Clashfern Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 This is now due in October 7th approx. Ho hum another delay ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Which year? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike70 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I read on another website that most of the Great Gathering A4's won't get into Margate until week commencing 7th October 2013. The only one which will released before that date is the Mallard, which is due week commencing 22nd July. I've been waiting for E-Link to get released. According to one well known stores website, it is due in stock next Monday. But according to Hornby, it won't be released until early July. Wonder what the chances of Cock O' North being released in 2013? That has already gone back to the end of December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Better chance winning the lottery!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Mike70 said: I read on another website that most of the Great Gathering A4's won't get into Margate until week commencing 7th October 2013. The only one which will released before that date is the Mallard, which is due week commencing 22nd July. I've been waiting for E-Link to get released. According to one well known stores website, it is due in stock next Monday. But according to Hornby, it won't be released until early July. Wonder what the chances of Cock O' North being released in 2013? That has already gone back to the end of December. My supplier says Cock O' North is now January 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Bet you it ends up being Easter next year!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFSCARBON Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Postman Prat said: Bet you it ends up being Easter next year!!! If it takes them that long Hornby really will have egg on their face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I thought it (Co'N), was always due towards the very end of the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike70 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 NFSCARBON said: If it takes them that long Hornby really will have egg on their face! Ha, ha... very good! A few weeks ago, my supplier was saying CoN was due in October. Doesn't bother me if I have to wait till next Easter. Gives me more time to save up or buy something else. Can anyone see people cancelling their orders for the Great Gathering now that the vast majority won't be coming out till October? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I can't see people cancelling their orders for the Great Gathering. It's a limited edition, they will have budgeted for it, if they cancel, they might have been "speculators". A true collector will wait,however long it takes. I've no doubt a few "full sets" will appear on ebay at some stage - but at what price? It's not a cheap item in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Postman Prat Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hi NSF You said "If it takes them that long Hornby really will have egg on their face!" You've been reading too many posts from the Northampton Nutter (Graskie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooped Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Postman Prat said: Bet you it ends up being Easter next year!!! Let's hope Hornby aren't crucified for the delay and can rise again. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 They get worse!! I suppose yours aren't bad - at least done by a sort of a wit. When Graskie does them they're done by a half wit!!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I've had other people say I ain't half a wit, though, PP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 They're right - you ain't even half a wit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I've half a mind to just ignore that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFSCARBON Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Postman Prat said: Hi NSF You said "If it takes them that long Hornby really will have egg on their face!" You've been reading too many posts from the Northampton Nutter (Graskie) I've been on these forums too long PP. It appears that after reading so many of WTD's, Graskie's and your posts the nuttiness has rubbed off on me. Back on topic, I think Hornby's biggest problem is that they constantly have a backlog of delayed models every year. This makes it inevitable that newer models will either be delayed as well or dropped. Maybe come Xmas time rather than announce a raft of new models for the year, they should focus on clearing the backlog, then announce the new models with definite dates. It seems on a few internet forums Hornby is getting a bad name thanks to the delays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortehoe Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 NFSCARBON said: I've been on these forums too long PP. It appears that after reading so many of WTD's, Graskie's and your posts the nuttiness has rubbed off on me. Back on topic, I think Hornby's biggest problem is that they constantly have a backlog of delayed models every year. This makes it inevitable that newer models will either be delayed as well or dropped. Maybe come Xmas time rather than announce a raft of new models for the year, they should focus on clearing the backlog, then announce the new models with definite dates. It seems on a few internet forums Hornby is getting a bad name thanks to the delays.Hi NFS, I raised a similar point, on the wishlists thread. There are some items, we are still waiting for, or such a small run was made, all were sold before they hit the shelves. I can't be bothered to look back, but there were a couple of Maunsell brakes that didn't actually leave the lines. Hornby should keep the 2-Bil debacle, in mind. I don't mind waiting, for an item, but at least make enough, to go round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGee Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nice comparison pics of the 2 versions on the real things website http://71000dukeofgloucester.blogspot.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike70 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Is it just me or does the crest on the special edition look a lot sharper. Do you think it is worth an extra £30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hi Mike It certainly looks sharper but I bet they were decorated from the same transfer sheet - not litrally but you know what I mean. They would be the same sheets as used onany other Hornby late crest locos. I would not allow a photograph to decide for me - camera slightly out of focus will give a different result to one which is focused 'spot on'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 The smoke deflectors appear blacker on the expensive version. I think it's a trick of the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Something like that. See before you buy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooped Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Does look rather good in my opinion. Maybe something in this design clever lark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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