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Interesting little locomotive and should make a nice and very useful addition to anyone's 'mixed era' layout / BR. Is it me, or does the cab look like 'next door's garden shed'? Just doesn't look right - and I mean the 1:1 as well. Al.

I think this and the Thompson A2's are fantastic additions to the scene - and totally unexpected. Mentioned earlier but not confirmed, do we know if all will be from '1st rebuild' with double chimneys, or will there be a single chimney version as per original? (My personal preference is the double anyway so I'll have to squirrel some funds away .... !!!) Generally, which is your preference - squashed sausage or A4-nosed rebuild? Al.

Basically means Cavalex get their act together, and get the 91 and Mk.4's out, and they should still be in a happy place. If they delay the coaches, as you intimate, Hornby probably won't be that far behind ... but that's only speculation. Al.

I'd be tempted if it's like the HD HST - central motor with 8-wheel-drive, and tilting as well. My Virgin HST is fantastic - smooth, quiet, very fast and powerful!! Al.

Keeping it clean, I want a Lion ...

I thought there's a Hornby video somewhere whereby they categorically confirm there's NO Mk.4 mooted for 2020 release? ... It's one of the 'enthusiasts' like Sam and Jenny - but it's not them - interviewing a Hornby employee. Al.

Rules are there to be ..... !!! Where there's a will ....

The 3D print / mock-up clearly indicates a double chimney. The original 10000 clearly had a single chimney, and for it's first rebuild received a double chimney. Back to the R3840, R3841 - both grey which keeps the prototypical originality of the beast, are these just going to have the double chimney already shown, or single? Will the green 'Publicity' locomotive have the double, and the 'greys' the single? In all initial photos and filming, I only see the double chimney, which suits me, but may not necessarily be correct ... I think this is one of those 'seen in the flesh' things - when a decision can be made, but for now, a preference would be grey with double chimney. Al.

I'm definitely 'chomping at the bit' on this one. Thanks for the replies. I think you're right - wait for Hornby to clarify which model is which and for what reason. Al.

I think when they can get a motor, or breed a horse small enough .... !!

Hi John, that's what's confusing me. Perhaps the numbering is back-to-front. 'Promotional' might be the first one, in 'photographic grey', grey buffer beam, etc. ... R3841 as you state, never made it - could be possible to combine R3840 / R3841 and throw in the plates - purchaser to add if required - if that's the only difference? From what I can make out, it started with a SINGLE chimney, then remained a 'squashed sausage', but gained a Kylchap double chimney ... After that, it was rebuilt, made 'simple' ... Al.

I know there was only ever one, but there were several 'iterations'. I accept my wording was clear enough, but I'm trying to clarify which 'R' is which iteration - of the same locomotive, and what the liveries will be, and where ... Impatient? YES!! Might put an 0-4-0 3-pole in it with 2x 250g flywheels on to fill the space .... Unfair. Hornby, PLEASE 'don't do a TTS P2' and put a poor-quality 3-pole in it for progress - that 5-pole which has been in MN's and Coronations for a decade or so remains an excellent motor ... Al.

This is a fantastic announcement by Hornby, certainly thrown the cat amongst the budgies - as fundamental (in being different) as Rocket and APT are (in being 'obvious' and popular choices). I've always loved this locomotive since I first saw photos of it as a school lad 45-50 years ago. The photos indicate the Kylchap double chimney with 'original-looking' bodywork. The first ones had a single chimney. Will Hornby be producing the single chimney'd one as well - original variation? My preference will be as in the photos, with 'squashed sausage' bodywork and Kylchap (double) chimney. Which option will this be? Which livery (-ies) is it available in? Thanks, Al.

Definitely 6 chuffs per revolution = A1P = A3 = A4 = MN = WC = BoB = RSc. Al.

If that VR is used to help model / design, then eventually to program perhaps an entire period of time's operation - say 19:00-21:00 - then I like it. If it is being mooted as an alternative to actual model railways, then I'm not a fan. Al.

Yeah, I want to think of a TPE 802 'out of the box' and on my tracks!! Al.

A TPE 802 would be brilliant!! Al.

A thought I had would be to to have the ends threaded. Anyway, with a little work, this 'minor' can be easily resolved ... Al.

How about a real exclusive? ANPR / Interceptor 'Deltic' .. that'd catch up pretty quickly!! Al.

Thanks Dave. It's now been running for perhaps a total of 3 hours - nothing further - all solid. I had tried to true and make as perpendicular as possible. I love the moving axleboxes, so great idea - more than 'just a gimmick' for me. From what I've seen, I think it could have been easier with very-slightly opened holes in the bogie sides - which would be covered by the 'ab's anyway, and slightly longer axles - at least 1.0 - 1.5mm each side - just my thoughts and opinions. Thanks for getting in touch. Al.

It is a beaut and nicely weathered / fatigued. I'll see if I can continue my idea, tomorrow - it was looking OK, I just got too cold!! Al.

Has anyone refitted an axlebox? I started running in my Patriot, and one came off. Until then, it seemed to run flat, level and smoothly around my 4th radius impromptu circle of track. When I replaced it, it started to have a slight 'wobble' as mentioned by some. Could this 'wobble' actually be the axleboxes catching in the bogie sides? I also had problems ensuring a clean superglue fix - despite cleaning both surfaces, cleaning out the hole in the axlebox, and a little dab of superglue in the middle - and also found the axles protrude very little - very small amount to 'purchase' to. All is glued now, and remaining in place. I also gave a little 'dab' with a piece of piano wire where each box touches the wheels on the others, to restrict possible recurrences. I'm running to see if the occasional wobble 'settles' as suggested by Dave, in case it is the shaft of the axlebox. In my instance, it could be the track, but a Hornby Class 60 was rock steady on the same track. Al.

I know it's just me, but I still expect to see Thomas or James pulling one of those cranes ... !! Al.

Thanks, I was right, just had the sound turned down. Unusual to see the Rocket 'by name and nature' - >70mph I reckon. Lovely track!! Al.

Could be wrong, obviously, but didn't the Battlespace TurboCar have a 4-blade prop? I vaguely remember my brother's over 45 years ago - brilliant fun!! So much so that our dad fitted a cage around it!! Al.