exet1095 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Apologies if there is already a thread, but I wanted to post this pic I took at the Toyfair yesterday. Sorry it is out of focus - it was taken on my mobile. It looks to be a very finely detailed model; there is loots of very fine roof detail, some moulded-on, others fitted separately. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks for posting the pic, Paul. Am almost as excited by this as the 2Bil Hornby appear to be fairly advanced with the production - any indication when they would be available? Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenman Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks for posting the pic, Paul. Am almost as excited by this as the 2Bil Hornby appear to be fairly advanced with the production - any indication when they would be available? Mal Depending on the variant, Hattons are showing this as due on or after 8 August or 5 September. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Looks really good - HAL has new fury like a manufacturer scorned - nice one Hornby! XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Just waiting to place an order. 4-LAV next. We'll all wake up from this dream shortly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 It indeed looks really good.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty1966 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Looks excellent.....expect a delivery of about 6 a week from August 2015..... Sorry ! I'll get me coat.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venator Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Wow, looks good. After getting the 2-BIL in BR green I've pre ordered the Maunsell liveried version of the 2-HAL. Hopefully I can have the 2-HAL, 2EPB and 466 lined up next to each other. 3 generations of EMU! These gaps in the EMU range are slowly but surely being closed. Another positive step by Hornby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Depending on how well the Arnold 'Brighton Belle' sells I would hope that the 'Bil' and 'Hal' could be shrunk for N gauge as well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Depending on how well the Arnold 'Brighton Belle' sells I would hope that the 'Bil' and 'Hal' could be shrunk for N gauge as well... I often wondered why Arnold went in for the 5BEL as their first British N gauge model. I am not sure if they are targeting a collectors market or are they actually trying to penetrate the N gauge market. I would have always imagined that a better and more detailed Class 47 or some other rolling stock would have been a better option. Would have been nice to see some more modern freight wagons or Pullman coaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I often wondered why Arnold went in for the 5BEL as their first British N gauge model. I am not sure if they are targeting a collectors market or are they actually trying to penetrate the N gauge market. I would have always imagined that a better and more detailed Class 47 or some other rolling stock would have been a better option. Would have been nice to see some more modern freight wagons or Pullman coaches. I never wondered that - I just said 'gimme, gimme, gimme' I do agree that N gauge needs some decent steam stock Pullmans (1924- or 1951-type) too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted April 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2014 I was browsing the Hornby web-site today searching for a service sheet when I came across this one - it's for the forthcoming 2-HAL. http://www.Hornby.com/downloads/service-sheets/Hornby-service-sheets-401-450/ I can see a slight difference in the motor coach layout in that the 8-pin DCC socket is next to the motor, rather than at the other end in the lavatory as on the 2-BIL. The 2-HAL doesn't have one in the motor coach so presumably this is why. But why does it say at the bottom of the sheet that it was produced in August 2009? Were Hornby thinking of doing one then and dropped the idea? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted April 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2014 I was browsing the Hornby web-site today searching for a service sheet when I came across this one - it's for the forthcoming 2-HAL. http://www.Hornby.com/downloads/service-sheets/Hornby-service-sheets-401-450/ I can see a slight difference in the motor coach layout in that the 8-pin DCC socket is next to the motor, rather than at the other end in the lavatory as on the 2-BIL. The 2-HAL doesn't have one in the motor coach so presumably this is why. But why does it say at the bottom of the sheet that it was produced in August 2009? Were Hornby thinking of doing one then and dropped the idea? Possibly or it's just where the footer part of the standard service sheet template hasn't been altered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted August 6, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hattons email the other day advising expected delivery on or after Tuesday 23rd of September. I'll believe it when I see it!! Having said that, I shall be on honeymoon in Scotland at the time so I would rather it was later than that!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lochlongside Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 re delivery MRD advise R3260 on 25/09/14 , R3290 on 3/10/14 and R3290A on 9/10/14 - their predictions have been quite good in past (certainly for Hornby delivery updates!!) Incidentally agree with "toboldlygo" - the spares sheet appears generic/bowdlerized from 2-BIL - e.g. reference to R3177 requiring a different motorbogie due to colour (R3177 is actually NRM 2-BIL) so not sure how much it is worth reading into it at this stage despite title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 BUMPSR version (R3260) showing as "New Item" on the Hornby web-site so won't be long........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted September 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi folks, Local model shop (Harburns) had the Southern green one in stock today. I know nothing about these southern units but it certainly looked good. Regards, Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestburyJack Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Hattons email the other day advising expected delivery on or after Tuesday 23rd of September. I'll believe it when I see it!! Having said that, I shall be on honeymoon in Scotland at the time so I would rather it was later than that!! According to their newsletter, now IN STOCK at a certain shop in Cornwall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Pictures here: https://railsofsheffield.com/sr-2-hal-2-car-electric-multiple-unit-train-pack-r3260-JJJA25824.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted September 12, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2014 Noticed Monk Bar Models, York had at least one in stock this afternoon - no idea what version or anything, just noticed a box labelled 2-HAL behind the counter as I was making another purchase... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 The latest news email from Rails shows the SR liveried 2 HIL! I know it's just a typo but I couldn't help smirking, all the same!! I am tempted by the SR liveried one - it would go rather nicely with one of the SR liveried 2 BIL bargains from Kernow Models - but I have to be good and wait patiently for the BR liveried version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 The latest news email from Rails shows the SR liveried 2 HIL! I know it's just a typo but I couldn't help smirking, all the same!! I am tempted by the SR liveried one - it would go rather nicely with one of the SR liveried 2 BIL bargains from Kernow Models - but I have to be good and wait patiently for the BR liveried version. I saw that typo too and though at might be a new Hornby "Market Clever" initiative LOL! I certainly would like one however I will wait for the blue liviried version if one does appear! XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I've always wondered what is the point of a HAL - 'Half A Lavatory'. Just the PAN or was there a CIS? JE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Oh dear! We'll have to get a 2 PUN unit made just for Jeremy!!! And I thought I was a bad one for making puns! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scott Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Oh dear! We'll have to get a 2 PUN unit made just for Jeremy!!! And I thought I was a bad one for making puns! I just thought he was being a bit HAPless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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