RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2013 The Hornby newsletter I got on the email today had a questionnaire which gives the opportunity for wish listing and slagging off. Probably a bit risky on both counts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I predict (1)Railmaster programme will get a big upgrade, which will permit (2) Track Circuit Occupancy detection, there will be an extra hardware module to detect a loco in each section of the layout. This will make Railmaster a far better product for automation of the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hmmm, I wonder if the Chinese Moon landing has been timed in such a way that it paves the for Hornby to announce they are moving manufacturing to the Moon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2013 All this computerisation and automation. What's wrong with getting it to do what you want it to, not what somebody else thinks it should be doing for you? (Sorry, Grumpy Old Man mode in overdrive tonight) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Slightly left field I know but what about a Class 438/4TC? Yes please! 4TC_409-423_E6034_Vauxhall_19-4-67 by robertcwp, on Flickr Not that I'm expecting one to be announced! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Due to a misplaced decimal point, Hornby's overhead line equipment really gives out 25kV ac........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I fear my earlier carrot dangling is producing ideas far more creative and revolutionary rather than the evolutionary matter I commented upon. Rather naughty of me. Gave us the opportunity for a bit of fun though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2013 I've had enough of this, I'm going to de-froth a beer instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan452 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Has anybody mentioned an eight coach Western Region diesel pullman set yet? After all Triang/Hornby did make the correct power cars for these. But otherwise more 'Modern Image' PLEASE! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2750 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I wonder how many Gresley Artics would sell? Are rakes popular or are they deemed expensive when having to but them in multiple? WEB Gresley Artic.jpg Artics would be interesting, and of course if Hornby produced an articulated bogie.....who knows where that would lead... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 He didn't have his Snicker bar today Coach. . American rubbish ! YOU mean "Marathon" ! . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CullingworthGNR Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 My guess for the announcement would be - a move away from Chinese production. It's one thing manufacturing costs being lower over there, but if you haven't got any products to sell it wouldn't surprise me if there was a move elsewhere, to India / Latvia / UK? The trend towards design clever and fewer parts means the production line should be more flexible when it comes to moving to a different location. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2013 A full range round post Mk1 OLE as found between Chelmsford and Colchester to go above their to be annouced AM2, AM5, AM7, AM8 and AM9 units. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 A narrow gauge Fairlie double running on 00 track. NER dynamometer car to go with 4468 Mallard, and the dynamometer will actually work measuring drawbar pull and speed, A GNR 4-4-2 such as Henry Oakley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Has anybody mentioned an eight coach Western Region diesel pullman set yet? After all Triang/Hornby did make the correct power cars for these. But otherwise more 'Modern Image' PLEASE! I was half-tempted to put this on my post earlier today when I suggested a few off-the-wall things. I'd like one but I think an 8-car set may be asking a bit much, and would need four different vehicle types. Still, strange things happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2013 All this computerisation and automation. What's wrong with getting it to do what you want it to, not what somebody else thinks it should be doing for you? With Railmaster (or other automation programs), I can get it to do what I want it to do, not what the other operators think that it should do...... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium James Makin Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hornby releases ex-works weathering powders to remove those Rally Stage factory airbrush finishes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2013 Off beat game changer- UK Z scale. Space becomes more and more a problem, so smaller scales become more interesting - mind you I would need a high power microscope to just rail anything! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 If its something evolutionary I can bet its going be to do with DDC. So i won't be interested. I don't care much for this DDC malarkey either... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisr40 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Has anyone suggested a GT3 yet...? dear father christmas.. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I fear my earlier carrot dangling is producing ideas far more creative and revolutionary rather than the evolutionary matter I commented upon. I geddit...Hornby is launching something to replace DC, not to be confused with Design Clever. The new process is simpler even than DCC with not even two wires required. Two versions will be launched.... One will have a mechanical retro-drive and comes with an inconspicuous key. The Spamcan has a replaceable battery store within the body and comes with a tin opener. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Definitely at the foaming stage..mad loco disease, similar to mad cow. Usually fatal but not always. Can sometimes be cured with an old copy of Playboy.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Warrior Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Well just over 12 hours to go, so a last hope that there might be a little bit more for the LMS from Hornby in 2014. Yes I know that Bachmann have done a great job but it would be nice to have Hornby acknowledge the largest of the Big Four with slightly more than the 4 wheel CCT Van! So here goes: How about a Stanier Class 3 2-6-2T; Period II non-corridor stock including push pull and a revamp of the LMS standard goods brake van. If Hornby would like to venture into the pre-grouping era then a MR Johnson 0-4-4T; a LNWR 0-6-2T Coal Tank; a L&Y Aspinall A Class 0-6-0 and the real outsider - a CR 812 0-6-0, not to mention coaching stock to go with them would be very acceptable. Well I can dream. Hopefully Hornby will abandon "Design Clever" for mainstream products and limited it to products we might not otherwise get like the P2 and the Duke plus the Railroad range. Please, no repeat of the Star, spoilt for the lack of four little pieces of wire and taking the bogie wheels from the wrong parts bin! Finally Hornby and other manufactures please remember that there is 50 years of careful research by the LMS Society available to you to help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy P Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Just a bit concerned about this "Game Changer". In my neck of the woods this can often mean "Own Goal". I hope it's just a late equaliser. Actually, rather than any particular predictions or wishes, I hope we see a positive message of intent from Hornby tomorrow that will maintain (or perhaps rebuild) confidence in the brand that is so important to them. It will give me as much satisfaction to see this as any specific model that might tickle my fancy. RP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2013 My guess for the announcement would be - a move away from Chinese production. It's one thing manufacturing costs being lower over there, but if you haven't got any products to sell it wouldn't surprise me if there was a move elsewhere, to India / Latvia / UK? It was reported/rumoured some years ago that when they bought Electroten along with all those other European manufacturers they retained the Spanish factory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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