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Aren't these the former 2/001 ARM WE armour plate wagons? John Isherwood.

What I still fail to understand is, if Hornby's design team are as knowledgeable as we have been assured, why ANYONE thought that a fixed Royal Train headcode could possibly be acceptable. It should NOT need the members of this forum to point this out. There was a time when forum members commented on the minutae of detail on new models; now, it seems, companies are putting out poorly researched EPs, relying on potential customers to identify the most basic of errors. CJI.

Since we are a body of known eccentrics, with a penchant for the past, perhaps we might be spared the latest of 'trendy' evolutions of the English(?) language, if only to pander to our sensibilities? 🤨 CJI.

First adopted by politicians when asked ANY question, in order to give them a chance to make up a remotely plausible response - or not! CJI.

Come on, Andy, have you never had cause to grumble about the advertising department on here? A mildly humerous observation, nothing more! CJI.

Something that, it would seem, even RMweb suffers from! Money talks, and doesn't listen to anyone else! CJI.

A contradiction in terms - no such things! I know what you mean, though - if they pay, we'll advertise it! CJI.

I know that they want the advertising revenue but - how much damage does this do to 'Steam Railway's reputation? CJI.

Be aware that part of shank was inset into the streamlined body; if fitted with the full shank length visible, they are to long. Hence Lima's short shanked buffers. CJI.

Well - you learn something new every day! CJI.

Here, here!! Talk about getting *nal about minutae! CJI.

Since you've asked - despite apparently not wanting to know - the arc of the roof curve is far too deep. A comparison of the model with a photo of the prototype will reveal all. Well - you did ask ......! CJI.

The INSIXFISH has been done as an excellent etched kit by Macgeordie of this parish. CJI.

Thanks Mike - I knew it was a fraction of an inch; just couldn't be sure which one! 🤔 John Isherwood.

No - you are correct with 5/32"; I blame age! CJI.

Fox? CJI.

Not true, I'm afraid - they were 3/32" dia., and you had to use special brass axle bushes to fit 1/8" Romford axles. Hornby Dublo used 1/8" axles. CJI.

Now completed and running on the layout. John Isherwood.

I suspect that it depends upon whether the item in question is available ex-stock, or if the transfer livery has to be custom-applied to a kit which is / is not to hand. CJI.

Here, here !!! I reach out when I need to touch something nearby; when I need help I 'make contact with / speak to' the appropriate person / organisation. Where do these 'trendy' phrases come from? 😡 CJI.

Not Keyser - but I am currently building an Anbrico ex-GWR streamlined railcar, to be W14W. It is fitted with a 7' WB Black Beetle motor bogie, and will be portrayed in 1950s condition with the side panels over the bogies removed. The kit was not provided with bogie sideframes, as it was intended to run with a full set of side valance panels. Some years ago, I was fortunate enough to get hold of a set of exquisite whitemetal bogie frame castings. These had been produced with the intention of reintroducing the Anbrico kit - but I don't think that this ever happened. Photos later. CJI.

Copied directly from the US of A - as were most / all of their 'action' stock! CJI.

Sadly, you have confirmed what I feared! It is my belief that, within a generation, the core of the model railway hobby will look very different from what we see today. Prototype historical research is, I think, now at a zenith - the market will quite quickly become centred on technical gizmos and 'features'; accurately reproducing the prototype - either historical or current - will become a niche occupation. 🥺 CJI.

Quite! I'm afraid that Hornby are rapidly building themselves a reputation for half-baked gimmicks. Either don't bother with gimmicks - my much preferred option - or DO IT PROPERLY! It would seem that Hornby are convinced that there are masses of potential customers who will buy anything with a new 'feature' - prototypical or not. I do hope not! CJI.

What about the tender lamp? Is this removable / relocatable? CJI.