Hi
I am planning to sell one of the above on Ebay.
I want to get the description exactly right and clarify the R nos.
It appears this particular model was produced 1987 - 89 as R.866
There appears to be a later model, i.e. no R..2283 with sprung buffers etc. Is this correct and about when was this later model introduced so that I can clearly differentiate between the two.
Thanks Andy
"Andy Cap" wrote
I'll check in Ramsay's Guide when I get home & report back later.
John.
Thanks a lot. I thought everyone had died or perhaps that it was due to mentioning Ebay ! ;-)
Andy
1961 Tooling: R866 21C155 'Fighter Pilot' (malachite) 1987? R866 21C155 'Fighter Pilot' (Golden Arrow version) 1988-89 2001 Tooling R2283 21C155 'Fighter Pilot' 2002-5
appear to be the various models made. The last version would have sprung buffers & a better quality mechanism.
John.
That's excellent. Just what I wanted to know. Thanks again.
Andy
" Thanks a lot. I thought everyone had died or perhaps that it was due to mentioning Ebay ! =A0;-)
Not died just fell asleep @ the PC Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
As a bit of a footnote, based on the information I have, I understand during the 1970's the R866 was a Class B12.
The R866 S in 1970 had a smoke generator
The R866 NS in 1971 has exhaust steam sound and Synchrosmoke smoke generator.
As did the R866 AS in 1972
With the 'end' of Triang /Hornby logo came the R866 with Magnadhesion and exhaust steam sound in 1973 and in the following year it also has a smoke generator.
1978 saw Magnadhesion, finer scale wheels and full cab detail.The final run of Class 12 / R866's being in 1979
"Dragon Heart" wrote
Yes, Hornby had a habit of re-using catalogue numbers.
John.
Yes, it was that model which confused me. I Googled one for sale on a US site.
Anyway it's clearly a BB Fighter Pilot Golden Arrow but I want to include the R no in the title
Thanks for the additional info
Andy
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