I don't know who was the madlad at Rails or Sonic Models who saw my comments on previous Model Railways News segments begging for the LBSC K Class but I hope you see my heartfelt thanks! I've been wanting one of these for so long!
@@SamsTrains i've already preordered two! Although I would really like to see a more detailed example of the livelries on offer rather than just a tile with a color and emblem in the corner
Its a £30 premium over the DCC sound version. The sound decoder is a £110 price up, but the decoder alone will cost you £125 to upgrade the DC model with a like for like decoder. To retrofit a DCC operated uncoupler yourself costs £22 (plus postage from the EU, works out to £31 delivered), but thats for Kadee couplers instead of tension locks. I converted a Hornby class 08 to have sound, working lights and working couplers. Including buying the second hand 08 it cost me £360 for all of the parts to do the job, so Bachmanns at £350 is a bargain compared to doing it yourself as you have to tear the model apart and risk ruining it.
£350 for a shunter? That's over $680. If everyone didn't buy them due to being expensive, then the company will get the message & may (not will) reduce the price. Write to the companies & let them know that I'm no longer going to buy them at that price & let them know you'll pass it on to others.
@@Simon-Davis yes, but you know how it is, some people just seem to enjoy constantly moaning! I started on 0N30 narrow gauge model railroad layout two years ago - my first ever venture into modern railways. I used to own two UK model shops back in the 80s. But I must say having just started in this hobby relatively recently, I’m staggered at how many in this hobby seem tightfisted, moaning, nitpicky people. If you want model railway manufacturers and distributors to survive, just pay the prices or don’t moan. I don’t believe they’re milking prices, it’s just the reality of a small market place. If you don’t allow them to make profit but just continue to constantly moan; and keep pushing retailers into giving away discounts on relatively average profit margins, the hobby will fail in terms of manufacturing support. You choose!
The furness railway K2 really deserves a model, not because of thomas and friends but because of how gorgeous the locomotive is, it’s a really nice looking locomotive and it was also a great steam engine as well. It’s criminal that it still hasn’t gotten a model
Hope they make enough to satisfy demand for these in Australia. Oxford Rail locomotives always hard to get in Australia or just the expensive DCC sound fitted versions sitting on shelves for ages.
Following big losses by Hornby the cancellation of a small coach will not make a huge impact. They appear to be concentrating the future 'away' from 00 and into their TT120 range which is not competing with the big boys who have kept out of this area. It could be the make or break for them I fear.
Agreed. We might grizzle about Hornby, but everyone should want them to do well. I'm concerned TT might kill them off, the market must be tiny compared to oo and even n. I know some will think TT is great, and yes Sam's reviews show they're sometimes great models, but I just can't see it making any financial sense. They should be pouring in to hm7000 and retaining their 00 market share
Excellent video, Sam! I’m looking very much forward to the new J26, that NER livery is gorgeous!! Sonic Models is on a roll!! Would love to have the umber K, but I’m preferring to get another A5, in the transitional livery this time (GCR green with LNER lettering, for those who don’t know). And the A5s in N as well?! All we need now is TT and O scale models lol Shame about that cancelled coach, but I’m ready for the B17/5 to come out. Looks great in that apple green.❤ Take care Sam, stay weird, and cheers.
16:28 They've also sent a message out to their 'Loyal Customers' today (Weds 14th Aug 24) saying that they'll be adjusting their prices due to rising business costs and inflation. Oh and apparently they haven't any 'major' prices changes since Jan 22. Considering their current prices are somewhat eyewatering, I dread to think what they're going to be next month....
There were alot of stream locomotive announced this month Sam. I'm really looking forward for the LBSC K class it's such a wonderful engine, I'll be getting the Southern olive green for sure. Cheers Jasper & Willow
In other news, Mamod are closing down due to issues with their landlord. Looking at the UA-cam video of their open day there's some old school engineering going on which it would be a shame to lose. The factory looks rather untidy - someone should be able to take them over and run it more efficiently without going to China?
Fun little fact about the Billinton K class , the Bluebell railway wanted to purchase one for preservation, I believe 32337 however said plans fell through because most of the money at the time was going into restoring the stretch of line that became tue BlueBell .
In the US market, Bachmann has some modern diesels coming out, like Dash 8s and 9s, while Athearn has a lot of GEVOs coming out (the ES44 and its variants, like the C4, and both the AC and DC versions).
Undoubtedly, the best news show on UA-cam. Well done! Cant get so excited about the J27 as you are because I pre-ordered mine in Jan 2020 for £86.50. In the last year I have been asked to agree to the new price of £110 and whilst this is still a very good price, four and a half years for a model not too dissimilar from the J27 is hardly "Premier League" manufacturing. Better late than never, I suppose.
looking at that LBSC mogul, the handrail knobs look so good, that I might get some as spares from Sonic models! The problem with the Dapol A4 is that the cab is just plain wrong with the windows, and detail wise, does worse than nothing to improve upon the good old Hornby model. I wish Oxford instead of using the Hornby style crankpins, would use Alan Gibson/Ultrascale style, with a screw from the back of the wheel, with a dedicated bearing and a nut on the outside, as it just looks so much better, allows for less slop in the coupling rods, and is still easy to work on. Hilariously, Heljan seem to be slightly better in this category Rapido's LNER Apple Green and boiler bands, while not perfect, are much better than Hornby's unsatisfactory attempts, so congrats to them. Thanks Always Sam!
Another K class model is soon to be delivered around September or October. But this one is the HO version of the Australian Victorian Railways K class 2-8-0 by SDS models. A huge delay with this as it was originally announced in 2007 by Eureka models. The collapse of the Chinese company doing the work was the start of false starts and wasted effort. After the success of their VR D3 4-6-0 , SDS have taken over the project and applied their experience and model shared parts to the project to get it to immenent delivery. So many versions of number livery and driving wheel types will be available. Quite a contrast with most UK makers limited options.
I hate to say it, but Dapol is behind the curve with their smoke generator, now that Hornby is selling the micro-mist smoke generator. Of course, I'm sure Hornby has the rights to that water based device, but I think it's the shape (and the no-smell) of the future. How hard would it be to improve or modify the design to avoid the patent rights Hornby obviously has? I'll bet Dapol's trailing truck has flanges.
Such a pity that Queen Adelaide’s Coach was cancelled, I thought it was the best looking Era 1 rolling stock model. Hopefully it hasn’t been cancelled permanently and returns at a later date
Now gonna lie, I gasped at 8:30. Gorgeous livery! Looks fit to be a beef eater! Speaking of beef... do I smell Bullman 2.0? "Somehow, Bullman has returned."
I'm very excited for the K Class. Arguably Billington's best design. One almost made it into preservation. It was offered to the Bluebell Railway in the 60s I believe, but due to lacking funds, it was unaffordable and thus the last example was cut up. I want the LBSC umber, but the Malachite green looks stunning as well. Shame about the L&B coach from Hornby. I was really excited to pick it up when it drops. Oh well, I guess I'll stick with my sole 3rd class coach and my old Tri-ang Rocket coaches. Also, just today, the B17/5 in BR black has just been delivered to Rails of Sheffield. It seems to be popular because on Hornby's website the LNER green one sold out already. Will you be reviewing one? I kinda prefer the un-streamlined loco though as personal preference. Thanks for the news episode, as much as the canceled coach upsets me.
I am probably going to buy the bachmann dcc sound+couplers class 08 blue with other color stripes on the side, finally an English shunter with dcc couplers
Matte paint on the sharp end of a model locomotive never has been, is not now, and indeed, never will become “A massively ‘premium’ feature’. The reason behind this of course is pretty simple; it’s just matte sodding paint, Sam!! :) :) It is an extremely bright idea though and one that can be achieved for very little overlay.
If any Thomas and Friends reveals any new updates for next month, like Sir Handel’s preview of his narrow gauge model, it’ll be good to include alongside Stanley’s prototype model as well shown earlier this month.
Really enjoy these videos. Heljan's pricing is frankly insane as of this morning. Class 153 with every possible feature £170 at the retailers. Class 02 £144 at the retailers? Granted they will sell a few more 153's but still!
The Hornby TT120 class 31 and class 37 models will be very useful additions to the range. Shame about the Queen Adelaide's Coach, though - my Directors had ordered me to buy one for their tours of inspection of the Railway, but they will just have to make do with an L & M coach...First Class, of course...
Cheers I bought one of the Dapol Black Series when they came out. Absolute nightmare. I ended up having 2 and they were nothing but drama. The first one leaked the smoke fluid all over my track. My track is over 80 foot and I had to clean the whole lot. Also the smoke did not work well and when it did it looked terrible. I think the steam ones from Hornby look better. Yet again thou I will not be touching Bachmann with a barge pole. They talk their locos and all the features but you have to pay for all of them. Just ridiculous prices.
Hornby has dropped an email stating prices are going up at the end of August! So they are inviting you to place an order before they go up.... Not good
I was looking forward to that Queen's Adelaide coach it looked promising but I hope they'll plan on uncanceling it and releasing it in the next year or so
Im definitely having one of those K classes. I've got my fingers crossed for a LBSCR C2X from someone. I might mention it to Accurascale at GETS if I make it there. You know what will happen though. The moment I buy a kit they'll announce one.
Yeah, I’d definitely pay more for a model with keep-alive capacitors, if it’s got a short wheelbase, such as an 0-4-0, or other small shunter. Even if it has the best pickups ever designed, it’s embarrassing to pull out of the passenger yard with a rake of coaches, only to stall out on express points there on the main line! Then you have to hear it from the yard master and the dispatcher as to why you parked your train fouling the main line, when they have a sensitive time-scheduled freight on the way with perishables! 😮
Nice LowMac. The ancient Airfix/Dapol kit is better than the Hornby one, by far. I used to have several, and, when given metal axle wheels, and a white metal load, they ran beautifully. That Rapido one looks gorgeous, though. 👍👍👍
It used to come with a beautiful little model of a JCB Excavator as it's load. Dapol, cunningly split them into two separate kits. It's ancient, but I'd always prefer that model, to Hornby's toy.
Really interesting update and most of the models look as if they'll be fantastic!! I can't pretend that I'm not becoming increasingly more worried about Hornby though... 🙏🚂
Regarding the locomotives at 13:59, the paintwork looks, based on multiple aspects of the model design, to be in a 'pre-weathered' state. A number of companies have taken this direction with their offerings, catering to the more serious model railroader, as opposed to the more 'collector' niche that wants their locomotives and rolling stock to maintain an 'as new' type of look to them. It's not a quality issue there, but rather something that's being specifically produced to look like the locomotive (or rolling stock) has actually been doing work, as opposed to having a glossy paint finish that takes on a toy like appearance.
You should do an 02, they're very cute looking cos they're so stubby. Out of all of these though, Im quite interested in the Mail coach the most. Dont get many new related models or many RES era models, its a niche area I guess but as somebody who does 80s/90s freight & mail-train modelling its welcome. Few new wagons wouldn't have gone amiss, but I'll take it. The railfreight 08 is cool too but I have an old hornby one and cant afford one that price, so I'll stick with it.
Great Video Sam! I’m quite excited to get that K Class for Double Headers with my E2! It’s always been one of my favorite locos and to finally see it get a Ready To Run model is excellent!
i'd love to see reviews on all of these! especially the Black Label A4 (all of the features on it reminds me of broadway limited imports) and the K class!
To add from across the pond, Bachmann’s midyear announcements were pretty good for us! I’m excited for the new releases. Hopefully they don’t take years to arrive…
@@SamsTrains after watching this video a bit further, especially when you start talking about the bachmann class 08/09, im wondering for how much longer i will be able to afford proper models as a 14 year old without an income (not yet)…
@@VauxhallRailfan eBay is your friend mate! Triang, Lima, and Wrenn are always great; Mainline’s old splitchassis locos still have great detail and replacement axel inserts are available. Takes a bit to figure out how to identify a model’s condition, but, once you get the hang of it, there’s many more options for those of us on a budget. I say that of course assuming you don’t already eBay-hunt; you very well could do, so apologies if you already know this. 😂
@@Eric_Hunt194 I agree with this. I think it's what they need to get back to doing. Decent, Affordable trainsets with curated accessory packs to go with them... and remodel the playtrains brand so it runs (and comes with) standard 00 Gauge track....
Some extra Model Railway News for the modern image scene today was Heljan announcing a OO class 153 & 155, to go along with their O gauge 153 which now has pre-production sample images.
Damn, shame about the Queen Adelaide saloon getting cancelled; that was the only Hornby release I was interested in. At least the K Class looks promising, and I’ve been considering getting a Sonic Models A5 for a while so the re-release looks promising. I can’t wait for the Locomotion Models J69 either.
The Black Lable A4 going for £399 is quite comparable to what you pay for any new Märklin/Trix model, as well as some other european manufacturers these days. You brits have had it easy with fairly low price ranges for a long time. 😉 You obviously have to review the 02 shunter "SAM".
LNER BR black indeed has a nice black livery! Of course its much better then the old ones, im glad they've announced alot of engines and diesel for this year 2024 😄
I am SO excited by the LBSCR K Class!! I cannot wait for that one!! Only downside for me is that it is an exclusive, and I live in Canada meaning I’ll have to pay international shipping instead of using one of my local retailers that stocks British locos. I’m also glad to see the J26 coming along, as well as the B17, and the second batch of A5s. I was shocked by the price of the 08 though. I think I’ll try and find a pre owned one… I also don’t think the Dapol A4 is reasonably priced. You were comparing it to the Dublo model, which in of its self is very over priced…
The Oxford j26 looks great for the price which is something this hobby really needs. Seen the new Bachmann items at the Battlefield line model show weekend just gone. Look good the 08 but pricey
I just saw photos of Heljan’s updated class O2 Tango. It looks better visually with the covered up axles and much better handrails. But I don’t know if the quality has improved.
I would like to see you take a look at a Dapol Black Label A4 to show what a premium model of a UK steam engine is like. How does it compare to Broadway Limited? I'd like to see you get one of the EFE mail cars too, as well as the 'Sam' Heljian 02 Since Hornby has decided not to make the Queen Adeliade coach now, I think you should make a 3D printed version!
Don’t forget comparing the Dapol loco with the hornby steam generator locos too all of the same features apart from the lights for over £100 less at the retailers with synchronised smoke too i love Dapol and their locos and may try this but for that price tag it would have to be near perfect love the news as always!
The 2016 Black Labels were lovely models let down by nasty manufacturing issues. If you got lucky and got a good model, they were superb. They did have the visible wires though.
Class 37 for TT-120 might prove a pivotal moment for the scale given what has gone before. I can foresee a significant interest for folk who may prefer other scales for both running and exhibition trying this out for all sorts of scenarios.? And everyone likes a nice 37.!
Annoyingly I never gave Oxford rail much thought on the back of the Radial tank and early Dean goods having problems. Now I realise they really do offer quality models at affordable prices, maybe I’ll buy the J26 or a later Dean goods.
I have never owned a model railway, track, tender etc. But love all things scale and despite never owning, have always had an interest in them. I don't have room for OO. So Sam...could you give use some insight in the tiny scales like N, Z, ZZ and T gauge?
The fact is though, the black label A4 has been released before, like 8-10 years ago. So that price seem extortionate. I think £300, still being too much is a little better, but £399
I’m sorry, but £364 for a DIESEL SHUNTER is insane. The 08 isn’t even that big either. Now, I get that it is a new tooling and it has tons of features, but it costs MORE than the Hornby Dublo A4, and the A3, and I though those were overpriced for what you get! (They still are very overpriced). But great video as always Sam, and I really like the B17/5 coming soon!
A suggestion for a different review: the various makes and types of track available now, including the Legacy and Peco bullhead. (Hint: if you do this, check the gauging on the Peco bullhead points.)
Just a thought, I am wondering if Hornby should cut their losses and fully concentrate on TT. Especially as a lot of other manufacturers seem to be nailing "OO" pretty well.
Very excited about the Rails/Sonic K Class. I'm an LMS man through and through, so why do I have a fascination with Southern locos? Which do I buy: LBSCR umber or Southern Maunsell green. Choices, choices...
With all these prices, it could be a good idea to make a video talking about older locomotives/rolling stock you recommend. Is there anything that you would recommend Sam?
I don't know who was the madlad at Rails or Sonic Models who saw my comments on previous Model Railways News segments begging for the LBSC K Class but I hope you see my heartfelt thanks! I've been wanting one of these for so long!
haha it's amazing isn't it!! Can't wait for it to come out :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains i've already preordered two! Although I would really like to see a more detailed example of the livelries on offer rather than just a tile with a color and emblem in the corner
£350+ for an 08 shunter is absolute madness =O, I love the uncoupling feature but a £100+ premium for that is nuts
Its a £30 premium over the DCC sound version. The sound decoder is a £110 price up, but the decoder alone will cost you £125 to upgrade the DC model with a like for like decoder. To retrofit a DCC operated uncoupler yourself costs £22 (plus postage from the EU, works out to £31 delivered), but thats for Kadee couplers instead of tension locks. I converted a Hornby class 08 to have sound, working lights and working couplers. Including buying the second hand 08 it cost me £360 for all of the parts to do the job, so Bachmanns at £350 is a bargain compared to doing it yourself as you have to tear the model apart and risk ruining it.
@@Simon-Davis why can’t they do the uncoupled as a DCC fitted option?
I'm not paying that much money just for a locomotive with these cool features
£350 for a shunter? That's over $680.
If everyone didn't buy them due to being expensive, then the company will get the message & may (not will) reduce the price. Write to the companies & let them know that I'm no longer going to buy them at that price & let them know you'll pass it on to others.
@@Simon-Davis yes, but you know how it is, some people just seem to enjoy constantly moaning! I started on 0N30 narrow gauge model railroad layout two years ago - my first ever venture into modern railways. I used to own two UK model shops back in the 80s. But I must say having just started in this hobby relatively recently, I’m staggered at how many in this hobby seem tightfisted, moaning, nitpicky people. If you want model railway manufacturers and distributors to survive, just pay the prices or don’t moan. I don’t believe they’re milking prices, it’s just the reality of a small market place. If you don’t allow them to make profit but just continue to constantly moan; and keep pushing retailers into giving away discounts on relatively average profit margins, the hobby will fail in terms of manufacturing support. You choose!
Shame about the Queen Adelaide coach I can only assume it didn’t meet the production threshold on preorders. Sam, time to crank up the printers.
It is a dreadful shame indeed 😢 it's actually one of my favourite preserved English coaches
Not like you are going to buy a rake of them, is it?
The furness railway K2 really deserves a model, not because of thomas and friends but because of how gorgeous the locomotive is, it’s a really nice looking locomotive and it was also a great steam engine as well. It’s criminal that it still hasn’t gotten a model
Gotta model the Furness railway somehow! 🤷🏻♂️
Great to see Oxford Rail back with a new model. Their J27 is one of my favourite locos.
Absolutely - it's looking great isn't it?
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hope they make enough to satisfy demand for these in Australia. Oxford Rail locomotives always hard to get in Australia or just the expensive DCC sound fitted versions sitting on shelves for ages.
Even worse, tonight Hornby announced they’re increasing prices as of September 1st! It’s hard to find a new Hornby model for under £200 already 😡
Following big losses by Hornby the cancellation of a small coach will not make a huge impact. They appear to be concentrating the future 'away' from 00 and into their TT120 range which is not competing with the big boys who have kept out of this area. It could be the make or break for them I fear.
Agreed. We might grizzle about Hornby, but everyone should want them to do well. I'm concerned TT might kill them off, the market must be tiny compared to oo and even n. I know some will think TT is great, and yes Sam's reviews show they're sometimes great models, but I just can't see it making any financial sense. They should be pouring in to hm7000 and retaining their 00 market share
Excellent video, Sam! I’m looking very much forward to the new J26, that NER livery is gorgeous!!
Sonic Models is on a roll!! Would love to have the umber K, but I’m preferring to get another A5, in the transitional livery this time (GCR green with LNER lettering, for those who don’t know). And the A5s in N as well?! All we need now is TT and O scale models lol
Shame about that cancelled coach, but I’m ready for the B17/5 to come out. Looks great in that apple green.❤
Take care Sam, stay weird, and cheers.
Thanks so much David - yeah the J26 is exciting isn't it? Can't wait to see what Sonic does next :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
16:28 They've also sent a message out to their 'Loyal Customers' today (Weds 14th Aug 24) saying that they'll be adjusting their prices due to rising business costs and inflation. Oh and apparently they haven't any 'major' prices changes since Jan 22.
Considering their current prices are somewhat eyewatering, I dread to think what they're going to be next month....
There were alot of stream locomotive announced this month Sam. I'm really looking forward for the LBSC K class it's such a wonderful engine, I'll be getting the Southern olive green for sure.
Cheers Jasper & Willow
haha yeah - thought you'd be pleased with all the steam! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
In other news, Mamod are closing down due to issues with their landlord. Looking at the UA-cam video of their open day there's some old school engineering going on which it would be a shame to lose. The factory looks rather untidy - someone should be able to take them over and run it more efficiently without going to China?
love to see you review the new B17. And wow Oxford rail really makes some of the best looking models don't they!
Fun little fact about the Billinton K class , the Bluebell railway wanted to purchase one for preservation, I believe 32337 however said plans fell through because most of the money at the time was going into restoring the stretch of line that became tue BlueBell .
So I hear! Such a shame about that as they're such lovely looking locos!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I wish we could get a new build in real life of the k class.
I remember a K class, probably 32337, at Brighton in the early '60s. It had outlasted most of its later mixed traffic cousins.
In the US market, Bachmann has some modern diesels coming out, like Dash 8s and 9s, while Athearn has a lot of GEVOs coming out (the ES44 and its variants, like the C4, and both the AC and DC versions).
Ooh that sounds exciting - I might have to look at those!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Bachmann’s Stanley prototype was unveiled and it looks like it has an almost entirely diecast body shell!
I am happy to see the LBSCR K class getting some love in the model railway market! Wish I had a layout to run it though.
Undoubtedly, the best news show on UA-cam. Well done! Cant get so excited about the J27 as you are because I pre-ordered mine in Jan 2020 for £86.50. In the last year I have been asked to agree to the new price of £110 and whilst this is still a very good price, four and a half years for a model not too dissimilar from the J27 is hardly "Premier League" manufacturing. Better late than never, I suppose.
looking at that LBSC mogul, the handrail knobs look so good, that I might get some as spares from Sonic models!
The problem with the Dapol A4 is that the cab is just plain wrong with the windows, and detail wise, does worse than nothing to improve upon the good old Hornby model.
I wish Oxford instead of using the Hornby style crankpins, would use Alan Gibson/Ultrascale style, with a screw from the back of the wheel, with a dedicated bearing and a nut on the outside, as it just looks so much better, allows for less slop in the coupling rods, and is still easy to work on. Hilariously, Heljan seem to be slightly better in this category
Rapido's LNER Apple Green and boiler bands, while not perfect, are much better than Hornby's unsatisfactory attempts, so congrats to them.
Thanks Always Sam!
This has been a crazy month for news, just a few hours ago heljan announced a new tooled 153/155 loco (presumably whilst you were editing this video)
That b17 does look good streamlined…
Sam. I just bought a Class 68 from Rails and the delivery was super quick. 👍(thanks largely to you and your mentioned video I think).
Another K class model is soon to be delivered around September or October.
But this one is the HO version of the Australian Victorian Railways K class 2-8-0 by SDS models.
A huge delay with this as it was originally announced in 2007 by Eureka models. The collapse of the Chinese company doing the work was the start of false starts and wasted effort.
After the success of their VR D3 4-6-0 , SDS have taken over the project and applied their experience and model shared parts to the project to get it to immenent delivery.
So many versions of number livery and driving wheel types will be available. Quite a contrast with most UK makers limited options.
I hate to say it, but Dapol is behind the curve with their smoke generator, now that Hornby is selling the micro-mist smoke generator. Of course, I'm sure Hornby has the rights to that water based device, but I think it's the shape (and the no-smell) of the future. How hard would it be to improve or modify the design to avoid the patent rights Hornby obviously has?
I'll bet Dapol's trailing truck has flanges.
You’ve just got to get the ‘personalised’ 02 shunter called ‘Sam’ 😂
Such a pity that Queen Adelaide’s Coach was cancelled, I thought it was the best looking Era 1 rolling stock model. Hopefully it hasn’t been cancelled permanently and returns at a later date
Yeah it looked fantastic doesn't it? Yeah that's true, I hadn't thought of that - there might be hope!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
13:47 that engine is named after you Sam lol ;)
haha I know!!
Now gonna lie, I gasped at 8:30. Gorgeous livery! Looks fit to be a beef eater!
Speaking of beef... do I smell Bullman 2.0?
"Somehow, Bullman has returned."
Boy do I look forward perching a Billinton K class in LBSC brown
Awesome video Sam's trains 😊Bachmann is going to be making a ho scale Sidney and the mainland diesels 😊
I'm very excited for the K Class. Arguably Billington's best design. One almost made it into preservation. It was offered to the Bluebell Railway in the 60s I believe, but due to lacking funds, it was unaffordable and thus the last example was cut up. I want the LBSC umber, but the Malachite green looks stunning as well. Shame about the L&B coach from Hornby. I was really excited to pick it up when it drops. Oh well, I guess I'll stick with my sole 3rd class coach and my old Tri-ang Rocket coaches. Also, just today, the B17/5 in BR black has just been delivered to Rails of Sheffield. It seems to be popular because on Hornby's website the LNER green one sold out already. Will you be reviewing one? I kinda prefer the un-streamlined loco though as personal preference. Thanks for the news episode, as much as the canceled coach upsets me.
Got to see the J26 working at an exhibition a couple weeks ago. It looked and moved beautifully
Ahh that's good to hear - the J27 was really good too, so of this is as good or better that's perfect!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I am probably going to buy the bachmann dcc sound+couplers class 08 blue with other color stripes on the side, finally an English shunter with dcc couplers
Matte paint on the sharp end of a model locomotive never has been, is not now, and indeed, never will become “A massively ‘premium’ feature’. The reason behind this of course is pretty simple; it’s just matte sodding paint, Sam!! :) :) It is an extremely bright idea though and one that can be achieved for very little overlay.
If any Thomas and Friends reveals any new updates for next month, like Sir Handel’s preview of his narrow gauge model, it’ll be good to include alongside Stanley’s prototype model as well shown earlier this month.
The decorated samples of the J26 look great! The J27 is a great model, with the added upgrades it is going to be fantastic!
I think so too - loved the J27 except for the slight downsides... hopefully this will be even better!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Really enjoy these videos. Heljan's pricing is frankly insane as of this morning. Class 153 with every possible feature £170 at the retailers. Class 02 £144 at the retailers? Granted they will sell a few more 153's but still!
Thanks for including (what I think) is your first piece of N gauge news in this section!
Very detailed and thorough as usual.
The Hornby TT120 class 31 and class 37 models will be very useful additions to the range. Shame about the Queen Adelaide's Coach, though - my Directors had ordered me to buy one for their tours of inspection of the Railway, but they will just have to make do with an L & M coach...First Class, of course...
K class are obviously my favorite locomotives and seeing them coming to the model form is a very awesome, hope to see a model review out of it!!
Cheers
I bought one of the Dapol Black Series when they came out. Absolute nightmare.
I ended up having 2 and they were nothing but drama. The first one leaked the smoke fluid all over my track. My track is over 80 foot and I had to clean the whole lot. Also the smoke did not work well and when it did it looked terrible. I think the steam ones from Hornby look better.
Yet again thou I will not be touching Bachmann with a barge pole. They talk their locos and all the features but you have to pay for all of them. Just ridiculous prices.
Hornby has dropped an email stating prices are going up at the end of August! So they are inviting you to place an order before they go up.... Not good
I was looking forward to that Queen's Adelaide coach it looked promising but I hope they'll plan on uncanceling it and releasing it in the next year or so
Intro to Model Railway News goes hard
Im definitely having one of those K classes. I've got my fingers crossed for a LBSCR C2X from someone. I might mention it to Accurascale at GETS if I make it there. You know what will happen though. The moment I buy a kit they'll announce one.
Yeah, I’d definitely pay more for a model with keep-alive capacitors, if it’s got a short wheelbase, such as an 0-4-0, or other small shunter. Even if it has the best pickups ever designed, it’s embarrassing to pull out of the passenger yard with a rake of coaches, only to stall out on express points there on the main line! Then you have to hear it from the yard master and the dispatcher as to why you parked your train fouling the main line, when they have a sensitive time-scheduled freight on the way with perishables! 😮
Wonderful update.The Rapido Lowmac is a fascinating wagon & looks great!
Nice LowMac. The ancient Airfix/Dapol kit is better than the Hornby one, by far. I used to have several, and, when given metal axle wheels, and a white metal load, they ran beautifully.
That Rapido one looks gorgeous, though. 👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing - don't think I've seen one of the kit ones, will google that, thanks! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
It used to come with a beautiful little model of a JCB Excavator as it's load. Dapol, cunningly split them into two separate kits. It's ancient, but I'd always prefer that model, to Hornby's toy.
Really interesting update and most of the models look as if they'll be fantastic!!
I can't pretend that I'm not becoming increasingly more worried about Hornby though... 🙏🚂
Regarding the locomotives at 13:59, the paintwork looks, based on multiple aspects of the model design, to be in a 'pre-weathered' state. A number of companies have taken this direction with their offerings, catering to the more serious model railroader, as opposed to the more 'collector' niche that wants their locomotives and rolling stock to maintain an 'as new' type of look to them. It's not a quality issue there, but rather something that's being specifically produced to look like the locomotive (or rolling stock) has actually been doing work, as opposed to having a glossy paint finish that takes on a toy like appearance.
Guess we know which class 02 Sam is getting!
hahahaha!
I can't wait for the Hornby b17 Sam, I'll be getting the LNER green version for sure.
Cheers Jasper & Willow
Awesome!! Fingers crossed they're good quality!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
This was last month but locomotion models are doing a black 5 ‘Eric Tracey’ don’t know if you have heard about this!
Sam, you totally should buy one of the those Heljan 02’s. One literally has your name on it!
You should do an 02, they're very cute looking cos they're so stubby. Out of all of these though, Im quite interested in the Mail coach the most. Dont get many new related models or many RES era models, its a niche area I guess but as somebody who does 80s/90s freight & mail-train modelling its welcome. Few new wagons wouldn't have gone amiss, but I'll take it. The railfreight 08 is cool too but I have an old hornby one and cant afford one that price, so I'll stick with it.
Great Video Sam! I’m quite excited to get that K Class for Double Headers with my E2!
It’s always been one of my favorite locos and to finally see it get a Ready To Run model is excellent!
i'd love to see reviews on all of these! especially the Black Label A4 (all of the features on it reminds me of broadway limited imports) and the K class!
since you said forgotten engines not mention Bachmann recently showed the first example of their Stanley model from Thomas & friends🙂
Ahh did they? Will look this up thank you! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
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To add from across the pond, Bachmann’s midyear announcements were pretty good for us! I’m excited for the new releases. Hopefully they don’t take years to arrive…
Not sure if anyone has said yet but Heljan have also just announced the class 153 + 155 in OO!
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For anyone that thinks ‘The hobby is dying’
hmm, think again
haha absolutely - the hobby is changing!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains after watching this video a bit further, especially when you start talking about the bachmann class 08/09, im wondering for how much longer i will be able to afford proper models as a 14 year old without an income (not yet)…
@@VauxhallRailfan eBay is your friend mate! Triang, Lima, and Wrenn are always great; Mainline’s old splitchassis locos still have great detail and replacement axel inserts are available. Takes a bit to figure out how to identify a model’s condition, but, once you get the hang of it, there’s many more options for those of us on a budget.
I say that of course assuming you don’t already eBay-hunt; you very well could do, so apologies if you already know this. 😂
The hobby isn't dying, but Hornby might be... not that it'll be much of a loss apart from starter sets.
@@Eric_Hunt194 I agree with this. I think it's what they need to get back to doing. Decent, Affordable trainsets with curated accessory packs to go with them... and remodel the playtrains brand so it runs (and comes with) standard 00 Gauge track....
Some extra Model Railway News for the modern image scene today was Heljan announcing a OO class 153 & 155, to go along with their O gauge 153 which now has pre-production sample images.
Damn, shame about the Queen Adelaide saloon getting cancelled; that was the only Hornby release I was interested in. At least the K Class looks promising, and I’ve been considering getting a Sonic Models A5 for a while so the re-release looks promising. I can’t wait for the Locomotion Models J69 either.
Really pleased about the LBSCR K class - one of the best proportioned steam locos ever, in my opinion.
I did that calculation on the Dapol A4, Hornby Dublo A4 £320, decent sound decoder for A4 £120 (not HM7000), so the Dapol at £399 is a steal.
The Black Lable A4 going for £399 is quite comparable to what you pay for any new Märklin/Trix model, as well as some other european manufacturers these days. You brits have had it easy with fairly low price ranges for a long time. 😉
You obviously have to review the 02 shunter "SAM".
Speaking of Bachmann 08s, they also announced Sidney and one of the mainland shunters for their Thomas range.
Can't wait for the Sonic K Class.
LNER BR black indeed has a nice black livery! Of course its much better then the old ones, im glad they've announced alot of engines and diesel for this year 2024 😄
I have been wanting a K class for soooooo long. Just waiting for NER X1 now
I am SO excited by the LBSCR K Class!! I cannot wait for that one!! Only downside for me is that it is an exclusive, and I live in Canada meaning I’ll have to pay international shipping instead of using one of my local retailers that stocks British locos.
I’m also glad to see the J26 coming along, as well as the B17, and the second batch of A5s.
I was shocked by the price of the 08 though. I think I’ll try and find a pre owned one…
I also don’t think the Dapol A4 is reasonably priced. You were comparing it to the Dublo model, which in of its self is very over priced…
The Oxford j26 looks great for the price which is something this hobby really needs. Seen the new Bachmann items at the Battlefield line model show weekend just gone. Look good the 08 but pricey
I just saw photos of Heljan’s updated class O2 Tango. It looks better visually with the covered up axles and much better handrails. But I don’t know if the quality has improved.
Will you be reviewing the OR J26? That NER lined version has my interest 👀
I would like to see you take a look at a Dapol Black Label A4 to show what a premium model of a UK steam engine is like. How does it compare to Broadway Limited?
I'd like to see you get one of the EFE mail cars too, as well as the 'Sam' Heljian 02
Since Hornby has decided not to make the Queen Adeliade coach now, I think you should make a 3D printed version!
Hornby have just announced their prices are increasing from 1st September, can’t wait for that 🔫
Dapol announcing all of their features for 399 quid while me screaming "I JUST WANT A MODEL THAT RUNS!!!!"
I saw LBSCR K class in the thumbnail and i imidedittly clicked
Don’t forget comparing the Dapol loco with the hornby steam generator locos too all of the same features apart from the lights for over £100 less at the retailers with synchronised smoke too i love Dapol and their locos and may try this but for that price tag it would have to be near perfect love the news as always!
Rails' new website wasn't mentioned, perhaps that'll get a mention next month?
The 2016 Black Labels were lovely models let down by nasty manufacturing issues. If you got lucky and got a good model, they were superb. They did have the visible wires though.
Really good to see the LBSC K class; ‘always thought their omission in RTR left a bit of gap in the Southern goods market.
Class 37 for TT-120 might prove a pivotal moment for the scale given what has gone before. I can foresee a significant interest for folk who may prefer other scales for both running and exhibition trying this out for all sorts of scenarios.? And everyone likes a nice 37.!
I like the new Stream-Lines B17 😉🚂🚂🚂
Annoyingly I never gave Oxford rail much thought on the back of the Radial tank and early Dean goods having problems. Now I realise they really do offer quality models at affordable prices, maybe I’ll buy the J26 or a later Dean goods.
I have never owned a model railway, track, tender etc. But love all things scale and despite never owning, have always had an interest in them.
I don't have room for OO. So Sam...could you give use some insight in the tiny scales like N, Z, ZZ and T gauge?
Please review the Heljan Class 02. I'm hoping to get one myself, and the same goes for the GCR '9N' tank engine.
Those A4s look fire
Yes please review the heljan class 02😊
The fact is though, the black label A4 has been released before, like 8-10 years ago. So that price seem extortionate. I think £300, still being too much is a little better, but £399
I’m sorry, but £364 for a DIESEL SHUNTER is insane. The 08 isn’t even that big either. Now, I get that it is a new tooling and it has tons of features, but it costs MORE than the Hornby Dublo A4, and the A3, and I though those were overpriced for what you get! (They still are very overpriced). But great video as always Sam, and I really like the B17/5 coming soon!
Great model railway news Sam! We all can't wait for those arrivals :)
Thank you! :D
A suggestion for a different review: the various makes and types of track available now, including the Legacy and Peco bullhead. (Hint: if you do this, check the gauging on the Peco bullhead points.)
Sam - please fix that wonky yellow drawer.
haha unfortunately it's overloaded and won't stay straight!!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Just a thought, I am wondering if Hornby should cut their losses and fully concentrate on TT. Especially as a lot of other manufacturers seem to be nailing "OO" pretty well.
Hi Sam, Nice roundup , And a good lot in the pipeline 😊, ( Peco got a new lot of TT track in stock) All the best Brian 😁
I can Martini (any time, any place , any where) on my layout with my plastic ice cream spoon uncoupler to get those tension locks up for free!
hahaha exactly!
Very excited about the Rails/Sonic K Class. I'm an LMS man through and through, so why do I have a fascination with Southern locos? Which do I buy: LBSCR umber or Southern Maunsell green. Choices, choices...
I just got an email from hornby saying they are going to be adjusting their prices once again. Hornby is DONE!!!
I wonder if Hornby will produce other versions of the B17/5 - i.e. LNER black and the short lived BR apple green.
With all these prices, it could be a good idea to make a video talking about older locomotives/rolling stock you recommend. Is there anything that you would recommend Sam?