"My hat! You sucked it into your air intake!" cried the inspector. (On one of your older videos where you reviewed the Class 40, I commented "Not bad. I've seen worse. At least you're all clean").
I used to have one of the early releases from around 2003/4 sort of time. It got slated for accuracy, if I remember right but it looked like a cl40 to me and it was a great runner, powerful and smooth. A whole load better than any steam loco I had at the time, even the then up to date ones.
40126/D326 it is claimed was cursed and it was also involved with a crash after the GTR.... When it was offered to the NRM for preservation, they declined & I think it was deliberately cut up. They went with D200 which I was able to see at Shildon Locomotion the other day.
If I saw this at an agreeable price at a show & I wanted to buy one I'd buy it. What I like about models like this is that they aren't designed to be as 100% as possible they are designed to be 100% accurate enough to run.
@davidrobinson8700 Fully agree, and at an exhibition in Norfolk today I bought a new example of the latest version (22 Plux socket) for £130. I could not believe my luck!
The thing that I really appreciate about your reviews is that each review is utterly consistent with every other one. You subject every model to exactly the same tests and exactly the same standards. When you have been provided a model by a manufacturer, you make it very clear indeed. This consistency means that I trust them as an objective review.
Although it may be 40 years or so since I had a model railway, may I say how much I enjoy all your reviews. If I ever find the time (and the money!) to get back into the hobby, Sam's Trains is where I'll come to know where to start. Keep up the great work!
I agree, well i have just picked a couple vintage train sets from ebay at good prices, £38 all in for my little modern Freight liner set and £46 and £38 for real vintage Triang Hornby "The Freight Master at £38 all in, so don't money put you off, its actually the best to start because if try buying a single wagon by itself that can be anywhere between £10-£30 any I do hope pick up the train hobby sometime, cheers to you.
The Class 40 was designed to haul a heavy passenger train or postal train on the line from Glasgow to London. It was capable of taking Shap Fell with a fully loaded train at 80 miles per hour.
@Madonsteamrailways Yeah, but they were generally accepted as being underpowered, even by the British Railways Board. However, they never got round to it, and then the class 47 arrived, and together with the better power to weight ratio and route availability of the class 37, the 40s were doomed. Nevertheless, they - quite justifiably - now have a cult following, with appearances of preserved examples on both the mainline and hertigate railways hugely popular with enthusiasts and the general public alike. I'm one of them!
It’s interesting that the Class 40 has 4-axle trucks (bogies) like the American DDA40X (Union Pacific), but - whereas the Class 40 has a smaller diameter wheel on the leading axle of the leading truck, and the trailing axle of the trailing truck - the wheels on the DDA40X are all the same. Also, not all of the axles are powered on the Class 40 (prototype), but they were on the DDA40X (at least as far as I know.) That being said, there’s not much else in common other than being a diesel-electric locomotive, with all that entails. 😊
A fair and thorough review Sam. The only thing I dont agree with you on is the crew figure. I can never understand why manufacturers go to the trouble of detailing the cabs and then to populate it with a figure that resembles something from Aunty Mabel's Christmas cracker. I say give it its P45 and consign the figure to the bin and employ a figure from Modelu .Our locos deserve better .
I think you need to look at the old 2003 Class 40, there is hardly any cosmetic improvement on the excellent 2003 version in my opinon!! The plastic orange and white speedo fittings on the bogies look like plastic, unlike 2003 version, the bogie is otherwise cosmetically identical. The grey windscreen wipers also look plastic, far better in black on 2003. The major pluses I see are 12 driven wheels and the dual pick up points (only 8 driven on 2003 - but more TE than will ever need as approx 500g to those 8 driven wheels) and there are directional lights, a bit more cab detail and rear cab wall picked out items. I have BR green D368 (32-475) + BR blue 40 075 (32-476), being excellent runners and handle R1 curves too - so no surprise there was no binding = loss of speed on your R2 curves. They have a rotating fan + fine wire fan grill, nose wired hand rails and super fine moulded optional plastic frost guard (you can’t tell the difference to etched) and those screw couplings. Also the paint work is crisper than yours! The gold on the nose circular grills in particular and no paint bleed; the cab hand rails look like wire but are in fact painted - its that good a crisp finish! So well worth picking up a 2003 version if on a tight budget. OK I am missing the orange roof lines and a fuel gauge, but hey the 2003 version was and still is an excellent model by today’s standards and as you have shown the “upgraded model” extends that legacy and availability to now! It is a testament to the 2003 designers at Bachmann and the score reflects that I think…. All the best Stephen
@@paulmoore6345 That explains it, thank you Paul for advising. My era is (roughly) 1948 to 68 so will definitely be sticking with what I have got - they include the overhead warning labels.
Important thing to note when it comes to the older one, only 8 of the wheels actually drive the engine. So there has been additional mechanical upgrades sinces it was first introduced.
Good review Sam just to add this model is based on as it runs now in 2024 on the main line as it has the square high vis spot light and modern danger overhead wires signs ,none carried these in normal service , i still have four mint boxed Jouef 40s
I noticed the warning signs too, as far as I know this style was introduced in 1999. I cover from 1960 to the end of Speedlink on my generic (hot mess) layout. I realised I had a load of wagons with this style of warning signs so sold them on. Learning more about your hobby can be expensive lol.
One reason the loco does not falter on tight curves you showed when the base plate was removed. The centre axle float from side to side was about 3 or 4 mm so it did not drag on the corner. Usually a steam loco and some diesels would be constrained by their conrods to restrict axle float.
This loco represents a preserved example that is running today! Hence having the high intensity headlight, and the yellow and black overhead electric wires warning marks. The PLUX 22 DCC socket pre fitted speaker(s) the high intensity headlight, are improvements over the model I have. Not sure about the metal nameplates, as my example was an un-named one. But I have been toying with buying one of the new'updated models... The very first Bachmann class 40 did not have working lights, but did haave a 8 pin DCC socket.
Your cogging on start is due to long gear train in the two bogies. As you reverse the backlash in the gears means one axle will load up first and then load is transferred to all the others as the backlash closes. Its a bit like an unfitted freight, brake and all the buffers come together, accelerate and all the chains go tight. Worst is running on idle and the train does it own thing.
I would suggest getting the Penbits sprung bogie kit for the 40 Sam. It should improve the electric pickup, ride quality, track handling, tractive effort, and it should just look more realistic when going around the layout. I think that could really bring up the performance, (sprung bogies also allow for finer-scale track and wheels, which is on of the reasons why they exist). Thanks as always.
This is as you say from 2003! I do like a Bachmann model. There is a quality model that will still be running in 10 years' time ! I wouldn't have any problem owning this model? the cost is a little overboard, I believe, but aren't they all? I'm thinking Heljan at this point! I would love D326 of great train robbery fame if they would offer it?
@@tulyar1043 all you have to do is cut and shut the spacers. It’s easier to shorten something to 00 than to widen as the alignment is easier. I’m sure you can make it work with a bit of ingenuity
Wow! That's expensive,and I picked a bachmann blue one 2nd hand for just under 100 pounds in great condition,and I've got a old lima one too which is a great runner for its age.rember the class well up in Manchester on my rail trips back in the early 80s ,sadly never got hauled by one of them but did manage a class 25 on a Manchester to York, ( as far as Leeds with the 25 ,as the class 46 026 had failed at Manchester victoria when it arrived from Liverpool) but class 25 & 40s were rare haulage back then ,happy days 😊
Yeah absolutely - second hand ones are much more reasonable - though there are some good upgrades on this! Ahh fantastic - mus have some good memories of these then! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains I like that's got working lights and those 2 speakers for sound are good , yes got some great memories of class 40s and other BR deisels back in those days ,just model railways weren't as detailed as we have today, but Mainline were the exception with all their locos and stock at that time brilliant.
I have 2 of these latest examples. They're nice but I'd love to see Bachmann do the re-tool on them like the 37's & 47's etc. I think the bogies are its biggest let down, not enough relief.
Hi Sam, Sitting back with the popcorn & a glass of red wine for this one, as I've wanted a 40 for some time, but been put off by the age of the tooling & price. So here we go, I'm listening intently to your expert opinion... Well, what an excellent video! On the back of your work and conclusion, I think I'll seek out one at the cheapest price I can find. Is there room for another 40? If Accurascale make it, then yes!
Ahh fantastic - glad this helped you choose! I reckon Accurascale wouldn't have too much to gain by doing a 40 just yet... maybe in 10 years or so. Not sure about the KR models one - it'll have to be far better quality and more accurate than anything I've reviewed from them before! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@SamsTrains Hi again, Sam. So after you whetted my appetite for one (see previous comment), I visited an exhibition today where I bought an unused, unopened example of the current version (ie, Plux 22 socket) from a chap from the North Norfolk Railway, for £130. Bargain! Thanks again for your assistance.
@@stephendavies6949 wow that’s a bargain! I’m thinking I’ll probably have to buy one new since I live in Canada, but the price doesn’t seem that bad given what you get!
Hi Sam, that was a very fair review imo. Unless you're a purist i believe the lack of detail on the bogies would be lost on most people, i would be more drawn to its other redeeming features. On another note, i received my pre-chipped blue Leslie Hawthorn today and am looking forward to running it! Finally you mentioned KR Models and the Fel problems. I've had a "Leader" on order for over 2 years now and am worried its going to be a dud! I'm sure other "pre-orderes" have been receiving similar prevaricating emails from KR about the progress on delivery date (which seems to be stretching futher into the future) following q/c issues/modifications. Im kinda hoping the wait will be worh it! I guess you could applaud KR for addressing q/r pre-delivery issues but im hoping ill receive it before i drop off my perch!!! Are you likely to be odering one for review? Keep up the excellent reviews!
Thank you! Yeah you're probably right - and compared with the KR prices this will be the budget offering... big boots to fill! Yeah not sure about KR - not seen any updates from them for ages - hopefully things are still progressing, and that they've learned fro the past! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I can only go by the pictures but it looks as if the body wiring is connected to the chassis by white plugs which may be removable. It would make sense in such a well-made model.
I've had an older blue era 40 that was made without the underside tanks (does look odd BTW) & more recently bought a blue DCC-ready one "40141". Was massively impressed with the latter & only sold it to my Father so he could have it Sound-Fitted at Olivias... I like the railroad Hornby models but having seen your review, DAMN - I could really be convinced to buy myself a green version and get rid of my Hornby/Lima things.
Little history of the Bachmann Class 40; This model owes nothing to the 2003 tooling, which was dimensionally very very wrong. The model was completely retooled in 2007/8 which is the basis of this model. The loco received a electronic upgrade (new PCBs, speakers etc) last year.
Remembering my 2003 version (it's in still in the loft at my parent's!), it was a mightily fine model at the time. Decoration is spot on as you say. Can't really fault the mechanism and the lighting / sound provision upgrades keep this relevant in 2024. The detailing does hold up well in the same way as the older 47/37 offering did. I think this will be the same until someone makes a new one. The recent mods were the central modern headlight on this - popular as it's a current railtour regular and the others I believe were a set of Scottish central headcode ones where they have square rather than the usual rounded corners to them. So far KR models USP has been rarely or never produced. The class 40 is a bold step into the mainstream - the owner, Keith, has always wanted to make one hence the reason for doing so. As things stand I don't think it will payoff in the sense of becoming the main manufacturer of the type but they will no doubt sell a few as Heljan have with their recent class 47 attempt. Based on recent pre-production examples of the 4DD and Big Bertha they do seem to be making much more sensible decisions to avoid the same issues as the Fell. The prices though are creeping up and quality remains to be seen. According to Keith they will never chase after a retailer network and prefers to sell and deal direct leaving the market open for another to step in. I'd strongly tip Accurascale to come out with one, and maybe Bachmann as well, as it goes with many of their current models and starts to round out part of their English Electric range. Hornby's RR+ one is decent value at £97 RRP. If this were priced at £180/190 RRP with maybe a actual price of around £150/160 I think that's a fair reflection of the model.
My class 40 is the lima one which i got for £5 as a non runner £10 on parts and 2 hours work i got it working just wish i could add directional lights too mine
Great vid Sam - we have (a real!) one of these on the SVR and it's definitely a beast! Very nice model too, and I'll definitely keep an eye out for one at a good price!
@timbervalleyproductions Meant to tell you this, but my comments keep not showing up… There’s one on e B a y that’s going in 20 hours that’s currently going for 31 pounds that’s the right livery for Atlantic Conveyor. Hope you’re able to take advantage of it.
A remarkable Class of British locos, and certainly a fascinating history about them. Well, what can we add. The entire visual fidelity does look towards dated really, but she still looks the part from a distance. Price is something very British. You can't really compare B with Accurascale. B's entire quality consistency (QA) has proven to be virtually flawless with very minor exceptions. Accurascale has proven over time that they aren't on the same page on that particular matter. Quite a decent loco for the amount Sam. Can't really complain there. Perhaps less fidelity but high consistent quality is something to be valued but it depends on personal preference of course. Cheerio.
Thanks Linda - yeah in places it looks a touch dated, but I wouldn't say it's bad enough to justify an entire retool... at least not right now! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Nice review Sam, I had an earlier Bachamann 40 that was a superb model considering its age. This revised version like you say is expensive, but it looks magnificent on the layout. All the best John b😎
Class 40’s/EE Type 4’s were never allocated to either the Southern or Western Regions of BR. Neither were they fitted with ETH although most had air brakes.
I really enjoy early diesels. The technical questioning about how to make one ended in never seen again solutions. These bogies with pony wheels are massive, and looks so good when negotiating curves. Glad the model is more powerful than the real thing thoo ;)
Nice review, with a ludicrous 55 passenger coach train, I can just see you loading the train at one station and unloading the other end of the train at the next station back down the line at the same stop...😂
Great looking model. Showing my age, but I remember rough looking BR blue ones in the early eighties, and of course superstar 40106 in BR green on railtours. As far as the bogies are concerned some light dry brush weathering would work wonders!
Considering the age of the tooling this is a very impressive model from Bachmann. Bit steep, but it’s not ridiculous from the Bachman street boys. Pretty good effort!
I have been getting more into American Locomotives. I mean, I am from the USA & I am planning on actually working for the Railroads (and taking railroad training course).
I have an early Bachmann Class 40. 16 years later and it’s still a great runner. There wasn’t lighting on the old version, but it did come with frost screen and headcode discs. The Motor seems the same, but much more bulk in the model now. I don’t think mine has barings either. The fitted driver is feature Bachmann seem to be dropping on there newest diesels, which I think is a shame Be interested for you to try the rereleased Hornby Railroad class 40 to compare. It’s using the Lima Body, which was a good bady in its day.
Accurascale has to have a Class 40 somewhere down the line. The KR Models Class 40 will likely be neglected as much as Heljan's new Class 47 which is completely the wrong shape
On the mark with your assessment of this locomotive and correct about the trucks being the only letdown in the esthetics I can see. It will be interesting to compare it with the KR Models release. Great review, Jersey Bill
I have some class 40ties ( 40, 44, Railtrack) by BACHMANN and I ´m very satiesfied with the older versions. You can use MÄRKLIN or other short couplings..and it´s running well then....Greetings🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍from Germany ! Keep on doing your good work !
Sam I would have put good money on that beast derailing where your Tardis is! However those big bogies cruised through that tricky bit of track. Another great review, as usual you are the benchmark.
Hi Sam. thanks for this. Saw Bachmann at Northampton mrc show today. 7mil narrow gauge was really good. The oo 08/09 samples looked good and the autocouplers seemed to work well. Good for shunting. Also had a demo of their dcc system which may be better for Acton Wells than hm7000. We will see. The new class 25s and 69s look good too. Also saw great you tubes of American Big Boy going up donner pass last week. Which was awesome. Caroline
The pickups have been improved on this model over the one that I have. I can't remember if mine is 8 pin or 21 pin DCC, but it does have working lights, whereas my very frist one did not.
The class 40 has been upgraded a few times. The original release had a questionable shape to the body and no lighting, which was retooled some years ago. That first retool kept the 8 wheel drive chassis. Then the chassis got an upgrade but the pickups were on the bearings only, the grease/oil on the gears was prone to get into the bearing pickups and quite rapidly the models running became appalling. This model is a modification on the latter, its detail upgrade relates to the high intensity headlight on the nose ends as it is a model of the preserved locomotive as it operates today. As you assess, its a cracking model with a few dated bits (those bogies especially), not quite worth its asking price but fundamentally very good. Be careful with second hand models, the retools with the bearing only pickups can be very temperamental if not serviced with care. There are also 3D printed parts available (West Hill Wagon Works makes a great set) to further enhance these as a few pipes and lifting points are missing below the solebar which close the bogie gaps even more when fitted.
Nicely done Sam, I like this model. One suggestion, you can consider if possible, for such locos made for DCC, you can do review in DCC along with your usual analog and give it a box for DCC additional ratings.
Hello Sam . I can’t believe I met you earlier today . I have been inspired to start TH-cam videos again . Thank you much for taking a picture with me . And it’s getting framed 🤣 . And also I do recomend Bachman n scale thomas for your n scale collection . To add I also would say Toby and James with him . Bye sam and maybe I will see you tommorow
For KR models, I'm not really hurry to buy their forthcoming SR Leader class. Hope you will made a review... I have my own Bachmann class 40 since December last year, thanks a lot to Rails of Sheffield who had replaced the one I ordered which was stolen by pure morons at the post office (try to sell an English locomotive in my region to someone else than me, good luck...). For mine, same appreciation as yours : looks overall fine, and is an excellent puller. Not a top level model, but I like it as it is. I agree with you on the bogies, a revamp of them would be a cheap work to do. And gives Bachmann the occasion to put kinematic couplers (note for me : put Kadee NEM no. 20, not less, to play safe). Everything else is OK, they can replace the clipped baseplate by screwed ones while revamping the bogies. I'm going to re-run her just for the fun of it (not stored yet), I love her, it's the engine that have, for me, the highest dose of britishness in the early BR diesels. And I hope I will get my little Dapol jewel tomorrow, the post is sloooooow in summer by here, except to cash in the VAT !
This is a great example of an older tooled model having a proper, updated re-release. Sure, the detail in areas like the bogies could have been better, but the moving exhaust fan, updated electronics, included speakers and modern motor with flywheels to me indicates a sincere effort to provide a desirable model. It is a bit pricey, especially given how it compares to other diesel models from other manufacturers. But it certainly isn't not worth your while, given your review. Thanks again for helping to pass the time while I work on my own locos!
You can get everything you need at Model Collectors Fairs, second hand, but perfectly good condition including track & accessories. People often start a new layout & sell off perfectly usable stock.
I've always wondered how on earth a diesel locomotive can operate with 4 axle bogies ... initial thought being that this would massively restrict its curve navigation! But now I know - separately moving pony trucks. :) Even so, that's a lot of wheels to fit onto a diesel ...
A fair and surprising review! These locos have interested me for quite a few years. I’m very tempted but think they would look dated next to an Accurascale Class 37.
This Bachmann class 40 locomotive maybe old but it is a fantastic model in performance and detail. Shame that it is expensive but it is still a pretty good model Sam.
Glad you like your new Class40. It is actually a model of a preserved one, you can tell that by the orange cantrail stripe and the headlight fitted to the nose at each end. Bachmann reduced the size of the flywheels in all their diesel/ OHL models starting with the class 85 ohl electric. The early class 08, 20,24,25, 40,45 and 55 models have far better slow running performance due to the larger flywheels fitted. Why Bachmann fit dcc sound speakers to analoge models when a lot of buyers won't fit dcc decoders is ridiculous to me. Just adds extra cost for something that will not be used.
Thanks a lot for sharing - that's interesting - I'd say the crawl should be slightly better with a smaller flywheel, though I do wonder if modern motors aren't as good as older ones. Yes it's a bit strange isn't it? I suppose realistically the cost of the speakers is so low that it's easier to just fit them to all the chassies! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@tulyar1043 I disagree with your last statement regarding the fitting of speakers to models even if they are DC, as someone who has recently got into dcc and sound having models with pre fitted speakers has been very good for me who has very little knowledge of dcc and sound, having the speakers fitted means I haven’t had to find space to put the speaker, I haven’t had to do any drastic modifications to locos just to fit a speaker in, having the speakers has meant that all I have needed is the sound decoder which I then have to just plug into the socket and I’m good to go, I do have some experience of fitting speakers myself but it’s on models where there has been space to accommodate them, one of the most important ones for me right now is for example if I had to fit speakers to a model myself say I was fitting two speakers to one of my models depending on the decoder I have it would also mean that I would need to work out if the speakers need to be wired in series or parallel which right now I haven’t done yet and if I was doing it and I ended up doing it wrong I have heard that it can blow decoders which when you consider how expensive they are it would be quite annoying so until I know how to do series and parallel I’m sticking to fitting models where there are speakers pre fitted as they will have been wired up correctly, I do have some experience of fitting speakers myself, Hornbys HM7000TXS has given me some experience of fitting speakers and an enclosure, my Cavalex 56s and one of my Accurascale 55s had to have the speaker fitted by myself but they are engineered to accept the speakers that are provided but for me right now the majority of locos I have been sound fitting have had the speakers pre fitted.
@@SamsTrains Larger flywheels store more energy hence better momentum effect and very slow running. Have a look at a Heljan 0gauge diesel model and see the effect its two large flywheels have on its running.
@@davidstrains4910 I meant speakers fitted to dc only models. If people are into dcc then they are probably going to purchase a dcc equipped model. Putting a speaker in a dc model is just extra cost that is not needed. With ever increasing rises in the cost of living for everyone, to me, and maybe other people as well, extras that are not needed cannot be justified. If you want to buy speaker equipped locos that is your choice.
The driver in the Class 40 looks like an Auton from Doctor Who. I recently picked up a Class 40 "Mauritania" second hand, and I have to say it looks the business when moving. Good review as always, Sam.
Always been a fan of the class 40s and peaks, such interesting locos with their 2-6-0+0-6-2 wheel arrangement(if that’s even the correct term for it lol)
great review i have the blue one which i hardly use as it is to nice to run lol i also have a joueff version which i run all the time and it works still i have had it for about forty years [showing my age there then
You really should review a DCC loco with the DCC instaled and useing a DCC contoller ... useing Non DCC and a standard controller will not give you the true performance of the Loco ... Crawl etc
I think its because they're flat parts glued to another flat part (the body) without any location hole etc... this means they'd be likely to break off in transit! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Sam can I asked you about the Powercab DCC controller are you still satisfied with it and will I be able to use it with any make of Chip in the Loco, great Video as are all your Videos, regards, Colin.
I have a 2003 add there a few different changes. The roof gill on mine isn't The same and you can't see the fan on mine . That's due to the speaker which is factory fitted. But it dose what it dose. I can't complain.
Very good Review Sir. I was looking for your 2002 Review of the original Bachmann Class 40 but I could not find it? I do have one still mint in box if you want me to share pictures of their original version for comparison? Pretty sure my original was less that $90 from Hatton's shortly after release.
"My hat! You sucked it into your air intake!" cried the inspector. (On one of your older videos where you reviewed the Class 40, I commented "Not bad. I've seen worse. At least you're all clean").
Then he was sent packing
Darn it you beat me to the punch line
“That’s one in the headlamp for ol’ diesel”
hahaha!
@@joshuariddensdale2126 he said goodbye to no one but left two things behind, a rather nasty smell, and a battered bowler hat
The class 40 may not have been the best diesel ever made, but it still looks amazing in the old dark green
And now a cult classic
I think so too - lovely livery isn't it?
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@stephendavies6949 Always had a soft spot for the Class 40..
16:50 That driver is well over 30 years old, during their Bachmann Plus and Spectrum series that "figure" has been used... mid to late 1980's. John
I bought the blue version, fitted it with legomanbiffo sound file, and iphone 6 speaker.
It runs and sounds fantastic. Love the whistling.
I used to have one of the early releases from around 2003/4 sort of time. It got slated for accuracy, if I remember right but it looked like a cl40 to me and it was a great runner, powerful and smooth. A whole load better than any steam loco I had at the time, even the then up to date ones.
I believe it was a class 40 that pulled the mail train in the Great Train Robbery, in the 60s
Yes.D326
40126/D326 it is claimed was cursed and it was also involved with a crash after the GTR....
When it was offered to the NRM for preservation, they declined & I think it was deliberately cut up.
They went with D200 which I was able to see at Shildon Locomotion the other day.
If I saw this at an agreeable price at a show & I wanted to buy one I'd buy it. What I like about models like this is that they aren't designed to be as 100% as possible they are designed to be 100% accurate enough to run.
@davidrobinson8700 Fully agree, and at an exhibition in Norfolk today I bought a new example of the latest version (22 Plux socket) for £130. I could not believe my luck!
@@stephendavies6949 Excellent Stuff well done!!
Class 40s have an amazing presence, very nice model
My class 40 is my favourite loco it’s so reliable looks great and will always do the job.
The thing that I really appreciate about your reviews is that each review is utterly consistent with every other one. You subject every model to exactly the same tests and exactly the same standards. When you have been provided a model by a manufacturer, you make it very clear indeed. This consistency means that I trust them as an objective review.
Although it may be 40 years or so since I had a model railway, may I say how much I enjoy all your reviews. If I ever find the time (and the money!) to get back into the hobby, Sam's Trains is where I'll come to know where to start. Keep up the great work!
I agree, well i have just picked a couple vintage train sets from ebay at good prices, £38 all in for my little modern Freight liner set and £46 and £38 for real vintage Triang Hornby "The Freight Master at £38 all in, so don't money put you off, its actually the best to start because if try buying a single wagon by itself that can be anywhere between £10-£30 any I do hope pick up the train hobby sometime, cheers to you.
The Class 40 was designed to haul a heavy passenger train or postal train on the line from Glasgow to London. It was capable of taking Shap Fell with a fully loaded train at 80 miles per hour.
Fantastic machines - do like these big diesels!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Not uphill though!
@Madonsteamrailways Yeah, but they were generally accepted as being underpowered, even by the British Railways Board. However, they never got round to it, and then the class 47 arrived, and together with the better power to weight ratio and route availability of the class 37, the 40s were doomed. Nevertheless, they - quite justifiably - now have a cult following, with appearances of preserved examples on both the mainline and hertigate railways hugely popular with enthusiasts and the general public alike. I'm one of them!
It’s interesting that the Class 40 has 4-axle trucks (bogies) like the American DDA40X (Union Pacific), but - whereas the Class 40 has a smaller diameter wheel on the leading axle of the leading truck, and the trailing axle of the trailing truck - the wheels on the DDA40X are all the same. Also, not all of the axles are powered on the Class 40 (prototype), but they were on the DDA40X (at least as far as I know.) That being said, there’s not much else in common other than being a diesel-electric locomotive, with all that entails. 😊
A fair and thorough review Sam. The only thing I dont agree with you on is the crew figure. I can never understand why manufacturers go to the trouble of detailing the cabs and then to populate it with a figure that resembles something from Aunty Mabel's Christmas cracker. I say give it its P45 and consign the figure to the bin and employ a figure from Modelu .Our locos deserve better .
I think you need to look at the old 2003 Class 40, there is hardly any cosmetic improvement on the excellent 2003 version in my opinon!! The plastic orange and white speedo fittings on the bogies look like plastic, unlike 2003 version, the bogie is otherwise cosmetically identical. The grey windscreen wipers also look plastic, far better in black on 2003.
The major pluses I see are 12 driven wheels and the dual pick up points (only 8 driven on 2003 - but more TE than will ever need as approx 500g to those 8 driven wheels) and there are directional lights, a bit more cab detail and rear cab wall picked out items.
I have BR green D368 (32-475) + BR blue 40 075 (32-476), being excellent runners and handle R1 curves too - so no surprise there was no binding = loss of speed on your R2 curves. They have a rotating fan + fine wire fan grill, nose wired hand rails and super fine moulded optional plastic frost guard (you can’t tell the difference to etched) and those screw couplings. Also the paint work is crisper than yours! The gold on the nose circular grills in particular and no paint bleed; the cab hand rails look like wire but are in fact painted - its that good a crisp finish! So well worth picking up a 2003 version if on a tight budget.
OK I am missing the orange roof lines and a fuel gauge, but hey the 2003 version was and still is an excellent model by today’s standards and as you have shown the “upgraded model” extends that legacy and availability to now! It is a testament to the 2003 designers at Bachmann and the score reflects that I think…. All the best Stephen
It's based on the 40 which is currently certified for mainline operation, so has to have orange cantrail lines and modern overhead warning signs on it
@@paulmoore6345 That explains it, thank you Paul for advising. My era is (roughly) 1948 to 68 so will definitely be sticking with what I have got - they include the overhead warning labels.
Important thing to note when it comes to the older one, only 8 of the wheels actually drive the engine. So there has been additional mechanical upgrades sinces it was first introduced.
That's very interesting - didn't know this, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
SAM - SUPER Introduction Tune !
WOW! What a beautiful runner. Very impressive in that respect.
Good review Sam just to add this model is based on as it runs now in 2024 on the main line as it has the square high vis spot light and modern danger overhead wires signs ,none carried these in normal service , i still have four mint boxed Jouef 40s
Thanks a lot for sharing - appreciate the extra info!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains No prob's bud
I noticed the warning signs too, as far as I know this style was introduced in 1999. I cover from 1960 to the end of Speedlink on my generic (hot mess) layout. I realised I had a load of wagons with this style of warning signs so sold them on. Learning more about your hobby can be expensive lol.
One reason the loco does not falter on tight curves you showed when the base plate was removed. The centre axle float from side to side was about 3 or 4 mm so it did not drag on the corner. Usually a steam loco and some diesels would be constrained by their conrods to restrict axle float.
This loco represents a preserved example that is running today! Hence having the high intensity headlight, and the yellow and black overhead electric wires warning marks. The PLUX 22 DCC socket pre fitted speaker(s) the high intensity headlight, are improvements over the model I have. Not sure about the metal nameplates, as my example was an un-named one. But I have been toying with buying one of the new'updated models... The very first Bachmann class 40 did not have working lights, but did haave a 8 pin DCC socket.
Let's hope there's isn't a bowler hat in its air intake
Your cogging on start is due to long gear train in the two bogies. As you reverse the backlash in the gears means one axle will load up first and then load is transferred to all the others as the backlash closes. Its a bit like an unfitted freight, brake and all the buffers come together, accelerate and all the chains go tight. Worst is running on idle and the train does it own thing.
that specific 40 is one preserved by the LSL and it run mainline railtours hence the high density headlight to keep it in line with modern standards
I would suggest getting the Penbits sprung bogie kit for the 40 Sam. It should improve the electric pickup, ride quality, track handling, tractive effort, and it should just look more realistic when going around the layout. I think that could really bring up the performance, (sprung bogies also allow for finer-scale track and wheels, which is on of the reasons why they exist). Thanks as always.
The Penbits bogie kits only make up in EM or S4.
Thanks a lot for the tip - I'd be interested in giving that a try!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
This is as you say from 2003! I do like a Bachmann model. There is a quality model that will still be running in 10 years' time ! I wouldn't have any problem owning this model? the cost is a little overboard, I believe, but aren't they all? I'm thinking Heljan at this point! I would love D326 of great train robbery fame if they would offer it?
@@tulyar1043 all you have to do is cut and shut the spacers. It’s easier to shorten something to 00 than to widen as the alignment is easier. I’m sure you can make it work with a bit of ingenuity
Even with Penbits kits you're still stuck with the poor looking sideframes though.
Wow! That's expensive,and I picked a bachmann blue one 2nd hand for just under 100 pounds in great condition,and I've got a old lima one too which is a great runner for its age.rember the class well up in Manchester on my rail trips back in the early 80s ,sadly never got hauled by one of them but did manage a class 25 on a Manchester to York, ( as far as Leeds with the 25 ,as the class 46 026 had failed at Manchester victoria when it arrived from Liverpool) but class 25 & 40s were rare haulage back then ,happy days 😊
Yeah absolutely - second hand ones are much more reasonable - though there are some good upgrades on this! Ahh fantastic - mus have some good memories of these then!
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@@SamsTrains I like that's got working lights and those 2 speakers for sound are good , yes got some great memories of class 40s and other BR deisels back in those days ,just model railways weren't as detailed as we have today, but Mainline were the exception with all their locos and stock at that time brilliant.
I have 2 of these latest examples. They're nice but I'd love to see Bachmann do the re-tool on them like the 37's & 47's etc.
I think the bogies are its biggest let down, not enough relief.
The Class 40 is one of favourite diesels! I’m thinking I might pick one of these up, looks great!!
Hi Sam,
Sitting back with the popcorn & a glass of red wine for this one, as I've wanted a 40 for some time, but been put off by the age of the tooling & price. So here we go, I'm listening intently to your expert opinion...
Well, what an excellent video! On the back of your work and conclusion, I think I'll seek out one at the cheapest price I can find.
Is there room for another 40? If Accurascale make it, then yes!
Ahh fantastic - glad this helped you choose! I reckon Accurascale wouldn't have too much to gain by doing a 40 just yet... maybe in 10 years or so. Not sure about the KR models one - it'll have to be far better quality and more accurate than anything I've reviewed from them before!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@SamsTrains Sadly, you're right regarding Accurascale. Thanks for replying
@SamsTrains Hi again, Sam. So after you whetted my appetite for one (see previous comment), I visited an exhibition today where I bought an unused, unopened example of the current version (ie, Plux 22 socket) from a chap from the North Norfolk Railway, for £130. Bargain! Thanks again for your assistance.
No reason for a new 40, this one is outstanding!! Defenitly picking one up myself!!
@@stephendavies6949 wow that’s a bargain! I’m thinking I’ll probably have to buy one new since I live in Canada, but the price doesn’t seem that bad given what you get!
Hi Sam, that was a very fair review imo. Unless you're a purist i believe the lack of detail on the bogies would be lost on most people, i would be more drawn to its other redeeming features. On another note, i received my pre-chipped blue Leslie Hawthorn today and am looking forward to running it! Finally you mentioned KR Models and the Fel problems. I've had a "Leader" on order for over 2 years now and am worried its going to be a dud! I'm sure other "pre-orderes" have been receiving similar prevaricating emails from KR about the progress on delivery date (which seems to be stretching futher into the future) following q/c issues/modifications. Im kinda hoping the wait will be worh it! I guess you could applaud KR for addressing q/r pre-delivery issues but im hoping ill receive it before i drop off my perch!!! Are you likely to be odering one for review? Keep up the excellent reviews!
Thank you! Yeah you're probably right - and compared with the KR prices this will be the budget offering... big boots to fill! Yeah not sure about KR - not seen any updates from them for ages - hopefully things are still progressing, and that they've learned fro the past!
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I have to wonder if KR cancelled there’s, I don’t see much point in them making a 40
Nice to see you at the awdry extravaganza today Sam! Thanks for the photo to!
Lovely to meet you too - it was a lot of fun wasn’t it?!
hello again from Malta!
Greetings from the UK, lovely to hear from you!
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I can only go by the pictures but it looks as if the body wiring is connected to the chassis by white plugs which may be removable. It would make sense in such a well-made model.
I've had an older blue era 40 that was made without the underside tanks (does look odd BTW) & more recently bought a blue DCC-ready one "40141". Was massively impressed with the latter & only sold it to my Father so he could have it Sound-Fitted at Olivias...
I like the railroad Hornby models but having seen your review, DAMN - I could really be convinced to buy myself a green version and get rid of my Hornby/Lima things.
Little history of the Bachmann Class 40; This model owes nothing to the 2003 tooling, which was dimensionally very very wrong. The model was completely retooled in 2007/8 which is the basis of this model. The loco received a electronic upgrade (new PCBs, speakers etc) last year.
Remembering my 2003 version (it's in still in the loft at my parent's!), it was a mightily fine model at the time. Decoration is spot on as you say. Can't really fault the mechanism and the lighting / sound provision upgrades keep this relevant in 2024. The detailing does hold up well in the same way as the older 47/37 offering did. I think this will be the same until someone makes a new one. The recent mods were the central modern headlight on this - popular as it's a current railtour regular and the others I believe were a set of Scottish central headcode ones where they have square rather than the usual rounded corners to them.
So far KR models USP has been rarely or never produced. The class 40 is a bold step into the mainstream - the owner, Keith, has always wanted to make one hence the reason for doing so. As things stand I don't think it will payoff in the sense of becoming the main manufacturer of the type but they will no doubt sell a few as Heljan have with their recent class 47 attempt. Based on recent pre-production examples of the 4DD and Big Bertha they do seem to be making much more sensible decisions to avoid the same issues as the Fell. The prices though are creeping up and quality remains to be seen. According to Keith they will never chase after a retailer network and prefers to sell and deal direct leaving the market open for another to step in.
I'd strongly tip Accurascale to come out with one, and maybe Bachmann as well, as it goes with many of their current models and starts to round out part of their English Electric range.
Hornby's RR+ one is decent value at £97 RRP.
If this were priced at £180/190 RRP with maybe a actual price of around £150/160 I think that's a fair reflection of the model.
My class 40 is the lima one which i got for £5 as a non runner £10 on parts and 2 hours work i got it working just wish i could add directional lights too mine
Great vid Sam - we have (a real!) one of these on the SVR and it's definitely a beast! Very nice model too, and I'll definitely keep an eye out for one at a good price!
The SVR loco is 40106 Atlantic Conveyor. Do I smell a customization in the works? 😁👍
@@David_Mattox Yep it is. I'm a volunteer there! Definitely a potential customisation job if I can find the right loco 😂
@timbervalleyproductions Meant to tell you this, but my comments keep not showing up…
There’s one on e B a y that’s going in 20 hours that’s currently going for 31 pounds that’s the right livery for Atlantic Conveyor. Hope you’re able to take advantage of it.
@@David_Mattox Thanks for the heads up - I'll have a look!!!
Ahh amazing - thanks for sharing - I'd recommend one for the right price!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
It looks like the wires going to the shell are connected via plugs, so you could probably disconnect the plugs to get better access to the chassis
A remarkable Class of British locos, and certainly a fascinating history about them. Well, what can we add. The entire visual fidelity does look towards dated really, but she still looks the part from a distance. Price is something very British. You can't really compare B with Accurascale. B's entire quality consistency (QA) has proven to be virtually flawless with very minor exceptions. Accurascale has proven over time that they aren't on the same page on that particular matter. Quite a decent loco for the amount Sam. Can't really complain there. Perhaps less fidelity but high consistent quality is something to be valued but it depends on personal preference of course. Cheerio.
Thanks Linda - yeah in places it looks a touch dated, but I wouldn't say it's bad enough to justify an entire retool... at least not right now!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains We quite agree. It's time about thinking of planning a retool in the near future at some point we'd say. Perhaps start in 2025 or so.
Nice review Sam,
I had an earlier Bachamann 40 that was a superb model considering its age.
This revised version like you say is expensive, but it looks magnificent on the layout.
All the best
John b😎
Thanks John - yeah I'd agree, still looking great indeed!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Huh, the inside looks more back-dated than my older tool split-box 40. That one had all spring loaded contacts rather than wires and plugs
Class 40’s/EE Type 4’s were never allocated to either the Southern or Western Regions of BR. Neither were they fitted with ETH although most had air brakes.
I got the exact same model with sound fitted and am really happy with it.
I really enjoy early diesels. The technical questioning about how to make one ended in never seen again solutions. These bogies with pony wheels are massive, and looks so good when negotiating curves.
Glad the model is more powerful than the real thing thoo ;)
Nice review, with a ludicrous 55 passenger coach train, I can just see you loading the train at one station and unloading the other end of the train at the next station back down the line at the same stop...😂
Great looking model. Showing my age, but I remember rough looking BR blue ones in the early eighties, and of course superstar 40106 in BR green on railtours. As far as the bogies are concerned some light dry brush weathering would work wonders!
So amazing video sam, I hope you will get 1 million subscribers!
Ahh you're very kind - perhaps not in my lifetime though haha!
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Considering the age of the tooling this is a very impressive model from Bachmann. Bit steep, but it’s not ridiculous from the Bachman street boys. Pretty good effort!
If they'd release D213 Andania with the full yellow ends that it carries now, I'd have bought one already.
I have been getting more into American Locomotives. I mean, I am from the USA & I am planning on actually working for the Railroads (and taking railroad training course).
They are fun aren't they? I like an American loco too :D
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The great thing with model trains is we can line them all. I have models from both the USA and UK😊
I have an early Bachmann Class 40. 16 years later and it’s still a great runner. There wasn’t lighting on the old version, but it did come with frost screen and headcode discs. The Motor seems the same, but much more bulk in the model now. I don’t think mine has barings either. The fitted driver is feature Bachmann seem to be dropping on there newest diesels, which I think is a shame
Be interested for you to try the rereleased Hornby Railroad class 40 to compare. It’s using the Lima Body, which was a good bady in its day.
Accurascale has to have a Class 40 somewhere down the line. The KR Models Class 40 will likely be neglected as much as Heljan's new Class 47 which is completely the wrong shape
On the mark with your assessment of this locomotive and correct about the trucks being the only letdown in the esthetics I can see. It will be interesting to compare it with the KR Models release. Great review, Jersey Bill
I have some class 40ties ( 40, 44, Railtrack) by BACHMANN and I ´m very satiesfied with the older versions. You can use MÄRKLIN or other short couplings..and it´s running well then....Greetings🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍from Germany ! Keep on doing your good work !
“why on earth does your controller keep such out of date objects? dirty smoky slow things.”
Sam I would have put good money on that beast derailing where your Tardis is! However those big bogies cruised through that tricky bit of track. Another great review, as usual you are the benchmark.
Hi Sam. thanks for this. Saw Bachmann at Northampton mrc show today. 7mil narrow gauge was really good. The oo 08/09 samples looked good and the autocouplers seemed to work well. Good for shunting. Also had a demo of their dcc system which may be better for Acton Wells than hm7000. We will see. The new class 25s and 69s look good too. Also saw great you tubes of American Big Boy going up donner pass last week. Which was awesome. Caroline
The pickups have been improved on this model over the one that I have. I can't remember if mine is 8 pin or 21 pin DCC, but it does have working lights, whereas my very frist one did not.
Awesome video Sam's trains 🚆 😊
Thanks Brian!
@@SamsTrains you're welcome Sam's trains 🚆 😊
The class 40 has been upgraded a few times. The original release had a questionable shape to the body and no lighting, which was retooled some years ago. That first retool kept the 8 wheel drive chassis. Then the chassis got an upgrade but the pickups were on the bearings only, the grease/oil on the gears was prone to get into the bearing pickups and quite rapidly the models running became appalling. This model is a modification on the latter, its detail upgrade relates to the high intensity headlight on the nose ends as it is a model of the preserved locomotive as it operates today. As you assess, its a cracking model with a few dated bits (those bogies especially), not quite worth its asking price but fundamentally very good. Be careful with second hand models, the retools with the bearing only pickups can be very temperamental if not serviced with care. There are also 3D printed parts available (West Hill Wagon Works makes a great set) to further enhance these as a few pipes and lifting points are missing below the solebar which close the bogie gaps even more when fitted.
Nicely done Sam, I like this model. One suggestion, you can consider if possible, for such locos made for DCC, you can do review in DCC along with your usual analog and give it a box for DCC additional ratings.
Good idea in theory but there are probably too many variables such as different decoders and sound chips.
28:16, the diesel glided towards his coaches, Then it happened with a splutter and a spleck the diesel stopped.
Hello Sam . I can’t believe I met you earlier today . I have been inspired to start TH-cam videos again . Thank you much for taking a picture with me . And it’s getting framed 🤣 . And also I do recomend Bachman n scale thomas for your n scale collection . To add I also would say Toby and James with him . Bye sam and maybe I will see you tommorow
It was awesome to meet you too - and that’s amazing to hear good luck with your channel - you’ll have to send me some of your videos!
Wow those ends do look fantastic. Could have been perfect with metal buffers!
For KR models, I'm not really hurry to buy their forthcoming SR Leader class. Hope you will made a review...
I have my own Bachmann class 40 since December last year, thanks a lot to Rails of Sheffield who had replaced the one I ordered which was stolen by pure morons at the post office (try to sell an English locomotive in my region to someone else than me, good luck...).
For mine, same appreciation as yours : looks overall fine, and is an excellent puller. Not a top level model, but I like it as it is.
I agree with you on the bogies, a revamp of them would be a cheap work to do. And gives Bachmann the occasion to put kinematic couplers (note for me : put Kadee NEM no. 20, not less, to play safe). Everything else is OK, they can replace the clipped baseplate by screwed ones while revamping the bogies.
I'm going to re-run her just for the fun of it (not stored yet), I love her, it's the engine that have, for me, the highest dose of britishness in the early BR diesels.
And I hope I will get my little Dapol jewel tomorrow, the post is sloooooow in summer by here, except to cash in the VAT !
Hi @SamsTrains on your livestreams, Run that model with 10 MK1 coaches, (4 FK, 1 Restaurant, 4 SK, 1 BSO) please?
This is a great example of an older tooled model having a proper, updated re-release. Sure, the detail in areas like the bogies could have been better, but the moving exhaust fan, updated electronics, included speakers and modern motor with flywheels to me indicates a sincere effort to provide a desirable model.
It is a bit pricey, especially given how it compares to other diesel models from other manufacturers. But it certainly isn't not worth your while, given your review. Thanks again for helping to pass the time while I work on my own locos!
Yeah absolutely - I think this is perfectly acceptable for 2024, which is impressive!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
We have a Class 37 at the Hoddesdon Model and Railway Club complete with DCC Sound.
Ahh fantastic - is that a Bachmann one?
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I want to get my son a train set but the prices are crazy
You can get everything you need at Model Collectors Fairs, second hand, but perfectly good condition including track & accessories.
People often start a new layout & sell off perfectly usable stock.
Hi Sam , I have been thinking of buying one shortly so I do hope there are some left after this video . Peter
Ahh good stuff - hope you're able to find one Peter!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
I can't wait for the Accurascale 57xx Pannier Tank dcc sound 😅
I've always wondered how on earth a diesel locomotive can operate with 4 axle bogies ... initial thought being that this would massively restrict its curve navigation! But now I know - separately moving pony trucks. :)
Even so, that's a lot of wheels to fit onto a diesel ...
A fair and surprising review! These locos have interested me for quite a few years. I’m very tempted but think they would look dated next to an Accurascale Class 37.
Look dated??
@@andressanchez4517 I’ve edited the post. Serves me right for typing a comment at 11:30PM 😂
I hope this helps but hornby has cheaper class 40's for £100 (although not as much stuff with it)
This Bachmann class 40 locomotive maybe old but it is a fantastic model in performance and detail. Shame that it is expensive but it is still a pretty good model Sam.
Yeah I think so too - its expensive, but you do get a good model for your money!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Glad you like your new Class40. It is actually a model of a preserved one, you can tell that by the orange cantrail stripe and the headlight fitted to the nose at each end. Bachmann reduced the size of the flywheels in all their diesel/ OHL models starting with the class 85 ohl electric. The early class 08, 20,24,25, 40,45 and 55 models have far better slow running performance due to the larger flywheels fitted.
Why Bachmann fit dcc sound speakers to analoge models when a lot of buyers won't fit dcc decoders is ridiculous to me. Just adds extra cost for something that will not be used.
Thanks a lot for sharing - that's interesting - I'd say the crawl should be slightly better with a smaller flywheel, though I do wonder if modern motors aren't as good as older ones. Yes it's a bit strange isn't it? I suppose realistically the cost of the speakers is so low that it's easier to just fit them to all the chassies!
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@@tulyar1043 I disagree with your last statement regarding the fitting of speakers to models even if they are DC, as someone who has recently got into dcc and sound having models with pre fitted speakers has been very good for me who has very little knowledge of dcc and sound, having the speakers fitted means I haven’t had to find space to put the speaker, I haven’t had to do any drastic modifications to locos just to fit a speaker in, having the speakers has meant that all I have needed is the sound decoder which I then have to just plug into the socket and I’m good to go, I do have some experience of fitting speakers myself but it’s on models where there has been space to accommodate them, one of the most important ones for me right now is for example if I had to fit speakers to a model myself say I was fitting two speakers to one of my models depending on the decoder I have it would also mean that I would need to work out if the speakers need to be wired in series or parallel which right now I haven’t done yet and if I was doing it and I ended up doing it wrong I have heard that it can blow decoders which when you consider how expensive they are it would be quite annoying so until I know how to do series and parallel I’m sticking to fitting models where there are speakers pre fitted as they will have been wired up correctly, I do have some experience of fitting speakers myself, Hornbys HM7000TXS has given me some experience of fitting speakers and an enclosure, my Cavalex 56s and one of my Accurascale 55s had to have the speaker fitted by myself but they are engineered to accept the speakers that are provided but for me right now the majority of locos I have been sound fitting have had the speakers pre fitted.
@@SamsTrains Larger flywheels store more energy hence better momentum effect and very slow running. Have a look at a Heljan 0gauge diesel model and see the effect its two large flywheels have on its running.
@@davidstrains4910 I meant speakers fitted to dc only models. If people are into dcc then they are probably going to purchase a dcc equipped model. Putting a speaker in a dc model is just extra cost that is not needed. With ever increasing rises in the cost of living for everyone, to me, and maybe other people as well, extras that are not needed cannot be justified. If you want to buy speaker equipped locos that is your choice.
William 1:04
The driver in the Class 40 looks like an Auton from Doctor Who. I recently picked up a Class 40 "Mauritania" second hand, and I have to say it looks the business when moving. Good review as always, Sam.
hahahaha!! And yeah they sure do look the business!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Yep, agree with the Aiton comment lol
5:29 Thank goodness for that Sam.
Cheers Jasper & Willow
haha!
Awesome video sam, a loco that still really holds its own! Great work as always 👏
Thanks Jack - it really does doesn't it?
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Always been a fan of the class 40s and peaks, such interesting locos with their 2-6-0+0-6-2 wheel arrangement(if that’s even the correct term for it lol)
1-Co-Co-1 is the correct notation.
Yeah I like those two too, love these bigguns!
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Under the AAR notation it'd be 1-C+C-1, or 1Co-Co1 for the UK's notation.
Hornby also makes a class 40
Sam is the best ❤
great review i have the blue one which i hardly use as it is to nice to run lol i also have a joueff version which i run all the time and it works still i have had it for about forty years [showing my age there then
You really should review a DCC loco with the DCC instaled and useing a DCC contoller ... useing Non DCC and a standard controller will not give you the true performance of the Loco ... Crawl etc
Great Job on the review!
A possible character for my upcoming TH-cam Series, Tales of the Rails!
I wonder what KR models are up to these days, feels like AGES since we heard anything from them
Great review Sam. I totally agree with the bogeys.
Yeah - just something off about them isn't there?
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I'm not really into diesels Sam, but great review ;)
Cheers Jasper & Willow
Why arnt name plates fitted from factory?
I think its because they're flat parts glued to another flat part (the body) without any location hole etc... this means they'd be likely to break off in transit!
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Sam can I asked you about the Powercab DCC controller are you still satisfied with it and will I be able to use it with any make of Chip in the Loco, great Video as are all your Videos, regards, Colin.
Are you not going to Awdry Extravaganza at the Talyllyn Railway, Sam?
Yes I was there!
Thomas fans will say this is Bowler. 😊
All we need is spam can
haha as indeed they already have!
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I have a 2003 add there a few different changes. The roof gill on mine isn't The same and you can't see the fan on mine . That's due to the speaker which is factory fitted. But it dose what it dose. I can't complain.
Also the extra pickups are something mine don't have . May have to do that myself.
Ahh that's an upgrade too then - that's right, if you're happy then no complaints!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Very good Review Sir. I was looking for your 2002 Review of the original Bachmann Class 40 but I could not find it? I do have one still mint in box if you want me to share pictures of their original version for comparison? Pretty sure my original was less that $90 from Hatton's shortly after release.
Wonderful rating Sam and it's an alright model 33:03
Thanks Dennis - I love it! :D
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@@SamsTrains You're welcome Sam
That engine looks like the diesel that appears in Thomas Series 4 in the episode called Bowled out :)
Great vid so far, please can you try and 3d print a Ruston 48?