Pathoffman Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Since Hornby discontinued a lot of models why not start with some new ones before reintroducing the discontinued ones? My suggestion would be Arthur. Not sure if Hornby has a LMS Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2T model already, seeing as they only make Thomas replicas out of preexisting products with the correct color scheme and a face.Still a little disappointed at the fact Hornby gave the Henry model a complete different tender, but what can you do about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasModelTrainFan Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I think Arthur would be a good addition, but I don't think that they have a 2MT 2-6-2T model.I think they could make Molly with some modifications(not like Emily) out of a "BR 4-4-0 Class T9 'Greyhound'". Here is the link to this engine:https://www.hornby.com/shop/locomotives/steam-locomotives/r2831x-br-4-4-0-class-t9-greyhound-dcc-fitted-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtherailwaymodeller Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Molly is a GCR Claud Hamilton 4-4-0. If you want to know more about prototypes of thomas engines go to www.ttte.wikia.comBTW, how can spencer be the private engine of the duke and duchess of boxford when spencer is an LNER A4 and boxford isnt in the north east is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Hornby do have moulds for the old Tri-ang BR 3MT mould, and an Ivatt 2-6-0 tender loco dating from the early 1970's.Clauds weren't GCR locos Tom, they were GER locos of Holden design and very common out here on former GEr and M&GNJR territory.If you want to make a rebuilt former GER Claud then shorten a Hornby B12 and fit suitable chassis, the tender is ok for a rebuilt Claud with some detailing. Suprised Hornby hasn't made a body and chassis to with the B12 tender or the new former GER tender married to some of the B17's. Easy one to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasModelTrainFan Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 tomtherailwaymodeller said:Molly is a GCR Claud Hamilton 4-4-0. If you want to know more about prototypes of thomas engines go to www.ttte.wikia.comBTW, how can spencer be the private engine of the duke and duchess of boxford when spencer is an LNER A4 and boxford isnt in the north east is it?Yes, I know that, but the T9 is the engine which looks most like Molly than any other.You need an other tender and a new Cabin but you haven't to make a new cassis.That's why I thought of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Have a look at the B12 Thomas, it's the bigger brother of a Claud Hamilton, they were both Holden designed the Clauds by James Holden the B12's(1500 class) by S. D Holden his son. An LSWR T9 Greyhound is a lot different from a 1900 class Claud Hamilton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 You might be able to use a T9 chassis for the Claud though, and use a shortened B12 body and B12 tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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