RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2016 Henry Ford would be so proud! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted January 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2016 Makes you realise how big a J39 is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium it's-er Posted January 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2016 Given Hornby have mastered a locomotive as small as the J15, it seems to me they can turn their attention with equanimity to the J21. Similarly small, similar model design issues .... and of course a lovely complement to their forthcoming Q6. Here's hoping! John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwich station Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I bought a J15 today, what a lovely runner it is. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) I bought a J15 today, what a lovely runner it is. In my opinion probably the best they have ever produced, twin flywheels metal body brilliant Hopefully with the current Hornby situation, its not going to be a case of get one whilst you can! Edited February 13, 2016 by Stevelewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertiedog Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Just bought one at the new offer price, fantastic bargain, runs well straight from the box, very quiet, and smooth. In black early BR livery, so it can sneak in to my new basically Southern biased layout, despite being GER of course. The loco is DC not DCC at the moment. Hornby have improved the quality of the motors etc., now. Just waiting on the Peckett 040 appearing soon, for an industrial section. Stephen. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Good on you bertiedog. The one thing to be aware of is the tender can feel a bit light. I have 2 now as one needs to have some spare parts due to a misshap. Both run or ran perfectly. I am interested in installing sound in one of mine eventually. (Well as soon as the budget can allow!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANT Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) Hello All Had mine arrive on Friday, and got round to testing it last night, ran beautifully at out the box, mine has had sound fitted by Hattons, though it took a look through the internet to work out how to turn the sound on, as no instructions came with it, but now I know that it is Function 1. Sounds great, just need to take it down the Club when we have our next test track night to give it a proper run. As being a diesel man, this is my first steam loco from Hornby, and it is very nicely made. Thanks SEEYA ANT Edited June 19, 2016 by ANT 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 In my opinion probably the best they have ever produced, twin flywheels metal body brilliant Hopefully with the current Hornby situation, its not going to be a case of get one whilst you can! Well I was wrong there are still some in the retailers 4 months on........................ I have just bought another one just £75.00 which is £35.00 LESS than the first one I bought when launched! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 There's always a risk but it can be very rewarding to play the long game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 There's always a risk but it can be very rewarding to play the long game. Quite agree, but sometimes...................................etc!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Hi guys, I also was lucky at the end of May when I received a J15 as part of my birthday gift Just got around to making a video featuring it, runs like a dream but does have daylight under the cab roof, not sure if you can see it in the film? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J C Fenton Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I love these locomotives, but I've come a bit late to the party. The originals (Y14s) had 2 cab styles. I believe a batch of the later ones had a larger, lower scoop out of the cab sheets. Am I right in thinking that Hornby produced both? Also, LNER raised the cab roofs. Do all the Hornby versions have this feature? Would some kind person mind re-capping what variants Hornby has so far produced and what it has announced? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted September 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2016 I don't know about the side sheets, but Hornby has produced both types of roof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I don't know about the side sheets, but Hornby has produced both types of roof. Interesting. It is not beyond the realms of possibility that one might appear back-dated on Castle Aching, in the far off future. Unlined goods black for 1905, I would think, but with the option of an air-braked one in Prussian Blue, which brings us back to JC's question about the side sheets. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pint of Adnams Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) I love these locomotives, but I've come a bit late to the party. The originals (Y14s) had 2 cab styles. I believe a batch of the later ones had a larger, lower scoop out of the cab sheets. Am I right in thinking that Hornby produced both? Also, LNER raised the cab roofs. Do all the Hornby versions have this feature? Would some kind person mind re-capping what variants Hornby has so far produced and what it has announced? Both the low and high cab side sheets and both the 'D' and 'parallel' slots in the tenders. The separate LNER steel cab roof modelled allows for the original lower wooden roof as an alternative but AFAIK there is not yet a version backdated that far. If there was then there would need to be other changes to boiler type/dome position and chimney type/Ramsbottom safety valves/whistle position/no tender coal rails, more types of wheel and coupling rods and the brake rods outside the wheels on the contractor-built lot. Edited September 26, 2016 by Pint of Adnams Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellD Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Both the low and high cab side sheets and both the 'D' and 'parallel' slots in the tenders. The separate LNER steel cab roof modelled allows for the original lower wooden roof as an alternative but AFAIK there is not yet a version backdated that far. If there was then there would need to be other changes to boiler type/dome position and chimney type/Ramsbottom safety valves/whistle position/no tender coal rails, more types of wheel and coupling rods and the brake rods outside the wheels on the contractor-built lot. I think this is the version you are looking for with the lower cab roof. http://www.hattons.co.uk/69489/Hornby_R3230_Class_J15_0_6_0_7524_in_LNER_Black/StockDetail.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 If you can find someone who's built the Gibson kit as a later version, the etches for the older cabsides should be spare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pint of Adnams Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) I think this is the version you are looking for with the lower cab roof. http://www.hattons.co.uk/69489/Hornby_R3230_Class_J15_0_6_0_7524_in_LNER_Black/StockDetail.aspx Thanks and well done to Hornby - off my radar as my modelling period is BR(GE) 1950-1962. Edit - still a 'late' version though as the chimney is not the original stovepipe and has Ross pop safety valves and tender coal rails added. As it was scrapped in March 1936 it seems an odd choice by Hornby. Edited September 27, 2016 by Pint of Adnams 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHertsGER Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 If you can find someone who's built the Gibson kit as a later version, the etches for the older cabsides should be spare. Anybody want a set? I have spares... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXEA! Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I see Hornby have 65469 with red coupling rods due for release at some point this year. I already have a J15 but this particular release looks rather nice with the red coupling rods, I was just wondering if anyone can advise when it received them? I suspect this was circa 1960 for railtour and shed mascot duties, but if anyone can confirm that'd be great. If it gained them in early 50's then I'll be having one! Similarly, 65471 gained red rods, anyone know when this particular example gained them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 May 1960 according to this website. Interesting about the tender change as well. https://buckjumper.wordpress.com/locos/j15-65469/ I'm pondering about getting one of these seeing as there are a few offers on. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted May 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) May 1960 according to this website. Interesting about the tender change as well. https://buckjumper.wordpress.com/locos/j15-65469/ I'm pondering about getting one of these seeing as there are a few offers on. Jason They are cheap as chips - though haven't got down to £40 mark of the Q1's at Hattons (back in the day)... YET Edited May 8, 2017 by toboldlygo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted May 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) They are cheap as chips - though haven't got down to £40 mark of the Q1's at Hattons (back in the day)... YET Kernow has early crest ones for £55 at present. Edited May 8, 2017 by Tim Hall 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiket4 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Hornby Hobbies shop at the Swindon outlet were selling them off at £75. Regards Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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