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I can only speculate the contact as Im in need of a multi meter to check such things. But the paint did make the model function again last time.

On inpection the tab was part of the chassis, so would need a complete dissambley. Have sent off to Hornby anyway so will see what they have done when it returns.

I did get that impression. This printer is for those very early begginers.

Whys that?

I personally have no knowlege if these are a rebrand or otherwise, but I can see the resemblence after a quick google.

Definitely a rebadge of the EasythreeD Nano, a 5 year old entry level printer

Having looked into it after the demo I have seen the previous version. For my personal use I would probably lean towards a resign printer any how.

I will admit those layers did stand out to me.

I dont doubt there are better and cheaper printers available. It is what is is.

Did you contact customer services?

@@LetsMakeTracks2023 I did. They told me to send it back so they could look at it. Done that and not heard from them in weeks even when I've called them bay for an update. Will give them one more chance then the video I have will be used on my channel to show the issues I've had. But either way I would advise to avoid it as it's not even their own design or coding. It's a 5 year old machine that all I can think of is the previous manufacturer sold off in bulk and humbrol rebadged and sent out not knowing about it. That's all I can sumise

@@sodor_dan-da-man for repairs they need about 28 days so may be best to see out that time first.

@@LetsMakeTracks2023 that time ran out on Monday just gone.

@@sodor_dan-da-man Fair enough. Give them one more call and see how you feel after that.

I appreciate the complement, But I have a long way to go for that title 🙂

Indeed. Shame about the bank balance and falling behind with the new releases but it is what it is, Ill catch up 🙂

Indeed. I personally cannot fault the models or the aftercare I have been provided. I am very happy with the service I have recieved so far, there are many other companys I imagine would have palmed me off as wear and tear or my own doing.

That does make sence, I was just surprised so can not fault them for it 🙂

Lol I may have to use that if I get any more 🤣 👻💩

I call them packing wotsits.

Non runners. I have my suspitions on the cause but need to confirm before I can speculate. (Not Hornbys Fault)

Pros and cons of foreign manufature. Apart from the NEM pocket (which may or may not have been my own fault anyway) Iv never had any faulty items from Hornby personally all the way back to the 90's when I started with 00

That does make sence and I do understand why they would do it this way. I am greatful for the replacement Im just a bit too sentimental and maybe thats giving off a negitive impression of my experience im not sure. But will see what happens when they return as the pacifics have etched plates attached which I have made hornby aware of.

I remain optimistic its just some teething trouble. I have my suspitions over the 2 more recent breakdowns and its not the fault of hornby.

@@LetsMakeTracks2023 Teething issues is a good way to put it, but one would think the manufactures test models before hand right? Like food & drink, quality control is essential. The nature of pick-ups are the thing I look for. I tend to trade detail & sound for an engine that I can work on. Means I don't get the newest model, but aswell. I'd rather have a runner than a museum piece I cant maintain because I'm afraid of it crumbling in my hands. The older the model too, the more reliable I find it to be.

@@BattleshipOrion agreed. But to play the devils advocate, Hornby are putting 100% faith in there overseas factorys/contractors to do all of that for them. I cant see them opening up that many in the warehouse that I assume is seperate to their corporate offices in Margate

My models did behave for almost a year befor I had any issues, And the other 2 I believe was an issue within my layout rather than a faulty model. Obviously I cant speak for everyones experience but mine so far has been positive regardless of the breakdowns. Like any full sized machine such as a car the locos need care and maintainance To stay at there best for longer. And at the smaller size certain elements are more delicate than there full size counterparts.

@@LetsMakeTracks2023 thanks for your response. I recently bought some new OO scale items from Hornby, and had issues from the get go that are due to poor design/quality. I also follow some other channels and I hear almost everywhere folks complaining about Hornby. If I compare their items with some of the other OO scale brands as well as my HO scale rolling stock, it’s like night & day. And to top things off, they are way too expensive for what they offer…

A loud minority of people with problems can easily look like a loud majority when viewed through the lensing of the interwebs. They produce these things by the thousands or tens of thousands. We see maybe a hundred people if that loudly complain... if there was a HUGE problem there would surely be a more vocal outpouring. Is not fun when something goes wrong and things do go wrong but it's perhaps not as massive as we think.

@@trainskitsetc Thanks for your comment. I fully agree, however, if you have no reference to other products (Hornby makes almost exclusively British rolling stock), it's hard to form an opinion how Hornby compares to other products. I have a range of manufacturers that are in most cases vastly better in regards of design, engineering, quality, detail etc. that offer a significantly better value for the money. Since most folks in the UK build British themed layouts in OO scale, they probably have never seen HO scale products of the likes of Marklin, Fleischmann, Piko, Roco, Rivarossi etc. They may have OO scale rolling stock by Lima or Bachmann, who both make HO scale items as well. Both of these companies have evolved into making very nice products that I personally think are head and shoulders above what Hornby offers. I could go on and on, but I think I made my point...

@@tomsmaerklintrainlayout6742 difference markets and people within them value different things I guess, might even attribute the continued existence of OO to that, just as we may attribute the continuation of AC in HO to that. Very hard to say hornby bad or hornby good without appeal to deeply personal factors, even the engineering side, the quality side the detail side are as you say all relative and ultimately its a model of something it's not just a generic train and in many cases it is the only show in town. Having scratch built things anything RTR is a gift I'm kind of loathe to view too harshly. *probably gonna say how can engineering he personal, what you use the end product for is personal so the criteria to judge how well engineered it is are formed on the back of this. If you don't need a loco that in real life pulled 4 or 5 carriages to pull 20 because you are making a layout that is meant to look like a place then it not pulling 20 carriages is kind of irrelevant. Yet this is kind of the basis for a lot of complaints as to hornby products is "it can't pull this arbitrary test" when y'know maybe it's not aimed at doing so. Seen it work the other way as well where a UK modeller gets shocked at how much a US model can pull and it's kinda not shocking, it's engineered to do so because train lengths are generally longer there so to model that you engineer towards that. Lot of models are being misconceived as bad or good for doing or not doing things that the design brief wasn't meant to cover to begin with. The model is being negatively reviewed per toy standards or the toy is being reviewed per model standards.

Indeed. I think I may have missed the mark abit here thou. I eco your words I am greatful Hornby decided to replace the model instead of just replacing the pickups. Glad you liked the video 🙂

It is a possibility, But even if your product is reliable it is always a benifet to have good customer service and repair/replace facilitys. Such as accurascales recent model life time garrantee.

You know what they say bad news travels further. Iv had all 3 of the mentioned moneles for almost a year with no issues untill recently. And I think I know the cause for the 2 LNER pacifics per disscussion with Hornby but will investigate properly for the follow up video.

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@@LetsMakeTracks2023 thanks!

Thats good, Was it more body shell damage than mechanical?

It is unfortunate such things happen, Did they go back for repair or return?

@@LetsMakeTracks2023 repair but not buying anymore

@@ianhughes-zf1ll Thats fair enough, hopefully all of your fleet are behaving now and you are enjoying what you have.

Well I am very pleased with Hornby, I have many, many TT 120 locos and chassis's fitted in other bodies (over 70) and not had one problem. Some chassis's I have cut up, ground metal away and still they run happily so nothing but praise for Hornby locos.

Worst case scenario is they get replaced like the 08 did. Hopefully they see the note about retaining the body shells so I dont lose my etched name plates.

Indeed.

Best to get it looked at befor the warrenty expires, not sure how long thatvis thou.

Indeed, was going to use it on the 08 to see if it helped over points, But nem pocket feel off so its off on another trip to Margate.

No problem 👍

Thank you 🙂

For mine im extending the urban feel with terriced houses and other buildings. There is some good choice on ebay for 3d prints but will get pricey. The other option is printable kits that are scaled down to TT120.

Hopefully, Hornby will do another Blue version but from what I understood Blue is being swapped with Green for now.

No problem at all, Thank you for watching 🙂

It is a shame

@@LetsMakeTracks2023 so if anyone has one and doesn't like feel free to donate to me lol

@@sodor_dan-da-man This one is beyond a donation I would have thought. Might make a good competition prize thou That and the number that have already been altered in some way or another.

@@LetsMakeTracks2023 problem with competitions is I never win them. But Hornby also been very quick to remove it off the website too. Just went and checked. Oh well no 08 for me

@@sodor_dan-da-man The other 2 are still there, and we have the green one coming autumn

Thank you. I do agree Blue 08 was an odd choice of the three, But It may be as simple as its the first to clear the current stock so instead of waiting for one of the others to sell out roll on with BR Green as was mentioned.

I dont have any additional info at the moment hopefully we wont have to wait long for more details.

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it 😁

Or they have, but dident want to admit it😉 Look at me starting a rumour lol

@@LetsMakeTracks2023 🤣

What can I say, Im a southern guy 🙏

Indeed

Your welcome 🙂

Its positive for all parties involved👍

Put some chugga in your choo choo 😉

Indeed, That is a fantastic upgrade.

Hey Greg! Thanks for watching and keep up the good work your end 👍

The man himself with the models and the knowledge. It did occur to me after filming there had been a few in green but I wasent sure if that was BR era or a heritage livery. Now I know 😋

@@LetsMakeTracks2023 thanks for the mention during the interview. Thanks again for your comment. I did not think Hornby would start to sell spares as a chassis, body, etc as those days seemed to disappear once Margate production ceased but it was worth asking.

@@garryhall5552 No worrys, It is a shame not being able to purchase certain parts seperalty. Currently I have a spread sheet of Projects and doner models that always seams to be changing.

@@LetsMakeTracks2023 I think I have run out of locos to use the A1 chassis now with Peppercorn A1 and 2's, V2, Brit, B12, rebuilt and unrebuilt W/C's, A5 tank, Stanier 2-6-4 tank, Lord Nelson. I have today just received some transfers for the Duchess and it is not yet available.

@@garryhall5552 Cool, Looking forward to seeing what you do with them.

Thank you 🙂