phil gollin

. IF I had a large local model railway club I would be quite happy to leave my "collection" to them (for use or sale) but ..... .

. It has become "traditional" for manufacturers to post CADs with incorrect perspective, so that they cannot be pirated KR just do it to a greater degree. I am more interested in the livery choices. Did none last into the 1950's (or later) as there does not (?) SEEM to be a British Railways version noted ??? .

. Any chance that Bachmann will re-release these E-4's with new running numbers ? Nowadays, so many model locos seem to only be released the once, can't a limited re-release with new numbers be commercially viable ? .

. Very nice - particularly Brenner. .

. Complete with prototypical slipping trying to start the load. Fun and excellent. .

. "Brighton brakes" ? Which ones are these, please ? .

. Sets of 3, or 4 BR Standard 16 ton mineral wagons - with different liveries and numbers - sure seller. 4-COR EMU - lots of liveries and finishes (could add 4-RES, 4-BUF and 4-GRI ) Ex LBSCR K-class 4-6-0 - a different looking of Southern mogul. .

. Not just the "modern image", but also the Southern/Southern Region. They seem to have forgotten their roots - and where they are based. However, they know their sales (and market research) and if they see their future in a different direction to me or the OO wishlist then that is their commercial decision, and through gritted teeth, I can only wish them good profits. .

. I note, from a BBC London news programme, that today is the 160th anniversary of the London Underground. So where are the anniversary models ? 😀 .

. The Guardian has an article on The Games Workshop and Hornby Hobbies results for the last quarter of 2022 ; https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/10/games-workshop-Hornby-sales-warhammer This is the relent extract for Hornby ; "The Scalextric and Airfix maker Hornby said sales between 1 October and 31 December, including the key Christmas period, were higher than the same period in 2021. As a result, sales for the financial year so far are ahead of last year by 6%. “This has been driven by better availability of stock, price increases, and investment in e-commerce platforms and digital media,” it said. “However, these sales figures are behind budget due to the challenging consumer economic climate and will impact our full-year figures. Order book remains strong ahead of our 2023 product range releases.” Hornby is launching a new product range this month, including a new control system for trains that uses Bluetooth technology to connect to phones or tablets. The company is forecasting a “modest underlying loss before tax” for the year to the end of March."

. 2 points ; 1: The only thing that "annoys" me is the bringing forward of the release time to 7:00 AM. !0:00 AM was "civilised" and I could settle down with a cup of tea and relax. 2: A suggest (please ignore is you don't agree) - with the overall, and individual item threads, couldn't the second post be along the lines of "Would those people who do not think that "there is nothing here for me, please press "like" to this post and not jam up this thread with pointless comments" Happy tomorrow. .

. This is rather a pointless thread. The same old moans. .

. Wow ! I honestly didn't know that there were that many minor livery changes - that's a little bit mad. So, maybe one of the smaller suppliers with a Chinese factory who likes paint masks 😇 .

. Wow that is amusing. Cherry-picking and convoluted arguments galore. I can agree that simple numbers don't tell the whole story, and as the poll team representative says the poll can only be a guide to manufacturers, but twisting things won't help manufacturers' choices. Manufacturers need to make money by selling genuinely popular models - and which ever they choose, I wish them luck. .

. Yes a U (or even an ex-LBSCR K 2-6-0 - both high polling) would be useful for Southern mixed traffic trains. Contrary to all the "noise" from other parties the Southern Region still has a lot of popular locos that need to be produced - that is one of the great advantages of these polls. ( However, I will be amazed if the three "Hornby's" (original class 70's - two types) will be produced, however many votes they get. ) .

. Thanks very much - and a great way to while away a rather pointless bank holiday. I can't see anything wrong with any of the list from 186 and upwards (except no. 4 which has such limited opportunity for usage - but each to their own, who says I have any idea ?) .

. When did aluminium beer kegs start being used ? ( I thought it was the late 60's/early 70's ??? ) And was it wooden barrels before that, or was there an interim choice ? .

. Strange the lack of "Southern" subjects being suggested, considering where Hornby is based. PLEASE, no more Merchant Navies, or WC/BoB's. 4-COR, 4-SUB, or LBSCR/SR/S. Region K-class 2-6-0s would all be useful and popular. .

. Am I correct that this year's announcement will be on Christmas Day, not early January ??? Likewise, any idea what time ? Thanks. .

. Thanks for all the work, and the effort involved in the analysis - greatly appreciated. Even though I read the introduction/guide properly, I found it interesting that actually filling in the form concentrated my mind in an interesting way. A lot fewer locos than I'd imagined I'd vote for, but more coaches and odd wagons than I thought I would. Everyone, please vote for a new BR 16 ton mineral wagon and a 4-COR (plus whatever else you want, of course). .

. Well, out of the blue Hattons have e-mailed me that the "missing" SECR coach has appeared (actual story more complicated - it appeared, then disappeared, and then Hattons got me a lit version (!!!)) - still at least one of my "missing" coaches has appeared. Helps for Christmas. 🎅 .

. I lost out on two coaches from my first deliveries (despite having a very early pre-order in) and this time around I lost out on one SECR coach ( again an early pre-order) ! It is rather disappointing that Hattons cannot seem to get the correct numbers of coaches delivered. .

. There is only one solution . . . Magnehesian ! ! ! ( Plus steel rails. ) After all, Hornby seem to like old time Tri-ang. .

. I agree - much better. ( And, hopefully, a 4-SUB to follow. ) .