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I know Hornby are having difficulties but this is getting ridiculous.

Coachman, I very much doubt that will happen. That means that Hornby would have to retool the previous toolings and that would drive the price higher. Even Hornby wouldn't go that far

I'd say simply because they formed part of the boiler casing. As a GWR man, I'll admit its a very handsome beast

If they can do it coachmann then maybe we will see Hornby pulled out of their manufacturing slump. I keep hoping for the best. They still have my full support

I did the same thing with mine Rob. I could never get lining to look as good as hornbys.

Yes it will be. Here's a link to see the pic I mentioned. https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151596613580843&id=53107985842&set=pb.53107985842.-2207520000.1378759789.&source=42 Hornby released the 9F as Cock O The North as well because the real loco has recently been renamed such by its owners.

Have you not seen the pics of the P2 pre-production bodies?

A 47xx would be great in my opinion. Then the only other main tender loco would be the re-tooled Saint that we need.

Have u got a link to that post? I missed it

It's getting like we will never see them. If the factory could have a pre production model ready for the December announcement then why ate they taking so long with the production models? I just wish Hornby would be more open about their problems, as Bachmann is when they have trouble

Presumably the tender is the current A3/A4 tender they have? Would surely save on tooling costs and keep the rrp down.

Has anyone been to steam and seen the model? If so are there any close up pics? Don't really get the chance to see it, living in New Zealand lol.

So I have had the loco running for about 2 hours non stop today with a rake of 18 vent vans. She runs a treat and I have no fault at all with it. Did you experience problems 81C?

That would be me rob. The loco is a stunner.

I'll do it tomorrow 81C and I'll get back to you on that one.

I will be: 1. Fitting brass bushes into the axle slots. 2. Glueing the handrails below the cab side windows in, as they were loose in the box. 3. I will be fitting a 3 link coupling to the front as the model was not supplied with one. 4. Fitting the requisite driver and fireman in the cab. 5. Getting the loco weathered to a more hard-worked appearance. 6. Fitting etched plates.

Forgot to mention, I really like the design of the new Hornby loco box. Much cleaner than the 2 part polystyrene trays.

For starters i want it perfectly clear, this is not a bash Hornby thread. I just received a Hornby 42xx number 4266. She looks stunning in BR black. The cab interior, what little you can see of it, looks stunning as per Hornbys usual standard. The buffers look good, regardless if whether they are sprung or not. The moulded smokebox dart looks absolutely fine when viewed from normal viewing distance. The running qualities are superb, easily hauling my vsoe rake of 11 of the latest Hornby Pullmans, something my new A4 & A3 struggle with. Overall I believe that this design clever philosophy will be a success. Maybe just a few tweaks, specifically in the way of brass bearings in the wheel slots of the chassis. 7/10 from me.

One of the most well detailed backheads we have seen from Bachmann in quite a while

I just received R2822 Earl Cairns. Runs like a dream but there is not printed shedcode on the smokebox door. No Quality control again. Not really a major as i am adding an etched one but still.

Cheers Rob

I read somewhere that the B1 is the first loco to come in hornbys new packaging style. Can anyone tell what that packaging is?

Have you checked under the foam lining, as in the above video, in the lid WRLPG?

As per above video, have you checked under the foam lining of the lid?

It looks like it on that photo. But on the ehattons Site http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=25741 it doesnt have the Smokebox numberplate. Perhaps a slip in QC in china?