The Bachmann USA Dock Tank is the same class of locomotive (US Army Transportation Corps S100) as the Rivarossi model, but the Bachmann is modeled after one that remained in the UK rather than one that ended up in Italy as depicted by the Rivarossi version. The two of them together offer an interesting comparison of HO and OO scales, since it's not very often that you see the same prototype modeled in both scales.
@marktownend8065
Жыл бұрын
The S100s were used by the Southern Railway in Southampton docks. Their very short wheelbase for a 0-6-0 design made them particularly useful on the very tight curves accessing wharves and warehouses.
@lukemendel8197
Жыл бұрын
Yes. Dock Tank = S100 = Rosie
@markcousins9337
Жыл бұрын
I have Hornby 373 Eurostar models in both "OO" and "HO". Both Hornby branded.
@mmacey84
Жыл бұрын
People in the UK don't know how good they have it when it comes to cost of models. Come to Australia and see what we pay on average for a prototypical model.
@TrentFalkenrath
Жыл бұрын
As an American, my first reaction was like, "Hey, that looks familiar..."
@trainrandom334
Жыл бұрын
Agree
@alvaroleon3524
Жыл бұрын
Is it Thomas?
@TrentFalkenrath
Жыл бұрын
@@alvaroleon3524 I think it would be Rosey.
@VikramCSX
Жыл бұрын
It would be Rosie a USA dock tank that was shipped to England
@everythingproductions2004
Жыл бұрын
@@VikramCSXyes. It’s Rosie
@steamsearcher
Жыл бұрын
Starting with a blank piece of paper the designer spent 4 weeks and came up with this. They were immediately put into mass production and shipped to Europe. Says friend Chris Eden-Green on his channel. Frederick Hawksworth of the GWR became interested in them as a modern version of the usual Pannier tank. Resulting in the 1500 class of 10 Locos. A model coming out next year we hope. David and Lily.
@MrBnsftrain
Жыл бұрын
Other steam loco types that are quite numerous in preservation are the Austerity tank/J94 with 70 survivors, the German Class 52 2-10-0s with some still in service in Yugoslavia, a similar story with the Chinese QJs with some still left steaming in 2021, the USATC S160 with 26 examples left, and Lima Berkshires with about 20 left
@exarkun42
Жыл бұрын
Your odd one out is the LSWR B4. Neat engine with a fascinating history. Great review as always.
@bobclean10
Жыл бұрын
A comparison between the Docktank and S100 would be very interesting! Being they are based on the same prototype but HO vs OO
@patricksmodels
Жыл бұрын
The FS GR831 were a group of 4 ex USATC S100 locomotives allocated to the Livorno marshalling yard in 1946. They were withdrawn and scrapped in 1956. GR stands for Gruppo (the equivalent of class in railway terminology). I always enjoy when you review Italian locomotives.
@Marco-xz9sc
Жыл бұрын
The thing to note about Marklin, they are digital only! Everything is digital, they gave up on AC analog in the late 1980s and use digital on 3 rail track. They do make 2 rail under the trix brand. But they use the same digital system. The Marklin MS and CS controllers do Two and 3 rail, and run digital proton mm2 ( old Marklin digital ), DCC, and MFX/ M4 protocol. All the digital systems in on controller. They do everything in a limited one time series ( that’s why so expensive ) very limited and rare. They sell spares for almost everything and also sell upgrade kits for all vintage models as wells to make them dcc and such ( involves changing of motor to dc, very easy ). If you have any questions about Marklin/ trix / Europeans brands just let me know!!
@Cape_Cod_Steve
Жыл бұрын
Great info. , thanks 👍
@Marco-xz9sc
Жыл бұрын
I have the REE modeles version with sound and smoke, superb model!!!
@Marco-xz9sc
Жыл бұрын
Correct on the expensive part. The european models are around €500 and up usually. But you get lots of separately fitted parts, metal bodies, lights, sound, and smoke.
@astridvallati4762
Жыл бұрын
This, despitethe Italian Label on the Box, is an " undec" version. The FS Class 831-xxx ( xxx is Loco Number within Class.) a quite detailed: Red Buffer Beams, Red Wheel Centers, etc. Compare with Pre-Hornby Acquisition RR. Also, since Hornby Acquisition, Scale of RR has moved from 1:80 (Made in Italy, original RR tooling for Euro Models) and I:87 ( USA Models) to Made in China 1:87 Models...( New Tooling). But the H-RR S-100 caters more for the USA with 1:87. Would be nice to see it in Proper FS Livery and Numbering, like the original RR 1:80 FS 835 class, and FS 850 class ( the "8" signifying a 060( 030 Euro) Tank, and second digit a era sequence indicator, and 3rd digit Design designator. The FS had unused digits for Future acquisitions, such as the S100 during WWII ( 1944 onwards) Originally fitted with Westinghouse Air Brakes for Europe, the Britain and Some North African ones were changed to Vacuum Brakes before entering UK service, as a general " Shunter" in Yards, not just "Docks" or " Industrial". My 10 years in Italy gave me a wide experience with the last surviving Steamer operations, (1974-83) and the then Range of RR 1:80 FS Models. From Australia, moved from HO to On3,5 1:48, scratch built.( Queensland Government Railways, 1930s-1940s, as close to Proto. as possible, with my 73 y.o. hands and eyes.) Great review, Sam, of the shown model. The difference between Bachman OO ( 1:76) and H-RR ( 1:87) BECOMES OBVIOUS!! Use the Bachmann for UK-themed OO layouts, and the H-RR for Euro themed HO themed Layouts. As to any non-conforming RR 1:80 old Models, consign them to "Collector" Status. Cheers.
@davidhinks8384
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam for broadening horizons. Good to see a European model getting a review. Would be interesting to see it in a less bland livery. Agree, seems expensive against other small tank engines (Bachmann 64xxx for £110), Cheers
@jackx4311
Жыл бұрын
Be fair, David; as built, the only 'livery' the prototypes had was primer and topcoat to stop them rusting, and a basic marking, such as 'Transportation Corps, US Army' and a number; in the case of those used in Britain, grey paint and 'W↑D' plus a number. In view of the dire financial situation in post-War Italy, I'd be astonished if they'd done anything more than shown on this model - even on their express engines, let alone a humble shunter! As regards price, though - I agree.
@historyotaku
Жыл бұрын
Great review as always Sam! I remember a few years back stateside you could get these for an astonishing price of $53 USD or roughly 44 Pounds which is quite the bargain I would say. I think it would be interesting to do a comparison between this and the Bachmann Dock Tank as they are both representations of the USTAC S100 tank.
@OlivierGabin
Жыл бұрын
Add the forthcoming 030 TU from REE Modèles for the test, it's a S100 in SNCF livery.
@richardhiggins6471
Жыл бұрын
I bought mine from the US at a bargain price about 4 years ago. Even after import tax and postage it only worked out at about £55.
@Aaron-uf3sl
2 ай бұрын
nah this is a horrible review what are you on about
@lindaoffenbach
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Without having experience with Rivarossi ourselves, we’ve always understood that they weren’t a premium quality brand; somewhere in the middle. Below Märklin/Trix, Fleischman/Roco, above Lima, Jouef. Why can European brands be so expensive. Well, we suggest you to check out Piko... ‘Everything for everyone’ as they claim. Other than that, I can only review what I’ve seen. Tons of your OO reviews have shown exceptional high failure rates… Almost always something is rather slapdash or quite wrong, doesn’t function as intended and/or needs to be corrected or returned. Märklin, Roco, Piko…, you do pay for their RTR high consistency. Failures and sloppiness are quite exceptional. Every time I see production infrastructure from an OO manufacturer, I can only review it as lacking thorough investment in automation, high precision and built-in assuring consistency. Do have a look at Märklin production, Roco (both in Eastern Europe) and Piko (own factory in China). All super clean and logically organised with a very high grade of automation and quality controls. Staff are being paid well on top. The British consumer traditionally is most concerned about price. Price for them is almost everything whilst expecting the most features and quantity. Their investors are quite reluctant as well and are mostly driven by the highest possible financial yields. European counterparts traditionally expect a flawless assembled product out of the box, is more willing to pay for that, and their investors do invest in state of the art production. Each do lead to their own compromises of course, and evidently the OO market is small to justify mass investments. This is probably the reason why Hornby is after TT, so they can cover a worldwide market and benefit from economies of scales. As for Rivarossi; a middle of the road brand suffering from Hornby pricing, we thought Sam.
@robertmitchell2859
Жыл бұрын
Be interested to find the original introduction date for this model. Wouldn't be surprised if it's 30 years ago. Thinking about the Big Boy, that model has been around 50 years and level of detail is quite similar to this S100
@cektito87
Жыл бұрын
@@robertmitchell2859 Rivarossi Italy never made the S100. It’s a full new Hornby model. (2013-2016)
@lowrangemaniac5326
Жыл бұрын
FS means "Ferrovie dello Stato" and it mean "State's Railways" in italian, while Gr. stands for Group, and it was used for all of the italian steam locomotives before diesel and electric locomotives becomes a thing... Indeed, every diesel or electric locomotive didn't used the word Gr., but instead they was grouped with the words D for diesel, and E for electric, follow up by the model number
@sharkymcsharknose2979
Жыл бұрын
Rivarossi-Hornby makes very nice models of the U25C & U28C, two practically identical-looking American Co-Co diesels nicknamed U-boats. Etched grilles w/ details behind them, rotating axle bearings, optional ESU LokSound, etc. I bought my Penn Central U25C w/ LokSound weathered & barely used- it performs superbly & is accurately detailed as far as I can tell.
@CustomiZe_
Жыл бұрын
We need a couple of 00 gauge S160's in the preservation liveries that we have in the uk.
@petemac2126
Жыл бұрын
Good looking little loco for Hornby's typical high price tag. I wonder if Hornby's higher price increase (compared to other manufacturers) is helping fund their move to TT scale? As you said Sam, that tooling before releasing anything for sale would be expensive!
@STUDIO_YF
Жыл бұрын
Wow, Train Of Thought just made a video on this engine the other day.
@ChrisJNeale
Жыл бұрын
The S100 is the same loco as the USA Dock tank made in model form by Bachmann. Very interesting review. It would be good to see a follow 'back to back' comparison with the Bachmann, which would also show the difference between OO and HO scales well! By the way have you ever come across a Rivarossi Royal Scot? Tender mounted motor with a carden shaft drive to the loco driving wheels - very interesting design and mine runs really well!
@bluesteel1199
Жыл бұрын
Fun Fact, Thomas the tank engine was originally going to be a S100, as wished by the later Rev. Awdry. The only reason he looks similar to an E2 is because the artist only ever saw E2s and not a S 100.
@jackx4311
Жыл бұрын
Re. the smooth running at speed, Sam, that's more than could be said for the prototypes! And having fired them on the Kent & East Sussex Railway, I know whereof I speak . . . In fairness to the design, though; Col. Howard Hill (US Army) designed them for shunting in docks, and to give them the widest route availability, he built them to the British loading gauge - so they could be run in on British lines before shipping to Europe - and with a wheelbase of only 10ft (a foot shorter than even an Austerity 0-6-0), so they could get round the tightest curves to be found in docks. That was why the Southern Railway bought 15 of them (one for spares), post-War, and used them to replace the utterly worn-out Adams B4 0-4-0s in Southampton Docks - where the S100s had no problems dealing with the heaviest boat trains and the sharpest curves. But, as preserved railways found out when running trains at 25mph, the 29ft 6" overall length and 10ft wheelbase made them rock and roll all over the shop on any but the smoothest track! Interesting to note, re. the number still in regular use; when Hill designed both the S100 and the S160, he was quoted as saying that he didn't care if they fell to pieces in a couple of years, as by that time, "the war will be won, and they can be scrapped." As it was, the S100s and S160s were an absolute gift from the Gods as far as the railways in both Britain and Europe were concerned in the aftermath of WWII, when so much of our loco stock was either destroyed or utterly worn out.
@ivovanzon164
Жыл бұрын
For the total price point when having it setup for regular operation, add the following costs: 30 euro for a DCC decoder 4 euro for locomotive crew 2 euro for some decent couplers (as the ones that come with the model are usually trash) For the unpainted axle centers, the one preserved at SGB has exposed axles
@Deuce_and_a_half
Жыл бұрын
It would be cool if you could put the Bachmann USA Dock Tank next to the Rivarossi S100, as a size comparison between HO and OO, as they are the same locomotive. We British just decided to call them that over S100 for some reason. I think the Bachmann Model Rail exclusive wins overall over the Rivarossi for me, love mine so much, it's one of my best slow speed performers.
@EsotericArctos
Жыл бұрын
I see it has Hornby pricing applied, even if they are Rivarossi branded. I never understood why EU/UK models were so expensive compared to US models when they often are quite similar with mechanism and detailing. I do agree that the packaging is really nice on this one. It would survive shipping and the paper work is quite good. I personally think this is still quite an expensive loco, it looks well made and the detailing is not horrible, but I still think that it should be a little cheaper, even with the diecast parts. The flat plastic look just kills it a bit for me. I was thinking sub 100 even before you said that :)
@mcrsit
Жыл бұрын
At 27:08 you can really see the difference in scale between OO and H0. Impressive!
@David_Mattox
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review of a USA dock tank. Gotta say I’d go with the Bachmann one, but I’m glad this one’s a good runner. Also, can I ask what you use for glazing for your coaches? Have a good day, Sam.
@madduckuk
Жыл бұрын
The Bachmann one would have to do something very wrong not to be the default preference over here because of the gauge thing. It's a shame we almost had some more competition.
@BlaxlandRidge3
Жыл бұрын
Nice review, I knew it was only a matter of time before you got your hands on one of these. This is one of my favorite locomotives and rivarossi did an excellent job, in fact, everything from modern rivarossi has seemed to be a hit. Something I'm surprised you didn't mention was the scale. These are HO scale locomotives, since they're intended for the European and American market. Rivarossi did tool American versions which have knuckle couplers, footboards, and operating headlights. I have one and it's excellent. I love how solid the mechanism is and how easy it would be to chip and add sound. There is even a molded speaker baffle on the cab roof and speaker mounts on the board. I definitely agree on the price. It's too much. These would be on sale for $50 back in 2014 before all the American versions were discontinued. I sure hope they bring them back because I'd love to get some more!
@NWRJ_WStudios
Жыл бұрын
Hey it's you
@sharkymcsharknose2979
Жыл бұрын
Hornbirossi made new runs of the Heisler & U25C this year, so maybe the S100 will make a return soon? Hopefully with some improvements like Sam pointed out?
@BlaxlandRidge3
Жыл бұрын
@@sharkymcsharknose2979 the model really doesn't need any improvements imo. The price could just be cheaper. Regardless, it would be fantastic to see the American S100s back in the range!
@marcus.1448
Жыл бұрын
REE Modeles from France also peoduced these in 1/87. But yeah prices are going up insanely recently. Great Review!
@cektito87
Жыл бұрын
I have it and the Ree Model is in a higher level than this one.
@cektito87
Жыл бұрын
But I agree with you. A lower price of the sound version would be better than a 0,3 ml of smoke generator… totally useless.
@intel904
Жыл бұрын
The only other steam locomotive with such numerous examples preserved is the JNR class D51, which was a class of Japanese 2-8-2s built during the second world war. These outnumber amount the S100s in preservation, with over 173 D51s preserved different locations across Japan, Russia and Taiwan!
@nosecone5921
Жыл бұрын
There are about five hundred BR52 2-10-0s preserved or stored over several countries.
@OlivierGabin
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, an Italian steamer at last ! Not the most representative, I would have prefer you to review the Gr. 835 by the same manufacturer but, with a retailer's price of 207 €/GBP 178, that might certainly have you deter to do the buy... But mine is worth this price ! For the price, just talking about this one : the French manufacturer REE had announced an SNCF version of the same class of engine for 240 € / GBP 207, but you have directional lights on their model, as announced. There is a lack of details on this one, and the absence of directional lights, my Rivarossi Gr. 835 is far better overall for a not so higher price (but no sprung buffers on her ! Just checked right now...). Overall, you are on the standard pricing range for Europeans HO locomotives, the last I've bought was a 0-8-0 tank by Tillig for 300 € / GBP 259. A real budget model is the Roco BR 80 0-6-0, around the 100 € / GBP 85 mark, with a five poles motor and a flywheel of course. This model by Rivarossi is not the best they have, my Gr. 835 is far better on every point, but it's over the 200 € / GBP 170 mark... For the couplers, it is the usual behavior of the HO buckle couplers : works if they want... I prefer the UK tension lock couplers, more reliable. And the Kadee ones overall for HO/OO. For the European overall ratio quality/price, you have something just slightly above a basic model like the Roco BR 80, at a RRP too close from far better models like my Gr. 835 (also an Italian 0-6-0), and agree with you, that does not fit. For GBP 117/136 €, it's still too high for me, I would not recommend a buy over the 110 €/GBP 95 mark. If you want to test other European models, try some Roco ones, like the BR 86 outside the budget-oriented BR 80, or some Piko like the BR 78. Or you can try the Tillig BR 92 0-8-0 tank. I have those models, and I can vouch for their overall good price/quality ratio. But expect to hit the GBP 200/250 mark, but you get your money back on everything else with them !
@electricgamer8759
Жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about getting the riverossi bog boy for a while now. Maybe one day I'll see you review it.
@timbervalleyproductions
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review as always Sam. I look forward to Warley tomorrow and hopefully I'll see you there!
@railwaystories1.027
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam! i did quite a little bit of research about this engine (since i want to buy it someday), the livery depicts the loco in italian shunting service, must be late 1940s. As of now i've found just one picture of the real one on the internet. By the way: locomotiva a vapore = steam engine; FS=ferrovie dello stato=italian state railways; Gr. stands for "gruppo" similar to class. cheers from italy! your videos are always a pleasure :)
@SamsTrains
Жыл бұрын
That sounds great, thanks a lot for sharing! Appreciate the extra info, Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@NorthernSoulExpress
Жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, great review. If you want a good European loco, then I recommend a Roco Class BR 333 0-4-0 diesel shunter. I have one of my own and despite its small size its performance is incredibly reliable and smooth, it's even mostly made of metal as well.
@milwaukeerailroadroblox2539
Жыл бұрын
I know your in the uk and you guys mainly only have Hornby but I think you should try some other company’s, if you go to a local hobby shop you should find heaps.
@gs425
Жыл бұрын
It ls maybe worth adding to reviews when the motor is not just 5 pole, but skew wound. Yep used to be a similar usa tank down at swanage railway
@thundercreekcustoms
Жыл бұрын
If we’re talking proportionally, I believe the Denver & Rio Grande Western K-36 takes the crown, having only one of its class not surviving into preservation. Though only ten were built, hence “proportionally”.
@spongatejunction
Жыл бұрын
Hiya Sam it was great to meet you at the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition
@bobpfeiffer251
Жыл бұрын
I have one of these as well (albeit in an American configuration with lights and knuckle couplers). I love the level of detail and the high engineering standard of the model, but I find it to be very underpowered for yard work with American rolling stock (which, again, I don't know how one would go about improving). Another model you might want to look into is a Roco S160. Its another USATC design that ended up all over the UK and Europe thanks to the war. Roco's model is also nicely engineered, but heinously expensive. And, inexplicably, they made it impossible to modify for use with US rolling stock without permanent modification
@johncunningham6928
Жыл бұрын
A good review, but i have to say that for OO layout, it's the Bachmann version every time... That 0.5mm difference really does show when you run the two tanks together...
@europacifictradersltd3717
Жыл бұрын
hi sam. i have mixed feelings for this loco at first glance i smiled comparing its wheels to a 1950s pram. later was impressed with its weight and the way it comes apart then let down on its shoddy push rod assembly and its overall bleakness .. what really puzzles me is why horndy does not take the good aspects from their european counter parts and incorporate them in their uk models? they are all made in china so it would be a reliably easy to do.
@vidiottheowl2825
Жыл бұрын
hey I just saw a "train of thought" video on this!
@Wowoodog
Жыл бұрын
I live how you have done another rivarossi as you haven't reviewed one for a while
@asteroidrules
9 ай бұрын
I know what he means when he says it, but it's pretty funny to hear Sam refer to this as a European locomotive when: 1, he's in Britain and 2, the USATC S100 was an American design.
@the_autism_express
Жыл бұрын
I do agree that the asking price of £156.99 (about $189.82) is ridiculous, but we are dealing with hornby after all. If I wanted an HO scale S100, I'd just go with the bachmann Thomas and friends Rosie
@lukebarber9511
Жыл бұрын
If you put it next to an OO scale SR USA-class, you can do a comparison of the Ho vs. OO scale size difference.
@joshuaW5621
Жыл бұрын
Hey Hornby. If you ever consider reviving your Thomas range after the show is revived, you could probably make Rosie now that this model exists.
@robinbrowne5419
Жыл бұрын
The crank pin at 13:10 looks like my Mastercraft socket wrench handle :-)
@waynemeakin
Жыл бұрын
Good to see you and your other half this morning at Warley ( she's the one I recognised!, you are taller than you look on camera.) Carry on your good work.
@CustomiZe_
Жыл бұрын
Hey Sam How did you find Warley today, hoped you enjoyed yourself. Looked like you manage to buy some goodies, i didn't manage to say hi as you were just leaving and I couldn't catch you in time. 😪 You always manage to sneak away every year hahaha only joking 🙃 🤣🤣🤣. Can't wait for you to share what you bought. 👍
@mikeking2539
Жыл бұрын
Some of the European models have always been expensive when compaired to our UK models. Some brands where/are making models that have much better features and better quality then the stuff in the UK. I have had some German outling steam locos in the past, the had excerlent detail, run beautifuly, had working lights, close coupled tenders right out of the box. I have Roco .Electric single car unit, dating from the 1980s, it can run fro the track or from the overheaad power lines, you can not see the motor, and not only does it have a driver figure, but a full set of passengers as well. The likes of Roco and Fleischmann were and stillare superb comapaired to what we were and sometimes still are offered on the UK market.
@longmonttrains548
Жыл бұрын
I can tell how much smaller the H0 scale Rivarossi s100 dock tank is compared to the Bachmann OO scale s100 dock tank.
@richerdmeranda7561
Жыл бұрын
i don't know why, but when the train page scrolled past the big boy, my eye twitched.
@SammoKarm
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see a good, skew wound, motor. Noticed that it is jumping a bit on the rear axle when reversing slowly!
@marktegrotenhuis
Жыл бұрын
Märklin (pronouced Merklin, not Marklin) is indeed the only brand that has a 3-rail track system which uses AC on the analoge models. However most people nowadays choose to go digital and the code Märklin uses is Motorola. Besides the 3-rail models Märklin also produces 2-rail models, but those are released under the brand Trix (or Minitrix for N scale). But when it comes to H0 train models for the 3-rail system, almost all other brands also produce trains for this system. This is something to be aware of, especially when buying second hand models from private sellers.
@SamsTrains
Жыл бұрын
Ahh duly noted - that makes things simpler then! Thanks so much for all the extra info! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@derronbailey9332
Жыл бұрын
I'll be sure to watch this soon, but great seeing you at Warley before. Hope you had a good day. :)
@SeatedViper
Жыл бұрын
I'd not be having one, regardless of price, because it's too new - a 1940's loco doesn't really sit well with a 1930's layout, and I have read in the past that you can bring forward any from the "big four" but you can't backdate a 9F! As others have said, this does show the difference between HO (1:87) and OO (1:76) very clearly. If you were to place the OO Pannier between Bachmann's OO USA Tank and this one, it would be obvious to all. Another great review!
@xinlu2806
Жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your thoughts on a maerklin/Trix trainset. They are very expensive, put also very high quality in my opinion. Edit: Trix is maerklins two-rail dc brand, the locos might be compatible with your layout.
@formidable38
Жыл бұрын
Incredible to think I just picked up a Dapol Manor for £ 107 in a black friday deal from TMC.
@d.lam.8178
Жыл бұрын
In HO or O, these S100s have appeal just about everywhere. US, UK, Europe... The same basic model could hit multiple markets with simple detail changes.
@ivovanzon164
Жыл бұрын
They do a variant with lights and full USATC markings, but all of these have been sold to the Netherlands as it is a well known preserved engine
@SamsTrains
Жыл бұрын
Ooh interesting - thanks for sharing, I'd love to see one with a more complex livery! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@nathanwatson01
Жыл бұрын
Hey Sam! Have you thought about setting up a controller cam so we can get a better idea of how the locos run?
@Cape_Cod_Steve
Жыл бұрын
Great idea 👍
@HordeCaptainCatra
Жыл бұрын
Marklin is 3 rail AC but they have made 2 rail DC under Marklin "HAMO" is the key word. But Marklin owns TRIX now and almost all of Marklin's 3 rail AC trains are in 2 rail DC just under the name if TRIX.
@potratv18
Жыл бұрын
Hello Sam, First: i really Love your review of the Rivarossi USA Tank engine Second: I really would love to see a review of an 'ROCO ÖBB Taurus Diesel/Elektric Locomotive'
@StormmyStormmy
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, great review, nice loco, very expensive in my opinion, i wish Accurascale would produce more class 55's, there is a KZitemr whom bought 5, class 55's, its a shame more are not available for other people who wanted to buy one, first come first served i guess.
@iceeblueburst03
Жыл бұрын
Nice 0-6-0 tank engine! The performance is pretty great although I do agree that this locomotive needs to be less expensive.
@jetporter
Жыл бұрын
One thing I noticed that you didn't mention was on the right-hand side of the locomotive: they've included a mechanical lubricator detail with the little rod from the valve rod to drive it. You don't usually see that detail on models. I find that quite interesting.
@cektito87
Жыл бұрын
You should compare it with how performs the Ree S100 lubricator.
@cristianmuraro8214
Жыл бұрын
Fan Fact: Rosie bassis is based on S100
@AQuietNight
Жыл бұрын
For me Rivarossi was an okay brand. I would have glady traded off some detail for better operation. Detail parts you can add later, a better drive could be a lot of work.
@SamsTrains
Жыл бұрын
Yeah overall this is pretty decent - good loco! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@COPPAS70
Жыл бұрын
Well, Rivarossi isn’t that bad, but compared to other manufacturers that cater to 2R/H0 enthusiasts, Rivarossi is still considered to be a budget brand.
@raymondleggs5508
Жыл бұрын
The german Br50, and 44 kreigsloks are pretty numerous after all more than 20 thousand were built
@VFCproductions
Жыл бұрын
The Bachmann S100 is beautiful so the Rivarossi one can stay in the shops.
@Tombola1993
Жыл бұрын
100 examples!? That’s more than the Hunslet Austerity. Some were even still running for freight duties in the present day in countries such as Bosnia.
@-LLAMA-
Жыл бұрын
I think the model is alright. Maybe if the price was around 80 or 90 pounds, that would be more acceptable.
@happiestcamel5064
Жыл бұрын
Edward bi pride pfp? I’m here for it
@orionthomas478
Жыл бұрын
If they had used black plastic for the plastic bits of the running gear it wouldve looked better
@federico339
Жыл бұрын
Locomotiva a Vapore = Steam Locomotive FS = Ferrovie Dello Stato (italian state rail operator) Gr. = Gruppo (Class) 831 Livrea Nera = Black Livery
@-parpar-
6 ай бұрын
almost at "28-" since it has the same numbers on the tank, but nice looking train!
@miscellaneousyoutube5399
Жыл бұрын
One engine is the American locomotive 844 union pacific, who has the distinction of being the only steam locomotive in America to never be pulled out of quote on quote regular service
@LukaT
Жыл бұрын
9:22 I’m not sure but I think DRB 52 class might be persevered in even larger numbers
@shaundenny7216
Жыл бұрын
Try a Piko PKP EU06. There’s a link back to the UK as they are closely related to the Class 83 which has never been modelled in ready to run. I’ve had one for a couple years.
@mikefilipkowski5445
Жыл бұрын
only S100 here in America that runs is Granite Rock Co. 10, so its rare here but i have seen s160 before
@lapiswake6583
Жыл бұрын
Awesome. It'd be interesting to see this and the bachmann one (the dock tank) side by side
@enrique5167
Жыл бұрын
The explanation of the price is very simple. The markets, except maybe in Germany, are much smaller than the UK market. The worst offender is Spain, because as in real life we have a different gauge, that means our real locomotives are purpose built for Spain. So the models must also be purpose built, and there's not many hobbyist over here. An even if the molds are shared, as they need to customize for every country, costs will inevitably go up.
@blueboy1923
Жыл бұрын
I saw you at the Warley exhibition 😁 hope you enjoyed the exhibition. 🚂
@KibuFox
Жыл бұрын
Sam, the price isn't because of the detail. The price is because this locomotive is expected to be bought by serious model railroaders, and not 'enthusiasts'. So the engine is built to model railroading standards, with a flywheel and reliable mechanism.
@CustomiZe_
Жыл бұрын
Whats the difference between serious modellers and model enthusiasts?
@SirThanxalott
Жыл бұрын
The odd one out was the London and southwestern railway B4 I saw by the signal box in the toy town valley
@rich81090
Жыл бұрын
I would like you to review the big boy they do, it was on the hornby KZitem channel the other day.
@davidstrains4910
Жыл бұрын
Decent looking small tank engine here Sam.
@jimmeearle
Жыл бұрын
That plastic valve gear is shocking
@sethguest781
Жыл бұрын
If Thomas was American he'd be this very engine, wonderful! BTW, have you reviewed any Wild West era locos on your channel yet?
@BrokenIET
Жыл бұрын
I haven't fact checked this but the Hunslet WD Austerity 0-6-0 thingy might be more numerous in preservation
@ryancampbell4119
Жыл бұрын
Great review Sam. One thing I will say is that the was a 0-6-0 tank engine owned by the Union Pacific Railroad that could pull 1,000 tons or pull a Big Boy out of the roundhouse without assistance. I think that is about the same pulling power as a 9f.
@SamsTrains
Жыл бұрын
That's quite something isn't it! Thanks for the very cool fun fact :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@sabertooth3studioshq838
Жыл бұрын
Rosie's basis from Thomas and friends.
@James_Rivett
Жыл бұрын
I think it looks sort of boring compared to the UK Liveries seen in preservation. I could be mistaken, but the felt/foam pads could be for lubricant retention, in full size axles boxes and plain bearings, there is a felt pad in the bottom of the bearing shells to help retain lubrication, as they are a complete loss system. You also see similar pads on piston rods to help drip or rub oil on to the rods for extra lubrication. The full size of these loco's had a terrible reputation for running hot boxes if used on anything other than shunting. Most of the ones in preservation have had the wick oilers replaced by mechanical oil pump for axle box lubrication. Odd one out, LSWR B4 dock tank near the crane (its a 040)
@SamsTrains
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the livery is pretty plain, I'll give you that! I doubt the foam pads will be for that - they were only on the centre axle, though you could totally be right! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@James_Rivett
Жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains when Hornby brough out these companies, do you think they incorporated some of their ideas into their own models? Another thing about the full size of these locos, so good was their design, some countries-built copies of them. It's not only amazing that some of these locos are still in service, but that they are still here as a credit to their ruggedness and simplicity, as, being produced for war use, they were almost considered disposable.
@shaqtus3365
Жыл бұрын
Since you did a review on an American locomotive by rivvarossi you should do a review on their Heisler.
@adamrushton1740
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam it was great to see you today at Warley
@_motorsport_and_car_hub_
Жыл бұрын
marklin manufactures all of its model trains in metal however almost all models have internal lighting and sounds
@AbeTheBabe6233
Жыл бұрын
so apparently im getting a tri-ang 8f for xmas!
@rizalardiansyah4486
Жыл бұрын
Nice review Sam! That's one heck of a price though... Could it also be made that expensive just so the discount looks bigger? But then again, it's still overpriced indeed at 117 pounds with no light and plastic valve gear. That's really the deal breaker there...
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