DarkRedCape Posted May 28, 2023 Author Share Posted May 28, 2023 Blimey, just seen the purple ones -- how much!!!! Unbelievable - pure greed or a rare opportunity to own something unique and amazing!? What’s really unbelievable about this is while people were paying almost £1k for it on eBay, it was still available at retailers for the standard price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim-344602 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Blimey, just seen the purple ones -- how much!!!! Unbelievable - pure greed or a rare opportunity to own something unique and amazing!?What’s really unbelievable about this is while people were paying almost £1k for it on eBay, it was still available at retailers for the standard price. Yes but if you search for "sold items", you will find that few if any achieved those silly prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornby-ni Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Two to auction finished tonight.Two buy it now sold for £179 and £420 last night.I have one to my collection and never to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettering Junction Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Are those 2 prices for Coronation or Queen Elizabeth?Another Coronation has just gone on eBay for £320, madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Another Coronation has just gone on eBay for £320, madness. Agreed, and yet some people seem quite happy to buy for the £300 mark, the Queen Elizabeth one double that +It will be interesting to see what the Coronation Class 66 go for open_mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSR_NSE Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Since this thread has apparently evolved into a discussion of eBay asking/auction prices - perhaps the title could be amended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettering Junction Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 She’s arrived! Number #8 aswell. Wonder if got one of the first pre order cancellations?She’s an absolute beaut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Looks good grinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Dublo2 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 She’s arrived! Number #8 aswell. Wonder if got one of the first pre order cancellations? Pretty sure a discussion about certificate ordering has happened before (either in this forum or other social media platforms) and the conclusion was that the certificates get jumbled up in the processes printing, inserting the certificates in the boxes, shipping the boxes on pallets and then order completion to the end customers - as such there is not really any link between an early certificate number and who ordered first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Hornby seem to be good at money-making opportunities, here's one they've missed - reserve your preferred certificate number!!That's another tenner isn't it?Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettering Junction Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Oh, I’m not fussed by the number, just think it’s pretty cool I got a single digit one! Agreed though, worth at least a tenner on top 😉 Anyway, not all good news, seems someone forgot to attach the bogey so I’m not able to run her in! I can’t understand how it was placed in the box without it being attached. Hopefully Hornby pick up my email in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Hornby routinely have attached a 'small wheeled' bogie which permits full articulation over the sharper 2nd radius curves, ADDING larger wheeled bogies in addition (obvious) as an optional fitment for a more realistic look, for those using larger radius curves.Straight fitment of the larger-wheeled bogie could mean interference on sharper / smaller radius curves.Are you saying you DO have both bogies, or that the larger wheeled bogie is present, as an extra - normal - but that the smaller-wheeled bogie isn't fitted at all?Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 ....seems someone forgot to attach the bogey .... Is there a loose securing screw for the bogie in the packaging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettering Junction Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 There is just one bogey in the box. When I lifted the engine out, the bogey stayed in the box and I couldn’t see any screws loose in the packaging. These things happen, I’m sure Hornby will send me the parts I require. The part that connects the chassis to the bogey was also loose and rusted! Maybe this was a display model or a customer return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 If that's been purchased as a 'new' locomotive, unless they've changed protocol with the latest tooling, very latest issues, you should have the smaller-wheeled bogie attached (with that mount), and the larger-wheeled bogie in a small, sealed plastic packet.There should be mounting screws, possibly an insulating washer, and a fine spring - Going Spare (sorry to volunteer, again!) will doubtless confirm.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Dublo2 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 ... unless they've changed protocol with the latest tooling, very latest issues, you should have the smaller-wheeled bogie attached (with that mount), and the larger-wheeled bogie in a small, sealed plastic packet. The Coronation does not come with a spare bogie (it does come with the flanged set for the rear pony truck/cartazzi though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Just opened mine - it arrived the other day. All appears to be in good order - Certificate 465.I will fit it with a 21pin TXS sound decoder - not sure whether to fit a round speaker into the round (28mm) speaker enclosure in the tender, or lengthen the speaker wire and see whether I can fit the one supplied with the decoder into the loco itself. I noticed with my M/N Nederland Line, which I have fitted the round speaker into the tender, it is fairly (very) obvious that the sound is coming from the tender - not the end of the world, but would sound better with the sound up front.I am still minded to fit it with black nameplatesthinking_face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb1961 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 There is just one bogey in the box. When I lifted the engine out, the bogey stayed in the box and I couldn’t see any screws loose in the packaging. These things happen, I’m sure Hornby will send me the parts I require. The part that connects the chassis to the bogey was also loose and rusted! Maybe this was a display model or a customer return? I would not be happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Not good at all, if it wasn't such a rare loco I'd of sent mine back. Mind you, I'm sure they would soon turn it around back to you all sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 I ordered mine before it was even announced via email, but still got a high number. The certificate is a really nice touch. I only have one other loco with a certificate. No bogie issues here, but the same thing did happen on my R3857 Coronation. Lifted the loco out of the box, bogie stayed in the box, the screws were all there, so just put it back together. So, it happens, even though it shouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I have not physically removed my loco from the packaging - I will check it out later today.All checked and everything is as it should be - placed on layout for a quick picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 That is very poor!!Fortunately I've never encountered that.Hornby should take measures to ensure this doesn't happen.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Stiles Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Mine seemed perfect and has now run in happily round my roundy roundy - so time to fit the TXS tonight with a following wind.Realised I hadn't even read the certificate and I've got number 28. That's the smallest certificate number in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I think I prefer the intermediate rebuilt look, with the chamfered top of the smokebox prior to the next update - the 'normal look'.'Best look' for me were 2:Non-streamlined, no blinkers, LMS Crimson Lake, double chimney.Streamlined - not fussy - blue / blue wheels or CL / black wheels.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettering Junction Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 I haven’t heard back from Hornby yet either via the marketing email or a message on their Instagram page. Does anyone have a contact I can go to? Glad others have got their models, it’s a stunning piece of kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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