Have you managed to get the steam function working as yet? I could see how excited you were opening the package only to be let down. Hope to see it in action soon. Thanks for the videos this year. Genuinely enjoy your channel. All the best for 2025
You don't need to install a profile when you buy one already sound fitted. It is ready to go as any other DCC loco. I don't use their app at all for these. I got straight to my usual DCC controller. Steam fitted locos have their own profile and different from the others, so did you select one of these? You may have installed non-steam with sound over steam with sound. I installed a new decoder a couple of days ago and noticed the steam profiles that I hadn't seen before. There are two: SD029 Black 5 and SD035 Black 5: (SS) Steam Generator. You had SD029 Black 5 installed (that's non-steam).
Yes, I have installed the non steam, I didn't appreciate they were different until all these messages. When I first connected to the loco, I couldn't see a profile hence why I added one. Just frustration the correct profile is not available. thanks for the advice saved me time further chasing a solution that was not there.
Just got mine, it has the steam generator profile pre-installed, can get it to run and make the sound but won’t make any steam. Have followed all the relevant instructions but no joy. Disappointed to say the least.
I hope you get the steam part sorted out, but the good news is you have a good runner with excellent esthetics and no glue marks I can see. I'm sure it is something simple so good luck Matt and Happy New Year. Jersey Bill
Are you sure you ordered 2023 and not 2022. I ordered mine on announcement day, 9/1/22, RRP £249.99. Club members could take a 10% discount. Price went up a few weeks later as they clearly got it wrong looking at the price of the non steamy ones. 2 subsequent increases before release, current RRP is c.£320.00.
You did not install the loco correctly. You have installed the standard loco profile rather than install the preinstalled profile. Hornby has two profiles for this and the steam generator profile has not gone live. But..... then profile is preinstalled onto your Hm7000. This is user error I am afraid
Indeed, user error, at least by going live with the video I am no longer chasing my tail trying to fix the unfixable(until the correct profile is released) thanks to all the comments, but a wonderful model even so.
@@dustyshelfcollectables Yes, it is a brilliant locomotive, Dusty, and they have resolved the tender coupling connection issue that was present in the earlier Black 5 releases five months ago. The retooling, with sound, front lights, and steam, makes this a must-have locomotive. To assist you and others, here are some steps to follow when you install the locomotive and link it to the app: 1. When you link the locomotive to your HM7000 app,, a message will appear stating that a pre-installed profile has been detected. 2. The app will then ask if you would like to install this profile. 3. Simply select the "Yes" option to proceed with the pre-installed profile. 4. Avoid selecting "No," as this will cause you to overwrite the pre-installed profile with any profile you next select. In this case, you selected "No" and must have then selected the standard Black 5 sound profile version. 5. As emphasized earlier, by choosing "Yes," the app will apply the factory pre-installed profile to your HM7000 app with steam. Following these steps should ensure a smooth setup process. I hope this helps.
Is there any possibility of uploading one of the other steam sounds just to give it a whirl on camera? Just until Hornby are back in the new yr - i’m dead keen to see this loco run with smoke as I really fancy one 😮 Can I also ask how do you have any other Steam Generator models and if so how does the Black 5 compare?
You mentioned F23 to enable steam - its actually F24. Might be worth a try even with the wrong profile. I had the same issue with my Hush Hush Steam I just received. During installation the profile was wiped and the new profile is not available for a few days, so I installed the Prince of Wales Steam profile and at least it’s steaming now. You could try installing the Flying Scotsman Steam profile until the correct Black 5 Steam profile is available.
Hi Matt, great video showing this model, the reason your steam generator is not working is because you have the wrong profile installed on it, while you do have a black 5 profile installed it’s the profile for the black 5 models that do not have a steam generator fitted to them, on the app there is a separate sound profile for the Black 5 with steam generator but it will be available in 2 days time according to the App, I have just checked mine and that is what it says, apart from that though the loco does look very good, 8 added o;e of hornbys new tooled black 5s to my fleet earlier this year, the last crest version named The Glasgow Highlander and it is a stunning model, it’s my first ever black 5 as I have never owned any of the previous versions that hornby made, I have detailed mine up with some of the accessories, while it’s very unlikely to happen I do hope the steam generator will be come available as a part that can be retrofitted to models that take it, I would really like to fit it to my Black 5 but as I say I don’t think that will ever happen, as for the steam generator models I do have one myself as earlier this year I picked up the P2 Prince of Wales and it is a joy to use, the steam really is a game changer and will be interesting to see what other models receive it in the future.
So reading the replies clearly something I have done, when connected to the loco first time, I could not see a profile loaded so I assumed I needed to load one, not appreciating there is a specific one for the steam generator ! Stall an amazing model, a bit frustrating the correct profile is not available. Thansk for the message and help.
I’m 90% sure you erased the Black 5 STEAM profile, that should be pre-installed on the chip when you get loco, when you downloaded the one from the App. The steam generator ones have their own profiles eg Scotsman says A1/A3 ‘FS’ (Steam Generator), vs the normal profile that is just A1/A3 Flying Scotsman. Same goes for the Prince of Wales P2.
@@modelrailwaynoob Yes he has over written the steam profile. If he installs any other profile with steam it will work but not with Black 5 sounds. The issue is this has been sent out over Christmas with Hornby shut and not releasing the profile is someone like Dusty overwrites the profile by errors. Mine works fine and is a brilliant loco.
So reading the replies clearly something I have done, when connected to the loco first time, I could not see a profile loaded so I assumed I needed to load one, not appreciating there is a specific one for the steam generator, but frustratingly, the correct profile is not available for a few day. Many thanks for the help and advice, saved me a few hours trying still to get it working.
@@modelrailwaynoob Yes, the profile for the Black 5 steam locomotive is pre-installed. However, if you overwrite, as Dusty has that specific profile cannot be redownloaded from the HM7000 app at the moment. Due to the Christmas period, it seems that no one is available at Hornby to release the new sound profile, so my statement is correct.
Yep I agree you deleted the black 5 ss profile and installed just the normal profile without steam generator your gonna have to wait till they release it which is soon 2 days time if you look in all locos on the app
Very disappointing with it not working Check you have the profile for the steam version I thought it was supposed to be updated from the earlier models. The lamps are supposed to be smaller and the tender connection improved. I’m not sure looking at your video that they have been With the steam generator models. I had the flying Scotsman and like you I had the issue with the chimney blocking I did try a couple of changes to the CVs but nothing worked. I contacted Hornby who said to use a small amount of vaseline or petroleum jelly on the inside of the chimney as it stops the water droplets from sticking I put a small amount on a cotton bud a ran it round the inside of the chimney. It now works much better with the full steam effect at the default CVs . I’ve found that it need to apply the vaseline every four to five fills of the tank Hope this helps
Thanks for the advice, indeed its the wrong profile I have loaded , frustratingly the correct one is not available yet. I have tried the oil trick I used WD40 on the Scotsman and it does work to some extent, but will give the petroleum jelly a go.
Maybe if you had followed the Hornby forum (not FB) you would be aware as they are over there that the SS locos will only function correctly with the SS profile. The standard profile will not work with the SS locos and vice-versa. You will now either have to load a P2 or FS SS profile until after the holidays when Hornby return to work and can release the B5 SS profile to the app. Self inflicted and totally unnecessary In my opinion.
Interesting fact- steam locos have metric parts. Injector cones are normally 8, 10 or 12mm as built by whoever built them. I hate the lamps on this model. Especially the one on the tender. It ruins the model in my opinion.
Hornby R30225SS BR Stanier 5MT Black 5 4-6-0 44726 w/Steam Generator Era 5 Loco I ordered mine on 30 January 2022 at the price of £253.98 almost 3 years ago from Jadlam so hopefully I should receive it soon. I’m quite surprised at the price you are saying you paid for yours surely that cannot be right ? Let’s hope the quality is nothing like the ones without the steam generator, that we’re released not so long ago
I've just check the invoice £224.99, al I can think is I would have been a member of the collector club so maybe I got the 10% off, it doesn't show on the order or invoice and way too long ago for me to remember. The loco is wonderful, just some teething issues the appear to be user error.
Have you managed to get the steam function working as yet? I could see how excited you were opening the package only to be let down. Hope to see it in action soon. Thanks for the videos this year. Genuinely enjoy your channel. All the best for 2025
Excellent video. Just stumbled across your channel. Liked and Subbed. Cheers, Andy from Shelvington.
You don't need to install a profile when you buy one already sound fitted. It is ready to go as any other DCC loco. I don't use their app at all for these. I got straight to my usual DCC controller. Steam fitted locos have their own profile and different from the others, so did you select one of these? You may have installed non-steam with sound over steam with sound. I installed a new decoder a couple of days ago and noticed the steam profiles that I hadn't seen before. There are two: SD029 Black 5 and SD035 Black 5: (SS) Steam Generator. You had SD029 Black 5 installed (that's non-steam).
Yes, I have installed the non steam, I didn't appreciate they were different until all these messages. When I first connected to the loco, I couldn't see a profile hence why I added one. Just frustration the correct profile is not available. thanks for the advice saved me time further chasing a solution that was not there.
Just got mine, it has the steam generator profile pre-installed, can get it to run and make the sound but won’t make any steam. Have followed all the relevant instructions but no joy. Disappointed to say the least.
I hope you get the steam part sorted out, but the good news is you have a good runner with excellent esthetics and no glue marks I can see. I'm sure it is something simple so good luck Matt and Happy New Year. Jersey Bill
Are you sure you ordered 2023 and not 2022. I ordered mine on announcement day, 9/1/22, RRP £249.99. Club members could take a 10% discount. Price went up a few weeks later as they clearly got it wrong looking at the price of the non steamy ones. 2 subsequent increases before release, current RRP is c.£320.00.
I must have got the year wrong, I did order on announcement day so if that was 2022 then its not showing in the catalogue - apologies
Did you try F24? That’s the one that manipulates the steam. Or install the A3 or P2 SS profiles?
You have installed the sound profile for the non-steam black 5 and overidden the one pre-installed.
If you look at the line drawing on the side of the box it has a date that tells you which tooling it is
Great video as normal
You did not install the loco correctly. You have installed the standard loco profile rather than install the preinstalled profile. Hornby has two profiles for this and the steam generator profile has not gone live. But..... then profile is preinstalled onto your Hm7000. This is user error I am afraid
Indeed, user error, at least by going live with the video I am no longer chasing my tail trying to fix the unfixable(until the correct profile is released) thanks to all the comments, but a wonderful model even so.
@@dustyshelfcollectables Yes, it is a brilliant locomotive, Dusty, and they have resolved the tender coupling connection issue that was present in the earlier Black 5 releases five months ago. The retooling, with sound, front lights, and steam, makes this a must-have locomotive.
To assist you and others, here are some steps to follow when you install the locomotive and link it to the app:
1. When you link the locomotive to your HM7000 app,, a message will appear stating that a pre-installed profile has been detected.
2. The app will then ask if you would like to install this profile.
3. Simply select the "Yes" option to proceed with the pre-installed profile.
4. Avoid selecting "No," as this will cause you to overwrite the pre-installed profile with any profile you next select. In this case, you selected "No" and must have then selected the standard Black 5 sound profile version.
5. As emphasized earlier, by choosing "Yes," the app will apply the factory pre-installed profile to your HM7000 app with steam.
Following these steps should ensure a smooth setup process. I hope this helps.
Is there any possibility of uploading one of the other steam sounds just to give it a whirl on camera? Just until Hornby are back in the new yr - i’m dead keen to see this loco run with smoke as I really fancy one 😮
Can I also ask how do you have any other Steam Generator models and if so how does the Black 5 compare?
Can you reset the decoder back to factory settings?
You could install one of the other steam generator profiles for now till the new profile is released
You mentioned F23 to enable steam - its actually F24. Might be worth a try even with the wrong profile. I had the same issue with my Hush Hush Steam I just received. During installation the profile was wiped and the new profile is not available for a few days, so I installed the Prince of Wales Steam profile and at least it’s steaming now. You could try installing the Flying Scotsman Steam profile until the correct Black 5 Steam profile is available.
If it’s anything like the Flying Scotsman I have, a careful dab of twisted paper towel down the funnel usually gets the steam coming out again.
Its my error loading the wrong profile, just need to wait for Hornby to release the correct one.
@ Ah right. At least you don’t have to send the loco back.
…did you get it fixed
Hi Matt, great video showing this model, the reason your steam generator is not working is because you have the wrong profile installed on it, while you do have a black 5 profile installed it’s the profile for the black 5 models that do not have a steam generator fitted to them, on the app there is a separate sound profile for the Black 5 with steam generator but it will be available in 2 days time according to the App, I have just checked mine and that is what it says, apart from that though the loco does look very good, 8 added o;e of hornbys new tooled black 5s to my fleet earlier this year, the last crest version named The Glasgow Highlander and it is a stunning model, it’s my first ever black 5 as I have never owned any of the previous versions that hornby made, I have detailed mine up with some of the accessories, while it’s very unlikely to happen I do hope the steam generator will be come available as a part that can be retrofitted to models that take it, I would really like to fit it to my Black 5 but as I say I don’t think that will ever happen, as for the steam generator models I do have one myself as earlier this year I picked up the P2 Prince of Wales and it is a joy to use, the steam really is a game changer and will be interesting to see what other models receive it in the future.
So reading the replies clearly something I have done, when connected to the loco first time, I could not see a profile loaded so I assumed I needed to load one, not appreciating there is a specific one for the steam generator ! Stall an amazing model, a bit frustrating the correct profile is not available. Thansk for the message and help.
I’m 90% sure you erased the Black 5 STEAM profile, that should be pre-installed on the chip when you get loco, when you downloaded the one from the App. The steam generator ones have their own profiles eg Scotsman says A1/A3 ‘FS’ (Steam Generator), vs the normal profile that is just A1/A3 Flying Scotsman. Same goes for the Prince of Wales P2.
I have pretty much said the same thing. I saw SD029 Black 5 non-steam installed. It's an easy mistake to make.
@@modelrailwaynoob Yes he has over written the steam profile. If he installs any other profile with steam it will work but not with Black 5 sounds. The issue is this has been sent out over Christmas with Hornby shut and not releasing the profile is someone like Dusty overwrites the profile by errors. Mine works fine and is a brilliant loco.
So reading the replies clearly something I have done, when connected to the loco first time, I could not see a profile loaded so I assumed I needed to load one, not appreciating there is a specific one for the steam generator, but frustratingly, the correct profile is not available for a few day. Many thanks for the help and advice, saved me a few hours trying still to get it working.
@markcale7034 There is a black five profile for steam which is what I said
@@modelrailwaynoob Yes, the profile for the Black 5 steam locomotive is pre-installed. However, if you overwrite, as Dusty has that specific profile cannot be redownloaded from the HM7000 app at the moment. Due to the Christmas period, it seems that no one is available at Hornby to release the new sound profile, so my statement is correct.
Yep I agree you deleted the black 5 ss profile and installed just the normal profile without steam generator your gonna have to wait till they release it which is soon 2 days time if you look in all locos on the app
Yes my mistake, but at least with all the comments (thank you) I am not still chasing my tail trying to fix it.
Very disappointing with it not working
Check you have the profile for the steam version
I thought it was supposed to be updated from the earlier models.
The lamps are supposed to be smaller and the tender connection improved. I’m not sure looking at your video that they have been
With the steam generator models. I had the flying Scotsman and like you I had the issue with the chimney blocking
I did try a couple of changes to the CVs but nothing worked. I contacted Hornby who said to use a small amount of vaseline or petroleum jelly on the inside of the chimney as it stops the water droplets from sticking
I put a small amount on a cotton bud a ran it round the inside of the chimney. It now works much better with the full steam effect at the default CVs . I’ve found that it need to apply the vaseline every four to five fills of the tank
Hope this helps
Edit I’ve just had a look at the hornby website and it’s the SD035 profile you want. There’s two profiles for the back 5 . Hope that helps
Thanks for the advice, indeed its the wrong profile I have loaded , frustratingly the correct one is not available yet. I have tried the oil trick I used WD40 on the Scotsman and it does work to some extent, but will give the petroleum jelly a go.
Maybe if you had followed the Hornby forum (not FB) you would be aware as they are over there that the SS locos will only function correctly with the SS profile. The standard profile will not work with the SS locos and vice-versa. You will now either have to load a P2 or FS SS profile until after the holidays when Hornby return to work and can release the B5 SS profile to the app. Self inflicted and totally unnecessary In my opinion.
Interesting fact- steam locos have metric parts. Injector cones are normally 8, 10 or 12mm as built by whoever built them.
I hate the lamps on this model. Especially the one on the tender. It ruins the model in my opinion.
Disappointing to be sure.
No Dustry overwrote the profile with the standard Black 5 profile. Mine works perfectly. User error I am afraid.
Looks like my error, although frustratingly the correct profile is not yet available.
Hornby R30225SS BR Stanier 5MT Black 5 4-6-0 44726 w/Steam Generator Era 5 Loco I ordered mine on 30 January 2022 at the price of £253.98 almost 3 years ago from Jadlam so hopefully I should receive it soon. I’m quite surprised at the price you are saying you paid for yours surely that cannot be right ? Let’s hope the quality is nothing like the ones without the steam generator, that we’re released not so long ago
I've just check the invoice £224.99, al I can think is I would have been a member of the collector club so maybe I got the 10% off, it doesn't show on the order or invoice and way too long ago for me to remember. The loco is wonderful, just some teething issues the appear to be user error.
@ yes that’s what I thought have a good new year and looking forward for you update on this one 👍