Sam's mum hears a bang on the attic floor... "Does Sam want a cup of tea... ahhh... no; he must have a loco on the express points!" Good job mukka. A fair review. Merry Xmas from Oz to you and your family. Gaz
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
haha pretty much, lol! Thanks a lot Gaz, have a good one! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@kenjimaurerfromdisneyland2001
3 жыл бұрын
The oz kids.
@dasmann3904
3 жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I audibly said “Oh Wow!”This looks beautiful. Another thing for the list.-Das Mann
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
haha for sure - it just looks awesome doesn't it?! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@GaryNumeroUno
3 жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw the thumbnail I audibly said... "Here we go... another overpriced poor quality offering from rip off Bachmann"!
@dasmann3904
3 жыл бұрын
@GaryNumeroUno I also was apprehensive due to it, well being Bachman!-Das Mann
@JPoulAndersson
3 жыл бұрын
So you like trains and Sturmgeschütze as well!👍🏻
@dasmann3904
3 жыл бұрын
@@JPoulAndersson ah I see you have a keen eye!-Das Mann
@robmasterman
3 жыл бұрын
That's a magnificent looking loco from Bachmann Sam. It's good that they've added proper wheel bearings, all that's left now is for these major companies to produce reliable motors, and there will be many happy owners out there...Bob
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Bob - it's a very good job indeed! You're right - motors should be the focus going forwards! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@Keyswiz71
3 жыл бұрын
I reckon the Hattons Genesis coaches will go very nicely with this!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
I agree!! :D
@stevenulloa57
3 жыл бұрын
This has to be the longest review for any tank engine wow there was a lot about this tank engine to talk about.
@CrumpledSandwich
3 жыл бұрын
Inspired by Chadwick model railway 🥱
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
haha yeah! There was a lot to say, decided not to cut any of it out this time! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@Mattube1964
2 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to be able to purchase a sound fitted one last year and am quite happy with it. The fire box flicker is very realistic on the DCC and the sound is spot on. I use it to haul a couple of Hornby Midland clerestories and they look superb behind this loco as a branch train.
@joshslater2426
9 ай бұрын
The 1P is a beautiful locomotive in both real life and model form. Shame we don’t have a preserved example, but this model still blows me away.
@williamsquires3070
Жыл бұрын
I’ve found that the coreless motors require a bit more run-in than usual, they’re great performers on DCC, but they ABSOLUTELY require a decoder made especially for coreless motors; the regular pulse-width modulation used by ordinary decoders will overheat coreless motors, and since they don’t have much armature mass, they can overheat quite badly… and quickly. There’s no problem on DC as long as your power pack outputs smooth, filtered DC. 😊
@bencerino8445
3 жыл бұрын
My Oxford Rail Colfix Tanker came in the mail today. Beautiful and sturdy model. Definitely worth a look at.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds fantastic Ben - I will be interested in trying those! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@tbrooke3016
3 жыл бұрын
Awsome quality video! Love the extra detail you put into your videos they really help new comers like me understand 😁
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - that's lovely to hear! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@bentullett6068
3 жыл бұрын
This is one lovely locomotive model and has been well rated by the modelling press. Looks good in all variants.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben - and deservedly so - wonderful model! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@railswithethan3715
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why but your videos are helping me through some very tough times at school and thanks for that Ethan
@railswithethan3715
3 жыл бұрын
@@lukeslocomotives at least I’m not the only one I geuss hope she gets well
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ethan, that's lovely to hear. Sorry to hear about the bad school food Luke - that isn't good! :O Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@Ale08pew
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam! Are you thinking to do like live steam locomotives, I know that they are quite expensive but maybe you can try!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe I will do one day - they would be great fun to try! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@matteomarmiroli1713
3 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains it's a very good idea
@TestECull
3 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains Hornby did release some in OO gauge too. You could run them on the main layout.
@ivovanzon164
3 жыл бұрын
@@TestECull and destroy the carpet, as they leak oil and water
@michaelschultz5127
3 жыл бұрын
He would go lunny if he got some live steam locos mike
@richardbaines2436
3 жыл бұрын
I have finally received mine from Rails on pre-order. Delay was due to Royal Mail dealing with four times the usual post for this time of year. Everyone ordering online of course due to Covid. I must admit i was chomping at the bit awaiting it's arrival as you can imagine. I am going to leave opening the box & relive those childhood memories of getting an engine on Xmas day. Your review has certainly made me even more excited & obviously can't wait to see it running on my layout. Thanks again Sam for another expertly reviewed model. Have a good Christmas!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Richard - yes I was waiting impatiently for mine too - at least we both have them now! Hope you have a fantastic Christmas day, and enjoy that moment of opening the box at long last! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@Simon-Davis
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stonking little model these are. So good in fact that instead of buying the one DC model I had pre-ordered from my local shop, I walked away with two DCC sound ones instead; Midland and BR black. You know the worst thing about these 1Ps? Having spent £450 on two of them, I want more! If that is the only thing I can criticise them for, then they're golden! Yes, the bogie pickups on one of mine needed a tweak, but the other was absolutely perfect. So good in fact that I could lay tissue on the track and have only one axle picking up, it doesn't matter which, and it crawled off on speed step 1 perfectly every single time! After tweaking the bogie pickup on the other one, that behaves identically too. One thing I am noticing with these coreless motors is that they seem better suited to DCC, and with the right CV settings the lack of a flywheel is actually a good thing. I've fitted the blanking plug to test mine, and I believe they are both smoother on DCC than they are on DC.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate - that sounds amazing - can't blame you for wanting more! Many thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@williamsquires3070
Жыл бұрын
I’ll give Sam an extra star for including the measurement of proper track gauge on the wheel sets; not all the Internet reviewers tick this box. Good going! 😍
@Wingedarc
3 жыл бұрын
It is nice to see you get a good loco again after the streak of bad luck you have been having recently with them, Also really nice to see the traction tyres be an option for the user too, looks like a great little loco, and great video man!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes a breath of fresh air to finally get a quality loco! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@craigthe
3 жыл бұрын
Bachmann are picking up they're game.👍 Hopefully Bachmann will make they're own railroad range
@bentullett6068
3 жыл бұрын
The EFE range is meant to be their version of the Railroad range to compete with Hornby and the special commissions from the big dealers like Hattons. Unfortunately though I think they got lost with the pricing on the models on offer which are mostly old models from their own range or other manufacturers like Heljan and DJ models.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Do you really think the EFE rail range is their attempt at the Railroad range?! I think it would be.... except they're mostly priced *above and beyond* premium models!! ;D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@bentullett6068
3 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains that's what Bachmann marketed it as. They said it was a rival for the cheaper models sold by Hattons and hornby unfortunately I think they missed the part about keeping them reasonably priced like the other manufacturers.
@davidmolin8944
3 жыл бұрын
Can't believe a bachman model made it too the top 5 this is what bachman needs to do more of
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
I know - we need much more of this in future! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@mailstorminurbox
5 ай бұрын
Just yesterday i was thinking about locomotives with no pilot wheels, but multiple trailing wheels This video has answered me
@andrewsnyder2134
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what an amazing tank engine! The review it's self is a great one and the model is such an extraordinary steam locomotive for Bachmann! Well done Bachmann! Well done for making an actually great steam loco for once!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Andrew - it certainly is extraordinary isn't it?? :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@patrickmurphy6775
5 ай бұрын
I was surprised that this was at the top of my playlist and it is 3 years old!? How did this happen? Great video !
@rucarnuts13
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam! I saw somewhere else in the comments (though I can’t seem to find the exact comment at the minute) that you may be interested in live steam! If you are, I can’t recommend Accucraft’s “Ruby” highly enough, as an owner of one. It’s price is more than reasonable as far as live steam locomotives go, it looks nice, it’s mechanically simple and a great beginner live steam locomotive overall. Cheers!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks so much for letting me know about those - they sound really good! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@CaptainScruff83
3 жыл бұрын
Well done on another great review. Lovely looking loco do you find the new motors better than the 3 pole ones Bachmann use. Also I like that you take the time to demonstrate how to swap the wheels for the pair with the traction tyres. Merry Christmas 😊
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes I think the performance was much better than their old 3 pole style. I'd prefer this over those! I thought the demo would be important yeah! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@liamcalder1385
3 жыл бұрын
All i'm gonna say is wow what a great model. Thats probably my favorite bachmannn model Looking forward to the top 5 video!!!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Liam - yeah probably one of my favourites from them too! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@dilwich
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent observation regarding the amount of space saved on a container just by reducing the package a little bit. . . . . Great review Sam!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - was quite impressed by that! I don't usually find Bachmann to be the most efficient of manufacturers, but this one changed my mind a bit! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@alanlansdell7533
3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Bachmann deliver their promise. Great loco.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Alan - very happy with this! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@newobanproductions999
3 жыл бұрын
Now that is the type of finish we expect with new models. Well done for Bachmann and as for Hornby, take note.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you - a real breath of fresh air! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@gkjsooley
3 жыл бұрын
Re: traction tires; my Roco Austrian Railways class 1020 electric has 6-axle drive, a strong 5-pole can motor, weighs 517 grammes, and has 4 traction tires. Continental European manufacturers are obsessed with traction tires, whether the models need them or not. North American models seem to never come with them, and none of my UK models have them either.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Kenneth - I'm very glad that manufacturers of British trains don't tend to use them - I'm certainly not a fan! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@NorthernSoulExpress
3 жыл бұрын
It’s such a gorgeous engine and I really do hope they make more because I put off ordering one of these too long and missed out, still hopefully next time fingers crossed. I reckon a double header with the L&YR class 5 and the 1P would look fantastic.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Callum, yes fingers crossed for more... maybe even in some different liveries! Great idea, that would look amazing! :3 Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@HM...333
3 жыл бұрын
Really good review of a great little engine, love the channel, keep it up Sam!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - glad you thought so! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@thediamondtank
3 жыл бұрын
Bachmann: (Breaks Sam with the well tank and frightens Sam to death with a diseased caterpillar) Also Bachmann: Let’s make good quality models as well to confuse people
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
haha love it!! xD Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@andrewdking
3 жыл бұрын
A superb little engine. Looked really nice with the little Hornby generic four wheeled coaches in crimson lake. Imagine how nice it would look with a set of those new Hattons Genesis coaches in the same colour.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew, I thought they did too actually - the Genesis ones will be something else!! :O Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@RobA500
3 жыл бұрын
That sure is one nice looking little tank engine. Good review Sam. Merry Christmas.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Rob, really glad you liked it! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@cameronmcilroy8261
3 жыл бұрын
Great review to watch while relaxing after a busy week so far at work, thank you Sam :)
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Cameron, that's lovely to hear! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@Maurice_Moss
3 жыл бұрын
Funny that you've reviewed this loco, I was looking at them the other day 🤔
@GaryNumeroUno
3 жыл бұрын
Remember... a rolling stone gathers no Moss! So... a looking Moss gathers no locos! Hehehe...
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
haha awesome! Are you tempted?! ;D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@tomozbot
3 жыл бұрын
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@mineit5796
3 жыл бұрын
I think I’ve got to get this one. I’m from the midlands so i think it’s a must. Great video Sam.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Freezy - can highly recommend this one! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@RoadsterRyan23
3 жыл бұрын
Sam you are making me want one! I'm getting the Bachmann Midland Compound in MR Crimson Lake (preserved No. 1000) for Christmas as well. Comes with 3 gorgeous coaches too. The 1P is spectacularly beautiful Sam!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
haha sorry about that! Ooh good choice on the 1000 - those are amazing models too! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@kamakoaalmasin9989
3 жыл бұрын
Hello mr. Sam this is Kamakoa, but you can call me Hunter though. I have just learned that you can use pounds changed for euros for sorten prices in England. I hope you're doing well.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Hunter! Hope you're doing well too my friend! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@waynemeakin
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see Bachmann getting their arses into gear with steamies at last. Brian Hughes has bought the sound version which is impressive and obviously being DCC, the firebox flickers and slams shut.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Wayne, great to see an amazing steamer from them at last! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@SDJR7F88
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as always Sam! Really is a superb model! Just had a play with my SDJR blue version! Still got to pick up the BR version from my local model shop, I've had that one on order since it was announced back in 17. Again that model is a SDJR loco! So perfect for my new layout ;) Love the 7F and Southern coaches combo, very S&D!!! Keep up the great work :)
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much mate - ooh wow, the SDJR version really looks stunning, and totally perfect for you!! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@Lets_Be_Honest1
3 жыл бұрын
Hooray I’m getting the Scotsman set this Christmas! Yay thanks for telling me when I first came that I would get models and track! And this channel is like the only decent channel that does hornby and Bachman’s reviews
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome James, really hope you enjoy that my friend! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@AutoMotive_Vision
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, absolutely loved the video and that 1P really is a stunning model. Quick question: Would you ever consider reviewing a Dapol Class 68? Also merry Christmas Sam.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Cal, they are! Sure - it's on my list of locos to review! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@jasonjohnson892
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Sam'sTrains. I love this model, period😄. Bachmann really is starting to learn their lessons.😂 Definitely the best model of 2020 and a great way to end it as well. -Jason
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Jason, they certainly are learning - their last few steamers have been far better! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@cabowerks3973
3 жыл бұрын
I love your crimson lake livery Collection. I also love 0-4-4t locomotives. Glad you’re happy with your purchase.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Cab - me too, I love both, and I'm very happy! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@modelrailfan37
Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing model, just wish Bachmann would bring these back.
@djdaz72
3 жыл бұрын
A great review Sam. Looking forward to receiving mine Sam I chose the SDJR livery one from the Bachmann club, local interest for me .
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Darren - ooh lucky you, those look stunning too! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@martinpattison1567
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Sam. A Bachmann steam loco with all the frills and about time too. Hornby, I hope you have seen how good the build quality on this loco is. It is time to have a word with your Chinese manufactures and let's see how good next year can be. Martin. (Thailand)
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin, it certainly is about time! Absolutely! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@foraminuteforaminute4056
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Bachmann have really stepped their game up! First that stellar Class 37 and now this one. Also that well-executed livery really brings out the Victorian elegance of this model. One curiosity: would the splashers accommodate a reworking to P4 gauge, or would they need to be brought outwards as well?
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely - last few Bachmann locos have been awesome haven't they? That's a good question, I'm not sure about that! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@LKBRICKS1993
3 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing. Another great video you always make me feel happy during the pandemic ❤
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, that's so lovely to hear! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@kenjimaurerfromdisneyland2001
3 жыл бұрын
I like Sylvester the cat❤️
@a.r.productions
3 жыл бұрын
34:35 that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen 😂😂😂 What a beautiful model I hope the traction tyre situation with this model is the same as the precedent class.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Quoting the Precedent launch video: "There's actually a spare pair of wheels in the box as well, for those people who are not bothered about traction as much, you can actually put a standard set of wheels in". The listing on Rails website does not state that the model will be boxed without traction tyres fitted, and instead says "The model incorporates a die-cast body and chassis with a set of optional traction tyre-fitted driving wheels for increased haulage capacity" - also suggesting the tyres will be fitted as standard. The listing photos also appear to show rubber tyres fitted. If they have clarified that the metal tyres will be fitted as standard, please point that out to me! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@teraris
Жыл бұрын
Lovely although the livery sadly represents a short transitional period from the fully lined MR livery to the simplified livery circa 1907. The fully-lined livery up to 1907 included fully lined crimson lake wheels and boiler bands. With the simplified livery post 1907 came the new MR crest on the coal bunker and that large gilt numbers that carried into LMS days. This model also has the Deeley revised smokebox door over the more elegant original Johnson door. So if you're modelling the Midland railway in 1907 then this model is perfect!
@johnbirkin89WS
3 жыл бұрын
I think the correspondent asking about snow was seeing it on your layout, perhaps your way of ensuring a White Christmas!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, you're right - fingers crossed for that! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@gavincampbell2862
3 жыл бұрын
Received mine a couple of days ago. Got to admit I am not disappointed. Very nice. I had to pre order it a few months ago. I think they have sold out all the maroon and BR versions.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that Gavin - and good choice pre-ordering, they all have sold out now! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@HarryC_640
3 жыл бұрын
Bachmann have been watching your videos Sam! Thank goodness for that! I agree that this is one of their best steam models and it has been improving. Hopefully they can keep it up!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
haha I wonder?! Definitely though - easily one of their best! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@TophamStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Last Christmas I got a Thomas Bachman set, I love it so much
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Ooh awesome - they are fun sets aren't they?! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@TophamStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Yea btw I’m a huge fan
@trainfan25stewart16
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Sam. Bachman made a great loco there. Merry Christmas Sam
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stewart, they really did!! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@Ryan871
3 жыл бұрын
It’s perfect! Got mine today more than happy with having to wait so long for such a lovely engine! Look forward to my 94xx now cheers Ryan
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Ryan, and amazing to hear yours is perfect too! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@lola_caribou249
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely review 👌 handsome little engine aswell. I did how ever notice a horse on top of your passenger bridge😂 least I’m not the only one having horses roam wild on a layout!
@davidstorey4953
3 жыл бұрын
My Bachmann club S&DJR just arrived, this is stunning. Frightened to run it in case it gets dirty
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
That's amazing - hope you really enjoy it David! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@johngondol8940
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, I was very interested to see and hear what you had to say about the s Johnson 1P. I first saw it in the Bachmann 2018 catalogue and I immediately pre-ordered one from Rails of Sheffield. I opted to purchased the DCC Sound fitted version. Mine is in transit to the States and I am eagerly anticipating it’s arrival. It certainly is a beautiful beast, isn’t it. I do love that superb finish. I am really glad the manufacturers are producing more locomotives in their pre-grouping liveries. I just wish they would do more of it. How about a Claud Hamilton in Great Eastern Ultra-marine Blue? On another note, I was excited to see the Locomotion Models/Rails of Sheffield announcement of the LNWR Precedent 2-4-0s. They will really pair with the Hatton’s 4 and 6 wheel carriages, as will the 1P. Cheers, John
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot John - all the best with yours, fingers crossed it survives the journey okay! They certainly would look amazing with some midland genesis coaches! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@donsharpe5786
3 жыл бұрын
I finally received the first of my BR Johnson 0-4-4tanks. A beautiful model.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Don, hope you're very pleased with it! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@donsharpe5786
3 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains Thank you for doing your reviews, which are independent. With the best will in the world, Magazines cannot provide a completely honest review.
@TheHistorySoldier
3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, seeing this beauty of an engine along with the parked engines and their coaches makes me want to see a full crimson lake running session (both in terms of engine liveries and coach liveries)
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome actually - wonder if I have enough for that?! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@Dreadtower
2 жыл бұрын
The rear bogie is actually a proper Bissel Truck since it pivots outside of its own axles.
@thomasjames7613
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, Thanks for another great review, what a lovely little engine. I couldn't stop my self getting the S&DJR Prussian Blue version and I am surprisingly really impressed with it. Enjoy yours! Have a lovely Christmas. Thomas
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Thomas, I don't blame you - they look amazing too! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@gordonmcillroy455
3 жыл бұрын
I bought the SDJR version which I joined the collectors club for. So £149 + £32 makes it a pricey loco. I used to visit Mid Sommer Norton regularly so it had to be this one. Reasons. I don't have a layout yet but I did run it in on the rolling road. It ran fine. However I hadn't realised there were pick ups on the small rear wheel set so that needs looking at as they weren't running. Overall its a lovely loco. Very expensive the way I bought it but I have a feeling its going to be my favourite loco. Have a good Christmas Sam.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! They didn't even discount it below the RRP, even though you were a member? Sounds a bit greedy to me! Definitely a great loco though - I can see it becoming a favourite of many! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@gordonmcillroy455
3 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains I just checked. They all sold out but they do have the sound version at £249.95!
@simoncatt95
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, I'm loving the 'Easy Winners' Rag. My favourite is 'the Cascades'!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon! Not familiar with that one - will have to listen to that! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@tobyrowallan6037
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to mine arriving. Hopefully the popularity of the Midland Railway livery will persuade Bachmann to release the Midland 1F 0-6-0 half-cab in MR colours
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that Toby, hope you really enjoy it! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@Alpha-oo8
3 жыл бұрын
I got two pieces of narrow guage rolling stock from Bachman today. Oddly enough, the cheaper piece was much higher quality than the more expensive piece
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
haha funny the way that goes isn't it?! lol! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@rydermike33
3 жыл бұрын
A really great review of a beautiful locomotive. Many thanks Sam the 1P looks absolutely fantastic and with those coaches, what an elegant train. Thanks again.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Mike - very elegant indeed! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@timbober1
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your channel Sam. My wife mocks your accent, we sound like people from the movie Fargo, she shouldn’t throw stones. Have a great Christmas, stay well my UK brother. I always look forward to seeing the “donkey” on the flat car. (:
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Tim, haha!! Stay safe my friend, have a good one! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@christopherstokes9393
3 жыл бұрын
Looks great. Sadly, I can't really justify putting one on my diesel-era OO gauge layout (since they'd all been scrapped by then) - but, if they did one of these in N gauge, I'd definitely buy it!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Christopher - haha that's fair enough, though an N gauge one would look epic! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@BoaFilmsPlc
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, Just got the S&DJR version with sound. Unlike the Bachmann 117, the speaker is of a good quality & provides a good level of sound. Unusually, for the firebox you have to use the F6 to open the firebox door, you then see just the red LED, when you press F9 you get the shovelling & then the red & yellow LEDs flicker. Great review & very fair. Have a great Xmas!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds epic Boa, glad to hear the sound is good! Very interesting about the flickering LEDs - that doesn't make any sense does it? Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@RaianF1
3 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely stunning model
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate! :D
@m_spine-sol1559
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, I was looking into this model today actually and to think you uploaded a video reviewing it is beyond coincidental. Good video.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
haha that's awesome - great minds think alike! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@ShineOrtiz2199
3 жыл бұрын
Two things; one, lovely looking tank engine model. 👍 Bachmann's really improved on this one. Second, I had an idea for a project for ya related to your Bachmann Thomas & Friends tender engines; adding pickups to the tenders of Henry, James, Gordon, Edward and the Scottish twins to see if it improves their performance on your layout.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate, I agree - they did a great job! That's a good idea, it may well improve their performance! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@physiocrat7143
3 жыл бұрын
Most were rebuilt with Belpaire boilers and they lost their safety valves on the dome and brass churn. A final batch of similar locos was built by the LMS in 1932 - they were the first locos to appear when Stanier took over. The last ones were on the Romford branch. The LMS locos were on Watford to St Albans and Lancaster to Morecombe. Presumably they had many common parts with the Midland 1F half cabs. Separately glazed windows mean you see the edges of the glazing. Probably better not to glaze individually.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Duly noted, many thanks for sharing! Not sure about that with the separately glazed windows - the ones I've seen look far better- which ones have the edges showing? Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@physiocrat7143
3 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains It depends on the thickness of the glazing material. The edge show light due to internal reflection. Microscope slide cover glass is used by scratch builders, I believe.
@hughoconnor9172
Жыл бұрын
At a cost of anywhere between £99 to £149 I will stick to the HD or Wrenn versions. Yes, there is a difference in the level of detail but you can add detailing if you so wish. Incidentally, any fitted with rear windscreen wipers; were either only on one side or were so small they are barely noticeable.
@danny-li6io
3 жыл бұрын
I play these videos at 0.75 speed. Makes them much more relaxing, and NO that is not a complaint!
@williamsquires3070
Жыл бұрын
I’m beginning to get the idea that Sam will give any locomotive review at least 1 star if it has sprung buffers. 2 stars if they’re metal. 😌
@AdiPullen
3 жыл бұрын
Hi sam I was not expecting any off till 2021 My review just gone up of the Bachmann collectors club locomotive. And yes am in Love with it. Lots of details sm glad you shown how to take the base plate off very handy thank you. I hate traction tyres no need for them in 2020 in my opinion Merry Christmas Keep safe arp
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Adi, will look at your review later on! No need for tyres agreed, but fortunately they weren't fitted to the model! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@Madonsteamrailways
2 жыл бұрын
The small oval shaped plate is the manufacturer’s plate. It tells you the name of the designer, and the date and location at which it was made.
@tonyslight826
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam. What a smashing little loco Sam I will get me one of these if they come round again in the midland red absolutely lovely .what i like about your reviews Sam is that you are fair and give credit where its dew. Well done again with a great review.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Tony - fingers crossed for more! Really appreciate your kind words, Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@SuperJacob2006
3 жыл бұрын
Great Video Sam And I Will Be Getting A Czech Republic Flag For My Birthday Next Year And I've Never Had A Czech Republic Flag Before So That's Why I'm Getting One For My Birthday Which I'm So Excited For
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jacob, that sounds great - and hope you get what you want! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@EForrest88
3 жыл бұрын
certainly gives me hope for the upcoming McIntosh 812s that Rails of Sheffield have commissioned from Bachmann after the RoS/Dapol terrier mess.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!! They had better bet at least this level of quality... hoping to see a diecast boiler on those too! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@johnd8892
3 жыл бұрын
Another detailed valuable review from Sam and no-one else I have seen. Looks very tempting but pricing, lack of diecast boiler and tanks, no flywheel, geared too fast, no gearbox to help with simple motor swaps, unreliable scraper pick ups on bogie, Bachmann limiting production to keep prices up, being sold out as a result, firebox glow not working well on DC, circuit board wiring too easy to fail and handrails not strong enough and already broken. These points and others may keep my score down and stop me purchasing. 0-4-4s are always difficult to get working well due to weight distribution limiting weight on the driving wheels. Had the feeling the Midland had a very similar passenger 0-6-0T that would give less problems.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much John! You're right, the model wasn't perfect, and I don't like the idea of limiting production to keep prices up, but on balance I thought most of the issues were relatively minor, and I found the loco very much fit for purpose! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@mineit5796
3 жыл бұрын
It’s good too see dc models are getting dcc effects. I hope they can try to get sound on dc soon. A great idea for the future of model locomotives could be the reverser rod moving when you switch direction and even a moving regulator for when your loco starts to move.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that is quite good actually - and that'd be absolutely amazing! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@bentullett6068
3 жыл бұрын
Train tech do a sound system for DC locomotives which is battery powered. You can fit the sound in a carriage or wagon and as soon as the locomotive starts to move it senses the movement starts the steam engine chuff sounds. They also do one for diesel locomotives as well and a massive range of other electronic tech for model railways.
@scottfw7169
3 жыл бұрын
That Midland maroon has always looked good to me.
@lapiswake6583
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, as always. A beautiful loco, I certainly want one. I only have 1 0-4-4T so far, a hornby m7, but on my list are a kernow o2, a 1p as here, and a H class, as well as the G5 which was announced in early 2017 but has been pushed back to 2022. I received a new hornby terrier earlier, 13 Carisbrooke in BRITISH RAILWAYS malachite green (so I might get an o2 that matches), looks amd runs fantastically, much better than the ex-dapol model.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Lapis, I've wondered about the o2 as well, maybe will try them one day! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@PhillipBrodginski
3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a loco that wasn't a disappointment like many recent reviews!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Philip - very nice indeed, by no means disappointed in this one! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@amankumar2947
3 жыл бұрын
Sheer Craft, Imaculate Loco, and as usual fantastic review Sam. Merry Christmas, Cheers. (:
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Aman, glad you thought so! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@dukethenarrowgaugeengine1685
3 жыл бұрын
That shunting locomotive that you just showed that's actually based on the Thomas and Friends character named salty who replaced Thomas and Rosie's class
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Ooh really?! That's awesome actually! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@HarryC_640
3 жыл бұрын
I think that if there were more produced I would certainly consider getting one...especially in the lovely MR livery that you got!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that Harry - let's hope for more! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@starscreamsseekers1686
3 жыл бұрын
Bachmann finally knocked it out of the park!
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
They finally did! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@GaryNumeroUno
3 жыл бұрын
One home run does not make a pennant season! Hehehe...
@starscreamsseekers1686
3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough lmao
@clivewilkinson6076
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, nice review. I bought one of these last week from my local model railway shop in Norwich. They seemed to have plenty of them. I saw it and it was an impulse buy - I never usually do that.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Clive - hope you enjoy yours! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@joelightrailway2362
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review of the new Bachmann Midland 1P 👍👍 I find a real shame that most of the Midland red livery are out of stock and locomotive with nice beautiful livery’s are sold out, it really a 😠 not have the opportunity to buy one. But all that aside, it is a fantastic model of the locomotive and I believe that it should be in the top five of 2020 as one of the anticipated models to look forward for. Are you going to do the GWR 9400 class Pannier next?
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Joe - yeah pity they didn't make enough to go around (again) - fingers crossed for more soon! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@johnrigby7373
Ай бұрын
3 years on the loco was still selling for £149.95 before retail discount. Lucky for me got one last week (LMS version) for £70.
@phil36310
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, Nice review and at last a Bachmann loco living up to expectation. That is applaudable seen the price is within reason for a beautiful quality model. Yes, I 'd put this on my wishlist if they run another batch. It's a winner just like the Dapol GWR Mogul. Standards are rising and as model railroaders we can only be thankful ( and buy one )! Thanks for sharing. Greetings
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Filip - I agree, while expensive, the model does absolutely deliver!! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@odenviking
3 жыл бұрын
I agree whith you about the bachmanns tank engine. And i think that Bachmann has pulled it off and the color livery is so crisp and so ritch maroon color. I love this nice loco. And i hope for every one that bachmann has a mutch better planing when it comes to allotments than Hornby had. I just cant get enuogh of the british steam locos. But my favorite loco from Great Brittan is the Detlic diesel loco whith the Napier deltic v16 cyl engine. Keep up the good work Sam. 👍👍👍😊😊😊👍👍👍
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Oden, they really did a great job! Merry Christmas - Sam :)
@odenviking
3 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains You are wellcome Sam. And i wish you a merry xmas. 👍👍👍👍😊😊👍👍😊
@17473039
3 жыл бұрын
You should experiment with adding lead shot to the boiler for ballast in order to improve traction without the tyres fitted.
@SamsTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Good idea, that might help! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)
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