steventrain Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Have a look - http://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/br-4-4-2t-30584-adams-radial-br-early-1.html Edited July 28, 2016 by Mod4 Topic title updated 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Nice, but I think this belongs in the existing thread where we discussed the Adams Radial, though I have to admit I can't find one dedicated to the Adams Radial specifically. There was a lot of discussion in the Warley announcement thread. Perhaps this one should become a dedicated Hornby Adams Radial thread? I wonder if this will be the topic of tomorrow's "The Engine Shed" blog? For comparison, here is the new image contrasted with one shared on the Hornby 2015 Announcement thread here. It appears to demonstrate progress while Oxford Rail is presently quiet on the progress of their model. Edited June 11, 2015 by Ozexpatriate 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted June 11, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2015 Not my region but looks very impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) I never thought I'd like the Adams Radial, but after seeing that I really have a strong urge to buy one for the showcase. Edited June 12, 2015 by JBM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 See today's Engine Shed post here http://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/adams-radial-first-running-sample/ Spot the coaches anyone.... the words cat out of the bag spring to mind... 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 Interesting, Graham! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2015 I did wonder what this coaches were. Older SR coaches if I'm not mistaken? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) I did wonder what this coaches were. Older SR coaches if I'm not mistaken? Ah, but the key bit is 'which older SR coaches' I do believe. If you ask the right question on a search engine such as Google I think you might get a very interesting answer as I just found some which look very similar to the ones in the clip Muz linked. BTW does somebody in Hornby's development team keep an eye on RMweb? Someone on here was talking about some news (manufacturing wise) today and lo & behold this appears from Hornby, seems like they're makinga habit of letting-slip a few carefully timed juicy morsels. Edited June 12, 2015 by The Stationmaster 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Ah, but the key bit is 'which older SR coaches' I do believe. I could tell you but I won't until it is official.... Edited June 12, 2015 by Graham_Muz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) See today's Engine Shed post here http://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/adams-radial-first-running-sample/ Spot the coaches anyone.... the words cat out of the bag spring to mind... They weren't the Collett bow enders Graham ! Edited June 12, 2015 by gwrrob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) A completely uninformed piece of speculation, so nothing official. Given the amount of LSWR engines on the market, or 'in the works', I think it would be a safe bet to say they are LSWR coaches of some sort. Regards, Matt Edited June 12, 2015 by TheSoutherner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 ... seems like they're making a habit of letting-slip a few carefully timed juicy morsels. I'd raise on that, to what is looking like a well structured and closely managed information flow, with a timetable. We'll get to assess the robustness of the process when something goes awry! Possibly there's some strategy behind it: can we engage sufficient of the potential customer base by such methods to continue to secure the required sales whatever the trends are in high street retail presence for model railway product? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Instantly telling the difference between the designs of various pre group company coaches is obviously a dying art! These are going to create an explosion [as it were] of cut and shut early SR EMUs. All good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 .... a well structured and closely managed information flow.... Something that a few political parties could learn from! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell Model Railway Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 The coach on the ends look like a LSWR 48' compartment comp.... just a guess but thats what it looks like.Radial is looking good, I am impressed with Hornby as of late the turn around in form and details and speed of development is rather promising. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Look like it might be a rebuilt LSWR 58'. Hopefully for 2016 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 As I said I can at this moment neither confirm or deny, but all will be revealed at some stage in the future (I have just written my blog post ready to coincide with the announcement...) And to answer the question earlier "does the Hornby Development team read the forums", I know that they certainly do... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 Seems like Hornby really are getting back in the saddle. The Adams looks to be to the same standard as the K1 and J15 and they seem to be putting a real effort into getting rolling stock out. I know nothing about pre grouping coaches but the 3 behind the Adams look like handsome new additions of a southern flavour and greater variety can only be a good thing whatever they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Going by Simons blog about the cream of the locomotives having been done then it looks like Hornby may be focusing on coaches which may be a sensible move. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 It will nice as so many great model locos lack the coaches to pull ready to run .At least they are now listening and Birdcages in pregrouping livery etc and now possibly some LSWR in possible or at least potential pregroup livery coming along .Of course they will have something wrong with them ,a rivet or three missing ,stepping on someone elses little private patch demanding wrath and ire ,kit coaches already available blah blah for the fifty people in the country who can actually make them and hundred and fifty who say they can blah blah etc etc . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 I could tell you but I won't until it is official.... I've already found some pics of the real ones on the 'net (but I'm not letting on what question I asked Google in order to find them ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 . FIRST, let me say how happy I am that things are progressing. Second, however whilst I note added details over the previous photo, I PRESUME that the model is still a 3-D print as the top of the side tanks are "wiggly" (a technical term). Third, and most seriously - Hornby have got it wrong again (I know "I MUST NOT BE NEGATIVE") the predicted release date is 22nd December - WHY ? Why, couldn't they have got it out three weeks or so earlier ? They have a "cute" (charismatic even) locomotive at a reasonable price, ideal for Christmas presents but they release them too late (even if they keep the date how many will be in peoples' hands for Christmas day ? I know that production slots which produce stuff just in time for Christmas must be at a premium, but date must mean that the sales must suffer. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 . FIRST, let me say how happy I am that things are progressing. Second, however whilst I note added details over the previous photo, I PRESUME that the model is still a 3-D print as the top of the side tanks are "wiggly" (a technical term). Third, and most seriously - Hornby have got it wrong again (I know "I MUST NOT BE NEGATIVE") the predicted release date is 22nd December - WHY ? Why, couldn't they have got it out three weeks or so earlier ? They have a "cute" (charismatic even) locomotive at a reasonable price, ideal for Christmas presents but they release them too late (even if they keep the date how many will be in peoples' hands for Christmas day ? I know that production slots which produce stuff just in time for Christmas must be at a premium, but date must mean that the sales must suffer. . Nonsense .Its just in time for the" after christmas grannies and aunties money" be spent .i was much richer after Christmas than before .Mind you it was in the 50's . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) The coach illustrated (post 16) looks like a fairly early 3D prototype that will undergo significant further development but the very short van section suggests a 50' Tri-composite Brake to me. Question is, what are the other two.......... John EDIT: Having read subsequent posts and re-watched the video, I agree that the longer rebuilt version is more likely (and more logical to partner the Radials in the more popular modelling eras). Also noticed the under-cantrail panelling in the still shot is of regular proportions which points to a third rather than a composite. Edited June 13, 2015 by Dunsignalling 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS239 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I agree with Bigherb,they look like models of the ex-LSWR non-corridors that were rebuilt on to 58' Maunsell underframes [which is the logical thing for Hornby to do as they only have to tool up for the bodies and interiors] I know certain people at Hornby used to read the forums,but I don't know who's on the current design team as I'm a bit out of touch.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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