I personally prefer 4708 myself. It just feels like a more “Lego” train to me. Not to mention she was, by design, 9V compatible. Plus, 4708 is pretty easy to build extra cars for, and she doesn’t look to bad with her younger motorized sister’s tender either. Just be warned the original Olton Hall tender is a consistent derailer, and will not hesitate to come off the track when passing over switches. Rockatoa, Brickticks out!
You are the third person I’ve heard that mentioned the conductor problem don’t you understand conductors do not drive the train that is for the engineer in the fireman. The conductor almost never is in the engine
You’re right! It is the engineer. I should have been better with my words. Point is, there should be space for a minifigure lol. Hope you enjoyed the video:)
Brilliant video dude, you got straight to the point for people who wanted a quick answer and then invited us to watch for a full conversation on the locos. New sub!
The 2018 version was a lot better for me. There was one carriage but it was fairly bulky (and had the tubing at each end). It had an attempt at pistons, wheel splashers, dual whistles and a fully printed smokebox door. I suppose the newer one has some slightly better shaping in some parts and a good station build, but it’s just too small (you can even fit a figure in the cab even though it has a driver figure).
@@joshslater2426 I agree with a size perspective. I liked the style more on the new one but I agree it should be larger and it’s sad that it doesn’t fit a figure in the locomotive. The old one had good features and at least fit the figures. I like the newer station more than the platform too though
I rather like the proportions of the newer one. I have both, but since I got the newer set, I plan to use the older one for parts... I did have to modify them to allow them to couple other cars.
I personally prefer the 2023 version, but I don’t have the 2018 one, but I do have the 2010 one. But my personal favorite LEGO train in my collection is the Emerald Night, and it’s not a set I’d want to motorize, because I like the cab detail.
This is completely random and I like you even more for this, but you’re the only person I’ve heard say “two thousand twenty three” in lieu of “twenty twenty three”
The coaches are tiny though. The Hogwarts Express has BR Mark I bogey coaches, but the scale of the 2023 set makes then look like primitive 4 wheeled Victorian coaches.
I personally prefer 4708 myself. It just feels like a more “Lego” train to me. Not to mention she was, by design, 9V compatible.
Plus, 4708 is pretty easy to build extra cars for, and she doesn’t look to bad with her younger motorized sister’s tender either. Just be warned the original Olton Hall tender is a consistent derailer, and will not hesitate to come off the track when passing over switches.
Rockatoa, Brickticks out!
I will need to get this one. I remember it in the catalogs years ago!
You are the third person I’ve heard that mentioned the conductor problem don’t you understand conductors do not drive the train that is for the engineer in the fireman. The conductor almost never is in the engine
You’re right! It is the engineer. I should have been better with my words. Point is, there should be space for a minifigure lol. Hope you enjoyed the video:)
Brilliant video dude, you got straight to the point for people who wanted a quick answer and then invited us to watch for a full conversation on the locos. New sub!
@@KingChickenENT thank you very much!! I’m trying to be direct for builders and because it’s what I want when I see a video
The 2018 version was a lot better for me. There was one carriage but it was fairly bulky (and had the tubing at each end). It had an attempt at pistons, wheel splashers, dual whistles and a fully printed smokebox door. I suppose the newer one has some slightly better shaping in some parts and a good station build, but it’s just too small (you can even fit a figure in the cab even though it has a driver figure).
@@joshslater2426 I agree with a size perspective. I liked the style more on the new one but I agree it should be larger and it’s sad that it doesn’t fit a figure in the locomotive. The old one had good features and at least fit the figures. I like the newer station more than the platform too though
I rather like the proportions of the newer one. I have both, but since I got the newer set, I plan to use the older one for parts... I did have to modify them to allow them to couple other cars.
Modifying them is always needed. I think that is a good plan! I still need to add better couplers
Only got 18 Version. The platform was great with that 1
Fuck the train i want that shirt!
I personally prefer the 2023 version, but I don’t have the 2018 one, but I do have the 2010 one. But my personal favorite LEGO train in my collection is the Emerald Night, and it’s not a set I’d want to motorize, because I like the cab detail.
I’ll be building the Emerald Night soon and I’m really excited for it. Yeah motorizing takes up space :(
@@leggomyjameso6082just ordered the 2018 set because I wanted to see if they were compatible connection-wise.
@@piercelindenberg6842 enjoy the build! It’s a fun set
The brake coach is in the wrong place on your table
Thank you
This is completely random and I like you even more for this, but you’re the only person I’ve heard say “two thousand twenty three” in lieu of “twenty twenty three”
It all depends on my mood and state of mind when I phrase things hahaha. Glad you liked it!!
0:10 pretty sure you have the tender backwards-
I think I do
Great video! 🤌🏻🤌🏻
Thank you!!
i dis agree the 2018 hogwarts express is easier to modify
The new one wins by default for simply having 2 carts instead of one. IMO a train only including 1 cart is unacceptable
The coaches are tiny though. The Hogwarts Express has BR Mark I bogey coaches, but the scale of the 2023 set makes then look like primitive 4 wheeled Victorian coaches.
@@nicholasstensson9699 I couldn’t agree more. It’s always better to have at least 2 to look more realistic