Bargain Dapol Class 121 | Unboxing & Review
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Whenever you see a Dapol model on this channel and Sam starts saying how good it is, the immediate question you have to ask is ‘what’s the catch?’
Derailing, being unable to take curves the box says it can... oh, Dapol!
Yeah I agree - I'm getting really annoyed that they can't just get the basics right to be hones twith you :/
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In dapols defence, Sams "layout" in on the damn carpet so............
A fairly common sight on heritage railways. I like that. Nice livery it has.
Absolutely - and I love the livery too! :D
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Cool model! They’ve become popular on heritage railways and with enthusiasts!
Thanks Ryno, they really have! :D
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I have one and have had no problems at all with it, I have one radius 2 bend and it glides round. You are right the floor is shallow, so if your putting passengers in like I did they have to be
legless coach passengers. What you do not mention is how easy it is to put Pax in and a Driver. Also because with your layout you appear to be staring at the floor a lot you notice the floor of the
loco is a bit shallow. At around the normal height of a layout of a model railway this is not so noticeable even though it is there.
Glad to hear that Paul - the steps are different some some versions supposedly! That's a very fair point though - at eye level the floor doesn't look so bad! I'd hate to have to perform that many amputations in order to fit this with passengers! :O
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@@SamsTrains I use Bachmann 36-408, however it would be cheaper to perform mass surgery.
Hello Sam. My class 122 had completely given up working! It was a very slow runner and the motor sounded as if was straining.
Two major issues , both gear towers and the bogie gears were full of VERY thick greasy gunk. so much so that the drive shafts plastic ' T ' connectors which were a friction push home on the metal rod!, just gave up and the motor was turning but not the drive shafts!
I had to completely strip down and clean both bogie towers and buy two new drive shafts. I now have a completely different model, free running and no motor straining , top speed is much higher than before! The question is WHY did Dapol use such a thick lubricant in the first place!
Ahh sorry to hear this Nigel - I've had much the same issue with my Dapol 73... thick gloopy lubricant gumming up the mechanism.... absolutely useless isn't it?
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Hi Sam.
I’ve just bought 2 Dapol 121, I think that they’ve sorted the problems that you’ve mentioned. The bogie problem seems to have been sorted, neither of mine catch on the under frame. There is now a brake wheel at both ends. But mine like yours took a little running in. Really pleased with the purchase from Hattons at £79 each.
Both are now fitted with Laisdcc decoders with stayalive. Another product that is worth a review.
Glad to hear that! I think different versions have different bogies. Great to hear you're happy with yours! :D
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You need to loosen the bogeys a bit and that should help it take curves better because they tighten it down a little too much to decrease the likelihood of damage in transit typically.
No, its true, on early diesels, including the class 121, they had a removable brake handle ,which you can sometimes see the drivers on the heritage lines, carry around. Apparently it was done to prevent the loco from being driven both ways!
Yeah... but that's not the case with these - according to other photos (and the hole in mine!!) there should be a wheel in both cabs!
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Hi Sam
I happen to have this model and contrary to wait you showed in this video, my model didn’t come with any of the problems you showed. The bogeys could turn flawlessly out of the box and the motor is absolutely fine with mine as it is a little bit quicker. I think you should send the model back.
Keep up the great work,
Jason
Glad to hear yours didn't have those issues Jason! :D
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Single car DMUs are useful for those with small layouts. It doesn't fit my scenario which is SR in the BR era, but I might be tempted to have a static exhibit on preserved line on a siding. The Dapol Pendolino also has power to both bogies, but the drive shafts on mine have snapped. Spares are non-existent. There is also a tendency to derail on curves with this arrangement, catching on underframe. You might be able to dismantle and insert a washer. Whenever it's cheap from Hatton's there's a reason. I quite like it, like the Dapol Pendolino which could be described as 'an eccentric model'' with a similar mechanism. There's a flywheel inside which can slip. You can tighten it up. Sometimes worked loose in the post. HTH. Thanks for the informative upload.
You're right Allen, thanks very much for all the info,
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hey Sam
The livery your 121 is in does NOT make it a 121, it's class is a class 960 (a test train converted from first generation DMU's for weed killer, sandite, and route learning)
You’re right. With everything it has going for it. The power and boggy problem is so disappointing. Detail is great. Thanks for the video.
Yeah you're right John - totally unacceptable really :(
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I love the 121s I have the NSE and BR Blue/Grey liveries the run very well on my layout which has a couple of tightish curves. The lights are excellent too.
Thanks a lot mate, glad to hear yours worked better!
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Sam - did the motor ever sort itself out? My son and I are big fans of your videos. Have just ordered this from Rails of Sheffield. Can't wait for it to arrive.
An interesting one Sam, it started off very well, but with so many manufacturing issues, it probably explained why Hatton's were selling it off so cheaply. I have a Hornby single car unit, that I bought a year or so ago, and that has also developed serious problems...Bob
Yeah that is true actually Bob - though still pretty good overall! :D
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Sam, the very same issue with steps fouling is reported in the Everard junction review.
Thanks Nick - I had a feeling it wasn’t just mine, despite what some comments have tried to tell me ;)
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Sam
Great review sam, I have the network southeast livery version, it's runs exactly same as yours , plus I had to mess around to stop it derailing, for the price im happy with it 👍
That sounds awesome Ciaran, thanks for sharing! :D
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HI Sam any further update on this model given it is £79 at Rails
Having all wheels powered is not required and the bogie problem is annoying . . . .I might hold back from rushing out to buy this one Sam.
That's certainly understandable - it's a strange model for that reason!
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good video mate
Thank you! :D
Interesting one, I'm not the biggest fan of bubble cars, but they are OK. I prefer steam! Who doesn't! It's a shame you have to modify it, but at least it now works. Well done great video 👍
haha that's fair enough George - I prefer steam too! :D
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I am also I’ll 🤒 but your video is helping me feel better
Sorry to hear that mate - get better soon!! :D
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Hi Sam yes I think its a common problem with these 121/122's my green one had the same problems. Regards Ron @Willenhall Parkway.
Sorry to hear that Ron - can't believe they didn't pick up on these issues!
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Was going to get one for Xmas. But have decided to ask the other half for the bachmann class 37669
That seems reasonable Graham - might be best to avoid disappointment!
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The diesel railway car looks like Daisy of Thomas and friends. A nice looking locomotive and price. I thought about asking you to boxing video about GWR rail motor.
haha yeah it does!! That would be great too! :D
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Ouch, such a nice model, and I'd love to own it just because it does run slow. However, that derailment makes me wonder what is binding in the transmission or if the gauge is sloppy. Either way, this kills the deal.
Thanks Jeffrey - I wouldn't recommend the Dapol ones - I sent this one back in the end! Keep watching - I did get to the bottom of the derailing though!
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Was wondering, looking at the boggies, might they have been installed the wrong way round? The boggie at the opposite end to all the detail have only 1 set of steps, maybe that one should have been installed next to the underside details so the missing steps didn't catch
Yeah I noticed that too - it's certainly possible!
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OK, you've waited long enough. Four new videos are on my channel: Santa's Express Style. First is a review with a difference. Second, both Santa's Express Trains are together and Tyler and Jimmy are double-heading as promised. Third, Edward and Westminster have their first proper run. Last but not least, Jamie and Jimmy, plus Erlestoke Manor, get in on the snowy act. You can watch them now. I give you a kiss under pretend mistletoe. "Kiss, kiss."
That's very exciting Kelly, hope you had a great time! :D
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Do you know the *''I like trains''* song from Tomska on YT? :D
who doesn't. but asdf isn't that funny anymore
haha yeah! ;D
@@SamsTrains :D xD
You run on DC right? I have 2 of these. I ran them on DC initially and they were jerky and funny speeds using an extremely cheap Hornby controller. Put decoder in one different animal. Super smooth crawl on a sixpence. Not had the bogie step issue with mine and I’ve got R607 curves on the test track. That’s a quality control issue and I would have wanted either efficient replacement or refund. Dapol has had its problems i.e wiring issues with class 73 with PCB upside down , cab windows falling out class 22 etc. . I’ve had issues with at least one loco from Bachmann or Heljan (class 07 & 14) both terrible runners and on DCC! Hornby are the worst when it comes to quality control tho. You can wind up spending thousands and it’s not good enough they have to last for these prices as it’s an expensive hobby nowadays. Rant over keep up the good work.
Yes this is on DC, but all of my other models are perfectly smooth, since I use a quality gaugemaster controller - it would be interesting to chip this to see if it improved!
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Get well soon Sam lol love the dapol 121 bubble car
Cheers Matt! So do I! :D
hi sam hatton's are aware of this i had one of there GWR bubble cars , it went back to hatton's they filed down the steps , runs fine now ,but annoying as it cost me some postage .
hatton's are now a big player why don't they go through all of them so they go out working? , i understand your annoyance
I've now go to contact heljan as i brought a class 35 from warley which was noisy straight of the box? they don't even have uk website ?
Yes they certainly are aware - it is annoying you're right! I'm glad they don't unbox and test models though - I prefer my models to be new! The less said about Heljan the better - heaven help you mate! ;D
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oh tht is nice hmm dapool is that the one that doesn't work very well or the one that just fails from the box? i know helljin is the one that falls apart but this one looks okay i hope
Thanks mate - yes this didn't work very well, and got worse over time!
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Amazing review on the Dapol Class 121 railcar! It’s pretty cool that you got this diesel locomotive for a really good price. I love the details on this railcar especially the pipe work on the bottom of the locomotive. :D
Thanks very much mate - I'm really pleased with this too! :D
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@@SamsTrains What have you been smoking? Did it say it came with tyres for off-roading, too?
When you run Diesel railcars by themselves it looks like they’d be buses. That’s what I’m thinking of. :P
Oh and those wind screen wipers reminds me of what I see on a bus on the front.
haha yeah I see what you mean! ;D
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9:29 - I pick my nose to the bogey detail mate with pride! A great loco mate & fantastic review! 89 quid from Hattons is very good for such a quality model!👍🚂🚃🚃🚃🚄🚅🚉🍺😁👍
I revise my thoughts on this loco due to the green bogey issues mate & derailment on 3rd radius curves! A great review & good the way you exposed the flaws!
I revise my review on this model, due to green bogey issues & derailment on 3rd radius curves! Great review from you in exposing the flaws mate! You always do a great job there!😁👍
I revise my views on this loco with it's irregular shaped green bogey derailments round 3rd radius curves! A great review from you in exposing the flaws of the loco as well as the good points!😁👍
haha thanks for the comments mate, appreciate it! :D
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Hi Sam, in the train set you can get I Argos at has a BR Green Tornado. Is that loco tender driven or not? Cheers.
Those are loco driven! :D
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@@SamsTrains thank you Sam!
This Class 121 Diesel Train Is A Bit Like Dasiy The Diesel Rail Car From Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends. Thanks Sam'sTrains Mate. X
Yeah you're right Luke - this reminds me of Daisy too! :D
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I'm getting some Daisy vibes of Thomas Series 2 from that model.
haha me too! ;D
Rev W Awdry's model was based on one of these but using the Tri-Ang 101.
For the fun of it could you do carriage pull tests on this and every locomotive you test? It would fascinating imo.
That would be very interesting - I'm currently developing a formula which will allow me to calculate the approximate number of coaches an engine can manage! :D
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@@SamsTrains Yes a formula is helpful I was meaning watching it is fun
I’ve had cold since Wednesday. Just about every model you review is a bargain. Did you purchase this at rails of dapol
haha I know - I don't review them if they're a ripoff generally! ;D
Nope, this came from Hatton's of Hornby!
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Hi Sam,
I started watching your videos just a few days ago and you sparked my interest in those model trains again, and I was looking around through the net, thinking of maybe starting my own railway (although I don't really know where yet). I still have 2 H0 starter packs, as it is the most used gauge in Germany. But looking around and watching your videos I found, that gauge 00 you use, seems to be much more affordable. Especially German steam locos are super expencive at H0, as is pretty much everything else. You know why this is? You think it whould make sence starting a Gauge 00 railway here, whould cause any problems?
I really enjoy your videos!
Greetings
I don't really know why that is - I guess because British people won't pay any more for their models - they're too expensive for what they are already! :O
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Well I guess in the age of globalisation, I could get gauge 00 as well. 😅 As I just found out, H0 and 00 use the same size of rails, even if they are slightly different gauges. So I think even you could review a German H0 DC Loco and see if the price difference is justified. 😅
Hi Sam thanks for another great review, agreed on all points however I wondered with all the options on the transfer sheet they didn’t leave the the slogan on there as well. Not being a fan of themes & slogans on real stock I feel it’s application on this fine looking model disrupts it’s appearance somewhat _Dave 😀👍👍
That's an interesting thought David, though I'm sure there are lots that don't have slogans! :D
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Oh well you’d know more of that than I Sam _ still I remember when they festooned our Sydney suburban sets with tiger stripes ect for the Zoo, crickey what an eyesore 😝👍
Nice one Sam will you get a class 70 by Bachmann
Merry Christmas
I hadn't thought of it, but that would be awesome! :D
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Hope you're feeling better Sam and you know, when daisy comes out, you'll technically have two.
Thanks mate, I am cheers! Yeah that's true - that'll be great! :D
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I'd say the 156 is the odd one out since its the only none first gen DMU?
Good guess Ellie, but not quite! :D
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Sam, This is a question that has nothing to do with this video...
I am Making a Movie now with my Friends and it is called “The Fallen World” and I have no idea how to add in Music with it. Can you Give me some advice how to add in music for my movie?
Your Little dude
-Nick
Hmmm, try looking it up online - see if you can find a TH-cam tutorial? :D
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Sam'sTrains Sounds great! Thanks Sam
I watched this after watching your review of the 'New Bachmann DMU' review.
Just to see what you were 'Miffed' about. And I am writing this only after the 'Step Filling event..!'
I do Love the Look of this DMU and it's Features. But does 'No One Test run there Work anymore..?'
I am ( for my Sins ) a Hornby fanatic mainly because in Most Cases, They will get around even the worst laid Track on the Planet (eg. Like mine.)
My first Set was Triang followed by Triang/Hornby in the 1960s and they Still Run.
Even after Abuse by a Stroppy Teenager, that would Re Enact Derailments with wagons full of German Soldiers by British Commandos.
A little Scruffy yes, but they still Go...!!
This is Brand New, Looks Great but Doesn't work.
All the Detail in the World fails if it Cant make a Circuit around a Track..!!
Miffed is an Understatement, I would Guess..!?
Great Honest Review. SAM..!
Cheers kim in Oz. 😎
Thanks a lot mate - yeah pity about that, not to mention the fact that it continued to slow down after this review, to the point where I just returned it! That's true - for all Hornby's faults, their models do work correctly!
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What do I need to do in order to get a shoutout in your videos???????
Nothing - you can have a shoutout in a live stream if you just ask! :D
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@@SamsTrains Don't you do shout-outs in your normal videos????
Hi Sam was wondering if you ever heard of a hornby train set called flight of the Mallard I’ve got it but never seen it on TH-cam
-Lewis
Yeah I've heard of that one - it's a lovely set isn't it?! :D
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Yh ive got it the loco is railroad A4 with 3 railroad teak coaches .... all my teaks have now been painted in teak wood varnish
After seeing this wonderful detailed engine, its seems so strange its performance is poor. The time spent producing it to a high level of detail and then not qc checking is bonkers.....still a lovely looking thing....cheers
I know Chris - I can't understand that either!! :O
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Why did you leave Warley so early? I met SDJR7F88 and he said you left 5 minutes before at something like 4pm. You should have stated longer! I wanted to meet you but I couldn't!
I stayed as late as I had time to mate, hope to see you next year! :D
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Looks like you got a dud unfortunately. I’ve got a ATW one and I’ve got no running issues at all.
That's possible James - but the issue with the steps is a design defect, so it's not just a dud!
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I am excited to see you next time Friday live steam
Me too Kylo - I can't wait either! :D
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Did you check your email yet
You'll know when I do! :D
When i put this comment i have just seen a hornby smokey joe 0-4-0 on eBay for literally a dollar, A DOLLAR (plus ten dollars shipping)
Ahh there we go, they've marked up the shipping ;)
Even so - a great deal! :D
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Those steps are a problem with your model specifically!!! I have seen many reviews and many times I have seen these running on exhibitions etc and it Is a problem with some of these models (there have been a few issues lately) cottesmore got one with the same fault as yours for £50 from Dapol when they were selling some customer returns. Models such as these will also unlikely cope with tight reverse curves. Your one seems to have multiple faults and you SHOULD have returned it for a replacement.
Although more common lately these faults are still fairly uncommon.
If I were you if look at New Junction, Jenny Kirk and Cottesmores reviews for comparison etc I'm sure you will find they are normally better and I would recommend getting in touch with Dapol and sending them a link to your video.
They're not, I can assure you - Hatton's told me this is a known problem with the 121. I'm not interested in how other models run - I review the model that arrives with me - it's the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that all models arrive in perfect working order. I certainly don't have time to start making returns - if there's a fault, all the better for video views - it's no skin off my nose!
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@@SamsTrains I now understand and respect your feelings, sorry about my angry commen!
Bullman Sighting 27:37 😃
Moooo!
Nice new train, Sam's Trains
Thanks very much Fazbear! :D
YES I'M GWTTING ONE!
Fantastic! Hope you love it! :D
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27:38 bullman on the class 121
haha well spotted!! :D
i love the look
Thanks you, me too! :D
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Hi
Hey! :D
Sorry Sam but stop criticising Dapol for previous experiences as really they are NOT as bad as you think and I have certainly never had an issue. If worst comes to worst there is a fault out of the box they will be happy to either fix or replace.
Nope, this is not a previous experience - they're still being sold now, so the criticism still stands. As a professional, I can assure you they ARE exactly as bad as I think. I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt with future purchases ;)
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@@SamsTrains Like i say, ive never had an issue but ok.
Breaking News: Sam gets BULLIED by the Dapol Bubble car
haha! xD
It reminds me of daisy the diesel rail car
haha yeah me too!! :D
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It looks like a passenger car on the side
haha yeah it does! :D
Hello Sam, I was just trying to see if you got my email or not. Thank you for the video this one is intresting! :D
Thanks Brandon - I'll get back to it if I received it! :D
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Did you know there are plans to build a new Class 22 baby warship?
th-cam.com/video/seSPGK4FlQc/w-d-xo.html
Also, is it possible to convert a tender-driven loco to loco-drive?
Who do you think should narrate Thomas (if they hadn’t jumped the shark with small world big mother f***er and turned the show into a ripoff of itself)? I would like to hear Kenneth Branagh narrate Thomas because his narration in Walking with Dinosaurs is just amazing.
Ooh are there? That's very cool!! :D I don't know to be honest - it's hard to say! :O
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Yes there is. Would you like to support the Project 22?
I'm watching this video while building bench work for my first layout, just FYI.
That's amazing - how's it going?! :D
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@@SamsTrains Pretty good. I've completed a 1.2metre by 2.4metre board in my loft that eventually will form part of a larger layout but which for now is going to be a loop with a small town and some sidings.
The next phase after that is going to be a mountainous region with an incline inspired by the Lickey Incline which I'm calling The Sucky Incline.
Nice train! I'm really looking forward to ne next *epico* stream! :D:D
Marry Christmas! :D
Thanks very much mate, you're very kind! :D
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@@SamsTrains Thanks! :D
“Epico?”
Do you watch Davie504?
@@TotoDG slap like if you do too🤣
Laugh reveal at 5M subs, don’t forget!
Thanks Sam, I was going to buy the BR Blue model but your review has changed my mind. No point in it looking pretty if it runs poorly as it would be more frustrating than fun!
No worries John, I can't blame you for that - this has certainly frustrated me!!
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Honestly I think it's an isolated incident, not seen a bad one until this one here
That’s Lovley! £79 pounds!! That’s aws9me,, Love it!
-asa
Thanks Sam, I was very impressed too!! :D
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The steps on the bogie really let this model down. I nearly bought one of these in August, but luckily I didn't. It would break my heart if it keeps derailing!
Yeah I agree Emma - I can't blame you for steering clear of this one!
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Will you try to get the limited addition 50th America flying scotsman tour model to review it
Sadly I'd never recommend that one - the gold makes it very expensive and impossible to run without causing damage! :(
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One thing we don't call them in the UK is 'WINDSHIELDS'! Thank the Lord! Thanks Sam. Stay safe mukka. P.S. I think it is appropriate the unit is having issues on the track because it is a Railtrack inspection unit! Hehehe...
haha, sorry about that!! And I guess you're right there- lol!
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It says £79 in the description but in the link there are £89!
Nope, these are £89, some versions are as low as £79!
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@@SamsTrains Oh wow! I might get one and see what I can do with it!
Great video Sam these are great and especially when you add the detail pack it looks amazing
Thanks a lot David, I bet that is true!! :D
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Hi Sam, always enjoy watching the interesting models that you review. I very much appreciate the time and dedication you invest in making and sharing these excellent videos. Just wondering if you have any of Hornby's Llanfair PG Open Wagons (ie R6603) that might look good after a Welsh locomotive. Cheerio from PEI, Canada.
Thanks a lot Timothy, you're very kind! I don't have any of those - but they would be great! :D
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3:20 OKAY lol
That’s the sound of power! :P
haha I know!! :O
I bought the BR Blue and Grey Welsh Dragon at £79, thanks for the tips to fix the steps issue, I will also comment on the speed in due course.
That sounds awesome mate - do let me know how it goes! :D
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@@SamsTrains After running the 121 for a few days, this is what I found: I have the front and back cabin braking wheel, I did not have a derailment on my layout, it takes about 3 minutes running to get to a decent speed, cold motor maximum speed=55mph, warmed motor=85mph, half speed warm engine=37mph, I think we use the same DC controllers.
Sam, a good price. As usual great packaging by Dapol, and great Diesel. Crazy price. It is a good model.
Thanks a lot Nigel - yes overall these are excellent! :D
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I have 2 of these. Regional Railways 122 and Rail track 121. Both brand new. And from the box they were defective. Both from separate retailers. Both with the same fault. ‘Drive shaft not working correctly’. Both had to be replaced. Touch wood both are working fine. However the Regional version sounds like a bang of spanner’s!!!
I'm thinking of getting a br green version. Have you had any issues with it?
Sounds great! You mean the Hornby one? CHeck out my review! :D
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Hey Sam will you do a Eurostar review for Christmas? Lol I'm planning on getting the train set
I don't plan to Matty, but maybe one day! :D
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@@SamsTrains okay Sam I will wait patiently for that day to come
I tell you, Sam, if you wanna do something truly confusing, do some strength, durabilty, and agility tests with the best of the best, the worst of the worst, the best of the worst, and the worst of the best of your models...
haha that's a great idea - I'd love that!! :D
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Now thats a preaty smart diesel railcar a biltifle model,if it was Green whit red stipes on the windows it wood look like daisy
haha yeah it would! I wonder if they did a BR Green version?! :D
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Yes they do a br green one
@@DavidSmith-tc3se realy thanks David Smith i realy wanted that information thanks👍
They have a few of these in different liveries at £79 now. I think most people can't really justify spending £130 on a single car dmu. Hattons commissioned quite a few exclusive liveries which they've had in stock for a few years now, most the discounted ones are the exclusives. Guessing they never sold very well?
Not too sure about picking one up, I rarely run DMUs on my layout.
Yeah they do Alex - it's amazing isn't it? Agreed though, £130 does seem a bit steep!
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I really like this model I have always liked train carriages especially them old British railway overhead electric 3 DMU units the blue ones u will properly know which ones I am on about Sam I use too go out on train journeys around greater Manchester areas wen I was about 13 years old back in the day the good old nineties one of the best decade's, we use to pay £1 for a railranger and u could use the ticket from 6 in the morning till midnite , anyway same top video bruvv godbless you,
Has anyone else found their class 121 has suffered drive shaft failure at the worm drive end. Even the one I took off the second bogie to improve running has split in my spares box!. I tried running it tonight after it has stood in a display case for 18months!
I have had the same problem with my Dapol 121- slow running and gradually speedy up after a while - made a mistake in running it in multiple with the Hornby unit - which snapped the drive shafts and I had to return it to Dapol for repairs - so be careful!
How did you get a final score of 8.05 ? ... Where did the .05 come from. ... I thought most scores were either full marks or half marks. ...
The step clearance is a bit of a surprise. You'd think such a simple and basic thing from such a well known firm would be mastered by now. Disapointing. Apart rrom that looks ace though.
Bit of filing isn't a deal breaker for me but as a ready to run locomotive it isn't really good enough! Oh well.
I agree with you - it's baffling isn't it?! It still is a great model though! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Thinking of 121s, are you going to look at the Murphys Models CIÉ GM 121 class? I saw it on hattons instagram not too long ago. As you may remeber i had a Murphys Models GM 171 loco and i am amazed at how long it lasted thinking back on it. It had a 'rough' life shall we say 😆😆😆. Im wondering what you think of the engine because it looks beutiful in CIÉ Orange and it would be something that would stick out in your collection as it would be your only Irish and Orange loco in your collection :D
That sounds interesting Spud, I might look into that! Thanks for the tip!
Cheers,
Sam :)
@@SamsTrains your welcome lad :D
I had a similar issue with the Arriva Trains Wales version of the model. I returned it to Hattons.
No smoking signs printed on the windows... this is a lovely model, I'd really like one!
I've now seen what Sam looks like when he's really annoyed. That's the super chat emoji I keep choosing: Sam's annoyed face. The way I see it, Sam seems to have a very long fuse. It would take a lot more than a model that keeps coming off on the curves to make him explode with anger. I'm only guessing, I could be wrong. One day, Sam was very annoyed indeed.
One certain Bubble Car was going round the track at a very slow crawl, probably at what's known as a snail's pace. It just refused to speed up. Sam had the controller knob turned to half-speed. Bubbles the Bubble Car kept on crawling up Gordon's Hill; he took forever to reach the top of the incline. Sam was losing his patience very quickly. Bubbles seemed to love frustrating his owner.
"AARRGGHH!" yelled Sam, possibly about to explode in rage. "Why won't you speed up, you stupid Bubble Car?!" Bubbles went on his slow and lazy way, in no hurry whatsoever. Sam's face turned a deep crimson. Trying not to look as if they were interfering, Thomas came up from behind and Broome Manor backed down upfront. Bubbles deliberately derailed, refusing to move another inch.
"Uh-oh!" whispered Thomas so Sam wouldn't hear. "Sam looks ready to blow his top."
"Let's pretend we weren't here," Broome Manor whispered back. The steamies wisely hid, one behind the other, in one of the empty sidings. Sam hit the roof, his anger exploding in a ball of fire!
"YOU INSOLENT MODEL!" the boy exploded angrily. He hurled Bubbles down the ladder.
Sam regained his cool, although he was found on the floor crying by Thomas and Broome Manor.
"Are you alright, Sam?" asked Thomas, a bit concerned. Sam sobbed out his troubles. Thomas and Broome Manor ran round the track themselves light engine mode. They were more sensible. Sam slowly cheered up. He loved steam engines more than ignorant Bubble Cars anyway.
As for Bubbles, he lay smashed to pieces in a bin. He wished he hadn't annoyed Sam so. On the other hand, Sam was enjoying a run-about with Thomas and Broome Manor. Rightfully so, I say.
haha not at all - the emoji is there for you to use!! Uh oh - that does sound frustrating though! :O
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
good and fair review Sam.
Weird about it being over powered like that. Yes, in real life they would haul a wagon or two, in early days this might be a van or syphon on branch trains for milk churn traffic, and that modern(ish) Railtrack version might haul a tool van, but nothing that would require such a model to have that much power. Also in real life they would often run in multiple with other gen 1 DMUs (other bubble cars 110's etc), but in model form reproducing such a train will involve other powered models rather than 'dead' stock, so it does seam like overkill on the power.
Anyway a nice model to look at at least
Jon
PS - I still have that scratch built J70 body around somewhere, stashed in the attic with the rest of my old railway stuff, I'll see ifv I can dig it out at some point and snd you a snap.
Thanks very much Jon, yes it's a pretty odd one - thanks very much for the comment mate,
Cheers,
Sam :)
Other videos I seem of the Dapol 121/122 don't have the same running or derailing issues that yours seems to have. For it is a well detailed model and the pulling power allows it to run with other DMUs or pulling a few wagons. Bachmann are currently making a class 121.
They should have done John, if they tested them on 2nd radius - the steps do prevent proper operation!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Great video as usual Sam I purchased the same one after viewing this video. Could you tell me can I run a Bachman DCC chipped engine with the Hornby Somerset DCC controller thank you.
Thanks very much mate - yes that should work fine! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)