Quick point of note, the grey showing through the EWS logo may be more accurate than you'd expect. They were just vinyl overlays stuck on to the side of the loco over the old BR livery, so it is possible that the paint below may have been visible through them (this is also why they are high gloss while the rest of the body is satin). Either way, a stunning model and a good start to the year. =)
I was just going to comment the exact same thing about the EWS logo bieng an addition to the livery around 10 years after so it is probably quite accurate. With the yellow bieng light and the grey bieng dark, it probably would have shown through in real life especially in brighter conditions.
I was just thinking the same thing. You're absolutely right. When EWS first got their hands on them. They didn't exactly repaint them. The vinyl was really just a quick fix to show they belonged to them.
Ever since I started buying Sam's recommendations, and avoiding those he raised warning about, my British model train collection has evolved into useful, dependable, pleasurable in mays it was never before. Sam will give you the straight dope.Sam is a gem to take his time and break down the pros and cons of each expensive model.
Second this, emphatically. Sam provides a valuable public service to the model rail community here, and I for one am taking LOTS of notes for when I'm able to run a layout of my own after a long gap. :) I somehow suspect a fair chunk of that future layout will involve Accurascale kit too ...
Great review mukka. Another Accurascale nail in the coffins of Hornby and Bachmann. Detail enhancement chum... there are no vacuum brakes on a class 92. The add on detail pipes are air brake and main reservoir air pipes. Stay safe. Regards from Oz. Gaz
Ive been toying with the idea of getting into the hobby for months now. This video made me bite the bullet. Just ordered this train :) Excited. I dont even have a stick of track haha.
Well done mate. If there are any local model railway clubs near you. I would recommend joining one as you could run the model on the club layout in the future. I am getting one but I don't know wha livery yet but for now. Place it on a display stand and enjoy it mate.
@@BritishRail60062 cheers mate. Since I made this post, I bought a Hornby train set (for the track and controller), some Accurascale hoppers and wagons and a pan accurascale syphon g medical wagon (I know, wrong eta but I like it). I need to make a decent baseboard now so I can add buildings, landscape etc. I’m getting there slowly. Thanks for the advice. Good thinking. I might actually join a local club. Probably get some good advice and deals there. I’m also getting the hitachi shunter from Hornby next week. Again, different era, but who cares,
Wow ! Accurascale are really showing what they are capable of. I think they might become a major manufacturer like Hornby and Bachmann. Also, I dont know if anyone else noticed, but the intro looked very similar to your intro from a couple years ago ! Thats cool but I liked the previous intro better. Love you
Looks like Accurascale are showing Hornby and Bachmann how things should be done. I wish them every success, they deserve it. Thanks for an excellent and objective review. A great start to the year.
Wow! Great Review to start the year. This finely detailed loco with your new 4K system is great to see. It will be interesting to see if anything can displace this loco from first place. It's a good challenge to all manufacturers. Again, a great video review to start the year.
Glad to see the channel is continuing to evolve. Another properly thorough review. Keep up the good work! While it may be a bit too much, do you think you could give a letter grade to some of your old reviews? Maybe just a short list of the Grade A locomotives?
The 92s were actually £20 cheaper upon initial announcement, for a good couple of years before they had to put the prices up because of difficulties with the pantograph mechanism. Everyone who preordered at the old price (including me with 010) got it for that, and we had advance warning of the price going up too. Mine's absolutely fantastic, the only issue being the couplings dropping off a bit too easily (and a shame it doesn't have the painted bogie details or the channel tunnel depictions on the sides most of the others do). I haven't tested its haulage capacity yet, but it handles 11 hornby pullmans (with lights) with ease. I do need a decoder for it to maximise the use of the pantographs. A shame I couldn't afford to preorder the mk5 sleepers to match... (and I am tempted by a 2nd loco, whether it be a DB one, a 2nd CS one, a GBRf one, or any others. I've got an old hornby one in triple grey, and the plan is to get 001 from lima in EWS and one in this EWS triple grey from hornby railroad for comparison). The eagle logo is the depot plaque, which BR did for the major freight depots of the sector era (like for example the 52G plates on steam locos' smokeboxes, 52G being Sunderland (South Dock) plus it's subshed at Durham, 34A being Kings Cross (Top Shed)). This one is Crewe Electric Depot, where all the 92s were based. 92010 is my favourite loco out of my entire fleet across N, 009, 00, and 0 gauges. It's the most advanced, the best value (going off RRP), one of the smoothest, definitely the quietest, and is just overall excellent. It was delayed about 2 years, having been slated for a 2020 release initially, and mine only just arrived before christmas because it was in the last batch to arrive, but was well worth the wait. It'll be interesting for you to review the bachmann class 90. A slightly smaller loco, only 1 pantograph which is motorised, but its RRP is £230...
A first rate first review of 2023! Though I don’t like the 92s that all that much the model cannot be hated. It is top notch and like you I was blown away from the knowledge of the DCC powered pantograph motors. Can’t wait to see what their Manors turn out like. I bet they’re going to be better than Dapols. Take care Sam and Happy New Year ~ Dan
I own two of these locos at the moment they are by far my best purchases ever (ones sound fitted, the other is DCC Ready) I'm still yet to get at least two more because I love them so much, they're faultless! I would love to see another manufacturer try to top an even better AC loco than the 92, although in fairness Bachmann were not that far off with their Class 90s, I suggest you give one of those a try at some point!
The key difference between Accurascale and Hornby is surely that the former want to build and sell models while the latter's owner wants to farm a compliant customer bank, a very different ethos.
This is indeed a amazing model - almost perfect. If I was modeling the modern era this loco would find a place on the layout but since I model 1955 to 1960 I'll mis out. Never the less I admire the engineering that's gone in this high standard model and for a unbeatable price tag. But I recon that since Accurascale doesn't has to pay a bunch of directors and an army of personnel their working costs are more modest than those of the big boys - who besides also need to 'sponsor' their products with the 'sharks in our hobby' and butter them in order to get good scoring reviews ! As always your reviews are 'objective' and without the tra la la. So again thank you very much Sam for keeping your channel high class, interesting and most enjoyable ! Success for 2023 ! Kind regards, Filip
Hey Sam, great first review of '23. Certain manufacturers need to bee looking in the rear view mirror. Not a locomotive I want, but love the crisp detail and the quality of this model.
Yep excellent loco mine has the same issue with the nem socket coming out and it was only pulling one intermodal wagon let’s hope they fix the issue on the 37.
I watch these reviews on my Chromebook while I eat my breakfast. Euvirail reviewed this loco and the motor in his packed up while he was filming! It is a pity the pantographs are not metal and cannot be used to pick up current from overhead catenery. When they have gone to the trouble to make the pantographs go up and down, a bit more metal in the detailing would have added quality as you say! Thanks for uploading yet another review in your inimitable style!
Very interesting and informative review as always. I did find something odd, given that I run Marklin. The manufacturer obviously did their homework in producing such a nice model, so why did they cheap out by providing plastic pantographs? Granted, they may been aiming for a certain price point, but they could have just skipped the pantograph drive motors (a needless frill) and probably come out ahead in cost by providing metal pantographs instead. By going plastic, they've also negated one of the main advantages of electric locomotives. Just about every electric in my collection can run off either overhead or track current, meaning that you can run 2 trains independently on the same track circuit in analog mode. Being able to do that definitely makes operating more interesting.
What an absolutely delightful model. I'm pleased to see they bothered with motors for the pantographs too. As far as I know ironically Hornby's 800 class which is a bi-diesel unit doesn't even have that feature which is a pity because in real life the thing would change modes of operation such as it would swap to the diesel engine for non electrified routes meaning lowering the pantographs. Would be a great feature for someone that had a layout featuring such a transition. Accurascale really does take pride in their products.
I'm glad you reviewed this as it's an absolutely awesome model. Way out of my interest area but you can't ignore how good it is. I'm hoping their class 31 is going to be of the same quality as I've got one on pre-order.
I bought Beethoven in BR Railfreight with sound. It is an incredible loco. The servos on the pantographs are excellent. I thought I had broken one, before realising that when you press the function key it lowers the other first before raising the other while playing the correct sounds. The sound is something else. The two quality speakers sound great, far better than others I have. The horns made my wife jump. I suppose the sound may be too loud. You would hear it all the way round a layout room, even if it was big. However I do believe you can turn it down if you know have to configure it. This maybe the best loco I have bought. Certainly top 3.
Great review. Very impressed by how in depth you get with your reviews. From the paint to the mechanism to the finer details. Awesome job. So impressed I went to Accurascale and ordered one for myself. Keep up the good work. Can't wait for the next vid.
First, we have a German-like price. That is around the equivalent of 218 €. As an electric CC, you have a Roco BR 250 of the DR for 245 €, a Rivarossi FS E 646 for 216 €, or a Piko DB BR 103 for 189 €, all HO scale good to high quality models. Let's see if the quality is on par. So, we have a top notch quality packaging with nice instruction and documentation booklets, nice accessory bag, a superb looking engine, Märklin-like weight, zero cosmetic mishaps, superb details, nice mechanism (save the plastic bogies, metal would have been better), especially the motorized pantograhs, a galore of features, incliding a splendid lighting system and, last but not least, high quality drivetrain and good dynamic qualities. So, mission accomplished. The only serious drawbacks I see is the pantographs first : that would have been better to have metal ones, like the Sommerfeldt ones you can get for German models. Second, is the opening : why clips instead of ol' good screws ? A superb object which is also a good puller, this is what you ought to get for GBP 190/217 €. A lesson for the others, despite some minor downs (clips, pantographs, plastic bogies) Now, I WANT MY CLASS 37 ! Seems I'll get the same level of quality...
Thanks for sharing Oliver - yes absolutely with you there on the metal bogies/pantographs... but it's a fantastic model in every other sense... can't wait for more from Accura! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Wonderful model. Not sold on the plastic bogie chassis and the clip fit construction, I guess cost considerations overrode practical ones. Looking forward to getting mine soon!
Brilliant review. Sam, even though you said it yourself that you were nickpicking, it was good nickpicking, nothing is perfect, and it was good you did find faults with your loco. I'm surprised when you opened yours to find speakers in there, I haven't touched mine yet, so I'm very interested in looking at purchasing a sound decoder in the future. Honestly, I'm looking forward to running mine in soon when I get round to chipping it for dcc, but for you to have a dc layout, it was looking excellent. I wonder if it would make you look into dcc even if it's a test track and a... cheap controller. Keep up your reviews and a Happy New year to you Sam
Well done to Accurascale Sam. Once again, they made another very nice-looking model. The Class 92 is reasonably priced and it has all of the details which anyone gets what they had paid for.
Ever since the andrew barclay I believe you’ve started off the year strong and this is a strong model both in its overall nature and literally its strength. 1 newton of haulage my word
Excellent review of a fantastic looking loco! If I could make one recommendation, it would useful if you had a small DCC test bed to demonstrate DCC features in your reviews. I've commented similar in the past, but this loco really underscores (for me) the increasing need for such a segment. I would be interesting to see you develop a structured quality assessment for the likes of speakers, lighting systems and motorised parts, rather than just commenting on the presence of them. Like everything, there will be a range of quality in terms of sound clarity, motorised smoothness/speed, etc, and I would love to see these elements evaluated as well as the aesthetics and locomotion qualities. I appreciate that would involve a significant setup exercise on your side, and require each loco to be chipped, but as you are now removing bodies to demonstrate serviceability and details of the mechanism, there would be opportunity for reviewing the ease of fitting a chip, which could in turn lead to a look at the performance of DCC controlled features.
Do you have a Sutton's Loco Works loco. They are always claiming museum quality, so to compare. I don't own one myself, but it was they who first promoted all the interior details which Accurascale are now copying
Will be interesting what Hornby comes up with, with their new diecast Dublo blue Deltic DP1 later this year for comparison. The Accurascale Deltics, plus the now older but still superb Bachmann DP1 exist as their benchmark to beat. I've just ordered one from my local model shop even though I already own an Accurascale Deltic and a Bachmann DP1. Who doesn't like a Deltic eh ?
The Accurascale class 92 is a brand new model, designed from the track up, using modern design technology, so we should get better quality for our money! Was not the Hornby one a Lima model?
The Accurascale 92 is a very slick-looking machine! I'm glad to see it tested so well and that they packed in so many features. A nice way to start the 2023 review season, indeed. I have a DCC Rapido EP-5 electric loco with the motorised pantographs and posted a demonstration video on my channel. DCC manufacturer ESU makes the pantograph mechanism for both the EP-5 and Class 92. It's fun to watch them each raise and lower and hear the associated sound recordings from the decoder.
Those motors on the pantographs gives you the option to operate the locomotive from overhead wires. Believe of not Sam, there are hard core modelers that build a working layout with real overhead wires to further add realism to electric locomotive operations. An absolute stunning loco by the way. A pure example that a loco that you pay 184 pounds (or $200 for a US citizen) that is a quality loco. The lack of a fluid crawl would've been a mild complaint to me. Not worth docking points off being it was a mainline loco operating express trains. I love your grading system by the way.
Yes seems very good value. Another winner from AC. I wish they had done a new Class 87 to the same standards. Hotnbys is nice but just missing final 20% of detail and features I think.
More power to Accurascale's elbow. Hopefully Hornby & co will take note that if they want to continue charging the prices currently in evidence in their ranges, they are going to have to up their game even more if they don't want to start losing out when Accurascale are able to considerably increase their range of models.
Quite the dashy job there from Accurascale indeed Sam. All this for that money is quite the feat. Although there seem to be a few niggling let downs such as the plastic pantos, base plates clipped, and not enough snug fitted couplings, we should say that had we been on OO, Accurascale seem to be the way to go when it comes to actual up to date technology and quality. With quality we do mean more than just visuals, i.e. also actual overall manufacturing consistency. However, for the money, it’s an absolute splendour.
So good to see UK locomotives getting close to the detail of European manufacturers 20+ years ago. This puts Hornby back into the "overpriced toy" category it lives in :(
@@SamsTrains Yes, I have Märklin models with C-Sine motors, full digital control, and sound with full metal bodies from 20 years ago which put these to shame. They cost a LOT of money at the time, but are now close to Hornby on cost. A C-Sine full digital SBB Crocodile or Re460 with digital pantographs etc seemed hugely expensive at the time. but now seems like a bargain compared to current items :(
Yeah I only got my model today but I'm very happy with it. I went for the Caledonian Sleeper version. Yeah I agree the Model is very good and the value for money is good which is a rare thing these days. Awesome thanks for the Sam
Great Video! I have a question. I recently bought a 1999 Airfix 51xx frpm hattons, but it stoppped working, There is no problem with the track, as my other loco runs fine. Could you Help?
Hey! Ahh that's not good - those are a real bugger to service - a good clean and lubrication of the motor/mechanism is usually enough to fix it though, good luck! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
It looks like the cab was really designed to have crew fitted, even if they are legless :). The detail issues are so minor, but yes noticeable given how high the quality is across the rest of the model. I think clips are a little compromise when it comes to holding it all together. For the number of times they need to be serviced, for me, clips are not a big deal. I can understand the screw argument though. There may not have been enough room for screws once the speakers and all are added. Accurescale may be worth looking into further in future reviews. They are expensive, but much better priced than lesser quality models from others.
accurascale are proving to be very competitive in terms of quality, certainly showing up the "main-stay" manufacturers! i'd love to get one of these, if only i had a layout haha
I think Accurascale have hit the right mark with their locos in terms of attention to detail, quality and keeping prices realistic, it shows what can be done. I didn't order this model as the protoyupe is electric but have a 37, 31 and Manor on order and already have a Deltic.
Re the coupling dropping out, could you 3D print a new part that would be a tighter fit? I know that for any price that we pay for our modles we should not haave to (for thoses of you with a 3D printer) consider having to make a modifacation. The very basics of couplings simply doing their job is not too much to ask! It's a nice model, but like you I am not really into Electric locos, other than the class 91 as used on the East Coast Main Line. And living in a ex NER?LNER area, we don't really get to see any electric locomotives,. The motorised pantographs featuers are mentioned on Accurascale's website!
Hats off to Accurascale yet again the Deltic was absolutely amazing and this is even more like motors for the pantographs? Its unbelievable and for the money absolutely amazing. The mechanism with the clips are the only annoyance I see the others I can kinda get over with. Of course glue marks are unacceptable for the price but let's be real here they tried really hard and as a new manufacturer releasing thier second locomotive like this I assume it goes away over time once they make more amazing models. To be honest if they are so dedicated and good with diesels and electrics I can't imagine what wonders will be if they do a steam locomotive one day. Great review as usual Sam what a video to kick off into 2023 🎉 👍
Excellent review as always Sam. The circles on the side of the loco are symbolic of the channel tunnel of which these were built for as you mentioned. The eagle plaque on the side of the cab refers to which depot the loco is allocated to. There were 38 different depot allocations that locos in the railfreight triple grey livery could have displayed and the eagle one means this loco was based at Crewe
Hello Sam, I have a video request, could you please show us how to put Kadee Knuckle Couplers on UK Rolling stock. For example, how can I hook my Thomas Coaches to my American Bachmann Rolling stock? I would really appreciate it so much, I just can not figure it out, Thank you so much, I Hope 2023 treats you well!
Hi Sam Great review of a great loco. On an aside watching the video, even on my old 1920x1200 TV, the difference in your 4k capture is clear to see. Much more crisp and the colour seems to have better contrast too...
Loved your presentation. Obtained five direct from Accurascale and the DB special from Rails. All with sound. Still to order the Stobart version from Kernow.
I got 92022 Charles dickens, overall it’s a very good locomotive, I’m very happy with mine but I have had one thing I needed to fix, like the deltic the paint can be very fragile and because I don’t have a proper layout I can’t keep my locomotive on the track, after a short time I noticed some of the Railfreight distribution lettering on mine was rubbing off, I had to get hold of a sheet of transfers in order to fix this which has now been done, you may have paid 189 for yours but because I pre ordered before a certain date I got mine for only £160.
That's great to hear - yeah the paint is an interesting one - all the printwork is fine on mine, but the smaller parts seem to be shedding their paint! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@sapphirejunction8993why should I have to wash my hands before handling a model, the way I operate is I have one locomotive run for a bit then take it off and then put something else on, I do that because like I have said I don’t have a proper layout to store the locomotive on when it’s not being used, your comment about never hearing about especially with accurascale isn’t really true is it, the deltic was reported to have paint chip off it and the first instance I heard of that was when barnabus junction did his stream where he had other people talk about their experience of the deltic, you were there replying in the chat about your experience so most likely would have learned that some people had had the paint chip off their model the main areas reported being the horns and the guard irons and the chain attachments to the body on their deltic, it’s not just accurascale where this has happened, the most common part to rub off a model from what I have noticed is the cantrail stripe, you have probably never had the problem because you don’t have to take on and off your locomotives, I don’t know, thankfully this issue that I have had has not happened to my IIA biomass wagons from accurascale and I hope it won’t happen to my mk5 coaches which let me tell you I’m not going to be washing my hands in between taking each one of those on and off my track.
@@davidstrains4910 oils in the skin can contaminate and damage certain materials. Although I would be surprised if this could damage the paint / print finish on a model locomotive chemcally. Poss mech damage? It shouldn't really happen. I would ask the boys at Accurscale esp if you've had to repair the finish with transfers. As to hand washing, wash them before playing trains, if nothing else, it will minimise transfer of oily resisidue and so lessen make finger prints.
@@xylicable well I must admit I have learnt something new there Dave, got to also take into account that my handling of the model hasn’t just been placing it and taking it off the track, I have been fitting the details parts to one of the ends and the etched parts to each side of the body, as for the locomotive I’m going to leave it as it is, 92022 Charles Dickens is sold out now and I doubt accurascale stock bodies as spares, like I say I have already fitted the etched parts those being the nameplates, depot plaques and the double arrow logos and I have actually done a really good job fitting those which is another reason why I’m happy to just keep the body I have because I don’t really want to fit those etched parts to a new body after doing a really good job fitting them on the body I currently have., the repair has already been done now and like the etched parts I made a good job of it, the lettering is in the right place and level so I’m just going to leave it and in future be careful where I handle the model from now on.
Its a truly an amazing loco. I live in India and I bought the DB schenker red version of the loco and was absolutely thrilled at the exquisite details. The Class 92 has a special place in my heart as it almost resembles the Class WAP 7 locos back home ! Both churning out 6300 horses... Great loco overall and an amazing review by you like always:)
Where do you live ? I live in Kolkata and I cannot find it. I would love to have it as well because it does resemble the WAP 7 and the WAP 7 is my favourite locomotive !
I wasn't aware the model railway hobby was a thing in India. I lived in Bangalore for a few months back in 2010 model shops were non existent and rare toy shops only catered for say up to 5 year old toddlers. I did though persuade my driver (the company provided one) to take me to the outskirts of the city to watch some Indian trains
Good Day to you Sam, I would have given it a 9.5 it looked the business, I would have matt blacken the End Cab's Carpet because let's face-it you don't have enough room between the top of the bogies and the bottom of the cab. If you really wanted, you could always tint the windows slightly until the individual is happy with the desired look as another option. I could always electrify Pantographs and 3rd rail if I desire to do so as a modeler, not a problem. I think you should have a go at it Sam, as it would make for some grate content for your channel. Cheerio's🥣&🍩Doughnut's Sam ! 😁
Well done Sam on another excellent review. Your 4K camera work really helped to reflect the fine details this model has. Your upgrade was well worth it. There is little justification now for other manufacturers for the extortionate pricing for old (and in some cases new) tooling. Accurascale with their second successful model has now set the Benchmark very high for others to follow. My expectations for the 'Manor' class is very very high based on these releases! I have got mine on preorder. Hope you have too! 👍
Even the camera shows that this model looks expensive! A lot of the other models you've looked at don't really convey that feeling as well through the screen. I always liked those metal plates on these locomotives, and most of the 92s still carry them today, even those sent to other parts of Europe. I think the quality of the EWS logo is supposed to match the patch job the real ones received in the late 90s. It is a shame the pantographs won't pick up overhead power, but they're motorized. Lionel O gauge locomotives that have motorized pantographs don't pick up power, but there isn't much interest in American O gauge models running on catenary. I really think they should've only offered a version that makes use of the motorized pantographs and big speaker out of the box, like what Broadway Limited does with their models.
I just got a Hornby Hogwarts Express train set, I got it because my mother got me a shirt with the Hogwarts Express on it, also I think you know the Flying Scotsman turns 100 years old this year, I'm thinking for my birthday this year on getting a model of the Flying Scotsman or the type an A3 Pacific
Quick point of note, the grey showing through the EWS logo may be more accurate than you'd expect. They were just vinyl overlays stuck on to the side of the loco over the old BR livery, so it is possible that the paint below may have been visible through them (this is also why they are high gloss while the rest of the body is satin).
Either way, a stunning model and a good start to the year. =)
That makes perfect sense
I was just going to comment the exact same thing about the EWS logo bieng an addition to the livery around 10 years after so it is probably quite accurate. With the yellow bieng light and the grey bieng dark, it probably would have shown through in real life especially in brighter conditions.
@@jackhstproductions649 also was just about to comment this lol
Yeah I have a feeling if you got as up close and personal to the real thing as that camera zoom, you'd see the dark grey underneath
I was just thinking the same thing. You're absolutely right. When EWS first got their hands on them. They didn't exactly repaint them. The vinyl was really just a quick fix to show they belonged to them.
Ever since I started buying Sam's recommendations, and avoiding those he raised warning about, my British model train collection has evolved into useful, dependable, pleasurable in mays it was never before. Sam will give you the straight dope.Sam is a gem to take his time and break down the pros and cons of each expensive model.
Second this, emphatically. Sam provides a valuable public service to the model rail community here, and I for one am taking LOTS of notes for when I'm able to run a layout of my own after a long gap. :)
I somehow suspect a fair chunk of that future layout will involve Accurascale kit too ...
Great review mukka. Another Accurascale nail in the coffins of Hornby and Bachmann.
Detail enhancement chum... there are no vacuum brakes on a class 92. The add on detail pipes are air brake and main reservoir air pipes.
Stay safe. Regards from Oz.
Gaz
I think I might get one as well as a Cavalex Class 60 as one offs for use on my friends layouts. Great review as always Sam.
Peter.
Ive been toying with the idea of getting into the hobby for months now. This video made me bite the bullet. Just ordered this train :) Excited. I dont even have a stick of track haha.
Well done mate. If there are any local model railway clubs near you. I would recommend joining one as you could run the model on the club layout in the future. I am getting one but I don't know wha livery yet but for now. Place it on a display stand and enjoy it mate.
@@BritishRail60062 cheers mate. Since I made this post, I bought a Hornby train set (for the track and controller), some Accurascale hoppers and wagons and a pan accurascale syphon g medical wagon (I know, wrong eta but I like it). I need to make a decent baseboard now so I can add buildings, landscape etc. I’m getting there slowly. Thanks for the advice. Good thinking. I might actually join a local club. Probably get some good advice and deals there. I’m also getting the hitachi shunter from Hornby next week. Again, different era, but who cares,
Oh and btw, if I had to choose another livery, I’d go for the red and yellow (can’t remember the company name of the livery),:
@@StarWarsJay Great to hear that mate 😊. As for running trains, just run what you want and enjoy them mate. Nothing else matters buddy 😊.
EWS @@StarWarsJay
Two things Hornby Bachmann and Dapol should scared of, Accurascale and Sam's Trains 3D models
hahaha absolutely xD
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains make an A4 and you will beat them.
Heljian seems to be afraid of quality 😂😊
@@trainfan998make a hush hush
And rapido.
Wow ! Accurascale are really showing what they are capable of. I think they might become a major manufacturer like Hornby and Bachmann.
Also, I dont know if anyone else noticed, but the intro looked very similar to your intro from a couple years ago ! Thats cool but I liked the previous intro better. Love you
They really are - in my book they're already a major one... their range is easily rivalling the big boys now!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
WOW is right! the detail on this rig is amazing.
Looks like Accurascale are showing Hornby and Bachmann how things should be done. I wish them every success, they deserve it.
Thanks for an excellent and objective review. A great start to the year.
7:26. I have the same kind of packaging for my DB BR189 electric locomotive
Wow! Great Review to start the year. This finely detailed loco with your new 4K system is great to see. It will be interesting to see if anything can displace this loco from first place. It's a good challenge to all manufacturers. Again, a great video review to start the year.
I can't wait for my Accurascale's GWR Manor and the BR Class 31 I have on order
FYI Sam those sprung pins for the body connection are called pogo pins in the trade :)
Glad to see the channel is continuing to evolve. Another properly thorough review. Keep up the good work!
While it may be a bit too much, do you think you could give a letter grade to some of your old reviews? Maybe just a short list of the Grade A locomotives?
The 92s were actually £20 cheaper upon initial announcement, for a good couple of years before they had to put the prices up because of difficulties with the pantograph mechanism. Everyone who preordered at the old price (including me with 010) got it for that, and we had advance warning of the price going up too.
Mine's absolutely fantastic, the only issue being the couplings dropping off a bit too easily (and a shame it doesn't have the painted bogie details or the channel tunnel depictions on the sides most of the others do). I haven't tested its haulage capacity yet, but it handles 11 hornby pullmans (with lights) with ease. I do need a decoder for it to maximise the use of the pantographs. A shame I couldn't afford to preorder the mk5 sleepers to match... (and I am tempted by a 2nd loco, whether it be a DB one, a 2nd CS one, a GBRf one, or any others. I've got an old hornby one in triple grey, and the plan is to get 001 from lima in EWS and one in this EWS triple grey from hornby railroad for comparison).
The eagle logo is the depot plaque, which BR did for the major freight depots of the sector era (like for example the 52G plates on steam locos' smokeboxes, 52G being Sunderland (South Dock) plus it's subshed at Durham, 34A being Kings Cross (Top Shed)). This one is Crewe Electric Depot, where all the 92s were based.
92010 is my favourite loco out of my entire fleet across N, 009, 00, and 0 gauges. It's the most advanced, the best value (going off RRP), one of the smoothest, definitely the quietest, and is just overall excellent. It was delayed about 2 years, having been slated for a 2020 release initially, and mine only just arrived before christmas because it was in the last batch to arrive, but was well worth the wait.
It'll be interesting for you to review the bachmann class 90. A slightly smaller loco, only 1 pantograph which is motorised, but its RRP is £230...
A first rate first review of 2023! Though I don’t like the 92s that all that much the model cannot be hated. It is top notch and like you I was blown away from the knowledge of the DCC powered pantograph motors. Can’t wait to see what their Manors turn out like. I bet they’re going to be better than Dapols. Take care Sam and Happy New Year ~ Dan
I own two of these locos at the moment they are by far my best purchases ever (ones sound fitted, the other is DCC Ready) I'm still yet to get at least two more because I love them so much, they're faultless!
I would love to see another manufacturer try to top an even better AC loco than the 92, although in fairness Bachmann were not that far off with their Class 90s, I suggest you give one of those a try at some point!
The key difference between Accurascale and Hornby is surely that the former want to build and sell models while the latter's owner wants to farm a compliant customer bank, a very different ethos.
Brilliant vid. Especially what the class 92 is used for in real life. Thanks.
This is indeed a amazing model - almost perfect. If I was modeling the modern era this loco would find a place on the layout but since I model 1955 to 1960 I'll mis out. Never the less I admire the engineering that's gone in this high standard model and for a unbeatable price tag. But I recon that since Accurascale doesn't has to pay a bunch of directors and an army of personnel their working costs are more modest than those of the big boys - who besides also need to 'sponsor' their products with the 'sharks in our hobby' and butter them in order to get good scoring reviews ! As always your reviews are 'objective' and without the tra la la. So again thank you very much Sam for keeping your channel high class, interesting and most enjoyable ! Success for 2023 ! Kind regards, Filip
Good review as ever Sam. It might have been worth fitting a standard DCC chip to show off the working pantographs and lighting option.
Comprehensive review of a very competent model. I’m not such a fan of modern traction, but I do like this. Nice one Sam!
Hey Sam, great first review of '23. Certain manufacturers need to bee looking in the rear view mirror. Not a locomotive I want, but love the crisp detail and the quality of this model.
I've always love the snakey dance of two consists going around curves against each other. Fascinating.
Yep excellent loco mine has the same issue with the nem socket coming out and it was only pulling one intermodal wagon let’s hope they fix the issue on the 37.
Awesome video Sam! These look flipping impressive! Can't wait for my 50.
Thank you! Ahh yeah the 50 should be amazing too! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I like Locos with lights - means you can use them in the dark - more fun!!! 🙂🚂🚂🚂
A rare rave review! This model well deserves it. Thanks Sam!
I watch these reviews on my Chromebook while I eat my breakfast. Euvirail reviewed this loco and the motor in his packed up while he was filming! It is a pity the pantographs are not metal and cannot be used to pick up current from overhead catenery. When they have gone to the trouble to make the pantographs go up and down, a bit more metal in the detailing would have added quality as you say! Thanks for uploading yet another review in your inimitable style!
Very interesting and informative review as always. I did find something odd, given that I run Marklin. The manufacturer obviously did their homework in producing such a nice model, so why did they cheap out by providing plastic pantographs? Granted, they may been aiming for a certain price point, but they could have just skipped the pantograph drive motors (a needless frill) and probably come out ahead in cost by providing metal pantographs instead. By going plastic, they've also negated one of the main advantages of electric locomotives. Just about every electric in my collection can run off either overhead or track current, meaning that you can run 2 trains independently on the same track circuit in analog mode. Being able to do that definitely makes operating more interesting.
What an absolutely delightful model. I'm pleased to see they bothered with motors for the pantographs too. As far as I know ironically Hornby's 800 class which is a bi-diesel unit doesn't even have that feature which is a pity because in real life the thing would change modes of operation such as it would swap to the diesel engine for non electrified routes meaning lowering the pantographs. Would be a great feature for someone that had a layout featuring such a transition. Accurascale really does take pride in their products.
I'm glad you reviewed this as it's an absolutely awesome model. Way out of my interest area but you can't ignore how good it is.
I'm hoping their class 31 is going to be of the same quality as I've got one on pre-order.
I bought Beethoven in BR Railfreight with sound. It is an incredible loco. The servos on the pantographs are excellent. I thought I had broken one, before realising that when you press the function key it lowers the other first before raising the other while playing the correct sounds. The sound is something else. The two quality speakers sound great, far better than others I have. The horns made my wife jump. I suppose the sound may be too loud. You would hear it all the way round a layout room, even if it was big. However I do believe you can turn it down if you know have to configure it. This maybe the best loco I have bought. Certainly top 3.
Great review, those circles on the sides indicate that the 92 was certified for use in the channel tunnel 😊
Probably why hornby are doing TT scale the competition is getting better and better great loco Sam
Great review. Very impressed by how in depth you get with your reviews. From the paint to the mechanism to the finer details. Awesome job. So impressed I went to Accurascale and ordered one for myself. Keep up the good work. Can't wait for the next vid.
Thank you so much Scott, really glad you liked it! I And great choice - really hope you enjoy the loco! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
FYI, to see the DCC operations, like the pantograph working, "Doctor Hobby" did a video showing it
First, we have a German-like price. That is around the equivalent of 218 €. As an electric CC, you have a Roco BR 250 of the DR for 245 €, a Rivarossi FS E 646 for 216 €, or a Piko DB BR 103 for 189 €, all HO scale good to high quality models. Let's see if the quality is on par.
So, we have a top notch quality packaging with nice instruction and documentation booklets, nice accessory bag, a superb looking engine, Märklin-like weight, zero cosmetic mishaps, superb details, nice mechanism (save the plastic bogies, metal would have been better), especially the motorized pantograhs, a galore of features, incliding a splendid lighting system and, last but not least, high quality drivetrain and good dynamic qualities. So, mission accomplished.
The only serious drawbacks I see is the pantographs first : that would have been better to have metal ones, like the Sommerfeldt ones you can get for German models. Second, is the opening : why clips instead of ol' good screws ?
A superb object which is also a good puller, this is what you ought to get for GBP 190/217 €. A lesson for the others, despite some minor downs (clips, pantographs, plastic bogies)
Now, I WANT MY CLASS 37 ! Seems I'll get the same level of quality...
Thanks for sharing Oliver - yes absolutely with you there on the metal bogies/pantographs... but it's a fantastic model in every other sense... can't wait for more from Accura!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Sam and Accurascale: and that's a wrap for a 2023😂 that is a very high bar set for the rest of manufacturers
Wonderful model. Not sold on the plastic bogie chassis and the clip fit construction, I guess cost considerations overrode practical ones. Looking forward to getting mine soon!
Brilliant review. Sam, even though you said it yourself that you were nickpicking, it was good nickpicking, nothing is perfect, and it was good you did find faults with your loco. I'm surprised when you opened yours to find speakers in there, I haven't touched mine yet, so I'm very interested in looking at purchasing a sound decoder in the future. Honestly, I'm looking forward to running mine in soon when I get round to chipping it for dcc, but for you to have a dc layout, it was looking excellent. I wonder if it would make you look into dcc even if it's a test track and a... cheap controller. Keep up your reviews and a Happy New year to you Sam
Hi Sam, great honest review, i'm looking forward to the class 37, there have been so many set backs i just hope it's worth the wait.
Hola buenas noche gran video muy bueno el modelo excelente comienzo 2023 abrazo grande sam
Awesome video today Sam beautiful locomotive I might have to get one
Well done to Accurascale Sam. Once again, they made another very nice-looking model. The Class 92 is reasonably priced and it has all of the details which anyone gets what they had paid for.
Yes indeed - absolutely just the job... couldn't be happier with mine!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Ever since the andrew barclay I believe you’ve started off the year strong and this is a strong model both in its overall nature and literally its strength. 1 newton of haulage my word
Excellent review of a fantastic looking loco!
If I could make one recommendation, it would useful if you had a small DCC test bed to demonstrate DCC features in your reviews. I've commented similar in the past, but this loco really underscores (for me) the increasing need for such a segment. I would be interesting to see you develop a structured quality assessment for the likes of speakers, lighting systems and motorised parts, rather than just commenting on the presence of them. Like everything, there will be a range of quality in terms of sound clarity, motorised smoothness/speed, etc, and I would love to see these elements evaluated as well as the aesthetics and locomotion qualities.
I appreciate that would involve a significant setup exercise on your side, and require each loco to be chipped, but as you are now removing bodies to demonstrate serviceability and details of the mechanism, there would be opportunity for reviewing the ease of fitting a chip, which could in turn lead to a look at the performance of DCC controlled features.
Thanks Michael - yes this is true - it's something I might be able to look into in the future!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Do you have a Sutton's Loco Works loco. They are always claiming museum quality, so to compare. I don't own one myself, but it was they who first promoted all the interior details which Accurascale are now copying
Hi Sam did you check the buffers?? I can't recall you commenting.
Will be interesting what Hornby comes up with, with their new diecast Dublo blue Deltic DP1 later this year for comparison. The Accurascale Deltics, plus the now older but still superb Bachmann DP1 exist as their benchmark to beat. I've just ordered one from my local model shop even though I already own an Accurascale Deltic and a Bachmann DP1. Who doesn't like a Deltic eh ?
The Accurascale class 92 is a brand new model, designed from the track up, using modern design technology, so we should get better quality for our money! Was not the Hornby one a Lima model?
The Accurascale 92 is a very slick-looking machine! I'm glad to see it tested so well and that they packed in so many features. A nice way to start the 2023 review season, indeed.
I have a DCC Rapido EP-5 electric loco with the motorised pantographs and posted a demonstration video on my channel. DCC manufacturer ESU makes the pantograph mechanism for both the EP-5 and Class 92. It's fun to watch them each raise and lower and hear the associated sound recordings from the decoder.
It sure is - the number of features is mind blowing! Thanks for the extra info on the pantographs too - awesome stuff!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Those motors on the pantographs gives you the option to operate the locomotive from overhead wires. Believe of not Sam, there are hard core modelers that build a working layout with real overhead wires to further add realism to electric locomotive operations. An absolute stunning loco by the way. A pure example that a loco that you pay 184 pounds (or $200 for a US citizen) that is a quality loco. The lack of a fluid crawl would've been a mild complaint to me. Not worth docking points off being it was a mainline loco operating express trains. I love your grading system by the way.
Amazing ive been looking forward to this review
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I love the model features and the sound on sound versions. I'm not sure this loco will be beaten this year
You should get the annie and clarabel bachmann version i think there in the uk line too
May seem a daft question but how do you define the No 1 and 2 end on a class 92?
Have seen a few of these at dagenham dock on the LTSR.
Ahh fantastic - thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
At the rate that accurascale is bringing out good models at prices that are under mining the big boys they look good for the future
Awesome video Sam's trains
Yes seems very good value. Another winner from AC. I wish they had done a new Class 87 to the same standards. Hotnbys is nice but just missing final 20% of detail and features I think.
The couplings are the same as the early Hornby class 50 they also have a habit of dropping out
You should try do a review on an Auscision models (an Australian model company) locomotive as they are also very much high quality models
Brilliant review Sam. May I ask what coaches are behind the Hornby 92?
More power to Accurascale's elbow. Hopefully Hornby & co will take note that if they want to continue charging the prices currently in evidence in their ranges, they are going to have to up their game even more if they don't want to start losing out when Accurascale are able to considerably increase their range of models.
Quite the dashy job there from Accurascale indeed Sam. All this for that money is quite the feat. Although there seem to be a few niggling let downs such as the plastic pantos, base plates clipped, and not enough snug fitted couplings, we should say that had we been on OO, Accurascale seem to be the way to go when it comes to actual up to date technology and quality. With quality we do mean more than just visuals, i.e. also actual overall manufacturing consistency. However, for the money, it’s an absolute splendour.
The pantographs are actually all metal bar the head.
Great video, Sam. Good to see a manufacturer delivering what they promise.
What coaches was the Hornby 92 pulling?
They look like Hornby BR Suburban coaches.
@@maringarvanovic8011 Thanks!
Great review.
How about going back to your first 9 score loco.
Then compare it to this.
Accurascale are superstars.
Why don’t you try nterview them?
The Rails/NRM ES1 has all metal on its pantograph - a different type from the one on this model
BTW, a review of that model would be nice to see.
So good to see UK locomotives getting close to the detail of European manufacturers 20+ years ago. This puts Hornby back into the "overpriced toy" category it lives in :(
haha really? They're still 20 years behind Europe? You must be very lucky!!!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Yes, I have Märklin models with C-Sine motors, full digital control, and sound with full metal bodies from 20 years ago which put these to shame. They cost a LOT of money at the time, but are now close to Hornby on cost. A C-Sine full digital SBB Crocodile or Re460 with digital pantographs etc seemed hugely expensive at the time. but now seems like a bargain compared to current items :(
Yeah I only got my model today but I'm very happy with it. I went for the Caledonian Sleeper version. Yeah I agree the Model is very good and the value for money is good which is a rare thing these days. Awesome thanks for the Sam
Great Video! I have a question. I recently bought a 1999 Airfix 51xx frpm hattons, but it stoppped working, There is no problem with the track, as my other loco runs fine. Could you Help?
Hey! Ahh that's not good - those are a real bugger to service - a good clean and lubrication of the motor/mechanism is usually enough to fix it though, good luck!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Might have seen this loco IRL, but I can’t remember if I have or not. Not sure if they were common in Wales.
It looks like the cab was really designed to have crew fitted, even if they are legless :). The detail issues are so minor, but yes noticeable given how high the quality is across the rest of the model. I think clips are a little compromise when it comes to holding it all together. For the number of times they need to be serviced, for me, clips are not a big deal. I can understand the screw argument though. There may not have been enough room for screws once the speakers and all are added. Accurescale may be worth looking into further in future reviews. They are expensive, but much better priced than lesser quality models from others.
Accurathrush? You can get creams for that... lol
Introducing grades now?! Nice
What was the model pulling?
Wow looks really nice
I agree Sam! :D
accurascale are proving to be very competitive in terms of quality, certainly showing up the "main-stay" manufacturers! i'd love to get one of these, if only i had a layout haha
pls do review the horbny new set freightmaster R1272M
I have thought about that one! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I think Accurascale have hit the right mark with their locos in terms of attention to detail, quality and keeping prices realistic, it shows what can be done. I didn't order this model as the protoyupe is electric but have a 37, 31 and Manor on order and already have a Deltic.
Re the coupling dropping out, could you 3D print a new part that would be a tighter fit? I know that for any price that we pay for our modles we should not haave to (for thoses of you with a 3D printer) consider having to make a modifacation. The very basics of couplings simply doing their job is not too much to ask! It's a nice model, but like you I am not really into Electric locos, other than the class 91 as used on the East Coast Main Line. And living in a ex NER?LNER area, we don't really get to see any electric locomotives,. The motorised pantographs featuers are mentioned on Accurascale's website!
Hats off to Accurascale yet again the Deltic was absolutely amazing and this is even more like motors for the pantographs? Its unbelievable and for the money absolutely amazing. The mechanism with the clips are the only annoyance I see the others I can kinda get over with. Of course glue marks are unacceptable for the price but let's be real here they tried really hard and as a new manufacturer releasing thier second locomotive like this I assume it goes away over time once they make more amazing models. To be honest if they are so dedicated and good with diesels and electrics I can't imagine what wonders will be if they do a steam locomotive one day. Great review as usual Sam what a video to kick off into 2023 🎉 👍
They are releasing the Manor steam engine in a few months
Fantastic review Sam on a great locomotive ! many thanks for this one.
I'm not much of a diesel fan, but the detail is really something.
Cheers Jasper & Willow
It's not a diesel, it's an electric loco.
haha yeah - maybe you like electrics?? It sure is... makes me excited for the Accurascale Steamers :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Yeah my Caledonian Sleeper pulls the six Highlander pack coaches flawlessly at low speeds and I’m really impressed
Excellent review as always Sam. The circles on the side of the loco are symbolic of the channel tunnel of which these were built for as you mentioned. The eagle plaque on the side of the cab refers to which depot the loco is allocated to. There were 38 different depot allocations that locos in the railfreight triple grey livery could have displayed and the eagle one means this loco was based at Crewe
All the class 92s had the eagle plaque which is for Crewe international electric depot.
Ahh of course - I can see that now!! Thanks for the info, duly noted!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hello Sam, I have a video request, could you please show us how to put Kadee Knuckle Couplers on UK Rolling stock. For example, how can I hook my Thomas Coaches to my American Bachmann Rolling stock? I would really appreciate it so much, I just can not figure it out, Thank you so much, I Hope 2023 treats you well!
Make sure you read that card with the yellow warning flash completely
The potential model to beat this in the rankings book is... the Accurascale Class 37! Expected March or April
Hi Sam
Great review of a great loco.
On an aside watching the video, even on my old 1920x1200 TV, the difference in your 4k capture is clear to see. Much more crisp and the colour seems to have better contrast too...
Loved your presentation. Obtained five direct from Accurascale and the DB special from Rails. All with sound. Still to order the Stobart version from Kernow.
I got 92022 Charles dickens, overall it’s a very good locomotive, I’m very happy with mine but I have had one thing I needed to fix, like the deltic the paint can be very fragile and because I don’t have a proper layout I can’t keep my locomotive on the track, after a short time I noticed some of the Railfreight distribution lettering on mine was rubbing off, I had to get hold of a sheet of transfers in order to fix this which has now been done, you may have paid 189 for yours but because I pre ordered before a certain date I got mine for only £160.
That's great to hear - yeah the paint is an interesting one - all the printwork is fine on mine, but the smaller parts seem to be shedding their paint!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Never had that problem with any loco let alone Accurascale, maybe you should wash your hands more often because that's pretty extreme and unheard of.
@@sapphirejunction8993why should I have to wash my hands before handling a model, the way I operate is I have one locomotive run for a bit then take it off and then put something else on, I do that because like I have said I don’t have a proper layout to store the locomotive on when it’s not being used, your comment about never hearing about especially with accurascale isn’t really true is it, the deltic was reported to have paint chip off it and the first instance I heard of that was when barnabus junction did his stream where he had other people talk about their experience of the deltic, you were there replying in the chat about your experience so most likely would have learned that some people had had the paint chip off their model the main areas reported being the horns and the guard irons and the chain attachments to the body on their deltic, it’s not just accurascale where this has happened, the most common part to rub off a model from what I have noticed is the cantrail stripe, you have probably never had the problem because you don’t have to take on and off your locomotives, I don’t know, thankfully this issue that I have had has not happened to my IIA biomass wagons from accurascale and I hope it won’t happen to my mk5 coaches which let me tell you I’m not going to be washing my hands in between taking each one of those on and off my track.
@@davidstrains4910 oils in the skin can contaminate and damage certain materials. Although I would be surprised if this could damage the paint / print finish on a model locomotive chemcally. Poss mech damage? It shouldn't really happen. I would ask the boys at Accurscale esp if you've had to repair the finish with transfers. As to hand washing, wash them before playing trains, if nothing else, it will minimise transfer of oily resisidue and so lessen make finger prints.
@@xylicable well I must admit I have learnt something new there Dave, got to also take into account that my handling of the model hasn’t just been placing it and taking it off the track, I have been fitting the details parts to one of the ends and the etched parts to each side of the body, as for the locomotive I’m going to leave it as it is, 92022 Charles Dickens is sold out now and I doubt accurascale stock bodies as spares, like I say I have already fitted the etched parts those being the nameplates, depot plaques and the double arrow logos and I have actually done a really good job fitting those which is another reason why I’m happy to just keep the body I have because I don’t really want to fit those etched parts to a new body after doing a really good job fitting them on the body I currently have., the repair has already been done now and like the etched parts I made a good job of it, the lettering is in the right place and level so I’m just going to leave it and in future be careful where I handle the model from now on.
Its a truly an amazing loco. I live in India and I bought the DB schenker red version of the loco and was absolutely thrilled at the exquisite details. The Class 92 has a special place in my heart as it almost resembles the Class WAP 7 locos back home ! Both churning out 6300 horses... Great loco overall and an amazing review by you like always:)
Very much so - very glad you got one too and were pleased... absolutely wonderful!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Where do you live ? I live in Kolkata and I cannot find it. I would love to have it as well because it does resemble the WAP 7 and the WAP 7 is my favourite locomotive !
I live in Pune bro..... i got it from accurascale's website ....i preordered it in September :)
I wasn't aware the model railway hobby was a thing in India. I lived in Bangalore for a few months back in 2010 model shops were non existent and rare toy shops only catered for say up to 5 year old toddlers. I did though persuade my driver (the company provided one) to take me to the outskirts of the city to watch some Indian trains
@@andrewdking I indeed do train-spotting
Good Day to you Sam, I would have given it a 9.5 it looked the business, I would have matt blacken the End Cab's Carpet because let's face-it you don't have enough room between the top of the bogies and the bottom of the cab. If you really wanted, you could always tint the windows slightly until the individual is happy with the desired look as another option. I could always electrify Pantographs and 3rd rail if I desire to do so as a modeler, not a problem. I think you should have a go at it Sam, as it would make for some grate content for your channel. Cheerio's🥣&🍩Doughnut's Sam ! 😁
Good day David - and thanks for sharing, those sound like some decent improvements!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
OMG, I have the same carpet as you!
Well done Sam on another excellent review. Your 4K camera work really helped to reflect the fine details this model has. Your upgrade was well worth it. There is little justification now for other manufacturers for the extortionate pricing for old (and in some cases new) tooling. Accurascale with their second successful model has now set the Benchmark very high for others to follow. My expectations for the 'Manor' class is very very high based on these releases! I have got mine on preorder. Hope you have too! 👍
But I doubt Accurascale's Manor will top the stunning Dapol one
@@andrewdking we'll see when it drops. I am quietly confident they will do it justice. 🙂
@@thisisjimmy1761 I'm sure they will. Maybe an excuse for GWR modellers to buy one of each.
Even the camera shows that this model looks expensive! A lot of the other models you've looked at don't really convey that feeling as well through the screen.
I always liked those metal plates on these locomotives, and most of the 92s still carry them today, even those sent to other parts of Europe. I think the quality of the EWS logo is supposed to match the patch job the real ones received in the late 90s.
It is a shame the pantographs won't pick up overhead power, but they're motorized. Lionel O gauge locomotives that have motorized pantographs don't pick up power, but there isn't much interest in American O gauge models running on catenary.
I really think they should've only offered a version that makes use of the motorized pantographs and big speaker out of the box, like what Broadway Limited does with their models.
This video has made me £189 poorer 😂so worth it 😂
I just got a Hornby Hogwarts Express train set, I got it because my mother got me a shirt with the Hogwarts Express on it, also I think you know the Flying Scotsman turns 100 years old this year, I'm thinking for my birthday this year on getting a model of the Flying Scotsman or the type an A3 Pacific
Thanks a lot for sharing!! Sounds like it's all happening for you :D
All the best,
Sam :)
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