A British domestic train from Kato? 800 series available from May 2021

[dannyboy]

Never having seen one in the flesh, I do not know how accurate the colours are, but it is still a lovely looking train and I am glad that is the one I ordered. It does not fit with the new layout but what the heck, what is Rule 1 for?  . Now if it could arrive in time for my birthday ......

[Newportnobby]

Never having seen one in the flesh, I do not know how accurate the colours are, but it is still a lovely looking train and I am glad that is the one I ordered. It does not fit with the new layout but what the heck, what is Rule 1 for?  .

Likewise, David. I ordered one to demonstrate to Kato some support for them producing a model for the UK market in the same way I ordered a Pendolino when RevolutioN first launched it, and I don't even acknowledge Rule 1.

[pape_timmo]

Rule 1 always applies in my world. Even on the real railway.... look at c2c class 387s running on GWR in the next few days.....

Loving the look of the 800 model tho. Hope they still have stocks for non preorders...

Cheers, Timmo

[Sven]

Just got news from Gaugemaster, the importer for Kato, that they have received the Class 800 5 car pack and they are ready to be send out to the dealers.

In reply to the question of Timmo. All the stock I've (Tramfabriek) ordered is not pre-ordered, as I haven't even announced that I will be selling these, so there will be still some to buy. I would think most dealers will have ordered more than pre-ordered.

Looking so forward to the model myself!

Sven

[Railwaygun]

Pleased to say that I just received an invoice from Keith Blanchard at Train Trax for my GWR Class 800. Now it's paid I just need to wait patiently for the delivery process to complete. I'll need to clear a space for it, so the Kato Thalys PBA TGV is going back into its box.

He tells me that the add-on crack set will be available in 4-5 years!

[GrahamB]

Has anyone got one yet? Is it a cracking model? 





I'll get my coat.

[Sven]

The floodgates will open tomorrow. 

[Snowwolflair]

[stuartgoble]

Well, I've bitten the bullet and order a 5 car IET set this afternoon.  But I'm still somewhat concerned about the radius statements in this thread and others.  Whilst the majority of my layout is third and fourth radius, there is one curve that's second to fit within the board.  So let's see how it goes.

What's more concerning is going to be the cost of adding DCC and lighting to the model.  Having spent £178 for the set, facing another £160 for the lights and decoders is going to be hard to swallow.  I'm hoping someone with a non-Kato solution for this going forward.

[jpendle]

Let's see how many people read the whole announcement 

John P

[osborns]

yes very funny at the end

[njee20]

What's more concerning is going to be the cost of adding DCC and lighting to the model.  Having spent £178 for the set, facing another £160 for the lights and decoders is going to be hard to swallow.  I'm hoping someone with a non-Kato solution for this going forward.

I'll eat my hat if there is. This isn't a new set of decoders, it's a standard Kato item, because they insist on doing things differently, and have the market presence to get away with it.

[gc4946]

Let's see how many people read the whole announcement 

John P

Maybe a similar message from LNER, once Kato's Azumas arrive on these shores!

[woodbury22uk]

What's more concerning is going to be the cost of adding DCC and lighting to the model.  Having spent £178 for the set, facing another £160 for the lights and decoders is going to be hard to swallow.  I'm hoping someone with a non-Kato solution for this going forward.

The lights work on DC or DCC without needing a decoder.........unless you want to switch lights on and off using DCC.

[Newportnobby]

Rails of Sheffield have confirmed they have the GWR ones in stock so, all things going well, I should have it in my hands maybe early next week. Luckily my Unitrack test oval is 282mm radius.
I wonder if they'll honour the pre order price of £169.50