atom3624 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Imminent? Before or After CNY? I'm hoping it's in a container on the high seas, or even already berthed and offloaded, being verified in Margate before distribution .... high stakes. Al. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchja32 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 2 hours ago, atom3624 said: Imminent? Before or After CNY? I'm hoping it's in a container on the high seas, or even already berthed and offloaded, being verified in Margate before distribution .... high stakes. Al. I think by "Imminent" he means before. Hornby's site is displaying the A2/2's as "Out of Stock" on their website and not "On Preorder" so they're likely getting shipments to other places for onward shipping to customers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Crouchja32 said: I think by "Imminent" he means before. Hornby's site is displaying the A2/2's as "Out of Stock" on their website and not "On Preorder" so they're likely getting shipments to other places for onward shipping to customers I have no idea what Hornby are doing. Having just paid full price for 'imminent' delivery of 60505 I read this on Hornby's website today... 'Expected Winter 2021'... top right Confusion reigns! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchja32 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 31 minutes ago, robmcg said: I have no idea what Hornby are doing. Having just paid full price for 'imminent' delivery of 60505 I read this on Hornby's website today... 'Expected Winter 2021'... top right Confusion reigns! How very odd. I wonder why it's gone from this (Taken earlier in the day, prior to refreshing):To what you have shared. I'm sure we will get an answer soon, I hope the nameplate and numberplates I bought for it won't have to wait too long to be united with the loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Indeed it is weird. To suggest a product will be available in 6 months when previously it was describe as 'sold out on pre-order' or not listed at all, might suggest a second run, and/or any amount of speculation, and if all the pre-orders are to take that long I will cancel. Much as I look forward to a weathered Thane of Fife. In the meantime I will be optimistic and accept the word of my retailer that delivery was 'imminent'. It's a high turnover shop and it was a senior person who reassured me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchja32 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 I suppose that's a good sign if the Senior member reassured you on delivery. The fact that both 60501 and 60505 sold out to Pre-orders on Hattons could mean a lot of people are interested in it, which might well mean another run. But I suppose we shall have to wait and see. Looks like Feb is going to be a bit busy for me when it comes to loco arrivals, if things are still released on time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) So much for arrival around the 25th... where are my patience medications? Actually I have been looking through pictures of various A2s both Thompson and Peppercorn and the new Hornby models will be interesting to compare with Bachmann's A2 in its various guises, a very fine model in my opinion. The Hornby Thompson version certainly has character, I can't wait! I recall that when Bachmann did theA2 I guess over ten years ago ? they did several in LNER and BR Apple Green and it seems Hornby are choosing similar colours for the A2/3s... The CADs for the Hornby 9F on The Engine Shed look impressive, but I just bought two more Bachmann versions because apart from liking the models greatly they were very keenly priced. FWIW a mint DCC 92077 for UKP85 delivered and a very nicely weathered 92192 with coal and all accessories fitted etc UKP95. Can't say fairer that that guv'nor. Edited January 30, 2021 by robmcg typo 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I'm just hoping that 'Winter 2021' is not Antipodean Winter 2021 .... So much for imminent arrival / delivery indeed. I suppose we'll just have to be a little more patient. A/Scale mentioned a container loaded with goodies was on a ship which was diverted then reloaded and moved around several times - easily happen as shipping tries to optimise transport options ... perhaps it had been imminent, then trans-shipped ... Soon be here. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark C Posted January 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 Both Cock o' the North and Thane of Fife are now on sale....I'm stuggling not to buy one of them.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark C Posted January 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 ...that's struggling... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Mark C said: Both Cock o' the North and Thane of Fife are now on sale....I'm stuggling not to buy one of them.... Where? Any news on the A2/3? Edited January 30, 2021 by davidw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark C Posted January 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 Bure Valley Models...excellent shop (when you're allowed to visit) and an equally good mail order service (no affiliation etc)...I'd better go and get one now! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark C Posted January 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, davidw said: Where? Any news on the A2/3? Just those two for now it would appear... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
landscapes Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Hi An update of Hornby deliveries, I rang Hatton's this afternoon and as far as they are concerned their system still says the new Hornby A2/2's arriving end of January 2021. The gentleman I spoke to said obviously thats not going to happen but they do have a new Hornby delivery next week but expect an update from Hornby ASAP as the January delivery date has now gone. That's all for now Folks Regards David 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchja32 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Another shop near me seems to have the A2/2's in stock as well. https://www.model-junction.co.uk/product-category/new-arrivals/page/2/ Maybe Jan 31st for some shops but next week for others? If Hattons is due a Hornby shipment next week then it might come in that. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 9 hours ago, davidw said: Where? Any news on the A2/3? With the imminent or already-arrived A2/2s the A2/3s are beginning to look very attractive, having been such intereting members of the steam scene in the 1945-62 scene. One wonders how many are being produced in each 'run', given the apparent second run for 60501 and 60505. A2/3 60514 could sell on its name alone, and 60500, well that's pat of history, one has to have one of them! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Back to A2/2 - just checked online ... several stating in stock - Colletts included. My pre-order was elsewhere, hoping for news tomorrow!! Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchja32 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 21 hours ago, davidw said: Where? Any news on the A2/3? The first A2/3's are due in this coming month. From what it said on Kernow's newsletter, they were expecting the BR Early and Late Crest examples first and didn't say anything about the LNER pair. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 40 minutes ago, Crouchja32 said: The first A2/3's are due in this coming month. From what it said on Kernow's newsletter, they were expecting the BR Early and Late Crest examples first and didn't say anything about the LNER pair. Thanks I'd heard the same. Didn't want to report until,it was confirmed elsewhere. Hornby's new website has teething troubles with dates 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchja32 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Yeah Hornby's website has had a few teething troubles. And not just with release dates. Some of the items were listed with the web link of another product and the incoming Maunsell coaches have a 5 pole motor. At least the light is nearing the end of the tunnel so to speak for these loco's. Will certainly be nice to see these running trains on layouts soon. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark C Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Crouchja32 said: Yeah Hornby's website has had a few teething troubles. And not just with release dates. Some of the items were listed with the web link of another product and the incoming Maunsell coaches have a 5 pole motor. At least the light is nearing the end of the tunnel so to speak for these loco's. Will certainly be nice to see these running trains on layouts soon. ...my Thane of Fife will probably arrive on Tuesday, all I need now is that layout to run it on...!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mark C said: ...my Thane of Fife will probably arrive on Tuesday, all I need now is that layout to run it on...!! Personally, I'm sorry that TOF is later crest and COTN is early crest. As TOF was withdrawn 59 and COTN 61 I model ECML 1960 ish so I suppose I can get away with either. A crest change is fairly easy. As is lowering the number plate and lamp iron Edited January 31, 2021 by davidw Unnecessary capitalisation. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) Interesting about the A2/3s being expected next month, the BR vesions at least, this makes me think that they too have beaten the Chinese New Year thing.... although what form that will take this year, with Covid, is unclear. The question then arises, which to buy, and to weather or not to weather... I was looking at my Bachmann Peppercorn A2s yesterday and had forgotten what fine models they were. Hornby's A2s will I'm sure be their equal, or better. Edited January 31, 2021 by robmcg added comment 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, robmcg said: I was looking at my Bachmann Peppercorn A2s yesterday and had forgotten what fine models they were. Hornby's A2s will I'm sure be their equal, or better. You’re not wrong about Pep’s finest, Rob. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
landscapes Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Hi Out of curiosity does anyone know if the new Hornby Thompson Pacific’s both A2/2’s & A2/3’s come with brass etched nameplates or the usual plastic monstrosities. Regards David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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