Hi Sam. It's not the flywheel that's the problem causing no slow running on these 45 chassis, but they are far too high geared. If you wind the controller fully up you will see what I mean.
Yes you are right about that too - but they're not overly quick - you would see better torque at slow speeds without the flywheels, but I'm glad it has them! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I must admit before i have built my track layout the Diesels are far becoming my favourites, This class 45 looks stunning in your video, thank you for your continued enthusiasm for all model railway matters, and for keeping us all up to date with the latest info, Colin.
Ya know, I just thought of something. I think the reason I enjoy these reviews is cause you're just such a down to earth dude. There is a bit of professionalism, but not enough to get in the way of having fun. Keep up the good work and keep bein awesome Sam!
Generally the Class 45's all ran with blue roofs, but a few classes of loco's based at Toton went through some "customisation" as did a few loco's based at Stratford depot. Stratford got a reputation for painting a few Class 47's with silver/grey roofs and large logo's and one class 47 carried a large Union Jack I seem to recall. For some reason this was the only class 45 to get the grey roof and the stripes down the side that were reminiscent of the stripes painted on them when they carried a green livery. I saw this loco a few times on services around Leicester and in my spotting days classed them all about a year before they all sadly got withdrawn.
These are excellent value for second hand models. I picked up a similar Bachmann class 40 in blue for only 120AUD (61.72GBP) last year. As to the white roof, certain BR depots painted variations of BR blue, such as Finsbury Park painting white windows on their Deltics, Stratford painting grey or white roofs, and many others adding stripes, window surrounds etc. in white to make several variations of non standard BR blue.
Hi Sam just bought a class 45 br blue ,I think it's one of the older ones not sure as this model has 4 pony wheel bogies .I paid £38 for this model runs great when you get all the 16 wheels on the track ,mine pulls 4 br coaches no problem .as you said bit big , optimistic about buying one but I'm glad I did .this locomotive has a wonderful history to it as well .
One thing that I notice is the lack of air tanks slung underneath the battery boxes. These were a feature of the Class 45s and 46s in the 1970s and 1980s. I have a number of "Peaks" in OO gauge from Mainline, Replica Railways and Bachmann, and they all have the air tanks present.
I have a class 44 - (44008 - 'Penyghent') - related to your Class 45. A beast of a model. I liked the fact that the 44's were named which I think gave them additional charm. .. Also could not resist buying it as I have climbed the peak (The mountain not the loco...) .. And as you say still look rather good today.
4.25 If you like 'gigantic' you could try Heljan's 0 gauge version. 475 mm over buffers, weighs 4 kg, and don't worry about rice puddings, this thing can pull the skin off St Paul's Cathedral. Tower Models of Blackpool still have a few left if you're interested.
There’s a couple of ‘Peaks’ near me. I’ve always called them the ‘pug class 40’ because they’re basically a snub-nose version of the old class 40 ‘Whistlers’ 😆👍
Hi Sam, great review, I’ve just started to look at this loco due to a video I watched recently, I do hope Bachmann retool and produce a new model or Accurascale produce one that will blow us away as they have done with the models they produce generally.
The class 45 diesel is well done by Bachmann.and yes, even this engine does have directional lights..and a NEM shaft for the coupling of your choice. I did use MÄRKLIN short couplings, no problems yet.Many greetings from Germany.The buffers are movable, that makes it easy to couple buffer to buffer.
Hi Sam since I last watched this I bought a Bachmann class 44 and 46 and a Mainline class 45, it has a split head box. Enjoyed seeing this again my modern 44 and 46 have lights so that's good. I paid $235NZ for the Bachmanns which is about £117 each. They are heavy and not bad on the old crawl. Anyway keep up the good work as usual
Hi Sam. I think the 45 is a very reasonable model. Other than for a loco that is designed as a shunter, I am not that bothered if it can't move at slower than walking pace. I just don't like their top speed to imply that they are rocket powered, a problem that lots of 0-4-0 and 0-6-0 loco models used to have, and some still do. Lets face it, the 08 was geared for a top speed of 15 mph, or later 20 to 25 mph. I prefer locos to be smooth runners, which the twin flywheels ensure. As far as pulling power is concerned, whish full sized loco can pull 30+ coaches and how many home model railways in "00" have room to have 12+ coach length trains. An 08 could pull in excess of 1,000 tons, but only at a slow speed. It was geared for power, not speed. I have noticed that the price of modern coaches is creeping up on the £100 mark. Much too much in my opinion, when you can get cheaper locos. Oh well, rant over. Regards, Alan.
Thanks a lot Alan - yes that's true actually, and this certainly isn't a shunter. Thanks a lot for the info - I agree, the price of coaches is getting a bit silly! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Blimey - impressed to hear it still works, you must have looked after it well! I don't have much SNCF - though I'd love to do a session! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I think this Class 45 deserves a B! :) I love the details around the model, especially the separately fitted parts such as the windscreen wipers! I also love the shade of blue contrasting with the yellow and the white roof. I also love the fact that this diesel has 16 wheels in total and that's quite a lot of wheels for a diesel. I wish more of the wheels would pick up power since there's a lot of wheels on this loco but still, it's an amazing model! :D
The British Diesels that come into my mind are usually Class 08s, 37s, 60s and 66s. They are the most prominent ones I first think of when I hear think of British Diesels.
Used to be loads on midland main line , used to see a lot at sheffield then about 1980 ish they started turning up on coal trains that ran from wath on the woodhead route past my house to barrow colliery , never saw a named example on the passanger trains but loads on the coal trains , The manchester regiment was one notable because i had the main line model at the time, The backman looks a huge improvement on the mainline model with it's can motor and fly wheels, The mainline model had a pancake motor with a train of cogs that took drive to three wheel sets on one bogey , it was an abomination and needed cleaning a lot, i nearly keeled over when you said £ 69 but i didnt realise it was a much better chassis.
Hi Sam. Not particularly a fan of diesels, but I did enjoy this video. I like the idea of asking your viewers to spot the odd-man-out during the running at the end of the videos, though it doesn't seem that anyone adds their answer to their comments. For newbies like me, I would appreciate you announcing the answer before you sign off.
That's fair Paul - and one or two people do join in so I only give away answers in the comments, so people don't cheat - it was an electric! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I have one of the Mainline ones, they're also a big favorite of mine due to their short snouts and very funky proportions. Unfortunately, mine inexplicably quit, though for my purposes, it still looks right.
This is my dad’s FAVOURITE diesel. We are looking at getting the Heljan peak. We want to number it 45110 Medusa. This is because he saw this on his birthday at Nottingham spotting. 1988 - last year of the peaks
my first video of yours, sam - I have to say, train nerds like yourself are really pulling me into the... train nerd world! instant subscribe, wonderful video!
Hi Sam, I have this loco to, and it’s great, I love the colour as it’s not strictly BR Blue, and with the Roof colour along with the matching Line at the base, just makes it look ever better, pulling BR Blue/Grey coaches like you had, just brings back memory’s of back in the day. Great Blog as always Sam and Thumbs Up 👍 for this Loco. Tip on Heljan, it’s a Danish company, so you don’t sound the “J” so announce it like “Hel ‘e’ an” exchange the J for an E, so to speak, don’t worry, I have always said it like you did for years, till I contacted them recently for some extra Buffers that had broken off my own Heljan, and they corrected me on it. constructive criticism nothing personal my friend. Great Review 👍🔔
Hi Sam great review of the Bachmann class 45- and yes they were faults both major and minor with the initial examples - BUT they are a vast improvement on the old the Mainline/replica offerings but the latest Bachmann 45,s are far better still , and I really cant wait to see the Heljan model as the Hype will have us all believe they are going to be awesome !!- I had the real privilege of driving these magnificent beast,s in anger on the main line and they really were a damn good loco- they would pull anything anywhere and covered some vast mileage,s in the process - it was a sad day indeed when they were all withdrawn ! 😢😢😢
Thanks very much Tony - oh for sure, no doubt a huge improvement over the Mainline models! I'd like to see Bachmann's latest one! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Sam, those "push me, pull me" British Diesels often bothered this Yank... But that one looks handsome! Brutish as well. The mechanism resembles the premium drive that Bachmann uses in the Spectrum Line here in the Colonies. Good Motor! Carmine ✈🚂🚙
That was a bit balky at slow speed... Here's a short video I made several years ago, showing how Bachmann's American counterparts can crawl. 😉 ua-cam.com/video/upkBhq6MdRA/v-deo.html
You know, Sam, the acid test for ranking is if the engine above your rank you actually like better and the ones below what you are ranking you don't like as much it's a good review on the other hand if the statement above isn't true then you need to have a rethink. If you got this train for 60 pounds then you did really well. I like this diesel, but, it is 2020 and there is no excuse to not have running lights. For me, lights really bring a train to life. The crewman in the cab is brilliant. I wish more models had that.
That's true in a way Ray - but liking a model doesn't necessarily make it better than others! For example I prefer this to the Hatton's class 66, even though the 66 was hands down the best of the two models! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains If by impressive, you mean noisy and huge, yes- would recommend going to G&WR - got the oldest GWR seamie in service the 2nd longest tunnel on a heritage railway, good value model shops and easy access to cheltenham race course. if you go can you do a video plz
some more info - in 1987 the 45 in real lifehad a sulzer 12cyl engine, weighs 138 tonnes with a brake force of 63 tonnes power control epuip - Crompton Prkinson 6 CP C172 A1 Traction motors. route avilability of 7 all dual trai braks 790 gallons fuel capacity and fiited with an isolated boiler allocated Tl 19, the 45/1 is the same except it weighs 135 tonnes route availability of 6 and train heat electric alternator brush bl 100-30 mk 2. ETH index 66 al headlight fitted - what is the number of yours as some are named
Cool model Sam! Eleven preserved examples is healthy indeed! There is a twelfth example that hasn’t been restored and could be scrapped but I heard the engine is getting lucky so hopefully someone wants to buy it and restore it!
Yay! A blue themed running session! :D Although I do prefer the blue themed locomotives to be steam but still, they all look stunning when running together! :)
I had one of those when it was new 15 years ago or so, they were really good for that time. I fitted directional lighting to mine, its easy enough to do but didn't bother with cab lights, those are often overdone. Although I must say mine was supplied with a lovely pair of etched brass nameplates.
I sent one of these to a mate in the States, and he did a Kayde mod to it so he can run it. He sent me a pic of it next to his EMD DDA40X, and even though they're both OO/HO, that big ol Yank Tank engine dwarfed the 45 haha
After a bit of thought, I reckon my Kernow Models gold class 31 ( Hornby ) is my favourite diesel. Much harder to choose a favourite Steamer - they are all wonderful!
you say how it's a modern loco despite the box but people do forget that 00 gauge model railways have changed very little over 20 years. The Hornby class 31 & 50 for example have been around for about 15 or so years & haven't been updated at all (even though hornby command a god awful price on them because hornby). In the realms of 16mm live steam, there have been more dramatic changes & updates in that time. Smaller prototypes can be mass produced now as live steam models, Laser cutting & 3D printing have revolutionised kit & scratch building & control of trains has evolved as mass market radio control systems evolve yet 00 railways only seem to get more expensive. Honestly, I'd take the money that I could spend on a bachmann bird cage & buy a 16mm kit of a Ffestiniog coach. Virtually the same price
Yes that's true - we've seen some great models over the last 20 years - though modern locos have changed a lot in my opinion - especially with the likes of the Hatton's 66! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Yeah, they are a heavy beastie Sam. My own is from the same year 2004 for your loco records. I have got the 1CoCo1 45 Peak The Royal Artilleryman BR D67 B32-675. The roof is actually listed as Off White in my catalogue.
@@SamsTrains Yes Sam, the old-styled Bachmann boxes were either miscommunicated between Company and the Printers, so the contents were not always described very well. Especially noticeable were the box photographs on the inner slip card. These rarely showed a loco from the same time period or with the same detailing. At least Hornby used a photo of the loco on the box after illustrators stopped painting the box designs, and is almost a lost art form. This brings us, bang right up to date with the recent announcement from Hornby, about the possible production (in two sizes) of this years catalogue cover artwork as a limited Centenary poster. This shade of BLUE used on this version of 45s and other locos was the best. I personally preferred it to the standard blue they decided to keep. The colourists out there that love art will know, that on the colour chart, blue and yellow are complementary to each other. I always thought these two shades worked well together overall.
With the roof fan that looks like it hasn't been fitted properly; it just looks like the gap on the other side has been filled in by the paint that they used to spray the roof after installation. Run a hobby/craft knife around the edge starting on the side where there is a slight gap. It should scrape the paint out of the gap and leave a clean line all the way round the Fan cover. :)
I used to take my 11 year old son along to train fairs and send him to buy the models and ask for a discount. Worked most of the time. :-) He's a Royal Marine now. Might still be able to get a discount. lol
I did a sponsored walk for school. I did 5.06 miles and every one was walking back to the school. It was meant to Finish at 3 but it actually finished at 2. I wanted to finish it. I was wearing my metallica hoodie because I wanted to finish it for cliff burton (former bassist. Died in 1986 in a bus crash). I was gutted when I found out I couldn’t finish. I have just had a 2 hour nap to ease off my headache and I am very 😓
I’ve never heard of a Class 45, until I saw the review of this. However it looks very similar to a Class 47, or something like that. Luckily not the same as the Class 52 Westerns, which are my favourite Diesel engines, but as I am from Derbyshire, I am more on the boundary on the Midlands area of the LMS, with the former MR and LNWR Companies too, and I love the Class 37 as another favourite Diesel engine.
Interesting figures you gave. Seems Bachmann changed the loco's innards at some point. I've got a Bachmann Class 46 which I think must be older than your 45 as mine's windows are poorer (a separate insert). I got it secondhand really cheap (I think £34) cos of a fault which happily for me was easy to fix. Mechanically it seems identical to yours, but it weighs more (637g) and it's drawbar pull is higher too at 125gf (1.225N). But that was at motor stall - it doesn't wheelslip so I'd never dare overload it out on the road. It does have very good slow speed control, though I am using a PWM feedback controller. Everything works pretty good with one of those.
Mine is the 3801 Steam Engine but i have a soft spot for the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman :). I have the anniversary gold plated Hornby model of the Mallard 75th anniversary edition.
Although marketed as a 45/1 the body moulding is clearly a 45/0 with the boiler detail on the roof at the #2 end, it is also lacking the air brake tanks under the battery boxes, saying all that, it was still an excellent model in its day and can be brought up to modern standards with a little bit of work.
@@SamsTrains i have the advantage of being a lot older, I can remember the 45s and 46s being in service and therefore more aware of the differences, it was more for information than anything else and I do enjoy your channel which is the only railway channel I subscribe too.
Not the hugest fan of BR Blue diesels. They look too plain, but this Peak? Well I'll be damned. White/Gray roof and red buffer beams REALLY do look stunning, wish there was more of this interesting color combination
Not read all the comments, but Stratford TMD sent all their home locos out with silver roofs. So maybe this loco was allocated to Stratford at some point?
This livery of the class 45 really is beautiful, the most attractive one this engine carried in my eyes. I do own Mainline examples in green and BR blue. But I think the white roof and stripe (or is it light grey?) really makes a difference. The detailing for me is not decisive. What is top notch today probably is outdated tomorrow. The Mainline locos were pretty good in their day but compared with today's products they are rather outdated. But still I could not care less. As long as they represent the prototype reasonably well, I am happy enough. The same with the lights: If they do not work, so be it.
Yeah I agree - I absolutely love this one! That's true about the mainlines - they still can look good with a bit of weathering in my opinion! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hey Sam when you run out of OO/HO Thomas to review you should get some n-scale track and make a narrow gauge part to your layout and review the narrow gauge Bachmann Thomas engines
A very interesting review Sam, as I have two Bachmann Class 45's in my collection, and I have always found them smooth running and reliable locos...Oh yes, I paid a lot less than £60 for each of them as well!!...Bob
@@SamsTrains hi Sam, they use a very different body, it's smaller in height as it can be seen that the nose on easlch end is lower, but I do think it's the same height. It only has one set of drivng bogies with oy a small motor thst requires traction tyres. However the grill where the fan is smells of a diesel loco as it goes round, I don't think that's intended but its decent. However the motor sadley burnt out and it hasn't ran in almost 3 years.
It was a great leap forward from the old mainline one.I noticed,this being an early one,of the batch its lacking its bonnet seam. Something Bachmann addressed quickly,as it makes the face rather slab like.Think its possible to etch a seam line on, using the bonnet side grills as a marker, or some even draw one on!
I like how you say £69 is cheap. And as little as 60 quid is crazy stuff. I remember in about 2007 I'd have paid around 40 for something like that. I remember things like the Hornby super detail class 50,60 etc being as little as £55. Crazy how prices have shot up in the last 10 to 15 years. I only watch videos now as I cant afford to buy anything new.
Very interesting review. I actually have one of these myself (Though mine's a class 46); the driver in the cab is a very nice touch. Almost makes me wonder why they don't do that sort of thing more often. I know you don't normally do Irish Model reviews but I would be intrigued to see what your thoughts are on some of the Irish diesels in the Murphy models range if you ever decided to.
Thanks for this Sam! I really like the 45. It has a classic British shape but without the overly large ends of a 37 or 40. Give me any of these over the modern stock with the corrugated tin sides. I have two Mainlines and a newish Bachmann, the latter is very fine indeed. I'm looking forward to the Heljian release later this year. I know the quality of Heljian is not so great, but the detail should be superb - just need to handle it with kid gloves. I've got some decent sound chips ready to fit, the sound of those slow revving Sulzer engines - mmmmmm!
Thank you! Yeah absolutely - I love the shape too, a real classic! How are the mainlines? They don't use the same bodies as these do they?! Hoping the Heljan ones will be good - fingers crossed! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains No the bodies are different - didn't Bachmann acquire the Mainline tooling? The buffer beams are on the body and not the bogies, something they have been criticised for a lot. The mechanism is very basic too with power driving just two axles on one bogie. The Bachmann is streets ahead although the Mainlines are over 35 years old! I'm rather surprised Hornby have never done one, it was after all a very important loco on the Midland and cross country routes and I think even ventured on to the West Coast and ER at times.
Well Sam. Lovely loco and you have a bargain there. It s hard to beat bachmanns diesels. I have a bachmanns class 37 and it couldn't run any smoother. Lights matter to me but I wouldn't be turned off buying a loco with none. Good luck with it Basil Ireland.
I have its sister class the class 46, an even older (limited, wooden boxed aka "Ixion") release. Almost identical mechanism, a little less on the details, but better paint-job AND a working light, it coast me 58 GBP.
I have seen these for sale second hand as well and have been tempted to buy one. Regarding the no lights situation Train Tech could help with a lighting kit for this plus they have interesting lighting kits and sound kits for users of non DCC trains both steam and diesel.
it doesn't defeat the purpose of them though. they're easily swap-able is the main point even if it does require getting a less usual cranked couplings but NEM pockets don't tend to all come at the exact same height even though they should.
They are easily swappable, but you'd need to swap them with similarly stepped couplings, otherwise the height would be wrong!! This is very inconvenient, and by definition, does defeat the object of having a 'standard'! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains it's not much of a standard to start with, even two different pieces of stock from the same manufacturer can have different height pockets.
Nice one Sam that looks great My dad saw every peak locomotive and that is quite an achievement as there are 3 classes of them I have an old mainline one and while it is old it runs very good I like the livery you have I might try to get one
In real life this loco never carried this livery, Class 45 122 i think it was actually did. This has no lights but you can get the lights for it off someone on ebay. I have installed sound and lights on one of my TMC version of it. It can be seen on my channel.
Hi Sam, Interesting video. Bachmann would have reused the old "Mainline" body shell hence it's relative crudity although it was very good for it's time (the late 1970's). Even the original "Ringfield" mechanism gave Hornby a run for their money. No I wouldn't have expected lighting prior to 2000. Cheers; David.
I have a Replica Railways Peak which used the old Mainline body and I also have a 1st gen. Bachmann Peak and they are not based off the same body. It was retooled.
Yeah and a br class 35 diesel name D7101 or Bear came with D199 on a trial run with the limited. D199 broke down with a train of oil tankers and complained for a fitter but a signalmen threat him with his tin opener. Bear stayed on sodor. And Spamcan was sent away in disgrace for be nasty and rude.
Quite a handsome loco. I really do like this style of diesel. It looks very sleek sliding along. Also let's just settle on light grey for the paint haha
The 45 is missing it's seam line on the nose ends, a big fail from bachmann. It's very noticeable if you compare it with the real thing. Bachmann changed it on later models. Nice video
This is probably one of the biggest British Railway diesels you've ever owned! I never seen any British Railway diesel with a total of 16 wheels. Usually I see them with 8 or 12. But not 16!
"Details that count" that will be a phrase aimed at the rivet counters out there.
Colin.
haha of course - but like I said, it doesn't actually make sense! ;D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Definitely my favorite diesel (in real life). In the 60's, living in Bristol saw so many heading north, they were monsters !
Great to hear that Geoffry - I think it's mine too! :D
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by far the finest loco BR EVER operated ,they were "jack-of-all-trades "and certainly master of the lot !!
I love watching these reviews and especially the experiments you do! It really inspired me to get back into model railroading
Thanks so much - that's really lovely to hear! :D
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Hi Sam. It's not the flywheel that's the problem causing no slow running on these 45 chassis, but they are far too high geared. If you wind the controller fully up you will see what I mean.
Yes you are right about that too - but they're not overly quick - you would see better torque at slow speeds without the flywheels, but I'm glad it has them! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
That thing is ALL WHEELS. I didn't know any diesels had unpowered wheels. I learn something new with every video.
haha yeah!! I think the real thing had fewer unpowered wheels than this model does though!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I must admit before i have built my track layout the Diesels are far becoming my favourites, This class 45 looks stunning in your video, thank you for your continued enthusiasm for all model railway matters, and for keeping us all up to date with the latest info, Colin.
Great to hear that Colin - these are fab aren't they?! It's a pleasure mate, thanks very much!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Ya know, I just thought of something. I think the reason I enjoy these reviews is cause you're just such a down to earth dude. There is a bit of professionalism, but not enough to get in the way of having fun. Keep up the good work and keep bein awesome Sam!
Thanks so much - that's really kind of you to say! :3
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
For the size of this channel, the quality of these videos are ASTONISHING. Great job Sam!
You're very kind mate, thank you! :D
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Generally the Class 45's all ran with blue roofs, but a few classes of loco's based at Toton went through some "customisation" as did a few loco's based at Stratford depot. Stratford got a reputation for painting a few Class 47's with silver/grey roofs and large logo's and one class 47 carried a large Union Jack I seem to recall. For some reason this was the only class 45 to get the grey roof and the stripes down the side that were reminiscent of the stripes painted on them when they carried a green livery. I saw this loco a few times on services around Leicester and in my spotting days classed them all about a year before they all sadly got withdrawn.
These are excellent value for second hand models. I picked up a similar Bachmann class 40 in blue for only 120AUD (61.72GBP) last year. As to the white roof, certain BR depots painted variations of BR blue, such as Finsbury Park painting white windows on their Deltics, Stratford painting grey or white roofs, and many others adding stripes, window surrounds etc. in white to make several variations of non standard BR blue.
Yeah I agree - I'm a big fan of these!!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I’ve had one of these for years and it’s always been a great runner
Glad to hear that - they really are terrific runners! :D
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Another great review. My 40 year old Mainline one 45 044 has never been out of the box
Thanks a lot Peter - blimey, that might be worth something then! :O
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Peaks are my favourite locos! I owe my love for trains to them, it was a book on peaks that got me interested as a kid. Cheers for the review Sam!
Great to hear that - I absolutely love them too! Glad you liked it mate,
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi Sam just bought a class 45 br blue ,I think it's one of the older ones not sure as this model has 4 pony wheel bogies .I paid £38 for this model runs great when you get all the 16 wheels on the track ,mine pulls 4 br coaches no problem .as you said bit big , optimistic about buying one but I'm glad I did .this locomotive has a wonderful history to it as well .
My favorites British diesel locomotives is the class 47. But I do like the class 08 shunter.
Ooh good choice - the 47s are awesome for sure! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Oh, i saw the Class 66, one of MY Favorite British Diesels
Ahh good choice - they are fantastic machines! :D
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Nice choice
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One thing that I notice is the lack of air tanks slung underneath the battery boxes. These were a feature of the Class 45s and 46s in the 1970s and 1980s.
I have a number of "Peaks" in OO gauge from Mainline, Replica Railways and Bachmann, and they all have the air tanks present.
Quite a beautiful and obscure diesel. Almost like a shortened Class 40. I love it.
Thanks a lot Tomas - yes very similar to the class 40! :D
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I have a class 44 - (44008 - 'Penyghent') - related to your Class 45.
A beast of a model. I liked the fact that the 44's were named which I think gave them additional charm.
.. Also could not resist buying it as I have climbed the peak (The mountain not the loco...) .. And as you say still look rather good today.
Very nice Kevin - is it much different to this? haha that sounds like a good excuse to me! ;D
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i have a bachmann class 44 about the same age, runs great and looks good. nice video
Great to hear that - they're wonderful runners aren't they?!
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Awesome review as always
Thank you! I'll try to do more soon! :D
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4.25 If you like 'gigantic' you could try Heljan's 0 gauge version. 475 mm over buffers, weighs 4 kg, and don't worry about rice puddings, this thing can pull the skin off St Paul's Cathedral. Tower Models of Blackpool still have a few left if you're interested.
There’s a couple of ‘Peaks’ near me.
I’ve always called them the ‘pug class 40’ because they’re basically a snub-nose version of the old class 40 ‘Whistlers’ 😆👍
Oh very nice - haha yeah they do look that way actually! ;D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Sam, great review, I’ve just started to look at this loco due to a video I watched recently, I do hope Bachmann retool and produce a new model or Accurascale produce one that will blow us away as they have done with the models they produce generally.
The class 45 diesel is well done by Bachmann.and yes, even this engine does have directional lights..and a NEM shaft for the coupling of your choice. I did use MÄRKLIN short couplings, no problems yet.Many greetings from Germany.The buffers are movable, that makes it easy to couple buffer to buffer.
Thanks a lot for the comment - I'll have to try those couplings! :O
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Alternative: short couplings by FLEISCHMANN and ROCO
Hi Sam since I last watched this I bought a Bachmann class 44 and 46 and a Mainline class 45, it has a split head box. Enjoyed seeing this again my modern 44 and 46 have lights so that's good. I paid $235NZ for the Bachmanns which is about £117 each. They are heavy and not bad on the old crawl. Anyway keep up the good work as usual
That's awesome Guy, thanks for sharing! That price sounds pretty reasonable for where you are!
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I’ve now got the sound of excessively loud fans in my head in Summerseat tunnel at an ELR Sulzer Diesel Gala
haha!! xD
Hey Sam - have you considered reviewing the class 17 Clayton diesel? I’d love to hear your opinion on it
I would like to try that - thanks for the suggestion! :D
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Do the one in Ribble Cement
Good idea I saw one in the hattons section on the model rail magazine
Sam, I’d like to point out that the Hornby pen is missing from the ranks! Besides that, great video.
haha - I've moved it into a specialised pen ranking ;)
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Hi Sam. I think the 45 is a very reasonable model. Other than for a loco that is designed as a shunter, I am not that bothered if it can't move at slower than walking pace. I just don't like their top speed to imply that they are rocket powered, a problem that lots of 0-4-0 and 0-6-0 loco models used to have, and some still do. Lets face it, the 08 was geared for a top speed of 15 mph, or later 20 to 25 mph. I prefer locos to be smooth runners, which the twin flywheels ensure. As far as pulling power is concerned, whish full sized loco can pull 30+ coaches and how many home model railways in "00" have room to have 12+ coach length trains. An 08 could pull in excess of 1,000 tons, but only at a slow speed. It was geared for power, not speed. I have noticed that the price of modern coaches is creeping up on the £100 mark. Much too much in my opinion, when you can get cheaper locos. Oh well, rant over. Regards, Alan.
Thanks a lot Alan - yes that's true actually, and this certainly isn't a shunter. Thanks a lot for the info - I agree, the price of coaches is getting a bit silly!
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I have a mainline Class 45 - 45 039 The Manchester Regiment. A really old model, as TMR was withdrawn in 1980... Still works, even on Hornby power.
By the way, how much SNCF stuff do you have? If you have quite a bit, a SNCF running day might be a good idea....
Blimey - impressed to hear it still works, you must have looked after it well! I don't have much SNCF - though I'd love to do a session! :D
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I started the hobby because I wanted to play with steam trains 🚂 but I’m starting to like Diesel locomotives more and more! Great video Sam!
haha great to hear that - I'm liking them more these days too! :D
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I think this Class 45 deserves a B! :)
I love the details around the model, especially the separately fitted parts such as the windscreen wipers! I also love the shade of blue contrasting with the yellow and the white roof. I also love the fact that this diesel has 16 wheels in total and that's quite a lot of wheels for a diesel. I wish more of the wheels would pick up power since there's a lot of wheels on this loco but still, it's an amazing model! :D
Good score there - yes so do I! :D
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The British Diesels that come into my mind are usually Class 08s, 37s, 60s and 66s. They are the most prominent ones I first think of when I hear think of British Diesels.
Yeah that's fair to say - those are definitely classics! :D
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Used to be loads on midland main line , used to see a lot at sheffield then about 1980 ish they started turning up on coal trains that ran from wath on the woodhead route past my house to barrow colliery , never saw a named example on the passanger trains but loads on the coal trains ,
The manchester regiment was one notable because i had the main line model at the time,
The backman looks a huge improvement on the mainline model with it's can motor and fly wheels,
The mainline model had a pancake motor with a train of cogs that took drive to three wheel sets on one bogey , it was an abomination and needed cleaning a lot, i nearly keeled over when you said £ 69 but i didnt realise it was a much better chassis.
So I've heard Mick - I'd love to see a real one some time! Duly noted, thanks for the info
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Hi Sam. Not particularly a fan of diesels, but I did enjoy this video. I like the idea of asking your viewers to spot the odd-man-out during the running at the end of the videos, though it doesn't seem that anyone adds their answer to their comments. For newbies like me, I would appreciate you announcing the answer before you sign off.
That's fair Paul - and one or two people do join in so I only give away answers in the comments, so people don't cheat - it was an electric!
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I have one of the Mainline ones, they're also a big favorite of mine due to their short snouts and very funky proportions. Unfortunately, mine inexplicably quit, though for my purposes, it still looks right.
Great to hear that! Sorry to hear about yours - the mainline mechs were quite unreliable :(
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A touch of thinned flat back would make all those grills stand out, especially on the roof.
That's a great idea Randy, thanks for the suggestion!
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This is my dad’s FAVOURITE diesel. We are looking at getting the Heljan peak. We want to number it 45110 Medusa. This is because he saw this on his birthday at Nottingham spotting. 1988 - last year of the peaks
Ooh great to hear that - I hope the Heljan ones are good! :D
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Sam'sTrains will you be reviewing one when they come out?
my first video of yours, sam - I have to say, train nerds like yourself are really pulling me into the... train nerd world! instant subscribe, wonderful video!
Slaughter Round - you know what; Sam actually makes this traditionally nerdy hobby quite respectable !!
being a nerd is okay in my book!
haha that's awesome to hear - thanks so much! :D
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I'm not that much into trains, but diesel ones are my favourite. You can never go wrong with a diesel
Great to hear that - yes they're very solid things! :D
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I have gotten one of these (45022 Lytham St Annes) with DCC sound and weathered. It’s an excellent loco though I haven’t had much chance to run it
Hi Sam, I have this loco to, and it’s great, I love the colour as it’s not strictly BR Blue, and with the Roof colour along with the matching Line at the base, just makes it look ever better, pulling BR Blue/Grey coaches like you had, just brings back memory’s of back in the day. Great Blog as always Sam and Thumbs Up 👍 for this Loco. Tip on Heljan, it’s a Danish company, so you don’t sound the “J” so announce it like “Hel ‘e’ an” exchange the J for an E, so to speak, don’t worry, I have always said it like you did for years, till I contacted them recently for some extra Buffers that had broken off my own Heljan, and they corrected me on it. constructive criticism nothing personal my friend. Great Review 👍🔔
Thanks a lot Jamie - haha yeah I guess you're right! Duly noted on that - I'll bear that in mind! :D
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Hi Sam great review of the Bachmann class 45- and yes they were faults both major and minor with the initial examples - BUT they are a vast improvement on the old the Mainline/replica offerings but the latest Bachmann 45,s are far better still , and I really cant wait to see the Heljan model as the Hype will have us all believe they are going to be awesome !!- I had the real privilege of driving these magnificent beast,s in anger on the main line and they really were a damn good loco- they would pull anything anywhere and covered some vast mileage,s in the process - it was a sad day indeed when they were all withdrawn ! 😢😢😢
Thanks very much Tony - oh for sure, no doubt a huge improvement over the Mainline models! I'd like to see Bachmann's latest one! :D
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Sam, those "push me, pull me" British Diesels often bothered this Yank... But that one looks handsome! Brutish as well.
The mechanism resembles the premium drive that Bachmann uses in the Spectrum Line here in the Colonies. Good Motor!
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That was a bit balky at slow speed...
Here's a short video I made several years ago, showing how Bachmann's American counterparts can crawl. 😉
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Glad you liked this one mate - yes the motors are great on this! :D
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You know, Sam, the acid test for ranking is if the engine above your rank you actually like better and the ones below what you are ranking you don't like as much it's a good review on the other hand if the statement above isn't true then you need to have a rethink. If you got this train for 60 pounds then you did really well. I like this diesel, but, it is 2020 and there is no excuse to not have running lights. For me, lights really bring a train to life. The crewman in the cab is brilliant. I wish more models had that.
That's true in a way Ray - but liking a model doesn't necessarily make it better than others! For example I prefer this to the Hatton's class 66, even though the 66 was hands down the best of the two models!
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I just love a 45 in general so it's a win for me! Fantastic review as usual, cheers!
Thanks very much mate, I really love these too! :D
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I love 45s, been behind one at the gloucestershire & warickshire railway in the same livery, and has a unique wheel arrangment - 1CoCo1
Ooh fantastic Rory - are they impressive in real life?! :D
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@@SamsTrains If by impressive, you mean noisy and huge, yes- would recommend going to G&WR - got the oldest GWR seamie in service the 2nd longest tunnel on a heritage railway, good value model shops and easy access to cheltenham race course. if you go can you do a video plz
some more info - in 1987 the 45 in real lifehad a sulzer 12cyl engine, weighs 138 tonnes with a brake force of 63 tonnes power control epuip - Crompton Prkinson 6 CP C172 A1 Traction motors. route avilability of 7 all dual trai braks 790 gallons fuel capacity and fiited with an isolated boiler allocated Tl 19, the 45/1 is the same except it weighs 135 tonnes route availability of 6 and train heat electric alternator brush bl 100-30 mk 2. ETH index 66 al headlight fitted - what is the number of yours as some are named
Cool model Sam! Eleven preserved examples is healthy indeed! There is a twelfth example that hasn’t been restored and could be scrapped but I heard the engine is getting lucky so hopefully someone wants to buy it and restore it!
Thanks very much Ryno - it certainly is! Let's hope so!! :O
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“for petty sake take this spam can away it’s failed the limited is behind and all he dose is wail for his fitter!”
Yay! A blue themed running session! :D
Although I do prefer the blue themed locomotives to be steam but still, they all look stunning when running together! :)
haha absolutely - that's definitely fair enough! :D
I had one of those when it was new 15 years ago or so, they were really good for that time. I fitted directional lighting to mine, its easy enough to do but didn't bother with cab lights, those are often overdone. Although I must say mine was supplied with a lovely pair of etched brass nameplates.
Glad to hear that Bill - bet this was much better with the extra lights! :D
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This looks like a first run of the retooled class by Bachmann, 1st run, no nose seam, no lights & non DCC ready but a nice model.
Ahh duly noted Greg - thanks for the info! :D
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I sent one of these to a mate in the States, and he did a Kayde mod to it so he can run it. He sent me a pic of it next to his EMD DDA40X, and even though they're both OO/HO, that big ol Yank Tank engine dwarfed the 45 haha
haha I bet it did - some of the US engines are incredible!! :O
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Looks great you should get the brand new version to do a comparison video between the two
I would like that Ryan - funds permitting! ;)
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After a bit of thought, I reckon my Kernow Models gold class 31 ( Hornby ) is my favourite diesel. Much harder to choose a favourite Steamer - they are all wonderful!
I know the Hornby 31s are great - good choice on that one! Yes very hard to choose a steamer!
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you say how it's a modern loco despite the box but people do forget that 00 gauge model railways have changed very little over 20 years. The Hornby class 31 & 50 for example have been around for about 15 or so years & haven't been updated at all (even though hornby command a god awful price on them because hornby). In the realms of 16mm live steam, there have been more dramatic changes & updates in that time. Smaller prototypes can be mass produced now as live steam models, Laser cutting & 3D printing have revolutionised kit & scratch building & control of trains has evolved as mass market radio control systems evolve yet 00 railways only seem to get more expensive. Honestly, I'd take the money that I could spend on a bachmann bird cage & buy a 16mm kit of a Ffestiniog coach. Virtually the same price
Yes that's true - we've seen some great models over the last 20 years - though modern locos have changed a lot in my opinion - especially with the likes of the Hatton's 66!
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Yeah, they are a heavy beastie Sam. My own is from the same year 2004 for your loco records. I have got the 1CoCo1 45 Peak The Royal Artilleryman BR D67 B32-675. The roof is actually listed as Off White in my catalogue.
Ahh right John - I bet mine was from a similar time then - interesting about the roof, bit of inconsistency there ;)
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@@SamsTrains Yes Sam, the old-styled Bachmann boxes were either miscommunicated between Company and the Printers, so the contents were not always described very well. Especially noticeable were the box photographs on the inner slip card. These rarely showed a loco from the same time period or with the same detailing. At least Hornby used a photo of the loco on the box after illustrators stopped painting the box designs, and is almost a lost art form.
This brings us, bang right up to date with the recent announcement from Hornby, about the possible production (in two sizes) of this years catalogue cover artwork as a limited Centenary poster. This shade of BLUE used on this version of 45s and other locos was the best. I personally preferred it to the standard blue they decided to keep. The colourists out there that love art will know, that on the colour chart, blue and yellow are complementary to each other. I always thought these two shades worked well together overall.
With the roof fan that looks like it hasn't been fitted properly; it just looks like the gap on the other side has been filled in by the paint that they used to spray the roof after installation. Run a hobby/craft knife around the edge starting on the side where there is a slight gap. It should scrape the paint out of the gap and leave a clean line all the way round the Fan cover. :)
Good idea - I'll take a look at that! :D
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I used to take my 11 year old son along to train fairs and send him to buy the models and ask for a discount. Worked most of the time. :-) He's a Royal Marine now. Might still be able to get a discount. lol
Ahh that sounds a great idea - I'll have to procure a child to do the same for me!! ;D
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21:09 where is the pen?
Gone into their own ranking! ;D
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I did a sponsored walk for school. I did 5.06 miles and every one was walking back to the school. It was meant to Finish at 3 but it actually finished at 2. I wanted to finish it. I was wearing my metallica hoodie because I wanted to finish it for cliff burton (former bassist. Died in 1986 in a bus crash). I was gutted when I found out I couldn’t finish. I have just had a 2 hour nap to ease off my headache and I am very 😓
Ahh sorry to hear that mate, the effort is what counts though! :D
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I’ve never heard of a Class 45, until I saw the review of this.
However it looks very similar to a Class 47, or something like that. Luckily not the same as the Class 52 Westerns, which are my favourite Diesel engines, but as I am from Derbyshire, I am more on the boundary on the Midlands area of the LMS, with the former MR and LNWR Companies too, and I love the Class 37 as another favourite Diesel engine.
Thanks a lot Lewis - yeah I see what you mean, quite similar to the 47! :D
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@@SamsTrains You will find a class 46 looks virtually identical to a 45, and the class 46 is pretty much a class 47 in a different body.
Interesting figures you gave. Seems Bachmann changed the loco's innards at some point. I've got a Bachmann Class 46 which I think must be older than your 45 as mine's windows are poorer (a separate insert). I got it secondhand really cheap (I think £34) cos of a fault which happily for me was easy to fix. Mechanically it seems identical to yours, but it weighs more (637g) and it's drawbar pull is higher too at 125gf (1.225N). But that was at motor stall - it doesn't wheelslip so I'd never dare overload it out on the road. It does have very good slow speed control, though I am using a PWM feedback controller. Everything works pretty good with one of those.
Ahh interesting - maybe yours was based on the original Mainline mould?
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Here's a trick.
If someone tells you their favorite train, you can tell if they're British.
haha I guess you're right there! ;D
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Mine is the 3801 Steam Engine but i have a soft spot for the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman :). I have the anniversary gold plated Hornby model of the Mallard 75th anniversary edition.
My favourite loco is a Hunslet austerity 0-6-0st.
I am from Czech Republic.
@@justadudeontheinternet8354Austerity is my favorite to and im from poland
My favorite is the 5700- oh wait I'm not British,I shouldn't be saying this
Sad Hatton’s class 66 noises, anyway great review sam, yeah that 45 does look pretty good!
haha - the Hatton's 66 is the better model by far - but I prefer older designs!
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Although marketed as a 45/1 the body moulding is clearly a 45/0 with the boiler detail on the roof at the #2 end, it is also lacking the air brake tanks under the battery boxes, saying all that, it was still an excellent model in its day and can be brought up to modern standards with a little bit of work.
Ahh duly noted Mike - thanks a lot for sharing that - I wish I knew more about the prototype!
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@@SamsTrains i have the advantage of being a lot older, I can remember the 45s and 46s being in service and therefore more aware of the differences, it was more for information than anything else and I do enjoy your channel which is the only railway channel I subscribe too.
Not the hugest fan of BR Blue diesels. They look too plain, but this Peak? Well I'll be damned. White/Gray roof and red buffer beams REALLY do look stunning, wish there was more of this interesting color combination
The big 'missing' detail is the seam around the nose end that is also missing on D1 but not D3 and D67 but not D55.
Ahh okay Ray, thanks for the info!
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Not read all the comments, but Stratford TMD sent all their home locos out with silver roofs. So maybe this loco was allocated to Stratford at some point?
This livery of the class 45 really is beautiful, the most attractive one this engine carried in my eyes. I do own Mainline examples in green and BR blue. But I think the white roof and stripe (or is it light grey?) really makes a difference. The detailing for me is not decisive. What is top notch today probably is outdated tomorrow. The Mainline locos were pretty good in their day but compared with today's products they are rather outdated. But still I could not care less. As long as they represent the prototype reasonably well, I am happy enough. The same with the lights: If they do not work, so be it.
Yeah I agree - I absolutely love this one! That's true about the mainlines - they still can look good with a bit of weathering in my opinion!
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Hey Sam when you run out of OO/HO Thomas to review you should get some n-scale track and make a narrow gauge part to your layout and review the narrow gauge Bachmann Thomas engines
That would be great - fantastic suggestion! :D
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Odd one out is the Class 71 as it's an electric loco.
Very well spotted, you're right! :D
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I'm off to an exhibition this weekend myself, wonder what I'll dig up but that's a nice looking diesel
Ooh fantastic - have a great time mate! :D
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Just got a Mainline 'Manchester Regiment' at a show. Bit of a sheep in wolf's clothing though as only two axles pick up and only two powered...
I don’t own a single model train, but these videos are so good.
You're very kind mate - you'll have to get started some time! ;D
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A very interesting review Sam, as I have two Bachmann Class 45's in my collection, and I have always found them smooth running and reliable locos...Oh yes, I paid a lot less than £60 for each of them as well!!...Bob
Thanks very much Bob - me too, most happy with this one! :D
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Very nice, I've got 3 peaks, 45044 from 1984 that's a mainline railways model, and a bachmann 45036 and a bachmann 44006
Ooh fantastic - how is the mainline one? Do they use the same body??
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@@SamsTrains hi Sam, they use a very different body, it's smaller in height as it can be seen that the nose on easlch end is lower, but I do think it's the same height. It only has one set of drivng bogies with oy a small motor thst requires traction tyres. However the grill where the fan is smells of a diesel loco as it goes round, I don't think that's intended but its decent. However the motor sadley burnt out and it hasn't ran in almost 3 years.
It was a great leap forward from the old mainline one.I noticed,this being an early one,of the batch its lacking its bonnet seam. Something Bachmann addressed quickly,as it makes the face rather slab like.Think its possible to etch a seam line on, using the bonnet side grills as a marker, or some even draw one on!
Yeah definitely - I saw some photos of the Mainline one, incredibly different!!
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I like how you say £69 is cheap. And as little as 60 quid is crazy stuff. I remember in about 2007 I'd have paid around 40 for something like that. I remember things like the Hornby super detail class 50,60 etc being as little as £55. Crazy how prices have shot up in the last 10 to 15 years. I only watch videos now as I cant afford to buy anything new.
Thanks Matt - yeah I thought that was crazy too - definitely not like the old days though! :O
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Very interesting review. I actually have one of these myself (Though mine's a class 46); the driver in the cab is a very nice touch. Almost makes me wonder why they don't do that sort of thing more often. I know you don't normally do Irish Model reviews but I would be intrigued to see what your thoughts are on some of the Irish diesels in the Murphy models range if you ever decided to.
Great to hear that mate - yeah I agree, more drivers would be great! Yes I'll look into those - I do need to!
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Thanks for this Sam! I really like the 45. It has a classic British shape but without the overly large ends of a 37 or 40. Give me any of these over the modern stock with the corrugated tin sides. I have two Mainlines and a newish Bachmann, the latter is very fine indeed. I'm looking forward to the Heljian release later this year. I know the quality of Heljian is not so great, but the detail should be superb - just need to handle it with kid gloves. I've got some decent sound chips ready to fit, the sound of those slow revving Sulzer engines - mmmmmm!
Thank you! Yeah absolutely - I love the shape too, a real classic! How are the mainlines? They don't use the same bodies as these do they?! Hoping the Heljan ones will be good - fingers crossed!
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@@SamsTrains No the bodies are different - didn't Bachmann acquire the Mainline tooling? The buffer beams are on the body and not the bogies, something they have been criticised for a lot. The mechanism is very basic too with power driving just two axles on one bogie. The Bachmann is streets ahead although the Mainlines are over 35 years old! I'm rather surprised Hornby have never done one, it was after all a very important loco on the Midland and cross country routes and I think even ventured on to the West Coast and ER at times.
A really lovely model of a wonderful 'Peak'. Mant thanks Sam, enjoyed that very much.
Thanks a lot Mike - appreciate it! :D
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Well Sam.
Lovely loco and you have a bargain there.
It s hard to beat bachmanns diesels.
I have a bachmanns class 37 and it couldn't run any smoother.
Lights matter to me but I wouldn't be turned off buying a loco with none.
Good luck with it
Basil Ireland.
Thanks a lot Basil - they do make great diesels, I'll give them that!
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I have its sister class the class 46, an even older (limited, wooden boxed aka "Ixion") release. Almost identical mechanism, a little less on the details, but better paint-job AND a working light, it coast me 58 GBP.
Ooh nice - how are those?! :D
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oh a very nice diesel, love the colours looks good but will it be good or fall apart or just crawl along at full speed?
Cheers mate - I have to say this one was very good quality! :D
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Lets start with HAPPY NEW YEAR, yet another great vlog,.
SAm, I have waited an age for this review... what an awesome locomtive... love it ... 2nd to the class 50... cheers Neil from Dunkirk.
haha sorry about that mate - ahh yes the class 50! :D
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I have seen these for sale second hand as well and have been tempted to buy one. Regarding the no lights situation Train Tech could help with a lighting kit for this plus they have interesting lighting kits and sound kits for users of non DCC trains both steam and diesel.
Thanks a lot Ben! It'd definitely be easy enough to fit lights - I do them myself quite often! :D
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Another cracking review Sam. Please review the new Dapol type 22 /29 which has recently been released 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thanks very much Mike - I'd love to try those!! :D
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it doesn't defeat the purpose of them though. they're easily swap-able is the main point even if it does require getting a less usual cranked couplings but NEM pockets don't tend to all come at the exact same height even though they should.
They are easily swappable, but you'd need to swap them with similarly stepped couplings, otherwise the height would be wrong!! This is very inconvenient, and by definition, does defeat the object of having a 'standard'!
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@@SamsTrains it's not much of a standard to start with, even two different pieces of stock from the same manufacturer can have different height pockets.
Nice one Sam that looks great
My dad saw every peak locomotive and that is quite an achievement as there are 3 classes of them
I have an old mainline one and while it is old it runs very good
I like the livery you have I might try to get one
Thanks very much David - wow that is quite an achievement! Did Mainline make some too?! :O
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Sam'sTrains yes they did a couple my one is in br blue and is named The Manchester Regiment
In real life this loco never carried this livery, Class 45 122 i think it was actually did. This has no lights but you can get the lights for it off someone on ebay. I have installed sound and lights on one of my TMC version of it. It can be seen on my channel.
On DCC it can crawl along
Ooh really?! I didn't know that! I could very easily install lights if I wanted to - I've got tonnes of LEDs! ;D
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Hi Sam, Interesting video. Bachmann would have reused the old "Mainline" body shell hence it's relative crudity although it was very good for it's time (the late 1970's). Even the original "Ringfield" mechanism gave Hornby a run for their money. No I wouldn't have expected lighting prior to 2000. Cheers; David.
Thanks David - supposedly this doesn't use the Mainline body, though I did expect it to!
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I have a Replica Railways Peak which used the old Mainline body and I also have a 1st gen. Bachmann Peak and they are not based off the same body. It was retooled.
Hey Sam the 45 class was in the railway series of a book called super rescue and diesels name is D199 or Spamcan
Ooh really?! I never knew about that one! :O
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Yeah and a br class 35 diesel name D7101 or Bear came with D199 on a trial run with the limited. D199 broke down with a train of oil tankers and complained for a fitter but a signalmen threat him with his tin opener. Bear stayed on sodor. And Spamcan was sent away in disgrace for be nasty and rude.
Quite a handsome loco. I really do like this style of diesel. It looks very sleek sliding along. Also let's just settle on light grey for the paint haha
Thanks Austin - I love this style too, very impressive! :D
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You got this beautiful diesel for more than a year and this is the first time you run it?
Which is your favourite class 45 or class 66?
Nice video
haha I have many like that waiting to be filmed! The 66 is the better model, but I prefer the 45! :D
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The 45 is missing it's seam line on the nose ends, a big fail from bachmann. It's very noticeable if you compare it with the real thing. Bachmann changed it on later models. Nice video
Ahh really?? Thanks a lot for pointing that out - duly noted!
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Such amazing quality for a old model
Thanks for the review! :D
Cheers mate - I agree, really impressed with this one! :D
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This is probably one of the biggest British Railway diesels you've ever owned! I never seen any British Railway diesel with a total of 16 wheels. Usually I see them with 8 or 12. But not 16!
Yeah it definitely is- they're awesome!! :D
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The class 40 has sixteen wheels too, same arrangement. The two at each end are just weight bearing, non driving.