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2020 Hornby Range

Discussion in 'Model Railways' started by GWR4707, Jan 6, 2020.

  1. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Highlights include;

    . Stephensons Rocket & Liverpool & Manchester 4 Wheel Coaches

    . Intercity APT

    . Thompson A2/2's and A2/3's

    . British Railways Standard 2MT 2-6-0's

    . LNER Class W1 "Hush Hush"
     
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  2. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    That will be added to my collection.
     
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  3. Mandator

    Mandator Part of the furniture

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    I DO like the idea of a Thompson A2. I know they were disliked by most but I like their aesthetics and I think given the problems faced by Thompson his idea to try and unify components was admirable.
    In my book he is much maligned and too many histories just copy the old prejudices. Yes he had his foibles but isn't that everyone.
    My main problem is I just cannot justify the £120+ that it will prob. retail at.
     
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    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    I think you'll find it's @S.A.C. Martin 's book! ;)
     
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  5. Mandator

    Mandator Part of the furniture

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    Yer wot?
     
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    Don`t get me wrong Mandator but take a look at the price level of model trains outside the UK and you will find that £120+ is nothing for a brand new locomotive!:)
    How it`s possible for Hornby and Bachmann to sell products to such a low price level is a mystery to me:confused:

    Knut :)
     
  7. Mandator

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    Oh don't get me wrong the model is undoubtedly worth the money. It is just that with no model layout and several other interests I cannot justify the money spent on a loco that will just sit in a cabinet.:(
     
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    2 of course have been done before.
     

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