What a thing!! I’ve never been at all taken with the shape of the 52 Westerns for some reason, just thought they were boots, visually speaking. With the weathering though, it really does transform the thing into a grotty-looking industrial loco. That’s quite the job from Dapol there, bloody impressive.
@EuviRail
6 ай бұрын
Yeah, Dapol went all out on the weathering on this one. I think it looks so much better than the pristine versions.
@petertate8366
2 жыл бұрын
Great review again of a lovely model.Along with their 68 Dapols' 52 offers outstanding performance and value.Thanks buddy looking forward to your next offering.
@EuviRail
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter. Yeah, two winners from Dapol. Would love to see them tackle some more current locos. The 59s are coming of course.
@97SEMTEX
2 жыл бұрын
Another insightful and exceptionally well crafted video. I can tell you put alot of time into making these for your viewers and I want to let you know it doesn't go un-noticed by us. I really appreciate your craftsmanship and time you take into making sure the shots are well put together and the audio is of a high quality. You have helped me refine my purchases and ensured I get the maximum bang for my limited buck. Cheers for your hard work!
@EuviRail
2 жыл бұрын
Many Thanks for that. I have looked to improve the production values over time and add additional value. Making a buying decision on a £200-£400 loco or train isn't trivial so we all need as much objective as well as subjective input we can get our hands on. I'm glad to hear the videos are helping you there.
@marklittlejohn1457
Жыл бұрын
I am a big fan of the western and dapol the weatherd version look amazing thankyou for the video
@EuviRail
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome Mark. This one is definitely a favourite of mine.
@clipperrail8988
2 жыл бұрын
This ties in well with your recent uploads asking about the opinion on factory weathering. This is by far the best factory weathering I've seen and really suits this loco. Bravo Dapol - solid, great running models and really good prices. This is a cracking loco for the money. Excellent review, all the best, Colin
@EuviRail
2 жыл бұрын
Many Thanks Colin. Yeah, I was really pleased to be able to get hold of this one.
@andrewrice6596
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's one dirty beast. I love it !
@thewesternwonderer9065
Жыл бұрын
They're noisy runners, they need to improve the motors as it distracts from the overall experience, I have two of them and they both sound the same and both six years old. I have D1010 Western Campaigner and D1015 Western Champion.. Just for the record. I agree they are good at low speeds with the super-creep motor but they need to improve the noisy motor problem and then it will be in my estimation one of the best models on the market.And by the way your review is excellent 👍
@EuviRail
Жыл бұрын
Many Thanks for that. Yeah, you need the DCC sound to drown out the noisy motor. Still, having missed the Lima versions many years ago, I'm really pleased to have these models now.
@thewesternwonderer9065
Жыл бұрын
@@EuviRail I have considered that. I shall when the pennies allow and the wife stops checking the bank account!! 😁👍
@anthonycrompton6922
Жыл бұрын
This model looks superb but to be fussy D1025-29 were built with out headboard clips so the front end above the headcode box looked very smooth. Dapol seemed to have missed this.
@EuviRail
Жыл бұрын
Hi Anthony, yeah, the clips do appear on other members of the family but not on 1026 as you say. Looks like Dapol didn't do enough homework here. A renumber/rename job required here for any purists. Thanks for flagging.
@rexremedy1733
Жыл бұрын
The PDI settings adjustment could help with the speed issue. You need to identify the P-Value variable and increase the value with the DCC programmer. This could help. After all it’s just 10 miles increase.
@georgethepatriot2785
2 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant Video. Dapol Westerns are my favourite 52. Sadly cannot fit a driver as to risky for fear of damaging interior . Any ideas folks ?
@EuviRail
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks George, Same as yourself I haven't taken the plunge to remove the cab to add a driver so would equally welcome input from anyone who has.
@Teesbrough
2 жыл бұрын
Like all your video reviews, very thoughtful and instructive, thank you. By coincidence, Sam’s Trains has also just released his video of the Dapol 52. While reaching similar conclusions, his model suffered from derailments on a 2nd radius curve - something which others have also experienced, according to comments. Yours had no problems though. Is that because your track is flat with more generous curves? My layout has some curves on inclines so I’m worried a Dapol 52 might struggle. As a kid I had a Trix ‘Western’ which I loved - looked good and ran well. Way ahead of its time.
@EuviRail
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Will.I have to say I haven't had any issues on radius 2 and did some more testing on radius 2 after reading your comment. I have two Dapol 52s and both are good on radius 2. It may be a case that they have less margin on radius 2 and that either through manufacturing tolerance or some issues with a specific layout you can end up with derailment. Curved inclines can always be a challenge of course.I'd stick with radius 3 or 4 for those but on the flat radius 2 seems Ok for me. A Trix Western - wow, that was before it's time alright.
@hotdogpilot6319
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have put it better myself. Don't remember a bad one of the 6 we have and that speaks for itself. It stands up well against the latest offerings so was it a step change back in the day? The weathering does look good on this but It's important with weathering to see it in the flesh before purchase. All the best, Andy.
@EuviRail
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy. I don't really remember a big fuss over the Dapol Class 52 when it was introduced. They were even heavily discounted at one stage. I picked up my unweathered version for around £90 from Rails. Yeah, agree you need to be satisfied with the weathering before purchasing and best see in the shop if you can.
@hotdogpilot6319
2 жыл бұрын
@@EuviRail I recall the Heljan 52 also, I think we were suddenly spoilt for choice.
@dallasthomas9298
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, I love the way your present your thoughts/findings. As a side Im thinking getting a Dapol Class 122 which are being heavily discounted, your thoughts would be appreciated. Many thanks keep up the excellent work. Dallas
@EuviRail
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dallas. While I don't own one, from what I've read the Dapol Class 122 would appear to be a good model and given the discounting you could be looking at a real bargain here. If you've found a livery of interest at the right price I'd go for it.
@rexremedy1733
Жыл бұрын
I love classic BR…
@rexremedy1733
Жыл бұрын
Do you havea blue Pullman trainset? I like the blue Pullman. Soooo classic… :-)
@rexremedy1733
Жыл бұрын
But you didn’t answer the question wether the locomotive could be evil. I need to know it. I don’t buy evil model trains. Only non evil ones. :-) Is the locomotive evil? Can you leave it alone in the box in good conscience? Or do you have to watch it all the time to prevent it from doing something evil while you turn your back on it?
@derekryan4299
Жыл бұрын
i just love you tube muppets that give reviews on locos they know nothing about the weathering is nothing like a real one they never ever had dirty windscreens like that plus theres no door on the backwall into the cab its got dials on the second mans side which westerns dont have pipes and screwlink coupling under size suggest you dont do reviews till you know what your talking about
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