She looks beautiful pulling that rake of teaks. Your reviews are always honest but also show the models at their best. And thank you so much for those really kind words about DCMR. You summed up what I’m trying to do on the channel so eloquently and made me really proud that we have a global community supporting each other with this fantastic hobby.
Thanks so much Martyn, the original rake was longer but there seems to be an issue with one or two of the coaches as they kept derailing, suspect it might have been the rotation joint on the bogies. You’re very welcome, you deserve all the attention Martyn, I am so fond of your channel and can’t wait to see it go from strength to strength 😎
Hi Hylt. Who can disagree with your comments on this incredibly striking loco? What a fabulous machine, both in real life and model form! Great to see it works as well as it looks. Very good review, both narratively and visually. Particularly liked the intelligent use of historical footage, especially at 8mins when you showed it hauling that dynamometer car. The pleasure you're enjoying from your purchase is palpable. And at the end of the day, that's what the hobby is all about. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and of course, as it's a Gresley creation, it goes without saying I love it. I always think it a shame that more Gresely designed locos didn't find their way to Barry Scrapyard in South Wales at the end of steam, as this would have increased greatly the number of Gresley machines in preservation.
You’re too kind Stephen, I feel a bit daft sometimes when reviewing, as I’m still learning about all the parts of an engine, so I find pointing out specific parts a little challenging, but I will hopefully improve as time goes. Indeed, a great shame that we essentially lost most of the LNER to scrap, I think about the Peppercorns like Blue Peter and Tornado and am grateful we have them still but I do wish something like this had been preserved. It’s a striking beast, and has easily become a firm favourite for me in steam. I found more footage, but it was licensed by British Pathe and I would be tentative to use it given copyright issues. Thank you so much for watching and being a constant and great contributor to my channel 😎🙌 Have a great week, I’ll get to replying to your mail ASAP, that collection is a LOT to digest! 🤣 Hylt
Hi mate I hope you are well Yes it great hornby did tool up different version of these unique model and class. Me personally I've got 2 (originally built and the rebuild version) but fantastic not issues at all. Your looks so smooth and a like this version of it. Well edited and put together Thank you for sharing your models with us Keep safe ARP
Hello Adi, ah that’s very cool, I would like to get the original hammer head version one day. Glad you’ve had no issues either! I must say, adding HM7000 really makes it come alive. Thanks so much for watching, it means a lot! Hylt
@@Proper_Chuffed am purely analog I have 2 w1s reviews on my channel they a fleet video too. In case anyone wanted to see a certain class run ect Keep safe ARP
Hi, great review of a loco I have admired for a while, Hornby missed an open goal by not fitting lighting or a firebox glow, I guess they have bigger fish to fry, very unique looking loco in my opinion, I will probably buy one eventually when the price comes down a bit, thanks for sharing.
Hello 😊 thank you so much for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it. Agreed, definitely a missed opportunity, I think it may have helped sway buyers on the fence around the price point if it had those little extras. I’m sure you will still be most pleased when you get yours. Hylt
Lovely looking model! Can't help but compare the look of the front end cowling on the top of the smokebox to Bulleid's later SR Pacifics. Perhaps he was inspired by the W1 when designing the MNs? Great video my dude 🎉
Hello! Thank you so very much for watching. Indeed, you have a very good point there, quite similar in many regards though I would argue the W1 has more aesthetic appeal compared the spam cans. But definitely food for thought! Keep well and thanks again. Hylt
Hello James 😊 thank you for popping in and for watching! She really is quite a looker, cannot wait to get some scenery done so she doesn’t look so out of place 😂
@Proper_Chuffed it really will look great when running through some scenery. I'm just building a Petite Properties Kit, which may eventually go on a future layout 🙂👍
Hats off to Hornby, a great looking model, my only criticism is the sound, theses were originally built with 4 cylinders modified to 3, sounds more like a 2 cylinder. Love the review though.
Yes, Gresley was definitely a "go big or go home" type of loco designer. Whilst there were elements of standardisation in what he created, his key philosophy was to use a "horses (or steam locos) for courses" approach.
@StarWarsJay Yes, the posters are iconic. The LMS tended to use the streamlined Coronation Class locos and the LNER the A4s, although the Flying Scotsman (both the loco and the train) featured too. If the W1 hadn't been, well, so Hush Hush, then I'm sure the LNER would have used that in it's publicity ads too. Cosmetically, it looked almost identical to an A4 when it was rebuilt.
@@stephendavies6949 you certainly know your trains sir. I’m new to the hobby. I started by watching Sam’s Trains last year randomly and the video was on the Accurascale class 92. I had to buy it even though I didn’t have a stick of track. I’ve built my collection up since then (loads of wagons, another loco, track, controller etc), but I’m yet to get a baseboard and set it all up haha. I’m working on it. I still have much to learn, so thanks for the great info.
@StarWarsJay Glad to be of help. Sam is a great place to start. He has wisdom beyond his years. His forensic reviews are second to none. And there's nothing wrong with "buying the saddle before the horse," as the models are works of art in their own right, especially in these days of super detailing. My interest in railways was down to my dad buying me a Hornby Frieghtmaster train set when I was a boy in around 1970. He was a coal miner, and through this connection to heavy industry, I started to understand the significance the railways played in the industrial revolution. This remained a key interest of mine over the decades that followed. I've only recently returned to the model railway hobby, but kept my hand in by attending the odd exhibition and buying 1 or 2 models that caught my eye. Now in my late 50s, the wheel has turned full circle, and I share a layout with a friend and neighbour, and we run all sorts of trains, although we try to run each train as prototypically as possible. Not that it matters, as I'm a great believer in "Rule 1" of model railways: "It's my layout and I'll run whatever I like"! There are a huge number of resources on YT that provide both enjoyment, entertainment & technical support. The best do it all (and provide "Infotainment"), such as Sam's Trains. Not sure if you've come across New Junction, Everard Junction, EuviRail & Model Railways Unlimited? They're pretty good. OOBill has a cult following too. Model Railway Quest & Matt Slade may also be worth a look. Nice talking with you, Stephen
Brilliant vid dude, I do like the W1 a very niche loco! The sound file is pretty cool for sure and sound pretty cool, I am yet to pick up the HM7000 system but I will eventually.... But the lack of GWR is disturbing... King is a good start but from what I hear, the file doesn't sound great.... only time will tell on this! Cheers, James
Thanks so much James, appreciate you watching bro 😎 so news update, they’ve just released the Castle class too. Honestly for the price you’re paying, it’s well worth it! Just try it out and see 😊 Hylt
hello I have just ordered my smoke lifting cowell hush hush and I cant wait I would like to ask is the tender detachment actually something hornby offers or was it a mistake. and dont you think the smoke lifting cowell variant looks like a ghost or demon from the front
Hello there 😊 that’s so exciting! I’m sure you will be super impressed with it! It is something Hornby offers, and it seems to work very well on this model. Yes I love that hood, it’s exactly as you say, almost like a ring wraith from Lord of the Rings. Cheers, Hylt
@@Proper_ChuffedHave now seen the intro, nice model must have been a sight to see when it was out shopped in 1929. I have the 2021 model and the modified 1936 version in LNER and later BR liveries. Did you know that the tender from this engine eventually ended up with the LNER A4 Union of South Africa loco just before it was retired in 1966. The model is part of the Great Gathering collection so is quite expensive! I think I once saw a house with a name plate Dunromin with obviously meant they were staying in the one place. My great grandparents named their first and only house Weona ie we own it and not the bank. Cheers, Denis.
@@Proper_Chuffed Ak ok. No I live in The Netherlands so ordering from the UK is quite easy here. I hear a lot of crazy things from South Africa these days unfortunately. Is the mail service there reliable still?
@@JPoulAndersson not at all. In fact it’s my biggest problem with ordering from overseas. If I order from Rails of Sheffield it takes months. Kernow are pretty good though. It’s a real problem for me unless I can secure dhl shipping, which most retailers don’t offer sadly.
I just don't understand why Hornby still keeps tooling locos with fixed rear pony trucks. It was fine 30 years ago but now it's just not up to standard. So far as the front lamps are concerned I'm pretty sure having all 4 on was for Royal Special trains only. Different lamp combinations for various train types. I may be wrong as I'm an LMS guy.😊
Completely agree with you on this! It seems a cost cutting measure perhaps? It is silly, we used to have them, and now we don’t? 😂 why?! Thanks for the thoughts on the lamp arrangements! Doubt they would put the King behind the hush hush given its prototype nature 😂 Cheers, Hylt
Hello there, a good point here actually, one I didn’t think of, I doubt there would be any way to shorten this attachment without a full rewire sadly 😔 Thanks for watching, Hylt
@@jeffheins6624 Undoing a screw and pulling a plug isn't the worst thing to service. The worst thing is keeper plates that have soldered wires connecting back so you can't get to the bearings.
The rear wheels, under the cab, not turning (constantly) and "hovering" in mid-air around curves, looks absolutely RIDICULOUS! I have three Hornby A4's that have modified the rear truck so that the wheels (flanged) can shift side to side, and negotiate my minimum 30" radius curves. On the "Hush-Hush", this looks like it may be a daunting task...🤔 If someone has accomplished this, please let us know the process! The designers at Hornby are truly HARD-HEADED at not coming up with a better, more realistic design 😡. WHY??? Wheels that actually TURN...what a novel idea...!
Completely agree with you on this, no idea how we got here, assuming it was a cost cutting measure but honestly, for realism, I would have paid that extra £10 for the tooling! Thanks for watching. Hylt
That’s totally fair, frankly I was rather impressed overall and it hasn’t skipped a beat. I understand it wasn’t super well received initially though. Thanks for your thoughts! Hylt
She looks beautiful pulling that rake of teaks. Your reviews are always honest but also show the models at their best. And thank you so much for those really kind words about DCMR. You summed up what I’m trying to do on the channel so eloquently and made me really proud that we have a global community supporting each other with this fantastic hobby.
Thanks so much Martyn, the original rake was longer but there seems to be an issue with one or two of the coaches as they kept derailing, suspect it might have been the rotation joint on the bogies.
You’re very welcome, you deserve all the attention Martyn, I am so fond of your channel and can’t wait to see it go from strength to strength 😎
Hi Hylt. Who can disagree with your comments on this incredibly striking loco? What a fabulous machine, both in real life and model form! Great to see it works as well as it looks.
Very good review, both narratively and visually. Particularly liked the intelligent use of historical footage, especially at 8mins when you showed it hauling that dynamometer car. The pleasure you're enjoying from your purchase is palpable. And at the end of the day, that's what the hobby is all about.
Thanks for sharing.
Oh, and of course, as it's a Gresley creation, it goes without saying I love it. I always think it a shame that more Gresely designed locos didn't find their way to Barry Scrapyard in South Wales at the end of steam, as this would have increased greatly the number of Gresley machines in preservation.
You’re too kind Stephen, I feel a bit daft sometimes when reviewing, as I’m still learning about all the parts of an engine, so I find pointing out specific parts a little challenging, but I will hopefully improve as time goes.
Indeed, a great shame that we essentially lost most of the LNER to scrap, I think about the Peppercorns like Blue Peter and Tornado and am grateful we have them still but I do wish something like this had been preserved. It’s a striking beast, and has easily become a firm favourite for me in steam.
I found more footage, but it was licensed by British Pathe and I would be tentative to use it given copyright issues.
Thank you so much for watching and being a constant and great contributor to my channel 😎🙌
Have a great week, I’ll get to replying to your mail ASAP, that collection is a LOT to digest! 🤣
Hylt
Love the W1 😊
It’s a beaut!
Really enjoyed learning about this interesting locomotive and its history, thank you and well done.👏👍
Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it and I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s a fascinating engine. 😊
Incredible looking loco, and the sound profile is amazing - great video!
Thanks Jack 😊 appreciate you watching! Keep well man!
Hi mate
I hope you are well
Yes it great hornby did tool up different version of these unique model and class.
Me personally I've got 2 (originally built and the rebuild version) but fantastic not issues at all.
Your looks so smooth and a like this version of it.
Well edited and put together
Thank you for sharing your models with us
Keep safe ARP
Hello Adi, ah that’s very cool, I would like to get the original hammer head version one day. Glad you’ve had no issues either! I must say, adding HM7000 really makes it come alive. Thanks so much for watching, it means a lot!
Hylt
@@Proper_Chuffed am purely analog I have 2 w1s reviews on my channel they a fleet video too.
In case anyone wanted to see a certain class run ect
Keep safe ARP
Hi, great review of a loco I have admired for a while, Hornby missed an open goal by not fitting lighting or a firebox glow, I guess they have bigger fish to fry, very unique looking loco in my opinion, I will probably buy one eventually when the price comes down a bit, thanks for sharing.
Hello 😊 thank you so much for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it. Agreed, definitely a missed opportunity, I think it may have helped sway buyers on the fence around the price point if it had those little extras. I’m sure you will still be most pleased when you get yours.
Hylt
Great review of a very impressive locomotive. Enjoyed watching. Thanks for showing. Regards Paul.
Thanks so much Paul 😊 I appreciate it, she is a true beast and one of Hornby’s finest I think.
Hylt
Lovely looking model! Can't help but compare the look of the front end cowling on the top of the smokebox to Bulleid's later SR Pacifics. Perhaps he was inspired by the W1 when designing the MNs?
Great video my dude 🎉
Hello! Thank you so very much for watching. Indeed, you have a very good point there, quite similar in many regards though I would argue the W1 has more aesthetic appeal compared the spam cans. But definitely food for thought! Keep well and thanks again. Hylt
Very lovely engine! I’ve got the one with original front end as well as the rebuilt one in garter blue - excellent review! Joachim
Thank you Joachim, appreciate you watching. I must say I would like to get the original at some point, very iconic front end there.
Cheers, Hylt
Thank very !much love it great.
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching Andrew
That's definitely a nice-looking loco and certainly looks well on your layout, pulling those teak coaches, an enjoyable watch...cheers James 🙂👍
Hello James 😊 thank you for popping in and for watching! She really is quite a looker, cannot wait to get some scenery done so she doesn’t look so out of place 😂
@Proper_Chuffed it really will look great when running through some scenery. I'm just building a Petite Properties Kit, which may eventually go on a future layout 🙂👍
Hats off to Hornby, a great looking model, my only criticism is the sound, theses were originally built with 4 cylinders modified to 3, sounds more like a 2 cylinder. Love the review though.
Thanks John, yes a very impressive model overall, was impressed with how it handled pointwork and tighter curves too! Thanks for watching! 😊
I’m not a steam man, but that’s a great looking loco.
Yes, Gresley was definitely a "go big or go home" type of loco designer. Whilst there were elements of standardisation in what he created, his key philosophy was to use a "horses (or steam locos) for courses" approach.
@@stephendavies6949 I love the art deco look of it too. On those old 1930s travel posters…the stylised trains look like the hush hush.
@StarWarsJay Yes, the posters are iconic. The LMS tended to use the streamlined Coronation Class locos and the LNER the A4s, although the Flying Scotsman (both the loco and the train) featured too. If the W1 hadn't been, well, so Hush Hush, then I'm sure the LNER would have used that in it's publicity ads too.
Cosmetically, it looked almost identical to an A4 when it was rebuilt.
@@stephendavies6949 you certainly know your trains sir. I’m new to the hobby. I started by watching Sam’s Trains last year randomly and the video was on the Accurascale class 92. I had to buy it even though I didn’t have a stick of track. I’ve built my collection up since then (loads of wagons, another loco, track, controller etc), but I’m yet to get a baseboard and set it all up haha. I’m working on it. I still have much to learn, so thanks for the great info.
@StarWarsJay Glad to be of help. Sam is a great place to start. He has wisdom beyond his years. His forensic reviews are second to none. And there's nothing wrong with "buying the saddle before the horse," as the models are works of art in their own right, especially in these days of super detailing.
My interest in railways was down to my dad buying me a Hornby Frieghtmaster train set when I was a boy in around 1970. He was a coal miner, and through this connection to heavy industry, I started to understand the significance the railways played in the industrial revolution. This remained a key interest of mine over the decades that followed. I've only recently returned to the model railway hobby, but kept my hand in by attending the odd exhibition and buying 1 or 2 models that caught my eye. Now in my late 50s, the wheel has turned full circle, and I share a layout with a friend and neighbour, and we run all sorts of trains, although we try to run each train as prototypically as possible. Not that it matters, as I'm a great believer in "Rule 1" of model railways: "It's my layout and I'll run whatever I like"!
There are a huge number of resources on YT that provide both enjoyment, entertainment & technical support. The best do it all (and provide "Infotainment"), such as Sam's Trains.
Not sure if you've come across New Junction, Everard Junction, EuviRail & Model Railways Unlimited? They're pretty good. OOBill has a cult following too. Model Railway Quest & Matt Slade may also be worth a look.
Nice talking with you, Stephen
Brilliant vid dude, I do like the W1 a very niche loco! The sound file is pretty cool for sure and sound pretty cool, I am yet to pick up the HM7000 system but I will eventually.... But the lack of GWR is disturbing... King is a good start but from what I hear, the file doesn't sound great.... only time will tell on this!
Cheers,
James
Thanks so much James, appreciate you watching bro 😎 so news update, they’ve just released the Castle class too. Honestly for the price you’re paying, it’s well worth it! Just try it out and see 😊
Hylt
Great video! Which speaker are you using?
Thank you! It’s the medium sugar cube speaker included in the HM7000 pack 😊
hello I have just ordered my smoke lifting cowell hush hush and I cant wait I would like to ask is the tender detachment actually something hornby offers or was it a mistake. and dont you think the smoke lifting cowell variant looks like a ghost or demon from the front
Hello there 😊 that’s so exciting! I’m sure you will be super impressed with it! It is something Hornby offers, and it seems to work very well on this model. Yes I love that hood, it’s exactly as you say, almost like a ring wraith from Lord of the Rings. Cheers, Hylt
@@Proper_Chuffed Thank you very much with your response I hope to see more of youre videos soon
I personally have a saying about the W1. The saying goes like: “it was a big W on paper, but a massive L in practice.”
And a bloody good saying it is 😂
Sorry missed the intro is this the newest model?
Hello Denis, it's the newer of the two they have released with the smoke lifting cowl :) So yes, I guess? :P Cheers, Hylt
@@Proper_ChuffedHave now seen the intro, nice model must have been a sight to see when it was out shopped in 1929. I have the 2021 model and the modified 1936 version in LNER and later BR liveries. Did you know that the tender from this engine eventually ended up with the LNER A4 Union of South Africa loco just before it was retired in 1966. The model is part of the Great Gathering collection so is quite expensive! I think I once saw a house with a name plate Dunromin with obviously meant they were staying in the one place. My great grandparents named their first and only house Weona ie we own it and not the bank. Cheers, Denis.
Hi Hylt, may I ask, did you order it online from Britain or buy it locally in SA? Rgds, Joachim
Hey Joachim, I actually picked this one up from eBay, are you based in SA?
@@Proper_Chuffed Ak ok. No I live in The Netherlands so ordering from the UK is quite easy here. I hear a lot of crazy things from South Africa these days unfortunately. Is the mail service there reliable still?
@@JPoulAndersson not at all. In fact it’s my biggest problem with ordering from overseas. If I order from Rails of Sheffield it takes months. Kernow are pretty good though. It’s a real problem for me unless I can secure dhl shipping, which most retailers don’t offer sadly.
I just don't understand why Hornby still keeps tooling locos with fixed rear pony trucks.
It was fine 30 years ago but now it's just not up to standard.
So far as the front lamps are concerned I'm pretty sure having all 4 on was for Royal Special trains only.
Different lamp combinations for various train types. I may be wrong as I'm an LMS guy.😊
Completely agree with you on this! It seems a cost cutting measure perhaps? It is silly, we used to have them, and now we don’t? 😂 why?!
Thanks for the thoughts on the lamp arrangements! Doubt they would put the King behind the hush hush given its prototype nature 😂
Cheers, Hylt
Quite a bit of roadbed noise your camera picked up😊
Quite! Yes 🤣 will work on that in future! Sorry about that Jeff.
@@Proper_Chuffed no worries, my own layout has similar issues
I have the camera quite literally on the baseboard, so I’ll try lifting it with a mount in future. 😊
One downside of the tender coupling is that one cannot easily shorten it as one can with the simple screw and bar.
Hello there, a good point here actually, one I didn’t think of, I doubt there would be any way to shorten this attachment without a full rewire sadly 😔
Thanks for watching,
Hylt
I would gladly trade serviceability for prototypical looks
@@jeffheins6624 Undoing a screw and pulling a plug isn't the worst thing to service. The worst thing is keeper plates that have soldered wires connecting back so you can't get to the bearings.
It looks like we're not getting a full 4 chuffs per revolution on the drivers either...🤔
Indeed, I know it was a 2cyl, but it isn’t quite on right, hopefully we can get that right with cvs.
@@Proper_Chuffed should be able to, but most people won't notice anyway...
Far superior to Cock o' the North. I see now why you ditched the Cock. Love the teaks, Hylton! 😉❤
😂 I do love the P2, just waiting on Hornby’s next version later this year. They’re stunning, thank YOU Neil! 😎
The rear wheels, under the cab, not turning (constantly) and "hovering" in mid-air around curves, looks absolutely RIDICULOUS! I have three Hornby A4's that have modified the rear truck so that the wheels (flanged) can shift side to side, and negotiate my minimum 30" radius curves. On the "Hush-Hush", this looks like it may be a daunting task...🤔 If someone has accomplished this, please let us know the process! The designers at Hornby are truly HARD-HEADED at not coming up with a better, more realistic design 😡. WHY??? Wheels that actually TURN...what a novel idea...!
Completely agree with you on this, no idea how we got here, assuming it was a cost cutting measure but honestly, for realism, I would have paid that extra £10 for the tooling!
Thanks for watching.
Hylt
I’m sorry but this model is not quality lol
That’s totally fair, frankly I was rather impressed overall and it hasn’t skipped a beat. I understand it wasn’t super well received initially though. Thanks for your thoughts! Hylt
@@Proper_Chuffed np, I say this as for example, on many prototypes of these have warped running plates, and not much metal work
@@threepea1151 you make a good point there, can’t argue that. Overall mine seems fairly well put together, maybe I’m one of the lucky ones 😆