The more I hear about and see this engine the more I'm loving it. I desperately want this to be the first engine I collect once I solve my current space and money issues.
Amazing 4-4-0 steam locomotive! This is one of my favorite UK steam locomotives that’s a 4-4-0! I love the details on this locomotive! Great to see your doing a revisit to this! 👍
I have to admit I love the Apple green livery I am very impressed with the haulage capability. One to look out for, when the shows and sales start again. Thanks Sam 🚂🚂🚂
If Hornby or Bachmann realeased the D16 in GER condition with it’s blue livery, I guarantee that would sell. From the moment they were first introduced in 1900, people have loved the design of the Claud Hamiltons.
As far as I know, the only D16s to wear apple green were 8900 Claud Hamilton and the two Royal engines 8783 and 8787. I agree with you on the early variations I think Hornby should do the D15 and the D16/2 as those were definitely in apple green and they both have the decorative valances were the D16/3 (Hornby's model) does not. Also the Royal Clauds were of the D16/2 variety with the decorative valances and Belpaire fireboxes so those would definitely sell well if Hornby were to modify the existing tooling slightly. There's some color photos of 8787 and 8783 if you're interested. :)
We used to have decently heavy locos from Hornby Dublo, such as their Bulleid rebuilt West Country class pacifics -- fantastic animals, massively powerful and absolutely bullet-proof. In 1961. 15.27 -- The 'grey' ring on the smokebox should be bright polished steel. This was actually a common feature on locos which had such a ring, especially on lovingly-tended passenger locos. An honest and thoughtful review as usual. Thanks for going to all this trouble for us.
Hi Sam, just bought this loco! I appreciate that you go into such detail and give an unbiased assessment of each product. Since I live in Canada I can't go to the shop and see for myself, so your reviews enable me to make informed purchases. Keep up the good work, us New Worlders depend on you!
That would be absolutely amazing - but a real challenge too... single driven axle with 3x non driven... a terrifying thing to design! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam have you tried taking a Locomotive like this or maybe a cheaper one for your first attempt and upgrading all the fine detail with metal it makes such a difference, I have removed plastic pipe work, hand rails and replaced with metal changed the plastic coal for real coal put weights in etc. Give it a go and see what you come up with.
Hey Sam, I know this isn’t related to the video, but since you can make rolling stock that can actually brake on its own, maybe you could try a hand a making a working slip coach…
I like the LNER class D16 it has a nice finish to the color and the same whth the red lines on the under frame. Die cast gives a more proto typical model. I agree whith you the D16 is beautiful loco. 👍👍👍👍👍🇸🇪
Sam - if you look at Hornby's "D16 the Journey "video the opening sequence shows a transparent boiler and there is clearly a small flywheel outboard of the worm, so there have been changes, at some point. I have a pair bought Sept 2015 but I've never opened them up. I did hear they will take the K1 motor - if you could get them
The D15 was first brought out by the Great Eastern Railway. It would have been in Cerulean Blue, and designed by one of the Holden family. I believe it was George Holden who designed this particular locomotive.
This was AWESOME! I don't know if you remember me, but I am BallisticFire and JourneyThroughTheRails. I see your channel is still growing, and that's awesome! -Nick
Hi Sam, Guess that on DCC this loco would perform better at slow speed. All in all value for money. Hornby & Oxford Rail loco's are my favourite. Would indeed be a good candidate for an upgrade and pre-grouping liveries. Thanks for sharing this honest review ! Cheers, Filip
I've just checked the current Hornby catalogue, and the D16 - LNER black - is listed as a 3-pole motor. The B12's, on the other hand, do have a 5-pole motor
Good thing you decided to re-review this it definitely needs those changes to be a really good engine but if it was cheaper it could be a very good starter engine
I was watching another channel where the prices of models today were compared with prices 30 years ago, and the conclusion was that £160 is actually not an uneasonable price to pay for a quality model. I was surprised! I guess if the models were still manufactured in the UK, prices would be far, far higher. The D16 is one of my favourites as well.
They sure would be much higher if produced in the UK... and if only new locos were £160 these days.... they're mostly way over £200 now, which is certainly not reasonable! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains I'm not so convinced these days. With the massive hike in the cost of production and transport from China it can't be long before making things in the UK becomes more cost effective again, especially with the time savings that can be made.
Hi Sam, I have this model and I agree with all of your comments. I also have a sound fitted LNER black version and although not as visually attractive is still a great little model. I run DCC and In my case the black version works very well at low speeds. Keep up the good work!
Sam, Just a thought, but I think the missing inside cylinder detail are those red parts in the retail bag sent with the loco for the purchaser to fit if desired.
Hi Sam, following your last review of this loco I bought an LNER lined black D16 and must confess that although I loved the look of the loco - like yours it wasn't the best runner at slow speeds. However if anyone else is interested (and is quick) these they are available off Amazon at the moment for the bargain price of £78 in lined black - along with some other bargains (just picked up a B12 for £104 and a Peckett 0-4-0 for £55 :-)
Would you consider reviewing the new OO9 models that Bachmann revealed the other day? (I was astounded to see that their Quarry Hunslets locomotives could navigate a curve with an inner radius the size of a 2p coin, but) I'd specifically like to see a video on the new Ffestiniog Double Fairlies. It is undeniable that OO9 gauge is becoming increasingly popular and I think there would be a lot of interest in your thoughts. You'll undoubtedly mention these releases in your upcoming monthly news video, (given that it is news,) but I'd love to see more on this sort of thing in detail. Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos. You certainly bring a smile to my face when I see you've uploaded. Cheers.
o my goodness, just last night I was looking at your old reviews on the d16 and I was considering buying one and then right after school I see this in my recommended.
This Is so Ironic Because We Have A D16 4-4-0 Class Of Locomotive In America, 2 Surviving Examples are PRR 1223 In Strasburg, & Wilmington & Western 98
Yes, Sam - love these 4-4-0’s, so much so I bought a black one as greens were all sold out. But…..it just will not run smoothly (at any speed) forwards. It’s been back to Hornby twice, but they say it’s fine! It’s not and even though I’ve tried to clean and re-set it, it keeps moving forwards in jerks, but reverse is fine. Weird and very disappointing. I just have to run it in reverse with a freight load. Disappointing service from Hornby.
The actual Claude Hamilton was designed by Charles Holden and used on the Great Eastern Railway as a locomotive to haul certain port trains around the Harwich area.
Hey Sam, (change in email) in another video you said that you were going to review american rolling stock or passenger cars. Ex. Combines, coaches, domes, heavyweights, observation, baggage, Railroad post office (RPO), and full dome cars.
Yaw dropping beauty, that was our first reaction. This is serious quality. Nothing can actually beat die-cast imho. Die-cast makes a loco look like the real machine in scale. Plastics and all of the modern paintings and methods just still can't touch it. The level of detailing is really fine enough. Again, it is the entire package doing the exquisite magic. If there is one thing I might always consider questionable is plastic running gear. I suppose you don't run your locos daily. Metal gearing will simply last forever no matter what. Perhaps they are not as quiet but that only adds to the seriousness of the model running on the track imho. However, apart from that, this is a yaw dropping model, specially for the money. She's stunning. Btw, quality of a motor is relative I should add. Crawling ability or durability... E.g, the old Fleischmann or Märklin disc collector motors don't do great crawls but last a lifetime and beyond with relatively little tlc.
In regards to unpainted axles some locos don’t have them painted 76017 at the watercress line has 4 unpainted axles and 2 painted axles on the driving wheels
It is nice . Got a nice sheen to it . Always think it looks like a shortened B12 . I think the reason it doesn’t appear in -regrouping livery is that this loco was rebuilt by LNER , which this model represents . I’ve got the black BR one . Should have gone LNER green .
Got the LNER lined black version of this (different running number to yours though) myself, this review made me get it out and it's now being ran in. As I completely forgot I owned one of these. It is running really nicely so far though. Managed to pick it up for £80 brand new a year and a half ago as well, so it's definitely got value for money in what you get. Cheers
I have the B12 and the front guard irons don't get in the way on R2. I think you should fit them. Being big and red they are quite noticeable as they were on the prototypes
I love those ex-lner blood and custard coaches hornby need to rerelease those seven if there railroad also love the train probably get one in br great vid as always
@@SamsTrains I'm glad to say that I'm finally getting around to giving my dapol castle class a complete overhaul courtesy of one of my friends No more screaming from the motor new chassis and new livery but that's all going to be revealed in a video I will make when it's done there is a new banner on my channel to celebrate the beginning of the restoration
I love mine, in BRITISH RAILWAYS black with the E prefix (as opposed to the 6 prefix). I'd be tempted by a 2nd if Hornby did the earlier types of Clauds. Although I should first get a new B12/3.
My first D16 was also poor at slow speed, so I sold it on (having clearly explained the poor slow speed control). I've since bought two second hand ones that were better runners - still not perfect, but better. I think part of the problem is just the gearing. With better gearing to give a lower top speed, the motor would rev highly and more smoothly at slow speeds.
Thanks for that Sam absolutely beautiful loco especially in that green. I'm just getting into collecting steam locos and I have the BR black for Christmas I'm super excited!
Hi Sam. Nice model; nice review. A couple of "discrepancies" I found surprising and interesting. 1) You said the D16 was designed by James Holden, but the back of the box said it was Frederick V Russell. 2) You described the Westinghouse pump (?) as being "decorated with great precision"; I found the white lines a little skewed. If the model was produced in 2014 (as per the drawing) then perhaps the criticisms (compared to later produced models) was a little unfair?
Great review Sam such a lovely looking locomotive with some very impressive detail would definitely consider picking one of these up for myself, it would also be great to see more videos where you revisit some of your older models it would be great if you looked back on some of your old Wrenn models specifically I would like to see the rebuilt and un-rebuilt West Country Class & the Castle Class.
Dulcie the D16 is kinda cute. I'll never have room for her, but she's beautiful in more ways than one. The only 4-4-0 in my collection is City of Truro, whom I love a whole lot more as my beloved steamy daughter. Remember that Dapol has yet to release their new Manor models, one of which I'm looking to buy part exchange mode: 7819 Hinton Manor. I'd advise you to review one yourself before you make up your mind.😂🙃
Hey Sam! I live in the states but you've reignited my enthusiasm for modeling and inspired me to begin my own diorama! - Miles
Hi
Iv finally found you brother
@@triscuitbiscuit435 😆 WTF
That's really lovely Miles - welcome aboard! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Mr.@@SamsTrains, We are still waiting for the BR class 28. I recommend you get one. I don’t have a model railway but I do like watching your videos.
The more I hear about and see this engine the more I'm loving it. I desperately want this to be the first engine I collect once I solve my current space and money issues.
Not a bad loco there Sam looks quite nice in that LNER green.
Thanks David - it sure does! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Sam! What happened to the other video.
I enjoyed that so much I have ordered the LNER lined black version. ......under £80 too!
Ahh fantastic Barry - great choice, and glad you found a good price!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Awesome review, Sam. D16 has been one of my favorite locos for nearly a year since I saw one as a customized Edward.
Amazing 4-4-0 steam locomotive! This is one of my favorite UK steam locomotives that’s a 4-4-0! I love the details on this locomotive! Great to see your doing a revisit to this! 👍
Oooo that apple green is lovely! I’ll need to pick up one of them soon! Great video
It sure is!! I can really recommend these! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I have to admit I love the Apple green livery I am very impressed with the haulage capability. One to look out for, when the shows and sales start again. Thanks Sam 🚂🚂🚂
If Hornby or Bachmann realeased the D16 in GER condition with it’s blue livery, I guarantee that would sell. From the moment they were first introduced in 1900, people have loved the design of the Claud Hamiltons.
This engine is such a great model! I would love to see something else in Hornby's range like a K2 or something. Great review!
As far as I know, the only D16s to wear apple green were 8900 Claud Hamilton and the two Royal engines 8783 and 8787. I agree with you on the early variations I think Hornby should do the D15 and the D16/2 as those were definitely in apple green and they both have the decorative valances were the D16/3 (Hornby's model) does not. Also the Royal Clauds were of the D16/2 variety with the decorative valances and Belpaire fireboxes so those would definitely sell well if Hornby were to modify the existing tooling slightly. There's some color photos of 8787 and 8783 if you're interested. :)
Now I’m that’s a good sounding title sam
haha glad to hear it! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
We used to have decently heavy locos from Hornby Dublo, such as their Bulleid rebuilt West Country class pacifics -- fantastic animals, massively powerful and absolutely bullet-proof. In 1961.
15.27 -- The 'grey' ring on the smokebox should be bright polished steel. This was actually a common feature on locos which had such a ring, especially on lovingly-tended passenger locos.
An honest and thoughtful review as usual. Thanks for going to all this trouble for us.
Hi Sam, just bought this loco! I appreciate that you go into such detail and give an unbiased assessment of each product. Since I live in Canada I can't go to the shop and see for myself, so your reviews enable me to make informed purchases. Keep up the good work, us New Worlders depend on you!
That's awesome to hear! Thanks so much for the kind words, glad the videos are helpful to you!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I love the D16s they are one of my favorites in the top three favorites locomotives
Wish that they release a NER 66/LNER X1 “Aerolite” model. What do you think of it, @Sam’sTrains ?
That would be absolutely amazing - but a real challenge too... single driven axle with 3x non driven... a terrifying thing to design!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Hard, but not impossible.
Hi Sam have you tried taking a Locomotive like this or maybe a cheaper one for your first attempt and upgrading all the fine detail with metal it makes such a difference, I have removed plastic pipe work, hand rails and replaced with metal changed the plastic coal for real coal put weights in etc. Give it a go and see what you come up with.
No way, I received the LNER black version for my birthday less than a week ago. I love coincidences like this, and I also love the Hornby D-16
Ooh that's a bit spooky! Awesome birthday present though... hope you like it! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hey Sam, I know this isn’t related to the video, but since you can make rolling stock that can actually brake on its own, maybe you could try a hand a making a working slip coach…
My own D15/3 is a BR lined black model in the same blister pack. Absolutely gorgeous locomotive!!
My D15/3 crawls like a Goodun!! She performs pretty much perfectly!!
I like the LNER class D16 it has a nice
finish to the color and the same whth the red lines on the under frame.
Die cast gives a more proto typical model.
I agree whith you the D16 is beautiful loco.
👍👍👍👍👍🇸🇪
You must be gaining quite the fleet of models locos sam! Also thats a really nice looking loco!
Have a nice day! :D.
Thanks a lot my friend! Yes this is a stunner! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I like your name my guy
I've got these in black and the LNER green, I had sound fitted to 8900 makes a big difference.
That is amazing review sam
Thanks Justin! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Love the American wheel
Arrangement. With British design flair.
Me too! It's gorgeous isn't it? :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Sam - if you look at Hornby's "D16 the Journey "video the opening sequence shows a transparent boiler and there is clearly a small flywheel outboard of the worm, so there have been changes, at some point. I have a pair bought Sept 2015 but I've never opened them up. I did hear they will take the K1 motor - if you could get them
It looks so simplistic, but it looks so good!, It surely is a cool looking model with the proper L.N.E.R coaches
The D15 was first brought out by the Great Eastern Railway. It would have been in Cerulean Blue, and designed by one of the Holden family. I believe it was George Holden who designed this particular locomotive.
Hi Sam, love a good D16. Thanks again for a good video. Isaac
It's a pleasure Isaac - I do too!! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
This was AWESOME!
I don't know if you remember me, but I am BallisticFire and JourneyThroughTheRails.
I see your channel is still growing, and that's awesome!
-Nick
Ooh nice! Thanks for dropping in Nick - glad you liked this!!
Appreciate the support,
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi Sam, Guess that on DCC this loco would perform better at slow speed. All in all value for money. Hornby & Oxford Rail loco's are my favourite. Would indeed be a good candidate for an upgrade and pre-grouping liveries. Thanks for sharing this honest review ! Cheers, Filip
Fun fact:
Claud Hamilton did appear in Thomas and friends passing Toby in 1935 ( in the Thomas & Friends timeline )
I've just checked the current Hornby catalogue, and the D16 - LNER black - is listed as a 3-pole motor. The B12's, on the other hand, do have a 5-pole motor
Thanks for sharing John! Yes the B12 is a 5 pole... completely different mechanism on that one!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Good thing you decided to re-review this it definitely needs those changes to be a really good engine but if it was cheaper it could be a very good starter engine
I was watching another channel where the prices of models today were compared with prices 30 years ago, and the conclusion was that £160 is actually not an uneasonable price to pay for a quality model. I was surprised! I guess if the models were still manufactured in the UK, prices would be far, far higher. The D16 is one of my favourites as well.
They sure would be much higher if produced in the UK... and if only new locos were £160 these days.... they're mostly way over £200 now, which is certainly not reasonable!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains I'm not so convinced these days. With the massive hike in the cost of production and transport from China it can't be long before making things in the UK becomes more cost effective again, especially with the time savings that can be made.
Every time I see the Locomotive, I see Edward, and yes I watched Thomas as a kid
Hi Sam, I have this model and I agree with all of your comments. I also have a sound fitted LNER black version and although not as visually attractive is still a great little model. I run DCC and In my case the black version works very well at low speeds.
Keep up the good work!
Even this year’s version of the D15/3 has the three pole engine. It’s in the 2021 Hornby Catalogue as a three pole engine.
That train looks pretty prototypical!! She’s a gorgeous locomotive with the green lined livery, and is actually pulling LNER Gresley teak carriages!!
Sam, Just a thought, but I think the missing inside cylinder detail are those red parts in the retail bag sent with the loco for the purchaser to fit if desired.
That'd be awesome - but those are guard irons and buffer beam detailing unfortunately :(
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I got a LNER lined black version a few weeks ago at a exhibition in Corby. It's amazing and one of the best models I have
There's the locomotive class that Molly, from the Thomas and Friends series, is based on.
I think it looks like Edward
A Very nice Loco - I Like the 4-4-0's - The Midland Compound is also a 4-4-0 which is my Fav Loco!!! 😉🚂🚂🚂
Funnily enough, over here in the US, I've seen CSX 8900 leading a couple of times, lol.
Yes, pre grouping, in GER blue!!
Hi Sam, following your last review of this loco I bought an LNER lined black D16 and must confess that although I loved the look of the loco - like yours it wasn't the best runner at slow speeds. However if anyone else is interested (and is quick) these they are available off Amazon at the moment for the bargain price of £78 in lined black - along with some other bargains (just picked up a B12 for £104 and a Peckett 0-4-0 for £55 :-)
Would you consider reviewing the new OO9 models that Bachmann revealed the other day? (I was astounded to see that their Quarry Hunslets locomotives could navigate a curve with an inner radius the size of a 2p coin, but) I'd specifically like to see a video on the new Ffestiniog Double Fairlies.
It is undeniable that OO9 gauge is becoming increasingly popular and I think there would be a lot of interest in your thoughts. You'll undoubtedly mention these releases in your upcoming monthly news video, (given that it is news,) but I'd love to see more on this sort of thing in detail.
Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos. You certainly bring a smile to my face when I see you've uploaded.
Cheers.
If they're ever sold at a reasonable price, then sure! They certainly do look amazing! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
o my goodness, just last night I was looking at your old reviews on the d16 and I was considering buying one and then right after school I see this in my recommended.
A truly beautiful engine and a great review. Wishing that I could go to the store and see it. I would probably have to buy it. :)
I have the same 2 D16s as you. Similar performance to yours. Wonderful models!
Lovely video Mr Warwell!
However as we all know, the Heljan Tango is the superior LNER engine.
haha thank you! Yes perhaps in another dimension where Heljan isn't c**p!! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains that’s your last name? Cool :)
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The LBSC Atlantic is in the background
Very entertaining video Sam, thank you. Lovely locomotive, love the die cast boiler. 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🚄🚅
This Is so Ironic Because We Have A D16 4-4-0 Class Of Locomotive In America, 2 Surviving Examples are PRR 1223 In Strasburg, & Wilmington & Western 98
Yes, Sam - love these 4-4-0’s, so much so I bought a black one as greens were all sold out. But…..it just will not run smoothly (at any speed) forwards. It’s been back to Hornby twice, but they say it’s fine! It’s not and even though I’ve tried to clean and re-set it, it keeps moving forwards in jerks, but reverse is fine. Weird and very disappointing. I just have to run it in reverse with a freight load. Disappointing service from Hornby.
I’ve got to pick this up!😃 thanks for reviewing it Sam! I’ve always loved the D16 design
The actual Claude Hamilton was designed by Charles Holden and used on the Great Eastern Railway as a locomotive to haul certain port trains around the Harwich area.
Hey Sam, (change in email) in another video you said that you were going to review american rolling stock or passenger cars. Ex. Combines, coaches, domes, heavyweights, observation, baggage, Railroad post office (RPO), and full dome cars.
Yaw dropping beauty, that was our first reaction. This is serious quality. Nothing can actually beat die-cast imho. Die-cast makes a loco look like the real machine in scale. Plastics and all of the modern paintings and methods just still can't touch it. The level of detailing is really fine enough. Again, it is the entire package doing the exquisite magic. If there is one thing I might always consider questionable is plastic running gear. I suppose you don't run your locos daily. Metal gearing will simply last forever no matter what. Perhaps they are not as quiet but that only adds to the seriousness of the model running on the track imho. However, apart from that, this is a yaw dropping model, specially for the money. She's stunning. Btw, quality of a motor is relative I should add. Crawling ability or durability... E.g, the old Fleischmann or Märklin disc collector motors don't do great crawls but last a lifetime and beyond with relatively little tlc.
yes please Hornby. please can we have a BR version with the decorative running plate as 62613 the last one to exist.. Thanks Sam
this looks like quite a nice engine. i do like the d16
The boiler does have a parting line! Geeze, Sam!
In regards to unpainted axles some locos don’t have them painted
76017 at the watercress line has 4 unpainted axles and 2 painted axles on the driving wheels
It is nice . Got a nice sheen to it . Always think it looks like a shortened B12 . I think the reason it doesn’t appear in -regrouping livery is that this loco was rebuilt by LNER , which this model represents . I’ve got the black BR one . Should have gone LNER green .
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Thanks for watching, Sam :)
The locomotive was used with anything from 5 to 15 Great Eastern Railway maroon six wheel carriages.
TheUnluckyTug uses that locomotive to look like Edward from Thomas & Friends
A very nice idea! Sure does look like him! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Oh wow, this loco is stunning. I would love to pick up one of these. Great video. To me this is like a modern model.
basically a closer model to a furness k2 for modeling edward
Got the LNER lined black version of this (different running number to yours though) myself, this review made me get it out and it's now being ran in. As I completely forgot I owned one of these. It is running really nicely so far though.
Managed to pick it up for £80 brand new a year and a half ago as well, so it's definitely got value for money in what you get.
Cheers
I have the B12 and the front guard irons don't get in the way on R2. I think you should fit them. Being big and red they are quite noticeable as they were on the prototypes
Everytime I see this train on your channel I have to steel myself from buying one. Always looks great!
Also, tight package 😳
Awesome video Sam!!
I love those ex-lner blood and custard coaches hornby need to rerelease those seven if there railroad also love the train probably get one in br great vid as always
I love 4-4-0 config for locos
Very nice loco to and love the livery
I do too!! Glad you liked it! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains I'm glad to say that I'm finally getting around to giving my dapol castle class a complete overhaul courtesy of one of my friends
No more screaming from the motor new chassis and new livery but that's all going to be revealed in a video I will make when it's done there is a new banner on my channel to celebrate the beginning of the restoration
I love mine, in BRITISH RAILWAYS black with the E prefix (as opposed to the 6 prefix). I'd be tempted by a 2nd if Hornby did the earlier types of Clauds. Although I should first get a new B12/3.
I remember I did a article on the d16 for Japanese class, but I never got it back from my teacher
My first D16 was also poor at slow speed, so I sold it on (having clearly explained the poor slow speed control). I've since bought two second hand ones that were better runners - still not perfect, but better. I think part of the problem is just the gearing. With better gearing to give a lower top speed, the motor would rev highly and more smoothly at slow speeds.
Thanks for that Sam absolutely beautiful loco especially in that green. I'm just getting into collecting steam locos and I have the BR black for Christmas I'm super excited!
Wish hornby made a exclusive ger blue version with a new boiler design
Thats my favorite locomotive train
Currently £78 on Amazon for a black LNER version - Definitely worth snapping one up for that price!
Hi Sam. Nice model; nice review. A couple of "discrepancies" I found surprising and interesting. 1) You said the D16 was designed by James Holden, but the back of the box said it was Frederick V Russell. 2) You described the Westinghouse pump (?) as being "decorated with great precision"; I found the white lines a little skewed. If the model was produced in 2014 (as per the drawing) then perhaps the criticisms (compared to later produced models) was a little unfair?
I do hope that hornby make a new lner apple green d16
Beautiful little loco!
Such a gorgeous Loco. Its a shame the LNER green is no longer produced but it still looks great in black.
Hi Sam, You should say, "This loco" when it's a model you like and refer to it as "This thing" when you are going to slate it!
LNER green livery looks great on this loco
I'm getting my j50 tomorrow so Im go a have a good day tomorrow
The Unlucky Tug modded this to make a realistic version of Edward from Thomas!
Hi Sam. Nice review. Will have a word with father Christmas, All the Best Brian 🤗
Brilliant video lad, keep it up!
Great review Sam such a lovely looking locomotive with some very impressive detail would definitely consider picking one of these up for myself, it would also be great to see more videos where you revisit some of your older models it would be great if you looked back on some of your old Wrenn models specifically I would like to see the rebuilt and un-rebuilt West Country Class & the Castle Class.
Hard to find. Wish they made more and come on hornby!!!! Make GER locos In the blue.
Thanks Sam, that's going on my must get list 👍😁😁
Hornby made a die-cast engine!! I'd like one!!!!!!!!
hey Sam, Unlucky Tug modded this to make Edward
thank you ,Sam
Middle axle on the tender is a bit frozen and... that's a drag issue. John Canada
Dulcie the D16 is kinda cute. I'll never have room for her, but she's beautiful in more ways than one. The only 4-4-0 in my collection is City of Truro, whom I love a whole lot more as my beloved steamy daughter. Remember that Dapol has yet to release their new Manor models, one of which I'm looking to buy part exchange mode: 7819 Hinton Manor. I'd advise you to review one yourself before you make up your mind.😂🙃