Multiple identity account Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Date: 19/11/2014 The Hornby team is busy working on the 2015 catalogue which is due to be announced on Wednesday 17th December. Just 28 days to go! Ahead of this crucial date in every railway modeller’s calendar we have seen a record number of announcements by retailers, and manufacturers on models they intend to make. Well we’ve been working on a range of models for between twelve and eighteen months preparing for our launch date. We have no intention of changing our plans, and we will be showcasing just some of these items at the forthcoming Warley Model Railway Show at the NEC over the weekend of 22nd & 23rd November. Let the discussion, and countdown commence. Looking forward to seeing you all at stand B25. http://www.Hornby.com/news/Hornby-range-announcement-2015/ One line has caught my eye.... "We have no intention of changing our plans" please don't tell me it's another Adams Radial?? If it is the maybe one of Simon's older blogs "Be Careful What You Wish For" will really have meaning.... i.e. after topping the wishlist polls for a few years now, the Adams Radial would have been duplicated numerous times. Cheers! J. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Underwood Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 That's good news. I hope there some First Great Western power cars in there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoitsPlayer Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 "No intention of changing our plans...." - so something is up for duplication then? I agree, and I think its more than just the King. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Oh oh maybe there redoing the 90. Hat coat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Ahhhhhh here we go, the annual froth and guessfest ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 We have no intention of changing our plans, and we will be showcasing just some of these items at the forthcoming Warley Model Railway Show at the NEC over the weekend of 22nd & 23rd November Seems like some will be displayed at Warley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted November 19, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2014 Wow 7 posts and the comments are about possible duplication rather than speculation on new models. From the language used it does sound very much like there will be more duplication than just the King, with my money going on the Adams Radial too. I personally think Bachmann did well in July by announcing a much smaller programme of new models with a view to trying to catch up on production of long announced models. In a way it would be good if Hornby took some steps in that direction too; newly tooled models seem to be overtaking reliveries announced long ago and there are some new models, such as the LMS & LNER CCTs, that I would like to see in "later" liveries. So just one or two all new models and a greater focus on early production of already announced models would probably be my preference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thickens the plot does.....(Sounds better if you attempt the Yoda / Fossie Bear voice) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I'd just like to say that 'there'll be nothing there for me and well at least my wallet's safe.' Can't beat them join them....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted November 19, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2014 Ahhhhhh here we go, the annual froth and guessfest ! The question is though... Will it be a Blue Pullman? Kind regards, Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoitsPlayer Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I think we could be looking at either the Adams Radial or the Class 90, and as its duplication it would make sense to show the 'new' duplicate at Warley so as to get 'Hornby duplicates again' discussion out of the way before the full new range announcement on 17th December - just a semi wild guess but what about the APT-P in Railroad? Or something else from Hornby appearing in N gauge such as an Arnold Pendolino? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Oh oh maybe there redoing the 90. Hat coat I think we could be looking at either the Adams Radial or the Class 90, and as its duplication it would make sense to show the 'new' duplicate at Warley so as to get 'Hornby duplicates again' discussion out of the way before the full new range announcement on 17th December - just a semi wild guess but what about the APT-P in Railroad? Or something else from Hornby appearing in N gauge such as an Arnold Pendolino? 2 Class 90s is still better than 4 Radials Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Or something else from Hornby appearing in N gauge such as an Arnold Pendolino? I would certainly be very happy to some more N gauge stuff coming out. With a lot of the "low hanging fruit" already snapped up by Farish or Dapol, I wonder what they would go for? My hope if they follow up the Brighton Belle with N gauge versions of their Pullman coaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted November 19, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2014 it'll be some model trains, that some of us may like and some of us may not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I had a feeling we may see a new AC electric from Hornby this year. My thought was an updated 86 but a 90 seems to fit the recent statement. The promise of news at Warley is an interesting development though so on reflection maybe it is the Adams radial after all especially as nothing was mentioned after the Bachmann announcement regarding a 90. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 According to Facebook they have some new items to show at Warley . As the Radial if they get their bums in gear they might get it out first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted November 19, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2014 Or something else from Hornby appearing in N gauge such as an Arnold Pendolino? Please not a Pendolino in N! Given the amount of effort that has been put into this: www.ngaugependolino.com I'd be delighted that a Pendolino was being produced, but gutted that no one had the thought to get in touch with us while we were still in the preparatory stages! Cheers, Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted November 19, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2014 I just wonder if it's something other than a model? I haven't been paying close attention to Hornby's recent developments in the computing/electronics, but it seemed to me over the last couple of years they were paying attention to young entrants and where Hornby's future growth would be coming from. Maybe a Hornby gizmo that has the simplicity of the much discussed Bachmann E-Z App? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 i'd like to think and hope and even pray that there'll be something for everyone. Well it's Christmas! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan452 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Maybe new and 'improved' Mk2e coaches! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 ..."We have no intention of changing our plans" ... ...is in the context of "we have seen a record number of announcements by retailers, and manufacturers on models they intend to make" My guess is that this telegraphs that Hornby have near enough 'scooped the pool' with work underway on much of what has been announced fairly recently, of which the King is the certain item: Q6, Coal Tank or double framed MR 0-6-0s, Adams Radial (that's a loco for each Big Four company) and BR's class 90 to round it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I'm hoping that the quote about not changing plans relates solely to the King, else the announcement could be a bit of an anti-climax! I'm still a bit uneasy about the idea of Hornby taking on some of my favourite, as yet non-RTR classes, as we're yet to see a wholly consistent return to top form. Whilst they are not to my interest, the upcoming releases of the LNER locos and the Hall will hopefully fill me with confidence! I think that the King as a head-liner probably rules out the original MN for another year, but could possibly point to much sought after GWR mainline passenger stock. We have a lot of LNER about to hit us so I can't see anything new coming from that corner this year. I suppose that if the Radial is in their plans, a couple of modified Maunsells may follow... I look forward to reading everyone else's predictions though - I know this thread isn't to everyone's taste each year, but there seem to be a fair few of us who enjoy it! I will say though that the best posts are the educated guesses rather than the wish-listers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The question is though... Will it be a Blue Pullman? Kind regards, Nick Wow! Are Triang coming back?!?!?! And shouldn't you be in class?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 http://www.Hornby.com/news/Hornby-range-announcement-2015/ One line has caught my eye.... "We have no intention of changing our plans" please don't tell me it's another Adams Radial?? If it is the maybe one of Simon's older blogs "Be Careful What You Wish For" will really have meaning.... i.e. after topping the wishlist polls for a few years now, the Adams Radial would have been duplicated numerous times. Cheers! J. Well, it is several years now since a 'well informed source' told me that, amongst several other subjects, Hornby were researching the Adams Radial. I would simply add that most (all?) of the other subjects mentioned in the same context have already appeared from Hornby. 'Nuff said ! Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrySVR Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 An up to date 4-6-0 County is long overdue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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