Herbie Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 16 hours ago, Tim Allen said: lol same here! I have them grouped by expected dates. I’ve got the era 8 mk2f’s for the class 50. The Mk2F are era 7, the Mk2E are era 8 ? I have no idea if this is correct in real life, did the F come out before the E? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Hornby Username Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 5 hours ago, Herbie said: The Mk2F are era 7, the Mk2E are era 8 ? I have no idea if this is correct in real life, did the F come out before the E? No, they came out alphabetically. The Mk 2Es in blue are appropriate for Era 7 and Era 8. They probably should have labelled them Era 7 IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Allen Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 9 hours ago, Herbie said: The Mk2F are era 7, the Mk2E are era 8 ? I have no idea if this is correct in real life, did the F come out before the E? The era is just the livery they wear when it comes to coaches. The era 7's are generally blue and grey of the 70's & early 80's with era 8 the swallow / executive livery of the mid-late 80s. There were multiple versions of the Mk2 coaches, for TT the Mk2f are being released first for reasons unknown. I don't know why the website shows mk2e as era 8 because the blue grey should be era 7. A similar era livery exists for the Mk1 coaches with era 4 being blood and custard and era 5 the red version. Hornby could produce Mk1 era 7 if they wanted as it would be the same coach as the era 4 & 5 but in the blue & grey. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moawkwrd Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 I’m hoping they do release blue and grey Mk1s - perhaps when the other diesels are closer. Class 37 with Mk1s will be lovely. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman On The Rails Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 On 01/05/2024 at 13:40, GMD said: Be interesting to know what 50s have you all got ordered? I've gone with the BR Blue with sound, Leviathan. Snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmail Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, moawkwrd said: I’m hoping they do release blue and grey Mk1s - perhaps when the other diesels are closer. Class 37 with Mk1s will be lovely. Also other MK1 variants, SK,SO, RMB or RB and BG would be nice eventually. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuLarge Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 12 hours ago, GMD said: Ahead of the upcoming Class 50 releases, I have uploaded a preview video of the Class 50s, trying to gather all available info to date. The link is here. If I have missed anything, I would greatly appreciate you knowledgable folks letting me know! Ending with the words "represents very good value, particularly for the sound version" I have resisted and resisted but somehow these words are particularly persuasive 😬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuLarge Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 (edited) 12 hours ago, GMD said: Ahead of the upcoming Class 50 releases, I have uploaded a preview video of the Class 50s, trying to gather all available info to date. The link is here. If I have missed anything, I would greatly appreciate you knowledgable folks letting me know! Ending with the words "represents very good value, particularly for the sound version" I have resisted and resisted but somehow these words are particularly persuasive 😬 Can someone delete this duplicate? I don't have the power 🤦🏼♂️ Edited May 7 by StuLarge Stupidity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMD Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 @StuLarge It's not a proper double posting. It's a trance that you are falling into... you are powerless to resist the pre-order button! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmail Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 He's probably pre-ordered two for double heading. 🙂 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Allen Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 (edited) 2 hours ago, Irishmail said: Also other MK1 variants, SK,SO, RMB or RB and BG would be nice eventually. 🙂 What are they? lol sorry I'm not too familiar with the abbreviations. Edit: found a guide on wikipedia so SK - Second Corridor, SO - Second Open, Restaurant / Buffet. Would like to see First Class and Sleeper coaches (Mk1 and Mk2) too. Edited May 7 by Tim Allen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSR_NSE Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 SK - Second Corridor SO - Second Open RMB - Restaurant Miniature Buffet RB - Restaurant Buffet BG - Brake Gangwayed / Full Brake / Parcels 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 As they are not symmetrical, does a Class 50 have an official front and rear? I would say Hornby always show the loco pointing left, but the website and the catalogue have it differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-L Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I’ve always thought it was the end with the roof fan. Based on some info from “Which end is which on BR diesels?” BR MAIN LINE LOCOMOTIVE DIAGRAM BOOK (1969): Drg DE/2004/1 (1969) D5900 [class 23] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/1004/1 (1969) D8500 [class 17/1] No.1 end has cab with more side windows Drg DE/1002/1 (1969) D8200 [class 15] No.1 end has the long hood (bonnet) Drg DE/1001/1 (1971) D8000 [class 20] No.1 end has the long hood (bonnet) Drg DH/2100/3 (1969) D6300 [class 22] 'A' end has the engine Drg DE/2000/1 (1969) D5015 [class 24/1] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/2000/6 (1969) no photo [class 25] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/2001/1 (1969) D5300 [class 26/1] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/2001/3 (1969) no photo [class 27] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/2005/3 (1969) D6100 [class 29] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/2002/6 (1969) D5500 [class 31 1&2] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/2002/7 (1969) D5531 [class 31 1&2] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/3002/1 (1969) D6540 [class 33/1] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DH/3100/1 (1969) D7000 [class 35] 'B' end has roof fan {differs from usual scheme} Drg DE/3003/1 (1969) D6700 [class 37] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/4002/1 (1969) D279 [class 40] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/4001/2 (1969) D1 [class 45] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/4001/3 (1969) no photo [class 46] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/4001/6 (1969) no photo [class 44] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/4003/2 (1969) D1504 [class 47] No.1 end has two roof fans Drg DE/4003/11 (1969) no photo [class 48] No.1 end has two roof fans Drg DE/4004/1 (1969) D535 [class 50] No.1 end has roof fan Drg DE/4005/1 (1971) no photo [class 53] No.1 end has small lower grill between large grills Drg DH/4101/2 (1969) D800 [class 42] Drg shows 'A' & 'B' ends but not enough detail Drg DH/4101/4 (1969) no photo [class 43] Drg shows 'A' & 'B' ends but not enough detail Drg DH/4102/1 (1969) D1000 [class 52] 'B' end has AWS shoe apparatus & extra opening in skirt Drg DE/5001/1 (1969) D9001 [class 55] Drg shows No.1 & No.2 ends but not enough detail 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Allen Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Hopefully this time next week we'll all be posting about why our orders have not been posted yet! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-L Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Yes hopefully 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard 1410 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 On 01/05/2024 at 13:40, GMD said: Be interesting to know what 50s have you all got ordered? I've gone with the BR Blue with sound, Leviathan. Brunswick Green Sir Edward Elgar with sound 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-L Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 On 01/05/2024 at 13:40, GMD said: Be interesting to know what 50s have you all got ordered? I've gone with the BR Blue with sound, Leviathan. I really need a small logo headcode blue version, but as a stop gap until that’s available I preordered the large logo blue without sound. I have a stockpile of sound decoders from the Hatton closing down sale so hopefully should be an easy job to fit sound to it. 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-1260829 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 01/05/2024 at 13:40, GMD said: Be interesting to know what 50s have you all got ordered? I've gone with the BR Blue with sound, Leviathan. I have ordered the BR Blue with sound, Leviathan, too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelton Junction Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 The 08 has instructions to assemble a freight train and a passenger service in readiness for the new arrivals 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-L Posted Wednesday at 07:07 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:07 Any update on the dates for the Class 50? Still imminent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelton Junction Posted Wednesday at 07:38 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:38 I’m repeatedly refreshing my email inbox and peering on here to see… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmail Posted Wednesday at 07:42 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:42 34 minutes ago, John-L said: Any update on the dates for the Class 50? Still imminent? According to information in the Spring club magazine they are due on 17th May, but allow for any shipping delays. Hopefully wont be too long now. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM67 Posted Wednesday at 07:47 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:47 Yesterday based on the meta data I noticed that the ETA for the MK50's and associated coaches had moved out to the 21st May so a few more days of patience may be required 😊 However better than the 3 Duchess's they have moved out to the 22nd July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMD Posted Wednesday at 07:47 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:47 17th May ties in with the metadata on the website too - or it did last I checked. I must be patient... I must be patient... I must be pati...🤐 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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