robmcg Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 1 hour ago, toboldlygo said: Come's up a bit short Ah but the shorter one has tumblehome. No contest. <g> 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 On 20/05/2019 at 04:53, railroadbill said: This is how it all began. " Mallard" had several years still to go in service when I was given this set. (1958?) As you pointed out, with Mallard, Railroad Bill. I'm wondering if there isn't a degree of backlash against the fragility and very fine detail of recent models? I look at the details discussed on the Terrier thread and while I applaud accuracy I wonder how Hornby manage such unbelievable production complexity for the price, presumably Rails and Dapol have the same issues. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 The no-hands down all time numero uno number one winner of best ever PROPER Hornby model engine... ever so slightly edited 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) And look what it all came to. The rot set in with plastic wheels I tell 'ee... Picture edited, from a Hattons photo of a second hand offering, given that I have not yet chanced upon a model like this lurking in a cheap 'job lot'.... Edited June 10, 2019 by robmcg 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted June 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 10/06/2019 at 04:17, robmcg said: And look what it all came to. The rot set in with plastic wheels I tell 'ee... Picture edited, from a Hattons photo of a second hand offering, given that I have not yet chanced upon a model like this lurking in a cheap 'job lot'.... Looks quite crude compared with it's much younger sibling - though the 5250gl tender top scrubbed up well.. Original photo is from December 2011 - I've put the raw photo through my current photo editing software 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 31 minutes ago, toboldlygo said: Looks quite crude compared with it's much younger sibling But its far more robust. The main visual horror is the handrail, which looks as if its at least a scale 4" in diameter, followed closely by the split pins that hold it in place! (A bit of catching up...) On 31/05/2019 at 19:15, toboldlygo said: Airfix and Heljan go toe to toe... Tug 'o' war? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2019 I’d bet on the Dublo in a tug of war any time. Handrail shows it up as Hroth points out, but the missing flange on the undersize centre driver is the worst feature to my mind, very effectively downplayed in Rob’s photo! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 H/D's 'Barnstable' was my first 'real' loco - in two-rail. Got it at Christmas (1960 - I think) from a shop in Cardiff called Lendon's (Johnster knows the shop) that is still with us today. Still have the loco and it was given a run for the first time in 40-odd years AND it ran straight from the display cabinet (but not for long as it developed an 'odd' smell and I was concerned that some magic smoke might escape - needed oiling after all that time). Here she is with an equally venerable 2-8-0 and a Trix 'Flying Scotsman' (not Hornby I know, but I considered it an excellent loco for its time compared to the offerings by H/D and Triang. Cheers, Philip 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 hours ago, The Johnster said: I’d bet on the Dublo in a tug of war any time. Handrail shows it up as Hroth points out, but the missing flange on the undersize centre driver is the worst feature to my mind, very effectively downplayed in Rob’s photo! Yes my modelling can achieve great things with the simple use of a mouse. <g> The Hornby Dublo models certainly are long-lasting, several I have bought and one owned by a family member, all 60+ years old and nothing needed but lubrication and possibly brushes cleaned. I'm not sure about the mazak material used for such as bogie wheels, I presume that if it's ok after 60-70 years it will be ok for another 60 years? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2019 I think that's a reasonable assumption, Rob; mazak rot is caused by impurities in the alloy and it if hasn't manifested itself after more than half a century it probably isn't going to. The West Country was a pretty good effort for 1960s RTR, not far off scale and a good runner. I had the nearest thing to it's rival, a Triang Winston Churchill, which wasn't too bad but I improved it quite a bit with an Airfix construction kit Biggin Hill and a lot of ballast. It was never as smooth as a Hornby Dublo mechanism but could be controlled down to a very low speed. I think I'm right in saying that Barnstaple and Dorchester were the last of HD's die cast metal bodied locos. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 14 hours ago, robmcg said: ... I'm not sure about the mazak material used for such as bogie wheels, I presume that if it's ok after 60-70 years it will be ok for another 60 years? As above, probably. Bear in mind it is a relatively modern alloy, and so there isn't the data on other possible failure modes occurring over longer time periods. The visible evidence of the failure we all know about is a result of change in crystalline structure. The typical contaminant - lead - that facilitates this change, may not actually be required. Enough time / temperature cycling / mechanical stress cycling may well also do the job on 'perfect' alloy. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 The way we were (actually 3 rail of course) And the way we are now. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) This is the best Hornby model that I have in my fleet . Edited June 12, 2019 by BritishRail60062 Image was too blurred. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted June 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2019 On 12/06/2019 at 20:50, BritishRail60062 said: This is the best Hornby model that I have in my fleet . The Class 60's are impressive 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted June 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2019 Meanwhile I'm about to go all wibbly wobbly timey wimey (a Doctor Who reference for those who don't know) A few months ago a client enquired if I could do a Hornby Clerestory in War Time Brown... ...yes I said - not really knowing what was involved (me being totally honest)! Anyhow here's the first off (currently 4 more to do - eek!) 3D printed Bogies & Railtech Coat of Arms btw. Other than that I've had a return to works for a chassis transplant.. And something from Oxford Rail... There's more Hornby stuff that's complete, but alas it's embargoed for now 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 5 hours ago, toboldlygo said: The Class 60's are impressive I won't disagree mate as tonight I was running my 6 of them in a dedicated model train running session . Here is a pic of two of them for the video thumbnail and the video will be live tonight at 8pm UK time. All the best Ash. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I'm very impressed with my EWS 60 - very nice model. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted June 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2019 30 minutes ago, atom3624 said: I'm very impressed with my EWS 60 - very nice model. Al. Widely considered by many to be the best r-t-r 4mm diesel to date. Phil Sutton’s 24 and Dapol’s 68 are in the same league IMHO.For the ultimate......FIA Trains LMS / BR twins for me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I'd come across that FIA Trains before - so good it's let down by the lamp brackets I reckon!! Dapol Class 68? Totally agree - I had a DRS one a few months ago, which I 'moved on' ... intention was to get a TPE one, but they're like hen's teeth!! For Hornby, I also like the Super Detail Class 56. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted June 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2019 No embargo on these two now A couple more of this years superb rolling stock releases: the GWR Collett 57' Non-corridor coaches (LH & RH Composites) Roof's resprayed from white to grey and lightly weathered. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 While on the subject of finely-detailed authentic realism... Hornby Dublo Standard 2-6-4T c1954 or if you like this new-fangled plastic stuff (It'll never last...) Hornby Jouef 241P.1 HR2344 c2017 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted June 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2019 Breaking News... On 18/06/2019 at 12:19, atom3624 said: I'd come across that FIA Trains before - so good it's let down by the lamp brackets I reckon!! The only thing that let the FIA Trains LMS Twins down to begin with, was their inability to go round set track curves and to their credit the company listened and fixed the problem In the meantime... It's coming home, it's coming home, the Airfix 1/24th Scale Hellcat, is coming home... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 22 hours ago, robmcg said: While on the subject of finely-detailed authentic realism... Hornby Dublo Standard 2-6-4T c1954 or if you like this new-fangled plastic stuff (It'll never last...) Hornby Jouef 241P.1 HR2344 c2017 The 4MT looks like its causing a depression in the track.... The handrails are 3ft rule sized but I love it anyway! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 On 22/06/2019 at 08:01, Hroth said: The 4MT looks like its causing a depression in the track.... The handrails are 3ft rule sized but I love it anyway! If you want true authenticity.... You'd have to call this the iconic Hornby model... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 No! no! A4s are best!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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