RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted June 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2019 I think we can afford to relax. We've seen the images, so we know they're coming along. With such a 'niche' model, you can bet that whoever is making this, that it's absolutely spot-on. Have a great weekend folks, Ian. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floreat Industria Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Hornby have just sent out details of what is arriving in the next few weeks and at the very bottom is "Sherwood". I'll have to wait a bit longer for my blue one but I think I can stand it! 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Rails of Sheffield have advised that they have been notified by Hornby that the first two B2s are expected between the 5th and 18th August. These are R3693 Sherwood Colliery and R3694 Associated Portland Cement. The releases are both the dcc ready and dcc fitted versions. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Was talking in a model railway shop today when a Hornby rep was in and he gave the date as 13th August. So whether that is the day Hornby expect to receive them or the date they are expected in the shops he was not prepared to say. Any way not long to wait now! That's not bad 8 months from announcing them to the shops. Edited July 31, 2019 by johnd 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted July 31, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 hours ago, rembrow said: Rails of Sheffield have advised that they have been notified by Hornby that the first two B2s are expected between the 5th and 18th August. These are R3693 Sherwood Colliery and R3694 Associated Portland Cement. The releases are both the dcc ready and dcc fitted versions. Yippee, those are the two that I've pre-ordered. Keith 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Looks like the first two versions have arrived at Hornby. All four, dcc and non dcc have sold out at Hornby. Should be at retailers soon 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Sherwood and Westminster are at the bottom of the Hornby New Arrivals page. However, Hornby maintain that its still possible to order R3694 (DCC Ready Westminster) from them. Otherwise, doubleplusgood! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I had the Westminster version ordered from Hornby on the day they were announced on here. Yesterday I received an email from Hornby saying that they couldn't get payment from my card. I don't know why this should be as it's a debit card, is still current and there are funds in my account to cover it. I cancelled the order and ordered it instead from Hattons, saving £6 in the process, even with the postage. I'd have though it would be cheaper to buy direct from the manufacturer but apparently not. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted August 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, Ruston said: I'd have though it would be cheaper to buy direct from the manufacturer but apparently not. Not if the manufacturer wants to sustain a dealer network, as Hornby and Bachmann have stated they do. Hornby tried undercutting their main customers (i.e. dealer network/ retailers) a while back and it didn't end well. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted August 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15, 2019 52 minutes ago, Ruston said: I had the Westminster version ordered from Hornby on the day they were announced on here. Yesterday I received an email from Hornby saying that they couldn't get payment from my card. I don't know why this should be as it's a debit card, is still current and there are funds in my account to cover it. I cancelled the order and ordered it instead from Hattons, saving £6 in the process, even with the postage. I'd have though it would be cheaper to buy direct from the manufacturer but apparently not. Hornby have a problem with their payment system. They have my up-to-date payment details but every time they try to take a payment I get an email saying they can't take the payment. First time round phoned Hornby and they were able to process the payment mentioning that Hornby was aware of the problem. Subsequently I logged onto the website and went to the original order, clicked on make a payment and, bingo, it worked. Last time though (when the Club H-Class arrived) I didn't get any non-payment email from Hornby but luckily my brother who also had one on order advised me that they had arrived. Logged on to the Hornby website and found a note that they could not take payment. Went to the original order, clicked on make a payment and it worked. I've got one more pre-order to arrive (the Huntly Palmer set) so need to keep an eye open for that and make sure I make payment. If you don't pay-up (within 5 days I think) they cancel the order. Keith 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 The Huntley & Palmers pack and Ruston diesel is the main reason I haven't ordered one of these yet. Too many pre-orders seem to be coming in over the next few months so the bigger Peckett is slung to the back of the queue for now. I'm not desperate for another Peckett to be honest. Plenty of small industrials about and they'll probably do different versions in future if they do all go quickly. Still tempted though. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I am still interested in Westminster. Before I say yes though, can anyone tell me if her livery would be suited for the Big Four era? I cannot recall if I asked this question before... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Just got an email from Rails to the effect that both Sherwood and Westminster (DCC ready/fitted) will be in on Wednesday, 20th August. Yep, that's what the email said. I'm assuming that there was a finger hiccup and that they meant the 21st. Not long now! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireline Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Already had the emails to say that both of mine are being delivered today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted August 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2019 @Trains4U will I be getting my Sherwood soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted August 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Well, I must say, I do rather like these! Both the DCC ready and DCC fitted versions of these two just dropped through the door, they're going to be popular! PeckettB2-2 by Derails Models, on Flickr PeckettB2-1 by Derails Models, on Flickr Edited August 20, 2019 by Derails Models 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Derails Models said: Both the DCC ready and DCC fitted versions of these two just dropped through the door One hopes not literally.... Looking forward to mine arriving! (It'd be nice to see one of these alongside a Peckett W4) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I like the wasp stripes on Sherwood. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
217 RIVER FLESK Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Is it an optical illusion (or it could just be my eyes) but is the chimney of Westminster a fraction taller than on Sherwood? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 The chimney on Westminster looks taller by a copper caps length. I suppose the hight of the chimney might be specified on ordering, depending on the clearances at the site were the loco was to work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, 217 RIVER FLESK said: Is it an optical illusion (or it could just be my eyes) but is the chimney of Westminster a fraction taller than on Sherwood? Yes. It's taller. Jason 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Had a email to say my ordered Sherwood is on its way to me With My 247 Developments Hat on once i have it to hand i will adding the nameplates to the range 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Our models have arrived. Sherwood looks superb and runs just as well. Unfortunately we have no models of "Westminster" due to some of ours arriving damaged. The issue has been referred to Hornby. We still have some models of Sherwood (DCC Ready) available: https://www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk Edited August 20, 2019 by andyram 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted August 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2019 Hi folks, Mine arrived at my local model shop this afternoon. Sherwood is currently on a running in turn, with Westminster waiting to take its place when done. Now all I have to do is design and build a layout to run them on! Regards, Alex. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2019 Stupid question time. Images on Hornby website suggest that Westminster dome is copper. I assume (!) that it's brass? Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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