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I see this as a good thing, especially as someone who purchases from overseas (Canada) and came to rely on Hatton's service. But I still might shop around a bit and support the little guy!

I just went to their site. Looks like a lot of their stock has been sold already. Not surprising.

Still in shock, digesting this. As a Canadian, living in Canada, Hattons was a very fast & reliable source from the UK. Thinking of the owners, staff and employees.

Thanks for this feedback. It sounds as it Hornby has really thought this through. My current N scale layout is about 8 years old. When It comes time to start a new layout (in a few years), then maybe I will consider TT. By then, we should also know if it Hornby TT was successful or not.

Interesting. Sounds like Hornby has really thought this through.

Yes, good point, but I still think TT is a great (ideal) scale and it's surprising it's taken this long to become so popular (realize I'm speaking in very general terms.)

Interesting! Yet, based on the past, if Hornby TT120 does do well, I wouldn't be surprised it Bachmann wanted a piece of the pie as well, and started offering their locos, filling in the gaps, etc. Who's to stop them & the competition would be good.

Yes, that makes sense re eBay, etc. However, I was mainly thinking of rolling stock and locos. But with this version of TT being only 2.5mm scale, you'd think you could use (fudge) some N scale building (especially if placed in the distance) and maybe even some HO buildings?

I'm fascinated by Hornby's new TT launch, and find myself thinking about it often, watching TT videos on Youtube, etc. About 8 years ago, I switched from 00 to N, so I don't think I can really afford another scale switch, unless it's a few years in the future. I've always thought TT was the ideal scale and I really enjoy watch videos of TT layouts in operation. A few thoughts/questions: It would seem strange (and limiting), I think, to buy all of ones products from the same manufacturer. In 00 and N, I'm used to sourcing locos and rolling stock from a variety of companies -- both new and very old -- and this partly adds to the charm of having a layout, putting together a believable layout from items that are either brand new or 40+ years old. Also, does anyone know if Bachmann or any other manufacturers will get into TT120? I could see that happening, although it's curious the Heljan recently pulled away. Mods: This post is NOT meant to be controversial, etc., I'm just asking about and posting thoughts that have come to mind as I digest the TT news. Please feel free to take it down, though, if necessary.

Thx! Interesting. I’d only want to print off a few pages here and there.

Yes, thanks... I think this would work and I've done it with an online book I had. Only downside is that it's slow and tedious.

I've obtained access to a number of railway magazines via Magzter, which is great. Only problem is that it seems I can only read them from my computer (or ipad if I were to use that). I'd like to print off pages to read later but I can't get the print function to work as the print preview is blank. Is there are way to print these or am I limited to online/on-screen use only? I still like holding printed papers in my hand to read, rather than staring at a screen. Thanks in advance. Rob

Interesting, thanks! Will try it. FYI, I'm in East York.

Thanks! I've tried electronic versions and really don't enjoy them, especially for something like a thick railway magazine where I love to jump around from one section to another. I realize you can still do that with an e-version but I don't find it as easy or convenient.

Hmm, good idea. I'll check it out. I would have thought a British railway magazine would be too obscure for a Canadian library but I'll check it out. FYI, I live in Toronto.

I don't keep all of them, just ones that I'm really interested in. I usually donate my extras to train clubs or hertitage railways. But I still keep enough on hand that I'm able to re-enjoy them.

Sometimes, when I don't have any current magazines or when am not able to buy any new ones, I will search through my existing supply of old magazines and pull out 1-2. There is practically a 100% chance you will find something interesting to read, either an article you've forgotten or didn't get a chance to read the first time. Right now, I'm re-reading an article on an LMS layout from from 2015. I'm currently really into LMS, and it's like I'm seeing this issue for the first time. :-)

Thanks for your feedback above. Sounds like it is a widespread problem. My wife (when she visits her native England) often brings back a batch for me as well. Sometimes she comes back with 3-4 copies which keeps me busy for months.

Thanks... Yes, I'm thinking that the small international newsagent in the Beach (in Toronto) might be my best bet right now. I still prefer flipping through a print magazine -- using digital seems too tedious for me.

Question for people modelling British outline in Canada: I used to buy several British model railway magazines at our main bookstores such as Chapters & Indigo. But recently, two of our Chapters locations have had almost nothing in the way of Railway Modeller, Model Rail, Hornby Magazine, etc. I asked and apparently they are having difficulty importing magazines from overseas due to COVID. He said that this may or may not improve after COVID. There is an international newsagent that sells British railway magazines, and I think they’re still getting them. At any rate, just curious if any other anglophiles having the same problem? Thanks in advance.

Thanks! But wouldn't this flood the engine?

Thanks! Is that an easy repairs and/or would it cost much?

Hi... I've received good car advice here in the past so I have another question! My wife and I have a 2011 Mazda3. It is a 5-speed manual with about 172,000 km on it (we live in Canada). Occasionally, it doesn't shift smoothly from 1st to 2nd. Sometimes it make a noise as if it's about to stall, or almost stalls. This doesn't happen a lot but enough to notice it. As a result, we end up giving it a little more gas in the lower gears to compensate. Also, especially during cold weather, if we drive it a short distance (say 1-2 miles), leave it for a few minutes to an hour, we often have trouble restarting it. Otherwise, the car performs fine. Basically, I think the car needs a tuneup and/or new spark plugs. I put new plugs into it in October 2019 but it hasn't had a full l tuneup for 4-5 years. Thanks in advance. Rob

Thanks! In my previous comment, I mentioned how one vendor said that they almost have to use the GSP, or were protected more when they did. So I suppose I can still ask about bypassing the GSP with some vendors. Thanks for this feedback.

Thanks! According to one eBay vendor, they practically have to use the Global Shipping Program (while I think you can negotiate with others not to use it). In the past, I've simply bought direct from Hattons and Rails a lot. The good news there is that they deduct the VAT at point of sale, so it works out very well for overseas purchasers. That's what I've been doing instead of eBay.