DavidH Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) On 16/08/2023 at 11:05, Philou said: Was it not the GC that was built to a more continental standard? It wasn't. Although it's a compelling idea, it's just a long-standing enthusiasts' myth. Edited August 18, 2023 by DavidH 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Asterix2012 Posted August 20, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2023 On 18/08/2023 at 19:34, DavidH said: It wasn't. Although it's a compelling idea, it's just a long-standing enthusiasts' myth. The GCR London extension was opened in 1897 and the Berne gauge was agreed in 1912 so it’s pretty safe to assume the line was not built to that standard 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted August 21, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) On 16/08/2023 at 12:05, Philou said: . Was it not the GC that was built to a more continental standard? The GCR was built on the cheap. its possible those at the time, confused the two terms as it was common British perception to view Europe as a bit behind, in those times. Edited August 21, 2023 by adb968008 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestburyJack Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Any reason why this isn't on the Rapido website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kaput Posted August 21, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, PrestburyJack said: Any reason why this isn't on the Rapido website? Because it was guessed early, the planned announcement isn't until this weeks newsletter. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 OOOOH ! ........... we'll have to wait an' see what it is then. 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium it's-er Posted August 22, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22, 2023 Isn’t the newsletter due today - I’ve a recollection the 22nd was mentioned earlier by Rapido. Or was it 24th? John S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 16 minutes ago, it's-er said: Isn’t the newsletter due today - I’ve a recollection the 22nd was mentioned earlier by Rapido. Or was it 24th? John S 24th 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold papagolfjuliet Posted August 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2023 On 16/08/2023 at 00:34, adb968008 said: The s160 isnt a big machine, it looks small next to a lot of things, not least putting a HO s160 next to a HO BR01. Or as in this case in tandem with a 'small' Polish Tkh. (Photo by Dave Gibson) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 22/08/2023 at 10:55, JSpencer said: 24th Seemingly delayed 24 hours ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted August 24, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2023 Never in the field of model railways has so much froth been generated by so many over an announcement of a (possible) announcement.... Fun though! 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) Delayed by enemy action? Keep an eye on Hornby facebook for their own S160? 😂 Edited August 24, 2023 by Karl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Asterix2012 Posted August 24, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2023 7 hours ago, Karl said: Delayed by enemy action? Keep an eye on Hornby facebook for their own S160? 😂 Railroad version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zunnan Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Asterix2012 said: Railroad version? In development for an unspecified protracted period (started this morning) and available next month. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold papagolfjuliet Posted August 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2023 8 hours ago, Zunnan said: In development for an unspecified protracted period (started this morning) and available next month. ...in all the popular liveries for just long enough to swamp the market and then never, ever again. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Asterix2012 Posted August 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2023 29 minutes ago, papagolfjuliet said: ...in all the popular liveries for just long enough to swamp the market and then never, ever again. Including CocaCola? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidoandy Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 We are a cynical lot aren't we? 1 5 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 54 minutes ago, Asterix2012 said: Including CocaCola? Nah - he said POPULAR liveries ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted August 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2023 20 hours ago, Karl said: Delayed by enemy action? Keep an eye on Hornby facebook for their own S160? 😂 I think that sort of marketing 'initiative' (based on pinching the ideas of others) might well have ceased at Hornby! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: I think that sort of marketing 'initiative' (based on pinching the ideas of others) might well have ceased at Hornby! Possibly! I'm just really happy it looks like we're going to get an S160 as I have always wanted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mo Arts Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Asterix2012 said: Including CocaCola? Is Pepsi alright? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Do we need to continue with this thread now there's an "official one too ??!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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