Hroth Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) I got an email from Hornby this morning. (Doubtless, all on their mailing list got it too...) IT'S BACK! Yes, the Hornby Advent Calender has returned for Christmas 2020 https://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/advent-calendar Today: Win a Family Fun Project Christmas Hamper by subscribing to the newsletter. Enjoy! or perhaps Other Model Railway themed Advent Calendars are available online... Edited December 12, 2020 by Hroth Title de-emphasis 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) So, if you are subscribed to the Hornby Newsletter, they send you a message pointing out a prize draw (?) to win a hamper, by subscribing to the Hornby Newsletter ? Well, you fill in a form to enter, name and email address... Quote Terms and Conditions: By entering the competition, you are consenting to receive email communications from Hornby Hobbies Ltd. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time. (etc. ) Edited December 1, 2020 by Ruffnut Thorston More added... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Wonder how many times a J15 will feature. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Interesting one today with the part cover of the new catalogue. Reminds me of 1971 for some reason. I can name that loco in one.... No clues to new models though Jason 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Steamport Southport said: I can name that loco in one.... Its a steam engine!!! Actually, from the visible fragment, it looks like the cover could be a bit of a homage to Cuneo. They could also have offered several catalogue prizes, rather than just one. Oh well. Edited December 2, 2020 by Hroth 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) Maybe more than just a homage to Cuneo? Tri-ang Hornby Catalogue 1971.... Edited December 2, 2020 by Ruffnut Thorston Typo 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted December 2, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2020 Oooh I wonder if that means a brand new 9F 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 I think the Blue box one despite its age is still a very good model. It could of course be a red herring and the comeback of the Std 6 Clans 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) I knew what it was, I've got a print somewhere. I did think there was no clues. But look in the background, something green wet and rusty beginning with M..... Edited December 2, 2020 by Steamport Southport 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted December 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Hilux5972 said: Oooh I wonder if that means a brand new 9F Never say never I suppose but unless the existing Hornby mold has finally expired it would be curious choice for them given the excellence of the Bachmann version, the fact that Bachmann are still making them and the number of variations they can get out of the existing tooling. About the only thing Hornby could improve upon is having proper bearings in the chassis 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted December 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, MikeParkin65 said: Never say never I suppose but unless the existing Hornby mold has finally expired it would be curious choice for them given the excellence of the Bachmann version, the fact that Bachmann are still making them and the number of variations they can get out of the existing tooling. About the only thing Hornby could improve upon is having proper bearings in the chassis and brakes .... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted December 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, RedgateModels said: and brakes .... Brakes good on the Bachmann - indeed noticeable by their absence on the Hornby version. Wasnt it suggested at the time of the Hornby loco driven 9F that they (Hornby) had been planning a whole new model but abandoned that in the face of the Bachmann version? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted December 2, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: Maybe more than just a homage to Cuneo? Tri-ang Hornby Catalogue 1971.... Nice one . Yep definitely the same picture , and its just dawned on me :50 years since they introduced Evening Star . God I feel old ! I watched the Q&A session with Simon and Montana yesterday , it was very good . And in it I believe Montana confirmed 5th January as being the 2021 Range release date . Genuinely no idea what they will introduce this year , although suspect the above might be a wee hint at a reintroduction - unless they are really pulling our legs ! Edited December 2, 2020 by Legend 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Steamport Southport said: I knew what it was, I've got a print somewhere. I did think there was no clues. But look in the background, something green wet and rusty beginning with M..... It looks like a 43xx (no cab windows), and as Dapol have done that... Of course, if you plonk a Collett cab on the back end, it might just become a Manor, and that ticks ALL the boxes. GWR Green 4-6-0 Not over-big, but you can't have everything But then again, Dapol are covering that too, unless Hornby can get one out before Dapol... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 13 minutes ago, Hroth said: It looks like a 43xx (no cab windows), and as Dapol have done that... Of course, if you plonk a Collett cab on the back end, it might just become a Manor, and that ticks ALL the boxes. GWR Green 4-6-0 Not over-big, but you can't have everything But then again, Dapol are covering that too, unless Hornby can get one out before Dapol... Dapol have done a 63XX. That leaves well over 250 locomotives that their model doesn't cater for. Including the two preserved examples. However I just think it's a coincidence, but I could see a GWR Mogul appearing from somewhere. Besides I don't think certain manufacturers are as bothered about repetition as they once were.... Getting back to the Advent thing. Don't forget the other ranges also have one. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Steamport Southport said: Getting back to the Advent thing. Don't forget the other ranges also have one. As mentioned at the bottom of the very first post... Quote Other Model Railway themed Advent Calendars are available online... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Hroth said: As mentioned at the bottom of the very first post... I mean Corgi, Scalextric, etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Steamport Southport said: I mean Corgi, Scalextric, etc. Oh yes, they have Advent Calendars too, don't they! But as Thomas Hardy might have said*, If you are for Trains, you have to be against Cars! * Of course, his comparison in "Under The Greenwood Tree" was between strings and woodwind in church gallery bands... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted December 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2020 Christmas gift guide today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 35 minutes ago, Kris said: Christmas gift guide today. Why does anyone bother? This is so low effort as to be pointless. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 8 hours ago, Hroth said: Oh yes, they have Advent Calendars too, don't they! But as Thomas Hardy might have said*, If you are for Trains, you have to be against Cars! * Of course, his comparison in "Under The Greenwood Tree" was between strings and woodwind in church gallery bands... And it’s a taxi cab in window 3.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 The image is not quite aligned with Cuneo's but an all new 9F would not surprise me. Maybe they deem the Bachmann offering as old now and want to offer something like they did with the Princess Coronation class. Would I be after a new 9F to replace my Bachmann pair (or Hornby Crosti)? Probably not until they become life expired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Kris said: Christmas gift guide today. 1 hour ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: And it’s a taxi cab in window 3.... Cars, vans and lorries, oh MY.... I suppose they might as well tap the market for something to put in the station forecourt or goods yard. I didn't watch all the way through, was there a bus to put on a bridge? Or for a rail replacement service? At least it wasn't a facebook/twitter competition. I suppose that will come soon enough... 26 minutes ago, JSpencer said: The image is not quite aligned with Cuneo's but an all new 9F would not surprise me. Maybe they deem the Bachmann offering as old now and want to offer something like they did with the Princess Coronation class. Would I be after a new 9F to replace my Bachmann pair (or Hornby Crosti)? Probably not until they become life expired. Perhaps it'll be a two-phase process. A retooled chassis with all mod cons with the railroad body for this year, positioning it as "Railroad Plus", then when things have settled down, a retooled body for a full fat release. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Hornby have always teased us with a snippet from their catalogue covers (atleast in the recent years). So I am sure they aren't pulling our legs with that. The 50 years since the 1971 catalogue is an obvious connection. But I'll be surprised if they bring out a re-tooled 9F. Can't fault the Bachmann model and it is perfectly fine. Probably more like it being one of their legacy products and they always want it in their range. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted December 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2020 Maybe they are going to make a 4mm scale mouse. 2 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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