GWR Class 800 Old VS New Differences

[McMetro73101]

Hello,

I'm currently looking at the GWR Class 800. Ive found the original 5 car pack with Gooch and Brunel and the newer split coaches/cab ends set with Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II.

I was wondering if there were any differences between the two sets as they came out at different points. E.g. upgrades/livery changes.

Thank you for your help 

[Red Fox]

There should be a major difference in performance as the original has problems with trailer car bogies derailing on curves as the bogies moulding couldn't clear the body.  Sets that had this problem needed to be modified by Hornby with a thin plastic washer that lifted the body slightly, see the 800 topic on the Hornby are of the forum for more info.

 

Subsequent sets shouldn't have any issues.

[McMetro73101]

Thanks for your reply.  I'm currently leaning towards to older, original release - which your message contradicts. 

Was this problem something that affected all models or only some?

Also I would be using this on a completely flat layout. 

Is this a problem Hornby would fix on the model if I contacted them about it? 

Thanks for your time