Hroth Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 There's a progress report on "Capt. Tom Moore" in the new "Engine Shed" blog. Hornby have livery samples from China already and there are images of the model in the blog (photoshopped or actual I can't make out). https://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/dining-mk1rb-testing-advanced-passenger-train Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Hroth said: There's a progress report on "Capt. Tom Moore" in the new "Engine Shed" blog. Hornby have livery samples from China already and there are images of the model in the blog (photoshopped or actual I can't make out). https://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/dining-mk1rb-testing-advanced-passenger-train I think I saw it said yesterday they are painted samples Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railtec-models Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 On 04/05/2020 at 10:06, boxbrownie said: Great, thanks for that......don’t really need them but ordered anyway.......if the Hornby results are not so good then these will be handy just in case.....well done Railtec. On the topic of NHS, and hopefully ok with admin given the subject matter, the logos for the 47s/57s are also available in 2mm and 4mm. Afaik Railtec is the only place where all proceeds for NHS items go to the NHS. The eagle-eyed amongst you may realise that the 66731 pack includes all the additional small detail. https://www.railtec-models.com/catalog.php?search_str=nhs 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 30801 Posted August 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2020 Just got a mail from Hornby saying Tom Moore is in stock and my payment has failed. For some reason every single pre-order I make with Hornby fails payment but I can buy in stock stuff just fine 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, 30801 said: Just got a mail from Hornby saying Tom Moore is in stock and my payment has failed. For some reason every single pre-order I make with Hornby fails payment but I can buy in stock stuff just fine Hornby's infamous IT system strikes again. This happened to me last year on the release of the BR Terrier. My debit card and CC details were correct/current on my account. No notification of a failed transaction was given and by the time I returned from holiday the loco was sold out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 30801 Posted August 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2020 Normally I just ring them up and pay over the phone but they close the lines at 1pm now so I'll have to wait until tomorrow. They'll hold the pre-order until the 12th. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 My payment went through alright. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted August 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, bigherb said: My payment went through alright. Mine too 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroborus Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Me too. As did the ####er on facebook now asking £150 for his. https://www.facebook.com/groups/270721966362295/2674760269291774/?sale_post_id=2674760269291774&comment_id=2674923099275491¬if_id=1596647066549853¬if_t=group_comment_reply 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted August 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, Ouroborus said: Me too. As did the ####er on facebook now asking £150 for his. https://www.facebook.com/groups/270721966362295/2674760269291774/?sale_post_id=2674760269291774&comment_id=2674923099275491¬if_id=1596647066549853¬if_t=group_comment_reply It’s started already then........ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) Just got my email saying that Quote ... Pre-Order has now arrived at our warehouse and will shortly be prepared for dispatch. Payment has been taken, so I expect it to turn up in the next week or so. DoublePlusGood! 3 hours ago, Ouroborus said: As did the ####er on facebook now asking £150 for his. You do get some selfish idiots trying to maximise their personal gain. Edited August 5, 2020 by Hroth Change of epithet upon mature reflection... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cessna152towser Posted August 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) There's two of them on eBay already and mine is still showing on my Hornby account as on pre-order and payment not yet taken. I anticipate it will take Hornby a few days to process 3,500 orders. Edited August 5, 2020 by cessna152towser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted August 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) My orders processing. if only all models could be announced, ordered and delivered within 4 months. top marks for Hornby on this, I hope a suitably publicised handover of the cheque is planned, Hornby / GBRF deserve to take some credit here. Edited August 5, 2020 by adb968008 2 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 30801 Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2020 Bah. It sure would be nice if Hornby's customer service phone line was working right now.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, scumcat said: I’ve got a parcel from Hornby being delivered today,I wonder what it could be? Out of curiosity, which courier? Royal Mail? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 7013 Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2020 Yep, got an eamil yesterday to say the loco had arrived at their warehouse, payment has been taken this morning. Hope the axle boxes don't fall off.....oops another thread! Seriously though, as an ex NHS employee it is good to know that the charities will be boosted. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2020 9 hours ago, adb968008 said: if only all models could be announced, ordered and delivered within 4 months. Not wishing to cool down the enthusiasm for Hornby’s contribution to the cause, isn’t this just a deco change of the existing Railroad model? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 minute ago, boxbrownie said: Not wishing to cool down the enthusiasm for Hornby’s contribution to the cause, isn’t this just a deco change of the existing Railroad model? It is, and I suspect other projects or liveries had to be put back to accommodate this production run. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, JohnR said: It is, and I suspect other projects or liveries had to be put back to accommodate this production run. I would have thought that also, as I said it is still much to Hornby’s credit putting the model out in such a timely fashion......and since about a week after ordering I have been waiting to apply the etched plates available from Railtec Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) 44 minutes ago, boxbrownie said: Not wishing to cool down the enthusiasm for Hornby’s contribution to the cause, isn’t this just a deco change of the existing Railroad model? Isn't that true of many liveries and re-releases every year ? in your same vein, all Captain Tom did was walk down his garden, how hard is that.. its the thought, impact that counts. Thing is they did something.. and that should be applauded, regardless what you think of the company, Or the class 66, their staff are people too and as a company showed they care. They rightly deserve to see a bit of publicity and to go home to their families and say “i did this” no matter how easy it was, the impact was huge within our hobby, you couldn't do that if you were angling or playing golf*, so a little bit of praise doesnt go a miss. https://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/captain_tom * perhaps blue NHS golfballs ? - but if they did i missed it. Edited August 6, 2020 by adb968008 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 30801 Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2020 All done now. An hour trying to get through and 25 minutes on hold. When you speak to a person they say 'Is it Tom Moore?' Think they're in for a busy day... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, cessna152towser said: There's two of them on eBay already Carpet bagging, unfortunately long term I dont think this 66 will hold any great long term financial value but great personal value. Whilst celebrity today and for a great cause, it is still a railroad 66 and one produced in a large quantity, against a back drop of mass volumes of cheap railroad and second hand Bachmann 66’s swilling around ebay. It might hold a small premium later, but if it does you can bet one of the other manufacturers may step in. The value is to those who contributed to the cause and have the memory of “now”, when the country was quite literally in fear, not those buying just another 66 off ebay without any personal connection to it. I know many locos I have hold greater personal value than commercial value, I think this will be one. Those who missed out, may be better to wait a few months to establish their personal connection to it, rather than competing against each other and feeding carpet baggers. Edited August 6, 2020 by adb968008 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2020 36 minutes ago, adb968008 said: Isn't that true of many liveries and re-releases every year ? in your same vein, all Captain Tom did was walk down his garden, how hard is that.. its the thought, impact that counts. Not the same thing at all, and quite an insulting analogy......... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockalaucher101 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I don't have the money in my account for it right now. Hopefully I don't miss out and lose the pre-order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cessna152towser Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnR said: It is, and I suspect other projects or liveries had to be put back to accommodate this production run. Yes indeed. I see that my pre-order for Hornby Railfreight 66 514 has now been put back till January 2021 but I have no problem with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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