RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted October 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Hornby didn't make them available on their own website, which they have been prone to do with initial shipments. Thats another thing confusing us here! If this is true that some are in the country it is the first time they have not updated their own website to say so first - although as they charge RRP this never affects us. Edited October 16, 2015 by Derails Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted October 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) There is an image of the l/c version on Jane's Trains website as being new in stock.In fact they advertise both e/c and l/c versions.This does not appear as a mistake to my eyes at least. Let's just accept that seemingly impossible events do sometimes occur..... Edited October 16, 2015 by Ian Hargrave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted October 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yes, this is most unsual, given Hornby's insitance that they haven't sent any L/C versions out. But if they have them they have them, not that it is an issue, as long as we get ours at the end of the month thats all that matters..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Hi mate, Any chance of some pics of the late crest version please. Thank you, Regards G Pics taken just now! It's real! Just call Janes! Luke , , , , Edited October 16, 2015 by luke_stevens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Hi mate, Any chance of some pics of the late crest version please. Thank you, Regards G Attached below. It really exists! Luke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Picked my BR Early one up on Wednesday. Had a quick a look at it, and I think I can safely say it is one of the most beautiful looking Hornby Models I have ever seen! Really is a work of art! Sadly I've been a bit busy of late, but hope to do a full review hopefully sometime next week. Sorry it will be a bit late. Edited October 16, 2015 by SDJR7F88 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Pics taken just now! It's real! Just call Janes! Luke , , , , Thankyou Luke, looks like a nice model. The burning question is whether to buy one or save money and buy the SR version, or go mad and buy both... at the expense of course of the new King.... I might have bought the l/c version from Janes but the phone and payment and delivery to NZ might or might not have been time-consuming, and laziness being my default position I thought I would just wait. Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Excellent news... Now all that needs to happen is for Hornby to dispatch mine post haste (well, post Royal/US Postal Service!!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted October 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2015 Fair enough it looks very nice :-) however for those of you who have one on order with anyone that isn't Janes, don't panic Hornby have said they will be despatched by the end of the month! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Fair enough it looks very nice :-) however for those of you who have one on order with anyone that isn't Janes, don't panic Hornby have said they will be despatched by the end of the month! Slightly off topic, but I don't see any mention on your website of; i) Non-VAT for appropriate, in my case US-based, customers ii) Indications of shipping used and approximate costs for overseas shipping. Thanks in advance... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 After those rushed photos I've taken a few in more realistic settings. Luke I need to get on and finish the missing building... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted October 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Anybody got one from Hattons? I have an e/c on order but haven't received it yet. Better give them a ring I suppose. Edit... Looks like they've taken the money from my account. Excited. Edited October 16, 2015 by PhilH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted October 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2015 PhilH, on 16 Oct 2015 - 22:51, said:Anybody got one from Hattons? I have an e/c on order but haven't received it yet. Better give them a ring I suppose. I got an email today saying they now have them in stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted October 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2015 After those rushed photos I've taken a few in more realistic settings. Luke I need to get on and finish the missing building... They look good mate. However I'd suggest, if you are able to, you upgrade to a better camera. Those images are not the sharpest. The details on your layout would really stand out with a better camera :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 They look good mate. However I'd suggest, if you are able to, you upgrade to a better camera. Those images are not the sharpest. The details on your layout would really stand out with a better camera :-) I had a better camera, then one day I realised I didn't. Slipped out of jacket pocket on the tube. I was only when I went to go and get it I realised it wasn't there. Intending to save up, but then I bought the S15 instead! This is the previous one c2007 and the autofocus is less controllable. Sometime I get a great image, somethimes not. Which is frustrating! The lack of light didn't help. I'll see what else I can shoot tomorrow afternoon when the light should be better. Thanks for your kind words. Luke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebrfan Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Attached below. It really exists! Luke Thank you sir for taking the time, much appreciated. Also your layout is looking great, do you have a thread on this? Would like to see some more. Cheers G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted October 17, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2015 I had a better camera, then one day I realised I didn't. Slipped out of jacket pocket on the tube. I was only when I went to go and get it I realised it wasn't there. Intending to save up, but then I bought the S15 instead! This is the previous one c2007 and the autofocus is less controllable. Sometime I get a great image, somethimes not. Which is frustrating! The lack of light didn't help. I'll see what else I can shoot tomorrow afternoon when the light should be better. Thanks for your kind words. Luke I feel your pain. I've had exactly the same thing happen to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted October 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) I had a better camera, then one day I realised I didn't. Slipped out of jacket pocket on the tube. I was only when I went to go and get it I realised it wasn't there. Intending to save up, but then I bought the S15 instead! This is the previous one c2007 and the autofocus is less controllable. Sometime I get a great image, somethimes not. Which is frustrating! The lack of light didn't help. I'll see what else I can shoot tomorrow afternoon when the light should be better. Thanks for your kind words. Luke If those were taken on a camera that will fit in your pocket, they aren't half-bad. I use a DSLR and sometimes have to switch it to manual focus because I just can't get the autofocus to lock on to the bit I want it to! John Edited October 17, 2015 by Dunsignalling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted October 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Slightly off topic, but I don't see any mention on your website of; i) Non-VAT for appropriate, in my case US-based, customers ii) Indications of shipping used and approximate costs for overseas shipping. Thanks in advance... Hi Ian, can you PM me your email address and I'll get back to you via email? Don't want to take this thread off topic see! Thanks. Also Luke, liking the photo's, especially the grey scale one :-) Edited October 17, 2015 by Derails Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 The new S15 compared with my converted S15 (former 70s N15 and Bachmann tender - not completed as I originally intended to fit duchess cylinders), and two modern N15s. Overall I consider the new S15 as good as the modern N15s (though DCC sound fitting is easier on the S15). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) I suppose we should start a preservation society for displaced Hornby conversions as the new issue replace them, that is if they actually pull anything. My S15 will soldier on a little longer but the writing is on the wall. Hornby King Arthur body with cut down smoke deflectors and shortened front footplate on Hornby Dublo R1 chassis with 22mm Romfords and Hornby Dublo Duchess cylinders with part H/D, part Triang, part home made valve gear. Cut down Bachmann LN high side tender body with Airfix Schools class tender underframes glued to Lima H0 gauge bogies. Shown before BR totems and weathering. It never did get a front number plate and was always too light at the back, needed the tender weight to bear down on the rear drivers. It's survival depends on a) funds for replacement, and B) If the new Hornby can lift 15 Hornby Dublo wagons up our 1 in 36 gradient and 19 up our 1 in 60... Edited October 17, 2015 by DavidCBroad 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted October 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2015 It's arrived...if it runs as well as it looks then I will be one happy bunny. Banana trains from Southampton Docks WILL be run.... Us that have a Southern bent have been mightily spoilt with, IMO, three superb models in the 700, 02 and the S15. Thanks to all concerned. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 It's arrived...if it runs as well as it looks then I will be one happy bunny. Banana trains from Southampton Docks WILL be run.... Us that have a Southern bent have been mightily spoilt with, IMO, three superb models in the 700, 02 and the S15. Thanks to all concerned. Us? Where are the Us and the U1s? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted October 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) It's arrived...if it runs as well as it looks then I will be one happy bunny. Banana trains from Southampton Docks WILL be run.... Us that have a Southern bent have been mightily spoilt with, IMO, three superb models in the 700, 02 and the S15. Thanks to all concerned. Not to mention (less recently) the Beattie Well tank from Kernow and numerous other Hornby locos. We'd have had a pretty thin time of it if we'd waited for the Blue team to come up with anything for the South Western section. Apart from the N and LN, the only suitable locos they've produced in their entire existence are BR Standards and the LMR Ivatt tank. John Edited October 17, 2015 by Dunsignalling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 4 more photos with better lighting and better focus (the clarity Saturday morning brings!) Done in both colour and black & white. Luke 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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