Peter Stiles Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I had to read the descriptions twice to see what I was missing.The Christmas Hamper has a J15.The Christmas Hamper Expansion Set 1 has a J15.Luckily one is the LNER version and one the BR paint job.But really? Entice people into the hopbby by attempting to sell them the same engine twice in quick succession? This looks like its a "way to cut down on overstocks"... Especially if you note the two coaches in the Hamper and Expansion are the same Railroad. So - before I buy the Expansion Set and put the coaches on Ebay, is there anything fundamentally wrong with the J15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahBunyan Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Oh dear God!! People will find anything to complain about these days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 If this thread starts a slanging match, it will be removed completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMarra Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I'm looking forward to it! Just placed my order for one of the Add On Pack Christmas Hampers, both as my Christmas present to myself this year and due to the fact that I don't have those coaches or a J15!What's in it is perfect for me, and I can't get those items individually for a lower price than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 It does seem a bit weird that they offered the same loco in both packs but they must have their reasons. Both packs look good value for money. To be quite honest I would suspect they have a severe shortage of locos anyway, they have been working from home since March. The J15 is quite a nice loco, so why not have two of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Stiles Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 OK then. J15s all around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twintop Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 The first pack is a complete layout, with scenic materials, buildings, station etc. the 2nd pack is for people who already have a layout and just need additional rolling stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I just glanced at them as I don't need much, but I am glad Twintop you pointed it out. If you haven't much railway stuff these are normally good deals, normally they put a 0-4-0 loco in them, so I think a J15 is definitely a big improvement. Generally most Hornby sets are good value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR LNER fan 4472 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Just seen this and I am seriously tempted by the second pack. It's a loco, two coaches and two trucks all for just £2 more than the RRP for the loco itself! The J15s are widely regarded as some of Hornby's best models, and that BR livery with the red side rods is very nice indeed. It's been one of those 'if I saw one going super cheap I'd get one' locos for me, but as I've been meaning to get some more Mk1s too, this is too good to miss. Plus I collect trucks with Welsh town names, so the Philips George & Co fits with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Stiles Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 I ordered the expansion pack - it just turned up and the J15 is whizzing round my lockdownlayout pulling the coaches and a hogwarts brake I picked up for 15 quid.Very nice little loco it is.I was pleased to find the coaches had small tension locks on - I was expecting as railroad for them to still all have ye olde wide ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithp1707821843 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 HII have only created a single layout - but have a J15 - it is very good. I like it as it fits my 2nd radius and as the layout is only 5X3 appx, it suits. The deal that is offered is very good, in fact I might get it just to get another J15!Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMarra Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Mine just arrived via DHL, and only a few days after ordering. What's incredible is: I'm in the US!I'm working now, but will be opening it up and giving it a run as soon as I finish my work day! And being a Friday, I know what I'll be running for a while on my layout! This may be also what runs under our tree this year!This was my Christmas present for myself this year, so I'm very happy to have gotten it so early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buz Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Hi allJohns std gripe where is the brake van it should have one.Right now that's out of the way, they look to represent very good value for money.The packs do more or less have two trains worth of rolling-stock note my std gripe, so do form a good start or a good add on If I did not have as much as I do, either one of those would be a possibility.I cannot see the issue with both loco's being the same class the liveries are different and it is a common type, that would have gone all over the LNER or the Eastern region.And may be snuck outside those areas particularly in BR days.regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolf Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hi I'm new to this so please go easy on me. I have been a model railway enthusiast and collector since the early seventies, with a few years off for family and career in between. Now I'm living in New Zealand and getting back into it, reacquainting myself with my collection. I recently ordered the Christmas Hamper 1 - Starter Pack. Well, I am surprised; not only is it great value, it arrived in NZ in just over a week, and to my home a little later after questions from customs. It was well packed with no appearent damage from its travels.The set is great, the loco is well detailed and as for all the other goodies in the set including trees, buildings etc. I think anyone recieving the set as an introdudtion to model railway would be hooked for life. I say "well done Hornby", I just wish I had ordered the Christmas Hamper 2 add on pack as well.Thanks again Hornby keep up the great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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