Caveat Emptor Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I was intending to purchase the Hornby Standard 2MT as I am a Cambrian enthusiast and currently planing a layout based on the Cambrian Railways. Unfortunately the firebox on Hornby's new model is too long, the comparison seen in Hornby's advert on page 167 of the May Issue of Hornby Magazine shows this quite cleary on 78010, other than that it is a nice model. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, Caveat Emptor said: I am a Cambrian enthusiast and currently planing a layout Just at the baseboard stage eh? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted April 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Caveat Emptor said: I was intending to purchase the Hornby Standard 2MT as I am a Cambrian enthusiast and currently planing a layout based on the Cambrian Railways. Unfortunately the firebox on Hornby's new model is too long, the comparison seen in Hornby's advert on page 167 of the May Issue of Hornby Magazine shows this quite cleary on 78010, other than that it is a nice model. I’d take a closer look at that image if I were you. Don’t forget some of the firebox is hidden in shadow from the cab. That big a cock up would be well out of Hornbys usual good work. Looks pretty close in this comparison from similar angles. Edited April 22, 2021 by Hilux5972 Added photo. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 6 hours ago, Hilux5972 said: I’d take a closer look at that image if I were you. Don’t forget some of the firebox is hidden in shadow from the cab. That big a cock up would be well out of Hornbys usual good work. Looks pretty close in this comparison from similar angles. Comparing 2 pics from earlier in the thread I agree, doesn't look too long at all. 6 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Looking at the comparisons above I can't see any issues either. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 11 hours ago, Caveat Emptor said: I was intending to purchase the Hornby Standard 2MT as I am a Cambrian enthusiast and currently planing a layout based on the Cambrian Railways. Unfortunately the firebox on Hornby's new model is too long, the comparison seen in Hornby's advert on page 167 of the May Issue of Hornby Magazine shows this quite cleary on 78010, other than that it is a nice model. Could you please quantify "too". Bernard 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Any update on the ETA? Davy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Mad McCann said: Any update on the ETA? Davy. Hope to see one by the engine shed on the 28th cause I'm especially looking forward to the WR and ScR region ones. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 On 18/05/2021 at 20:24, Mad McCann said: Any update on the ETA? Davy. From the coming soon page: August R3836 78047 R3838 78010 R3839 78000 December R3981 78054 R3982 78006 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I'm truly astonished at the lack of discussion/ anticipation on display for this loco. It's been on my radar for 41years! Guess it was just me getting excited then ... Davy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 37 minutes ago, Mad McCann said: I'm truly astonished at the lack of discussion/ anticipation on display for this loco. It's been on my radar for 41years! Guess it was just me getting excited then ... Davy So was I until Hornby started messing us about. The Collectors Club version disappeared without trace and then so did the pre-orders I had. Along with many of the places that are selling them not having them available for pre-order. Some of which are now no longer stocking Hornby. Bought two Bachmann Ivatt 2MTs for the same price as one of these instead.... Jason 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: The Collectors Club version disappeared without trace Yes it was odd was that. My order is still sat there on my account but there is no sign of it anywhere (or there wasn't last time I looked) It is also worth noting I don't think it officially got announced so it could have been a premature listing on the website. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 If it does appear again I might get one. But my CC membership has just (or about to) run out.... I'll probably still get a normal version. But I'm not going to rush. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted July 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Steamport Southport said: So was I until Hornby started messing us about. The Collectors Club version disappeared without trace and then so did the pre-orders I had. Along with many of the places that are selling them not having them available for pre-order. Some of which are now no longer stocking Hornby. Bought two Bachmann Ivatt 2MTs for the same price as one of these instead.... Jason Lovely models the Bachmann 2MT’s. Look the part, sweet runners and powerful for the size. Only real enhancement would be some representation of the inner frames and a neater way of running the wiring from the loco to the tender. The Hornby Standard 2mt will appear sooner or later and after the initial feeding frenzy will be easily available perhaps at a lower price if you’re prepared to wait a while. Can’t think of a recent Hornby model that hasn’t been properly discounted at some point after release, especially from the higher priced steam releases. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted July 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 21, 2021 After the retailer who is supplying mine rang yesterday. They have been put back to the autumn and a 10% price increase to boot if they don’t appear before 31/07/2021 ( that’s on all Hornby products). So looking like 10% more. Poor on Hornby’s part when the model should have been here last January. I just hope it’s worth the wait and the extra cost. It’s also been on my wanted list for the last 20 years since I finished my DJH model back in 2000. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 10 hours ago, MikeParkin65 said: Lovely models the Bachmann 2MT’s. Look the part, sweet runners and powerful for the size. Only real enhancement would be some representation of the inner frames and a neater way of running the wiring from the loco to the tender. The Hornby Standard 2mt will appear sooner or later and after the initial feeding frenzy will be easily available perhaps at a lower price if you’re prepared to wait a while. Can’t think of a recent Hornby model that hasn’t been properly discounted at some point after release, especially from the higher priced steam releases. Yes, the Bachmanns were a welcome improvement on the ancient Hornby offering. Nevertheless, I’m still very fond of 46521 because I was allowed to clamber over it on the Severn Valley Railway (once upon a time, that was permitted). I, for one another, am looking forward to Hornby’s closing another gap in the range of Standards. I can’t help feeling that it was a missed opportunity for Bachmann. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted July 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2021 ISTR that when I was getting hot under the collar about Bachmann's 94xx a while back there were those here that re-assured me that it would turn up eventually and be worth the wait, which it was, and I paid a very low price for it as well, so am doubly pleased. It's my turn now, to re-assure those waiting for the 78xxx that it will turn up eventually and will I am sure turn out to have been worth the wait; it looks like a fine model that will showcase what Hornby are capable of, which is a very high standard indeed. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 22 hours ago, No Decorum said: Yes, the Bachmanns were a welcome improvement on the ancient Hornby offering. Nevertheless, I’m still very fond of 46521 because I was allowed to clamber over it on the Severn Valley Railway (once upon a time, that was permitted). I, for one another, am looking forward to Hornby’s closing another gap in the range of Standards. I can’t help feeling that it was a missed opportunity for Bachmann. 46521 was named “Blossom” while being used for filming of the sadly curtailed comedy series “Oh Doctor Beeching”. https://www.svrwiki.com/LMS_Ivatt_Class_2_46521 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oh,_Doctor_Beeching! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115302/ Hornby Railways used this number on the green version of their 2-6-0. Neither Hornby Railways or Bachmann have produced a TV series train set. We were going to make up some name plates, but haven’t got around to it yet… 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: 46521 was named “Blossom” while being used for filming of the sadly curtailed comedy series “Oh Doctor Beeching”. https://www.svrwiki.com/LMS_Ivatt_Class_2_46521 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oh,_Doctor_Beeching! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115302/ Hornby Railways used this number on the green version of their 2-6-0. Neither Hornby Railways or Bachmann have produced a TV series train set. We were going to make up some name plates, but haven’t got around to it yet… Oh! Doctor Beeching! was great fun with steam as an added delight. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Release dates on the coming soon page: November 2021 R3836 78047 R3838 78010 R3839 78000 On the individual product pages: Winter 2022 R3981 78054 R3982 78006 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamingWales Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 6 hours ago, Paul.Uni said: Release dates on the coming soon page: November 2021 R3836 78047 R3838 78010 R3839 78000 On the individual product pages: Winter 2022 R3981 78054 R3982 78006 Second batch pushed back a year?!?!? When they were announced it was Winter 2021 right? I acknowledge the supply line issues etc. so it's no surprise. More time o save up I guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 21 minutes ago, SteamingWales said: Second batch pushed back a year?!?!? When they were announced it was Winter 2021 right? I acknowledge the supply line issues etc. so it's no surprise. More time o save up I guess I think that means this winter, as most of it is in 2022 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy100 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I ordered the Collectors Club model when it was announced - and have an email from Hornby confirming the order. It is strange that it no longer shows anywhere. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted July 23, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2021 38 minutes ago, Bulleidboy100 said: I ordered the Collectors Club model when it was announced - and have an email from Hornby confirming the order. It is strange that it no longer shows anywhere. Hi Bulleidboy100, I have noticed that once I buy or order something from the Collectors' Club that it no longer becomes visible to me on the site. I wondered if it was their way to prevent ordering multiples of a limited item. Regards, Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Bulleidboy100 said: I ordered the Collectors Club model when it was announced - and have an email from Hornby confirming the order. It is strange that it no longer shows anywhere. I found that too. it probably sold out once the club restarted earlier in the year. Still showing at the bottom of my orders page in the pending section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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