phil gollin

. What is the most numerous wagon on BR era layouts ? I would guess from exhibition layouts that it is the BR 16 ton mineral. The existing Bachmann model is long overdue for replacement. A good selection of variants and numbers would see many, many sold. Oh, and my "wouldn't it be nice" choices ? 4-COR and 4-SUB, with a D1 4-4-0, or an E1 4-4-0, (or if you want to annoy Hornby) an L1 4-4-0. Anyway, good luck with whatever you choose. .

. Is the "early doors" version numbered as one that went to the Southern Region ? .

. My 3 BR Grey ones are, according to an e-mail, on their way ! No complaining about long waiting times with this one (Although I am sure of the "usual suspects" will find something to moan about). .

. The e-mail from Rails includes the words ; "... Following on from the success of the SECR 1424 box van, we are excited to be able to offer a new model built using the same tried and tested method. ..." So I assume it's another of their 3D fine printed wagons. What I don't understand is as Iron Minks are so popular I cannot understand why it isn't just an ordinary injected moulded wagon. .

. Sorry, so one of you two is "wrong" ??? ( By the way, I assume that the red was an early safety measure which British Railways were unimpressed with ??? ) .

. Does anyone know the timescale for the BR Southern Region (mainland) dark brown with red ends ? TIA .

. No. I'm afraid that it is a shot of Platform 9 (?) at Wimbledon. The unit is so incredibly shiny as it is claimed that it was taken on the first day of 2-EPB service ??? .

. A Rails e-mail says that these are due in shortly. Then we can see if it has a small yellow panel, or not (but they are still ridiculously over-priced). .

. Yes - that's my idea of stylish. Lovely. .

. Well, I've got mine ! ( Presumably one of the airlifted few ??? ). .

. Has no one else received their 4S-027-003, British Railways Sunshine Black ? It looks very nice. .

. That model has cylindrical transformers - rare in this country. The UK has always gone for chunkier squarish ones - see this (a 3rd-rail one) - click on picture to expand thread ; Likewise always more building to hold control gear. Access gates/driveway to the heavy transformers was essential. Favourite way to move them on, or off, was to jack them up and push them on scaffold tubes laid on scaffold boards until a crane could safely lift them. I saw a 25 ton one being moved by 4 men. Tirfors were used if their were slopes. .

. I like the way that they will all be supplied with (presumably working) screw couplings ! Will you provide an alternative working 3 link coupling ? Seriously, a very good choice, hope you do well with it. .

. Has anyone put A "Locomotion" one next to a "Rails" one to compare the paint finishes ? .

. Did the rebuilt P2 ever come south of the Thames ? .

. Hooray for the BR Black engineering version of the 5 plank one, and the BR red S & T 7 plank version. We can only hope for vice-versa versions later. .

. After all the forensic examination of Hornby's position on "tiers", can someone explain why Hornby supply Amazon ? No shop, no customer personal interface, no ability to visit. Strange. .

. Pardon ? Where have I complained ? I have merely pointed out a customer service that would attract me ( and I believe many others ). Confusing customers' desires with "complaints" is a common British retailer problem. .

. Fine, don't provide this specific customer service, but when someone/some others do, then don't complain. .

. It is their choice - people are attracted by good customer service. .

. IF they don't want extra custom, then they don't need to supply a "trunk" facility - it is up to them. .

` For other traders to profit from Hattons misfortune they need to do two things ; 1: Improve their websites, especially pre-orders. 2: (For me the most important) set up a "trunk" facility. It is a relatively simple thing to do and is helpful to people who want near guaranteed delivery of more than a few item. Yes, it needs some storage space and some logical, tidy mind - but it isn't rocket science (and it is customer friendly). .

. Yes, The D's and relevent genesis coaches are what I want. .

. Well, advertising your "Band 1" status would be a great selling point (as one person further up the thread has already subtly done) unless, of course, the list is "commercially confidential". .

. Well, rather obviously Hornby have a list. .