Excellent descriptive video. I also started off with the Dublo 3 Rail version of this locomotive, with three tinplate Blood and Custard Mark 1 coaches. That was sold without asking me, and I have now got the R2446 model of this locomotive which is Super Detailed and weathered, in a display case. Also have three other Duchesses, 46228 "Duchess of Rutland" and 46236 "City of Bradford" in Brunswick Green, and ""Duchess of Buccleuch" numbered 6230 in Crimson Lake in display cases.
Gosh, my first train set....Duchess of Montrose with cast metal body and a couple of steel coaches of which one was a mail train with the little plastic mailbag and running on three rails Dublo track. Oh, happy days!
Beautifully manufactured model! This, combining exquisite detail, a smooth running motor drive, plus DCC., all result in a fantastic model. Thank you Jenny, for the great, thorough review! Good luck with your grand layout endeavor! (Here in northern New Jersey, and New York, I've been model railroading on and off over the last forty some odd years. I noticed that regular DC motor flywheel, and drive pickups made a huge difference, over the last 20 years. It's even better now with DCC, but getting really, expensive. Only recently, getting into the DCC learning curve, myself. I'm not seeing many young people getting into the hobby much over here. I hope to see that change for the better). Thank you for contributing great model railroading reviews!
It's a beautiful model.....love it......have to save up if I want this model as I have already got two Hornby models on preorder .....thanks for posting Jenny...😀
Hi Jenny I had a Wrenn "Coronation" bought in 1975/6, as Wrenn bought some original Dublo tooling, It was in black "City of Stoke on Trent". Sold it when converted my layout to N gauge in 1980's but rather wish I'd kept it know as I reverted back to "OO" in 2004 due to my old eyes & hands not being good enough fo 2mm! Good review but sadly too expensive IMO. I have a 2010 Hornby R 2930 DCC ready "City of Lancaster" in maroon which cost £100 and is a fine loco.
Excellent model, a lot more detail than my 'Dublo' version. Yes, I have a 50's version of this model and even have some track to run it on. Amazing it still goes after over 60 years and I am pleased to say that it is older than I am, maybe by some 20 years!
Looks a beautiful model, well described Jenny. One observation though, has some paint rubbed off the handrail above the the name plate? Looking forward to seeing a.video of Duchess day at Bolton.
Why is it that I have seen this model for sale but, without smoke deflectors, is there another version without as on this one I see no damage or dried glue
Hornby have certainly pulled out all the stops with this model, but prices are getting so high with all this DCC, it's hardly encouraging for children wanting to get into the hobby. I am retired and find that brand new locos are becoming too expensive and as far as DCC is concerned that's another added expense. I am quite happy running analogue and don't need all the bells and whistles to enjoy running my trains, so I tend to shop around for older models in mint condition, which cost less than half of the cost this recent model. The only gripe I have with Hornby's older models, are the tender drive locos, they are crap, compared to loco drive models so I try and avoid those. Anyway great review Jenny, time to save all your pennies for the next loco. Geoff
this is my problem,looking at a Bachmann 2 car sr dmu at 2-39,pounds is just a bit steep,indeed it is pricing many out of what is a creative hobby,great video jenny,nice one,jpj
@@JenniferEKirk its getting silly,060 tank loco,s for over 100 pounds,same with 4 wheel railbuses,once upon a time this used to be a fairly reasonably priced way into the hobby,particularly for those with a small space and limited budget.maybe Hornby should release their old models as low cost models,i for one would forgo all the fancy detail for a good motor with a basic body.jpj
@@JohnJohnson-cn9fh They cannot release their old models as the tooling will no longer exist. It wears out after so many runs and is scrapped. New tooling is then produced for new models and the process starts again. If you need to aim for the cheaper models, there is always Hornby's "Railroad" range which are aimed at the budget conscious.
Thanks for providing the review. £180 ish is eyewatering for a piece like this. Perhaps I'm old fashioned, but if I buy something, the price asked needs to reflect the quality of the item and the cost of production. I'm not seeing that here. I guess I'll stick with the ones I still own from the 1960s.
It is a good looking model BUT it doesn't have a flywheel drive. This is very mystifying as the Lord Nelson does, as does the new J36 and the J15. All the mentioned have a flywheel each end of the motor. Very smooth running with a good momentum effect. This Duchess model which could have been a real winner is a very big letdown. The new versions of the Duchess have an RRP of 204 pounds. Far too much for model that has a mechanism no better than one from 40 years ago. Therefore I will not even consider buying one. DJH do a kit for one,yes it needs assembly but I will be able to fit a quality flywheel drive your review model should've had in the first place.
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Excellent descriptive video. I also started off with the Dublo 3 Rail version of this locomotive, with three tinplate Blood and Custard Mark 1 coaches. That was sold without asking me, and I have now got the R2446 model of this locomotive which is Super Detailed and weathered, in a display case. Also have three other Duchesses, 46228 "Duchess of Rutland" and 46236 "City of Bradford" in Brunswick Green, and ""Duchess of Buccleuch" numbered 6230 in Crimson Lake in display cases.
Again a really great review of a beautiful steam loco. Excellent.
Gosh, my first train set....Duchess of Montrose with cast metal body and a couple of steel coaches of which one was a mail train with the little plastic mailbag and running on three rails Dublo track. Oh, happy days!
Ian Hilpus I had the same coaches with mine. I got them for Christmas 1985.
Beautifully manufactured model!
This, combining exquisite detail, a smooth running motor drive, plus DCC., all result in a fantastic model.
Thank you Jenny, for the great, thorough review!
Good luck with your grand layout endeavor!
(Here in northern New Jersey, and New York, I've been model railroading on and off over the last forty some odd years.
I noticed that regular DC motor flywheel, and drive pickups made a huge difference, over the last 20 years.
It's even better now with DCC, but getting really, expensive.
Only recently, getting into the DCC learning curve, myself.
I'm not seeing many young people getting into the hobby much over here.
I hope to see that change for the better).
Thank you for contributing great model railroading reviews!
One excellent review. I fancy that one now.
A beautiful loco indeed. I had the Hornby Dublo 3 rail version, second hand in the 50s. Wish i still had it.Nice description Jenny.
A stunning locomotive!!! Great cab details! Cheers Onno.
Very enjoyable review. Ordered the loco yesterday and separately, the appropriate TTS chip.
It's a beautiful model.....love it......have to save up if I want this model as I have already got two Hornby models on preorder .....thanks for posting Jenny...😀
Castle Junction you’re welcome!
Hi Jenny I had a Wrenn "Coronation" bought in 1975/6, as Wrenn bought some original Dublo tooling, It was in black "City of Stoke on Trent". Sold it when converted my layout to N gauge in 1980's but rather wish I'd kept it know as I reverted back to "OO" in 2004 due to my old eyes & hands not being good enough fo 2mm! Good review but sadly too expensive IMO. I have a 2010 Hornby R 2930 DCC ready "City of Lancaster" in maroon which cost £100 and is a fine loco.
Excellent model, a lot more detail than my 'Dublo' version. Yes, I have a 50's version of this model and even have some track to run it on. Amazing it still goes after over 60 years and I am pleased to say that it is older than I am, maybe by some 20 years!
Ian Haynes the Montrose I have still runs. They were built to last!
On your 50's model are there smoke deflectors and a double or single smoke box?
@@davidchiles5331 Smoke deflectors and double funnel.
Looks a beautiful model, well described Jenny. One observation though, has some paint rubbed off the handrail above the the name plate? Looking forward to seeing a.video of Duchess day at Bolton.
My first was the Duchess of Athol, which is a wonderful model!
Paul Jessen yes, I have one of those too and always have a soft spot.
Why is it that I have seen this model for sale but, without smoke deflectors, is there another version without as on this one I see no damage or dried glue
Nice review, great looking engine, thanks for sharing!...Bill
WWK Scale Plastic Models you’re welcome!
Hornby have certainly pulled out all the stops with this model, but prices are getting so high with all this DCC, it's hardly encouraging for children wanting to get into the hobby. I am retired and find that brand new locos are becoming too expensive and as far as DCC is concerned that's another added expense. I am quite happy running analogue and don't need all the bells and whistles to enjoy running my trains, so I tend to shop around for older models in mint condition, which cost less than half of the cost this recent model. The only gripe I have with Hornby's older models, are the tender drive locos, they are crap, compared to loco drive models so I try and avoid those. Anyway great review Jenny, time to save all your pennies for the next loco.
Geoff
this is my problem,looking at a Bachmann 2 car sr dmu at 2-39,pounds is just a bit steep,indeed it is pricing many out of what is a creative hobby,great video jenny,nice one,jpj
Geoffersh thanks! Yes prices are getting crazy.
John Johnson yes they are pricing a lot of people out of the market.
@@JenniferEKirk its getting silly,060 tank loco,s for over 100 pounds,same with 4 wheel railbuses,once upon a time this used to be a fairly reasonably priced way into the hobby,particularly for those with a small space and limited budget.maybe Hornby should release their old models as low cost models,i for one would forgo all the fancy detail for a good motor with a basic body.jpj
@@JohnJohnson-cn9fh They cannot release their old models as the tooling will no longer exist. It wears out after so many runs and is scrapped. New tooling is then produced for new models and the process starts again. If you need to aim for the cheaper models, there is always Hornby's "Railroad" range which are aimed at the budget conscious.
Thanks for providing the review. £180 ish is eyewatering for a piece like this. Perhaps I'm old fashioned, but if I buy something, the price asked needs to reflect the quality of the item and the cost of production. I'm not seeing that here. I guess I'll stick with the ones I still own from the 1960s.
Thinking of getting one of these as my loco shop is doing them for £161
Rich Harvey wow! That is a really good price.
I thought the lion should always face to the left regardless of which side it was on.
I'm jealous !
MrDreaded88 it is a lovely model.
I lived in Montrose 😊😂
Originally the real locos were quality built at Crewe Railway Works!
It is a good looking model BUT it doesn't have a flywheel drive. This is very mystifying as the Lord Nelson does, as does the new J36 and the J15. All the mentioned have a flywheel each end of the motor. Very smooth running with a good momentum effect. This Duchess model which could have been a real winner is a very big letdown. The new versions of the Duchess have an RRP of 204 pounds. Far too much for model that has a mechanism no better than one from 40 years ago. Therefore I will not even consider buying one. DJH do a kit for one,yes it needs assembly but I will be able to fit a quality flywheel drive your review model should've had in the first place.