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  1. Sure if you are talking about the lineside one that's a "batch one"... I've already asked 😀 Looking forward to a "batch two" cropping up (or a Hornby re-release) (Batches here refer to the Hornby "fixes" and better construction of the model after it's initial 2013 release) nothing to do with the history of the actual locomotive development Cheers
  2. Thanks for all the help Mike. I didn’t know that about the previous CEO of Hornby. Geez. And to think the 72XX and indeed all the other Great Western large tank class (versions) before them that they were derived from, are such iconic steam engines and were so common in and around Wales and south west England. And with all the other trouble with Hornby getting these models right (and constructed properly!) -yes it seems there was “batch one”, then “batch two”- to rectify the manufacturing issues of batch one - you’d think after all these years with a Welshman at the helm they would have had a few diecast tools of these by now! Heck even a retooling (it’s been a decade since the last) and a few more versions of the vagaries of these wonderful and varied engines. Not to mention some likely different preserved versions. Yes the actual preserved large GW tank locomotives are few and far between. I get that. Which is a darn shame because they are such awesome machines and amazing examples of living history - but what can you do?! Your absolutely correct. I also get there would be commercial decisions Hornby would have to make. I don’t understand why these tanks aren’t say as popular as a Manor (for example) - and look how many versions there are of those! Now two different manufacturers! But thanks for explaining how there is a way to get around this issue modelling whilst we wait. So thanks to you and everyone for explaining what to do. Cheers.
  3. We need a Welshman to take over Hornby! (And retool the 72XX) Just MO! 😀
  4. Second question. I can't find a source that sells an individual part of the Collett style motion plate. in OO. Anyone know of one? Thanks
  5. When it came to Hornby models of other models in this thread (42XX/52xx) there is a comment elsewhere about the upgraded batches. Later batches (models were better put together, and had brass bearings etc).. the comment was "all the R322X batches had these features (were better) The R312X are the originals without brass bearings and with inferior motors." My question is were there two batches of 72XX and is there any way of telling the difference before actually receiving one (and taking it apart)?
  6. ^Hey thanks so much. Sorry for annoying you all - but clearly understanding these plates is a major focus on getting the important history of the Collett over Churchward re-build of various locomotives in these classes correct. And Hornby got that part of the detail of R3127 and R3128 right!!
  7. I'm daft (learning newbie) kindly point to the actual motion bracket/plate. thanks! 😀
  8. Revised description of the currently preserved 72XX locomotives (how they appeared at the time they left service) : 7200 curved drop end, raised running plate over the cylinders, Collett (later) pattern motion bracket. Started life as a later built 42XX (which had become 5275 before conversion into 7200 ) 7202 curved drop end, raised running plate over the cylinders, Collett (later) pattern motion bracket. Started life as a later built 42XX (which had become 5277 before conversion into 7202) 7229 retained the square drop end, straight running plate over the cylinders, and Churchward motion brackett from an earlier built 42xx (which had become 5264 before conversion into 7229) 😀? LOL
  9. Those motion brackets look exactly the same to me? @The Stationmaster will be able to tell us. He wrote a piece - like a decade ago on the differences between the Churchard and the later Collet motion brackets but the pictures from the thread (now archived) are no longer available 😔
  10. Some of the older pictures to illustrate variations are no longer available. What are the main differences between the Collet and Churchward motion brackets? Thanks.
  11. ^ Sure. We all live in hope Love these iconic tank engines!
  12. Are there any other options of an OO or O 72XX out there other than the 2013 Hornby tooling? thanks
  13. This is why I want to model a preserved engine as it is now At least I know what it should look like Cheers
  14. Re 72XX Any visual signs between the two batches? Is there any way to tell the Batch one from revised Batch2 (with the bearings) other than taking it apart? How then do I buy one of these on ebay?! 😀
  15. Here is Jenny Kirk talking about the baseplate issues ..quality control seems it was way worse with the curved (raised) plate versions
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