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Good point since Hornby announces models when it's at it's advanced stage... Personally I think both can do a good job. Hornby can do finer detail and Bachman usually fit 21-pin DCC sockets and more options to lighting. Other than that if either of them make this model it'll be pretty much similar.

As they said in the blog, not all make it. Pity there were no more clues....

Today's edition. Something different.... http://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/a-researchers-tale/ Is there going to be more guessing?

Not everything from Hornby is going to end up like the Exeter case.... And if it did then be happy because like Exeter it means there will be a re-run as Hornby had promised in that case.

Ok boss.....lets get back to the rather boring "Bash Dapol" posts.... Personally I found that very boring though. Thank heavens for those who have a sense of humour!!

I don't model in O gauge, but I want an O gauge Class 47..... I would surely buy one some day I'd love a Class 57 too. I'm guessing it will be relatively easy to convert?

So how many Scales and/or gauges have we missed, Turns out to be a great game.

Thanks SRman

Can anyone tell me what is the difference between the JA and JB versions? Is it technical or aesthetic?

Hey, I've corrected it. My apologies as the Class 73 and it's earlier liveries existed much before I was born. I was given wrong information regarding the livery and hence the mistake.

From Dapol.... NEWS LINK http://Dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=information/news&news_id=125#.VcIMjnGqqko Inter-City http://Dapol.co.uk/image/data/HK-73102.jpg BR Blue Large Logo http://Dapol.co.uk/image/data/HK-73105.jpg BR Blue http://Dapol.co.uk/image/data/HK-73124.jpg Civil Engineers Dutch http://Dapol.co.uk/image/data/HK-73138.jpg GBRf http://Dapol.co.uk/image/data/HK-73206.jpg SR Green (Collector's Club) http://Dapol.co.uk/image/data/HK-E6001.jpg SR Green http://Dapol.co.uk/image/data/HK-E6003.jpg Rail Blue http://Dapol.co.uk/image/data/HK-E6039.jpg (Please forgive me if I got any names wrong, the Class 73 and it's original liveries existed much before I was even thought off...so bear with me...)

Hey, Sorry if I've missed it, but when do you'll plan on showing first tooling shots etc? And does the Pendolino have a certain window only to place orders? And has the liveries been decided upon? If I finally decide on buying one I'd prefer the Pendolino with ALSTOM branding.

On their facebook page they said that Class 68 tooling samples will be out soon.....So probably in a few weeks.

One word..... WOW!!!!!!!!

Hi Ben, Just got a question, if you don't mind me asking... In one of the previous images of the CAD work (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/monthly_07_2015/post-420-0-94253800-1438381883.jpg) it shows the type of coupling that's going to be used. Seems to be something new. Is this a close-coupling mechanism? If so does this mean that the gangway connections will be made of rubber?

Is the model going to have lightly tinted or dark tinted windows?

Well, I've been rendered speechless! Excellent work chaps.....Wish you'll did a Class 90 and Class 92.

Hey, When I was browsing through the KMRC website I came across this page that showed one of their exclusives - Bullied Diesel. http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/pg/111/Bulleid_Diesel Couldn't find and topic on it, so when was it announced?

I'd love one of those Eurostars, but heard the are 1:160 scale. If anyone comes up with a 1:148 scale one, I'd gladly get one.

Great stuff....Good thing no driver is added. Always a better move to let the customer do that. Otherwise we may have one driver at one end only driving from the wrong cab.

Sandwich! Unless they are busy munching on sandwiches....

Abiding by Mod4's post.... I am still shocked that Hornby did the Class 71. It's understandable in DJM's approach as it was funded, however I've also been told numerous times by Hornby and I quote Dave "Hornby had tended to shy away from detailed pantograph locos as they didn't tend to have much success with them." The Class 71 is a niche model and yes had it's pros and cons during operational years, limited to one small region, limited in terms of livery, not that good in terms of looks. I still don't understand if electrics don't sell then why do the Hornby versions of the Class 86, 87, 90, 91 and 92 feature almost every year in their ranges? And they still issue them as main range models too. So it is a bit of news that Hornby did this!

Couldn't agree more mate! I have emailed them with my suggestions and included the Class 91.

Hi Hilux, If you have a rough idea about the dimensions of the coach sides for the NMT that you wish to model, then it's worth contacting at etcher like NarrowPlanet to do them for you. Just a suggestion as I intend on doing the same.

I'm particularly amazed at the amount of detail Heljan have added. I surely think it's the best Class 66 out there. Pity that they don't do a OO gauge British variant with that detail.