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well it doesn't fill me with confidence when 50% of Hornby's website description has been "Inspired" *cough* from a certain well known website... That coupled with the fact that they have fluffed up the listings on the original graphics, not to mention there are no actual photos of even an early CAD. The flirts, while a great thing to me, scream "quick, let's shove this announcement out of the door". They haven't even decided running numbers yet?

will be getting a sheet from you soon, i need to watch my spending though as i just brought the pre 1919 sheet from you! out of curiosity, how long do you expect these to be in stock? Regards Brad

Don't forget good old magnorail!

Pre ordered mine, one of only 120 so I don't think they will be around long! This went live yesterday and already half of the pre orders have gone, so if you want a model to go perfectly with Jacks Green or just want a RTR north Norfolk resident (Which I believe this model is the first not counting Black Prince) I would say get moving sharpish! This one also apparently comes with unpainted crew and bag of real coal which is something the main range doesn't offer. Perhaps this could be sold by rapido as an optional extra? Brad.

i too was expecting a Gill Sans E... It must have been nicked from a spare transfer sheet as i cant see BR replicating the LNER style for a lowly branch coach!

Got any photos of the mismatched numbering? Digital Traction are making a virtual model of the Wisbech coach and are interested in including this livery if we have reference. Regards.

would you mind private messaging me a copy? Regards.

I was just wondering about liveries of the Tramcoaches! I assumed they were painted teak before 1919, as that was supposedly the norm. Just out of curiosity did the 2 bogies receive BR maroon or crimson as they both survived until '51, or were they withdrawn still in LNER guise. Regards,

Yes silly me, I should refer to it as C53. saying J70 for those who may not know. To be quite frank, it would be silly not to do a 4w tramcar and to an extension possibly the G15 as they have a vast amount of adaptable components. Indeed, when working with the company Digital Traction to produce Virtual wisbech coaches, we made the 4 wheel variant and then used the same CAD for the bogie coach, just obviously lengthened! For another quality april fool prank Rapido should announce the proposed double decker tram coach. Drawings were made but it was never built, essentially it just added a row of open air seating to an existing bogie coach, and it looked utterly mad! I have drawings rapido

Oooh yes please, The preserved Tramcar plus another GE era one for me please (Can you also convince model rail to do a GER J70 finally with your tooling )

Well our prayers have been answered! Rapido are tooling the W&U Coach for their Titfiled range and I'm sure a Non Licenced Crimson variant could be produced. Now A GER J70 pretty please While im on this subject, i have a vivid memory that artwork was produced for the GE livery and published in a magazine before it was dropped. I Cant find this anywhere, i may be imagining it but if im not can anyone point me where to find it, or better yet have a copy of it? Regards

Here we will describe exactly how this route is intended to be developed, although this could be subject to change later. The route will be recreated in stages, known as Phases. Each "Phase" will be released to the public when it is done, And work in such a way that when the next phase is complete all the user has to do is redownload the file, and any extensions or changes will be automatically added. In the future I plan to link this project up with another currently ongoing project, which is backdating the Great Eastern Mainline from Ipswich to Shenfield, set in the same era, Starting with Ipswich Dockyards. The first phase of which is due to be released in the next few weeks. If you want to learn about this, please go to my discord linked here. For now, I will outline all the future phases of this project, and what each one will entail. Attached is a link to an interactive map which outlines where each phase will go, for those who don't know the area: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1X6stWeFx0o9iTaJ0XRFpy-9CED1Zo6Sg&ll=51.622081915420054%2C0.01676414488795075&z=12 Phase 1: Shenfield Electrics Phase 1 is the most straightforward section, Backdating the existing Great Eastern Mainline, from 2012 to 1950s condition. This section runs as far as Shenfield and runs "under the wires", Completed in 1949, With the brand new "Shenfield Electrics". Notable features of this section include a completely rebuilt Stratford and Liverpool St stations, Bishopsgate Goods Station, Stratford Works, Ilford sidings and the infamous Brentwood bank. Phase 2: The Central Line Phase 2 recreates the Eastern section of the Central Line, From Stratford to Ongar, a first in Train Simulator. Run alongside LU Standard stock as far as Epping where steam-hauled trains handle shuttles to Ongar. Also included in this section will be the Hainault loop, Running form Woodford Via Hainault down to Ilford, Relinking with the GEML. Phase 3: The West Anglia This Phase recreates the WAML from Stratford as far as Cheshunt. Phase 4: To Enfield Town This Phase recreates the line to Enfield Town, now part of the overground. Also included are the Edmonton and South Tottenham link lines that join to the WAML. Phase 5: The Chingford Line This Phase recreates the line to Chingford, now part of the overground. Phase 6: Palace Gates Branch This Phase recreates the lost branch line to Palace Gates. This is currently the limit of what we are intending to develop for this network. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.

History and Contextual Information on the Project: (Information sourced from Wikipedia) Suburban services (The Jazz): The Great Eastern was renowned for operating an intensive suburban service known as the "Jazz" service. The different classes on the trains were indicated by different coloured stripes along the top of the carriage sides. The stripes allowed passengers to find their compartments more quickly at stations and reduced stopping times. They were yellow for first class and blue for second class. In 1920, the GER also introduced a system of colour-coded boards on the side and rear of the guard's van, which would be nearest the gates and concourse at terminus stations and thus allow passengers to identify the service they needed. This colourful combination was regarded, in the parlance of the time, as 'jazzy'. Serving the East End of London, the London Docklands and the capital's eastern suburbs, the Great Eastern's suburban services had a much greater proportion of working class industrial workers, labourers and lower-ranking office workers than the suburban networks of the likes of the London and South Western Railway or the Metropolitan. The GER had to transport greater numbers of passengers commuting in and out of the urban centre and at lower fares. The GER encouraged passenger numbers with low-price 'workman fares' services which ran in the early morning and late evening. There was a symbiotic relationship between the railway and property development - the existence of the railway made it possible for even industrial workers to move into new housing developments in the suburbs which then provided extra custom for the GER. The GER itself invested in property development near its routes and in some cases even built its own housing on land purchased as part of railway construction. The service was initially operated by 2-4-2T engines and these were later superseded by 0-6-2T engines of the N7 class. At Liverpool Street station alterations were made to the signalling so once a train had arrived and was emptying, an engine was attached to the other end of the train whilst the train engine was detached. When the train departed, the locomotive on the buffer stops moved to the locomotive siding at the other end of the platform to await the arrival of the next terminating service. Turn round (train arrival to train departure) could be achieved in as little as four minutes. As you can make from this description, The Jazz was a high intensity suburban service, at one point the most intensive in the world. It will no doubt be a challenge to recreate in the Simulator, but we are going to give it out best shot. Photo Courtesy of Ken Cook/Rail Archive Stephenson

shows there's still demand for this model years later... Come on Hornby, Take the hint!

Sadly not. I too asked narrow planet to no avail. I later found someone who agreed to 3d print one for me, but, after provididng the reference he needed to design it, he never got back to me oh well, I shall probably design and 3d print one myself soon when i get my 3d printer working. If its successful do you want one for yours? Regards.

Snap! So you were the other chap Warren repainted a Y14 for, I'm the other! Exact same job from him, with the exception of Phoenix cast parts instead of Alan Gibson ones. I have the same issue of the tender raves. I think i may bite the bullet soon and attempt to get rid of them. Will post here if i do! Heres also a picture of it with my other NNR resident, the considerably easier (and cheaper!) one to recreate, B12 8572.

I would most definitely appreciate a set of nameplates for Ring Haw, the Hunslett is on my wishlist for my Birthday in march. Please DM me whenever possible. -TeamTraction

Thank you Jamie, This is of great help to me. -TeamTraction

VINTAGE SET: INTRODUCTION INFORMATION SOURCED FROM THE M&GN SOCIETY'S WEBSITE REALITY CHECK: M&GN No.3 This vehicle was a garden shed for over 60 years and is a miraculous survivor. It was built by the Midland railway and transferred to Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway ownership in 1903. It has been rebuilt and now sits on a 1913 Midland 6 wheel steel frame. M&GN No.129 This five compartment third class vehicle was cocooned inside a bungalow at Pott Row, near Kings Lynn for 60 years. It was built by the Great Northern Railway and was transferred to Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway ownership in 1903. It has now been restored to full working order and sits on a converted tube wagon chassis. (Above: M&GN no.129. Steve Allen) LNER BYP 6843 Our 'newest' vehicle in the Vintage set, it is often found in use with the Quad-Art set. It was used in departmental service and arrived on the NNR in 1969. (Above: LNER BYP 6843. Steve Allen) GER No.7 Built for the Wisbech & Upwell tramway and later transferred to the Kelvedon & Tollesbury branch before it closed, it then survived for 23 years as an onion store. Following transfer to two preservation sites, it was passed into M&GN Society ownership in 2002. GER No.7's sister vehicle, No.8 had a moment of fame in the 1952 Ealing Comedy, The Titfield Thunderbolt. Our No.7 has been restored with a replica bar, as per that fitted in No.8. (Above: GER Wisbech Coach. Steve Allen) GER No.853 This vehicle survived as a bungalow at Mattishall, near Derham. The brake compartment Has been converted to give disabled access to the vintage set. (Above: GER 853. Steve Allen) __________________________________________________________________________________ MODELLING THE SET: As per my introduction post, each coach is ranked on the difficulty of construction: M&GN TZ 129 SILVER W&U TRAMCAR 7 GOLD GER BTY 853 PLATINUM M&GN SALOON 3 GOLD LNER BYP 6843 BRONZE The TZ is a Diagram 3D kit with a RTR 6W chassis. The tramcar is a Scratchbuilt body, but Im considering replacing this with a 3D printed coach. The BTY Will be a complete scratchbuild. The saloon is a scratchbuilt model with a RTR 6W Chassis. The BYP was brought as a complete kit that just needs a Renumber. This project is already at an advanced stage and will most likely be the second complete.

Hello there! I look forward to seeing your model of the NNR, and comparing our two takes on the same subject. I'd be happy to do a collaboration with you at some point regarding stock if your interested. I would love any details you have of the goods fleet. Every piece of information is appreciated! stay tuned all this week as i will be highlighting a new Project most days. Regards, TeamTraction

SUBURBAN 4 PROJECT: INTRODUCTION INFORMATION SOURCED FROM THE M&GN SOCIETY'S WEBSITE REALITY CHECK: BRAKE THIRD – E43357 This carriage was built at York in April 1956. It is designed to seat up to 72 passengers and carry up to three tons of goods in the guard’s brake van. It spent all of its working life on the Eastern Region of BR on the Great Northern lines from King’s Cross. It was withdrawn in December 1976 and purchased by the North Norfolk Railway in early 1977 arriving at the Railway in May 1977. THIRD – W46139 This carriage was built at Wolverton in December 1954. It is designed to seat up to 108 passengers in nine compartments. It spent its early working life on the Western Region of BR before transferring to the Eastern Region in 1966 to work on the Great Northern lines from King’s Cross. It was withdrawn in April 1972 and purchased for preservation. It passed through two ownerships before being donated to the NNR in April 2011. THIRD LAVATORY OPEN - E48001 This carriage was built at Doncaster in February 1956. It is designed to seat up to 80 passengers in two large open compartments separated by a short internal corridor and two toilets. It spent all of its working life on the Eastern Region of British Railways on the Great Northern lines from King’s Cross. It was withdrawn in October 1977 and purchased for preservation. It, too, passed though two ownerships before being donated to the NNR in April 2011. COMPOSITE LAVATORY – E43041 This carriage was built at Doncaster in May 1956. It is designed to seat up to 61 passengers (19 first and 42 third class). The first and third class sections of the coach are separate, each with its own toilet. It spent all of its working life on the Eastern Region of British Railways. It was initially used on the Great Eastern line from Liverpool Street to Ipswich and finally on the Great Northern lines from King’s Cross. It was withdrawn in November 1974 and soon after purchased for preservation at the North Norfolk Railway. (All four courtesy of Steve Allen) __________________________________________________________________________________ MODELLING THE SET: As per my introduction post, each coach is ranked on the difficulty of construction: THIRD: SILVER BRAKE THIRD: SILVER THIRD LAV OPEN: GOLD COMP. LAV: GOLD The Third and Brake third will be RTR Bachmann Models which will get a simple repaint, Renumber and varnishing + weathering. The TL And CLO will have custom Laser-cut sides, with Cooper-Craft Ends and roofs with Replica Railways Chassis. They will then have the same treatment as the T and BT. This project is already making leaps and bounds and will most likely be the first complete.

Project: North Norfolk Railway: STOCK LIST This is a list of all Carriges that are on the NNR. Some are running, some are currently cosmetic, however I will produce a working model of them. Each item of stock is listed with a rank in BOLD detailing the complexity of the build. The categories are defined here: BRONZE: RTR With only minor Mods needed (Renumbering) SILVER: Kit Built stock or RTR with Moderate Mods (Painting) GOLD: Part Scratch-build or RTR with Major Surgery PLATINUM: complete Scratch-build TBC: Stock yet to be studied and categorised LOCOS __________________________________________________ Steam Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST Wissington 1700: GOLD Hunslet Fitzwilliam 0-6-0ST 16’ Ring Haw 1982 SILVER GER Y14 0-6-0 564 GOLD GNR N2 0-6-2T 1744 SILVER Standard 4 2-6-0 76084 BRONZE LNER B12 4-6-0 8572 BRONZE S&DJR 7F 2-8-0 53809 BRONZE Standard 9F 2-10-0 92203 BRONZE WD Austerity 2-10-0 90775 PLATINUM Diesel Class 03 D2063 BRONZE Class 08 D3935 BRONZE Class 08 D3940 BRONZE Class 11 12131 BRONZE Class 20 20227 SILVER Class 31 D5631 BRONZE Class 37 D6732: BRONZE DMU Class 101 DMU – 51228/56062 BRONZE Class 101 DMU – 51188/56352 BRONZE _________________________________________________________ CARRIGES _________________________________________________________ MK1 Stock E1969 RBR Crimson & Cream - Cromer Dining Set GOLD M3116 FO Crimson & Cream - Cromer Dining Set TBC E3868 TSO Maroon TBC E4236 TSO Maroon TBC E4372 SO Crimson & Cream – Cromer Dining Set GOLD E4521 TSO Maroon - Under overhaul TBC E4641 TSO Crimson & Cream - Cromer Dining Set BRONZE E4651 TSO Maroon TBC E4667 TSO Crimson & Cream - Cromer Dining set BRONZE E4843 TSO Maroon TBC M4958 TSO Maroon TBC GE21103 BCK Maroon TBC E21224 BCK Bare metal - Undergoing major overhaul TBC E25189 SK Maroon TBC M26012 SK Maroon TBC W35148 BSK Maroon TBC M81033 BG(K)Crimson & Cream – Cromer Dining Set BRONZE Suburban 4 Stock BT E43357: SILVER T E46139: SILVER SLO E48001: GOLD CL E43041: GOLD Quad-Art Set 48861, BT SILVER 48862, Y SILVER 48863, T SILVER 48864, T SILVER GER BTK 295 SILVER Mainline Set LNER BG 70621 SILVER LNER TTO 13584E SILVER LNER RB E9128E SILVER LNER TK E12493E SILVER LNER BSF E1866E SILVER Vintage Set M&GN TZ 129 SILVER W&U Tramcar 7 PLATINUM GER BTY 853 PLATINUM M&GN Saloon 3 GOLD LNER BYP 6843 BRONZE __________________________________________ WAGONS TO BE COMPILED AT A LATER DATE

Hello everyone, today I'm officially launching "The North Norfolk Railway in OO Scale. It will do what it says on the tin, recreating Weybourne Station in OO Scale. For those who don't know, The NNR is a 5 1/2 mile Heritage Railway on the coast of Norfolk, East Anglia. It Has 3 Stations, Sheringham, Weybourne And Holt. Its on the Former branch from Sheringham - Melton Constable and connects to the National Network. It owns a wide selection of Steam Locos, From 0-4-0s to 2-10-0's and is largely supported by the M&GN Society, whom themselves own several locos and rolling stock. I have decided to model Weybourne Station as it is the main "Hub" of the railway, being where the Loco shed and the C&W Department are based. Here's a track plan depicting what Im going to be modelling I will aim to update this blog as regularly as possible, So stay tuned! -TeamTraction

That would be of great help and I would appreciate it thoroughly. If you find anything drop me a DM and i can give you my address.

Hey Brian, Many thanks for taking the time to run this poll in your spare time, it gives a really fascinating insight into what people in this hobby want. On a side note, I'm so glad to see my personal votes (the E4 and J69) ranking higher than i ever thought they would... bring on the model of them! Although I'm not sure who id want producing them... Hornby seems to never want to produce GE locos in GE colours, and bachmans price point is getting increasingly higher every year... Mabie oxford? lol