[berth44]

Well,somebody had to produce it and I suppose it had to be Hornby...and good on them....at last the class 8, "Duke of Gloucester" (Yip Yip) I've got it pre-ordered...for next Christmas!!
They are also doing an LNER P4...that might be a' possible probability' as well,just because it is what it is,but I'm thinking,it'll be a 'static'display only....but there again, I'm getting Beyer Garratt!!......Dave

[bluedot0]

aahhh.......don't you mean an LNER P2 class there young Davey.......Phil

[berth44]

I thinks maybe I do Phil...I shtand erected...hic....will you be 'avin one as well??,I think I can recall you saying that you liked this loco.....thanks for the young!!...Dave...(Eh??)

[bluedot0]

I surely will be, I'll order from Hattons early in the new year.......Phil

[berth44]

Phil, I t seems this loco is being introduced into the Hornby 'Railroad' range like the 'Duke'. The 'Duke' has also has 'special' edition available with 'etched plates', so I'm assuming it'll be a fully decorated and fully detailed loco as well, (ie..like a Britannia) that's why I've pre-ordered the 'SP ED' from Hattons,but I'll be watching it closely, if it's just a 'Railroad' loco, with detail 'moulded on', no way!
So, in conclusion, I'm thinking, getting the Hornby catalogue will be a good idea, I'm sure that'll give us the whole story as to the exact specs of these 'new' locos,perhaps I'll have to include it with (and if) my '10001' finally appears from Rails!!....Dave

[SkyFire]

I feels I may be getting me one of these 'ere locos meself. Arrr

www.ehattons.com/60229/Hornby_R3171_Class_P2_2_8_2_2001_Cock_O_The_North_in_LNER_livery_Railroad_range_Due_qtr_4/StockDetail.aspx

[SkyFire]

Duke of Gloucester is on preorder as well.

www.ehattons.com/stocklist/results.aspx?searchfield=Duke%20of%20Gloucester

[bluedot0]

The next issue of Rail Express will have a run down of all of Hornby's new releases for 2013, so I thinks I'll wait to have a read then order.....Phil

[berth44]

Good idea Phil....Dave

[bluedot0]

Didn't wait.....bit the bullet, bought 2 P2's "Cock O' the North" from Hattons on pre-order...the ones for 99 quid.......they will do me.....one to Sire for Chrissie next year....he'll be happy I'm sure.........Phil

[berth44]

Well done Phil, I loves their good ole Scottish names!!....I'm wondering if Hornby will produce them with the 'A4' type fronts??
I think I saw all of the Thompson rebuilds that carried these names in early in the 6os, and believe it or not, I liked them!!....Dave

[Andy]

The two which made my list for next year is the P2 non railroad and blue a1 tornado, also hope the people who built the tornado can make a evolution P2. (real one)

[berth44]

Well,that was next on their (the A1 Trust)plan, a 'brand new P2' Andy but it's subject to a wee study..shame to let all that 'build it' talent and machinery to go to waste..build it guys!!
I reckon it would also benefit the amount of 'P2' locos that Hormby can sell..why??,because it might just justify running one on ones layout...as a 'preserved' loco??, but then, who needs an excuse or justification,if you wants it,you buys it!!!("yes??").....perhaps, 'Hornby' will donate a couple of 'quid' to the trust for each loco it sells..."hmmmmmm"....Dave

[SkyFire]

I cancelled the order for the railroad range version of the Cock O' The North and pre ordered the Main range version.

www.ehattons.com/60224/Hornby_R3207_Class_P2_2_8_2_2001_Cock_O_The_North_in_LNER_livery_Main_range_version_Etched_n/StockDetail.aspx

[SkyFire]

Latest info from Hattons on the Duke of Gloucester and Cock O' The North.

Duke of Gloucester - July 2013 when it arrives at Hattons.
Cock O' The North - December 2013 when it arrives at Hattons.