay more because of the system.
Believe it or not the said American posters eulogise about the simplicity of a system whereby what it sales on the price tag is what you pay!
Do they also eulogise about tax being added to airport food at the till? When has anyone heard of a freakin’ airport changing states? I think they just like to p!ss people off TBH.
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I was originally sceptical (mainly due to engineering numptiness).
I got over it and bought one.
I am happy.
Well done, and well deserved @KR Models!
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24 minutes ago, adb968008 said:
the RFC 66 tapers the roof downwards to the cab front where as the GBRF blue one is dead straight.
..it might be the camera angle but here it is.
Yeah, I think that at least is down to camera angle.
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30 minutes ago, Ian J. said:
Hmm. I had a look to see if there was anything else, but didn't find anything. Odd.
Not that odd. It’s not in the RoS or Heljan forums, so is likely to get less visibility.
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I tend to go for the earliest versions of these ‘not my era’ oddities. But E1000 looks more interesting.
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5 hours ago, Spam Can Man said:
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On 23/09/2021 at 15:11, Mallard60022 said:
Bachman are waiting for the news of my 'demise' before releasing these excellent looking items. I could do a Reggy Perrin for a fee....................................
Alternatively, an ‘accommodation’ could be arranged…
If you catch my drift.
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On 27/08/2021 at 14:36, Graham_Muz said:
The latest Hornby Engine Shed includes an update on the SR Maunsell Dining Saloon Engineering Samples.
https://uk.Hornby.com/community/blog-and-news/engine-shed/azuma-east-coast
QuoteOverall, this resulted in a very unique and satisfying design and research experience and a very satisfying final design.
Don't ask me why, but I get an impression that they're satisfied with the design.
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On 22/08/2021 at 14:04, Willoughby Glen said:
But doesn't that contradict what a review is. In any field a review is carried out of the item you have purchased straight out of the box, not of the replacement. If it was of a replacement and we found out after the review that they had swapped it, would we not then loose confidence in the reviewer, especially if we bought it and then found the faults seen with the first one.
Not if the reviewer is open about the fact that it’s a return. It depends on whether the purpose is to give a prospective buyer a balanced view on a model or just churn through them.
What @dibber25 said, really
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On 27/07/2021 at 12:12, cbrooks122000 said:
It is not always being employed, sometimes it is just that they do favours for you.
Plus plus plus…advertising & other sponsorship deals.
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On 30/07/2021 at 19:44, atom3624 said:
So basically somebody has finally been reading the bad, as well as good press, and watching the 'enthusiastic amateur' reviews, and comparing fact with initial impressions ...
It deserves a WELL DONE Hornby I reckon!
Al.
It looks as if they might’ve addressed the under-boiler seam. If so, props. But better photos would confirm if that’s the case.
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On 19/07/2021 at 13:56, GNR Dave said:
Order history for completed orders cannot be transfered,
A blessed relief for me. I've always worried that the CFO would see how much I'd spent in the past!
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On 14/07/2021 at 16:43, InterCity80s said:
This picture of the prototype shows a ridge running along the top: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LNER_Class_W1#/media/File:Engine_10000_on_turntable_(Wonder_Book_of_Engineering_Wonders,_1931).jpg
Not sure about the other line you mention.
It's not apparent on the prototype. Or at least not as apparent as Hornby might have us believe:
Funny thing is that when I questioned Simon Kohler about this, he said that there was no seam on the model. Hmmmmm.
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2 hours ago, Kernow MRC said:
Be quick be very quick
404
You weren’t kidding!
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150 more updates along these lines should get this thread to 200 pages!
Let's just hope that the stocks hold out
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10 hours ago, Silver Sidelines said:
I think it is nearly very good
Brilliant! I must remember that.
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The only B coaches that I have are the birdcages. I’d consider the Bulleids when available but, since I’m already 57, I may not still be around when they finally get here.
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17 hours ago, DLT said:
I expect Graham is regretting starting this thread.....
I expect that Graham is hardly surprised, accepts it for what it is, and is doing something far more productive with his time.
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17 hours ago, RBAGE said:
Does that mean we should just be satisfied with something that doesn't look like anything in this country?
Presumably you’re referring to the rails being too close together?
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7 hours ago, St Enodoc said:
We waited a lot longer than that for the Kernow D600s - and it was worth the wait.
As a doctor with poor grammar skills might say, patients is a virtue.
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Bachmann Collectors' Club - London Transport Class 20s
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Well, were right, weren’t they?