DonnyRailMan Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Would anyone buy the Gresley P1 if Hornby produced one i would for sure. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 For those not familiar with the Doncastrian mightiness: https://www.lner.info/locos/P/p1.php OVSB thought them Gresley's most handsome design. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyRailMan Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: For those not familiar with the Doncastrian mightiness: https://www.lner.info/locos/P/p1.php OVSB thought them Gresley's most handsome design. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 No way. We have to leave something for modellers to create from old Flying Scotsmans, Romford wheels and bits of brass . Mind you if it had realistic haulage power, like 100 wagons I might be tempted. I'd rather have an LNWR 19" goods or a Caley 903 "Cardean" 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, DavidCBroad said: I'd rather have an LNWR 19" goods or a Caley 903 "Cardean" There's not enough (any) Edwardian or later front-line LNWR motive power, its about time there was a Precursor/George V or Claughton.... As for the P1, perhaps we should see how the Hush-Hush does. Hornby already has the P2, which has room for development so there might not be room for a 2 member LNER monster. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) If we're going into the realms of interesting and obscure, if LNER, I'd be interested to see a U1!! Elsewhere, I'd like to see Big Bertha or Decapod. Al. Edited July 12, 2020 by atom3624 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hroth said: There's not enough (any) Edwardian or later front-line LNWR motive power, its about time there was a Precursor/George V or Claughton.... As for the P1, perhaps we should see how the Hush-Hush does. Hornby already has the P2, which has room for development so there might not be room for a 2 member LNER monster. The Hush Hush is already sold out at many places. I don't think they are going to have any problems shifting those. As for a P1. Who knows. There does seem to be a lot of "What is it? I want one" recently. How many people really wanted a GT3 or Fell before another manufacturer announced them? Not many and most of those that did want one would have already thought about the kits that are available. One of the reasons I haven't ordered a Fell is I've already planned for a JE version. If somebody did make one. Then a Booster fitted one would be significantly appealing to those that like quirks. Photo from Wiki Common. Jason 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 They could do a set with an LMS Garratt, the U1 and Big Bertha with or without 60 wagons, to commemorate when a Garratt hauled freight stalled on the Lickey with the U1 banking and had to be rescued by Big Bertha. I guess Heljan would have to do that. Great Xmas present for the kids. A GWR never built Hawkesworth Pacific or 2-10-0 would probably sell well.... The Germans seem fond of models of stuff that was never actually built so why not us? LMS 4-6-4 version of the Duchess? BR Standard 2-4-2T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 6 hours ago, Hroth said: There's not enough (any) Edwardian or later front-line LNWR motive power, its about time there was a Precursor/George V or Claughton.... Likewise, my thoughts tend - in no particular order - toward such as the A5, B16, D34, J6, J17, J69, K2, etc. which are of rather greater utility. But once all those are done, why not the mightiness? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rshakes3 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Hi team - I`d buy one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 It’s far from top of my list but if it were to be produced, I’d buy one. Steamport Southport’s comment applies: “How many people really wanted a GT3 or Fell before another manufacturer announced them?” (Actually, I really wanted all the gas turbines and the Fell but you know what I mean.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 6202 certainly. Once the novelty of no piston rods and a double chimney wear off, it is just a 'one-off special', but so was the Hush Hush I suppose. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted July 13, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2020 Could be Hornby territory . Big , impressive . I think they've just about saturated market on small black 0-6-0s even though theres still lots that could be done . Hornby do tend to go for the more exotic stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomethingTrainLover Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 12/07/2020 at 10:04, Hroth said: There's not enough (any) Edwardian or later front-line LNWR motive power, its about time there was a Precursor/George V or Claughton.... As for the P1, perhaps we should see how the Hush-Hush does. Hornby already has the P2, which has room for development so there might not be room for a 2 member LNER monster. As much as I'd like to see the P1, I'd much rather see them focus on more P2 variants, certainly the P2 was made to take a different nose section at the very least, evident by where the front of the P2 separates from the rest of the bodyshell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted July 14, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2020 Would think a B16 would be the obvious yet to be produced LNER loco. Plenty of variations, long lived and seem to have ranged quite widely. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted July 14, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2020 Isn't that what the wish list poll is for. Personally a C7, C10, or B16 /2 or 3 would be my preferences. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) Definitely an interesting concept. Could they make the model a hybrid, with a micro motor in the Cartazzi to simulate the extra 6,000 lbs tractive effort or whatever it was? !! I suppose added to an axle in the tender could make some sense - and give a good bit of extra grunt .... Al. Edited July 14, 2020 by atom3624 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I never understand with this type of post, why Hornby in particular? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMS Posted July 14, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2020 It is about time someone produced a ready to run Welsh company engine; preferably Taff Vale 0-6-2T M or M1 or N or O(1-4) or even A- TVR or Kitson built - scope for other Welsh and non-Welsh versions of the M/M1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Talltim said: I never understand with this type of post, why Hornby in particular? Probably because it's very much a Hornby type model. They already have some of the parts (or drawings) for other models in the range. Boiler, valve gear, etc. It is after all a small wheeled A3 with 2-8-2 wheel arrangement. I would be very surprised if they haven't had a look at it as a potential model. They also have similar locomotives in the range. P2, A1, A3, A4, A2/2, A2/3, W1, O1, B1, B17, etc. What I don't understand is why if someone suggests something or even announces a model then you start getting "I don't want that. I want XYZ instead". Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyRailMan Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 14/07/2020 at 16:05, Talltim said: I never understand with this type of post, why Hornby in particular? The reason ì mentioned Hornby was due to the fact they produced the Greasley P2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 On 14/07/2020 at 17:20, BMS said: It is about time someone produced a ready to run Welsh company engine... It's only relatively recently that we have seen an improving selection of the 'everyday and ordinary' pre-group design steam locos produced. Even the once mighty LNWR and NER have only a couple representative of their designs available in model form, the L&YR and NBR just one, and the CR is still waiting for its 0-6-0. What would be the best choices for Wales? One from the large variety of South Wales coalfield tankies, and a 'something else' from the Cambrian? Looks difficult to pick an obvious winner with wide appeal. (Of course that's standard gauge: had Roco gone ahead with the Double Fairlie ten-some years ago, I would have found an excuse for one.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90rob Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 For me Hornby have already dipped the toe into GE/LNER East Anglian branchlines with their super little J15, and I think a Buckjumper or an E4 would continue the theme nicely! Hornby are getting quite good at the smaller engine... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I have long felt that the P1s were underrated and perhaps ahead of their time in anticipating the sort of power and performance of the 9Fs. The availability of a proprietary P1 would help increase knowledge of SNG's lesser-known locos - but my own model would no longer be something unusual! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 3 hours ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: It's only relatively recently that we have seen an improving selection of the 'everyday and ordinary' pre-group design steam locos produced. Even the once mighty LNWR and NER have only a couple representative of their designs available in model form, the L&YR and NBR just one, and the CR is still waiting for its 0-6-0. What would be the best choices for Wales? One from the large variety of South Wales coalfield tankies, and a 'something else' from the Cambrian? Looks difficult to pick an obvious winner with wide appeal. (Of course that's standard gauge: had Roco gone ahead with the Double Fairlie ten-some years ago, I would have found an excuse for one.) Aren't PECO doing Fairlies and Englands? https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/146262-katopeco-announce-fr-locos-in-009-confirmed/ Nothing worth doing RTR from the Cambrian as they only had 94 locomotives at grouping and everything worth keeping was rebuilt by the GWR. The only thing I reckon would sell is the 2-4-0Ts and there is already a reasonable kit. Possibly the Jones Goods but most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference between one of those and a Dean Goods. Photo from Wiki Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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