Compare HST - R2701 & R2296

[InteraX]

Guys,

I am looking to buy an HST in Blue/Grey/Yellow livery. Both of the above sets, whilst not current, fit the bill and I can source them with a little effort. Is there any difference in the detail level between these? I have seen a video of the 2701 that appears to show opening doors. Does the 2296 have this?

Thnks for your input.

[hairyhandedfool]

R2296 is the old model (motor on bogie, working headlight only, poorly fitting plastic light moulding)

[DrStroganoff]

Yes, as Hairyhandedfool said, the R2296 is the older, inferior tooling.

R2701 is Hornbys newer super-detail model, directional lighting, cab lighting, centrally mounted motor, a real beast ! I have noticed mind, that the blue/grey version is out of stock everywhere and attracting rather high prices on Ebay.

[mrr9]

I got mine from the Hornby shop in Margate - the hornby website and shop are different - even then it was not as cheap as it was the last time I visted

Mark

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[InteraX]

Yes, as Hairyhandedfool said, the R2296 is the older, inferior tooling.

R2701 is Hornbys newer super-detail model, directional lighting, cab lighting, centrally mounted motor, a real beast ! I have noticed mind, that the blue/grey version is out of stock everywhere and attracting rather high prices on Ebay.

I have noticed that I'm probably going to have to pay a premium. It would be great to see this back in next year, but I can't see it somehow. From what I've heard they will know by now what they are producing for release next year, but they won't say for another 6 months. Shame really. It seems that the blue/grey livery is the most popular in the HSTs.

[n2oo]

I stumbled across one in a shop last week. Rather happy
Cheers,
Lee.

[InteraX]

They didn't have another one in did they? I've checked all my local shops and no one has any left.

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[n2oo]

Sorry matey, it was the last one. He also had a couple of the very rare bachmann MK2 tso's, must not get much passing trade. I know how hard they are to get, couldn't believe my luck.
I even managed to source a blue/grey buffet car, had to ring around a few places for that one though.
There will be shops that still have them, its just getting lucky I suppose.
Best of luck with your search!
Regards,
Lee.

[InteraX]

Well over £200 is beyond what I'm prepared to pay.

Shame as I would really like this, but I suspect it will come back into production in the next year or so.

[n2oo]

Over £200 quid? Is that what they are commanding on flea bay?
Dearie me.
Regards,
Lee.