I am absolutely blown away. When I saw that slow speed running, I couldn't believe my eyes! Hugely, massively impressive showing from Hatton's here. The only real detractor for me is the livery, which I'm just not warming up to, but when you look at the sheer number of different choices in that department, it doesn't matter in the slightest.
I completely agree - the slow speed is just superb! Absolutely - there's lots of other options if you don't like the livery! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
As a little update, I've ended up back at this video after a binge of a bunch of Sam's videos, and I've completely changed my mind. This livery looks fantastic, and I'm very glad they've included it in the range.
That's a very good reveiw. The engine itself is a very unique tank engine as it looks like a mix of engines : side tanks of a terrier : 0-6-0 like basically a load of tank engines have that : it's cab kinda looks like a Danish tank engine I saw
Thanks a lot Dennis - really glad you liked her! Yeah I see what you mean - and you're right about her looking like the Terriers too - they were inspired by them supposedly! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
THE SECR P class were designed by Wainwright who basically wanted to make a smaller version of Stroudley's LBSCR A1 "Terrier." The Bluebell Railway has two of them in preservation. Four of the eight original class members are preserved. 50% preservation rate is not bad for a pre-grouping locomotive!
I have never heard of Hattons before, I am amazed at the quality, level of detail and the way the model runs. Might have to check them out as if this model is representative of the rest of the range then the big guns may find themselves with some serious competition.
I got a Hattons Class P pre-owned and it is extremely powerful for it's size. It can handle 8 Hornby 58' coaches on my test track and is extremely fast. I think your reviews are very good.
@@SamsTrains I have just taken delivery of a Dapol Terrier (pre-owned) and brand new Hornby one Benbridge. I have also got 3 of the Adams B4 0-4-0T because when I was at school I started to scratch build one. I got as far as the frames but schook, a part time job and living only 5 minutes from Crawley railway station where I frequented and cabbed so many steam locomotives. I also belonged to The Crawley Model Railway Society which met 2 evenings a week..Their OO gauge layout was a scale mile mishappen oval with a short branch line. It was exhibited at The Westminster Hall a couple of times inthe good old days.
It's great that you are making sure that your videos are unbiased and not just paid advertisements for the manufacturers' products. That way we know that the points you make are genuine. It also makes me more likely to buy the model when you rate it highly as I know that when you praise something it is actually a very good model. Another excellent video, hope you have a good Christmas.
Thanks very much mate - I agree, it was very important that I didn't do that! Absolutely - my reviews are always honest - and no sponsorship will change that! :D You too mate - have a great one! :D Cheers, Sam :)
I've grown an liking towards the SE&CR P Class. They have a charming shape and lovely liveries; which includes 754's gray livery. It's a shame that I don't have a model railway because I would love to get a P Class model locomotive; specifically 323 aka Bluebell.
Hi Sam. I have just ordered one of these in the GWR livery from Hatton's, after looking at your review of the 0-4-0 Katie loco. You mentioned the P Class towards the end of that review and I decided that that loco would better suit my needs. I plan to run a rake of GWR chocolate and cream coaches with it. I have those on pre-order!
Beautiful model! Only 2 of the preserved examples are operational, while the others 2 are being overhauled. Theres a picture of nos. 323 and 27 in the Railway Series. Their names are Bluebell and Primrose
That's a stunning model, it's on par with the best continental models, where you must expect to pay far more than £99,- Very good slow speed indeed. That part which you thought was the Westinghouse pump is actually a steam reverser, it was a feature of a lot of the SECR locomotives, even when it didn't have sense to have a servo reverser on such a small engine where a manual reverser takes no physical starin at all. For the loco's I spotted apart from the three running were, another E4 in SR green, M7, T9, LSWR 700, LBSCR E2 (must be an old model), a Terrier, One of those Electrotren industrials and tucked away on a spur what looked like a Fleischmann G4/br53
Thanks so much mate - I agree, the quality of this is just superb! Ahh I stand corrected on the reverser - thanks for letting me know!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
A very cute little tank engine. P Class enjoyed fitting in with other engines. The only one who scorned her was E2. E2 was needlessly jealous. He made a rude comment, which upset P Class very much. "Snooty-Tooty!" hissed E2, without stopping to think. Sam overheard this rude name and whirled round. "How dare you!" the boy scolded severely, staring at E2 in wide-eyed horror. "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." P Class soon got over her initial upset, and learned to ignore snide comments. One day in the loft, Sam accidentally derailed E2 and re-railed him instantly. His wheels refused to turn properly, so P Class offered to double-head with him. Sam happily agreed, yet E2 didn't like the idea. The stubborn 0-6-0 Tank Engine juddered and jerked forwards, causing P Class to derail on the Express Points. Sam was furious. "You asked for it!" snarled Sam understandably angrily. He jerked E2 off the rails altogether, thankfully without any damage. E2 was put back in his tattily discarded box, and left there until he learned to welcome newcomers nicely. "You'll stay there for always, unless you learn to be nice to new engines!" snapped Sam. "Do we understand each other?" "Yes, Sam," replied E2 unhappily. Trouble was brewing in the dark. A week later, E2 was given a second chance to redeem himself. The brown Tank Engine caught sight of P Class shunting trucks in the sidings. E2 collected some open wagons and an NE Guard's Van. P Class knew how troublesome trucks could be. E2 thought he knew what he was doing, until he was pushed down Gordon's Hill. E2 ran into the back of a slightly longer goods train hauled by his brother Thomas. Thomas was most annoyed and so was Sam. P Class had to do E2's work as well as her own. E2 was shut up in his box, wondering if he would ever see the light of day again. But I think he deserved his punishment, don't you?
The instant i saw this little tank, I loved it! Superb review as well! Also, watching your “Starting a railway” video, or something like that, has really got me planning out my railway. Thanks, Dot
I must have missed this one first time around. A beautifully Loco that ran faultlessly and nothing fell off, it was well pack and a nice extra detail pack and as for a slow runner straight out of the box. Superb. You are comparing an electric motor with a Steam-driven engine. Power to weight ratio 5/5. Value for money 5/5 = 5.0 Martin. (Thailand)
This beauty will definitely be joining my collection in a few months. High quality at a good price. In a few more years, when Hornby and Bachmann finally see that they can't keep charging extortionate prices for what they produce (especially their old-mold models where they got back production costs years ago), they'll need to take pointers from Hattons. I love it, really. Hattons is becoming my favourite model railway shop :P I'm hoping to see a tender loco from them at some point. Out of personal preference I'm hoping for a 4-driving wheel one (be it an 0-4-4, 2-4-4, 2-4-2, etc, I'm not fussed).
Bachmann did a limited edition SECR C class in the same grey livery, you could probably find one in a model railway show or eBay. Such a stunning loco, and so silent. I am considering getting my own, I'm thinking of the SECR livery just so it will go with my C and H class. Keep the faith - callum
You'd be somewhat loathe to buy similar in any other make when someone like Hattons can have this made under their house brand. Very impressed with this tiny tank....
Great review; guess I'll go get a pre-order on! Something interesting to note, I'm from the USA and Hatton's prices include VAT, so the loco really only costs £82.50. Of course, with the exchange rate, it's $100usd but still seems like a great deal!
Thanks a lot Jamie - ahh okay, that's even better - it just proves that they're not making much at all on these - and they're passing the savings on to us! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam good review, there are two of this class running both at the bluebell railway though one was at lone to the NRM York when I visited it in November it was the SE&CR green livery and the other is in Caledonian blue. I will have pics of it up soon on my Snupps page soon if you care to have a look through when you have time.
Thanks a lot Joseph - ooh that's good news - glad to hear two are still in running order! Thanks very much for the info, and sure - I'd be glad to take a look at that! :D Cheers, Sam :)
I went into the shop on the Bluebell during last summer and said I needed a P! I got sold one of these with a smile! £80 ish is a bit expensive I thought for a P But what the heck! David and Lily. But I have just bought a Large Prairie tank in 5 inch gauge!!!
Sam you lucky lad! Aha it looks great , very jealous ;) I preordered Bluebell back in September when they were announced but im very tempted by this grey version now ive seen it in better light! Very excited for their full release. Great video as always, Alex
haha thanks very much Alex - I think that Bluebell version is going to be just superb too - but glad you enjoyed the grey! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
haha yes I noticed that in the video too - the close ups revealed that they were actually moving, but in person they feel much more sturdy than other models do! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Very nice! An absolutely beautiful model - Hatton's have done well! I've been hoping that a manufacturer was going to do one of these for a while - I was very happy when they announced it! I will hopefully be able to get the SECR one and Bluebell. If only I had managed to get a H Class to match the P Class - they were all sold out or being sold at rip off prices by the time I got there!
Hi Sam, Great review! There’s probably someone who’s already told you but that thing that looks like an air brake pump is the steam reverser and yes, it is very well detailed! Not easy to guess at first glance if you don’t work with them like I do admittedly!
Fantastic model review of the SE&CR P Class Sam ; ) I do like the color of Grey and the Bluebell Railway blue livery on this loco, but I like to see more green livery like SE&CR & southern as well private company's.
It's been a while since I've had time to see what's going on on the channel. It's good to be back I'll have to catch up. love your videos Sam, keep up the awesome work. Wow that is a beautiful model, I would compare its quality with Lionel's O gauge vision line locomotives, great score on that one, the gray looks great, can't wait to see the green.
I think that you should perhaps do some sort of express review for the SECR green P Class, maybe a new type of review, where you highlight the different liveries of the locomotives you have already reviewed. Just an idea.
Yes you're right - the camera shows that quite nicely! Ooh good call - I think the green is going to be something very special! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I am hoping it will be numbered 178 to match the real running one and hope you like what I have posted on my Snupps page as well as having a merry Christmas PS the grey livery sort off blended in with your carpet like a camouflage :D
I’m thinking of buying my son his first model train set (he’ll have to wait a little until he’s old enough to take good care of it). I was going to buy Hornby, but after seeing this I think Hattons may be way to go.
Absolutely - you won't be let down by Hatton's. If it's for a beginner though, or a younger child, Hornby train sets are still better - because they're much less fragile than these! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Great review - lovely little tank engine! You put out some beautiful shots of the locos going by (such as 20:56), showing the improvement you've made in making these videos over the past year or so. The new ranking system is pretty good actually, focusing more on the performance qualities rather than character which I think is a nice change. Can't wait for your next video and I hope you have a Merry Christmas! -Ben
Thanks a lot Ben - really glad you liked the shots, hehe! I thought the term 'character' was too loose, so I'm hoping things will be more absolute for next year! You have a wonderful Christmas too, Cheers, Sam :)
Not a huge fan of the livery but the green secr livery one looks quite good and it would be nice to see it running with the secr 'h' class aswell. Awesome video
Wow Sam that’s sweet .....not noisy like my hornby Terrier......I think I’ll chuck the Terrier and replace with one of these ....great review as usual.....regards Fred
Thanks Fred - I know - I can't believe how nice and quiet this one is! I can't see this one letting you down like my terrier did ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I'd have to take issue with the H tank being put down, yes some more details are plastic rather than metal however the cab detail is far superior, cab roof ventilation works, and not molded like the P class and Hornby have done relief valve gear depiction deep under the boiler where the P class hasn't any. I'd say Hornby do the most detailed locomotives except for efforts from DJ and SLW models. Having said that I haven't run my example in as a new layout is in construction so I'll take your word about running it. Other than that an excellent review, Hattons have done a superb job and as you rightly say, you can have the best models at a reasonable price. BTW if you want more RTR locos in wartime gray check out: Bachmann 31-460k-LN01 Class C Wainwright 0-6-0 689 Bachmann 32-150-LN Kader 50th Limited Edition Aniversary Box Set of 2 Maunsell Class N Hornby R2286 Bullied Battle of Britain Light Pacific 21C164 'Fighter Command'
Hi David, Thanks a lot for the comment - and yes I do take your point - the detail on the H class was admittedly better, but personally, it just doesn't feel as sturdy in the hand. Hopefully yours will run fine - but I had to dismantle mine and adjust the pickups before she could get around the layout full stop! Thanks for the suggestions - I'll take a good luck at those, Merry Christmas, Sam :)
Hello Sam, Wow, you got the brand new Hattons 00 gauge SECR P Class Tank Engine from Hattons, that was really sweet of them to send one to you early just before they released them next month in January 2018. I love the detail and the performance is flawless. I really adore the South Eastern & Chatham Railway P Class Tank Engines, such cute little engines. I even seen 2 preserved members from the Bluebell Railway earlier this year, No.323 Bluebell at the Churnet Valley Railway in late February and No.178 at the National Railway Museum in York in July. I've have plans of getting 3 P Class models separately, the 2 P Class Locos in South Eastern & Chatham Railway Green livery, No.753 and 178 and the other P Class No.323 Bluebell in Bluebell Railway Blue livery. I love collecting preserved steam locomotives in model form, as I owned quite of a lot of them. Fantastic review of the brand new Hattons P Class Tank Engine. 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 10/10 😉
Hi Jordan! I know - I couldn't believe it when they asked me! I agree - pretty much flawless this one! Sounds like a plan mate - I really hope you enjoy them! All the best mate, and thanks again for the lovely comment, Sam :)
3 Of Them Are At The Bluebell Railway 2 Is Operational And 1 Is Going To Be Restored And 1 Is Preserved At The Kent And East Sussex Railway(The Green One You Have)I Forget If This Engine Is Operational Or Not
Hey Sam, I really wanted to get a model railway of my own, so I searched for a giveaway on UA-cam. Found your Bachmann Spencer giveaway. Then I saw that I needed to subscribe to your channel to enter. Driven by desire for Spencer, I thought that I could unsubscribe after the giveaway gets finished. But, meanwhile, I watched more of your videos and was fascinated by how amazing your reviews were. I realized how foolish I had been to take such a decision to unsubscribe and kept watching your videos even after the giveaway was finished. Really love your videos even now. Keep it up. Just wanted to share my experience. Thanks.
haha thanks mate - glad you liked the livery! Is that because it was blank... or was there something else you didn't like? Any feedback would be much appreciated before January starts! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Well I think that for the scoring you shouldn't have everything out of 5 and then the total out of 10. I like the new criteria but I think they should be marked out of ten. :)
This engine is full detail nice everything is excellent
Thanks a lot Hariz, really glad you liked her! :3
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
great vid Sam. this is one stunning model from Hattons. ill have to get one now
Thanks very much Matt, much appreciated mate - I can highly recommend these now! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
I am absolutely blown away. When I saw that slow speed running, I couldn't believe my eyes! Hugely, massively impressive showing from Hatton's here. The only real detractor for me is the livery, which I'm just not warming up to, but when you look at the sheer number of different choices in that department, it doesn't matter in the slightest.
I completely agree - the slow speed is just superb! Absolutely - there's lots of other options if you don't like the livery!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
As a little update, I've ended up back at this video after a binge of a bunch of Sam's videos, and I've completely changed my mind. This livery looks fantastic, and I'm very glad they've included it in the range.
WOW this locomotive is so awsome an the detail is amazing I guess Bullmen felt jealous because of how amazing this new locomotive is!!!!
Thanks a lot Jody - yes Bullman often does get jealous of the 'real' engines, lol! ;D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
3 1/2 years on and I've just bought a BR black one for £84 from Hattons based on this review. Thanks Sam!
That's a very good reveiw. The engine itself is a very unique tank engine as it looks like a mix of engines
: side tanks of a terrier
: 0-6-0 like basically a load of tank engines have that
: it's cab kinda looks like a Danish tank engine I saw
Thanks a lot Dennis - really glad you liked her!
Yeah I see what you mean - and you're right about her looking like the Terriers too - they were inspired by them supposedly!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
THE SECR P class were designed by Wainwright who basically wanted to make a smaller version of Stroudley's LBSCR A1 "Terrier." The Bluebell Railway has two of them in preservation. Four of the eight original class members are preserved. 50% preservation rate is not bad for a pre-grouping locomotive!
Hi Sam, I’m very impressed with Hattons’ quality. These models all look very good, and I will be ordering as soon as finance allows!
Thanks a lot Jim - I was very impressed too, hope you enjoy yours! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
This engine looks pretty cool, I love its shape, and it looks awesome running down the tracks
Thanks mate - I really love this one too :3
Cheers,
Sam :)
I love these little tank engines like terriers and the p class, thanks for reviewing this, sam :-)
Thanks so much Jack - really glad you liked her!
All the best,
Sam :)
Sams trains: it might be the same review nutshell obviously week but...
Me: (plays Kurtgesagt in a nutshell intro)
haha!! ;D
Steven universe fan XD haha
What an adorable little engine!
Never overlook a little engine!
haha absolutely - I agree!! ;D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
I have never heard of Hattons before, I am amazed at the quality, level of detail and the way the model runs. Might have to check them out as if this model is representative of the rest of the range then the big guns may find themselves with some serious competition.
Hi Mike - absolutely, the quality of these is really second to none - I can highly recommend them! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
I got a Hattons Class P pre-owned and it is extremely powerful for it's size. It can handle 8 Hornby 58' coaches on my test track and is extremely fast. I think your reviews are very good.
Ooh fantastic - yes they are excellent pullers, I've always found that! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains I have just taken delivery of a Dapol Terrier (pre-owned) and brand new Hornby one Benbridge. I have also got 3 of the Adams B4 0-4-0T because when I was at school I started to scratch build one. I got as far as the frames but schook, a part time job and living only 5 minutes from Crawley railway station where I frequented and cabbed so many steam locomotives. I also belonged to The Crawley Model Railway Society which met 2 evenings a week..Their OO gauge layout was a scale mile mishappen oval with a short branch line. It was exhibited at The Westminster Hall a couple of times inthe good old days.
What a fantastic little locomotive !
It's great that you are making sure that your videos are unbiased and not just paid advertisements for the manufacturers' products. That way we know that the points you make are genuine. It also makes me more likely to buy the model when you rate it highly as I know that when you praise something it is actually a very good model. Another excellent video, hope you have a good Christmas.
Thanks very much mate - I agree, it was very important that I didn't do that! Absolutely - my reviews are always honest - and no sponsorship will change that! :D
You too mate - have a great one! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
20:42 Wouldn't be a Sam's Trains video without a Bullman cameo!!
haha well spotted - I couldn't make a video without him ;D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
I've grown an liking towards the SE&CR P Class. They have a charming shape and lovely liveries; which includes 754's gray livery.
It's a shame that I don't have a model railway because I would love to get a P Class model locomotive; specifically 323 aka Bluebell.
What a great review Sam, Hatton's have done a superb job making this loco. Thanks again for your lovely review and Merry Christmas....
Thanks very much Paul - they certainly have, hats off to them!
Glad you enjoyed it,
Sam :)
I’ve got a BR black version on order and now I’m rather excited, thanks for the review Sam
Thanks for the comment Iain - great choice, I hope you really enjoy it! No problem mate!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi Sam. I have just ordered one of these in the GWR livery from Hatton's, after looking at your review of the 0-4-0 Katie loco. You mentioned the P Class towards the end of that review and I decided that that loco would better suit my needs. I plan to run a rake of GWR chocolate and cream coaches with it. I have those on pre-order!
What a nice little tank engine! I can see that pulling some Barry coaches around the layout!
Thanks Sam! Ooh that's a nice idea! :D
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
Dayum! I am honestly tempted to buy one! Who knows how many modellers were dying for a P?
haha! I'm certainly dying for another P - it's been nearly 2 years since I had one! :O
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
A great review! Love the quality out of the box. The war time gray is beautiful. I have contacted a friend in the UK and intend to get one .
Thanks again - yeah I was so impressed by this one! Happy shopping!
Merry Christmas,
Sam :)
Beautiful model! Only 2 of the preserved examples are operational, while the others 2 are being overhauled. Theres a picture of nos. 323 and 27 in the Railway Series. Their names are Bluebell and Primrose
Thanks a lot Ryno, and for the info too - much appreciated!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Your Welcome Same!
Ryan :)
That's a stunning model, it's on par with the best continental models, where you must expect to pay far more than £99,-
Very good slow speed indeed.
That part which you thought was the Westinghouse pump is actually a steam reverser, it was a feature of a lot of the SECR locomotives, even when it didn't have sense to have a servo reverser on such a small engine where a manual reverser takes no physical starin at all.
For the loco's I spotted apart from the three running were, another E4 in SR green, M7, T9, LSWR 700, LBSCR E2 (must be an old model), a Terrier, One of those Electrotren industrials and tucked away on a spur what looked like a Fleischmann G4/br53
Thanks so much mate - I agree, the quality of this is just superb! Ahh I stand corrected on the reverser - thanks for letting me know!! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
What an adorable but very well detailed loco!
Thanks a lot mate - really glad you thought so! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
A very cute little tank engine. P Class enjoyed fitting in with other engines. The only one who scorned her was E2. E2 was needlessly jealous. He made a rude comment, which upset P Class very much.
"Snooty-Tooty!" hissed E2, without stopping to think. Sam overheard this rude name and whirled round.
"How dare you!" the boy scolded severely, staring at E2 in wide-eyed horror. "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." P Class soon got over her initial upset, and learned to ignore snide comments.
One day in the loft, Sam accidentally derailed E2 and re-railed him instantly. His wheels refused to turn properly, so P Class offered to double-head with him. Sam happily agreed, yet E2 didn't like the idea. The stubborn 0-6-0 Tank Engine juddered and jerked forwards, causing P Class to derail on the Express Points. Sam was furious.
"You asked for it!" snarled Sam understandably angrily. He jerked E2 off the rails altogether, thankfully without any damage. E2 was put back in his tattily discarded box, and left there until he learned to welcome newcomers nicely.
"You'll stay there for always, unless you learn to be nice to new engines!" snapped Sam. "Do we understand each other?"
"Yes, Sam," replied E2 unhappily. Trouble was brewing in the dark.
A week later, E2 was given a second chance to redeem himself. The brown Tank Engine caught sight of P Class shunting trucks in the sidings. E2 collected some open wagons and an NE Guard's Van. P Class knew how troublesome trucks could be. E2 thought he knew what he was doing, until he was pushed down Gordon's Hill. E2 ran into the back of a slightly longer goods train hauled by his brother Thomas. Thomas was most annoyed and so was Sam. P Class had to do E2's work as well as her own. E2 was shut up in his box, wondering if he would ever see the light of day again. But I think he deserved his punishment, don't you?
Thanks again Kelly - yes I think the E2 was probably jealous, lol! ;D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
What a fantastic little model. I just love it. Excellent review..
Thanks so much - really glad you liked her! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Yes, It's here! Can't wait to get it! Great review, Sam. Merry Christmas!
I know!! She's so lovely - Merry Christmas to you too! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
The instant i saw this little tank, I loved it!
Superb review as well!
Also, watching your “Starting a railway” video, or something like that, has really got me planning out my railway.
Thanks,
Dot
Forgot to ask if you could do a video on servicing wagons and/or coaches
I did too - I must admit! That's really good to hear - and sure, I'll try to do that some time! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Thank you.
I must have missed this one first time around. A beautifully Loco that ran faultlessly and nothing fell off, it was well pack and a nice extra detail pack and as for a slow runner straight out of the box. Superb. You are comparing an electric motor with a Steam-driven engine. Power to weight ratio 5/5. Value for money 5/5 = 5.0 Martin. (Thailand)
Thanks Martin - yes indeed, can't ask for much better really! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
This beauty will definitely be joining my collection in a few months. High quality at a good price. In a few more years, when Hornby and Bachmann finally see that they can't keep charging extortionate prices for what they produce (especially their old-mold models where they got back production costs years ago), they'll need to take pointers from Hattons.
I love it, really. Hattons is becoming my favourite model railway shop :P
I'm hoping to see a tender loco from them at some point. Out of personal preference I'm hoping for a 4-driving wheel one (be it an 0-4-4, 2-4-4, 2-4-2, etc, I'm not fussed).
Glad to hear that Damian - you won't be disappointed! :D
Me too - I'd love to see a tender engine from them.
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Bachmann did a limited edition SECR C class in the same grey livery, you could probably find one in a model railway show or eBay. Such a stunning loco, and so silent. I am considering getting my own, I'm thinking of the SECR livery just so it will go with my C and H class. Keep the faith - callum
Ooh did they?? I would love one of those actually!
Good luck buying yours - I think the green will be stunning too! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
You'd be somewhat loathe to buy similar in any other make when someone like Hattons can have this made under their house brand. Very impressed with this tiny tank....
It is so cute! And so much detail.
I agree - just superb! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Great review; guess I'll go get a pre-order on! Something interesting to note, I'm from the USA and Hatton's prices include VAT, so the loco really only costs £82.50. Of course, with the exchange rate, it's $100usd but still seems like a great deal!
Thanks a lot Jamie - ahh okay, that's even better - it just proves that they're not making much at all on these - and they're passing the savings on to us! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
I think the bluebell railway has 2 of the 4 preserved p classes
I like the grey livery.
Thank you! So do I! :D
Hey Sam, a new Thomas & Friends Character is based on your favorite locomotive, the West Country Class. Her name is Rebecca.
Ooh yeah I've seen that - it should be interesting!! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Hi Sam good review, there are two of this class running both at the bluebell railway though one was at lone to the NRM York when I visited it in November it was the SE&CR green livery and the other is in Caledonian blue. I will have pics of it up soon on my Snupps page soon if you care to have a look through when you have time.
Thanks a lot Joseph - ooh that's good news - glad to hear two are still in running order! Thanks very much for the info, and sure - I'd be glad to take a look at that! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Looks an amazing little engine but I think a little bit expensive. Expert review as usual.
Thanks very much Philip - agreed, it is expensive - but you absolutely get what you pay for, for once!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Great looking locomotive. I like the gray. Merry Christmas 🎄
Thanks a lot John, really glad you liked that one!
All the best, and Merry Christmas to you too! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
I went into the shop on the Bluebell during last summer and said I needed a P!
I got sold one of these with a smile!
£80 ish is a bit expensive I thought for a P But what the heck!
David and Lily. But I have just bought a Large Prairie tank in 5 inch gauge!!!
£80 is actually very good for this - I really hope you enjoy it! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Sam you lucky lad! Aha it looks great , very jealous ;) I preordered Bluebell back in September when they were announced but im very tempted by this grey version now ive seen it in better light! Very excited for their full release.
Great video as always,
Alex
haha thanks very much Alex - I think that Bluebell version is going to be just superb too - but glad you enjoyed the grey! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
At least twice you said how you can touch the lamp irons and they don't move, But they did! The ones you touched were very wobbly :-0 9.03 and 12.28
haha yes I noticed that in the video too - the close ups revealed that they were actually moving, but in person they feel much more sturdy than other models do!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Very nice! An absolutely beautiful model - Hatton's have done well! I've been hoping that a manufacturer was going to do one of these for a while - I was very happy when they announced it! I will hopefully be able to get the SECR one and Bluebell. If only I had managed to get a H Class to match the P Class - they were all sold out or being sold at rip off prices by the time I got there!
Thanks so much Lukas - really glad you like her so much - they did do well!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
This is a great model. Hattons are coming out with some good models
I agree - they did such a good job with these :3
Cheers,
Sam :)
wow the last time i check your subscriber count you only had 10k subs, now you have 18k subs. thats some serious channel growth
Hi Sam,
Great review!
There’s probably someone who’s already told you but that thing that looks like an air brake pump is the steam reverser and yes, it is very well detailed! Not easy to guess at first glance if you don’t work with them like I do admittedly!
Hi Daniel - thanks very much mate, really glad you liked it! Ahh okay - duly noted, thanks for the info!
All the best,
Sam :)
Fantastic model review of the SE&CR P Class Sam ; ) I do like the color of Grey and the Bluebell Railway blue livery on this loco, but I like to see more green livery like SE&CR & southern as well private company's.
Thanks very much Joe - much appreciated mate - absolutely, I can't wait to see the other liveries! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Cheers Sam.
Another one of your reviews that made me buy the reviewed train. I got rod 5753
Real happy. 👍🏻
I really like the grey livery this engine has
Me too! It's so unusual!! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Didn’t know these were released yet good to know that they’re released :)
Hi Jacob - they aren't actually released yet - but they will be very soon! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
It's been a while since I've had time to see what's going on on the channel. It's good to be back I'll have to catch up. love your videos Sam, keep up the awesome work.
Wow that is a beautiful model, I would compare its quality with Lionel's O gauge vision line locomotives, great score on that one, the gray looks great, can't wait to see the green.
Hi Patton, thanks so much for popping back - really glad you liked this video and the model!
All the best mate,
Sam :)
That will be going on my shopping list for 2018 a great little loco thanks for the demo really enjoyed that.
Thanks Michael - hope you enjoy yours when you get it! Glad you enjoyed the video anyway,
Cheers,
Sam :)
the smol locomotive is so cute!
It really is!! :D
Sam - Its not a Westinghouse but a steam reversers as on all the SECR locos!
Ahh duly noted - thanks a lot for letting me know!
Cheers,
Sam :)
What a unique and fantastic livery
Thanks so much Charlie - really glad you liked her! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
I think that you should perhaps do some sort of express review for the SECR green P Class, maybe a new type of review, where you highlight the different liveries of the locomotives you have already reviewed. Just an idea.
Yeah I agree - it will definitely be a shorter review anyway! :D
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Sam :)
forgot to say the print says Ashford works and I plan to get one of these models in the SE&CR green livery.
Yes you're right - the camera shows that quite nicely! Ooh good call - I think the green is going to be something very special! :D
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Sam :)
I am hoping it will be numbered 178 to match the real running one and hope you like what I have posted on my Snupps page as well as having a merry Christmas PS the grey livery sort off blended in with your carpet like a camouflage :D
That loco is really cute!
Thanks Oliver - I think so too! :D
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Sam :)
I’m thinking of buying my son his first model train set (he’ll have to wait a little until he’s old enough to take good care of it). I was going to buy Hornby, but after seeing this I think Hattons may be way to go.
Absolutely - you won't be let down by Hatton's. If it's for a beginner though, or a younger child, Hornby train sets are still better - because they're much less fragile than these!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Sam'sTrains thanks Sam!
Great review of a really nice small steam loco. Hatton's is offering several different versions. I think I will order a green one.
Thanks a lot Norbert - absolutely, I can't wait to see the green version either! :D
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Sam :)
I agree, very nice tank engine
Thank you! For sure - very lovely looking thing! :D
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Sam :)
Very beautiful engine, little engines can do big things
Thanks a lot Jack - they certainly can! :D
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Sam :)
I had no idea Hatton's are making locos now. What an awesome start!! :-D
haha I know - and what truly awesome start it is - you're right! :D
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Sam :)
What a stunning loco. It is an unusual shape and livery, looks like a quality model. Also the new 60fps definitely makes a difference. 😀🎥
Thanks so much Nathan, much appreciated mate - really glad you liked the upgrade! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
I saw one of these when I went to hattons and they are very small when they go down in price or on sale I'm definitely gonna buy it
Thanks Dennis! Absolutely - if they do drop the price, it'll be even better!! :D
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Sam :)
Great review - lovely little tank engine! You put out some beautiful shots of the locos going by (such as 20:56), showing the improvement you've made in making these videos over the past year or so. The new ranking system is pretty good actually, focusing more on the performance qualities rather than character which I think is a nice change. Can't wait for your next video and I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
-Ben
Thanks a lot Ben - really glad you liked the shots, hehe! I thought the term 'character' was too loose, so I'm hoping things will be more absolute for next year!
You have a wonderful Christmas too,
Cheers,
Sam :)
The quality of the picture from your new camera is amazing! Oh, and I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Sam! :)
Thanks so much mate - really glad you like the quality! Merry Christmas to you too! :D
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Sam :)
Sam you've done it again! Your review has made me order one!
Excellent review.
Thanks so much Jose - really glad to hear that - enjoy it mate, I'm sure you will! :D
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Sam :)
Forgot to mention, it's the Bluebell lievre that I have ordered :-)
Amazing video Sam! Merry Christmas
Thanks so much! Merry Christmas to you too! :D
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Sam :)
I would like to see this New Hatton's P class 0-6-0T run alongside the Tri-Ang 'Lord of the Isles' in my opinion.
Ooh okay - that'd be a very interesting combination!! :D
Merry Christmas,
Sam :)
Great video Sam that lovely p class 754
Thanks very much Graham, much appreciated!
Cheers,
Sam :)
That's a cute little engine good work please do more little story's
Thanks very much Ethan, glad you liked it - I will try to do more one day! :D
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Sam :)
Not a huge fan of the livery but the green secr livery one looks quite good and it would be nice to see it running with the secr 'h' class aswell. Awesome video
Thanks for the comment mate - absolutely, I'm really looking forward to seeing the green version! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
323 Bluebell and 178 are the only running P tanks running at the Bluebell Railway but number 27 is being built
Ahh okay, glad to hear there is more than one still going then!
Thanks for the comment,
Sam :)
Hatton's, I like it. Sam, the grey does look good. I'm surprised at how good.
Thanks mate - I like it too - super impressed by these! :D
All the best,
Sam :)
nice job mate and still your vids are awesome as all ways I hope you have a merry christmas
Thanks so much mate - that's really kind of you - Merry Christmas to you too! :D
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Sam :)
whoa great camera work at the beginning
the whole quality of the vid is amazing
Thanks so much - really glad you thought so! I'm very excited about the upgrade! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Wow Sam that’s sweet .....not noisy like my hornby Terrier......I think I’ll chuck the Terrier and replace with one of these ....great review as usual.....regards Fred
Thanks Fred - I know - I can't believe how nice and quiet this one is! I can't see this one letting you down like my terrier did ;D
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Sam :)
Crystal clear picture.
Thanks so much - I'm really happy with it now too! :D
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Sam :)
I didn't know a engine like that existed good to know
haha I know - it was a happy surprise for me too! :D
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Sam :)
I like this tank engine #754, it is certainly unique. + Happy Christmas! ;-)
Thanks very much Spencer, glad you liked her!
Merry Christmas,
Sam :)
AWESOME😁, let me have you notice Everytime I watch you you have a new trim😂 , great vid sam, oskar
haha do i?!? haha! ;D
A real winner from hatttons, might just have to get one myself!
I agree - and you won't regret it - pure quality these! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Well isn't this the cutest damn loco I've ever seen
haha I know it - absolutely fantastic! :D
All the best,
Sam :)
This engine looks very unique! Thanks Sam I Also Made A Custom Wooden Polar Express... It's not very good...
Thanks a lot Dexter - ooh that sounds cool, is it on UA-cam?? :3
Merry Christmas,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains Not yet but it will be!
This was a review to remember. 60fps.
Love the new intro and I like the grey but not the high cab I would prefer no cab. Hornby and Bachman need to step it up in the diagram section
Thanks a lot Liam - much appreciated mate! haha I agree - they really do! ;D
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Sam :)
Stunning model and fantastic review Sam. It’s definitely made me make up my mind and get one when it comes out 🙂
Hi Jakeey - that's brilliant to hear - really glad you enjoy yours when you get it! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
I'd have to take issue with the H tank being put down, yes some more details are plastic rather than metal however the cab detail is far superior, cab roof ventilation works, and not molded like the P class and Hornby have done relief valve gear depiction deep under the boiler where the P class hasn't any. I'd say Hornby do the most detailed locomotives except for efforts from DJ and SLW models. Having said that I haven't run my example in as a new layout is in construction so I'll take your word about running it. Other than that an excellent review, Hattons have done a superb job and as you rightly say, you can have the best models at a reasonable price.
BTW if you want more RTR locos in wartime gray check out:
Bachmann 31-460k-LN01 Class C Wainwright 0-6-0 689
Bachmann 32-150-LN Kader 50th Limited Edition Aniversary Box Set of 2 Maunsell Class N
Hornby R2286 Bullied Battle of Britain Light Pacific 21C164 'Fighter Command'
Hi David,
Thanks a lot for the comment - and yes I do take your point - the detail on the H class was admittedly better, but personally, it just doesn't feel as sturdy in the hand. Hopefully yours will run fine - but I had to dismantle mine and adjust the pickups before she could get around the layout full stop!
Thanks for the suggestions - I'll take a good luck at those,
Merry Christmas,
Sam :)
Hi Sam I love that engine! Good choice! you're so lucky because you got it earlier!
Thanks so much! I was very lucky - I'm really happy with her! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
This the most unique engine I’ve ever seen
I agree - such an unusual looking engine! :D
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Sam :)
that engine looks really cute and cool!
Thank you! Glad you liked her!
Merry Christmas,
Sam :)
but it's already Christmas day (25 December)
Sam you won't believe it but I have this model from hattons arriving tomorrow can't wait
That's amazing Gareth - hope you really enjoy it mate! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
It's amazing and so much smaller than I thought it was. It's so detailed wow just wow. Cheers for the reply mate
Hello Sam,
Wow, you got the brand new Hattons 00 gauge SECR P Class Tank Engine from Hattons, that was really sweet of them to send one to you early just before they released them next month in January 2018.
I love the detail and the performance is flawless.
I really adore the South Eastern & Chatham Railway P Class Tank Engines, such cute little engines.
I even seen 2 preserved members from the Bluebell Railway earlier this year, No.323 Bluebell at the Churnet Valley Railway in late February and No.178 at the National Railway Museum in York in July.
I've have plans of getting 3 P Class models separately, the 2 P Class Locos in South Eastern & Chatham Railway Green livery, No.753 and 178 and the other P Class No.323 Bluebell in Bluebell Railway Blue livery.
I love collecting preserved steam locomotives in model form, as I owned quite of a lot of them.
Fantastic review of the brand new Hattons P Class Tank Engine.
5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
10/10 😉
Hi Jordan!
I know - I couldn't believe it when they asked me! I agree - pretty much flawless this one! Sounds like a plan mate - I really hope you enjoy them!
All the best mate, and thanks again for the lovely comment,
Sam :)
wow Sam that train is amazing 🚂🚂🚂
Thanks so much!! :D
3 Of Them Are At The Bluebell Railway 2 Is Operational And 1 Is Going To Be Restored
And 1 Is Preserved At The Kent And East Sussex Railway(The Green One You Have)I Forget If This Engine Is Operational Or Not
Thanks for the info on their whereabouts mate - I'd love to go and see them! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hey Sam,
I really wanted to get a model railway of my own, so I searched for a giveaway on UA-cam. Found your Bachmann Spencer giveaway. Then I saw that I needed to subscribe to your channel to enter. Driven by desire for Spencer, I thought that I could unsubscribe after the giveaway gets finished. But, meanwhile, I watched more of your videos and was fascinated by how amazing your reviews were. I realized how foolish I had been to take such a decision to unsubscribe and kept watching your videos even after the giveaway was finished. Really love your videos even now. Keep it up.
Just wanted to share my experience.
Thanks.
Hi Rob - thanks so much for the kind comment - so glad you enjoyed my stuff and decided to stay subscribed - welcome!! :D
All the best mate,
Sam :)
Indeed kind of you reply to everyone's comments ! Can't believe I got a reply from my favourite youtuber !
That was a nice pre-grouping running session! I really like that grey livery too. I'm not sold on the new ranking system though. ;)
haha thanks mate - glad you liked the livery! Is that because it was blank... or was there something else you didn't like? Any feedback would be much appreciated before January starts! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Well I think that for the scoring you shouldn't have everything out of 5 and then the total out of 10. I like the new criteria but I think they should be marked out of ten. :)