Francis deWeck

Some trains do run late!

Decidedly so.

I'm for the 124, but it would be interesting to have a set with a 124 cab at one end and a Swindon at the other end, as per prototypes!

Very much welcome the development of this class of loco, although the first 'skinheads' appear to be missing at the moment. The auto uncoupling is the the outstanding item in this model, hopefully it will be spread across future releases, when the appropriate pcbs and dcc s/w are brought into use. Auto uncoupling in Blue Pullmans and EMU/DMUs would be most welcoming, not to mention coach rakes, for instance Pullmans. I note that SYE are missing, is this on account of AS releases, I wonder? Where the auto uncoupler is concerned, the loco may well uncouple, but what of the attached coach/wagon, that will need the 'hand of god'. Accidental uncoupling can happen when there is only one coupling actively engaged.

Nope, can't agree. But, each to his own. I have three areas which have polarity changes, handled beautifully by dcc. It depends just where and how you want to get there.

Good to see Hornby getting a thumbs up in this respect.

Not in the 'mane'.....

My old teacher training days spent in the Lakes, intention of getting a job there...dead man shoes. Huh! Glad to see the sub-type appearing in full (D2 and D10, next year, perhaps?)

Got my D6702 joining its class mate D6703. Nice runner, beautiful sound. It's an interesting representation of just pre-TOPS with loco info panels and shed code adorning the side. The only query I have is over the head code lighting, which is minimalist to say the least. It could do with turning up a fraction, any ideas anybody. The other lighting, namely cab and control panel is superlative.

Aargh! This is getting expensive; I already have D1,D3,D8.....looks like D5, D6 and D9 will have to join them. It is a conspiracy.

Unfortunately, I passed on my original run models, can anybody advise of second run model's details?

Ah, that brings back some memories for me, when I was a colonial, Nairobi to Mombasa! We had to detrain to get to the restaurant car. If I remember the NRM had a large gauge (5 or 7") model of one such loco at the time.

My D6703 was delivered by DPD. No complaints there.

That's a surprise, the one in BR lined green looks inviting; pity a 4-COR set couldn't be done at the same time.........

Ta.