RMweb Premium 7013 Posted October 20, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2010 It is very quiet on the B17 front, I do not know when said loco is due, probably 2011, but there has been very little (dare I say it) frothing about this loco, mind you there has been very little info from Hornby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Hi, So far I've seen clear versions of the tenders and I think a version of the body somewhere (get exactly remember when or where or even if I did see it!) Other than that, very little so far! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicor Models Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 According to the Hornby trade website all versions are due to arrive at Margate on the 20th December as of today (20.10.10). Although I use the site as a guide I have found the dates to be a bit of a movable feast both ways. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulG Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 We asked the Hornby rep the same question at the Peterborough show at the weekend, but he wouldn't be drawn, although acknowledged a Christmas release would be good for sales! Regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 22, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2010 Ha! I saw the title to this thread and thought it was about the B17 having already been released, and that it was a very quiet runner!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 It would be good to see them on Dec 20th, but that will take over a week before I get it in OZ because of the Christmas holiday period. I have ordered the BR version and will buy a LNER version with my favorite football team 'Liverpool', but will have to wait for that one. It would also be good to see a photo of the production version soon, but we will have to be patient, as with the Schools class loco, they were not released till the following year so it may be 2011 when we see them. MArk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Favourite team Liverpool.... tish tish... I wonder how many people will buy such popular teams that there are in Football at the moment...... Not to worry though its meant tounge in cheek Just bet they dont do Newcastle United though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Just bet they dont do Newcastle United though! I doubt it will as the real loco (2858) only carried the name for 1 week before moving to Anglia and becoming "East Anglian Regiment" have to do a renaming job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted October 27, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 27, 2010 I doubt it will as the real loco (2858) only carried the name for 1 week before moving to Anglia and becoming "East Anglian Regiment" have to do a renaming job. Yes true, but what a choice for some collectors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hill Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Hope they do another Arsenal one. I know there was the BR early crest one originally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian D Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Haway the Lads! "Sunderland" would be my pick!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Haway the Lads! "Sunderland" would be my pick!! Would that one carry the number 616 5-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 22, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2010 On Modelfair website this a.m. Delivery of these & 4VEP delayed until New Year--news from Hornby,apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 March for BR ones and May for LNER. So a longer wait. I will be in the UK when the LNER one arrives, well that is if it arrives as planned. "Look forward" as the LNER Motto says Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 To alleviate my disappointment at the lack of a J15 in the Hornby 2011 programme, I have been looking again at the forthcoming B17. Looking at the 2011 list, it appears Hornby are initally doing two versions ( if you ignore livery/weathering variations) - a B17/2 with GE type tender, and a B17/6 with a LNER group standard tender. I'm modelling the Cambridgeshire (nee Huntingdonshire) in the 1950's. March and Cambridge sheds had lots of B17's, but all the ones I can find pictures of are B17/6s with GE tenders. So what do I do? The proposed Hornby B17/6 has the wrong tender. The B17/2 has the right tender, but the wrong boiler. B17/2s were being rebuilt to B17/6up to 1958, but the bulk of the rebuilds appear to have taken place in the early 1950's(1950-1951) and I want to model post 1954 (or thereabouts). Suitable ones for my model all seem to have been rebuilt to B17/6 relatively early on. The risk is if I wait for Hornby to do a B17/6 with the right tender for my period and location it will never happen, and i will be left without a B17. My inclination is to get the B17/2 with the right tender and either leave things as they are, or modify the boiler - the visible difference appears to be in the number and location of the washout plugs. Any other changes I should bear in mind I'm not an expert on the variations in the class so would appreciate the input of others to get things right. I was undecided as the the best forum to post this in - start a question/query thread, or post in an existing topic discussing the specific product- I've gone for the latter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted December 27, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 27, 2010 . So what do I do? The proposed Hornby B17/6 has the wrong tender. The B17/2 has the right tender, but the wrong boiler. B17/2s were being rebuilt to B17/6up to 1958, but the bulk of the rebuilds appear to have taken place in the early 1950's(1950-1951) and I want to model post 1954 (or thereabouts). Suitable ones for my model all seem to have been rebuilt to B17/6 relatively early on. Buy one of each, swop the tenders and sell the other one on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Buy one of each, swop the tenders and sell the other one on Please bear in mind we are in recession, if not now then shortly. So things being 'late' and the lack of 'All New' offerings is not unexpected, from a commercial point of view. B1s & A1s use many components all ready designed & paid for! I think this is the logic behind a very clever Hornby managment team, as they are not immune from the financial crisis we are entering. More Railroad stuff to come, I am certain! Thats what the big shops want, not superdetailed expensive locomotives such as 73s, 47s, J27s etc. We will see! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian D Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Took this very poor picture at Ally Pally this weekend so there is at least one in the country! Seriously, does anyone have any more news about when they might arrive, especially the BR versions? Regards to all. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 March 2011 according to Hattons. Hmm not likely then.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 One from yesterday Looks very nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Very nice, and the tender looks very similar to that on the old B12/3 from the same company. Hmmm... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Hornby trade website showing arrival of the BR ones at Margate in the 1st week of May The LNER B17 due to arrive at Hornby on May 18th. These dates are subject to change, so do not take them as being 'set in stone' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klink Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Nice!!! Always good to see more LNER locos. Very good looking model. I saw another shot of this loco in either Model Rail or Hornby magazine, livery is crisp, shape looks good. Should make a great addition! I feel nothing but sympathy for those who want anything either than the /2 or /6 Hornby has produced. Maybe we'll be seeing tenders plonked onto ebay soon enough... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian D Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Well, Christmas has come and gone and so has May. What's the latests rumours about when the B17s might be arriving on a (very) slow boat from China then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailsbury Hall Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Mid to late August I believe is the latest estimate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.