dogbox321

With the RRP it 'should' come with etched representation of the 'GWR' to compliment the model.  But with Hornby trying to save money it probably wont... 

I hope Hornby do watch this thread and listen (or more accurately read and digest)!  

If they DO! My comments (positive feedback would be):

LEAVE the GWR crests for the modeller to fit (Locomotion VTEC NRM set the nameplates were a bit wobbly and glue mark), and please include a fitting jig as per Bachmann.

DO NOT Do them in plastic (all past locos with Etched plates from Hornby are printed plastic, not etched!!!!)

And finally - As per my earlier message have a little faith in yourselves and spend a few extra pounds producing a Mk3 First Class in GWR.  They will sell and you will make MONEY!  Its only a few decoration changes from a Standard Open!

Regards.

P.S. Anyone from Hornby who wants to PM me, please do so.

Think the lack of a GWR FO is very disappointing.  An FO is an integral part of the "Train".  As someone else has already said, for each TGS and RFO sold, they will sell a FO, I can appreciate money at Hornby may be tight, but this is not really a commercial risk!  Its cash generation with virtually guaranteed sales.   Its a greater commercial risk that the GWR  HST will be a "flop" because people don't bother purchasing it, because they cannot  make a full rake. Failure usually results from doing half a job and/or not understanding your market. 

Regards,

C.