Considering W.P. Alan was basically the main character and this piece of information was news to Sam'sTrains, it might have been worth clarifying that the British Railway Stories is not The Railway Series, just in case. But yes, just watched that series myself. It was quite a rollercoaster, but I'm glad I saw it.
I’ve been planning to get the Bachmann A1 in BR blue on Rails of Sheffield along with a King Class either this week or next. Thanks for the review Sam!
Honestly I think my modern A1 by Bachmann looks better and is worth a fair amount more than the older ones, picked mine up on ebay for $140USD best engine I have bought to date, UK or US, plus I added DCC sound and weight to the tender.
Got one of these in BR blue for £45 yesterday. Things like cab detail are great for the first 10 minutes after getting it out the box, then once it's running around you never notice it again - especially with modern locos with a permanent tender connection.
Sam'sTrains. Something has just popped into my mind, just a cool video idea perhaps, but a small video on the history of why you enjoy trains so much and what makes them so cool to you. For example, I enjoyed the original thomas and friends, and the polar express was my favourite film as a child. (I wouldnt mind buying the 2-8-4 berkshire pere marquette but i dont have enough money for a train set, let alone a loco selling for £100, i make do by building my own out of Lego) sorry i ramble alot, anyway thanks :)
love the video I just ordered a modern Bachman A1 (Tornado in battle ship grey) and this video helped me get my head around the quality of the Bachman A1 loco's Thank's so much
@@SamsTrains thanks I hope I will :) I should seeing as Tornado is my most favourite locomotive of all time even though people keep asking me why as its not from the steam era and my reply never changes from "I don't know why, I just like her more" lol
I saw Tornado running through Derby on my way home after a birthday meal, and that was on my 18th Birthday actually. That was the best present I ever had.
Years ago, I popped into my local Ian Allan's, just to take a look at what they had in stock. I had no intention of buying anything on that trip; however, they had 60147 'Great Eastern' on display (early BR Brunswick Green / lion on unicycle). The loco immediately grabbed my attention - Bachmann had 'got it' perfectly. Decision made - I left £115 lighter, but had gained a gem of a model. As with all the first batch, there were motor problems, and there was a recall from Bachmann which was honoured, and a few weeks later an identical in appearance model appeared - that actually worked correctly!!! The replacement remains one of the finest '00' gauge locos ever produced, and often is on display in my living room, just for the sake of it! Of RTR's getting a loco's character, only a 'good' Hornby A3 gets near! PS The riveted tender denotes a Doncaster-built example. Darlington's were flush riveted. As a final aside, the Doncaster works plates on the cabside were the standard LNE ones, but with the magic words 'London & North Eastern Railway' filed off - BR would have none of that nonsense!
haha I know the feeling Paul - I've done much the same thing myself many times! I never knew they had motor issues initially - that's very interesting!! Otherwise yes, they are superb models aren't they?! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
(This is about prices) Bachmann is the expensive model train brand. The HO scale train sets go up to $500, with DCC. But ones without DCC go up to $250-$300. But, they are quality models and sets. Though, the new sets feel a Little cheep, the engines are detailed and great.
Hi Aaron - if these models were good quality, then the price would be fine - but since this models has no proper bearings, and no tender pickups, we can't really say this is a quality model, so the price is puzzling! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Finally getting onto the W. P herself, I see Sam. This just makes me want to keep forcing British Railway Series on you more than I did last year. LNER apple green is always a bloody treat to the eyes. Shame the class was one of the only significant pacifics that didn't survive to preservation. At least Tornado helped. Just saying Sam does DCC sound work with this model at all. But 70 pounds is a damn steal for this kinda model. Funny my first video from you was the Tornado model. The odd one out was the Manor or Grange (couldn't tell it apart). I look forward to more Pacifics. Cheers Avi
Absolutely Avi - haha I really will have to take a look at that some time! Yes this model is DCC ready with a socket, but there is a potential to see reliability issues here, especially since there are no tender pickups! Very well spotted on those! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I wanted to let you know, the A1 got an update recently and now it has, Updated paintwork on wheels and whistle, metal reversing rod (it was plastic before) and painted cab.
I must have "20:20" vision, because look where I spotted the odd one out. XD Good video as always Sam. This makes me Nostalgic for Simon AC Martin's "The British Railway Series," in which W.P Allen was one of the stars. If you haven't seen it Sam, and have the time, I highly suggest it. Cheers.
Great review, Sam! Love the Peppercorn A1's. I bought the A1 Aberdonian by Bachmann several months ago and it's awesome! Bachmann's price does seem drastically high, glad you didn't have to pay that much.
Thanks a lot Nicholas, much appreciated! Ahh very nice - glad you have one too - but yeah, the prices are drastic to say the least! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I once heard two elderly gents talking about the A1s on a train on the NYMR. Apparently, while the originals would have been ideal for preservation, they each had about 8 tonnes of copper in them, which sadly made the scrap value a lot higher.
I've paid £170 before for a Hornby Clan class, which is pretty good when you consider the fact they now go for nearly £300 when looking about on Ebay. Even though it was a stab in my wallet and I don't regret having the loco, I wouldn't really pay nearly £200 again for a model locomotive again. Great review! ^_^
Great video bro! I've only been to the UK once before and that was for my dad's friend's sons bar mitzvah in January 2009. I really want to go to the UK again sometime soon.
The only reason why i know this train is from top gear. When the trio raced against each other with Hammond on a motor bike, and May on a car, and Clarkson on the train
very nice loco very pricey though! mind you if you go into a moons toy shop there loco prices are high, also did you watch wednesday the coach resto sam? they had a pullman on it was great looking!
Thanks a lot mate - yeah absolutely, most model shops do have high prices! I didn't actually - but it did sound like a good show! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Thanks a lot mate - glad you liked this despite not being a huge fan of Pacifics! Yeah absolutely - she was only completed in 2008, after many years of work! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
A lovely model, Sam! I've been meaning to pick up a Pacific, I might just consider this! Also, would you mind reviewing the Dapol Pug when you get the chance? I'd love to see your position on the model. Cheers!
Brill & brill. Look forward to your presentations always. Just chat. Do you ever receive feedback from the manufacturers, if you have highlighted a failure? I would love the Adams radial from Oxford as I would like to support them, rather than Hornby.
You're very kind Philip - much appreciated! I have contacted Hornby in the past about failures, but never really got a satisfactory response. I did recently have an issue with the Hatton's ICI wagons, and the response was very quick and very helpful! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Thanks a lot mate! I agree - the price is ludicrous... it's all the die-cast that does it - keep an eye peeled on Ebay, another might turn up for £75! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@cyborgbadger1015 The LNE line of Pacific development followed two consecutive paths: the original Gresleys (180lb A1, 220lb A3, and 250lb A4), which was followed by the 50sq ft firebox locos designed by Thompson and Pep: A2/3, A2, and 'new' A1. I'm ignoring Thompson's rebuilds here.
It’s about time Sam haha. A tempting product indeed, looks better than Hornby’s version but I’ve heard the Tornado model sometimes doesn’t run too well. I’ll be waiting for your review of the A2.
Hey Samstrains I’m looking for a British train to run on my switching layout and was wondering if you have any shunter recommendations. By the way I live in the USA so shipping/postage cost A LOT of money
Hmm... do you fancy steam or diesel? If steam, I can recommend the Hatton's locos - the Barclay and the P class - they're just superb! If diesel, the Bachmann 08 and 04 are very good! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
The Bachmann A1 is a very good model. I almost bought one months ago, but there was an issue with the seller. Anyway, Hattons has the updated ones, which are quite expensive at over £160. If you wanted a Bachmann A1, get the older version, as it looks exactly the same as the new one. Alternatively, you could do what I did and bought the Bachmann A2. Both the A1 and A2 look quite similar, if not the same. I would recommend getting the A2 over the A1 because the A2 is far superior to both A1 models. The A2 has full pickups, diecast running board, lots of rivets, is extremely heavy, and has many modern features one would find on a very expensive locomotive; did I mention the A2 is also £40 cheaper than a brand new A1?. Each is to there own I suppose. I do wish I had an A1 (and I don't mean Tornado), but I'm quite happy with the A2.
Thanks Josh - ahh that's a shame! Blimey - so they really are the same? That's ludicrous! Thanks for the tips on the A2 - I'll look into those for sure! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Sam’s trains I am thinking about buying the hornby LNER class A3 pacific so I wanted to know if it would work in a American wall plug because it comes from the UK and they have a different amount of power from a wall plug It is a hornby R1039 Flying scotsman set . Thanks -Uriel
Hi Uriel - yes you can run British trains in the UK, but you'll want an American controller - or at least one that can use a power supply designed for 110v! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Sam'sTrains would my set run in American 110v using an athearn controller DC and I’m paying 115 pounds (150) US dollars would it be two much ? Thanks. - Uriel
I have a modern one and the cab is the same, unpainted, its only the Bachmann Tornado that has a painted cab. Livery aplication is Very good and crisp. And performance is the same thing. Butt I payd 100 pounds for mine
such a superb crawl on the loco, and also an all round, fantastic review, Sam! by the way, are you thinking of getting the newly announced stirling single by locomotion when its released? I think would work great on slow speeds; also Emily would look great running beside it :)
Thanks Eddie - yeah she really is a good model actually! Sadly not - they've made sure you can't 'try before you buy' by making an early cut-off for pre-orders... so with a price tag like that, I will be avoiding it sadly :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hey Sam! Just letting you know, Rapido UK has an OO Scale Stirling Single and LNER J70, and remember my request for the Canadian Pacific Hudson? Just reminding you, but it is REALLY expensive, I think 300 pounds, cause the Canadian Price is $600, anywho, just telling you about my discoveries, Thanks a Bunch! Ethan
Thanks very much Ethan - yes I've seen those - but sadly they're way out of my price range - they do look lovely though! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Lewis - I think either Hornby or Bachmann are a good call - Bachmann is better for detail, but the Hornby ones are much cheaper, and they run just as well! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Sam'sTrains I have no idea it seems really cool and cant see many reviews on it so i thought it might be a nice unique model to get, i have plans on starting a mini railway myself and i was thinking the d51 would be the first one ill get
9:44 I think the numberboard is moutned too high! It would look better between the handrail and the handle in the middle! 10:13 That is odd! I'm not used to seeing a peppercorn A1 without Southern-style headlamps! (but they did keep the top light on this version!
It's beautiful, I wish there had been more preserved and not just Tornado had been built. Wait, Barry Scrapyard is still around, right? I'll pack my bags
There were A5's but they started life as the GCR 9N's. There was also an A6, A7 and A8 but they were all just modified variants of the A5 I think. Either way, they suburban tank engines. Pacifics too.
Nice loco Sam. I think the apple green British Railways livery looks a lot better on the Peppercorn A1 imo. I’ve been planning to get a Hornby Tornado in that livery for ages. But I really hope it doesn’t blow my house away. lol. XD
Thomas Fun03 To be gramatically correct she is not a replica as there was not an A1 named Tornado originally built. Tornado is a new build of an extinct class :)
Sounds good to me Cole! If it's tender driven, then that price is about right. If it's loco driven - then you got a real bargain! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Wonder if Peppercorn was crushed when he heard they were all scapped. He must have been riveted watching them being built. He probably Tender-ed his resignation after they were cut up.
Was the odd one out hiding behind the pub? She looked like a 2P 4-4-0 of SDJR design. Correct me if I'm wrong; you didn't give me a proper look. I wish I'd had a good close-up at least. I hate it when I don't get a close-up of certain steamies. It frustrates me very much. But nice review overall.
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The A1s really had a great design. Its hard to chose between the blue and green livery. I also think the smoke deflectors add to their charm.
Yeah I agree, very tricky to choose!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
W.P Alan is indeed a Character in the British railway stories
Oh very cool - I didn't know this! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Considering W.P. Alan was basically the main character and this piece of information was news to Sam'sTrains, it might have been worth clarifying that the British Railway Stories is not The Railway Series, just in case.
But yes, just watched that series myself. It was quite a rollercoaster, but I'm glad I saw it.
I’ve been planning to get the Bachmann A1 in BR blue on Rails of Sheffield along with a King Class either this week or next. Thanks for the review Sam!
Very nice Christian - hope you enjoy them! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Honestly I think my modern A1 by Bachmann looks better and is worth a fair amount more than the older ones, picked mine up on ebay for $140USD best engine I have bought to date, UK or US, plus I added DCC sound and weight to the tender.
Ooh very nice - sounds like a fantastic model now, with the DCC sound upgrade! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Again a great review of a really beautiful steam loco.
Thanks a lot Norbert - appreciate it mate! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Got one of these in BR blue for £45 yesterday. Things like cab detail are great for the first 10 minutes after getting it out the box, then once it's running around you never notice it again - especially with modern locos with a permanent tender connection.
Ooh fantastic - that's a wonderful price - hope you enjoy yours, they're excellent overall! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
The other loco on the layout is a B 17, 61646.
Well spotted Paul - there are some others too! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Yay! One of my favorites! Thanks for reviewing this, Sam! Cheers, Tyson :)
Thanks Tyson - no problem at all - it was great fun to film! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
I've been subcribed fo about 5 months now and i have to say how much i enjoy your videos, this one is great too. Keep it up.
That's very kind of you to say Christopher - thanks for the lovely support!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains. Something has just popped into my mind, just a cool video idea perhaps, but a small video on the history of why you enjoy trains so much and what makes them so cool to you. For example, I enjoyed the original thomas and friends, and the polar express was my favourite film as a child. (I wouldnt mind buying the 2-8-4 berkshire pere marquette but i dont have enough money for a train set, let alone a loco selling for £100, i make do by building my own out of Lego) sorry i ramble alot, anyway thanks :)
love the video I just ordered a modern Bachman A1 (Tornado in battle ship grey) and this video helped me get my head around the quality of the Bachman A1 loco's Thank's so much
Ooh fantastic - hope you really enjoy yours! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains thanks I hope I will :) I should seeing as Tornado is my most favourite locomotive of all time even though people keep asking me why as its not from the steam era and my reply never changes from "I don't know why, I just like her more" lol
lovely locos my first model was a peppercorn A1 ironicly the same type of loco you reviewed Sam W.P.Allen
Oh fantastic - what a wonderful first model!! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
aiming at getting a few of hornby's mid year pecketts along with a medium-large LMS loco
Wow, stunning! Getting my milk wagons Friday, really excited! Great video, Arch
Thanks very much Arch - enjoy your new wagons! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
I'm never unhappy about your videos! If I'm upset your videos always cheer me up!
That's lovely to hear Jack - thanks so much for your kind words!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Great review sam, and a beautiful engine too. Ive always loved the peppercorn a1s, and i love the way you put her in the spotlight as she should be.
Thanks a lot mate - me too, they're awesome aren't they?? :3
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers,
Sam :)
I love the peppercorn A1 they look so cool and awesome I’m a big Tornado fan if I ever have a chance to get a model I will
Thanks Daniel - yes they really are superb, highly recommended! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I saw Tornado running through Derby on my way home after a birthday meal, and that was on my 18th Birthday actually. That was the best present I ever had.
Oh superb - was it your birthday recently?!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Oh, no, that was back in 2012, and my birthday is in January, so I am 24 now
Nice locomotive, I have a Bachmann A2 LNER, AH Peppercorn, it is my favourite locomotive, and the only Bachmann I have.
Thanks Richard - ahh that sounds superb, no wonder it's your favourite! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Years ago, I popped into my local Ian Allan's, just to take a look at what they had in stock. I had no intention of buying anything on that trip; however, they had 60147 'Great Eastern' on display (early BR Brunswick Green / lion on unicycle). The loco immediately grabbed my attention - Bachmann had 'got it' perfectly. Decision made - I left £115 lighter, but had gained a gem of a model. As with all the first batch, there were motor problems, and there was a recall from Bachmann which was honoured, and a few weeks later an identical in appearance model appeared - that actually worked correctly!!! The replacement remains one of the finest '00' gauge locos ever produced, and often is on display in my living room, just for the sake of it! Of RTR's getting a loco's character, only a 'good' Hornby A3 gets near! PS The riveted tender denotes a Doncaster-built example. Darlington's were flush riveted. As a final aside, the Doncaster works plates on the cabside were the standard LNE ones, but with the magic words 'London & North Eastern Railway' filed off - BR would have none of that nonsense!
haha I know the feeling Paul - I've done much the same thing myself many times! I never knew they had motor issues initially - that's very interesting!! Otherwise yes, they are superb models aren't they?! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Magnificent. Thanks for the review :-)
I have one to, in BR green, 60115. The @1 is my most favorite class of steam locomotives
Ooh super - they really are fantastic models!! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
(This is about prices) Bachmann is the expensive model train brand. The HO scale train sets go up to $500, with DCC. But ones without DCC go up to $250-$300. But, they are quality models and sets. Though, the new sets feel a Little cheep, the engines are detailed and great.
Hi Aaron - if these models were good quality, then the price would be fine - but since this models has no proper bearings, and no tender pickups, we can't really say this is a quality model, so the price is puzzling!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I do believe that the tts Tornado have tender pickups
Yes they do - you are correct! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Finally getting onto the W. P herself, I see Sam. This just makes me want to keep forcing British Railway Series on you more than I did last year. LNER apple green is always a bloody treat to the eyes. Shame the class was one of the only significant pacifics that didn't survive to preservation. At least Tornado helped. Just saying Sam does DCC sound work with this model at all. But 70 pounds is a damn steal for this kinda model. Funny my first video from you was the Tornado model. The odd one out was the Manor or Grange (couldn't tell it apart). I look forward to more Pacifics.
Cheers
Avi
Absolutely Avi - haha I really will have to take a look at that some time! Yes this model is DCC ready with a socket, but there is a potential to see reliability issues here, especially since there are no tender pickups!
Very well spotted on those!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
A wonderful locomotive Sam! After seeing the A1 W.P Allen, I can't help but remember simierki's British Railway Series.
Thanks very much Dawson! I've been hearing a lot about that today - I will have to check that out! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
This is my favourite review you have done! It's my favourite member of my favourite class!
That's lovely to hear Henry - really glad you liked it! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Great review of the A1, now I'm definitely going want to get one for my collection.
Thanks a lot Thomas - good luck with yours, hope you enjoy it! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I wanted to let you know, the A1 got an update recently and now it has, Updated paintwork on wheels and whistle, metal reversing rod (it was plastic before) and painted cab.
Great to hear that, many thanks for sharing! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
You are the best youtuber in the whole entire world. I have always wanted a train model by Bachman or hornby models you are just plain AWSOME 👍
Thanks so much Zack, that's really lovely to read! Glad you like the engines :3
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
she really is a beautiful loco. shame none of the originals are left. great video Sam.
Thanks very much! Yes it's a real shame - but at least we have Tornado now! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Such a nice model, got bachmann's tornado in the same livery.
Thanks a lot mate - ooh very nice, I bet that's a lovely model! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
I must have "20:20" vision, because look where I spotted the odd one out. XD Good video as always Sam. This makes me Nostalgic for Simon AC Martin's "The British Railway Series," in which W.P Allen was one of the stars. If you haven't seen it Sam, and have the time, I highly suggest it. Cheers.
haha yes indeed - very well done!! :D
Yes I would quite like to see that - I may do at some point!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Beautiful model Sam! Of course an attempt was made to save the last one to be withdrawn but failed! I think Tornado has made the A1s more popular!
Thanks Ryno - ahh I didn't know that - at least we have Tornado now :3
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Your Welcome!
Ryno :)
I have Bachmann's version of Tornado in BR Blue. It's another model that I love running with either Mk 1s or the Gresley Teaks.
Oh superb - I bet she looks amazing in the Blue - what a treasure!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I got the more modern a1 in br green for only £89 but bachmanns original price for the new ones are quite stretched... great video again mate
Hi Oskar - that sounds very good to me - but yeah the current RRP doesn't sound too sensible to me!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Tornado is the 50th and only A1 Peppercorn in existence. All the original 49 Peppercorns were scrapped.
Very cool - they finally got the total number to 50 then! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Great review, Sam! Love the Peppercorn A1's. I bought the A1 Aberdonian by Bachmann several months ago and it's awesome! Bachmann's price does seem drastically high, glad you didn't have to pay that much.
Thanks a lot Nicholas, much appreciated! Ahh very nice - glad you have one too - but yeah, the prices are drastic to say the least!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Nice model im in germany now and my grandad show my his triang hornby trains
Thanks mate! Oh very nice - hope you have fun!! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
It's so beautiful
Also I saw the A4 golden eagle the other day in a model shop and it was so nice
Thanks a lot Matty - ooh yes that one really is lovely! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Nice Also don't you have the A1 Peppercorn Class Tornado
Thanks Kathryn - yes I do, but those are Hornby ones! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
I once heard two elderly gents talking about the A1s on a train on the NYMR. Apparently, while the originals would have been ideal for preservation, they each had about 8 tonnes of copper in them, which sadly made the scrap value a lot higher.
Ahh I see - that definitely explains a lot!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
What is the difference between cast metal and die cast metal?
I think you can use either term - there may be a difference, but I'm not aware of it! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I've paid £170 before for a Hornby Clan class, which is pretty good when you consider the fact they now go for nearly £300 when looking about on Ebay. Even though it was a stab in my wallet and I don't regret having the loco, I wouldn't really pay nearly £200 again for a model locomotive again. Great review! ^_^
Ooh well that's not too bad then, if they go for £300! I agree - if you love it, then it's worth it! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Indeed, and keep in mind this is £275 for a locomotive that isn't even DDC fitted or fitted with sound... I know. o.O
Wow that looks really nicely detailed and is really great great vid today
Thanks very much Ryan - really glad you enjoyed it! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Great video bro! I've only been to the UK once before and that was for my dad's friend's sons bar mitzvah in January 2009. I really want to go to the UK again sometime soon.
Thanks Jacob! Ooh that's cool - hope you can come again soon! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
If I wouldn't own a Tornado already, I'd buy one right now... beautiful things, these A1!
I absoloutley love the BR Blue!
Absolutely Tom - they are lovely aren't they?? :3
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
The only reason why i know this train is from top gear. When the trio raced against each other with Hammond on a motor bike, and May on a car, and Clarkson on the train
I am in love with the A1 peppercorn
haha me too - they're lovely aren't they?? :3
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
very nice loco very pricey though! mind you if you go into a moons toy shop there loco prices are high, also did you watch wednesday the coach resto sam? they had a pullman on it was great looking!
Thanks a lot mate - yeah absolutely, most model shops do have high prices! I didn't actually - but it did sound like a good show!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Is Gordon The Blue Engine an A1 pacific or A3 pacific?
Well fictionally he's the A0 prototype - but realistically he's probably an A1!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Odd one out is the D16
Thanks a lot mate - glad you liked this despite not being a huge fan of Pacifics! Yeah absolutely - she was only completed in 2008, after many years of work! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Buying one of these very soon, £83 2nd hand with a unopened detail pack and all manuals. Its the Tornado in the Block Of Ice packaging
Wow! That sounds like a right deal - hope he (and you) really enjoys it!! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
A lovely model, Sam! I've been meaning to pick up a Pacific, I might just consider this! Also, would you mind reviewing the Dapol Pug when you get the chance? I'd love to see your position on the model. Cheers!
Thanks a lot for the comment! The Dapol pug is a good shout - I'll have to look into that! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Brill & brill. Look forward to your presentations always. Just chat. Do you ever receive feedback from the manufacturers, if you have highlighted a failure? I would love the Adams radial from Oxford as I would like to support them, rather than Hornby.
You're very kind Philip - much appreciated! I have contacted Hornby in the past about failures, but never really got a satisfactory response. I did recently have an issue with the Hatton's ICI wagons, and the response was very quick and very helpful!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
You are brill.
Thumbs up again - lovely review, well planned out.
Regards,
Michael
Thanks very much Michael for the support,
Cheers,
Sam :)
The name plate on the wind/smoke deflectors has my name :D
Great review Sam :)
Oh yeah!! That's very cool!! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Great video mate! I really like the A1 but whenever I saw them for sale they were always >£140. :)
Thanks a lot mate! I agree - the price is ludicrous... it's all the die-cast that does it - keep an eye peeled on Ebay, another might turn up for £75!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Sam'sTrains the Peppercorn A1 looks a lot like the flying Scotsman
Thats because the A3 was a development of the A1
The A3 was a development of the Gresley A1 not the Peppercorn A1.
@@cyborgbadger1015 The LNE line of Pacific development followed two consecutive paths: the original Gresleys (180lb A1, 220lb A3, and 250lb A4), which was followed by the 50sq ft firebox locos designed by Thompson and Pep: A2/3, A2, and 'new' A1. I'm ignoring Thompson's rebuilds here.
The Peppercorn is by far my most favorite British Steam Locomotive prior to American Steam Locomotives.
Ooh very nice! Yes they are super looking things :3
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
It's Allen from the British railway series! you should watch it if you haven't. It's on RUclips by a guy named Simon AC Martin.
haha yeah I've heard that before actually - awesome!! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
great review sam, I love the A1 its on of my favourites
Thanks Julian - me too, they're awesome aren't they?? :3
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It’s about time Sam haha. A tempting product indeed, looks better than Hornby’s version but I’ve heard the Tornado model sometimes doesn’t run too well. I’ll be waiting for your review of the A2.
Ahh very interesting! That's true actually - the Hornby ones do struggle sometimes to be fair!
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Hey Samstrains I’m looking for a British train to run on my switching layout and was wondering if you have any shunter recommendations. By the way I live in the USA so shipping/postage cost A LOT of money
Hmm... do you fancy steam or diesel? If steam, I can recommend the Hatton's locos - the Barclay and the P class - they're just superb! If diesel, the Bachmann 08 and 04 are very good! :D
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I like British steam saddle tanks like the pug or a panier tank
Sam why don't you do a race between a peppercorn A1 vs a Gresly A1 or A3 .
That sounds like a lot of fun -great idea!! :D
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The Bachmann A1 is a very good model. I almost bought one months ago, but there was an issue with the seller.
Anyway, Hattons has the updated ones, which are quite expensive at over £160. If you wanted a Bachmann A1, get the older version, as it looks exactly the same as the new one.
Alternatively, you could do what I did and bought the Bachmann A2. Both the A1 and A2 look quite similar, if not the same. I would recommend getting the A2 over the A1 because the A2 is far superior to both A1 models. The A2 has full pickups, diecast running board, lots of rivets, is extremely heavy, and has many modern features one would find on a very expensive locomotive; did I mention the A2 is also £40 cheaper than a brand new A1?.
Each is to there own I suppose. I do wish I had an A1 (and I don't mean Tornado), but I'm quite happy with the A2.
Thanks Josh - ahh that's a shame! Blimey - so they really are the same? That's ludicrous!
Thanks for the tips on the A2 - I'll look into those for sure! :D
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My favorite British locomotive. I have one , love it.🇬🇧
ooh great choice John - they are superb! :D
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Sam’s trains I am thinking about buying the hornby LNER class A3 pacific so I wanted to know if it would work in a American wall plug because it comes from the UK and they have a different amount of power from a wall plug It is a hornby R1039 Flying scotsman set .
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-Uriel
Hi Uriel - yes you can run British trains in the UK, but you'll want an American controller - or at least one that can use a power supply designed for 110v!
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Sam'sTrains would my set run in American 110v using an athearn controller DC and I’m paying 115 pounds (150) US dollars would it be two much ?
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I love your vids and loved your Spencer review
Thanks so much mate - that's very kind of you! :D
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Just say that thumbnail and already love it
Thanks mate - yeah this loco is very photogenic! :D
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I always think of Allen from The British Railway Series whenever I see a Peppercorn A1 Pacific.
I have a modern one and the cab is the same, unpainted, its only the Bachmann Tornado that has a painted cab. Livery aplication is Very good and crisp. And performance is the same thing. Butt I payd 100 pounds for mine
Ahh that's very interesting - so the price is inexcusable then!
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Absolutely Gorgeous!
Thanks a lot Paul - glad you thought so too! :3
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such a superb crawl on the loco, and also an all round, fantastic review, Sam!
by the way, are you thinking of getting the newly announced stirling single by locomotion when its released? I think would work great on slow speeds; also Emily would look great running beside it :)
Thanks Eddie - yeah she really is a good model actually! Sadly not - they've made sure you can't 'try before you buy' by making an early cut-off for pre-orders... so with a price tag like that, I will be avoiding it sadly :(
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Beautiful loco mate eye catching indeed
Thanks a lot mate - really glad you liked her :3
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0 dislikes. We must not tell any loco haters about this video. The record will be gone.
haha that's true - don't encourage the haters! ;D
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Great review Sam, but for those prices, they aren't up to the standard that you'd expect....Thanks for your opinions ....Bob
Thanks Robert! Yeah I agree actually - though hopefully at least the paintwork will be better on later versions! No problem mate,
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Hey Sam! Just letting you know, Rapido UK has an OO Scale Stirling Single and LNER J70, and remember my request for the Canadian Pacific Hudson? Just reminding you, but it is REALLY expensive, I think 300 pounds, cause the Canadian Price is $600, anywho, just telling you about my discoveries, Thanks a Bunch! Ethan
Thanks very much Ethan - yes I've seen those - but sadly they're way out of my price range - they do look lovely though! :D
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Hi Sam just been looking at my layout and locos what a1 would you recommend
Hi Lewis - I think either Hornby or Bachmann are a good call - Bachmann is better for detail, but the Hornby ones are much cheaper, and they run just as well!
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Sam'sTrains ok thankyou
Can you do a Canadian National Railway U1F?
That sounds awesome - I'll definitely take a look at those! :D
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You should try to obtain a rivarossi Dreyfuss Hudson, I would love to see your thoughts on another of America’s most famous streamlined engines
That would be fantastic - I will keep an eye out for one of those! :D
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Will you ever consider geting a Kato D51 to review?
Ooh that sounds cool - is it any good? I'll definitely look it up! :D
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Sam'sTrains I have no idea it seems really cool and cant see many reviews on it so i thought it might be a nice unique model to get, i have plans on starting a mini railway myself and i was thinking the d51 would be the first one ill get
9:44 I think the numberboard is moutned too high! It would look better between the handrail and the handle in the middle!
10:13 That is odd! I'm not used to seeing a peppercorn A1 without Southern-style headlamps! (but they did keep the top light on this version!
Ahh do you think so? I'm no expert, so I'll take your word for that!
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Very good! I like the tender fire some reason
Thanks Toad - I do too, very lovely!! :D
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I love the A1 sad the only one left isn't a original A1
Thanks a lot Liam - yeah it is a bit of a shame, but at least we have her full stop! :D
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Peppercorn didn't take the A1 designation for his design as it was already available due to Gresley's A1's being converted to A3.
Ahh of course - I guess that makes sense! ;D
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Great Video Sam And Happy Halloween That Engine Looks Awesome I Love Trains And Bachmann Trains Look Really Awesome And You Make Awesome Videos Friend
Happy Halloween mate, glad you liked it! :D
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Hi Sam nice vid I've got a question for you have you got a Bachmann catalogue because then you can do a paper to real life comparison
Thanks a lot Dreamer - no I don't have the catalogue, but maybe I should get one! :D
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It's beautiful, I wish there had been more preserved and not just Tornado had been built.
Wait, Barry Scrapyard is still around, right?
I'll pack my bags
Yeah I agree - it's a shame that no more were saved :(
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What is your favorite British Railway livery Sam
Ooh I really like BR Blue!
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Looks really cool great vid Sam your the best
Thanks so much for the kind comment - that's very nice of you to say :3
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Amazing review Sam! :D
Thanks a lot Freddy! :D
Isn't Tornado a peppercorn A1?
Yes! :D
THX everyone
Yes
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Where there any A5s? And do you have bachmann henry?
Mr Mike
Hey Mr Mike - I'm not too sure about that - it's definitely possible! I don't have Bachmann Henry yet, but I am keeping an eye out! :D
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Sam'sTrains ok cool. Hope to see it soon.
Mr Mike
There were A5's but they started life as the GCR 9N's. There was also an A6, A7 and A8 but they were all just modified variants of the A5 I think. Either way, they suburban tank engines. Pacifics too.
KV_45690 ok thanks, are they still preserved?
Mr Mike
From what I've read, there weren't any preserved. Gradually withdrawn between 1943 and 1961.
Does you affiliate link work for you if I buy anything from hattons after following it or just what its pointing to?
Hi mate, thanks very much for your interest on that - only the link you click will be traced back to my channel!
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So if I use your link I can buy anything from hattons and you get credit for it?
Nice loco Sam. I think the apple green British Railways livery looks a lot better on the Peppercorn A1 imo. I’ve been planning to get a Hornby Tornado in that livery for ages. But I really hope it doesn’t blow my house away. lol. XD
Thanks a lot Ocean - ahh that's interesting, yeah I suppose it is a lovely livery! haha let's hope not - enjoy her! :D
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Out of curiousity, have you watched Simon's British railway's series? (I'm watching this while traveling so I can only watch without sound lol)
I never have, it sounds great though! :D
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How interesting. I love it. By the way, Tornado a replica A1 locomotive
Thanks a lot - yes she was a replica, but very lovely don't you think?!
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Thomas Fun03 To be gramatically correct she is not a replica as there was not an A1 named Tornado originally built. Tornado is a new build of an extinct class :)
Just brought a 2p SDJR dark blue livery for £40, is that a good price????
Sounds good to me Cole! If it's tender driven, then that price is about right. If it's loco driven - then you got a real bargain! :D
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Wonder if Peppercorn was crushed when he heard they were all scapped. He must have been riveted watching them being built. He probably Tender-ed his resignation after they were cut up.
I know - must have been sad - not sure when he died, but presumably he would have lived to see it! :(
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Was the odd one out hiding behind the pub? She looked like a 2P 4-4-0 of SDJR design. Correct me if I'm wrong; you didn't give me a proper look. I wish I'd had a good close-up at least. I hate it when I don't get a close-up of certain steamies. It frustrates me very much. But nice review overall.
Haha it was! Well spotted, sorry I didn’t give a proper view!
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It's Allen from Simon Martin's "British Railway Stories"
Ahh yes I've heard about that!! :D
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Wonderful video and wonderful model
Thanks so much - really glad you enjoyed it! :D
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Well, I'll say this. Three locomotives that ran expresses. I wonder which of them would win in a race.
Ooh I wonder - might have to test that! ;D
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