RB51 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Thanks fir the feedback on the link LC&DR. The post has been removed. R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 @Caiptean You are right, the buildings would blend in with buildings from Hornby's Skaledale range. Same with the Thomas locomotive's too. A repaint of them and the face removal would make them blend in with other locomotives. All the Thomas locomotives, use toolings that already exist in their range, hence them not looking how they do in the TV series. Only Percy, Toby, Bill and Ben had new bodies cretaed for them. Their chassises and motors used for them already existed. It was a useful purchase. The only is missing is the station building itself. I don't need that though, so it dosen't matter. The windows, the benches, the lamps, the luggage trolleys, the benches, the town/city name stickers, etc are all included, as well as the two straight platform sections, which I can use to make my platform two sections longer! GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 With Airfix included in Hornby's portfolio there would seem in the face of it the be some synergy for producing lineside building kits on 1:72 / 1:76 scale to complement their other products. After all back in the 1960s Airfix had a splendid range of lineside strucrtures, all of which (apart from the airfield control tower) passed to Dapol. Tri-ang introduced plastic kits under the 'Model Land' label which were excellent and the Model Land pylons survived in Hornby's range until fairly recently. Not all Model Land kits illustrated in the 10th edition catalogue I believe did eventually appear, but those that did looked very good. Far more play value than the 'plonk and play' and extremely expensive resin structures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mennell Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Caiptean, can Thomas's 'face' be pulled off the engine in order to convert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mennell Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Caiptean, yeah, I guess handrails etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulver Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 The J94, 'Lord Phil', lovely looking loco, still needs running in, but will do that after my hols. Silly boy that I am, didn't read the technical description, just assumed it would be dcc ready. Never mind, will find a use for it along with my HD locos and others that are not easily converted. Also placed order with Hornby for the works livery Peckett, looks another cracker of a locoRod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 A custom repainted light grey Troublesome Truck 8 Plank LWB Open Wagon and a custom repainted light grey Troublesome Truck Fuel Tanker. Both are Hornby models. GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb1961 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 A Skaledale narrowboat,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 The J94, 'Lord Phil', lovely looking loco, still needs running in, but will do that after my hols. Silly boy that I am, didn't read the technical description, just assumed it would be dcc ready. Never mind, will find a use for it along with my HD locos and others that are not easily converted. Also placed order with Hornby for the works livery Peckett, looks another cracker of a locoRod Hi Rod. From your post it is useful to know the J94 'Lord Phil' is NOT dcc ready. Surprising for a new model and disappointing. By the way, what does HD stand for ? (HighDefinition, Hornby Duds, Have-a -good Day, Haven't Done Them ...... 😛 ) Regards. Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slornie Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hi Rod. From your post it is useful to know the J94 'Lord Phil' is NOT dcc ready. Surprising for a new model and disappointing. I'm actually wondering if 'Lord Phil' not being DCC Ready is another factory error. It was definitely listed as DCC Ready in the 2017 catalogue, and was also listed as such on the Hornby website (until it wasn't). As far as I'm aware the J94 tooling hasn't been available DCC Ready before (I know last year's model wasn't), so if 'Phil' had been, as advertised, it would have been the first issue available as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulver Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Hi Jimbo, sorry, HD is Hornby Dublo , but could very well be have-a-good-day, never thought of that, surely not a Hornby dud, though, eh?Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulver Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Good evening, Slornie, thank you for the info., I have now checked the website of the company I purchased it from, and they definitely claim it to be dcc ready. The Hornby site, however, doesn't show it equipped with a dcc socket, which is a bit puzzling. I have sent a text to my supplier asking them to clarify. The packaging makes no mention of being dcc ready, nor does the information leaflet inside, so we will have to wait and see. I wonder if the dcc version was one of those which got dropped from the production list. If so, it is surprising the retailer didn't pick it up.anyway, thanks once again Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazy Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just won a Ks garrett 2-6-0+0-6-2 on fleebay. Going to have some fun building that! 2 Comet's fowler 2-6-4t chassis needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hornby R2408 Class 50 Sir Edward Elgar, been after this model for a while. https://youtu.be/OKTtLCC-cCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mennell Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Bought another one of these 'cos it was cheap (£9) and a good runner!http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jQ4AAOSwU8JZsYpj/s-l1600.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 R3560 arrived from Margate 10am today.33032 5FA 0-6-0 class Q1brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Hornby R2408 Class 50 Sir Edward Elgar, been after this model for a while. https://youtu.be/OKTtLCC-cCMThankyou for a superbly filmed presentation on a great layout. Sir Edward looks splendid and I just love those LMS Clerestory coaches and have several myself. Though my layout definitely not up to your standard. The video's high definition looks excellent on a large monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 @jimbopuff Thank you for the feedback, I am really pleased with the class 50 in that livery.I took the video in HD so it looks good on my TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainlover23 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 The coupling rods are upside down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Well spotted TL. It looks quite a hairy loco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonvale Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 R3560 arrived from Margate 10am today.33032 5FA 0-6-0 class Q1brilliant!After yonks of waiting, mine's on its way from Widnes. Unfortunately, upon checking the DHL tracking reference, it appears to be heading for Orlando USA rather than Cairns Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 And I collected three SE&CR 'Birdcage carriages in BR crimson from the Monk Bar model shop this morning ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Oh and I forgot to mention, another Dapol gauge 'O' BR goods van. I really need to start building my finescale O shunting layout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 x1 Hornby The World of Thomas the Tank Engine R317 Diesel. This Devious Diesel is the rare model from the 1980's, with the white face. GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Bought another one of these 'cos it was cheap (£9) and a good runner!http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jQ4AAOSwU8JZsYpj/s-l1600.jpg Is this locomotive to make your own Duck, from Thomas & Friends? GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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