RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2014 Dunno if there's a specific thread for the 2e's. I've had a look but couldn't fing one easily. Hornby have released more pictures of the upcoming 2e's https://www.facebook.com/officialhornby/posts/10151914416510843 Ta to Si on DEMU for the heads up . Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted February 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm looking forward to these coming out. Something for my class 50 to haul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan452 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Have added one or two comments/observations on there. Edited February 3, 2014 by jonathan452 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
43179 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ooo...we need a shot showing the all important tumblehome (or lack of (but hopefully not!)) Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 What's that thing above the doors...? It must be out of gauge.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 i need a reminder. Looked at the Hattons website today and they show just £2 price difference between the Railroad version and the middle of the range version of the blue and grey Mk2E (without lights). Whats the middle and top of the range versions got that the Railroad version hasnt again? Is it finer wheelsets and better close couplings? Whatever it is it cant be much if the price is so close....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 12, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think Railroad has plastic wheels, main range metal. It might also be that the main range has more decoration like no smoking and 1st class stickers on window, but not certain. I'm assuming that all versions will have the white lining between blue and grey , but with Hornbys marketing mess who knows? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I agree.Hornby should clarify the specs better on the website. Actually wasnt it a cheaper paint application??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) A pressure ventilator, and to me for me looks spot on, the nee Airfix ventilators for me have always been under nourished. Did 298 posts get the same ratings ? Just thought I was giving my 2p worth... What's that thing above the doors...? It must be out of gauge.. Edited February 20, 2014 by Ian Fisher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 A pressure ventilator, and to me for me looks spot on, the nee Airfix ventilators for me have always been under nourished. Did 298 posts get the same ratings ? Just thought I was giving my 2p worth... They look OK to me too.... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/ScotRail_Mk2_coach_at_Euston.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 It looks as though the TSO has the deeper door droplights characteristic of the first batch (at least) of TSOs. I think all the FOs and later TSOs had the shallower door droplights, which Hornby appear to have captured on the FO. The BSOs all had the deeper ones I believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 They look OK to me too.... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/ScotRail_Mk2_coach_at_Euston.jpg Although this one is a 2f with Temperature Ltd air-con. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Thought id bump this up a bit. Be great if some painted samples appeared at Warley in a few months (if Hornby are attending this????). These must be fairly advanced now..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Thought id bump this up a bit. Be great if some painted samples appeared at Warley in a few months (if Hornby are attending this????). These must be fairly advanced now..... Painted blue/grey samples are already made by Hornby (with interior lighting). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 thats useful. where can they be seen?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 after some digging ive found one image of a TSO and worryingly it seems to have the old style airfix tension lock couplings fitted rather than nem pockets. i hope i am wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Incase anyone else is reading this and thinking "oh where": Found on the "Hornby P2" discussion "Locomotion" had pre-production Mk2E on display. The photo is on page 32, post number 781: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/65812-Hornby-p2/page-32&do=findComment&comment=1508173 Looks like it has the latest coupling, good fit windows and superior detail? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 thats useful. where can they be seen?? Here you go.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 cheers jeffrey id already spotted it! good to see the old airfix oversized corridor connections consigned to history. hopefully these will close couple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomstaf Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Be great if some painted samples appeared at Warley in a few months (if Hornby are attending this????). Hi, Hornby gave up on attending model rail shows this year. But they seem to be into building their web presence through facebook and the like. Cheers Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Hi, Hornby gave up on attending model rail shows this year. But they seem to be into building their web presence through facebook and the like. Cheers Tom As seen from a post on facebook, Hornby have stated that they are attending Warley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomstaf Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 As seen from a post on facebook, Hornby have stated that they are attending Warley. Thanks for pointing that out Jeremiah. I stand corrected and obviously things have changed at Hornby. Cheers Tom 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Thanks for pointing that out Jeremiah. I stand corrected and obviously things have changed at Hornby. Cheers Tom Infact just yesterday Hornby posted something about 100 days to go until Warley. I hope they do not pull out now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 The photo appears to show the shallower door droplights characteristic of the later 2e TSOs, and the FOs. All the 2e BSOs had the deeper droplights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny retro Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 those windows still look a bit like bottle bottoms : ( i've never understood why manufacturers can't just use clear or slightly tinted transparent plastic for coach bodies, with the livery painted on. surely that's cheaper and easier than having to cut out individual windows and fit separate glazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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