Edge Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Morning all, couldn’t actually find a bespoke Turbomotive thread to put these in. Had a brief chat about it with Montana. The EP in black is the loco in LMS condition and the bare metal engine is BR condition with the smoke deflectors. Apparently these are early EPs and have been made with as many tooling options as possible in order to test them, so they aren’t exactly representative of the finished product. Good and hefty models tho, so am personally looking forward to my LMS version. 9 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Edge said: Morning all, couldn’t actually find a bespoke Turbomotive thread to put these in. Had a brief chat about it with Montana. The EP in black is the loco in LMS condition and the bare metal engine is BR condition with the smoke deflectors. Apparently these are early EPs and have been made with as many tooling options as possible in order to test them, so they aren’t exactly representative of the finished product. Good and hefty models tho, so am personally looking forward to my LMS version. I didn't see the black one. According to a book I have about the loco, the reverse turbine casing (on the other side) was lengthened & the smoke deflectors fitted during the same works visit & it remained in Crimson Lake for a few years longer. It would be nice for it to be re-released at a later date with the deflectors & longer turbine casing in LMS red & 1946 black. 1946 black models seem to be less common though. Maybe they are less popular? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 29, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2022 What a Beast that is. Ooooof. P 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerzilla Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 I'd really like one, as it was a fascinating prototype and my father had a footplate ride on it, but the price is twice what I'd pay. You'd think there would be a saving from the lack of valve gear! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, rogerzilla said: I'd really like one, as it was a fascinating prototype and my father had a footplate ride on it, but the price is twice what I'd pay. You'd think there would be a saving from the lack of valve gear! Personally, I can't see this being a sellout as it's very much a niche model and a one off. I do however have the LMS version on pre-order, which I'm looking forward to. Edited December 8, 2022 by Black 5 Bear 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjp23480 Posted December 8, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2022 On 28/11/2022 at 10:04, Edge said: Morning all, couldn’t actually find a bespoke Turbomotive thread to put these in. Had a brief chat about it with Montana. The EP in black is the loco in LMS condition and the bare metal engine is BR condition with the smoke deflectors. Apparently these are early EPs and have been made with as many tooling options as possible in order to test them, so they aren’t exactly representative of the finished product. Good and hefty models tho, so am personally looking forward to my LMS version. It must be a trick of the light, but the undecorated sample looks small compared to the A4 above/behind it? Its not the TT120 version is it? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daltonparva Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, sjp23480 said: It must be a trick of the light, but the undecorated sample looks small compared to the A4 above/behind it? Its not the TT120 version is it? Probably perspective as both models' tops appears to line up with the clear plastic stand angleing back to the horizontal. Edited December 9, 2022 by daltonparva 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 I think the fact that the a4 is separated from its tender is also exaggerating it’s length :) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted December 9, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2022 Nah, already got one 😉 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 14 hours ago, Edge said: I think the fact that the a4 is separated from its tender is also exaggerating it’s length :) What is nice to see of late, is that Hornby appear to have improved their livery rendition of BR Brunswick Green. Not before time, IMHO! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted March 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2023 This model featured heavily in the TV program Hornby Model World this evening. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Johan DC Posted March 13, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, gwrrob said: This model featured heavily in the TV program Hornby Model World this evening. Can non-UK residents see this program somewhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Johan DC said: Can non-UK residents see this program somewhere? Wether its geo restricted not sure but its available on-line https://uktvplay.co.uk/shows/Hornby-a-model-world/watch-online. Its the Spitfire epsiode. (9) Edited March 13, 2023 by Butler Henderson 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted March 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2023 In the programme much was made about the apparent need for the model to be as heavy as possible - hence the diecast body. Surprised me as they are using the new Princess chassis and this is already a very heavy model compared to what has come before. My 46207 certainly doesnt want for haulage capacity and in the programme they had to beef up the motor of the Turbomotive because it wouldnt reach a decent top speed - I wonder if the model is actually too heavy? 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted March 14, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, MikeParkin65 said: In the programme much was made about the apparent need for the model to be as heavy as possible - hence the diecast body. Surprised me as they are using the new Princess chassis and this is already a very heavy model compared to what has come before. My 46207 certainly doesnt want for haulage capacity and in the programme they had to beef up the motor of the Turbomotive because it wouldnt reach a decent top speed - I wonder if the model is actually too heavy? Didnt they weigh it in program - I seem to remember 564 g being mentioned . Doesnt seem overly heavy . But then can you believe anything on that program as in the need to beef up motor Edited March 14, 2023 by Legend 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted March 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Legend said: Didnt they weigh it in program - I seem to remember 564 g being mentioned . Doesnt seem overly heavy They did - heavy by Hornby standards though not by Accurascale. Just seemed strange that Hornby felt it needed to be heavier than the existing Princess on which it is based. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted March 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 13/03/2023 at 21:10, Johan DC said: Can non-UK residents see this program somewhere? I’ve been watching them on YouTube, uploaded by this member. Im in New Zealand. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 (edited) On 14/03/2023 at 11:13, MikeParkin65 said: They did - heavy by Hornby standards though not by Accurascale. Just seemed strange that Hornby felt it needed to be heavier than the existing Princess on which it is based. Hi, I think its heavy for a OO steam outline loco as they tend to have less volume to add weight low down and over the driving wheels compared to diesels and electrics. If anyone can weigh their steam outline models I would be interested as I'm developing a haulage predictor for gradients and curves. Regards Nik Edited March 15, 2023 by NIK 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted March 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 14/03/2023 at 11:07, MikeParkin65 said: In the programme much was made about the apparent need for the model to be as heavy as possible 'Heavy as possible' isn't a good idea for any toy train; if it's so heavy that when it reaches its haulage limit or an obstruction on the track it stalls rather than wheelspinning then the motor will likely overheat and eventually self destruct. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted August 27, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2023 Why is there only £21 difference between DCC ready and DCC sound fitted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PeterStiles Posted August 27, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 27, 2023 22 minutes ago, Colin_McLeod said: sound fitted? TXS sound is not very expensive... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted August 27, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2023 So it's not a normal sound chip? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PeterStiles Posted August 28, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2023 12 hours ago, Colin_McLeod said: normal sound chip I suggest you read the long thread discussing the hm7000 on the Hornby pages here... Or even read their marketing material on their web site ... But you'll have more fun reading the froth. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 14/03/2023 at 07:39, Butler Henderson said: Wether its geo restricted not sure but its available on-line https://uktvplay.co.uk/shows/Hornby-a-model-world/watch-online. Its the Spitfire epsiode. (9) Not when you run a VPN set to UK. We watch UK TV, here in Brisbane all the time. A bit odd watching BBC breakfast news at 4 in the afternoon. Mike Wiltshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free At Last Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 27/08/2023 at 19:26, Colin_McLeod said: Why is there only £21 difference between DCC ready and DCC sound fitted? I have just received an email from Hattons... Quote I am contacting you about your pre-order for the Hornby R30134TXS I wanted to inform you that the price has increased from £262.00 to £282.00. Although we strive to maintain the original pre-order price, unfortunately, we were unable to do so in this case. The non sound is £239.84 I replied with a cancellation. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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