[Doug]

Some nice images have been released by Hornby of their forthcoming Schools and BR Standard 4 Class Locomotives, showing attention to detail within the cab interior.

Both the Schools and BR Standard 4 Class locomotives are due for release later this year.

See here for more images.

 

[Doug]

I think detail is great, but if it were a toss-up between detail and better running, I'd go for the running.

Painted mouldings are ok as long as we get a good motor and good running characteristics. These detailed cabs from Hornby are only going to drive up the price. But they do set them apart from the current competition.

For close coupling, the Bachmann adjustable drawbar hook on the tender is the way to go.