MrWolf Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Well, that sums up Hornby's approach and sadly, I have to say good riddance. With such a high handed attitude, quite frankly they deserve to fail. One has to ask, what is the point of Hornby attending shows if they are to treat their customers thus.....? Ridiculous. Rob. Perhaps Mr K should read up on the rise and fall of Edward Turner and the British motorcycle manufacturing industry in general. There's some disturbing parallels to be drawn and lessons that clearly haven't been learnt perhaps. I certainly wouldn't want to see Hornby or any of the other manufacturers fall, but I do wonder where they did their market research, or was it a rehash of the reasons why they went from 0 to 00 in the fifties, partly because houses were getting smaller and rivals were churning out smaller trains. 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Perhaps Mr K should read up on the rise and fall of Edward Turner and the British motorcycle manufacturing industry in general. There's some disturbing parallels to be drawn and lessons that clearly haven't been learnt perhaps. I certainly wouldn't want to see Hornby or any of the other manufacturers fall, but I do wonder where they did their market research, or was it a rehash of the reasons why they went from 0 to 00 in the fifties, partly because houses were getting smaller and rivals were churning out smaller trains. There are comparisons to be made, Rob. Blinkers on respect of the competitors models, unflinching faith in the companies products, knowledge of what the 'kids' want ( TT120=Aerial 3 ? ) Mmmm 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 From the companies who brought you the Road Rocket and the Red Hunter.... But it's hip and groovy baby... Even the French couldn't make it chic... You bought me a what?! It would be interesting to know what each of these folks were really thinking... Answers on a postcard... 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted October 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, gwrrob said: I do believe the Rapido GWR four plank is next to leave the factory and might be here before Xmas. ..and there 😉 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted October 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2022 17 hours ago, gwrrob said: A few more photos of the GWR liveried Hatton's Genesis coaches in close up. Nice footboards. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 30/10/2022 at 06:35, Harlequin said: a). Too small b). Too late c). Not enough GWR d). Made by Evil Uncle Hornby I did it years ago in the late fifties and into early sixties went onto oo and that was it. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Captain Kernow Posted October 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 Here's a nice photo I took on a local walk around Brent the other day, of a slightly dilapidated barn structure, on the London-side of the village, just to the south of Palstone Bridge on the main line: 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 31, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2022 5 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: Here's a nice photo I took on a local walk around Brent the other day, of a slightly dilapidated barn structure, on the London-side of the village, just to the south of Palstone Bridge on the main line: See that Barn CK? That's your dream home that is. Nice Trees and some decent Bush. A. Nidiut 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2022 3 hours ago, Mallard60022 said: See that Barn CK? That's your dream home that is. Thank you for your support. I shall always wear it. 1 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: Thank you for your support. I shall always wear it. That's conjured up an image which will take years of therapy to get rid of.... 2 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 31, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2022 12 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: Thank you for your support. I shall always wear it. Is that art darling. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 minute ago, gwrrob said: Is that art darling. Probably some weird performance based art, for which the grant was signed off because the approvals board didn't want to be accused of being "uneducated" and "ignorant". Rather like The King's new clothes... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2022 5 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Is that art darling. It's not a banana. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted October 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 minute ago, MrWolf said: Probably some weird performance based art, for which the grant was signed off because the approvals board didn't want to be accused of being "uneducated" and "ignorant". Rather like The King's new clothes... Or the Grand Inquisitors new robes - sadly they were too small, as he was ranting about TT-120, the tailor misheard him... 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 10 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: It's not a banana. If it was, we could bolt a pair of bogies to it and stick it on the track. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 minute ago, MrWolf said: If it was, we could bolt a pair of bogies to it and stick it on the track. It's been done before! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Captain Kernow said: It's been done before! It's tricky hanging a pair of AEC diesel engines from a banana though, even the tough green ones. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted October 31, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: It's not a banana. A flying banana never offends. Edited October 31, 2022 by gwrrob photos 27 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2022 You can't compare apples & pears. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Especially if like us, you live in a single level flat, there are no apples and pears. 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, gwrrob said: A flying banana never offends. Never, not a chance, they are art darlings. I have that model and the original full skirted type. They were the only diseasels I have. I'm not counting the shame on the house of Wolf that is a class 142 Pacer... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted October 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2022 10 minutes ago, gwrrob said: A flying banana never offends. Lovely to see the Top Banana.... Can we have some more shots please. Perhaps with an artistic flair..... Cheers, Mark 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welchester Posted November 1, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2022 15 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: It's not a banana. That's what Ted told Dougal. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted November 1, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2022 23 hours ago, 46444 said: Perhaps with an artistic flair..... 34 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium M.I.B Posted November 2, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2022 On 30/10/2022 at 20:49, MrWolf said: From the companies who brought you the Road Rocket and the Red Hunter.... But it's hip and groovy baby... Even the French couldn't make it chic... You bought me a what?! It would be interesting to know what each of these folks were really thinking... Answers on a postcard... I'd still rather ride that than a Harley.......... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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