Ronny

Oxford just sent me an email with their 2nd 2018 release. It has a different set of models than listed here. I'm a little confused. Anyhow ... https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/collections/release-2-2018?utm_source=Oxford+Diecast+Newsletter&utm_campaign=864e20eb13-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_06_08_06_57&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8e13b02d57-864e20eb13-172600857&mc_cid=864e20eb13&mc_eid=a91d718cdd The new tooling Burrell showman's traction engine caught my eye.

Wonderful news indeed. My favorite locomotive model from last year without a doubt and there were some outstanding models released last year. One question: I was under the impression that ROD locomotives were black or dark grey but these are green. Is there evidence for the green? Were they returned to the UK in that color? Thanks for any replies.

Fantastic to see the H1, Parrot and ROD 2-8-0 so close to availability. My cup runneth over :-)

The Hornby wagon gray is a little lighter than 9816. In tone, it's a good match. The big difference is that the Hornby is brown planking inside (i.e. wood color), not gray. They look really good together. Especially pulled by Hatton's P.

I thoroughly agree. Just received my SECR 3 planker and it really is a beauty. Already sold out at Hattons so we're not the only ones that thinks that.

I hope the wagons become available separately. I'd buy a bunch of them. The older model chassis is a pain to convert to Kaydees.

Are they different scales?

Am I the only one a tad reluctant to put down a deposit? I don't remember having to do that before with any of the other manufacturers pre-orders and given some of the horrendous delays there have been between announce and delivery, I'm very glad. I pre-order a lot and if its main purpose is to give them an idea of how many to make, I'm more than happy to oblige. But having to make a deposit makes me pause. Just asking, I have never bought from Rails before (that I can remember) so I have no bias for or against them.

My two were delivered today to Arizona. On the layout within 5 mins. Lovely runners & look absolutely gorgeous esp 754 pulling rake of Bachmann SE&CR wagons.

... and what is it pulling?

FWIW found the #17's a trifle too short. Maybe one end 17 and the other 18 would be perfect? I was using the Hornby H and the Bachmann C for testing. All in SECR colors, absolutely gorgeous.

Thanks very much Phil. Another I will be ordering when I can. Amazing to think I will be placing more Oxford Rail pre-orders than either with Bachmann or Hornby this year. Not that I was in any way disappointed with the other manufacturers. In fact, quite the opposite. Of course in monetary value, OR will be in last place - maybe that has something to do with it :-)

Excellent news that the ROD Dean Goods is available without the gun. I don't see any sign of it (OR76DG009) on Hattons or any of the other major internet suppliers or indeed on the OR website. Are you reading about it in a printed catalog?

The prices are higher on Hattons. Estimated 130 pounds for the locomotive plus gun, 220 same combo with sound. Gun only at 42.50.

Very, very , excited!!! Thanks Bachmann for the H1, ROD, Parrots & NG. But that H1, glorious..just glorious. Woohooo

One in LBSC colors would be worth £200 to me!! Sigh

All comes down to how good are the club only models. Just like before.

Not sure abut "nothing can be done", is there not evidence that the manufacturers are taking note of the dissatisfaction with these ridiculously long lead times? i.e. listening to their customers?

Wasn't expecting anything so a wonderful Sunday morning surprise. MR 1P will be utterly charming. Birdcages on the horizon. Good stuff.

That's pretty close to my layout. I run a rainbow mix of pre-grouping color schemes on a "preserved" line on the English south coast. I even have a station where it's Edwardian dress up day so I have a chance to display some period figures. The local auto club is always dropping by with their collection of steam trucks & traction engines. I think the pre-grouping RTR scene has looked up a bit over the past few years. I've managed to acquire quite a few locomotives while cheerfully accepting some of the compromises in accuracy and I have far too many Birdcages on pre-order. And I don't mind paying the occasional premium for a club or LE model. I'm optimistic about the future. Pre-grouping liveries always seem to sell out with maybe the E4 as an exception. I expect to see more.

Your shopping list is very close to mine but I would have ditched it completely if the SECR birdcages had been available. However B's loss is H's gain.

They are going to sell sooooo may of these babies!

Mine has arrived and have been running it all morning. Wonderful model. Thanks Hornby. I won't compare to the Oxford Rail version but I will say they look great together. You really can't go wrong with either. I feel lucky that I have both. Brexit is being very good to me, I'm buying quite a bit while the exchange rate is so favorable.

Hi, what is the implication of being "in China" ??

For books it is even less for free shipping: $25. And not that slow. Maybe I've been lucky but I rarely have to wait for more than a few days.