+Adi Pullen Thanks for the comment mate - I bet the BR black one is lovely too! I'm having to use my own pics to be sure on the copyright front - but it also feels good to do everything in-house! Cheers mate, Sam :)
Bachmann also released this engine in a train set "Irish Railway" set also green with white lining with "CIE" emblem on the tender came with three coaches a 1st and 3rd corridor, a 3rd corridor, and a 3rd brake. Neat varient.
Another beautiful model of a beautiful prototype Sam. Well presented as always, thank you. I spotted 7 of them in the late '50s early '60s. Even Bullman had to peek out from behind the cottages to see that one go by. David.
+David Atkins Thanks very much for the comment - really glad you enjoyed the loco! It must have been great to see so many of these running! All the best, Sam :)
Thank you for reviewing this! Someone gave me a Bachmann N class loco many years ago. I grew up in America and was not familiar at all with UK railways. Now that I've been able to identify it, I've done some online research I'm fairly sure that mine, in black CIE livery with the number 388, is actually a limited edition made for Murphy's Models of Dublin. I've run it a bit, and the low speed performance improves a bit with some run time (although it's never going to be as good as some other models). The tender likes to derail on curves, so I added some weight to it, which helped a lot. All my other train stuff is American, so I don't have anything similar to compare this one to. Lovely model though!
Enjoying your video whilst on holiday in Devon . Just about to set off to one of your haunts , South Devon Railway and Express models !Any ideas on what to buy ? Richard
+Richard Rendle Sounds good mate - enjoy it at the SDR, it's a great day out! No idea what you should buy though... it's a pretty huge shop! All the best mate, Sam :)
Blue Riband was used for models made after they dropped the very flawed split chassis construction. Generally, but not always, if the model number starts 32 or higher, it's not split chassis. There is the odd 31- prefix that isn't split chassis.
Lovely looking model. I do think the older ones had more charm and you definitely notice the detail more, as standards weren't that hight back then, and when price wasn't much of an issue. I did notice that you eluded to your loco being one of the SR 1932 batch.... sadly she isn't. She's one of the SECR batch and it's the way to tell is because the SR batch had 4000 gallon tenders, were left hand drive, and were numbered (3)1400-(3)1414. :) Strangely enough 100 were built, by Woolwich, works and 50 of those were kits, most of which ended up working for the GSR(I) and were built to 5ft 3" gauge, along with some U class kits. Keep Going Mr Sam! (I'll eventually get through all the videos haha).
Thanks very much Phil, appreciate it mate - definitely, the models from this era were fantastic, with great prices too! Thanks a lot for the info too, Sam :)
The motion is called "walschaerts" valve gear, used on many, many, many different classes of locomotive. School classes, i'm sorry to say, are completely different to N classes, 3 cylinders, different boiler, 4-4-0 wheel configuration...the list goes on.
The n class and rebuilt merchant navy class, 2 southern designs I would like to own on my layout. Great review as always, really enjoyed it. Keep the faith - Callum
Hi Mate, great video and a great loco. Bachmann really do make stunning N Class locos and I like them in green more than I like them in black. Do you know when you might be getting a Crab by Bachmann. Oh and sorry for not commenting over the last few videos. Cheers Mate, Lewis
+Lewis Shields Thanks a lot for the comment - really glad you enjoyed it! I've just filmed my Bachmann Crab, it's going to come out some time in June! Cheers mate, Sam :)
Taken from RM web In the beginning (1989?) there was Bachmann Branchline. Made to a slightly better standard of exterior detail than Hornby or Lima, split chassis mechs in the steam locos, centre motor / both bogies driven in the diesels, recessed glazing in the coaches, etc. much of it based on old Mainline and Replica tooling. That having (presumably) met with a favourable reception, in 1999 a 'Blue Riband' standard was announced. Early introductions were items like the N mogul and WD 2-8-0, and all subsequent newly tooled products have been to this standard. Progressively this standard has been upgraded with coupler pockets and DCC sockets: it is the best items in the range that are DCC friendly. Ten years on, the majority of the range is 'Blue Riband' tooling, and Bachmann have ceased to make much of a thing of it.
+charles cooper Thanks very much for all the useful info - I've noticed that they don't advertise their locos as 'Blue Riband' any more! Thanks again for taking the time to write this, Cheers, Sam :)
Sam, I got this same locomotive at a train show today for $15 USD. It is the first British train that I ever got at a Train Show, and it is a very smooth runner. However, it was used.
+Bubblegoescrazy My first loco was a little blue 0-4-0 from a set called the blue highlander! This happened around 2012... But I was interested in railways for a long time, after I saw my friends train set, Tardisrescue - you might know him here on RUclips! Cheers, Sam :)
+Adam Tandy Hi Adam - really sorry for not mentioning you in the video itself - it was so long ago that you requested it, that I totally forgot that anyone had! I've added a mention for you in the description, and will give you a mention in a future video! I'll let you know when that is, since I record a long way in advance! Cheers mate, and my apologies again, Sam :)
+Peter Shaw haha thanks Peter - I really loved this one! I've got a shout out for you coming in Monday's video - I hope that's okay with you? :) Cheers, Sam
Nice loco Sam, I have it in malachite green and just added the detail pack and real coal yesterday! Are you considering building a 'proper layout' anytime soon? It would be super watching your many locos and rolling stock in a more realistic setting. Best, Joachim
Thanks a lot - yes you can't beat those lovely green liveries! It won't be any time soon - but I'm hoping to one day... very exciting! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains if you look carefully at the linkage of a loco when it is going from forward to reverse gear (or vice versa) you can see the steam chest rod moving up and down the expansion link. Top of the expansion arc is usually reverse and bottom is usually forward. the closer to the fulcrum the steam chest rod is the less steam is being injected into the cylinders. If you like i'll make a private video to explain it. :)
I once went into the cabin of a train called Eddistone at swanage railway. then they invited me into the signal box. it was amazing. In the cab the fire is sooooooooo hot! James
Ah yeah! That one's very similar to the N class, but is called the U Class! I think they're almost the same, except the U class is slightly smaller I believe! Cheers, Sam :)
You want me to be honest? No model steam engine impresses me more than Broome Manor. I love the Brunswick Green livery on her more than Olive Green. Be warned: rather embarrassing story coming up soon.
@@merci-wheelium erm, its more becuase they are delicate models so one doesnt want to hand it to a younger child thats likely to brake it. Also they are not called traction rods, the whole motion is called "walschaerts valvegear" and the main rod connectiong the wheels together is called "coupling rod"
That southern livery is a stunner. And only 20 years old! Great review Sam. Oscar
+Oscar Paisley Thanks Oscar - I absolutely love the livery too!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Thanks for an excellent review Sam. I was going to buy one, but Hattons only had the Southern black at £147. Rapid punching of the delete key!
The Southern black one was a Modelzone special edition, I think. It is very nice.
hi sam
i have the br black version not as nice to look at as the sr livery one
i do miss the old pics
but nice review thanks for sharing
ade
+Adi Pullen Thanks for the comment mate - I bet the BR black one is lovely too!
I'm having to use my own pics to be sure on the copyright front - but it also feels good to do everything in-house!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
Bachmann also released this engine in a train set "Irish Railway" set also green with white lining with "CIE" emblem on the tender came with three coaches a 1st and 3rd corridor, a 3rd corridor, and a 3rd brake. Neat varient.
Oh did they? That's awesome - I didn't know about that one! :O
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Another beautiful model of a beautiful prototype Sam. Well presented as always, thank you. I spotted 7 of them in the late '50s early '60s. Even Bullman had to peek out from behind the cottages to see that one go by. David.
+David Atkins Thanks very much for the comment - really glad you enjoyed the loco! It must have been great to see so many of these running!
All the best,
Sam :)
Only 7! I have 12 marked in my Ian Allan! Those were the days!
Thank you for reviewing this! Someone gave me a Bachmann N class loco many years ago. I grew up in America and was not familiar at all with UK railways. Now that I've been able to identify it, I've done some online research I'm fairly sure that mine, in black CIE livery with the number 388, is actually a limited edition made for Murphy's Models of Dublin. I've run it a bit, and the low speed performance improves a bit with some run time (although it's never going to be as good as some other models). The tender likes to derail on curves, so I added some weight to it, which helped a lot. All my other train stuff is American, so I don't have anything similar to compare this one to. Lovely model though!
No problem, they really are lovely engines! Sounds like yours is something quite special then - a good one to hold on to!
All the best mate,
Sam :)
Enjoying your video whilst on holiday in Devon . Just about to set off to one of your haunts , South Devon Railway and Express models !Any ideas on what to buy ? Richard
+Richard Rendle County of Devon Locomotive? :) Fortunately Devon was serviced by both GWR and SR, so you can't really miss :D
+Richard Rendle Sounds good mate - enjoy it at the SDR, it's a great day out! No idea what you should buy though... it's a pretty huge shop!
All the best mate,
Sam :)
+Richard Rendle Oh! There's lots of nice trinkets that would be good in a railway room though - I got a nice railway themed chalk board! :D
Blue Riband was used for models made after they dropped the very flawed split chassis construction. Generally, but not always, if the model number starts 32 or higher, it's not split chassis. There is the odd 31- prefix that isn't split chassis.
Lovely looking model. I do think the older ones had more charm and you definitely notice the detail more, as standards weren't that hight back then, and when price wasn't much of an issue.
I did notice that you eluded to your loco being one of the SR 1932 batch.... sadly she isn't. She's one of the SECR batch and it's the way to tell is because the SR batch had 4000 gallon tenders, were left hand drive, and were numbered (3)1400-(3)1414. :)
Strangely enough 100 were built, by Woolwich, works and 50 of those were kits, most of which ended up working for the GSR(I) and were built to 5ft 3" gauge, along with some U class kits.
Keep Going Mr Sam!
(I'll eventually get through all the videos haha).
Thanks very much Phil, appreciate it mate - definitely, the models from this era were fantastic, with great prices too!
Thanks a lot for the info too,
Sam :)
Very nice with interesting motion. Is this similar to Schools class or are they more like a 4-4-0?
Thanks very much Robert - the Schools are 4-4-0s, but I think they're similar designs!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
The motion is called "walschaerts" valve gear, used on many, many, many different classes of locomotive. School classes, i'm sorry to say, are completely different to N classes, 3 cylinders, different boiler, 4-4-0 wheel configuration...the list goes on.
The n class and rebuilt merchant navy class, 2 southern designs I would like to own on my layout. Great review as always, really enjoyed it. Keep the faith - Callum
+Northern Soul Express Thanks for the comment Callum - I can definitely recommend both of those!
All the best,
Sam :)
I've got this model, when it was new £40 quid special offer. Not the favourite now but it was for a long time. 2807 is now, nearly 20 years later.
Blimey £40 - if only they were that price these days :/
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Sam'sTrains It was reduced from £ 46.50 think.
Hi Mate, great video and a great loco. Bachmann really do make stunning N Class locos and I like them in green more than I like them in black. Do you know when you might be getting a Crab by Bachmann. Oh and sorry for not commenting over the last few videos.
Cheers Mate, Lewis
+Lewis Shields Thanks a lot for the comment - really glad you enjoyed it! I've just filmed my Bachmann Crab, it's going to come out some time in June!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains Thanks Mate cant wait for June then,
Cheers Mate,
Lewis :D
Taken from RM web
In the beginning (1989?) there was Bachmann Branchline. Made to a
slightly better standard of exterior detail than Hornby or Lima, split
chassis mechs in the steam locos, centre motor / both bogies driven in
the diesels, recessed glazing in the coaches, etc. much of it based on
old Mainline and Replica tooling.
That having (presumably) met
with a favourable reception, in 1999 a 'Blue Riband' standard was
announced. Early introductions were items like the N mogul and WD 2-8-0,
and all subsequent newly tooled products have been to this standard.
Progressively this standard has been upgraded with coupler pockets and
DCC sockets: it is the best items in the range that are DCC friendly.
Ten years on, the majority of the range is 'Blue Riband' tooling, and
Bachmann have ceased to make much of a thing of it.
+charles cooper Thanks very much for all the useful info - I've noticed that they don't advertise their locos as 'Blue Riband' any more! Thanks again for taking the time to write this,
Cheers,
Sam :)
Sam, I got this same locomotive at a train show today for $15 USD. It is the first British train that I ever got at a Train Show, and it is a very smooth runner. However, it was used.
Oh wow! That's an amazing price!! :O
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Thanks, your channel is great!
great vid again and are you considering expanding you layout in the future
+Bubblegoescrazy Thanks a lot! I've expanded it today actually - I've extended the sidings, and added more!
Cheers,
Sam :)
also what was your first loco and when did you start to become interested in railway ?
+Bubblegoescrazy My first loco was a little blue 0-4-0 from a set called the blue highlander! This happened around 2012... But I was interested in railways for a long time, after I saw my friends train set, Tardisrescue - you might know him here on RUclips!
Cheers,
Sam :)
did you do a review on it ?and do you still own it
Good tutorial, and good loco as always. I just bought one of these in malachite green, which looks stunning.😀
Thanks a lot mate! Ooh good choice - hope you enjoy her! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Yes I will :) Here is a quick video i've just made of her running-ruclips.net/video/720KGs86SuU/видео.html
I mean review not tutorial!
If my request for this video is mentioned, then whereabout is it?
Kind regards, Adam.
+Adam Tandy Hi Adam - really sorry for not mentioning you in the video itself - it was so long ago that you requested it, that I totally forgot that anyone had!
I've added a mention for you in the description, and will give you a mention in a future video!
I'll let you know when that is, since I record a long way in advance!
Cheers mate, and my apologies again,
Sam :)
i've looked into this class and there's a lot to unpack with Manuel's moguls.
If you didn't know the dome is where the regulator valve is filled, it's at the top so that you get the hottest steam. :)
+Why Not? Thanks for the info - I seem to remember reading something like that!
Sam I have a question ig you wanted to drive N class steam locomotive in real life which livery's and number plates your choose?
Ooh tricky.... I think a nice southern lined green like this would be nice, not too bothered about the number! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Bachmann quality, and really suits that green.. great review Sam cheers dave
+davestrains Thanks Dave, I love that SR green too!
All the best,
Sam :)
I wonder if that's the classic fan favorites.
I'm not too sure about that Matthew!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Good looking loco with the usual Bachman quality , nice run around the track .
Moooo 14.36 ........Peter .
+Peter Shaw haha thanks Peter - I really loved this one!
I've got a shout out for you coming in Monday's video - I hope that's okay with you? :)
Cheers,
Sam
+Sam'sTrains That's ok Sam , look forward to it .
Cheers......Peter .
Can you review the lime green N class in the Thanet Flyer trainset? Its a DCC loco, which is hard to find these days in the N class
That'd be fantastic - I'd love that one!! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
just saw flying Scotsmen crawling through dunfermline town station! would've been nice to see it in apple green though.
*scotsman* long day
+Mitchell Hogg Oh wow - that must have been fabulous! I've never actually seen her running I don't think!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains it would've been awesome to see it in lner green instead of br but apart from that it was pretty impressive
Its a stunning locomotive did you know that you can get one in a train set by bachaman
+ACE FLYING SCOTSMAN Ace fs Thanks a lot for the comment - I didn't know that, but I bet it's a lovely set! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Fantastic video, I really thing that was a superb model. 10/10 for the review! :)
+Why Not? Thanks a lot mate - really glad you liked her!
All the best,
Sam :)
today I saw flying Scotsman at central station in my city
+michael king wow! How did she look?? :D
original livery 60103
she was breath taking
Nice loco Sam, I have it in malachite green and just added the detail pack and real coal yesterday! Are you considering building a 'proper layout' anytime soon? It would be super watching your many locos and rolling stock in a more realistic setting. Best, Joachim
Thanks a lot - yes you can't beat those lovely green liveries! It won't be any time soon - but I'm hoping to one day... very exciting! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
It looks like the model is in full reverse gear telling by the expansion link. ;)
+Why Not? Oh really? That's quite the balls up then?!
+Sam'sTrains if you look carefully at the linkage of a loco when it is going from forward to reverse gear (or vice versa) you can see the steam chest rod moving up and down the expansion link. Top of the expansion arc is usually reverse and bottom is usually forward. the closer to the fulcrum the steam chest rod is the less steam is being injected into the cylinders. If you like i'll make a private video to explain it. :)
+Why Not? Okay cool, thanks for the info! Is that just a design flaw, or could it be corrected??
no, I think it is a design flaw. only a mad or lazy driver would leave a loco in a siding not in neutral. :)
have you ever been on a steam train of not what one would you like to go on.
+Bubblegoescrazy Yeah I've been on a few! I'd love to have a ride on a train pulled by the flying Scotsman on mallard though!
Cheers,
Sam :)
so would i that would be amazing
+Bubblegoescrazy Yeah! Maybe one day eih?
hopefully ;)
I once went into the cabin of a train called Eddistone at swanage railway. then they invited me into the signal box. it was amazing. In the cab the fire is sooooooooo hot!
James
There is one train that looks alot like this at Swanage Railway.
james
No. 31806 :-)
Ah yeah! That one's very similar to the N class, but is called the U Class! I think they're almost the same, except the U class is slightly smaller I believe!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Thanks, have you ever been there?
thats lovely
+midland compound 1000 Thanks a lot - glad you like her! :)
Cheers,
Sam :)
cool sam
+alan mckinnon Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hello
Hello! :D
15:51 Cow
haha well spotted! :D
"or even a comment" I think I could just about manage. ;)
+Why Not? haha yeah - you normally manage that pretty well ;)
+Sam'sTrains I've been practicing for when it's made an Olympic sport. ;)
I see that you're exploiting bullied's cheek by naming it a 'mixed traffic loco' ;)
+Why Not? I guess so - but not intentionally!
14:35 sorry, no, that doesn't count. ;)
+Why Not? Well, fair enough ;)
15:52 you are forgiven. :)
+Why Not? Imagine my relief! ;D
+Sam'sTrains haha
You want me to be honest? No model steam engine impresses me more than Broome Manor. I love the Brunswick Green livery on her more than Olive Green. Be warned: rather embarrassing story coming up soon.
haha I've heard you say that before I think - I do know you love that one!! ;D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
sligth correction to be made there, there is no such livery as "brunswick green" you probably mean "BR green".
@@lorenzosdeadchannel I'll have you know BR Green is known as Brunswick Green. Don't argue.
@@kellyashfordtrains2642 and from what reliable source would this info be from ?
@@lorenzosdeadchannel A VHS video of mine, Express Steam Engines of the GWR, told me so. Need I say more?
a lemon
Yes! :(
I know southern engines without there lables because they have box pox american style wheeles.
Oh very true - thanks for the comment! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Don’t give away this video please. I need to be a young man.
I won't get rid of this one Kenji!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Why! !!???? I'm 11 and I can't by this until 2020! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Why 2020?! Can't you ask for one for your birthday, or christmas before then?!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains this thing appeals to me because it has the first letter of my name!
Sam'sTrains also, the box says, no children under 14 should use this, outdated box, like I'll cut myself on the traction rods
@@merci-wheelium erm, its more becuase they are delicate models so one doesnt want to hand it to a younger child thats likely to brake it. Also they are not called traction rods, the whole motion is called "walschaerts valvegear" and the main rod connectiong the wheels together is called "coupling rod"
FIRST!!
+Why Not? Well done! :D
boo