Hi Sam- I was so impressed by your review of the Oxford Rail Adams radial tank that I broke down and purchased one. My engine is from the latest production run, according to the chap who sold it to me. I was pleased to see that the rear axle on mine does indeed have a bit of springiness to it, and the axle moves upward to the point that both flanges can simultaneously strike the bottom of the coal bunker. If I were to guess, I'd say the movement is only about two millimeters or perhaps a bit more, but it appears that they did not have much room to work with. I don't know if the good folks at Oxford Rail have addressed the stiff axle issue or if mine is simply looser than most; though I hope it's the former. Thanks again for your brilliant review. Cheers, William
+William Sparks Thank you very much for the comment - glad you liked the review and bought one! It's very interesting about that new version, I had heard that later versions would have a sprung axle - good of them to sort it out, just a same I'm stuck with this one lol ;) Thanks for letting me know anyway, they obviously do listen to what their customers say! Cheers, Sam :)
I think you were being a bit generous in your rating Sam. I noticed that the rear drive wheel starts turning before the front one. That speaks of slack linkage in the rods and is likely to lead to premature wear. I also saw the front bogie lift off the track in one of the corners. That may be your track or could be a problem with the loco. I agree the looks are 10/10 but perhaps more suited to display rather than running. That said, it was another great video from Sam and I'm looking forward to more. Thanks, David.
+David Atkins Thanks a lot for your comment - I do find myself being a bit over-generous with my ratings, I will try to be a bit harsher in the future! I noticed that bogey issue too while I was editing - it seems her performance does have one or two serious flaws. Glad you liked the video though, great to have your support! Cheers, Sam :)
Nice loco Sam pitty about he rear wheels, no bits fallen of in the box, that's a big plus. Have bought a few Wrenns from the UK no bits fall of them , will still be running in 50 yrs time well and truly after I'm gone. Love your videos, keep up the good work. Regards John from Oz.
Good review Sam. I knew about the sprung axle issue, although I thought it was the front bogie people were complaining about, but this is the first time I've seen it illustrated. Your comparison with the Bachmann 2-4-2 shows it brilliantly. Not really my type of loco, although it looks cute. I wouldn't buy it because my layout has some slightly uneven boards creating small gradients. Having a loco cut out like that would drive me potty.
+Russell Benton haha thanks mate - it is a strange issue, but it's certainly not bad for their first loco! I think they're fixing the issues with later versions, if they haven't already! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting though, Cheers, Sam :)
I’ve finally bought an oxford rail radial. Been hankering for so long and think it’s worth while supporting the smaller makers. Not received it yet but is in the EKR weathered green. Always reference your reviews when buying to see if inevitably you’ve reviewed one. Never been let down. Thanks a lot mate.
Sam'sTrains ahhh yes. Can’t wait for it to arrive! Yes. I base my decision to buy on the ability and suitability of a loco and whether to me it’s interesting or not. Looking forward to it for sure! Will keep and eye out for your review mate!
I have just received my Adams Radial in Southern Green paid 88 pounds. Ran it yesterday after a little time the motor quietened down and the Loco started to run faster. I cannot fault it in anyway, a lovely model.
Hi Sam, Thank you for your reply. I watch very often your videos great stuff and what a collection you have. I have basically only Southern including Hattons P in secr. Southern had some lovely engines. I am originally from Kent but now live in Spain. Best regards from Barry
I recently received one of these locos as a birthday present. I am very impressed, I was not troubled by the weight, I thought it good. Detail is absolutely excellent. If you have level track you will not have problems with wheel slipping. It has comfortable pulled 8/9 goods wagons, I have not as yet tried coaches. Don't be put off with what are very minor matters when it comes to weight and slipping - it really is a gem. I must also add that my model is not noisy - quite the opposite. Enjoy it. Bryan
+Bryan East Thanks a lot for the comment mate - glad you enjoyed your model! I think it's a real shame that even the slightest incline is enough to stop them dead though, it's a pretty major design flaw not to have a sprung bogey/rear axel. I've heard that later versions of it now have a spring, which is excellent news... but doesn't help me on my railway :( Glad you enjoyed it though - as you say, she's definitely a gem! Cheers, Sam :)
Hi Dave, thanks for the comment mate - glad you enjoyed her! Now is the best time to get one - they're much cheaper now, if you check Rails of Sheffield online, for example! All the best, Sam :)
Just watched this review with trepidation, having just bought one from the sadly closing Gee Dee Models in Nottingham. Mightily impressed with the quality, and bought it influenced by your review of Oxford Rail's N7. Quality is superb, I will just have to make sure that my layout will be flat enough to avoid the running issue with inclines. Thanks Sam for a very informative review, as usual.
Hi Gary, great to hear you were able to get one! If your layout is perfectly flat, you should have no problems! If you do - there's an easy fix, which allows them to handle mild gradients - remove the front bogey, and you should find a tiny spring. You need to carefully trim the spring to about 1/2 it's original length, which should fix the problem! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Not sure if I would want one , I think the issue was resolved I'm pretty sure Jenny Kirk reviewed the Green one, a great review again by you Sam, it is important that someone should be posting good reviews, and that my friend is you, you are the very best at this, many thanks
Hi Mark - yeah, I can't really recommend them based on the experience with mine... but if they've resolved the issue it should be a good loco, if slightly pricey! Thanks so much for the kind words, that's very kind of you to say, Thanks for all the support, Cheers, Sam :)
He is one of my favorites! There is one in Japan which looks similar to this tank engine but he has 2 domes. The locomotive is the JGR Class 1080 and he was built by the Dubs in Scotland and later shipped to Japan for passenger and freight service. Today, the locomotive is preserving at the roundhouse with other Japanese-built steam locomotives in Kyoto Railway Museum. blog-001.west.edge.storage-yahoo.jp/res/blog-07-c6/scganishii/folder/1619576/53/23686553/img_0?1337756390
I was thinking of getting the same locomotive but by hornby, but because of hornby's lack of quality I think I will get an Oxford rail model instead, great video.
+Peter Shaw Thanks a lot Peter, glad you like the loco! I've definitely cut down on Hornby yeah, but I have got a couple more to show - their 700 class was actually pretty good! Cheers mate, Sam :)
Good review Sam, yes that rear wheel problem is a biggie. So much so, I reckon they should recall them and rectify. The first loco is very important, it may look like a gem, but for me the running quality is a must. Oxford's second loco will be under scrutiny after this... : ) Regards, Cliff.
+janiceandcliff Thanks for the comment - that's a very good idea actually, it'd be great if they did that! And absolutely, it was quite a disappointment when she just stopped on that straight for the first time! Their second loco definitely will be under scrutiny - but I think it's an 0-6-0 deans goods, so hopefully no room for the same issue there! Cheers mate, Sam :)
I know, very odd.. Hornby have included them in a couple of new models (namely the Q1 and the West Country), but I agree that it should be done as standard! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Mate, honestly I really agree with what it says on the box because they are excellent models. Oxford rail have made a really good job on the loco and their wagons are simply amazing and in my case better than Bachmann wagons. I really do think that they have made a fantastic job, but I wont be getting one because its Southern railway origin but I definitely will be getting the Dean Goods. Cheers mate, Lewis :D
+Lewis Shields Thanks a lot lewis - these really are quality! Good to hear your're getting the Dean Goods, I think it's going to be a must! Thanks for the comment, Sam :)
#30583 was built by Neilson & Company in Scotland on March 31st, 1885 and was withdrawn on July 31st, 1961. She is now preserved on the Bluebell Railway.
Hi Sam, I bought the green version. Great looking loco, but unfortunately I have to double head it with my Bachmann Ivatt Class 2 just so I don't have to reach and retrieve it. They run quite well together, similar speed ratio. Don't have another Southern engine that is compatible speed wise. Got it for half price, so not complaining, not sure if any LMS engines ran in the south. Maybe they did.
Hi mate, I bought the green one too a few weeks ago - yeah they're terrible performers to be honest! I was told the issue had been fixed with the wheels, but apparently not, looking at my new green one! I managed to fix the issue myself to a degree - you need to remove the spring from the front bogey, carefully trim it to approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of it's original size, and then they work much better! All the best, Sam :)
Just deciding whether to get an Oxford one or a Hornby one. Haven't seen any Hornby reviews and don't have the opportunity to go to shop to see them both. Have heard that the Oxford one needs daylight under the boiler. although not a rivet counter I do want one that runs well!
+Scott Malcolm I'm not sure if Hornby's version is out yet - maybe it's not? Either way - I can recommend this one, as long as you have a flat layout (lol). As for the Hornby one, obviously I can't be sure, but I can't really recommend many of their latest models - the quality of them has been very poor, and the prices higher than ever! I guess we'll just have to wait and see to know for sure on the radial tank! Cheers mate, Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains that could explain why I haven't seen a. Hornby one then. the running number of yours is the one I am after. from what I have read it looked like this in the 80s which is my time frame.
+John Norrie No problem, it was very good! Thanks a lot for saying that, glad you liked the loco - is the tees tyne pullman the one with the BR green A4?? :) Cheers, Sam
+ACE FLYING SCOTSMAN Ace fs Thanks mate! Unfortunately the chassis doesn't allow for the wheels to move, even if I did add a spring! I'm not going to try to modify the chassis in-case I damage anything! Cheers, Sam :)
Thanks Ian! No I didn't know that actually - I've not taken this one apart yet! That's very cool - just like some Bachmann 4-4-0s and such! All the best, Sam :)
It's a beautiful model! Too bad no. 30583 is the only preserved one. The Bluebell Railway say the overhaul will be very expensive. It will require new wheels and a new boiler barrel (or even a new boiler) Hopefully someday she'll be steaming again.
They are certainly getting Serious with there model making, I've come for this video too see there quality because of the new N7 0-6-2 which is being made - I am a Great Eastern Man myself so I want to see if this is good so I can see what to expect from Oxford Rail
Thanks for the comment! Yes they are great models - though this has the serious flaw with the non-driving wheels - which I'm told has subsequently been rectified. I think you can expect great things from the N7 - Oxford's models are generally cheaper, and from what I've seen, better in quality! All the best, Sam :)
+Why Not? Yeah, I think that's probably true - they're useless even on my 'gradient'! Though don't despair - I've heard that the next version will rectify the problem - it is stupid issue, but I guess that's just something they'll learn from, it being their first loco! Cheers, Sam :)
I wondered if you have reviewed railway books, the actual locomotives used over the last 160 years, and railway modellers' books. Would it be useful, another string to your bow but useful for the audience. Perhaps you could put a poll up.
@@SamsTrains Also, have you thought about buying a slim pencil size camera on a flexible stem to fit on your camera or phone. This would allow you to get inside locomotive cabins to show detail and hard to get to areas. It could also be used to inspect tight areas when servicing or fault finding for the mechanical parts.
So, she wouldn't be up to Daisy's standards? Highly sprung and up to date. Also, you going to review Paxton and the Narrow Gauge engines at any point (yes, I know Paxton's not out at the time of this comment but thought I might leave a suggestion for a future review).
haha - well they're not too bad, but not great runners sadly! Yeah I'd like to try Paxton, but I don't have any narrowgauge track for the others sadly! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
It beats me how a model with a fault as glaring as this did not arise in testing! You would think that a problem with no sprung rear axle causing the model to not make contact with the track properly would have been found and corrected.
Speaking of which I have an idea for a running session you can do. You can do a running session of locomotives with unusual wheel configurations and wheel configurations you don't see too much in the UK with British locomotives. But here is the list you can include if you did a running session like this. Adams Radial Tank 4-4-2T Gresley P2 2-8-2 Raven Q6 or G2A 0-8-0 H1 Class 4-4-2 SECR H Class or M7 Class 0-4-4 L&YR Class 5 2-4-2T Gresley V2 2-6-2 9F 2-10-0 Stephenson's Rocket 0-2-2 72xx 2-8-2T If you want to pronounce my username it's (Ze-non-Stri-ker-002) if you want to include my username for that suggestion I gave you for a running session. :) Hopefully this will be good.
ive been waiting for this off you mainly the history love it as you know love the pics too same issues as mine o i know it not about the j50 but with teak it stole the show ade
+Adi Pullen Thanks mate, sorry it took so long - I had to wait until my Birthday to get it! Glad you liked the vid and the history too, and I know what you mean - that J50 does steal the show lol! Cheers, Sam :)
Hey! Yeah it's the front bogie - are you used to making modifications? Very carefully, you unscrew the front bogie - you should find a spring under it. With some snipps, you carefully trim about 1/3 of the spring away, to make it shorter. For me, this all but fixed the problem! Maybe even try it without the spring - though this could cause it to derail! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Yes you can fix it! You need to remove the front bogey and carefully trim the spring down to about 1/2 it's original length - that should solve 80% of the problem! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi, yeah it is troublesome - I found that trimming the spring down on the front bogey helps with traction, since it forces the driving wheels to take more of the weight!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Designer had off day regarding fixed axle at rear (he won't thank you for your demonstration :) ). Good presentation again. Hand rails - going by the historical pictures you've supplied, hand rail is correct.
+itloon haha thanks mate - I do wonder why they didn't pick up on it during testing, or perhaps it was too late by then? Yeah, that is true - I wonder if they weren't white/silver in real life then? Thanks a lot for the comment, Cheers, Sam :)
Great Video Sam And That's An Awesome Locomotive And Also I Believe In God And The Reason Why Is That If I Don't Believe In God I Would Go To Hell Before I Die So That's Why I Believe In God
Actually the Hornby one isn't that much better - granted it's more realistic looking, but the performance on the ones I've seen was awful - and they still had the same running issues as these Oxford ones, on top of pick up troubles! D: Thanks for watching, Sam :)
The Radial Tank Engine has side tanks more suited to a small 0-4-0 tank engine. Get rid of that ugly J50. She looks worse in LNER Black than Green. She's like an inky monster creeping up on you in drizzling darkness, ready to pounce without warning. Two of the ugliest tank engines I've ever seen.
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Hi Sam- I was so impressed by your review of the Oxford Rail Adams radial tank that I broke down and purchased one. My engine is from the latest production run, according to the chap who sold it to me. I was pleased to see that the rear axle on mine does indeed have a bit of springiness to it, and the axle moves upward to the point that both flanges can simultaneously strike the bottom of the coal bunker. If I were to guess, I'd say the movement is only about two millimeters or perhaps a bit more, but it appears that they did not have much room to work with. I don't know if the good folks at Oxford Rail have addressed the stiff axle issue or if mine is simply looser than most; though I hope it's the former. Thanks again for your brilliant review. Cheers, William
+William Sparks Thank you very much for the comment - glad you liked the review and bought one! It's very interesting about that new version, I had heard that later versions would have a sprung axle - good of them to sort it out, just a same I'm stuck with this one lol ;)
Thanks for letting me know anyway, they obviously do listen to what their customers say!
Cheers,
Sam :)
I think you were being a bit generous in your rating Sam. I noticed that the rear drive wheel starts turning before the front one. That speaks of slack linkage in the rods and is likely to lead to premature wear. I also saw the front bogie lift off the track in one of the corners. That may be your track or could be a problem with the loco. I agree the looks are 10/10 but perhaps more suited to display rather than running. That said, it was another great video from Sam and I'm looking forward to more. Thanks, David.
+David Atkins Thanks a lot for your comment - I do find myself being a bit over-generous with my ratings, I will try to be a bit harsher in the future! I noticed that bogey issue too while I was editing - it seems her performance does have one or two serious flaws. Glad you liked the video though, great to have your support!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Nice loco Sam pitty about he rear wheels, no bits fallen of in the box, that's a big plus. Have bought a few Wrenns from the UK no bits fall of them , will still be running in 50 yrs time well and truly after I'm gone. Love your videos, keep up the good work. Regards John from Oz.
Good review Sam. I knew about the sprung axle issue, although I thought it was the front bogie people were complaining about, but this is the first time I've seen it illustrated. Your comparison with the Bachmann 2-4-2 shows it brilliantly. Not really my type of loco, although it looks cute. I wouldn't buy it because my layout has some slightly uneven boards creating small gradients. Having a loco cut out like that would drive me potty.
+Russell Benton haha thanks mate - it is a strange issue, but it's certainly not bad for their first loco! I think they're fixing the issues with later versions, if they haven't already! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting though,
Cheers,
Sam :)
I’ve finally bought an oxford rail radial. Been hankering for so long and think it’s worth while supporting the smaller makers. Not received it yet but is in the EKR weathered green. Always reference your reviews when buying to see if inevitably you’ve reviewed one. Never been let down. Thanks a lot mate.
Ahh that's great to hear Chris - the EKR version is definitely the nicest - I still need to review that version! Enjoy her mate! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains ahhh yes. Can’t wait for it to arrive! Yes. I base my decision to buy on the ability and suitability of a loco and whether to me it’s interesting or not. Looking forward to it for sure! Will keep and eye out for your review mate!
The Adams Radial is my favourite class. So beautiful.
Glad to hear that mate - they are lovely! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I have just received my Adams Radial in Southern Green paid 88 pounds. Ran it yesterday after a little time the motor quietened down and the Loco started to run faster. I cannot fault it in anyway, a lovely model.
That's good to hear Barry - glad you had no motor issues with yours!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Sam, Thank you for your reply. I watch very often your videos great stuff and what a collection you have. I have basically only Southern including Hattons P in secr. Southern had some lovely engines. I am originally from Kent but now live in Spain. Best regards from Barry
I recently received one of these locos as a birthday present. I am very impressed, I was not troubled by the weight, I thought it good. Detail is absolutely excellent. If you have level track you will not have problems with wheel slipping. It has comfortable pulled 8/9 goods wagons, I have not as yet tried coaches. Don't be put off with what are very minor matters when it comes to weight and slipping - it really is a gem. I must also add that my model is not noisy - quite the opposite. Enjoy it. Bryan
+Bryan East Thanks a lot for the comment mate - glad you enjoyed your model! I think it's a real shame that even the slightest incline is enough to stop them dead though, it's a pretty major design flaw not to have a sprung bogey/rear axel. I've heard that later versions of it now have a spring, which is excellent news... but doesn't help me on my railway :(
Glad you enjoyed it though - as you say, she's definitely a gem!
Cheers,
Sam :)
I would love one of these, I hope I can get one eventually. These engines are awesome. Good work as always Sam!
Hi Dave, thanks for the comment mate - glad you enjoyed her! Now is the best time to get one - they're much cheaper now, if you check Rails of Sheffield online, for example!
All the best,
Sam :)
Beautiful Locomotive! Well done Oxford Rail!
Thanks Noah! Yeah well done Oxford - it's a shame about the bad performance on gradients though!
All the best,
Sam :)
Just watched this review with trepidation, having just bought one from the sadly closing Gee Dee Models in Nottingham. Mightily impressed with the quality, and bought it influenced by your review of Oxford Rail's N7. Quality is superb, I will just have to make sure that my layout will be flat enough to avoid the running issue with inclines. Thanks Sam for a very informative review, as usual.
Hi Gary, great to hear you were able to get one! If your layout is perfectly flat, you should have no problems!
If you do - there's an easy fix, which allows them to handle mild gradients - remove the front bogey, and you should find a tiny spring. You need to carefully trim the spring to about 1/2 it's original length, which should fix the problem!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Not sure if I would want one , I think the issue was resolved I'm pretty sure Jenny Kirk reviewed the Green one, a great review again by you Sam, it is important that someone should be posting good reviews, and that my friend is you, you are the very best at this, many thanks
Hi Mark - yeah, I can't really recommend them based on the experience with mine... but if they've resolved the issue it should be a good loco, if slightly pricey! Thanks so much for the kind words, that's very kind of you to say,
Thanks for all the support,
Cheers,
Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains Sam the bluebell railway is making a replica of the LBSC tank so their is still one left 😃
He is one of my favorites! There is one in Japan which looks similar to this tank engine but he has 2 domes. The locomotive is the JGR Class 1080 and he was built by the Dubs in Scotland and later shipped to Japan for passenger and freight service. Today, the locomotive is preserving at the roundhouse with other Japanese-built steam locomotives in Kyoto Railway Museum.
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That's good to hear! Ooh that sounds cool, I'll have to look up the JGR!
Thanks for the info,
Sam :)
I was thinking of getting the same locomotive but by hornby, but because of hornby's lack of quality I think I will get an Oxford rail model instead, great video.
+Northern Soul Express I think that's definitely a good idea - they really are very impressive!
Cheers,
Sam :)
really enjoyed this one, something different and unique, very interesting model and one thats worth buying,
Thanks again mate, this one is a gorgeous model... but only worth buying if it's the updated version with the sprung wheels!
Cheers,
Sam :)
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Good reviews sam! Do you prefer the BR black or Apple green of the radial tank?
Hmmm, I'd have to say the green is my favourite! :3
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Great video! you really are VERY professional. Well done!! :)
+Why Not? Thank you very much, very kind of you to say!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Awesome review of a superb but kind of odd looking locomotive. Nice to know we have one preserved and it's a southern locomotive :)
+RealLife Vids Thanks very much for the comment - it is great that such an unusual loco has been preserved!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Fabulous loco with super detailing , you really are off Hornby now after your recent experiances and can't blame you ......Peter .
+Peter Shaw Thanks a lot Peter, glad you like the loco! I've definitely cut down on Hornby yeah, but I have got a couple more to show - their 700 class was actually pretty good!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
Good review Sam, yes that rear wheel problem is a biggie. So much so, I reckon they should recall them and rectify.
The first loco is very important, it may look like a gem, but for me the running quality is a must.
Oxford's second loco will be under scrutiny after this... : )
Regards, Cliff.
+janiceandcliff Thanks for the comment - that's a very good idea actually, it'd be great if they did that! And absolutely, it was quite a disappointment when she just stopped on that straight for the first time! Their second loco definitely will be under scrutiny - but I think it's an 0-6-0 deans goods, so hopefully no room for the same issue there!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
Looks fantastic. I wonder why the manufacturers do not include a driver and fireman as standard. So much detail and yet the main detail is missing.
I know, very odd.. Hornby have included them in a couple of new models (namely the Q1 and the West Country), but I agree that it should be done as standard!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Hi Mate, honestly I really agree with what it says on the box because they are excellent models. Oxford rail have made a really good job on the loco and their wagons are simply amazing and in my case better than Bachmann wagons. I really do think that they have made a fantastic job, but I wont be getting one because its Southern railway origin but I definitely will be getting the Dean Goods.
Cheers mate,
Lewis :D
+Lewis Shields Thanks a lot lewis - these really are quality! Good to hear your're getting the Dean Goods, I think it's going to be a must!
Thanks for the comment,
Sam :)
Great review Sam truthful without any negativity and meanness. Oh yes don't have Cow man
+ab bush haha thanks mate - it is quite a disappointing performance issue, but a great loco all the same!
Cheers,
Sam :D
besides the mallard, this is also a model i plan to pick up before i'm finished with model railroading.
which won't be for a good long time.
Ahh very nice - these certainly aren't too bad, beyond the performance issues!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
#30583 was built by Neilson & Company in Scotland on March 31st, 1885 and was withdrawn on July 31st, 1961. She is now preserved on the Bluebell Railway.
Thanks again Vincent, very kind of you to research these,
All the best,
Sam :)
Hi Sam, I bought the green version. Great looking loco, but unfortunately I have to double head it with my Bachmann Ivatt Class 2 just so I don't have to reach and retrieve it. They run quite well together, similar speed ratio. Don't have another Southern engine that is compatible speed wise. Got it for half price, so not complaining, not sure if any LMS engines ran in the south. Maybe they did.
Hi mate, I bought the green one too a few weeks ago - yeah they're terrible performers to be honest! I was told the issue had been fixed with the wheels, but apparently not, looking at my new green one! I managed to fix the issue myself to a degree - you need to remove the spring from the front bogey, carefully trim it to approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of it's original size, and then they work much better!
All the best,
Sam :)
Just deciding whether to get an Oxford one or a Hornby one. Haven't seen any Hornby reviews and don't have the opportunity to go to shop to see them both. Have heard that the Oxford one needs daylight under the boiler. although not a rivet counter I do want one that runs well!
+Scott Malcolm I'm not sure if Hornby's version is out yet - maybe it's not? Either way - I can recommend this one, as long as you have a flat layout (lol). As for the Hornby one, obviously I can't be sure, but I can't really recommend many of their latest models - the quality of them has been very poor, and the prices higher than ever! I guess we'll just have to wait and see to know for sure on the radial tank!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains that could explain why I haven't seen a. Hornby one then. the running number of yours is the one I am after. from what I have read it looked like this in the 80s which is my time frame.
Good review, liked it a lot. I couldn't help but notice at 4:39 a piece of dust lands on the 2nd row of wheels. :P
haha thanks mate! Ooh well spotted - never seen that before!! D:
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
I'm quite impressed by it
+Sam Shirley Yeah so was I, not bad for a first attempt!
Cheers,
Sam :)
thanks for the comment on my vid, you are a brilliant youtuber. P.S. nice train. my favourite train is the tees tyne pullman by hornby.
+John Norrie No problem, it was very good! Thanks a lot for saying that, glad you liked the loco - is the tees tyne pullman the one with the BR green A4?? :)
Cheers,
Sam
yes thanks it is the one in br green, i got it in a triang set. you can see it in the video that you commented in.
17:51 thank you!
Nice vid sam i think you can put a spring in some how but overall its a lovely loco
+ACE FLYING SCOTSMAN Ace fs Thanks mate! Unfortunately the chassis doesn't allow for the wheels to move, even if I did add a spring! I'm not going to try to modify the chassis in-case I damage anything!
Cheers,
Sam :)
My favorite LSWR engine.
Ooh great choice - I love these too! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
It don't look bad for the price Sam. Did you know the wheels are driven by gears the connecting rods don't do anything
Thanks Ian! No I didn't know that actually - I've not taken this one apart yet! That's very cool - just like some Bachmann 4-4-0s and such!
All the best,
Sam :)
I read it in a review last year some where. Think it might of been railway modeller. No problem 👍
It's a beautiful model! Too bad no. 30583 is the only preserved one. The Bluebell Railway say the overhaul will be very expensive. It will require new wheels and a new boiler barrel (or even a new boiler) Hopefully someday she'll be steaming again.
Thanks Ryan, yes it's a shame - but hopefully they will do it one day, it'd be nice to see it run again!
All the best,
Sam :)
I like that steam locomotive!
Yeah, it is a fantastic model!
All the best,
Sam :)
13:00 Matt Slade had the same exact problem... don't worry your not alone!
haha that's good to hear- it's a very annoying problem though!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
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nice review mate and congrats on 7k mate
Thanks very much mate, lovely to have your support as always!
Cheers,
Sam :)
I was confused for a second because he has 93k but then. I realised
Not surprised if they catch up to the Hornby/Bachman standards within a few months
Oh yeah - I'm hoping so - their new dean goods loco looks fantastic! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
They are certainly getting Serious with there model making, I've come for this video too see there quality because of the new N7 0-6-2 which is being made - I am a Great Eastern Man myself so I want to see if this is good so I can see what to expect from Oxford Rail
Thanks for the comment! Yes they are great models - though this has the serious flaw with the non-driving wheels - which I'm told has subsequently been rectified. I think you can expect great things from the N7 - Oxford's models are generally cheaper, and from what I've seen, better in quality!
All the best,
Sam :)
Sam, this is pretty unrelated, but how did you get the white background?
Paper?
Yeah it is just paper! ;D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Shame about the small faults, but I guess that's all part of the learning process that a new company must go through.
+NonConformist gaming Yeah that's it - their next release is a simple 0-6-0 so there shouldn't be any of these issues!
Cheers,
Sam :)
You should get the Hornby one. it has sprung axles
Yeah I should - I might get one at some point! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Great video
Thanks again!! :D
With that back wheel problem the loco is sadly not a possibility for me. :( Thanks for pointing it out. :)
+Why Not? Yeah, I think that's probably true - they're useless even on my 'gradient'! Though don't despair - I've heard that the next version will rectify the problem - it is stupid issue, but I guess that's just something they'll learn from, it being their first loco!
Cheers,
Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains yeah, it couldn't be perfect.
I wondered if you have reviewed railway books, the actual locomotives used over the last 160 years, and railway modellers' books. Would it be useful, another string to your bow but useful for the audience. Perhaps you could put a poll up.
I haven't actually - that might be cool to try!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Also, have you thought about buying a slim pencil size camera on a flexible stem to fit on your camera or phone. This would allow you to get inside locomotive cabins to show detail and hard to get to areas. It could also be used to inspect tight areas when servicing or fault finding for the mechanical parts.
So, she wouldn't be up to Daisy's standards? Highly sprung and up to date. Also, you going to review Paxton and the Narrow Gauge engines at any point (yes, I know Paxton's not out at the time of this comment but thought I might leave a suggestion for a future review).
haha - well they're not too bad, but not great runners sadly! Yeah I'd like to try Paxton, but I don't have any narrowgauge track for the others sadly!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
During a running session, could you show this doubleheading with the Webb coal tank at the front ?
That'd be great - good suggestion! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
It beats me how a model with a fault as glaring as this did not arise in testing! You would think that a problem with no sprung rear axle causing the model to not make contact with the track properly would have been found and corrected.
haha it beats me too - just insane, lol!
At least their latest tank engine has been much better ;D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Speaking of which I have an idea for a running session you can do. You can do a running session of locomotives with unusual wheel configurations and wheel configurations you don't see too much in the UK with British locomotives.
But here is the list you can include if you did a running session like this.
Adams Radial Tank 4-4-2T
Gresley P2 2-8-2
Raven Q6 or G2A 0-8-0
H1 Class 4-4-2
SECR H Class or M7 Class 0-4-4
L&YR Class 5 2-4-2T
Gresley V2 2-6-2
9F 2-10-0
Stephenson's Rocket 0-2-2
72xx 2-8-2T
If you want to pronounce my username it's (Ze-non-Stri-ker-002) if you want to include my username for that suggestion I gave you for a running session. :) Hopefully this will be good.
Yeah that'd be very good actually - solid idea! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
ive been waiting for this off you
mainly the history love it as you know love the pics too
same issues as mine
o i know it not about the j50 but with teak it stole the show
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+Adi Pullen Thanks mate, sorry it took so long - I had to wait until my Birthday to get it! Glad you liked the vid and the history too, and I know what you mean - that J50 does steal the show lol!
Cheers,
Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains happy birthday
+Adi Pullen Thanks! It's not today though- it was in February lol! ;)
11:35 - Keep an eye on the wheels. See if you can spot anything odd about them during this demonstration.
12:45 - You just need more speed there.
Good tips there mate, thank you! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Wow this is a very nice loco you did an awesome job on this review also today was my birthday. :D
+Nicks Adventures (Nick's Adventure) Thank you very much - and a Happy Birthday too! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains Yep no problem and thank you :D
This is my second favorite loco
Great choice! Yes these are lovely looking! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
FYI the railway series are the books before the show cheers mate :)
Thanks Max, yeah that's true! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
The j50's did do quite a bit of empty stock work.
Ooh nice - thanks for the info Robert! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hey Sam did you know that the Adams radial tank appeared in the railway series in its green livery
Oh really? No I didn't know that - thanks for letting me know! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
@@SamsTrains its in the first story of stepney the bluebell engine - "the bluebells of England"
Hey sam! I just bought one!
It wheel slips on bends and I have no clue why.
Any suggestions?
Hey! Yeah it's the front bogie - are you used to making modifications? Very carefully, you unscrew the front bogie - you should find a spring under it. With some snipps, you carefully trim about 1/3 of the spring away, to make it shorter. For me, this all but fixed the problem! Maybe even try it without the spring - though this could cause it to derail!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
It’s Adam from the W&S
Yes it is!! :D
great video well done :)
+Bubblegoescrazy Thanks again for the support, very much appreciated!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi sam been a while I recently bought on and I have noticed the same problem. I wonder if there is a way to fix it.
Yes you can fix it! You need to remove the front bogey and carefully trim the spring down to about 1/2 it's original length - that should solve 80% of the problem! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains: cheers sam.
The Adams Radial tank at the Bluebell Railway won't be running at all plus she ain't gonna be overhauled either
Awhh that's a shame - let's hope she will one day though!
Merry Christmas,
Sam :)
Did you know this locomotive is the basis of Adam and Lilly from Victor Tanzig's series Stories of sodor
Ooh cool! No I didn't know that! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
I've bought a Radial Tank, is there any way to fix the rear wheel issue?
Hi mate, sadly no - there's no way that I've found! The issue is fixed in the more recent versions - have you checked yours yet??
All the best,
Sam :)
she looks lovley
+michael king Yeah - it's a great loco this one!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Have you heard of the Oxford j27 it's on pre oreder
I have! Been following that for a long time! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
They're coming out with an N7 i seen the drawings and it appears it might have the same problem as this tank engine.
Ooh yeah I saw that too... that's not good though - hopefully that won't be the case!!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
does this engine give you trouble because your not the only one with this
Hi, yeah it is troublesome - I found that trimming the spring down on the front bogey helps with traction, since it forces the driving wheels to take more of the weight!!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Designer had off day regarding fixed axle at rear (he won't thank you for your demonstration :) ). Good presentation again. Hand rails - going by the historical pictures you've supplied, hand rail is correct.
+itloon haha thanks mate - I do wonder why they didn't pick up on it during testing, or perhaps it was too late by then? Yeah, that is true - I wonder if they weren't white/silver in real life then?
Thanks a lot for the comment,
Cheers,
Sam :)
Adams's locos I only saw it on RUclips and internet but I haven't seen that in real life.
Yeah me too actually - never seen the real thing!! :O
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I have a sudden urge to get some to exploit them to make locos with the but buy one to keep as one aswell
haha sounds good mate! :D
does the Adams Radial can go fae in real life?
Does it go far?? I don't know too much about them actually - I'm not even sure if the preserved one is even running at the moment!
Cheers,
Sam :)
also what the hell is up with the squaashed dome?
haha I don't know - it does look a bit odd! ;D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
The strangest tank loco I've ever seen
+Sam Shirley This definitely is a strange one!
This locomotive appeared in the Railway Series, in the book "Stepney the Bluebell Engine".
Ooh did it?! I'll have to look that one up - thanks for letting me know! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
The Adam’s Radial is one of the few European locomotives that I actually like the look of.
haha is that so? They certainly are lovely looking things! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
16:17 is that track piece orange?
+Why Not? It's sleepers have brown plastic, and the sides are probably a bit rusty... so yeah - it does look orange! ;D
+Sam'sTrains ok. :)
Sam make your own train and it is a 44O
haha I'd love to make one some day :3
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
You need enough time for that
It looks cute like my cat Nelson and when I was 4 I brock my leg and I went to the the blue Bell railway I'm a boy called the and I have seen 488
Thanks Amy - ahh sorry to hear about your leg! :O
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Did u know the smokebox door opens
No I didn't know that - that's very cool! :D
Happy New Year,
Sam :)
Great Video Sam And That's An Awesome Locomotive And Also I Believe In God And The Reason Why Is That If I Don't Believe In God I Would Go To Hell Before I Die So That's Why I Believe In God
Thanks very much Jacob for sharing! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Tal vez tendrías más éxito si armarlas una maqueta
18:31 and again. ;)
Why does it remind me of Whiff from Thomas and Friends?
haha I don't know - I'll have to look Whiff up!! ;D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
@@SamsTrains whiff is an lner / ex-ner x1 tank
I like the tank but the side tanks look far too small. :/
+Why Not? Yeah, I guess they are strange looking - that's how they were though! ;D
The Adams radial tank was more of an experiment to try out the new bogie system
It wasn't really built for passengers nor goods trains
Paint that engine crimson and you’ve got Adam
haha very good idea!! :D
Don’t give away this video please. I’m going to be a young man.
I probably won't!
"miles ahead of hornby" that is bullsh*t! tge hornby one get the hornby one please!
Actually the Hornby one isn't that much better - granted it's more realistic looking, but the performance on the ones I've seen was awful - and they still had the same running issues as these Oxford ones, on top of pick up troubles! D:
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Sam'strains pick ups on the hornby one are fine and runs perfect and good preformence! weird... mine is OK!
FIRST!
+Why Not? Well done! :D
Don’t give away that video. I need to be a young man.
I won't!! xD
The Radial Tank Engine has side tanks more suited to a small 0-4-0 tank engine. Get rid of that ugly J50. She looks worse in LNER Black than Green. She's like an inky monster creeping up on you in drizzling darkness, ready to pounce without warning. Two of the ugliest tank engines I've ever seen.
Yeah I'd agree - the tanks are really small and cute on these! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
this engine weak as heck with 4 wagons he struggle's with these
Yeah mine is too - I don't think they were massively powerful in real life either to be honest!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)