JackB95 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 4 hours ago, TomScrut said: Exactly. £31.95 each. I'd probably not be having any if they were £50+ each. Likewise with my ScotRail 2Fs, the Bachmann ones aren't really an option. I don't want them enough to pay that price! Just as well Hornby offer a cheaper alternative that's just as good IMHO. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 158 productions Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 minute ago, JackB95 said: Just as well Hornby offer a cheaper alternative that's just as good IMHO. True, I must say the Hornby ones are very good. But the Bachmann ones are absolutely glorious, but 80 quid for a mk2 is quite scary 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, JackB95 said: Just as well Hornby offer a cheaper alternative that's just as good IMHO. Well, the Scotrail thing (which will actually be my main two passenger rakes when the mk3SDs turn up, waiting for everything else) are only a lark about really. I would say my main passenger interest is LNER/TPE/Northern but I am waiting on all fronts there, all the RTR at the moment for those companies is either not current or current but soon not to be. Edited May 15, 2020 by TomScrut Tenuously relevant picture added Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Class 158 productions said: True, I must say the Hornby ones are very good. But the Bachmann ones are absolutely glorious, but 80 quid for a mk2 is quite scary It's only £80 for the DCC Fitted examples though. I've just picked up a wonderful Mk2 FO for my next project for a perfect £40 - The difference between Hornby and Bachmann versions is noticeable, the Bachmann example is stunning. But it's very horses for courses. The Bachmann version is at the top end of the market because it's a super detail coach with a lot of extra added details including lighting. Hornby's is less so because it's more simply produced with more moulded on detail - I suspect that would be the difference here too if Bachmann produced a Mk3 too. I'd also hazard a strong guess that Hornby's batch sizes will be bigger than Bachmann's. Going back to the Mk3s, Kernow now advising the ScotRail Mk3s are pretty imminent! Edited May 15, 2020 by surfsup 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, surfsup said: Going back to the Mk3s, Kernow now advising the ScotRail Mk3s are pretty imminent! Yes I have had a few emails and seen some stuff on Facebook today saying they are in the next couple of weeks. I am real looking forward to running my HST properly! Are the ScotRail Bachmann 2Fs out? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47423 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I see Hornby have changed the Cross Country power car number from 285 to 357. Sensible decision 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiftyfour fiftyfour Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 4 hours ago, 47423 said: I see Hornby have changed the Cross Country power car number from 285 to 357. Sensible decision What was wrong with 285 that is right with 357? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47423 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 They had previously released 285 already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiftyfour fiftyfour Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, 47423 said: They had previously released 285 already. Suppose the advantage on XC and Scotrail is they don't have a named one to gravitate towards thus causing all sorts of problems for anyone renumbering the released power car! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, fiftyfour fiftyfour said: Suppose the advantage on XC and Scotrail is they don't have a named one to gravitate towards thus causing all sorts of problems for anyone renumbering the released power car! Isn't 43132 called "A New Era" or something? The next Scotrail release has it and is in the Hornby listing/description. Or are Hornby incorrect in having that in the name as now it's in the Inter7City livery I can't see any name on it as you say? Edited May 16, 2020 by TomScrut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 15/05/2020 at 17:06, TomScrut said: Are the ScotRail Bachmann 2Fs out? No idea on the Mk2F's I'm afraid, I don't think they've been produced yet. 43132 is still a bit of a grey area - It only carried the "A New Era" branding with "Aberdeen Station 150th Anniversary" across it's former FGW Blue livery. It then lost all that when it visited Brush for it's repaint and modifications, and since came out as a standard I7C Liveried Power Car. So either Hornby's description is wrong and it'll come out in standard I7C livery, or it'll come out in FGW Blue (but can't work with the refurbished Mk3s as an unmodified power car). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Or it is going to be named "A New Era" and we don't know about it yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiftyfour fiftyfour Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 43 minutes ago, TomScrut said: Or it is going to be named "A New Era" and we don't know about it yet? I always got the impression that it was a bit tongue in cheek as they are still over 40 years old under all that paintwork! If they do it as pictured above you'll all need a scratch rake of "dynamic lights" slam door carriages to run it with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, fiftyfour fiftyfour said: I always got the impression that it was a bit tongue in cheek as they are still over 40 years old under all that paintwork! If they do it as pictured above you'll all need a scratch rake of "dynamic lights" slam door carriages to run it with Yes it's a bit odd. I'd be amazed if it's in the oddball colours but then why is it "A New Era" unless either Hornby have incorrectly described it or Scotrail are going to name it after the livery it carried. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted May 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Call received from Hornby this morning; Scotrail Coaches (and the few missing CrossCountry variants) are starting to be shipped today. We're getting close to selling out here, but if they're open and despatching why don't you give your local model shop a call - I know from personal experience that they'd be especially appreciative of the business at this difficult time... Just a reminder for those who would like to know about the formations of the Scotrail sets, to save you searching back through this thread, here's the little infographic I produced a few months ago: Edited May 26, 2020 by Derails Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted May 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, Eddie R v2.0 said: Just a wee reminder that these are the old HAxx formation numbers. These sets are now HA01 and HA02 (taken from the TGFB coach number). These sets are not planned to be made into 5 car sets (at the moment) Below is the current power cars on each set. Even better - thank-you for the updated info! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted May 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2020 58 minutes ago, Derails Models said: Call received from Hornby this morning; Scotrail Coaches (and the few missing CrossCountry variants) are starting to be shipped today. We're getting close to selling out here, but if they're open and despatching why don't you give your local model shop a call - I know from personal experience that they'd be especially appreciative of the business at this difficult time... Just a reminder for those who would like to know about the formations of the Scotrail sets, to save you searching back through this thread, here's the little infographic I produced a few months ago: That's good news Dan . Looking forward to getting mine from you . Up here I have no local model shop, so more than happy putting business your way 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I am really looking forward to these now! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Is it true that only the TSLs have arrived with retailers today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted May 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, TomScrut said: Is it true that only the TSLs have arrived with retailers today? Not for us, I've got all ten variants here next to me now. DPD driver didn't like me, as he had to lump all 14 boxes through our car park in this heat....and yes, I did 'socially distant' help him.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, Derails Models said: Not for us, I've got all ten variants here next to me now. DPD driver didn't like me, as he had to lump all 14 boxes through our car park in this heat....and yes, I did 'socially distant' help him.... Ah ok I saw Rails said they had the 4 TSLs but the rest were coming shortly. Maybe not all of theirs got sent out. Good to know they are all knocking about anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47423 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Derails Models said: Not for us, I've got all ten variants here next to me now. DPD driver didn't like me, as he had to lump all 14 boxes through our car park in this heat....and yes, I did 'socially distant' help him.... Excellent news, look forward to receiving my XC03 set Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Well I have had notification from the place I got mine from saying they are due to get them Friday Anyway life goes on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 158 productions Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 47 minutes ago, 47423 said: Excellent news, look forward to receiving my XC03 set Same here! Power cars are still set for July? The Kenneth grange pack is in June I believe 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47423 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 44 minutes ago, Class 158 productions said: Same here! Power cars are still set for July? The Kenneth grange pack is in June I believe As far as I know Sir Ken is still due next month and the XC pair July. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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