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Incidentally, None of the trains sets are currently available! nor is a date provided for the 'Eastener' - only that it is available to pre-order. Ideally I would like a 0-6-0 train set that I can remove the 0-6-0 running gear from and replace the tops with an OO 0-6-0 top. Peter

I am wanting to put together a 1/76 scale narrow gauge model of IOM stream trains and electric tram. IOM uses 3' track, which at 1:76 scale => 12 mm track (TT120). I would love to buy such a set from Hornby. However, their response to my previous enquiries, Hornby says that they neither have nor have plans to produce such a set. Therefor I am trying to build a track and models by modifying OO tops to match the IOM locos and replacing the running gear with TT versions. My shopping for components is limited to the web shop. Thus as with other web only suppliers I expect the photographs to be accurate or for there to be a disclaimer that certain parts in the photograph are not included. In the absence of such a disclaimer as with other web suppliers I expect that if it is included in any of the photographs / diagrams in the web shop that the components are included and form part of the web purchase contract. Peter

I was enquiring about the TT8001 power track and used the pictures in the web catalogue to identify the components that I was interested in. In the Web calalogue when it shows the the context of the Track packs, it clearly differentiates between the components supplied ( in black) and where it fits in relation to other components (in red). In the case of TT8001 there is no such differentiation. Furthermore in the TT120 shop there is no mention of an Analogue controller. In the Train sets in just says Analogue Controller included as part of the set but does not provide a part number. On the general Hornby shop pages the OO analogue controller R7229 is shown without any cables attached. There is no mention as to whether this is suitable for the TT120 systems. Life would be much clearer if items were characterised into Common, OO, and TT120 specific parts and if a consistent visual system was used for what is and is not included in any particular part. The web shop does not list a cable nor controller under the 'recommended for you' list under the TT8001. Peter

The TT8001 web page in the show clearly shows the TT8001 with the power cable. However, when shipped it is missing the cable. The cable does not exist in the catalogue as a separate item. Is this a case to be sent to Advertising Standards for false advertising? Peter

I find your website confusing! I am looking at TT120 models and then I am thrown into OO models. Please clearly separate the 2 sections so that one can browse TT120 on it own and clearly mark any exit links that point to OO. Peter

The Advertising for TT120 Club says that there are special Bundles and Exclusive club models. When I log in I find no extra club models nor special offers to members on bundles. Where are they? Peter

Is membership of Hornby TT:120Club any use? As far as I can see it is £30 pa for nothing! All the Trains sets and bundles would appear to have a note on them saying that points and discounts do not apply to those purchases!!! So other than a magazine and some vague promises of advanced notifications, I see no concreate benefits of being a member! What am I missing?

How about 1:76 scale Locos & Carriages running on TT tracks ? This would represent Narrow Gauge railways. eg IOM and others that use a 914 mm track (3' track) 914 / 76 = 12 mm ie TT track. There are a number of static models available of IOM stream locos and trams in 1:76 scale. Peter

Why not forget TT120 and just use 1/76 scale on TT track => 3' narrow gauge / 76 = 12mm ie TT track size. You still need to find TT running gear to adapt your models. Peter