RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2017 You're all way off, the sillhouette is of the small batch of 2-4-0 tender locos built in 1895 for the Marpleshire and Brownshire Railway by Sharp Stewart, nos. 1-3, which were painted in Lake and known locally as the "Red Herrings" as they largely handled the fish specials and always had a slightly piscene pong. The actual announcement is going to be an AM10 emu. Seriously though "Hardwicke" would be very nice, after all the LNWR was slightly larger than the Midland so it's about time the Premier line got something more celebrity than a very nice tank and LMS rebuilt goods locos. One of my thoughts was a "Cauliflower" when I first saw that image and always assuming that image is correct.(not for a "Cauliflower" though) .Now that would be nice. ATM,given Muz's posts,the balance of probability is a "D".Still nice and long overdue.If so,why Hattons and not Locomotion NRM ? Unless the NRM ,as they have recently done with Rails with the forthcoming Dynamometer Car,are entering into partnership with Hattons.Pure speculation...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spet0114 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 One of my thoughts was a "Cauliflower" when I first saw that image and always assuming that image is correct.(not for a "Cauliflower" though) .Now that would be nice. ATM,given Muz's posts,the balance of probability is a "D".Still nice and long overdue.If so,why Hattons and not Locomotion NRM ? Unless the NRM ,as they have recently done with Rails with the forthcoming Dynamometer Car,are entering into partnership with Hattons.Pure speculation...... Is the dyno car a partnership? As I understand it (and I may be wrong) the dyno is a partnership between Rails and Rapido. Locomotion/NRM are not involved beyond allowing (presumably for a fee) access to the prototype for scanning? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2017 One of my thoughts was a "Cauliflower" when I first saw that image and always assuming that image is correct.(not for a "Cauliflower" though) .Now that would be nice. ATM,given Muz's posts,the balance of probability is a "D".Still nice and long overdue.If so,why Hattons and not Locomotion NRM ? Unless the NRM ,as they have recently done with Rails with the forthcoming Dynamometer Car,are entering into partnership with Hattons.Pure speculation...... assuming the silhouette on the cover of BRM is a 2-4-0, which it certainly looks like to me: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/126063-brm-october-2017/&do=findComment&comment=2846819 and assuming too the mystery loco had a life beyond 1923, or even 1948, then the possibilities for us are indicated by this list of 2-4-0s from the BR Database: http://www.brdatabase.info/classes.php?type=S&subtype=ws&arr=2-4-0 evidently there were relatively few locos with this wheel arrangement on Southern metals... http://www.semgonline.com/proto/srstmdir.html and the SECR D Class is a 4-4-0, which does not tally with the BRM cover image! food for thought... not long to wait though :-) cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold A Murphy Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2017 Judging from the outline, I think it's a Saint. A man with thick spectacles. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2017 Having not seen the outline, but a 2-4-0, I reckon it's a 517, which also is a 0-4-2. If you fancy a tender locomotive, how about a 'stella'? Failing that, of course, is the legendary Gladstone. Well, why not? I can dream... Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2017 So we're agreed then - it is an engine from (with one exception) an English Pre-Group Railway. Nice to know that for once just about everybody is in agreement - what shall we solve next? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 It will be 1 (one) pre owned Hornby Peckett, poor / incorrect box, chimney and one buffer missing, runs with a limp and a clicking noise. BARGAIN at £150 (plus £4 Yodel- aye-eee-ohh chuck it over your gate fee) !!! Brit15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2017 I must say I am getting rather fed up with announcements that there is going to be an announcement. I would rather things were just straight out announced instead of all this silly faffing about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I must say I am getting rather fed up with announcements that there is going to be an announcement. I would rather things were just straight out announced instead of all this silly faffing about. Everyone else seems to be having a bit of fun with this one; it's nothing to get bent out of shape about. Anyway; it's a bit of marketing, get people talking about something and then a few more people are likely to see the announcement when it's actually made and hence order the product. Yes, I'll certainly be ordering a couple (or maybe more) of one of the announcements and I'm sure there will be a fair number of people very pleased with what's coming. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 .....a couple (or maybe more) of one of the announcements ..of ONE of the announcements. OMG! There's more than one! For pity's sake! . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'd like to announce that it obviously isn't related to my Hattons order after all, as that arrived today! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2017 I must say I am getting rather fed up with announcements that there is going to be an announcement. I would rather things were just straight out announced instead of all this silly faffing about. In general I'd agree with you John; I heartily dislike the extended teasers from Rapido and Realtrack but this suspense over a few days manages (I think) to keep a fun element with little risk of tedium setting in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Vistisen Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) I think it is just a count down to when they are going to update their project status page: http://www.hattons.co.uk/projectupdates?utm_source=ehattons.com&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=ehattonsredirect&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=projectupdates Last updated back in July Edited September 9, 2017 by Vistiaen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelpara Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Now if there is video content, that means they already reached a fair stage that some prototype samples exist at least. Video could equally hint that it is a moving item, so self propelled. Now - there were hints in the past from Hatton's on Fell loco drawings. And the fact that I have obtained all parts to scratch build one increases this probability of it being that. GT3 is also next on the list. More remotely, a class 89 (wishful thinking on my part). I've just ordered bits for GT3 too and got the etchs as well!!! I hope your wrong lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2017 ..of ONE of the announcements. OMG! There's more than one! For pity's sake! IMG_0631.JPG . Did you not read my post? The Hattons MD said there are two announcements. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hippo Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2017 Well its worked. I have no idea what they are but I want them..... My wallet on the other hand is hiding just in case. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I know, they are going to despatch orders as quickly as Track-Shack and Kernow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I know, they are going to despatch orders as quickly as Track-Shack and Kernow Ordered 14:26 on Thursday, arrived before 10:00 today, isn't bad. Not as good Track-Shack, but does an extra day really matter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) Aaah! I've sussed it! It's the 'Southern Sleeper' train set, complete with locomotives & coaches. Says here on the box that it's 'zzzzz' gauge.... Ian. Edited September 9, 2017 by tomparryharry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebigshot Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi Guys Anyone fancy a GWR 455 class https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GWR_455_Class Thanks Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Yes, I'll certainly be ordering a couple (or maybe more) of one of the announcements... Hmmmm, so it's clearly not one of those 'unique prototypes' then. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'll have to remember this thread in future then as its described as "fun" when other speculative/wishlist threads I have seen are often quickly deleted/locked for some pretty flaky reasons. Its hard to keep up with the moving goalposts sometimes........... .....anyway. I think its something from the BR Blue era given the font and appearance of the count down clock but Class and Region - no idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Because they are speculative or wishlist posts, simple really. The tone of the rest of your post does little to further your case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiraffe22 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 If not a D, perhaps a P, a little bird told me a while back that Hornby had scanned a P at the Bluebell. As I said in my last comment, I wonder if Hornby's huge H Class announcement is in anyway related. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted September 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2017 Who said it was anything to do with model railways? Perhaps they are going to announce a new phone number@ lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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