RMweb Premium Izzy Posted February 13, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2015 My Dad who was a fireman and drove it said it was clapped out and would not pull the skin off a rice pudding! David Sounds rather like my new Farish 4F................ Izzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted February 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2015 My Dad who was a fireman and drove it said it was clapped out and would not pull the skin off a rice pudding! Sounds, like the first batch of Limby Class 59's.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2015 Looks very pretty though.Will look the belle of a layout with a couple of Hornby Gresleys of either ilk and a horse box.Hey...we're off to Newmarket! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Just when I have spent money on engines like weathered Bachmann Jubilees, Hornby Maunsell N15s and Churchward Stars this J15 arrives, and how attractive it is! Thanks Market65 for the photos. Seems Hornby really have got their A team back, although maybe an A- .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Bought one each of the two BR J15s from Hereford Models today. To my eyes it looks right, and it runs very smoothly. Notwithstanding the reservations expressed above, I think Hornby have done an excellent job with the J15, and hope they make a healthy profit from it. However, my credit card is hoping that the Bachmann 64xx doesn't appear too soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orford Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 When I mentioned the handrails, etc I was not in any way implying that Hornby have done any less than a fabulous job. After all - whoever thought that we would ever get a RTR J15 at all? I have a whole batch of them on the way and they will form almost the entire motive power on my 'Aldeburgh Branch', just as the prototypes did. Three years after starting the layout I finally have appropriate motive power, especially when they are joined by the D16/3's in a few more weeks. Now Hornby - How about that long-overdue complete re-tooling of the B12 that I keep banging on at you about? (For info - the 'banging-on' seemed rather easier when Simon Kohler was still there). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHertsGER Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 On the subject of 'banging on' at Hornby (though well done to the previous 'banging on' party for getting this model released...) the 'banging on' party for the N7 should assemble in the parade ground at 06:00 sharp... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdh1950 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Where's the party for a J69? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 14, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2015 There is also the prospect of an F5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted February 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2015 Just picked one up from my local shop, Lendon's in Cardiff and cancelled my Hatton's preorder. Price will be near enough the same when postage considered. Lendon's nearly sold out, I understand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Had my delivery of the J15 from Arcadia Models this morning before 9-00AM 1 LOCO + A Decoder for it AND 5 Packs of KADEE no 20 NEM couplings £120.00 not bad, beats the big boys! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooped Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hattons told me this morning they aren't expecting the J15 until March!!!??? What is going on?? Sorely tempted to cancel my pre-order with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hattons told me this morning they aren't expecting the J15 until March!!!??? What is going on?? Sorely tempted to cancel my pre-order with them. They have quoted March 5th or after on the J15 listings foir some time now, most peculiar, there have been some other items which they recvd after most of the other retailers got them such as Bachmann L&B 00-9 Station, The Hornby Catalogue and the 21T hoppers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted February 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hattons told me this morning they aren't expecting the J15 until March!!!??? What is going on?? Sorely tempted to cancel my pre-order with them. If you don't want to wait cancel your pre-order and get the one one you want elsewhere. Hereford Model Centre appear to be cheapest at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2015 If you don't want to wait cancel your pre-order and get the one one you want elsewhere. Hereford Model Centre appear to be cheapest at the moment. Arcadia Models match that.Mine,ordered yesterday p.m.,has just arrived. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted February 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2015 Just being sticking twiddly bits on mine, and adding crew. It's happily trundled round with 4 Bachmann suburban coaches, and did briefly move 7 mk1s easily, but I didn't want to strain it before it's run in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted February 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Arcadia Models match that.Mine,ordered yesterday p.m.,has just arrived. Erm, I'll end up with two. It will be interesting to see which one arrives first, the Late Crest one from Hornby or the Early Crest one from Hereford Models.... Better get back to finishing off the Q1 and the 9F.... Edited February 14, 2015 by toboldlygo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted February 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2015 For those of you on Farcebook, I've just posted a little film of it on "Model railway enthusiasts". Can't seem to post the link here, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 They have quoted March 5th or after on the J15 listings foir some time now, most peculiar, there have been some other items which they recvd after most of the other retailers got them such as Bachmann L&B 00-9 Station, The Hornby Catalogue and the 21T hoppers And the LMS horse box too. Very strange that the largest (at least I presume it is) retailer seems to be receiving stocks long after the others. It is certainly costing them, I, and I know others, have cancelled pre-orders with them and bought from where stocks are available. It's not that I must have them 'NOW', but, having seen Hornby's supply problems of late, I don't want to risk waiting and then find I've missed out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooped Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 It's not that I must have them 'NOW', but, having seen Hornby's supply problems of late, I don't want to risk waiting and then find I've missed out. My thoughts precisely. Thanks for the stock advice on alternatives gents. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Boco_D1 Posted February 14, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2015 And the LMS horse box too. Very strange that the largest (at least I presume it is) retailer seems to be receiving stocks long after the others. It is certainly costing them, I, and I know others, have cancelled pre-orders with them and bought from where stocks are available. It's not that I must have them 'NOW', but, having seen Hornby's supply problems of late, I don't want to risk waiting and then find I've missed out. I did exacly the same (although if Hattons ones do come in March I can get myself another). I'm not sure why they are getting stock later than everyone else but my dad did put a theory forward in regards to Hattons stepping on Hornby's King size toes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted February 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2015 For those of you on Farcebook, I've just posted a little film of it on "Model railway enthusiasts". Can't seem to post the link here, though. You mean this link.. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=636137389823846&set=o.148688735244151&type=2&theater 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Excellent service from Kernow & Post Office, ordered yesterday pm and arrived this morning. On examination the boiler side seam (I bought the LNER version) doesn't seem (groan here at weak pun) too intrusive so a little removable filler and workaday grot should suffice. On the packaging, though it's the usual fold up transparent box, it appears that mine clipped the smokebox dart pulling it off. I spotted it undamaged in the packaging though so it will be an easy fix. Rear vacuum pipe for tender missing from the 'bag of bits' too, but again an easy fix. Overall a return to excellent form for Hornby I would say, despite the niggles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted February 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2015 What "removable filler" are you intending to use? Do you have any recommendations please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
00ERmissus Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 On the subject of 'banging on' at Hornby (though well done to the previous 'banging on' party for getting this model released...) the 'banging on' party for the N7 should assemble in the parade ground at 06:00 sharp... My twins (EC & LC) arrived this morning and what a pair of beauties they are too. Wonderful job Hornby! Now about that N7, count me in – see you at 0600………..ish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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