New Hornby Fowler 2-6-4T - pictures

Sep 17, 2003 6 Replies
J

These images illustrate the newly released Hornby model of the Fowler



2-6-4T, the first versions of which in LMS crimson livery & carrying the number 2311 came into stock today.

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First impressions are that this model features a totally new 5-pole (?) motored chassis, but with only an uprated & extra-detailed version of the original body. I stress this is only my initial impression and I do not have one of the earlier models to hand for comparison purposes.



Running qualities are certainly a leap forward on what went before, and this sensibly sized loco model is likely to be a good seller when the more popular British Railways liveried versions become available.



Recommended retail price is GBP62.50 including VAT.


-- Best wishes, John Turner,



53A Models, Hull, UK.

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M

Damn! Hornby has now upgraded practically every steam loco I bought in the last 10 years. I have the old Fowler, which runs better without its traction tyres, at least with only 2 or 3 suburban coaches. Like other people (apparently) I don't care for the crimson lake livery; it's my only loco in (early) BR lined black.

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"MartinS" <

Martin, you bought something with traction tyres!

Tsk, tsk. I thought you knew better. :-)

And what do you mean you don't like Crimson lake. Weren't you there when the LMS used it? [VBEG]

-- Cheers Roger T.

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of the Great Eastern Railway

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M

That's all there was available until recently.

Not on the Fowler, specifically. I can't remember any late 40s/early 50s steam locos in colours other than soot black. ;-)

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"MartinS" <

Yep, unfortunately that was the colour of most of them.

-- Cheers Roger T.

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of the Great Eastern Railway

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J

John, As always some great pictures of another new model. Can you advise what camera you use to take them?

Many Thanks, Jan

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"Jan Rapacz" wrote

Canon EOS D30 digital using a Canon AF 22-55mm zoom set at f 27 with the camera set in AV mode using inbuilt flash and tripod mounted.

John.

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