Hornby's New Rebuilt W1 Hush Hush | Unboxing & Review
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Today I try the latest Hornby Class W1 Hush Hush - this time the rebuilt one, with the streamlined bodywork!
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0:00 Intro
4:05 Unboxing
7:21 History
9:03 Detail
19:20 Mechanism
22:45 Performance
29:10 Haulage Test
32:04 Ratings
35:33 Conclusion 
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Ah, the Rebuilt Hush-hush, known as the"Loud-Loud" by engine crews. Both the LNER and BR were slightly at a loss how to use it, but it usually hauled Leeds-King's Cross expresses. Although quick and reliable, it wasn't as lively as an A4 and not quite as popular with crews as the A4 either. (As the nickname suggested, it was loud even by the standards of a normal steam engine) But it did do a good job, and it was a tragedy that it was withdrawn in 1959.
I’ve actually just bought the last 1 of these rebuilt W1 models. As of the time of making this comment. I just now after 12 years started buying Hornsby models. I’ve wanted them for so long. Today. I got the “mallard record breaker “ set. And I’m absolutely in love. It’s my first set. And I’ll definitely be collecting mallard in her proper LNER configuration. As well as anniversary edition models of her. I hope to one day own a live steam one. Greasley is my favorite locomotive designer. Despite the fact that I’m American. I look forward to enjoying my hornby models for years to come
Decent loco with proper mechanism. Relieved that the dodgy wheels under the cab didn't cause any derailments. Quality control Hornby, quality control, as well as less than exorbitant pricing. Pleased that this Hush-hush was way better than the previous effort Sam, and also really pleased you got a refund on that. Best, Pete.
Thanks Pete - yes the only good thing about them being miles off the track is that they can't cause derailment.... bit of a lazy design though! Definitely a huge improvement overall though! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Super super mild point here: the slope at the front of the tender would technically still help as streamlining even if it's going the "wrong" way. It promotes smooth airflow behind the cab instead of turbulent air, preventing a reverse sucking force from being generated by low air pressure and pulling the locomotive backwards slightly as it moves.
Whether this is the actual reason they're there I don't know, all I have is a couple days of experience putting random objects in a wind tunnel.
Looking at photos of the real thing the coal was much higher.
Thanks a lot for sharing folks - very interesting stuff!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@Poliss95 It could also be much lower towards the end of a long trip.
Dear Hornby: you will make more money if more people can afford your models.
Comparing the tender with the tender on my original Hush Hush, it looks like the same tender but with streamlined modifications. The performance reminds me of my original one (I was lucky to get a good one). If your rebuilt one is like my original one, the performance will continue to improve.
Good to see that one perform well, after what happened with the originals I was scared to buy a rebuilt one; but not so much now. I may go for a rebuilt one at some point.
Cheers mate, and keep up the good work!
Thanks for sharing - and I agree - they would sell more if they were more affordable... maybe this isn't their goal any more? :(
Still not 100% recommended at the new prices, but at least you get a decent loco!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Another great review Sam and pleased to see that this version of the hush hush is a lot better than the previous one. Keep up the good work matey 👍
I've had a similar story to you really. Dodgy un-rebuilt W1 that I sent back. The main difference though is that they sent me a new un-rebuilt W1 and it ran far smoother. It's actually one of the smoothest in my collection. I think what happened is that Hornby rushed the pre-order W1s so that they can get to their customers before Christmas, seeing as the model had various delays. (I pre-ordered mine back when the model was first announced so I actually got mine for £200). Now though I think all W1s that Hornby will make are going to be the same quality. We just had to wait for another month of production.
Thanks for sharing - fantastic to hear you managed to get a smoother unrebuilt one - fingers crossed I'll be able to find one like that some time!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
got my original one from hornbys at 150.- as they reduced the price due to a new IT system....i didn't complain....:-)
Had the “Sir Nigel Gresley” all Metal, pick up shoes in the middle, when I was 12, I’m 75 now. Ah Memories.
Decent review there Sam this I my preferred W1, I just really like it in its rebuilt form and especially in garter blue it looks amazing.
Thanks a lot David - this sure was better than the last one!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Nice review Sam! I'll be getting one of these as well, so thank you for giving me at least some confidence that it will be decent!
The tender is now being used by 60009 is one that used to belong to number 10000, I don’t know if that tender was in use with it’s original or rebuilt shape, but a part of the engine is still with us.
I've got every Hornby W1 now, I love each one of them
Sam GOD bless you . The way the last Hush Hush was I would not be in a hurry to buy another . You are the best reviewer on RUclips for 00 or HO scale trains . You are honest and do not play favorites with any manufacturers. At the kind of money you are spending you are doing all of us in the hobby a favor. Keep up the good work looking forward to your next video.
Thanks Sam good to see Hornby can produce a decent loco. I just got the promotional hush hush apple green lner. It’s a beauty and runs well.
Thanks a lot George - oh wow that does look a beauty, enjoy! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I only just started watching but I have to say your sarcastic wit cracks me up every time. If Sam's Trains were on TV I'd miss Coronation St. to see it no problem.
Nice to see that the UK experimented with a Hudson type locomotive would have been cool if they’d made it to production
Very accurate review and compares well to my experience. I too was disappointed about the pony truck wheels not touching the track, but on the plus side it doesn't short out negotiating curved points, which has happened on others where the wheels do touch the rails. It also did require a longer running-in period to become totally smooth at low speed, but after that it runs impeccably and is an extremely quiet and smooth locomotive.
Keep up the great and 'as you experience it' reviews. They are what we count on!
This is one review I didn’t expect considering the fact that the original loco didn’t go so well.
haha yeah! The last loco just spurred me on to try another though!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Even though I would've liked to see the LNER Green Hush-Hush,I am very glad you gave the W1 another shot,Very nice review as well!
That funny voice you do is PERFECT!!
A good review and it's nice to see that it's such an improvement on the original. Like others, I thought the tender corridor window looks as if it's meant to be fitted on the inside.
That is a beautiful locomotive there Sam...the details are nice and I think Spencer is a little grumpy on the shelves looking at you reviewing the longer sized version of him haha
Thanks Gabriel - haha yeah maybe Spencer has been upstaged?!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Loving the last few reviews Sam Ignore those folks complaining about length, thats what the chapter/sections function is for. Glad this was a better model and not damaged this time.
Awesome video today Sam beautiful modle would love to get one
Hi Sam .First thing i would like to say good on you sending back the W1 hush hush loco I got one for Christmas and am very happy with It also just received the new rebuilt hush hush from derails , but they charged me £ 217 .and i had already had a put £20. deposit on it then they charged me a £ 179 for so on hearing what you got it for I would expect the same I must say I like derails they don't rip you off with the delivery price. I'm sure it was an oversight on there part with price they charged but I will be InTouch with them tomorrow .great review Sam thank you.
Thanks Sam, another good review and another nice model.
I can picture a TTTE story involving Spencer's past (before he was purchased by the Duke and Duchess of Boxford), where Hush-Hush gave their life to save Spencer when Diesels started replacing Steam
Hi Sam, Nice review, I can only dream of having New things these days, pocket getting to deep , Thanks , All the Best Brian 🤗😎
I like the change of the length of your videos at this time. Some of your videos were almost an hour in length, with many scenes unimportant to some. But this one is better than the last time.
Congratulations Sam. I happy you have acquired a W1 that works properly. Still its a pity you have to be a railway modeller who works for a merchant bank to afford one . Great video Sam thank you 👍
Funny dopey Numpty voices aside; I can only giggle at the twerplings who assert your obvious mechanical talents are a detriment to the performance of the locomotives you evaluate!! I really appreciate the way you partially disassemble chassis, in the way that owners will have to do in order to periodically clean and lubricate. Only this way do we find out what the engines are made like
Im happy that this one works, it looks like a nice loco. I will say I do like it when Sam gets mad, its entertaining :) Great video as usual
I find it rather amusing that in your case, history repeated itself like the real-life example, Sam. The original W1 having its problems, and then the rebuild working wonderfully.
Glad I bought this version and not the original, at any rate. Ironically because the real-life version worked better rebuilt, too!
Good review Sam. The front bogie design is better on this one too, it is a copy of the A4 one which is much better that the front bogie on your original Hush Hush. There is also less to fall off on this one, in that there are no front steps. Why Hornby didn't make them a customer fit on the original one amazes me, it would stop all the complaints of them falling off.
I must say, even though it has the same rear axle problem like the other Hush Hush, it's just better than the other one you reviewed, having better value for money, good cab detail and no derailments.
Yeah definitely - easily a better loco than last time!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Extra packaging does help as I ordered R3866 BR Battle Of Britain Class Winston Churchill from another great retailer Hereford models (who tend to have a lot of old new stock at the old prices) and it arrived safely as they secured the model box in a foam casing with some of that air bubble packaging around it.
The rebuilt versions of the Hush hush are very interesting as the original un rebuilt versions looked very alien and sci fi for a steam locomotive. The rebuilt versions actually look more attractive with the streamlining.
Yeah absolutely - good packaging is the bare minimum... and fortunately most sellers (except Hornby of course) seem to fully realise this! Just goes to show how fundamentally inept Hornby are as a "retailer"
Very very interesting, I agree - totally unique looking!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Ok well that explains why I thought you tricked me. I seriously thought that this was just going to be a review of some new Mallard or other A4. Well done for clearing that up in a hot minute.
Hi sam
Hope you are well?
A very honest review.
It look stunning
Am waiting for the silver version that due out summer. Hope the prices don't go up again before then.
I believe it is shorter than the original w1 from what I remember
Keep safe arp
Glad to see a Hush Hush that actually works on your layout. Two questions for you.
1. Will you do a review of the more modern Hornby LNER teaks? I’ve seen that they look stunning but would love to see you do a review on the,
2. Does Gadwall still run? I know it used to be your Channel ‘mascot’ at one point but most times you run A4s now it’s Mallard.
I got one of these because it would be rude not to. It’s pretty sweet, but a shame it doesn’t have the gloss finish of the Locomotion Mallard Ltd Edition.
The original streamlined W1 got scrapped prematurely by BR because it didn’t have a spare boiler to swap in at overhaul time. And the LNER region were over-efficient at scrapping loco’s, presumably due to lack of space.
But the actual corridor tender off the W1 still exists on No. 9 “Union of South Africa”.
Pretty much; but also, there wasn't any equivalent of Woodham Bros. in the East or North-East; Cashmore's, C F Booth, and other companies didn't have the big backlogs of surplus goods stock to work through like Barry Scrapyard had.
Thanks Drew - yes the finish could have been a little better in my opinion too - but overall a decent looking loco!
Appreciate the info - that's a real pity :(
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Fabulous loco. Still won't be getting it though as even at £217, I can't afford it. This hobby is becoming rapidly unfeasible for me this year.
you're wrong about her scraping. The original tender that the W1 was coupled to is now coupled to preserved A4 No.60009 Union Of South Africa. The tender number is 5484. I was able to stand on the tender fore plate while I was visiting Britain a few years ago and I could feel the presence of the W1 while standing on the tender fore plate. The W1 lives on today, though just the tender, but 10000 still lives on today!
I've seen this locomotive several times when I was searching "LNER class W1" and "sir Nigel gresley locomotives", the rebuilt looks so cool
haha yeah it is super cool! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Love the colour enjoyed watching
Thanks Pedro - I like the blue too! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Fun fact: Oliver Bulleid became Sir Nigel Gresley’s (personal) assistant in LNER before he became CME of SR. So, he had a considerable influence from him.
According to the LNER info website, the shape of the A4 series were inspired when both men saw a Bugatti (whereever they did go). I think 1930’s Bugatti were wavy on their looks and design so, it makes sense.
That's fascinating Edward, thanks a lot for sharing this! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Coincidence. I just watched your first Salvage or Scrap episode and it is on its end stage. But thanks for the praise.
Glad to see you have a working example and happy to know you are getting a third one. Does seem like a great loco this time round. I would personally not give 5 star on the detail without firebox flicker or something like that. The window on the rear of the tender is atrocious too. The valve gear is a particular highlight though. Your use of the P2 is actually perfect as they shared the same/very similar boiler type post W1 rebuild.
Unfortunately after my two 812's and APT I can't justify it for the price. Nevertheless, I'm still happy to have 2 812's and no W1. The APT always holds a special place in my heart and whilst there are some things I'd have hoped to have for the money I'm very happy with it. It's very expensive but then again it is an entire train. Do you have any plans to do any DMU/EMU's at all? Your Derby Lightweight review inspired me to get one. Aware though that you can often do 2 steam/diesel engines for the price.
I second everything you said about Derails, I have nothing but positive things to say from my experience of purchasing from them. A great retailer
@@stevelomas4119 hmm let me think, I was stating my experience with the company. Therefore your comments are redundant pretty malicious and juvenile.
The extra length over the A4 makes for a great looking engine. Looks very nice with those teak coaches. In today's inflationary market the value is probably about right if you buy from a keen dealer.
The window on the tender actually looks like it was made to be fitted from the inside, not stuck on from the outside.
Yeah it does - but they're all built like this - the last Hush Hush I looked at was the same!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Sam,
Good and fair review as usual, this runs better than the last abysmal offering. The only thing that lets it down is the pony wheels under the cab. It's as if they've forgotten to fit a washer so that the wheel flanges actually touch the rails. Very irritating. I have an older Hornby A4 and ALL the wheels make contact with the rail head...
All the best and take care,
Jon B.
good vid on you review on the hush hush thanks lee
Thanks very much Lee! :D
In this exciting episode - Sam does impressions (George the Pink Hippo from Rainbow)🤣🤣🤣🤣 Derails do provide an excellent service and test run them - oops ;)
I've just ordered the 60700 version from Hornby. Fingers crossed its worth keeping!
Looks good, others have said the unrebuilt version can run good too.
Buying RTR has always been a quality gamble. Most are good but you do get a few bangers slip through.
With modern RTR wanting £180-250 it's too much for me ATM except for a rare treat and seeing as RTR is still the gamble it shouldn't be, taking the risk is much more of an off put than it used to be.
Just wish they'd put more in the QC so the nails that slip through the grate are few n far between.
This W1 proves it can work well.
I like this one better than the grey one you tested.
I like the Bachmann livery but i have to say that Hornby has shown that they can do a good build qauity .
But the thing is Bachmann has a overall good build qaulity and the livery is exellent.
But when Hornby get there acts together then you got quality.
As for the high rrp i read the satements online it`s due to high shipment cost and to high price when the buy the raw materials sutch as plastic.
But i can not understand Hornbys recent incrise of the rrp the last one was some od 6 months ago.
Keep up the good work Sam.
✨✨✨👍👍👍👍👍🇸🇪
Just spotted you on TV, very surreal!
haha fantastic - Hornby a model world?! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains what was it like being on the show?
@@SamsTrains That's the one!
Looks good, seems to work ok too! Sad to say I think this is going to be the last year I'll be buying new models. With all the recent huge price hikes on pretty much everything, including our hobby, my pension doesn't go far enough to support it. Looks like used dealers will be getting my custom in future-along with many others I suspect! Thanks Sam, great review as ever.
Beautiful loco I quite like the rebuilt one with the silver livery
Honestly with how the tender wiring is here makes it more realistic to me.
Makes it look like the water piping and for US locos the worm gear coal feeder.
Great video! I love your hornby reviews. I’d never thought I’d see the day where bachmann are starting to catch up to Hornby’s mechanism quality. Even though hornby are my favorite…. There recent people disaster as well as poor quality releases has made me like bachmann a little more.
Thanks so much Dwayne - oh absolutely - Bachmann certainly catching up... I'd say they've now surpassed Hornby with their latest releases! You're right - Hornby's recent behaviour has made Bachmann look much better!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
That Art Deco styling is so chic...
Tbf I got the unrebuilt one replaced and they provided better packaging and tbh it's a fantastic locomotive.
I think you should try and get a replacement of the original condition locomotive because as long as it came in the condition it should , it should receive a decent score
I won't be buying direct from Hornby ever again though , and most Hornby locomotives are out of my price range now
That's you now saved me £850 since December. For locos costing £200+ it's got to be something I really want or something really special.
I am glad you have a good one at last and that Hornby's honour is partially restored. Yes, the wheels under the cab are not great but I took issue with SK on that in a 2020 Hornby video they ran when we could send in questions. To be fair, mine was the first question put to SK so he did confront the issue head-on. Also, yes it is very expensive. £200 was a lot for my unrebuilt one. £220 even when discounted is going to take some getting used to and buying new models is going to be more of a rare event for me from now on. I hesitate to spend that much when an accident or momentary lapse could effectively write it off. Keep up the very good work but perhaps lay-off the silly voices? Ah, but then it would not be Sam, would it?
Fun fact: The tender attached to the W1 still survives, with A4 60009 Union Of South Africa
A locomotive we will never see running on the railways again as Union of South Africa is being put in a museum its owner has made to display the train and other items he owns ☹
Fascinating Luke - I didn't know that! :O
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@bentullett6068 Yeah I know. Such a shame really, knowing that 'no. 9' won't grace the mainlines at 75mph again. =(
Trailing axles... Perhaps there is an option for adding one of the flanged wheel sets for broader curves, then the second flanged wheel set for very broad curves... plus using the "close coupling" bringing the tender and total body-lines together.
Also on the trailing axles assembly, were you able to figure out why the left and right side wheels were so mismatched in height?
I'm happy that your results were better than "satisfactory". Hush Hush model quality improvement "sounds" like a pleasant winner.
As I mentioned in a previous review, the torque may be quite dependent on the DCC full amperage power-sources. "Straight-Improved" DC controllers might not provide such capabilities.
By the way, imagine the next "running session" requests... A4 and W1 double header and 20+ coaches in tow! It would look like blue big and little brother providing matching teamwork.
Good review, Sam.
John BC, Canada
Nice engine. I like the passenger cars. Also I like the Dr. Who tariff. Good show.
Yes mukka, I'm very angry with the gouging a&$#holes at Hornby. I ordered the complete APT train last year with a reputable retailer. Prior to Xmas I received all the extra coaches I had ordered (but not the 5 car set with a powercar & driving trailers)
Then this month the retailer said the five car set was soon to be sent to me but, the price had shot up! I was stuck... I almost told them to jam it where it should hurt but then I would have been stuck with all the extra coaches! (I suppose I could have modelled a scrap yard where most if the coaches ended up in reality but I had already spent a fortune!)
Not having much choice I have paid the extra funds to acquire the 5 car set to complete the train. I am not happy at all... very disgraceful business sense. I won't be buying any more Hornby stock any more. Will just stick to the second hand market from now on.
Thanks for an interesting review. (I bought the original Hush Hush and apart from a couple of loose parts seems ok. The stupid flangeless wheels are nonsense. I have replaced the wheels with proper ones and as such made the loco to a static display model now.
Stay safe. Regards from Oz. Gaz
Nice George impression Sam. Can you do Zippy too? 😂
The LNER Modified W1 Hush Hush is essentially just like a LNER A4 but instead of the normal 4-6-2 Pacific Wheel Arrangement, the LNER Modified W1 Hush Hush has a 4-6-4 wheel arrangement.
Anyways, Mr Sam’s Trains. Still waiting on that BR class 28, and that OO9 scale Model Layout. I recommend you try OO9 scale. It’s basically the Narrow gauge companion to OO scale. Their are plenty of OO9 scale stuff from Heljan, and Bachmann and Hornby. Their are also plenty of 3d prints. OO9 scale is cool.
Looks like an A4 but with a 4-6-4 wheel arrangement. Nice video!
I admit I really like that A4 style shape, I always thought it looks smart, and sleek. Very Stylish and aerodynamic body for a steam locomotive.
It's a relief that this hush hush loco is a great model. I was getting worried that Hornby no longer cared about quality
If you watch Hornby: A model world, Simon Kohler is examining this model prototype before giving it the ok for production. Even then you can see the trailing wheels off the track. Simon Kohler should have gone to Specsavers.
I think De Rails are a great model shop they do really go to great lengths to look after their customers
After the hassle with the last one I actually crossed my fingers for you this time. Faults aside its good to see this is a somewhat servicable loco.
Is there anything you can do with those trailing wheels?
I would say a careful hand with a dremel would tidy up that rear window a little and most of the things on it should be relatively simple fixes.
Of course at over £200 you really shouldn't have to but at least now its a working model it may be worth it.
As per Ivo van Zon remark below ... does loosening the screws on the loco trailing wheels allow them to touch the track? Hopefully without derailing.
i'm glad that my "original" hush hush is working perfectly faultless, therefor no need for the rebuild one for me, as my 3 other A4s are all good runners....so all good there...
maybe a P2 in the future, when the new model is out....but that's it then.....:-)
Watching this a Few Weeks later, after my 'Send it Back' due to Rear wheel issue..!
I had the Thought would..??
"Adding the Flanged Rear wheels make that Rear Pony look at least Cosmeticly better..??"
Mainly because if the 'un flanged' wheels are No Where near the Track, they are not going to interfere with the Cornering with Flanges on..!?
Just a thought...! "Don't Shoot me Down in Flames for it..!!"
It just may help In a Cosmetic appearance..!
If not, send the Bugger Back £200 and 4 wheels don't even move...! Blah...!! Cheers kim in Oz. 😎
I would really like the Neverwazza version in LNER green, but the prices were beyond my pocket before and now they are totally a non-starter after the new increase. I am happy that this model was ok. I would have liked to have seen a side to side picture so as to see the difference in length. I will look out for other reviews of the model. Martin. (Thailand)
Hi Sam. Is the reversing rod connected properly? I can see a hole in it which looks like it should be pressed onto a tab? John.
is it me or does it look like the tender window at 18:13 has been fitted incorrectly? I feel as if it should have been installed from the inner side like glazing is on any other model.
We should be thankful that the W1's tender is still with us, coupled up to A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa
I have my fingers crossed for Tuesday I preordered the Apple Green Hush Hush from Olivia's which cost a lot more as I had a loksound decoder & express lights for the oil lamps fitted so just hoping it is ok.
Did you take the cover off the rear "bogie" to see if any improvement was possible , for after you finished your review ?
Frankly I don't see what all the fuss is about in needing models to perform nicely. It won't run at all after I've skipped my utility bills for the month in order to buy the darn thing in the first place! 😂😬 Great videos as ever!
Ooh, a new tender tooling. I guess Hornby are now gonna use this for some of their A4s, since this streamlined type hadn't been produced until now.
So glad this one is much better than your previous one. I'd be tempted by one in BR garter blue because I love transitional liveries, but the price is just too high for me to be able to afford any new hornby or bachmann release. I'd struggle to see how £150 for a hornby A4 is a reasonable price, but they're the same price as this.
Although, I'd rather spend £220 on a W1 than an 812 or Improved Precedent...
Looking at the other locos on the layout. I got a L1 a couple of weeks ago, awesome loco (rear buffers had been glued so aren't sprung), runs very well and can haul more than my Q6 and similar.
How does Hornby have customers anymore? Everyone should make a collective agreement to stop buying from them for a year and see how their customer care changes! Crooks!
Glad it works better, but I don't see how a loco with 4 of the wheels floating above the track gets a 5/5 on detail :) ...and for that price! Wowza!
Keep up the good work Sam.
I like to think that Hornby fixed the problem with the chassis (maybe that's why the price is higher)
I was hoping for the LNER Works grey version but this works as well
I haven't bought a 'new' loco in 20 years and with prices like this, I won't be buying any anytime soon !
I do wonder if the prices in the second hand market will go up (as they have done in the car market) but maybe the 'industry's reliance' on Chinese manufacturing has now come back to 'haunt them' !
Quite early today, would you take in consideration reviewing the heljan class 25/3 diesel it looks amazing!
Great review Sam, I was sure you were going to find a major fault, but plesently suprised when you didn't. When first unpacking it, did yours have a big white notice warning that the tender wiring and drawbar have to be fitted prior to first use ? An attempt to prevent in transit damage Hornby say.
I've just run-in mine with Olivia's DCC Sound on the rolling road like yours using my new (well 2nd hand) Prodigy Advance2 controller for the very first time. Loco performed very well like yours. Turned the background birdsongs function on and left it to it; very relaxing !
That larger cab highlights just how much blue there is. Bachmann has raised the bar with their new V2 which we both have. They painted the wooden side window frames, so I will try to do the same as I did with my P2. It makes quite a difference in upping the quality look. Also the inside cab details need the copper pipes colour differentiated from the brass fittings. I may do this to.
I wish the wheels were a brighter red like Dapol's Black Label LNER blue A4s and again wish those trailing wheels touched the track. I noticed those trailing wheels are held in by their own keeper plate. I wonder if there is any wiggle room to get the axles to drop down a bit ?
Thanks Andrew - no I didn't - was yours uncoupled when it arrived then? I've never known Hornby do that for years! Sounds great though - that sound chip must be fantastic! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Yes, the notice slip says the drawbar is in the detail pack, which it was. As I ran it in on the rolling road, I didn't need to fit it there and then, so must remember to do so.
Regarding the Black Label A4, I know you have never reviewed one. I'm prepared to loan you mine if you are interested ?
Geez Sam you’ve got some bearings to pay big numbers for the new locos you’ve reviewed so far this year another ‘Hush Hush’ is the last thing I would have been expecting. Also about the real thing the tender the W1 was paired with is paired the A4 ‘Union of South Africa’ just figured it was worth sharing.
Thanks for sharing Sam.CHEERS 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍸👍
No problem!! :D
Cool locomotive Sam hope you get more like that also did you know there was a such thing as a 7 pull motor hidden inside of old varney locomotives
I have heard this yeah! Never seen one myself though!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
hi sam I warmly congratulate you for your video reviews on the locomotives lner w1 hush hush and the rebuilt version according to you which of the two versions would you recommend 😊
I do really like this version. I like the original condition one in LNER Green more than the Photographic Grey. Value for money now isn’t the same as value for money in 2019. While it doesn’t make the pill any easier to swallow, current world economics should be considered in this regard.
Sorry ignore that comment about the bogie, they are the same but the mounting for the rebuilt one is not so high, so the chassis must be slightly different. I suspect they found the issue with the original but couldn't correct it until the rebuilt one. On the rebuilt one the mounting slot is about 1 to 2 mm shorter.
I assume they loosened the screws on the rear bogie for the catalog picture, the axle center is far more visible there