NormyTerrier Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Modern image models that should be considered for future release: 1. The Class 91 + Mark IVs + DVT. 225 sets have been the backbone of East Coast operations for many years now and a new model of this would compliment the already popular HST sets offered by Hornby. GNER and InterCity Swallow liveries will always prove popular as too will the contemporary images of National Express East Coast and now East Coast Mainline. 2. A similar model to the one above is the Class 90. These popular locos have operated over large parts of the UK on both freight and passenger workings. There are wide range of liveries to reproduce as they have worked under various BR Sectors such as Parcels, Railfreight Distribution and InterCity. Recently liveries have included EWS, Virgin (always popular with newcomers), Freightliner and even GNER. 3. I would also like to see a couple of DMUs revamped. The Class 155 is extremely similar to the recent Hornby 153 and I'm sure it must be reasonably easy to create this unit from the work that has already been carried out in developing and creating the model. It would also be good to bring the 156 up to date. I personally think that the body shells are fine and with the addition of lights and a more realistic underframe moulding, the appearance of these models would be greatly improved. Of course there are plenty more things that I'd like to see but I think these are ones that would be popular and would benefit both Hornby and modelers alike. A few more older liveries on the new HST power cars would also be nice such as Midland Mainline and Virgin XC (with buffers on one of the power cars). That's enough from me now! Keep up the good work Hornby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hi Just as an aside, the 153 is similar to the 155 because the 153 was created by splitting the 2 coaches of the 155s, adding a cab to each inner end and 'that's all there is to it' NormyTerrier said: Modern image models that should be considered for future release: 1. The Class 91 + Mark IVs + DVT. 225 sets have been the backbone of East Coast operations for many years now and a new model of this would compliment the already popular HST sets offered by Hornby. GNER and InterCity Swallow liveries will always prove popular as too will the contemporary images of National Express East Coast and now East Coast Mainline. 2. A similar model to the one above is the Class 90. These popular locos have operated over large parts of the UK on both freight and passenger workings. There are wide range of liveries to reproduce as they have worked under various BR Sectors such as Parcels, Railfreight Distribution and InterCity. Recently liveries have included EWS, Virgin (always popular with newcomers), Freightliner and even GNER. 3. I would also like to see a couple of DMUs revamped. The Class 155 is extremely similar to the recent Hornby 153 and I'm sure it must be reasonably easy to create this unit from the work that has already been carried out in developing and creating the model. It would also be good to bring the 156 up to date. I personally think that the body shells are fine and with the addition of lights and a more realistic underframe moulding, the appearance of these models would be greatly improved. Of course there are plenty more things that I'd like to see but I think these are ones that would be popular and would benefit both Hornby and modelers alike. A few more older liveries on the new HST power cars would also be nice such as Midland Mainline and Virgin XC (with buffers on one of the power cars). That's enough from me now! Keep up the good work Hornby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormyTerrier Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hi Postman Prat, I know this is how they were made :) ...I just wish Hornby would do the same but in reverse this time, taking away the cab and adding a dummy car to form the full unit. What new items would you like to see in the range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hi Normy. People must be sick of my wishlist. Anything North Eastern Railway (not LNER) such as Q6 G5 B16 J21 J27 D20 and from the LNER side K1. I do enjoy my dreams!! Probably get some stick now from LC&DR, if he's back. NormyTerrier said:Hi Postman Prat, I know this is how they were made :) ...I just wish Hornby would do the same but in reverse this time, taking away the cab and adding a dummy car to form the full unit. What new items would you like to see in the range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytimbo77 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I don't know if Hornby will continue to focus on the Southern Region, but if so, the Bombardier Electrostar units, particularly class 375/377, would be a really welcome addition to the range, for SR modelers at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMU mad Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I agree! There should be a wider range of modern image loco's and DMU's such as class 165's and 159's ect. ect. I have suggested this kind of thing to Hornby, but whether they'll consider it is another thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry745 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hornby have previously released a class 155, you can pick them up on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CK Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Agree, modern tooled 90 + 91 + MK4DVT would be good. Mk4 coaches with lights....and......an APT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melchett Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Perry745 said:Hornby have previously released a class 155, you can pick them up on ebay.Perry745,I have seen these on ebay, ones that I have seen were regional railways and a yorkshire railways one. I saw one go for about £30 and others were at a similar price, so you should be able to pick one up rather easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnought05 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Doh!Didn't see this thread... Anyway, yes a proper super detailed class 86, 87, 90 and 91, with matching mark 3 and 4 coaches please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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