Tiddles47 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Whilst looking at the coaches on the Hornby website (which are now all sold out), it says the twin sets will be as 1 judging by the length in the dimensions. It shows them with the fairings in between the twins, but not on the outer end of each twin. Will there be fairings fitted to the outer ends of the inner 2 twin sets? And also the inner end of the obs car? If not they’re gonna look odd. Just something to muse over specially given that these are gonna be premium models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Hatton Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 If they are being made as they were shown in the recent Hornby TV series then I doubt it as the shared bogies use a similar setup to the eurostar (from memory) where the centre infil is actually curved plastic. I had been wondering if it would be possible to use some kind of stretchy fabric to achieve the desired effect (possibly something similar to ladies tights or equivalent?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiddles47 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Hornby Website now saying Spring 2024 for these coaches… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 The fairings were only between the pairs of coach sets (Twin Sets), not on the outer edges including the Observation coach. The Silver Jubilee was the same, but had two sets of three articulated coaches. Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, Markeg said: The fairings were only between the pairs of coach sets (Twin Sets), not on the outer edges including the Observation coach. The Silver Jubilee was the same, but had two sets of three articulated coaches. Mark Not according to the picture half way down this webpage. Very much a sheeting between the rear twin snd the observation car: https://www.steve-banks.org/prototype-and-traffic/418-the-coronation#close 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I should have checked Steve Banks site. I stand mistaken on the Observation Coach and last twin set fairing. apologies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiddles47 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 You misunderstand .. maybe i didn't explain properly. They’re gonna be modelled with the fairings in between the twins. Circled in red. What i mean is will the outer ends of 2 pairs in the middle of the train.. (in this case the twin 1st open as shown) have any fairings on them? Circled in green. And the inner end of the 3rd/kitchen 3rd’s? An as G-BOAF says the inner end f the obs car too. From what i can fathom, Hornby will be modelling it to be in the southbound direction A-H (looking at the photos the inner couplings will be magnetic 1’s) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiddles47 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Heads up people… Hornby have raised the price on these coaches to £140 for each twin and £75 for the beavertail. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Jackson Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 28/03/2023 at 13:06, Tiddles47 said: Hornby Website now saying Spring 2024 for these coaches… Good. My Wallet has taken a pounding recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Brasher Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 I should have ordered these directly from Hornby as it honours the price at the date of ordering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pint of Adnams Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 On 28/03/2023 at 12:51, Tiddles47 said: From what i can fathom, Hornby will be modelling it to be in the southbound direction A-H (looking at the photos the inner couplings will be magnetic 1’s) Not sure what you are inferring - the sets were orientated in the same direction and in the same order, the only difference being on the Down workings the locomotive was at the Country end and Observation Car at the rear (London End), with just those two being reversed on the Up working. Or am I missing something...? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiddles47 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 12 hours ago, Pint of Adnams said: Not sure what you are inferring - the sets were orientated in the same direction and in the same order, the only difference being on the Down workings the locomotive was at the Country end and Observation Car at the rear (London End), with just those two being reversed on the Up working. Or am I missing something...? What i meant was , judging by the pic i saw on the website, the magnetic couplings are attached the south end only.(coach A) However i’m guessing they will be detachable/attachable as per the normal way , in and out the NEM pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiddles47 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Hornby now saying Summer 24 for the release date for these coaches. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie K Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 There’s a brief mention of the Coronation stock in Hornby’s latest livestream. Currently at the factory feedback stage. Next will be ‘running’ samples, then decorated samples. Interesting to hear about the chrome effect they’re going for and how much work has been going into the articulation mechanisms, inter-carriage screening and running characteristics. Sounded like it’s been trickier than was portrayed in the ‘Model World’ TV show. In shops by summer seems optimistic given no proper samples yet. Either way, if Hornby is taking its time to make sure these are done ‘right’ (correct pre-war doors, no visible capacitors, innovative couplings) it’s a positive. Wonder if the decorates samples will show printed or raised lettering? My money’s on the former, but we live in hope… 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 02/11/2023 at 20:17, OliverBytham said: There’s a brief mention of the Coronation stock in Hornby’s latest livestream. Currently at the factory feedback stage. Next will be ‘running’ samples, then decorated samples. Interesting to hear about the chrome effect they’re going for and how much work has been going into the articulation mechanisms, inter-carriage screening and running characteristics. Sounded like it’s been trickier than was portrayed in the ‘Model World’ TV show. In shops by summer seems optimistic given no proper samples yet. Either way, if Hornby is taking its time to make sure these are done ‘right’ (correct pre-war doors, no visible capacitors, innovative couplings) it’s a positive. Wonder if the decorates samples will show printed or raised lettering? My money’s on the former, but we live in hope… Why does my hear sink at the mention of "innovative couplings"? Glad to hear these coaches aren't imminent - more time to save up for them. It's been an expensive month. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie K Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 The drip feed of info continues here: https://uk.Hornby.com/community/blog-and-news/engine-shed/coronation-coached-intricate-parts 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted November 24, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2023 And congratulations to @Jesse Sim !! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie K Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Ooh, what’s that I spy on Hornby’s Warley stand? First time we’ve seen a full Coronation set formed up? As seen in Hornby’s latest Instagram story. Can’t get to Warley this weekend so if anyone can get some better pictures and details on the couplings, ping them on here! Looks like there’s an ideal 2nd radius test track local 😂 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2023 Closer up.. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted November 25, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2023 29 minutes ago, adb968008 said: Closer up.. Are the black ends / roof curves authentic? CJI. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 2 hours ago, cctransuk said: Are the black ends / roof curves authentic? CJI. End looks like it's a separate moulding possibly unpainted or a different plastic to the main body. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted November 25, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Pre Grouping fan said: End looks like it's a separate moulding possibly unpainted or a different plastic to the main body. That is my impression- worryingly reminiscent of the ancient, original Gresley coaches. CJI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 25/11/2023 at 08:42, 31A said: And congratulations to @Jesse Sim !! I’m scared, whatever I’ve done I can explain. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Johan DC Posted November 27, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2023 I suppose it is about winning the picture contest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRail642fan Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 these are listed as discontinued by Hattons, does this mean that they've simply sold out on the pre-orders? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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