My model railway story began with a clockwork Thomas the Tank Engine train set, of Hornby status. Jumping into my present Cat Valley Steam Railway in Preservation era, I now have a collection of both Hornby and Bachmann steamies. I'm bringing this collection up to 30 steam engines, the 30th steam engine in question being none other than an iconic NRM resident: City of Truro. Bachmann Style, that is. I love both Hornby and Bachmann steam engines equally. Having said that, Bachmann now have the license for Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends. This new Bachmann model engine and rolling stock range is due to be released June or July 2020. I'm eagerly awaiting this to come our way.
I am eagerly awaiting the Stevenson's Rocket as I have one on pre order. I have been after one for ages but the originals are rare to find and just as expensive as the new higher detail model.
The original model is really a toy of it's time, this is much more a scale model - there's no comparison detail-wise. (ps. It's Stephenson's Rocket. There's no 'v' in the name...)
My Hornby story began in 1966 with the then , Triang 0-4-0 Connie loco, operating helecopter wagon and ambulance coach. A Christmas present. The poor helecopter was eventually battered to death after constantly hitting the ceiling as it was launched from the wagon. Connie no longer runs now. I would love to see Connie, Nelly and Polly rereleased . They would fit nicely with the Railroad range. Perhaps a radio controlled version of the Helecopter wagon could be an updated version. Much less likely to crash into the ceiling!
🚂🚂🚂 Watch Mike's apology regarding the Stephenson's Rocket run and take a look at a final sample running here: th-cam.com/video/8WZx2PQ0Ffs/w-d-xo.html
I do enjoy these videos very much, I have owned Hornby (then Tri-ang) since 1953 when a boy. But, please, do you really have to use the slightly out of focus effect. My humble opinion is that it does not really help.
Thanks for another great `signal box`...love the Rocket BUT why run the set without a crew ! would possibly help with traction and are the coupling chains the wrong way round , otherwise Brilliant
Hi Anthony, Thanks for watching! Unfortunately I was only able to get my hands on a development sample (As it has been selling like hot cakes) , the sample did not include the crew. I know the team have worked hard to ensure the best quality when it reaches your doorstep. The coupling chains are he wrong way round🤦♂️ however these come detached so you can ensure they are correct on your model. - Mike
I was under impression that Mike was going to see if the 1920's model train works, instead we had the reproduction version running round the track. Where is the reproduction one manufactured?
The studio cam being focused on mike is a wee bit blurry/low def. You either need better lighting; to focus the camera properly; or get a better camera.
Will this Corna Virus cause any delays with models coming in from China. It seems that flights from china are being limited? Or are these models already in the UK for dispatching to the dealers?
When is Hornby going to produce a Z class 0-8-0T of southern region or a Leader class or a decent Garrett to compete against the Hejlan version which is unreliable. Or maybe the U1 LNER garratt You could use the 8 F. 2-8-0 wheel set as a basis
Really worrying to see the amount of wheel slip and stiff wheel sets on that Rocket sample. If that’s the best you can show us of an imminent model can we expect better from the examples landing on doorsteps in the next few weeks?
Hi Alex, Thanks for watching! I can confirm the sample I got my hands on was a development sample from some months ago. The imminent models are of the highest quality - Mike
@@HornbyModelRailways Unfortunately, it being a 'development sample' and imminent models being of the 'highest quality', doesn't mean what we actually get will perform any better than what you've shown us.
@@CaseyJonesNumber1 Wrong. If it's one of the first assembled samples then it won't run well. Other models have been shown on the engine shed blog that don't run well and the final models have improved.
@@mattlander9119 It's a tiny, light 0-2-2 with minimum traction capabilities, pulling it's tender and three coaches. It's bound to struggle, but that was terrible.
Wow that rocket runs awfully. The front tender axle isn’t even sitting on the track. And someone doesn’t know that chains hang down between coaches, not upwards!
Thanks for watching. Unfortunately I was only able to get my hands on a development sample (As it has been selling like hot cakes) I know the team have worked hard to ensure the best quality when it reaches your doorstep. The coupling chains are the wrong way round🤦♂️ however these come detached so you can ensure they are correct on your own model. - Mike
hi Micheal and team it is nice to see the Stephenson's rocket run does it had all wheel pick ups on the loco and will you be doing spare parts too? You clearly have not seen my channel I review rolling stock and building ect any news on the 2019 that has not come out yet eg Item Code: R3717 it say summer but was they an issues at some point? Item Code: R3711 say winter 19/20 any issues or was it you wanted to get rocket out 1st? keep safe arp
Hi guys, I collect Dublo in nz and have ordered the Duchess of Atholl centenary edition it would be great if it was 3 rail and also had a Delrin rear coupling on tender and option of export screw in coupling with export sticker on box ? for overseas sales, Does anyone know if the cast metal body is from A Wrenn left over run.
Ooof - can't help thinking you'd have been better off NOT showing the very poor running Rocket in motion, even accepting it is a development sample. Hope it doesn't put people off. How about getting Arnold to do an N gauge model???
@@mattlander9119 That's no barrier. In the past Arnold collaborated with Railex to produce the Saxonia, and Minitrix did a model of Der Adler (I have two of those) plus their own version of Saxonia. They're both small locos similar to Rocket from the early history of railways :-)
A new loco control app with sounds built in & NO new TTS or Sound Models sets alarm bells ringing because you develop a cheaper chip then don't use them? The sound needs to come from the Loco not the device controlling it. Okay as a simple way into modelling but, not a replacement for a good controller. The vent van was a great idea because it's on & within the layout, this isn't. Just work on getting Hornby Elite Mac compatible, we cry. People love a real hands on controller too with an iPad as a walk around device or points controller fine. Where gadget control fell short was the very odd website links for the app & trying to sort dedicated fixed IP address ports on a PC & with Elite not having it's own dedicated router, gadgets could loose contact. Don't give up on Elite!! Add a dedicated gadget router? PS See Rocket update apology & finished sample video as this prototype does not do it any justice
If Rocket can't pull 3 coaches, don't sell it in a set with 3 coaches. Bachmann made that mistake with their Norris 4-2-0 a few years ago by selling it with three equally ratty running coaches.
Hi hornby it would have been good for you to mate a new tooling of your class 86/2 electric locomotive maybe you will consider it next year for a new tooling of a class 86 electric locomotive I have been modeling railways for 50 years clive
The RailTourer! - They actually don't, vintage Tinplate trains have depreciated in value with the advent of online auction sites and, to put it bluntly, a smaller market due to the old timers dying off. Coarse scale 3-rail 0 Gauge is still a popular choice though for many out there with superb manufacturers like ACE Trains London, Darstaed, ETS, MTH etc. Just check out dealers like The Station Master's Room or Raylo to see the going prices for coarse scale 3-rail locomotives. The Hornby 100th anniversary locomotive has been made for Hornby by ETS in the Czech Republic, and is horrifically over-priced. I could get a scale size express tender engine from ACE Trains or Darstaed for the same cost.
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My model railway story began with a clockwork Thomas the Tank Engine train set, of Hornby status. Jumping into my present Cat Valley Steam Railway in Preservation era, I now have a collection of both Hornby and Bachmann steamies. I'm bringing this collection up to 30 steam engines, the 30th steam engine in question being none other than an iconic NRM resident: City of Truro. Bachmann Style, that is. I love both Hornby and Bachmann steam engines equally. Having said that, Bachmann now have the license for Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends. This new Bachmann model engine and rolling stock range is due to be released June or July 2020. I'm eagerly awaiting this to come our way.
I am eagerly awaiting the Stevenson's Rocket as I have one on pre order. I have been after one for ages but the originals are rare to find and just as expensive as the new higher detail model.
The original model is really a toy of it's time, this is much more a scale model - there's no comparison detail-wise. (ps. It's Stephenson's Rocket. There's no 'v' in the name...)
@@CaseyJonesNumber1 oops curse my bad spelling. Thanks.
@@CaseyJonesNumber1 we all make mistakes
The Rain Hill Trials were 1829, Not 1929 3:03
AlexTheWoo dude.. did you mean to log into your alt account?
It'd be great to have 2 rail versions of these without needing to convert them ourselves
@@wiltothecollector4420 Exactly, I don't want three rail, i'd like to have 2 rail without having to do the conversion myself
I'd really like to win one of your tin plate locos, when I was young my local toy shop had one for display and I always admired it when taken there.
HOLY DOUBLE O!! THAT MOUSTACHE!
Wonderful.
My Hornby story began in 1966 with the then , Triang 0-4-0 Connie loco, operating helecopter wagon and ambulance coach. A Christmas present. The poor helecopter was eventually battered to death after constantly hitting the ceiling as it was launched from the wagon. Connie no longer runs now. I would love to see Connie, Nelly and Polly rereleased . They would fit nicely with the Railroad range. Perhaps a radio controlled version of the Helecopter wagon could be an updated version. Much less likely to crash into the ceiling!
🚂🚂🚂 Watch Mike's apology regarding the Stephenson's Rocket run and take a look at a final sample running here: th-cam.com/video/8WZx2PQ0Ffs/w-d-xo.html
Why are the couplings on rocket rake defying gravity ?
Already covered in other comments
Oh!
matt lander what!
I can’t wait for these to come out I should be getting some if I’m lucky
Hi Great Video Is all your range going to be DCC Ready as things are going this way saves me having to convert them Cheers Dave.
I do enjoy these videos very much, I have owned Hornby (then Tri-ang) since 1953 when a boy. But, please, do you really have to use the slightly out of focus effect. My humble opinion is that it does not really help.
At 3:04, she did say the Rocket was built in 1929? That made me mad!
Good one Hornby
How much is the rocket set
Could Hornby produce GWR broad gauge locos and rolling stock
Thanks for another great `signal box`...love the Rocket BUT why run the set without a crew ! would possibly help with traction and are the coupling chains the wrong way round , otherwise Brilliant
Hi Anthony, Thanks for watching!
Unfortunately I was only able to get my hands on a development sample (As it has been selling like hot cakes) , the sample did not include the crew.
I know the team have worked hard to ensure the best quality when it reaches your doorstep.
The coupling chains are he wrong way round🤦♂️ however these come detached so you can ensure they are correct on your model. - Mike
I was under impression that Mike was going to see if the 1920's model train works, instead we had the reproduction version running round the track. Where is the reproduction one manufactured?
They are made in the Czech Republic, according to a label that's under the running plate (not shown here, but seen elsewhere).
@@CaseyJonesNumber1 That makes a pleasant change thought it might have been made in China. Thanks for letting me know.
The studio cam being focused on mike is a wee bit blurry/low def. You either need better lighting; to focus the camera properly; or get a better camera.
Am I the only one sad that, the tinplate is not Clockwork?
But why is there no clockwork locomotive i would really like that.
Is it me or did rocket look to week to pull the coaches
The rocket nearly went off the rails?
Will this Corna Virus cause any delays with models coming in from China. It seems that flights from china are being limited? Or are these models already in the UK for dispatching to the dealers?
We can confirm that the Stephenson's rocket will be arriving on your doorsteps soon.
hi Geoffrey
yes i was thinking that has the coronavirus going to push thing back more ect top question
The ship left before the scare started.
@@Poliss95 Oh, they are all coming by Slow Boat from China. Just like the Rocket itself (slow). lol. Cheers.
Is Monbana a family member of Montana? (see the start of the Rocket section) ;-)
It says Montana on the popup box
@@DATAjammer Well at 2:53 it's still showing Monbana...unless that's her real name?
@paredding and if you look at it on something bigger than a 2 inch screen, it says Montana... Its just the font is poor, not the spelling.
Do the production ones have enough weight to pull their train please Hornby. An important question as I dont want a shelf queen.
Already covered in another comment, its an early sample model so doesn't represent the final models
When is Hornby going to produce a Z class 0-8-0T of southern region or a Leader class or a decent Garrett to compete against the Hejlan version which is unreliable. Or maybe the U1 LNER garratt You could use the 8 F. 2-8-0 wheel set as a basis
the cuplins on the rockets cochers r up sid dawn
April 25th 1929. I don't think so!
Love the shirt that you are wearing Mike, are these on sale from the Hornby website?
Hi Gar, thanks for watching. Currently the T Shirt is not available, however should people want them we may roll them out in the future. . .
Really worrying to see the amount of wheel slip and stiff wheel sets on that Rocket sample. If that’s the best you can show us of an imminent model can we expect better from the examples landing on doorsteps in the next few weeks?
Hi Alex, Thanks for watching! I can confirm the sample I got my hands on was a development sample from some months ago. The imminent models are of the highest quality - Mike
Hi Vobbert. Thanks for watching. We can confirm the coupling will be seperate, meaning you can ensure they are correctly attached.
@@HornbyModelRailways Unfortunately, it being a 'development sample' and imminent models being of the 'highest quality', doesn't mean what we actually get will perform any better than what you've shown us.
@@CaseyJonesNumber1 Wrong. If it's one of the first assembled samples then it won't run well. Other models have been shown on the engine shed blog that don't run well and the final models have improved.
@@mattlander9119 It's a tiny, light 0-2-2 with minimum traction capabilities, pulling it's tender and three coaches. It's bound to struggle, but that was terrible.
100 year ,s
1829 not 1929
Wow that rocket runs awfully. The front tender axle isn’t even sitting on the track. And someone doesn’t know that chains hang down between coaches, not upwards!
Thanks for watching.
Unfortunately I was only able to get my hands on a development sample (As it has been selling like hot cakes) I know the team have worked hard to ensure the best quality when it reaches your doorstep.
The coupling chains are the wrong way round🤦♂️ however these come detached so you can ensure they are correct on your own model. - Mike
As Mike says it's a pre production prototype version of the model as it has been seen in many magazines as a photo display model.
hi Micheal and team
it is nice to see the Stephenson's rocket run does it had all wheel pick ups on the loco and will you be doing spare parts too?
You clearly have not seen my channel I review rolling stock and building ect
any news on the 2019 that has not come out yet
eg Item Code: R3717 it say summer but was they an issues at some point?
Item Code: R3711 say winter 19/20 any issues or was it you wanted to get rocket out 1st?
keep safe arp
Hi guys, I collect Dublo in nz and have ordered the Duchess of Atholl centenary edition it would be great if it was 3 rail and also had a Delrin rear coupling on tender and option of export screw in coupling with export sticker on box ? for overseas sales, Does anyone know if the cast metal body is from A Wrenn left over run.
Ooof - can't help thinking you'd have been better off NOT showing the very poor running Rocket in motion, even accepting it is a development sample. Hope it doesn't put people off.
How about getting Arnold to do an N gauge model???
Very unlikely due to its size
@@mattlander9119 That's no barrier. In the past Arnold collaborated with Railex to produce the Saxonia, and Minitrix did a model of Der Adler (I have two of those) plus their own version of Saxonia. They're both small locos similar to Rocket from the early history of railways :-)
Hold on a second she's the designer on Hornby magazine...... aka Becky Antoniades! Its a FIX
Is she
A new loco control app with sounds built in & NO new TTS or Sound Models sets alarm bells ringing because you develop a cheaper chip then don't use them? The sound needs to come from the Loco not the device controlling it. Okay as a simple way into modelling but, not a replacement for a good controller. The vent van was a great idea because it's on & within the layout, this isn't. Just work on getting Hornby Elite Mac compatible, we cry. People love a real hands on controller too with an iPad as a walk around device or points controller fine. Where gadget control fell short was the very odd website links for the app & trying to sort dedicated fixed IP address ports on a PC & with Elite not having it's own dedicated router, gadgets could loose contact. Don't give up on Elite!! Add a dedicated gadget router? PS See Rocket update apology & finished sample video as this prototype does not do it any justice
If Rocket can't pull 3 coaches, don't sell it in a set with 3 coaches.
Bachmann made that mistake with their Norris 4-2-0 a few years ago by selling it with three equally ratty running coaches.
It's an early sample as confirmed in a reply above so probably not how the production models will run
@@mattlander9119 I was going to say the same but realised it's their pre production prototype and I guess they have sorted that issue out.
Wrong trouser train models
Hi hornby it would have been good for you to mate a new tooling of your class 86/2 electric locomotive maybe you will consider it next year for a new tooling of a class 86 electric locomotive I have been modeling railways for 50 years clive
Pretty sure Heljan are re-tooling the 86's.
This new O gauge loco is an overpriced tin can! £500?
Grand Junction Model Railway TBH the originals will go for a lot lot more
The RailTourer! - They actually don't, vintage Tinplate trains have depreciated in value with the advent of online auction sites and, to put it bluntly, a smaller market due to the old timers dying off. Coarse scale 3-rail 0 Gauge is still a popular choice though for many out there with superb manufacturers like ACE Trains London, Darstaed, ETS, MTH etc. Just check out dealers like The Station Master's Room or Raylo to see the going prices for coarse scale 3-rail locomotives. The Hornby 100th anniversary locomotive has been made for Hornby by ETS in the Czech Republic, and is horrifically over-priced. I could get a scale size express tender engine from ACE Trains or Darstaed for the same cost.