RMweb Premium 7013 Posted December 24, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2010 Not much longer folks, Just between me and you I reckon they will release something to do with railways, but I am not revealing my source. Hope everyone involved with RMweb in whatever capacity has a wonderful Christmas and New Year and we all look forward to another great year of model railways. And its my 400th posting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 If I were Simon Kohler I would read this thread for that purpose, ie as a source of ideas. There have certainly been plenty of good, well-informed suggestions floated this year. Dear Mr Kohler, Can I please have a Cl.120 DMU, HUO hopper wagons and a Peckett 0-4-0ST for 2013. Thank you Sir. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakaleigh Doke Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 has anyone else mentioned the fact that Rail Express have already published what will be produced?! still will check at midnight to see the pictures! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 has anyone else mentioned the fact that Rail Express have already published what will be produced? Erm, yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60B Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 has anyone else mentioned the fact that Rail Express have already published what will be produced?! still will check at midnight to see the pictures! Yes. First rule of fight club, don't talk about whats in REX. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mow Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Blue liveried 6023 King Edward 11, Lode Star, Blue Train 303, Merchant Navy in Black. Pure speculation of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Is this announcement coming at the time between 23:59 and 00:01 RM Web time, or real time? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ianmaccormac Posted December 24, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2010 Well I must go to sleep now or Santa won't be visiting me, or the wife, or the kids! I have thoroughly enjoyed all the speculaion this year and I would like to see a Stroudley Gladstone, E1 or with minor mods a D1, an upgraded Terrier and possibly an E4. Yes I model the LBSCR! But all (ish) available to scan and all lasted some time. The Atlantic will have to wait a bit longer for the chaps on the Bluebell! Have a wonderful Christmas everyone. As they say on the USA threads 'Remember the reason for the Season!' I shall look forward to the reveal when I get back from 9.30 morning mass. Cheers Ian in Blackpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Is this announcement coming at the time between 23:59 and 00:01 RM Web time, or real time? I always use this http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.co.uk/ to time announcements to try and hit 00:00:01 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Well I must go to sleep now or Santa won't be visiting me, or the wife, or the kids! Me too; went to Mass this evening so I can have a lie-in tomorrow. Didn't help me with Andy's very devious first question of the quiz though Will find out what Hornby has to offer tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglian Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I kind of thought it would be nice if Hornby did the Brighton Atlantic now and donated a couple of quid per unit sold towards getting the real thing completed but I doubt such a move would appeal to Hornby or their shareholders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flood Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Less than an hour to go - now I'm getting really excited! This is better than Christmas.....hang on a minute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 So no real reason for any embargo. "Staff training", if necessary, can be done before any embargo. And magazines can adjust their print runs to suit (or do Hornby think magazines are more important than their customers ?) - in addition, only one or two magazines are going to be the "lucky" ones to be printed near the announcemnt date. The embargo is out-of-date, a relic of the pre-internet era. Hornby should try to keep up with the times. . Am I missing something ? But I feel the embargo is because of the internet era. Before the internet we waited for the catalogue or the magazine in February or March that contained the info. This has been a great topic, amazing that everyone (well nearly everyone) has been so disciplined , its been fun to read and fantastic publicity for Hornby. Froth thats what you get on a pint of Guiness,this has been intelligent , articulate informed discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 As we approach midnight I'll lock this topic off as the actual Announcement topic will take over; otherwise things may get too fragmented. There will certainly be some bragging rights exercised in the new topic from some folk who contributed to this well conducted topic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bob Reid Posted December 24, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2010 What? you couldn't manage to get Carol Vorderman to do the countdown clock! (sheesh)....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Nope, she said she was 5 consonants and 2 vowels too busy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 :-) Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Ooh! Nearly there! Just before we go, I'd like to place my bet on Hornby announcing a range of, . . . 00 gauge items! Merry Christmas all, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Whatever the outcome, I wish Hornby and their retailers a prosperous 2011. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCAR6015 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Not long to go now. Time to break out the mincepies and brandy. Best wishes to all for a Happy Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Aye. Christmas greetings from the 10th Legion, up here on The Wall. For my money, two eastern types, one Southern or Western, and maybe, just maybe, something Scottish! All the best! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Well we blew past 800 posts with a big uptick today - hardly surprising really. The 16-day average is safely over 50 posts a day. This was clearly an interesting topic! Embargoes are hardly caused by the internet age. They are an essential part of permitting a professional journalist to write a cogently edited story, which is something we don't see nearly enough of in the 24 hour 'news' cycle. A side benefit in this case is all the additional excitement and interest that gets generated. The free publicity for Hornby is beneficial too. Many of us will make purchase decisions in about 15 minutes time. That's hardly bad for business! Thank you Andy for remaining true to a spirit of integrity and professionalism. I have enjoyed this thread enormously. Merry Christmas all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacon Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Although I shall be tuned in here as usual for the best presentation of the information we've all been waiting for, I'm sure I can't be the only one strangely mesmerised by the seconds ticking away on the countdown on the Hornby website! All despite the fact that I have my copy of Rail Express beside me anyway! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I should have been in bed an hour ago according to her indoors, and there's the sound of chains rattling down the hallway...... Shock-horror, its nearly midnight... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I should have been in bed an hour ago according to her indoors, and there's the sound of chains rattling down the hallway...... Shock-horror, its nearly midnight... It's the ghost of I.K. Brunel with all those anchor chains from was it the "Great Western" or the "Great Eastern" in the famous photograph. See here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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