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I may get a J50 on release but I won't preorder this time.

I am looking forward to this but I won't be getting up to see this live at 4am local time 😄

Just chasing Sam's Trains I suspect.

Sam seems to have a vendetta against Hornby, and it was apparent in this video. I think nothing would please him more than to see Hornby go under. If he wants me to take him seriously then he needs to review non-Hornby TT products too.

For anyone that missed the OO launch email this morning. This was in it: "P.S. If you’re waiting for Hornby TT:120 news, keep your eyes peeled for a separate range launch in April!"

Hello Everyone, This is the current state of my layout. I just finished wiring it and so far so good. Please excuse the mess; I was trying different designs for the coal mine. This is a Walthers Cornerstone N Scale Model New River Mining Kit painted red. I used Hiawbon Mini Wall Bricks to raise it up to fit the wagons and locomotive.

Merry Christmas to you as well! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

I think my frustration if you could call it that is Hornby seems to be fumbling the launch year in all catagories. I wished Simon Kohler had stayed on through the first launch year because it felt like despite the delays that there was at least meaningful communication. Hopefully 2024 will see Hornby work out the issues they saw in 2023. What they could really use is a good PR rep to keep the hype going when things go sideways.

I can't say about it stalling on points but my 08 is my worst runner. Kind of the reason I never bought a 2nd one.

Unfortunately for me being from the US I won't be able to take adventage of this deal but I'll be interested to see what you think about the tree.

Looks Great! I really need to get back to work on my project.

I have been really happy with my Arnold Purchases so far.

Just some testing last night. Hopefully I can find some better paint so I can start on my tunnel arches tonight.

I haven't missed the announcement have I? I don't have social media unless you count youtube.

I've got until the 18th so depending on what they announce come the 10th will determine if I renew.

I think the market will support what ever they come out with until Heljan comes back or another company like Bachmann enters. Right now there is no competition and Hornby seems to be on cut cost kick right now; did you see the new era 1 live stock wagons?

TBH I'm just covering my bases incase its a spelling error.

Basing on the reused tooling on everything release so far I believe it will be an 08 chassis with one of the following bodies(possibly resized from an OO model). Without Tender Terrier Class Class 3F With Tender(using a Dutchess Class Tender tooling for the tender) Class 4F J36 Class

My pessimistic side says the 1:120 clock, mug, etc My optimistic side says a Smokey Joe or some other 0-6-0 steamer My realist side says more up to date lead times and possibly the release of some more scenery items for preorder.

It was a garbage review for a garbage line. I feel like his remarks on TT were an awkward attempt to make the video into something meaningful. This is one of those videos he should have fed to his scrap man instead of releasing. I won’t hold it against him.

laughing I was actually hoping for a Coca-Cola Set. My bet is on TT gear that a local shop can turn out quickly.

That could have been an email...

I'd love for Bachmann, Kato, and or Atlas to take a stab at it to bring a little diversity the market. Lord know if some american stock was announced I'd preorder it in a heartbeat.

I'd love to see what you come up with.

I was just looking at those era engines and all of them have been pushed back; some are 23-24 and the rest are spring/summer 24. Hornby should address this ASAP because this throws one of my plans completely out the window for now.