Praise where due Have Hornby turned a corner, is this the future?
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- This unexpected video is made far more informally than usual but I wanted to bring you the news as soon as possible and therefore hope you will forgive the hand held shots and busy layout background.
Given the recent sadness over Hornby’s poor quality control this new model seems to shout “We have listened” I certainly hope so because if this is the standard going forward the hobby will be better for all of us
Do Check out Sams Trains full review of this model.
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Hey, do check out my updated video with another of the class reviewed. th-cam.com/video/u3or4GiPfqw/w-d-xo.html
I'm not a model railway fan but just watched it because it came on screen with other recommendations but I do think this loco looks dam good.
Hi Dave, welcome, that is really good to hear, thanks for the comment
How great to hear an honest fair review giving credit where credit is due instead of the rude, crude ignorant ranting elsewhere
More power to your elbow as your layout and your videos are such a joy thank you.
Thanks very much, I do always try to be fair and certainly honest. It's important to encourage than just moan. Thank you for your very kind comments
Be nice to think that Hornby have seen the light and got their quality control house in order. There is no doubt that given the prices of new locos we are entitled to expect that they are good quality
Hi Paul, agree fully
They are still using outside contractors for motors ect... So unfortunately there will still be issues with quality. As it's not built in house.
Ah yes, probably the case, nice to be positive for once however :)
Hi mike
Hope you are well?
Yes looking stunning
Yes I've pre ordered the wartime black r3717 I believe.
I've heard nothing but great things about these models so far.
Hornby a2/3 are just as good.
So yes maybe things are looking up for hornby
Thanks for sharing
Keep safe arp
Thanks Adi, any new on when R3717 will be out?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited yes tmc say this month.
Hornby told be 15th of April back in February
But Craig from tmc said this month when I asked him on Saturday.
They do look good and run smoothly , but the bogie under the drivers cab is still fixed in position and hangs out over the rails on a curve . Not good for the money they cost , what do you think ? Cheers........Peter
Hi Peter, I don't like it but seemingly it is more prototypical.
Lets hope as you say it is a turning point as Hornby as with other manufactures seem to put detail over build quality.
Cheers Kev
Hi Kev, it would be nice to think eh!
Should run like a dream. This is the first Hornby model I have come across that has a proper large diameter flywheel, which does what a flywheel should, and that is to allow the model to "run on". I have two of them as a result, and after careful running in, they will both "run on" a good 18 inches each, if you cut the power to the track. In other words the flywheel doesn't just smooth the motor as in other Hornby flywheel models, it actually allows the model to cruise gently to a halt, over a decent distance. The whole chassis construction is also totally different from any previous steam model. As Hornby's products are now made in the PIKO plant (Ex East German Manufacturer) near Canton, China (since about 2015). I suspect this new chassis is a result of changes to PIKO's own range, by their German design team.
Cheers James, yes agree lovely models. Interesting info there as well
At the prices that model railway manufacturers are asking for their locomotives. You should ask for and demand perfection!!! Approaching £200 now for some! This used to be a hobby for children!!!!
I can't disagree with that!
The B12 was a similar runner, that is an absolutely perfect one. And seeing how that one's already a few years old, my hopes aren't high for Hornby to have suddenly turned a new leaf, but when they hit it out of the park, they really do all-out.
Thanks, yes they have this one right at least.
I watched Sam and thought let's see what you think . I don't do model trains but nonetheless it's always interesting to see other people's hobbies . It certainly does look impressive but quite an expensive hobby . Love the music !
Hi John, welcome to the channel, hope you stay.
Used to have model trains as a boy, but the cost of model railways as a hobby has become way too expensive. A pity really, because it is such a great pastime to enjoy.
Lot's of second hand stuff out there?
These took quite some time becuase the original factory Hornby were making these in shut down. Looks like the new factory this production run got moved to is quite a bit better in terms of quality control.
Hi Alex, seems to be the case for sure
You can see the factory codes on the boxes. So for the B12 mine starts LOT01-POxxxxxxx
The MN with the new chassis and motor first came out in 2017, so those should have a different factory code to the current ones if that is true.
@@jackdripper5675 Hi, very interesting, the code is LOTO-PO1003896
Why do they insist in painting the piping under the cab gold? No loco ever looked like that. The first thing you need to do is get out your can of black paint.
Hi Alan, Please have a look at this link docbrown.info/docspics/lakes/lakes2019/Dsc_0443.jpg I agree that once work worn the pipes became grimy however it was the intention of the cleaners to keep them bright when at all possible
great video Mike . I really like the merchant navy class rebuilt and unrebuilt . I have too say the new one looks a lot better in your video the some of the others I've seen and the pictures online . I can't really afford one at the moment but if I could I would be very tempted to buy one after seeing yours . The only criticism I would have with it is the nameplates could've been better
Cheers Oliver, yes I thought the name plate was a bit vague however it seems the real one was as well
Most of mine I have picked up on eBay, mainly the British made ones, ok maybe the detail is not as good but well made
Well done
Don’t think hornby have changed on quality look at the A2/2 which people are reporting has had bits falling off, warped running plates, the livery is wrong just to name a few, in my opinion the rebuilt versions of the merchant navy from the early 2000s to about 2006 are far superior when it comes to quality and performance and it is something that no matter how hard hornby try they will never surpass that.
I know what you mean David, but have to say this one is every bit as good as anything else I have.
Wow at last decent hornby workings design ...great loco..
Ps what happened to your old channel. .you deserve way more subs...
Hi, that is very kind of you, MikesMovies continues with everything other than model railways, I was advised back in 2019 to have a channel just for model rail and that is when MRU came into being. It's been a struggle but it seems to be lifting off now.
Love the deatail on the track I’m still doing that on my layout
Many thanks indeed :)
So Nice to hear everything worked out!! 😊 I model 🇺🇸 U. S. Trains but your video caught my 👁️ eye! Glad I watched. Looks like a fabulous locomotive! Have fun over there 🇬🇧! David 😷 in Chicago 🇺🇸 (PS. I do use Peco 🇬🇧 track🛤️since the 1980's it's the Best!)
Well hello Chicago! Thanks David take care
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 😊 Your so friendly. I'm happy I commented. 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
Over 24,000 views, amazing thank you all
I do hope Hornby carries on for the next 100 years! I had one of the very first Hornby-Dublo two-rail train sets, which I expanded into quite a nice layout.
Hi Roger, agree fully, if they can just get the quality right and stop going mad on price, they will do just that
The "Hornby" that manufactured the Hornby Dublo is not the "Hornby" you buy today - only the name is the same. The company operating from Margate bought out the original Hornby company used the name Triang Hornby" for a while then dropped "Triang" to continue using the Hornby name only.
@@pedantik Sadly that's so true of a lot of things these days. It used to be the case that the brand and manufacture were synonymous, but when a company fails its brand is a sellable asset.
Morning Mike, Have just got round to watching your reply to me on the Bowaters, Tank wagons, Thank you. Have also just seen your comment to Sams Trains, you mention the D class, its available to order with Rails of SH, the one in Southern colours looks fantastic, I have had it on order when first announced due very soon, Barry in Spain
Thanks for the info
Not yet - they need to embrace N gauge too
lol
Superb video, very informative. I like people being surprised with Hornby, reminds me of Jerry Allen. It's also very refreshing to see a youtuber provide links to other channels in their videos, doesn't always happen. Glad you are happy with your accidental purchase. Very enjoyable vid. Cheers AHJ!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes have to say I am highly pleased with this one, I hate being down about Hornby so this made a nice change
over the years i have had my fair share of Hornby loco problems, such as a mazak rot class 31....but i am hoping times are changing. After all locos are a lot more expensive now....fingers crossed!!
I have the same model and yeah its great. Only one thing I would say the name plate could be better
Nice to hear you enthuse over this loco Mike . Fred ps I’ve two new southern steamers to run as soon as . 🤞pps great ending
Cheers Fred, yes a bit overwhelmed to be honest, oh I shall keep an eye for your two new ones
Cool operation. Here is another Train for your operation
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Thank you very much!
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Your more than welcome.🚆🚉🚞
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Your more than welcome.👍🚞
Hornby not British owned
Who does own them then?
Lucky you, ;-), great loco, a like video too
Many thanks!
...my 1967 Tri-ang Hornby Britannia still runs beautifully....but after I discovered women in 77 its had a quiet life ... :-)
Great to hear, ah yes 1977
Hi Mike
Thank you for your great commentary pleasant to listen to. I’m starting to appreciate the finer points of the component parts inside thanks to this and the link. I’ve got Holland America Line and Ellerman Lines on order in this condition (both BR green). I’ll keep you posted via this platform on their quality when they arrive 👍
Thanks very much Alan, good luck two very nice choices there
Well they rounded the curve anyway without a problem. Let's hope they stay on track and thank you for the platform for saying this before I run out of steam. Piston Broke.
Thanks very much
After Sam’s A2/2 review, I’d wager that Hornby is a “luck of the draw” company. Can they make great models - absolutely; this pacific is ! Can they still bodge a model - unfortunately.
Just got to keep fingers crossed?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited just noticed it auto-corrected to law instead of draw. Whoops....anyway, that is indeed all we can do Mike.
Agree with your comments - Did a review of this loco recently too! I added a TTS decoder It’s awesome.
I'll check it out!
A hornby locomotive that runs I need a lie down well done hornby 👏👏👏
Hahahah cheers James, yes indeed
Two absolutely stunning locos. I always liked the wheels on those big Bullied locos. Thanks for showing us. Cheers. Vivian.
Glad you enjoyed it
I don’t think you can say that Mike . No doubt this is a good one . I’ve been severely tempted myself . What I think you can say is that locos manufactured from this factory are ok . I’d contrast that with the A2/2 which is not so good . So to me QC is still patchy . But enjoy . It certainly looks a stunning loco
Thanks Russel, if only we could find out which factory then only buy stuff made there?
I have channel packet and the black one on order. I agree there was a sweet spot 2000-2010. Quality and value for money. Railroad schools class Dover is a prime example
Indeed so
And next video is Dam hornby trains why won't they run .. JUST JOKEING love the loco and the layout great video as always
Thank you very much!
Hi Mike, Agree with you: this is a fine loco and the blue livery is a just fantastic. Thanks for sharing your enthousiasme in this fine video. Have a nice weekend ! Greetings, Filip
Glad you enjoyed it, cheers Filip
Great video of a magnificent looking locomotive. Great to hear some good news about Hornby. Must admit I got Sir Winston Churchill recently and had no problems with that either. Roy.
Glad you enjoyed it, yes I have Winston and she has been fine
Looks grrrrrrreat. Sir,where are these Hornby locos made now?China?Best to you.Fantastic film.
Thank you very much! yes sadly China
I don't actually own any Southern locos, but I am most impressed with both of these. Thanks for showing them.
Thanks, what region/era is yours?
hi Mike very nice vid, i just noticed whats happened to your 3rd rail?
Thanks, hey sharp eyes! Yes it was removed after the layout was folded up a while back for work in the house to take place.
Some of the Hornby stuff of late has been better than past stuff. OK might get the odd hiccup or two but that's to be expected can't be perfect all the time
Hi, yes we can put up with that for sure
No flanges on the loco trailing truck due to Hornby toy design, no thanks.
Fair enough!
It's true that Hornby are capable of producing a decent model but the problem is that quality is not consistent. The Hush Hush for example was a insult to the customer paying grossly inflated prices as the retailers were limited and could only be purchased directly from Hornby as Sam's Trains experienced to his cost. Paying top prices and having it poorly packaged is simply unacceptable. Another problem Hornby should address is keeping their best models in the range for longer. Most notably the Standard Class 6 Clan Class and the Crosti 9f which even though was part of the Railroad range was one of the best.
I'm in full agreement with you on all points
Lovely.
Thanks
Maybe i have been lucky but in the last 18 months or so I have purchased 3.Coronatios, 2 Princesses and 2 Brits, all have been faultless, as you can see, my area of modelling is a bit further Norf!!. Have to say though, that blue Merchant is absolutely stunning, green one's pretty nice too. I don't use You tube much but when I do, I always pay you a visit along with Mouldy Rasberry, if you haven' already, have a look. I reckon you might like his stuff. Enough of my rambling, except to say many thanks for your videos, I really enjoy how and what you do.
Rgds.........Mike
Hi Mike thanks very much indeed, so glad you enjoy my videos. Yep I know Mouldy well :) Cheers, another Mike
isnt a slow stop more realistic. Real trains dont come to sudden stop from 40 miles per hour come on now gentlemen
Thanks glad you enjoyed
I’m not into railways but as you say, that is a good looking model.
Hi that is very nice of you to say
A Hornby product perfect out of the box!! I think Simon Koehler must have paid you for this review?
Seriously, I will need more evidence that Hornby quality has become significantly improved and is consistent before I will purchase their product again. Everything I purchase from this company is faulty and prices are now becoming very inflated (Hornby not alone in this respect) I used to rely on the tech support at Hersden to rectify any problems but even that has gone to pot in the last twelve months, guess they will blame Covid, convenient. Spare motors are still an issue ( oh how I have suffered with that S15).
Sorry to sound sceptical, I truly hope Hornby have turned the corner and I hope your MN continues to please however, I will be watching to see if motor issues appear in particular and if others report problems.
Hi Roy, I fully understand your point of view and have been there myself. I can promise that all my reviews are based only on what I find and never with any external influence! I buy all my models myself and do not get them sent to me like others do. If it's wrong I'll report it, but it was nice in this case to be positive and yes it's still going great
My mind boggles at how many, mainly British, train modellers preserver with such poor quality junk. The best thing i ever did was get rid of my Hornby trains / rolling stock. I now actually have fun, silky smooth operation. There are dozens of brands that easily smash Hornby in value.
Glad you are happy with your new supplier
I've recently bought new Merchant Navy locos Ellerman Lines and Holland America Line direct from Hornby. Both are absolutely fantastic models and run faultlessly.
Hi Chris, yes certainly their best locos in my opinion
Hi again Mike, Any chance of doing a video on Hornbys R 668, Bowater wagons plus if you have a bit of spare time!!!! a bit of history on them I know they were based at Kemsley near Sittingbourne in Kent, from Barry in Spain
Hi Barry, I don't know those, let me look into it
Hi Barry, I have two links for you! paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/stsclaylinertta
www.flickr.com/photos/74009/6299983645 So looks to me that they were used to carry China Clay Slurry to the paper making facilities at Sittingbourne. They were still in use by the late 60s
The Chinese has mass produced crap that will always beat Hornsby? The only future for Hornby is quality and take the battle to the German manufacturers.
Thanks for watching
Wonderful , thank you. Are you modelling the 40s on your layout there?
Thanks, I model all era's from era 2 to early 1990s
Good news! I remember Hornby when I was growing up 50 or 60 years ago so I hope Hornby now has a future.
Cheers Humphrey
I still have my first Hornby set - The Talisman pulled by the Golden Fleece. I got it for Christmas 1959 when I was 7 years old.
Super to hear that you are pleased. Tell me, where did you purchase the delightful coaches
All assets including patents were sold off, no longer British, no longer interested.
Really, never knew that
As much as love your informative videos, Sam is the man when it comes to actual loco reviews. I would actually say he iis too harsh! I don’t do steam but it is all ab
Fair enough! thanks for watching
Sorry, meant to say the hobby! Too many Guinness I’m afraid, the message escaped before I finished it lol. I love your content, please keep up the good work.
No worries at all and many thanks :)
Why can't they do a proper working trailing truck?
Would be nice eh Alan
An stunning model :)
Agree, thanks
I've already watched Sam's review of the blue engine. He was the first TH-camr I got to know, and was also the inspiration behind my own channel, Kelly Ashford Trains. A long time ago, before I had a home to call my own (and this laptop), I was looking at the TH-cam main home page. I came across a video thumbnail I'd never seen before, and saw the logo Sam's Trains in the top left hand corner.
"What's Sam's Trains?" I asked myself in silence. "Who is Sam?" I clicked on the thumbnail and the video gave me the answer. Seeing Sam was a railway modeller of sorts, and loved steam engines as much as me, I subscribed to his channel and gave his video a like. He and I have been best TH-cam friends ever since, and I can't thank him enough for showing me how to become a member of his channel. I'm at the top of the membership ladder: Chief Mechanical Engineer. I don't know what I'd do without him, considering I love to scare him out of his wits with ghost train and gunpowder van requests. That's only in jest, not deliberately. That's the story of how Sam's Trains and I met each other on TH-cam.😂
Have you accidentally posted this in the wrong place?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited No, I'm just remembering the time Sam and I first got to know each other because you mentioned him and his Blue Spam Can Review.
@@kellyashfordtrains2642 OK, just checking
I bet it runs even better when it’s on the rails. Come on!
LOL it is on the rails Peter!
Yes absolutely a nice model. Can't argue with a flywheel that size nor a motor that can turn it!
I must admit though whilst I do like steam engines my main interest is with diesels.
Oh I have plans for you :) stay tuned :)
I think Hornby are using more than one sub contractor, so I guess these are being made by a good one. It’s a wonderful looking locomotive.
Thanks Rob, yes I keep hearing that, they need to bin the others and stick with this one
If they have multiple contractors then some form of central QC at Margate would seem to be in order. But this does seem to be a possibility.
@@gavincampbell2862 That would be an idea!
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Lovely example Mike. You know, I've never had a bad running loco from Hornby, new or used. Sometimes the detail is sub par, but I have been lucky I suppose. Bachmann on the other hand, that's another story. I know there are some bad Hornby models, they just haven't come my way. I'm pushing my luck now that I have said it. Steven.
Many thanks! Oddly I have had very little trouble with Bachmann, seems to be luck of the draw? lol
I haven't bought anything for years now, it's all becoming too expensive. Your Merchant Navy loco does look stunning, and appears to run wonderfully, that is one huge flywheel they put in that thing, but is one great loco enough to say that Hornby have turned a corner? Have a look at the reviews, there are many of the Thompson A2/2, there was a whole list of issues with those. Anyway, out of the two, I still prefer the rebuilt version. All the best and thanks Dave.
Hi Dave, yes a good point, but I feel if they can do it, then why don't they consistently do it? Keep hearing about different factories doing the work for them, surely they can just switch to the one that does a good job thus avoiding all this angst?
Delighted you're impressed. I was saddened to be honest when many years ago, they transferred their production to China, and I want to be their biggest fan because I kind of feel you should support a British (legacy) company. I feel that they kind of lost their way, and failed to react when other competitors started to produce better quality models. All you want it is a relatively faithful reproduction, but decent performance is the most important thing. I've seen some of Sam's Trains' blogs, and it seems that the likes of Bachmann can't even get performance correct. Hornby should just do their homework and produce detail but with good performance and quality built-in. If you want stupid-money kit, then you buy custom or build your own. Hornby is still relatively good value for money, and they will keep custom, if, as you alude to here, performance of the models is good enough. Get the basics right.
Hi Dominic, yes get the basics right. I've had little trouble with Bachamnn to be honest
Gorgeous to look at and see moving. That flywheel is brilliant as I was wondering how they were so smooth running until you opened the can. Only problem for a Bulleid fan is modelling in N and no space or time to upscale. So I’ll console myself saying, ‘They are just too darn’ squeaky clean!’ Thanks for showing!
Ah thanks for looking in
I will say thought the only thing that really bothers me about newer hornby models is the fixed pony truck, it feels like a backwards step and I don't think it's necessary.
I agree, I liked the older one, however I've seen argument saying the fixed is more realistic???
Awesome Video!
Thanks very much
A lovely model to be sure, having handled one at the shop - admittedly we have had a couple of broken detail issues, though nothing especially major or even notable.
Hornby do surprise us sometimes with nice models but, as much as I hate being a downer... how often is it that the quality remains long term? I guess only time will tell, but if Hornby does happen to hold up, I’ll certainly be astonished and will eat my words!
Hi, yes I know what you mean, lets hope your words are tasty :)
Love it, absolutely stunning loco - And nice to hear your enthuse over this model - "Absolutely nothing wrong with it" you said - Thing is Mike, there shouldn't be anything wrong with it or any of their models for that matter, it's not like they're "giving" them away... they cost a small fortune. Unfortunately Hornby's track record isn't the best and as someone else already said, one swallow...
Thanks, yes I know, it should not be so amazing that all is well, after all we would not put up with it in any other walk in life
Hi again Mike, Thank you for your reply about the Banana van, I also see Wrenn did the same one. Just watched this new video of yours and have to agree with you a fantastic model, I received mine on the 6th of this month and it also runs beautifully, I also have the Black one on order should be any day soon. Enjoy your videos, loved the Tank wagon one, all the best from Barry in Spain
Cheers Barry, all the best. Mike
I watch Sam's Trains regularly and saw his review of this locomotive. Needless to say, he was waxing lyrical about it. So pleased you like it too. The flywheel does make all the difference, as does a 5 pole motor.
Thanks Pete, yes its still running well :)
Nice blue bullied but where did you get the Pullman coaches? As for all my recent Hornby purchases they are grand the old ones not so much!
Hi glad you like the loco, what's up with the coaches? they were given to me in 1987 by my late parents so as such they are of huge value to me and look really nice?
has hornby turned a corner ?. i hope so some of the tat they turned in recent years not worthy. i did buy the new b 12 in l n e r green last year what a stunner runs superbly. your two locos fantastic cab detail list goes on and on stunners. cheers tom.
Thanks Tom, fingers crossed
I prefer the look of the green one , not a fan of the slab sides , are they for streamlining ?
Well yes more for smoke deflection though than the a4 usage for high speed running efficency.
No it was not for streamlining that is a very common misconception they were like this to allow the locomotive with its train the ability to be taken through a carriage wash they were built during the war and there wasn’t the time to clean them by hand so they built them all smooth so they wouldn’t damage the carriage wash which a regular steam engine would do if they were washed like that.
@@davidstrains4910 yet we had built 2-8-0 WDs like normal Locomotives with these plates. Also after this they did "rebuilt" them by removing that which says alot.
A really hard choice for me lol
Air smoothed no less
Thanks for the info and opinion it’s always a help when considering a new purchase.
Glad it was helpful!
I just rewatched this Mike as I ordered the SR Black Aberdeen. Didnt even know it was coming and makes a change from green. Will be interesting to see what coaches you hook up to it
Hi Paul. funny enough I just selected a set to go with it :)
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited I saw them...lovely. I was umming and arring on this blue version but hvg seen the review on Jenny Kirk and the stunning cab detail, I am going to order it as I also do not have a version in blue. I also found 4x tts decoders at a good price so all sorted esp as these are not at a crazy new Hornby price
As they say one swallow doesn’t make a summer . I too have the same loco and agree it’s a good one . But two days before the Merchant Navy arrived, A2/3 Steady Aim was delivered , wrong colour , front buffer beam at an angle , speedo fouling the driving wheels and overall looking cheap . I do hope that Hornby are improving but I’m not convinced . David
Cheers David, yes the A2/3 should have been recalled I think. Take care
Lovely layout. Nice rake of Pullmans
Thank you very much! Mum & Dad gave me the Pullmans back in 1987!
It's not the future when they're not accessible (for example, no closed captioning)
closed captioning?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited meaning can be turned on, rather than auto captioning which tend to be terrible making it less accessible to everyone
@@edscoble Oh. I don't have captions turned on in my videos, not sure what is going on there?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Exactly, which make it harder for Deaf people to understand your video and thus less likely to watch it/subscribed
@@edscoble Well I just tried the little slider for caption and they came up?
Can I ask what model number the maroon vans are in the rake behind the Elder Dempster? They're really nice!
Hi and thanks for watching of course you can ask they are Bachmann PMVs don't have the model number but will try and find out
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Ah great thanks... I'll do a bit of googling too now I have something to go on... don't worry! ;)
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Having googled (lol) I think it may be this one: Bachmann Branchline 39-526-LN Ex-Southern PMV Parcels & Miscellaneous Van BR Crimson
@@sonarfreq ah yes X Southern that sounds like it
Driver & fireman must have fallen through that huge gap between the engine & tender - no excuse for that in this day & age.
Hi, it can be close coupled
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited - thanks, but does the coupling extend on tight curves ? Also, whats the haulage capacity like ?
@@pedantik No it does not, trouble is we can't have it all ways, if we want completely realistic locos and stock then our track geometry needs to match, real train couplings don't extend massively. Haulage is really good in my opinion.
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited - sorry, I disagree - the europoean manufactures can product their steam locomotive with close cloupling mechanisms so "we" can have it both ways. Can the locomotive manage 10/12 coaches with ease ?
@@pedantik Not tested it but I am sure it could, check out Sam's trains review he calculated the pulling power
Pugh & Co. Open wagons, I have some of them!
Did you see my video 'New loo for Mr Pugh' ?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited no I haven't I'll have a look later
Lovelyyy !!!!!!
Thanks
I am of an age where the name Hornby was the Go to company. It has been really disappointing hearing about poor quality and reliability problems. It would appear that it's not a case of one or two slipping through the net but it sounds like major problems. Hopefully Hornby are on top of the issues now and we can once again buy with confidence, I hope so as I would really like the A2 Thane of Fife to put on my Fife dedicated layout.
Agree fully, thanks for watching
Great pics at the end.
Many thanks John, got outside and sunlight does such a good job. I'd love to know how to recreate it inside lol