Brand New Hornby LMS Princess Royal | Unboxing & Review
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My review of the fantastic new Hornby R3709 Princess Royal Class, 'Princess Elizabeth'.
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As an American I’ve learned a lot about British railroad equipment from your videos. My previous exposure was limited to Thomas & Friends and the Hogwarts Express. Thanks a lot.
Great to hear that Zendo - thank you! :D
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Sam :)
"The best part about it is it's not a pen"
Oh, I got my excitement up for nothing! ;)
haha sorry about that - more pens coming soon ;)
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what is a pen in model train terms i know what a pen for writing is but not a model train pen
Definitely the start of hornbys attack on Sam's wallet
haha that started long ago ;)
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Haha
Lol
Level of details & visual realism is incredible!!!!!!!!!!! Love all the riveting all over the model, pipework & quality of livery applied!
Yeah I agree - it looks wonderful! :D
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Hi Sam, so I've got a Little idea for a running session, I though it would be interesting to see a running session with trains from the North Yorkshire Moors heritage line.
BlisseyRan that is an amazing idea I love the North Yorkshire Moors Railway I live about 45 minutes away from the Grosmont
Yeah, please do it sam!
That would be fantastic - I'll definitely look at doing that! :D
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Sam'sTrains and you could also do running sessions from other railways as well😀
Severn valley! Western and merchant navy's!
Sam: "This is heavy"
*Proceeds to dangle loco by tender*
Viewers: *incoherent screeching*
:D
haha!! No engines were harmed in the making of this video ;)
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Lol
The engine must be like: *god put me out of my misery*
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Well done on this review Sam! The Princess Royal looks absolutely gorgeous! :D
Thanks a lot mate - yes they did an amazing job! :D
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I feel like this is a contender for being in the top 5 locos of the year! Absolutely brilliant loco and the crimson lake livery looks beautiful on it!
Oh without a doubt - this will take some beating! :O
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one of my favourite LMS locomotives I'm so glad Hornby didn't disappoint with this one great review as always sam hop to see more of this model in the future
p.s i think some of the quality errors are just transport handling (apart from the glue marks that's factory error) and i prefer the pony truck to be articulated
Thanks Daniel - I'm really glad this one worked out good too!! :D
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Old vs New please
This is like a new series
Thank you! I'll see what I can do! :D
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Luke Hill yes
My mother walked past as I was watching this review, and said “Is that a SamsTrains video?” I said “Yeah, I’m watching the review of the Princess Royal,” she said, “Yeah, Sam knows everything,”
I’ve just ordered based on your excellent review Sam! Can’t wait to get it 🙌
Gordon: I am the fastest with my 3 pistons
Sam: The LMS Princess Royal has 4 pistons
Gordon: I have failed my life mission to be the largest Pasific
haha!! ;D
i would just like to say your videos are amazing and some of my trains are dodgy but your videos taught me how to service and thank you
Thanks so much Connor - that's lovely to hear!! :D
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Sam, I really love your content. Watching your vids has become a regular pastime for me. This was a very nice review. I really love the maroon livery on this loco and the excellent details, rivets and all. Thumbs up, keep it coming! 😊👍
Thanks so much mate, that's lovely to hear!! :D
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What a beautiful loco! Well done for the review Sam. :)
Thanks very much Emma, glad you liked that! :D
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Sam :)
Wow Sam. Amazing review as ever! I'm very tempted to go out and buy one now haha. Thanks for the excellent analysis.
Christian
Thanks very much Christian - I can't blame you for that!! :D
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Beautiful model Sam! Some of the most beautiful British steam engines! It’s amazing and we’re very lucky that of only 13 built, there’s 2 preserved examples!
Thanks very much Ryno - yes it's a high proportion of preserved examples!
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I'm still waiting for mine in the mail! I'm so excited!
Ooh hope it's good Kevin! :D
What a lovely locomotive, I have several Princesses including tender drive versions. Only one has given me problems, I sent it back to Hornby and they repaired it, no hassles. As you said some very minor things let it down, but on the whole I'm very pleased with mine.
My friend The Narrow Gauge Engine flipped when I told him that this beautiful loco was being re-released!
Great vid!
-Dj
haha awesome - I was pretty happy too! :D
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Sam :)
Thanks The Express Engine,and I hope I can buy This beautiful model haha!😁
I built this with lego in the past and was a treasured build. This really is the most beautiful and elegant British steam locomotive ever!
Ooh wow that's awesome - I'd love to see that! :D
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How can someone dislike this video? Fantastic loco, fantastic reviewer, fantastic review! Well done Sam, from Italy💚🤍❤️!
haha no worries mate - you're very kind, thank you! :D
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Sam :)
Hi Same, I'm looking into possibly purchasing one of these, so viewed your review.
You mentioned the motor mounting issue. Is that adhesive pad on both sides of the motor, or should that pad you indicate on the top really be on the bottom, thus ensuring the gearing clears adequately?
Al.
Awesome..Not watched your channel in ages Sam..This is a GREAT loco !! Ade
Thanks a lot Ade - yes this one was marvellous! :D
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Looks like a wonderful model - I went to the bluebell railway yesterday and saw many engines I also took selfies with all the engines in the sheds and visited Stepney - loved the review
-Ollie
Thanks Ollie - that sounds like an amazing day! :D
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A good honest and enjoyable review Sam......it's a beautiful engine......👍
Thanks a lot mate - appreciate it! :D
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I love how he gives a little introduction about the loco and then shows it running 😎
Thank you! :D
I live in America, and found a Hornby Princess Royal, R30001 on Amazon US. A bit pricey for me, at $230 (I didn't pay $25 for faster shipping lol - I might change that, but I dunno), and I'm really excited! It's my first model train, and I think it's a good one to start with! Can't wait 'till it arrives... in a month
I will getting this one thanks Sam for reviewing it!
Fantastic - hope you enjoy mate! :D
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Sam :)
Great review Sam,great model so good in fact I now have four of them.
The satin finish is stunning! I really liked the look of that.
For sure - the best thing about this model is the bodywork! :D
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Honestly the best looking train you’ve shown off so far!
Thanks Michael - I'd say you might be right there!
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I'm delighted to hear your review on this fine model Sam...still financially beyond me these days, but one can but dream....!
Thanks very much Bob - I can't blame you for that, I didn't think this was entirely worth the money!
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The rivets are fantastic. Great model from Hornby and superb review from you, covering all aspects.
It's hard for we in Australia to order at present due to very limited freight and no passenger flights, but when that changes, I'll be considering purchasing.
Yes you're right - the rivets just look right on this one, super impressive! Hopefully you can get one some day! :D
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My first childhood train set was the Triang-Hornby RS609 Princess Elizabeth back in 1972, so this is very nostalgic for me. Thanks for another great review!
Shikantaza Hornby are recreating that set for part of there centenary collection
@@terrier_productions How wonderful! Pity I'm N-gauge now 😆
Shikantaza ha ha
Oh very nice - amazing models for the time! :D
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Hi sam
After seeing your review am glad I've ordered the br blue one
Wonder if they do the smaller version tender one.
Keep safe arp
Glad to hear that Adi - hope you enjoy it! :D
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Excellent review Sam of one of the most beautiful steam locos ever. Cheers Norbert
Thanks Norbert -yeah I agree! :D
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The Thumbnail said "New Tool".... I was sure it was a video about ME!!! 😜😆
At least it's NOT a Pen! 🐴😜
Sam..... That Loco is freaking GORGEOUS!! That just became my second favorite, right behind the Mallard.
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
haha!! Yeah they really are gorgeous - good choice of favourites there! :D
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Hi Sam, how are you? So.. I recently lost the nem socket on the tender of this model, it has been falling of ever since I got the model 🤔. Now I have lost it for good, I am not sure what to do, I live in Portugal so it might be a pain to get a replacement from hornby. Is there another way to get it, if not, can I get it from hornby at all? Thank you for the wonderful review anyway, keep up the good work, wait, this video came out a while ago, keep up the current good work!
William
Very nice indeed. Excellent review as always Sam. It makes you wonder how far the manufactures can 'push the envelope' with regards to detail etc. Lovely model.
Thanks Mike - yeah I agree - can't wait to see what's next!! :D
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That loco looks really nice! The red really goes with it!
Thank you - I agree!! :D
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Thanks for the review! I just hope my Princess Royal will be okay when I order it. I've already found the box of my Hornby pen slightly damaged and I dont want that on such an expensive loco.
Fantastic mate - I hope you really enjoy it! Oh dear - be careful with that Pen! :O
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Hey, Sam! I’ve got it already his like the preserved one was the No. 6201 ‘Princess Elizabeth’ the DCC Fitted Sounder, right here in Today’s Easter 2020.
Ahh fantastic - how does it sound?? :D
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Hi Sam mine ealy 2000 model but won't run any ideas thanks
19:02 I think you made her happy with all those compliments sam, she was purring with happiness!
Nicholas Sammons he must get them for nothing, for reviewing them!
haha I guess you're right! I pay for all my models in full Jim, unless otherwise stated! :D
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Bought this yesterday from rails as my king Arthur had to go back due to a dodgy mechanism. Absolutely amazing runner, and the smokebox glow works brillaint on DCC.
Ahh dear sorry to hear that - great to hear this was better for you!! :D
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Another great review. Do you the glue marks is a problem with the batch or more of an individual problem and you where the lucky one to get one less then perfect?
Thanks a lot Kyle - I have no idea unfortunately - it could well be a problem with the whole lot :(
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I was thinking the same thing about the finish.
When you look at it compared to the older version it's just a lot more vibrant and all the lining is much more well defined.
I think I might have to get one 🤣
Yeah definitely - the bodywork is stunning here! :D
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I never saw your Hornby pen video. But It's good to see a people Hornby Locomotive.
haha it was nice to get back to locos again ;)
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This is my favorite loco since 2010! And back then it was the old Princess Elizabeth. :)
Ooh good to hear that - even the older models were fantastic!! :D
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Hi Sam.
Great review. Love the engine.
I got mine direct from Hornby and it came at the beginning of the week. I agree with the die-cast comment a bit more would have been nice, but as you say, the weight is good. I don't have glue marks on my loco so it could be a quality control thing?
Thanks a lot mate, I love it too! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi sam i need some lubrication for my engines what would u recommend 👍
I recommend hemline sewing machine oil - you can apply it with a paper clip, or buy an oiling pen! :D
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28:31 Is the odd one out the Merchant Navy Class? If so, the theme would be LMS locomotives. The Merchant Navy Class is from the Southern railway.
It may have been - I forget now mate! :O
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What a beautiful loco, I might buy it to display in my room, I can’t have a layout because of space. One question, how does it look in real life
Hey Sam, amazing video as always! That truly is a wonderful locomotive, she really looks stunning down and running! :D
Quick Question, have you heard about the new "Hunt Coupling" close magnetic couplers at all? They look really good, adds a good amount of realism to the coaches!
Thanks so much Jack - they are wonderful indeed! Yes I've heard about them - I hope to cover them soon! :D
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Great review Sam, I have been looking forward to these for a long while. Hope Hornby sort out the careless people with the glue as it's such a shame when you find that sort of thing. I intend to get one at some point, just need to decide which one.
Thanks a lot Rob - I've been really looking forward to this too - I hope they sort this out too!
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I didn't see the tender brake frame in the accessories pack...
Nice! 6201 looks amazing!
Thank you, I agree! :D
Once again a great video Sam. Very, very GOOD. Your analysis was a joy. I'd like 5 black big lizzie's B R EARLY CREST. Can't wait to get my hands on these lovely ladies. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🤩🚄🚅 Happy Christmas Sam.
Thanks so much Mark, that's really kind of you! Hope you enjoy yours if you get one!
Merry Christmas - Sam :)
Good review. I can recall them in service! Load 16 was common
Thanks very much - wow that must have been superb! :D
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do you have the mail train set up or does it interfere with the normal flow of the layout?
The pick up and drop off points do interfere with some rolling stock yeah, but most are oaky! :D
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Hi Sam great review I have the Princess Margaret Rose in a set with the Royal carriages and a lovely HM 2000 controller lovely set from the early 2000 lovely detail , probably not quite the level of Princess Elizabeth but none the less a stunning model , yes you are right this was a beautiful class and I love the crimson LMS livery....stunning
Ooh yes those are great models - I still love mine! :D
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Still amazes me how much PSI the real things had, even more so than a Gresley A3. Slight more than even there upgraded counterparts, the Duchesses. Amazing video, though I may have commented on it already.
Hello Sam. Thank you for the great video. I received my Princess Elizabeth yesterday, but there aren't any glue marks on it. My Hornby Terrier didn't have any glue marks, either. It seems odd that you would have had two bad experiences with glue marks. I wonder if any other of your viewers have experienced glue marks.
It's a pleasure Charles - glad to hear yours were much better! Don't get me wrong - I've reviewed hundreds of Hornby models - the glue is rare - but it does turn up once or twice!
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It looks so good! I have my rocket and duchess of Atholl models preordered, guess I need one of theses!
Fantastic mate, hope you enjoy them!! :D
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I have the same motor mount related noise on mine, how did you fix it again?
I have no idea - I just popped the motor out of the housing, and re-seated it again - the noise was gone after that!
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Hey I had a weird loco question. I got an American steam loco and a coach from a train show and I was talking to a friend of mine about the possibility of putting some OO couples on them but I'm not sure how to do it. Should I get replacement Bachmann USA Thomas and Friends ones or like the couples from Bachmann UK?
If they're NEM, it should be quite easy - you just need to buy the ones that fit! The Thomas and friends ones are harder, since they're screwed on!
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I love your reviews Sam, very comprehensive. I would love to see a review of the bachmann 64xx class pannier. I bought a weathered version and I love it. I would like to hear your thoughts.
Thanks a lot mate - I'd love that too, I'll look into that! :D
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Hmm, I have a friend having a old princess royal belonging to my great grandpa. Damn, it’s fascinating how products and detail have changed over time.
Ooh lovely - the old ones are still excellent! :D
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I had this one when i was a child in 1961 so i presume it was one of the first ones, mine had Smoke deflectors though and it was all metal in those days, i still have the Transformer kicking around. We had the real one come through Cornwall not too long ago, magic to see the full size version after all these years, we were even treated to a bit of wheel slip as it pulled out of the Station
If it was metal, most likely you had a Hornby Dublo un-streamlined Coronation class - those were amazing machines! :D
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I just found out something really interesting. The fact that new hornby engines have flangeless and non pivoting back axles so actually to make them more realistic in a cool way. its trying to represent the Cartazzi axle, which is an axle that doesnt pivot but instead shifts from side to side in its axle boxes to accommodate tight curves. And, since model train tracks are much too tight for the wheel to actually work, they make them flangeless
I absolutely love the massive amount of detail on this engine, where they splashed a bit of glue in the boiler I think it’s because Hornby got some clumsy workers, the detail on the interior of the cab is very well done especially where the cab doors are positioned open as well as the firebox doors, the firebox glow is amazing as well, and can you paint one of your steam locomotives to make it look like it’s weathered with the coal dust, ashes and soot all over the locomotive where the running number is barely visible, the spring buffers on the front of locomotive where they stick, that I’m a bit disappointed on, I’m looking forward on seeing more reviews like this in the future, have a great weekend
Thanks a lot Daniel - I love that too - they're amazing except the clumsy glue work ;)
That'd be a great idea too for weathering!
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I’m definitely going to pick one of these up
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it! :D
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Super model thumbs up to Hornby.No problems with mine fantastic can not wait for the Princess Royal TTS decoders to be released. 😃
Thanks a lot Richard - glad to hear yours was good - the TTS decoders sound good! :D
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Is the duchess class just a double chimney princess correct me if I am wrong?
No it's a completely different (and bigger) class - check them out on wikipedia if you want to know more! :D
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Great looking locomotive. (What a lot of pacifics you have!)
Thanks a lot Les - yes I'm very lucky with pacifics! :D
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would have liked to see the tender and how it was connected and what is under the cover. If anyone knows of video for that please reply cheers.
Hey Sam, Sorry about the glue marks, it looks like CA vapor on the rails, though the one on the boiler looks like a fingerprint. Did you ever try the vinegar trick to remove CA marks? I’d really like to hear if it helps on this one!
Bill in FtL
Yeah it does look like that - it's definitely not coming off with a rub! I didn't dare try putting anything on it - just cost too much! :O
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Nice review , will you buy the centenary train set featuring the princess?
I don't think so - I can't afford more than one! ;D
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Another fantastic review !
Thanks very much Henry! :D
As much as I love GWR Green livery, I'll always have a special place in my heart for LMS Crimson! It just brings out the royal quality that these engines were named after
LMS Crimson is agreeably a beautiful and elegant livery, one of my favourites. Just something about the blue sky of a summer day or the grey sky of a winter day, and then you see a beautiful red machine travel among it, it stands out enough for it to blend and fit into the scenery
Yeah me too - it's superb isn't it?! :D
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@@SamsTrains Like I said, I'm being deliberately pedantic so I can be a massive nerd about rack railways :P. Keep up the good work, mate :).
lovely review also what was the jazz music is called, it sounds really nice :)
Hmmm I'm not sure about that one Justin - I'll try to figure out which one I used!
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Just wondering how come some of your locos make a loud buzz? (Some of your tri ang liij ke your 57xx its a crazy loud buzz) what is that buzz and why does it happen
Those are the tri-ang locos - their motors produce a lot of vibration, which creates the noise!
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Sam help! My front bogie for my princess royal came off and idk how to fix it
Sam great loco Great video. Keep up the great work
Thanks a lot Stewart!! :D
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Sam :)
i think my dad has a few of these, back in the old days me mum used to go out to train fairs in london area and if thre was one ofthese she would buy it for him, i think he has like 4? might be more no idea but its nice to see it being remade for the newer generation of steam goers
Ahh fantastic - yes those older ones were fantastic - I have quite a few - doing a video on them soon! :D
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I see what you mean about the finish looks stunning! Really like the firebox glow looks better than Bachmanns attempt lol! Hope they add that in to future releases? Great review!
Thanks mate, I definitely thought so! And you're right about the firebox glow too!
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My goodness your really lucky to get the princess Elizabeth!!! I really want to get one but I’m getting the 1:1 collection of the black 5.
Soon I will get her soon. Is she special limited model or just a normal model ?
I was very lucky Connor - hope you enjoy your Black 5 - you're very lucky there too, they are indeed limited models!
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Sam'sTrains indeed you were. Thanks because on my layout I don’t have a black locomotive. Yeah there is and I found out I got production number 66
Sam, 2020: "This is incredibly expensive, i hought this for £171"
Sam, 2023: "So £189 or thereabouts doesnt sound too bad for a new tooled locomotive"
How times have changed...
Cool! You’re reviewing the Princess Royal Class for real time and it’s not an April fools joke! It’s got a lovely colour scheme. I still love your april fools videos anyway. Love to see what April fools vid you have planned for 2020.
haha absolutely - I agree, lovely colour scheme indeed! :D
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Hey Sam, my model came Thursday, all seems well and I'm very pleased with it. You could argue the price point for ever and a day however, they are not toys and are classed as luxury items and attract the higher price points, not sure what the answer to that is. To buy or not to buy?
Great to hear that Colin - they certainly are luxury items, that's true - hence why I marked the value for money down because of the gluemarks ;)
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Do you have any MAINLINE models?I have a few steam locos
Yeah I have one or two - they're very detailed! :D
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This detailing is amazing looks so real I like this train
Yeah I know - it's fantastic!! :D
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Hey Sam. I have a question for you. Can Hornby TTS locos run on DC? I am a bit curious about that. I know you know the answer.
Unfortunately they can't run on DC - you'd need to remove the decoder for that I believe!
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Jolly good show Sam.
Love your reviews mate. I've got 4 of these locos and I've weathered them. Couldn't find any manufacturing defects at all. Not a criticism mate! Just observation. They're the nicest locos in my fleet. Always was a Bachmann fan boy, but I think hornby are getting the edge. Keep up the good work mate 👍
I love Princess Royal class from the LMS, they are beautiful locomotives. Princess Margaret Rose is preserved at The Midland Railway Centre at Butterley.
Me too Lewis - they really are - I've seen Margaret Rose at Butterley! :D
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wow at 21:11 the rear axel swings right off the rail does it even have a flange on it?
Nope, out of the box it has no flange :(
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Great video Sam. Hornby have definitely got off to a great start this year with the new range of exciting products. Looking forward myself to seeing the brand new tooled APT coming towards the end of the year. I myself being a model railway modeller & enthusiast for around 50 years.
Not sure if you have seen my own website selling toys trains & games might be of interest to you.
Best Wishes
Steve.
Thanks Steve - they really have actually! The APT should be fantastic! I'll take a look Steve,
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Hi Sam I did buy for £189 and didn't have any glue marks... The buffers are sprung and do spring back ok. Lovely Locomotive, very pleased.
Really glad to hear yours was better - it's a superb model in your case then! :D
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