Hi Michael, I do like the class 43 sets got a couple of old Hornby ones in a box somewhere on this new one have they got rid of the traction tyres yet . Just watched your latest video on lady penelope I bought that when they first came out but haven’t got sound wasn’t to sure of sound the it’s a striking looking locomotive cheers Al
Hi all, no this hasn't got traction tyres. I do really like the 57. I bought a cheap virgin one and a new Network Rail body to swap over when I get around to it.
Looks and sounds lovely Michael. Thanks for the mention BTW. Are you going to build a bigger layout, Coaches with this will really set it off. ATB Stuart
I don't have the space for a big layout. I am just starting a 12ft x 1.5ft layout for photography more than anything else. I love love something bigger but the roof is too low here.
Sorry Michael I missed this. This is what the Hornby site states: 'Upgraded for 2023, the Hornby Class 43 pack includes lights front and rear and well as motorised fans in the roof and a kinematic coupling system. Fitted with a 5 pole motor and dual flywheels the motor car is all wheel drive. Both units are fitted with 21 pin DCC sockets and pre-fitted dual speakers which allow for the use of sound on DCC as well as offering greater control of the lights and fans.' However, I can't see any fans on mine!
@@modelrailwaynoob many thanks for your reply! Certainly nice looking models; greater spec than my original Hornby HST which I acquired in the mid 1980's. Although, I am still rather fond of it, and quite an accurate reproduction for its day. Thanks again
All you need is a matching rake of Mk. 3 slam door coaches, and there is Mr. HST complete. If I'm right, the number of coaches between the powercars is 7. You might not be able to fit that many in. Add 2 coaches and see how it goes.
@@modelrailwaynoob Mk. 3s are better suited to HST powercars, so make sure you purchase some. Mk. 4s aren't the right type, so ditch them and the Class 90 and 91s, you don't need them. The HST is made up of two powercars and slam door Mk. 3 coaches.
Very nice looking HST's , sound locos always seem to have the volume quite high from new . I turn the level down as they do sound better . ............Peter
Has it got speakers / sound decoders in both units or just the power car ? I know when you bought TTS decoders for the older Hornby HSTs they came as a twin pack.
@Harp-House-Halt If you can find a good price and I know Jedlam were good, it is a lovely set. Someone else asked me about the fans which are not present and traction tyres; also not present.
Hi, this does sound good for the HST’s, it’s such a shame how limited the Hornby sound decoders are, I guess for the money they will sell well and all the problems that have been highlighted have been sorted from a year ago, does this set have working fans? I hope they’ve been sorted because the sets I purchased were very noisy and annoying, modellers have had theirs burn out in some cases, I just disconnected mine until I can sort out a better way for them to work instead of the underdeveloped corner cutting units Hornby have put in them, the noisy fans didn’t in any way stop the power cars running very smooth and problem free, for those modellers on a budget it’s a good move, maybe Hornby will look into dcc decoders that can have more access like other premium decoders on the market, I really like the BR intercity blue/yellow/grey livery as worn by original hst back in the mid 70’s, hopefully the prices will come down to a price I’m prepared to pay so I will have to watch fellow modellers videos of them doing what they do best, thanks for sharing.
@@Plymouthstation1985 F# Spot Sound Description Mode F0 Headlight/Rear Lights T F1 Sound Enable/Engine Start T F2 Multiple Horns M F2a_43m_High_Low_Short F2a_43m_Low_High_Short F2c_43m_Low_High_Low_Long F2d_43m_High_High_Low_Short F2e_43m_Low_Low_High_Low_Low UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED F3 Multiple Horns Fancy M F3a_43m_High_Low_Long F3b_43m_Low_High_Long F3c_43m_High_Low_High_Vlong F3d_43m_Low_High_Low_Vlong UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED F4 Brake M F5 Notch up M F6 Notch Down M F7 Return to Idle M F8 Thrash T F9 Diesel Cold Start overide operation of F1, until disabled. T F10 Compressor (Manual) T F11 Windscreen Wipers T F12 Roof Fan (Auto Operation) T F13 Guard to Driver Buzzer M F14 Flange Squeal T F15 Cab Door Shut M F16 Primer T F17 Firebell Test M F18 Guards Whistle M F19 Automatic Warning System Test M F20 Drivers Safety Beeper M F21 Aux1 T F22 Aux2 T F23 Aux 3 T F24 Aux 4 T F25 Creep Mode M F26 Coupling Mode M F27 Dynamic Brake M M = Momentary Action F28 AFC Enab
That’s amazing Michael, bet it looks great with your coaches too 😊
It will if I get chance ot run them together Mandy
Hi Michael, I do like the class 43 sets got a couple of old Hornby ones in a box somewhere on this new one have they got rid of the traction tyres yet . Just watched your latest video on lady penelope I bought that when they first came out but haven’t got sound wasn’t to sure of sound the it’s a striking looking locomotive cheers Al
Hi all, no this hasn't got traction tyres. I do really like the 57. I bought a cheap virgin one and a new Network Rail body to swap over when I get around to it.
Looks and sounds lovely Michael. Thanks for the mention BTW. Are you going to build a bigger layout, Coaches with this will really set it off. ATB Stuart
I don't have the space for a big layout. I am just starting a 12ft x 1.5ft layout for photography more than anything else. I love love something bigger but the roof is too low here.
Just out of curiosity, is the Hornby HST the original Lima model? I mean using the Lima manufacturing tools, if that makes sense?
Sorry Michael I missed this. This is what the Hornby site states: 'Upgraded for 2023, the Hornby Class 43 pack includes lights front and rear and well as motorised fans in the roof and a kinematic coupling system. Fitted with a 5 pole motor and dual flywheels the motor car is all wheel drive. Both units are fitted with 21 pin DCC sockets and pre-fitted dual speakers which allow for the use of sound on DCC as well as offering greater control of the lights and fans.' However, I can't see any fans on mine!
@@modelrailwaynoob many thanks for your reply! Certainly nice looking models; greater spec than my original Hornby HST which I acquired in the mid 1980's. Although, I am still rather fond of it, and quite an accurate reproduction for its day. Thanks again
All you need is a matching rake of Mk. 3 slam door coaches, and there is Mr. HST complete. If I'm right, the number of coaches between the powercars is 7. You might not be able to fit that many in. Add 2 coaches and see how it goes.
I have 8 matching Mk4s because I also bought a class 90 and two 91s but no space to run them at the moment.
@@modelrailwaynoob Mk. 3s are better suited to HST powercars, so make sure you purchase some. Mk. 4s aren't the right type, so ditch them and the Class 90 and 91s, you don't need them. The HST is made up of two powercars and slam door Mk. 3 coaches.
Very nice looking HST's , sound locos always seem to have the volume quite high from new . I turn the level down as they do sound better .
............Peter
@@ChapelEndJunctionUK Yes the horns were a little loud Peter
Has it got speakers / sound decoders in both units or just the power car ? I know when you bought TTS decoders for the older Hornby HSTs they came as a twin pack.
@Harp-House-Halt Good point. I'll check that and the fans out tomorrow
Hi. yes I checked there is sound and speakers in each unit
@@modelrailwaynoob Great news, I'm sorely tempted
@Harp-House-Halt If you can find a good price and I know Jedlam were good, it is a lovely set. Someone else asked me about the fans which are not present and traction tyres; also not present.
Hi, this does sound good for the HST’s, it’s such a shame how limited the Hornby sound decoders are, I guess for the money they will sell well and all the problems that have been highlighted have been sorted from a year ago, does this set have working fans? I hope they’ve been sorted because the sets I purchased were very noisy and annoying, modellers have had theirs burn out in some cases, I just disconnected mine until I can sort out a better way for them to work instead of the underdeveloped corner cutting units Hornby have put in them, the noisy fans didn’t in any way stop the power cars running very smooth and problem free, for those modellers on a budget it’s a good move, maybe Hornby will look into dcc decoders that can have more access like other premium decoders on the market, I really like the BR intercity blue/yellow/grey livery as worn by original hst back in the mid 70’s, hopefully the prices will come down to a price I’m prepared to pay so I will have to watch fellow modellers videos of them doing what they do best, thanks for sharing.
I didn't check the fans to be honest. I certainly didn't hear them. I'll have a look next time I get it out.
Hi, there are no fans in either unit
Anyone know if this has a cab light function can’t find it on mine
@@Plymouthstation1985 I haven't noticed one. If there is, it would show up in the HM7000 bluetooth app with all the other functions in their map
I’ve taken the body off and it has a cab light but I agree there’s no function for one
@@Plymouthstation1985
F# Spot Sound Description Mode
F0 Headlight/Rear Lights T
F1 Sound Enable/Engine Start T
F2 Multiple Horns M F2a_43m_High_Low_Short F2a_43m_Low_High_Short F2c_43m_Low_High_Low_Long F2d_43m_High_High_Low_Short F2e_43m_Low_Low_High_Low_Low UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED
F3 Multiple Horns Fancy M F3a_43m_High_Low_Long F3b_43m_Low_High_Long F3c_43m_High_Low_High_Vlong F3d_43m_Low_High_Low_Vlong UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED
F4 Brake M
F5 Notch up M
F6 Notch Down M
F7 Return to Idle M
F8 Thrash T
F9 Diesel Cold Start overide operation of F1, until disabled. T
F10 Compressor (Manual) T
F11 Windscreen Wipers T
F12 Roof Fan (Auto Operation) T
F13 Guard to Driver Buzzer M
F14 Flange Squeal T
F15 Cab Door Shut M
F16 Primer T
F17 Firebell Test M
F18 Guards Whistle M
F19 Automatic Warning System Test M
F20 Drivers Safety Beeper M
F21 Aux1 T
F22 Aux2 T
F23 Aux 3 T
F24 Aux 4 T
F25 Creep Mode M
F26 Coupling Mode M
F27 Dynamic Brake M M = Momentary Action
F28 AFC Enab