Hornby 2009 Catalogue

QUOTE In a break with tradition (if you didn't already know it) hornby are making their announcement as of midnight tonight.

It's a very recent break. As of 19th November, the announcement date was 1st January. Check out the Announcements page of the Hornby website and the November / December release PDF if you want proof.

My guess is that with Model Rail sub copies dropping onto door mats today / Saturday containing full coverage, someone realised there was no point in holding the embargo for everyone else. It's a bit tough on magazines with a publishing date almost two weeks into the new year but a date is always going to be wrong for someone. I guess they'll make the best of it and will be able to reflect initial online reaction to the news.

Meanwhile back to the mince pies and roll on midnight GMT.

David

QUOTE (bro sewell @ 25 Dec 2008, 11:24) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>some nice bits again, shame no new GW coaches but hey, cant have it all.

I will put my name down for the Observation coach, and a Clan (There can only be one!)

Merry Christmas one and all

Is it christmas yet down under Neil?

Brian
CME Milldale
Oh yes mate, and lunch will be due pretty soon. Have a good one

Yes, it is possible they'll pull surprises on us later in the year. As Simon K has said in the past, if they are not confident they can get the models out in reasonable time, they won't announce them, but if they find during the year that they can speed up the release, we get a nice surprise!

I must say I was surprised that there are more Munsell variations to come, with the four compartment brake - pleasantly surprised, I should add! Also, the High Window Maunsells in Bulleid Malachite green with Sunshine lettering, plus some low window variants, plus the Carmine and Cream ones, so my Southern "flavoured" layout will get even more crowded as the year progresses.

I thought I had finished buying Pullmans for the time being but Hornby have now changed that with the twelve-wheelers and the bar car to come.

Looks like I'll be staying poor again this coming year.

Well done Doug on laying everything out in such a presentable fashion,and well done Hornby on an interesting and well mixed series of new releases and new livery issues.

Hornby are to be congatulated on producing the quitessential GWR locomotive - a (retooled) Castle Class. The old version is now a little long in the tooth and I willl order several. Hopefully the king will also receive similar treatment in due couse!

I like the look of the Pullman Observation car (entirely unexpected!) and the 6 wheel Pullmans and the new Maunsell coaches. Hopefully, with he new Castle some new GWR coaches will follow - and what about a 42/72xx 2-8-0 tank engine and some electrically operated signals, widely predicted by some.

Whilst there is room for improvement, a credible result In the curent economic climate!

Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year to one and all!

Best regards

Brian Patterson