RMweb Premium M.I.B Posted February 7, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2012 The twenty pound notes are burning a hole in the bottom of the piggy bank. Anyone know when the Mikados are due in the emporiae? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 The consensus will be that they're towards the tail end of the year so I'd line the pig with some asbestos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hornby's trade website currently estimating November.... We know what you are putting on your Christmas list! For the sake of completeness, the 42xx and 52xx are currently expected in October. However, be aware that these are likely to change a 2012 progresses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D605Eagle Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Modelrail direct has the exact date of 19th November. Not sure where they spun that from! Is that Warley weekend or summat? I've one on order from them anyways, so time will tell if they are right or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 7, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2012 They'll be here when they arrive (and I hope they do as budget provision has been made in my case). Only thing I'm not doing is pre-ordering the 42XX and 5205 (especially the latter) until details are a bit clearer; the 72XX is already lined up and will be firmed up on my next trip to 'ampshire in a couple of weeks time. But it is a potentially big Western year with latest 2251 tender variant, the ROD, the Kernow weathered D63XX, possibly the Kernow D6XX, probably(?) the Dukedog, and the big tanks; so it's just as well I've got an insurance policy maturing in a few months time . And perhaps another instance of the subject Andy opened up last year about 'too much at once' although in this case being particularly pertinent to those with a certain modelling interest and not just the retailers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Modelrail direct has the exact date of 19th November. Not sure where they spun that from! Is that Warley weekend or summat? The Hornby trade website gives an exact date for expected arrival at Hornby, and that is where the 19th is quoted. However, this is more than likely to change due to any number of circumstances, such as a slow boat from China. So an accurate date is not relevant at this stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dilbert Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 As Stationmaster mentioned, budget has also been set aside - whether it arrives 19th Nov, 19th Dec of this year or even during the early months of 2013 is not a problem - I hope for the retail trade it arrives at the right moment... dilbert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 From what I've read on here, it only needs Bachmann to throw in a few GWR engines to create negative equity in some quarters.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 7, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2012 From what I've read on here, it only needs Bachmann to throw in a few GWR engines to create negative equity in some quarters.... Strong stuff this insurance (policy), I hope (but it might get a little stretched if it's the right sort of coaches that are promised). But talking about 'negative equity' and Hornby's profit warning I watched a chap in Alton the other day placing his pre-orders for Hornby releases this year, he was past £350 when I had to leave to collect Mrs Stationmaster from the dentist - and he was still going strong (and not ordering anything Western!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I watched a chap in Alton the other day placing his pre-orders for Hornby releases this year, he was past £350 when I had to leave.... I thought Bob was sounding happier....Although 3 Hornby locos and a bag of chips would soon use up the 350 quid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I thought Bob was sounding happier....Although 3 Hornby locos and a bag of chips would soon use up the 350 quid. Or just a 2P an a nice piece of cod.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium M.I.B Posted February 8, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2012 It is indeed an expensive year for followers of the righteous. Not going for a 42XX,or a 52XX - just the 72XX and the ROD. Sounds painless when you say it like that - not the £250 it will be. An extra £10 a week going into the pig (have given up the fags): a 72XX and ROD will be a fine reward. Am considering the Dukedog but it would have to be changed to one of the named ones that survived until the end - TrePolandPen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It is indeed an expensive year for followers of the righteous.. Am considering the Dukedog but it would have to be changed to one of the named ones that survived until the end - TrePolandPen I think you might want to check that, as I believe this one was the prototype for the class and had smaller drivers than the rest of them. Cheers, Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrhos1920 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Well I've already got a set of Ultrascale wheels for the 42xx and a set of Studiolithe for the 72xx. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D605Eagle Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I hope they dont use that ruddy awful front pony design thats fitted to the LMS large tanks. I have a permenantly dead Fowler tank thanks to that and the fact its impossiable to rebuild a stripped down chassis that works again...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 8, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2012 I hope they dont use that ruddy awful front pony design thats fitted to the LMS large tanks. I have a permenantly dead Fowler tank thanks to that and the fact its impossiable to rebuild a stripped down chassis that works again...... ... and I think they are going to find the 2-8-2T chassis something of a challenge, after all Swindon did! We shall just have to wait and see what comes forth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 But it is a potentially big Western year with latest 2251 tender variant, the ROD, the Kernow weathered D63XX, possibly the Kernow D6XX, probably(?) the Dukedog, and the big tanks. And what with Bachmann about to announce a 94xx Pannier too................ooops did I just say that out loud!?! Anyone want to buy a kidney? Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 8, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2012 And what with Bachmann about to announce a 94xx Pannier too................ooops did I just say that out loud!?! Anyone want to buy a kidney? Andy. Don't worry Andy - I can do you 3 Lima ones nice and cheap - I'll even throw in the chassis if you promise not to charge me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium M.I.B Posted February 8, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2012 ... and I think they are going to find the 2-8-2T chassis something of a challenge, after all Swindon did! We shall just have to wait and see what comes forth The 28XXs I have are fine............ My Lima 61XX struggles occaisionally with the front truck tho. Not fussed about the 94XX from Bachmann - I have a beautiful kit one (Ks?) made by M.I.B Senior. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 8, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2012 And what with Bachmann about to announce a 94xx Pannier too................ooops did I just say that out loud!?! Anyone want to buy a kidney? Andy. Another load of junk will be appearing on Ebay then Andy. Looking forward to the 72xx though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium M.I.B Posted February 8, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2012 I think you might want to check that, as I believe this one was the prototype for the class and had smaller drivers than the rest of them. Cheers, Jeff From the GWR Archive: The only difference between 3265 and the production 'Earl' locomotives was the use of 3 feet 2 inches bogie wheels instead of 3 feet 8 inches. If this does get purchased, it is timewise out of synch with just about everything else I have apart from some clerestories, a small County and a Dean Goods, all of which are liveried in a much earlier period. So it would have to be "timewarped" into the running sequence. With so much "flexibility" I guess I can ignore 2mm of front bogie wheel difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted February 10, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 10, 2012 Just received the latest Hornby newsletter and it includes confirmation of the numbers and liveries for these locos: 42XX: R3123X - GWR Monogram 2-8-0T Running No. 4283 R3124X - Early BR 2-8-0T Running No. 4266 52XX: R3125X - Great Western 2-8-0T Running No. 5283 R3126X - Late BR 2-8-0T Running No. 5243 72XX: R3127X - Great Western 2-8-2T Running No. 7202 R3128X - Late BR 2-8-2T Running No. 7229 I think these are the same as what was quoted recently. The Hornby website is also updated, but for these X = DCC Fitted versions only. The DCC Ready webpages haven't been updated yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 10, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2012 R3127 7202 is a model of one of the being restored engines, in this case at Didcot.The second photo is in the livery I would have preferred.Its getting on for 40 years of waiting for preserving. http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/locos/7202/7202.html http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/locos/7202/7202pic_old.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 10, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2012 Just received the latest Hornby newsletter and it includes confirmation of the numbers and liveries for these locos: 42XX: R3123X - GWR Monogram 2-8-0T Running No. 4283 R3124X - Early BR 2-8-0T Running No. 4266 52XX: R3125X - Great Western 2-8-0T Running No. 5283 R3126X - Late BR 2-8-0T Running No. 5243 72XX: R3127X - Great Western 2-8-2T Running No. 7202 R3128X - Late BR 2-8-2T Running No. 7229 I think these are the same as what was quoted recently. The Hornby website is also updated, but for these X = DCC Fitted versions only. The DCC Ready webpages haven't been updated yet. These running numbers are the same as those advised some weeks back to retailers and thus still will involve either inaccuracies on some locos or reflect a greater variety in mouldings that than we could have hoped for. 7202 is, I reckon, the best choice of a 72XX t use for research as it has been in the most complete state although it is currently in pieces at Didcot - and for the GWR/early BR modellers it gives a choice of 20 running numbers (and 18 - from my research so far - for those modelling their later BR years) although the presence or otherwise of the patching of the side tanks might present a problem (far easier to add than remove I think). If however they accurately model 7229 with its different motion bar cross frame and bunker rivet pattern it adds a choice of another 14 numbers but somehow I wonder if that will happen with a new model in the first year of issue. Doesn't worry me which version it is as renumbering is no problem (I hope - I'm assuming the plates will be available) so I'm definitely pre-ordering. The choice of 5205 numbers is odd. 5383 reputedly never entered traffic - spending 3 years in store prior to rebuilding into 7208 while 5243 seems to have lasted well into the 1950s, and was possibly withdrawn, with a straight footplate. I'll b ehanging fire on ordering until I see what we'll actually be getting with these two. The two 42Xx numbers stand up ok for their respective periods as locos which hadn't received outside steampipes or revised footplates so should present no problems in terms of correct detail so again, I think, quite safe to pre-order. In any event having previously sounded the alarm bells one hopes that Hornby will have read this, or will read it, and will not spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar by choosing incorrect running numbers http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/49734-gwr-8-coupled-tank-engines/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Patience is clearly not a virtue in the world of forthcoming engines. Well I've already got a set of Ultrascale wheels for the 42xx ..... Oh, was it you who swiped that set on eBay which went for £67 recently? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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