MGR Hooper!

That's a lot of filler!!

The FiftyFund and KMRC exclusives have already been released.

That is obviously not a nice thing to do, it is downright mean. However I do have a reliable source within the industry who gave me a little information about why some retailers have had a partial or full allocation cut. If said reason is true, then I believe Hornby have every right to cancel an allocation (partially or completely). A well known modeller has already posted the reason on a facebook group. If Hornby has cancelled a full allocation for absolutely no reason, then that's unacceptable. It will only hurt them in the end.

TBH I don't have any solid proof that Hornby are cutting down on retailers orders just to sell sell direct... But what gives me a laugh is that Hornby have always had their own allocation to sell via their own website. That allocation is decided by a dedicated team within the company that handles sales and logistics. Hornby is almost always the last to sell out (unless an item is popular). No one gave a damn about Hornby having stock until now when a few retailers have had their allocations reduced for whatever reason. Yes I agree for some it's terrible, especially since it's their source of income. I genuinely feel bad for such retailers. But others have literally called for it by over-selling pre-orders. I'll just wait for a second run of the APT-P if I cannot get one now. It may go up a few quid, but that's alright.

Seems like DRS has gone in for a bit of a re-brand? https://www.directrailservices.com/a-new-era-in-direct-rail-services-identity/ The new logo seems like a bit of an anti-climax after we had the absolute superb DRS Compass logo. Just my opinion though.

I find some comfort in that. As robust and whatever the previous OHE masts were, they had their errors that I just couldn't look past. I think Peco will do a better job in terms of accuracy.

Oxford Rail development times are no where near Bachmann or Dapol. Though now Bachmann have the upper hand with their new announcement format. PS: It has only been around 17 months since it's announcement of which 14 have been taken over by a pandemic. So not too bad really.

Thank you, I suppose it's something like the locos in these packs? https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10749075/20/1 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10758935/20/1

Thanks for pointing that out. @Andy Y can you move the topic to the Gaugemaster sub-forum please?

A couple... Great Eastern Models and Trains4U. Though I am not sure how badly they were affected by this. GEM had their entire allocation for R3915 Network Rail Class 121 cancelled. I've forgotten what Trains4U had, but it's further up the thread. The Hattons debacle seems a lot worse though.

ES-1 Style Electric Locomotive BR E3682 The LNER constructed a few variants of small electric locomotives, such as the ES-1, for shunting and light duties. This is an impression of such a locomotive painted in BR black with the lion and wheel emblem which utilises the ever popular and super-reliable KATO pocketline design. At this great value price, this locomotive will be popular with beginners or simply those that fancy an interesting curio on their layout. Available for pre-order here - https://railsofsheffield.com/news/articles/3926-gaugemaster-kato-n-gauge-4-wheel-loco

Not bad, I quite like it. But the vertical WIPAC lights look a bit weird to me. Just feel it would look better horizontally.

It's quite obvious that it's a separate part. But no one knows if it's removable. Judging by the Hornby Class 395 Javelin and Class 800 IEP, I think the APT-P might just have the same feature.

The RMC or "RAIL MOTOR CAR" is our next kit... currently in the CAD stage.

Agreed, found an image on the Deak Park Station facebook group. Looks quite nice.

Glad you liked it. Ranjeev has been one of our clients for a few years and his work is truly amazing.

Catch a glimpse of Ranjeev Dubey's HOe scale replica of the Kalka - Shimla Railway!! Ranjeev has worked tirelessly over the last few year to recreate the KSR in all it's glory in HOe scale. Enjoy the video as Kaustav has a chat with Ranjeev and they talk all about Ranjeev's KSR layout. Kaustav is one of India's most talented modellers. subscribe and follow his work and see how we'll he recreates miniature scenes from India!!

Sent you a PM

The last time I checked... This thread was started to discuss the GM Collection Class 73s in N scale. If you have an issue with something I do and insist of providing your "valuable" feedback. Please send me a PM. Thanks

From the March edition of TES. You can email Simon and share your concerns with him with images as proof. I'm sure a nicely worded email will result in some improvements. HTH?

He gave his email ID in one the the TES blogs recently.... simon.kohler@Hornby.com

Because they started the thread and therefore one can assume it's one way of getting in touch with Gaugemaster who've started this thread to showcase a product that they're bringing to the market with Dapol.

It is a painted sample. Not a production sample. If you have concerns, email Simon Kohler and share your concerns with him. They've shown us this sample before and stated that tweaks were being made to the artwork.

Thank you. We'll make the necessary modifications. Our client hadn't spotted those. We've been working from a a lot of different pics.

You can send me a PM and I'll notify you when the parts go on sale.