The Black Hat Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Not sure about the tender, but thats definately the smokebox I wanted on the B1. The Cab is probably of more use, being suitable for J39, D49, and more importantly, K1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 It would be a reckless and foolhardy man who netted against a K1 appearing in the next year or two. Useful machine with GE, NE and some Scottish potential too. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINJA Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Can we extend that to a year or three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Don't see why not. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Yeah but do we have to! Hope not.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 In due course B1's, B17's and an O1 is heading my way. As well as a K1 a really nice V2 would be appreciated. I'll stop w**hl**ting now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I wonder where they're going to go with that tender now it's in their armoury? Dave. O4/8 ?? Cheers, Peter C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I was actually quite surprised Bachmann didn't go for an O4/8, to "head off" Hornby if you will. However on reflection, it makes some sense that we would see the D11 and J11 rumble in first before any other reuse of the O4 chassis (in the GWR vein, for instance). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D605Eagle Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would have thought that Bachmann saw that a D11 and J11 would have far greater sales potential than yet another slight variation on the O4 theme. I still think Hornby were nuts doing an O1 instead of a K. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would refer Mr Eagle to the quote in my signature Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I still think Hornby were nuts doing an O1 instead of a K. On the basis that the L1 "hasn't sold" I suspect whereas the reality is a little different. No, Hornby made a good choice. They now have what amounts to a "collection" of sorts, with L1, B1 and O1 all being able to be purchased and run alongside each other. All share some components, no doubt, particularly when you examine the B1 and compare to the earlier L1. Then of course, there's the point that this adds a "heavy freight" locomotive to complement their mixed traffic and express engines from the same region. A similar thing is happening with the Grange, Castle, 28XX and now the heavy tanks, I suspect. I think - personally - it was genius when you consider the reuse of the Thompson boiler, cab and the possibilities the tender, cylinders and valve gear give them. I would not be surprised to see a B2 or a K1 in the future on the basis of commonality of parts. I have pre-ordered a few O1s along with the Thompson coaches and a single B17 for good measure. We - those with an LNER bias (admittedly particularly in certain areas) really have been spoiled by the major manufacturers in some regards, in the last decade or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluex5 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 It's horses fpr courses. For the area I model a K1 is no good, but I can justify as many K3's as my wallet will stand, yet folk modelling other areas will need lots of K1's. The 01 is welcomed as I love large freight locos (and can justify one based on geography) and it's another proper LNER design to add variety rather than loads of 04's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 The O1 is as much use to me as an ashtray on my bike, but it's a great looking model and being an LNER type, I'll find it hard to resist. They know that sort of thing about me... Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would have thought that Bachmann saw that a D11 and J11 would have far greater sales potential than yet another slight variation on the O4 theme. I still think Hornby were nuts doing an O1 instead of a K. I really wouldn't be surprised to see a K1 in the next year or so.....Hornby must have almost all the parts for one now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would refer Mr Eagle to the quote in my signature Opinions are like backsides - everybody's got one and everyone thinks everyone else's stinks! Bemused, Ian Isn't the whole gist of the thread based on the exchange of opinions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hopefully Hornby will stick a decent V2 on front of that nice B1 GS Tender!!!! . As for the O1 yes please. O4/8?? get Bill Bedfords upcoming 3D version coming soon. He already has the O4/5 available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dilbert Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would refer Mr Eagle to the quote in my signature Need some Coco ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D605Eagle Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I would refer Mr Eagle to the quote in my signature Absolutely nothing to do with opinions. It's laughable that just because a few people who want a model they think that everybody else must want it too. Rather opinionated dont you think? I have absolutely no interest on either an O1 or K1. Just simply because a K1 exists I do believe that more would sell than an O1. A large chunk of modelers don't even know what an O1 is. Look at opinion polls from the last few years and compare for a little assistance. I do find it rather amusing that just because I reported on here what a local model shop had said about L1 sales, loads of people get hot under the collar about it. I would like to point out that the sales of various models is nothing to do with me. I don't have any control over them, so don't get upset with me about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D605Eagle Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Need some Coco ? Class 37? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 just out of interest have Hornby done or said they are going to do their newer HST in the 2nd Intercity 125 livery? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 We - those with an LNER bias (admittedly particularly in certain areas) really have been spoiled by the major manufacturers in some regards, in the last decade or so. So true! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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