Andy Y 37,199 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks to Phil Parker for snapping some content on Hornby's stand at the Toy Fair. Hornby recently mentioned a Junior range, here's a first glimpse of a product. The Humbrol 3D printer previously announced, apparently around the £600 mark. The WTF award (from a modeller's perspective) must got to the Downton Abbey train set. Maybe it's a gift shop / toy shop item but I wouldn't have thought your average 5 year old was into period dramas and if he/she is I'm sure they could pick some holes in this. Nice box because it doesn't show what's in it. You want to see what's in it? Come back later and I'll show you. Best guess wins the lump of bluetac on top of my monitor. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
black and decker boy 3,802 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 A smokey Joe clone with FGW mk3 buffet and a polo tanker :-) Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold gwrrob 84,612 Posted January 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks to Phil Parker for snapping some content on Hornby's stand at the Toy Fair. Downton Abbey 1.jpg You want to see what's in it? Come back later and I'll show you. Best guess wins the lump of bluetac on top of my monitor. A model of Highclere Castle. Link to post Share on other sites
gparr 31 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Whatever it is......being DA...I'm sure it will be an easy convince for the wife Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Y 37,199 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Whatever it is......being DA...I'm sure it will be an easy convince for the wife Honestly, I think a pair of Marigolds may go down better. Link to post Share on other sites
uax6 4,157 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Class 90, Annie and Clarabel, and a lomac and brakevan... Andy G Link to post Share on other sites
Chy Mengrowyn Paul 58 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 A reintroduced Triang Rocket.... ,or a Lord of the Isle.... ? Link to post Share on other sites
Metr0Land 15,099 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The missing consignment of Exeters? Link to post Share on other sites
sp1 718 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Dean Goods?? And some Mk3 coaches? Edited January 26, 2016 by sp1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bgman 11,933 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Finest West Country Sausages slow cooked in a red wine joux avec Pomme Frites on a bed of slow roasted pitch Pine sleepers and finely ground Haldon Ballast oh! ..... And a Bottle of Dartmoors Best Jail Aie ? If I'm right with my guess Andy just keep the bluetac and save the postage mate 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern 13,855 Posted January 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2016 A locomotive of some sort named "Smacks of Desperation" Mike. Likewise, keep the blutac. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold 4630 14,151 Posted January 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) . Edited November 15, 2016 by 4630 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster 106,799 Posted January 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Very obvious - it's the estate railway which never featured in the tv series. It would therefore have to have a pig wagon (converted cattle truck), a GWR brakevan in NER colours, a fat scriptwriter (sorry your lordship), a fat Butler (sorry Mr Carson), a special ambulance coach (probably a Mk3 in WD livery in order to be as accurate as that part of the series). Now the big problem is the traction but inevitably in order to recognise Mr Bates alleged, and remarkably fast for the age, return journey from York to London it would have to be an A1 (correct for period), or an A4 (prettier shape), or good old 'Nelly' from the Triang days renamed 'Lady Mary'. PS As is very obvious I never watched the programme, er ever ...... Edited January 26, 2016 by The Stationmaster 2 Link to post Share on other sites
didcot 1,530 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 A model of Horsted Keynes station named "Downton", Southern rolling stock and a collectors edition of Downtons figure to boot. Lastly a Downton Abbey/Highclere Castle track mat. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold JohnR 1,575 Posted January 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Any more info on the Hornby Junior range? Do I glimpse that is is 1:87, rather than the normal OO 1:76.2 ? Edited January 26, 2016 by JohnR Link to post Share on other sites
Paul.Uni 1,054 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Based on where they have filmed DA my guesses are: KESR: A Terrier, 4w carriage(s) & Brake Van Bluebell: A southern 0-6-0 or 4-6-0 with non corridor carriages, probably Greasley or Thompson. NYMR: A BR Std. 4 4-6-0 with LNER lettering and LNER teak carriages Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Parker 11,703 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Honestly, I think a pair of Marigolds may go down better. Not Marigolds, R2D2 oven gloves! Less tacky than what's in that box... 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Adams442T 2,135 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Whatever it is I'm sure it will be a winner! Just like the Olympic set....................... Link to post Share on other sites
QuoitsPlayer 95 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Any more info on the Hornby Junior range? Do I glimpse that is is 1:87, rather than the normal OO 1:76.2 ? Yes I saw the same, could be that it is for the whole of the Hornby International export markets whence the generic train and livery. Link to post Share on other sites
DonnyRailMan 158 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hmm I was hoping a P2 with A4 style nose or a W1 may have been inside the box . Link to post Share on other sites
uax6 4,157 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 So its not P4 then? Andy G Link to post Share on other sites
caradoc 4,775 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 A GWR 4-6-0 of some variety named 'Downton Abbey', a Pullman coach for the Lord and his family, and a 4-wheel coach for the servants. Also a level crossing and a period car to be hit by the train on it, providing the essential dose of tragedy. Link to post Share on other sites
Hroth 11,321 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The Downton Abbey Battlespace Turbo Car? 3 Link to post Share on other sites
ELTEL 1,242 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 A Butler Henderson locomotives called Carson ( sorry about that obvious loco ) Two four wheel coaches called Mary & Sybil Converted cattle truck for transporting the prize winning pigs A truck for carrying the car to Scotland for the shooting season and a old long wheeled van for the luggage and servants. Hornby could. Be on to a winner ( about as much chance as Chelsea winning the league ) Eltel Link to post Share on other sites
Paul.Uni 1,054 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Is it more or less tacky than the Star Trek train? http://www.bradfordexchange.com/products/917103_star-trek-train.html Link to post Share on other sites
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