Bernard Lamb Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Surprised that no one else has posted this. In The Times this morning a report that Hornby is entering into an agreement with The Royal Mint to distribute, through it's dealer network, special 50p pieces for the 2012 Olympics. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 13, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2010 I wonder if they will have an 'R' number? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold LH&JC Posted November 13, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2010 I hope they get the livery and all the detail variations right! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 What is the position on spares ? Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Wonder how much the box-shifters will sell them for? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I bet the curved edges will be 2nd radius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 It's part of the process for developing prototypical wheelflats for the 4VEP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Surprised that no one else has posted this. In The Times this morning a report that Hornby is entering into an agreement with The Royal Mint to distribute, through it's dealer network, special 50p pieces for the 2012 Olympics. Bernard Nice to know about this ........from RMweb.... Regards Trevor....a Hornby dealer !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlethorpe Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Surprised that no one else has posted this. In The Times this morning a report that Hornby is entering into an agreement with The Royal Mint to distribute, through it's dealer network, special 50p pieces for the 2012 Olympics. Bernard This was part of the announcement of half-yearly results on Friday. You look in Investor Relations on the Hornby website or following this link... http://online.hemscottir.com/ir/hrn/ir.jsp?page=news-item&item=538475082287121 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Nice to know about this ........from RMweb.... Regards Trevor....a Hornby dealer !! Here, here, Trevor Mike.... another Hornby dealer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 7013 Posted November 14, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2010 The 'Railraod' version should sell for about 32p! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboy Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 How long before the embossing counters start criticizing it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted November 14, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2010 Do they come DCC ready? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Ava_Hay Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Did you notice that the shares went up as a result of the announcement. Methinks the City are concerned about Hornby and its China problems. The Royal Mint, Hornby how much more British can you get. I wonder if the coin is produced in China and when you phone to get it, a voice from the Raj answers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 14, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2010 The 'Railraod' version should sell for about 32p! And they'll sell at 70p or more on ebay............ Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 7013 Posted November 15, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2010 They will be produced in a foreign country..... Not China ....But Wales I think I will wait for the weathered version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 How is the Captain going to justify one of these on the Somerset and Dorset? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmustu Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I think the number will be too modern for my period, anyone know if they'll be released with a pre decimalisation number? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I think I will wait for the weathered version. Im going to hold on for the DCC sound one... m0rris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 7013 Posted November 16, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2010 AFAIK it only has one sound function....Kerching! It is so refreshing to have a thread that is a bit of fun!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gribble Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I heard an unconfirmed rumour that due to the pre-production samples being the wrong shade of nickel silver, the initial production run slot will now be missed and they wont be released until 2013 at the earliest... *gribble* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmg Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 What a strange announcement. Anything to make news! I never associated the Royal Mint with Hornby retailers. Post Offices Yes. Hornby No. As you can buy Olympic coins direct from the Royal Mint will the Hornby coins be from a new range? If so, will Hornby retailers see a flurry of coin collectors banging on their doors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted November 16, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2010 There is conversion potential too. You could file the corners off to make a passable 10p piece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Can it be re-gauged to finescale standards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Can it be re-gauged to finescale standards? You joke, but anyone who has had the pleasure of using a TfL ticket machine will tell you, some coins are randomly rejected, only to be accepted when you've given them a good scuffing on the side of the machine. This is clearly because they are fractionally out of gauge and don't meet machine standards. (this doesn't explain the ones that get rejected twice and then go through unmodified a third time, once one (namely me) has given the machine a good talking to!) Next on the new releases is a level crossing, with one lane blocked off for olympic traffic only! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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