Sir Hadyn Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Mountain Ash No. 8 is coming back as ex Longmoor "Rennes" based at the Pontypool & Blaenavon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted November 28, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 28, 2014 Just been watching 'Sixties Steam Revisited, a DVD by Transport Video Publishing. It includes footage of Hurricane at work in Bickershaw colliery. It is a splendic DVD too, especially if you lived in the north west. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLong Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 As I try and restrict myself to only ever buying models with an Isle of Wight connection this used to be quite a cheap hobby for me. Not so these days! Firstly there's all the goodies I've got on pre-order with Kernow and now it looks like I won't be able to resist adding 'Royal Engineer' to my collection... Out of curiosity, does anyone know when the army re-numbered Royal Engineer? The model is (quite correctly, I'm sure) numbered 98 but I think she's been 198 ever since she arrived at Havenstreet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Interestingly I see Kernow have just sent out in their newsletter the 'new' Hornby issue of the J94 as NCB loco, Kent coalfields, No 12, in blue. Deliberate spoiler? Oh, I think so.............. As it looks to be the same old spec. Hornby model, poor above and below footplate detail, incorrect balance weight positioning, even though they have it at £73.50, I will be waiting for one of Dave's! Edited November 30, 2014 by Adams442T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Interestingly I see Kernow have just sent out in their newsletter the 'new' Hornby issue of the J94 as NCB loco, Kent coalfields, No 12, in blue. Deliberate spoiler? Oh, I think so.............. As it looks to be the same old spec. Hornby model, poor above and below footplate detail, incorrect balance weight positioning, even though they have it at £73.50, I will be waiting for one of Dave's! It was announced in Dec 2013. Quite how it is a spoiler I don't know when it has been a long running Hornby production model. Or does every thread on this forum have to have somebody having cheap jibes at Hornby? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respite Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I think there are more than this Les, Cathryn the HC side tank at Wirksworth is being restored with its stoker equipment. Several of the locos that went to Embsay had them in including Monckton No.1 HE3788 and HE3168. HE3788 had its stoker working at one of the Embsay galas in the 1980s. The stoker unit at Statfold is from Coal Products No.6 HE3883 now running as Lord Phil at Peak Rail. No.4 the one being produced by DJModels /Hattons sheared the leading LHS driving wheel off whilst at Backworth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2014 It was announced in Dec 2013. Quite how it is a spoiler I don't know when it has been a long running Hornby production model. Or does every thread on this forum have to have somebody having cheap jibes at Hornby? Of course, it does depend on whether Hornby can actually deliver the locomotive to market. Market rules dictate that a competitor can bring an upgraded product to the marketplace. That product might have greater product appeal, be cheaper/costlier, have better features. Caveat Emptor, let the buyer beware. If the DJM model is more in keeping with what the market would like, then it's up to Hornby to raise their game. They did so with the class 08 diesel. No real jibes at Hornby, just wish they could 'make it happen'. It would appear that Hornby have sometimes been playing catch-up, Dave appears to have made enough of an impact, to spurt Hornby into action. It does appear that we are all awaiting (me included) the appearance of the first DJM product. There's enough interest to engage Hattons, so someone must like what they've seen. If Hornby can raise the bar, then fine. I'm sure we will see soon enough. If not, there is a lot of kit out there, just waiting to be scanned. We all know Hornby can turn out a cracker of any model, when it suits them. Regards, Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 It was announced in Dec 2013. Quite how it is a spoiler I don't know when it has been a long running Hornby production model. Or does every thread on this forum have to have somebody having cheap jibes at Hornby? Not meant to be a 'cheap jibe' at all. A 'spoiler' in the sense of having little or no chance of winning huge new orders but capable of depriving a rival of success. You may not personally think that it's any more than a coincidence that this 'long running model' is released with an NCB livery following DJM's announcement of his J94. I beg to differ, that's all. I really wish that Hornby would get their act together. My loco stock, especially the SR varieties, show a far greater bias towards Hornby, rather than anyone else, and I will await their Adams Radial with keen anticipation. But if they foul it up, and/or the Oxford one is better, I won't be buying the Hornby one. I am not a 'Hornby Basher', but equally I find their lack of communications with retailers and customers, poor delivery quotas, and extended production fiascos quite dire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I was going to hold out for the O gauge version further down the line but I think I am going to cave into the pressure and pre-order the Backworth version! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2014 I don't really need any more Austerities, but oh, how I want, I really do want...! Lovely stuff! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2014 I don't really need any more Austerities, but oh, how I want, I really do want...! Lovely stuff! Yes, there I was happy with the locos for Lulworth and they go and do a military one, then model rail announce a USA tank in LMR (Lulworth Military Rly), well really! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rich Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I don't suppose Hatton's would be interested in doing one in War Department livery 1939-45 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted December 31, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hattons have put a video up on their facebook page of a pre-production running sample. Take a look here: 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) The dished wheels, the face of the engine, and the cab windows look good to me, but I hope that the square of plastic round the plumbing, under the cab, will not be present on the production model. If so I will be dremmeling this on Hurricane as soon as it arrives! Edited to remove ipad autocorrections. Edited December 31, 2014 by bigd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 The dished wheels, the face of the engine, and the cab windows look good to me, but I hope that the square of plastic round the plumbing, under the cab, will not be present on the production model. If so I will be dream elink this on Hurricane as soon as it arrives! Hi mate, Fear not, the plastic won't be there. It's only there at the moment as a support within the 1st EP tooling. Cheers Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 And we know it runs on set track curves, pulls wagons without fouling and is capable of hauling some unprototypical green coaches. I just hope everything in the video was pre-owned otherwise they have just opened up a load of boxes of new stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Hmmm, how do I put this... bugger... Somehow I'd managed to miss/avoid this thread, and now I want one. It'd be a handy station pilot for my layout. Not quite fitting/location (BR/SR steam era) BUT, I had a Triang Saddle tank as my first ever loco, and this would provide a nice albeit MUCH more detailed/improved reminder of days gone by Think I can "get by" using it as a station pilot?? Rule#1 I guess... Edited December 31, 2014 by Ian Abel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Looks rather substantial for vapourware. How are the naysayers going to claim it doesn't exist now? Les REAL question- will 71515 be high gloss and vacuum fitted as preserved or rather more matt and without as at Swalwell in service? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLPG Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Looking great. Look forward to seen them in the shops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted January 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2015 Looks rather substantial for vapourware. How are the naysayers going to claim it doesn't exist now? Les REAL question- will 71515 be high gloss and vacuum fitted as preserved or rather more matt and without as at Swalwell in service? I think the owner might like to see 71515 'as is'. However........ Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobylette Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Looks good. I'm looking forward to my Backworth one in due course. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I think the owner might like to see 71515 'as is'. However........ Ian Ah well, if it is high gloss there's always matt or satin varnish. This is the finish I remember. Probably too late now but note the double top lamp iron. All the very best Les Do you think Hornby could be persuaded to release hoppers weathered to the state of those on the right? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 you could try buying not only all 10 but the rest too, and having the most outrageous J94 collection in existence. lots more to come over the following years, and i'm finding odd ball ones still. How about a PLA version (and before anyone jumps on my head - I know they were Austerity's and not J94's...). Cheers Jan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 How about a PLA version (and before anyone jumps on my head - I know they were Austerity's and not J94's...). Cheers Jan Or even an ex-PLA like this one, since you are doing Geisl ejectors.... NCB 44 (ex-PLA 81) at Whittle Colliery after they'd worn it out. Les 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Just had an email from Hattons to say my 71515 is now expected between January and March 2016. Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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