Lovely loco mate, really enjoyed this video, your reviews are wayyy more professional than mine, lol !! I must say its a gorgeous Class, the livery and detail really brings out the beauty, good job from Dapol / Locomotion / Rails Of Sheffield .. Great video, stay safe and take care :)
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Haha, well I've had a lot of practice at making videos since it's part of my job. Yeah the D Class is really nice in this livery and I'm really glad I managed to get one in this livery. Thanks for watching 😃
so happy you have this model mate well done... jumping light years ahead, can you imagine this running fast through your completed station.. simply wow
Thanks Neil! Hopefully it won't be lightyears from now, I'd like to have it finished before the end of the year if I can 😆 That said, now that I've got quite a collection of SE&CR locos maybe I should build a compact London terminus for them in the future! Thanks for watching 👍
Very nice review, Model Railway Guy. It really is a stunning model, even at £200, it seems well equipped to justify the cost. You can even see a representation of the motion between the frames. And the lining is great. Perhaps after a bit of break-in it'll run smoother, too. Working buffers!! Best.
It certainly is stunning, although much of that is down to the livery though so I don't know if I would necessarily feel the same about the price had I gone for one of the more simple paint jobs 😆 Yes, it does seem to have gotten better the longer I've run it. Need to get a decoder in it too as I've found that can help too. Thanks for watching 👍
It's incredible isn't it. I never thought we'd see a RTR D Class but when Locomotion announced that they were doing 737 I just couldn't resist! Thanks for watching 😃
I’ve now got my lovely Wainwright D SECR Green. I grew up in Ashford so knowing 21 of these were built there makes me happy. The detailing is truly sublime and slow crawl is so refined! For this degree of refinement I think the price is fair
Ah fantastic, that's a great connection! They are beautiful looking models and with the price I think it comes down to the individual on whether they're happy with it or not. Like you though I'm very pleased with mine. Thanks for watching 😃
@@ThatModelRailwayGuy have it running now with southern coaches in tow looks ace little ens at school by time 3 o'clock comes it be back on shed like nothing happened 😁😁😁😁
Brilliant review the detailing on the model really is done to a high standard. Proberly one of the best 00 gauge steam locos i have seen. And i would say 200 pounds is a reasonable price in my opinion.- Nicholas.
You're right Nicholas, the detail is done to a really high standard. That and the lining/decoration make it worth the money although I'm curious to see if those who have gone for the more plain liveries will think it's a good deal too. Thanks for watching 😃
Thanks Nigel, really glad you enjoyed it. For my first Dapol loco I was quite impressed, hopefully I'll be able to do more in the future! Thanks for watching 😃
@@ThatModelRailwayGuy yes I just received mine in same livery but 488. Saw the preserved on at NRM York, it’s beautiful and a beautiful model too. My first Dapol loco too. I do like your style and content.
Ah fantastic, hope you enjoy having it! Yes I've always been a fan of the one at the NRM so when it was announced I couldn't resist. Glad you enjoy the videos Nigel, I do try to keep them as interesting/engaging as possible 😊
Great review, its a lovely looking loco, I have noticed that other liveries are slightly cheaper (especially BR liveries) but never the less it's a fantastic model
Yes I can see why they've done that and I didn't mind paying a little extra for the SE&CR one because the lining is so involved. But if you take that lining and decoration away it's a fairly average model in my opinion, so I'm interested to see what people think of this loco when the less flashy liveries as released. Thanks for watching 😃
I've been very on the fence about buying this engine because of its high price and Dapol's OO reputation. When I heard last week that it had traction tyres that really put me off. But now hearing that they come with a separate wheelset to replace makes me feel a bit better. Excellent review!
Yeah I can definitely see why some might be a bit cautious with this loco. It certainly looks very nice but it is a high price tag and Dapol have a somewhat mixed track record. I do think the traction tyre situation has been handled well though. While not ideal I can see why they added them but I do think that second wheelset without the tyres was a good idea for those that don't like them. I must get round to swapping out the wheels on mine to see how much difference it makes! Thanks for watching 😃
Hi I don't get why they traction tyres Some loco of 4-4-0 design by other manufacturers don't have them eg Bachmann city and Dukedog d11 and hornby d16. Look highly detailed Just need to improve qc. Dapol 43xx is a lot better model in my opinion Keep safe arp
Hey Adi, usually the traction tyres are added because the manufacturer feels the loco hasn't got enough power to pull a train behind it. Even with the metal boiler the D Class still feels like the weight isn't fully over the driving wheels to me so I can see why Dapol went for this. At least they've given us the option of removing the traction tyres if we want which isn't always the case with other models. Thanks for watching 😃
New Year's Eve 2023: I wondered how well your model is running some 30 months later. Is a brief update possible at some point please? Kind regards, Jeffrey
@@ThatModelRailwayGuy I bought secondhand Dapol J94 WD recently which clearly hadn't come out of the box. Although several years old it was well built and detailed with a Japanese motor. I was very impressed with Dapol.
I'll be honest, i personally don't think its worth £200, £125-£150 maybe but considering most of the "metal" details are and just look like they are made of plastic, its really off-putting, but thats just me though. what i will say though, is having a physically identical model be a tenner cheaper just because of livery doesn't make too much sense to me, like i get the secr one is intricate but making the other livery cheaper means they can clearly afford to make all the others that bit cheaper too.
Fair enough. I think if someone specifically wants a RTR D Class then most likely it's worth the price to them - but if it's just another pretty loco then there are probably equally nice models out there at a lower price. With the liveries I think it's all the intricate ones that have the higher price tag and all the simple ones that have the lower price tag. (3 of each I think?) Obviously the more complex liveries require more passes so painting takes longer and requires more work than the ones that are more plain. Thanks for watching 😃
I personally think that the nice SECR lined green is worth an extra 10 pounds, but on the flip side I don't think I could buy a Southern plain Black one for £189 and ever be able to sleep again. That's the part that gets me. I know it's an exclusive and all but come on!
@@PebProductions46 I think you've hit the nail on the head there. The lined green livery was a big part of why I was impressed and what justified the price for me. Take that away and it's not a bad model but it's fairly average. I think I would be a bit disappointed if I'd payed £189 for the Southern Plain Black too. Thanks for watching 😃
Hornby did an A1 Stepney a few years ago but they were really popular and have since sold out I think. That said, with next year being the Terrier 150 celebrations there's a chance Hornby may do Stepney again in his preserved A1X state. Not that I have any inside information but they'd be silly not to in my opinion! Thanks for watching 😃
Yes I think that’s right. Not all of them but the first ones that were built will be 150. Supposedly there is a hope to get all the working ones together for a big event if possible. Thanks! Hopefully things will calm down soon so I’ll have a bit more time to make videos. Got some really exciting ones in the works 😁
@@ThatModelRailwayGuy I don't know all that much about trains so I'm not sure what Stepney's A1X state looks like, but I'm assuming it's similar to the version you made a review on, which is actually the first of your videos I watched. :)
Lovely loco mate, really enjoyed this video, your reviews are wayyy more professional than mine, lol !!
I must say its a gorgeous Class, the livery and detail really brings out the beauty, good job from Dapol / Locomotion / Rails Of Sheffield ..
Great video, stay safe and take care :)
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Haha, well I've had a lot of practice at making videos since it's part of my job. Yeah the D Class is really nice in this livery and I'm really glad I managed to get one in this livery. Thanks for watching 😃
so happy you have this model mate well done... jumping light years ahead, can you imagine this running fast through your completed station.. simply wow
Thanks Neil! Hopefully it won't be lightyears from now, I'd like to have it finished before the end of the year if I can 😆 That said, now that I've got quite a collection of SE&CR locos maybe I should build a compact London terminus for them in the future! Thanks for watching 👍
Very nice review, Model Railway Guy. It really is a stunning model, even at £200, it seems well equipped to justify the cost. You can even see a representation of the motion between the frames. And the lining is great. Perhaps after a bit of break-in it'll run smoother, too. Working buffers!!
Best.
It certainly is stunning, although much of that is down to the livery though so I don't know if I would necessarily feel the same about the price had I gone for one of the more simple paint jobs 😆 Yes, it does seem to have gotten better the longer I've run it. Need to get a decoder in it too as I've found that can help too. Thanks for watching 👍
This is one awesome looking loco! Great review.👍
It's incredible isn't it. I never thought we'd see a RTR D Class but when Locomotion announced that they were doing 737 I just couldn't resist! Thanks for watching 😃
I’ve now got my lovely Wainwright D SECR Green. I grew up in Ashford so knowing 21 of these were built there makes me happy. The detailing is truly sublime and slow crawl is so refined! For this degree of refinement I think the price is fair
Ah fantastic, that's a great connection! They are beautiful looking models and with the price I think it comes down to the individual on whether they're happy with it or not. Like you though I'm very pleased with mine. Thanks for watching 😃
Nice review - really enjoyed it!
Thanks Paul, really glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching 😃
brilliant engine brought one for my little girls birthday as she seen the real one at york the thing goes like the clappers fantastic video
Ah fantastic, that's an awesome present! Be honest, was it also an excuse for you to have one too 😉 Thanks for watching 👍
@@ThatModelRailwayGuy have it running now with southern coaches in tow looks ace little ens at school by time 3 o'clock comes it be back on shed like nothing happened 😁😁😁😁
Brilliant review the detailing on the model really is done to a high standard. Proberly one of the best 00 gauge steam locos i have seen. And i would say 200 pounds is a reasonable price in my opinion.- Nicholas.
You're right Nicholas, the detail is done to a really high standard. That and the lining/decoration make it worth the money although I'm curious to see if those who have gone for the more plain liveries will think it's a good deal too. Thanks for watching 😃
Beautiful locomotive.. Reminded me of movie "The Titfield Thunderbolt".. Very precise explaination..😀😀😀
It is indeed, although I think the Titfield Thunderbolt is even older than the D Class! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 😃
Very good review. 👍👍👍
Thanks! I tried to cover as much as possible but even I was surprised at just how much detail there is on this model! Thanks for watching 😃
Great reviews thanks, really nicely done
Thanks Nigel, really glad you enjoyed it. For my first Dapol loco I was quite impressed, hopefully I'll be able to do more in the future! Thanks for watching 😃
@@ThatModelRailwayGuy yes I just received mine in same livery but 488. Saw the preserved on at NRM York, it’s beautiful and a beautiful model too. My first Dapol loco too. I do like your style and content.
Ah fantastic, hope you enjoy having it! Yes I've always been a fan of the one at the NRM so when it was announced I couldn't resist. Glad you enjoy the videos Nigel, I do try to keep them as interesting/engaging as possible 😊
Great review, its a lovely looking loco, I have noticed that other liveries are slightly cheaper (especially BR liveries) but never the less it's a fantastic model
Yes I can see why they've done that and I didn't mind paying a little extra for the SE&CR one because the lining is so involved. But if you take that lining and decoration away it's a fairly average model in my opinion, so I'm interested to see what people think of this loco when the less flashy liveries as released. Thanks for watching 😃
It really is stunning
I know, the lining and decoration especially is just superb. I'm really surprised at some of the lengths then went to! Thanks for watching 😃
I'd welcome you reviewing one of our products someday
Very nice review 👍
Thanks, really glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😃
I've been very on the fence about buying this engine because of its high price and Dapol's OO reputation. When I heard last week that it had traction tyres that really put me off. But now hearing that they come with a separate wheelset to replace makes me feel a bit better. Excellent review!
Yeah I can definitely see why some might be a bit cautious with this loco. It certainly looks very nice but it is a high price tag and Dapol have a somewhat mixed track record.
I do think the traction tyre situation has been handled well though. While not ideal I can see why they added them but I do think that second wheelset without the tyres was a good idea for those that don't like them. I must get round to swapping out the wheels on mine to see how much difference it makes! Thanks for watching 😃
beautiful !
Isn't it just! Thanks for watching 😃
Hi
I don't get why they traction tyres
Some loco of 4-4-0 design by other manufacturers don't have them eg Bachmann city and Dukedog d11 and hornby d16.
Look highly detailed
Just need to improve qc.
Dapol 43xx is a lot better model in my opinion
Keep safe arp
Hey Adi, usually the traction tyres are added because the manufacturer feels the loco hasn't got enough power to pull a train behind it. Even with the metal boiler the D Class still feels like the weight isn't fully over the driving wheels to me so I can see why Dapol went for this. At least they've given us the option of removing the traction tyres if we want which isn't always the case with other models. Thanks for watching 😃
@@ThatModelRailwayGuy like you am a reviewer on here
I can only give my honest opinion on my finding.
Keep safe arp
New Year's Eve 2023: I wondered how well your model is running some 30 months later. Is a brief update possible at some point please? Kind regards, Jeffrey
No problems on my end, runs just as well as it did on the day I got it. Thanks for watching 😃
Lovely loco.
Indeed it is! Thanks for watching John 😃
@@ThatModelRailwayGuy I bought secondhand Dapol J94 WD recently which clearly hadn't come out of the box. Although several years old it was well built and detailed with a Japanese motor. I was very impressed with Dapol.
Nice
I agree! 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
I'll be honest, i personally don't think its worth £200, £125-£150 maybe but considering most of the "metal" details are and just look like they are made of plastic, its really off-putting, but thats just me though.
what i will say though, is having a physically identical model be a tenner cheaper just because of livery doesn't make too much sense to me, like i get the secr one is intricate but making the other livery cheaper means they can clearly afford to make all the others that bit cheaper too.
Fair enough. I think if someone specifically wants a RTR D Class then most likely it's worth the price to them - but if it's just another pretty loco then there are probably equally nice models out there at a lower price.
With the liveries I think it's all the intricate ones that have the higher price tag and all the simple ones that have the lower price tag. (3 of each I think?) Obviously the more complex liveries require more passes so painting takes longer and requires more work than the ones that are more plain. Thanks for watching 😃
I personally think that the nice SECR lined green is worth an extra 10 pounds, but on the flip side I don't think I could buy a Southern plain Black one for £189 and ever be able to sleep again. That's the part that gets me. I know it's an exclusive and all but come on!
@@PebProductions46 I think you've hit the nail on the head there. The lined green livery was a big part of why I was impressed and what justified the price for me. Take that away and it's not a bad model but it's fairly average. I think I would be a bit disappointed if I'd payed £189 for the Southern Plain Black too. Thanks for watching 😃
I'll probably get the cheapest livery because I'm changing mine into Edward from Thomas and friends
Wow, you're certainly braver than I am! Sounds like a great project though. Hope it goes well and thanks for watching 😃
I want a Hornby Stepney but I can't find one that isn't thomas the tank engine and even those are too expensive. :p
Hornby did an A1 Stepney a few years ago but they were really popular and have since sold out I think. That said, with next year being the Terrier 150 celebrations there's a chance Hornby may do Stepney again in his preserved A1X state. Not that I have any inside information but they'd be silly not to in my opinion! Thanks for watching 😃
@@ThatModelRailwayGuy So next year the terriers will be 150 years old or is it something else?
Can't wait for your next video!
Yes I think that’s right. Not all of them but the first ones that were built will be 150. Supposedly there is a hope to get all the working ones together for a big event if possible.
Thanks! Hopefully things will calm down soon so I’ll have a bit more time to make videos. Got some really exciting ones in the works 😁
@@ThatModelRailwayGuy I don't know all that much about trains so I'm not sure what Stepney's A1X state looks like, but I'm assuming it's similar to the version you made a review on, which is actually the first of your videos I watched. :)