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Thanks to all who have pre-ordered a model of 37403. We've now locked in the production quantity with our friends at Accurascale but with approaching 70% of the run pre-ordered don't hang around too long if you would would like to guarantee a model of what we think is preservation's best 37! We are unfortunately still having problems with the authenticator for some card payments on our website, if you are having trouble ordering, please phone our office (open Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 16:30) on 01506 825855 and they will be able to take payment by card over the phone.

We appear to be having an issue with the integration of certain payment provider’s authenticator instructions - 95% of orders are going through, but if you are one of the 5% I can imagine it is very frustrating! I have contacted anyone who tried unsuccessfully to place an order by close of play yesterday evening, but if anyone struggles today please email Andrew.fowler@srps.org.uk and we will make sure that you don’t miss out. Andrew

The full payment option includes a £10 postage charge, as stated on the website (and in the small text on the poster): “This model will retail for £259.99 (DCC sound) with a £10.00 charge for post & packaging. Delivery is expected Q4 2025.”

Hi, I've recently acquired a nicely built LRM K2 which has the GNR style cab - hoping someone may have a spare Scottish Cab etch leftover from a build where it wasn't needed and might be willing to part with it? Thanks in advance, Andrew

Now showing as back in stock at Hornby for anyone who hasn't yet gotten a model..

Does anyone know how far north these vans would have gotten - I.e. north of Hadrian’s wall?

A long shot but don’t suppose anyone has any Trouts for sale, or knows of any for sale? Preferably the LNER version (R6544) or BR a lack (R6650) - please PM if so! Thanks in advance.

Considering buying one of these to create 60011 'Empire of India' in BR green with blue nameplates; could anyone clarify whether the loco carried a streamlined corridor or an un-streamlined corridor tender in this period? Many thanks in advance.

Hi, Wondered if anyone may have a spare chimney cap from a Hornby Brit? Seem to have lost the one on my model - so does anyone have a spare/damaged body/one they have removed to replace with a brass chimney? Aware you can get the latter from PDK but not sure that I have the nerve to take a file to a model to remove the bottom half of the Hornby chimney! Thanks, Andrew.

Evening, In the unlikely event that there is anyone selling some of Hornby's LNER Trout ballast hoppers please get in touch and we can agree a price! Will take as many as possible. Thanks in advance, Andrew

Perhaps an odd question but does anyone have a spare box (or even just inner sleeve) for one of these coaches? Just acquired a second hand set of five, one of which Is missing the ice-block packaging. As I am collecting stock for a layout which is yet to be built I would like to know that the coaches are stored securely until I can run them! Happy to pay a reasonable amount or donate to a charity of your choice. If anyone can help please send me a private message. Thanks, Andrew

Sorry to dig up a very old thread, but can you remember (or suggest) the appropriate paint to use to paint out Hornby’s darker red lines between panels?

Hello all, I have recently purchased a number of unboxed Hornby Thompson suburbans and Gresley Corridor stock for use on a future layout but in the meantime I will need to store them safely. Aware I can buy generic OO gauge storage boxes, but it would be nice (or my OCD is in overdrive!) to have the appropriate boxes for them. Not worried about matching the exact R number by box to coach, just something which will hold them relatively securely! Would be willing to pay a reasonable sum per box/donate to a chosen charity and of course reimburse postage. Let me know if you might be able to help. Thanks in advance, Andrew

Many thanks; ended up prying off gently. One spigot had snapped, so both cut flush and chimney glued back on. Not perfect but for the price paid I can't grumble!

I managed to pick one of these up in Oxford's "factory reject bin" on Sunday at Model Rail Scotland for £20. It was advertised as a non-runner with split gears (which I have now fixed), but the chimney is also not sitting correctly on the smokebox. I am a recent returnee to modelling with limited skills, can anybody suggest what might be the best way to remove the chimney so that I can reattach it in the correct position? I can live with it (especially for £20!) if it is a very difficult task. Thanks in advance.