Well 2007 is almost over so I thought I'd make a few less than serious suggestions for what 2008 may bring.......
January:
Hornby deny all rumours on the internet and announce they are re-introducing a retooled range for TT.
Simon Kohler denies ever appearing with Grand Central on TV to respark the HST debate.
Bachmann 4CEP fails to appear.
February:
ViTrains announce an exciting new project - the 01 shunter.
First Thalys service into St Pancras.
Bachmann 4CEP fails to appear.
March:
Hornby announce they have bought Corgi. (even though it wasn't for sale)
Dapol announce the class 21 in OO.
Bachmann announce the 4CEP is now "imminent".
April:
1st - First photos of production 4CEP on internet - then every one realises the date.
Hornby announce takeover of Marklin group "to strengthen our European position".
A query on MRF about the select doesn't get closed by the moderators.
May;
Hornby "Roadside" series appears to enhance Skaledale, consists of the old Minix cars now with black wheels.
Bachmann announce their 2007 releases.
Bachmann 4CEP still "imminent"
June:
Hornby announce they have discovered all the miising Kitmaster moulds in a shed in Worksop.
60134 Tornado breaks the world steam traction record "by accident"
Bachmann announce 4CEP will be released in July.
July:
Simon Kohler holidays in Denmark - rumours start on internet about Hornby/Heljan.
60134 spped record dubbed "unreliable" by NRM.
Bchmann 4CEP fails to appear.
August:
ViTrains announce 01 was a typo- should have read 31.
New HST arrives and it's the prototype!
Bachmann 4CEP fails to appear.
September:
Hornby launch appeal for any more unused "Terrier" liveries".
60134 admit they may have cheated after panto fitted tender revealed.
Bachmann 4CEP fails to appear.
October:
Annual MRF Warley thread starts.
Simon Kohler visits Austria - rumours about Hornby/Roco partnership.
Bachmann say 4CEP- what 4CEP?
November:
Owing to last minute hall mix up Warley show to be held in a hanger at West Midlands Airport.
Hornby deny any involvement with any further European manufacturers.
Bachmann 4CEP appears in overall blue.
December:
Rumour mill starts concerning Hornby 2008 new products.
Bachmann 4CEP withdrawn with "major" flaws.
Old Brithos Second almanac banned.
Have a great Chreistmas and new year.
Cheers
January:
Hornby deny all rumours on the internet and announce they are re-introducing a retooled range for TT.
Simon Kohler denies ever appearing with Grand Central on TV to respark the HST debate.
Bachmann 4CEP fails to appear.
February:
ViTrains announce an exciting new project - the 01 shunter.
First Thalys service into St Pancras.
Bachmann 4CEP fails to appear.
March:
Hornby announce they have bought Corgi. (even though it wasn't for sale)
Dapol announce the class 21 in OO.
Bachmann announce the 4CEP is now "imminent".
April:
1st - First photos of production 4CEP on internet - then every one realises the date.
Hornby announce takeover of Marklin group "to strengthen our European position".
A query on MRF about the select doesn't get closed by the moderators.
May;
Hornby "Roadside" series appears to enhance Skaledale, consists of the old Minix cars now with black wheels.
Bachmann announce their 2007 releases.
Bachmann 4CEP still "imminent"
June:
Hornby announce they have discovered all the miising Kitmaster moulds in a shed in Worksop.
60134 Tornado breaks the world steam traction record "by accident"
Bachmann announce 4CEP will be released in July.
July:
Simon Kohler holidays in Denmark - rumours start on internet about Hornby/Heljan.
60134 spped record dubbed "unreliable" by NRM.
Bchmann 4CEP fails to appear.
August:
ViTrains announce 01 was a typo- should have read 31.
New HST arrives and it's the prototype!
Bachmann 4CEP fails to appear.
September:
Hornby launch appeal for any more unused "Terrier" liveries".
60134 admit they may have cheated after panto fitted tender revealed.
Bachmann 4CEP fails to appear.
October:
Annual MRF Warley thread starts.
Simon Kohler visits Austria - rumours about Hornby/Roco partnership.
Bachmann say 4CEP- what 4CEP?
November:
Owing to last minute hall mix up Warley show to be held in a hanger at West Midlands Airport.
Hornby deny any involvement with any further European manufacturers.
Bachmann 4CEP appears in overall blue.
December:
Rumour mill starts concerning Hornby 2008 new products.
Bachmann 4CEP withdrawn with "major" flaws.
Old Brithos Second almanac banned.
Have a great Chreistmas and new year.
Cheers