Johnathan-346380

I'm about to put my Blue 08 on ebay - why? Because When I originally bought it the HM7000 chip was supposed to be released and it hasn't so the 08 has sat on the shelf gathering dust without ever been run and since then I've decided the model a different location (West Highland Mainline) which the 08 has no place. So I'm not going to be trying to profiteer but it will be going on eBay.

Is there anything in the planning to allow the editing of the channel names for the HM6010 i.e. rather than just Point/Signal/Light you can actually make it more user friendly and add the location name/building name etc.

Does anyone know if you can rename any of the channel functions on the App currently channel 4 is listed as (Turntable) but will control a Tillig decoupler.

It is the one with 8 wires and I purchased 4 of them with the points not realising the complexity of them. Only whilst researching, with no real answers, that I should have perhaps just bought SEEP motors.

I have gone along the route of using Tillig points and track as they fit to the layout I've planned. But having problems figuring out how to wire and control the Tillig point motors. Has anyone else used Tillig point motors and how are you controlling them? Also has anyone got them working with the HM6010?

Just emailed Peco and got a very fast response: "Thank you for your email. We can confirm that several of the new TT wagons were released to stockists at the end of last week, and should reach shops this week." So hopefully we will see them very soon, did ask for a price but didn't get an answer for that.

What surprises me is that some off the other manufacturers haven’t picked up the delays, particularly Heljan that had planned the Class 31. for late 2023 release. Even Peco seem to have been delayed in releasing to wagons that were announced. I want to model the 1980 - Modern day scene and only have the Mallard to represent the preserved locomotive and the 08, which with no decoder released is no use in any case. All that seems to be happening is delays and price increases.

So looking at the range now all 3 liveries are available non sound fitted and all but the intercity Executive is available with sound fitted. Would like to know the reason behind this now, problems with the website yet again, which seems to be a common trend, or is it because of the price increase?

It would be good to have an honest and official response, for all these sudden changes, delays and price increases. To cancel the sound fitted set is it because: There are issues with double headed loco’s and chips (wouldn’t fit with the fact one version is still available) and if it is a problem, I would want to know now as many of my plans involves double headed trains.They want everyone to pay the price increase (are all pre-orders going to suffer the same)At least be honest with their consumers.

Just sent another email asking if this is going to be the trend now cancelling late era locomotives. As this is what I’m modelling and are all on pre-order. If they are I will give up on TT120 now. Also why they can’t honour the price and offer an alternative livery. The BR blue version as it is still showing available but at an increased price. Also is the 10% on top of the 15% club discount or is a pointless gesture. Like I’ve said before if someone wants TT120 to fail they are certainly making the right calls.

With the latest email cancelling my pre-order for the HST yes I think Hornby are pushing the limit.

I’ve just sent an email asking the why it has been cancelled, as I did not request it to be cancelled and still want it. Will wait to see what the response is and I’m pretty sure, although, I haven’t tried the 10% compensation won’t be on top off the 15% I already get. This might be the game changer where I just forget Hornby and hope other manufacturers realise there’s a market and start producing TT120 and I’ll go with them altogether.

Looking at the modern scene: Mk1 carriages in British Rail blue and grey. Class 156 DMU Class 20 More modern freight

Seems strange that the BR, InterCity Executive Class 43 HST Train Pack - Era 8 (Sound Fitted) is still at £279.99 whilst both the other versions have increased to £329.99. Now placed on pre-order, although would have preferred the GWR version. It's a shame that they are increasing the prices when most of the range hasn't even been released. From being an affordable hobby it's becoming more and more expensive and frustrating considering the release dates being pushed back. It was the Phase 3/4 diesels that I was after and the way things are going not going to see them for sometime. The original concept of TT120 and HM7000 got me back into the hobby but the delays (I have an 08 that I can't even test as I'm waiting for the decoder to be released) and the price increases are making me consider whether its worth it anymore. I suppose if someone in Hornby doesn't want TT120 to succeed they are making the right decisions.