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Hornby look like they are doing a good job of this 4 VEP hopefully it will be much better than the toy like Hitachi 395 with the Bachmann items and Scenecarft art deco staions, there must be a graet number of southern electric layouts being constructed

I have to say that these are rather nice Models. Only wanted the coaling tower really as i used to be a Carnforth regular, but just had to get that engine shed as well after seeing some pictures in the mags earlier in the year. Plan was to show the loco shed as a derelict like at Bescot, but having now seen it, am trying to think of a way to include it in the operational layout somehow. The roof glazing is too nice to destroy and turn into a hulk. I had a relative collect mine from one of the big dealers in the north of the country as i had read the Bachmanns statement on their website “Due to the size, complexity and delicate nature of this product, we strongly advise that is it purchased over the counter or collected from your approved Bachmann Retailer, rather than purchased via a mail order service†Having now got them home, I think it was one of the best things i ever did as the size and weight of the boxes, the brittleness (is that a word?) means that it would almost certainly be destroyed accidentaly by any delivery company. Realise i am lucky to have a large family all over the UK, but would advise anyone yet to buy one these models to try a closer model shop, who may match prices, rather than going for a kit sent in the post, if suitable relatives / work colleagues are not conveniently situated.

but i guess you will save the VAT costs that us Brits have to endure. prabably save you around ??14 off the rrp, you will save the ??4.70 p&P as well. Hope you are the Summer! the sun has made an appearance in the wintery UK today

Oh dear, a duplication with Hornby. Seems that both companies had this item in development at the same time. However, I think I will be going for the Carnforth model as I remember it so well from the days when they used to coal the Engines working the "Cumbrian Coast Express"

Truro info now on www.Bachmann.co.uk

I think you will find that the Branchline DP1 model was also brand new from the wheels upwards. Chassis is a different length to a class 37 and service delitic. the bogies were unique on the original and the model followed suit. DP1 hardly shared anything in common with the production fleet. The motor was probably about all that was the same on the model, i'll check when i get home! I think you are crack on with other Citys being released at some point in the future, but as you rightly say, probably leave it for a few years. I know the NRM is always struggling for cash since they stopped charging for admission. It is a cause worth supporting, but i like the idea of waiting for the more modern version with the new OHLE flashes. good idea, i'll hang on.

You sir, are a very realistic person. A refreshing change and pragmatist. I can't really afford one right now, but would love to obtain a Platinum edition as an investment as well as nice model to enjoy on my layout.

Bachmann are really having a good run of announcements and releases at the moment aren't they. Can't wait for the response from Hornby in 2010!

also, I think that the 2009 Branchline announcements and releases were not made until March this year, so anything announced then has got the best part of 3 months to get here and still be released within a calendar year. am prepared to be corrected on that tho. am sure my Branchline catalogue arrived in March.

Just got my copy of Model Rail. A nice article on the City of Truro loco and a brief run down of models produced. the last paragraph hints at a forthcoming model to be released soon! Well, I have a friend who is a member of the Bluebell Railway and I remember him telling me that a model manufacturer was measuring the loco when it visited the railway back in 2006. That seems to tie in with an iminent release date. He would not tell me who the manufacturer was, but hinted that they were based closer to the Bluebell, rather than farther! Which suits me very well given the track record of the closer company. One of the "Big Two"