The Marklin/Trix version is modelled as preserved and equipped for UK mainline running in 2023 so the lamps (being fixed) is ok however lamps on UK locos were part of a coding system so positions would alter, on a model that can be a problem if they are fixed. Aside from the colour and shape errors on the Marklin/Trix version it’s the size of the wheel flanges that I find really odd, it’s like the old Hornby Dublo 3 rail models from the 1960’s. No doubt the Marklin mechanism will be absolutely fabulous though. Unlike my Roco TT BR108, awful company.
the paint colour and finish is better on the hornby model. the miniature engineering is good on the marklin model but i am not impressed by some details as well as the paint finish.
The paint is indeed the main issue on the Märklin one. The lack of everything else (digital decoder, sound, lamps, smoke) is the main issue on the Hornby one.
I prefer the Hornby paint and more gloss sheen
Both models have their advantages. The Märklin one is however more complete: Digital, Sound, Lamps, and Dynamic smoke.
@@PierreMaerklinFan good to know , I am picking my Trix version up today.
And a metal tender @@PierreMaerklinFan
@@buijs1967 Exact. But I miss the glossy paint.
the Hornby looks like a narrow gauge loco.
I didn’t think of that but I get your point.
I like the Märklin/Trix more. It looks more detailed. But I never saw the real flying Scotsman, so I can’t tell how accurate it is.
I made this video about the real one:
ua-cam.com/video/M9fStxZzOks/v-deo.htmlsi=azvJpDaBXzm4R7cg
Hornby's one is more accurate to the shape of an A3.
@@Frserthegreenengine ah thank you. I
H0 and 00, side by side! How cool is that?
I could do the same with the Eurostar actually. 🙂
The Marklin/Trix version is modelled as preserved and equipped for UK mainline running in 2023 so the lamps (being fixed) is ok however lamps on UK locos were part of a coding system so positions would alter, on a model that can be a problem if they are fixed. Aside from the colour and shape errors on the Marklin/Trix version it’s the size of the wheel flanges that I find really odd, it’s like the old Hornby Dublo 3 rail models from the 1960’s. No doubt the Marklin mechanism will be absolutely fabulous though. Unlike my Roco TT BR108, awful company.
the paint colour and finish is better on the hornby model. the miniature engineering is good on the marklin model but i am not impressed by some details as well as the paint finish.
The paint is indeed the main issue on the Märklin one.
The lack of everything else (digital decoder, sound, lamps, smoke) is the main issue on the Hornby one.
@@PierreMaerklinFan true. maybe we need ree models or roco or brawa to make one next and see if they make a perfect model!
600 euro vs 200
Not at all. 540 EUR (Märklin) vs 375 EUR (Hornby).
Commentary would have improved this video piece.