Black 5 Bear Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) An expensive Christmas indeed. Hornby at their finest !!!!! Edited December 22, 2015 by Black 5 Bear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted December 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2015 "Now in", but the coffers are bare. Ho B****y HO! I was going to buy one to send my old Lima J50 to the cutters yard (metaphorically speaking) but now its not likely to happen until well into the New Year, if that. Then there's the B12/3 to consider too..... Oh well 8920, looks like you've got a reprieve! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 I'd be grateful if anyone could let me know if these do get shipped to a customer direct or on sale in a retail outlet by Christmas Day as this will determine whether it gets included in the British Model Railway Awards for this year or whether it goes in next year's. I wouldn't base its inclusion on saying it's in stock on a website, after all shouldn't voters be voting based on a product they own or have had direct contact with? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I have been notified that the latest batch of J15s in stock at retailers (yes retailers) but no J50 yet. Anyway, there are an awful lot models going into this years steam category (E4, D16, K1, O2, Oxfords Adams, S15, 700, C1, King, Crosti 9F to name but a few). I do not think the J50 would have much of a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 What a happy chance that the big O2 didn't arrive. Just think of the joy as the little O2 votes fell into the big O2 basket. (Hippo and Duckling.) I'd be grateful if anyone could let me know if these do get shipped to a customer direct or on sale in a retail outlet by Christmas Day as this will determine whether it gets included in the British Model Railway Awards for this year or whether it goes in next year's. I wouldn't based its inclusion on saying it's in stock on a website, after all shouldn't voters be voting based on a product they own or have had direct contact with? You would do best to revise the rule for the future to 'generally available on sale' by the cut off date; i.e as far as can be reasonably determined all retail stockists with placed orders have been supplied, and able to fulfill at least some of their customer orders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted December 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2015 Nothing here as of yet! The Hornby final pre-christmas shipping date is today, then they restart on 29th December. Seeing this yesterday I did ring them and ask but I couldn't find out whether any were being sent out yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 We received our invoice last night, so there is a good chance they'll turn up today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted December 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2015 They have just appeared on Peter's Spares eBay site Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I can confirm that they are in the shops. Just picked mine up from Monk Bar models in York (very satisfied customer) test run on premises and looked smooth as a proverbial smooth thing! It will appear on Whitborough for a photo shoot at some point in the near future, but for now there's festive things to eat! Hope this helps Andy! Cheers and festive Christmassy greetings! J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Also received at Mankim Models, Colchester, delivered this morning, all 3 livery versions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted December 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2015 J50s arrived at the Hobby Shop t Faversham whilst I was indulging in my monthly bout of retail therapy. Left with a late crest J50... as well as a Bude. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 On that basis it just about scrapes in! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete55 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Arrived about 2.15 this afternoon at 53A Models in Hull.......in addition to Confused.Com's comments, its got 2mm driving axles.....hope Colin of Alan Gibson is reading!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 It would need major surgery to fit other 0-6-0 bodies like the J52... Quick comment: the 57XX is the one required for this in any case, has the same 7'3"+8'3" wheelbase. The J50 is potentially very useful for the later Doncaster 0-6-0s, such as the J6, and existing models with lacklustre mechs like the N2. This will require rewheeling of course in addition to whatever surgery is necessary. Have saws and hammer... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I picked one up from Frizinghall at lunch time. Ran it on dad's DC layout prior to taking the body off to chip it. Having taken the weight out of one side tank a chip will slide in (both Lenz Silver and Bachmann Standard fit) between the splasher and the outer side of the tank. Detail pack has small tension lock couplings along with the NEM pockets and brake rigging. A word of caution the slightest knock on the front buffers pops them off. Managed to catch one taking it out of the box and the other on something else. Easy to glue back on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted December 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2015 Turned up here today! I have a pretty frantic few days planned post Christmas 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted December 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2015 Digitrains posted a vid on facebook with a chip and speaker fitted without having to remove the ballast weight. They do say they had to hardwire to achieve this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Weaven Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) I'd be grateful if anyone could let me know if these do get shipped to a customer direct or on sale in a retail outlet by Christmas Day as this will determine whether it gets included in the British Model Railway Awards for this year or whether it goes in next year's. I wouldn't base its inclusion on saying it's in stock on a website, after all shouldn't voters be voting based on a product they own or have had direct contact with? Got mine from John Dutfields in Chelmsford today, nice Late crest example Edited December 24, 2015 by Dave Weaven Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Ours arrived just as we were closing up at 14:00 today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clem Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Arrived about 2.15 this afternoon at 53A Models in Hull.......in addition to Confused.Com's comments, its got 2mm driving axles.....hope Colin of Alan Gibson is reading!! Merry Christmas Pete! Picking mine up straight after Christmas. I'll be on the phone to Colin very shortly afterwards... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Got mine today. Cracking little model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted December 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Got mine today. Cracking little model. Merry Christmas Pete! Picking mine up straight after Christmas. I'll be on the phone to Colin very shortly afterwards... Ours arrived just as we were closing up at 14:00 today. These posts mean nothing without pictures - Happy festivities Edited December 29, 2015 by Russ (mines a pint) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Picked up a late crest example from T4U yesterday. LNER version also in, but not early crest yet. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted December 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 29, 2015 More pictures here https://albionyard.wordpress.com/2015/12/28/r3325-Hornby-j50-review/ 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD0-6-0 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm going to the shop to get one tomorrow but I still haven't decided which one of the three I want :| Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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