I've had a few version over the years; 1) An old Hornby 1978 A3 version on my childhood layout which had the chuff-chuff tender. 2) Sold that and got an unboxed A1 DCC Ready version when I got back into the hobby during covid. The upgrade cost me £10. 3) Picked up another unboxed one in the BR experimental blue for a bargain £70. 4) Got a mint boxed Railroad version which I spotted going cheaply and sold the unboxed one which to my surprise made £3 more than I paid for the mint boxed one inc P&P. 5) Then I got a high detail main range version in the 1924 exhibition livery from Ebay. Sold the Railroad one. The upgrade cost about £50. 6) Then the Dublo versions came out, but were far too expensive for me. Then I saw one on Ebay in the same livery as I already had, but with the diecast body, firebox flicker, new loco-tender connection, etc. Put in a low bid not expecting to win and picked it up for half the RRP. Sold the plastic one which went for only £17 less!😀 I've worked out that doing gradual upgrades whenever I've seen a better version at a bargain price and then selling the previous one I've gone from an old 1978 model to the latest Dublo version and in total it's cost me less than £70 inc P&P which isn't bad!😁 It's taken me several years, but shows how much you can save if you're patient and only buy when you see models at a good price. N.B. The Dublo model has a few other differences to the plastic version I upgraded from. The white wheel rims are thicker and more detailing is picked out in silver especially on the tender chassis and under the cab.
I have seen the very early models with the chuff chuff tender, but never had this as a child, my first was the Duchess of Sutherland train set, , sounds like you are also enjoying the hobby again, enjoy the two flying Scotsman models you have, I will build a new layout soon and get this running around. Thank you for watching all the best Paul
Hiya - I like your unboxing reviews!!! @ 1:35 - W😮W - you've never owned a F. S. before!!! I always thought that was just 1 of many Locos that Railways Modellers 'must have' in their collection!!! I've had my F. S. since 21013!!! ( Just looked but I've have seemed to have not done a review of it - just made some vids of it!!! Must do a review about it soon!!!) Why is it showing 1946 inside the lid - what happened in 1946??? That's not 100 years thou!!! No. 103??? - Didn't realise that the F. S. had so many 'Running Numbers' - I know it had No. 4472 & then the BR Number (Can't remember what number that was!!!) but where does 103 come from??? Thank you for sharing!!! 🤔🙂🚂🚂🚂
Thank you for you comments, Yes I did think it would shock people :) my first FS, it is a nice model, couple of minor marks, I know most people must have the FS. I now have one. I don't know much on the running numbers.
A quick history which I hope helps explain your questions. - 1923 Flying Scotsman was originally given a GNR number of 1472. - In 1924 it was given it's LNER number of 4472, chosen as their flagship loco and the LNER coat of arms was added to the cab before it was displayed at the British Empire Exhibition along with GWR's Caerphilly Castle. It continued to do a lot of promotional work until 1928 N.B. This is the Dublo livery I have, which I got mint on Ebay for half the RRP😀 - In 1928 It got it's corridor tender when it launched the non-stop express service from King's Cross to Edinburgh. - On 30/11/1934 it broke the world speed record at over 100mph. - After WWII Edward Thompson renumbered the remaining A1's which hadn't yet been upgraded to A3s. In 1946 Flying Scotsman was given a new number of 103. Hence the 1946 inside the box lid. - In 1947 it was converted to an A3 and got a better boiler with a psi of 220 and the banjo dome. - In 1948 It was renumbered as 60103 when BR took over. So it was only No.1472 for a year and No.103 for 2 years. For most of it's life at LNER it was 4472 and since 1948 it's BR number 60103. preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/60103-flying-scotsman-gner-1472-lner-1472-lner-4472-lner-503-lner-103-br-e103-br-60103/
'WSL' denotes "While Stocks Last" at Kernow! I would change it to, "LNER" in the title! Let us know how you get on with it in the running session. Thanks for uploading.
Hi thank you I did wonder about the WSL, I have now changed this I will be building a full layout, for the next project so will be able to run this properly.
If I would have paid the full retail price for the model then I would of sent it back to them. I noticed at least 4 problems with the build quality, but then I would not of brought one as it is carrying a number that Sir Nigel Greasley never used. Thompson had this number painted on this model. Thompson was not even there when this loco was built in 1923. Martin. (Thailand)
Hi I would never pay the full price, I know there is a couple of marks but from the eye views I am happy, If I had paid the full price yes, I would probably have sent it back, I have done this in the past, with parts missing. I am no expert on the Flying Scotsman.
@@PaulsRailwayModels-vz9oz I was taught to position the mic below your chin and aimed more at your throat, rather than your mouth at uni. Hope that helps!🙂
@@speleokeir Hi thank you for the advice , the problem is the mic is on the camera at the moment, I will look at getting a new lapel mic for the future, all the best Paul
I've had a few version over the years;
1) An old Hornby 1978 A3 version on my childhood layout which had the chuff-chuff tender.
2) Sold that and got an unboxed A1 DCC Ready version when I got back into the hobby during covid. The upgrade cost me £10.
3) Picked up another unboxed one in the BR experimental blue for a bargain £70.
4) Got a mint boxed Railroad version which I spotted going cheaply and sold the unboxed one which to my surprise made £3 more than I paid for the mint boxed one inc P&P.
5) Then I got a high detail main range version in the 1924 exhibition livery from Ebay. Sold the Railroad one. The upgrade cost about £50.
6) Then the Dublo versions came out, but were far too expensive for me. Then I saw one on Ebay in the same livery as I already had, but with the diecast body, firebox flicker, new loco-tender connection, etc. Put in a low bid not expecting to win and picked it up for half the RRP. Sold the plastic one which went for only £17 less!😀
I've worked out that doing gradual upgrades whenever I've seen a better version at a bargain price and then selling the previous one I've gone from an old 1978 model to the latest Dublo version and in total it's cost me less than £70 inc P&P which isn't bad!😁 It's taken me several years, but shows how much you can save if you're patient and only buy when you see models at a good price.
N.B. The Dublo model has a few other differences to the plastic version I upgraded from. The white wheel rims are thicker and more detailing is picked out in silver especially on the tender chassis and under the cab.
I have seen the very early models with the chuff chuff tender, but never had this as a child, my first was the Duchess of Sutherland train set, , sounds like you are also enjoying the hobby again, enjoy the two flying Scotsman models you have, I will build a new layout soon and get this running around. Thank you for watching all the best Paul
Hiya - I like your unboxing reviews!!! @ 1:35 - W😮W - you've never owned a F. S. before!!! I always thought that was just 1 of many Locos that Railways Modellers 'must have' in their collection!!! I've had my F. S. since 21013!!! ( Just looked but I've have seemed to have not done a review of it - just made some vids of it!!! Must do a review about it soon!!!) Why is it showing 1946 inside the lid - what happened in 1946??? That's not 100 years thou!!! No. 103??? - Didn't realise that the F. S. had so many 'Running Numbers' - I know it had No. 4472 & then the BR Number (Can't remember what number that was!!!) but where does 103 come from??? Thank you for sharing!!! 🤔🙂🚂🚂🚂
Thank you for you comments, Yes I did think it would shock people :) my first FS, it is a nice model, couple of minor marks, I know most people must have the FS. I now have one. I don't know much on the running numbers.
A quick history which I hope helps explain your questions.
- 1923 Flying Scotsman was originally given a GNR number of 1472.
- In 1924 it was given it's LNER number of 4472, chosen as their flagship loco and the LNER coat of arms was added to the cab before it was displayed at the British Empire Exhibition along with GWR's Caerphilly Castle. It continued to do a lot of promotional work until 1928
N.B. This is the Dublo livery I have, which I got mint on Ebay for half the RRP😀
- In 1928 It got it's corridor tender when it launched the non-stop express service from King's Cross to Edinburgh.
- On 30/11/1934 it broke the world speed record at over 100mph.
- After WWII Edward Thompson renumbered the remaining A1's which hadn't yet been upgraded to A3s. In 1946 Flying Scotsman was given a new number of 103. Hence the 1946 inside the box lid.
- In 1947 it was converted to an A3 and got a better boiler with a psi of 220 and the banjo dome.
- In 1948 It was renumbered as 60103 when BR took over.
So it was only No.1472 for a year and No.103 for 2 years. For most of it's life at LNER it was 4472 and since 1948 it's BR number 60103.
preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/60103-flying-scotsman-gner-1472-lner-1472-lner-4472-lner-503-lner-103-br-e103-br-60103/
@@speleokeir Thank you for the info - didn't know that originally given a GNR number of 1472!!! 🤔🙂🚂🚂🚂
'WSL' denotes "While Stocks Last" at Kernow! I would change it to, "LNER" in the title! Let us know how you get on with it in the running session. Thanks for uploading.
Hi thank you I did wonder about the WSL, I have now changed this I will be building a full layout, for the next project so will be able to run this properly.
If I would have paid the full retail price for the model then I would of sent it back to them. I noticed at least 4 problems with the build quality, but then I would not of brought one as it is carrying a number that Sir Nigel Greasley never used. Thompson had this number painted on this model. Thompson was not even there when this loco was built in 1923. Martin. (Thailand)
Hi I would never pay the full price, I know there is a couple of marks but from the eye views I am happy, If I had paid the full price yes, I would probably have sent it back, I have done this in the past, with parts missing. I am no expert on the Flying Scotsman.
Good review to help you improve watch Sams Trains and move the mic away from your breathing sounds like you got asthma
Hi Thank you for the advice, I will hopefully get better as time goes on.
@@PaulsRailwayModels-vz9oz I was taught to position the mic below your chin and aimed more at your throat, rather than your mouth at uni. Hope that helps!🙂
@@speleokeir Hi thank you for the advice , the problem is the mic is on the camera at the moment, I will look at getting a new lapel mic for the future, all the best Paul