mjb1961 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Could be a while before we get this model in the UK with the current situation at Felixstowe.Only thinking the same today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublo collector Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 Your Hornby-Dublo loco Dorchester stands comparison extremely well considering it was made 60 rather than 40 years ago. I have to say I, too, prefer the BR green livery.More like 65 as it's 3 rail, which gave way to 2 rail in 1959.Wow 60 years you are right , This loco might not be around as long as the Dublo Dorchester i wish Hornby would make a new Hornby Dublo limited edition Flying Scotsman with metal body, So hint hint to Hornby !! THIS WOULD SELL OUT THE DAY IT WAS RELEASED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I am sure christopher it will be in the 2023 catalogue, they have done all the rest so that is probably the next. Of course when you actually get it, is another question. The HD range is a big money spinner and probably something that people haven't already got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 The most polite I can be is that I'm not a fan of the livery / colour scheme!!Quite a collector's item nevertheless!!Al.Sorry but about as not being as polite but it made feel quite ill just looking at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublo collector Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 I am sure christopher it will be in the 2023 catalogue, they have done all the rest so that is probably the next. Of course when you actually get it, is another question. The HD range is a big money spinner and probably something that people haven't already got. Colin B, Yes and it was made as 0 gauge but Hornby Dublo was overlooked by Meccano from the start, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Distance Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 The most polite I can be is that I'm not a fan of the livery / colour scheme!!Quite a collector's item nevertheless!!Al.Sorry but about as not being as polite but it made feel quite ill just looking at it!Good job nobody is making you buy one then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 HiCan't see what all the fuss is all about when the Severn Valley have a full size Rebuilt West Country painted in the same color scheme and logo. Who copied who?Hornby Mag also did a feature on doing your own version using a rebuilt West Country including what colors and transfers and where to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubaggieboy Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 My thoughts exactly long distance. If you don’t like it don’t order it, simple as !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 In my case it is just a question of taste and I would probably feel the same about the real one if I could find a photo on the net. However, it is well out of my modelling period so no chance of me buying one. However, at least it is an authentic Platinum Jubilee souvenir loco since the real thing does exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb1961 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Looking forward to mine arriving,ive seen the real thing at the svr and it was nice to see, different to the usual black or green, mine will be added to my collection . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellocoloco Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 @AndymacWould like to see a steam loco done with thermochromic paint.I had to google the paint, but what a great idea. They could even do away with the safety value to save weight and just look at the colour. Is kind of expensive though, but you could have Taw Valley in standard green for all the purists and changing to Royal Purple as she build up steam! thinking_face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doc Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I took a ride on the real thing at the Severn Valley Railway yesterday. As we waited in a passing loop, a green GWR 4-6-0 went past on the other line. My elderly mother's comment was "Oh, I much prefer that green colour to purple. Green's a proper colour for a steam engine" I must say I agreed with her, but everone is entitled to their own taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 It does look absolutely hideous on such a beautiful locomotive - don't know what got into to them to do / accept that!! IMHO.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornbyKiwi Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I collected this yesterday from my friends shop and tested it on his layout, The loco Certificate has no 2300 of 2500. Hello Chris, and welcome to the Hornby forums. As a fellow Kiwi I'd be interested to know which store you picked it up from, and what the local price was? I can't imagine it would have been cheap, though perhaps you got a nice discount as a friend of the owner!Did your friend get many in, or just one for your order? I would guess the stock came to him from the local NZ Hornby distributor. I wonder if the tier system applies to stores in this country. HK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Well atom3624, its called money. Whether or not they made a big profit remains to be seen but to paint an existing design that must be several years old and then charge a premium has got to make money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Not sure the price was "premium" - many Hornby "Pacifics" are now close to £300 - no matter what the colour is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine shed 1 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Does anyone know the release date for the engine I have seen 2 different dates on line at 2 different UK based stores on line one is 9th of September and the other is 30 September I have got one on pre order and can't Wait for this to arrive thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Not quite Bulliedboy I think they are around £254. Fortunately I have most of the Hornby locos I will ever want and the ones that I do buy at the moment include decent sound for not much more. To me it has to very special to justify that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublo collector Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 Looking forward to mine arriving,ive seen the real thing at the svr and it was nice to see, different to the usual black or green, mine will be added to my collection . Two have come up for sale here in NZ on Trade me they are 675 dollar about 330 pounds more than i paid, So if you want one there here for sale now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornbyKiwi Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Two have come up for sale here in NZ on Trade me they are 675 dollar about 330 pounds more than i paid, So if you want one there here for sale now. That's actually not the worst price ever when you add on the "location surcharge" for living where we do, Chris. About what I would have expected it to be over here anyway.Far too rich for my blood unless I win Lotto tomorrow night. If I really want to see one running, I'll just have to come around to your house. ;) HK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andys steam dayz Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 This locomotive has now arrived at Hornby and is in stock for ordering just to let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb1961 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I had it pre ordered and they have taken payment so should be on its way soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Do you get a free pair of sun glasses with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir john Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Already showing as out of stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 It was out of stock long before it’s actual release date in the UK. I guess the whole batch was swallowed up by pre-orders. I think there was only 2500 made iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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