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I've got no expectations of an new one appearing, I was really just commenting on it being missing from the poll.

Shape issues, wrongly placed details on the cab front. There are more recent and more accurate models available to vote for on the list.

I didn't buy one of those starter sets, I was merely observing that as they are sold in places as a bundle it seems likely there's a solution. Anyway, here's three retailers selling such a bundle: https://www.coastaldcc.co.uk/products/digikeijs/dr5000-with-daisy-throttle-ii-handset https://www.dcctrainautomation.co.uk/digikeijs-dr5000-and-daisy-throttle-ii-set.html https://www.marks-trains.co.uk/shop/dcc-systems-controllers/digikeijs-dr5000-combi-dcc-command-station-daisy-2-throttle/

The class 50 is missing from the list of classes we'd like to see retooled.

In a rare event, I've actually been running trains today... I was using a Digikeijs DR5000 (firmware 1.6.3) with a Tillig branded DAISY II on firmware version 1.6. I'd set up a double header, but when I wanted to cancel it, the system simply wouldn't. To check whether it was handset or command station having problems, I plugged the DAISY II into my venerable Fleischmann Twin-Center (upgraded to V2.000) and I can set up and cancel double headers problem free. The same is true with the DAISY II - Zentrale. As such, I conclude the problem lies with the DR5000. Given that DR5000s are sold as a start set with DAISY IIs, I would hope that there is a solution to this problem! I'd like to use the DR5000 rather than the Twin-Center as it has much more potential functionality. Unfortunately, double heading is important for me as I model the Rübelandbahn, where every freight is top and tailed! Any pointers appreciated!

My wife and I have been thoroughly hooked by Andor, while we enjoyed The Mandolorian, Andor is properly grown up TV which would stand upon its own merits even if not a part of the Star Wars universe. The Book of Boba Fett and Obi Wan kEnobi left us both fairly cold. It's been a real treat to have grey morality, police procedural drama and cyberpunk all within a familiar framing.

The track at Warley was stamped "Made in China" on the underside, and has different joiners to Tillig. It didn't really look like Tillig track to me, even if the geometry is the same. As far as I'm aware Tillig don't make anything in China, so my presumption is that it isn't Tillig.

https://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/Starters+%26+Sets/Start-Sets+analogue/Tillig-01443/gb/modell_278802.html Personally, I think that's a really attractive set and even though I model former DDR railways I find it tempting!

I have one, and it has the same point motor as a right-hand point. Hope this helps.

I posted about this one some time ago, but I figured it belongs in this thread as it's Hornby. https://uk.arnoldmodel.com/products/arnold-tt-1120-drg-2-axle-ferryboat-refrigerated-wagon-gfhks-english-dutch-meat-company-livery-period-ii-hn9722 A 1930s build ferry wagon is currently available. I don't know if they were used in Britain post-WW2, but if they were, two packs are currently on offer at Modellbahn Union. https://www.modellbahnunion.com/TT-gauge.htm?shop=modellbahn-union-en&a=catalog&p=99557&filter=k2517g4370p6571

Maybe they've reasoned that a shunting loco should have them further out as close coupled stock can be hard to couple up!

The gap between 08 and either vehicle is considerably larger than that which I'm used in to TT:120.

I'll add my voice to those praising the Skoda Superb. We have a late mk2 with the 1.6 Greenline engine. Its volumetric load carrying capabilities are prodigious, although when things get weighty (eg four adults plus camping gear or a boot full of German beer) it sits a bit low at the back. It's not an exciting drive, but equally it's very pleasant for a long drive to destinations such as Rügen and Dresden! If I was in a very hilly area I'd want the 2.0, though my wife used to drive it over Cleeve Hill every day without issue. It's also excellent for rear seat adult passengers, bags of legroom and good ceiling height. I'd advocate 3 foot long boards for layouts designed round it, with the seats down you could fit a lot in then. I saw Yetis mentioned, I'd have to disagree with them as load carriers if you have a full compliment of passengers - my inlaws have one and it doesn't hold a candle to the Superb for space. Very sensible vehicle in its 4wd form for them on their Cumbrian farm though. Previously we had a Passat, which I marginally preferred the driver's seat in, and I find it nicer than a Mondeo. But yes, I'd take any of those three over an SUV as a layout transport.

The underneath view of the LMS coach clearly shows a close coupling mechanism on the end without a bogie attached.

I take it this means coupling multiple sets together is possible... ;)

I've seen a good few people say that there's no loco to go with the Mk2E/Fs, but they're a reasonable pairing with the large logo and green 50s - 50s would haul inter-regional sets from the SW up to Gloucester and Birmingham, non-HST services out of Paddington, and Plymouth-Penzance services were formed of IC stock up to Sprinterisation. The Paddington-Manchester and Plymouth- Penzance services are quite attractive relatively short trains. For the patient, a 47 is already on the cards.

Have you checked that gauge against your rails Clive?

And now this is just duplicating the Hornby launch thread...!

It's not what I'd choose from the options that are out there; it's no bad so much as chunky. At this point of course it's the widest range, and it could be a while before we see any offerings for truly prototypical British track in 1:120. I certainly wouldn't make negative judgements of any modeller choosing Tillig (or indeed any of the current track offerings), it's just not my choice in the current circumstances. It was, however, what I used for my first TT layout.

I noticed something regarding the mk3s... In the "Onward Journey" blog post, a test shot of a 400xx or 404xx series buffet is shown, ie a type with four seating bays. However, all the listed mk3 buffets are 407xx series with three seating bays. I've emailed Hornby in the hopes of a clarification about which the initial models will be.

Some sightings in my local breaker's (Harry Buckland) today. I confess, I don't know what the estate is. Not really under the remit of this thread, but there were a trio of Mk V Escorts and two Peugeot 405s in too.

Now the Hornby announcement is out and has been discussed at length, I don't feel quite so bad wishlisting. Personally, I think they've made good choices in terms of making a splash and launching the scale, a much bolder program than I imagined it would be. It seems most of the range is items they've developed since the move to Chinese production, and as such it's a reasonably supposition that this is as they still have easy access to the research carried out and drawings made - this is firmly the era of CAD after all! I hope the 37, 47 and 73 are indications of a willingness to go beyond what's been produced in 00 rather than a designer having been handed Lima models and told to work off them...! Hornby are very much going for items that are popular, and any choices for other brands would have to consider that - the more obvious it seeems, the more likely Hornby will gazump them. Given the splash Hornby are making, I feel like my previous thoughts of cautiously choosing models with crossover into existing TT markets is irrelevant. The first of those has been covered by Hornby anyway (66), and another (56) is something they've produced in 00 so is entirely possible. Anyway, my bias is very much diesel and electric trains, so opinions will reflect the area of railways I have knowledge about - forgive any misjudgements about what steam would be good. Before getting into locos, the coach ranges ... I hope Hornby would produce mk1 FK and RB. The latter can run very nicely with the mk2E/Fs as well. Seconds and parcels (presumably BG) are already announced. Given the 00 mk1 range, these are most likely on the cards already. A GWR autocoach of some flavour. Is it already waiting in the wings with someone? Peco most probably made informed choices when selecting GWR building kits as their launch items. For Southern coaches, this ignoramus would presume Bulleids as a good first choice. However, I know Hornby have made Maunsells in 00 recently. 16 ton mineral wagon. So obvious I think Hornby must have it in their plans. LNER/BR 21 ton brake van. Well, ditto. A bogie bolster to create some visual mix next to the vans and opens. Long wheelbase speedlink wagons, IIRC these have a common chassis. I'm thinking things like OBA, OCA, VDA. Hornby haven't made a new tooling of these since their initial appearance in the 80s, so there's a chance they're not in the plans yet. For a competitor, how about an FNA nuclear flask wagon, as produced by Bachmann/Farish? They seem popular when they're available! For motive power, the first thing that's not firmly mentioned that I would feel sensible is a 1st generation DMU. Much as my heart says 108, my head says 101 - allocated to every region but the southern, and only outlived by class 121. Again, not a model that's been tooled up by Hornby this century. While Hornby haven't tooled up any 1st gen units in the 21st century, they've made the 153 - that adds something for the 90s and onwards to play a supporting role to the inter-city trains already announced. Diesel loco wise, I feel like I'd just be listing everything. I guess my first choice that I felt Hornby might not have worked on would be a class 20. From Hornby, beyond what's already been mentioned in their brochure, I would imagine them homing in on iconic classes, Deltics and Westerns for starters. For steam, a GWR 14xx can join those Peco buildings. A Jinty, on the basis that Hornby haven't made one to current standards. I suspect Hornby already have an LMS 8F planned. On the subject of the 8F, TT:120 opens up possibilities of modelling those places were 8Fs rubbed shoulders with German designs, such as Turkey. Beyond this, I don't really know which steam locos were most widespread or popular! The game has changed, and I love it...

https://www.muellerradsatz.de/ They're out there, but not on the British market yet. You could also buy Tillig wheels, Golden Valley Hobbies are the UK distributor. Edit: Just found them listed at Kernow. https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/b/159/Tillig/5

It's not a new coupling, it's been the standard for TT on the continent for a couple of decades now. Hornby have been providing it for a few years with their Arnold TT models. It's quite light in coupling action and can be uncoupled from below with a ramp or handheld uncoupler, or from above with a magnet. It doesn't have any delay action, but for that you could use Fleischmann N gauge Profi's (as Roco provide with their TT) or Dapol Easi-Shunts. The coupling pocket in TT is the same as in N should you wish to use aftermarket options like Hunt couplings. As it is it couples very closely when a close coupling mechanism is present, however this also has the effect that it can have a marked preference for coupling up on straight tracks. Other TT track ranges are available from Tillig and Kuehn, the latter not really that easy to get in the UK. There's very nice track from TT Filigran, but it's also very much German outline. I suspect that as Peco are using the same rail profile as their N gauge code 55 joining to code 80 will be possible with some packing under the code 55 track's sleepers.

I picked one of these up at Modell Hobby Spiel last week for €100, usual price is €119 I think. It's a little sparse on detail tbh, and is unpowered, but sometimes one just fancies something a little different. It would require additions to make it suitable for most of the Plasser & Theurer 07-32's British service life, but it's a good starting point.