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Finally something different from regular speculation....Not impressed so far. http://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/thomas-friends-thomas-the-tank-engine.html Cheers!

I can't wait to see the CADs..... Eager to see it.

My take on the lack of sales is as follow:- Heljan Class 86: IMHO, it has more inaccuracy than accuracy in it. It never looked like a Class 86. Bachmann Class 85: I never had one, from images I like it's detail level. But the Class 85 just wasn't popular enough. I was never a fan of the Class 85 - I was never a fan of it's looks - I am no more a fan of Bachmann (personal reasons) General Issue: So far we've had two attempts at new electrics (excluding the Class 71's). The reason for them cited above. But another main reason is the lack of affordable easy to set up OHE masts and wire. Most people will want the full package i.e. loco and OHE. Scratch building masts and wire isn't everyone's taste.

From the Hornby magazine's page.... LOVELY!!

Hi contacted Joel via facebook and sent him a link to this topic. I also sent him those pictures I drew up. He was impressed and assured me that this was just a first EP and that the final product will be as prototypical as possible.

Hey guys, I can be categorized as one of those who thinks the windows are too shallow. Infact it is. If you look carefully and apply some simple science (i.e. drawings grids) you'll notice that the problem is with the lower part of the body shell. I have divided the shell into 4 parts - lower panel, mid panel, panel that contains the windows and the roof. If you look at images of the prototype, the lower panel is actually shallow. The mid panel and window panel are the biggest and then the roof. The Dapol model has been incorrectly designed. If you look at the model closely, the lower panel is rather tall. This then affects the rest of the model like so - 1) The headlights seem to be placed little higher 2) The mid panel has been made accurately but because the lower panels are too tall and the roof also modelled accurately the windows suffer. Please look at the images I drew up to understand what I mean. The Class 142 Prototype: The Dapol Class 142 Infact I think the windows and all have been designed as such because the drive mechanism had to be below window level? Just a theory.... Hope I was able to explain myself and probably the situation..... Ofcourse at the end of the day to me it's a model train and nothing is perfect. I can live with this. Cheers! JBM. PS: Please don't think I am trying to deter people from buying Dapol products. I just had a good think over a cuppa and realized this. So just tried to explain.

From Dapol's Facebook page.... Latest EP samples of the N gauge Class 142. Impressive but the windows are too shallow.

Personally I'd love these kits..... I think if the sold the chassis as an RTR item, but the body as a kit, that would be nice....

I love that grey one! What livery is that?

Was just a suggestion...No need to get all picky! Others look at it as a 5 min job. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Don't whinge either.....It's a model train at the end of the day! I really don't think you shove you nose right upto the bogie 24x7 so much so that that 1-2mm gap breaks your heart...!

Get just a small piece of plasticard in there maybe? It will allow the bogie to swivel yet block the light. No biggie for me.

ONE OF EACH!!!

People complaining about prices has become a stale and terrible joke now.... Even Bachmann's prices shot up. Atleast Hornby went with the flow, Bachmann took a big leap. At the end of the day the two giants and all small suppliers are charging a bit now. Either deal with it in some way or shove out more for kits or self-designed ones

I think for the umpteenth time we must say that "the images on Hornby's website are photoshoped images and always differ from the real thing" there is no point and no need to hope. If you have a doubt about the colour, just use Google and see for images of previous or different models that used that BR or GWR (or and similar) livery. It's been discussed a lot on RMweb.

Damn you beat me to it...thanks for sharing! Seems like King Richard II also shows up (in the most recent edition of "The Engine Shed")... http://www.Hornby.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/R3370TTS-King-Class-King-Richard-II.jpg

Peter's Spares can send you a chassis. It will be brand new, being the newer design it will have great running characteristics. I think all Hornby 0-6-0 chassis is generic so it should be compatible. Nice work.

Hi John, I too cannot access it. Haven't been able to for the past week Make.

For those heater things in the window I think using two strips of masking tape allows you to make the lines even finer as you can place the two strips of tape as close as you want and paint those lines with a shade of grey thus making it less noticeable

I must agree..I haen't ordered anything yet. I am still getting the various info needed for my decals, but in PM's it'self Steve is very kind and helpful

Thanks Mate! I just have a few two-tone circular logos and lettering in white and red. Whilst I can do the logo and red letters at home I am not sure about white. And more over it's cheaper having a professional do it rather than spending money on decal paper where in the decals won't always be good.

Does Railtec do custom transfers? I have a few things I'd want

The objective of this poll is to see how many people want a Class 91 and how many are ok with the current offering. With that in mind the poll is fine. There is no need to see who doesn't want one. At the end of the day any manufacturer wants to sell and average of a 1000 units. So in theory if 1000 people vote for it, it is viable. Why would a no vote affect a vote for it?

Well you'll always have people saying thins like that. Even I had no idea why.....

I'm loving Hornby more... They seriously have turned a new page now! I'm mighty impressed. A slow internet connection has not allowed me to listen to the video, but other than that I am impressed with what I see..... Best wishes to them. J

I am contemplating on resin casting some DEMU cabs..... The hoppers look amazing!! Can I PM you for some advice WBF? Cheers! J.