JeremiahBunyan Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Hey, Got an email today stating that Locomotion at Shildon have commissioned Hornby to to make a Limited Edition of just 250 pieces of Class 71 #E5001. This has been done in the proposed livery for the prototype after restoration. Looks like a lovely model, some say it's toyish but I put it down to the colour and lighting issues. I hope to get one if I can raise enough funds in time. You can order it from their website of call them. Available from 1st July. /media/tinymce_upload/28e1aea7a2695ff1f8d9f1fbed711745.jpg Regards,JBM!
walkingthedog Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Yes I got that email yesterday afternoon, must say I'd be very tempted to get one if it wasn't just an electric powered loco. (In real life).
Bulleidboy Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 This doesn't look any different from R3373, the NRM version Hornby are producing? I expect it will cost more.
Bulleidboy Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Sorry, you lost me WTD. Hornby are producing a model as per the NRM original - why would Shildon (NRM) want a "limited edition" of a model already being produced? May be I missed something? BB
walkingthedog Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Sorry BB should say same thing not something. I agree with you, it looks like Shildon are going to try and make more dosh by repackaging the Hornby NRM version.
JeremiahBunyan Posted May 31, 2016 Author Posted May 31, 2016 This doesn't look any different from R3373, the NRM version Hornby are producing? I expect it will cost more. What do you mean? The difference is glaring right back at you... Not to mention there's a clue glaring at you in my OP. R3373 portrays the loco during it's NRM guise we all know/see. However as many will know it's not in the best shape. It looks battered. The livery it carried being BR Green with SYP. This NRM Limited Edition Class 71 carries the livery that NRM are going to apply to it after it's restored or redone. This livery is BR Green. The NRM model carries a BR Green livery with a gloss coat. Judging from the GWR King Class that NRM commissioned before, I'm sure this will be a splendid model. If the GWR King flew off the shelves then why not this?
poliss Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 I've looked at the photos on Locomotion's Facebook page and Locomotionmodels and I can't see any difference between their limited edition model and the R3373.
walkingthedog Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Not 'glaring' back at me, it looks identical to R3373. Same green, same lining, same........
walkingthedog Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 I've spotted a difference. The Shildon version has yellow ends. Prefer it without. I always try and get diesels without yellow ends, not always easy.
poliss Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Their Facebook page shows it with green ends. Can't see any yellow ends on their webshop either.
walkingthedog Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 My apologies poliss, the Hornby R3373 has yellow ends. Senior moment 😆
poliss Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Ah, I see it. So they're charging an extra £5.00 for having a '1' instead of a '2'? E5002 has green ends.
walkingthedog Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Yes it has. If I bought one it would be 5002, but I'm not, so I won't.
Bulleidboy Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 It's £20.00 more expensive than the Hornby one (with club discount of course). Having looked at both - they do look very similar in clour - except for yellow ends on the Hornby model - I might buy one for the collection.
walkingthedog Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 You didn't notice the 'glare' either then BB. I really do like it, I suppose I could imagine the 3rd rail. I imagine lots of things on my layout. It did run without using the pantograph.
Postman Prat Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Hi WTD The class 71 was not an overhead electric in the usual sense. It was a 3rd rail electric, and the pantagraph/overhead were only used in yards, where it could be a danger to staff on the ground.
JeremiahBunyan Posted June 1, 2016 Author Posted June 1, 2016 It's a green box on wheels. It actually reminds me of a slug or leech! 😆 on wheels...
Fazy Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 It's a green box on wheels. It actually reminds me of a slug or leech! 😆 on wheels...It does a bit. 😉
JeremiahBunyan Posted June 1, 2016 Author Posted June 1, 2016 That's a really good description JBM 😀 I guess waking up with a slug on you does leave lasting impressions...! 🤐
Postman Prat Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 It's a green box on wheels. If it was Crimson - would that be alright? No matter what colour I would still think it was ugly. Never did like them!!
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