Tim M

Hi, To clarify some of the points. Whilst Hornby International has always produced DCC Sound fitted versions of its models, they always used in the past a 3rd party DCC chip. The HM7000 system uses sound files in a very different way and we wanted to go back to the source files and remaster each set of sounds. This will take time. In some cases where we do not own or have the rights to the source sounds we'll need to start from scratch and find recordings or make them ourselves. That said, we're working on this project actively and in parallel with app development, so sounds will not take 'years' to start arriving. Tim

Morning, I must admit it took me a while to work out what screw under the smoke dome you meant. This is a very old feature of the model and in honesty, the screw is no longer used for anything and you do not have to remove it to remove the body (You never did have to). So apologies for the confusion, I've requested an amende service sheet is put on the FAQ center to stop confusion. The draft version is below showing we've removed the arrow and an indication about how to remove the screw under the steam dome. In summary, you only need to remove two screws under the chassis to remove the body where you'll find the decoder socket. Tim

Hi All, I've never attended this Belgian steam festival. But the line up sounds quite interesting and I thought I'd repost the details I've been sent as they have not left much time to arrange a visit - so probably need all the support they can get. If anyone visits perhaps some photos can be shared here? Also from the organisers : There will be four steam locos working on the standard gauge line and two on the Narrow Gauge. Visitors are Krupp “Hanibal” class 0-6-0t “Tom” from Hoogovens, Ijmuiden on standard gauge, and “Maaike”, O+K 0-4-0t no 6900 of 1913, from Leemspoor at Rijsen in Holland on the Narrow gauge. There will also be three main line diesel locos visiting of which at least one should see some use on passenger trains. As extra attractions, there will be a display of preserved farm tractors, model and live steam railways and a selection of trade stands. Tim

In fairness the example you give @ellocoloco does have more details. HE6044 The title and and long description will be written in the language for the local market, then they get shortened or translated into the other 4 market languages. On product specifications, here is the info which tells you there is a Close Coupling mechanism. We use pictograms and yes/no options as it needs no translation - each language variant of the website has a template holding the standard questions in their local language - and knows which reply to display without us translating thousands of product descriptions.

Hi Rallymatt, Not sure I'm seeing what you are in the Arnold TT section. Arnold TT Scale Models (arnoldmodel.com) I've checked the first 7 pages of products the only 'image waiting' is for spare parts - which won't always be photographed due to volume and the fact all are shown on the instruction sheet in the box, and appears in Tech Support area as a PDF. The other points about longer descriptions I'll check out the info and see what we can add. In general we try and provide facts and features about the models. Tim

Hi For all American visitors, there is a great 4 page review of the new Battery and Mains powered Acela train sets in Model Railroad News this month. https://modelrailroadnews.com/ We even get to feature on the front cover! The sets are exclusively available in the US - see them in local stores, Walmart.com and of course the new 'home of Hobbies' www.hornbyhobbies.com In the Train set category: shorturl.at/fpV18 Tim

Hi It's on it's way to us - should be Mid December release. I took some photos of the new Fuel tender- first time this tooling has been seen. It now matches the post 2019 big Boy. Tim

Hi All, The following are now in the warehouse and planned for release from Friday. Code Brand Product HL2663 Lima Expert FS Trenitalia 2-units pack E464 Frecciabianca livery both motorized ep VI HL2664 Lima Expert FS Trenitalia E464 464 Trenitalia special livery QUATTROSEI HL2665 Lima Expert FS Trenitalia E464 in Intercity livery automatic coupler ep VI HL2666 Lima Expert FS ALn 668 3100 series diesel ralicar white KIMBO livery HL2667 Lima Expert FER 2-units pack ALn 668 FER livery two small doors motorized dummy HR2868 Rivarossi FS electric locomotive E646 2nd series Treno Azzurro livery HR2868S Rivarossi FS electric locomotive E646 2nd series Treno Azzurro livery & sound decoder HR2871 Rivarossi FS electric locomotive E 646 2nd series Navetta MDVC livery dark grey roof ep IVb HR2871S Rivarossi FS electric locomotive E 646 2nd series Navetta MDVC livery dark grey roof ep IVb with DCC sound decoder

Hi All, Just seen these arriving at our warehouse and they will be shipping shortly. HN4362 DB 2-unit set 1st class and 2nd class Am208 and Bm233 blue beige livery period IV HN4363 DB 2nd class coach Bm234 blue beige livery with black frame MD 36 bogies period IV HN4365 DB AG 3-unit pack Rollende Raststätte 2 x Avm and WGm orientred white livery period V

Hi It will be an auction and website search for extra parts - it definitely has never been made under Hornby ownership (since 2004). Tim

Morning All, Just received my delivery of this new release and could not resist posing it on the diorama I'm currently restoring. Has anyone else received a nice modern image wagon recently they want to share images of? Tim

There is another European focused model railway show coming up in May that people may enjoy visiting. It's hosted by ERA - the European Railway Association. It will be in Crewe - in the Railway Heritage Centre.

Hi All, I'm not sure about other people, but after the best part of 2 years without shows and exhibitions, I'm excited to be heading off to my first one this weekend. It's also the first time Hornby International will have been out displaying products, so if you are in the Crewe area, then please do feel free to drop by. There are a number of 'under development' products to see first hand as well as many recent releases which can be purchased. The Swiss Railways Society are hosting the event which is in the Crewe Railway Heritage centre. It's the Spring meet - so there are layouts and traders at the event. https://swissrailsoc.org.uk/2022_agm/ Although between you and I - I think I need to practice packing my car boot a bit better! Tim

and there are also the matching Log Cars too: 2-unit set of log cars, "Westside Lumber Co." no. 146 and 152, period III 2-unit set of log cars, "Pickering Lumber Corp." no. 143 and 145, period III 2-unit set of log cars, "Pickering Lumber Corp." no. 148 and 155, period III 2-unit set of log cars, "Westside Lumber Co." no. 142 and 151, period III 2-unit set of log cars, "The Curtiss Lumber Co." no. 14 and 15, period III

Good News! We just received stock of the new Heisler models in the HO Rivarossi range. There are 8 versions - 4 being DCC Sound fitted. You can order one from the website today: HR2880 Heisler Steam locomotive, 2-Truck model, "Westside Lumber Co. #2", period III HR2880S Heisler Steam locomotive, 2-Truck model, "Westside Lumber Co. #2", period III, with DCC-sounddecoder HR2881 Heisler Steam locomotive, 2-Truck model, "Pickering Lumber Corp. #3", period III HR2881S Heisler Steam locomotive, 2-Truck model, "Pickering Lumber Corp. #3", period III, with DCC-sounddecoder HR2882 Heisler Steam locomotive, 2-Truck model, "The Curtiss Lumber Co. #2", period III HR2882S Heisler Steam locomotive, 2-Truck model, "The Curtiss Lumber Co. #2", period III, with DCC-sounddecoder HR2883 Heisler Steam locomotive, 2-Truck model, "Northern Redwood Lumber Company #4", period III HR2883S Heisler Steam locomotive, 2-Truck model, "Northern Redwood Lumber Company #4", period III, with DCC-sounddecoder