Clearwater Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Im considering a purchase of the rebuilt BoB '603 Squadron.' On Hornby's website, I noticed the pictures had red nameplates - every picture I've seen has blue. Hornby have confirmed to me that the production version will have blue: Hi David Thank you for your e-mail. I can confirm it will have the correct blue background in production. The incorrect image on the website is in the process of being replaced. Best regards, Laura Customer Care Advisor Enquiry type: Product Information Comment: Hi I was looking at the pictures of your forthcoming Bulleid "603 Squadron". Can you confirm your source for using red back ground name plates? Every picture I've seen of Battle of Britain class locos, including your previous models, has blue backgrounds. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I had an E-Mail Hattons saying that it has been put back to 2017, so I've cancelled, I'll be going down a totally different road by then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Yes - it's showing on Hornby's website as q1 2017. I'm a patient soul! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted June 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2016 Im considering a purchase of the rebuilt BoB '603 Squadron.' On Hornby's website, I noticed the pictures had red nameplates - every picture I've seen has blue. Hornby have confirmed to me that the production version will have blue: Hi David Thank you for your e-mail. I can confirm it will have the correct blue background in production. The incorrect image on the website is in the process of being replaced. Best regards, Laura Customer Care Advisor Enquiry type: Product Information Comment: Hi I was looking at the pictures of your forthcoming Bulleid "603 Squadron". Can you confirm your source for using red back ground name plates? Every picture I've seen of Battle of Britain class locos, including your previous models, has blue backgrounds. Thanks I think the reason that this has happened is that Hornby's airsmoothed version of this loco does in fact have red-backed nameplates.There were anomalies during the 50's and 60's.Rebuilt 34088 for example carried plain black backing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted June 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2016 I think the reason that this has happened is that Hornby's airsmoothed version of this loco does in fact have red-backed nameplates.There were anomalies during the 50's and 60's.Rebuilt 34088 for example carried plain black backing. If memory serves, the origin of the black nameplates goes back to a decree, by the powers that be at BR. It didn't take long for those nameplates to be repainted, as it proved unpopular on certain regions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I think the reason that this has happened is that Hornby's airsmoothed version of this loco does in fact have red-backed nameplates.There were anomalies during the 50's and 60's.Rebuilt 34088 for example carried plain black backing. Sorry Ian, Hornby did 34083 605 Squadron airsmoothed. 603 Squadron is 34077, never produced by Hornby until now. Cheers from Oz, Peter C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted June 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2016 Sorry Ian, Hornby did 34083 605 Squadron airsmoothed. 603 Squadron is 34077, never produced by Hornby until now. Cheers from Oz, Peter C. Of course....sorry for the confusion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted June 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2016 Of course....sorry for the confusion. It's about that time of year for your Heavy General Overhaul isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2016 With that one being put back I will just have to continue playing with my other 40 odd Bulleids!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted June 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2016 It's about that time of year for your Heavy General Overhaul isn't it? Funny you should say that...in the works now for general system overhaul in undisclosed location involving fresh air,exercise and similar threatening conditions including good food and beverage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavesontheline Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Looks like they have corrected the image now anyway! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Looks like they have corrected the image now anyway! Cool - it's great when raising something gets results! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Colin Posted June 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 25, 2016 Cool - it's great when raising something gets results! Happens less and less as the years wear on........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 Happens less and less as the years wear on........... True but unless you say something, you can guarantee the result! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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