[ebaykal]

Yes, I know we have discussed this topic that; why aren't there any British Loco's in HO scale? and that lots of things has been said about it but I want to bring this subject up again and if any Hornby people are reading MRF ( I am sure they are ) would hopefully take notice of it.

The HO market is huge, Brits have a very fine loco range and quite famous ones as well that I personally would like to see in my collection and belive out there in HO land there would be a sizable amount of people thinking like me too.

Examples: A Flying scotsman, a 8F would be perfect starters. ( why am I always bringing up the 8F

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I don't know, a poll done on this issue among HO people might give them an insight of to start off with which loco, they have all the resources for it; their web site, Hornby international, magazines.... Just ask: What British loco would you like to see in HO scale, or even narrow down your choice to 3 / 4 loco's that you seem more appropriate to produce.

I personally think it is worth thinking about.

Baykal

 

[ebaykal]

Ok Gents, I give up. Seems it never will happen.

QUOTE (Thomas @ 26 Jul 2008, 15:45) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I think the market is too small for a wide range of British locos in HO but some could be economically sucessfull:
8 F was used in a lot of countries so would be my first choice.
A4 Mallard and A3 Flying Scotsman as the most famous ones and are very beautiful so these models could be added to the Rivarossi range. I could imagine that lots of modellers would se these locos in their local hobby shop and buy them by impulse just because of the good looks and the famous names.
Hornby maybe is the wrong company for such models as their production seems to be geared towards greater numbers but could Dapol or Heljan be persuaded?
Thomas

Thomas, very rightfuly put. These are very famous loco's that I and many other HO modeller/collector would like to see among their stable.

I do not model American outline but that does not mean I would not buy any famous US loco. I have 3 US diesels also after a Big Boy. Believe me there are quite a few people out there who would love to have one of the 3 locos mentioned above.

Baykal