gilbo2 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 (edited) I see that the R40436 L&MR, Royal Mail coach is now in stock. The website says it has NEM couplings, but looking at the photo I cannot see any. I'm expecting it however to be compatible with the Lion/Tiger rolling stock, so will come with the same 'hook on' link couplings? Edited March 9 by gilbo2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Hi Gilbo I have the Royal Mail carriage, albeit when it came in R3956. In that version, I can assure you, it has the identical chassis as others in range. The couplings are indeed finescale chains. No NEM pocket. I pointed the website error out to Hornby some time ago, but apparently, it is still not fixed. Bee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 9 minutes ago, What About The Bee said: Hi Gilbo I have the Royal Mail carriage, albeit when it came in R3956. In that version, I can assure you, it has the identical chassis as others in range. The couplings are indeed finescale chains. No NEM pocket. I pointed the website error out to Hornby some time ago, but apparently, it is still not fixed. Bee Thank you for the confirmation. I'd missed it had been released previously 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 You are quite welcome @gilbo2 . Happy to help Bee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Last Ninja Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I've noticed that Hornby's website contains several inaccuracies within the technical data of its online shop. Specifically, some locomotives are listed as DCC ready, suggesting the need for 8-pin decoders, yet the technical specifications on the same page indicate a requirement for 21-pin decoders. This inconsistency can be quite confusing, especially for newcomers, and it doesn't instil much confidence. After reaching out to them regarding the A4 Commonwealth of Australia model, I was informed that it indeed requires a 21-pin decoder. Fortunately, they have since updated their website to correct this information. I would recommend contacting their technical support to address any discrepancies, as accurate information is crucial for a positive customer experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSR_NSE Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I have purchased this exact item (as @What About The Bee surmised the coupling has not been changed from the train pack) - it contains the same peg/towbar coupling as all Hornby’s L&MR range does. Unsurprisingly the website is inaccurate. 🤦♂️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 Thanks for the comments. Mistakes happen but when informed of errors it should get amended straight away?! Oh well, I would have done anyway to avoid unnecessary returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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