Well firstly thank you so much for the shout out, Hylton - very much appreciated, and a real honour 😊. As for the shunters - they are things of great beauty and looks just the ticket on your layout. Thanks for much 👍🚂
I quite like these Andrew Barclay locomotives, to the point where I've got three of them in my model collection; two from the original Hattons run and one from Accurascale. I guess the only issue I have with them is the lack of any open space underneath the boiler. One of my ABs happens to be the same as one of the engines seen in this video, namely 'Victory'. The other two are 'Little Barford' (blue with wasp stripes) and 'Coronation' (lined green). It's so bizarre seeing wasp stripes on a steam locomotive.
Your collection sounds fantastic-'Victory,' 'Little Barford,' and 'Coronation' are all great choices. I agree, the wasp stripes on a steam loco like 'Little Barford' are definitely unusual but add so much character. The lack of open space under the boiler is a fair point too-it’s one of those quirks that stands out. Thanks for watching.
Top tier again mate, the distillery is going to be superb! Can’t wait to see it develop. Those tankers look decent mate don’t imagine sound is an option. Just one thing I would say and it’s not a criticism but when you said at the end “keep your engine drivers fired” I took your advice fired two of the lazy ones on mine on the spot for no other reason that you advised it and now they’ve got the union on my back and are threatening industrial action! 😬 Anyway you said it so I’m sending the solicitors letters onto Proper Chuffed Railways 😊
I don’t know about sound mate, it would be a VERY tight fit but Accurascale don’t offer sound off the bat. 😂 you misheard, “keep your engines fired” not fire your drivers 🤣🤣🤣 I’ll get my legal team ready
A very good choice, Hylt. You obviously did your homework prior to buying them. Very characterful little locos that would have been a common sight around Scotland's industrial locations. Classy touch by Accurascale in retaining the Hatton's logo on the box. Your tips regarding DCC issues are very welcome.
Thank you Stephen, I’m trying to be a little more selective lately with my choices rather than buying anything that appeals 😅 it’s a slippery slope! Thank you for watching my friend, did you go to the NEC?
@Proper_Chuffed I was planning to go, but it's a l9ng way from where I live, and the weather took a turn for the worse, so I cried off. I see you mate Double O Dave didn't make it either. Ah yes, buying stuff just because you like it: definitely a "slippery slope!" But do whatever gives you pleasure, provided you bank balance - and partner - can stand it...
@ I saw the weather really wasn’t ideal this past weekend, so that makes a lot of sense 😂 I’m very lucky, Annie is rather supportive of this delightfully expensive hobby. I count myself blessed in this regard! Any new acquisitions on your side by the way?
OO gauge is rich with industrial shunters these days and it's brilliant to see! These two seem to do the job you've asked of them very well indeed and they fit right in to the setting. Great video Hylt 🤙
Thanks Rob 😊 indeed they are hard working little engines and as you say, OO is rich with options, I couldn’t not go with the Scottish made option 😂 cheers brother
They are a nice Scottish addition to the layout …they will look great with a wagon load of barrels….when you mentioned the the “Twins” it reminded of “The Broons”. A Scottish comic strip large family….loosely based on truth. Might invest for my wee distillery…..thanks again McHylton. 🏴
I’ve not seen the Broons David, but will make sure I do now 😂 cheers for watching, I didn’t know you were doing a distillery too? Is it based on a real one? Thanks my friend
@ The Broons and Oor Wullie were and still are quite infamous in these neck of the woods,originally in the Sunday Post paper…then Christmas Annuals were produced featuring many stories. I,ve had a distillery built for a couple of years now,not based on anywhere in particular,try to keep my railway with a Scottish flavour obviously.
Hi mate I hope you are well Sorry for the late comment I was catching up with f1. This is a class i dont have but always have my eyes Close up it has a few issue but from 3 feet away looks great Your run smooth. The main thing is your happy with then. I think the Caledonian works one i like the most out of them 2 Thank you for sharing your models Keep safe ARP
Hi Adi, Indeed, another championship in the bag for Max, was hoping it would be a closer fight for Lando in the end. I think for the price these are fantastic options. Thanks for watching man.
Lovely review and a cracking loco for the distillery! Maybe a Rapido fireless too could be on the way - some parts of a distillery are quite sensitive to a naked flame after all so would be logical choice perhaps for a little siding between some buildings could only be shunted by that. Not sure if anyone mentioned but the ST stands for saddle tank if you weren't aware. Similarly the PT stands for pannier tank for mostly GWR locos. Speaking of pannier tanks the Model Rail 16xx from Rapido are on offer for £120 currently (the 60C shed code ones ran up in Scotland) - may have mentioned these before.
You've read my mind, as you so often do, I have got one Caley fireless on order. Here's hoping the twins don't blow up Dunromin before it arrives! Yes I remember you pinging me on the 16xx, I will make a plan to get one soon I hope! Cheers mate
The one thing I find these need is a stay alive, having owned the original Hattons models for several years. It would have also been nice to improve the scope for sound fitting. Trying to fit sound in the original Hattons model is an exercise in shoehorning, to get a stay alive in as well is quite the challenge! Unfortunately Accurascale weren't able to modify the tooling for this batch, so it is still a really awkward squeeze.
I have a wave one example of these, deep blue with wasp buffer beam. Love it to bits but never found a decoder that suits it. On DC at least it manages the point well enough, though needs a bit of a run up. But, if you say they can work them no problem, I might pick up another if funds allow it, Accurascale ships to Europe without import tax...
😊 good to see you again @FlyingScott, I must say, mine had no issues on points, even on DC. I doubt there is room for stay alives in the tiny space of the boiler. I suspect we may get a revised tooling in the future from Accurascale that may be more user friendly, so perhaps worth waiting? 🤔
Love this in depth-video. :) I got mine back in November and I love it so much. It's the tiniest train on my layout and it fills me with joy. Did you have any trouble getting yours working? Mine, out of the box worked fine initially, but one of the pins in the pistons came loose. Thankfully, Accurascale were amazing and sent me a new one and it's good as new, but it does struggle to run from time to time on sidings compared to the main line.
Oh no I am sorry to hear you had issues with yours mate. Mine haven't faltered so far to be honest, they've been little troopers! Glad you got a replacement, I suppose the short wheel base doesnt help with consistent running.
@@Proper_Chuffed That is a good point. It is only av tiny little thing so maybe that could be it? I don't know, but I guess I'll have to keep an eye on it.
@@Proper_Chuffed I don't know, unless they are going cheap it'd be a hard sell compared to the Accurascale one IMO. It's not a bad model for 2010's by any means just at the current prices is a little hard to justify. They didn't have loads of Scottish running either bar the WCML into Glasgow IIRC.
My favourite is the maroon one, however I am not a fan of full front tiger stripes, I think having them on the buffer beams alone is good enough. :) EDIT: Wasp stripes
Did you have much trouble fitting the decoder? I found pipe work clashed with the chassis block on the underside, when the body has gone back on, it now has abit of a strange wobble, have you experienced/fixed these issues?
Hey Luke, yeah it was not easy, as I mentioned in this, I ended up damaging the pipework a little, rather annoying. I had the wobble too, just double check all the pipework under the engine isnt caught up, that was the problem for me.
@@Proper_Chuffedil check this out, love mine but that wobble is ridiculous to the point I was debating sending it back for them to look at, but I’ll check ive not made a mess off the pipework first
I bought two of these. One of each cylinder size. One blue lined un numbered and the other green lined un numbered. First time I ever bought from accurascale and one of them when placed on the track didn't work. Could hear the motor but no movement. Followed their suggested way to open the loco to fix but it wouldn't come apart as they claimed and the chassis never separated so sent it back for exchange. Not good for my first time buying accurascale and now makes me hesitant with future purchases I've pre ordered
I think that's just an unlucky exception mate - loads of accurascales locos are amazing, I think you just got a 1 off defect loco - at least they tried to help and eventually replaced it :)
@jackstrains4468 there's been a few in various forums and a few on RUclips with the same issue. Reading the comments on other videos there's been a fair few models affected and not just in one particular livery
@@jackstrains4468 agreed but I don't own the diesels as prefer steam. But apparently even the manor they released has had 50/50 reviews. Hope it's not a trend and that it's just some bad luck as I have wardles and the pannier on order
Well firstly thank you so much for the shout out, Hylton - very much appreciated, and a real honour 😊. As for the shunters - they are things of great beauty and looks just the ticket on your layout. Thanks for much 👍🚂
Darryl my good sir, you are more than welcome, your channel is an undiscovered gem. Keep well and thanks for your support as always. Hylt
Nice little engine looks great in red 😊
@@shaunbarclaysentinal70 it does indeed! I prefer the grey personally, but there are so many to choose from! 😂
I'm glad you finally received the shunter and now shunters you wanted. Nice review and great video, Jersey Bill
Cheers JB, they are a fine addition to the collection and will be working hard in the coming future! Keep well as always my friend 😊
Love the hoodie ! Nice locos and following your new layout build with interest .
Thanks Rus, appreciate it mate!
I quite like these Andrew Barclay locomotives, to the point where I've got three of them in my model collection; two from the original Hattons run and one from Accurascale. I guess the only issue I have with them is the lack of any open space underneath the boiler.
One of my ABs happens to be the same as one of the engines seen in this video, namely 'Victory'. The other two are 'Little Barford' (blue with wasp stripes) and 'Coronation' (lined green). It's so bizarre seeing wasp stripes on a steam locomotive.
Your collection sounds fantastic-'Victory,' 'Little Barford,' and 'Coronation' are all great choices. I agree, the wasp stripes on a steam loco like 'Little Barford' are definitely unusual but add so much character. The lack of open space under the boiler is a fair point too-it’s one of those quirks that stands out. Thanks for watching.
Top tier again mate, the distillery is going to be superb! Can’t wait to see it develop.
Those tankers look decent mate don’t imagine sound is an option.
Just one thing I would say and it’s not a criticism but when you said at the end “keep your engine drivers fired” I took your advice fired two of the lazy ones on mine on the spot for no other reason that you advised it and now they’ve got the union on my back and are threatening industrial action! 😬
Anyway you said it so I’m sending the solicitors letters onto Proper Chuffed Railways 😊
I don’t know about sound mate, it would be a VERY tight fit but Accurascale don’t offer sound off the bat.
😂 you misheard, “keep your engines fired” not fire your drivers 🤣🤣🤣 I’ll get my legal team ready
A very good choice, Hylt. You obviously did your homework prior to buying them. Very characterful little locos that would have been a common sight around Scotland's industrial locations.
Classy touch by Accurascale in retaining the Hatton's logo on the box.
Your tips regarding DCC issues are very welcome.
Thank you Stephen, I’m trying to be a little more selective lately with my choices rather than buying anything that appeals 😅 it’s a slippery slope!
Thank you for watching my friend, did you go to the NEC?
@Proper_Chuffed I was planning to go, but it's a l9ng way from where I live, and the weather took a turn for the worse, so I cried off. I see you mate Double O Dave didn't make it either.
Ah yes, buying stuff just because you like it: definitely a "slippery slope!" But do whatever gives you pleasure, provided you bank balance - and partner - can stand it...
@ I saw the weather really wasn’t ideal this past weekend, so that makes a lot of sense 😂
I’m very lucky, Annie is rather supportive of this delightfully expensive hobby. I count myself blessed in this regard! Any new acquisitions on your side by the way?
OO gauge is rich with industrial shunters these days and it's brilliant to see! These two seem to do the job you've asked of them very well indeed and they fit right in to the setting. Great video Hylt 🤙
Thanks Rob 😊 indeed they are hard working little engines and as you say, OO is rich with options, I couldn’t not go with the Scottish made option 😂 cheers brother
They are a nice Scottish addition to the layout …they will look great with a wagon load of barrels….when you mentioned the the “Twins” it reminded of “The Broons”. A Scottish comic strip large family….loosely based on truth.
Might invest for my wee distillery…..thanks again McHylton. 🏴
I’ve not seen the Broons David, but will make sure I do now 😂 cheers for watching, I didn’t know you were doing a distillery too? Is it based on a real one? Thanks my friend
@ The Broons and Oor Wullie were and still are quite infamous in these neck of the woods,originally in the Sunday Post paper…then Christmas Annuals were produced featuring many stories.
I,ve had a distillery built for a couple of years now,not based on anywhere in particular,try to keep my railway with a Scottish flavour obviously.
I’m not a steam man, but these little fellas are strangely appealing. I might have to get one.
Mate, for what you’re doing, at least one in a rusty condition would fit right in!
@ yeah man. Right that’s it, ordering right now.
That was way too easy! 🤣
@ Perhaps you're not as strong as the emperor thought.
Hi mate
I hope you are well
Sorry for the late comment I was catching up with f1.
This is a class i dont have but always have my eyes
Close up it has a few issue but from 3 feet away looks great
Your run smooth.
The main thing is your happy with then.
I think the Caledonian works one i like the most out of them 2
Thank you for sharing your models
Keep safe ARP
Hi Adi,
Indeed, another championship in the bag for Max, was hoping it would be a closer fight for Lando in the end. I think for the price these are fantastic options. Thanks for watching man.
Cute, cute, cute! Of course you say as they are out of a Scottish factory! And me being totally not biased, agree wholeheartedly.
Thank you Rinks, indeed a perfect fit!
Lovely review and a cracking loco for the distillery! Maybe a Rapido fireless too could be on the way - some parts of a distillery are quite sensitive to a naked flame after all so would be logical choice perhaps for a little siding between some buildings could only be shunted by that.
Not sure if anyone mentioned but the ST stands for saddle tank if you weren't aware. Similarly the PT stands for pannier tank for mostly GWR locos.
Speaking of pannier tanks the Model Rail 16xx from Rapido are on offer for £120 currently (the 60C shed code ones ran up in Scotland) - may have mentioned these before.
You've read my mind, as you so often do, I have got one Caley fireless on order. Here's hoping the twins don't blow up Dunromin before it arrives! Yes I remember you pinging me on the 16xx, I will make a plan to get one soon I hope! Cheers mate
I like the look of that Caledonia Works loco. Some useful information there. Hylton
Thanks Steve, agreed, definitely my favourite of the two. 😊
@Proper_Chuffed Ideal locomotives for shunting whisky around the site.
@ right? They look so adorable doing some heavy single malt lifting! 😂
@Proper_Chuffed I had the same issue with the size of a 6 pin decoder for a Hornby Terrier loco. In the end, I purchased a Hornby decoder
The one thing I find these need is a stay alive, having owned the original Hattons models for several years. It would have also been nice to improve the scope for sound fitting. Trying to fit sound in the original Hattons model is an exercise in shoehorning, to get a stay alive in as well is quite the challenge! Unfortunately Accurascale weren't able to modify the tooling for this batch, so it is still a really awkward squeeze.
Hello Simon, that’s a great shout, it could definitely do with a revised tooling to include a stay alive, I couldn’t agree more! 😊 thanks for watching
I have a wave one example of these, deep blue with wasp buffer beam. Love it to bits but never found a decoder that suits it. On DC at least it manages the point well enough, though needs a bit of a run up.
But, if you say they can work them no problem, I might pick up another if funds allow it, Accurascale ships to Europe without import tax...
😊 good to see you again @FlyingScott, I must say, mine had no issues on points, even on DC. I doubt there is room for stay alives in the tiny space of the boiler. I suspect we may get a revised tooling in the future from Accurascale that may be more user friendly, so perhaps worth waiting? 🤔
I do enjoy sprung buffers, they trigger happy parts of my brain when fiddling with them
I totally get that! 🤣
Love this in depth-video. :)
I got mine back in November and I love it so much. It's the tiniest train on my layout and it fills me with joy.
Did you have any trouble getting yours working? Mine, out of the box worked fine initially, but one of the pins in the pistons came loose. Thankfully, Accurascale were amazing and sent me a new one and it's good as new, but it does struggle to run from time to time on sidings compared to the main line.
Oh no I am sorry to hear you had issues with yours mate. Mine haven't faltered so far to be honest, they've been little troopers! Glad you got a replacement, I suppose the short wheel base doesnt help with consistent running.
@@Proper_Chuffed That is a good point. It is only av tiny little thing so maybe that could be it? I don't know, but I guess I'll have to keep an eye on it.
You should get a Hornby class 50
Definitely on my radar 😊
@@Proper_Chuffed I don't know, unless they are going cheap it'd be a hard sell compared to the Accurascale one IMO. It's not a bad model for 2010's by any means just at the current prices is a little hard to justify. They didn't have loads of Scottish running either bar the WCML into Glasgow IIRC.
My favourite is the maroon one, however I am not a fan of full front tiger stripes, I think having them on the buffer beams alone is good enough. :) EDIT: Wasp stripes
Haha, they are little tigers anyways :P
Did you have much trouble fitting the decoder? I found pipe work clashed with the chassis block on the underside, when the body has gone back on, it now has abit of a strange wobble, have you experienced/fixed these issues?
Hey Luke, yeah it was not easy, as I mentioned in this, I ended up damaging the pipework a little, rather annoying. I had the wobble too, just double check all the pipework under the engine isnt caught up, that was the problem for me.
@@Proper_Chuffedil check this out, love mine but that wobble is ridiculous to the point I was debating sending it back for them to look at, but I’ll check ive not made a mess off the pipework first
@ good luck mate, I wish you the best
I bought two of these. One of each cylinder size. One blue lined un numbered and the other green lined un numbered. First time I ever bought from accurascale and one of them when placed on the track didn't work. Could hear the motor but no movement. Followed their suggested way to open the loco to fix but it wouldn't come apart as they claimed and the chassis never separated so sent it back for exchange. Not good for my first time buying accurascale and now makes me hesitant with future purchases I've pre ordered
I think that's just an unlucky exception mate - loads of accurascales locos are amazing, I think you just got a 1 off defect loco - at least they tried to help and eventually replaced it :)
@jackstrains4468 there's been a few in various forums and a few on RUclips with the same issue. Reading the comments on other videos there's been a fair few models affected and not just in one particular livery
@sodor_dan-da-man that's a shame then - lots of other models e.g the 37 and 66 are perfect
@@jackstrains4468 agreed but I don't own the diesels as prefer steam. But apparently even the manor they released has had 50/50 reviews. Hope it's not a trend and that it's just some bad luck as I have wardles and the pannier on order
@sodor_dan-da-man I'm so looking forward to the pannier, should look amazing