Is this the same body as that of the old Triang-Hornby WC/BB. i.e. the one that Tim Shackleton modified in his book 'Plastic-Bodied Locos'. Or have Hornby upgraded it, placing the chimney further forward in the correct place.(the old version was 2 scale feet to the rear of where it should have been to match in with their smoke unit) I would consider getting one if it is new and its accuracy is up to their reformed higher standards. As an additional question for anyone who might know: do they intend bringing out a rebuilt light pacific to the same standard as their new(ish) Merchant Navy?
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19 years ago