The one I got suffered from serious quality control issues which I had to fix up. If you get one thats been made properly like the one you have then its a really good model. The plaque on the side is for its 90mph runs in 2013, at the time the fastest locomotive in preservation. Only problem is the 2nd tender isn't actually the one for Bittern, its just a Flying Scotsman one that Hornby have painted in Garter Blue. Bittern should have a completely different shape of water tank but Hornby have cut corners with this part of the model, presumably to save having to tool up a new tender for a single limited edition model.
@@davidantoniocamposbarros7528 Actually you're wrong on that. The tender tank on the second tender was replaced with a new design when Bittern was restored back to running condition in the mid 2000s. The tank was replaced with one that had the corridor go through the centre of the tender rather than the sides and the water filler cap was moved off to one side instead of the centre. Its the same set of frames from the scotsman tender but a totally different tender tank. The two versions of this tender are not the same.
Great video sir, I love Bittern, such a wonderful steam locomotive. She runs well. I’ve got this steam engine for my birthday present, few months ago. Thanks for sharing this, best wishes from Josh
nice shot of Bittern and the plaque on the side is like Mallards but different when Bittern did 90mph in 2013 in order to celebrate Mallards unbeaten World Speed record
A very lovely model. I would like to own one and run on "Yorkdale" when it is finished. I know they removed the skirts to make maintenance easier, but why did they leave that part over the cylinders. It spoils the profile of the side view. I do have a Mallard in Blue with full skirts. (Tender Drive) Martin. (Thailand)
Matt, I have recently been making a few video's for my channel with 4 on there so far, however I am slightly worried that it may not be taking off as well as I would like it to, I am wondering if it's my voice or if it might be the length of the video's. I am a bit unsure. Please can you give me some advice on what I could possibly do to make mine sound or look more interesting as I am currently in the middle of changing the layout slightly. Please help me out a little as I'd truly appreciate it. Thank you.
Hi. iv just had a look at your videos and they are good but may would be good to get a tripod or gimble just to make the pic a bit more stable. The only other advice i can give you is you need to be uploading a new very about every week to keep people interested and coming back to your channel. hope that helps you a bit
What a nice looking thing it is tho shame the real one is in storage at Margate. The only other locomotive with a double tender was in fact flying Scotsman and when finished hopefully we will get to see bittern steam again like it did all those years ago. James Joseph JJ Dyer
Wow I didn’t even knew she was out of service look like all the A4’s just getting overhauled Sir Nigel Gresley, Union of South Africa out of service no telling if he coming back or not.
The one I got suffered from serious quality control issues which I had to fix up. If you get one thats been made properly like the one you have then its a really good model.
The plaque on the side is for its 90mph runs in 2013, at the time the fastest locomotive in preservation. Only problem is the 2nd tender isn't actually the one for Bittern, its just a Flying Scotsman one that Hornby have painted in Garter Blue. Bittern should have a completely different shape of water tank but Hornby have cut corners with this part of the model, presumably to save having to tool up a new tender for a single limited edition model.
Unfortunately I had one delivered as a kit rather than a RTR model.
Actually you're wrong in the tender part,because Bittern's second tender WAS from the Flying Scotsman
@@davidantoniocamposbarros7528 Actually you're wrong on that. The tender tank on the second tender was replaced with a new design when Bittern was restored back to running condition in the mid 2000s. The tank was replaced with one that had the corridor go through the centre of the tender rather than the sides and the water filler cap was moved off to one side instead of the centre. Its the same set of frames from the scotsman tender but a totally different tender tank. The two versions of this tender are not the same.
Looks brilliant. Great video, thanks Matt. Looking forward to seeing her run on Jubilee Road 2!
Great video sir, I love Bittern, such a wonderful steam locomotive. She runs well. I’ve got this steam engine for my birthday present, few months ago. Thanks for sharing this, best wishes from Josh
Great looking model and I have to agree with you they are beautiful locomotives.
I got one of these for my 18th birthday and it is such a good model and looks even better in person
Beautiful steam locomotive.
Love the A4s. Great video Matt👍
Well filmed Matt,a great loco and no mistake !
Looks lovely.
It's still a shame about the Black Label A4, but I guess this is the next-best thing!
Great review Matt it looks very nice I think the thing that lets this model down is the fact that it is a limited edition model
Got mine last year, it’s not a display model for me, runs very well on my layout in Australia 😀
nice shot of Bittern and the plaque on the side is like Mallards but different when Bittern did 90mph in 2013 in order to celebrate Mallards unbeaten World Speed record
Great review , I wonder how they used turntables with this set up . ..........Peter
A very lovely model. I would like to own one and run on "Yorkdale" when it is finished. I know they removed the skirts to make maintenance easier, but why did they leave that part over the cylinders. It spoils the profile of the side view. I do have a Mallard in Blue with full skirts. (Tender Drive) Martin. (Thailand)
Beautiful model, I got one to, I have only on display.
I've come from your class 800 consist and wonder if you would be able to retry it with swivelling Hunt or Kadee couplers?
Beautiful engine. I have one of my own.
I guess that the second tender was the original one made a few years ago spruced up
Matt, I have recently been making a few video's for my channel with 4 on there so far, however I am slightly worried that it may not be taking off as well as I would like it to, I am wondering if it's my voice or if it might be the length of the video's. I am a bit unsure. Please can you give me some advice on what I could possibly do to make mine sound or look more interesting as I am currently in the middle of changing the layout slightly. Please help me out a little as I'd truly appreciate it. Thank you.
Hi. iv just had a look at your videos and they are good but may would be good to get a tripod or gimble just to make the pic a bit more stable. The only other advice i can give you is you need to be uploading a new very about every week to keep people interested and coming back to your channel. hope that helps you a bit
nice train
I want one 💙
Connor 1998 rails of Sheffield has them in stock for £179.50 if that helps you
Do wish that Hornby sold the water tender separately..
What a nice looking thing it is tho shame the real one is in storage at Margate. The only other locomotive with a double tender was in fact flying Scotsman and when finished hopefully we will get to see bittern steam again like it did all those years ago. James Joseph JJ Dyer
Believe it or not, the second tender on bittern is actually scotsman tender
Wow I didn’t even knew she was out of service look like all the A4’s just getting overhauled Sir Nigel Gresley, Union of South Africa out of service no telling if he coming back or not.
60009 is still in working order at the East Lancashire Railway
@@davidantoniocamposbarros7528 oh ok thank heaven 🙌🏾
Wonder why it has 2 tenders
The tender was there to do longer runs,similar to how it was with the Flying Scotsman