Hi Simon Would be very interested is seeing you create a TT:120 layout. TT:120 has brought me into the hobby and as someone new to model railways this would help me.
The coach noise disappears when the track is fixed properly. The controller is bin fodder. Check for insulation tape on the front bogie. These are all known issues. What you didn't mention is the upside-down chime whistle🤣🤣
Hi Simon. Like a few others on here, I came across your channel while investigating the TT scale while designing my future layout, and what invaluable information you provide. I intend to do an over and under 4 track layout, and to that end, I wondered if there's any chance of you trying some inclines to see how the locos you have perform. Keep up the brilliant videos. Thanks
I've been planning the exact same thing so would also love to see a gradient test for TT locos. Ideally I'd like my large locos to be able to pull at least 5 or 6 coaches up a gradient without too much effort. One added bonus is they'll be a lot more room to fit a gentle gradient in TT compared to OO.
Another great video. I’ve shared it a few times so hopefully it’ll drive views. BTW I could see the front pony lifting on the inside at about 8:36 in the video so there is proof
I'm very keen to start building a railway layout. Due to space, it'll either be this TT120 or N gauge. I'd want a steam loco rather than anything too modern but it's funny that it's basically impossible to get a suitable train set for either 'scales' at the moment in the UK! Nothing from Graham Farish and TT120 is all on pre-order (Kato only has US/Japanese ones or the GWR liveried IET). Do these companies not want to take my money?!
Hi Simon. Good review. I did an unboxing and running session of this train set, and my set has the same issue with the wheels rubbing against the sole bar! I think Hornby should make TT:120 rolling stock and locos 2mm wider, as this would give another 1mm clearance, which is what is required. Although the width would be slightly overscale to prototype, this would not be noticeable as all the other dimensions would be to TT:120. Thanks for uploading.
Thanks Allen, it is annoying that the wheels rub and make that sound. I wonder if it will eventually 'fix' itself by the wheels rubbing the plastic away after a lot of running time perhaps. Thanks for watching 👍
@@SimonsShed I have thought that. The simplest answer is to use a larger radius curve! I think Hornby should increase the width of he rolling stock by 2mm. Although they would be wider than prototypical, it would not be noticeable. I notice the sole bars are chamfered inside to give more room; I think if the plastic is left to wear, it would make it very thin and weak. I also notice the couplings are rusty. I am tempted to send SK and email!
Nice video. I know it's not the "Hornby Way", but it would be nice if the second set had a different curve radius, for example, a second radius, so that you could combine with the Scotsman track to make a double track loop. Also, disappointed that you didn't hitch up the Pullmans to see how they all ran together.
When I was a kid, I had a Hornby Double 0 tarin set, Duchess of Athol, Duchess of Montrose, Diesel Bobo Electric. and a O60 Shunter. Is this the same Hornby Company. I'm 77 now had my trains when I was 6 yrs thru 14, The rail was a triple rail (live rail being the centre one)
@@SimonsShed They also made an engine called the Mallard, same shape and style as the Easterner you reviewed. I'm in Canada for the past 54 years, every now and then I go into a hobby store and get a glimpse of a Hornby train. What it the TT?
Nice review. Has the same characteristics as my Easterner set, though in addition, the top of the A4 valve gear in mine seems to be bent outwards slightly in one side. I'm also suspicious of the pin on a rear driving wheel projecting out some way. Hope this doesn't come out. Overall a lovely model though, and nicer than Blink Bonny imo.
Hi Simon Nice review, although did you notice the front pony truck lifting off the track in segment 5 at 8.35 and the rear pony truck lifting off the track at 8.41 and when pulling the coaches at 11.29 and 17.43, although it didn't seem to effect the performance at all. Perhaps if the track was fixed down the problem wouldn't be as obvious, good luck with it though, it may get better with time and running etc. Thanks
Yes definitely something going on there. The wires on my power track create a bump and the join in the table means half of it is 'uphill' and half 'downhill' so the track is not perfect. Ill have to fix some track down and see if that fixes it 👍
Bit pedantic I know but a pony truck has two wheels, a bogie truck has four so the front one is a bogie, rear is a pony. Can’t wait until the Glasgow Show in late February to see these in the flesh on Hornby’s stand
They have put the DDC versions of the train sets on pre order. It be interesting to see how Hornby evolves the TT range. That included buzzing sound would drive me up the wall too.
Thanks for this Simon. I've just found your channel after searching for Hornby TT:120, I've dabbled with 00 & 0 gauge and have decided to purchase a The Hornby Eastnerner sound TT:120 set due out in the summer, so my small collection of 0 Gauge I have now will be going up for sale. Will you be looking into making them DCC at any point? My local heritage railway is also The Severn Valley Railway.
Thanks, its a great set and I'm interested to see (or hear) how the sound fitted locos turn out. I probably will go DCC but I may wait for the new Hornby chip (HM 7000 I think??) to come out as they look interesting.
@@SimonsShedIt's not as simple as it sounds. Cardboard is not good for the environment either. More resources of energy, water, deforestation and very nasty chemicals are used to make it vs plastic. Nor is it infinitely recyclable. After recycling 9 times the fibres are too short for it to be recycled further. Plastics can be recycled indefinitely using modern techniques.
Thanks for another great video. I wonder if the coach noise comes from the Kinematic couplings rubbing against the coach floor when they reach the curve in the track? I have the same problem with the front bogie. It seemed minor at first but I have tried running the loco through reverse curves and it keeps derailing. I have emailed Hornby about this.
Check the bogie for black insulation tape fouling it, a common problem. The coach wheels rubbing against the frames is another common issue, apparently this disappears if the track is fixed down.
The trackmat might be hidden under the cardboard tray. As for the controller, since it's still under warranty, I'd be returning it where you brought it so the controller csn be replaced or repaired, or the set replaced.
dear simon. helpful video.the carriages seem to drag on the curves, bogie is catching somewhere ,noise and the loco slight strain. this must be a design fault Any idea how to fix ?
Doesn't seem to affect the running so as its running smoothly I'm going to leave it. I've hear that fixing the track down solves it so I'll try that at some point 👍
Great video, enjoyed watching it and looking forward to the rest in the TT 120 series. I bought the Eastener and was rather worried because all the videos I've seen people have had some real problems, items that have fallen off and they don't know which part it is. And like your set the coaches make a terrible noise on the radius. Mine arrived yesterday and I tested it last night and while no bits had fallen off the loco the coaches do make a terrible noise. Sounds like they are dragging an injured animal behind. I'm putting my setup on a 5X4 ft board and have ordered all the track packs. I'm nor too keen on the Hornby layout with all the track packs so may have to order a few extra track pieces. No idea yet what the layout will be but no rush as the packs will no arrive 'till later in the month so it will be March when I get them. I love your Gaugemaster controller so I think I will have to order one, where did you get yours from? Keep up the good work.
Please don't use the cheap Hornby controllers with N/TT locos, their R8250 DC controller nearly burned out my Tomix JNR 103, very aggressive PWM on those nasty controllers. 😛
Opinions and bum holes - everyone has one😆🤣 Personally I think it's amazing and already own over a grands worth of stuff. Over £300 in Noch people alone, how does this happen🤔
A4 looks good but let down by protruding cab roof. Should be flush with boiler casing, don't know how this wasn't noticed in design stage and testing, especially when you consider how good the oo version looks.
I swapped the controller the came with set for an old Hornby DC controller as the controller that came with the set was rubbish as it didn’t give much power and kept cutting out.
Good video Simon, thank you for sharing your review. After having to take apart my OO layout due to needing the space so I’ve got quite a bit of stock stored away. Contemplating selling it on and switching to TT120 to allow for more layout options, so in the short term looking forward to seeing more of your reviews. Keeping my powder dry atm, picked up some Peco track and going to take the plunge when the HST arrives. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Hi I’m currently building a layout and my space is limited. The maximum width I can do is 30 inches, would the curves be too tight for TT. The length won’t be a problem as I have a 20 foot run.
@@Poliss95 Except 3mm scale isn't really TT (just like 12mm scale isn't exactly N), plus Hornby's "TT:120" is just a product line name. Refering to the scale itself as "TT:120" just feels like calling every copy machine a "Xerox", or all ballasted tracks "Geoline" because that's what Roco chose for theirs
@@jakesteampson7043 TT isn't a scale either. TT has always been just brand name. It was invented in 1945 by American Hal Joyce. TT stands for Table Top. Lots of things are known by their brand name, such as Hoover, Sellotape, Fibreglass, Biro, Bubble Wrap, Frisbee and even App.
Simon, Hornby said the tape should not be there, left in by the factory apparently. Also quite a few people have reported the coaches noise. Interesting thing is only two of my 3 pullmans do it. Not had time to investigate yet. check whether it is all yours or just some.
Hi Peter, interesting info on the tape, I was struggling to see what the purpose of it was, good to know it's not needed. Checked my pullmans and none of those make the noise.
The coach noise in the curve is the wheels rubbing against the coach frames. This seems an issue with a few sets I have seen reviewed. I am only moderately impressed with TT so far. There seems a lot of careless mistakes, and I feel the track is too high in profile, and the wheel flanges could have been much finer!
@@SimonsShed this is very true ha. I'm working in N currently but loving these Hornby TT120 Videos floating around, someone also said that TT120 has a similar profile to Code 80 track too... apparently it uses N gauge fishplates?
Hi Simon, Another useful video. Charlie at Chadwick mentioned the whistle of his was upside down. looking at yours I think it's the same. It's so small that it's difficult to notice and not a major issue in my opinion, but still seems a bit sloppy.
The first impressions are good. But then you notice the whistle. Then the cab roof - the top should be flush with the boiler streamlining. The lining and detail is impressive for the loco size.
Yes I'm impressed overall, not too bothered about the whistle as its fixable but I do wonder what happened with the cab roof! I didn't notice until someone pointed it out to be fair!
I did not notice either for a while and I think this is because the overall standard is so high. As a train set, and for the set price, it looks great.
@@SimonsShed Bummer! I don't like when the manufacturer cannot get a coherent distance between the coaches. It is very annoying. Is there by any chance a "setting" on the coupling where you can adjust the distance? Some times this is the case on the European models.
Hi Simon, nice set again, seems to run nicely with the Gaugemaster controller. Those coaches looked really nice, see what you mean about the roofs though. It never seems quite perfect with model railways, does it🤔 Ah well, cheers for now, John
Cheers John yes the Gaugemaster controller is great, its so heavy and solid it feels like it will last forever! Quite a few times I''ve been servicing/fixing n gauge locos on the cheap DC train set controllers thinking the loco is not working when its actually the controller being unreliable so it will come in handy 👍
I had a bit of an issue when building my R3 180 curve from my new Scotsman set, in that though I took very great care to fit the individual curved components tight against their neighbours, I found, after fitting six, that the rotation was greater than 180! Anyone else found that. Tomorrow I shall scribe out individual 30 degree sectors and make sure that I get parallel opposite straights. Thanks for the video. Nicely done!
Thanks Peter, I did find myself adjusting the track pieces slightly to get everything to sit correctly. Maybe Hornby designed in a bit of a gap between pieces to allow for expansion/contraction? Not sure! Thanks for watching 👍
Enjoyed your latest video Simon and liked thanks for sharing.
Many thanks for watching 🚂
@@SimonsShed Your welcome Simon
Hi Simon
Would be very interested is seeing you create a TT:120 layout. TT:120 has brought me into the hobby and as someone new to model railways this would help me.
Hi Simon! I also found you trying to see about TT120. Great Video and I am glad I found your channel!
Thanks, and welcome aboard 🚂
Have you checked the radius Simon? Charlie on Chadwick Model Railway shows the track overlaps in a full circle.
Fantastic looking locomotive Simon
Thanks, I'm really happy with it 🚂
Hey Simon. Really nice one, I was thinking of getting this set once it becomes available to purchase in my country, and now you have convinced me too.
Hope you enjoy it, thanks for watching 🚂
Cant wait to get my set, looks amazing 💪👏
Its a great set, you'll love it 👍
Spot on Simon,this A4 and Mk1s look better to me than the Scotsman.Great review.
Thanks Peter, its a fantastic set overall 👍
The coach noise disappears when the track is fixed properly. The controller is bin fodder. Check for insulation tape on the front bogie. These are all known issues. What you didn't mention is the upside-down chime whistle🤣🤣
Yes those train set controllers are only good for the bin. Didn't spot the whistle 🤦♂️ oh dear. Thanks for watching David 🚂
Hi Simon. Like a few others on here, I came across your channel while investigating the TT scale while designing my future layout, and what invaluable information you provide.
I intend to do an over and under 4 track layout, and to that end, I wondered if there's any chance of you trying some inclines to see how the locos you have perform.
Keep up the brilliant videos.
Thanks
I've been planning the exact same thing so would also love to see a gradient test for TT locos. Ideally I'd like my large locos to be able to pull at least 5 or 6 coaches up a gradient without too much effort.
One added bonus is they'll be a lot more room to fit a gentle gradient in TT compared to OO.
Another great video. I’ve shared it a few times so hopefully it’ll drive views. BTW I could see the front pony lifting on the inside at about 8:36 in the video so there is proof
Thanks for sharing the video, I appreciate it. Yes you're right it is lifting, off camera it was worse than that. Thanks for watching 👍
2:18 On a musical theme you missed 'The lion sleeps tonight'.
I have just got this trainset myself and I am chuffed with it. I don't have the room for OO gauge.
Its a great set, and the more I run TT scale trains the more I like the scale 🚂
I'm very keen to start building a railway layout. Due to space, it'll either be this TT120 or N gauge. I'd want a steam loco rather than anything too modern but it's funny that it's basically impossible to get a suitable train set for either 'scales' at the moment in the UK! Nothing from Graham Farish and TT120 is all on pre-order (Kato only has US/Japanese ones or the GWR liveried IET). Do these companies not want to take my money?!
Still not going to try it until I can see it in the flesh. And I have too much invested in my N Gauge layout. If I was starting again though...
Good video keep up the good work and thanks lee
Thanks 👍
Hi Simon. Good review. I did an unboxing and running session of this train set, and my set has the same issue with the wheels rubbing against the sole bar! I think Hornby should make TT:120 rolling stock and locos 2mm wider, as this would give another 1mm clearance, which is what is required. Although the width would be slightly overscale to prototype, this would not be noticeable as all the other dimensions would be to TT:120. Thanks for uploading.
Thanks Allen, it is annoying that the wheels rub and make that sound. I wonder if it will eventually 'fix' itself by the wheels rubbing the plastic away after a lot of running time perhaps. Thanks for watching 👍
@@SimonsShed I have thought that. The simplest answer is to use a larger radius curve! I think Hornby should increase the width of he rolling stock by 2mm. Although they would be wider than prototypical, it would not be noticeable. I notice the sole bars are chamfered inside to give more room; I think if the plastic is left to wear, it would make it very thin and weak. I also notice the couplings are rusty. I am tempted to send SK and email!
Loco lovely and shiny - I wish the '00' one's were.
Yes the finish on the 'paintwork' looks great.
Nice video. I know it's not the "Hornby Way", but it would be nice if the second set had a different curve radius, for example, a second radius, so that you could combine with the Scotsman track to make a double track loop.
Also, disappointed that you didn't hitch up the Pullmans to see how they all ran together.
Thanks, I'll have to give that a go hooking them all together, maybe I'll have to do a running session video when I've got more rolling stock 👍
When I was a kid, I had a Hornby Double 0 tarin set, Duchess of Athol, Duchess of Montrose, Diesel Bobo Electric. and a O60 Shunter. Is this the same Hornby Company. I'm 77 now had my trains when I was 6 yrs thru 14, The rail was a triple rail (live rail being the centre one)
Yes its the same Hornby, amazing that they still making train sets today 👍
@@SimonsShed They also made an engine called the Mallard, same shape and style as the Easterner you reviewed. I'm in Canada for the past 54 years, every now and then I go into a hobby store and get a glimpse of a Hornby train. What it the TT?
nice video. I've got the Scotsman set and track extension pack 3, I would like to see you do a small tt layout to give me some inspiration
I have some ideas so look out for a video on that soon 👍
Nice review. Has the same characteristics as my Easterner set, though in addition, the top of the A4 valve gear in mine seems to be bent outwards slightly in one side. I'm also suspicious of the pin on a rear driving wheel projecting out some way. Hope this doesn't come out.
Overall a lovely model though, and nicer than Blink Bonny imo.
Sorry to hear about your issue with the valve gear. I do think I prefer it over Blink Bonny, I love the streamlined look.
Hi Simon Nice review, although did you notice the front pony truck lifting off the track in segment 5 at 8.35 and the rear pony truck lifting off the track at 8.41 and when pulling the coaches at 11.29 and 17.43, although it didn't seem to effect the performance at all. Perhaps if the track was fixed down the problem wouldn't be as obvious, good luck with it though, it may get better with time and running etc. Thanks
Yes definitely something going on there. The wires on my power track create a bump and the join in the table means half of it is 'uphill' and half 'downhill' so the track is not perfect. Ill have to fix some track down and see if that fixes it 👍
Bit pedantic I know but a pony truck has two wheels, a bogie truck has four so the front one is a bogie, rear is a pony. Can’t wait until the Glasgow Show in late February to see these in the flesh on Hornby’s stand
They have put the DDC versions of the train sets on pre order. It be interesting to see how Hornby evolves the TT range.
That included buzzing sound would drive me up the wall too.
I know, so glad the Gaugemaster controller gets rid of the buzzing!
Thanks for this Simon. I've just found your channel after searching for Hornby TT:120, I've dabbled with 00 & 0 gauge and have decided to purchase a The Hornby Eastnerner sound TT:120 set due out in the summer, so my small collection of 0 Gauge I have now will be going up for sale. Will you be looking into making them DCC at any point? My local heritage railway is also The Severn Valley Railway.
Thanks, its a great set and I'm interested to see (or hear) how the sound fitted locos turn out. I probably will go DCC but I may wait for the new Hornby chip (HM 7000 I think??) to come out as they look interesting.
It is nice that the package does not contain a bunch of Styrofoam to mess up the environment.
Just a controller that most of us will bin.🤣
Yes all cardboard so nice and recyclable 👍
@@SimonsShedIt's not as simple as it sounds. Cardboard is not good for the environment either. More resources of energy, water, deforestation and very nasty chemicals are used to make it vs plastic. Nor is it infinitely recyclable. After recycling 9 times the fibres are too short for it to be recycled further. Plastics can be recycled indefinitely using modern techniques.
Thanks for another great video. I wonder if the coach noise comes from the Kinematic couplings rubbing against the coach floor when they reach the curve in the track?
I have the same problem with the front bogie. It seemed minor at first but I have tried running the loco through reverse curves and it keeps derailing. I have emailed Hornby about this.
Check the bogie for black insulation tape fouling it, a common problem. The coach wheels rubbing against the frames is another common issue, apparently this disappears if the track is fixed down.
Could be, looks like as the wheels turn they may touch the part of the frame that goes inside/inbetween the wheels. Thanks for watching
It seems to be a common problem with the coach wheels. Hopefully someone will come up with a solution.
The trackmat might be hidden under the cardboard tray.
As for the controller, since it's still under warranty, I'd be returning it where you brought it so the controller csn be replaced or repaired, or the set replaced.
There is no trackmat, instructions are under the tray though. There is nothing wrong with the controller , it is just naff and bin fodder.
Had a look but no trackmat under the box unfortunately, don't think they are going to include them with any TT sets. Thanks for watching 👍
The track mat is not included, it says so on the box. It is an accessory you need to buy separately.
dear simon. helpful video.the carriages seem to drag on the curves, bogie is catching somewhere ,noise and the loco slight strain. this must be a design fault Any idea how to fix ?
Doesn't seem to affect the running so as its running smoothly I'm going to leave it. I've hear that fixing the track down solves it so I'll try that at some point 👍
I wonder why they chose no 4 when no 7 has just returned to steam
Ah but now they can sell a separate model of 7 and get more money out of me 😅
Great video, enjoyed watching it and looking forward to the rest in the TT 120 series. I bought the Eastener and was rather worried because all the videos I've seen people have had some real problems, items that have fallen off and they don't know which part it is. And like your set the coaches make a terrible noise on the radius. Mine arrived yesterday and I tested it last night and while no bits had fallen off the loco the coaches do make a terrible noise. Sounds like they are dragging an injured animal behind.
I'm putting my setup on a 5X4 ft board and have ordered all the track packs. I'm nor too keen on the Hornby layout with all the track packs so may have to order a few extra track pieces. No idea yet what the layout will be but no rush as the packs will no arrive 'till later in the month so it will be March when I get them.
I love your Gaugemaster controller so I think I will have to order one, where did you get yours from?
Keep up the good work.
Thanks David, I got my controller from hattons.co.uk think it was £104 but that thing is solid, feels like it will last forever!
@@SimonsShed Thanks Simon I'l have a look now.
Please don't use the cheap Hornby controllers with N/TT locos, their R8250 DC controller nearly burned out my Tomix JNR 103, very aggressive PWM on those nasty controllers. 😛
Thanks for the info! The Gaugemaster controller seems much better 👍
This TT scale seems a complete waste of time to me.
Opinions and bum holes - everyone has one😆🤣 Personally I think it's amazing and already own over a grands worth of stuff. Over £300 in Noch people alone, how does this happen🤔
fair enough!
I found the scale very small and difficult to setup. I am 76 so that's probably why. Going to stick to 00.
would you say the mk1s are better or worse for detailing than an n gauge new bachmann farish one? appreciate there is a price difference.
Its really close I'd say. I'd give the roof detail to n gauge as it has separately fitted parts at the end but rest is really close.
A4 looks good but let down by protruding cab roof. Should be flush with boiler casing, don't know how this wasn't noticed in design stage and testing, especially when you consider how good the oo version looks.
I swapped the controller the came with set for an old Hornby DC controller as the controller that came with the set was rubbish as it didn’t give much power and kept cutting out.
Yes they are pretty rubbish the train set controllers. Thanks for watching 🚂
Enjoying the TT coverage , more please
Thanks for watching, more coming soon! 🚂
Good video Simon, thank you for sharing your review. After having to take apart my OO layout due to needing the space so I’ve got quite a bit of stock stored away. Contemplating selling it on and switching to TT120 to allow for more layout options, so in the short term looking forward to seeing more of your reviews. Keeping my powder dry atm, picked up some Peco track and going to take the plunge when the HST arrives. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Good plan, it will take a bit of time for more locos, buildings etc to come into stock but so far so good 🚂
Also waiting for the same era👍
Hi I’m currently building a layout and my space is limited. The maximum width I can do is 30 inches, would the curves be too tight for TT. The length won’t be a problem as I have a 20 foot run.
The 3rd radius Hornby track should just fit but will right against the sides and the locos I've tested so far work fine on 3rd radius 👍
Why does everyone keep saying "TT one twenty" scale?
Do you also say "H0 eighty seven" or "N one sixty?"
I might start saying "N one forty eight" now 😀
Because there are two British TT scales. The old Tri-ang 3mm to 1 foot and the new 1/120th scale plus Hornby's official name for it is TT:120.
@@Poliss95 Except 3mm scale isn't really TT (just like 12mm scale isn't exactly N), plus Hornby's "TT:120" is just a product line name. Refering to the scale itself as "TT:120" just feels like calling every copy machine a "Xerox", or all ballasted tracks "Geoline" because that's what Roco chose for theirs
@@jakesteampson7043 TT isn't a scale either. TT has always been just brand name. It was invented in 1945 by American Hal Joyce. TT stands for Table Top.
Lots of things are known by their brand name, such as Hoover, Sellotape, Fibreglass, Biro, Bubble Wrap, Frisbee and even App.
@@Poliss95 Either way it sounds really odd to me... It's like someone saying "Binging" instead of "Googling"
Simon, Hornby said the tape should not be there, left in by the factory apparently. Also quite a few people have reported the coaches noise. Interesting thing is only two of my 3 pullmans do it. Not had time to investigate yet. check whether it is all yours or just some.
Hi Peter, interesting info on the tape, I was struggling to see what the purpose of it was, good to know it's not needed. Checked my pullmans and none of those make the noise.
I bought one but with sound !
The coach noise in the curve is the wheels rubbing against the coach frames. This seems an issue with a few sets I have seen reviewed.
I am only moderately impressed with TT so far. There seems a lot of careless mistakes, and I feel the track is too high in profile, and the wheel flanges could have been much finer!
Yes they do seem to want to shoot themselves in the foot sometimes! Thanks for watching 👍
Hornby not releasing this with Mallard livery really is surprising
Ah but now they can try and sell me Mallard separately so they get more £££ 😅
@@SimonsShed this is very true ha. I'm working in N currently but loving these Hornby TT120 Videos floating around, someone also said that TT120 has a similar profile to Code 80 track too... apparently it uses N gauge fishplates?
Yer I think I noticed the Blue A4 on for pre orders last I looked.
Hi Simon,
Another useful video. Charlie at Chadwick mentioned the whistle of his was upside down. looking at yours I think it's the same. It's so small that it's difficult to notice and not a major issue in my opinion, but still seems a bit sloppy.
The first impressions are good. But then you notice the whistle. Then the cab roof - the top should be flush with the boiler streamlining. The lining and detail is impressive for the loco size.
Yes I'm impressed overall, not too bothered about the whistle as its fixable but I do wonder what happened with the cab roof! I didn't notice until someone pointed it out to be fair!
I did not notice either for a while and I think this is because the overall standard is so high. As a train set, and for the set price, it looks great.
The coaches does not seem to couple close. The Scotsman set couples way closer.
yes definitely not as close as the pullmans on the Scotsman set.
@@SimonsShed Bummer! I don't like when the manufacturer cannot get a coherent distance between the coaches. It is very annoying.
Is there by any chance a "setting" on the coupling where you can adjust the distance? Some times this is the case on the European models.
Are you going to switch to TT-120?
I'll be doing n gauge and TT:120 for the foreseeable 👍
Hi Simon, nice set again, seems to run nicely with the Gaugemaster controller. Those coaches looked really nice, see what you mean about the roofs though. It never seems quite perfect with model railways, does it🤔
Ah well, cheers for now, John
The buzzing noise and power use drops when I used gaguemaster controller
Cheers John yes the Gaugemaster controller is great, its so heavy and solid it feels like it will last forever! Quite a few times I''ve been servicing/fixing n gauge locos on the cheap DC train set controllers thinking the loco is not working when its actually the controller being unreliable so it will come in handy 👍
I had a bit of an issue when building my R3 180 curve from my new Scotsman set, in that though I took very great care to fit the individual curved components tight against their neighbours, I found, after fitting six, that the rotation was greater than 180! Anyone else found that.
Tomorrow I shall scribe out individual 30 degree sectors and make sure that I get parallel opposite straights.
Thanks for the video. Nicely done!
Thanks Peter, I did find myself adjusting the track pieces slightly to get everything to sit correctly. Maybe Hornby designed in a bit of a gap between pieces to allow for expansion/contraction? Not sure! Thanks for watching 👍