Broithe Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 It's not been a good year for Hornby - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22810510 - apparently.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 It's not been a good year for Hornby - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22810510 - apparently.... That Olympics deal really did bite them on the arse. And reading about the quality of their latest locos it could go from bad to worse for them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That Olympics deal really did bite them on the arse. And reading about the quality of their latest locos it could go from bad to worse for them... Agree FraN, the 4VEP is a disaster compared to the Bachmann 4CEP. The class 31 chassis from the first batch are crumbling. Some people have had problems with the 67. The class 60 and 08 were and still are at the top of the pile. However I do think that Bachmann are leading the way, followed by Dapol. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Agree FraN, the 4VEP is a disaster compared to the Bachmann 4CEP. The class 31 chassis from the first batch are crumbling. Some people have had problems with the 67. The class 60 and 08 were and still are at the top of the pile. However I do think that Bachmann are leading the way, followed by Dapol. Rich, I read the reviews for the recently released big GWR tank locos. By the sounds of it they're really cutting corners with horrible moulded handles and chassis design. I have a Duke and P2 on order but I fear for them with this 'design clever' speak... And yes, Bachmann in particular are streets ahead. My most recent purchases from them are the 85 and Blue Pullman. Excellent models. Tempted by the 4F. Hopefully it will have tender pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrail201 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 And yes, Bachmann in particular are streets ahead. My most recent purchases from them are the 85 and Blue Pullman. Excellent models. Tempted by the 4F. Hopefully it will have tender pickups. Don't forget the LMS 2-4-2T tank loco and the stunning models of the former GWR dukedogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 The 2-4-2 tank looks delish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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