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Without knowing each company’s cost structure for each model, that is completely baseless speculation. Simple fact is we don’t know and we don’t need to know. Each of us has our own cost/benefit point of view, and that’s the only thing that matters. Compared to the scalpers on thief-bay, it all looks pretty reasonable to me.

But, even though steam hasn't been mainstream since I was a mere baby, it's still what children think of when they think of a locomotive, watch Thomas, go to a heritage railway etc. Steam 'lives', it has presence and passion. People may travel on modern trains out of necessity, but does it imbue the same passion? I think kettles will continue to sell for a long while more, while the more modern stuff is the niche of aficionados. I might be wrong, it happens, but both H and B seem to consider that there's a future for steam models. The problem with any categorisation system is how broad/narrow you set the thresholds. Broader gives fewer pigeon holes, but some leeway within them, narrower gives greater finesse but also complexity. Overall, I think B's attempt is pragmatic, those seeking greater finesse are probably more likely, and better suited, to fill in the blanks.

Relatively expensive. IIRC they only sell at MRRP, no discounts...take it or leave it. Also a bit of a Marmite outfit in terms of customer service, apparently; I’ve never used them personally. There’s a thread in the Model Shop Guide.

And many of those new items won’t be rolling stock. Track pins in 250 additional length and width combinations, anyone?

Erm, hasn’t that always been the case?

The most recent email from KRM, on 15.11 stated: ”The estimated delivery date given what we know is in January 2021, but this is subject to change given the evolving situation.” So I wouldn’t expect anything before the new year.

Including this one from Hornby Magazine: Not sure whether anything ever made it to the magazine itself, I rarely read it.

Why does anyone bother? This is so low effort as to be pointless.

Which, if any, of these might've run on the SR in 1938? Particularly around the London-Brighton corridor?

For shame, Ian. Living in France and using a Mac, "voilà" shouldn't be beyond you!

Are you saying that the interest isn't interesting?

Totally agree, Rob. Added to that, and not wishing to get into the aural equivalent of a colour space debate, the videos that I’ve seen, sorry, heard, make them sound a bit weak or flat. Dunno, just not the ‘presence’ that I’d expect. And I’m only running DC. So the DC-ready one was a bit of a bargain. But for those who appreciate the sound, it’s great that it’s there As an option.

That’s odd. I moved out of the EU in 2003, to Switzerland, and Nationwide have never insisted that I have a UK address. It’s almost as if the banks are making it up as they go along.

I did think that it was you who wrote it in the past, Paul. Simon stepping in briefly between your departure and your replacement’s tenure explains it all. Thanks.

Hopefully it’ll give them the opportunity to deal with that VPL

TBH I didn't realise that he wrote it anyway, it's always been signed off The Engine Shed Team, albeit with his email address for contact (very brave!)

How far did they get out of CX? Folkestone? If so, I may have to have one, as I may have commuted on it.

This is part of Hattons' wider 2020 Festive Sale. So, while it's a bargain (too good for me to resist), it shouldn't be seen as anything more than that IMO.

If you're referring to the subject of this thread, it's not a train, it's a locomotive. It becomes part of a train when someone sticks stuff on the end. </pedant>

TBH, I wonder how many will truly miss it.

Exactly.

If you cared to read and follow you’d notice that it’s related to the 18000’s decoration (both presence and colour). (NPM)

While I am familiar with the concept of colour sampling and matching, I have next to no clue about ageing of photographic images. Specifically, do all tones age/fade in the same manner? Sure, you might be able to judge how the blues have changed by comparing the colour of the sky. Or grass for green. But what does that tell you of the red hues?