Hi Jersey Bill, thanks for the comment as always! And yeah bit of a jam packed year to talk about stuff 😂 I was loosing my voice a little towards the end. But thank you so much glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Great breakdown Harry, enjoyed watching this and your opinions. I think Hornby did a solid on most of their pricing and approach to getting the next gen in with new more modernized train sets. I like the offering. Their strongest launch in a while.
Hi Hylton thank you so much mate! And yeah I think they have a very solid range this year as well, nice to see they’ve gone heavy on railroad range at affordable pricing hopefully will bring in new blood to the hobby. Hope you’re keeping well my friend 😊👍
Many thanks for you're in depth review of Hornby 2025 releases. I thought it was a good all-around release, something for everyone. I am incredibly excited for the lady of legend saint class locomotive. I have been on the real train many times, and it's beautiful. Looking at the development so far, I think we are all in for a treat when this one comes out.
Hi thank you so much for your comment and feedback! Yes the saints class I think is the highlight for most, hopefully it will be a good one. I will say for me personally there wasn’t much I will be picking up this year from the new range but I do think it’s a good all rounder and definitely for beginners perfect time to start with the amount of affordable railroad models on the market 😊👍
They can't keep everyone happy, but i think Hornby have had a pretty good try in all fairness. I'll definitely be buying a Swallow 91 as the GNER one ive got is brilliant. I will also buy 66723 'Chinook' for the livery. Seriously good luck to Hornby. Its where most of us started.
Hi Matt, thanks for the comment! Couldn’t agree more it’s where most of us started and this years range definitely has something for everyone. Great to hear the models that are on your wishlist. I’d definitely like to grab another Class 91 but will have to see how my budget goes this year 😂
Hi mate I hope you are well Saint for me The new b4 was on hornby a model world series 2 If it helps young people to get in to the hobby it good The yearly and Christmas wagon price is too high. It great to see rr get a good budget price Keep safe ARP
Hi ARP, thanks mate doing a lot better now! And I can see the saint selling out on preorder seems many are after it! And that’s good to know, seems a good price and nice to see a new tooled railroad 0-4-0. Yeah the Christmas wagons are a little pricy for effectively a new print every year they could be a lot cheaper. Keep well my friend 😊👍
Hi William, thanks for the comment and I’m in the same boat, there’s the odd bit I might pick up but waiting to see what comes from other manufacturers first. But I’m sure there’s still time to get some beetles wagons 😉 All the best 😊👍
Hi Andrew thanks for the comment! I believe it’s using the same tooling as the GWR High speed train set that does have the long mk3 so if it does it will be a decent set to go for 😊👍
The real Class 395 Javelin train Rail 200 livery has not been revealed yet, so Hornby were not allowed to reveal the livery. Hornby have said you can swap the magnetic couplings on the new B4 starter set loco and wagons for standard NEM couplers. The magnetic couplings will be safer and easier for youngsters to use. The Railroad class 800s coaches do not have interiors. I was happy to see some more affordable offerings added to the range.
Yes I’m very excited to see what they are cooking up. That’s a great idea but good to know it is a nem pocket so you can interchange them. I thought that would be the case with the class 800 but I’m excited to see them. And yes the railroad range has had some series love this year Thanks for the comment 😊👍
Your reference to Beatles Tate makes no sense. You're not a business, so you clearly don’t understand the appeal. The Beatles wagons are collectibles, not just for model railway fans but other collectors, and they always sell out. They’re clearly profitable for Hornby, so just because you don’t like them or won’t buy them doesn’t mean they aren’t successful. Criticising what you don’t understand makes no sense so get back in your box.
@@markcale7034 Hi Mark, as I’ve established many times I do not have an issue with Hornby making the beetles wagons/trains if it works for them so they can fund new tooling great it’s a win win. It’s some innocent fun as many people do call it the beetles tat models. I’m fully aware it’s not aimed at me or my age group and that is okay. Only some light hearted banter it’s not that deep. If you are one of the people who really enjoy the beetles range that’s great and I’m glad you enjoy your models. Have a good day 👍
Well, that was a long one but very informative so hats off to you. Great video, Jersey Bill
Hi Jersey Bill, thanks for the comment as always! And yeah bit of a jam packed year to talk about stuff 😂 I was loosing my voice a little towards the end. But thank you so much glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Great breakdown Harry, enjoyed watching this and your opinions. I think Hornby did a solid on most of their pricing and approach to getting the next gen in with new more modernized train sets. I like the offering. Their strongest launch in a while.
Hi Hylton thank you so much mate! And yeah I think they have a very solid range this year as well, nice to see they’ve gone heavy on railroad range at affordable pricing hopefully will bring in new blood to the hobby.
Hope you’re keeping well my friend 😊👍
Many thanks for you're in depth review of Hornby 2025 releases. I thought it was a good all-around release, something for everyone.
I am incredibly excited for the lady of legend saint class locomotive. I have been on the real train many times, and it's beautiful. Looking at the development so far, I think we are all in for a treat when this one comes out.
Hi thank you so much for your comment and feedback! Yes the saints class I think is the highlight for most, hopefully it will be a good one. I will say for me personally there wasn’t much I will be picking up this year from the new range but I do think it’s a good all rounder and definitely for beginners perfect time to start with the amount of affordable railroad models on the market 😊👍
They can't keep everyone happy, but i think Hornby have had a pretty good try in all fairness.
I'll definitely be buying a Swallow 91 as the GNER one ive got is brilliant. I will also buy 66723 'Chinook' for the livery.
Seriously good luck to Hornby. Its where most of us started.
Hi Matt, thanks for the comment! Couldn’t agree more it’s where most of us started and this years range definitely has something for everyone.
Great to hear the models that are on your wishlist. I’d definitely like to grab another Class 91 but will have to see how my budget goes this year 😂
Hi mate
I hope you are well
Saint for me
The new b4 was on hornby a model world series 2
If it helps young people to get in to the hobby it good
The yearly and Christmas wagon price is too high.
It great to see rr get a good budget price
Keep safe ARP
Hi ARP, thanks mate doing a lot better now! And I can see the saint selling out on preorder seems many are after it! And that’s good to know, seems a good price and nice to see a new tooled railroad 0-4-0. Yeah the Christmas wagons are a little pricy for effectively a new print every year they could be a lot cheaper.
Keep well my friend 😊👍
The announcements were great this year for me, I’ve saved so much money not ordering anything. I’ve even managed to resist getting some Beatles tat 😂
Hi William, thanks for the comment and I’m in the same boat, there’s the odd bit I might pick up but waiting to see what comes from other manufacturers first. But I’m sure there’s still time to get some beetles wagons 😉
All the best 😊👍
I wonder if the HST set will have a scale length coach. The original had a shortened coach.
Hi Andrew thanks for the comment! I believe it’s using the same tooling as the GWR High speed train set that does have the long mk3 so if it does it will be a decent set to go for 😊👍
The real Class 395 Javelin train Rail 200 livery has not been revealed yet, so Hornby were not allowed to reveal the livery. Hornby have said you can swap the magnetic couplings on the new B4 starter set loco and wagons for standard NEM couplers. The magnetic couplings will be safer and easier for youngsters to use. The Railroad class 800s coaches do not have interiors. I was happy to see some more affordable offerings added to the range.
Yes I’m very excited to see what they are cooking up. That’s a great idea but good to know it is a nem pocket so you can interchange them. I thought that would be the case with the class 800 but I’m excited to see them. And yes the railroad range has had some series love this year
Thanks for the comment 😊👍
Has the 9f got a metal body
Hi James thanks for the comment, no it has a plastic body shell review is coming soon so stay tuned 😊👍
Apparently, Buccleuch is pronounced buckloo
Hi and thank you for the comment, I never knew that but it doesn’t seem to sound as fancy 😂
Your reference to Beatles Tate makes no sense. You're not a business, so you clearly don’t understand the appeal. The Beatles wagons are collectibles, not just for model railway fans but other collectors, and they always sell out. They’re clearly profitable for Hornby, so just because you don’t like them or won’t buy them doesn’t mean they aren’t successful. Criticising what you don’t understand makes no sense so get back in your box.
@@markcale7034 Hi Mark, as I’ve established many times I do not have an issue with Hornby making the beetles wagons/trains if it works for them so they can fund new tooling great it’s a win win. It’s some innocent fun as many people do call it the beetles tat models. I’m fully aware it’s not aimed at me or my age group and that is okay. Only some light hearted banter it’s not that deep.
If you are one of the people who really enjoy the beetles range that’s great and I’m glad you enjoy your models.
Have a good day 👍