Markwj

I have only read that the collectors club members will be getting the new releases leaflet. I am a member of the collectors club but how is everyone else going to find out I guess Bachmann will put on their website, on here and via the magazines has anything been announced about their intentions? thanks mark

Yes that is my understanding it would be fairly close to the tram line as well but having lived and worked in Fleetwood I can tell you the people of Fleetwood don't like to leave Fleetwood! Would love to see the railway back and if it could be extended further down towards the outlet village this could generate a bit more traffic and be closer to the Main Street.

Part of the difficulty with Fleetwood is where could the station go because of building going on the station would be quite a way out of Fleetwood town centre. Despite this the A585 into Fleetwood which is not dual carriageway struggles to cope with the daily traffic so if anything could help relieve this it would be welcomed.

I am sure you are right but I like to be organised! Pre orders in can forget about it until release now!

Thanks guys have ordered the appropriate coaches for my apt I wonder how the apt is doing on pre-sales hopefully rewarding Hornby's faith.

Thank you Paul, are any of the Coach packs duplicated in the 7 car pack do you know?

Do we know yet what vehicles each pack will contain and which add on packs to purchase. I have pre ordered the 7 car pack and reckon I would run a 10 car train.

Thank you for that I had a January delivery in my head for some reason. To be fair the class 158's arrived early. I think Bachmann do their annual stock take around now to check what's in the warehouse unless the new computer system has rendered this obsolete.

I have my combined volume and after a quick glance it is just Models previously announced I did not spot any new liveried items. So having read the letter I am still a little confused. Are we every three months going to get a leaflet detailing new releases which means new tooling and new liveries on existing tooling? Does this combine therefore replace the old catalogue so next year we get a new combine including the new models which have been released over the past year? Maybe all will be explained in February and at this event will we find out what the new liveried items for the next 3 months will be? What if there is nothing to be announced over the 3 month period? I suspect no one will know but will wait till after Feb then pose any questions to Bachmann.

Haven't oxford rail been rumoured to be producing a class 86 for the last 3 years or so? Something to go with all those Mk3 coaches. (Probably more mk3's)!

The impression I had from Andy's post is that it is existing products and reliveries but there may be new announcements if they are far enough along the development process. If this is not the case will Bachmann just announce new products as we go through the year? I would agree though I can't imagine there would be anything more than the odd brand new model announced like last year was there just one new Wagon announced in OO?

I cannot recall Hornby ever saying they have looked at a model and discounted it until the class 91 so it would not be unreasonable for cavalex to think it would be safe to do. The whole Hornby 'it's our model thing' is ridiculous it seems they only think it applies to them in their favour. Am looking forward to both 91 models but would suggest the 89 as an alternative if appropriate.

Mine got delivered from their cross country tour the other day. I have the drs packs and am seriously impressed with the little Wagons and ideal for an authentic short train. Looking at the quality of these and the cement Wagons I am really looking forward to the Deltic.

Just been checking the voyage of my order on the Royal Mail website and found it has gone from Peterborough to Edinburgh but apparently it's on its way. Considering I live on the fylde coast it's probably gone past the turn off to come back again!

Just wondering how it will work DCC wise -will Hornby go for 3 chips or will it work off 1. I suspect Hornby may not be sure themselves yet though.

Yes!

It has been stated several times that his cads haven't been used and it's Hornby own work although they may have seen the reaction to his proposal/ announcement and thought the model may be viable after all but he would not have received any money for this.

Regarding DJM I kind of keep hearing the voice of darth Vader in my head saying 'now his failure is complete'. The apt is now being produced without the use of his cads and most of his other models have been duplicated so in theory all his work is worthless. Sorry maybe just me being bitter! Anyway back to the Hornby apt, due December so I wonder where they are with it hopefully something will appear in the engine shed soon!

Just realised in all the excitement no Ivor the engine tie in booooooooooo!

I realise there may be pent up demand (me included) but they haven't announced anything to put at the other end of the mk three intercity dvt unless they are relying on purchasers of the previous Hornby and Bachmann electrics.

Have pre- ordered the 7 coach set in my excitement but will await further details before ordering anymore but also I want black window surrounds so may be cancelling what I just ordered! Mega excited though which is quite sad for a 48yr old!

Actually as mentioned by someone else -is there a flying Scotsman in the range must be their best selling loco of all time. Had a look through the range on the website don't recall seeing one?

Oh my god for years I have been a bit meh over the Hornby announcements but now wow!!!! New apt New class 91 Intercity dvt Had already pre ordered Stevensons rocket too! Thank you Hornby

Was just trying to think how close the Blackpool south line runs to Blackpool airfield, I think it skirts one of the perimeters although there could be a bit of a golf course/ nature reserve between them. Now not much more than a branch line it was a double track mainline running into Blackpool central. From the airport now not much more than pleasure flights and a helicopter terminal for the rigs in the Irish Sea but did have some commercial flights in the 90/ 2000's and is used when there are local air shows so I have seen the Lancaster bomber there!

I can send a chocolate orange and a box of matchmakers as a down payment? On a serious note is it useful we let you know when it's slow to build up a picture or pattern or is this stuff monitored and noted anyway?