RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 25, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2012 With apologies to The Who. 'Meet the new model.Same as the old model' http://www.ehattons.com/51266/Hornby_Model_Railways_R3102_King_Class_steam_locomotive_4_6_0_6023_King_Edward_II_in_BR_Blue_as_preserved_L/StockDetail.aspx Over 100 sheets but you get a certificate. Just a heads up on this new release of the blue liveried King from Hornby.This is a limited edtion of 1000 and I think that some proceeds of sales go to the locos trust. This is one of the old locos Hornby churn out year after year when a brand new model would sell by the bucket load.Never mind.Anyone for a Javelin train set instead ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hill Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I ordered this from Hattons and its on its way now. I didn't have a King model (don't care how old it is really). Now hopefully the GCR can get the real thing back in action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'm tempted to get it! But I see its not quite how she is now as the lubricator is in the wrong place! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2012 With apologies to The Who. 'Meet the new model.Same as the old model' http://www.ehattons....tockDetail.aspx Over 100 sheets but you get a certificate. Just a heads up on this new release of the blue liveried King from Hornby.This is a limited edtion of 1000 and I think that some proceeds of sales go to the locos trust. This is one of the old locos Hornby churn out year after year when a brand new model would sell by the bucket load.Never mind.Anyone for a Javelin train set instead ! The current thread about Hornby profits evaporating indicates that they need income. Extended development times in China for new products are not helping Hornby at all, and Olympics memorabilia seem to have bombed. Producing a cash-cow model of this sort, which has a lot of what the motor industry calls "showroom appeal" ensures that there is something to keep the till ringing. Anything that keeps them afloat is good news for us all, surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Wonder who will be the first to modify her to cut-down mainline condition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 27, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2012 The current thread about Hornby profits evaporating indicates that they need income. Extended development times in China for new products are not helping Hornby at all, and Olympics memorabilia seem to have bombed. Producing a cash-cow model of this sort, which has a lot of what the motor industry calls "showroom appeal" ensures that there is something to keep the till ringing. Anything that keeps them afloat is good news for us all, surely? I was just thinking how many of the purchases of this will actually be run as I suspect its collectors who will buy it.Just think what model of the King we could have with that 'wasted' Olympics crap.Like you say its a cash cow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
banburysaint Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I have to say that the model from the pictures will be far better than my Hornby MK2 King circa 1991, which was far better than the MK1 King (19798sh). For a limited edition there is going to have be a premium, and is on a par in cost to the NRM version of the Duchess. I ordered mine soon after Hattons put it to pre order on the web, and look forward to arriving this weekend, seeing the real thing at Didcot made a definite impression, especially seeing it on the Mail exchange demonstration line. Now all i need some appropriate stock for it to hall, perhaps some Hawksworths - i will have to drop some Christmas present hints! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 The body still looks like the old Lima 'broad gauge' one to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilwell Park Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 The body still looks like the old Lima 'broad gauge' one to me. Not so. This is the latest Hornby body, 2 versions on from Lima, and not at all bad. Look at the tie between the slidebars, it's betterthan the latest Castle. Roger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Fair enough. The last time I measured a Hornby King (admittedly a long time ago), it was about 4mm too wide over the cylinders, 3mm too wide over the footplate, and had a boiler diameter Gresley would have been envious of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted September 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2012 Now hopefully the GCR can get the real thing back in action. I was a bit suprised at this comment having seen the loco newly restored on its visit to the MNR last summer. A quick Google revealed you are right to say it's now at GCR awaiting boiler work. A very sad and slightly intriguing story there. I therefore second your hope that he's back in fine fettle ASAP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I see Hornby have put the mecanical lubricator in front of the steampipe on the real 6023 it is behind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Still, there is always the Malcolm Mitchell kit. Any mistakes on it will be all your own work :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted October 3, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2012 Does anyone know what the PDN means just behind the front buffer beam? My first thought was an abbreviation for Paddington? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2012 Does anyone know what the PDN means just behind the front buffer beam? My first thought was an abbreviation for Paddington? Your first thought was absolutely correct. It was the way the GWR showed the allocation of its locos and each depot had a code which was painted in that position although in reality much closer to the back of the bufferbeam - only problem with 'PDN' was it meant that the loco was actually allocated to Old Oak Common. RE6/6 of this parish was mighty impressed by the real blue 'King' at Didcot and might well have a pic taken on our RMweb visit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted October 3, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2012 Like this you mean. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2012 Like this you mean. Terry Exactly so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 ... some appropriate stock for it to hall, ... For a star, in what manor do you want to agrange this? While it might manage a hall or three, castle saint that mobile... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG 7305 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Does anyone know what the PDN means just behind the front buffer beam? My first thought was an abbreviation for Paddington? PDN is the GWR shed code for Old Oak Common. Best regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mow Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Took some photos last year. http://www.rmweb.co....e-may-2nd-2011/ Link to others on Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/16582147@N07/sets/72157626507571951/with/5681001244/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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