PS Short Test Run Video now up. Hornby's New A4 'Mallard' designed by Sir Nigel Gresley. Now in TT:120 Scale. Up close. buymeacoffee Donation Link - www.buymeacoff...
Standards are getting so high now, Hornby are really taking it with both hands 🙌
@AllensTrains
Жыл бұрын
A well-photographed and narrated review. You seem to mix your metaphors when you talk about a, "slower kind of life" while reviewing the loco with the world speed record for steam! Thanks for uploading.
@Trainskitsetc
Жыл бұрын
Well, did that once, for a moment. The rest of life was still measurably slower, no computers, phones you had to talk to operators to connect. Probably the only thing faster was the mail
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏 Do find the opposite can help us see things better. You can’t see light without dark so, we need up, to measure down. The Mallard just helped me see that speed isn’t everything but, a great milestone to achieve nevertheless. One person did add a comment to an earlier video, about the validity of the test result data. Just because we’re told something, does it make it true. What is truth when it all boils down to it. It’s what you believe and once set, very hard to change, like a habit I guess. Lol. I just love Steam Locomotives and as that comes from the heart, that’s good enough for me 👍
@AllensTrains
Жыл бұрын
@@modeloco It is difficult for Mallard's speed record to be challenged as the test was conducted under stringent conditions. When the railways were first invented, it was known to the engineers of that time, like Isambard Kingdom Brunel that very high speeds would eventually be possible. So he constructed his railway with this in mind. The Mallard was the last word in technology in its day and was the way to travel. From a business point of view, higher speeds generate more revenue for railway companies. Against that, is the amount of energy used. Your point that very high speeds are not really necessary is valid, but for the Mallard, high speed is in the nature of the beast!
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
@@AllensTrains Very much so. What a Beautiful Beast. Oops, there we go, another two opposites. Model Railways bring so much into play. A joy to see & create but, that doesn't always bring this 100% of the time. Do wonder if we're reaching the fulcrum point where stepping back a little is a good thing when it comes to revenue & profit.
@stuartjohnellis
Жыл бұрын
just got mine in the post. Really happy they've fit all the driving gear in; was a little concerned as on the dapol n gauge version, they've had to remove a load of it. The only other thing is not painting the wheel axles (fairly certain that would be proto typical)
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
Yes, noticed that but, it didn’t cloud my feelings. Good points 👍
@paulcherrytrains3339
Жыл бұрын
Looks great. I might be tempted when GWR items become available. Thanks for showing. Regards Paul.
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
Wow, yes that would be lovely too 🤞
@genixia
Жыл бұрын
I think Hornby hates GWR. OO scale this year had extremely little GWR, again. Maybe they're saving it all up to hit us with a massive collection all at once! :p Hopefully they'll start using sprung buffers in TT120 by then.
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
@@genixia What's really odd is that on TT:120, I don't miss them at all. Certainly do on OO. Fingers crossed for some GWR
@braverbird60
3 ай бұрын
Hopefully the City of Truro or the Castle class for the Big Four GWR. For later on, a Class 800 would be good.
@modeloco
3 ай бұрын
As long as I can get sound into it 😂 though had OO side running silently and enjoyed it
@Dr.Gunsmith
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow that’s another one I need to pre order then 😂 she’s a beauty.
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
She is 👍
@marka87
Жыл бұрын
Just got my Easterner set; I have the upside down whistle too although didn’t realise for quite a while. A few other gremlins, I think they need to work on quality control. Probably some of this is the rush to get out to market and the effects of the pandemic.
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
You need a keen eye to spot that lol 😂
@PaulSmith-pl7fo
Жыл бұрын
Nice video 👍. I can't believe a front coupling would add so much cost to the loco to make it worthwhile leaving it off!
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
I feel it’s the scale that makes the front bogie wheels a little too light for that purpose? Thank you for your kind comments, much appreciated 🙏
@marka87
Жыл бұрын
Out of interest is the cab fitted properly? Some have been commenting on the A4 cabs not being quite pressed down properly.
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
Just had another look and nothing to report. All good👍
@rossbuchanan7632
Жыл бұрын
2:40 That is the reverser, not the handbrake!
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
Actually double checked but, thank you for putting me right 👍
@route7railway567
Жыл бұрын
Hi Andy…. Like you I really enjoy my OO kit and will keep on modelling in that scale, but I really like TT120 and have started collecting it, with a view to doing my next layout with it. It is way more substantial and detailed than N scale and more practical for those of us with less space. More importantly it’s the only UK kit that is true to scale across the rolling stock and the track. I know it won’t happen, but I feel all uk OO kit should transition to the correct and matching scale HO like the rest of Europe and America. The HO scale is lovely and looks much more correct. I can’t wait for the TT wagons and diesels to come on sale. I do wish Hornby would bring out extra long sections or track though, especially straights.. Anyway Take care and Regards…… Steve 👍👍👍
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
I agree and double straights and flexible track is in the pipeline from Hornby. Took me years to figure out why there was a slight difference in size yet both running on the same track. Once you’ve handled TT:120 for a few hours, OO seems huge but, yes, still has its place, even if not, quite in scale ⭐️
@JohnDavies-cn3ro
Жыл бұрын
She does look nice indeed. I'm a bit puzzled by the return crank and rod on the valve gear, which seems to hang very low below the valance, but that could be me - I'm not that familiar with the original A4's. There's certainly a lot of beautiful work on there, but it would be nice to see her run.
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
I’ve put one up but, it’s only short and you may have to zoom in. The Elite didn’t seem to work in Analogue mode with TT:120 models, which it has, built in. I’m investigating that 👍
@SDRM_Model_Railway_Club
Жыл бұрын
Stunning. I’ve ordered one of the DCC fitted versions. I wonder if they’ll put the front whistle the right way up by then? Although happens I reckon these first batch A4’s with the upside down whistle will be rare collectors items one day!😂😂
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
WELL SPOTTED. I think this has happened on OO models in the past. Made me giggle. It looks like an antenna 😆
@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway
Жыл бұрын
Hi a nice looking locomotive but did you notice the near cab window appeared to be dented.
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
No I didn’t. I’ll look again. 🙏 Thank You
@markorollo.
Жыл бұрын
does TT lose a lot of detail compared to 00? they would be good if, like me, you dont have a lot of room, but i do like my detail lol
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
In my view, there’s more detail for the most part but, granted your eyes do miss a lot with it being in this scale. I was very surprised, as I zoomed in, at the intricacy
@gregtaylor6146
Жыл бұрын
I know they'd LIKE us to replace ALL our perfectly good rolling stock with this TT120 nonsense ...... but it's not happening, sorry Hornby, you've made a major mistake!
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
Ouch, that sounds rather terse. I have a lot of OO, a lot yet, welcome this. Why do you think they’ve made a major mistake. PS I have no affiliate links with Hornby or, anyone else so, you’re aware.
@graemebrookes2681
Жыл бұрын
I haven't got room for OO gauge and I for one am pleased they have brought TT out. I think it is a great idea. The trains and buildings look great in my opinion
@damianinCanadaTT-OO
Жыл бұрын
Railway porn 😂 nice. Love the philosophy moment as well
@modeloco
Жыл бұрын
@@damianinCanadaTT-OO We're very fortunate to have all these models, pardon the pun lol
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