Rob William Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 The 2022 catalogue mock up for the rebuilt W1 in early BRITISH RAILWAYS garter blue livery appears to show the cabside numbers as being true Gill Sans type with a “straight” six in the same BR standard size as the tender lettering. My research indicates that whilst in this early BR livery the prototype had larger (12”) cabside numbers and the distinctive “curly” six which was applied by Doncaster works during the early part of 1948 before standardisation of BR liveries.Does anybody know any different, and if not will Hornby ensure that the numbering is correct on the production model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Why don't you write to Hornby with your observations and concerns. Hornby do not read your posts, and I doubt that the membership can answer your "will it be corrected" question as written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Looking at the Hornby catalouge picture on the website and pictures of the real thing, it looks pretty much correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdline Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I received my rebuilt W1 yesterday and it’s perfect, well packed, no damage, runs beautifully, negotiates complex point work nicely. Another great product from Hornby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Hay Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Why don't you write to Hornby with your observations and concerns. Hornby do not read your posts, and I doubt that the membership can answer your "will it be corrected" question as written. This is the authors first post.As a moderator, is it not within the realms of possibility to consider that the author doesn't know that Hornby are unlikely to comment and that, as a moderator and ergo an individual acting on behalf of Hornby, that you could be a little more welcoming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR1707822112 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 @thirdlineThat doesn't sound right! Well packaged? Have you seen Sam'sTrains video?!Moderators - feel free to remove this if its breaking any rules! I'm only trying to be 'playful'!Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 @tvr after that disaster Hornby improved their act. I received the BR rebuilt W1 from Hornby and was very well packed, bubble wrap + the whole lot wrapped in foam rubber.. It came via DPD, so better delivery firm. The only issue was it got delivered at 7:08 in the morning and the post that tells you, was probably even earlier that morning before I got up (I had checked the night before). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR1707822112 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 @ColinBGood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdline Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Mine was packaged the same as Colin B’s, delivered by DPD as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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