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[Peter C]

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Accurascale have shared images of their first decorated class 37 models now and confirmed they are due for release in Q3 this year.




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Class 37, by Accurascale

www.rmweb.co.uk

Now that looks superb! Loving all that detail.

-Peter

 

[reddragon]

OK I admit it, I may have some orders with Accurascale!

 

[Peter C]

For all of you with £269.99 to spend:

https://uk.hornby.com/products/hm-queens-platinum-jubilee-west-country-no-70-elizabeth-era-11-r30231

R30231 HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee West Country No. 70 ‘Elizabeth ll’ - Era 11​

£269.99

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022​

Commemorating the longest reign in the history of a British Monarch, this Platinum Jubilee steam locomotive is based on the 2022 Severn Valley Railway temporary repainting and renaming of SR West Country Class 34027 'Taw Valley'. Boasting a striking royal purple livery, the locomotive marks Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 70th anniversary on the throne.

Severn Valley Railway​

In recognition of such a historic milestone, the Platinum Jubilee year locomotive has been renamed 'Elizabeth II' and renumbered as '70'.

This partnership with Severn Valley Railway will see a limited edition run of just 1,500 locomotives. Don't miss your chance to add a piece of royal history to your model railway layout.

Product Info​

In a move that sparked worldwide excitement in 2022, the Severn Valley Railway commissioned the temporary repainting and renaming of SR West Country Class 34027 ‘Taw Valley’. A head turning purple livery was chosen to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and her Platinum Jubilee year.
Renamed by public vote, ‘Elizabeth II’ commemorates the longest reign in the history of a British Monarch, and as further recognition of this historic milestone, the locomotive has been renumbered as ‘70’.
In partnership with the Severn Valley Railway, Hornby is proud to produce this representation of the locomotive, in a limited edition of 1,500. The SVR and Hornby are donating a proportion of the profits from the sale of ‘Elizabeth II’ to The Patron’s Fund which supports the charitable organisations across the UK and the Commonwealth for which Her Majesty acts as a Patron.

Looks like they've used the artist's impression shade of purple (in fact there are a couple of photos on the page, and one on the box, of these artist's impressions), rather than the actual, much lighter, shade. There are some photos of the real thing at the bottom of the page.

-Peter

EDIT: Just seen this, from the SVR on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite/status/1517078731256438784

We've of our initial allocation of Hornby limited edition 00 Gauge Platinum Jubilee West Country No 70. 'Elizabeth II' models. Sign up to our waiting list to be the first to know when they're back in stock! https://forms.office.com/r/LFZkLgkNJN

#SVRFamily #PurpleTrain

 

[reddragon]

For all of you with £269.99 to spend:

https://uk.hornby.com/products/hm-queens-platinum-jubilee-west-country-no-70-elizabeth-era-11-r30231

Looks like they've used the artist's impression shade of purple (in fact there are a couple of photos on the page, and one on the box, of these artist's impressions), rather than the actual, much lighter, shade. There are some photos of the real thing at the bottom of the page.

-Peter

EDIT: Just seen this, from the SVR on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite/status/1517078731256438784

Err nope!

 

[Cowley]

That’s a real shame. I managed to raise £269 and 11p but I just fell short (yes I did check down the back of both sofas).

 

[Iskra]

£269.99 for a model first made in 2002

I considered picking up a cheap clan last night from Kernow but even at £160 I thought better of it with the cheap 2000’s plastic finish

 

[Peter C]

That’s a real shame. I managed to raise £269 and 11p but I just fell short (yes I did check down the back of both sofas).

Damn and blast! Do you think we could gather some money together as a forum? Then we could probably afford one to share between us - we each have it for a week then send it on?

£269.99 for a model first made in 2002

I considered picking up a cheap clan last night from Kernow but even at £160 I thought better of it with the cheap 2000’s plastic finish

It's ludicrous - I'd perhaps expect a slight price increase for it given it's a limited edition, but then I'd expect the price to begin with to be £100 less (at least!).

-Peter

 

[reddragon]

Expect some huge sales this year as model shops cannot shift certain models

 

[Peter C]

I'd be interested to see what these models are should there be these big sales. Could provide a quite interesting look at which models are less popular! As with so many sales, I'm sure even the models which were originally less-popular will sell quickly once they're that bit cheaper.

-Peter

 

[reddragon]

Thing is, the model rail boom over lockdown is over. The bargains I have got are brilliant this year.

With the cost of living crisis, people choosing to spend their money on trips, eating out & holidays, plus bumper deliveries to model shops that perfect storm has arrived!

 

[Peter C]

It really is an odd time at the moment in the world of model railways, isn't it? I would say something about hoping the prices of models will go down but I think we all know that's like wishing for a pig to fly...

-Peter

 

[Cowley]

Thing is, the model rail boom over lockdown is over. The bargains I have got are brilliant this year.

With the cost of living crisis, people choosing to spend their money on trips, eating out & holidays, plus bumper deliveries to model shops that perfect storm has arrived!

These are very good points actually. I’d also add in the case of N gauge (I don’t think this happens so much with 00), releasing niche models like this:


Is utterly mad when you can’t buy Network Southeast versions of the same thing because they haven’t made any for years.
That’s basic bread and butter stuff that many people need and I’ve seen NSE ones going for £60 on eBay, whereas the ones pictured are already being discounted by stores that can’t shift them (and no I don’t want any)!

 

[Iskra]

Bachmann’s summer launch video

I can see @Cowley ending up with a new 37

 

[reddragon]

Nowt for me there.

 

[Cowley]

Bachmann’s summer launch video

I can see @Cowley ending up with a new 37

Yes!
My favourite 37 (37142):

 

[Iskra]

Nowt for me there

No, not too much for me either. Gronks and inspection saloons look nice but not essential. Need a CS 73/9 (or two)…

 

[43055]

Bachmann’s summer launch video

I can see @Cowley ending up with a new 37

The BSI couplers are interesting. I wonder if they would work with the Hornby 153 and Realtrack 156 that I have.

 

[Iskra]

The BSI couplers are interesting. I wonder if they would work with the Hornby 153 and Realtrack 156 that I have.

Yeah, these are a really interesting item with a lot of potential

 

[RichJF]

So Hornby have officially cancelled the Titfield Thunderbold & Lady with the Lamp https://uk.hornby.com/community/blog-and-news/news/press-release-trains-film

Whole debacle has made Hornby appear very shady by attempting to manufacture a product they did not have legal intelllctual property for...

 

[Iskra]

So Hornby have officially cancelled the Titfield Thunderbold & Lady with the Lamp https://uk.hornby.com/community/blog-and-news/news/press-release-trains-film

Whole debacle has made Hornby appear very shady by attempting to manufacture a product they did not have legal intelllctual property for...

Quite a curt apology too

They have also recently slashed pre-order stock levels that they had already committed to supplying to retailers, creating a lot of bad blood in the process.

Hornby are coming across as a really poorly run business at the moment. They need to change their ways fast as the likes of Accurascale are going to end up taking market share. Gone are the days when Hornby was the only name in town.

 

[RichJF]

Quite a curt apology too

They have also recently slashed pre-order stock levels that they had already committed to supplying to retailers, creating a lot of bad blood in the process.

Hornby are coming across as a really poorly run business at the moment. They need to change their ways fast as the likes of Accurascale are going to end up taking market share. Gone are the days when Hornby was the only name in town.

Simon Kohler. Buck stops with him. The TV series left me asking how someone so amateur & seemingly bitter can run a company with marginal economic margins.

 

[reddragon]

Quite a curt apology too

They have also recently slashed pre-order stock levels that they had already committed to supplying to retailers, creating a lot of bad blood in the process.

Hornby are coming across as a really poorly run business at the moment. They need to change their ways fast as the likes of Accurascale are going to end up taking market share. Gone are the days when Hornby was the only name in town.

I ordered a Hornby Loco from Hattons for £160. Hornby introduced the 'tier' system and 'cancelled' Hattons. Harsh to customers
I re-ordered from Kernow as Hornby had also 'cancelled' Rails for £180
I got an email from Kernow that the price was now £241.95 and the best they could afford to offer was £221.95.
I cancelled and ordered an Accurascale loco instead for £250 DCC sound fitted!

 

[Iskra]

I ordered a Hornby Loco from Hattons for £160. Hornby introduced the 'tier' system and 'cancelled' Hattons. Harsh to customers
I re-ordered from Kernow as Hornby had also 'cancelled' Rails for £180
I got an email from Kernow that the price was now £241.95 and the best they could afford to offer was £221.95.
I cancelled and ordered an Accurascale loco instead for £250 DCC sound fitted!

That's a shocking example of how customers and retailers are being messed about!

What Accurascale loco did you go for?

 

[reddragon]

That's a shocking example of how customers and retailers are being messed about!

What Accurascale loco did you go for?

GWR 7819

Class 55 delivered, Class 92 due this year, GWR Manor & Class 37 next year. Several Hornby orders cancelled.

Awaiting a class 31 in a livery / number that I want.

 

[Iskra]

GWR 7819

Class 55 delivered, Class 92 due this year, GWR Manor & Class 37 next year. Several Hornby orders cancelled.

Awaiting a class 31 in a livery / number that I want.

Very nice! Currently, I have a 37 and some CS Mk5's on order.

 

[reddragon]

Very nice! Currently, I have a 37 and some CS Mk5's on order.

I went for the Mk 2Bs plus already have some HYAs

 

[Islineclear3_1]

I'm looking forward to the Accurascale Class 31

Anyone looking to sell a mint post office red Southern MLV...?

Don't use eBay as my account has been hacked many times

 

[61653 HTAFC]

I'm looking forward to the Accurascale Class 31

Anyone looking to sell a mint post office red Southern MLV...?

Don't use eBay as my account has been hacked many times

I'm looking forward to the Accurascale 31 too. I have two on order, a blue ETH fitted one, and the "skinhead" in Railfreight grey.

I don't have an MLV I'm afraid, closest thing in my fleet is a Heljan 128 in Royal Mail colours which I may move on at some point.

 

[Iskra]

An interesting move from Bachmann!

 

[RichJF]

Is a manufacturer ever going to produce a Southern EMU post 1980? Like a 319, 455 or Electrostar? Huge gap in the modelling world that many like portraying. Market is saturated with constant reproductions of 37s, 47s, 56s & 90s