TomScrut Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, 60800 said: I've decided to go ahead and order - we have until Autumn to wait anyway. And you have the luxury of being able to change your mind. Your order is in so you can have one if you like. I have taken the same route. When there were rumours afoot about them doing this I thought "I'll have one of these" (would have had the purple Deltic had it been in era). Whilst I wouldn't necessarily say it looks good I do have a gravitation towards one offs and odd paint jobs. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Johan DC Posted April 21, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Brian Indge said: Well according to the SVR shop, their initial allocation has now sold out. Same on the Hornby website. 205 have been sold (in the past 7 days), gives an idea about the popularity . Still doubting, not my era nor area, but it has something. But if it's already sold out, the choise is made for me. Maybe for the better. Edited April 21, 2022 by Johan DC New info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Jackson Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I ordered mine direct from the SVR. I didn't know Hornby would have an allocation otherwise i'd have ordered on there (club discount) and, ahem about 8% cashback using an app I have (don't think i can link to it here) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60800 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Gees that was quick! Extra glad I got my order in now. I wonder what prices this thing will hit the second-hand / collectors market at? Cheers, 60800 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Brian Indge said: Well according to the SVR shop, their initial allocation has now sold out. Whatever others might think, this model is celebrating a piece of history that is unlikely to be seen again. Not in the lifetime of anyone living! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Jackson Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 seems to be still available on Hornby https://uk.Hornby.com/products/hm-queens-platinum-jubilee-west-country-no-70-elizabeth-era-11-r30231 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Jackson Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 also kernow https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/76177/R30231-Hornby-Merchant-Navy-4-6-2-Steam-Loco-70-Elizabeth-II 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Philip Jackson said: also kernow https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/76177/R30231-Hornby-Merchant-Navy-4-6-2-Steam-Loco-70-Elizabeth-II 404 error here To say nothing of the fact it is not an MN!!! And people get annoyed if one says all GWR locos look the same... I would be surprised if Kernow were advising it for pre-order given they have basically said they have stopped taking Hornby pre-orders Edited April 21, 2022 by G-BOAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 4 hours ago, 60800 said: Not really. If it were announced any earlier then the final scheme would have been given away before the loco appeared. As it stands we've now found out what colour the nameplates are going to be from this announcement. Cheers, 60800 You obviously didn't work out what the date was 20 days ago 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Brasher Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I would be interested to know how many purple West Country locomotives Hornby have made and what the customers are going to do with them when they have bought them. The only place that the customers can run "Queen Elizabeth ll" without being criticised by the RM Pedants is on a present day model of the Severn Valley Railway. Members of the South Dorset Modellers have got models of Highley and Arley stations and Victoria Bridge but I am not sure if many other people are modelling the Severn Valley. Perhaps they will end up in collector's showcases or as Rule 1 engines. I would be interested to see some pictures of the locomotive running on RM members' layouts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted April 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, G-BOAF said: 404 error here To say nothing of the fact it is not an MN!!! And people get annoyed if one says all GWR locos look the same... I would be surprised if Kernow were advising it for pre-order given they have basically said they have stopped taking Hornby pre-orders KMRC were indeed advertising it this morning but is now sold out to pre orders. (ps I will tease the boss about not knowing his West Country from a Merchant Navy!) Edited April 21, 2022 by Graham_Muz 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted April 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, Robin Brasher said: I would be interested to know how many purple West Country locomotives Hornby have made and what the customers are going to do with them when they have bought them. As per the original announcement it's 1500. Edit: 22/04 Hornby increased run to 2500 Edited April 22, 2022 by Graham_Muz 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, Robin Brasher said: the customers are going to do with them when they have bought them I'll run mine as a present day mainline railtour, I can stretch to that for something unique like this. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Philip Jackson said: seems to be still available on Hornby https://uk.Hornby.com/products/hm-queens-platinum-jubilee-west-country-no-70-elizabeth-era-11-r30231 The Hornby site is weird, stuff seems to go unavailable and then becomes available again. Whether it's that they don't allocate all stock to the website, or if it's cancellations I don't know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Breaking news! In honour of the 70 years that Her Majesty has been reigning over us (happy and glorious), at the official launch party a Prince tribute act will be performing "Purple Reign". 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Jackson Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 a limited number are still available it seems https://svrshop.co.uk/products/platinum-jubilee-west-country-no-70-elizabeth-ii-r30231 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Brasher Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I like the crest on the tender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Graham_Muz said: KMRC were indeed advertising it this morning but is now sold out to pre orders. (ps I will tease the boss about not knowing his West Country from a Merchant Navy!) this being the same boss who is responsible for much of KMRC's excellent commissions. In that case I'm surprised we didn't get a London Underground deep tube lift instead of the gate stock!!! 😛 Glad to hear they are taking some pre-orders again, and hope all allocated actually get supplied by Hornby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted April 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2022 Hornby is showing sold out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUCKOO LINE Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Robin Brasher said: I would be interested to know how many purple West Country locomotives Hornby have made and what the customers are going to do with them when they have bought them. The only place that the customers can run "Queen Elizabeth ll" without being criticised by the RM Pedants is on a present day model of the Severn Valley Railway. Members of the South Dorset Modellers have got models of Highley and Arley stations and Victoria Bridge but I am not sure if many other people are modelling the Severn Valley. Perhaps they will end up in collector's showcases or as Rule 1 engines. I would be interested to see some pictures of the locomotive running on RM members' layouts. Showcase and the occasional rule 1, I was told it was better than the other platinum jubilee souvenirs that are around !! and a Platinum Jubilee is rather unusual so would be nice to have one. So no need to smuggle this one in !! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium E100 Posted April 21, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2022 If anyone knows of stock please do whack it on here. Only just found this has been announced but did want one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Philip Jackson said: a limited number are still available it seems https://svrshop.co.uk/products/platinum-jubilee-west-country-no-70-elizabeth-ii-r30231 Going, going, gone! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, E100 said: If anyone knows of stock please do whack it on here. Only just found this has been announced but did want one. KJB models had some allocation, not sure if it is still the case. Edited April 21, 2022 by TomScrut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted April 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Graham_Muz said: KMRC were indeed advertising it this morning but is now sold out to pre orders. (ps I will tease the boss about not knowing his West Country from a Merchant Navy!) fire up the air smoother - he'll soon learn his mistake 🤣 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium E100 Posted April 21, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, TomScrut said: KJB models had some allocation, not sure if it is still the case. Many thanks - I’ll give them a call when they open tomorrow. Other options are welcome too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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